**** Conference [ 14] - (Fido) CD ROM From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: Mac cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> BS> Boris, howzabout a listing of any Mac CD-ROM titles you >> have for sale? BS> You can also list the ones that are >> Mac/IBM, as long as they are BS> definitely Mac too. Thanx >> - Bob Shuster BS> >> Boris, I am also seriously interested in MAC CD-ROM Titles!! >> Plus,What are you charging for caddies?....m2 Drop us a note or call us direct with your interest and I'am sure we can help. Our current price on caddies are $4.25ec up to 10, over 10 our price is $4.15ec. Hope this helps.... Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress makes it's motion picture debut as the "The Emailator"! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2 To: MIKE CARR Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> In speaking with Mitsumi, they say it will not work. But then >> again, they say the Mitsumi isn''t OS/2 compatiable either, >> yet we see users here doing just that. >> Yes..the drivers for the Mitsumi were produced after-market >> and the author of the drivers is charging for it. This driver >> for OS/2 is NOT completely compatable as of yet, but after >> talking to a couple of friends that work for IBM, there >> should be general release drivers available from them SOON... Yes, we knew that Mike, but the concern was if Mitsumi offered the drivers yet and they do not. Also, the drivers you meantioned above are still under development and have a few bugs in them, but their better than nothing at this point. Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, the view can be very interesting! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 3 To: ROEL SARCENO Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: Pioneer DRM-604x Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, >> Are you the same guy who sold me the Pioneer DRM-604x. Just >> wanna let you know it works greatand your right. This CD >> Reader is fast. I'm planning to buy another one in the future. >> As you know I'm new to CD world. I appreciate a brief >> descriptions of each new CDs your offering. Can't tell you for sure Roel, since we sell so many of them each week. But I am glad to hear your enjoying your new toy and hopefully we'll hear from you again. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 4 To: GUILHERME MOURA Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>> ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec BO>> ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec BO>> ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec BO>> ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec >> You can send it for Brazil ??? Yes or anywhere in the world for that matter!! >> Uses Amex or Credicard ?? Visa/MasterCard only.... Hope this helps.... Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 5 To: TIM MORAN Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? Suppose to be on it's way in here, but then again so are a ton of other cd's as well. Later.... Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 6 To: TOM CZACHOR Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: SO MUCH SHAREWARE 3 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I have seen messages that So Much Shareware 3 has been >> released, who has it and how much. >> >> Also I saw references to a SMS3 review file, anyone have it >> for FREQ? >> thanks In stock and it's priced at $29. Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you out. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7 To: JOE WALSH Date: 08/05/93 10:45a Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I am looking for a used or new W.O.R.M. drive (write once read >> many drive), if anyone has one for sale or knows where I can >> find one at a reasonable price please send me a message or >> give me a call at (204)-253-6793 or my work number >> (204)-788-0900. Thanks. How's about $369. for an internal unit, fully warranted ?? Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help. Boris Osadciw ... I married the Mail Lady! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 8 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/03/93 7:47p Subj: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LF> I've looked at World Book Information Finder, Compton's Family Ency., LF> and Groliers (Software Toolworks) MPC 1.5 (for Windows). Of the three, LF> Groliers is the clear winner for depth and level of information (I'd LF> place it at aboaut college-level). It will also search for nearly *any* LF> word or combination of words which interest you. Compton's Family is strict LF> for kids, and the searches seem limited to keywords. World Book is LF> roughly in the middle - maybe high-school level. All have graphics; LF> Compton's and Groliers have sound (not sure about World Book), and LF> Groliers has animation. I haven't had an opportunity to check out LF> Grolier's sounds, yet, and their animations are nothing special. They LF> also have some videos which I haven't been able to check out yet. LF> Compton's also does a "multimedia" version which I believe is more LF> sophisticated than their "family" version, but still (according to LF> reviews I've read) less sophisticated than Grolier's. I haven't seen it LF> in operation personally. Groliers is the one I finally bought. A friend bought a Soundblaster Pro and got the Groliers (Software Toolworks) CD with the card. He didn't have a CD drive, so I was the lucky guy that he gave it to. I have compared it to other encyclopedias and think it's the best (so what if it was free..) * OLX 2.2 * 1900 cps! Captain, she won't take much more! --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 9 To: DAVID M. WHITE Date: 08/03/93 7:48p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DMW> Can anyone tell me if the Physicians Desk Reference is available on CD? I DMW> is available, what it the latest year of publication and the approximate DMW> price DMW> if you know. Any info appreciated. I've got PDR 1993 on 4 floppies. It doesn't need the room a CD has. * OLX 2.2 * 1900 cps! Captain, she won't take much more! --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Number: 10 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/05/93 7:26a Subj: Re: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The Secret of Monkey Island and LOOM are both good CD games. As for 7th guest requirements 150KB/sec transfer and 300 MS access are minimum. Recommended are 300KB/sec with 200 MS access. Alot of people are running on the first setup. Make sure you have the latest VESA driver for your video card, some do come on the CD but no gurantees the one for your card will be on it. --- QM v1.30/b # Origin: Horizon RBBS 214-881-9346 HST (8:930/1.0) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID PATTERSON Number: 11 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 07/30/93 6:05p Subj: Non-local CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR>Does anyone know if LR>someone has written a virtual driver that will allow MSCDEX LR>or other software to think that a network connection is a LR>local CD-ROM, thus allowing such software to run (single LR>user, of course) under the LAN? Yes, CDLANX.ZIP contains cdlanx that simulates mscdex on a workstation. Check your local BBS's for a LAN or LANtastic file area. Good luck. Dave P. ___ X SLMR 2.0 X ESPER Computer Systems, Ft.McMurray, AB CAN (403)791-2200 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: NMD Maximus HST - Fort McMurray, Ab. (1:3402/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID PATTERSON Number: 12 To: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Date: 07/30/93 6:22p Subj: Marginal CD-ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB>I want to buy a Toshiba 3401 model CD-ROM CB>drive that has a 200 ms access time, 330 kps data CB>transfer... but the drive only sells by itself, no CB>interface card. The price for it is pretty enormous, $700. Yes, the drive is SCSI (the type of interface), so you need a SCSI card. It can be 8 or 16 bit, performance with hard drives is better with 16 bit. Some sound cards have a SCSI interface, ie. MediaVision ProAudioSpectrum 16. 3401 bare internal drive should be no more than $CAN 650.- Shop around. Good Luck. Dave P. ___ X SLMR 2.0 X ESPER Computer Systems, Ft.McMurray, AB CAN (403)791-2200 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: NMD Maximus HST - Fort McMurray, Ab. (1:3402/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID PATTERSON Number: 13 To: STEVEN GOH Date: 07/30/93 6:28p Subj: MO Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SG>The problem is since the MO Drives( Sony RMO-S350) which has a SG>capacity to record 128meg per 3.5 inch CD, will it work on SG>any notebook connected from SG>a spcial cord linking from a parallel port to a SCSI slot SG>using a special cord??. There are 2 ways you can connect your notebook to an ext. 3.5" MO drive: 1- there are parallel port to SCSI adapters avail. from TRANTOR or 2- Pinnacle has a parallel port ext. MO drive called Tahoe. It costs about $CAN 1725.00. Good luck Dave P. ___ X SLMR 2.0 X ESPER Computer Systems, Ft.McMurray, AB CAN (403)791-2200 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: NMD Maximus HST - Fort McMurray, Ab. (1:3402/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DENNIS STERNER Number: 14 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 6:51a Subj: SONYFOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SONY CD-ROM External Player Model 7205 - complete with player, cables,interface card, setup software, and SOFTWARE TOOLWORKS WORLD ATLAS. Access time for this model is 350 ms. This model received an Editor's Choice rating from PC Magazine in 10/29/91 issue. For sale for $260 delievered. Call 717-637-2972 if interested. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Verbose Ink * 214-437-0914 * Dallas * V32b/H14 (1:124/5125) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 15 To: JOHN WOLF Date: 08/05/93 9:29a Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -= John Wolf said to All about SBPro CD ROM Drives: =- JW>I have heard that there is a new JW>double spin style drive available for the SBPro have been looking for JW>model numbers, specs and possible sources for the drive. If anyone JW>knows anything about this drive please leave me a message. Yes, Creative Labs have released a double speed drive, Panasonic CR-563 which is a 300kb/s, 330msec(or so?) drive, XA, Multi-session, Photo CD, MPC II compliant etc etc, all the things you need. Not the fastest access time, but a good middle range drive. Is caddyless with a motorised tray for loading, like most music CD players. I prefer this to having to use caddies, other people disagree, personal preference I guess! Comes with the new CD upgrade kits here in Australia, and works fine with all the SBPro and SB16 boards. If you don't want the full kit you can buy the Panasonic CR-562B, a seemingly almost identical drive, as a bare drive from other places. My CR-562B is running just fine here on my original model SB Pro (not even Pro II), even runs 7th Guest very well! Hardest problem is getting hold of the driver, SBCD.SYS, that you need to run it off the SB Pro if you don't buy the full kit! Creative Labs seem to be unwilling, here in Australia at least, to give copies to people who don't buy the drive from them... But I'm sure you can work something out if you go that way... being in Australia, it would be useless for me to name sources, but I think I've seen them for around the US$299.00 mark? Hope this helps! Stephen Harrington * Wave Rider 0.31 Beta * --- Blue Wave/RA v0.31 Beta [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TYRONE ROSSOW Number: 16 To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 08/04/93 8:14a Subj: Re: hELP!? Soundblaster CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sunny! SL>I think you may be missing the SBPCD.SYS device driver. This device SL>driver SL>needs to be loaded via an entry in CONFIG.SYS or else MSCDEX won't work. SL>SBPCD.SYS should be on the disk that came with the CD-ROM. If you SL>ran SL>the install program on this disk, it'll add a line similar to SL> device=c:\sbpro\drv\sbpcd.sys /d:mscd001 /p:220 ahhh.. you were right! 1000 thankyous :) *wipes sweat from brow* I was actually looking for something like mscd001.sys but as the line you wrote above says, it's an assignment or something. Thanks very much for your help. Tyrone --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 17 To: BOB KNOWLES Date: 08/04/93 7:11a Subj: 7th Guest Fix Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Bob, In a message on , you said : BK> Hi BK> Does anyone know where I can get the "fix" for 7th Guest in BK> Australia, preferably in Sydney? I dont know whether is "THE" fix (I dont have 7th Guest), but there is "A" fix on the Night Owls V9 CDROM. I am sure you can find a BBS in Sydney that has this on line. Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection Cairns,Tropical Nth QLD, OZ (3:640/531.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 18 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/05/93 7:59p Subj: Fusion cd-16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-01-93 HENRY PAUL wrote to ROBERT DE SONIA... HP> -> Well... The Fusion 16 comes with a PAS16 with a propietary Sony HP> -> interface instead of the normal SCSI, so it not really 'the normal HP> -> PAS16'. That's the only difference, though. HP> HP> Nope, Media Vision boards ARE SCSI, it's the Sounblasters that use a HP> proprietary interface. Henry, Robert *IS* correct... I have a sample of both types of PAS 16 (SONY bus and SCSI) and they *ARE* different.... BTW, from what I have been told, the SONY bus version is an OEM only so you won't be able to buy it without a MM kit! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TYRONE ROSSOW Number: 19 To: JACK O'NEILL Date: 08/05/93 11:26p Subj: hELP!? Soundblaster CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hiya Jack! JO>Tyrone, JO>The driver you are looking for is titled, SBPCD.SYS. It is in the JO>root directory fo the installation disk. If you can't find it there JO>you can download the latest version from CL's BBS ((408)-428-6600). thanks mate :) I actually worked it out after much sweat and bother, I am new to the ibm, and eventually found it mentioned in the config/autoexec. Wow, so this echo goes to america does it? I wasnt expecting a reply from there :) Hopefully you arent near the places where the floods are, like Iowa. Bye, Tyrone --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RANSON Number: 20 To: TERRY WOOD Date: 08/05/93 2:01a Subj: Red Hot Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Terry, The Australian CD-ROM Club has a good range of image discs available which should suit your needs. We will snail mail you an inquiry pack. You can call us for nix on (008) 811190 if you have any questions. ork\CITABBS.MSG --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Caught in the ACT BBS, Canberra, ACT (06) 292-8288 (3:620/252) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RANSON Number: 21 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/05/93 2:01a Subj: Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No VZ>Can anyone please tell me the price (or recomemdation of brand) for a VZ> VZ>CD-ROM with 300 - Access time, 300kb/sec transfer rate, XA VZ>compatiblity, Audio- VZ>CD Compatible, able to use SB-16 or similar for sound. VZ> VZ> VZ>. VZ> Victor, The NEC CDR 84-1 fits all the above criteria, specs are: I/F: SCSI-2 Access Time: 280 msec Data Txfr: 300 Kb/sec The drive can be purchased in a kit with the PAStudio16 sound card/interface, and 8 CD titles for $1775 A second option is the CD16A Creative Labs upgrade kit which includes the SD-16ASP and a CR563 drive which is double spin, multi session photo CD compatible, and 10 CD titles for $1399. As yet I don't have actual specs on this drive. Stephen Ranson Australian CD-ROM Club Voice (008)811190, Fax (06)2914591 --- GEcho 1.01+ * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Caught in the ACT BBS, Canberra, ACT (06) 292-8288 (3:620/252) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS NEUMAN Number: 22 To: ALL Date: 08/03/93 9:21a Subj: NEC CDR-72 CDROM FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! I have a NEC CDR-72 for sale for $170.00. This is an external CDROM, heavy duty, built to last. This cdrom is not MPC compliant, but does have a transfer rate of 150K/sec and access time of 370ms. Also includes a NEC controller card, with necessary drivers, so nothing else is needed to make this cdrom work. Also includes 5 cases to hold your CDROMs. This drive is perfect for any BBS sysop who wants to add an external CDROM to their system at an affordable price. For info please call 1-201-818-3547, 9-5, EDT or 1-914-351-3325, after 6 PM, EDT. * WCE 1.10/2139 * PUT THE COMPUTER DOWN, HONEY..I'm quitting NOW! --- WM v3.00/92-0726 * Origin: Minolta DIStalk - *PROWL*, Fidonet - (1:2604/207) (1:2604/207.0) --- FidoPCB v1.1 [FF014] * Origin: La. Medsig - A Medical BBS since 1983 - Harahan, La (1:396/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY NEUDECKER Number: 23 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/05/93 8:59p Subj: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> Ok, I'll have a 486dx2/66 in two weeks so that won't be a problem. This > raises another question though, do these level 1 & 2 specs concern your > computer or the CD-ROM drive, or both? My computer will handle > anything, but do you know what level 2 is for the drive? Thanks! Yes both computer and drive are mentioned in the specs. The speed of the drive controls how fast the information is found on the disk and how fast it is read into the cpu. The speed of the cpu controls how fast the image is projected onto the monitor. I suppose having an accelerater card would make a difference too. Although an accelerater card is not mentioned in the specs. Like for example my Diamond Viper VLB accelerater has a WinMark of 50. The speed which this board puts an image on the screen is unbelievable. Unfortunately I do not remember what the specs are. They have been posted in this area before. Just keep watching for them someone will probably post them again. Hope this is a help, Roy * SLMR 2.1a * Have you had your fried grass hopper today? --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 24 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/05/93 1:49p Subj: RED HOT CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you publish a catalog, I would appreciate a copy of it. You can send to: David M. White, 452 N. Bull Run, Tucson, Az 85748. Thanks, --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 25 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/05/93 1:52p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I would appreciate receiving a copy of your catalog. You can send it to: David M. White, 452 N. Bull Run, Tucson, Az. 85748 Thanks, --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 26 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/06/93 5:58a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What was your Mitsumi problem and how did you fix it? I've got very strange problems with mine since I replaced my 386SX/20 board with a 486DX/33 (Cyrix chipset). -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEWIS BULLARD Number: 27 To: ERIC TREMBLAY Date: 08/05/93 9:29a Subj: MAGNAVOX CDD 461 CD-R Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This cd-rom is not compatable with your system? It wouldn't happen to be a Packard Bell? My rom was not compatable with the PB xt! ... And God said, Let E=1/2m(v^2)-2(e^2)/r and there was light! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Bink's Barn - 30,000+ files - Lawton, OK (405)357-2473 (1:385/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED GEORGE Number: 28 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/01/93 11:34p Subj: Corel Artshow Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DP> > Hello Scott. DP> > I received everything now. Thanks a lot. DP> > Let me know if you have any cd-rom of ATM Fonts. If you want leave me a DP> > mesage here or write to me. Thanks again for everything. DP> > Jorge Gutierrez. DP>Do one of you guys have the corel art show disk available? DP>I am looking for one. How much if so? DP>Diane DP>--- FMail 0.92 DP> * Origin: The Computer Recyclery for Used Equipment (513)236-3448 (1:110/15 Diane, I have one available at $49.00 plus shipping. Call CD'S 'R US at 617-328-9240 ___ X SLMR 2.1a X It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: KL Systems /Your CD Source (1:141/815) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED GEORGE Number: 29 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/01/93 11:40p Subj: Marginal CD-ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BG>CB> I was wondering, I have a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive BG>CB> at the moment & I want BG>CB>to buy a Toshiba 3401 model CD-ROM drive that has a 200 BG>CB>ms access time, 330 k BG>CB>data transfer... but the drive only sells by itself, no BG>CB>interface card. The BG>CB>price for it is pretty enormous, $700. Do you need absolutely need the BG>CB>interface card to play games, use data CDs and play BG>CB>audio CDs and if you do, BG>CB>what do you get... BG>In fact, you are required to have an interface to use the drive for anything BG>Without it, you have a $700 paperweight! Unfortunately, the Toshiba will BG>not work with the Mitusmi interface card. It requires a SCSI host adapter BG>of some kind. Cheap ones are $60-$80. One worth having is $150-$200, and BG>the really good ones are $250 and higher. BG>My definition of a host adapter worth having is one that includes BIOS BG>support for hard drives, supports SCSI-2 commands, and has an ASPI driver BG>available. In my opinion, you will be very well served in the future with a BG>SCSI host adapter. BG>Bill Gee BG>--- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff034/c] BG> * Origin: Computer Specialties BBS - Overland Park, KS (1:280/325) $700.00 seems awfully high without an interface, even if we're taking about an external. You can get a Toshiba 3401B internal w/ Future Domain controller (that's the one they package with it) for approx $US600. Call CD'S 'R us at 617-328-9240 if you're interested. We have it in stock for immediate delivery. Visa & Mastercard welcome with NO surcharge. ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: KL Systems /Your CD Source (1:141/815) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK IOVIENO Number: 30 To: KYLE PINKLEY Date: 08/05/93 3:31p Subj: Yup Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hmm. I not sure. I don't think that would matter. If the files are all zipped up and contain a file_id.diz in them. Then you probably need to just download some cd door or something and it will scan all the zip's and everything or something. I'm not familiar with renegade, you should ask some renegade sysops. --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: The DogHouse! Wallingford, CT (1:141/842) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 31 To: RICH RUBIN Date: 08/04/93 10:46p Subj: Questions... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07-26-93 10:29 Rich Rubin shared these words of wisdom: RR> 1] Does anyone know ANYTHING about Microsoft's Encarta? Is RR> it better or worse than the other encylopedia? Anything? See the August issue of PC Magazine for brief reviews of Groliers, Compton's, and Encarta. ... New Mail not found. Start whine-pout sequence? (Y/N) --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN BRANCIFORTE Number: 32 To: "ALL" Date: 08/03/93 10:45p Subj: Cd-roms for sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No "Attention!", I have the following items FOR SALE: (1) "NEW Groliers MM Encyc." (Dos) ver. 5.01 - This Is It,"The Latest" with Motion Video Clips, Photos, Maps, Sounds etc.. Asking = $40.00 + $3.00 Shp. Chgs.. Prepaid orders only! (1) "The Family Doctor" 1992 - Asking = $15.00 + $3.00 Shp. chgs.. If interested call me anyday bet 10 am & 6pm Mon.-Sun. at (813) 848-2698. Thanks, John B. --- DB B2011/001938 * Origin: Studio PC BBS (1:3619/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SUMMERS Number: 33 To: ALL Date: 08/03/93 12:27a Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've got another question (even though my first one never got answered). I just bought a new MPC Sound Blaster CD-ROM drive and tried running the CD-player in a DESQview environment. I'm currently using QEMM-386 as my memory manager. When I tried running the CD-Player in a window, I got a message from QEMM prompting me to reboot or terminate the program. Then when I tried loading MSCDEX again it said it's already loaded and refuses to let me re-load the CD-Player which forces me to reboot. Maybe I should be posting this in the DESQview echo area, but I'm sure one of you have probably had this happen to you (then again, maybe not and I'm a dimwit). Anyway, I tried switching the DMA jumpers on the SBPRO card to DMA 3 thinking that would work but it didn't. I'd appreciate any help (even if you just want to say I'm a dumb a#@ and should consider selling my CD-ROM:). Dave Summers (setting himself up for a slam) in Rantoul --- * Origin: Home Improvement BBS -- 217-893-0844 (1:233/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDDIE THOMSON Number: 34 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/02/93 9:35a Subj: Telegard with CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dave Summers: Sunday August 01 1993 11:05, Dave Summers wrote to All: DS> I just bought a MPC CD-ROM drive for my BBS and am currently running DS> Telegard 2.7. I just ordered about 2 gig worth of shareware and it should DS> be here Wednesday. Since I want to get it up and running immediately, I DS> was wondering if anyone out there has set up a CD-ROM with Telegard DS> before. What I'm really trying to find out is this...do I have to DS> physically create each and every directory then upload the files onto the DS> board and plug in all those file descriptions or are there .DIR files DS> included? Hmm...well, it depends on the CD. I've never seen or heard of a CD that had Telegard's DIR files, however in Telegard Utilities (you should have a copy...if not there's one over here), there's a program called BBS2DIR I think. It's a program that converts FILES.BBS (which comes with most CDs) to a .DIR file for Telegard. But you will probably have to manually add the areas for the CD. =The Weird Excessively Annoying Potentially-Challenged Short-Haired Metallibashing Teenage Sysop Genius Momma's Boy of Net 233= --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: The Weird Excessively...Well You Get The Point (1:233/24) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALLEN BURLESON Number: 35 To: ALL Date: 08/04/93 11:54a Subj: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone purchased this cd? Saw it pretty cheap at a computer fair. I haven't played the game before. Is it interesting or boring? --- * OFFLINE 1.54 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG CRUISE Number: 36 To: ALL Date: 08/04/93 10:18p Subj: Wanted Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello out there i'm looking for a used CD-ROM drive leave a message here or call me at (216) 678-4342 with the price and all the info thanks --- The Msg Mgr for TDBS * Origin: Akron Info & Party! 24 Lines! 11 CD ROMs! (1:157/617) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 37 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 6:52p Subj: *Wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WANTED! Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! I am Looking for TOSHIBA XM-3201B's and NEC's ONLY! I want them! They are just sitting around gathering dust. Looking For Toshiba and NEC! I WANT THEM! Sell them to me! Call me and we'll discuss a fair price or Reply here! Might as well make some money on them! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Number: 38 To: DAVID ELEF Date: 08/04/93 3:59p Subj: Problem!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Hi, > I recently purchased a Creative Labs Multimedia Upgrade Kit with 8 cd's. > Now my problem came when I tried to record some music from a cd disc to > my hard disc. I wanted the recording to be high quality so I went to > change the recording option from 8-bit to 16-bit sound (In the Kit came > a Sound Blaster Pro 2 stereo card). The Sound Blaster Pro 2 is not an 16-bit card. []s Luciano --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Whi are you looking here? The message is up there!!! (4:801/49.52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MANUEL CHAVES Number: 39 To: ANTONIO Date: 08/04/93 8:54a Subj: DownLoad Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Antonio, como vai ? Tudo Bem ? Esta sumido. Um favor, voce podeia liberar para DownLoad a Area de Clipper do CD-Rom ? Abracos, Manuel. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: SISTEMA OMEGA (011)530-1291 24 horas 14.400 V.32bis 4:801/41 (4:801/41) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG SORCSEK Number: 40 To: ANYONE Date: 08/06/93 11:49a Subj: MSCDEX/Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Some basic information would be appreciated: - I recently acquired a Toshiba CD-ROM drive with a controller card and some, but not much, documentation. I'm not sure if I need the DOS extensions (I assume that I do) and apparently there are no drivers included. So... - What exactly does MSCDEX do and where can I get it? Are drivers available anywhere besides Toshiba? - Does each CD use its own reader software? - I'm sure this is all elementary stuff, but I never needed to get into CD-ROMs and managed to avoid learning much about them. Any information would be a big help in getting this drive set up. Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Software Cuisine - Miami, FL, USA - v32bis/v42bis (1:135/57) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 41 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/06/93 8:55a Subj: CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Good day there Mike; SP> BTW ---> Did you receive any of my previous SP> messages. I have never SP>received a response yet. Just thought I'd ask... SP>Anyways, on to the real thing. The SOund Sensations MS> ROM is a CHESTNUT CD, SP>right? Um, was wondering what type of files are on SP>it. How large of a disk is SP>it? and of course, is it BBS ready. If so, add it to MS> my other lists as things SP>would like to order. MS> Steve, MS> Yes, I replied but I'm not sure about Fido right now MS> because I heard one of MS> the major hubs out west crashed recently. Anyway, The Sound Sensations is MS> *around* 200mb, and is not BBS-ready as far as file listings go. MS> Take care, MS> .\\ike Um, I have NOT received any of your messages except for the above....Um if you could resend them if possible then I could find out where we both stand within the communications ranks (grin).. P.S. I'm still very interested in getting some of these CDs soon!!! -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 42 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/06/93 8:58a Subj: DOWNLOAD OUR CATALOG!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the 300+ MS> CD-ROM titles that we stock, please feel free to call our new BBS at MS> 509-457-0206. The system is using a U.S.R. Sportster V.32bis, so you MS> should have no problem logging on at any speed between 300bps and MS> 14,400bps. >>>> All callers may download our catalog on the first call! <<<< MS> While online, you may want to download one or more of the CD-ROM file MS> listings that are available. MS> --- MS> * SLMR 2.1a * I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better. MS> --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 MS> * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The MS> Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) Do you have a Fido Net node number or do you still use the one over at the old BBS?....I've tried NetMail to you before but the sysop of the BBS told be that you didn't you the QWK mail packer (or something along that line) and that you wouldn't receive any of the mail... -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN CALLICRATE Number: 43 To: CHARLES HORSEY Date: 08/03/93 6:16p Subj: Texel & Adaptec Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You're exactly right, I couldn't believe it, but I overlooked changing the lastdrive= statement from the recommended QEMM stuff. Thanks! * MegaMail 2.10 #0:John C., PO Box 6, Dallas, OR 97338 503/623-492 --- WM v3.01/93-0024 * Origin: Chemeketa Online BBS (503) 393-5580 (1:3406/15.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 44 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/05/93 8:20p Subj: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Thanks for the advice. What price range can I expect to pay for > Groliers? I just saw it for $35, is that a good deal? Thanks. David, We have the Grolier's Illustrated version 2.0 at $35. The MPC version is $48. Call any time if interested. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 45 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 8:20p Subj: A FEW $10 CD'S LEFT!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! Bibles & Religion...$10 Colossal Cookbook...$10 Our Solar System....$10 Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 SoundWAV............$24 Deathstar Arcade....$10 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 Windoware...........$10 Complete Bookshop...$10 Technotools.........$10 Too Many Typefonts..$10 Compton's Interact..$95 Clipart Goliath.....$10 Dictionaries/Lang...$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I've told you a million times not to exaggerate. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 46 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 8:21p Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -------------[ CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS ]------------------------------------ 4. Night Owl 8.0 5. Night Owl 9 6. CD Winbox 4. House of Games Night Owl 9.0 Pier 2 Windows 93 Game Arena ------------- ------ ---------- ---------- $55 $59 $44 $35 SPECIAL BONUS: Powerpak Gold 3.0 Revised Edition only $4 w/ purchase! STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RUSSELL NABER Number: 47 To: ROEL SARCENO Date: 08/06/93 3:09p Subj: Pioneer DRM-604x Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Roel! Wednesday August 04 1993, Roel Sarceno writes to Russell Naber: RS> Russell, RS>> Are you the same guy who sold me the Pioneer DRM-604x. Just wan RS>> you know it works greatand your right. This CD Reader is fast. RN>> Are you running yours with dos or os/2? RS> I'm running it with DOS 6.0 RS> Roel Should'nt be much difference between 5.0 and 6.0, I would like to contact you voice if possible. netmail me your phone number and will call you at your convience. I have several questions I would like to ask you. Russell --- GoldED 2.40+ * Origin: BLACK DIAMOND BBS, GREYBULL WY , 307-765-2027 (1:15/24) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 48 To: TIM MORAN Date: 08/05/93 5:21p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DC> have some kinda plug into the sound card (not an SCSI, something -> DC> else). -> DC> Does the Mitsumi? My ATI Stereo F/X (SB compatible) card has no -> DC> place -> I have a soundblaster myself but don't have a port either. The soundc -> internal CD ports act as a separate controller card. The Mitsumi come -> it's own controller card with two RCA jacks to hook up to your stereo -> don't worry, if any software you purchase has ATI support then it wil -> through the soundcard. I have no problems with it and think that it i I have an ATI Stereo F/X too. Magnificent board! The SBPRO and SB16 have a connector for either the internal speaker, or sound from CD-ROM. I think the PAS's do too. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 49 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/05/93 5:25p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> anything, but do you know what level 2 is for the drive? Thanks! The drive is 300kb/sec double-speed. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 50 To: TIM WENAS Date: 08/05/93 5:29p Subj: Mo Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> optical drives that seem a lot cheaper, 650$ for the drives, and 40$ -> 1 20 meg cartridge? Don't know if you can connect them to a notebook I don't what that is, but it isn't MO! The SMALLEST capacity for MO is 3 1/2" 128mb. A typical kit has drive, controller and 4 128mb disks for $899! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON CHASE Number: 51 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/05/93 1:41p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC>C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to CC>receive a catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, gi CC>me a call or write to the address below. Send me a catalog Ron Chase JR Po Box 1091 Springfield OR 97478-0201 thanks, * OLX 2.1 TD * OREGON SPORTS BBS 503-726-0240 24 hr buy and sell --- WM v3.10 [Beta] * Origin: EMERALD(503)741-8174*HST DS 16.8* (1:152/22.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPHER SPATZ Number: 52 To: MONSTER MEDIA 1:120/288 Date: 08/05/93 12:00p Subj: File Request Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Filelist.zip Please address this file to Christopher Spatz @ this Fidoaddress 1:2607/402 Digital Obession. Christopher Spatz 303:500/104 Nice Net The Friendly new areound. --- WM v3.01/91-0069 * Origin: The Digital Obsession BBS (215)678-4214 (1:2607/402.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 53 To: CHARLES CHOONG Date: 08/05/93 10:25p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Overheard Charles Choong to Gary Shade on the subject of MITSUMI DRIVES?? CC>i agree, CC>got a mitsumi, its cheap, it works and it works CC>charles What many people overlook is the utility that a drive like the Mitsumi offers. Due to it's affordability it allows many to get involved with CD/multimedia computing than would otherwise be possible. Therefore it is good for the industry. It also serves to keep competition keen. Other companies are forced to make their drives competitive in both performance and in price. Again, the consumer wins. --- WM v2.05/93-0084 * Origin: Minnesota MinuteMan BBS 612 493-3558 (1:282/4025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 54 To: JOHN LARKIN Date: 08/05/93 10:28p Subj: Re: * x-rated cd-rom * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Louis Carresi to John Larkin on the subject of Re: * x-rated cd-rom * LC> -=( LC>LC> rated cd-rom * )=- LC> LC> JL> *** Quoting Gary Shade to John Larkin *** LC> LC> GS> Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? LC> LC> JL> I believe he meant animals AND people... LC> LC>Why would anyone want to see animals AND people going at it??? I knew what he meant, but I said it accurately. --- WM v2.05/93-0084 * Origin: Minnesota MinuteMan BBS 612 493-3558 (1:282/4025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 55 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/05/93 10:35p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike Shannon to Match Point on the subject of MITSUMI DRIVES?? MS>MP>They sell well 'cause they're affordable (U know cheap?) and they MS>MP>offer a goo deal of power for what you pay for them. I will buy MS>MP>shortly a Mitsumi LU-005S MS>MP>and then I'll tell you. Even if a couple of disks don't work on MS>MP>the Mitsumi (And that's apparently 'cause they contain more than MS>MP>630/650 MB) Really? I've been reading them. Was I not supposed to?? MS>MP>that does MS>MP>no mean that they're trash! You said well, YOU DON'T SELL DRIVES, MS>MP>and CERTAIN CD MS> MS>"Match", MS> MS>I didn't say they were trash, but a drive that only reads "certain" MS>CD's is not of much use to me, and to many others I'm guessing. It's MS>sort of like being stuck with a 360K floppy drive in this age of 1.2M MS>disks. MS> MS>Just my opinion. . . don't burst any arteries over it. well maybe mines really a Toshiba under this Mitsumi label. Let me check.... Nope it's a Mitsumi - where do these rumors come from? --- WM v2.05/93-0084 * Origin: Minnesota MinuteMan BBS 612 493-3558 (1:282/4025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERRY HERMAWAN Number: 56 To: ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL Date: 08/06/93 5:26a Subj: CD-ROMs 4 SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FOR SALE >>>>>>>> - COMPTON's Interactive Encyclopedia New version 4 Windows Retail $225, I sell this $150 NEW-sealed Price includes 2 days S/H prepaid/COD-cash - DIGITAL DREAMS - LOTSA gifs no ads .... Great clean artistic pictures x $20 + S/H - Private Pictures - GIFS + Movies (GLs + a bit DLs) xxx. NICE COLLECTIONS (less than 3% dupes) $25 + S/H CALL ME or leave a message here Herry (612)-644-0719 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Express Lane BBS (1:282/1011) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN PERRY Number: 57 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/06/93 3:30a Subj: Re: About 20 Hitachi dri Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Terry Blount to All <=- TB> I have about 20 used Hitachi internal cd rom drives TB> available for $130 each. Interface cards that will run up TB> to 4 of these drives are $60 and I have 4 bay external TB> cases for $25 and power TB> supplies for $25 and external cables for $25. You can also TB> get a $10 discount on ANY shareware cd rom disc I carry TB> when you TB> purchase a drive. All my shareware titles are $29. Call TB> 205-284-2552 TB> -!- Maximus 2.01wb TB> ! Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) Hi Terry! Could you tell me the model number(s) of the Hitachi CD ROM drives that you have available - I might be interested. Also, are they compatible with Windows 3.1? Can one of these drives either plug into, or be adapted to work on a Soundblaster Pro 2 sound card which has an interface for a CD ROM? Please leave me mail, thanks! Alan. ... "Scotty, beam me up another message." ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Not Found, should I fake (Y,N)> (1:250/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 58 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/06/93 7:17p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive a CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give CC> me a call or write to the address below. Pls send a catalog to M.Mulcahy 9300 Hamilton Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 59 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 11:01p Subj: Groliers Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am interested in purchasing the Groliers Multimedia Encyclopedia (MacIntosh Version) to be utilized on an Apple CD300 CD-ROM. Additionally I am interested in procurring Microsoft Bookshelf. Pls forward price quotes to : Internet: michael.mulcahy@his.com...or Netmail: 1:109/70.986 Tks...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 60 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 12:58a Subj: US History CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am interested in purchasing the US History CD-ROM in a MacIntosh Format to be used in APPLE CD300 Player. Pls forward any quotes to this conference or Internet: michael.mulcahy@his.com Tks...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 61 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 1:04a Subj: Earth Sciences CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am interested in procurring reference material that surrounds Earth Sciences. Primarily, Geological information that high school students could utilize. Hardware to be utilized is Apple CD300 CD-ROM Player. Please forward any qoutes to this echo or via Internet: michael.mulcahy@his.com --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEI WEN Number: 62 To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 08/04/93 4:26p Subj: Mscdex v2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Phil Trevorrow wrote  ΥΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΈ ±°ά You need to use the mscdex version in dos 6.0 and not the creative labs ±°άI have the MM upgrade kit also and ran into that same problem. I changed t ±°άdos's mscdex and no problems. ±°ά ±°ά--- VP [DOS] V4.09e ±°ά * Origin: Gateway BBS (1:322/736) ΤΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΎ Did I mention I have problem with mscdex.exe? What I remember is I was helping someone else with the problem, right? --- ώ QMPro 1.50 41-2001 ώ My Boss is a Jewish carpenter! --- WM v3.01/91-0142 * Origin: The INFORMER BBS (415) 468-6713 (1:125/468.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY TONG Number: 63 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 7:55p Subj: Cd-rom rentals? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Found this on a net: A "TRY-BEFORE-YOU-BUY" CD-ROM will be offered by IBM to PC manufacturers for bundling with their systems. The CD will include dozens of fully functional programs from major software publishers, including Microsoft, Micrografx and Symantec. The programs can be used up to 3 times before they are rendered inoperative. Users can then purchase an electronic key via an 800 number to fully unlock the software and its documentation. The CD-ROM is based on technology developed by InfoNow of Boulder, Colo. IBM plans to offer updated CD-ROMs to manufacturers approximately every 30 to 60 days. * SLMR 2.1a * Why bother phoning a psychic? Let them phone you! --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY TONG Number: 64 To: SAND DIRT Date: 08/05/93 7:46p Subj: Sound hook-up Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SD> I need some help with routing CD Audio output thru my sound card. SD> I have a PAS 16 for the sound card. It's all documented in the PAS16 owner's manual. You need a "special" audio cable from any CD-ROM or sound card dealer. SD> The CD drive came with the computer, a Wang 750CD, and I'm not sure SD> what brand it is. The model is CR-521-B. I think it's made by a SD> German outfit, since the manual is in english and german. CR-XXX is a Panasonic model number. Is there any German CD-ROM drives? Make sure that CD-ROM drive model has an audio out connector. I have a PAS16 and a Panasonic CR-532 (SCSI-II). * SLMR 2.1a * ((((((Available in Stereo with Pro AudioSpectrum 16)))))) --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF ROSE Number: 65 To: STEVE ROY Date: 08/05/93 10:14p Subj: Re: CD's in Canada? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-02-93, STEVE ROY wrote: SR> I have quite a few Cd's and I am in Vancouver, have Night Owl 7,8 & 9. SR> Shareware Studio, So Much Shareware 3, Pier 2, Software Tiger and SR> others. SR> Where are you in Canada? SR> Drop me some netmail if you can or leave me a # here if you are SR> interested. Steve, I don't have a CD-ROM system yet...just trying to figure out what's available here in Canada (specifically Calgary). Jeff Rose 8^) ..."Veni, vidi, veci." - Julius Caesar * Tagart V1.0 - Making the future * --- MS-Qwik v2.1 [unreg] --- * Origin: -The Byte Bucket- 4 Lines, 2.2Gigs, 403-2473900 (1:134/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED LION Number: 66 To: ROBERT MOORE Date: 08/06/93 10:05p Subj: CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Can I get four (4) drives, cable to connect the four drives, -> one controller to connect the four drives, four caddies (if -> required) and the software drivers for $445 plus UPS ground shipping -> charges? If so could you leave me a message here and set them -> aside. I will call you to place the order. I am assuming that you -> have some sort of 'dead-on-arrival' replacement warranty? -> You can also reach me at 804/340-9138 (my business number) or -> 804/340-4457 (my BBS). You might be better off getting a 6-disc CD changer, uses 1 drive letter + 1 IRQ....and only 1 driver.... --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 08-10-93 * Origin: The Underground - Folcroft, PA (215) 586-6009 1:2614/410 (1:2614/410) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL NUSBAUM Number: 67 To: JOE ANKENBAUER Date: 08/06/93 9:01p Subj: 7th guest incompatibiliti Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JA> FROM THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF COMPUTER GAMING WORLD, p. 81 ... we have been JA> able (with the help of MediaVision and Trilobyte) to JA> resolve the DMA conflicts experienced with certain Pro AudioSpectrum 16 JA> (PAS16) sound cards. For most PAS16 owners, the Thanks for the info.! Now I can actually buy the game, and see what happens from there. Appreciate the help.......l8r! -Pn --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE WARWICK Number: 68 To: SCOTT BROOKER Date: 08/06/93 10:08p Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SB>Hi, Has anyone had trouble with the Mitsumi OS/2 CDROM driver v1.0 by J.P. SB>Cossette working with the new version of OS/2 2.1 SB>better yet does anyone know of a good Mitsumi Driver for OS/2 that allows yo SB>to access the CDROM from an OS/2 Session not just DOS??? Just got the cdrom version of OS2 2.1 and called IBM tech support as my Mitsumi is not supported. They gave me the person/address below: Torston Droste C/O TOTRONIK Hauptstaetterstr 35 DW-7000 Stuttgart 1, Germany Tel: 49-711-24472 Supposed to have the only OS2 2.1 driver for the Mitsumi cdrom drives at this time. Price quoted to me was $20.00 US. Hope this helps...both you and me and all the other users wanting to run OS2 2.1. Only other thing you can do as far as I know is to call IBM tech support and have them FAX or overnight mail a workaround - (need 21 1.44 FDs to do it), and dump the OS to these from the cdrom and then do the install that way. You still don't have access to the cdrom though as far as I know. Good luck... --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-15-93 * Origin: The DESERT BBS HST-DS 16.8 (602)942-1584 (1:114/253) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 69 To: JIM HOLMES Date: 08/05/93 12:44p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JH>Well David, JH>I don't know about MPC stuff. My Drive is not MPC, and if I want to JH>Hear Music, I just put a CD in my Stereo CD player and listen to it. JH>Call Me old fashion, But I just don't understand why people want to JH>listen JH>to CD's on their computer! I guess my message wasn't clear, I don't want to listen to music CD's on my computer, I have a CD player for that. I just want to be able to hear CD-ROM music and sound FX's on my CD-ROM drive. ... OVERDRAWN? What the hell?, I still have checks left! * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCENT CAPALBO Number: 70 To: JEFF WEBSTER Date: 08/06/93 3:58a Subj: Re: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jeff Webster to All <=- JW> I just bought a Cd-Rom and I wanted to know if anyone could JW> recommend a shareware Cd that would be good for my BBS. Try a Night Owl. I heard theres a fairly recent volume out. ... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.01/92-0695 * Origin: The Butterfly BBS/N1*201-523-1162*HST/DS 16.8k (1:2604/112.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARL DELEO Number: 71 To: ALL Date: 08/04/93 12:58p Subj: New CD Eagle Eye Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The Eagle Eye CD-ROM Disc Order Form The Economic Solution - All New Shareware Files 92 & 93 - Easy to use file access menu system - Great for PC Users and for Sysops - Over 600 Meg of Files in categories - BBS Ready to connect - Ready to run games + more - Ready Gif file viewer + many Gifs - One low price + dealer prices avail. 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Date ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ Carl Deleo ΓΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΑΔΑΔΑΔΑΔΑΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔ΄ 273 Sunset Drive ³Bank Name: ³ Cortland, Ohio 44410 ΓΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔ΄ ³Signature: ³ ΐΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΑΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔ --- * Origin: The Love Board 216-637-8397 Ohio 1.5 Gigs HST (1:237/527) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM BANDY Number: 72 To: JASON WONG Date: 07/28/93 10:37a Subj: Re: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jason Wong to Carlos Fernandez Sanz <=- JW> sorry to butt it - are the text in these encyclopedias comparable JW> (in length/detail) to the multi-volume paper ones? Good question! Since there are many varieties of reference sets, the accurate answer is yes...and no. Yes, the CD encyclopedias compare well with lower level 21 to 27 volumne sets such as Funk & Wagnals and American Academic encyclopedias but none come even close to a serious set such as Britannica or even World Book. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Renegade v01-03 Beta * Origin: CCS HQ: (313)482-5917 & (313)482-9817 -- 3.0 GB (1:2200/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM BANDY Number: 73 To: JOHN KORTINK Date: 07/28/93 10:37a Subj: Re: G & R ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Kortink to All <=- JK> Gosh it's hard to weed out the (un-)interesting ROMs. Why not have JK> more reviews on here ? There's definately a need for them at the JK> current prices ! I would skip the encyclopedias until a serious one comes out or you can get one of the top ones for less than $40....There are many other books that are good and worth the money, such as great book collections, the bible collection (includes several holy book of different major religions, the CIA\KGB fact book is great. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Renegade v01-03 Beta * Origin: CCS HQ: (313)482-5917 & (313)482-9817 -- 3.0 GB (1:2200/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLEN DEAN Number: 74 To: DARRELL CRONE Date: 08/04/93 5:58p Subj: Test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well Darrell, I received it. :) --- PowerEcho v2.1 * Origin: Eight Penny- (313) 434-7177 Ypsilanti, MI (1:2200/511) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN SERRANO Number: 75 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 12:57p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just bought an NEC CD-ROM drive that came bundled with software, notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem is that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the incessant pounding by Edgewise:) Thanks for your assistance, John --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Megadodo Publications * +1-708-423-4852, running OS/2! (1:115/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER RALLIS Number: 76 To: POE LIM Date: 08/04/93 8:00p Subj: SCSI card for CD-ROM drv. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PL> Thanks for the info; unfortunately there are no shipped drivers for PL> OS/2 2.x form that manuf as far as I know. Poe, "The 400 is both I/O register and command compatible with the Adaptec 1540/1542 series running under any operating systems currently supporting Adaptec drivers. The following operating systems currently support the Adaptec: **** * OS/2 2.O ****" The above is from the Alpha Research Manual. BTW is Poe in fact your first name as in the Occidental manner or last as in some Oriental of the cultures' manner? Peace. peter... ... Damn...If that's Shinola what did I just polish my shoes with? --- Blue Wave/Max v2.11 * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 77 To: TOM MILLER Date: 08/07/93 2:04p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TM> What Mitsumi software requires an awful lot of ram to run? As far as TM> I know all cd drives use Microsoft's MSCDEX program. I have the Mitsumi drive and you must load 2 files: The .SYS file in your config.sys and the MSCDEX in your autoexec.bat. Combined they take around 40K and that's with NO buffers. They say in the manual to increase your buffers for better performance. If you increase the buffer on the MSCDEX to 64 (the maximum), it hits a whopping 144K just for that file alone. For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? ... Despite the cost of living, it remains popular. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Zero's Palace BBS - Goldsboro, NC. 1-919-735-4362 (1:3660/801.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 78 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/07/93 9:30a Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Mike, About 2-3 weeks ago you first listed a handful of CD-ROM packages...I was interested in a couple of the packages, Unfortunately I cannot remember which nunmbers I wanted...(It's been a while) Anyways, If you could repost those packages to allow me to take a quick look...My first order will be off and running immediately... BTW - I requested the Night Owls 7.0 to be held awhile ago...Do you still have thtone set aside for me? (Please?!?!?!) In those packages you gave the option of purchasing the Powerpack Gold v.3 for $4 with a purchase (Put me down for one of those disks too please.) Thank-you Mike, -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE PINKLEY Number: 79 To: DEREK IOVIENO Date: 08/07/93 11:13a Subj: Yup Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hmm. I not sure. I don't think that would matter. If the files are al -> up and contain a file_id.diz in them. Then you probably need to just -> some cd door or something and it will scan all the zip's and everythi -> something. I'm not familiar with renegade, you should ask some renega -> -> -> --- Maximus 2.00 -> * Origin: The DogHouse! Wallingford, CT (1:141/842) -> Well, the ZIP's are like DISK????.ZIP I think that may make a difference. You're the only one that has replied. I'll keep trying. Thanks! --- WM v3.01/92-0533 * Origin: The Garsand BBS * (318)-233-7812 * ZyXel Dealer * (1:3803/9.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE PINKLEY Number: 80 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 11:13a Subj: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can you run the PC Sig 11 Shareware CD on a BBS? Wondering. Thanks! --- WM v3.01/92-0533 * Origin: The Garsand BBS * (318)-233-7812 * ZyXel Dealer * (1:3803/9.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 81 To: ALAN PERRY Date: 08/08/93 9:30p Subj: Re: About 20 Hitachi dri Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AP> Could you tell me the model number(s) of the Hitachi CD ROM drives AP> that you have available - I might be interested. They are 3500's AP> Also, are they compatible with Windows 3.1? Yes. AP> Can one of these drives either plug into, or be adapted to work on a AP> Soundblaster Pro 2 sound card which has an interface for a CD ROM? No. The sb pros only work with Panasonic drives as far as I knmow. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL HUNTER Number: 82 To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 08/06/93 9:19a Subj: Re: mitsumi drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Phil Trevorrow to Match Point <=- PT> Some of those disks are over 630 Megs and they work fine. I have the PT> 16 bit controller card. Seems the older 8 bit card was causing a lot PT> of problems. What kind of problems?? 'Cause I'm using the 8 bit card and I've had no problems what so ever. TTYL.....:-> =-=- Paul Hunter -=-= ~~~~~~~~~~~ SysOp Of The Syruss System ][ 1:250/910 ... Darwin's Law: Nature will tell you a direct lie if she can. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR HEALEY Number: 83 To: DENNIS TENN Date: 08/07/93 8:06a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT> I didn't intend to "pass incorrect information around." I agree that DT> the Mitsumi and the SBPro are interconnetively compatible from a sound DT> stand-point via the audio connection cable. What I understood DT> (unfortunately I was wrong) was if the Mitsumi could be attached and DT> controlled via the SBPro. And I admit I was wrong. What a man! If only the rest of us would so readly admit our mistakes! By the way I noticed a message that IBM is apparently going to write a driver for the Mitsumi so that it will interface better with OS2 2.1. An awful lot of Mitsumi's are being sold in this area. Micro Center here in Marietta Georgia is selling them as fast as they get them in stock. Sometimes the weeks shipment is gone BEFORE THE WEEKEND! I also noticed a prediction in "Atlanta's Computer Currents" that Cdroms will drop to $50 range in a couple of years as volumn of shippments continue to increase and economies of scale are realized. I bet Mitsumi will be one of these in one form or another if this holds true. What do you think? * KWQ/2 1.1 * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS/FAX - 404-471-1549 (1:133/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR HEALEY Number: 84 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/07/93 8:17a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB> I don't think these people are deliberatly promulgating CB> disinformation as much as answering two different questions. CB> Some people then say, correctly, that no you can't expect the CB> SBP to work with the Mitsumi (not saying that they mean it as a CB> controller card). Others say, correctly, that you can just CB> modify the audio plug and plug it in. It's an imprecise CB> question. Point well taken. It seems to me that I read recently (August Magazine or paper) some audio card maker was going to release a special version of their card with a Mitsumi interface rather then a scsii interface. I'll try to remember to post that bit of information if I can find it again. It may be of interest to others. * KWQ/2 1.1 * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS/FAX - 404-471-1549 (1:133/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR HEALEY Number: 85 To: DAVID WEIL Date: 08/07/93 8:43a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW> ..>It is very easy to hook a Mitsumi to a SB card. Merely pop up the DW> ..>retaing fingers on the audio cable at one end and slide out the 4 pins DW> ..>and rearrange them in the exactly the opposit order. Plug into the SB DW> ..>card and instant compatiblity. DW> So you need to get the cable that has the left and rightr channel DW> connectors on one end and then the one little plug in connector onthe DW> other and then just reverse the wires that go to the little plug?! DW> Kinda confused here! DW> DW> Dave DW> SysOp, Erotic Nirvana DW> Federal Way, Washington DW> 206.661.8834 DW> Dave you got the idea. See page 12 of Mitsumi installation Manual Ver 1.0 [1992H]. Pin 1 Right Audio Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Left Audio Pin 4 Ground Page 13 of Creative Technology LTD Sound Blaster 16 ASP's Getting Started has a chart of Audio Connector Pin Definitions. Change one end of your audio cable so electrically it is Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Left Audio Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 Right Audio If you have only a three wire audio cable ie both grounds were tied to one pin, instead of Pin 1 Right Audio Pin 2 Grounds tied together Pin 3 Left Audio Pin 4 No connection You make it Pin 1 No connection Pin 2 Left Audio Pin 3 Grounds tied together Pin 4 Right Audio Now you answer me a question what is this in your message? DW> 206.661.8834 Is that Fido net routing to your BBS? Victor Healey, Atlanta Georgia * KWQ/2 1.1 * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS/FAX - 404-471-1549 (1:133/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR HEALEY Number: 86 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/07/93 9:19a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP> I feel the same way! The CD-ROM industry is rapidly and vastly changing. HP> Half of the companies you see may go chapter 11 soon. Some may, but I believe most will merely cut their prices to go after the market. The one that sells the most will be the one that ultimately will make the most money off of CDROM drives. Mitsumi is supposed to be shipping double speed drives now according to the sales people at Comp USA and Micro Center. None have shown up as of this date in Atlanta. HP> You never know... Even if a new drive comes along you like, there are HP> still tons of people who have never had one that would probably think HP> that $150-$200 is a steal! I sold my first Mitsumi looking for a better drive for $200 (I paid $300 in Jan 1993]. The buyer who initally thought he got a great bargin at my expense showed me a week later that you could buy it for $195 locally. He's still happy though mildy annoyed [I spend considerable time helping him]. I went out an bought another Mitsumi for $189 at the end of June after trying other drives for several weeks as they just can not be beat for value at the current time. Today one may notice that Mitsumi's are $185 in the Atlanta area. Computer dealers must be like grocery stores and turn over their inventory every few days in order to make money on such rapidly falling prices. What do you think? What has happended to those that bought a stock of Apple computers recently? Price cut 4 times in last mont or two. Are they price protected by the manufacture or do they eat it? * KWQ/2 1.1 * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS/FAX - 404-471-1549 (1:133/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 87 To: CHARLES CHOONG Date: 08/06/93 5:30p Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC>due to decorations on the front surface of the disc. Heavier disc CC>are better due to the weight causing the whole disc to sit on CC>the drive, more weight=mg . So in case of a defective disc. go to CC>brashs or tandy , get one packet of bands (usually 8 ), wrap the bands CC>around the disc , this will create more weight and balances the disc CC>the disc should now work flawlessly. if when you look at the disc Could you describe these bands in a bit more detail? Are they made of lead, rubber? Are they designed for this use (are they found with the CD stuff) or are they actually for some other purpose? * SLMR 2.1 * Give me liberty or give me death. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 88 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/06/93 5:34p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB>my problem to a friend, and he had the same problem, and he also told me AB>how to fix it and now my Mitsumi is working fine, Thanx and I shall And how DID you fix the problem? * SLMR 2.1 * Don't blame the tool for the murderer's work. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BETH CORRIGAN Number: 89 To: ALL Date: 08/04/93 9:28p Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No hi does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get them made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! thanxs for any info! Beth --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The BlackMarket (508)682-0133, 3 Gig+, CD-Rom, Adult, Midi (1:324/115) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 90 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/04/93 10:43p Subj: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No do you have a bare Creative labs CD-ROM drive to hook up to a SB 16 ASP or mabye a Panasonic(Bare) model CR521, CR523? would you trade? --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 91 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/04/93 10:52p Subj: 7th Guest incompatibilities. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Buy a SB 16 ASP, trust me it's better! i ran 7th guest on it, no prob. --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DREW IANNUZZI Number: 92 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/06/93 8:16p Subj: CD-DUPE Chart.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DI>NIGHT OWL - v8.0 -> DI>NIGHT OWL - v9.0 1%? EXCELLENT! -> We have them all in stock (except Shareware Gold). Give me a call if -> you're interested! Actually I am interested but have to hang for another CD Drive. Going to use it for my board.. Have currently 2 CD-ROM Drives online and will add more soon. Can I reply and order through FidoNet? I will move this into the CDROM 4SALE conference if possible. Thanx.. ...Drew --- FidoPCB v1.2 [NR] * Origin: ώ FidoNet ώMAώ The Global Connection (508)534-4944 ώ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 93 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/07/93 1:30p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can you tell me where you got the Physicians Desk Reference on floppy-all I have been able to get info on is on disk. Any info appreciated. Thanks --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 94 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 6:45p Subj: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SCSI CDROMs For Sale: Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty 205-837-5053 anytime. --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PATRICK SEELY Number: 95 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 12:23a Subj: WANTED: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does any one have a CD entitled 'DARWIN' that they would like to sell/trade (A CD with many of Darwin's books and notes). Email me, Patrick --- OpenWin 1.0a#Alpha032b o --- QM v1.30 * Origin: The BuZZ Station -Crystal River,FL 904-563-5948 (1:3653/11.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 96 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 11:51a Subj: Big Sky Special Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The price on Big Sky Rom has been reduced from $48 to $26. This is a very well put together shareware disc with 668 megs and 7155 files. There is a file_id.diz file description in each zipped file. The date of each zipped file is that of the largest file in the archive, giving a much more accurate representation than that of many CD-Roms currently on the market. Big Sky is very popular on Computer Works BBS, and can be previewed online. Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice CD-Rom Sales! (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders - JetMail v1.14 - Unregistered QWK Mail Door for Spitfire --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLENN SANDERSE Number: 97 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/07/93 12:36a Subj: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No An alternative to the Philips is the new Ricoh, for only a little more money than the Pinnacle, you get software for Sun, HP, DOS-compatibles and Mac. ___ This copy of Freddie 1.2.5 is being evaluated. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Orpheus 403.243.9802 V.32bis - Calgary, Alberta (1:134/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLENN SANDERSE Number: 98 To: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Date: 08/07/93 12:39a Subj: Cd writing service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you want a standardized method of putting non-formatted text onto a CD, check out Dataware software for the Philips CD recorder and soon for the Ricoh CD recorder. A soon to be released version of their software, using CD-I (by Philips) players will have a standardized text formatting structure that will you allow to view text with a machine you connect to a TV. If you just want to access Pagemaker files etc., if someone has items on a hard drive, they can be easily put on a CD. If you have the Philips recorder, you first have to download everything to a fast hard drive so you can download to the recorder in a non-interrupted data stream. With the Ricoh, the data stream does not have to be continuous. The JVC recorder comes included with a hard drive for this requirement to not have a non-interrupted data stream. If you're waiting for a structure to purchase, or sell your information onto a CD-R (recordable CD) just keep your eyes open. It already exists, but unless your a qualified business, their marketing departments couldn't be bothered to contact you yet. Converting information from paper format, etc. as you envisioned is impractical due to copyright problems and the expense of actually doing the conversion. ___ This copy of Freddie 1.2.5 is being evaluated. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Orpheus 403.243.9802 V.32bis - Calgary, Alberta (1:134/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELIZABETH RODIER Number: 99 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 7:05a Subj: Cookbooks on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone tried using the Colossal Cookbook CD or the new ones called Electronic Cookbook and Cookbook Heaven? Do they have any pictures or just zipped files from a cooking echo? ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Elizabeth --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 100 To: MARK WALKER Date: 08/06/93 11:10p Subj: new rules Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I believe a separate Adult CD-ROM echo might serve a need in FIDOLAND. I personally do not want to see it mixed in with the two existing CD-ROM echos as it currently is. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 101 To: BRENT WOOD Date: 08/06/93 11:12p Subj: 1989 Grolier Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The computer user group I'm affiliated with has a 1988 version of the Groliers Encyclopedia on CD-ROM that is text only, comes with all docs in original packaging, original disks, and transferable registration. If you have a good offer, I will present it to our Board for a decision. Respond here or call me at 719-495-0495 in the evenings. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAT PUSHOR Number: 102 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 6:56p Subj: Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am in desperate need of a disc of complete shareware source. I know somebody makes one and I am having a tough time trying to locate it. If anyone knows where I can grab ONE disc ( I can get it now in quantity, but...) I would be very appreciative. Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF COCHRAN Number: 103 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/08/93 11:17a Subj: 7th Guest incompatibilities. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No @> How can I get these patches? Thanks for the help, hopefully @>they'll fix the problem....... @> Call Virgin, I think they might have a BBS or they might be on Compuserve. Jeff --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: (1:371/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIM JOHNSON Number: 104 To: SEAN EAGAN Date: 08/06/93 10:19a Subj: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >WANTED! > > Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! Make me an offer on an NEC cdr-35d? kim * UniQWK v2.1 * The Windows Mail Reader --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN HART Number: 105 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/07/93 2:30p Subj: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Has anyone purchased this cd? Saw it pretty cheap at a computer fair -> I haven't played the game before. Is it interesting or boring? -> -> --- -> * OFFLINE 1.54 -> It's pretty funny. His family acts like a bunch of brats. Sort of a Simpson's adventure in some ways. --- WM v2.09/91-0129 * Origin: PW&M BBS (1:110/470) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SUMMERS Number: 106 To: EDDIE THOMSON Date: 08/07/93 12:42a Subj: Re: Telegard with CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No While throwing darts at a picture of our "Commander In Chief", I heard Eddie Thomson tell Dave Summers this: ET> Hmm...well, it depends on the CD. I've never seen or heard ET> of a CD that had Telegard's DIR files, however in Telegard ET> Utilities (you should have a copy...if not there's one over ET> here), there's a program called BBS2DIR I think. It's a program ET> that converts FILES.BBS (which comes with most CDs) to a .DIR ET> file for Telegard. But you will probably have to manually add ET> the areas for the CD. ET> Yeah, it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. It came with a really elaborate door that made it a breeze to set up. I highly recommend the MEGA CD-ROM series to anyone considering running a CD-ROM board. The Handyman, Sysop Home Improvement BBS --- * Origin: Home Improvement BBS -- 217-893-0844 (1:233/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 107 To: KIM LEE Date: 08/07/93 5:50p Subj: SB16 and CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Kim! On 08-06-93 Kim Lee wrote to Rowan Evans... KL> RE> Look for a Panasonic CR562B or CR563 CD-ROM drive. KL> RE> For bundles, look for the Creative Labs setup - SB 16 ASP and 8 KL> RE> games for $1175.00 (CX Computing, York St Sydney).... KL> KL> Are you sure it comes with the ASP chip? The Edutainment pack KL> $1099 (8 CDs) doesn't, but the Creative pack does (10 CDs). $1250 KL> KL> Those are my best prices I found in Sydney. Well, it had the yellow "now with ASP signal processing" sticker on the box.... And it was definitely an Edutainment kit... BTW, if you are selling your CR562B, is it the Osbourne CR200 kit (drive, paddle card, cable & software) or just the bare drive?? And how much?? (I'm after another!)... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 108 To: MARTIN TAYLOR Date: 08/07/93 6:35p Subj: Re: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Martin! On 08-02-93 Martin Taylor wrote to David Calvin... MT> > I'm going to be getting an encyclopedia on CD-ROM pretty soon, can MT> > anyone recommend a good one? I'm looking for one that is very MT> in-depth, MT> MT> It may have already been recommended, but the Microsoft MT> Encarta is the CD encyclopaedia to have. Very good. I think MT> it sells for about $250 USD. Here in Australia, I have seen MT> it between $499-$599 AUD (The Aussie dollar is worth about MT> 67 US cents at the moment). You obviously haven't seen the Software Toolworks Encyclopaedia for Windows Version 1.5 (available from Data Highway in West Aust for $A105.00).... IMHO, it leaves Encarta for *DEAD*! I have both at work and very rarely does Encarta come out of its box (but its owned by MS and is only on loan, in case you ask if I want to sell it) The interface on Encarta is pretty, but the information is patchy, whereas the info on STW is good but the interface isn't quite as good... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 109 To: MARCUS LEE Date: 08/07/93 6:40p Subj: Re: 16bit SC/CDROM kits Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Marcus! On 08-05-93 Marcus Lee wrote to Graeme Merrall... ML> GM>Hi. I know that the Creative Sounds multimedia kit, with CD ML> GM>ROM player, 10 titles and ASP 16 bit Soundblaster retails ML> GM>for around $2,000 plus GST (although you can get them for ML> GM>much cheaper if you shop around) ML> GST? Which country do you live in? In case you didn't know Hewson ML> wasn't voted in and hence no GST... Read his source BBS line - he's from the Land of the Long White Sheep! (NZ) ML> GM> I'll really want to sell the whole pack for ML> GM> around $1,250 (open to negotiation), but will consider selling ML> GM> seperately at $700 for the CD player (plus all the disks) and ML> GM> $500 for the soundblaster. ML> ML> Well thanks for asking but the price isn't all that great... I would ML> only be after the 16ASP board... and I've seen it advertised new in ML> the $400 mark... The prices are *pretty good* when you consider that they're sheepskins and not Aussie or US dollars... The only hassle is importing it - Customs *MAY* get a bit snarky..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER LANE-COLLETT Number: 110 To: STEVE BELL Date: 08/06/93 11:12a Subj: Re: A couple of question Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message on at <07:30>, Danny of (1:125/17) writes: SB> I have the 7th Guest. Seeing as my video results matched most SB> others (reading at 1% of optimal), what kind of VGA card is this game SB> looking for? Has anyone gotten a higher reading than this? Has SB> anyone achieved 100%? D> I did. I have the Orchid ProDesigner IIs with 1 MB. I did too. I have a 16 bit Sigma VGA Legend with 1Mb. Make sure you don't have any video cards with 8 bit BIOS on them. If you have a second card that is 8 bit, most "smart" 16 bit cards will switch into 8 bit mode too. --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Montezuma's Revenge -= 61-7-398-4288 =- (3:640/306) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER LANE-COLLETT Number: 111 To: BOB KNOWLES Date: 08/06/93 11:19a Subj: 7th Guest Fix Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message on at <16:03>, Bob Knowles of (3:712/704) writes: BK> Hi BK> Does anyone know where I can get the "fix" for 7th Guest in Australia, BK> preferably in Sydney? Is something wrong with it?? --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Montezuma's Revenge -= 61-7-398-4288 =- (3:640/306) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNE ROHDE Number: 112 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/01/93 9:38a Subj: Sony Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I know this is off-topic, but I couldn't resist. Anyway, the original posting should probably have been netmailed. RE> SP> HHmmm...Well what't the money exchange from US to RE> SP> Australian? RE> Currently about $US1 = $A0.67.... Umm. Since when has the Aussie dollar been worth more than the US $? Presumably it should have been: $A1 = $US0.67 RE> OK, if I were to buy the slower drive I have the following equation :- RE> Panasonic CR521/3 $ 179.00 RE> add 33% for exchange rate $ 54.00 (approximately!) According to my muddled old brain, 33% of $179 is very close to $60, not $54. Maybe these new computers work a bit differently? RE> gives Aussie dollars $ 233.00 RE> plus Airmail S&H $ 75.00 ($US50.00 * 1.33) Again, my brain wants to disagree with your results. In this case $75 is $50 * 1.5, not 1.33. $50 * 1.33 would be close to $67. RE> plus customs duty $ 60.00 (20% duty CIF I believe!) RE> plus sales tax $ 54.00 (15% on mulitmedia gear) RE> Grand Total $ 422.00 But apart from those differences, there is a more fundamental discrepancy. To get from $US to $A (assuming the given exchange rate) you have to multiply by 1.5, not by 1.33. So $US1 = $A1.50 (approx), not $A1.33. Your result should be more like the following: $US $A Drive 179 269 Airmail 50 75 (well at least that was right :-) Duty 69 Sales tax 62 Grand Total 475 Regards, Arne --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: === NZMC Maxie BBS. Ak, NZ +64 9 444-0989 === (3:772/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN FULLER Number: 113 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/05/93 9:11p Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do any of those CD's handle more than 1 CD at a time? Cheers ... Shawn *FSED91m* --- Star-Net v1.02a * Origin: Outerlimits BBS *** (03)3-889-021. CHCH, NZ (3:770/145.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN FULLER Number: 114 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 10:03p Subj: DMR600 & Amiga Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone used a Panasonic DMR600 with an Amiga? I run Starnet BBS and I would like a multi CD-Drive but one that works with the Amiga. Any help would be Appreciated. Cheers ... Shawn *FSED91m* --- Star-Net v1.02a * Origin: Outerlimits BBS *** (03)3-889-021. CHCH, NZ (3:770/145.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RANSON Number: 115 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/08/93 12:22a Subj: Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 08-05-93 Msg # 6084 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Conf: (63) Cd Rom From: STEPHEN RANSON Stat: Public Subj: CD-ROM Read: Yes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VZ>Can anyone please tell me the price (or recomemdation of brand) for a VZ> VZ>CD-ROM with 300 - Access time, 300kb/sec transfer rate, XA VZ>compatiblity, Audio- VZ>CD Compatible, able to use SB-16 or similar for sound. VZ> VZ> VZ>. VZ> Victor - Price change from my last message!!, A second option is the CD16A Creative Labs Edu-tainment upgrade kit which includes the SD-16ASP and a CR563 drive which is double spin, multi session photo CD compatible, and 8 CD titles for $1165. As yet I don't have actual specs on this drive, supposed to be 320 msec and 300 Kb/sec. Stephen Ranson Australian CD-ROM Club Voice (008)811190, Fax (06)2914591 Stephen Ranson Australian CD-ROM Club Voice (008)811190, Fax (06)2914591 --- GEcho 1.01+ * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Caught in the ACT BBS, Canberra, ACT (06) 292-8288 (3:620/252) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 116 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/05/93 12:07p Subj: Wanted: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Rowan, 02 Aug 93 21:54, Rowan Evans wrote to Antony Wuth: RE> Go to Control Panel.... RE> Select Drivers..... RE> Click on Add.... Got to here. And it prompted for a disk, I tried every one I thought might have any drivers and did not find the CD Audio Driver. RE> See how this goes! No Good. How does windoze know where the drivers are. Antony --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: 3:620/250.7 (FidoNet 3:620/250.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 117 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/05/93 9:26p Subj: Wanted: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Rowan, 02 Aug 93 21:54, Rowan Evans wrote to Antony Wuth: RE> Go to Control Panel.... RE> Select Drivers..... RE> Click on Add.... Got to here. And it prompted for a disk, I tried every one I thought might have any drivers and did not find the CD Audio Driver. RE> See how this goes! No Good. I got really mad and deleted Windoze and installed it Again ( From exactly the same disks ) and now it works like it should. Thanks for all the sugestions. Seya Antony --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: 3:620/250.7 (FidoNet 3:620/250.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ZAK SHERWOOD Number: 118 To: IAN BISHOP Date: 08/03/93 10:06p Subj: Re: Australian CD-ROM retail Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ian Bishop to Zak Sherwood <=- IB> 1 x Simtel 20 Dec '92 IB> are one off items I wish to get rid of. Make an offer - the IB> worst you'll get is a polite refusal....... Well, I might be interested in this - would it be too much trouble to list the areas it contains? Where are you? ... Adult GIF files are meant for testing monitors. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: BOP BBS - Canberra's Most Original +61-6-292-3832 (3:620/266.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB SMITH Number: 119 To: DOUG CHARMAN Date: 08/05/93 5:28p Subj: AH AH -- THERE ARE TWO BOB SMITHS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC>Just keep looking around. You could always drive up to Ottawa, DC>I'm sure that stores there are offering it at a good price. Since DC>Corel 4.0 is relatively new, there are still a lot of people DC>willing to sell 3.0 at a good price. Advertise that you are DC>looking for it in this echo. Maybe mention the fact that you're DC>located in Canada, it's easier to buy here than across the border DC>with duty, customs, etc. Good luck and let me know if you're DC>still having problems, I know a few people here that are soon DC>going to be upgrading. Please Netmail me at 134/49. Sorry,but you have the wrong Bob Smith -- this one's an Aussie! --- Ezycom V1.02 03fa000e * Origin: Spacial eXpander St.Marys NSW 026733559 14.4k (3:713/612) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JULIAN LEVISTON Number: 120 To: PAUL PERRYT Date: 08/06/93 4:56p Subj: Cherrybrook high Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was just wondring if you go to cherrybrook technology high school, and if U do, whether U think itk it's a good school? Julian. --- Ezycom V1.02 03fa005f * Origin: Cranial Capacity BBS +61-2-9711648 (3:714/915) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLYDE SISLER Number: 121 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/07/93 12:08p Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>-------------[ CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS ]------------------------------------ MS>4. Night Owl 8.0 5. Night Owl 9 6. CD Winbox 4. House of Games MS> Night Owl 9.0 Pier 2 Windows 93 Game Arena MS> ------------- ------ ---------- ---------- MS> $55 $59 $44 $35 MS> SPECIAL BONUS: Powerpak Gold 3.0 Revised Edition only $4 w/ purchase! If didn't already have it I'd say that was a great deal! New release coming out? Everything else in the package deals were BBS ready shareware, how about House of Games & Games Arena? Any more info? --- RAMail 3.1 * Origin: Our BBS - Derry, NH (603) 432-5287 - USR DS 16.8 (1:132/193) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK GLENN Number: 122 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/07/93 4:07p Subj: CD ROM Drives catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Terry! please send a catalog to Mark Glenn 2715 Linden St. Des Moines, Ia 50312 thanks.... * WCE 1.10/2159 * ... I can't decide between EDLIN and Word for Windows... --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Racer-X Systems (515) 280-8403 v32Bis- (1:290/17.0) (1:290/17.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES FRAZEE Number: 123 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/04/93 4:16p Subj: Re: FREE CDROM Catalog. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here is my address: James Frazee 16810-126Th St Ne Arlington, Wa 98223 ... ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Silver Lake Too / (206)338-3168 / Everett, WA (1:343/158.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS BERGER Number: 124 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/02/93 9:36p Subj: RULES! on adult disks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > BH> =======================>NOTE<========================================= > BH> 6. As of the current date on this message, NO discussion of ADULT > BH> CDROM's will be tolerated. As of this date, it is prohibited in this > BH> echo. No advertisements of Adult discs will be permitted. > Congratulations on a brilliant decision that will most likely NOT be > appreciated by the masses. I think if the discussion of adult disks does mot stop, the afficinados should found an ared CDROM.XXX, where they can discuss their likes and dislikes. Me personally, find it very boring to poll kilobytes of kilobytes from mail of underdeveloped computerhackers. Get the real thing, don't stay saturday night at home in front of an xxx-rated GIF picture. YES I LIKE FLAMES /\ FIDO 2:244/1372.8 /__\ INTERNET aberger@rbg.th-darmstadt.de / \ndreas Berger LOCATION Hessen, Germany, Europe --- * Origin: Wir wollen nicht klagen, wir sind ja keine Anwaelte (2:244/1372.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL HORNBY Number: 125 To: UWE KEPPER Date: 08/01/93 11:58p Subj: Mitsumi LU005 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Uwe, On Friday July 30 1993, Uwe Kepper wrote to Phil Hornby: UK> but another question: how is it posible to run the lun005 on an UK> audio-blaster-pro-4.0 soundcard ? i didn't get it :-( ... well.....my Mitsumi LU005 came with a cable that connects the audio from the drive to the controller card. The Soundblaster-Pro has a socket with an identical socket, so I unplugged the lead from the CDROM controller, and stuffed it into the SoundBlaster. Unfortunately, this didn't work, as the pinouts are different :-) Using a pin, or something similar, you have to remove the conductors from one of the sockets, and re-assemble them to give the following connections:- SB-PRO Mitsumi LU005 1................4 Left channel earth 2................3 Left channel audio 3................2 Right channel earth 4................1 Right channel audio Phil. --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Season's End (2:440/73.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FLYNN Number: 126 To: GREG CHAPMAN Date: 08/01/93 10:41p Subj: Cover CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GC> regularly, I have not got, and am anxious to obtain, the source code GC> for these utilities. GC> Does the CD contain the source code? Should I buy a copy? 'Ang on.......... No, just the executables. Lot of rubbish on the disc too. ... Any contract of over 50 words has at least one loophole. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sound & Vision (+44)0932-252323 4Lines Usenet 6gb (2:254/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FLYNN Number: 127 To: LOUIS CARRESI Date: 08/01/93 10:42p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Lu005 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB> Is that just my volume control (how far does yours turn) or what might CB> be the prob ? LC> LC> Mine goes up to 11 ! ROTFL! (My all-time 3rd favourite movie) ... Dyslexics have more fnu. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sound & Vision (+44)0932-252323 4Lines Usenet 6gb (2:254/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 128 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/06/93 10:46p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> What I stated was based on what my customers tell me. If you had 100 -> customers contact you with complaints of read errors on their drives, -> and 90 of them owned Mitsumi's, what conclusion would you reach? That Mitsumis are very popular? Vince --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 129 To: WILLIAM MORSE Date: 08/07/93 10:02a Subj: Scsi Cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WM>hello i have 7thguest and love it it worked after 3 days of work WM>fixing the WM>setup of autoexec.bat and config I'm thinking of getting 7th Guest soon, what did you have to do to get it to work? I'd like to be playing it in under 3 days from when I buy it! :) Thanks ... Docs? Why would I want to look at the Docs. Nurses are better :) * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 130 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/07/93 5:33p Subj: Fusion cd-16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Henry, Robert *IS* correct... I have a sample of both types of PAS 1 -> (SONY bus and SCSI) and they *ARE* different.... -> -> BTW, from what I have been told, the SONY bus version is an OEM only -> so you won't be able to buy it without a MM kit! Has to be! I got info direct from Media Vision AND Creative Labs! Media Vision's specs say SCSI. Creative Lab's say proprietary (Panasonic). Therefore, the Sony compatible version MUST be OEM 'cause Media Vision doesn't list anything about it. Chow for now, Henry --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 131 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/07/93 7:15a Subj: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> HP> Okay, The MO drive in the articles I have read, uses a laser to -> HP> soften the plastic so a magnetic beam can change the disk. -> -> A magnetic beam? Are you sure? Yep, absolutely. I wondered if the constant heating and cooling would 'wear' it out, but most of the media isguaranteed for 10yrs. or longer. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 132 To: SCOTT DAVIS Date: 08/07/93 9:51a Subj: MITSUMI DRIVE AND SB16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DS>having is after I play a music CD with the CDplayer program that c -> DS>the card, and then remove the disk and stick in a disk with data i -> DS>try to get a dir of a data disk, the system crashes. I have tried -> DS>Anyone had the same probs?? -> -> DS>The System is a 386dx40 with a Ami Bios, 5 meg ram etc.. -> -> DS>Please get back to me as this is really getting on my nerves! -> -> Are you using the hardware or software DMA polling drivers? and which -> model is the drive (Should be on the drive unit as LU-005S or LU-002S -> something similar..) The player program may be a tsr, or it may change a configuration setup to play music CD's. The solution I see is to reboot after playing one. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 133 To: TIM MORAN Date: 08/06/93 9:08a Subj: Re: DMA WOES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Tim Moran to Scott Davis to Tim Moran <=- TM>With T7G ( The Sev. Guest) you can't use any disk compression utilities suc TM>use the mitsumi device driver that uses Software Polling not the one with t TM>DMA transfer or else you won't be able to play the game no matter how you TM>juggle your DMA jumpers. Otherwise it should work fine. SD> that people tinker with it until it works.. Tim I'm running T7G from a mitsumi on DMA 5 IRQ 10 (default) and on a WD 2200 that's been double spaced. Using all my drivers loaded high (set-up by Memmaker). No problems here............. ... A clone is a clone.....just like a Toyota is a Ford is a Mercedes..etc --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ATSON NAKAYAMA Number: 134 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/07/93 7:59p Subj: Mac Sevice Info Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-04-93, DON KULHA wrote to ALL: DK> ==== Apple Service Info CD (Service Source CD) Jan 93 edition ==== DK> Price: $18 includes shipping & handling in the U.S. (1st class) Can you ship to tokyo, japan? If yes, please reply with price including shipping & handling. Thanks very much, * Freddie 1.2.5 * --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 * Origin: SuperBBS Support/Sales/Beta Avxia_bbs Tokyo Line 1 (6:730/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN KELLEY Number: 135 To: JOHN RUSNAK Date: 08/07/93 12:45p Subj: MITSUMI NUMBER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >drive and (if one exists) a phone number for Mitsumi or whomever makes the >drive? POINT GROUP CORPORATION 1-612-628-9237 Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm Central Time --- ώ QMPro 1.50 00-1232 ώ Press -- to continue ... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 136 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/05/93 10:13p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ->> I think that's the idea. The industry gets together and ->> decides what specs should help the market by making people ->> feel that their current equipment ->> isn't up to snuff because it doesn't meet the new criteria. ->> Soon the their perfectly good, working system and buy a more ->> expensive, spiffy The industry rejoices. (See also: New Car ->> Sales tricks.) HP> Excellent point! I don't have any need for 16bit sound... I don't HP> even need 44.1khz sampling... I do, however like 20 HP> channels... I don't need a double-speed CD-ROM now either... HP> They just publish that so the hardware makers can get even HP> fatter off the consumers! Computer technology moves much too fast to *not* produce a spec that seems too demanding when it is first published. By the time there is a significant amount of software written to the spec, the requirements will be in line with a typical machine. If you write the spec to accommodate today's mainstream hardware, the spec is inadequate by the time software shows up. Jeff --- msgedsq/2 2.1a * Origin: Quibbler's Say (1:2410/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 137 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/06/93 5:45p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Chris Conklin to All dated 08-03-93 *** > C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to > receive a catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message > here, give me a call or write to the address below. > > I will try to match or beat any advertised deal around to the best of > my ability. (Sometimes I can, sometimes I can't) > > Special pricing available to regular customers and those who helped me > get started! > PLEASE send a catalog to: Michael Avila 4th Floor 5555 New King Street Troy, Michigan 48098 THANKS Mike --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Night Gallery BBS * DS/HST (1:120/209) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 138 To: MIKE WARWICK Date: 08/08/93 8:29a Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> OS2 2.1. MW> Only other thing you can do as far as I know is to call IBM tech support MW> and have them FAX or overnight mail a workaround - (need 21 1.44 FDs MW> to do it), and dump the OS to these from the cdrom and then do the MW> install that way. You still don't have access to the cdrom though as far MW> as I know. One only needs to have 21 FDs in stock and rund LOADDISK.exe from the CD and create these diskettes to install os2/2.1 Then install from those disks. I have tried the Florida Driver for Mitsu, NO GO. Tnx. Since Mitsumi people dont care about os/2, we should find a place where we can dump these and get a read CD for os/2. Tnx. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: High Tech BBS New Orleans, LA WWIV 5409 -504-885-0165- (1:396/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC TREMBLAY Number: 139 To: LEWIS BULLARD Date: 08/07/93 11:54a Subj: MAGNAVOX CDD 461 CD-R Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > This cd-rom is not compatable with your system? It wouldn't > happen to be > a Packard Bell? My rom was not compatable with the PB xt! I've got a 486dx-33. It's a clone. TTYL Eric --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Salterton BBS * 2 Nodes * 1.1 Gigs * 19.2 Kbps ZyXEL (1:249/111) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 140 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/07/93 11:07p Subj: Mac CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike I copied your CD Price list 1/2 and 2/2. Can you tell me which ones are compatible with an Apple CD300? The ones I am interested in are: Groliers Encyclopedia Britanica Family Choice Officer's Bookcase Desert Storm Desktop Bookshop Dinosaur adventure Our Solar System Profiles of Colleges Reference Library Jedi Collection Pack Mayo Clinc Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Timetable of Science Total Baseball US History -------- I am also looking for: Anatomist by Folkstone American History by Computer Vistas About Cows by Quanta Press Ad-Builder Electronic by Multi-Ad Service Comprehensive Review in Biology by Queue ECODISC by Living and learning learn to speak Spanish by Hyperglot Macademic by Quantum Leap North American Indians by Quanta Press Tks for the help .....m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL GEE Number: 141 To: GREG SORCSEK Date: 08/07/93 5:44p Subj: MSCDEX/Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GS>I recently acquired a Toshiba CD-ROM drive with a controller card and some, b GS>not much, documentation. I'm not sure if I need the DOS extensions (I assume GS>that I do) and apparently there are no drivers included. So... GS>- GS>What exactly does MSCDEX do and where can I get it? GS>Are drivers available anywhere besides Toshiba? MSCDEX.EXE is the module that fools DOS into thinking that the ISO 9660 format CD-ROM is really a DOS format disk. Normally it is provided with the driver set for your interface card, but it is also available as part of DOS 6.0. As for the drivers themselves, that depends on your interface card. If you have one of the popular SCSI host adapters, CorelSCSI will probably work. If the card is a proprietary, you are stuck with Toshiba or whomever. GS>Does each CD use its own reader software? Generally, yes. This is one of the things holding back mass-market acceptance of CD technology. A few publishers have designed reader programs that work for several of their products, but this is the exception. Bill Gee --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff034/c] * Origin: Computer Specialties BBS - Overland Park, KS (1:280/325) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL GEE Number: 142 To: VICTOR HEALEY Date: 08/08/93 7:33a Subj: $50 CD drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No VH>drop to $50 range in a couple of years as volumn of shippments continue VH>to increase and economies of scale are realized. I bet Mitsumi will be VH>one of these in one form or another if this holds true. What do you VH>think? If these drives are selling as fast as you say at around $200, there is no incentive for the price to go lower. I think that CD drives will go no lower than about $150 at the low end. I predict that the really nice double-speed and quad speed SCSI drives will drop to $300-400 eventually, perhaps within a year. Bill Gee --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff034/c] * Origin: Computer Specialties BBS - Overland Park, KS (1:280/325) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK TIDWELL Number: 143 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/08/93 10:13a Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. -> I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. -> Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when -> they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. You may want to check the version (or date) of the MSCDEX.EXE file. DOS 6.0 shipped a March 1993 version and that's what I've been using. I use the regular DOS 6 EMM386.EXE and HIMEM.SYS and load all my CD-ROM related drivers into high memory with no problems. Hope this helps! --- WM v3.01/91-0007 * Origin: The Lions Den BBS - Birmingham, AL (205) 969-5733 (1:3602/11.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN BLOOM Number: 144 To: TANYA BROCK Date: 08/08/93 8:30a Subj: Re: Two mitsumi drives? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB> -=> Quoting Peter Hebert to All <=- TB> TB> PH> Hello All! TB> TB> PH> Is it possible to run two Mitsumi CD-ROM drives in one computer? TB> PH> seeing as how it runs off its own interface card, I just want to TB> PH> if anyone has had any success having two in the same computer. TB>Yup! I had a 600ms Mitsumi and one of the newer 350ms ones running in TB>my server until we switched over to OS/2. Now they sit on the shelf TB>gathering dust since I can't get them to work with OS/2. But they wer TB>working fine in DOS. The 350 was cranky and would only work with the TB>software transfer and I had the 600 set up with DMA. I don't know if TB>it is because you can't have 2 running DMA or what. But I say go for TB>it! LT> I they are just sitting on the shelf, would you be interested in selli LT> either one, or both of the drives, I have been looking for some. I y LT> are interested, please mail me back with what you are asking for them. LT> Individual prices please, I am not sure if I can afford both. LT> WinQwk 2.0 a#0 Sorry to jump in like this. Tanya there a drivers now for os/2on the ibm bbs. --- QM v1.30 * Origin: Dino ][ (717)944-6877 HST/DS 14400 (1:270/213.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TYRONE THOMASON Number: 145 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/08/93 11:48a Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC>C-3 Production Systems (Owmer: Chris Conklin) CC>PO Box 60144 CC>San Angelo, Tx CC> 76904 CC>915-944-7187 Chris, Please send a copy of your catalog to: Tyrone Thomason 111 Whitehead Circle Warner Robins, GA 31098-1040 * OLX 2.1 TD * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- WM v3.01/91-0065 * Origin: ZAP! * 16.8K HST/V32B * 912-788-5258 (1:3611/6.0) (1:3611/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG DOBIE Number: 146 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:41a Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I know there are some sharewhere CD's formated for BBS's (FILES.BBS) I was wondering if anyone has one or knows where I can get ahold of one. Craig Dobie Sysop: Monty's Place BBS Fort Worth, Texas ... Monty's Place, A self perpetuating telecommunical autocracy --- Blue Wave/TG v2.00 [NR] * Origin: Monty's Place (817)737-6986 = Coconuts? In Mersia? (1:130/27.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG DOBIE Number: 147 To: EDDIE THOMSON Date: 08/08/93 12:32p Subj: Re: Telegard with CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Eddie Thomson to Dave Summers <=- ET> *MSGID: 1:233/24 2c5ce062 ET> *REPLY: 1:233/25 2c5bdbd9 ET> Dave Summers: ET> Sunday August 01 1993 11:05, Dave Summers wrote to All: DS> was wondering if anyone out there has set up a CD-ROM with Telegard DS> before. What I'm really trying to find out is this...do I have to DS> physically create each and every directory then upload the files onto DS> the DS> board and plug in all those file descriptions or are there .DIR files DS> included? ET> Hmm...well, it depends on the CD. I've never seen or heard of a ET> CD that had Telegard's DIR files, however in Telegard Utilities (you ET> should have a copy...if not there's one over here), there's a program ET> called BBS2DIR I think. It's a program that converts FILES.BBS (which ET> comes with most CDs) to a .DIR file for Telegard. But you will ET> probably have to manually add the areas for the CD. The program is in the Telegard Utilities and it's call FILES2TG.EXE (you were close <>) But like Eddie said you probally have to put the directories manually. -- Craig Dobie Sysop: Monty's Place BBS ... Monty's Place, A self perpetuating telecommunical autocracy --- Blue Wave/TG v2.00 [NR] * Origin: Monty's Place (817)737-6986 = Coconuts? In Mersia? (1:130/27.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 148 To: CHRIS HARRIS Date: 08/07/93 12:45a Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH>MS> STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! CH>MS>Bibles & Religion...$10 Colossal Cookbook...$10 Our Solar System.. CH>MS>Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 SoundWAV.......... CH>MS>Deathstar Arcade....$10 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games.... CH>MS>Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 Windoware......... CH>MS>Complete Bookshop...$10 Technotools.........$10 Too Many Typefonts CH>MS>Compton's Interact..$95 Clipart Goliath.....$10 Dictionaries/Lang. CH>MS> CH>Mike,Do you carry Grolier's MPC Encyclopedia Version 1.5 or higher? Yes Chris, we have it in stock at $48.00 CH> Do you carry EMS Professionals Visual Basic CD-ROM for Professionals? CH>If so, how much are they, and can you describe the EMS Professionals CD Haven't carried those yet. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * My computer's down. Can someone send it flowers? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 149 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 12:45a Subj: FREQ OUR CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************************************************************************** FREQ OR DOWNLOAD STARVECTOR'S CURRENT CATALOG W/ 300+ CD-ROM TITLES! *************************************************************************** To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the 300+ CD-ROM titles that we stock, you may either download our catalog file from our BBS, or Freq (file request) it. BBS: 509-457-0206 - Download STARCAT.ZIP from ile menu. (1st call) FREQ: 1:3407/101 - File request STARCAT.ZIP --- * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 150 To: FEDERICO MUNOZ PENA Date: 08/07/93 10:17a Subj: Conectar CR-ROM MITSUMI A Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FMP=>El Zorro -Z- FMP=> * Origin: MegaLink BBS, Chihuahua, Mexico! +52-(14)-10-36-29 Que tal Zorro, como te va? Conectastes el Sound Blaster al CD-ROM? Te conteste tu nota, pero ya no recibi palabra de ti. Hasta lluego y que la pases bien! Adrian Salas * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * Pon en tu radio la PODEROSA! --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NITIN N. GUPTA Number: 151 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 12:40a Subj: Problem With Sbpro Ugrade Kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just got a new 486 and have installed my old sbpro and creative labs cd rom drive from my old 386. I am now having all types of problem with digital sound in programs like 7th Guest, X-Wing, and Where in The World Is Carmen Sandiego(disk version. The drivers for windows aren't working right either. I have the latest ones. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Chicken Coop! (1:324/295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 152 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 12:26a Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Special.... for 1 week I'm offering used Hitachi 3500 internal cd rom drives for $99. I have about 20 left. 30 day warranty included. 205-824-2552 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 153 To: MIKE WARWICK Date: 08/08/93 9:52a Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Only other thing you can do as far as I know is to > call IBM tech support > and have them FAX or overnight mail a workaround - > (need 21 1.44 FDs > to do it), and dump the OS to these from the cdrom and > then do the > install that way. You still don't have access to the > cdrom though as far > as I know. If you can read the CD-ROM under DOS, you can make your own copies of the 21 5.25 or 3.5 floppy disks that are required for building OS/2 2.1. The disk images are stored on the CD-ROM in the directory DISKIMGS\OS2\525 or DISKIMGS\OS2\35. The program to transfer these compressed images to floppy exists in the directory DISKIMGS. I presume the work around instructs the user to modify the CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT files to transfer the system from the A: drive rather than the CD-ROM drive. Of course, once you have built your OS/2 system, you will not be able to access the CD-ROM until you get the driver for your Mitsumi. Larry --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD KONG Number: 154 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/08/93 12:20a Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like > to > receive a catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave > message here, give me a call or write to the address below. --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: SoundingBoard, Pittsburgh PA (1:129/26.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD KONG Number: 155 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/08/93 12:21a Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like > to > receive a catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave > message here, give me a call or write to the address below. I would like a copy of your catalog. Please mail it to: Richard Kong 5530 Fifth Ave., Apt. 8A Pittsburgh, PA 15232 --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: SoundingBoard, Pittsburgh PA (1:129/26.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 156 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/08/93 5:27p Subj: ERROR LOADING OS/2 2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > LR> No, that's not necessary. The CD-ROM version comes with two boot > LR>diskettes. In addition, there are disk images for all the > But does OS/2 automatically know that it can boot from > drive F: > (or whatever your cdrom drive is)? Or does OS/2 > determine that > the cdrom drive is your first drive? I realise that > under DOS > MSCDEX is responsible for recognizing the cdrom, and > that it is > the last drive after all others, but I'm not sure that > I > understand how you could boot from a cdrom under any > operating > system unless that system defines the cdrom to be the > first > harddrive. If it does consider it the first > harddrive, does it > choke if it finds a non-bootable cdrom at (later) boot > time? The CONFIG.SYS file on the second floppy disk defines the CD-ROM as a device and informs the OS/2 loader to install OS/2 from the CD-ROM device. You can never boot from the CD-ROM, at any time. The CD-ROM is merely a device that the software can be copied from once a version of OS/2 has been booted either by floppy or hard drive. Once the system has been installed on your first hard drive, OS/2 will always boot from that drive unless a boot disk is placed in the A: drive, just as is the case with DOS. Larry --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 157 To: GREG HASKINS Date: 08/08/93 5:33p Subj: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Dos 6 What so good about it ????? It should have been > called dos 5.1 the oporating system is exacly the > same. Futhermore Bunck of utils with it. > And about saving your dos 5 when installing it WHAT'S > up with that if it's so GOOD. It's A BLunder Ill keep > 5.0 until they come up with a real improvement. > Oh ya they added a move utility oh boy!! Ok, then try adding DBLSPACE to your DOS 5. Secondly, after DOS boots, hit the F5 key and see if DOS 5 will cancel the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. Finally, reboot and try hitting F8 to single step through the CONFIG.SYS file with DOS 5. For those of us with complex configurations and constant tweaking of those configurations, the new features in DOS 6 are a god-send. However, I will admit that I personally do not use DBLSPACE on my system, simply because I find compression to be a problem on directories filled with .ZIP, .LZH, and .ARJ files. Larry --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Number: 158 To: JOHN MORRISON Date: 08/07/93 8:55p Subj: Battlechess-enhanced mode Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CSV has it and can fed -x it to you for 64.00. No tax of course. If interested drop a note or voice at 912-245-8793. MM Computer Solutions --- ProBoard v1.31 Gamma/3 [Reg] * Origin: Business Connection 2.1Gigs (912) 247-6977 (1:3645/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Number: 159 To: ALLEN DIETZ Date: 08/07/93 8:56p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Did you find your PDR?? I have several for under the price quoted.. Drop a note or voice- 912-245-8793. MM CSV --- ProBoard v1.31 Gamma/3 [Reg] * Origin: Business Connection 2.1Gigs (912) 247-6977 (1:3645/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Number: 160 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/07/93 8:59p Subj: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Have you found any good games?? I have several good suggestions if you haven't. You should try the new interactive cd games- that is if you can afford them. Interested drop me a note. MM CSV --- ProBoard v1.31 Gamma/3 [Reg] * Origin: Business Connection 2.1Gigs (912) 247-6977 (1:3645/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Number: 161 To: RICHARD POUNCY Date: 08/07/93 9:00p Subj: SONY 535 CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you will call sony of future's bbs. They have several for IBM OS 2.0 and 2.1. MM CSV --- ProBoard v1.31 Gamma/3 [Reg] * Origin: Business Connection 2.1Gigs (912) 247-6977 (1:3645/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Number: 162 To: WILLIAM MORSE Date: 08/07/93 9:01p Subj: looking for cdrom disks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CSV has several drop us a note or voice at 912-245-8793. They us what you are looking for. MM CSV --- ProBoard v1.31 Gamma/3 [Reg] * Origin: Business Connection 2.1Gigs (912) 247-6977 (1:3645/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FRANK RUSKO Number: 163 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/07/93 8:46a Subj: Corel Artshow Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JORGE GUTIERREZ duly noted in a message to DIANE PENCIL on 08-01-1993 and mentioned JG> I got the disk from one of the guys here. Try leaving a message to ALL to JG> see if someone else have another one. JG> I will try to find out if someone here in Miami has one for sale. JG> Do you use Corel Draw to make linos? JG> I have a proble making a print to file and sending it to a Linotronic place JG> for negative film. They say that the file runs all the way through but JG> nothing comes out. Do you have any idea what I have to do? JG> Thanks and let me know how to contact you. JG> Hello Diane.. Pardon me for jumping in here..but I got the same disk from Scott Bailey.. HIs netmail address is 1:390/14. Work number is 504-732-7111....The disk is very well done....Good luck...Frank Entered from Shawnigan Lake B.C. CANADA --- FastEcho/386 B0617 * Origin: (1:340/30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GRAY Number: 164 To: DON HANCOCK Date: 08/08/93 11:06p Subj: Re: Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am not too sure about CD's with only C/C++ material from Microsoft. I was told about them from a friend of mine in the navy. He is on ship right now. But when he gets back I will be looking into this. I have also seen some general programming CD's with diffrent languages on them with C/C++ code. If the C/C++ specific CD's turn out to be usefull , I will e-mail you and tell you how to get them. Michael. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: High Tech BBS New Orleans, LA WWIV 5409 -504-885-0165- (1:396/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 165 To: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Date: 08/06/93 9:08p Subj: Re: Cd Writing Service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I think that sounds like great idea too but I'm no programmer if that's the kind of people your trying to find. I bought my cd-rom for multi-media stuff (like interactive video and books with animation and sound) like your talking about, but I don't see much of it. Maybe you should write a formal letter to a big company like Microsoft or a game company with your proposition. Then maybe we'll see them springing up everywhere. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (!CDW!) = 416-853-5720 = 'Mo Of Everthing! = (1:250/908) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 166 To: JURRIE HOBERS Date: 08/06/93 9:30p Subj: Re: Mod Cd-Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jurrie Hobers to Jim Maricondo <=- -=> Quoting Jim Maricondo to Jurrie Hobers <=- JM> *Re: Re: MOD CD-ROMs > Here in The Netherlands, Europe, we have a cd called: The Ultimate Mod > collection with a large number of MOD files. I do not know if this cd is > also at your place. JM> Do they export it? (i.e. would I ever have a chance at finding it JM> here? :) Or is it a US import in the first place? JH> I van get it for you Jim! JH> JH> So let me know if you are still interested..... JH> JH> GreetinX! JH> JH> Jurrie! JH> JH> JH> JH> ... DOS, this is CHECKDSK /F, Two Cross linked clusters at 9 o'clock!! JH> -!- FMail 0.94 JH> ! Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) I might be interested in getting one of those too. I love mods and I have a very good player for my Gravis Ultrasound card. Send me some E-mail or something. ... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (!CDW!) = 416-853-5720 = 'Mo Of Everthing! = (1:250/908) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 167 To: JURRIE HOBERS Date: 08/06/93 9:38p Subj: Re: 240 Disk Changer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jurrie Hobers to Don Kulha <=- -=> Quoting Don Kulha to David Priest <=- DP> I just got details through from a company for a 240 DP> disk changer (240 x 600mb!) and it uses 4 or 7 high DP> speed, Toshiba 3401 SCSI drives. DK> Please share the contact info please.....DCK JH> JH> Hello Don! JH> JH> I happen to have the documentation of those kind of things! JH> The docs I own shwo the following drives: JH> JH> 4 cd-rom tower drive JH> 8 cd-rom tower drive JH> 12 cd-rom tower drive JH> 16 cd-rom tower drive JH> 200 cd jukedriveTM JH> JH> And I think that this is what you mean.... JH> JH> The cabinet is equipped with a switchable power supply (110 volt JH> 60hz/ 220 volt 60 hz) The drives are daisychained for installation in JH> a pc- network. JH> JH> The jukedriveTM is compatible with IBM pc or MAC computers. Each JH> cd-rom drive has automatic lens cleaning and a double door to prevent JH> dust. And all the data is at your fingertips--on-line, full-time!! JH> JH> Further specs: JH> JH> Capacity: 682.0 Mb (mode 1) JH> 777.9 Mb (mode 2) JH> Transfer: 153.6 Kb/s (sequential) JH> Access (average) JH> 1/3 stroke: 300 ms JH> full str. : 390 ms JH> Buffer : 64kb JH> MTBF: 50,000 h JH> JH> When you want more info, contact me..... JH> I have the latest info of a drive which can handle 1,000 cd's!!!!!!!! I don't want to sound arrogant, but the hell could use 1000 cd's. Who could afford to buy them all, let alone use them. Only some kind of library resource system with every magazine ever published on it would need something like that. Certainly a BBS or private user wouldn't need that kind of massive space. (not to mention what it must cost!) JH> JH> GreetinX! JH> JH> Jurrie! JH> JH> JH> ... DOS, this is CHECKDSK /F, Two Cross linked clusters at 9 o'clock!! JH> -!- FMail 0.94 JH> ! Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (!CDW!) = 416-853-5720 = 'Mo Of Everthing! = (1:250/908) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ROBINSON Number: 168 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 4:07p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am preparing to buy a 16 bit sound card soon. What do all you users recommend ??? I am cuurently trying to decide what the good and bad points are for the PAS16 and the SB16 ASP. Any suggestions?? I plan on adding a double speed drive in the near future. How do these sound cards hook up to the cd-rom drive and does one card have better features to accomodate the cd-rom drive over the other? Please help if you can. THANKS !!! CR --- WM v3.01/91-0009 * Origin: Aspencade BBS (614) 837-3896 (1:226/1210.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 169 To: CRAIG BAKER Date: 08/08/93 3:48p Subj: Re: A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Assuming a transfer rate of 1700 CPS on a CB> pre-compressed file, that works > out to be about 15 CB> minutes, not "1-2 minutes". CB> CB> Of course you are correct. My intention was to show that CB> with an inexpensive 14.4 modem it no longer takes "hours" CB> to download files from a BBS system. Maybe I should have CB> said "average" (couple hundred K) instead of "largest". Certainly. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 170 To: POE LIM Date: 08/08/93 3:50p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PL> On Aug 01 15:18 in a msg to Sunny Leung, Leslie Rhorer of PL> 1:387/800.4 wrote: > Not at all. All the new CD-ROM drives are "double speed", > and some are quad speed (600Kbps), PL> Are there any others besides the Pioneer 604X? I'm sure there must be, but I don't know of any off hand. The 604X is a great drive, however. > and the new sound cards are all 16 bit. PL> Well, I suppose that justifies the upgrade to the SB 16 PL> ASP, as all other specs are exceeded. :) Or one of the other 16 bit boards. I couldn't get the Logitech 16 bit sound board to work with OS//2, but the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 works just fine. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 171 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 4:01p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks to everyone who responded to my query about MSCDEX emulation on a LAN workstation. I finally settled for a one-user CD-LAN product available on the Artisoft BBS, called CD-SHARE. Rather than being a kludge that works to fool the application that MSCDEX is loaded, linking to the LAN redirector instead, this is actually a full blown CD sharing network system that runs independently of the LAN. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIANG NGUYEN Number: 172 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 1:36p Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This is VERY interesting. $369 for aWORM drive? Were you misstype?.....is this machine new or used?.....How many do you have left? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Boolean Board MAXimum Overdrive! (403)293-5129 (1:134/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK THORNTON Number: 173 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 12:35p Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If anyone has any CD catalog's would you please post a message where i can pick one up thanks...... --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: Swamp-Line BBS Houma,La.(504)868-5347 (1:384/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 174 To: RON WATKINS Date: 08/08/93 9:40a Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Ron! 09 Jul 93 00:00, Ron Watkins wrote to Pat Nefos: RW> Ram is measured in NANO-seconds; disks are measured in RW> MILLI-seconds. Nano-seconds are, I believe, millionths; milli-seconds RW> are thousanths. RW> 70ns ram is .07 ms.... effectively zero, for all intents and RW> purposes. RW> <> You're right about RAM is measured in nanosecond. Nano = 10^-9 which makes them billionth. Much faster, but not quite zero yet. :) Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 175 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 2:46p Subj: CATALOG VIA EMAIL? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Boris! 12 Jul 93 01:45, Boris Osadciw wrote to Tom Menasco: BO> Give us your fido address and we'll shoot over a copy. BO> + Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) Boris, I would be interested in getting one of your catalog. Can you netmail it to 1:140/23.3 Much appreciated.... Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 176 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 12:05p Subj: CD-ROMS (1 each) for sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . CD-ROMS for sale - $18.00 each (incl. shipping) HyperText Electronic Library, release 6 - Incl. PC Interrupts and Operating Platform Functions, C Language Library Reference, ADA Language Reference Manual, Secret Guide to Computers, Complete DOS Reference Manual, ARJ Reference, From Ventura To Hypertext, Microsoft RTFS (Rich Text Format Specification), CALS 28001 (Standard Generalized Markup Language), Astronomy, Bible (King James), Professional Mail Management, Navigation, more FontMaster CD Library - High quality fonts (NOT shareware), complete with utilities. Includes Avant Garde, Baskerville, Benguiat, Bodoni, Broadway, Calligraphy, Chancellor, Charter, Cooper Bold, Friz Quadrata, Garamond, Goudy, Greek, Korinna, Letter Gothic, Olde English, Optima, Palatino, Park Avenue, Regency, Schoolbook, Script, Signature, Souvenir, more (100+ dirs, 5000+ files) Magazine Article Summaries, Jan '84 - May '92 (w/search software) includes 32 MAGAZINES IN FULL TEXT (Compute!, Natural History, Newsweek, Omni, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, Technology Review, US News, 16 more), plus 300 in summary format --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 177 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 12:06p Subj: More CD's (1 each) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . CD-ROMS for sale - $12.00 each (incl. shipping) Marketing Master Custom search and sort, print labels, mail and call. Includes Fortune 1500, Government, Colleges and Universities, Manufacturers, Libraries, Hospitals and Public Utilities. Dataware Demo Disc Two excellent retrieval engines (one is hypertext), with more than a dozen usable data bases. Hypertext Information Base Library for AIX version 3.2 (for InfoExplorer) Directories include ADA, AIX, CXX, FORTRAN, GRAPH, HARDWARE, NAV, PASCAL, PROG and UIPROG) Tax Preparation and Business Programs - (Shareware Compilation) Directories include BUSINESS, CHURCH, DAYO, HOME, MISC, PLANNER, STOCK, and TAX LaserTax Tax Preparation tool and Tax Form Library. Requires Windows 3.1 and 4 mb RAM. Sound card recommended but not required. National support via BBS. Federal Register Approx 500 megabytes of data including the entire text of Vol 56, No. 100 (05-23-91) through Vol 56, No. 226 (11-22-91). --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 178 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/08/93 1:34p Subj: Re: Cd-rom rentals? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Danny - 05 Aug 93, Danny Tong writes to All: > The programs can be used up to 3 times before they are rendered > inoperative. Users can then purchase an electronic key via an > 800 number to fully unlock the software and its documentation. How can this be possible, unless we are talking about re-writeable CD's? If the program is installed to the hard drive, it should be possible to reinstall it again, to get another three uses. Of course, it's a royal pain in the butt to do this every third time you want to run a program! If these are truely fully functional programs (ie: NOT "demo" versions), then the original publishers would be losing sales. Something doesn't sound right. Was this message you found perhaps an idea for a future disc? - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW FREEMAN Number: 179 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/08/93 12:00a Subj: Cd Rom Sale: Xm-3401 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WY> CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $469. Does this include a SCSI controller? If not, how much is a decent SCSI card from you? thanks, Andrew. ___ X MR/2 1.39x NR X --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Quantum Leap, (215) 536-8823, MultiNode BBS USR HST-DS (1:2614/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN MCCREADY Number: 180 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 4:47p Subj: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, What is the upgrade kit? I bought a SCSI cable and the drivers Trantor and MSCDEX are included with the PAS16 board. Do I still need something else? If I need this upgrade kit how much is it? thanks Alan --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Catonsville Comm. College, Balto. MD (1:261/1081) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 181 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/08/93 9:20a Subj: Re: CD-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. ... There is a new version of the Mitsumi driver out. Using QEMM, it will load fine. Also, use the /X switch. You can find the driver on the QEMM BBS, 1-310-314-3227, free to registered users. I think the driver also is on the Creative Labs BBS, 1-408-428-6664. Now, if someone could please figure out my problem, obviously with memory... My new 486/33 board gives me a conflict, whereby if I load up everything, my SB-Pro stops working, as do my A: and B: drives. If I don't load MSCDEX.EXE, I get my SB-Pro and floppies. Now comes the fun part: If I do a DIR on my CD-ROM drive (Drive O: in my case), two times! I can then access the SB-Pro and floppies. I also can access my CD-ROM. Now, if I switch to the CD-ROM and try to play a .VOC file on it (for example), the machine locks up. It is obviously a memory problem (I've tried all the different settings on the Mitsumi, but the same problem occurs, regardless). I haven't a clue what is causing the problem. I've even tried using the software .SYS driver, and it doesn't work either. My new motherboard is using the new Cyrix chip. Advice appreciated, from anyone. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Number: 182 To: GLENN SANDERSE Date: 08/08/93 6:21p Subj: Cd writing service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GS>If you want a standardized method of putting non-formatted text onto GS>check out Dataware software for the Philips CD recorder and soon for GS>Ricoh CD recorder. A soon to be released version of their software, u GS>CD-I (by Philips) players will have a standardized text formatting GS>structure that will you allow to view text with a machine you connect GS>TV. And how would I get in contact with this company (makers of Dataware)? GS>the Ricoh, the data stream does not have to be continuous. The JVC Sounds like that's the one to have. I always thought that continuous data stream requirement was kind of impractical. GS>Converting information from paper format, etc. as you envisioned is GS>impractical due to copyright problems and the expense of actually doi GS>the conversion. In general you're probably right; but for a private collection, it's just a lot of time involved. I wouldn't want to undertake too big a stack of magazines without some kind of robot to flip the pages and some automated software that can detect pictures, separate them out, OCR the text, run the spell checker, etc. automatically. --- * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY * KMail 2.96 IOTP: ARIZONA's LARGEST PCBoard - 8 HST/v32b Nodes --- * Origin: Inn on The Park PCB (602)970-0105 Scottsdale, AZ (1:114/237) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 183 To: LOUIS SOKOL Date: 08/08/93 11:35a Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for offer on PDR on CD, however, I have discovered that the price for the CD is so high that I could buy the book version for the next several years and still come out ahead. Thanks anyway. D --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 184 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 12:40a Subj: Custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No **** Digital Enterprises **** Custom CDROM Service Our CDROM Recorder is fired up, and ready to serve you! We can produce a Custom CDROM From your Tape backup, or your Hard Drive overnight! o Complete confidentiality assured. 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If this is your intention, please do not waste my time or yours. For further information, please File REQuest CDINFO from Fidonet Node 1:239/900.0 at V.32bis speeds, or call our voice number. Loyd Craft Digital Enterprises (Name recently changed) 517-865-6800 Voice (11:00 AM - 6:00PM Monday - Saturday) 517-865-6066 (Customer Support BBS) 1:239/900.0 (Fidonet) === * OLX 2.1 * Yes, I did try catnip - but I didn't roll around in it. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (517)865-6066 (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 185 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/08/93 10:09p Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQviewi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No |BB>I also have this problem -- I have yet to find a CD music | |player that is DV-aware. I have one called PLAY.EXE and | |another called PLAYBACK.COM. Either one will cause an | |exception error if run in DesqView. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I replied to Dave Summers about it, and besides what I told him I set a large DOS window up to run in background with Protection level 1 set, and just to help out the Tame ver 2.61 program too. The CD-Music plays well with shuttle play and memory and all in background since I got the card switched to IRQ 5 from IRQ 3. Before that I was upset about not being able to run the CDs in DV but since than its been running well. I had added the protection level 1 and Tame when I was having trouble and at least had it from crashing the whole thing when the wrong IRQ was set, and I have not changed it since. I have been impressed with the sound from the CD-ROM and sent for some Koss amplified speakers with base port and two drivers that Lyben has on sale. The smaller Tandy amplified speakers from my sound card are OK but the sound quality on the headphones really indicates better speakers are needed to enjoy it fully. I load the MTMCDD.SYS in my Config.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\MTMCDD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /M:16 /I:5 /T:S Again I don't load MSCDEX.EXE in the Autoexec in DOS because it won't load high and run, and it takes too much lower DOS. I run MSCDEX.EXE from the DV window that I will use it in. The files DAK program put on hard disk C:\CDPLAYER to run it are: PLAYBACK COM 3/26/92 2:10p CDMUSIC DB 3/31/92 10:54a PLAY EXE 3/30/92 2:01p CDMUSIC IDX 8/07/93 10:07p The Bat file I load it with from C:\ to run it is CDMENU.BAT and is: @echo off c: cd \ cdr if errorlevel 2 goto end cdrx.bat :end The CDR is in front end selection program in C:\ CDR EXE 5/14/91 2:23p The CDR.DAT 8/07/93 10:07p File is: name 00 CD Program Launcher # Last changed on Sun Jul 25, 1993 at 19:59 menu item 214 159 15 0 CD Music Launcher c:\cdplayer play.exe The CDRX.BAT just says: echo If you want to re-run the menu system, type CDMENU and press Enter. Good Luck! Ltr...David ___ X MegaMail 2.10 #1410:====> david.bernard@ozonehole.com --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID HARRISON Number: 186 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:59a Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I run WanderLand BBS, and I am looking to add a CD-ROM to my file section on my bbs... One of my users offered to sell me a MITSUMI (350ms) CD-ROM drive... Does anybody know if these things are worth having? --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: WanderLand [214]258-1037 - Ladies Get In Free! (1:124/1211) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 187 To: NORM ROWE Date: 07/22/93 11:06p Subj: Bible Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Reading messages between Bob Hall and Norm Rowe it appears you two guys no something about bibles. I need a bible that has a full (Roman) catholic version included. Can either of you - or any one else - tell me where I might get such a CD. I prefer DOS but MAC will do... Thabks in anticipation Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 188 To: KAMIL GURGEN Date: 07/22/93 11:17p Subj: Geneology Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <16 Jul 93 15:35> Kamil Gurgen wrote: KG> Can anyone assist with info on acquiring a CD which specialises KG> in Geneology. I have been unable to find any in OZ except for the KG> General Shareware Discs... If you only want the programs to do the gene stuff, perhaps you should try one of the Genealogist clubs around the country (Australia). There are two disks of data available. The Victorian Pioneers index (cica 1835-85) and the New South Wales index - dates unknown. If you need to know more netmail me or call on (03) 758-4822. Hope this helps... Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 189 To: PAUL ROLFE Date: 07/11/93 9:15p Subj: MPC Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <07 Jul 93 14:43> Paul Rolfe wrote: PR> Looking for a good MPC based Atlas, anyone got any suggestions, PR> descriptions, and prices (either US$ or AU$) I can supply you a brand new, un-opened copy of the current version of The Software Toolworks "World Atlas" for $65.00 Australian, posted to your door. This is a Windows Multimedia version of the of the software. If this is suitable for your needs and if the price is right, then you can netmail, fax or call me to arrange delivery. fax (03) 752-2377 phone (03) 758-4822 Andrew L. BARFOOT. SPECDATA. --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 190 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 07/17/93 1:30p Subj: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <11 Jul 93 17:37> Steve Thomas wrote: ST> I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would ST> be better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes ST> through the opening credits, it then goes into the book with the ST> pictures on each page. It animates the picture and talks and then ST> turns the page. Well my problem is that it hangs the system at ST> different places in this opening scene. I had the same problem and I changed from SVGA to MCGA graphics and the problem stopped straight away. Never hung again... btw I run a 386DX40 with 8meg hope this helps Andrew --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 191 To: PAUL ROLFE Date: 07/29/93 5:17p Subj: MPC Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Paul Rolfe <17 Jul 93 15:57> Allen Dietz wrote: >PR>Looking for a good MPC based Atlas, anyone got any suggestions, descriptions >PR>and prices (either US$ or AU$) AD> For a world atlas, Global Explorer from DeLorme Mapping is the best. AD> It's a seamless color map of the world with multi-level zoom, AD> geographic and political features, and topographic information. In AD> my opinion, Global Explorer is FAR superior to any other CD-ROM AD> based world atlas currently on the market. It's available from: SPECDATA, P.O. BOX 1050, MOUNTAIN GATE, VICRORIA, 3156 TELEPHONE, (03) 758-4822, FAX (03) 752-2377 Price cica $175.00 Australian. --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 192 To: MIKE LAGAMBA Date: 07/31/93 10:37a Subj: x-rated cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Carlos Benitz <21 Jul 93 03:14> Mike Lagamba wrote: >-> In defense of JR: It may shock you, but if animals didn't have >-> sex, there wouldn't be any. They aren't made in factories you >-> know. Perhaps the conclusions you've jumped to about his post >-> indicate a need of your own. Not that I want to "expose" my preferences, but I thought you guys came from the land of free speech etc. (1st amendment isn't it?) Now you talk of turning of the echo so your members won't be exposed. Some of them may like it. Sounds like you you are imposing censorship on your members if you do that (did you run a ballot and ask what they wanted or is this proposed action arbitary. Perhaps you should turn a Unix or an OS/2 type echo off because you don't want your members exposed to a system you don't like... Also, may I ask our moderator. Who made up the rule that no more messages about sex or r/x-rated cd's shall "profane" this echo? Was it a matter that was discussed in detail at sysop meetings, or perhaps a flood of netmail (that no-one else was privy to), brought you to this decision? Has anybody asked those who have not complained what they think. If there is perhaps 1,000,000 readers of this echo, do you make rules to suit 100 or perhaps 1,000 who complain? I have not seen one complaint reach the BBS I get these messages from. Don't forget, in enlightened countries such as those this echo reaches, the readers can always stop reading, not buy the naughty cd's, not go to XXX rated movies etc., etc., etc. Perhaps you should let the users decide... Who was it that said... "I DISAGREE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT" Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 193 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/08/93 7:43p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Carlos! On 08-05-93 Carlos Benitz wrote to Rowan Evans... CB> SL>> It would be a rare person to have a computer with these specs! CB> RE> Why?? As soon as I upgarde this PC, I'll have two! CB> Just because you have something does not make it unrare. Check the English on the first quote.... "It would be a rare PERSON..." So, I MUST be a rare person! Anyway, the number of people that I discuss things with via FidoNET, etc has given a reasonable enough sample for me to say that at least 30% of the current PC users have a machine that with minor alterations would meet this spec... Namely the installation of a fast CD-ROM or a 1Meg SVGA card... This spec and the possible new games/applications written for MPC L2 will put a lot of pressure on users to "go the extra".... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM WENAS Number: 194 To: ALL Date: 08/05/93 6:36p Subj: Recomend? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hewwoo. Can anyone recommend the current models of multimedia packs? I'ld like a nice fast CD-rom drive, and maybe a 16-bit sound card to boot. Preferably all in a nice package, like the Creative Labs SB16 pack or Fusion 16. Prices would be nice, but not essential. Just looking for recommendations 4 now. L8r -TiM- --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Empire BBS +61(3)591-0020 (4 lines) (3:635/550) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: QUENTEN GRASSO Number: 195 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 2:09p Subj: mod cd roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi does any one know of any cd's With Mods on them? ...... .......THE FILE SERVER!! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The ALIEN Bbs (3:640/725) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: QUENTEN GRASSO Number: 196 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/06/93 2:13p Subj: CD ROM CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi can i have a catalog of you CD-ROM disk please if so send it to 20 landers av rangewood townsville qld 4817 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The ALIEN Bbs (3:640/725) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON PUGH Number: 197 To: JOE HAYES Date: 07/31/93 10:30a Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Joe, PD>> I run a two line RA BBS and have a Pioneer PD>> DRM-600 CD-ROM Drive. The problem that I am PD>> having is when one node of the bbs is copying PD>> files to hardrive for Download the other line PD>> seems to freeze for a few seconds. WhatI want to PD>> know is this normal or can I do something to PD>> lesson thisor eliminate it? PD>> Has anyone solved this problem? PD>> PD>> Paul JH> I don't run the Pioneer DRM-600 drive here, but I JH> do have your problem. I run 3 lines with Lantasti JH> net. The problem seems to me to be when a request JH> is made from a workstation it must be met before JH> going on to another node's request. JH> That may or may not be the problem, since I don't JH> know a lot about networking .. JH> I don't know any way around it, I have tried JH> everything I can think of. Wait until a cdrom JH> can't find a file GEEEEZ! the whole darn board JH> (all nodes) will set and wait for ever! I run 3 lines with 2 pioneer drm-600's. Novell gives the extra speed to avoid this problem. With scsi express the cds are not accessed except when copying and copying to hd slows the system for 4-7 sec but doesn't interfere much. Best Regards Don --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: CD_ROM SUPPORT BBS,(3:690/750) Perth, 10Gb Files (3:690/750) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STUART CAPORN Number: 198 To: DAVID ELEF Date: 08/02/93 8:26p Subj: Re: Problem!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting David Elef to All <=- DE> Hi, DE> went to change the recording option from 8-bit to 16-bit sound (In the DE> Kit came a Sound Blaster Pro 2 stereo card). I tried changing the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I have one of these with the CD-ROM, but I didn't think it was a 16-bit card. I thought it used a 16-bit data bus to/from the computer, but could only record music in 8-bit fidelity. Methinx the Sound Blaster-16 is the full high fidelity card. Cheers ... / \ tu! / ~~~ ... Hi. My name is Rover, I'll paint your car yellow free. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 [NR] * Origin: Spectrum MultiLine BBS - Perth WA - +619-417-5838 (3:690/746.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 199 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/08/93 5:15a Subj: Re: Cd Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> Have you checked the Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906- RE> 8392 lately?? I was on RE> there last night (05/08/93) and found an NT driver plus the most recent RE> non-BETA DOS drivers.... I wasn't looking for OS/2 stuff, so I'm not RE> sure, but the CP BBS would be the best place to keep a lookout for one! Thanks; will keep a lookout for them. What makes them so attractive is the price; a lot cheaper than most double spin ones. Cheers, Poe --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra, Aust. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 200 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/08/93 5:17a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> any difference between Pro and 16/16 ASP stuff.... Two guys at work have RE> Pros (one a Pro, the other a Pro 2) and they've run all the stuff I've RE> managed to collect (and I've run their apps!)... Ok, sounds reasonable; I've been hearing talk of a new card coming out RSN, so it's difficult to know whether to buy now, or wait for the new card using the new Yamaha chip that supposedly integrates MIDI. RE> The machine with PAS 16/NEC CDU-55 gave 300Kbps throughput, the machine RE> with SB 16 ASP/CR563 gave 584Kbps.... Sounds like nothing to recommend the Sony then, although it could also be better interface. :) Is T7G really as good as reports say it is? Cheers, Poe --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra, Aust. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL ATWOOD Number: 201 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/06/93 5:07p Subj: RULES! Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No > =======================>NOTE<========================================= > 6. As of the current date on this message, NO discussion of ADULT > CDROM's will be tolerated. As of this date, it is prohibited in this > echo. No advertisements of Adult discs will be permitted. In > accordance with FIDONET rules, you will be notified of a violation, and > actions according to FIDONET will be taken. Please in the future, take > your discussions of any, all, etc. ADULT CDROMs to some other echo. > Start one of your own if you want to talk about them. > ======================================================================= Excellent decision Bob! Cheers! < --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: Neil's point - Tregear, Sydney, Oz (3:712/506.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 202 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/08/93 11:57a Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -= Marcus Lee said to Victor Zdanowicz about Cd-Rom: =- ML>Ok, I was just doing this a couple of months ago... ML>The best drive at the moment is the Toshiba T3401B-330Kb/s transfer ML>200ms access.... quite literally the best single platter CDROM drive... ML>The best place (for prices) to get the drive + SCSI card is Laser Baud ML>(can't really remember if it is in Melbourne or Sydney) AUS$1190 or ML>so... While I agree the Toshiba is the "Rolls Royce" of drives at the moment, and I'd dearly love one myself, there are perhaps more cost-effective solutions available... for example the new Panasonic series CR-562B/563 drives hook up directly to a SoundBlaster Pro/ SoundBlaster 16 ASP, and while slower than the Toshiba at 320ms or so, still have the 300kb/s double speed and XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session etc that you need, for a much more reasonable $400.00 Australian or so... including interface card if you don't have a SoundBlaster to hook it up to... I'm VERY happy with mine so far... I couldn't justify the extra $790.00 for the Toshiba myself. Just offering an alternative opinion, with no intention of starting an argument, Marcus! :-) Regards, Stephen Harrington * Wave Rider 0.32 Beta * --- Blue Wave/RA v0.32 Beta [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN WALDRON Number: 203 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 1:58a Subj: MITSUMI CD ROM DRIVE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All, In need of a bit of techo advice. I have here a Mitsumi CRMC-LU002S Internal CDROM drive, it is out of an Acer 386SX. I want to throw this drive into a new machine, but I do not know the interface type. It is a 40 pin ribbon cable. Is it possible for me to hook this drive up to my SB PRO 2.0 CD Interface or to a standard AT-Bus interface? If I need drivers, can anyone help me here, ie making them available for FREQ V32. If not, where (preferably in Australia) can I get a card to drive this bitch? All comments appreciated Netmail 3:712/515.20 Fax +61-2 831-6919 Rgds Dan ... (-: :-) (-: :-) (-: :-)(-: :-)(-: :-)(-: :-)(-: :-) --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID EAGEN Number: 204 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 4:08p Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? Where can I get it? Dave * KWQ/2 1.2a * I didn't vote for Clinton or her idiot husband! ............................................................................... --- WM v3.10 [Beta] * Origin: Freezing Point BBS - WDNet HQ - Mpls MN - USR DS 16.8k (1:282/85.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 205 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 8:07a Subj: CDROM title for $19 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. CIA Wolrd Fact Book.WI..........$19* CICA windows sharewares.........$19* King's Quest V..................$19* Kodak Photo access..............$19* Mantis Experimential Fighter....$19* Mario is Missing game...........$19* So much Shareware Disk II or I..$19* Shareware overload..............$19* Shakespear complete text........$19* Tempra Access Photo CD..........$19* Toolworks Reference Library.....$19* Toolworks Grolier Encyclopedia..$59 Total Baseball Dos/Mac..........$29 Time Table of History...........$19* World View......................$19* World Atlas V. 3.2 MPC..........$19* Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 206 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 8:07a Subj: CDROM drive sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sound Galaxy NX Pro + Mitsumi CD-ROM bundle....................$289. CD-ROM Mitsumi CRMC LU-005S w/contlr 630MB, 350ms, Kodak comp. $179. CD-ROM Sony 31A with controller ...............................$229. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. CD-ROM Texel DM-3024 SCSI, 265ms, 300k/sec transfer, 64k cache $409. CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $469. Creative Lab Discovery 8. CD-ROM + SB Pro + 3 CDs + Speakers...$399.* Creative Lab Discovery 16. CD-ROM+ SB 16 ASP +3 CDs + Speakers.$459.* Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MACE Number: 207 To: SAMSON LUK Date: 08/08/93 1:56p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Samson! Wednesday August 04 1993 10:31, Samson Luk wrote to All: SL> Any good recommendation on BBS DOOR for access Shareware CD-ROM for SL> Maximus? Where can I FREQ them? Thanks! Freq "FILES" from me and take a look at the Brainex door section. They have a GREAT rom door that will work with any rom and almost any bbs program. Tony --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Towne Crier Systems - Xpress/Robo Beta - (308)487-5390 (1:14/618) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 208 To: DOUG SNELL Date: 08/09/93 12:54a Subj: Re: Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, >> Do you have ICONBLAST on CD by any chance. I'm looking for >> this CD and can't find it locally. >> Thanks >> Doug Sorry, haven't seen it nor heard of it as yet. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress....... Not Just Another Off-Line Mail System ! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 209 To: MARTIN TAYLOR Date: 08/09/93 1:18a Subj: Re: Night Owls 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hi Boris. >> >> >> $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ >> >> ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec >> >> You can also fax us your order at 216-225-6759 as well !! >> >> Do you do overseas orders? Do you also take VISA? If so, I'd >> also like a catalog too. If it's free you can post it to: >> We ship all over the world and do accept Visa/MasterCard. >> If it's not free, then let me know how much it is and if you >> have PC-SIG Ver 13 and MS Encarta, and their prices, in stock. PC-SIG 13 should be in sometime this week, I think and will have a price of $25. on it. As for Ecarta, it's priced at $395. and is currently out of stock, but due in within the next 2 weeks. Interested, drop us a note via the node/net number below and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Press F1 to Reboot --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 210 To: CHARL CILLIERS Date: 08/09/93 1:18a Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hiya Boris. >> I'm a dealer here in south Africa. I also run a BBS. I'm >> desperately looking for CDROMS and Drives for resale and for >> Myself. My Requirements : Pioneer DRM604X with the *RIGHT* >> Controller. And 6 Newest CDROMS to Fill it ! (Has to have >> Files.bbs) Resale : All Roms and Drives. >> Or Netmail at Bombed Out BBS 5:7105/6 (HST duals) >> I'd really appreciate some help/info ! >> All the Best >> Charl, the above information is on it's way to you via the net number you posted. If there is anything else you require, please drop us a note via our node/number below and we'll do all we can to help you out. Til then take care.... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 211 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/07/93 11:21p Subj: Re: new adult cd-rom echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-03-93 10:36 Don Rieb shared these words of wisdom: DR> can understand if we were chating about cars in a CDROM echo but we DR> are chating about adult CDROM disc's, that in itself is not ileagal so DR> then why censor it. Whatever happend to free speech? 1. Echo moderators can set whatever rules they like. No one's free speech is impaired, as they can always go to another echo. 2. Some sysops prefer for a variety of reasons not to carry "adult" oriented material, so mixing "adult" material in a general echo causes them problems. BBS's with adult areas generally restrict those areas to people over 18. In addition, there have been cases of "adult" cdrom vendors being raided for pornography. It's understandable that sysops might feel nervous about carrying references to such discs. 3. Many readers of cdrom echos are simply uninterested in "adult" discs, and would prefer to have smaller message packets by leaving out messages they know they aren't interested in. For similar reasons, someone might want to institute a rule: no discussion of games cdroms - move those to a different echo, similarly for other more or less specialized areas. All that goes back to the discretion of the moderator, as in point #1. Indeed, the Windows echo split into several parts for these sorts of reasons: people unintrested in Windows programming didn't want to wade through lots of messages on that subject. ... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer. --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES SHRADER Number: 212 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 10:02p Subj: Re: Os/2 mitsumi driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SB@> cossette, I ordered the driver got the disk and the only way to get SB@> ahold of him is by CompuServe. there was no address on any of the docs. SB@> and of course I tossed out the address that I had once read in an echo. SB@> SB@> better yet does anyone know of a good Mitsumi Driver for OS/2 that SB@> allows you to access the CDROM from an OS/2 Session not just DOS??? SB@> SB@> Thanks, Scott. SB@> -!- Maximus/2 2.01wb SB@> ! Origin: *NETWORK/23 WINNIPEG,MB (204) 275-1532 5/LINES* (1:348/501) Scott; Try: Systems Integration Technoiogies, Inc. 1280 South Powerline Road Suite 171 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Cost: $10.00 UPS Ground $4.95 UPS Blue $6.95 I got it, and it works fine. No MM or audio support at this time, but that is better than using the VDM. Take care, Chuck ... Blue Wave - World Tour - 1993 --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: The PowerBoard BBS (1:268/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM MORAN Number: 213 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 5:07p Subj: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Tim Moran <08-03-93 01:46> Boris Osadciw wrote: BO> PID: SX V3.02/4.01H1G01 BO> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? BO> BO> On it's way in here !!! Do you have a price idea? --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Gamma-2) * Origin: The Northeast File Bank * (717)876-0152 *USR-DS* (1:268/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 214 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/08/93 11:48p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Dave Summers <08-07-93 13:02> David Bernard wrote: DB> I use QEMM-386 too and after getting one of the DAK drives to run DB> fine in DOS it blew up in DV every time. I also have one of these DAK CD-ROMs, and am experiencing the same problem. The installation guide was of little help; they just said to run the install program and it set up my CD-ROM as drive >S it set it up and read my DOS area and problem I finally figured out DB> the card was set to use IRQ 3 and while I was in DOS itself and I the DB> CD-ROM I was not using my modem on Comm 2 that also was on IRQ 3. Thank you very much -- this is probably the problem, although it will also bomb even if I'm not using the modem. Go figure. Anyway, although I know this wasn't addressed to me, it really does give me a starting point! I'll let you know how it works. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NITIN N. GUPTA Number: 215 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 10:41p Subj: Good Buy or Rip Off Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I went to the computer show at The Royal Trade Plaza Hotel and they had a double speed cd-rom drive with a sb-16 asp clone for $400. Do you think this is a good deal and what kind of questions should I ask the guy about the hardware? --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Chicken Coop! (1:324/295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN EDWARDS Number: 216 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/03/93 10:12a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> It makes me continually wonder why so many of these drives are being MS> sold, when they have this apparent design flaw??? I mean, when the Does this mean there is something major wrong with the Mitsumi drives? Thanks to my mail packets getting screwed, I missed the beginning of this, but I am interested because I am considering buying a Mitsumi drive. Alan. ... Sorry, the Dog ate my Blue Wave packet. --- gECHo one.01 * Origin: The Dog and Duck +44 (0)482 444650/45209 (2:258/32.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK PETKOVICH Number: 217 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/04/93 1:35a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Nicholas Goldwyn to Mike Shannon <=- NG> The Mitsumi drives are much cheaper than any others - Pds 139 in the NG> UK that's at least Pds 100 less than the next best priced. They are NG> also Multi-Session Photo CD compatible, unlike many other budget NG> drives. 100 Pounds!! Who are you trying to kid, I can get SCSI CD-ROM drives for 175+vat. (Or maybe even less) << Nick >> ... PLEASE USE OTHER DOOR --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Formal Dress Not Essential - +44 533 700368 (2:253/161.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSE GIMENEZ Number: 218 To: LAURIE BATT Date: 08/02/93 3:08p Subj: Re: Night Owls V9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have Night Owls 9 for $60 AUST > can be sent +COD/Post Yes... I'm interesting on your CD... Night Owls...9... Can you send me one.!! My english is very bad!! Can you respond me by NEtmail on 2:340/3.2 ?? Thanks!! --- DB 1.51/928090 * Origin: Jose Gimenez (2:340/3.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 219 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:24p Subj: Mitsumi Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mistumi Electric Co. Dallas Office: 6210 N. Beltline Rd. Ste. 320 Irving, TX Tel: 214-550-7300 FAX: 214-550-7424 NY 35 Pinelwan Rd. Melville, NY 11747 Tel: 516-752-7730 FAX: 516-752-7490 Chicago 2101 Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tel: 708-593-7600 Fax: 708-593-7610 Santa Clara 4655 Old Ironsides Dr. Ste. 130 Santa Clara, CA 95040 Tel: 408-970-0700 Fax: 408-727-5337 --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 220 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:31p Subj: So Much Shareware III Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No So Much Shareware III $21 Yes, we are selling Night Owl's 9 also for the same price. We also have hundreds of other titles in stock. For a catalog FREQ CATALOG from 1:138/116 or 1:138/120 GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 or 1-800-373-0628 1-206-473-1634 or 1-800-277-5179 FAX All major credit cards accepted --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 221 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:33p Subj: Liquadation Discs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CD PowerBox $12 CD Winbox $12 Night Owl's v.9 $21 GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 222 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:34p Subj: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We now have Giga Games in stock!.. Also CICA Windows will be updated next week. We do carry entire line of Walnut Creek. GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 223 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/08/93 1:01p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >RE> You forgot to add that the PAS 16 SCSI port is slower than a >RE> molasses drip at the North Pole! > Sorry Rowan, but you're using a very wrong example...... I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, about 12 miles North of North Pole, Alaska and in the summer when it's 80 above and warmer, molasses runs very well and fast. In winter when it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at all, so nothing could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! Incidently, I also have a PAS 16 card in my 386-33 Northgate Elegance system and my External Toshiba T3401B that is plugged into it's SCSI Port runs very fast and efficient in BOTH winter and summer!!!!!!!!! At times I forget I'm using a 200 ms access drive as it appears to be as fast as my 15 ms access time Hard Drive. I know that's not possibile and it isn't, it just appears so. From your answer to the person who was commenting on it, it's obvious that you've never used a 3401B plugged into a PAS 16 SCSI card!!!! I've never used a SOUNDBLAST, but if it's faster than the PAS 16, it must be greased lightning through salt air!!!!!! ;-} Stu --- FD 2.00 * Origin: ALASKAN SOURDOUGH,Rothman's LENS UNLIMITED,Fbks (1:355/38.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ATSON NAKAYAMA Number: 224 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 8:24a Subj: General Midi Cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking for cdroms that have General Midi files on them. Vendor must be able to ship to Tokyo, Japan. Please reply with full price including shipping and handling. Thanks. * Freddie 1.2.5 * --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 * Origin: SuperBBS Support/Sales/Beta Avxia_bbs Tokyo Line 1 (6:730/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BARRY GRINTER Number: 225 To: GREG SORCSEK Date: 08/08/93 9:51a Subj: MSCDEX/Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greg, Quoting from my CD drive manual,"MSCDEX is an executable program for MS-DOS 3.1 or higher that works in conjunction with the device driver (for your particular drive) to allow your computer to access CD-ROM disk in the drive as if they were MS-DOS formatted disks." This program is required because CD-ROM discs are formatted in one of 3 or 4 different 'standard' formats, none of which is understandable by DOS. 'Reader' programs that are supplied with different CD-ROM titles may be able to read the disc directly, and do not require MSCDEX, but if you want to use discs full of shareware, pictures, etc. then you need this program. It is available from Microsoft directly, or from almost any BBS. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The SandDollar, OS/2 on the Space Coast 407-254-3826 (1:374/95) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORRY MACFARLANE Number: 226 To: THOMAS KINNEN Date: 08/08/93 2:13p Subj: Re: POINEER CD CHANGER SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TK-> I have a IN-2000 W/3.30 Bios (1990) and it will not reconige the 6 TK-> disk TK-> changer... There is a newer version of the BIOS out that will Thanks for the info. I do have the newer BIOS that is supposed to work. Now all I have to do is find a drive within my price range. Corry Macfarlane --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 227 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/08/93 1:59p Subj: CD-ROM HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have the Mitsumi drive and you must load 2 files: The .SYS file in > your config.sys and the MSCDEX in your autoexec.bat. > For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high > memory. I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. > Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when > they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave > up. Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? Mark, I'm not sure how to load the .SYS file high using QEMM or 386MAX, however, I CAN load it high using EMM386.EXE that came with MS-DOS 5.0 or 6.0 or Windows 3.1. All you need to do is add the /D=40 option to the end of your command loading EMM386.EXE. Such as: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS /D=40 Then you can set the DEVICEHIGH on your Mitsumi .SYS driver. It works like a charm. I've done this on over 40 machines now. In fact, it is how I use my Mitsumi LU-005. This "silly" slight-of-hand is covered in the Mitsumi manual (although not very well). It's tucked in near the back. Hope this helps. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 228 To: VICTOR HEALEY Date: 08/08/93 2:08p Subj: MISTUMI/SB/SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > some audio card maker was going to release a special > version of their card with a Mitsumi interface rather then a scsii Victor, Currently ATI produces a sound board called the Stereo FX/CD that includes the Mitsumi interface. The board is jumperless and is configured through software only. The good news is that it does an excellent job in controlling the CD-ROM and it has 8 watt output (it can also tolerate having a line-in device and microphone attached at the same time). However, the bad news is that it is only Sound Blaster compatible NOT SBPro. Win some, Lose some. The card retails for about $169 in the Raleigh, NC area. If you need any more info on it, let me know. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FRANK RUSKO Number: 229 To: TIM BANDY Date: 08/08/93 9:33p Subj: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TIM BANDY duly noted in a message to JASON WONG on 07-28-1993 and mentioned TB> -=> Quoting Jason Wong to Carlos Fernandez Sanz <=- TB> TB> JW> sorry to butt it - are the text in these encyclopedias comparable TB> JW> (in length/detail) to the multi-volume paper ones? TB> TB> Good question! Since there are many varieties of reference sets, the TB> accurate answer is yes...and no. Yes, the CD encyclopedias compare TB> well with lower level 21 to 27 volumne sets such as Funk & Wagnals and TB> American Academic encyclopedias but none come even close to a serious TB> set such as Britannica or even World Book. Hello Tim. Wondered if you have heard of Britannica coming out on CD-ROM..? Frank Entered on <<07-28-1993>> from Shawnigan Lake B.C. --- FastEcho/386 B0617 * Origin: (1:340/30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FRANK RUSKO Number: 230 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/08/93 9:33p Subj: Cd-Rom Interfaces Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRICE FLECKENSTEIN duly noted in a message to TOM RUBENS on 08-03-1993 and mentioned BF> >Also, thoughts on SCSI cards. BF> BF> Always IN-2000 - don't settle for lesser Adaptec stuff.... BF> Hello Brice.. I had an Always IN-2000 and dumped for the Adaptec so called lesser stuff.. Best move I ever made...Hooked up an external Toshiba and it was one of the easiest installs that I have ever had...My CD is now available for DOS, Win and OS/2 sessions.....Frank I still do not think that Always supports OS/2.. Entered on <<08-03-1993>> from Shawnigan Lake B.C. --- FastEcho/386 B0617 * Origin: (1:340/30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOU PETRALIA Number: 231 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/06/93 11:58p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to All <=- AB> Hey all, I just bought a CD-ROM and got a couple of shareware disks AB> with it, I was looking for some games to buy for it, so if anyone has AB> any good games for sale please leave me a message and also could AB> someone suggest some good games to buy, I was told that 7th guest is AB> good, is it really, what are the specs required to run that game... AB> Please write back, C-ya AB> Ashwin Try and get ahold of 'Day Of The Tentacle' on of the funnest games you'll ever play. Game comes complete with voice and great graphics. It's not the 7th Guest but you'll laugh a lot more. As an added feature my CD rom version came with a clue book. Check it out. ... * Thought links corrupted... Reformat brain? (Y/N) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUERGEN WERNER Number: 232 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/07/93 7:32p Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send me your catalog my adress Jrgen Werner Westring 51 D-44787 Bochum Germany --- Frontdoor 2.10c * Origin: ABAKUS-TRENDMAIL-BBS (++49-234-684119) (2:2401/400.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUERGEN WERNER Number: 233 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/07/93 7:45p Subj: Re: FREE CDROM Catalog. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No please send me your catalog my adress Jrgen Werner westring 51 D-44787 Bochum Germany --- Frontdoor 2.10c * Origin: ABAKUS-TRENDMAIL-BBS (++49-234-684119) (2:2401/400.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 234 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/09/93 2:21p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Re the Mitsumi software. As far as I know the software the Mitsumi uses is similar to the software all cd rom drives use in terms of the amount of ram used. As too your problem loading the .sys file high , I'm using Ms-Dos 6.0 and Memmaker loads it high with no problem on my system. --- QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: The Eagle's Nest BBS - See Dee Rom. (1:104/315.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 235 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/09/93 2:43p Subj: Re: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The Software Toolworks Encyclopedia that comes with the Soundblaster is the latest Windows version, 1.5. The same as the latest Groliers version available which is also 1.5. --- QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: The Eagle's Nest BBS - See Dee Rom. (1:104/315.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES FRAZEE Number: 236 To: SAMSON LUK Date: 08/08/93 4:46p Subj: Re: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Samson Luk to All <=- SL> Any good recommendation on BBS DOOR for access Shareware CD-ROM for SL> Maximus? Where can I FREQ them? Thanks! SL> Regards SL> SL> -!- SL> ! Origin: AsiaEmail Express, PEP/V.32 Gateway to Asia (1:105/42.301) SL> If you find one,could you call and upload it to (206) 691-5042 I will be trying to run RomBrain,that is for DOOR.SYS bbses. ... Documentation - The worst part of programming. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Silver Lake Too / (206)338-3168 / Everett, WA (1:343/158.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 237 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/08/93 2:34p Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> When I tried running the CD-Player in a window, I got a message from -> prompting me to reboot or terminate the program. Then when I tried l -> MSCDEX again it said it's already loaded and refuses to let me re-loa -> CD-Player which forces me to reboot. Okay for one MSCDEX is NOT a CD player utility. It is a device driver which allows dos to recognize it as a drive and give it a letter (i.e. E). Second, since MSCDEX is a device drive it is constantly in memory hence the message telling you you can't load it twice. -> Anyway, I tried switching the DMA jumpers on the SBPRO card to DMA 3 -> that would work but it didn't. I don't think it is the DMA channel, have you tried running the said program from the command line? Is it a music CD you are trying to operate? I run my program (playcd.exe) from the command line to start the CD, then I exit and go do something else, this for instance. :) If you haven't tried on the command line give it a shot, you have nothing to lose, and you are NOT a dumb a#@ ! ( I am only 17, but installed my own drive and have studied everything I can about the drivers, players etc...) * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 238 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/08/93 2:38p Subj: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Has anyone purchased this cd? Saw it pretty cheap at a computer fair -> I haven't played the game before. Is it interesting or boring? I have the software version. It is pretty interesting and hard! There are a lot of puns in it, for example nintari. It has cartoon type graphics and excellent sound. The CD version has talking characters I believe. It is from Dynamix inc. here in Eugene, OR. a subsidiary of Sierra On-Line inc. There Tech support number is 209-683-8989 if you have trouble. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 239 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/08/93 2:41p Subj: A FEW $10 CD'S LEFT!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can you get me a brochure? * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 240 To: GREG SORCSEK Date: 08/08/93 2:47p Subj: MSCDEX/Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> What exactly does MSCDEX do and where can I get it? -> Are drivers available anywhere besides Toshiba? MSCDEX stands for MicroSoft CD EXtensions, and you should be able to get it with Windows 3.1 As forwhat it does, it gives the drive a letter like E:>\ for instance and lets dos actually read disks like they were floppies. Except if you try CHKDSK or |more it tells you cannot run ____ on network drive. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 241 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/08/93 2:56p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I guess my message wasn't clear, I don't want to listen to music CD's -> my computer, I have a CD player for that. I just want to be able to -> hear CD-ROM music and sound FX's on my CD-ROM drive. Okay looka t the back of the CD-ROM controller card if you have one. There should be a pair of RCA jacks on it. All you need is an RCA to 1/8" stereo cable and connect it to the Audio IN port of the sound card. Now, if it is connected to the Sound Card, you need to locate a jack on the CD-ROM unit. Should be a 4 wire connection. The sound card is either 4 or 5, SB or PAS respectively. For a PAS you need to buy a cable that will a 4 wire connector at one end and a 5 at the other. If you have a SB you need to reverse the wires in the plug at one end, but only on Mitsumi drive. BTW- What CD-Rom do you have? * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 242 To: RON WATKINS Date: 08/08/93 2:59p Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Ram is measured in NANO-seconds; disks are measured in -> MILLI-seconds. Nano-seconds are, I believe, millionths; milli-second -> are thousanths. Nano is Billionth and Milli is thousandth, hence 1000ms CD-Rom drives are 1sec access... * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY TONG Number: 243 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/08/93 9:57p Subj: Re: free cdrom catalog. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> SaveWare's new CDROM catalog is ready for delivery. DR> Just post your addresses... I like one of your catalog. Danny Tong 6114 LaSalle Ave #282 Oakland, CA 94611 Thanks. * SLMR 2.1a * Yellow snow is not lemon flavored. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY TONG Number: 244 To: POE LIM Date: 08/08/93 10:05p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PL> I'm tossing up between the 16 and the Pro, as there are not much PL> in software which is 16 specific, but the Pro seems well supported. The PAS16 is AdLib and Sound Blaster compatible. So all programs will run on it. Some programs are PAS16 specific. If you want immediate support, the SBPro is a good choice. If you're looking into the future the PAS16 is an excellent choice. Look at all the reviews. PL> Is it true that the 16 is not Pro compatible (ie software that uses PL> the Pro in stereo will not do so with the 16)? True. The SBPro is not the SB. The SBPro is a better card than the SB. It has support for it just like the PAS16. The SBPro's stereo is really one SB on each side. The PAS16 is real 16-bit stereo card. PL> Not been following it much for some time, but am keen. Check any sound card reviews this year. The PAS16 has always been #1 or #2 (after the $400+ Turtle Beach). Includes an industry standard SCSI port. It really is a very good sound card. * SLMR 2.1a * ((((((Available in Stereo with Pro AudioSpectrum 16)))))) --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY TONG Number: 245 To: WES THOMPSON Date: 08/08/93 10:07p Subj: Proaudio 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WT> Don't worry about helping me because i have a new one coming in WT> the mail and i am sending the old one back to mediavision At least we know MV has decent customer support. Haven't had any problems with my setup. * SLMR 2.1a * I hate you, you hate me, let's throw Barney in the sea. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 246 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:07p Subj: CD PACKS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -------------[ CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS ]------------------------------------ 4. Night Owl 8.0 5. Night Owl 9 6. CD Winbox 4. House of Games Night Owl 9.0 Pier 2 Windows 93 Game Arena ------------- ------ ---------- ---------- $55 $59 $44 $35 SPECIAL BONUS: Powerpak Gold 3.0 Revised Edition only $4 w/ purchase! STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I used to have a life. Now I have Windows. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 247 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 11:07p Subj: CD SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! Bibles & Religion...$10 Colossal Cookbook...$10 Our Solar System....$10 Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 SoundWAV............$24 Deathstar Arcade....$10 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 Windoware...........$10 Complete Bookshop...$10 Technotools.........$10 Too Many Typefonts..$10 Compton's Interact..$95 Clipart Goliath.....$10 Dictionaries/Lang...$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * The magic of Windoze: Turning a 486 into an XT. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 248 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/09/93 4:58p Subj: Mac Cdrom distribution Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a few MAC customers who are looking for titles..... Please send me info this and others you may have..... Thanks. C-3 Production Systems PO Box 60144 San Angelo, Tx 76906 915-944-7187 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 249 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/09/93 9:08a Subj: RE: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. >I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. >Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when >they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. >Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? I've been having problem's trying to use QEMM too.The problems actually started when I installed my correct Video Card on Windows(Trident 256c),since then whenever I try to load Qemm,it says that Windows can't load the video driver in B000.So unfortunately,right now anyway,I'm just having to use Windows Himem.sys,which leave's me with only 552k conventional memory(I have 4 megs on board). Does anyone have any suggestions? I tried excluding the B000,but it still did the same thing. Thanks Diana --- FX-BBS V3.41α[386]r * Origin: -=BerthaBoard=- Manteca, Ca. (209) 823-0093/239-9853 (1:208/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 250 To: ALAN SAWYER Date: 07/30/93 12:10p Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AS> HELLLPPPP! AS> I just bought 7th Guest and am having problems. AS> I cant get through the intro.It gets a fair way into the intro AS> then drops out and say ERROR-02:YOu may have a DMA conflict or AS> are running in a virtual dos session.PLease help I can figure out what AS> is wrong.Tell me everything it may be .PLEASE ?? AS> ... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on. AS> --- FMail 0.94 AS> * Origin: The Enterprise, Where insanity reins, +61-3- AS> 776-7089 (3:633/158.0) AS> --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff144/c] * Origin: Computer Support Hot-Line, Des Moines Iowa! (1:290/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 251 To: ROD FEWSTER Date: 07/30/93 12:26p Subj: 640 Meg Shareware Studio Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RF> . RF> 640 Meg Shareware Studio CDROM RF> Only US$20 ... including postage anywhere in the world. RF> MasterCard/Visa/BankDraft OK. RF> (No foreign personal checks!) RF> Rod Fewster RF> PO Box 29 RF> Kallangur RF> Australia 4503 RF> Netmail 3:640/886 Can you mail me a file list? or file attach a list? 1:130/801.2 Chris Johnson 1302 Concord Ave Southlake Texas 76092 USA RF> --- RF> * Origin: The Edge of Reality! --==[ +61-7-886-1-886 ]==-- (3:640/886) RF> --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff144/c] * Origin: Computer Support Hot-Line, Des Moines Iowa! (1:290/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED BAILEY Number: 252 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/08/93 7:04p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-05-93 John Serrano wrote to All... JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since JS> the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to JS> the conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as JS> well as the incessant pounding by Edgewise:) I got stuck at this point for a couple of weeks John, and now that I started to write this, I can't remember how I got out of it. It has something to do with casting a draft, which you have to do just as you appear in the hallway after going down the stairs. If you wait until your image walks all the way forward you can only listen to the converstaions - and I can't remember what the draft is about, but you do have it. I liked the game and found it relaxing except this part. Ed ___ * OFFLINE 1.54 * Souris,MB - Home of Canada's Longest Swinging Bridge - --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Just Another BBS,Souris,MB,[204]483-2552 (1:348/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 253 To: BILL WYNNE Date: 08/08/93 3:01a Subj: Re: CD Caching Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BW> What's a good Cache program for using with a Mitsumi? Didn't I see in here BW> that one was free if you put their add up on your system, and it worked rea BW> well? I just installed a Toshiba 200ms CDROM dirve for a customer and set up CD SPEEDWAY for him. His drive allready had a 256k buffer allreay in it and the CDROM cache helped. I sugested and he took my suggestion and got rid of the SoundBlaster Pro 16 and the expecive 16bit SCSI controller to run it and he got the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 but card and it repalaced the SB pro and the $175 SICS card both. We tested a few 600k .GIF files and at 27 seconds to total load time and with the cache in place it took 21 seconds then 17 seconds the second time to load. What you do though is you make a RAM disc for CDSPEEDWAY to utialize as a holding area for current files you have accessed and it will store it there as if it just copied it to the RAM drive. I went and ran the same .GIF's (CDSPEEDWAY rnamed to nuberd files) and they loaded up just fine. So I suspect what it dose is runs if from the RAM instead of the CDROM drive when you go and access the same file a second time. It will be much faster but hay when was the last tiem you looked a a .GIF file twice. May be better suited in that respect for a CDROM game where it has to reload the same data over and over again. Or say a data base CDROM exct. All in all the customer was pleased with the product as he is a die hard X Gif viewer and had me set up the fastes system posible to man. I installed a Dimond Steath Vido controller and a Non interlaced 15 inch monitor to speed up the graphics and this helped somwhat but we did notice a good increes with the cache. I set up a 2 meg RAM disc and I think you can get away with less with no problems. He can go one step further and get a faster cpu as he has a 386 33, just make shure you have the proper memory to assure 0 wait states (Memory runing as fast as the CPU). Hope this helps you out and best wishes. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 254 To: ERIC TREMBLAY Date: 08/08/93 3:16a Subj: Re: CD-ROM Driver for Magnavox Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ET> I'm looking for a CD-ROM driver for a Magnavox CDD 461 External ET> CD-Rom machine. Any help would be appreciated. Please leave a BBS name ET> and/or node number for me to download/file request the driver. You can call 708-724-2427 and leave me a message and I will file attach them for you on your next call as they are not online. Also download CDROMCAT.ZIP from the SaveWare file base. --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 255 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 3:22a Subj: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No New CDROM catalog, F'REQ 1:115/724 for CDROMCAT.ZIP or Send me Netmail for a printed catalog. You can also call 708-657-1160 or write SaveWare, P.O. Box 274, Glenview, ILL. 60025. Nention you seen this ad in the FIDONET for a great price break! ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 256 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/09/93 8:19a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Tom Miller <08-07-93 14:04> Mark Womack wrote: MW> For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. MW> I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. MW> Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when MW> they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. If you've been using QEMM's Optimize program to order your drivers, you can just about forget it. My experience, anyway, has shown that Optimize just doesn't know how to handle CD-ROM drivers (or most anything else, for that matter). You're a lot better off trying to figure out the best order and what region to put things in on your own. Try loading the SYS file last, in the largest region available. They seem to take more space to initialize than they do in operation. This was the only way I could get mine to load high and still work. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 257 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/09/93 4:15p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ron Chase to Chris Conklin <=- CC>C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to CC>receive a catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, gi CC>me a call or write to the address below. ... Steve Gerweck, 530 Concetta Drive, Monroe, MI 48161-3542 --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 258 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/09/93 4:16p Subj: FREE CDROM Catalog. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting James Frazee to Don Rieb <=- JF> Here is my address: ... Steve Gerweck, 530 Concetta Drive, Monroe, MI 48161-3542 --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 259 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/09/93 8:40p Subj: Re: new adult cd-rom echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I can understand why we wouldn't want to discuss adult materials here. However, I seem to have missed the original post. Is an adult CD-ROM area being created? --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT MOORE Number: 260 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/08/93 11:05p Subj: CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB> I don't have enough profit margin to give that kind of TB> discount. I don't even make $10 on the controller card and TB> the cable TB> actually costs me over $10. The best I can do (and the only TB> option for offering a discount) is $15 off each TB> drive. So 590 - ( 4 * 15 ) = $530 TB> That is a very good deal for 4 drives, controller, TB> caddies,drivers and 30 day warranty. TB> Thanks for your inquiry. 205-824-2552 OK, I agree. I'll take them. I will try to call you on Monday the 9th of August. If for some reason I do not get through I can be reached at 804/340-9138 during business hours (Eastern Standard Time). Can you set aside four drives with caddies, controller, cable for four drives and the software drivers? Do you take Mastercard/VISA, if not you can probably ship C.O.D. company check, right? --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: BestDealBBS, Va. Beach, Va. USA 804/340-4457,-3498,-1250 (1:275/47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT MOORE Number: 261 To: ED LION Date: 08/08/93 11:09p Subj: CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EL> You might be better off getting a 6-disc CD changer, EL> uses 1 drive EL> letter + 1 IRQ....and only 1 driver.... Ok, I will bite, how much? --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: BestDealBBS, Va. Beach, Va. USA 804/340-4457,-3498,-1250 (1:275/47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN KADERUD Number: 262 To: ANYONE? Date: 08/07/93 4:04p Subj: Wing Commander II Deluxe Editon Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No (with Special Operations I & II plus Speech Accessory Pack) Anyone gotten to work with a Mitsumi internal CD-ROM? The game lock-ups after i have completed the configuration, when it's suppose to start WC. Any answers appreciated, right now i'm thinking of returning the game to the retaler... /Chris --- * Origin: TPBoard Help Europe +46-8-7159811 (38400/V42b) (2:201/307) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON COLEMAN Number: 263 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 10:53p Subj: Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for a good place to mail order a couple of CD's. They are an Encyclopedia and also the Mayo Clinic disk. Anyone tell we where I can find the best deal,or anyone have a used one to sell reasonable ? Thanks. --- VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: The Doctor's Office BBS (1:268/336) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 264 To: DAVID EAGEN Date: 08/09/93 9:19p Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** On 08-06-93, DAVID EAGEN wrote to ALL: *****>> DE> Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? Where DE>can I get it? Dave I don't think Virgin Games is planning on supporting the S3 video boards. I read that they said the S3 boards are just too slow. That's too bad because I have an S3 video board... and it seems to work fine in Windows. I got a 2% on the video test for The 7th Guest! Pretty sad huh? I used to get 1% with my old Trident. -Shaun Rader ~~~ * VbReader 1.5 #NR * "Daddy, what does FORMATTING DRIVE C mean?" --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 265 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/09/93 10:28a Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP> -> HP> Okay, The MO drive in the articles I have read, uses a laser to HP> -> HP> soften the plastic so a magnetic beam can change the disk. HP> -> HP> -> A magnetic beam? Are you sure? HP> Yep, absolutely. HP> I wondered if the constant heating and cooling would 'wear' it out, but HP> most of the media isguaranteed for 10yrs. or longer. Sure you may be, but right you are not. In the first place, there is no such thing as a "magnetic beam". In the second, the LASER does not heat up the medium at all. The LASER is used to flip the magnetic domains itself. For a write, the domain is simply changed to the appropriate value. For a read, a 1 is written, and if a pulse is seen in a standard read head nearby, then the domain was flipped and the value was 0. A 0 is then immediately re-written to the bit. If no pulse is seen, then the bit already was a 1, and no further action is taken, except of course to transmit a 1 back to the controller. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 266 To: SAND DIRT Date: 08/09/93 10:44a Subj: Re: Compton's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> except for one thing: One of the CD-ROM titles was Compton's LR> Encyclopedia, and the system did not come with any original floppies, LR> and although there are some executables on the CD-ROM SD> disc, there does LR> not seem to be an installation routine, and I cannot see how the SD> On my copy there is a program called install.exe that will install it SD> on the hard drive. Not on this one. I called Comptons and they sent me an installation disk. 'Bloody dinky software, if you ask me. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HAROLD LEDUC Number: 267 To: GERARD KONNING Date: 08/09/93 12:49p Subj: Deep throat Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GK> I would like to know if there is anybody who has seen the CD-ROM "Deep > Throat"... Is it a movie or a game??? I've seen the ads but don't > know what to think of it... THERE was a movie by that name I don't think it on cd but it could be? --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: WayStar BBS (1:333/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 268 To: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Date: 08/09/93 12:31p Subj: Re: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Ken, thanx I just bought King's Quest 5 and Battle Chess the enchances version and they are great, by the way about 7th guest, my CD-ROM has 150kb/sec transfer rate but a 350 ms access time, would that work, anyway I can't convince my dad to get me a $55 game, so I think I will got for something else until the price comes down. C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 269 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 08/09/93 12:36p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Roy, the problem with my Mitsumi was that, I used to use the MTMCDE.SYS( the DMA transfer driver) and it worked fine for a couple of days and then slowly the CD-ROM failed to work, that is whenever I unzipped a file from the shareware CD, almost all of them had an error or CRC error and thus the .exe and .com would not run. One of my friends told me that I had to use MTMCDS.SYS(I think), this is the NON-DMA transfer driver, and thus that means that I have a DMA conflict , well that's how I fixed my problem, and now everything works fine and I just bought King's Quest 5 and Battle chess enchances version and they both work fine. Well I hope that helps and by the way do you have any games for the CD-ROM, if so what? C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WALKER Number: 270 To: PETER DETTELIS Date: 08/10/93 3:31a Subj: new rules Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No lET ME KNOW WHEN WE CAN START IT AND HOW.... --- WM v2.09/92-0125 * Origin: Ultimate Connection BBS - Jackson, MS - 601-366-4636 (1:3632/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIGUEL GARCIA Number: 271 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:46p Subj: IRON HELIX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know about a CD title called Iron Helix? Is it available for the PC? Thanks. * KWQ/2 1.2a * If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test (KWQ Be ............................................................................. --- WM v3.01/91-0065 * Origin: ZAP! * 16.8K HST/V32B * 912-788-5258 (1:3611/6.0) (1:3611/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 272 To: MIKE WARWICK Date: 08/07/93 3:22p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> 'Scuse me for coming in here, but do you know where I can get a *driver* MW> for a Mitsumi drive (proprietary controller card), that will work with MW> OS2 2.1? Nearest place I could find was Stuttgart, Germany. MW> Would like to find one here that supports full MMPC. Any help MW> appreciated... I'm also looking for a driver for OS/2 for a Mitsumi reader. Help! Tom System Operator * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 273 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/07/93 3:25p Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Boris! I finally persuaded a local BBS to get this echo. I've been "without" for over a year since Comm Central moved out of state. You'll be hearing from me regularly again! You've gotta be THE best dealer in this echo. Price/service/patience are all 100% for this Dutchman! Tom Guelker * OLX 2.2 * DANGER! DANGER! Computer store ahead, hide wallet. --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 274 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/07/93 3:30p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> I guess my message wasn't clear, I don't want to listen to music CD's on DC> my computer, I have a CD player for that. I just want to be able to DC> hear CD-ROM music and sound FX's on my CD-ROM drive. But...but...but... :) Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? Hook it up to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software interface, and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window fast! I'm hooked! Tom * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 275 To: DAVID M. WHITE Date: 08/09/93 6:22p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DMW> Can you tell me where you got the Physicians Desk Reference on floppy-all DMW> have been able to get info on is on disk. Any info appreciated. DMW> Thanks I saw it at Software, Etc (usually they can be found in most shopping malls) Good luck! Tom * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 276 To: JEFF WEBSTER Date: 08/08/93 3:43p Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW>I just bought a Cd-Rom and I wanted to know if anyone could JW>recommend a shareware Cd that would be good for my BBS. I am running Night Owl 9, Software Vault 2, CD Winbox, and Big Sky Rom as the shareware CD-Roms on Computer Works BBS. They are all good, recently released discs. Big Sky Rom is being downloaded from twice as much as all the others. I have a bulletin that keeps track of this for me. I sell CD-Roms, and have just lowered the price on Big Sky to $26. It is an excellent value. Feel free to log on and check out my set up. You can take a look at Bulletin #11 for the CD-Rom download stats. Download catalog.zip for a complete price list with CD-Rom descriptions. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card and COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 277 To: SAMSON LUK Date: 08/08/93 8:35p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SL>Any good recommendation on BBS DOOR for access Shareware CD-ROM for Maximus? >Where can I FREQ them? Thanks! If you use door.sys as a drop file, then EZROM is the best! It allows file tagging, searching several discs at once, even if they are offline, multi-disc changers, various security levels, etc. You can download EZROM120.ZIP from Computer Works at (205) 671-0092 14.4k. Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 278 To: ERIC RICHARDS Date: 08/08/93 9:04p Subj: CD Sales Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This message was from JIM LAMBERT to ALL and was forwarded to you by JIM LAMBERT ---------------------------------------- Some of the shareware CD-Roms I recommend for BBSes are: So Much Shareware 3 - The tops for Spitfire! .................... $39 Big Sky ROM - Has some older files, but great collection ........ $48 Software Vault 2 - All 1993 Files. Easy to set up ............... $29 CD Winbox - Very recent and NICE collection for Windows fans .... $29 Digital Dreams by Ero Tek - Adult disk with Playboy style pics .. $32 Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice Download Catalog.zip CD-Rom Sales! (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 279 To: ERIC RICHARDS Date: 08/08/93 9:05p Subj: CD Sales Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Some of the shareware CD-Roms I recommend for BBSes are: So Much Shareware 3 - The tops for Spitfire! .................... $39 Big Sky ROM - Has some older files, but great collection ........ $26 Software Vault 2 - All 1993 Files. Easy to set up ............... $29 CD Winbox - Very recent and NICE collection for Windows fans .... $29 Digital Dreams by Ero Tek - Adult disk with Playboy style pics .. $32 Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice Download Catalog.zip CD-Rom Sales! (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders - JetMail v1.14 - Unregistered QWK Mail Door for Spitfire --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 280 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/08/93 9:17p Subj: MANPOWER - NEW GAY CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No RU>MANPOWER, $69, 600 mb of hard-core gay GIFs. 1700 files. All sharp, high- >quality 800x600x256 original scans. No BBS ads. BBS ready. Easy, just >type 'MENU'. Brand new - just released. RU>Send to: GOOSEBUMP GRAPHICS BOX 5167 MENTOR, OH 44061 Hi Bob, Do the new rules concerning adult CD-Roms apply to everybody? Just asking due to the repeated ads by Ron. Surely he would stop if he was getting moderated. ;) Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 281 To: LOUIS CARRESI Date: 08/09/93 12:06a Subj: Re: * x-rated cd-rom * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Louis Carresi to John Larkin <=- LC> -=( John Larkin might recently have said to Gary Shade about Re: * LC> x- rated cd-rom * )=- JL> *** Quoting Gary Shade to John Larkin *** GS> Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? JL> I believe he meant animals AND people... LC> Why would anyone want to see animals AND people going at it??? LC> Louis I would love to see animals and people going at it!!! Some people enjoy seeing things that are different and extraordinary. I never saw the original message...How can I get that CD? ... ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 282 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 12:14a Subj: Chess Meister 5Billion and 1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I saw a chess game that I thought was awesome. Chess Meister 5 billion & 1. I loved Battle chess (in it's time) and I can't wait to get my hands on this chess simulator. I was hoping I could get a version on CD ('cause it take 27 megs on the HD). If there an enhanced version (although the graphics couldn't be much better) that would be great. I hope someone out there has it. ... My other computer is a 486. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEON KIRILIUK Number: 283 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 4:24p Subj: Starting new... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I would like to start a multi-media system on my computer which would include a cd-rom and a good sound card... I currently have a 486dx 33 with 8 megs ram and all the good computer parts and a thunder board... could anybody tell me what would be a good deal in creating a new system with multimedia (another words what should i buy to upgrade my system to great powers...) and i'm looking for a great price to value ratio so like i wont pay 1500$ and get the best .... i want something around 750$ or better and get a lot of cd's with it as well... thanx... LK> --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub USRHST(416)7438270 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 284 To: JOE WALSH Date: 08/06/93 3:43a Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW> I am looking for a used or new W.O.R.M. drive (write once read many drive), MAXTOR 800MB OPTICAL WORM DRIVE: $323 Factory refurbished internal full hight drive. Requires Corel driver software or the Ten-X OC-100 caching controller, brand new: $234 This controller connects between the SCSI host adapter and a WORM drive, providing cache and driverless operation. An LCD display indicates status and disk space, and push button control panel sets ID. Lists for $795. Brand new Maxtor 800MB WORM cartriges are $119. SaveWare: 708-657-1160 ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 285 To: JAMES FRAZEE Date: 08/06/93 4:35a Subj: Re: MPC Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JF> Cd. His Name is Maurice Sherlock. Could you please check if you guy JF> got the order and send off the Cd yet? I just got the order today, he had the order form dated 7/30/93 and I see from the post mark that it went out of Everett WA on August 2nd witch is a monday so it must have been delayed for the weekend. I will ship it in the early morning Priority Air Mail, it takes from 2 days mostly to 3 working days. He should get it Monday or Tusday. JF> A friend of mine ordered the Digitial Dreams Adult Cd which is JF> supposely BBS Ready and he told me he sent a money order to pay for It works with many BBS's as it has FILES.BBS and SFFILES.BBS in each subdirectory and then it has a FILELIST subdirectory with inbeded sub's that have lists for PCBOARD, QBBS-RA, SPITFIRE, and WILDCAT. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Number: 286 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 3:18p Subj: BEST CD-ROM? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What's the best CR-ROM driver? I want to know the fastest one and the cheapiest. []s Regards, Luciano Munhoz --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Aqui ficaria uma orign line, se nao fosse a pregui‡a. (4:801/49.52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FERNANDO GUIMARAES Number: 287 To: DARRELL CRONE Date: 08/03/93 2:32p Subj: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Em mensagem destinada a All, Darrell Crone escreveu : >this is a test if you recieve this please send me a reply... >Thanks >Darrell >--- WM v3.01/93-0696 > * Origin: (1:396/90.0) Hi Darrel, Your message is arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sorry by my poor english... :-) Bear Hug, Your Friend, Fernando Guimaraes Sysop of Star Lights BBS 4:802/23 --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: Star Lights BBS - 237-6477 - 24 Horas - O Paraiso das GIF's (4:802/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES ZMIJEWSKI Number: 288 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 10:57p Subj: Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I ordered cd's on monday got them on thursday not bad speed. Do you know of any cd' with avi files on them, so far I found only one called clasic clips but it's mostly old black and white images I'm looking for some thing a little more modern --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WALLY GARDINER Number: 289 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 9:11p Subj: Catalogue/price list Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could you send me one please: Wally Gardiner 390 Ellis Cres High River Ab Canada T1v 1j1 Tnxs --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA 403-283-5261 HST-DS (1:134/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 290 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/08/93 8:08a Subj: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS>do you have a bare Creative labs CD-ROM drive to hook up to JS>a SB 16 ASP or mabye a Panasonic(Bare) model CR521, CR523? JS>would you trade? I do not trade and for SB, you can hook with 522 or new model 562 CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. Magnetic Shieded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $15 MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 291 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/09/93 11:22p Subj: Re: PAS16 OR SBPRO16ASP? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> True.... I like both cards.... I'd have stayed RE> with the PAS line if they RE> did a Panasonic AT Bus version, but they didn't, RE> so I HAD to buy an SB.... RE> EY> If you would like to continue this EY> conversation, I suggest we move it EY> into the International Sound Echo, as this EY> does not concern CD-ROM's as EY> much as it does sound cards. RE> RE> Well I'm looking at the cards in relation to what RE> CD-ROM I can connect and RE> how fast the interface is..... To my tin ears, sound is sound! RE> EY> In the mean time, lets figure out something EY> else to argue about!!! RE> RE> Lets not argue... Intelligent discussion is far better! Why did you send this message to me again, months after the first time I read it ? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM MORAN Number: 292 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/06/93 11:21a Subj: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Glad to talk to someone that actually has the drive! I'll have a -> 486dx2/66 by the time I get it, so power is no problem. Could you -> answer one more question for me please? I hear some CD-ROMs (maybe -> all) have some kinda plug into the sound card (not an SCSI, something -> else). Does the Mitsumi? My ATI Stereo F/X (SB compatible) card has -> no place to plug anything in. Thanks for the help! Well it no problem for my little kicker... (have a small power supply.. ) Most CD-ROMS do hook up to the Sound Cards... and Yes it does...it works quite well.... I believe that is just access it directly some how....I donno I just but it in there connected and put in the dirvers ...But I also have a Sound blaster...that shouldn't make a differance tho... So far is so good for me... when I first got it I bought KQ5 for CD and it work quite well.... So maybe if they updated the drive a little it might even be better... See Ya around! --- DB 1.51/004201 * Origin: Eagles Nest Communications - Providence, RI USA (1:323/126) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 293 To: SHAWN FULLER Date: 08/10/93 1:28a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Do any of those CD's handle more than 1 CD at a time? >> Cheers ... Shawn Which CD's are we looking at Shawn ?? As you can see by your short reply I have no idea which systems, since they are not posted. But, to make it short, the only multi-changers we advertise are the Pioneer's and the 100 cd NSM systems. Both of these units can handle multipul cd's. Need further assistance, please feel free to call us at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to help. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress makes it's motion picture debut as the "The Emailator"! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 294 To: PATRICK SEELY Date: 08/10/93 1:28a Subj: Re: WANTED: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Does any one have a CD entitled 'DARWIN' that they would like >> to sell/trade (A CD with many of Darwin's books and notes). >> >> Email me, >> Patrick Yep, we have it in stock and it's priced at $59. Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help. Boris Osadciw ... Who Killed Superman? --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BELL Number: 295 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 1:25p Subj: Sega Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sega CD counts as CD-ROM.. so.. here goes.. ΪΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΏ ³ ΦΔΏ ΔΏ ΦΔΏ ΦΔΏ ΦΔΏ ΔΏ ³ ΔΔΔΔ΄ ΣΔΏ ΗΔ Ί Ώ ΗΔ΄ * Ί Ί ³ ΓΔΔΔΔΔ ³ ΣΔΩ ΠΔΩ ΣΔΩ Π Α ΣΔΩ ΠΔΩ ³ ΐΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΔΩ SEGA CD - For Sale - Practically New! - The Future Of Gaming! Sale Package Includes: SEGA CD High Intensity CD-ROM System for Genesis (tm) (Genisis not included) Required Attachments Wires (audio mixer and power plug) Over $350 worth of software: 1. * Sherlock Holmes Interactive Mysteries Three adventures on one disc, great FMV with real actors, Will stump you for hours. 2. * SEGA Classics Disc Includes classic Sega games on one disc. Streets Of Rage, Revenge Of Shinobi, Golden Axe, and Columns. 3. * Sol-Feace Shooter Futuristic space shooter on CD, great graphics, tons of action, and amazing soundtrack! 4. * Rock Paintings CD+G Disc Music and Graphics on one CD 5. * Hot Hits CD New music sampler Audio CD from SEGA 6. *** One EXTRA CD Game *** _NOT_ Included With The Original System! You choose your free game from 2 Great SCD Games a) Cobra Command - Full Animated Helecopter Game b) Wonder Dog - JVC's Mascott, Great Platform Game Original Box Original Documents Works Perfectly! * Selling For $300 Retail + $50 for the extra game * * Selling slightly used for only $250, a savings of $100!!! * * Seperately - Cobra Command or Wonderdog (E mail for prices) "The Colors Of Modern Rock" An amazing Virtual VCR Disc with 6 Music Videos (Not available in stores! $15 Please Contact (201)-934-8571 if interested... Ask for Andrew. --- SLMAIL v2.25 (#0467) * Origin: Too bad we sent a {BOY} to do a {MAN'S} job. (1:2604/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 296 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/09/93 12:12p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE>Component Level 1 Level 2 RE> RE>CPU 386SX/16 486SX/25 RE>Memory 2Mb 4Mb RE>HDD 60Mb 170Mb RE>Sound Card 8 bit DAC/ADC 16 bit DAC/ADC RE>CD-ROM 150Kbps @ <40% CPU 300Kbps @ <60% CPU RE>Video 640x480x16 colours 640x480x65,536 colours RE> RE>There are a few additional provisos on the spex (CD-ROM XA/Photo CD RE>for the RE>L2 CD-ROM), but this gives the basic setup required.... Ah, thank you, I've been looking for those. With the exception of the 170mb hard drive and the 65,536 colors, I'm almost at level 2. ... Relativity all depends on how you look at it. * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Number: 297 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 3:14p Subj: WINDOWS NT and Soundblaster Pro CD-ROM drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All, I'm in desperate need of a WINDOWS NT compatible SoundBlaster Pro CD-ROM driver. MSCDEX works fine, and is included with NT, but SBPCD.sys (or whateva it's called) will not work, even when running a MS-DOS shell. If anybody has a driver, or on any ideas of where to look for such a driver, i'd love to hear from you. Regards, Alastair Edgington --- Ezycom V1.02 * Origin: The Web BBS, Mitcham +61-3-872-5574 (3:634/391.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB KNOWLES Number: 298 To: PETER LANE-COLLETT Date: 08/09/93 6:52a Subj: 7th Guest Fix Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Re the 7th guest >>Is there something wrong with it<< In my case the speech breaks up when there is a lot of activity on the screen. I have now put in the fix, but I still have the problem. I am running a Soundblaster Pro 2 and a NEC CDR 83 on a 486/25 PS/1. Thank all others who have replied to my quest for the fix, I found it on Sydney Information Exchange 557-3874 (02 of course for interstate uses or 61-2 for out of country people as the prefix). Bob. --- * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 299 To: ARNE ROHDE Date: 08/09/93 6:24p Subj: Sony Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Arne! On 08-01-93 Arne Rohde wrote to Rowan Evans... AR> I know this is off-topic, but I couldn't resist. Anyway, the AR> original posting should probably have been netmailed. Is it off-topic to talk about the cost differential in purchasing a CD-ROM in the US and importing it to Australia?? AR> RE> SP> HHmmm...Well what't the money exchange from US to AR> RE> SP> Australian? AR> AR> RE> Currently about $US1 = $A0.67.... AR> AR> Umm. Since when has the Aussie dollar been worth more than the US $? AR> Presumably it should have been: $A1 = $US0.67 OK, blew it there.... AR> RE> OK, if I were to buy the slower drive I have the following AR> equation :- AR> AR> RE> Panasonic CR521/3 $ 179.00 AR> RE> add 33% for exchange rate $ 54.00 (approximately!) AR> According to my muddled old brain, 33% of $179 is very close to $60, AR> not $54. Maybe these new computers work a bit differently? OK, did this calc in bionic computer... obviously blew it again! AR> RE> gives Aussie dollars $ 233.00 AR> RE> plus Airmail S&H $ 75.00 ($US50.00 * 1.33) AR> AR> Again, my brain wants to disagree with your results. In this case AR> $75 is $50 * 1.5, not 1.33. $50 * 1.33 would be close to $67. Did THIS calc using a calculator... and, according to your later comments, you should complain about the 1.33, *NOT* the results of the calc... AR> RE> plus customs duty $ 60.00 (20% duty CIF I AR> believe!) AR> RE> plus sales tax $ 54.00 (15% on AR> mulitmedia gear) AR> AR> RE> Grand Total $ 422.00 AR> AR> But apart from those differences, there is a more fundamental AR> discrepancy. To get from $US to $A (assuming the given exchange rate) AR> you have to multiply by 1.5, not by 1.33. So $US1 = $A1.50 (approx), AR> not $A1.33. Your result should be more like the following: AR> AR> $US $A AR> Drive 179 269 AR> Airmail 50 75 (well at least that was right :-) AR> Duty 69 AR> Sales tax 62 AR> Grand Total 475 OK, math was *NEVER* my strong point, however it does clearly show that the various CD-ROM distributors/resellers in Australia are making hay while the buyers are stupid! And I saw a msg from another K1W1 in this echo the other day trying to sell an SB CD 16 MM kit for $NZ2,000.00 you guys should be screaming too! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 300 To: ANTONY WUTH Date: 08/09/93 6:28p Subj: Wanted: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Antony! On 08-05-93 Antony Wuth wrote to Rowan Evans... AW> 02 Aug 93 21:54, Rowan Evans wrote to Antony Wuth: AW> AW> RE> Go to Control Panel.... AW> RE> Select Drivers..... AW> RE> Click on Add.... AW> AW> Got to here. And it prompted for a disk, I tried every one AW> I thought might have any drivers and did not find the CD AW> Audio Driver. OK, do you have Windows 3.1 and not 3.0, as 3.0 requires the multimedia upgrade kit for the [MCI] CD Audio Driver... AW> No Good. How does windoze know where the drivers are. Windows looks in a file SETUP.INF... If your dealer setup your PC and didn't supply diskettes for Windows, you *COULD* be stuffed (unless you go and monster him!)... OTOH, Windows *COULD* have been setup from a 5.25" diskette copy and transferred to your machine and you were supplied with 3.5" diskettes - the SETUP.INF files ARE different.... Let me know where we go from here... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIM LEE Number: 301 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/09/93 11:10p Subj: SB16 and CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message dated 08-07-93 17:50, Rowan Evans mumbled to Kim Lee KL> RE> Look for a Panasonic CR562B or CR563 CD-ROM drive. KL> KL> Are you sure it comes with the ASP chip? The Edutainment pack KL> $1099 (8 CDs) doesn't, but the Creative pack does (10 CDs). $1250 KL> RE> Well, it had the yellow "now with ASP signal processing" sticker on RE> the box.... And it was definitely an Edutainment kit... Hmm... the only thing I saw was something about signal processing software... and nothing about the chip itself. Spose I should have had a look inside the box... RE> BTW, if you are selling your CR562B, is it the Osbourne CR200 kit RE> (drive, paddle card, cable & software) or just the bare drive?? And The one that'll come with the CD16 kit. I'll be getting a SCSI-2 drive, most probably the Panasonic. I'll see what the SCSI-2 comes with and sell whatever is duplicated. I might even keep the CR562 IDE... stay tuned. :-) RE> how much?? (I'm after another!)... I dunno I haven't even got the kit yet! What do you think is reasonable? It'll be outta the box of course. I think you can daisy chain these IDEs, right? BTW: Reply via local Alphamed mail if you wish. *kIM_/2 aMFU NyteOwl@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Linux Support Oz) ... You're really hard up if you steal *this* tagline. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM WENAS Number: 302 To: STEVEN GOH Date: 08/07/93 11:31p Subj: Mo Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there steven: I believe the MO disk prices were 40$ for ONE 20 meg removable, but I'm not sure... -TiM- --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Empire BBS +61(3)591-0020 (4 lines) (3:635/550) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KATHRINE ONG Number: 303 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/07/93 8:21p Subj: Cd-rom) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Both Sony and Phillips have recently released their multi-spin/300kbs drives in both internal and external models. The sony model No is CDU 651 the internal drive price is around 700-800 depending on the supplier. Both drives are SCSI II. Hope this helps regards Kathrine........ --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TARDIS BBS (03) 819-7093 (3:633/260) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON FORSYTH Number: 304 To: STEVE ROY Date: 08/06/93 3:59p Subj: Night owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SR>Gidday Simon! SR>I have the same problem as you re: Night Owl 9 not being read. SR>My drive is a 521 as far as I can tell. I could read the rom on SR>a different drive at work. Do you have any more info on this SR>problem? SR>This happens on 2 different night owl 9's also, all my other roms SR>read great, and I have a few of them! SR>Cheers, SR> Steve SR>PS I used to live in Brisbane long time ago. I have tested my CD drive in another machine that has a panasonic cd drive hooked up to a sound blaster - just like mine except the disk works in his drive and not in mine, his drive looks a little different but came with identical manuals. My CD-ROM drive failed to read the niteowl 9 disk when plugged into his machine. I assumed that it was the drive. I have taken it back to Dataquip and they are now in the process of testing and replacing the drive - I also gave them my niteowl 9 disk to test the new drive. It has been three weeks! They promised a three day turn around. I call every second day or so but it seems to get me nowhere. I'll let you know what they find - I may have to upgrade to a newer CD. Strange how my seven other CD-ROMs work just fine and niteowl 9 stuffs up, but not on other people's CD-ROMs. Mind you - this CD-ROM was bought on a special sale for $299 from Dataquip. I think I will get a refund and go elsewhere for the replacement. It's terrible. I'm a CD junkie and I can't get my fix! --- Ezycom V1.02 01fd0028 * Origin: Power Up OZ +61-7-399-1322 (7 lines) (3:640/215) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 305 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/09/93 10:47p Subj: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP>-> HP> Okay, The MO drive in the articles I have read, uses a laser to HP>-> HP> soften the plastic so a magnetic beam can change the disk. HP>-> HP>-> A magnetic beam? Are you sure? HP>Yep, absolutely. I'm surprised. I didn't know it was possible to make a magnetic beam. How is it done? * SLMR 2.1 * Too many laws, not enough freedom. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 306 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/09/93 11:25p Subj: Re: Cd-rom games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to All <=- AB> Hey all, I just bought a CD-ROM and got a couple of shareware disks AB> with it, I was looking for some games to buy for it, so if anyone has AB> any good games for sale please leave me a message and also could AB> someone suggest some good games to buy, I was told that 7th guest is AB> good, is it really, what are the specs required to run that game... AB> Please write back, C-ya AB> Ashwin AB> -!- WM v2.03/92-0157 AB> ! Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) Hi Ashwin.. I am from Pueblo, Colorado.. The requirements for 7th Guest are 386/25 processor or better, 580 memory, and just about any cd-rom will do but if it isn't multi spin then the game is REAL SLOW.. It is vga, and Sound Board Compatible.. Some other good games on CD-ROM are "The Secret Of Monkey Island 1 & 2, I that the Cd-rom Sierra games have been done real good on cd-rom, like Kings Quest, and Space Quest, and soon Police Quest 4 (in september, if you like sierra games), but one of the best games I have ever seen on cd-rom is Wing Commander 2, with speech pack... " Hope this was some help.... Travis Campbell ... Not tonight, dear. I have a modem. --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: The DIALOG Board | Pueblo, Co. | (719)546-3567 | (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 307 To: ERIC TREMBLAY Date: 08/09/93 11:33p Subj: Re: Magnavox cdd 461 cd-r Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Eric Tremblay to All <=- ET> Hiya Folks, ET> I just bought a used CD-ROM machine.... see above subject line. ET> MSCDEX.EXE is giving me a few problems. When I run the command line ET> in my autoexec.bat file the computer sits there for about 4 minutes ET> before accepting the command and moving on. AND then my drive doesn't ET> work. I mean I can switch to the drive by typing E: but then I can't ET> do a DIR on it or anything. I get a CDR101: Unable to Read Disk. ET> So my question is I have MSCDEX.EXE v 2.20 is there a newer ET> version that I can F'REQ or DL from anyone out there? ET> TTYL ET> Eric ET> -!- FMail 0.94 ET> ! Origin: Salterton BBS * Two Nodes * 19.2 Kbps ZyXEL Modem! ET> (1:249/111) I think that v 2.20 is the newest version.. If it isn't, I think the newest one is in DOS 6.. Hope that helped... Travis Pueblo, Colorado ... Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded! --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: The DIALOG Board | Pueblo, Co. | (719)546-3567 | (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 308 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 11:48p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This message is for anyone who is interested in Sierra games.. Police Quest 4, is coming out sometime in September.. They will have the cd-rom version and hardrive version out at about the same time.. From what I have read it doesn't use Sonny Bonds anymore.. They have a new character, but I don't remember his name.. Also sounds like the back grounds to all of the places you can go are kinda like gifs.. Sounds like a REAL neat game.. I have the first 3 versions of Police Quest.. I thought part 3 was the best, I liked the idea of part 1, but I have the old version, and the graphics stink.. But part 4 is supposed to be the best game Sierra has ever came out with (so far) Travis Pueblo, Colorado ... Docs? Why would I want to look at the Docs. Nurses are better :) --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: The DIALOG Board | Pueblo, Co. | (719)546-3567 | (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN STRUEMPH Number: 309 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/07/93 11:18p Subj: TOSHIBA/ADAPTEC 1542B AND Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Brice Fleckenstein to Bill Gee <=- >RC>IDE drives _CANNOT_ co-exist with another type of drive... UNLESS! You >RC>have a special controller which allows them to co-exist. >If this is true, I must be a miracle worker! I have an IDE and a SCSI hard >drive running with no problems. BF> Virtually ALL SCSI Host Adapters are designed to coexist - the Seagate BF> ones and a few older 8-bit ones seem to be the ONLY exceptions. BF> Just one reason SCSI Host Adapters tend to be more expensive.... >In truth, the answer is that IDE cannot co-exist with MFM or RLL drives. BF> Certainly it can - if you use a Silicon Valley IDE adapter, or any one BF> of several ST-506/412 controllers. The 8 bit Silicon Valley card is Model #ADP-50 and the 16bit is ADP-60 ... RAM DISK is NOT an installation procedure! --- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QBBS v2.12 * Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (1:383/25.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN BRANCIFORTE Number: 310 To: "ALL" Date: 08/09/93 5:02p Subj: Cd-rom for sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No "Price Reduced!" Grolier MM Encyc. Ver.5.01 - Motion video Clips, Photos, Sounds, & Maps etc. Sacrifice, Last One Left - Asking $25.00 Includes Shp. (2 Day). If interested call me bet 10am & 6pm Mon.-Sun. at (813) 848-2698. Thanks, John B. PS: Price = "PREPAID ONLY" --- DB 1.53/001938 * Origin: Studio PC BBS (1:3619/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG DOBIE Number: 311 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/09/93 10:40p Subj: Re: Telegard with CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Dave Summers to Eddie Thomson <=- DS> Yeah, it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. It came DS> with a really elaborate door that made it a breeze to set up. I DS> highly recommend the MEGA CD-ROM series to anyone considering running DS> a CD-ROM board. DS> The Handyman, Sysop DS> Home Improvement BBS Where can I get some info on that series?? Craig Dobie Monty's Place BBS ... Monty's Place, A self perpetuating telecommunical autocracy --- Blue Wave/TG v2.00 [NR] * Origin: Monty's Place (817)737-6986 = Coconuts? In Mersia? (1:130/27.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 312 To: VICTOR HEALEY Date: 08/09/93 10:29p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I sold my first Mitsumi looking for a better drive for $200 (I paid -> $300 in Jan 1993]. The buyer who initally thought he got a great barg -> at my expense showed me a week later that you could buy it for $195 -> locally. He's still happy though mildy annoyed [I spend considerable -> time helping him]. I went out an bought another Mitsumi for $189 at t -> end of June after trying other drives for several weeks as they just -> can not be beat for value at the current time. Today one may notice -> that Mitsumi's are $185 in the Atlanta area. Computer dealers must be -> like grocery stores and turn over their inventory every few days in -> order to make money on such rapidly falling prices. What do you think -> What has happended to those that bought a stock of Apple computers -> recently? Price cut 4 times in last mont or two. Are they price -> protected by the manufacture or do they eat it? That's exactly what I was trying to say... The Mitsumi is just a darn good drive! It is almost impossible to keep ANY inventory with the prices goin nuts.. A year ago I got an AM386 SX/25 motherboard for $200, the same one now is $80 last I checked... You have to be able to manufacture cheap to stay competitive, or you go under just like that! It's been great chatting, hope to do it again soon! Henry --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 313 To: JEFF PATTEN Date: 08/09/93 10:32p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Computer technology moves much too fast to *not* produce a spec t -> too demanding when it is first published. By the time there is a sig -> amount of software written to the spec, the requirements will be in l -> a typical machine. If you write the spec to accommodate today's main -> hardware, the spec is inadequate by the time software shows up. True enough. Look at software in general now.. Just now most gemes REQUIRE 386 SX. Some even support 486 SX (oooohhhhh!) Right now there is the Pentium chip and the software is just getting to the 486. --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PADDY DRURY Number: 314 To: GREG CHAPMAN Date: 08/05/93 2:30p Subj: Re: Cover CD 'PC MAG' Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GC> The UK August edition of PC MAGAZINE, carries a CD on the cover. It GC> claims to contain a large number of the excellent utilities GC> commissioned by the magazine, amongst other things. GC> While I have got almost of this material, and use a good deal of it GC> regularly, I have not got, and am anxious to obtain, the source code GC> for these utilities. GC> Does the CD contain the source code? Should I buy a copy? buy yes, source NO, at least not that I found. I did have a bit of trouble with it though. There is a bit where you fill in a sales order form to purchase (if you wish ) the full blown packages. As I have just got a cdrom this week, I used this cd as a test bed for drive and sound card. No Prob's , so far so good. Then I tidied up my dir layout 'DEL'ed a load of files and directories and started again. But the install routine wanted to edit the order form. Minor problem, the file and dir'y have been trashed. I have looked in auto, config, ini, hidden and such like but no luck, it KNOWS that I have installed in the past , HOW beats the hell out of me. So no install of demos ect. second time around ???? ... wat the hex a decimal anyway --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JONATHAN WARNER Number: 315 To: ALL Date: 08/04/93 6:22a Subj: Night Owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am having problems with Night Owl 9. The whole CD does not seem to read correctly on my drive, yet every other CD reads correctly. About half the files are OK but some directories don't read at all or comes up with rubbish and causes a drive read error. There does not seem to be a pattern with the errors either. The CD was purchased mail order from the US, but I hear that some UK BBS are running fine with NO9. Is there a patch or something that I require? Can anybody help with this please? --- GEcho 1.00/gamma+ * Origin: StateSide - The only BBS you need call!! 081-984 1522 (2:254/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARRELL CRONE Number: 316 To: FERNANDO GUIMARAES Date: 08/10/93 5:20p Subj: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hi Darrel, -> -> Your message is arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -> -> Sorry by my poor english... :-) -> -> Bear Hug, -> Your Friend, -> Fernando Guimaraes -> Sysop of Star Lights BBS -> 4:802/23 Fernando, Muchas Gracias, for the answer.. Its Sysops like you who make this all worth while... TTYL Darrell P.s. so how is Rio??? --- WM v3.01/93-0696 * Origin: Black Tower BBS, Gretna, La. 504-391-1074 (1:396/90.0 (1:396/90.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC LOTT Number: 317 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 11:10p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get into CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB will only work with the Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this true? Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that I am an avid game player. If I decided upon a CD, what is my best course of action. I have heard that the SB can be used without any problem by using an adapter, or changing the interface between the card and drive. I've also heard that a new, faster drive will be released by Creative Labs (lower than 390 ms). I don;t want to buy a slow, or below average drive, and so, would appreciate if anyone could tell me what I should be looking for. I might be interested in a package deal, although I am happy with my soundcard, and don't really want some of the discs that come with them. Sorry this is all so jumbled together. I'd like to get into CDs but am really confused as to what to do and how to do it. Thanks in advance, Eric Lott --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: THE EXCALIBUR BBS, Nanaimo, B.C. 604-758-8084 (1:351/287) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 318 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/10/93 5:38p Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQviewi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No |BB>Thank you very much -- this is probably the problem, although it will al| |bomb even if I'm not using the modem. Go figure. Anyway, although I know | |this wasn't addressed to me, it really does give me a | |starting point! I'll let you know how it works. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ In DV the CD-ROM crashed the system even if I was not using the modem, but it had been OK in DOS. |BB>I also have one of these DAK CD-ROMs, and am experiencing the same probl| |The installation guide was of little help; they just said to run the instal| |program and it set up my CD-ROM as drive >SNot knowing any of the MSCDEX command switches at the time, I was at a l| |for a couple of weeks until someone more "in the know" told | |me what all the MSCDEX switches meant. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I belive if you just use MSCDEX without anything else from the prompt and it will give you information about it. Ltr...David ___ X MegaMail 2.10 #1410:====> david.bernard@ozonehole.com --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 319 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 10:34a Subj: GIGAGAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Gigagames CDROM 39.95 US$ it's available now. 400+ MB DOS/Windows Games Kursun CDROM Versand +s/h and Tax within European Community Karl-Marx-Ring 148 Pay with VISA Creditcard or COD within Europe 81737 Munich - GERMANY tel: ++49-89-6378421 fax: ++49-89-6378429 --- * Origin: Monster Point 1290 (2:246/4.1290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 320 To: RICHARD NIXON Date: 08/07/93 12:03p Subj: Re: REWARD!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Richard Nixon to Jurrie Hobers <=- JH> I know a beginning dealer who is interested! JH> Address: Future Media JH> P/a Calthornerbrink 43 JH> 7812 HS Emmen JH> The Netherlands, Europe RN> Jurrie, correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that YOUR address? Hi Richard! Yes, you're quite alright with that :-) I think I can explain. We have just begun with a new organisation, and we want to distribute the cd's in The Netherlands. At the moment we are still looking for distributors from all over the world who are willing to deal with us. But now we have changed the name into: Diamond Soft. Withing a few weeks we will get our own fax/telephone line, so at this time you can reach us by SNail-mail (look up for the right address) or by the NET, but that is not sure for now, because we do not use this medium as frequent as we want to.......(busy with other things now) Well, if you are still interested (we hope so...) we would like to hear from you! Greetinx, Jurrie Hobers ... ...1993...the year of the CD!!!.......... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL WHITE Number: 321 To: RON WATKINS Date: 07/12/93 7:35a Subj: Re: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > No, I think you have no idea of how RAM works. Try to buy some ZERO > ms RAM!!! In a message to Pat Nefos written on Friday, July 9, 1993 at 0:00:00, Ron Watkins writes: RW> Ram is measured in NANO-seconds; disks are measured in RW> MILLI-seconds. Nano-seconds are, I believe, millionths; milli-seconds RW> are thousanths. RW> 70ns ram is .07 ms.... effectively zero, for all intents and RW> purposes. 1 millisecond = 1 second / 1000 1 microsecond = 1 second / 1,000,000 1 nanosecond = 1 second / 1,000,000,000 Pretty quick, eh? Actually the transfer rate of data from a CD-ROM drive is limited by the bus bandwidth of the interface between the drive and the computer. Transferring a 2048 byte sector can take anywhere between 500 us (microseconds) and 10 milliseconds when a cache hit occurs. Add the disk access time (on the order of tens or hundreds of milliseconds) to that if the drive has to seek the sector first. --- Tabby 3.0 * Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERRY HERMAWAN Number: 322 To: CHRIS CHAN Date: 07/13/93 10:19a Subj: OS/2 MITSUMI DRIVER? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You are from out of USA aren't you? Well, I guess I can't help you. I got the beta OS/2-Mitsumi driver from my local BBS, probably you can find it there also. Maybe you can be patient and I will send you the driver free of charge to your place. I got my Mitsumi (feb-93) work under OS/2 2.1 you can even install from the CD. copy the lu005s.add to the disk 1 of OS/2 (not the installation disk) everything is in the readme file if you want to know more. good luck, I'll be around if you need help Herry --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Express Lane BBS (1:282/1011) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Number: 323 To: Date: 07/13/93 7:40p Subj: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No --- QM v1.00 * Origin: THE BIT WIZ OPUS HST DUAL (1:115/689.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 324 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/13/93 9:40a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CL> Does anybody have some old 600ms drives? Maybe older?? I am CL> looking for the cheapest you can give me.. maybe $175.00 CL> Canadian (With controler card!!) or without but I need them CL> soon.. I would like a pretty cheap one but I am reasonable.. So CL> if you got those old drives (Internal or external) just drop me CL> a note please!!!! soon!!! Thanks for your time! CL> Ca/\/\ Hey there Cam, how's it going over there in Parksville? Anyways, saw your message here and thought I'd help... I don't sell CD-ROMS or anything in the like...But there's is a person that I do know of: Write a message to Ismail Arslangiray at Group Ware in Tacoma Wa. He was selling those old Mitsumi drives for under $100 U.S. Try him first..His prices seem VERY VERY reasonable... Hope this helps. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 325 To: ALL Date: 07/13/93 12:48a Subj: CHESTNUT CD'S ONLY $10! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE The following Chestnut CD's are all $10!! (limited time offer) . . . Clipart Goliath * Dictionaries & Language * Too Many Typefonts * Windoware Bibles & Religion * Deathstar Arcade Battles * Shareware Overload Ham Radio 3.0 * Technotools * Sound Sensations * Colossal Cookbook Our Solar System * Complete Bookshop...................ALL ONLY $10.00 ea. STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- ώ SLMR 2.1a ώ ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CHARMAN Number: 326 To: STEVE LIN Date: 07/13/93 7:53a Subj: Re: CD-ROM BENCHMARKING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SL> If you have one, please let me know so I can F'req SL> it (unless you're kind enough to File attach it to SL> me). How do you "file attach" something? Please Netmail me at 134/49. Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA 403-283-5261 HST-DS (1:134/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 327 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 07/13/93 1:13p Subj: Re: PAS16 OR SBPRO16ASP? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> True.... I like both cards.... I'd have stayed RE> with the PAS line if they RE> did a Panasonic AT Bus version, but they didn't, RE> so I HAD to buy an SB.... True. What going to happen is the samething that happened with 9600 modems a while back. Everybody had their own standard for their modems, thus creating mass confusion, and errors during transmission and handshaking etc. Later the CCITT (Consultive Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony) got modem manufacturers to use the v32 standard. Thus any v32 modem could talk to another v32 modem without difficulty, even if was made by another company. The same thing will probably happen to the CD-ROM. All CD-ROMs and adapters will be universal and be able to communicate without problems with a host controller, even if it was made by a different maufacturer. EY> If you would like to continue this EY> conversation, I suggest we move it EY> into the International Sound Echo, as this EY> does not concern CD-ROM's as EY> much as it does sound cards. RE> RE> Well I'm looking at the cards in relation to what RE> CD-ROM I can connect and RE> how fast the interface is..... To my tin ears, sound is sound! Sure I guess that's alright then. EY> In the mean time, lets figure out something EY> else to argue about!!! RE> RE> Lets not argue... Intelligent discussion is far better! I meant that sarcastically, sorry if it came out wrong. Anyway, I agree Intelligen discussion IS far better! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS YOUNKER Number: 328 To: DONALD YOUNKER Date: 07/12/93 12:07p Subj: MUGU LAGOON BBS IS UP (ALMOST) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don, My BBS is now UP! I have Wildcat! 3.6S running. It took Starware awhile to send me the software but at $85.00 for a REGISTERED version that ain't bad. Should be going public any day now. --- Echodor 3.11 * Origin: 805 - SysOp - 805-659-3313 - (1:206/2401.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM HILGEFORD Number: 329 To: GEOFF RISPIN Date: 07/12/93 7:36p Subj: Re: SBPRO DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (09 Jul 93) Geoff Rispin wrote to Stephen Hamshaw... GR> DD>I think the file you're looking for is SBPCD.SYS which is available GR> from GR> DD>the Creative Labs BBS. I don't have the number for that BBS handy GR> at GR> DD>the moment, but I'll try to find it. GR> GR> The number for the Creative Labs BBS is 1(408) 428-6660. GR> Have fun.. GR> July 12, 93 The newest is a File SBCD2.Add. Also needed is OS2CDR. This is smoother and when installing read Doc close. Worked on my system and a friends. You can remove all other Add files in os/2. --- PPoint 1.60 * Origin: Doll Creator (1:300/2.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 330 To: RICHARD CARTER Date: 07/13/93 7:54p Subj: Re: CD-ROM'S AVAILABLE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RC> Walnut Creek CD-ROM's now available from ComputerHelp in Bloomington, RC> MN. Great Prices! Call: (612) 890-4750; or write to P.O. Box RC> 385041, Bloomington, MN 55438-0041. Worth the Call!!! What's the chance of getting a catalog from ya?..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 331 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 07/13/93 7:57p Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** BO> Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. BO> $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $14.00ec Information on the above or 400 + CD BO> titles Any Mac compatable Encyclopedia ROMs? If so, what's your asking price? Boris do you by chance provide acatlog?..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 332 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 07/13/93 8:00p Subj: CATALOG REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Vince do you have a catalog available yet? --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 333 To: ANDREA HEARN Date: 07/13/93 8:01p Subj: Re: CATALOG REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Andrea would you pls add me to your catalog mailing list? 9300 Hamilton Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 Tks...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEBBIE MARANTZ Number: 334 To: MATCH POINT Date: 07/13/93 2:07a Subj: Re: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Creative Labs will release the Panasonic 56x series CD Rom sometime in August and the price is supposed to be about $399.xx US. The CD Rom is CD Photo ready but when asked they stated that it would not support the XA standard. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Cobalt's Haven (204) 832-9603 BINK/MAX/SQU/OS2 (1:348/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED BAILEY Number: 335 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 07/12/93 8:21a Subj: Re: MITSUMI Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07-10-93 Roy Cochrun wrote to Richard Cavin... RC> Richard, as you and I have similar problems, from what I read of your RC> original problem, moving the monitor will no help. If my monitor got RC> any further away, I wouldn't be able to see it. That has nothing to RC> do RC> with the problem. I believe strongly it is either the Mitsumi driver RC> is incompatible or the AMI BIOS needs something reset. What brand cpu RC> are you using? Mine is the Cyrix Cx486DLC, which I believe is part RC> of the problem with the AMI BIOS RC> ... To both of you - I also have this weird problem with my monitor, and my system is a 386DX DTK computer. the monitor is an AAMAZING SVGA non-interlaced monitor. I've installed the CD and guts from the computer into a mini-tower case. As soon as I move the computer and monitor to another location - side by side - no monitor problem, this meant I had to plug them into another set of plugs, on the same line. On my other computer a 386 AMI bios mini-tower and Mitsumi CD, even with the cover off and side by side - no problem. I saw somewhere were the solution maybe to plug one of the units into a different electrical circuit ot plug. On my problem computer this isn't so easy, but I'm going to give that a try. Just to let you know that you weren't alone out there. Ed ___ * OFFLINE 1.54 * Souris - where the Peacocks eat your flowers- for real --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Just Another BBS,Souris,MB,[204]483-2552 (1:348/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK ABBACCHI Number: 336 To: ALL Date: 07/12/93 5:41p Subj: SO MUCH SHAREWARE 3.0! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The MARKetplace! P.O. Box 10925 St. Louis, MO 63135 1-800-289-1ROM FAX: (314) 521-7453 $35.00 International 314-521-4862 $35.00 ************* So Much Shareware 3.0 IN STOCK AND SHIPPING ************* Don't be the last on your block to get So Much Shareware 3.0! If you snooze you lose in the "who's got the newest shareware on their BBS" business nowadays... so call The MARKetplace now and reserve your copy... You'll have your copy of the MOST popular shareware disk in the world before ANYONE in your area! If you don't buy from The MARKetplace... you'll be waiting tooooooo long to get your SO MUCH SHAREWARE 3.0! ********************************************************************* VISA 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 9 - 1 R O M MASTERCARD ---- 100s of Titles Available ---- * WCE 1.02/2072 * ************ αeta testers are CRAZY! ************ --- WM v2.09/92-0277 * Origin: The MARKetplace BBS! (314) 521-3732 (1:100/550) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 337 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 07/12/93 9:11a Subj: Re: CD-MUSIC SCANNER/DATAB Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You>> add the name manually RC> ... RC> Sorry, but I don't think that music CDs have the names digitized RC> anywhere. You are stuck typing them in yourself. Seems like it would RC> be a good idea for manufacturers to do that in the future, though, for RC> several reasons, including yours. -- regards, Roy Cochrun It's pretty suprising that audio CDs don't contain a digitized name of the album (at least). It would be nice to pop a CD in the player and have the name of the Artist, Album, and Current Track displayed. BTW, Sony's MD (mini-disc) format does include and display this information. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 338 To: DOUG CHARMAN Date: 07/12/93 9:16a Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTO-CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DM>> Ahh, thanks for the info. One further question: Are DM>> you referring to corel 3.0 or 4.0? I work regularly DC> Just thought I'd jump in here. I just picked up Corel 4.0 about a DC> month ago and it does have Kodak Photo CD import filter. I don't think DC> 3.0 did though. Corel Draw 3.0 does load Photo CD images through the Corel Mosaic program. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG TAXIS Number: 339 To: ALL Date: 07/12/93 9:16p Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was just wondering I am going to buy a new CD ROM I was going to get the Toshiba xm-3401b, but they tell it will work with my Sound Blaster Pro, Other people I talk to that sells the same Toshiba model says my Sound Blaster Pro will not work with the Toshiba, Was told I need a scuzzy card for it to work. I talk to others who said no matter what I do my SBP will not work with the CDROM does anybody out there know for sure if it will work or will I have to by a new Sound Card? Thanks, Doug --- WM v3.01/92-0616 * Origin: Tim's WildCat! ααS - (513) 298-6792 (1:110/595.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 340 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 1:27a Subj: WANTED! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Original Area: FOR-SALE * Original To : All (1:157/619) WANTED! Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! Sure the Old Ones! I want them! They are just sitting around gathering dust. Looking For Sony, Toshiba and NEC! I WANT THEM! Sell them to me! Call me and we'll discuss a fair price or Reply here! Might as well make some money on them! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LARRY RUPERT Number: 341 To: ALL Date: 07/12/93 11:52p Subj: CMC COMPANY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking for the phone number for the Creative Multimedia Corporation. They put out Sherlock Holmes, and Shakespeare books on disk. Looking for anything else they might have or have had also. Thanks. Larry --- TMail v1.30.4 * Origin: WLIO TBBS * 419-228-8227 (1:234/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 342 To: CHANCE MCBAY Date: 07/13/93 5:48p Subj: Re: M!FH)L Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07-10-93, in a stunning display of mastery of the English language, Chance Mcbay said to 9tfuuknrl,e]r.#ri+#vi7he: CM>ghCpv_C o?Spn'!6jJ5vN#rQ4;rm[km[km[km[km[km[km['i\ CM>~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~/;v)y sfzyMz,YkCbuZVyN){EkcAg CM> * Origin: ROBO-BOARD 1.08 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hey Fella! Your Robot needs new batteries!! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Line 1 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Number: 343 To: DAVE DUCHARME Date: 07/13/93 1:25a Subj: SOUNDBLASTER (PANASONIC) CD-RO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Dave Ducharme to Stephen Hamshaw on 05 Jul 93 11:02:00 <=- SH> 2nd, I'm using the interface card that came with the CD-ROM and pluging SH> the auto cord into the SB card because I don't have the right driver SH> with the SBPro software, ????????.sys dose anyone know what file I SH> need? This is the one that go's in the config.sys file. I'm using the SH> one that came with the CD-Drive now. If anyone knows what I'm talking SH> about, please leave a note on this echo. DD> I think the file you're looking for is SBPCD.SYS which is available DD> from the Creative Labs BBS. I don't have the number for that BBS handy DD> at the moment, but I'll try to find it. G'day Dave, They now have a new driver called SBCD.SYS that also runs the CDR-563B drive. This also fixes problems with The Seventh Guest. Bye For Now. Regards Stephen --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 344 To: DANNY TONG Date: 07/13/93 7:17p Subj: Re: PAS16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Danny! On 07-10-93 Danny Tong wrote to Rowan Evans... DT> RE> I do like the PAS 16 SLCD that I have, but it can't connect to DT> RE> the Panasonic CR562B CD-ROM I just bought, so I've had to DT> RE> buy the SB 16 ASP... DT> DT> Are you sure the Panasonic CR-562B is standard SCSI? I DT> have the CR-532 (SCSI-II) hooked up to my PAS16 and it DT> works perfectly. The CR-522 is for the Sound Blaster DT> Pro, ASP16, etc. The CR562B is Panasonic's latest AT-bus CD-ROM drive.... It is *NOT* a SCSI device.... There *IS* a SCSI version of this drive around according to a spex sheet I saw, but it didn't mention the model #...... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 345 To: STEPHEN POON Date: 07/13/93 7:20p Subj: Re: SONY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen! On 07-11-93 Stephen Poon wrote to Rowan Evans... SP> RE> Then there's the later kits with 350ms Panasonic SP> RE> double speed CD-ROM - SP> RE> costs a bit more, but worth it IMHO! SP> SP> 350ms is considered doublespeed? I thought it had to be under SP> 300ms... Well I'll be getting a Mitsumi drive and PAS 16 separately SP> because I personaly would not use those bundled software SP> like the mayo clinic...The drive and Sound card will cost SP> me like $350.. Well, I thought that double speed referred to the transfer rate (300Kbps) as an NEC CDR-55 was advertised as a double speed drive and its 300Kbps and 400ms avg access! Yeah, you guys get it cheap! I thought that $A819.00 for a Panasonic CR562B and a SB 16 ASP was pretty good! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG WILLIAMS Number: 346 To: ALL Date: 07/12/93 4:06p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES VS PANASONIC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone tell me if Mitsumi (sp?) CDR drives are PhotoCD compatible, and what sort of seek/access time they have? Also, how do these drives, which are IDE, compare to the SBPro Panasonic CDR drives (which, BTW, are definitely Kodak PCD)? Thanks, Greg. . --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Perth Omen. Western Australia's First BBS (3:690/660) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 347 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/14/93 7:20a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CL> Does anybody have some old 600ms drives? Maybe older?? I am CL> looking for the cheapest you can give me.. maybe $175.00 Why,? throw in 10-20$$ more and get a new one with better speed and performance. This is just one man's opinion. Tnx. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: High Tech BBS New Orleans, LA WWIV 5409 -504-885-0165- (1:396/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIMBLE RIGNEY Number: 348 To: PAUL ROLFE Date: 07/14/93 7:59a Subj: Re: MPC ATLAS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ER> -=> Quoting Paul Rolfe to All <=- ER> PR> Looking for a good MPC based Atlas, anyone got any suggestions, ER> PR> descriptions, and prices (either US$ or AU$) ER> ER>I strongly _disrecommend_ the Software Toolworks World Atlas, unless ER>you plan to use it as a toy for kids: it plays national anthems, ER>shows flags, and statistical data. Agreed. A far better choice is DeLorme's Global Explorer, which has a detailed, continuous (zoom in and out) map of the world. It can be indexed/searched by all sorts of criteria (cities, features, landmarks, rivers, mountains, etc.), and has street maps of approximately 100 cities. Nothing to beat it so far. It sells in the U. S. for about $100 and is the counterpart of the much renowned Street Atlas USA. Global Explorer requires 386 or better with at least 4mb of RAM and 3mb of HD space available. Software requirements are DOS 4.01 or later and Windows 3.1. You should see it listed in this echo. Cheers, KR --- WinQwk 2.0b#301 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: ASA CompuHelp "We're A Step Ahead" (614)476-4058 (1:226/600) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 349 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/12/93 9:20p Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Cam Lerch said: CL> Does anybody have some old 600ms drives? Maybe older?? I am CL> looking for the cheapest you can give me.. maybe $175.00 CL> Canadian (With controler card!!) or without but I need them CL> soon.. I would like a pretty cheap one but I am CL> reasonable.. So CL> if you got those old drives (Internal or external) just CL> drop me CL> a note please!!!! soon!!! Thanks for your time! I've got a 600ms Mitsumi LU002 under a Tandy Label, with controller, software, cable, etc. $110 plus shipping (about $20?). Been used one hour (just for testing). Guaranteed. Voice (301)924-3594 Fax:(301)963-2708. --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BALNITES Number: 350 To: CORRY MACFARLANE Date: 07/13/93 11:52p Subj: Re: POINEER CD CHANGER SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I'm looking for a Pioneer CD Changer. I've seen > people talk about there on this Echo but I've not been > able to find one mail order. Any help would be > appreciated. Corry, I was looking through an ad in CD-ROM World and found a place called FSC FlexSys Corporation that sells the DRM-604X for $1795.00 and the DRM-600A for $995.00. Their # is 1-800-533-7756. Hope this helps... David --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: It's always 00:00 at the Midnight Hour! (1:130/84) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID MCSPADDEN Number: 351 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 4:46a Subj: CD-WORLD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Howdy Everyone, The new price list from CD-WORLD is ready for Freq from 1:3647/2 as CD-WORLD.zip or download by calling my BBS at 803-481-7149. You can log on as First name Guest, No Last name, PW Guest. I run at 14,400 so it will only take a minute to download the file. Full Descriptions included plus a code to let you know which CD's I have files list avaiable for Download or Freq. Also many Romdoor premade databases available. To give you an idea of the Great prices. Nightowl 9 $34.00 and Pier 2 $39.00. CD-World will beat any advertised price!!!!!!!!! Thanks David McSpadden CD-WORLD "Home of Great Prices" --- WM v2.09/92-0702 * Origin: (1:3647/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HAMSHAW Number: 352 To: GEOFF RISPIN Date: 07/12/93 4:27p Subj: Re: SBPRO DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thank you for the info. I have the BBS number and I will try to get the SBPCD.SYS file. So thanks again. --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: BECS MSDOS OPUS, Bellevue, WA - 206/451-1274 (1:343/101.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HAMSHAW Number: 353 To: DAVE DUCHARME Date: 07/12/93 4:30p Subj: Re: SBPRO WITH PANASONIC (HE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info. I'll give the BBS a call and see if I can get the file SBPCD.SYS --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: BECS MSDOS OPUS, Bellevue, WA - 206/451-1274 (1:343/101.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 354 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 07/14/93 6:23a Subj: Re: ENCYCLOPEDIA CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> where does one look for the best competitive price ... I have Grollier's, which I like. Compton's version from a year or so ago now has dropped in price to around $80.00 (or less) at computer shows, which is where I always buy. At the most recent show I went to in Baltimore, one dealer said that Grollier's is for high school students, whereas Compton's is for 7-8 grade students. I've not seen Compton's so cannot really comment. ... The benefit of CD-ROM over the hardcopy, other than the obvious one of how much shelf space it takes up, is the capability to find entries about topics the encyclopedia chose not to include in the alphabetic entries. For example, as a WASP, I'm not too current on Black history. I wanted to look up W.E.B. DuBois. I found him in two or three articles immediately just by entering his last name at the prompt for the term I wanted to search. "Poof," I was there in an instant. I defy anyone to find something that fast in a multivolume encyclopedia. .. Hope this helps. (I'll be away from today for two weeks, so won't see any reply unless posted after 28 July). -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 355 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 07/14/93 6:26a Subj: Re: REFERENCE MATERIAL ON Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No A good source for all CD-ROM discs is the Bureau of Electronic Publishing, Inc, 141 New Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054, 1-800-828-4766. I buy their catalog because of the detailed descriptions it gives of all discs. I have never ordered from them, however, because they charge the "original" prices. It should give you names and details of any tech discs available. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 356 To: CHUCK OWENS Date: 07/14/93 6:30a Subj: Re: JANE'S ON CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You can order Jane's pubs directly from them at: Jane's Information Group, 1340 Braddoc Place, Suite 300, Department CD, Alexandria, VA 22314. (Fax number 703-836-1593). The demo disc I received lists the titles of all their discs, but no prices. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 357 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 07/13/93 4:47p Subj: Re: CD INSTALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >BF> Sounds like a limitation of the BBS software you are running. >BF> With TBBS, all I have to do IF the disc has FILES.BBS on it >BF> is to set up the menu with the appropriate entries pointing at >BF> the FILES.BBS ON THE DISC ITSELF ^^^^^^^^ > > So every time you get a new cd or change an old one you have to > retype the paths to the files.bbs and write out the kind of files > that are located in that area.... Don't you find that annoying > and a waste of time? NO. I would have to create those menu entries in ANY case - or add the appropriate pointers to a .FAR listing. > I did so I wrote utilities to do this for me. A TRUELY lazy man! 8-) > I included these utilities to automatically > and instantly set it up for Sysops who were running Maximus, > Spitfire, RA, Qbbs and PCBoard. If I can find the data > structures for TBBS I can write a utility to set up cd's on it > automatically. I can feed you the information on .FAR and PDIRs - remind me once I get moved, as I do NOT have access to the manuals right now 9they are packed up already).... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Greenfield [317]462-9392 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 358 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/14/93 6:10a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CL> Does anybody have some old 600ms drives? Maybe older?? I am How about 300ms? 1. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM in a External 5 1/4, Half Height Enclosure with power cable, two Centronics 50 connectors on enclosure for I/O, and 90- 240 VAC universal input. $215.00 2. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM Internal. $190.00 Features: DIP switches for ID, Parity, and Arbitration, 50 pin SCSI, 350ms/156k rates, external headphone/volume, Newest EPROM, Refurb., 64k buffer. Still have several remaining. 205-837-5053 *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM ROWE Number: 359 To: BOB HALL Date: 07/14/93 8:56p Subj: Re: BIBLE CD Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH+Norm, on TBL it was not scanned. Back in '88 scanning wasn't so +reliable, so many of the books were sent to Jamica to be typed in. Two Well, on p. 24 of the User's Guide it says, "Typographical errors can occur either because they were in the original printed work (common) or as a result of the process by which the words on the pages were converted to electronic form (uncommon)." I presumed the latter to mean scanning. BH+As the former VP of CDROM Technology for EEI, I have seen just +almost every Bible on CDROM there is.... CD-WORD is good if you want to +NT studies only (and don't mind running Windows 2.1 _unless_ they have +updated it) Master Search is good, easy to use. FABS is good and +simplistic in operation. However, for the price, TBL is unbeatable. I'm not familiar with the others you've mentioned. I agree that the price (and it's generally available now for less than what I paid for mine) is definitely unbeatable. I'd like to know what they've done with the new version to justify a $350 price tag, though. And you'd think that those of us who bought the earlier version would get at least a small break on an upgrade. They'll have to show me some awfully powerful stuff to make me want to cough up that much for a new disc! BH+If you are "into" religious studies, you need the catalog from +Hermanutika. They are in Seattle Washington. I do not have the number If you come across their address sometime soon, how about posting it for me (and anybody else who might be interested)? Sounds like a source worth checking out. Norm * 1st 1.11 #445 * Eagles may fly but weasels aren't sucked into jets --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM ROWE Number: 360 To: BOB HALL Date: 07/14/93 9:00p Subj: Re: BIBLE RESOURCES Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH+Sounds like you have spent many hours with TBL. When you first got it, +did it about drive you nuts? Yeah, I've spent quite a bit of time with that particular disc. But no, it didn't drive me nuts -- I was already in that condition!!! Actually, it was rather aggravating and still is at times. I've learned a lot of its limitations and have had to break a lot of my searches up into smaller pieces because for some reason it can't find anything on the big initial search. Rather frustrating, but I guess for $50 (what I paid for mine) you can't expect perfection. Just having the sources and tools (as imperfect and clumsy as they are) has made the investment very worthwhile for me. Norm * 1st 1.11 #445 * Scotty, beam me to the Bahamas. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELLEN COTTON Number: 361 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 07/13/93 10:09p Subj: Re: CD-ROMS WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, could you please send me your latest CDROM catalog?...I've been monitoring the CDROM Echos for the last month and am getting a 486 w/CDROM drive in the next few days. Thanks! J. Ellen Cotton 1105 N.W.6th Place Moore, OK 73160 --- DLG Pro v0.999/DLGMail * Origin: Amiga Line BBS (405)733-3013 V32bis (1:147/2020) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOEL CHARLESWORTH Number: 362 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 1:31a Subj: SCSI CD-ROM INTERFACE PROBLEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I recently purchased a new system that included a Sound Galaxy NX Pro sound card, as well as the SCSI CD-ROM Interface extension that goes along with it. I had a SCSI CD-ROM drive hooked up to it and it worked fine. That is until this afternoon when I installed a new modem at COM 3, IRQ 3. That's when the problem started. When ever I boot the computer it comes up with this: **** RESET SCSI BUS **** I don't know how to reset the SCSI Bus. I tried switching the modem COM port but that didn't help. I re-installed all of the SCSI and Soundcard drivers but that didn't work. The drive can't be used at all now. If anybody has had this problem and/or knows how to fix it, could you leave me a message? Thanks. Joel. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Orpheus 403.243.9802 V.32bis - Calgary, Alberta (1:134/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 363 To: TOM MILLER Date: 07/14/93 6:40p Subj: Re: ENCYCLOPEDIA CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Tks Tom for the info. It will most definitley aide in the decsion/purchase process here. I just ordered the Apple 300 CDROM drive (awaiting its arrival) and was wondering if MAC's are compatable with windows/dos CD formats or are they all compatable with one another. Being new to the CD ROM industry, where is the best place to seek reasonable prices and catalogs that are not ADULT oriented? Tks again for taking the time and responding to my inquiry!!...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Another dimensionless Point in Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON BURKHART Number: 364 To: WEE YUNG Date: 07/14/93 11:02p Subj: Re: NEC CD ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does that Texel come complete???? If so consider it bought!!! * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Outer-Limits (618) 439-9629 * HST/V32 * (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 365 To: CHARLES STRUSZ Date: 07/13/93 12:22a Subj: Re: CD-ROM NOT AVAILABLE ... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The murchent pays for the sercharge acording on how much his bank charges and how much he does in sales each year. I beleave it is elegal to charge the customer a searcharge as they allready pay for the use of there card threw there bank. If they can't wire your bank the funds or send you a international monyorder it is easyest to use a VISA/MASTERCARD for the transaction. Have you heard of any charge frauds for V/M card? Probly the best thing to do if issuing a charge is to get a autorization on each order. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v06-25 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 366 To: RICK SHOAF Date: 07/13/93 1:16a Subj: CDROM DRIVE REPAIR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just took my 3500 in for repair and antoher Hitachi model to Computron. The do CDROM repair and are very resonable in price. I don't know where you live but I live in Glenview Ill and the store is in Skokie Ill but you could call and see if they do it by mail too if you don't live neer. There address is 7874 Lincolin Ave., Skokie, ILL. and there Voice phone is 708-982-5144. There FAX number is 708-675-6286. They also do other computer repair work. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v06-25 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 367 To: RUSS MICHEALSON Date: 07/13/93 1:55a Subj: BARNY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I seen in the echo you are looking for Barny Bear goes to School CDROM. I have a copy if you want it $32 plus $3.00 shipping. Call me at 708-657-1160 voice or fax with visa or mastercard or COD ($2.50 fee req.). You can also call to get my home address if you want to mail in a check or monyorder. ** Don ** --- Renegade v06-25 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 368 To: KEN MATTHEWS Date: 07/13/93 11:35p Subj: Re: CD ROM HELP??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 11 Jul 93 11:03, Bob Jackson wrote to Ken Matthews: BJ> has water in it). *OR* you could get a CD "cleaning disk" - some have BJ> said they're for sale at Radio Shack. Yep. $15 around here. --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 369 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 07/14/93 10:25p Subj: Re: 4 CD SET OF 25,000 SH Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP> What percentage of dupes are there between this set and the earlier GP> Shareware Bonanza? Is it just Shareware Bonanza GP> with another disc-worth GP> of files added to the mix, or is it really new stuff? Does it have GP> usable file descriptions etc.? Lots of files without descriptions? I don't have specific details that your looking for. I heard it is similar in construction to the previous one...aka missing file descriptions and multiple year files.....send me your fax number and I'll fax you a new list... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 370 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 10:27p Subj: STARTING WEEKLY SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** PCJ Computing WEEKLY SPECIALS *** MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 17 *** *** Orders Only 800-547-7817 / Inquiries (24 Hours) 615-339-0235 *** Family Doctor...................21.95 Time Almanac 1990........11.95 World Fact Book.................14.95 So Much Shareware........14.95 Grolier's Encyclopedia v5 (DOS).31.95 Game Pack 2 (STW)........16.95 Toolworks Reference Library.....15.95 Hot Pix v4...............19.95 Shareware Explosion (all 1991)..16.95 PC Sig v11...............21.95 After Dark trilogy (Rimfire)....34.95 Electronic Home Library..18.95 Corel v3.0 - 3 1-/2 Disc........61.95 Shareware Studio 2.......19.95 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID MCSPADDEN Number: 371 To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 07/14/93 11:49p Subj: Re: SHAREWARE 1993 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Phil, I have the files list for this and many other cd's available for download from my BBS. To Bad you aren't useing Romdoor as I have a premade database for ShareWare 93 and it... Call the BBS at 803-481-7149 and log on as Guest no last name. PW Guest.... Running at 14,400. Be sure to download CDWORLD.zip while your at it... Great Prices!! David McSpadden CD-WORLD "Home of Low Prices" --- WM v2.09/92-0702 * Origin: (1:3647/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID MCSPADDEN Number: 372 To: MANUEL WENGER Date: 07/14/93 11:57p Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL'S 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Is there somebody here that sells the Night Owl's 9 CD at a good pric -> ships to Europe (or even better, IS in Europe)? Hi Manuel, I carry Nightowl 9 for $34.00 and ship airmail to Europe for $4.00. Your total would be $39.00 shipped.... Terms are VISA Mastercard or send a money order in US. Funds. Call me at 803-481-2276 or log on to my BBS as Guest no last name PW Guest and leave me a message... BBS #803-481-7149.. FIDO 1:3674/2 running at 14,400.. David McSpadden CD-WORLD "Home of Low Prices" --- WM v2.09/92-0702 * Origin: (1:3647/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GOLBY Number: 373 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 07/12/93 2:10p Subj: Re: CD ROM MASTERING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, SG> I am interested in your CD-ROM mastering. SG> Do you take tapes SG> written by an Exabyte 8200 or 8500? RE> RE> Have you tried DATA COMM in Melbourne?? They charge around $350.00 per RE> disk to cut a "gold" CD-ROM.... I also have a flyer RE> from a Sydney company RE> at work for this sort of thing too.... Drop me a line if you would like RE> me to post the names, addresses and phone #'s.... Yeah if you have their phone numbers handy that would be good. 'C' ya... Scott Golby sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Kingswood, Australia. (047) 36 6263 (3:713/616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DALE Number: 374 To: KEN TULLY Date: 07/13/93 10:05p Subj: Re: REWARD!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message of 11 Jul 93 Ken Tully wrote to All: KT> Ken Tully KT> KL Systems KT> Phone 203-387-3174 KT> Fax 203-387-3306 Hey!!... I need a CD-Rom.. You know the usual routine.. SCSI for the d*mn Amiga, and yes, I'm still frugal (read that anyway you want). Let me know what you can get and how much, and I'll look at my drivers and see which drives I can use. Peter Dale p.s. Tried to netmail ya... will try again later on. --- Spot 1.0 Unreg. * Origin: The Undercover BBS/Ionia, MI/616-527-5508 (1:2390/60.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: UWE KEPPER Number: 375 To: ALL Date: 07/12/93 4:46p Subj: S: ELEKTRONIK-CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for some CDs with electronic-parts (how to connect, technical data etc.) from different manufacturers ... Who knows how to get them ? Infos to: Uwe Kepper (available as follows) ~~~~~~~~~~ Phone (Voice) : +49-202-716190 ΔΔΔ> Answering machine (Fax) : +49-202-716190 ΔΏ or perhaps me :-) (Mailbox) : +49-202-716190 ΔΑΔ> Now 24h online ! Parameter : 1200-19200 Baud, 8N1 (ZYX,V32b,V42b) E-Mail : 2:243/7808@FidoNet.Eur 9:491/1030@VirNet 56:52/202@XNet Postcards, Mail : Postfach 131530 , D-42042 Wuppertal --- FMail 0.94* * Origin: Volt, Watt oder Ohm - Service rund um den Strom (2:243/7808) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT BAILEY Number: 376 To: ALL Date: 07/15/93 8:10a Subj: Re: COREL ARTSHOW Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Corel World Contest Artshow 3 CD-ROM Disk * Over 3,000 Corel Draw files * Winners and Contestants entries * Online MIDI music on disk * Windows screen saver that displays .CDR images $25/includes shipping ===================== Send Netmail to Scott Bailey @ 1:390/14 or call 504-732-4800 WinQwk 2.0b#147 --- WM v2.05/91-0207 * Origin: The Byte Exchange, HST DS/16.8 504-735-0136 (1:390/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES HOGUE Number: 377 To: MATTHEW HORBUND Date: 07/15/93 5:23p Subj: Re: CD-ROM SPEED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> B)Buy a CD-ROM Cache. I've used Norton's SpeedCache Plus and it's -> amazing! A Matthew, which one of the Norton utility packages contains this particular cache? thanks, James --- * RM 1.0 00360 * Mind like a steel trap - rusted shut! --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: Lunatic Fringe * Richardson,TX * 214-235-5288 * (1:124/2113) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 378 To: ALL Date: 07/15/93 10:50a Subj: Re: TOSHIBA CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 1. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM in a External 5 1/4, Half Height Enclosure with power cable, two Centronics 50 connectors on enclosure for I/O, and 90- 240 VAC universal input. $215.00 2. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM Internal. $190.00 Features: DIP switches for ID, Parity, and Arbitration, 50 pin SCSI, 300ms/156k rates, external headphone/volume, Newest EPROM, Refurb., 64k buffer. 205-837-5053 --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENCE ALLEN Number: 379 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 07/14/93 10:55p Subj: Re: ERROR LOADING OS/2 2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > But does OS/2 automatically know that it can boot from drive F: > (or whatever your cdrom drive is)? Or does OS/2 determine that > the cdrom drive is your first drive? I realise that under DOS > MSCDEX is responsible for recognizing the cdrom, and that it is > the last drive after all others, but I'm not sure that I > understand how you could boot from a cdrom under any operating > system unless that system defines the cdrom to be the first > harddrive. If it does consider it the first harddrive, does it > choke if it finds a non-bootable cdrom at (later) boot time? > OS/2 doesn't boot from the CD. It boots from the flopies, just like when you can boot up your machine with a dos system disk. The config.sys file on the flopies tell the system that the CD Rom drive is there. Then it loads the rest of the system off of the CD Rom instead of 15 flopies. This is much faster and much less tedious, since you don't have to be at the system to swap the flopies. * KWQ/2 1.2 * "640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TANYA BROCK Number: 380 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 4:48p Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have a FreQable files list for night owl 9? Would like something I could pick up at 14.4 or higher. Thanks, Tanya Brock SysOp, Field of Dreams ... Shhhhh...Be vewy vewy quiet. I'm hunting Owls... ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Synchronet * Origin: If you send it, they will reply... (1:3406/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CHARMAN Number: 381 To: BOB SMITH Date: 07/15/93 7:59a Subj: Re: COREL 3.0 IN MONTREAL? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just keep looking around. You could always drive up to Ottawa, I'm sure that stores there are offering it at a good price. Since Corel 4.0 is relatively new, there are still a lot of people willing to sell 3.0 at a good price. Advertise that you are looking for it in this echo. Maybe mention the fact that you're located in Canada, it's easier to buy here than across the border with duty, customs, etc. Good luck and let me know if you're still having problems, I know a few people here that are soon going to be upgrading. Please Netmail me at 134/49. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA 403-283-5261 HST-DS (1:134/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATTHEW HORBUND Number: 382 To: STEPHEN POON Date: 07/14/93 7:04p Subj: Re: MITSUMI'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Okay, I'll be ordering a Mitsumi 350ms drive in like 2 days but when i > was looking through some ads for a low price, i found out there're two > different Mitsumi's! Both 350ms, internal..But one has a slide top, > which I assume is for a caddy. Both this one and the other one with > opening front, are $185. Which one is better? And do you know if the > one with the slide/flap comes with a caddy? Sorta right stephen...the one with the sliding top is the one with the front door! Neither use a caddy (their one in the same..the same drive!) What you do is push the front door in, and then it slides out and you lift the top up! There is no caddy involved...I've heard that caddyless drives are more reliable than caddy drives...donno! I love my Mitsumi! Matthew --- * Origin: Doing It One Day At A Time in Brooklyn, NY 278/3 (1:278/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATTHEW HORBUND Number: 383 To: JEREMY HORN Date: 07/14/93 7:05p Subj: Re: HELP ME.....SEE D Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> The Mitsumi CRCM (or whatever their model is) is a >> good, cheap drive! 350ms access 150KB transfer...I >> like it, especially for $185! > Where did you find a CD for $185, would you know how much an external > version of your would cost? Mitsumi doesn't make an external version! I went throught the Computer Shopper. The average for the drive is 185-189! Anything over that (for the Mitsumi) is a rip! Matthew --- * Origin: Doing It One Day At A Time in Brooklyn, NY 278/3 (1:278/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATTHEW HORBUND Number: 384 To: SCOTT GOLBY Date: 07/14/93 7:10p Subj: Re: BUSTY BABES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> 2000 books (wow! :-) ) and the other being the Busty Babes GIF CD-ROM. >> The rest of the disks I have all came with the drive or I >> swapped/borrowed. ... > OK. Its called Readers Library and its made by MicroMart (908) > 821 6164. It has mostly older books on it. Shakespear, Twain, Poe, > Bible, Dictionary, CIA World Facts book 1991, US Legal stuff, etc etc. > Its about 330 Megs, including 70 Megs of the books in .ZIP > files for a BBS. 155 ZIP archives, so I would guess there would be > about 130 different authors reprisented. Are the stories linked to pix or video, or are they just text? > Tell us if you want the files list or something its not that > long, 150K or so. Yeah, please send it to me via either netmail or InterNet email Thanks! Matthew n68bc@cunyvm.cuny.edu > 'C' ya... Scott Golby > sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au > --- Maximus/2 2.01wb > * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Kingswood, Australia. (047) 36 6263 (3:713/ > 616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN GUPTON Number: 385 To: LOU NERVEGNA Date: 07/15/93 5:51p Subj: Re: MAKE MONEY!! MUST READ!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on HOW TO MAKE $50,000 with $5, a modem, 5 envelopes, 5 stamps. LN> I'm Making a TON of money! This is great! Everyone MUST try!!! This is what is refered to as a pyramid scam and is outright fraud. Moderator: Hit the sucker! <*=- Stephen -=*> --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Club Mud, St.Augustine,Fl. (904) 829-8741 (1:3620/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUSTIN VANABRAHAMS Number: 386 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 11:32p Subj: HITACHI CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Howdy . . . I'm hoping someone out here can help me out . . . I have a Hitachi CD-ROM model CDR3500 which has ceased to work. I believe that the main drive motor (the one that spins the CD) has died, but I'm not sure. It could also be the circuitry that controls said motor. Anyone have any thoughts on how I could prove the problem one way or another? The drive motor will cost over $115, and I have no idea about the circuit board. Alternately, if anyone out there is interested in said CD-ROM, I'd sell it for $50, which would still be less than a new CD-ROM, even after repairs. I *would* prefer to fix it, though. --- * Origin: The OtherWhen BBS (1:203/601) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 387 To: JIM CUMMINGS Date: 07/15/93 11:17a Subj: GOVT CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 09 Jul 93 22:00, Jim Cummings wrote to Carlos Benitz: JC> This is NOT gospel, and I have *no* experience in such things, but my gut JC> reaction is: Git while the gittin's good, or you're gonna get stuck with JC> NO money coming when they go bankrupt. Give your notice ASAP, and use JC> your remaining time as vacation (plus any comp time, floaters, etc. you've JC> accrued) to go jobhunting. Then if they can't pay for your accrued JC> vacation, you've already used it, and you haven't delayed the hunt. JC> + Origin: Catonsville Community College, Balto., MD (1:261/1081) This is (some) of what FidoNet thinks you sent me. I was asking what you thought of the US Laws cdrom you'd received. --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY SMITH Number: 388 To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 07/15/93 3:56p Subj: PUBLISHING YOURSELF... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Loyd--Mind sharing your source (and cost) for 'Publishing yourself on CDROM'? Many thanks. Jerry Smith 4341 U St.,Sacramento,CA 95817 (916)455-3275 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Dynasty, PO Box 12, Elk Grove, CA 95759 916-686-6946 (1:203/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 389 To: AL RAMIREZ Date: 07/15/93 6:39p Subj: Re: DOS 6.0 BUGS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey there Al, how's it going;;; So what's new in Fresno CA...Haven't been there for about 7 years (he he he) Anyways, just thanking you for othe DOS 6.0 update...I like to keep a running total of what people like and don't like...Information overload is always nice to have. 8-) AR> I also use DoubelSpace with no problems. I have a AR> 486/33 with 8megs ram and a mitsumi cd-rom and have AR> zero probs with doubel space. I have never tried to use doublespace---> I still feel it's a little risky ...but oh, well, that's my loss.. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 390 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 07/15/93 6:21p Subj: Re: REFERENCE MATERIAL ON Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RC> A good source for all CD-ROM discs is the Bureau of Electronic RC> Publishing, Inc, 141 New Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054, 1-800-828-4766. I RC> buy their catalog because of the detailed descriptions it gives of all RC> discs. I called them today and the catalog is in the mail. Thanks for the info Roy! This will certainly get me pointed in the right direction. Have a good trip will talk later...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Another dimensionless Point in Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 391 To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 07/15/93 6:33p Subj: Re: REFERENCE MATERIAL ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CM> You might try EBSCO Subscription Services' "CD-ROM HANDBOOK". EBSCO CM> is a "jobber" - i.e. a distributor of various media, primarily to CM> libraries. They have been distributing CD-ROMs for a number of years. CM> The copy of the CD-ROM Handbook I have is summer 1992, and is a well CM> indexed, 200 page catalogue. Thanks Chris! I tried to call them and couldn't get through so I used the Fax number you provided. FYI, If you didn't note Roy Cochrun msg, he provided me with another agency..Bureau of Electronic Publishing Inc, 141 New Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. PH 1 800 828-4766. I called them for a catalog and it is the mail today. As for the info you can provide, I would indeed be interested. I work at a Research Lab and I am certain some of my colleagues would be interested. My address is: 9300 hamilton Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 Thanks fof the Help Chris, looking forward to exchanging more info in the future...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Another dimensionless Point in Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 392 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 07/15/93 9:30p Subj: Re: ENCYCLOPEDIA CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB> I carry the 1992 21 volume Grolier"Academic America Encyclopedia" for TB> $69. This is the best encyclopedia I have seen. Terry is this version MAC compatable? I just recently ordered an Apple CD300. Additionally when will the Grolier 93 version be out and have you heard anything abt Britanica coming out with one? Be advised I am interested in your 92 edition..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Another dimensionless Point in Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DALE JONES Number: 393 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 07/14/93 7:14a Subj: Re: CHESTNUT CD'S ONLY $10! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>$ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE $ALE MS>The following Chestnut CD's are all $10!! (limited time offer) . . . MS>Clipart Goliath * Dictionaries & Language * Too Many Typefonts * Windoware MS>Bibles & Religion * Deathstar Arcade Battles * Shareware Overload MS>Ham Radio 3.0 * Technotools * Sound Sensations * Colossal Cookbook MS>Our Solar System * Complete Bookshop...................ALL ONLY $10.00 ea. MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) MS> VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 MS>--- Mike, Do you supply a catalog of your wares? My address: Me 663 Cypressgreen San Antonio, TX. 78245 Regards Dale Jones ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Southern Comfort (1:387/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARL SLAWINSKI Number: 394 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 07/16/93 12:40a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ahoy Michael! On , Michael Konor was mumbling to Cam Lerch: MK> 1. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM in a External 5 1/4, Half Height Enclosure with MK> power cable, two Centronics 50 connectors on enclosure for I/O, and 90- MK> 240 VAC universal input. $215.00 MK> MK> 2. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM Internal. $190.00 MK> MK> Features: DIP switches for ID, Parity, and Arbitration, 50 pin MK> SCSI, 350ms/156k rates, external headphone/volume, Newest EPROM, Refurb., MK> 64k buffer. Still have several remaining. Are these TRUE SCSI drives?? Meaning, can I plug them into any SCSI controller and all. Also what is the warranty on these? Where did the come from? Finally, how many you got left? (approximately) --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Buccaneer's Harbor - Millington, Tn (901) 873-2837 (1:123/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY WOODWARD Number: 395 To: GLENN SANDERSE Date: 08/08/93 10:18p Subj: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GS>An alternative to the Philips is the new Ricoh, for only a little more GS>money than the Pinnacle, you get software for Sun, HP, DOS-compatibles and GS>Mac. Thanks. Got any source of info on the Ricoh unit? Know of anyone selling it? * QMPro 1.0 90-2031 * Any man who can see through women is sure missing a lot. --- WM v3.00/91-0241 * Origin: The Library BBS, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 305-581-4983 (1:369/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY WOODWARD Number: 396 To: PETER DETTELIS Date: 08/09/93 2:45p Subj: new rules Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PD>I believe a separate Adult CD-ROM echo might serve a need in FIDOLAND. I PD>personally do not want to see it mixed in with the two existing CD-ROM echos PD>it currently is. Really? Why is that? Is it because they aren't *really* cdroms? Or because you think that the largest single segment of the cdrom industry *isn't* adult? I don't mean to sound harsh and I certainly don't want to irritate you but there is a major difference in being around when adult material sales are discussed and participating in it first hand. Bob Hall has made the decision that they would not be discussed here and I won't do it out of respect for Bob's opinion (and authority). Tim Helton has made an entirely different decision and he has every right to do so. * QMPro 1.0 90-2031 * Just fishin' at the shallow end of the gene pool.... --- WM v3.00/91-0241 * Origin: The Library BBS, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 305-581-4983 (1:369/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN BENJAMIN Number: 397 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/08/93 11:22p Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris, Could you please send me your CD catalog. Send it to BENJAMIN COMPUTER SERVICES, P.O. BOX 17380, West Palm Beach, Fl 33416-7380. Thank you. John Benjamin ώ QMPro 1.50 41-2352 ώ My Cozy Kitchen BBS - Over 300,000 recipes! --- WM v2.09/92-0017 * Origin: MY COZY KITCHEN BBS (407) 687-9355 (1:3609/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SZLUCHA Number: 398 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 10:51p Subj: Shareware version of CD Speedway? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is there a shareware CD-ROM cache out there? Dave --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Another BBS * Webster, NY * V.32bis * (716)872-4415 * (1:2613/112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM FERTITTA Number: 399 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/09/93 5:26p Subj: Re: willie beamish cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Allen Burleson to All <=- AB> Has anyone purchased this cd? Saw it pretty cheap at a computer AB> fair. I haven't played the game before. Is it interesting or boring? AB> AB> -!- AB> * OFFLINE 1.54 Alan, I read a review in CGW about his, not to many good things to say. Just like the original except that it has voices for all the characters. The voices are said to be awful to listen to, whinny and tinny, if I remember correctly. Sam... ... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- PCBoard 15/GE 1.01+ * Origin: The Panic Zone * (716)473-5204 * (716)473-0252 * (1:2613/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ALBERT Number: 400 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/09/93 5:10p Subj: Kodak With Sound Refer: NONE Read: 08/12/93 1:37p Private: No -=> Quoting Tim Helton to All <=- TH> I've heard that Kodak CD technology will soon include sound TH> capability.... Info regarding this will be appreciated. It already has... You can add CD Audio to your PhotoCD to accompaign your photos. Shaka! ... Volatile Storage: A disk drive filled with nitroglycerine. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: QUEBEC Dist. HackReport,Apogee,Mnews (514)276-4630 (1:167/132) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 401 To: PAUL HUNTER Date: 08/09/93 7:53a Subj: Re: mitsumi drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> PT> Some of those disks are over 630 Megs and they work fine. I have -> PT> 16 bit controller card. Seems the older 8 bit card was causing a -> PT> of problems. -> -> What kind of problems?? 'Cause I'm using the 8 bit card and -> no problems what so ever. I've got the 16bit board, no problems... It even showed the 8bit card on the box... 16bit inside.. I think the difference is a driver revision... My driver is version 2.1 With MSCDEX ver. 2.21.... * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 402 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No VS>-> What I stated was based on what my customers tell me. If you had 100 VS>-> customers contact you with complaints of read errors on their drives, VS>-> and 90 of them owned Mitsumi's, what conclusion would you reach? VS>That Mitsumis are very popular? Now there's the *real* mystery! 8) .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * My computer's down. Can someone send it flowers? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 403 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP> About 2-3 weeks ago you first listed a handful of CD-ROM packages...I SP>was interested in a couple of the packages, Unfortunately I cannot remember SP>which nunmbers I wanted...(It's been a while) Anyways, If you could repost SP>those packages to allow me to take a quick look...My first order will be off SP>and running immediately... Sure Steve, here they are: 1. Night Owl 7.0 2. Storm 1 3. Southern Beauties 4. Hot Pix 3 Night Owl 8.0 Storm 2 All Beauties Hot Pix 4 Night Owl 9.0 Storm 3 Amateur Models Hot Pix 5 ------------- ------- -------------- --------- $69 $69 $95 $85 5. Night Owl 8.0 6. Night Owl 9 7. All Beauties Night Owl 9.0 Pier 2 Southern Beauties ------------- ------ ----------------- $55 $59 $65 (There are more, but I don't think Bob wants me posting over 10 lines worth of advertising) SP>BTW - I requested the Night Owls 7.0 to be held awhile ago...Do you still hav SP>thtone set aside for me? (Please?!?!?!) Sure do. SP>In those packages you gave the option of purchasing the Powerpack Gold v.3 fo SP>$4 with a purchase (Put me down for one of those disks too please.) No prob. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * I've told you a million times not to exaggerate. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 404 To: DREW IANNUZZI Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: CD-DUPE Chart.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DI> Actually I am interested but have to hang for another CD Drive. DI>Going to use it for my board.. Have currently 2 CD-ROM Drives online DI>and will add more soon. Can I reply and order through FidoNet? I will DI>move this into the CDROM 4SALE conference if possible. Thanx.. Drew, Best way to order is either through the online order door on our BBS @ 509-457-0206, or by voice @ 800-767-1284. Bye, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 405 To: CLYDE SISLER Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>MS>-------------[ CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS ]------------------------------------ CS>MS>4. Night Owl 8.0 5. Night Owl 9 6. CD Winbox 4. House of Game CS>MS> Night Owl 9.0 Pier 2 Windows 93 Game Arena CS>MS> ------------- ------ ---------- ---------- CS>MS> $55 $59 $44 $35 CS>Everything else in the package deals were BBS ready shareware, how about CS>House of Games & Games Arena? Any more info? Nah, Excellent for gamers, but not for BBS use. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * I used to have a life. Now I have Windows. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 406 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: COMPTON'S INTERACTIVE!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No S COMPTON'S INTERACTIVE ENCYCLOPEDIA A Retail........................$298 L Typical Store price...........$149 E Starvector's price.............$95!! Now's your chance! Get the encyclopedia everyone's talking about. Compton's Interactive MPC encyclopedia has something for everyone! STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 407 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 1:03a Subj: MORE BRAND NEW CD'S!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 Game Arena..........$13 Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$19 Precision Mapping...$88 Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Learning Adventure..$13 M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Sound F/X Library...$29 Cookbook Heaven.....$27 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$58 The Holy Bible......$24 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * ... He who hesitates is frost. - Eskimo proverb --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN COCHRAN Number: 408 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 8:07p Subj: Looking for anatomy CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I am searching for a CD-ROM that contains images and information similar to that found in Gray's Anatomy (the standard handbook). I specifically need access to illustrations of the skeletal and nervous systems. If anyone knows of such a beast, and could point me to the correct publisher, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance! Stephen R. Cochran ... Fun, fun, fun, 'til her daddy takes her Blue Wave away! --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 10gig 14 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY DAVIS Number: 409 To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 08/10/93 10:58a Subj: SHAREWARE CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > For sale :- > > BUSTY BABIES ECSTACY HOT PICS > MY PRIVATE COLLECTION VOL2 PC-PIX VOL1 > PRIVATE PICTURES I > SO MUCH STAREWARE STORM I > STORM II STORM III I have to tell you that this is one dangerous ad. On July 20th, I was arrested and booked on charges of sale & possession of obscene material. My BBS & all related hardware was seized. If found guilty, I am facing up to 15 years in jail and/or up to $25,000 in fines. All of the above titles were included in the seizure of my system. Tony Davis --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Torii Station TBBS 150,000 Files @14 Gig (1:147/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 410 To: KYLE PINKLEY Date: 08/09/93 5:23a Subj: Re: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07 Aug 93 11:13:45, Kyle Pinkley said the following to All... Regarding: CD KP> Can you run the PC Sig 11 Shareware CD on a BBS? Wondering. KP> KP> Thanks! CDCOM is a door that ran my PC-Sig version 10, I have it up on the BBS if you want to download it, you can get the BBS suport number from it and then call to get a current one for version 11. SaveWare 708-657-1160 16.8 Dual. Look in the CDROM file base. --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT LEE Number: 411 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 11:07p Subj: CDRom/BBS Door Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CDMX2DOR Beta v.99 The "Next Generation CDRom-Access BBS Door" (c)1993 Robert E. Lee (309)797-6027 U.S.A. 1:232/31 8:7002/3005 New Century BBS ============================================================================= A special "Thanks" to Chris Kuefler @1:3402/22Fidonet for his suggestions and assistance in beta-testing CDMX2DOR. ============================================================================= So long, ROMBRAIN, Hello CDMX2DOR!!! In the beginning there was CDMAXDOR, and it worked ok on some boards but was not capable of doing some things that it should and gave some folks fits. As a result of many suggestions from CDMAXDOR users and other sysops, here is CDMX2DOR, a CDRom-BBS interface door that, I believe, you'll find to be a superior product. The latest version of CDMX2DOR is available for F'Req at 1:232/31 as well as are a number of other doors we've written. WHAT WILL CDMX2DOR DO? In a word.... EVERYTHING. Some features: o it will work with ANY BBS software (not just MAXIMUS) that is capable of writing a long-style (52 line) DOOR.SYS drop-file, e.g., WILDCAT, PCB, GAP, etc. If your system can't write a long-style DOOR.SYS, then you may still use this software via a door conversion program that makes long-style DOOR.SYS files. o it will allow you to control the number of KBytes that a user may access from your CD's in a given day so as to prevent file leaching. o it will allow viewing of textfiles and will unarchieve zips for viewing as well. o it will automatically update MAXIMUS BBS user's files to reflect their CDRom downloads. Other boards' auto- updating of user's download stats is not yet supported but will be (for registered users). If you are a Maximus BBS sysop, it will: o end the need to re-SILT when you change CD's o end the need to FB your CD's o end putting your files.bbs's on your HD and save you a lot of HD space o automatically write its own door.sys of the type necessary o make using CD's on Max a piece of cake! o Configuration is done by a standard ASCII text editor of your choice, e.g., QEdit, so it is very easy to set up. Extensively documented installation instructions. o it will allow users to download files from your CD or HD with ease, search for files or text, and allow your users to unzip files on the CD for reading text files and other docs in zipped files. It will do all of the above and MUCH more... handles up to 34 CD's online available for a single user; multinodal. Several utilities included. Can handle every type of CD, even those with NO files.bbs/dirx.lst, etc. FReq CDMX2DOR.ZIP @ 1:232/31 (2400-14400) 24 hrs. Robert --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Handy Magazine (1:231/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT LEE Number: 412 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 11:11p Subj: CDRom BBS Door (2) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No o it will allow users to download files from your CD or HD with ease, search for files or text, and allow your users to unzip files on the CD for reading text files and other docs in zipped files. o it will add your BBS comment/advertisement on outgoing files. o it will also allow you to put your C: drive (HD) files within its structure for use, so CDMX2DOR can even be used as a complete drop-in files-transfer system working with CDRom drives and Hard Drives. Tape drive interfacing may be supported in future versions to registered users. If you want to squeeze every possible drive for online files for your users, you can even have CDMX2DOR access files off your B:\ drive for an additional 1.44 meg of files online. o it has beautiful ansi graphics and also supports non-ansi use. o it will allow you to have as many as 34 CD's online, each in its own drive, from which users may select o it will support CD's with as many as 99 subdirectories and you can break down a CD that has more than 99 subdirectories into 2 or more sub-sets (thereby making CDMX2DOR capable of handling any CD regardless of its number of subdirectories). o it is fully configureable. It will work with: o CD's with files.bbs in separate subdirectories on the CD. o CD's with dirx.lst in separate subdirectories on the CD. o You can even specify what file it should look for to find subdirectory listings, e.g., files.bbs, dirx.lst, files.lst, DIR, or whatever you have. o CD's that have their files.bbs's or whatever, in a single subdirectory on the CD instead of having them in each subdirectory. o It will even work with CD's that don't even have a files.bbs or other subdirectory listing at all -- you can create a list on your HD and call it whatever you like (but it must be in a files.bbs- or dirx. lst-like structure). A utility for making skeleton files.bbs-like structures is included in this archieve. o If you wish you can copy your CD's files.bbs- like lists to the HD for fast file searches or leave them on the CD to save HD space. It is entirely up to you. o you can even incorporate your HD files into CDMX2DOR if you desire. o Detects online/offline files automatically. o Supports X, Y, 1K, and Z-modem downloads via DSZ.COM o Supports file-tagging, instant downloading, global search and a host of other features. Not bad, eh? Well, it will do much more. It will keep track of a user's downloads so that you can specify a "daily limit" of download Kbytes off the CD(s). It will keep track of how much time it will take to download files (based on baudrates) and not allow a slow modem to download a huge file and eclipse their time-allotted limit. It will even allow you to lock out certain files from being downloaded if you don't want nasty gifs to be available to your users. There's even more... o Supports having certain files requiring a "key" that a user must know in order to process these files. FReq CDMX2DOR.ZIP (270k) 1:232/31 (2400-14400 baud, 24hrs) --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Handy Magazine (1:231/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT LEE Number: 413 To: MIKE MCCULLOUGH Date: 08/09/93 11:15p Subj: CDMAXDOR.ZIP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MM> I picked up this door fromyour board and have to say MM> it's a very nice door for cdroms. Only problem I'm MM> having is that I can't get it to work remotely. It MM> works local just fine. I've checked my COM port MM> settings and also checked the DOOR.SYS file. Any help MM> sure would be appreciated. Sure thing. You should set line 3 in the *.cnf file to 3 instead of 0 for com2. Line 3 is the IRQ number for the comport. If this still doesn't let you run it remotely, then you might want to FReq CDMX2DOR.ZIP at 1:232/31 (270k) 2400-14400 baud, 24hrs. CDMX2DOR.ZIP is a MUCH better door, the next generation of CDMAXDOR. This one will run with All IBM systems as well as Maximus. See a description of what it will do elsewhere in this packet. Remember, set line 3 in the *.cnf file to 3 instead of 0 and make sure line 4 is 02F8 for Com2. Make sure your door.sys says COM2: make sure your -s in your spawnbbs.bat is set to a lockedport speed, e.g., -s38400. If still problems, FReq CDMX2DOR.ZIP... you'll be glad you did. Robert --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Handy Magazine (1:231/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 414 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/10/93 8:15p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well, as it turned out, I am still having problems even with changing to IRQ 5. What program are you using to play music on your CD drive? I have PLAYBACK.COM and PLAY.EXE. Neither of them work properly -- I continue to get exception 13's. Since I can run other programs that access the drive and don't have this problem, I guess it is no surprise that it might be program-related. I will trying loading MSCDEX in the DV window and see what that does for me -- perhaps the two programs need separate copies of MSCDEX to operate properly? In the meantime, if you have alternative music programs that I could freq and try, I would really appreciate it. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 415 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/10/93 8:42p Subj: Well, I'll be... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No As it turns out (again), I may have been premature with my assessment of the situation with my DAK CD drive. I discovered that there is a switch on the SYS driver that came with the drive that also affects the interrupt. I stumbled upon this when I ran MANIFEST and discovered that MTMCDSA.SYS was still using interrupt 3! From this, I gleaned that the /I switch must also indicate the interrupt in use. If you have any inkling as to what all these switches mean, it might be a good idea to post the meanings for the benefit of myself and others. This may sound like a trivial exercise to most, but I can assure you that the DAK documentation that came with my drive had virtually nothing to assist me in any of this. Here are the lines I have for the drive. In CONFIG.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\UTIL\MTMCDSA.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /A:0 -- /M:2 /I:5 I believe that /P is the base address, and /I the interrupt (a guess, since it used to be 3), and /D is some kind of driver name. I know nothing of the others. In the manual, they told me only how to set the DIP switches and jumpers; nothing about the command line. With the hardware jumper set for IRQ 5 and the driver to 3, I'm surprised things are working at all! In AUTOEXEC.BAT: C:\QEMM\LOADHI /R:2 C:\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /M:8 /L:E /V /E I believe /D is again the driver, /M is some kind of I/O buffers, /L is the drive letter. I don't know what the others mean. If anyone can assist, please do. I am not completely ignorant technically, but without references I find myself less than clairvoyant. I truly believe that some companies try to force you to call their tech support lines -- perhaps they get a kickback from the phone company? Whatever... --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEITH GUINDON Number: 416 To: DAVID HARRISON Date: 08/10/93 8:39p Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In regards to your question on MITSUMI drives. I have just started the Hobby Haven BBS and my main file area is 2 CD-roms with shareware on MITSUMI 350 ms drives. I originally had a drive they manufactured for TANDY which is 8 bit and about 600ms access. This was even fast enough for a BBS. THere should be no problem with these drives. --- * Origin: The Hobby House BBS, Jonestown,Pa. (1:270/312) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PROCTOR Number: 417 To: SEAN EAGAN Date: 08/10/93 10:25a Subj: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Sean! I have 4 of the Toshibx XM-3201B CDROM Drives. Give me a address on where to send them and make me a offer and they are yours. I believe 2 of the four work part-time. Let me know or netmail me at the address below. Steve --- GEcho/RA2.0+ * Origin: The Microline OS/2 BBS Sacramento, CA 916-641-6930 (1:203/529) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PROCTOR Number: 418 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 12:21p Subj: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking for a inexpensive CDROM Drive and was wondering what you all recomend. I will be using it for the BBS mainly, but may play a few music CD's in it every once in awhile or even a few Multi-Media games, so it should meet MultiMedia standards. I have been looking at my local computer papers and see the MITSUMI with controller going for around $185.00. Is this a SCSI CDROM Drive? I need it to be SCSI as I will use it with my Adaptec 1542B or ProAudio Spectrum Sound Card SCSI controller. Anyone have any recomendations and some prices? Steve ... Your Win-OS/2 BBS --- GEcho/RA2.0+ * Origin: The Microline OS/2 BBS Sacramento, CA 916-392-7/8123 (1:203/529.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY Number: 419 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/09/93 11:47p Subj: $19 for CDROM titles Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WY> Kodak Photo access..............$19* WY> Tempra Access Photo CD..........$19* Is the Kodak Photo Access just a viewer? Do you take credit card? Can you send me a catalog? * SLMR 2.1a * Bubble gum is bad sole food. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD NIXON Number: 420 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/09/93 2:29a Subj: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>>Also, thoughts on SCSI cards. BF>Always IN-2000 - don't settle for lesser Adaptec stuff.... Ouch! I had the IN-2000 and was not pleased with its performance and ability to handle more than just two HDs. I am running Adaptec 154x cards now and have not had any problems. * OLX 2.1 TD * If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny. --- WM v3.01/92-0214 * Origin: The Classifieds SF, CA (415) 665-7918 (1:125/665.0) (1:125/665.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 421 To: HAROLD LEDUC Date: 08/10/93 6:21p Subj: Deep throat Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GK> I would like to know if there is anybody who has GK> seen the CD-ROM "Deep > Throat"... Is it a movie or a game??? I've seen the ads but don't > know what to think of it... Well well well... You are right it was a movie...A Big MOVIE...But now it's available on CD-ROM...Yes...The whole thing.... -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK THORNTON Number: 422 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/10/93 8:05a Subj: Re: CATALOG VIA EMAIL? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Boris i would like an update on your catalog. 1:384/8 --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: Swamp-Line BBS Houma,La.(504)868-5347 (1:384/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORRY MACFARLANE Number: 423 To: FRANK RUSKO Date: 08/10/93 7:23p Subj: Re: Cd-Rom Interfaces Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FR-> I still do not think that Always supports OS/2.. Yes, they now support OS/2. However, it's currently through a third party vendor. You have to shell out another $50 for the driver from the other verdor. Always is working on their own drive and is supposed to be available in a couple of months. I've also heard the IBM is supposed to have a driver out for it next month. Corry Macfarlane --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORRY MACFARLANE Number: 424 To: JAMES FRAZEE Date: 08/10/93 7:31p Subj: Re: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JF-> SL> Any good recommendation on BBS DOOR for access Shareware CD-ROM JF-> for JF-> SL> Maximus? Where can I FREQ them? Thanks! JF-> SL> Regards JF-> JF-> If you find one,could you call and upload it to (206) 691-5042 JF-> I will be trying to run RomBrain,that is for DOOR.SYS bbses. JF-> If you two are interested, I've been writing a CD-ROM door for a while now. Here's a little blurb on it. If any wants to give it a try, give me your BBS number and I'll call and UL it to you!! What a deal, huh..... It can also be downloaded from this BBS (Space Coast BBS) as well as many other BBS's in the Central Florida area. You can also download it from America On-Line if you are a member of AOL. Email me for more information or via Internet at CMacfarlan@aol.com WHAT IS CD-ROM ACCESS? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CD-ROM Access (CDA) is a type of BBS door program that will allow your BBS to access up to 6 seperate CD-ROM drives and have as many as 25 CD-ROMs on-line. It works with most BBS drop files (CHAIN.TXT, DOOR.SYS, DORINFOx.DEF, etc). CDA is sysop configurable, very user friendly. Works with BBS's in DOS, Windows, DESQview, OS/2, and using a Fossil Driver. I can understand your question, "Why do I need a CD-ROM door, my BBS handles CDs just fine?" Well, your probably right for about 50% of the CDs out there. The basic difference between CDA and your BBS is your BBS's download files are based on directories (ie, All the files for a specific topic, Windows, are all in one directory). CDA, on the other hand, includes a path for each file available for download. For example: Take the CD manufactures that have a directory in the root directory of the CD called FILES. Below that dir are 27 other directories, A,B,C....,Z, and 1. On a CD like this (and there's a lot of them out there) the files are put in the directory which coresponds to the first letter of the filename (ie, CAD.ZIP would be under C). If it's not a letter, then it goes in some special directory like 1. I'm sure you can see the problem here. There can be files dealing with Programming mixed in with Games. Well, how do you tell your BBS (which, remember, is based on directories) where to find the file your user wants to download? You can't without CD-ROM Access. CDA allows you to move files to different categories if you don't like the one the manufacture put it in. You can easily change the descriptions. With CDA you can copy files to hard disks or floppies without any effort. CDA runs in local mode as well as with your BBS. This means that you, the sysop, can use it to find and copy programs with little or no effort. You can configure which protocols you want to use and how you want to use them. As long as CD manufactures continue to make CDs, you'll be glad you've got CD-ROM Access to help you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corry Macfarlane --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 425 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/09/93 11:25p Subj: 16 bit sound card - HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Is one 16 bit stereo card compatible with another. Can the SB16 ASP -> support software configured for the PAS16 ?? This is where I get -> confused. And has anyone seen the Computer Peripherals Maestro 16 -> Card, it sounds super but is it compatible to the rest ???? (it has -> 32 voices) I don't own a cd rom yet I was reading on the bbs's by the sound of it it looks like all the software packages require 16 bit sound cards and aren't compatible with the old 8 bit sound blasters so the best bet is to get a sound blaster 16 asp or the name is spectrum audio 16 its supposed to be 100% compatible with the sound blaster 16 asp i'd personally go with the sound blaster 16 asp from the sound of it if you get that card you shouldn't have any problems since it does the old sound blaster, adlib plus the new 16 bit standard that they have. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 426 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/10/93 8:03p Subj: Mac Cdrom distribution Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC> I have a few MAC customers who are looking for titles..... Please CC> send me info this and others you may have..... Thanks. CC> CC> C-3 Production Systems PO Box 60144 San Angelo, Tx 76906 915-944-7187 CC> --- Maximus/2 2.01wb CC> * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) Terry add me to this distribution list also. MAC disks are of great interest!! M. Mulcahy 9300 Hamilton Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 Internet: michael.mulcahy@his.com --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 427 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 10:45a Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SCSI CDROMs For Sale: Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty 205-837-5053 anytime. --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BRADEN Number: 428 To: ANDREW BARFOOT Date: 08/10/93 6:05p Subj: quotation Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No it was Voltaire ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Eagle's Nest BBS (1:249/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK RICHARDSON Number: 429 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 11:53p Subj: SBPro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Sound Blaster Pro and am interested in buying a CD-ROM. Besides the Creative Labs CD-ROM, which one will work nicely with my card and not cost me too much? thanks, Mark ... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Number: 430 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/10/93 10:36p Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just want to ask you a ???, is the new Panasonic 562B model CD-ROM drive compatible with MULTI-session photo CD & is it entirely compatible with OS/2 2.1 & if it isn`t, can we get a driver for it??? --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: DomTech OS/2 BBS, Aylmer PQ (819)682-5400 HST/DS (1:243/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 431 To: CRAIG DOBIE Date: 08/09/93 8:09a Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CD> I know there are some sharewhere CD's formated for BBS's CD>(FILES.BBS) I was wondering if anyone has one or knows The So much Shareware II is bbs ready. Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. Night Owl Shareware v.8.........$35 Ocean Digital Imagery ver. 1....$35 PC-SIG Sharewares 12th Edition..$29 PC-SIG sharewares games.........$19* Peter & Wolf MPC................$19* Phoenix v.3.0 Shareware programs$29 Secret Weapons/ Luftwaffe.......$19* Shareware April 1993............$29 So much Shareware Disk II or I..$19* Shareware overload..............$19* Sitmel 20....Sharewares.........$19* Stellar 7 game..................$19* Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 432 To: NITIN N. GUPTA Date: 08/10/93 9:23a Subj: Good buy or rip off Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** On 08-08-93, NITIN N. GUPTA wrote to ALL: *****>> NN>I went to the computer show at The Royal Trade Plaza Hotel and they had NN>a double speed cd-rom drive with a sb-16 asp clone for $400. Do you NN>think this is a good deal and what kind of questions should I ask the NN>guy about the hardware? Sounds like a great deal to me! I got a Sound Blaster CD-ROM drive by itself (NOT even double speed) for $399! Just the CD Player by itself. If that price is for a double speed player AND a Sound Blaster 16 ASP, it's a GREAT deal. I wish I had that option when I got my CD-ROM drive. You should ask them what the K per second is (150K is normal, around 300K is double speed), what the access time is (I got 390ms, some are as fast as 200ms). That's basically all that you need to know about the CD-ROM player. You may want to know if it's an external or internal CD Drive, because if it's internal, you have to have a space for it in your computer. Ah... that's about it. Also, is this SB-16 clone a 100% compatible? -Shaun Rader ~~~ * VbReader 1.5 #NR * << Politically Un-Corrct Tagline Deleted! >> --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 433 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/10/93 9:38a Subj: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> New CDROM catalog, F'REQ 1:115/724 for CDROMCAT.ZIP or Send DR> printed catalog. You can also call 708-657-1160 or write I would like to receive your printed catalog-send to David M. White, 452 N. Bull Run Dr., Tucson, Az 85748--------Thanks --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN STRUEMPH Number: 434 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 08/09/93 10:11p Subj: Re: CD-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ray try this in your config.sys and autoexec.bat Config.sys device=c:\dos\emm386.exe 256 ram x=a000-c7ff i=ce00-efff frame=e000 devicehigh=c:\mitsumi-driver and so on Do not try to load MSCDEX high in autoexec.bat Try this instead C:\BIN(OR DOS IF 6.0)\MSCDEX.EXE \D:WHATEVER IT SAYS ADDING /E TO THE END OF THE LINE The /E loads the dos cd extensions in to the small ems area you created in the config.sys line above This has worked on dozens of machines I have built and is what I am using here at home. If you need to I will message a copy of my config.sys and Autoexec.bat to this echo complete if you need it. Good luck ......John ... Vaporware, not again! I just used the last of the air freshener. --- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QBBS v2.12 * Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (1:383/25.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY MARRS Number: 435 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 8:17p Subj: Sony CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! Picked up a external Sony CD-ROM drive cheap. Does anyone know where I can obtain drivers for the drive? Does Sony have a BBS? Anyone got a number for SOny? Terry --- GoldEd...what else * Origin: If we took the bones out, it wouldn't be crunchy! (1:170/700) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE REDOUX Number: 436 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 9:23p Subj: New Purchase Suggestions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Folks, I have a 386SX-16 and I am hoping to add a CD-ROM drive to my system. I don't have a Sound Blaster Card. Will I be able to add a CD-ROM to this setup as it is right now or is a 386SX-16 not a good enough system? Also, will I need a SB Card? It would probably be a SB 16 ASP since it seems, based on many other msg's, that this is the best one on the market. It seems under 300ms access and at least 300kb/sec transfer is about a middle of the road CD-ROM player. Any ballpark $$'s for an external? Thanks for being patient with a newbie! Best Regards. ___ * OFFLINE 1.56 * Support Free Trade ... Smuggle! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Cuckoo's Nest (1:132/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALBERTO ARVANI LACOMBE Number: 437 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/05/93 6:45p Subj: Cd's for CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Lois !!! First of all , I want to you know who am I ! I'm a normal user in some BBSs in Brazil and I want to buy a CD-ROM... But in Brazil , the technology is not advanced...So I want some informations from others countries... I think you can help me ... Well I have a Sound Blaster Pro with a 386 DX 40 MHZ 4 MB machine ... I installed DOS 6.0 with DOUBLESPACE and I am using a memory program : QEMM 7.0b The informations wich I want are : -> What BBS programs does Sysops use ? What version ? -> What's your System / Machine ? I live in Curitiba , in Paran  ( in the South ) .. It's a beautiful city ! Nice to meet you ( via message... ) Abra‡os , Goodbye , Alberto Arvani Lacombe Curitiba , 5/Aug/1993 ... RAM = Rarely Adequate Memory --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: [ Kamikaze BBS ][ (041) 338-6235 ][ 1200...14.4K ] (4:804/0.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN GRIMM Number: 438 To: DARRELL CRONE Date: 08/08/93 1:10p Subj: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Em mensagem para All, Darrell Crone disse: DC > this is a test if you recieve this please send me a DC > reply... DC > Thanks DC > Darrell I reced your msg and I am sensending a repl --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: [ Kamikaze BBS ][ (041) 338-6235 ][ 1200...14.4K ] (4:804/0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 439 To: JURRIE HOBERS Date: 08/09/93 6:44a Subj: Re: 240 disk changer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JH>When you want more info, contact me..... >I have the latest info of a drive which can handle 1,000 cd's!!!!!!!! Whats the manufacturer's suggested retail on these puppies? ...tim klan --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 440 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:38p Subj: *Wanted Your Dead CD-ROMS! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WANTED! Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! I am Looking for TOSHIBA XM-3201B's and NEC's ONLY! I want them! They are just sitting around gathering dust. Looking For Toshiba and NEC! I WANT THEM! Sell them to me! Call me and we'll discuss a fair price or Reply here! Might as well make some money on them! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM SMITH Number: 441 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/09/93 9:26a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB> Could you describe these bands in a bit more detail? Are they CB> made of lead, rubber? Are they designed for this use (are they CB> found with the CD stuff) or are they actually for some other CB> purpose? I don't know baout those bands yall are talking about, But You can goto a High Priced Audio store and get, Looks like a pad to set on the cd-disk. High priced meanning a store that carries like Dennon recivers. ... Ok, I pulled the pin. Now what?.....Hey! Where are you going? --- Blue Wave/SBBS v2.10 [NR] * Origin: Bob's Bulldog Express..On The Cutting Edge! (1:110/380.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALLEN BURLESON Number: 442 To: JOHN HART Date: 08/11/93 12:38a Subj: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Hart to Allen Burleson <=- -> It's pretty funny. His family acts like a bunch of brats. Sort of a JH> Simpson's adventure in some ways. Thanks John! I'll get it at the next fair. The current price was $18. Not bad at all. -- Allen ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG BAKER Number: 443 To: JEFF COCHRAN Date: 08/09/93 9:59a Subj: 7TH GUEST INCOMPATIBILITIES. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I read in the new issue of COMPUTER GAMING >> WORLD that the game "The 7th Guest" does not seem to >> work properly with the PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM 16. I am >> getting the PAS16 in a few days, and was planning to >> buy the game as well. Does anybody know anything >> about this problem? Is there a solution to it yet? I bought 7th Guest the day it was released. Works fine on my PAS-16 no problems, no patches needed. Since the PAS-16 has a wide selection of IRQs and DMAs. I suspect some other incompatibility caused the problem. Craig --- TMail v1.31.1 * Origin: MultiSystem TBBS * Cincinnati, OH * 513-231-7013 * (1:108/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL CROSSON Number: 444 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 2:30a Subj: Jem Disc $14.95 Straight Up Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jem Disc I Shareware CD-Rom Collection - now just $19.95 plus S/H OR send us a used unwanted CD-Rom in good condition and Jem Disc is yours for just $14.95 including S/H! Jem Disc was pressed last September and features about 500MB of great files in 59 well organized directories. Nearly 100 megs of Jem Disc's files are BBS/Sysop related making this disc a must for all serious sysops! This disc has files you need but won't find anywhere else! FREQ from 1:203/49 at v.32bis speeds: JEMDISC - Jem Disc description, stats & order form (5k) JEMTRADE - Jem Disc trade in special (hurry offer ends 9/15!) JEMFILES - Jem Disc Complete FILES.BBS file listings Or call my BBS at 916-921-9949 & snag these files from my logon matrix! --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#1510) * Origin: Holiday BBS, Sacramento, CA (916)921-9949 (1:203/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 445 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/10/93 10:47p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQviewi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Bruce Bowman <08-08-93 22:09> David Bernard wrote: DB> I load the MTMCDD.SYS in my Config.SYS: DB> DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\MTMCDD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /M:16 DB> /I:5 /T:S Ah...this isn't the same driver that came with my drive! I wonder what the odds are of what you have working with my drive? It's a BSR 6800MX. Any chance of freqing the driver from you? --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEBSTER Number: 446 To: VINCENT CAPALBO Date: 08/08/93 2:21p Subj: cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No VC> -=> Quoting Jeff Webster to All <=- VC> VC> JW> I just bought a Cd-Rom and I wanted to know if anyone could VC> VC> JW> recommend a shareware Cd that would be good for my BBS. VC> VC> Try a Night Owl. I heard theres a fairly recent volume out. VC> VC> ... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic VC> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 VC> VC> VC> --- WM v3.01/92-0695 VC> * Origin: The Butterfly BBS/N1*201-523-1162*HST/DS 16.8k (1:2604/112 VC> VC> VC> Ok I'll give it a try that is what most people recommend. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Omegan BBS #1 in online games 253-5277 (1:163/524) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN COCHRAN Number: 447 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/10/93 7:37a Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> Sure you may be, but right you are not. In the first place, LR> there is no such thing as a "magnetic beam". In the second, the LASER LR> does not heat up the medium at all. The LASER is used to flip the LR> magnetic domains itself. For a write, the domain is simply changed to LR> the appropriate value. For a read, a 1 is written, and if a pulse is LR> seen in a standard read head nearby, then the domain was flipped and LR> the value was 0. A 0 is then immediately re-written to the bit. If LR> no pulse is seen, then the bit already was a 1, and no further action LR> is taken, except of course to transmit a 1 back to the controller. LR> Les You are right about there being no "magnetic beam", but wrong about the laser. A MO drive has a "write head" that consists of two parts. The first is a magnetic head which spans the entire radius of the disk. This is used to set the magnetic polarity of the bits, one bit at a time. Since the media is affected by this field only when it reaches it's "Curie point", the laser is used to heat the media at the proper bit positions. The Curie Point is that temperature where the material is affected by a magnetic field (very simplistic definition). The sequence is as follows: The magnetic field is set to write 0's. The laser is used to heat the media at ALL positions where bits will be changing. This writes 0's to all changed locations. The field is then set to write 1's (opposite polarity). The laser heats the media at all bit positions that should be written as 1's. This is a write-twice situation when writing 1's, and a write-once when writing 0's. That's why they are so much slower writing than when reading. Reading only takes 1 pass. BTW, I may have the sequence backwards (1's first, 0's second), but the principal is correct. The laser is also used to READ the bits. When run at a lower power level, the laser can be used to detect the polarity of each bit, thus determining whether it is a 1 or a 0. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 10gig 14 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 448 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/11/93 6:34a Subj: Well, I'll be... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No |BB>If you have any inkling as to what all these switches mean, it might be | |a good idea to post the meanings for the benefit of myself | |and others. This may sound like a trivial exercise to | |most, but I can assure you that the DAK documentation that | |came with my drive had virtually nothing to assist me in | |any of this. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Well I sent this already but just to make sure: The MTMCDD.SYS in Config.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\MTMCDD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /M:16 /I:5 /T:S ^ ^ ^ Buffer IRQ Drv One other thing I did in the Config.Sys was I moved the MTMCDD.SYS up higher in it from the last line where the install placed it, and above several other drivers that are loaded. I don't know if it had any effect or not. I than optimized again after it and its been working well. In the DV window I have protection level 1 set and am still trying Tame in it and both were there before when the wrong IRQ 3 was set. On buffers, DAK said in the MTMCDD.SYS you can allocate more memory to its buffers since most systems have plenty ofg free high memory. |In AUTOEXEC.BAT: | | | |C:\QEMM\LOADHI /R:2 C:\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /M:8 /L:E /V /E | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ usage: MSCDEX [/E/K/S/V] [/D: ... ] [/L:] [/M:] This is where we differ, and I don't load MSCDEX.EXE in the Autoexec for two reasons. The first and certainly most important it will load high after its been optimized but than it won't run in DOS or DV for me that way. You are the second person who has the DAK and has been able to load MSCDEX.EXE high and have it work but I have not. The DAK book on page C-11 even says "However, the MSCDEX.EXE driver should not be loaded high; therefore, all memory allocated to that driver will be taken from the 640K of base system memory." That is the second reason I load MSCDEX.EXE in DV seperate window and not in DOS, I save the original DOS lower memory which is at 634K without it and about 610K with MSCDEX.EXE loaded in DOS before running DV. I only use the CD-ROM in that one window so in DV so I don't need it loaded beforehand. But it's is interesting that you and the other fellow can load MSCDEX.EXE high and it still works and I can't. Hmmm! I use the music programs provided by DAK, and it works well now in DV. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |SS> Uh-oh.. a BIG problem right there. The music player programs tend to | |seriously screw up DV and crash for no apparent reason, taking | |everything down when they go. Play music under DOS and don't use DV - | |at l;east I never could get it to work, even when it was the only DV | |window open.. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ BTW, the SYSOP above I asked about it also loaded the MSCDEX.EXE in DOS before DV and has not been able to use the music player either. So because I don't load MSCDEX.EXE in DOS but later in a seperate DV window and I have been able to play musice in background and does it have a reason or not? Hmmm! Quote for the day: Computers are unreliable, but humans are even more unreliable. Any system which depends on human reliablity is unreliable. ___ X MegaMail 2.10 #1410:====> david.bernard@ozonehole.com --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE MEEKS Number: 449 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/11/93 12:32a Subj: Re: technical info cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris: I would be interested in any civil or electrical engineering CD's. Could you send a catalogue to CEAO bbs, Mike Meeks, 970 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 === * QMPro 1.50 41-9940 * Tried to play my shoehorn... all I got was footnotes! --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Colossus - The Columbus Computer Society - Columbus, OH (1:226/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 450 To: PAT PUSHOR Date: 08/10/93 10:58p Subj: Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Pat Pushor said: PP> I am in desperate need of a disc of complete shareware PP> source. I know somebody makes one and I am having a tough PP> time trying to locate it. If anyone knows where I can grab PP> ONE disc ( I can get it now in quantity, but...) I would be PP> very appreciative. I assume you want shareware source code? If so, take a look at EMS Professional Shareware's CD-ROM with TP, ASM, C/C++, AutoCAD/AutoLISP, Xbase, Paradox, Access, Visual Basic, VBDOS/QB/PDS, OS/2, etc. Call voice:(301)924-3594 or Fax:(301)963-2708, or leave an address and we'll send a brochure. Alternatives (if you are [ --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BLAINE RICHARD Number: 451 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 10:48p Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********** Graphical Images of Florida, Inc. ********** Announces The NEW RELEASE of "Southern Beauties" A FULLY COMMERCIAL - FULLY COPYRIGHTED DISC 675 Megs-OVER 65 Models-1000 GIFs 1024x768x256 From Original 35mm Slides 300 Megs of the Best Images in 24 bit True Color. Installs Quickly and Easily - Menu Driven - User Friendly - Popup Help Menus - Mouse Support Keyword Search - Sound Blaster Intro - Multiple Directory Slide Show ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS ********** To Order Contact: Tradeshows Inc. 317-651-9848 or 317-651-1223 --- WM v3.00/93-0202 * Origin: Challenger BBS - (407)292-0485 TWFile NetWork D-2 (1:363/175.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ZACHARY HAMM Number: 452 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 12:35p Subj: BSR TECH SUPPORT # Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anybody have the BSR Tech Support number for the BSR CD-ROM Drive that DAK sold? DAK will not support it after 30 days. Zack Hamm --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 453 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/10/93 3:43p Subj: Kodak with sound Refer: NONE Read: 08/13/93 7:49a Private: No TH> I've heard that Kodak CD technology will soon include sound TH> capability.... Info regarding this will be appreciated. The Photo CD standard has included audio from the start - reference the demo CD included with the players (which is quite boring) and the Photo CD included with the book _From Alice to Ocean_ (which is not boring). But, Kodak's supposed to be working on a way for those of use without CDROM recorders to be able to add sound to our Photo CDs. From what I've read, they are thinking of a kiosk into which you stick the Photo CD and tell the computer to add music or record your voice for the pictures. The kiosks will also allow you to print images from the Photo CD and to make custom post and greeting cards with your images. Sounds neat, but I bet the kiosks will be too expensive, so they won't be in every town. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 454 To: BETH CORRIGAN Date: 08/10/93 3:47p Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get them BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! thanxs BC> for any info! Sam's Wholesale Club (in my area at least) will develop a 24-exposure roll of color print film and put it on a Photo CD for $15. It takes about two weeks to get the disc back. Adding individual frames from negatives to a Photo CD is 84 cents per frame. The 1-800 number for Kodak is ... 1-800-242-2424. It's answered by one of those voice-mail systems, but isn't as annoying as most. It didn't take me long to get to a real person. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 455 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/11/93 2:46p Subj: Re: ENCYCLOPEDIA CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB> I carry the 1992 21 volume Grolier"Academic TB> America Encyclopedia" for TB> $69. This is the best encyclopedia I have seen. MM> Terry is this version MAC compatable? Sorry, I don't know. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 456 To: ANDREW BARFOOT Date: 08/10/93 2:56p Subj: Echo Rules Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07-31-93, Andrew Barfoot elucidated to Mike Lagamba: AB>Also, may I ask our moderator. Who made up the rule that no more AB>messages about sex or r/x-rated cd's shall "profane" this echo? Was it AB>a matter that was discussed in detail at sysop meetings, or perhaps a AB>flood of netmail (that no-one else was privy to), brought you to this AB>decision? AB> I have not seen one complaint reach the BBS I get these messages from. Andrew, 1. You obviously missed my message, which followed a reference to kiddie porn. Many others have agreed with the ban. 2. Bob Hall does not need any vote to change the rules, he calls the shots 3. Bob has suggested that others exercise their right of free speech by starting their own adult cdrom echo. Sounds fair to me.... --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Save petrol: Commute by modem --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON MACKAY Number: 457 To: ALL Date: 08/08/93 3:55p Subj: Pioneer CD-ROM changers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone out there owning a Pioneer CD-ROM changer - a DRM-600 or a DRM-604 series? Do you need magazines (cartridges) for these drives? If you do need magazines for these drives, check your local hi-fi dealer. If they sell Pioneer CD changers (which play 6 CD Digital Audio discs from a magazine) for home use or for car use, they should sell the magazines for these players. I have the Pioneer part numbers for these magazines, which suit the CD-ROM drives. - JD-M300 for 6 x 12cm discs - JD-M308 for 6 x 8cm discs (very rare discs) - JD-M300KP - 3 pack of JD-M300 magazines. There are some third-party Pioneer-compatible CD changer magazines around, made by some accessory manufacturers. They will sell cheaper at hi-fi stores, and people who stock the CD-ROM changers may not sell any of these spare magazines. I hope this will be of interest to anyone who owns a Pioneer CD-ROM changer. Bye. Simon. * WinQwk 2.0 #0 * Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- WM v2.05/91-0511 * Origin: Talk Channel BBS Mail System (03) 509-5888 (3:632/325) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN SAWYER Number: 458 To: ALL Date: 08/06/93 6:41p Subj: Thank you. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Instead of saying individual replies to everyone I will thank everyone for helping me with 7th Guest.I got the patch and checked everything out and I got a bit further but it kept crashing so I took it back.Thank you all. ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Enterprise, Where insanity reins, +61-3-776-7089 (3:633/158.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON WEIR Number: 459 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/09/93 5:06p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS> I just bought a new MPC Sound Blaster CD-ROM DS> drive and tried running DS> the CD-player in a DESQview environment. I'm currently using DS> QEMM-386 as my memory manager. Here's the good news - I have the MPC SoundBlaster Pro, CD Rom Drive, Qemm 7.01 AND DVX and have no difficulties playing CDs IF I use the CD PLayer s/w that comes with the Deluxe version of Blaster MAster 5.7. I also live in Australia and by the sea - maybe that helps too! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Bush Telegraph - Sydney - Australia (3:711/454) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON WEIR Number: 460 To: ANDREW BARFOOT Date: 08/09/93 5:14p Subj: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ST> I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would ST> be better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes ST> through the opening credits, it then goes into the book with the ST> pictures on each page. It animates the picture and talks and then ST> turns the page. Well my problem is that it hangs the system at ST> different places in this opening scene. I have overcome much the same by using - T7GFIX.ZIP - which should be available on some bbs's. In the meantime try using the MCGA mode. The fix file BTW is on Night Owls 9 as well as hints and cheats... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Bush Telegraph - Sydney - Australia (3:711/454) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 461 To: POE LIM Date: 08/10/93 7:15p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Poe! On 08-08-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans... PL> I've been hearing talk of a new card PL> coming out RSN, so it's difficult to know whether to buy PL> now, or wait for the new card using the new Yamaha chip PL> that supposedly integrates MIDI. Yeah, well, I'd like the Wave Blaster add-on for Wave Table synthesis.... PL> RE> The machine with PAS 16/NEC CDU-55 gave 300Kbps throughput, the PL> RE> machine with SB 16 ASP/CR563 gave 584Kbps.... PL> PL> Sounds like nothing to recommend the Sony then, although it PL> could also be better interface. :) Well, the SONY CDU-31A combo is only a single speed drive, limited to 150Kbps... I got sucked in 8 months ago... I thought that all PAS's had SCSI and was thus anticipating upgrading the CD-ROM at a later date.... For all that, the SONY's a nice drive, its just not fast enough for me! PL> Is T7G really as good as reports say it is? I saw it and was almost impressed enough to buy it for $A129.00 which was the going price in a local computer store.... Another guy at work has said that he's seen ads with it as low as $A80.00 (but he couldn't remember where!)... At that price, I'd buy it, even though I,m not really an adventure/puzzle freak! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 462 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/10/93 7:50p Subj: Scsi Cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi David! On 08-07-93 David Calvin wrote to William Morse... DC> WM>hello i have 7thguest and love it it worked after 3 days of work DC> WM>fixing the setup of autoexec.bat and config DC> DC> I'm thinking of getting 7th Guest soon, what did you have to do to get DC> it to work? I'd like to be playing it in under 3 days from when I buy DC> it! :) T7G appears to be one of those games that loves to get down close to the hardware! With this being the case, it can vary from being a snap to setup to being a bear! I tried on two machines (a mate brought it over for a "show & tell") with the following specs :- AST Premmia 4/33s 80486SX, 8Mb RAM, 1Mb ATI integrated Mach 32 SVGA, 170Mb Quantum IDE HDD, SoundBlaster 16 ASP & Panasonic CR563 CD-ROM drive.... T7G install rating 100% optimal on both video & CD-ROM..... (Tfr rate on CD-ROm noted as 584Kbps!).... Played *FLAWLESSLY*.... (although I did note a minor problem with the sound "breaking up" as it came out of the speakers) AST Bravo 4/33s 80486SX, 8Mb RAM, 1Mb WD90C31 SVGA, 120Mb Quantum IDE HDD, Pro Audio Spectrum (SCSI) & NEC CDR-55 CD-ROM drive.... T7G install rating 100% optimal on CD-ROM, but ony 80% or so optimal on video..... (Tfr rate on CD-ROm noted as 300Kbps).... Played *FLAWLESSLY*.... Both setups took no longer than the time it took to load the CD-ROM, log to the CD-ROM and run INSTALL. (OOps.. forgot had to take network drivers out of one machine's CONFIG... So shoot me!) If your setup's anywhere near either of these, you should have no problems installing either! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 463 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/10/93 7:57p Subj: WINDOWS NT and Soundblas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Alastair! On 08-07-93 Alastair Edgington wrote to All... AE> I'm in desperate need of a WINDOWS NT compatible AE> SoundBlaster Pro CD-ROM driver. AE> AE> MSCDEX works fine, and is included with NT, but SBPCD.sys AE> (or whateva it's called) will not work, even when running a AE> MS-DOS shell. AE> AE> If anybody has a driver, or on any ideas of where to look AE> for such a driver, i'd love to hear from you. Creative Pacific's BBS (02) 906-8392 has a BETA NT driver for the SoundBlaster Pro/16/16 ASP with a CR562B/CR563 CD-ROM drive (the new double speed one).... I have tested it and found that it works fine as documented...... If you have a CR52x series CD-ROM (the caddy type).... I don't know if it'll work ( I say this because you specified SBPCD.SYS... the CR562B/CR563 required SBCD.SYS!)..... Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN TUDOR Number: 464 To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 08/10/93 4:30p Subj: Panasonic CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen, Regarding your message about the CD-ROM drive - what model have you got and where did you purchase it ? I would certainly be interested as I already have a Sound Blaster 16 and would like a CD-ROM drive that connects direct throught the sound card - especially if it is only $400 new. Thanks, Sean. --- Fmail 0.96+ RA200g+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN MACKIN Number: 465 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 1:17a Subj: drm600 or 604's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi There. Can someone tell me what the best price they have seen 600 or 604x's for? Also, does anybosy know of a CD ROM disc wholesaler or distributor as I wish to purchase for resale. ΙΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ» ΊRegards -= Dino =-Ί ΘΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΌ --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN HILVERT Number: 466 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/09/93 4:39p Subj: RE: LOOM ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem is JS> that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since JS> the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the JS> conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the JS> incessant pounding by Edgewise:) When Edgewise holds up the sword use the twisting spell from the tornado on the sword. ... Not tonight, dear. I have a modem. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11 --- InterBBS 5.0 * Origin: The InterACTive BBS - Canberra, Aust. [4 lines] (3:620/243.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FINN HARDER Number: 467 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 12:28p Subj: Remote access to CD-Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! I have a question. Is it possible to set up a cd-rom for remote access? It should preferably be something like a bbs, in that access should be by arrangement and password protected. Also a log should be keept. Any information and ideas would be welcomed. Finn Harder --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Grammar Skool (3:640/702) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK DIGNAM Number: 468 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/08/93 11:53a Subj: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Terry Woodward of [1:369/14] once typed in a message to someone: TW>I did read the review. The Pinnacle unit isn't the best (which is TW>probably why Phillips let the design go and choose the CDD one-off) but TW>it *does* work and it's semi-cheap. My choice would be the Phillips but TW>there's no software to burn an HFS format disk. Most likely, I won't buy TW>either one. I'll probably look for a one-off house that can do Mac TW>tapes. I can produce HFS disks on a Philips CDD521 CdRom Recorder. Its quite easy - when you write your own software. Mind you, I do it on a PC based platform. ps: Having a Novell fileserver with Mac support and name space is the key. Mark.. --- msgedsq 2.0.6b * Origin: Digger's Place - the Main point of Perth Omen. (3:690/660.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARON HARVEY Number: 469 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 9:18p Subj: C.D.Rom Purchase Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am currently running a 386dx40 with 200mb Hdd.In the near future I will be purchasing a C.D Rom unit could somebody tell me the best options to choose when purchasing a C.D.Rom and what are the pitfalls to look out for --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "The Laser Line" - Mandurah West OZ - [+61-9-535-5822] (3:690/649) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG CHAPMAN Number: 470 To: CHRIS FLYNN Date: 08/05/93 3:52p Subj: Cover CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HI Chris Re: PC Magazine UK Edition August 1993 PC Magazine Utilities > No, just the executables. > Lot of rubbish on the disc too. Ah Well, shan't buy it! I'm out of this echo. Any further replies will have to be netmail... Thanks Greg --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Greg Chapman's Emergency Point, Cambridge, UK (2:257/800.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MAYCOCK Number: 471 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/06/93 6:42p Subj: Re: Best CDROM List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>If people have got a CD that they are VERY happy with, either because RM>it's first class value for money or because it's so good it's worth RM>having at almost any price, then why not send me a brief (300 words?) RM>review of it? CB> You only want reviews which glow with praise? In short, yes. Because..... I'm sure that there is a ton of garbage for every ounce of gold. What I would like to do is assemble a list of recommended CDs, ones that represent the very best in their class, which I would periodically post back into the echo. I think that that would be of greater value to more people, and would not (unfortunately) be so long as to clutter the echo. At this point it all looks a bit academic, I'm afraid, because yours' is the only reply I've had on the subject. All the best, Richard Maycock --- Blue Wave/SBBS v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Centronics BBS [+44 (0)473 273246] V32b 24hrs (2:2501/307.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MURPHY Number: 472 To: JOHN WOLF Date: 08/06/93 4:11p Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to All, John Wolf said: JW> I have heard that JW> there is a new double spin style drive available for the SBPro have been JW> looking for model numbers, specs and possible sources for the drive. JW> If anyone knows anything about this drive please leave me a message. Hiya John! The Drive you're talking about is the Panasonic CR-562-B Specs go like this :- Data Transfer Rate Sequential (NV Mode) 150Kb/s(mode 1) Sequential (DV Mode) 300Kb/s(mode 1) From Buffer 2.3Mb/s Random access time (NV Mode) 380ms typical Random access time (DV Mode) 320ms typical Fullstroke access time (NV Mode) 660ms typical Fullstroke access time (DV Mode) 640ms typical Buffer size 64Kb MTBF 25000POH Soft read errors less than 10E-9 Hard read errors less than 10E-12 Graham --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Twilight Garden BBS 300-14400 on 081-643-9495 (2:440/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICHOLAS WILLIAMS Number: 473 To: DAVID ELEF Date: 08/07/93 6:50p Subj: Problem!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello David! Wednesday July 28 1993 20:19, David Elef wrote to All: DE> (In the Kit came a Sound Blaster Pro 2 stereo card) I tried changing the DE> DE> windows drivers for the card around but alas 16-bit sound was not an DE> DE> option. I have racked my brain and tried changing the drivers around DE> so DE> many times I cant count. You can't. The SB Pro is an 8bit sound card, not capable of 16bit record or playback... you need a SoundBlaster 16 Pro ASP... Nicholas --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: RoofTops BBS - 0243-530230 - 6pm->8am - (2:251/24) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD LENOIR Number: 474 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 12:34a Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all, I would like to get in touch with the MITSUMI people. Could someone let me know the complete adress and/or fax number of MITSUMI. Thank you much. Richard --- msgedsq 2.0.5 * Origin: MICRONET-2_RL (2:293/2207) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 475 To: TOM MILLER Date: 08/07/93 10:59a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Tom By: RAVER On: Saturday August 07 1993 at 10:59 Friday July 30 1993, Tom Miller writes to David Calvin: TM> Virtually all new cd drives will work with the various types of cds. TM> The latest Mitsumi is compatable with all of them. A lot of people who Sorry, is the LU-005S the latest Mitsumi drive? ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ  ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ Ϋ ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ ώώώώRAVERώώώώ ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ Ϋ ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ  ϊϊϊϊϊϊϊ --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 476 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 11:10a Subj: MITSUMI CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: RAVER On: Saturday August 07 1993 at 11:10 Hi, does anyone know what software (if any) comes with the LU-005S ? Thanx.  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 477 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 11:12a Subj: Windows Drivers. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: RAVER On: Saturday August 07 1993 at 11:12 Hi all, Does anyone know how to configure the MIDI in Win 3.1 to play with a SBPRO? Mine plays all weird both windows and Voyetra Sequencer Plus Pro MIDI files. THNX.  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 478 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/07/93 11:16a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Janusz By: RAVER On: Saturday August 07 1993 at 11:16 Thursday July 29 1993, Janusz Surowka writes to Rowan Evans: JS> That's Bull__it about that 486 25, when some 386DX-33's and DX-40's JS> are faster than some 486 25's True, I have a 386DX/40 AMD and its faster than my friend's 486/25 (SI told me)  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN WILLIAMS Number: 479 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/07/93 11:19a Subj: HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Just as I thought I was all set to get a CD-ROM drive, I hear that -> you have to plug something into your sound card from the CD-ROM drive -> (not the SCSI). I planned to get a kit because my sound card, ATI's -> Stereo F/X does not have an SCSI, but I hear that you have to plug -> into an audio output or something? Is this necessary? My card is -> fully SB compatible. If I do have to get a new card, what should I -> get, SB Pro? Thanks for the help! No big deal, you just need an interface cable that goes between the CDROM drive and the audio input port on the sound card. Generally the sound card comes with the necessary interface cable, but you may receive a cable with the CDROM drive as well. At any rate, you can purchase such cables from the open market without great expense. Cheers, Al --- * RM 1.0 00805 * "Build a watch in 56,179 easy steps" by C. Forsberg. --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff125/a] * Origin: Afroline BBS - Maputo, Mocambique (5:7221/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN WILLIAMS Number: 480 To: TYRONE ROSSOW Date: 08/07/93 11:19a Subj: HELP!? SOUNDBLASTER CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> when it boots up, it runs a program called "MSCDEX /d:mscd001 /l:e" -> then says it cant find the CDROM driver called "mscd001"... I guess -> that means I dont have it anymore. Can anyone shed some light on -> this to me? Please? I would be most greatful... I cant find this -> driver on ANY of the installation disks, and am wondering how on -> earth it got onto the system in the first place. If you look in your config.sys file, you should find the line that initializes your CDROM drive. For instance on my system, I have a NEC CDR84J and use the ASW driver set. My sound card is a ProAudio Spectrum 16. In my CONFIG.SYS file I have the following lines. DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\ASW410\ASWCDNEC.SYS /D:ASPICD0 ^^^^^^^ This is the name assigned to my CDROM drive. rem added ( 6/16/93) by Media Vision Installation DEVICE=c:\qemm\loadhi.sys /r:2 c:\proaudio\mvsound.sys d:3 q:7 s:1,220,1,5 m:0 j:1 This is the basic sound card installation rem added ( 6/16/93) by Media Vision Installation rem device=c:\proaudio\tslcdr.sys /d:aspicd0 /w3 If I were using the CDROM controller built into the PAS 16 sound card, I would have left this line enabled. Since I'm not (the controller is incorporated into my motherboard), I comment out the line. When the PAS 16 installation program sets itself up, it inserts this line, generally with the driver name "mscd001" In my AUTOEXEC.BAT file I have the following lines: set blaster=A220 D1 I5 T3 This sets sound blaster compatibility for my system. c:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 C:\dos\MSCDEX /D:ASPICD0 /l:D /m:16 /v /e ^^^^^^^ Here, again, is the name of the CDROM This loads the MSCDEX driver (I use DOS 6 and QEMM 7). Note that many CDROMs install a separate MSCDEX driver in their own directory. Many folks have had problems with these items. If you encounter a difficulty, use the DOS MSCDEX driver. Hope this helps you resolve the situation. Best regards, Al --- * RM 1.0 00805 * "But once you are real, you can't become unreal again." --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff125/a] * Origin: Afroline BBS - Maputo, Mocambique (5:7221/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTON SWART Number: 481 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/09/93 9:14p Subj: Red hot lot... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hiya Firstly where in the world r u? ok.. Iam here in south africa and i wanna but some of your cd-rom disk.. is your red hot specials still valid? So... i would like: Night Owl 9.0 and Kings Quest 6 and maybe either: Pier2 or 5 star premium. Which is better bout the last two. OR some GOOD shareware games REAL GOOD ones!!! ok thanx. Can u send me an order form or sumething ? thru echo? and its alright 2 pay with mastercard right? thanx. really interested! cheers anton --- QM v1.31 * Origin: THE CATALYST BBS - Port Elizabeth, RSA (5:7104/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 482 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/08/93 8:00a Subj: Re: catalog via email? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Boris By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:00 Sunday August 01 1993, Eric Vaneberck writes to Boris Osadciw: EV> Bonjour Boris, BO>>> Give us your fido address and we'll shoot over a copy. BO>>> Our TOTALLY NEW catalogue should be ready soon, so send me your BO>>> proper mailing address as well and we'll mail you a copy. EV> 2:291/712.107 Any chances of E-Mailing a copy to me as well? 5:7211/1.78. Pretty Please?  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 483 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/08/93 8:03a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: David By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:03 Saturday July 31 1993, David Calvin writes to Tim Moran: DC> Glad to talk to someone that actually has the drive! I'll have a DC> 486dx2/66 by the time I get it, so power is no problem. Could you DC> answer one more question for me please? I hear some CD-ROMs (maybe DC> all) have some kinda plug into the sound card (not an SCSI, something DC> else). Does the Mitsumi? My ATI Stereo F/X (SB compatible) card has DC> no place to plug anything in. Thanks for the help! DC> ... Help me I've fallen and... Hmm, actually it's quite comfy down DC> here. i'M SORRY BUT i SEEM TO HAVE MISSED THE START OF THIS THREAD...WHAT MODEL OF MITSUMI IS THIS? THE LU-005S PERHAPS? (OOPS, I FORgot the caps on!).  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 484 To: STEPHEN EATON Date: 08/08/93 8:09a Subj: Re: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Stephen By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:09 Saturday July 31 1993, Stephen Eaton writes to All: SE> I'm been having a problem with my CDRom Drive, a Panasonic, SE> ever since I installed Dos 6. SE> The problem is that it won't detect a disk change. So I have SE> to reboot every time I want to change a disk, talk about a pain :-( SE> Does anyone have Ideas ???? Well, judging from the load of trouble DOS6 has been causing worldwide, you could always go back to DOS5, like I did. Just a suggestion.  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 485 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/08/93 8:11a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Leslie By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:11 Sunday August 01 1993, Leslie Rhorer writes to Sunny Leung: RE>> Processor :- 25Mhz 80486 RE>> RAM :- 4Mb minimum RE>> Video :- 640 x 480 x 65,535 colours SL>> (1Mb SVGA card!) RE>> CD-ROM :- 300Kbps (I forget the avg access time!) RE>> Hard Drive :- 170Mb minimum Sound Card :- RE>> MUST have 16 bit DAC and 16 bit ADC - I RE>> disremember the record/playback SL>> It would be a rare person to have a computer with these specs! SL>> Especially the CD-ROM/Sound Card combo. LR> Not at all. All the new CD-ROM drives are "double speed", and LR> some are quad speed (600Kbps), and the new sound cards are all 16 bit. Yes, well. They are availiable if that's what you mean, but they sure aren't that AFFORDABLE, are they? By the way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card is still 256 or am I confused here?  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 486 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/08/93 8:15a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Leslie By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:15 Sunday August 01 1993, Leslie Rhorer writes to Mike Guidry: MG>> I think it'll take awhile for anyone to write mass market MG>> software targeted for MPC2 systems. It would be a very limited MG>> market. LR> Don't bet on it. Three years ago, 486's were a "very limited LR> market". Five years ago, 386's were a "very limited market". You're right on that, Les. But still, the massive selling of 386s only came around when the prices were lowered ie 386s sold best when 486s came around!  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 487 To: MIKE GUIDRY Date: 08/08/93 8:24a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Mike By: RAVER On: Sunday August 08 1993 at 08:24 Monday August 02 1993, Mike Guidry writes to Leslie Rhorer: MG> I say buy the $200 drive now. Use it for a year or so until the MG> MPC2 drives are $200, then get one. I'm with you, Mike! Infact I'l go 4 the LU-005S.  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 488 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/10/93 8:04a Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have the Mitsumi drive and you must load 2 files: The .SYS file in -> your config.sys and the MSCDEX in your autoexec.bat. Combined they -> take around 40K and that's with NO buffers. They say in the manual t -> increase your buffers for better performance. If you increase the -> buffer on the MSCDEX to 64 (the maximum), it hits a whopping 144K -> just for that file alone. -> For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. -> I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. -> Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when -> they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. -> Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? I have, it took some jugling around. I can't use my emm386.exe for EMS though. I have dos5 and I got them both high. from what i understand, the buffers are on the .sys file. In the setup I set mine for 64buffers and then /x to use XMS memory. MSCDEX had plenty of room, but is picky about how it will load. I finally had to put ansi.sys low, noems (page frame eats upper memory) and it seems to work okay. I have to use a boot disk to play a lot of games since I have about 600k left. You just need to jugle things around. I started about 8:00pm and finished wel after midnight... Being only 17 I WAS TIRED!!!! hope this helps a bit, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 489 To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 08/10/93 12:53p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, about 12 miles North of North Pole, Alas -> and in the summer when it's 80 above and warmer, molasses runs very -> well and fast. In winter when it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at al -> so nothing could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! -> -> Incidently, I also have a PAS 16 card in my 386-33 Northgate Elegance -> system and my External Toshiba T3401B that is plugged into it's SCSI -> runs very fast and efficient in BOTH winter and summer!!!!!!!!! -> At times I forget I'm using a 200 ms access drive as it appears to be -> as fast as my 15 ms access time Hard Drive. I know that's not possibi -> and it isn't, it just appears so. From your answer to the person who My dad used to live in Alaska when he was in the army, and when ever we make a crack at the weather he says, "Yes, but only in the winter... It gets VERY hot and muggy in the summer".. Anyway, to keep this on topic... I have a 350ms Mitsumi drive, and man is it fast! Everybody tells me how slow they are but I know for myself. I'm not running it through my sound card. (ATI STEREO F/X) Doesn't support it, and I don't care! The only thing about the Mitsumi I don't like is the BIG drivers! They use over 40k in UMB space and then the one uses XMS for buffer space. Anyhow, I was wondering if SCSI drives have smaller drivers. If it is under 40k for the driver and MSCDEX? Just want to compare notes.. :) later, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 490 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 5:19p Subj: Mitsumi CD-ROM & MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Someone asked me I think if I had my drivers loaded high. Well, I did at the expense of no EMS. Until now that is. On the MTMCDE.sys file, you need to add the /x so it will use XMS memory. This will let you use 64 buffers too. Next, add /e just after MSCDEX.exe like so: MSCDEX.exe /e /d:mscd001 etc... This will allow it to use EMS memory AND also 64 buffers specified by /m:64. Default is /m:10, not to be confused with /m:10 in the MTMCDE.sys file. It should mention these files in the manuals... However, the /e function is NOT mentioned in the installation program. Most anybody should be able to do this, 'cause I am using dos5 for my memory managers :) You guys with QEMM386 and 386MAX should have no trouble at all :) Just thought I'd pass the buck, there seems to be plenty of people with Mitsumi drives... We ought to start a Mitsumi conference... :) * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES SHRADER Number: 491 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:55p Subj: Re: Os/2 mitsumi driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SB@> cossette, I ordered the driver got the disk and the only way to get SB@> ahold of him is by CompuServe. there was no address on any of the docs. SB@> and of course I tossed out the address that I had once read in an echo. SB@> SB@> better yet does anyone know of a good Mitsumi Driver for OS/2 that SB@> allows you to access the CDROM from an OS/2 Session not just DOS??? SB@> SB@> Thanks, Scott. SB@> -!- Maximus/2 2.01wb SB@> ! Origin: *NETWORK/23 WINNIPEG,MB (204) 275-1532 5/LINES* (1:348/501) Scott; Try: Systems Integration Technoiogies, Inc. 1280 South Powerline Road Suite 171 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Cost: $10.00 UPS Ground $4.95 UPS Blue $6.95 I got it, and it works fine. No MM or audio support at this time, but that is better than using the VDM. Take care, Chuck ... Blue Wave - World Tour - 1993 --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: The PowerBoard BBS (1:268/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM MORAN Number: 492 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/10/93 2:55p Subj: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Tim Moran <08-03-93 01:46> Boris Osadciw wrote: BO> PID: SX V3.02/4.01H1G01 BO> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? BO> BO> On it's way in here !!! Do you have a price idea? --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Gamma-2) * Origin: The Northeast File Bank * (717)876-0152 *USR-DS* (1:268/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 493 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/10/93 2:56p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Dave Summers <08-07-93 13:02> David Bernard wrote: DB> I use QEMM-386 too and after getting one of the DAK drives to run DB> fine in DOS it blew up in DV every time. I also have one of these DAK CD-ROMs, and am experiencing the same problem. The installation guide was of little help; they just said to run the install program and it set up my CD-ROM as drive >S it set it up and read my DOS area and problem I finally figured out DB> the card was set to use IRQ 3 and while I was in DOS itself and I the DB> CD-ROM I was not using my modem on Comm 2 that also was on IRQ 3. Thank you very much -- this is probably the problem, although it will also bomb even if I'm not using the modem. Go figure. Anyway, although I know this wasn't addressed to me, it really does give me a starting point! I'll let you know how it works. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUERGEN WERNER Number: 494 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/10/93 2:56p Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send me your catalog my adress Jrgen Werner Westring 51 D-44787 Bochum Germany --- Frontdoor 2.10c * Origin: ABAKUS-TRENDMAIL-BBS (++49-234-684119) (2:2401/400.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUERGEN WERNER Number: 495 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/10/93 2:56p Subj: Re: FREE CDROM Catalog. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No please send me your catalog my adress Jrgen Werner westring 51 D-44787 Bochum Germany --- Frontdoor 2.10c * Origin: ABAKUS-TRENDMAIL-BBS (++49-234-684119) (2:2401/400.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ROBINSON Number: 496 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am preparing to buy a 16 bit sound card soon. What do all you users recommend ??? I am cuurently trying to decide what the good and bad points are for the PAS16 and the SB16 ASP. Any suggestions?? I plan on adding a double speed drive in the near future. How do these sound cards hook up to the cd-rom drive and does one card have better features to accomodate the cd-rom drive over the other? Please help if you can. THANKS !!! CR --- WM v3.01/91-0009 * Origin: Aspencade BBS (614) 837-3896 (1:226/1210.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TYRONE THOMASON Number: 497 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC>C-3 Production Systems (Owmer: Chris Conklin) CC>PO Box 60144 CC>San Angelo, Tx CC> 76904 CC>915-944-7187 Chris, Please send a copy of your catalog to: Tyrone Thomason 111 Whitehead Circle Warner Robins, GA 31098-1040 * OLX 2.1 TD * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- WM v3.01/91-0065 * Origin: ZAP! * 16.8K HST/V32B * 912-788-5258 (1:3611/6.0) (1:3611/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIANG NGUYEN Number: 498 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This is VERY interesting. $369 for aWORM drive? Were you misstype?.....is this machine new or used?.....How many do you have left? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Boolean Board MAXimum Overdrive! (403)293-5129 (1:134/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK THORNTON Number: 499 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If anyone has any CD catalog's would you please post a message where i can pick one up thanks...... --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: Swamp-Line BBS Houma,La.(504)868-5347 (1:384/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 500 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Special.... for 1 week I'm offering used Hitachi 3500 internal cd rom drives for $99. I have about 20 left. 30 day warranty included. 205-824-2552 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN MCCREADY Number: 501 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, What is the upgrade kit? I bought a SCSI cable and the drivers Trantor and MSCDEX are included with the PAS16 board. Do I still need something else? If I need this upgrade kit how much is it? thanks Alan --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Catonsville Comm. College, Balto. MD (1:261/1081) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 502 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: Re: CD-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. ... There is a new version of the Mitsumi driver out. Using QEMM, it will load fine. Also, use the /X switch. You can find the driver on the QEMM BBS, 1-310-314-3227, free to registered users. I think the driver also is on the Creative Labs BBS, 1-408-428-6664. Now, if someone could please figure out my problem, obviously with memory... My new 486/33 board gives me a conflict, whereby if I load up everything, my SB-Pro stops working, as do my A: and B: drives. If I don't load MSCDEX.EXE, I get my SB-Pro and floppies. Now comes the fun part: If I do a DIR on my CD-ROM drive (Drive O: in my case), two times! I can then access the SB-Pro and floppies. I also can access my CD-ROM. Now, if I switch to the CD-ROM and try to play a .VOC file on it (for example), the machine locks up. It is obviously a memory problem (I've tried all the different settings on the Mitsumi, but the same problem occurs, regardless). I haven't a clue what is causing the problem. I've even tried using the software .SYS driver, and it doesn't work either. My new motherboard is using the new Cyrix chip. Advice appreciated, from anyone. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Number: 503 To: GLENN SANDERSE Date: 08/10/93 2:58p Subj: Cd writing service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GS>If you want a standardized method of putting non-formatted text onto GS>check out Dataware software for the Philips CD recorder and soon for GS>Ricoh CD recorder. A soon to be released version of their software, u GS>CD-I (by Philips) players will have a standardized text formatting GS>structure that will you allow to view text with a machine you connect GS>TV. And how would I get in contact with this company (makers of Dataware)? GS>the Ricoh, the data stream does not have to be continuous. The JVC Sounds like that's the one to have. I always thought that continuous data stream requirement was kind of impractical. GS>Converting information from paper format, etc. as you envisioned is GS>impractical due to copyright problems and the expense of actually doi GS>the conversion. In general you're probably right; but for a private collection, it's just a lot of time involved. I wouldn't want to undertake too big a stack of magazines without some kind of robot to flip the pages and some automated software that can detect pictures, separate them out, OCR the text, run the spell checker, etc. automatically. --- * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY * KMail 2.96 IOTP: ARIZONA's LARGEST PCBoard - 8 HST/v32b Nodes --- * Origin: Inn on The Park PCB (602)970-0105 Scottsdale, AZ (1:114/237) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN EDWARDS Number: 504 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> It makes me continually wonder why so many of these drives are being MS> sold, when they have this apparent design flaw??? I mean, when the Does this mean there is something major wrong with the Mitsumi drives? Thanks to my mail packets getting screwed, I missed the beginning of this, but I am interested because I am considering buying a Mitsumi drive. Alan. ... Sorry, the Dog ate my Blue Wave packet. --- gECHo one.01 * Origin: The Dog and Duck +44 (0)482 444650/45209 (2:258/32.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK PETKOVICH Number: 505 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Nicholas Goldwyn to Mike Shannon <=- NG> The Mitsumi drives are much cheaper than any others - Pds 139 in the NG> UK that's at least Pds 100 less than the next best priced. They are NG> also Multi-Session Photo CD compatible, unlike many other budget NG> drives. 100 Pounds!! Who are you trying to kid, I can get SCSI CD-ROM drives for 175+vat. (Or maybe even less) << Nick >> ... PLEASE USE OTHER DOOR --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Formal Dress Not Essential - +44 533 700368 (2:253/161.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSE GIMENEZ Number: 506 To: LAURIE BATT Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Re: Night Owls V9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have Night Owls 9 for $60 AUST > can be sent +COD/Post Yes... I'm interesting on your CD... Night Owls...9... Can you send me one.!! My english is very bad!! Can you respond me by NEtmail on 2:340/3.2 ?? Thanks!! --- DB 1.51/928090 * Origin: Jose Gimenez (2:340/3.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 507 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Mitsumi Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mistumi Electric Co. Dallas Office: 6210 N. Beltline Rd. Ste. 320 Irving, TX Tel: 214-550-7300 FAX: 214-550-7424 NY 35 Pinelwan Rd. Melville, NY 11747 Tel: 516-752-7730 FAX: 516-752-7490 Chicago 2101 Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tel: 708-593-7600 Fax: 708-593-7610 Santa Clara 4655 Old Ironsides Dr. Ste. 130 Santa Clara, CA 95040 Tel: 408-970-0700 Fax: 408-727-5337 --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 508 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: So Much Shareware III Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No So Much Shareware III $21 Yes, we are selling Night Owl's 9 also for the same price. We also have hundreds of other titles in stock. For a catalog FREQ CATALOG from 1:138/116 or 1:138/120 GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 or 1-800-373-0628 1-206-473-1634 or 1-800-277-5179 FAX All major credit cards accepted --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 509 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Liquadation Discs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CD PowerBox $12 CD Winbox $12 Night Owl's v.9 $21 GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 510 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We now have Giga Games in stock!.. Also CICA Windows will be updated next week. We do carry entire line of Walnut Creek. GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 511 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >RE> You forgot to add that the PAS 16 SCSI port is slower than a >RE> molasses drip at the North Pole! > Sorry Rowan, but you're using a very wrong example...... I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, about 12 miles North of North Pole, Alaska and in the summer when it's 80 above and warmer, molasses runs very well and fast. In winter when it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at all, so nothing could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! Incidently, I also have a PAS 16 card in my 386-33 Northgate Elegance system and my External Toshiba T3401B that is plugged into it's SCSI Port runs very fast and efficient in BOTH winter and summer!!!!!!!!! At times I forget I'm using a 200 ms access drive as it appears to be as fast as my 15 ms access time Hard Drive. I know that's not possibile and it isn't, it just appears so. From your answer to the person who was commenting on it, it's obvious that you've never used a 3401B plugged into a PAS 16 SCSI card!!!! I've never used a SOUNDBLAST, but if it's faster than the PAS 16, it must be greased lightning through salt air!!!!!! ;-} Stu --- FD 2.00 * Origin: ALASKAN SOURDOUGH,Rothman's LENS UNLIMITED,Fbks (1:355/38.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ATSON NAKAYAMA Number: 512 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: General Midi Cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking for cdroms that have General Midi files on them. Vendor must be able to ship to Tokyo, Japan. Please reply with full price including shipping and handling. Thanks. * Freddie 1.2.5 * --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 * Origin: SuperBBS Support/Sales/Beta Avxia_bbs Tokyo Line 1 (6:730/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BARRY GRINTER Number: 513 To: GREG SORCSEK Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: MSCDEX/Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greg, Quoting from my CD drive manual,"MSCDEX is an executable program for MS-DOS 3.1 or higher that works in conjunction with the device driver (for your particular drive) to allow your computer to access CD-ROM disk in the drive as if they were MS-DOS formatted disks." This program is required because CD-ROM discs are formatted in one of 3 or 4 different 'standard' formats, none of which is understandable by DOS. 'Reader' programs that are supplied with different CD-ROM titles may be able to read the disc directly, and do not require MSCDEX, but if you want to use discs full of shareware, pictures, etc. then you need this program. It is available from Microsoft directly, or from almost any BBS. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The SandDollar, OS/2 on the Space Coast 407-254-3826 (1:374/95) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORRY MACFARLANE Number: 514 To: THOMAS KINNEN Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: Re: POINEER CD CHANGER SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TK-> I have a IN-2000 W/3.30 Bios (1990) and it will not reconige the 6 TK-> disk TK-> changer... There is a newer version of the BIOS out that will Thanks for the info. I do have the newer BIOS that is supposed to work. Now all I have to do is find a drive within my price range. Corry Macfarlane --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 515 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: CD-ROM HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have the Mitsumi drive and you must load 2 files: The .SYS file in > your config.sys and the MSCDEX in your autoexec.bat. > For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high > memory. I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. > Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when > they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave > up. Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? Mark, I'm not sure how to load the .SYS file high using QEMM or 386MAX, however, I CAN load it high using EMM386.EXE that came with MS-DOS 5.0 or 6.0 or Windows 3.1. All you need to do is add the /D=40 option to the end of your command loading EMM386.EXE. Such as: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS /D=40 Then you can set the DEVICEHIGH on your Mitsumi .SYS driver. It works like a charm. I've done this on over 40 machines now. In fact, it is how I use my Mitsumi LU-005. This "silly" slight-of-hand is covered in the Mitsumi manual (although not very well). It's tucked in near the back. Hope this helps. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 516 To: VICTOR HEALEY Date: 08/10/93 3:01p Subj: MISTUMI/SB/SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > some audio card maker was going to release a special > version of their card with a Mitsumi interface rather then a scsii Victor, Currently ATI produces a sound board called the Stereo FX/CD that includes the Mitsumi interface. The board is jumperless and is configured through software only. The good news is that it does an excellent job in controlling the CD-ROM and it has 8 watt output (it can also tolerate having a line-in device and microphone attached at the same time). However, the bad news is that it is only Sound Blaster compatible NOT SBPro. Win some, Lose some. The card retails for about $169 in the Raleigh, NC area. If you need any more info on it, let me know. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOU PETRALIA Number: 517 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/10/93 3:05p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to All <=- AB> Hey all, I just bought a CD-ROM and got a couple of shareware disks AB> with it, I was looking for some games to buy for it, so if anyone has AB> any good games for sale please leave me a message and also could AB> someone suggest some good games to buy, I was told that 7th guest is AB> good, is it really, what are the specs required to run that game... AB> Please write back, C-ya AB> Ashwin Try and get ahold of 'Day Of The Tentacle' on of the funnest games you'll ever play. Game comes complete with voice and great graphics. It's not the 7th Guest but you'll laugh a lot more. As an added feature my CD rom version came with a clue book. Check it out. ... * Thought links corrupted... Reformat brain? (Y/N) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 518 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No **** Digital Enterprises **** Custom CDROM Service Our CDROM Recorder is fired up, and ready to serve you! We can produce a Custom CDROM From your Tape backup, or your Hard Drive overnight! o Complete confidentiality assured. 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If this is your intention, please do not waste my time or yours. For further information, please File REQuest CDINFO from Fidonet Node 1:239/900.0 at V.32bis speeds, or call our voice number. Loyd Craft Digital Enterprises (Name recently changed) 517-865-6800 Voice (11:00 AM - 6:00PM Monday - Saturday) 517-865-6066 (Customer Support BBS) 1:239/900.0 (Fidonet) === * OLX 2.1 * Yes, I did try catnip - but I didn't roll around in it. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (517)865-6066 (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 519 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQviewi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No |BB>I also have this problem -- I have yet to find a CD music | |player that is DV-aware. I have one called PLAY.EXE and | |another called PLAYBACK.COM. Either one will cause an | |exception error if run in DesqView. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I replied to Dave Summers about it, and besides what I told him I set a large DOS window up to run in background with Protection level 1 set, and just to help out the Tame ver 2.61 program too. The CD-Music plays well with shuttle play and memory and all in background since I got the card switched to IRQ 5 from IRQ 3. Before that I was upset about not being able to run the CDs in DV but since than its been running well. I had added the protection level 1 and Tame when I was having trouble and at least had it from crashing the whole thing when the wrong IRQ was set, and I have not changed it since. I have been impressed with the sound from the CD-ROM and sent for some Koss amplified speakers with base port and two drivers that Lyben has on sale. The smaller Tandy amplified speakers from my sound card are OK but the sound quality on the headphones really indicates better speakers are needed to enjoy it fully. I load the MTMCDD.SYS in my Config.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\MTMCDD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /M:16 /I:5 /T:S Again I don't load MSCDEX.EXE in the Autoexec in DOS because it won't load high and run, and it takes too much lower DOS. I run MSCDEX.EXE from the DV window that I will use it in. The files DAK program put on hard disk C:\CDPLAYER to run it are: PLAYBACK COM 3/26/92 2:10p CDMUSIC DB 3/31/92 10:54a PLAY EXE 3/30/92 2:01p CDMUSIC IDX 8/07/93 10:07p The Bat file I load it with from C:\ to run it is CDMENU.BAT and is: @echo off c: cd \ cdr if errorlevel 2 goto end cdrx.bat :end The CDR is in front end selection program in C:\ CDR EXE 5/14/91 2:23p The CDR.DAT 8/07/93 10:07p File is: name 00 CD Program Launcher # Last changed on Sun Jul 25, 1993 at 19:59 menu item 214 159 15 0 CD Music Launcher c:\cdplayer play.exe The CDRX.BAT just says: echo If you want to re-run the menu system, type CDMENU and press Enter. Good Luck! Ltr...David ___ X MegaMail 2.10 #1410:====> david.bernard@ozonehole.com --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID HARRISON Number: 520 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I run WanderLand BBS, and I am looking to add a CD-ROM to my file section on my bbs... One of my users offered to sell me a MITSUMI (350ms) CD-ROM drive... Does anybody know if these things are worth having? --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: WanderLand [214]258-1037 - Ladies Get In Free! (1:124/1211) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 521 To: NORM ROWE Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Bible Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Reading messages between Bob Hall and Norm Rowe it appears you two guys no something about bibles. I need a bible that has a full (Roman) catholic version included. Can either of you - or any one else - tell me where I might get such a CD. I prefer DOS but MAC will do... Thabks in anticipation Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 522 To: KAMIL GURGEN Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Geneology Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <16 Jul 93 15:35> Kamil Gurgen wrote: KG> Can anyone assist with info on acquiring a CD which specialises KG> in Geneology. I have been unable to find any in OZ except for the KG> General Shareware Discs... If you only want the programs to do the gene stuff, perhaps you should try one of the Genealogist clubs around the country (Australia). There are two disks of data available. The Victorian Pioneers index (cica 1835-85) and the New South Wales index - dates unknown. If you need to know more netmail me or call on (03) 758-4822. Hope this helps... Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 523 To: PAUL ROLFE Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: MPC Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <07 Jul 93 14:43> Paul Rolfe wrote: PR> Looking for a good MPC based Atlas, anyone got any suggestions, PR> descriptions, and prices (either US$ or AU$) I can supply you a brand new, un-opened copy of the current version of The Software Toolworks "World Atlas" for $65.00 Australian, posted to your door. This is a Windows Multimedia version of the of the software. If this is suitable for your needs and if the price is right, then you can netmail, fax or call me to arrange delivery. fax (03) 752-2377 phone (03) 758-4822 Andrew L. BARFOOT. SPECDATA. --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 524 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to All <11 Jul 93 17:37> Steve Thomas wrote: ST> I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would ST> be better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes ST> through the opening credits, it then goes into the book with the ST> pictures on each page. It animates the picture and talks and then ST> turns the page. Well my problem is that it hangs the system at ST> different places in this opening scene. I had the same problem and I changed from SVGA to MCGA graphics and the problem stopped straight away. Never hung again... btw I run a 386DX40 with 8meg hope this helps Andrew --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 525 To: PAUL ROLFE Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: MPC Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Paul Rolfe <17 Jul 93 15:57> Allen Dietz wrote: >PR>Looking for a good MPC based Atlas, anyone got any suggestions, descriptions >PR>and prices (either US$ or AU$) AD> For a world atlas, Global Explorer from DeLorme Mapping is the best. AD> It's a seamless color map of the world with multi-level zoom, AD> geographic and political features, and topographic information. In AD> my opinion, Global Explorer is FAR superior to any other CD-ROM AD> based world atlas currently on the market. It's available from: SPECDATA, P.O. BOX 1050, MOUNTAIN GATE, VICRORIA, 3156 TELEPHONE, (03) 758-4822, FAX (03) 752-2377 Price cica $175.00 Australian. --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARFOOT Number: 526 To: MIKE LAGAMBA Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: x-rated cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Carlos Benitz <21 Jul 93 03:14> Mike Lagamba wrote: >-> In defense of JR: It may shock you, but if animals didn't have >-> sex, there wouldn't be any. They aren't made in factories you >-> know. Perhaps the conclusions you've jumped to about his post >-> indicate a need of your own. Not that I want to "expose" my preferences, but I thought you guys came from the land of free speech etc. (1st amendment isn't it?) Now you talk of turning of the echo so your members won't be exposed. Some of them may like it. Sounds like you you are imposing censorship on your members if you do that (did you run a ballot and ask what they wanted or is this proposed action arbitary. Perhaps you should turn a Unix or an OS/2 type echo off because you don't want your members exposed to a system you don't like... Also, may I ask our moderator. Who made up the rule that no more messages about sex or r/x-rated cd's shall "profane" this echo? Was it a matter that was discussed in detail at sysop meetings, or perhaps a flood of netmail (that no-one else was privy to), brought you to this decision? Has anybody asked those who have not complained what they think. If there is perhaps 1,000,000 readers of this echo, do you make rules to suit 100 or perhaps 1,000 who complain? I have not seen one complaint reach the BBS I get these messages from. Don't forget, in enlightened countries such as those this echo reaches, the readers can always stop reading, not buy the naughty cd's, not go to XXX rated movies etc., etc., etc. Perhaps you should let the users decide... Who was it that said... "I DISAGREE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT" Andrew L. BARFOOT --- * Origin: MBUG BBS - Melbourne 'Bee Users Group. 7395238 (Quick 3:633/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 527 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Carlos! On 08-05-93 Carlos Benitz wrote to Rowan Evans... CB> SL>> It would be a rare person to have a computer with these specs! CB> RE> Why?? As soon as I upgarde this PC, I'll have two! CB> Just because you have something does not make it unrare. Check the English on the first quote.... "It would be a rare PERSON..." So, I MUST be a rare person! Anyway, the number of people that I discuss things with via FidoNET, etc has given a reasonable enough sample for me to say that at least 30% of the current PC users have a machine that with minor alterations would meet this spec... Namely the installation of a fast CD-ROM or a 1Meg SVGA card... This spec and the possible new games/applications written for MPC L2 will put a lot of pressure on users to "go the extra".... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 528 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Re: Cd Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> Have you checked the Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906- RE> 8392 lately?? I was on RE> there last night (05/08/93) and found an NT driver plus the most recent RE> non-BETA DOS drivers.... I wasn't looking for OS/2 stuff, so I'm not RE> sure, but the CP BBS would be the best place to keep a lookout for one! Thanks; will keep a lookout for them. What makes them so attractive is the price; a lot cheaper than most double spin ones. Cheers, Poe --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra, Aust. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 529 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> any difference between Pro and 16/16 ASP stuff.... Two guys at work have RE> Pros (one a Pro, the other a Pro 2) and they've run all the stuff I've RE> managed to collect (and I've run their apps!)... Ok, sounds reasonable; I've been hearing talk of a new card coming out RSN, so it's difficult to know whether to buy now, or wait for the new card using the new Yamaha chip that supposedly integrates MIDI. RE> The machine with PAS 16/NEC CDU-55 gave 300Kbps throughput, the machine RE> with SB 16 ASP/CR563 gave 584Kbps.... Sounds like nothing to recommend the Sony then, although it could also be better interface. :) Is T7G really as good as reports say it is? Cheers, Poe --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra, Aust. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID EAGEN Number: 530 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? Where can I get it? Dave * KWQ/2 1.2a * I didn't vote for Clinton or her idiot husband! ............................................................................... --- WM v3.10 [Beta] * Origin: Freezing Point BBS - WDNet HQ - Mpls MN - USR DS 16.8k (1:282/85.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 531 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: CDROM title for $19 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. CIA Wolrd Fact Book.WI..........$19* CICA windows sharewares.........$19* King's Quest V..................$19* Kodak Photo access..............$19* Mantis Experimential Fighter....$19* Mario is Missing game...........$19* So much Shareware Disk II or I..$19* Shareware overload..............$19* Shakespear complete text........$19* Tempra Access Photo CD..........$19* Toolworks Reference Library.....$19* Toolworks Grolier Encyclopedia..$59 Total Baseball Dos/Mac..........$29 Time Table of History...........$19* World View......................$19* World Atlas V. 3.2 MPC..........$19* Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 532 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: CDROM drive sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sound Galaxy NX Pro + Mitsumi CD-ROM bundle....................$289. CD-ROM Mitsumi CRMC LU-005S w/contlr 630MB, 350ms, Kodak comp. $179. CD-ROM Sony 31A with controller ...............................$229. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. CD-ROM Texel DM-3024 SCSI, 265ms, 300k/sec transfer, 64k cache $409. CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $469. Creative Lab Discovery 8. CD-ROM + SB Pro + 3 CDs + Speakers...$399.* Creative Lab Discovery 16. CD-ROM+ SB 16 ASP +3 CDs + Speakers.$459.* Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MACE Number: 533 To: SAMSON LUK Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Samson! Wednesday August 04 1993 10:31, Samson Luk wrote to All: SL> Any good recommendation on BBS DOOR for access Shareware CD-ROM for SL> Maximus? Where can I FREQ them? Thanks! Freq "FILES" from me and take a look at the Brainex door section. They have a GREAT rom door that will work with any rom and almost any bbs program. Tony --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Towne Crier Systems - Xpress/Robo Beta - (308)487-5390 (1:14/618) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 534 To: DOUG SNELL Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Re: Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, >> Do you have ICONBLAST on CD by any chance. I'm looking for >> this CD and can't find it locally. >> Thanks >> Doug Sorry, haven't seen it nor heard of it as yet. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress....... Not Just Another Off-Line Mail System ! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 535 To: MARTIN TAYLOR Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Re: Night Owls 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hi Boris. >> >> >> $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ >> >> ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec >> >> You can also fax us your order at 216-225-6759 as well !! >> >> Do you do overseas orders? Do you also take VISA? If so, I'd >> also like a catalog too. If it's free you can post it to: >> We ship all over the world and do accept Visa/MasterCard. >> If it's not free, then let me know how much it is and if you >> have PC-SIG Ver 13 and MS Encarta, and their prices, in stock. PC-SIG 13 should be in sometime this week, I think and will have a price of $25. on it. As for Ecarta, it's priced at $395. and is currently out of stock, but due in within the next 2 weeks. Interested, drop us a note via the node/net number below and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Press F1 to Reboot --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 536 To: CHARL CILLIERS Date: 08/10/93 3:12p Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hiya Boris. >> I'm a dealer here in south Africa. I also run a BBS. I'm >> desperately looking for CDROMS and Drives for resale and for >> Myself. My Requirements : Pioneer DRM604X with the *RIGHT* >> Controller. And 6 Newest CDROMS to Fill it ! (Has to have >> Files.bbs) Resale : All Roms and Drives. >> Or Netmail at Bombed Out BBS 5:7105/6 (HST duals) >> I'd really appreciate some help/info ! >> All the Best >> Charl, the above information is on it's way to you via the net number you posted. If there is anything else you require, please drop us a note via our node/number below and we'll do all we can to help you out. Til then take care.... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 537 To: CHRISTIAN KADERUD Date: 08/11/93 2:10p Subj: Re: Wing Commander Ii Deluxe Editon Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've used Wing Commander II with my Mitsumi with no problem. I dids have problems such as you described when I was using Dr-Dos and/or Superstor disk compression. --- QuickBBS 2.76 Ovr * Origin: The Eagle's Nest BBS - See Dee Rom. (1:104/315.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 538 To: LOUIS CARRESI Date: 08/10/93 3:17p Subj: Re: * x-rated cd-rom * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Louis Carresi to John Larkin <=- LC> -=( John Larkin might recently have said to Gary Shade about Re: * LC> x- rated cd-rom * )=- JL> *** Quoting Gary Shade to John Larkin *** GS> Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? JL> I believe he meant animals AND people... LC> Why would anyone want to see animals AND people going at it??? LC> Louis I would love to see animals and people going at it!!! Some people enjoy seeing things that are different and extraordinary. I never saw the original message...How can I get that CD? ... ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 539 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:19p Subj: Chess Meister 5Billion and 1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I saw a chess game that I thought was awesome. Chess Meister 5 billion & 1. I loved Battle chess (in it's time) and I can't wait to get my hands on this chess simulator. I was hoping I could get a version on CD ('cause it take 27 megs on the HD). If there an enhanced version (although the graphics couldn't be much better) that would be great. I hope someone out there has it. ... My other computer is a 486. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 540 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 6:54p Subj: CANADIAN CD-ROM SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ...August Special... Night Owl 9... $35 Canadian all taxes included. Buy Night Owl 9 and any other of our many instock CD-ROMs, and receive a 640 Meg Shareware CD-ROM absolutely free. Contact: CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA or our agent 306-789-4654 Voice or dealer 306-789-8690 Fax in your area! --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 541 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/09/93 1:58a Subj: Re: Adult CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Chris Conklin to All <=- CC> The following Adult CD-ROM's are currently available from CC> C-3 Production Systems: Hello Chris! Do you also ship over to Europe?? To The Netherlands?? If si, we are VERY interested in a complete list of available cd's! You can send your list to; Diamond Soft P/a Calthornerbrink 43 7812 HS Emmen Drenthe, The Netherlands Europe CC> -!- Maximus/2 2.01wb CC> ! Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ThanX! CU! Jurrie...... ... DOS, this is CHECKDSK /F, Two Cross linked clusters at 9 o'clock!! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY JOHNSON Number: 542 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/10/93 11:46p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> Hey all, I just bought a CD-ROM and got a couple of shareware disks with > it, I was looking for some games to buy for it, so if anyone has any > good games for sale please leave me a message and also could someone > suggest some good games to buy, I was told that 7th guest is good, is it > really, what are the specs required to run that game... Please write > back, C-ya I've got Indiana Jones and the fate of Atlantis on cdrom. Its a full 'talkie version'. It includes a hint book. $30.00 shipped. --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Pennsylvania Online! 8+ gigs [717-657-8699] (1:270/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 543 To: ALL Date: 07/15/93 11:13p Subj: Re: WANTED! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Original Area: FOR-SALE * Original To : All (1:157/619) WANTED! Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! Sure the Old Ones! I want them! They are just sitting around gathering dust. Looking For Sony, Toshiba and NEC! I WANT THEM! Sell them to me! Call me and we'll discuss a fair price or Reply here! Might as well make some money on them! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 544 To: TOM MILLER Date: 07/15/93 10:07p Subj: Re: PAS16 OR SBPRO16ASP? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tom! On 07-13-93 Tom Miller wrote to Rowan Evans... TM> I don't think the interface speed, whether scsi or at-bus, TM> is going to be significant since either is much faster TM> than any cd drive. Did you see my post a few weeks back re CD-ROM benchmarking?? In the tests a CR563 attached to an SB 16 ASP outperformed both an NEC CDR-55 and an NEC CDR-74-1! The CDR-55 was tried on both a PAS 16 and an Adaptec 1540B, with similar results and the CDR-74-1 was tried using the Adaptec (couldn't get it to run on the PAS 16)... the sole difference, apart from the drive mfrs and models was the interface.... now if someone would lend me the SCSI version of the Panasonic, we'll be down to one variable! TM> Scsi has aa advantage in that you can TM> thoeretically add more devices to one interface. OK, so I connect my hard drive, WORM, MOD, Scanner, tape drive, floptical andtoaster to the SCSI adapter.... Where do I connect the CD-ROM??? TM> Copmaring the Pro Audio Spectrum to Sound Blaster Pro TM> 16asp, if you really have a tin ear I wonder why you're TM> looking at sound ca 'Cause Lemmings is boring when the sound comes out of a PC Speaker! Cheers & Beers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 545 To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 07/15/93 10:22p Subj: Re: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Denis! On 07-11-93 Denis Coleman wrote to All... DC> Does anyone know where i can buy a copy of CD Speedway DC> from in Australia and how much its likely to cost me. I saw VapourWare advertise it in one of their ads in Australian Personal Computer for around $125.00..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL WHITE Number: 546 To: ALL Date: 07/15/93 3:40p Subj: MAC DEVICE DRIVER? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Toshiba 3301 CD-ROM drive that I've been using with my PC and I wanted to try using it with my Macintosh. Do I need a special Mac device driver? If so, does anyone out there know where I could get this driver software? Thanks, Paul White 1:207/226 --- Tabby 3.0 * Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 547 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 07/16/93 1:38a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> BO> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S >> *************** >> BO> Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or >> Windows v1. BO> $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $14.00ec Information >> on the above or 400 + CD BO> titles >> Any Mac compatable Encyclopedia ROMs? If so, what's your >> asking price? Groilers makes a Mac version of thier Encycopedia. As for the price, it's a little more, why I don't know, but the best we could do would be $60. Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, the view can be very interesting! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 548 To: LARRY RUPERT Date: 07/16/93 1:38a Subj: Re: CMC COMPANY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I am looking for the phone number for the Creative Multimedia >> Corporation. They put out Sherlock Holmes, and Shakespeare >> books on disk. Looking for anything else they might have or >> have had also. Thanks. Larry, we have both of the above in stock. The game version is priced at $30.00 and the text version ( all the writtings ) is priced at $10.00. Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Pioneering Off-line Mail Technology! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 549 To: ALL Date: 07/17/93 1:18a Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! Bibles & Religion...$10 Colossal Cookbook...$10 Our Solar System....$10 Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 SoundWAV............$24 Deathstar Arcade....$10 Shareware 93........$18 House of Games......$20 Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 Windoware...........$10 Complete Bookshop...$10 Technotools.........$10 Too Many Typefonts..$10 Fontmaster 1........$15 Clipart Goliath.....$10 Dictionaries/Lang...$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 550 To: ALL Date: 07/17/93 1:21p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CD Winbox.....28.50 * Software Vault 2....23.95 * Global Explorer..93.50 Games 1993....24.50 * Shareware Studio 2..23.95 * Bible Library....28.95 Windows 1993..27.50 * Up All Night........19.95 * NG/SD Mammals....26.50 Mayo Clinic...28.50 * Aminet (Amiga)......16.95 * Busty Babes......29.95 Nightowl v9...28.95 * Reference Library...26.95 * Ecstasy..........29.95 Nightowl v8...26.95 * Readers Library.....28.95 * Nix Pix 2/3/4/5..29.95 Pier 1........27.95 * Clip Art Galore..28.95 We sell Hundreds of Titles All Chestnut Titles (15 CDS)...13.50 * Many Walnut Creek Titles...16.95 PCJ - Orders - 800-547-7817 *-* Orders\Inquiry - 615-339-0235 (24 Hrs) Fax 615-479-1047 *-* BBS 615-478-2890 *-* No surcharge for credit cards --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JORGE GUTIERREZ Number: 551 To: SCOTT BAILEY Date: 07/17/93 6:03p Subj: Re: COREL ARTSHOW Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Scott. Is this a new item for Corell Draw 3.0. If it is. I wanted. Let me know. Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Software Cuisine - Miami, FL, USA - v32bis/v42bis (1:135/57) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD NIXON Number: 552 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 07/15/93 5:22p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> BF> The PAS16 uses a STANDARD SCSI PORT to run CD-ROMs with, the SB Pro RE> BF> uses a PROPRIATARY thing that has all of 3 OR FEWER choices on which RE> BF> ROM drive(s) you can run off of it. RE> BF> The PAS16 SCSI port is Trantor-designed, and standard Trantor drives RE> BF> work with it.... RE> You forgot to add that the PAS 16 SCSI port is slower than a molasses drip RE> at the North Pole! Actually, it is not that slow and it works for even the fastest CD-ROM. I have a UltraStor 34F SCSI controller (local bus) and a Toshiba 3401 200ms cd-rom. As far as I can tell, there is NO DIFFERENCE between the PAS-16's SCSI and the 34F SCSI when used with the CD-ROM. This is true with a 486DX-33, 486DX-50, and a 486DX2-66. If you are going to use the PAS-16 as a HA, then you might have problems. --- WM v3.01/92-0214 * Origin: The Classifieds SF, CA (415) 665-7918 (1:125/665.0) (1:125/665.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 553 To: DAVE REED Date: 07/16/93 11:48a Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL'S #9 $29 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JL> I am not too sure driving the price down immediately to $29 is called JL> doing business with Night Owl. DR> In Ismail's case, it's called doing business *TO* Night Owl. ;-) DR> Ismail has stated many times, that he will screw Richard any way he DR> can. Haha That is ONE way to do it! ;) Catch you later. Jim... * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERRY HERMAWAN Number: 554 To: JEAN-HUGUES ROYER Date: 07/17/93 9:02p Subj: Re: ώ X-RATED CD-ROM ώ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Would you sell your Digital dream then? I am looking for something soft not too strong. If you are willing to sell it let me know how much you want it. I can get one around this conference for $28 the lowet to $35 the highest. I like to set the lowest price or market value. Thank you Herry --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Express Lane BBS (1:282/1011) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 555 To: BILL WYNNE Date: 07/16/93 3:16p Subj: Re: SO MUCH SHAREWARE 3 REVIE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BW>I'm gonna attempt to FREQ either SFROM or EZROM from you when I send this. I >really new to having a CD online (2 days), and want to get it up ASAP for my >users. If, for some reason, you do not have these in your path, is there >anyway >you could please send them to me? Sorry about that, SFROM120.ZIP and EZROM120.ZIP are once again FREQable from my board, and you can grab SMS3.ZIP (so much shareware 3 files list) while you're at it if you want. ...tim klan --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 556 To: MARK WALKER Date: 07/16/93 9:51a Subj: Re: FIDONET CONFERENCES ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > >What exactly do you have in mind? A monthly/quarterly pressing? >Quarterly would sound like a good idea to me Quarterly should fit onto a single ROM for now. Better yet, why not jst keep adding days 'till the disc would be 98%+ full, THEN press it? >stripping seen-bys and origin lines BAD idea for this, due to the huge potential for dupe loops. >I am keeping it as weekly text files NOT individual .msg files. Why not keep it as .QWK files, or some other such "database" type storage method? * SLMR 2.1a * Ah KNOW what a Bagel is, but whut kinda dog is a Lox? --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 557 To: ALL Date: 07/16/93 12:56a Subj: CDROM SELLOUT. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CDROM disc's all new in sealed shrink rap: Simtel-20 Shareware January 1992 CDROM $10 California collection $15 Wing Commander W/Secret Missions $25 Wing Commander and Ultima VI $25 CD Game Pack with 5 commercial games $25 U.S. History $20 World Atlas $20 The Complete Audubon Special 2-Disc set, Birds and Mammals, Multimidia $35 Interactive Storytime Volume 2, Three books on one CD-ROM $25 I will ship all items for 2.90 for up to 6 disc's. Also I have a store so you could use your VISA or Mastercard if you like with no sercharge. You may also pick up the items if you are near Glenview, ILL. Don Rieb, 708-657-1160 --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: SaveWare Computer Shopping BBS, 708-724-2427, 10 Gigs,4Nodes (1:115 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARVIN GOLDSTEIN Number: 558 To: ALL Date: 07/17/93 7:13a Subj: WANTED CD-ROMS, DRIVES ETC. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am interested in buying used CD-ROMS or drives in any quantity. Call 517-332-5471 or fax list to 517-332-7463. I will buy in any quantity and make appropriate arrangements for shipping and payment. Thanks! --- T.A.G. 2.6e4 Beta * Origin: The Abacus * HST/DS * Potterville MI (1:159/100) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 559 To: MARK AIDASANI Date: 07/17/93 9:31a Subj: ADDING A CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HI Mark! On 07-17-93 Mark Aidasani wrote to All... MA> I am planning to add a CD-ROM in my computer, I was MA> just wondering if it will conflict with the IDE controller MA> card that I have. Would the SCSI controller card of the CD MA> ROM conflict with an IDE hard disk controller card? The simple answer - it shouldn't..... The not-so simple answer - provided the SCSI host adapter doesn't trample on anything that the IDE HDD controller uses (I believe port 170 or so and sometimes ROM C800....) then you should be OK.... What SCSI H/A and CD_ROM were you looking at?? I have used Adaptec's 1540B without worries in a machine with an IDE HDD, also a Pro Audio Spectrum SCSI H/A (at different times!) in the same machine...... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 560 To: JOEL CHARLESWORTH Date: 07/17/93 9:42a Subj: Re: SCSI CD-ROM INTERFACE PR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Joel! On 07-14-93 Joel Charlesworth wrote to All... JC> I recently purchased a new system that included a Sound JC> Galaxy NX Pro sound card, as well as the SCSI CD-ROM JC> Interface extension that goes along with it. I had a SCSI JC> CD-ROM drive hooked up to it and it worked fine. That is JC> until this afternoon when I installed a new modem at COM 3, JC> IRQ 3. That's when the problem started. When ever I boot JC> the computer it comes up with this: JC> JC> **** RESET SCSI BUS **** JC> JC> I don't know how to reset the SCSI Bus. I tried switching the modem JC> COM port but that didn't help. I re-installed all of the SCSI and JC> Soundcard drivers but that didn't work. The drive can't be JC> used at all now. If anybody has had this problem and/or JC> knows how to fix it, could you leave me a message? Thanks. REMOVE the MODEM!!!!!! Having done this, then check what IRQs your system is using.... I don't personaly know about the Sound Galaxy card, but it appears as though it is using IRQ3 for something.... As the computer runs through the Power On Self Test, it is finding the modem and allocating it to IRQ3... When the CONFIG.SYS is being loaded as part of the boot process, the driver for the SCSI host adapter is then trying to load and sees something at IRQ3 and pukes.... That's my reading of the situation, see how you go! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 561 To: DAVID MCSPADDEN Date: 07/17/93 9:44a Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL'S 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi dave! On 07-14-93 David Mcspadden wrote to Manuel Wenger... DM> I carry Nightowl 9 for $34.00 and ship airmail to Europe for $4.00. DM> Your total would be $39.00 shipped.... Terms are VISA Mastercard or Your price appears OK... Your math STINKS! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 562 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 07/17/93 9:46a Subj: Re: TOSHIBA 3401 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Danny! On 07-15-93 Danny Brigance wrote to All... DB> I recently purchased an external Toshiba 3401 CD-ROM drive. It comes DB> with a host adapter to connect to the computer. However, I DB> already have an Adaptec 1542C SCSI controller card so I DB> just hooked it up to the Adaptec. It works great under DB> OS/2 2.1. However when running under MS-DOS 6.00 the DB> device driver that came with the drive will not work. It DB> reports that there is no Host Adapter installed. The DB> driver was automatically installed by the software driver DB> disk that came with the drive into my CONFIG.SYS file. I DB> know there is probably some other type of driver I need DB> since I am using the Adaptec instead of the host adapter DB> supplied with the drive. Anyone have any ideas..... Do you have Adaptec's EZ-SCSI drivers?? If so, install the CD-ROM driver from this package..... The driver you got with the Toshiba is looking for the host adapter that came with the package and it's NOT the same as the Adaptec..... Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 563 To: GEORGE BUTCHER Date: 07/17/93 9:52a Subj: Re: NEW PURCHACE ADVICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi George! On 07-14-93 George Butcher wrote to All... GB> I am contemplating a purchace of a TEXEL DM3024 CD drive GB> coupled with a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 sound card and would GB> like some advice from a few users. GB> GB> I have chosen this combination because of the drive speed GB> (265ms access, 300kb transfer) and reputation of the sound GB> card. You'll be disappointed at the throughput of the combo if you do any file transfers from CD-ROM to HDD! GB> The units will be installed in a 486dx266 PC with an IDE cache GB> controller running one hard drive, two floppies, and a Colorado tape GB> drive. I have a digitizer tablet and modem sharing an A/B GB> box on Com 1, a mouse on com 2, and an 8 bit Soundblaster GB> using interrupt 7. My main concern is will the SCSI drive GB> work in harmony with the IDE controller? In one word - YES! GB> The Soundblaster card will be replaced by the PAS-16, so I GB> hopefully can use the same interrupt, will the CD drive GB> require an interrupt address as well? To activate the additional sound facilities of the PAS 16, it too will require an interrupt.... The SCSI host adapter, however, does not appear to require an interrupt of its own once the PAS 16 interrupt has been selected.... GB> In my research, I have noticed that the CD drive is SCSI-2 GB> compliant while the PAS-16 is only SCSI-1, will this make GB> any difference? Not really, the PAS 16 won't allow transfers at SCSI-2 speeds, but should work OK with the Texel (I don't have a Texel so I can't say for sure!)... GB> The Pro Audio Spectrum 16 is supposed to be Soundblaster compatible, GB> have any users had any problems from within Windows 3.1 or while GB> running CD programs involving sound? No problems here! The PAS 16 loads its own sound drivers for Windows which have much better integration to the PAS 16 (mixer, Audio CD Player, sound capture, etc).... But I did notice in my setup that the PAS 16 setup program left the original SB driver for windows loaded.... Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 564 To: ALL Date: 07/17/93 10:03a Subj: NEW MPC SPECS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everyone! For info, the Multimedia council has released the MPC level 2 spec and I have listed it below :- Processor :- 25Mhz 80486 RAM :- 4Mb minimum Video :- 640 x 480 x 65,535 colours (1Mb SVGA card!) CD-ROM :- 300Kbps (I forget the avg access time!) Hard Drive :- 170Mb minimum Sound Card :- MUST have 16 bit DAC and 16 bit ADC - I disremember the record/playback frequencies... So if you're in the market for a new PC/CD-ROM/etc these spex should give a guide to the minimums that you'll be looking at (if you want to run MPC level 2 stuff!)..... Cheers & Beers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 565 To: VINCENT LAMARTINA Date: 07/16/93 8:56a Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Vincent, In a message on , you said : BO>> Pioneer if you have the requirment. VL> Boris, you seem to know quite a bit about the cd-rom VL> drives, could please answer this for me. Are either of VL> these drives able to be used with the Sound Blaster Pro. If VL> so are any special cables, adapters, etc needed. You can use almost any CDROM drive WITH the SBPRO , but if you want one that the SBPRO can control then the Matsushita by Panasonic made for Creative Labs is the only one you can use. All others would need their associated interface (controller) cards and the Audio output only fed through the SBPRO. Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection Cairns (3:640/531.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 566 To: LOUIS BERKOWITZ Date: 07/16/93 9:07a Subj: Re: POSITIONING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Louis, In a message on , you said : LB> I have an external CD-ROM drive and I was wondering if LB> anything could happen to my computer if I keep the drive on LB> top of my mini-tower case that is under my desk? Other than it may SQUASH it under the weight , there is no reason why you cannot place it on top of your computer. Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection Cairns (3:640/531.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 567 To: RUSSELL ROBINSON Date: 07/16/93 9:27a Subj: Re: REWRITABLE DATA CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day RUSSELL, In a message on , you said : RR> I LIVE IN COLOMBUS , THEIR IS A STORE BY MY COLLEGE THAT RR> SELLS WORM DRIVES(READ ONCE WRITE MANY) THEIR PRICES ARE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hmmm. Thats amazing ! I can write as many times as I like to the disk but only read once. How does it keep track of which session I have read ? Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection Cairns (3:640/531.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GOLBY Number: 568 To: GREG ANDERSON Date: 07/16/93 12:38p Subj: Re: BUSTY BABES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Greg, GA> Where did you get that cd from? do you wanna sell yours? I got mine from a place in Canberra called DISK (062) 94 2056 it was $65 including express post. Hmmm, nahh I dont think I want to sell it, but I'd swap it for another disk like a trade a week or so. If you have something (PD or Adult) to swap for a little while drop me a line. 'C' ya... Scott Golby sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Kingswood, Australia. (047) 36 6263 (3:713/616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GOLBY Number: 569 To: ALL Date: 07/15/93 5:31p Subj: WALNET CREEK AMINET WANT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Everyone, WANTED : Walnut Creek Aminet CD-ROM. OK, who out there will sell me one? :-) 'C' ya... Scott Golby sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au * KWQ/2 1.0C * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Kingswood, Australia. (047) 36 6263 (3:713/616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG BAKER Number: 570 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 07/17/93 8:47a Subj: Re: NEWS ABOUT P.C. BIGJOE BB Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is it possible to run more than 4 drives on one Hitachi bus card? What I am thinking is that I have 4 3500s (purchased from you) and 4 1503s (externals). The interface card has both internal and external connectors so I can physically connect the drives (4 internal, 4 external). However the drives only have switch selections 1-4. Any ideas or am I in left field? Craig --- TMail v1.31.1 * Origin: MultiSystem TBBS * Cincinnati, OH * 513-231-7013 * (1:108/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 571 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/18/93 8:03a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CL> CONTROLER).. New Mitsumis are $180-200 without CL> control!..... controls are usually about $30.00.. See??? CL> **Cam** I donn't know what is meant by control. I have bought a Mitsumi for the said price and it came with everything (cables, Interface card) and works fine. Hope you find one to your liking. Tnx. take care. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 572 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 07/17/93 11:44p Subj: CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey there how's it going? I was wondering what some of your new CD releases have been over the past couple of months... I received one of your catalogs about 2 months ago, and I really getting interested in starting to purchase some ROMs for myself... So, if you have a moment, can you please update me on what some NEW things are as well as their prices...Also, have any of the previous items in the catalog changed in price....I always like to keep my info. up to date 8-) -=Cheers=-, Steve --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE DUCHARME Number: 573 To: NEIL ALLEN Date: 07/17/93 12:00a Subj: Re: SHERLOCK HOLMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NA>I recently purchased Sherlock Holmes on CD and was reading >through the DOCs and found something about a CD BOOT disk, >can anyone tell me if it works fine with out a boot disk? I have the Sherlock Holmes CD (came with my drive) and I was able to run it easily without a special set up. I have a 386SX 25MHz with 2megs of ram, configured as extended memory and have about 600Kb of conventional ram available. BTW, which SH is it that you have? There is a new part III out that I don't have which may require a special set up, but Part II works fine. Dave * OLX 2.1 TD * This tagline was filmed before a live studio audience. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Exchange OS/2 BBS Prince George V32bis (1:359/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUC SIENAERT Number: 574 To: ANDREW LARMOUR Date: 07/13/93 11:54a Subj: Re: PHOTO-CD IN AUST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello ANDREW ANDREW LARMOUR wrote in a message to ALL: AL> (Australia), and the best I can get out of my Kodak Photo-CD AL> rep is that the Kodak software (Access, Shoebox, AL> Renaissance and Photoedge) wont be available until late AL> 1993. Access is available in Europe (Belgium)! Greetings, Luc --- timEd/B6 * Origin: Lucas Visions BBS Belgium 24h 32 3 844.72.29 (2:292/865) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN GREGSON Number: 575 To: ANDREW HOLLINGS Date: 07/13/93 9:29p Subj: Re: CD ROM SUPPLIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hello Ian! -> -> 05 Jul 93 00:31, Ian Gregson wrote to All: -> -> IG> Hello I have just formed a small company which buy and sells CD -> IG> CD ROMS DRIVES as well as other PC related hardware/software. I -> IG> looking for distributors/suppliers to the trade of the above. -> -> When you get a list of cd's I'd be interested in a price list. My fr -> run a BBS in Hull 2:258/44 (Dream-Line). Good luck with the the busin -> -> Cheers Andy -> -> --- FMail 0.94 -> * Origin: ----> Dream-Line 1, Andy <---- (2:258/44.2) give me a ring on my bbs 0274 884881 and talk to me there, i have a few good contacts - and cheap --- WM v3.01/93-0790 * Origin: A & I Computers LTD - +44 (0) 274 884881 (2:440/26.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN MURRAY Number: 576 To: ANY Date: 07/13/93 9:09p Subj: ADVICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Lamplight BBS (UK) +44-(0)705-611660/1/2 3 Lines (2:251/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATHIJS TIELEMAN Number: 577 To: ALL Date: 07/14/93 11:39a Subj: CD-ROM DISTRIBUTERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I'm looking for a CD-ROM distributer in The Netherlands. I know there must be some cheap distributers who has a lot of CD-ROM's on their list. Who can give me the adresses? I like to distribute CD-ROM via my BBS. So for commercial activities (I do have my own company) Or if you are selling cheap CD-ROM's from outside The Netherlands, but cheap let me know, including some examples. Groeten Mathijs Netmail: 2:283/725 / 2:283/726 BBS: +31-53-310897 (V32B) +31-53-319014 (V32B) Address: M.J. Tieleman Renbaastraat 76 7523 ZX Enschede Holland Voice Phone: +31-53-331172 (Ask for Mathijs) --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: UtilSoft BBS +31-53-310897, 24 uur, -V32B (2:283/726) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEW MURRAY Number: 578 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/17/93 9:53a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CL>But I only want it for my BBS and I don't want an CL>expensive.. As much as I can afford is $170.00.. (WITH CL>CONTROLER).. New Mitsumis are $180-200 without CL>control!..... controls are usually about $30.00.. See??? Cam; I just baught one for $185 and it included controller and cables. Lew --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN HUNTER Number: 579 To: ALL Date: 07/13/93 6:33p Subj: MULTI-CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi!, Can anybody tell me of any multi cd-rom drives?. I would like to have 6 or so cd-roms available at once. Cheers, John --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: The Port of Call BBS, Surrey UK (2:252/149) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 580 To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 07/16/93 9:21p Subj: Re: REFERENCE MATERIAL ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CM> Address: EBSCO Subscription Services Sales & Administration Office CM> P.O. Box 325 Topsfield, MA 01983 (508) 887-6667 (508) 887-3923 (FAX) Chris, I was unsuccessful in xmting a fax to EBSCO. Their number has changed. I tried their voice number and it had changed also. Their new number is (508) 535 8500. When I tried this number I was connected to their voice mail informing me that the company was at a Company Picnic. Will try again on monday..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Another dimensionless Point in Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 581 To: ALL Date: 07/16/93 7:16a Subj: MITSUMI & 7TH GUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It seems like I've been reading about a number of people who are having trouble with their Mitsumi 005's working with 7th Guest. I'm think about buying this model, so: Is there anyone here who has used their Mitsumi to play 7th Guest and not had any problems? * SLMR 2.1 * --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CUMMINGS Number: 582 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/11/93 9:16p Subj: GOVT CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The message editor at CCC BBS screws up sometimes. I have had the problem with it tangling my message with someone else's. I have not received the Govt CD Rom yet. They charged it on my cr card and two days later gave me credit with no explanation. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Dave's Doghouse Balto, MD (410)256-7638 (1:261/1096) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG HASKINS Number: 583 To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 08/10/93 11:51p Subj: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM> Ok, then try adding DBLSPACE to your DOS 5. Secondly, after LM> DOS boots, hit the F5 key and see if DOS 5 will cancel the LM> CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. Finally, reboot and try LM> DOS 5. For those of us with complex configurations and LM> personally do not use DBLSPACE on my system, simply because You Gotta be Kidding Right ? What will Memmanager do Its Lame I run Qemm. I have a great util for multible Config and Auto How needs Dos 6 Large files that don't really do shit on your system. It should have been called Dos 5.1/2 And the best thing you have mentioned is that you don't use Double space Very good.. When they come out with a real upgrage Ill switch just another opinon HU ? P.S. Go back to 5 get Qemm and save 3 megs - Greg - Sysop - Excel BBS --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Computer Castle Multi-Line, (603)382-3471 (1:324/127) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 584 To: MARK THORNTON Date: 08/11/93 1:30a Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MT>If anyone has any CD catalog's would you please post a message where i can MT>pick one up thanks...... Mark, We have a catalog available with our 300+ titles that we stock. Call any time to get one by mail, or freq STARCAT.ZIP from 1:3407/101, or download STARCAT.ZIP from our BBS at 509-457-0206. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I've told you a million times not to exaggerate. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 585 To: DAVID HARRISON Date: 08/11/93 1:30a Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DH>I run WanderLand BBS, and I am looking to add a CD-ROM to my file section on DH>my bbs... One of my users offered to sell me a MITSUMI (350ms) CD-ROM DH>drive... Does anybody know if these things are worth having? David, Recommendation: HITACHI 3500. Terry Blount has used ones for sale in this echo for $99.00. Kinda slow, but a real bulletproof, QUALITY drive. Mine has read *every* CD I've ever popped into it, with zero maintenance problems. I've heard some good comments from Mitsumi owners, but mostly complaints. Hope that helps. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 586 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 1:30a Subj: CD WINBOX IS HERE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ATTENTION WINDOWS USERS! Looking for THE BEST Windows shareware CD? FROM THE MAKERS OF CD-POWERBOX . . . . . CD WINBOX 1.0 IS HERE! +------------------------+ +---------+ +-----------------+ | NO DUPES TO POWERBOX | | 640mb | | 40 FILE AREAS | +------------------------+ +---------+ +-----------------+ +-----------------+ +----------------+ +-----------------+ | VIRUS-CHECKED | | ONLY $27.00! | | MOSTLY 1993!! | +-----------------+ +----------------+ +-----------------+ STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING $4 up to 5 pcs * 509-457-2966 (FAX) --- * SLMR 2.1a * The magic of Windoze: Turning a 486 into an XT. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOBBY POSEY Number: 587 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/11/93 8:35a Subj: Big Sky Special Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > the market. Big Sky is very popular on Computer Works BBS, and can be > previewed online. Have you got an allfiles list that is Freqable so we can take a look at what is on the disc??? > Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice > CD-Rom Sales! (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders Bobby --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: The Mule Barn BBS (I'm Stubbern allright) 756-7565 (1:388/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALLEN DIETZ Number: 588 To: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Date: 08/10/93 8:18p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MM>Did you find your PDR?? I have several for under the price quoted.. MM>Drop a note or voice- 912-245-8793. Michael, I'm not looking for a PDR, someone else was. * OLX 2.2 * Always drink upstream from the herd --- WM v3.01/92-0288 * Origin: *Enterprise BBS* Austin, Tx. 1-512-453-5079 (1:382/81.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SWIDER Number: 589 To: MIGUEL GARCIA Date: 08/11/93 8:12a Subj: Iron Helix Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-10-93 Miguel Garcia wrote to All... MG> Does anyone know about a CD title called Iron Helix? MG> MG> Is it available for the PC? Miguel, I saw a little blurb about it in CD-ROM Today magazine. It said it was for the MAC but there is suppose to be a version coming out soon for the PC. >Paul< ... OFFLINE 1.50 "Everyone complains of his memory, no one of his judgment." --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Choice BBS, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-6527 HST DS 16.8k (1:209/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 590 To: STEPHEN COCHRAN Date: 08/11/93 5:54p Subj: Looking for anatomy CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SC> Hi, I am searching for a CD-ROM that contains images and information SC> similar to that found in Gray's Anatomy (the standard handbook). I SC> specifically need access to illustrations of the skeletal and nervous SC> systems. If anyone knows of such a beast, and could point me to the SC> correct publisher, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance! SC> SC> Stephen R. Cochran Contact FolkStone for the Anatomist CDROM. It's Exspensive...$295. Their address is folkstone@applelink.apple.com. I have been trying to find it wholesale. If you can find it cheaper pls let me know...m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: OLIVER BLADEK Number: 591 To: ALL Date: 07/17/93 7:25a Subj: MSCDEX V2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey People out there in CD-ROM land, I recently purchased the Creative Labs multimedia upgrade kit and got a CD-ROM with it.. My installation program is the mscdex ver 2.22 when I run the program in my autoexec.bat file it is (BTW my CD-ROM name is 'mscd001 ') When I type the specs for the CD it's c:\sb16\drv\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:5 /d: It replies with incorrect DOS version. I have an ASI 486/33SX and is using DOS 6.0 and Windoze 3.1 Thanx in advance TTYl Ollie ... File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N) --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA (403) 283-5261 HST (1:134/49.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 592 To: MATT RIGE Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: OBLIVIOUS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR> I JUST got my money together for a CD rom drive and am completely MR> oblivious as to how to begin my search, any sugestions??? What are you looking to do with your CD-ROM? Is it for personal use, or BBS use, or what? Do you wish to run certain applications with it? Those questions will help us to point you in the right direction... Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 593 To: CHARLES CHOONG Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: 4 CD SET OF 25,000 SHAREW Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC> i agree, got sharaware extravaganza CC> disappointed its not even as good as phoenix 3 CC> sigh (Smile!) And that's bad, because Phoenix III wasn't that hot, either! :) Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 594 To: TONY FACCANI Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: EROTIC ENCOUNTERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TF> Does anyone have the description listing for Erotic Encounters CD? I TF> think the name of the file is EROTIC-1.ZIP TF> If anyone has it e-mail me and let me know. TF> Thanks in advance, Tony, unless some enterprising soul has spent the time to do that somewhere, there IS no file list for that disc. There never was one. I knew of someone in Guam that was working on one, but never completed it, or if they did, they never let me know about it. That disc is being dropped by the publisher, and it will not be repressed after the current run is out, so there isn't much incentive to do the kind of work on it that is necessary to make it BBS ready. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 595 To: DON RIEB Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: DIGITAL DREAMS $29 ALL DAY LONG. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> Better yet get The Adult Reference Liberary, it has better scans, DR> and better catagories and pretty ladies. Works perfect on a BBS. DR> Only $39. Don, what kind of file listings are available for that title? Last time I looked at the disc itself, there weren't any file listings of any type. One of the distributors provided me with a file listing, but it didn't match any pattern that I had ever seen, and I didn't feel that the disc, which was simply copies of scans that have appeared on other CD-ROM's and BBS's before, was worth the time to create DIRx/SFFILES for. DR> Digital Dreams ADULT CDROM is available for $29 from Saveware. In regard to your claim that Adult Reference Library has better scans, I hope that you don't mind duplication from other CD's... at least Digital Dreams is all original scanning. It's hard to say that about most of the products on the market today. DR> ** VISA OR MASTERCARD EXCEPTED ** Don, are you sure about that? :) Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 596 To: JOHN SHEW Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: NIGHTOWL LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No js-> Does anyone have master lists for Nightowl 7 & 8 available WK> for file request or download? John, you can call my BBS, Arsenal Computer. There are file listings for those, and several other popular BBS ready discs ready for download on the first call. Look in file area one for the information. My BBS numbers are: 913-266-0067 266-8139 266-7595 267-9624 267-5238 I have another, but the motherboard is out of commission for awhile. I'll be restoring that node soon, however. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 597 To: SHAWN DOWNEY Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SD>I Recently Posted An AD, And It Was Incorrect. Ad Price Was $79US And SD>Supposed To Read $39US. Furthermore, The AD Displayed DIGITAL DREAMS SD>And Was To Display DIGITAL DREAMS - THE MCHENRY COLLECTION. Shortenin Shawn, if you are speaking about Digital Dreams from Ero Tek Publishing, it has absolutely NOTHING to do with McHenry BBS or any McHenry Scan. Period. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 598 To: HERRY HERMAWAN Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: DIGITAL DREAMS WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HH> Anybody has an open interesting price HH> for this "Digital Dream" CD-ROM. HH> I want to buy one!!!! HH> used one will be great, but I like the latest version of it HH> which is around June 1993. Henry, there is only one version of that disc! (smile!) But don't let that dissuade you... I think that you will like that title. It's got a lot going for it. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 599 To: DON TSANG Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: MCHENRY COLLECTION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> 1,700+ Unmodified Original Scans From The MCHENRY Adult BBS. No -> Painful Logos Slapped On Top Of These Quality Images By Irresponsible -> SysOps. DT> Question: McHenry BBS is known throughout the BBS world as the DT> people who scan pics from magazines such as Hustler, and slap THEIR DT> annoying logo on it. Does this mean that THEIR logo is not on it as DT> well? Have they carefully removed all the magazine PICs so that the DT> users of the CD don't get SUED by the magazine owners just like DT> Event Horizons and many others have been sued? If so, then I think I DT> would be interested in this disk. Please reply in this echo. Thanks. I believe that Shawn was talking about Digital Dreams, if I am following this thread correctly. And if he was, he was sadly mistaken. Digital Dreams has NO connection with McHenry whatsoever, and the scans in Digital Dreams certainly do not look like anything that I've seen in Hustler. The scans are just too classy for Hustler! :) Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 600 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: DIGITAL DREAMS: $29!!!!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> DIGITAL DREAMS IS HERE . . . . ONLY $29.00! MS> * All original scans from the McHenry BBS MS> * No BBS ads or logos MS> * BBS-ready with support for several BBS formats MS> * Over 1700 .GIF images MS> * 300+ animation files Mike, you better check on that title. The Name "Digital Dreams" is from Ero Tek, and has NOTHING to do with McHenry. Period. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 601 To: TONY STOTT Date: 07/17/93 4:55p Subj: ECHO ABUSE AGAIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TS> Let's leave him with a huge unsold pile of rip-off disks! (Smile!) It sounds like a plan to me! :) How well would the public take it if someone created, oh, say, Nightowls, the Personal Collection? I don't think that this kind of thing should be tolerated by the consumers out there. Dave Clark --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE CLARK Number: 602 To: ALL USERS Date: 07/17/93 4:55p 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) 266-5851 FAX (913) 266-7574 BBS (913) 267-9624 === ======================================================================= ======================================================================= The Following is a CD-ROM "review". The opinions expressed belong solely to Dave Clark, Sysop of Arsenal Computer BBS. ]]] TITLE: All Beauties ]]] SIZE: 668 Megs ]]] FILES: 3991 ]]] PUBLISHER: Micro Mart Publishing ]]] CATEGORY: Adult, End User, No BBS Support Visible Pfft. Well, when I first saw this rather cheesy looking disc, I didn't expect much. Luckly, I wasn't disappointed. First off, the images are all gleaned from various BBS's around the country, which means that there is a serious chance that you've seen these images before, perhaps either in a BBS download, or else on another CD-ROM. Second off, there was NO BBS support that I could find. Third, the user interface on this program was a joke! When I first tried to run it, it bombed on me hard, with a program error code. When I tried it again, I got it to *work*, if you call seeing about 10% of the image overlayed over the last 10% over and over again as working. The truly annoying thing about is, is that even if the user interface had correctly displayed the images, you have no control over them. None. You get to see the images in the order that THEY want you to, and at the speed that THEY want you to. Don't like it? Don't use their interface. That's the only recourse you have. Well, I fired up my Trusty GifReed program, and found that I could indeed see the images... most seemed to be 640x480, and although the images were good, that is more of a testament to the BBS's that scanned the images than to the person(s) that assembled this CD-ROM. But, since the images WERE from BBS's, and were not original, if you buy this disc, you will probably be repeating previous efforts. Unless, of course, you don't HAVE any adult discs... There is a lot better on the market today, and I don't see why the consumer should have to put up with tripe like this. Overall impression: Thumbs Down. --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: The Byte House BBS * Andalusia, AL * 205-222-0772 * (1:18/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GUIDRY Number: 603 To: MATT SOUTH Date: 07/18/93 7:57p Subj: Re: SELLING CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (13 Jul 93) Matt South wrote to All... MS> Does anyone know of a good place to sell your used CD'S at? Not audio MS> CD'S but game CD'S. MS> |-|yperjive MS> MS> --- T.A.G. 2.6d Standard MS> * Origin: * Open Windows BBS * (919) 269-5292 * (1:151/129) MS> 209/209 MS> Try here. List what you have and what you want for it. --- PPoint 1.61 * Origin: Castle Guidrax - New Orleans, LA (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GUIDRY Number: 604 To: STEPHEN POON Date: 07/18/93 8:01p Subj: Re: MITSUMI DRIVE AND PAS 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (14 Jul 93) Stephen Poon wrote to All... SP> I'm planning on buying a PAS 16 and a Mitsumi 350ms drive separately. SP> Inorder for them to work properly together, will I need to purchase a SP> cable that is not included with either device? I heard that some SP> people had problems when they wanted to play a music CD and have the SP> sound come through the sound card. Does anyone know if there is some SP> cable to connect them? Thanks... SP> I have the same setup and just needed to buy a cable from Radio Shack to connect the outputs of the Mitsumi to the inputs of the PAS. Don't hold me to this, but from looking in the RS catalog, I think it's #42-2475. Connects a 1/8" stereo headphone plug to 2 phono plugs. $4.39 US in my 1993 catalog. --- PPoint 1.61 * Origin: Castle Guidrax - New Orleans, LA (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GUIDRY Number: 605 To: NEIL ALLEN Date: 07/18/93 8:13p Subj: Re: SHERLOCK HOLMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (15 Jul 93) Neil Allen wrote to All... NA> I recently purchased Sherlock Holmes on CD and was reading through the NA> DOCs and found something about a CD BOOT disk, can anyone tell me if NA> it works fine with out a boot disk? NA> Yeah, just run whatever the .exe file is on the disk. The docs are written at a very low level. --- PPoint 1.61 * Origin: Castle Guidrax - New Orleans, LA (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GUIDRY Number: 606 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 07/18/93 8:33p Subj: Re: NEW MPC SPECS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (17 Jul 93) Rowan Evans wrote to All... RE> Hi everyone! RE> RE> For info, the Multimedia council has released the MPC level 2 spec and RE> RE> I have listed it below :- RE> RE> Processor :- 25Mhz 80486 RE> RAM :- 4Mb minimum RE> Video :- 640 x 480 x 65,535 colours (1Mb SVGA card!) RE> CD-ROM :- 300Kbps (I forget the avg access time!) RE> Hard Drive :- 170Mb minimum RE> Sound Card :- MUST have 16 bit DAC and 16 bit ADC - I RE> disremember the record/playback RE> frequencies... RE> RE> So if you're in the market for a new PC/CD-ROM/etc these spex should RE> give a RE> guide to the minimums that you'll be looking at (if you want to run RE> MPC RE> level 2 stuff!)..... RE> I think it'll take awhile for anyone to write mass market software targeted for MPC2 systems. It would be a very limited market. --- PPoint 1.61 * Origin: Castle Guidrax - New Orleans, LA (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GUIDRY Number: 607 To: DAVE CLARK Date: 07/18/93 9:25p Subj: Re: CD-ROM REVIEW Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (17 Jul 93) Dave Clark wrote to All Users... DC> ]]] TITLE: Giffy Gold DC> ]]] SIZE: 214 Megabytes DC> ]]] FILES: 1055 Files DC> ]]] PUBLISHER: Giffy BBS DC> ]]] CATEGORY: General Interest GIF Files, No User Interface, DC> Alledgedly BBS ready. DC> DC> to DC> do with adult files. I'm sure that the image of a Tomahawk cruise DC> missile blowing up a building is going to make me feel like I got a DC> good adult disc... Was probably some Freudian imagery :) --- PPoint 1.61 * Origin: Castle Guidrax - New Orleans, LA (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL GEE Number: 608 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 07/16/93 7:45a Subj: Re: TOSHIBA 3401 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB>I recently purchased an external Toshiba 3401 CD-ROM drive. It comes with a DB>host adapter to connect to the computer. However, I already have an Adaptec DB>1542C SCSI controller card so I just hooked it up to the Adaptec. It works DB>great under OS/2 2.1. However when running under MS-DOS 6.00 the device driv DB>that came with the drive will not work. It reports that there is no Host DB>Adapter installed. The driver was automatically installed by the software You need to get one of the following packages: 1) ASW-410, available from Adaptec for US$80 (approx) 2) CorelSCSI, available from many different software vendors including Egghead. With the Adaptec drivers, you will wind up with two entries in CONFIG.SYS: DEVICE=[path]\ASPI4DOS.SYS (This runs the SCSI card) DEVICE=[path]\ASWCDTOS.SYS (This runs the CD-ROM drive) and in AUTOEXEC.BAT, the usual entry for MSCDEX.EXE. The problem is that the Adaptec host adapter is NOT the same as the host adapter that came with the drive. The drivers for the Toshiba host adapter will not run the Adaptec. I hear rumors that the Adaptec EZ-SCSI package also contains complete driver sets, but I have never seen it and so cannot be sure. Bill Gee --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff034/a] * Origin: Computer Specialties BBS - Overland Park, KS (1:280/325) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENCE ALLEN Number: 609 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 07/16/93 12:20a Subj: Re: 7'TH GUEST WON'T RUN! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would be > better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes through the > opening credits, it then goes into the book with the pictures on each > page. It animates the picture and talks and then turns the page. Well > my problem is that it hangs the system at different places in this > opening scene. It may make it through 3 or even 4 pages but it hangs. > While displaying the animated pictures the voice tends to get cut short > and I get a line of graphics garbage across the screen. It then turns > the page, usually. Eventually it will get the graphics garbage on a > page and that's when the system hangs. I am running an 80386-25 with 8 > megs of memory, a SB-16, a Smart and Friendly CD-ROM (150kbps MPC > compatible) and a Reveal VC300 Video card (16M colors, Cirus chip). I > have taken the config.sys and autoexec.bat down to the minimum and > still get the same problem. I have tried Vesa drivers and still get the > same problem. I am running DOS 6. So is there hope for my system or am > I doomed until I get some > new hardware? > You might try uploading the fix that they have relesed on their BBS. It's mighty hard to get through, but just set you modem program on auto retry till it gets through, or just get it from some one localy that has it already. * KWQ/2 1.2 * "640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENCE ALLEN Number: 610 To: FRED FINDLING Date: 07/16/93 12:20a Subj: 7TH GUEST (AUSTRALIA) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > LA>1. The only thing that uses NTSC or PAL is your TV set and VCR. > LA>2. The computer is not NTSC or PAL or any of the other TV > transmiting > LA>standards > LA> it is VGA or SVGA or what ever your monitor is configured for. > > Not unless you still happen to have one of those ancient CGA cards > around that had a composite video output on it. Besides the usual > TTL output, they had a phono jack for composite video as well. You > could hook up an NTSC monitor to it and actually see SOMETHING. They > were a great way of converting your IBM compatible into a VIC-20 or > Atari 2600 in terms of the video you got! > > .............Fred > Yes but the output of the Computer is not going to be dependent on the software. * KWQ/2 1.2 * If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test (KWQ Beta --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RUSSELL BOYCE Number: 611 To: CAM LERCH Date: 07/18/93 10:16a Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > But I only want it for my BBS and I don't want an > expensive.. As much as I can afford is $170.00.. (WITH > CONTROLER).. New Mitsumis are $180-200 without > control!..... controls are usually about $30.00.. See??? All the Mitsumi's come with the controller.If you can find a Radio Shack with an older model in stock you probably can get it for $100 as that is what it is going for surplus. --- * Origin: CUS-VT NODE #3, Newport, VT (1-802-334-2057) (1:325/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 612 To: DOUG TAXIS Date: 07/15/93 7:15a Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT>get the Toshiba xm-3401b, but they tell it will work with my Sound DT>Blaster Pro, Other people I talk to that sells the same Toshiba model I sell the SB Pro and also the Toshiba CDROM. The SB Pro will work direct with Panasonic without needed controller for CDROM because it build in with SB Pro. The SB Pro does not build in SCSI controller, therefore you need to buy an SCSI controller with Toshiba 3401B. You can make it work together but you can not make the SB Pro direct hook up with Toshiba. Hope this clear. But this is your choice. The Toshiba is faster and cost alot more than to get the Panasonic hook direct to your SB Pro. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CY WELCH Number: 613 To: GAGE Date: 07/17/93 7:59a Subj: Re: INTERNAL HOOKED EXTERNAL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gage! 16 Jul 93 07:56, Gage wrote to All: G> Can anyone tell me if there should be a problem hooking up an G> internal mitsumi CD drive externally to a PS/1? I have tried this and it G> works BUT only sometimes...the extra power unit (200 watts) which I had to G> buy to power the drive only seems to work sometimes, when I turn it on it G> starts fine sometime and other times it won't. I thought it might be just G> the power unit so I returned it and got a new one...same problem, sometimes G> the power unit would start-up and other times it wouldn't. (Yes I had it G> both grounded and not grounded) I can't imagine I was unlucky enough to G> purchase two faulty power supplies in a row (or was I?) My experience has usually been that 200 watt supplies are usually overkill for a single drive, and don't put enough of a load on them. Computer supplies REQUIRE a minimum load (as a matter of fact, some of the early IBM AT's, which were set up as terminals rather than computers, had no HD, and had a LARGE power resistor to load down the PS so it would work right. You had to remove this when turning it into a regular computer by adding a HD. You may need to make sure that you have plenty of load on both the 12v and 5v lines, as that is usually what causes them not to start up properly. G> Should this setup work with no problems? Not in the installations *I* have seen. The other option, would be to get a LONG extention for one of he drive connectors from your computers PS, and run it out of the case to the drive, you MAY have to get this custom made for you. Cy --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: USS Yamato, NCC-1305E, Sacramento Ca (1:203/122.122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 614 To: BILL WYNNE Date: 07/18/93 2:43p Subj: Re: SO MUCH SHAREWARE 3 REVIE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Changed by Bill Wynne (1:130/402), Sunday July 18 1993 14:43. BW>I'm gonna attempt to FREQ either SFROM or EZROM from you when I send this. BW>I >really new to having a CD online (2 days), and want to get it up ASAP for >my users. If, for some reason, you do not have these in your path, is >there anyway you could please send them to me? Sorry about that, SFROM120.ZIP and EZROM120.ZIP are once again FREQable from my board, and you can grab SMS3.ZIP (so much shareware 3 files list) while you're at it if you want. ...tim klan >>Turn down your air guitar. --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB SMITH Number: 615 To: DOUG CHARMAN Date: 08/10/93 6:44p Subj: AH AH -- THERE ARE TWO BO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC>Just keep looking around. You could always drive up to Ottawa, DC>I'm sure that stores there are offering it at a good price. Since DC>Corel 4.0 is relatively new, there are still a lot of people DC>willing to sell 3.0 at a good price. Advertise that you are DC>looking for it in this echo. Maybe mention the fact that you're DC>located in Canada, it's easier to buy here than across the border DC>with duty, customs, etc. Good luck and let me know if you're DC>still having problems, I know a few people here that are soon DC>going to be upgrading. Please Netmail me at 134/49. BS> Sorry,but you have the wrong Bob Smith -- this one's an Aussie! Doug, I did see your above message and thanks for info...Talk about weird.. Could not find an english Corel 3.0 with the Add on book at any Club Price stores in the Montreal area...Called Corel in Ontario and complained, the faxed a complaint to the Dir of Club Price in Montreal saying appaling that I would have to go to Ottawa to buy one... Just today (two weeks after I bought corel at another store..(but no Corel drawing book with it,.) I see at club price about ten of them ///What a bunch of ignorant fools the sales staff are at club price..they say oh no..no more will come in.,.,etc we wont carry the english version..oh no... Anyway..regards, from Montreal.. my address is : bob.smith@xonxoff.com ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'f' * Origin: XON/XOFF Info. Service - Montreal - @xonxoff.com (1:167/159) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID WILLS Number: 616 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 5:11p Subj: ANIME CD? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone here know of a CD with Anime (Japanese animation) on it? I have heard rumors about one CD but no details yet... * QMPro 1.50 46-3790 * This is a BRAG line, and I'm proud of it! --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Your source for TBBS enhancement software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF BRIELMAIER Number: 617 To: CORRY MACFARLANE Date: 08/11/93 12:58p Subj: Re: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CM>It can also be downloaded from this BBS (Space Coast BBS) CM>as well as many other BBS's in the Central Florida area. CM>You can also download it from America On-Line if you are a CM>member of AOL. What the name of the file on AOL (JefferyAB@aol.com) * KingQWK 1.05 * NO CARRIER... Naval Aviator's worst nightmare! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Centurion of Stone Mountain (1:133/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN MATTESON Number: 618 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/11/93 3:11p Subj: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Steve, I have a couple of Toshiba XM3201 CD-ROM drives I would like to sell. These drives are SCSI 350ms access drives. They come with one caddy and are guaranteed not DOA. I am currently using one with my PAS16 and windows and have had no problaems whatsoever. Internal Unit ................. $175.00 External Unit ................. $225.00 Prices include delivery anywhere in continental U.S., Terms - prepayed by certified check or money order. NO CODS. I occasionally consider trades: Memory, 486cpus, 200+ meg hard drives, sound cards, SCSI cards, etc. Thanx K.M. (209) 732-4800 NetMail 1:214/33 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Stingray! - Fresno, CA - [209-434-4215] - HST/DS (1:205/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 619 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 6:52p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I hooked up my Mitsumi's sound output to my SBPro the other night and it works great. Instead of messing with the pins, I just took the sound in through the SBPro's line input and turned the mixer on with a line in my autoexec file! It works perfectly. But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that was identified as PC SPEAKER. Does anyone know anything about this? The manual has no explanation of what it's for. It's 2 prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? And would that mean that I would miss the beeps the motherboard sends the speaker occasionally? Also, I don't suppose Creative Labs has an upgrade offer running with the Soundblaster cards. I know that companies occasionally offer upgrade programs so I thought I'd ask around. ... Forgive your enemies... But never forget their names... --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 620 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/11/93 6:55p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> I just bought an NEC CD-ROM drive that came bundled with software, JS> notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem is JS> that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since JS> the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the JS> conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the JS> incessant pounding by Edgewise:) JS> Thanks for your assistance, John, I'm stuck in exactly the same place!!! I don't seem to be able to get out of this one. It took me a while to get INTO the foundry (grin). I think we need to do something to the woodbin. I don't know what but it's about the only thing that we can click on and I've already done everything to the door and straw that I can do. ... Psychic pygmie escapes from jail: small medium at large --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 621 To: BETH CORRIGAN Date: 08/11/93 6:58p Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get them BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! thanxs BC> for any info! Beth, try Wolf Camera if you have one in your area. I went to a photo specialty store who sent it to Kodak. It is a pain finding these places isn't it!? I would try calling every conceivable place in the phone book. By the way, the price varies, but it can be as high as $2 per picture put on the disc. ... White Dwarf seeks Red Giant for binary relationship. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLENN SANDERSE Number: 622 To: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Date: 08/11/93 12:08a Subj: Cd writing service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Give me a voice phone # and I'll have a U.S. retailer give you a call as soon as the Ricoh recorder starts to ship. (They have the recorders, but not the software yet.) Dataware is somewhere in MA, I'll find a number for you. ___ This copy of Freddie 1.2.5 is being evaluated. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Orpheus 403.243.9802 V.32bis - Calgary, Alberta (1:134/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 623 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 11:46p Subj: CD-ROM Cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What CD cache should I use. I've heard lots about Lightning CD, Norton Speedcache, and even Smartdrive. Which should I use to give me a better boost ? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: WinBBS!, 403-256-5744, Calgary AB. (1:134/134) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN PEARCE Number: 624 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/11/93 6:00p Subj: Re: new adult cd-rom echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Don Rieb, you wrote: LF> 1. Echo moderators can set whatever rules they like. No one's free LF> speech is impaired, as they can always go to another echo. Well said! Greetings to you and tell Herb "Hello" too. LF> ... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer. 'Tis the truth! -John- --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: John's Point (1:128/13.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 625 To: RICHARD NIXON Date: 08/11/93 12:59p Subj: Re: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>>Also, thoughts on SCSI cards. BF>Always IN-2000 - don't settle for lesser Adaptec stuff.... RN> Ouch! I had the IN-2000 and was not pleased with its performance and RN> ability to handle more than just two HDs. RN> I am running Adaptec 154x cards now and have not had any problems. The Always card is in no way superior to the Adaptec line. In the first place, the IN-2000 only comes as an ISA card, no MCA or EISA support. I do believe it is an ISA busmaster, but on an ISA system, only one busmaster is allowed, so one cannot utilize any other busmasters with an IN-2000. Also, using an ISA busmaster basically limits the useful system RAM to 16 Megabytes. Also, Always has refused to produce OS/2 drivers for their card, while Adaptec is supported right out of the OS/2 box. I am running an Adaptec 1742 EISA busmaster SCSI HA under OS/2 2.1, and it runs wild circles around the IN-2000. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 626 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/11/93 3:54p Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP>-> HP> Okay, The MO drive in the articles I have read, uses a laser to HP>-> HP> soften the plastic so a magnetic beam can change the disk. HP>-> HP>-> A magnetic beam? Are you sure? HP>Yep, absolutely. CB> I'm surprised. I didn't know it was possible to make a magnetic CB> beam. It isn't. The entire explanation was bogus. IF the LASER beam softened the plastic, you would wind up with a molten disk in a hurry, and if they could generate a "magnetic beam", then they would not need the LASER. How is it done? The LASER is used to arrange the magnetic domains, with one arrangement representing a 1 and the other a 0. To read the information, the LASER writes out a 1, and if that action causes a small induced current in a nearby read head, then the bit was a zero, otherwise it was a 1. If it was a zero, then the now false bit is immediately rewritten. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 627 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/11/93 1:36p Subj: PDR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TG> DMW> Can you tell me where you got the Physicians Desk Reference on TG> floppy-all Thanks for the information-I have two Software Etc. within 5 miles of where I live and will give them a try today. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 628 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/11/93 9:37p Subj: Mitsumi Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No IA> Chicago IA> 2101 Arlington Heights Rd. IA> Arlington Heights, IL 60005 IA> Tel: 708-593-7600 IA> Fax: 708-593-7610 IA> IA> Santa Clara Are there any in Canada ? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 629 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 9:40p Subj: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've got the Mammals CD-ROM and it doesn't quite work. The requirements states that I must have everything IBM PS/2. All the other requirements, I've exceeded. It works fine until the title screen. My computer doesn't hang and my keyboard still works. There is a little button that says begin, but my mouse can't seem to activate the button (Begin buttong on screen). When I push f1, I get "reference file not available" or something like that. All I can do is push Alt-Q to exit. What is wrong and how can I fix this. The friend who lent me this CD doesn't have a PS/2, nor is his computer system and CD-ROM sophisticated as mine, but it works on his computer. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 630 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 9:48p Subj: MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD-ROM, the one in DOS, or the one in Windows ? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG BARTHOLOMEW Number: 631 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 8:37p Subj: Re: DOWNLOAD OUR CATALOG!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mike Shannon to All <=- MS> To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the MS> 300+ CD-ROM titles that we stock, please feel free to call our new BBS MS> at 509-457-0206. The system is using a U.S.R. Sportster V.32bis, so MS> you should have no problem logging on at any speed between 300bps and MS> 14,400bps. I called your BBS on 8-10-93 and made a connection at 14.400. I was in the middle of downloading your catalog, when something happened to drop the carrier. I have made several attempts to call back and cannot get a connection. It goes through the normal handshaking procedure and before the modems get hooked up it drops carrier. I have had no problems with accessing any other system. Doug Bartholomew ... Multitasking = screwing up several things at once. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Genesis * 4.5 Gig * HST 16.8 * 501-267-9600 (1:391/1180.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIM JOHNSON Number: 632 To: FERNANDO GUIMARAES Date: 08/10/93 10:21a Subj: Test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > >* Em mensagem destinada a All, Darrell Crone escreveu : >>this is a test if you recieve this please send me a reply... >>Thanks >>Darrell > >>--- WM v3.01/93-0696 >> * Origin: (1:396/90.0) > >Hi Darrel, > >Your message is arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. > >Sorry by my poor english... :-) > > Bear Hug, > Your Friend, > Fernando Guimaraes > Sysop of Star Lights BBS > 4:802/23 > >--- FMail 0.92 >* Origin: Star Lights BBS - 237-6477 - 24 Horas - O Paraiso das GIF's >(4:802/23) > saw it in sun prairie, wisconsin.... kim * UniQWK v2.1 * The Windows Mail Reader --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 633 To: KYLE PINKLEY Date: 08/09/93 5:09p Subj: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KP>Can you run the PC Sig 11 Shareware CD on a BBS? Wondering. If you send them $25 a year for licensing fees, they'll send you the license to run it on a single node bbs and a door that makes it usable. ...tim klan --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GUILHERME MOURA Number: 634 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/09/93 3:00p Subj: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give CC> me a call or write to the address below. Please send a catalog to Guilherme Moura Rua da Hora, 625/805 Recife/Pe - Brasil cep. 52020-010 --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: BBS Revolution +55(081)222-2757+ -3gmt 22:00/6:00 Brazil! (4:808/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GUILHERME MOURA Number: 635 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/09/93 3:06p Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> House of Games MS> Game Arena MS> ---------- MS> $35 MS> SPECIAL BONUS: Powerpak Gold 3.0 Revised Edition only $4 w/ purchase! MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * MS> VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / MS> $.50 ea pc over 5 Do you send it for Brazil ? How much with the Mail Tax ? Gui. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: BBS Revolution +55(081)222-2757+ -3gmt 22:00/6:00 Brazil! (4:808/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GUILHERME MOURA Number: 636 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/09/93 5:07p Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> >> You can send it for Brazil ??? BO> Yes, we can send packages all over the world. BO> >> Uses Amex or Credicard ?? BO> We accept Visa/MasterCard as payment and do not charge a BO> sur-charge for thier usage. Do you have a complete catalog to send me by Mail ?? If you have it, My Mail Adress is: Guilherme Moura Rua da Hora, 625/805 Recife/PE - Brasil Cep. 52020-010 BO> Hope this helps.... Yeah... Thanks... Gui. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: BBS Revolution +55(081)222-2757+ -3gmt 22:00/6:00 Brazil! (4:808/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS BOURNE Number: 637 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 5:45p Subj: CSS CD Price List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No For more information or ordering call CSS at 517-263-0017 1pm - 7pm. Or order online from our online shopping mall by calling 517-263-0273 speeds to 14.4. 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(1:2470/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 639 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/09/93 6:04p Subj: new adult cd-rom eche Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yours was the most thoughtful reply/rationale I've read to date on this subject. Thanks for an objective (and non-judgmental) offering. --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK ULRICH Number: 640 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/10/93 7:39p Subj: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send me an updated catalog: Mark Ulrich 2525 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 450 Houston, TX 77058 Thanks, Mark Mark * 1st 1.10 #681 * The future isn't what it used to be... --- QScan v5.11s * Origin: CloudNineBBS*15Gigs*30Nodes*713-855-4382 (1:106/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES BUTT Number: 641 To: CHRIS HARRIS Date: 08/11/93 9:05a Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris, I would like to know more about where I cal to purchas these CD prices are hot! James Butt --- * Origin: Tri-State Data Exchange (319)556-4536 HST CDROM (1:283/610) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 642 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 7:52p Subj: Just to let you know Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi gang - Just wanted to let you know that the boards that carry fidonet echoes in my area have experienced problems with the feed this past week. So, if you sent me a message this past week and still want or need a reply, please repost your message and I'll get back with you ASAP! Thank you... Steve ... Clintonomics: trickle down depression. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 643 To: CRAIG BAKER Date: 08/12/93 8:58a Subj: Re: NEWS ABOUT P.C. BIGJOE BB Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB> Is it possible to run more than 4 drives on one CB> Hitachi bus card? If you have the kind of drives that have 8 jumper settings. CB> What I am thinking is that I have 4 CB> 3500s (purchased from you) and 4 1503s (externals). I don't know... I don't sell the 1503s. You ordered 2 3500's from me on March 23. CB> The interface card has both internal and external CB> connectors so I can physically connect the drives (4 CB> internal, 4 external). You can put 8 connectors on on the internal OR external cable but unless the drives have more than 4 jumper settings two of them would be trying to use the same setting. CB> However the drives only have CB> switch selections 1-4. Any ideas or am I in left field? Yes! That is what I've been trying to say.... you have to get another interface card or find some drives that have more switch selections. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 644 To: ALAN SAWYER Date: 08/11/93 12:49a Subj: conflicts Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well you have two possibilities about the conflicts #1 if there is a DMA conflict you should run your sound blaster environment settings program to see what your dma is set at and if when you boot you have the SEt BLASTER line that says the dma it uses if the set blaster thing is there and everything try changing your dma to another # you can do that by running your environment settings program or if you have a clone card I dunno must have software if not then its a hardware thing and you have to change your IRQ (Interrupt request #). I've noticed only time ever to get a message like that if your IRQ is set to the same number as some other device on your system. If thats not the problem and it is really your in a virtual dos session I have no clue maybe there is something running in the background or something maybe a tsr or hd cache or something that is bugging if that is what it means try renaming your config.sys and autoexec.bat to some other name and then reboot so it doesn't execute nothing see if that helps. If the two things don't help above then I'm probably as lost as you. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 645 To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 08/11/93 3:23p Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> dearly love one myself, there are perhaps more cost-effective -> solutions available... for example the new Panasonic series -> CR-562B/563 drives hook up directly to a SoundBlaster Pro/ -> SoundBlaster 16 ASP, and while slower than the Toshiba at 320ms or -> so, still have the 300kb/s double speed and XA, Photo-CD, -> Multi-session etc that you need, for a much more reasonable $400.00 -> Australian or so... including interface card if you don't have a -> SoundBlaster to hook it up to... I'm VERY happy with mine so far... I -> couldn't justify the extra $790.00 for the Toshiba myself. Toshiba's are overpriced and so are sony's and nec's. I've been checking around to see what cd rom has the best features for the best price it the panasonic model 562B puts all other cd roms to shame. The features it has is 320ms access time, 300kb transfer rate PHOTO CD multisession compatible, dual speed, can hook up to the sound blaster pro, self powering tray with an eject button, 64k cache which i heard from some people improves the performance of the cd rom by 500% which used a disk cache but it comes with 64k hardware cache. The funny thing though is NOBODY is selling them in my area and I'd like to get one here instead of ordering in the states and paying duty for it. But I'm definately going to buy a panasonic best features for the best price the only thing their selling in our areas are the most expensive models and the cheap models (mitsumi's) but not the panasonics. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 646 To: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Date: 08/11/93 9:13p Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Just want to ask you a ???, is the new Panasonic 562B model CD-ROM -> drive compatible with MULTI-session photo CD & is it entirely -> compatible with OS/2 2.1 & if it isn`t, can we get a driver for it??? From reading tones of messages yes the panasonic is multi sessional photo cd compatible don't know about os 2 2.1 though it should be ok. I don't own a cd rom yet but will be picking up a panasonic 562b very soon. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 647 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/11/93 11:26p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Chris! 10 Aug 93 14:58, Chris Robinson wrote to All: CR> I am preparing to buy a 16 bit sound card soon. What do all you users CR> recommend ??? I am cuurently trying to decide what the good and bad CR> points are for the PAS16 and the SB16 ASP. Any suggestions?? I plan on CR> adding a double speed drive in the near future. How do these sound cards CR> hook up to the cd-rom drive and does one card have better features to CR> accomodate the cd-rom drive over the other? Please help if you can. CR> THANKS !!! CR I just bought the Multimedia Pro16 II from Media Vision. The bundle contains the ProStudio16 sound card, NEC CDR84 (internal, multispin, multisession) plus 10 CD'S. I would recommand this sound card to anyone who wants to buy a 16 bits sound card. It is fully compatible with the sound blaster, the sound quality blows you away and it has a standard SCSI interface built-in on the card. The SB16 ASP is also a 16 bit card, however I don't believe the CDROM interface built-in is a standard SCSI, therefore you limit yourself on which drive to buy later on. Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICH RUBIN Number: 648 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:16a Subj: Various Stuff... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings All, Does anyone have or know anything about Jutland? It's a WW1 naval simulation. Is it good, bad, great, anything? Also, I've seen different CD players say that they can 'read' 600 megs or 700 megs or some other number. What does this mean? If I install a cd player that can read, say 600 megs, then put on a 700 meg cd, can the player read it? I'm confused about this... Also I might want to sell my Microsoft Encarta CD... I'm looking for $150. It is not new. Let me know via this conference. Also IMHO adult cdroms SHOULD be discussed here. As long as no profanity is used, there is nothing but reviews and/or trades and/or sales. After all nobody is explaining what the cd's contain in detail... We all know already... I for one would like to know how much a certain cd contains, what kind of various files, price, quality, et cetera... Thanks... --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: The Small Time BBS * (516) 579-7929 * 1200 - 14400 * (1:107/272) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 649 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 9:44p Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Howdy Mike; Thanks for the reply: SP>...My SP>first order will be off SP>and running immediately... MS> Sure Steve, here they are: MS> 1. Night Owl 7.0 2. Storm 1 3. Southern Beauties 4. Hot Pix 3 MS> ------------- ------- -------------- --------- MS> $69 $69 $95 $85 MS> 5. Night Owl 8.0 6. Night Owl 9 7. All Beauties MS> $55 $59 $65 MS> (There are more, but I don't think Bob wants me posting over 10 lines MS> worth of advertising) Sorry to be a pain in the &&#$%@ but um... Well, It wasn't one of those packages...I wouldn't be ordering Adult ROMS cuz of those guys at customs seize aboslutely everything... and I already have Night 8.0 and 9.0.. It may have been something do do with the Pier Versions 1.0 and 2.0 and something else..(I'm sorry to be such a nuisance but my mind is going SP>BTW - I requested the Night Owls 7.0 to be held MS> awhile ago...Do you still hav SP>thtone set aside for me? (Please?!?!?!) MS> Sure do. SP>In those packages you gave the option of purchasing SP>the Powerpack Gold v.3 fo SP>$4 with a purchase (Put me down for one of those disks too please.) Is there anything else that is on sale that is in the lines of Shareware...I'm just finishing up a BBS setup and am looking for a bunch of different disks... Please note: I'm a starving student...So those disks that are REALLY expensive are not much use .. I hear the Monster Disk 1993 isn't too bad...Any thoughts on that disk? How much are the disks right now for Night Owls 5.1 and 6.0....It probably odesn't hurt to have the whole series...They are pretty decent... If you have any other good disks that might be of interest please inform me...I'm really interested in disks with DEMO PROGRAMS...Such as those found on the Night Owls Disks 8.0 and 9.0...Also Music related CD too... Thanks alot for your help .\\ ...Oh before I go...What are COD Terms like to be shipped to Vancouver Area... And have you released a new product catalog since the last update 6/1/93? -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 650 To: JONATHAN WARNER Date: 08/11/93 10:33p Subj: Night Owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW> I am having problems with Night Owl 9. The whole CD does not seem to read JW> correctly on my drive, yet every other CD reads correctly. About half the JW> files are OK but some directories don't read at all or JW> comes up with rubbish JW> and causes a drive read error. There does not seem to JW> be a pattern with the JW> errors either. The CD was purchased mail order from the JW> US, but I hear that JW> some UK BBS are running fine with NO9. Is there a patch JW> or something that I JW> require? Can anybody help with this please? It is your drive...Are you using a Mitsumi? Is it an older one? I use a Mitsumi too. But my Night Owls 9.0 works well...So don't worry...There is nothing you can do...Find someone I guess that has a better drive...You get what you pay for with the Mitsumi... -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 651 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 10:43p Subj: MORE BRAND NEW CD'S!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike: MS> BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! MS> Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 QRZ MS> Ham Radio.......$19 MS> Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 MS> Game Arena..........$13 MS> Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$19 MS> Precision Mapping...$88 MS> Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 MS> Learning Adventure..$13 MS> M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Sound F/X Library...$29 MS> Cookbook Heaven.....$27 MS> Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$58 The MS> Holy Bible......$24 What So Much Shareware 3.0 like...File size...Dupes...The works? Which disk is better between the Sound F/X/ Library and the Soundwre Collection...Virtually the same price but what do we get with these? -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 652 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/11/93 10:45p Subj: Re: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Don: Just to give you a little help with PC-SIG disks...Yes they are pretty good. Lots of information regarding each file and a pretty good selection of files...However, do not use it on your BBS...It must be specially licensed by PC-SIG to do so...Doing so otherwise is a violation of copyright laws and you could face prosecution regarding this matter. If you are really interested in using PC-SIG on your BBS. Contact PC-SIG and get the license...They'll send you the related materials to get you going. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TANYA BROCK Number: 653 To: JOHN BLOOM Date: 08/10/93 2:59p Subj: Re: Two mitsumi drives? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Bloom to Tanya Brock <=- JB> JB> Sorry to jump in like this. JB> Tanya there a drivers now for os/2on the ibm bbs. No reason to be sorry! Will call IBM pronto to get a password! ....Later.... Called the OS/2 BBS and couldn't find anything online so I downloaded the ALLFILES list and searched thru that. Still couldn't find anything so I called OS/2 Support. They say "we do not support the Mitsumi drive". Could you perhaps be a bit more specific about this driver? --- Synchronet * Origin: If you send it, they will reply... (1:3406/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TANYA BROCK Number: 654 To: LESLIE THOMAS Date: 08/10/93 2:59p Subj: Two mitsumi drives? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Leslie Thomas to Tanya Brock <=- LT> I they are just sitting on the shelf, would you be interested in LT> selling either one, or both of the drives, I have been looking for LT> some. I you are interested, please mail me back with what you are LT> asking for them. Individual prices please, I am not sure if I can LT> afford both. I am selling the slower one to a friend along with a system and the faster one I am keeping. I just found out that there are some drivers on the IBM BBS so hopefully I will have at least 1 drive back up on my system. Sorry..... ... WARNING! Removal of this tagline prohibited by law! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Synchronet * Origin: If you send it, they will reply... (1:3406/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROD IFFINGER Number: 655 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 8:42p Subj: dos 6 & SB-CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS HIGHSCAN WIN=F500-F7FF WIN=F200-F4FF BUFFERS=15,0 FILES=100 DOS=UMB LASTDRIVE=H FCBS=16,0 DEVICEHIGH /L:1,12048 =C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE DOS=HIGH SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM C:\DOS\ \E:512 /p BREAK=ON COUNTRY=061,,C:\DOS\COUNTRY.SYS DEVICEHIGH /L:1,44496 =C:\DOS\DBLSPACE.SYS /MOVE STACKS=9,256 DEVICEHIGH /L:1,11856 =C:\SBPRO\DRV\SBPCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Brisbug PC User Group BBS (3:640/821) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROD IFFINGER Number: 656 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 8:45p Subj: dos 6 & sb-cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have just converted my system from dr-dos 6 to ms-dos 6 and cannot get my soundblaster card and cd to work. By stepping through the config.sys it seems to load ok but the autoexec.ba file gives the following errors; C:\SBPRO\DRV\MSCDEX.EXE /V /D:MSCD001 /M:15 SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 T4 SET SOUND=C:\SBPRO C:\SBPRO\SBP-SET /M:12 /VOC:12 /CD:12 /FM:12 LH /L:1,13984 C:\DOS\SHARE.EXE /L:500 PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\EXCEL;C:\WINWORD;C:\WINDOWS;C:\MENU;C:\PCPLUS PATH C:\DOS;C:\DBP;%PATH% PATH C:\DOS;C:\SAMPLER\TOOLS;%PATH% VERIFY OFF LH /L:0;1,42400 /S C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE PROMPT $p$g SET TEMP=C:\TEMP SET PCPLUS=C:\PCPLUS MOUSE C:\DOS\MOUSE DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS HIGHSCAN WIN=F500-F7FF WIN=F200-F4FF BUFFERS=15,0 FILES=100 DOS=UMB LASTDRIVE=H FCBS=16,0 DEVICEHIGH /L:1,12048 =C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE DOS=HIGH SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM C:\DOS\ \E:512 /p BREAK=ON COUNTRY=061,,C:\DOS\COUNTRY.SYS DEVICEHIGH /L:1,44496 =C:\DOS\DBLSPACE.SYS /MOVE STACKS=9,256 DEVICEHIGH /L:1,11856 =C:\SBPRO\DRV\SBPCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Brisbug PC User Group BBS (3:640/821) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 657 To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 08/11/93 7:15p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stewart! On 08-08-93 Stewart Rothman wrote to Rowan Evans... SR> >RE> You forgot to add that the PAS 16 SCSI port is slower than a SR> >RE> molasses drip at the North Pole! SR> > SR> Sorry Rowan, but you're using a very wrong example...... SR> SR> I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, about 12 miles North of North SR> Pole, Alaska and in the summer when it's 80 above and SR> warmer, molasses runs very well and fast. In winter when SR> it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at all, so nothing SR> could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! Yep, that's what I meant! A max transfer rate of 680Kbps on the PAS compared to 2Mbps for an Adaptec 1540 SCSI HA is a *VAST* difference.... Especially when the question revolved around adding a SCSI HDD off the PAS SCSI HA.... SR> Incidently, I also have a PAS 16 card in my 386-33 Northgate Elegance SR> system and my External Toshiba T3401B that is plugged into it's SCSI SR> Port runs very fast and efficient in BOTH winter and summer!!!!!!!! SR> At times I forget I'm using a 200 ms access drive as it SR> appears to be as fast as my 15 ms access time Hard Drive. SR> I know that's not possibile and it isn't, it just appears SR> so. From your answer to the person who was commenting on SR> it, it's obvious that you've never used a 3401B plugged SR> into a PAS 16 SCSI card!!!! No, but I have used an NEC 74-1 and an NEC 55... both 300Kbps, the 74 is rated at 280 ms avg access, the 55 at 350+..... SR> I've never used a SOUNDBLAST, but if it's faster than the PAS 16, SR> it must be greased lightning through salt air!!!!!! Well, T7G install stated that throughput on the Panasonic CR563 was 584Kbps in its test... The NEC 55 could only get a straight 300Kbps.... I'm planning on buying some CD-ROMs from Profit Press, so I'll get their CD-ROM benchmark and run it against the various drives I have available.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 658 To: TOM MILLER Date: 08/11/93 7:17p Subj: Re: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tom! On 08-09-93 Tom Miller wrote to Rowan Evans... TM> The Software Toolworks Encyclopedia that comes with the TM> Soundblaster is the latest Windows version, 1.5. The same TM> as the latest Groliers version available which is also 1.5. Thanx! If this fact was made known, then Groliers would have a *H*LL* of a time selling any copies under their own label! Especially as the only copy of Groliers I've seen had a $A675.00 proce tag on it! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 659 To: TIM WENAS Date: 08/11/93 8:12p Subj: Mo Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tim! On 08-07-93 Tim Wenas wrote to Steven Goh... TW> Hi there steven: I believe the MO disk prices were 40$ for TW> ONE 20 meg removable, but I'm not sure... 20 meg is FLOPTICAL, not Magneto-Optical.... Floptical uses a disk similar to a 3.5" floppy with optical tracks written on it for head positioning.... Magneto-Optical uses a cartridge that looks like a CD-ROM in a jewel case with a shutter.... TOTALLY DIFFERENT technologies! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 660 To: PETER RALLIS Date: 08/12/93 1:00a Subj: SCSI card for CD-ROM drv. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Peter, On Aug 04 20:00 in a msg to Poe Lim, Peter Rallis of 1:128/13 wrote: > "The 400 is both I/O register and command compatible with the > Adaptec 1540/1542 series running under any operating systems > currently supporting Adaptec drivers. The following operating > systems currently support the Adaptec: > **** > * OS/2 2.O > ****" That sounds interesting; are they better than the Adapt4c as far as speed and transfer rates go, and are they Fast SCSI-2? > BTW is Poe in fact your first name as in the Occidental manner or > last as in some Oriental of the cultures' manner? No, Poe in this case is my first name as in the occidental manner (as well as dropping my so called middle name), as the correct way of spelling it was causing too much confusion. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 661 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/11/93 8:23p Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQviewi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No |BB>Ah...this isn't the same driver that came with my drive! I | |wonder what the odds are of what you have working with my | |drive? It's a BSR 6800MX. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I have the BSR 6800MX, didn't you say you got if from DAK? Call the DAK Computer Support Group at (800) 395-9876 or DAK's Product support group at (800) 888-9818. There is a 24 hr BBS support at (818) 715-7153 where you can send questions and get answers @ 2400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit or Fax them at (818) 704-8581. Have your Config & Autoexec available for them. They can get you the latest software and help. Ltr...David ___ X MegaMail 2.10 #1410: Fair Winds & Following Seas wherever you go! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WES THOMPSON Number: 662 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/11/93 1:30a Subj: Re: PROAUDIO 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > At least we know MV has decent customer support. Yeah, that is partially true... sometimes when I call for help, i get someone who knows nothing!!! > Haven't had any problems with my setup. Is your drive multi-session? If it is then you got the newer one. Mine is the older, non-multi-session drive! > * SLMR 2.1a * I hate you, you hate me, let's throw Barney in the > sea. GREAT ONE!!!! Thanks, Wes Thompson (Shrewsbury, PA) --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: Cyberia - The Final Stop In Cyberspace - 717-840-1444 (1:270/614) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES HART Number: 663 To: ANDREW BARFOOT Date: 08/11/93 8:04p Subj: x-rated cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB >Not that I want to "expose" my preferences, but I thought you guys >came from the land of free speech etc. (1st amendment isn't it?) Now >you talk of turning of the echo so your members won't be exposed. >Some of them may like it. Sounds like you you are imposing >censorship on your members if you do that (did you run a ballot and >ask what they wanted or is this proposed action arbitary. Change is inevitable, so why fight it? Echo rules and members change over time and the interests of the broad majority of the users vary with the growth in members. It would appear the moderator has sampled the message stream and found it needing some tempering - if you dislike the new rules, you have the simple option open to any of us who disagree with the moderator: You may leave the echo. Period. As has been made very clear to all who attend these messages bases, an Echo is an absolute dictatorship of the moderator with dissent banished to NetMail - and from what I can see the network is the better for it. AB>Perhaps you should turn a Unix or an OS/2 type echo off because you >don't want your members exposed to a system you don't like... That has happened on an occasional BBS. If the users desire the missing information they go to another of the literally thousands of BBSs available. Seems pretty simple to me. AB>Has anybody asked those who have not complained what they think. If >there is perhaps 1,000,000 readers of this echo, do you make rules to >suit 100 or perhaps 1,000 who complain? I have not seen one complaint >reach the BBS I get these messages from. Remember the crack about netmail above? Could it be that the moderator has been receiving _lots_ of messages asking for this new rule by users who (glory be) _followed_ _the_ _rules_ and complained by netmail? I understand international netmail works, too. Oh, and for the record, in case my attitude did not give it away I think the moderator has done the right thing. AB>Don't forget, in enlightened countries such as those this echo >reaches, the readers can always stop reading, not buy the naughty >cd's, not go to XXX rated movies etc., etc., etc. Perhaps you should >let the users decide... See above. How do you know he has _not_ let the well behaved, polite rule following users decide? AB>Who was it that said... >"I DISAGREE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT >TO SAY IT" Somebody born before the Supreme Court reminded the world that free speech does not exist in isolation, it exists in context - and shouting "Fire" in a crowded theater is clearly an act of speech that should be punished absent a real fire. This context (echo) has been closed to certain speech - but that does _not_ prevent you from finding another friendly echo and talking about the subject all you want. Good luck....... --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Terrapin Station BBS * (904)939-8027 * USR DS * (1:366/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BERNARD Number: 664 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 6:43a Subj: Sport Almanac Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey I am looking for a sport encyclopaedia with stats and details. I am aware that Sports Illustrated has one out called CD-ROM Sports Almanac. Does any one have the Sports Illustrated CD or one that is better? What's the cost and details of how to purchase it? Ltr...David ___ MegaMail 2.10 #1410 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON CHASE Number: 665 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 9:58p Subj: over 700mb cd-drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Help I need a reasonable priced cd-rom that reads disks over 690mb? which one does this? how much? * OLX 2.1 TD * OREGON SPORTS BBS 503-726-0240 24 hr buy and sell --- WM v3.10 [Beta] * Origin: EMERALD(503)741-8174*HST DS 16.8* (1:152/22.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAMSON LUK Number: 666 To: JAMES FRAZEE Date: 08/11/93 9:59p Subj: Re: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No James Frazee wrote in a message to Samson Luk: -=> Quoting Samson Luk to All <=- JF> If you find one,could you call and upload it to (206) JF> 691-5042 I will be trying to run RomBrain,that is for JF> DOOR.SYS bbses. I am currently using EZ-ROM v1.2, pretty good but again it was NOT specifically design for updating Maximus's LASTUSER.BBS, by no mean users' download KB within the door can pass back to Maximus. I did wrote to the author with LASTUSER.BBS structure in C attached but got no respond... Regards, Samson --- timEd/B8 * Origin: TAIC Maximus, Home of HK PC User Group (6:700/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID TORIX Number: 667 To: CRAIG DOBIE Date: 08/11/93 9:57p Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CD> I know there are some sharewhere CD's formated for BBS's (FILES.BBS) CD>wondering if anyone has one or knows where I can get ahold of one. CD> Craig Dobie CD> Sysop: Monty's Place BBS CD> Fort Worth, Texas Check out Big Sky Rom, From this origin, or (406) 586-8344. Comes with Files.bbs, PCBoard DIR files, and 4Dos descriptions, plus 5min install. (Seriously!) Dave * OLX 2.1 TD * If we knew what we were talking about, we'd be dangerous --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff105/b] * Origin: PC-Montana BBS, Home of BigSky ROMs, 406-284-3120 (1:3400/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 668 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 2:00a Subj: CD-Rom Dupes Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHAREWARE CD-ROM DUPLICATION COMPARISONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Using Bob Neal's "CD-ROM DUPLICATE ANALYZER" v 1.0 CD-Rom Total Files CD-Rom Total Files Big Sky ROM 6985 So Much Shareware 3 5597 Night Owl 9 4735 So Much Shareware 2 4666 Night Owl 8 4950 CD Powerbox 6800 % OF DUPLICATE FILES AMONG POPULAR SHAREWARE CD'S --------------------------------------------------- >> Note: Diagonal reflects % of INTERNAL dupes within a given CD. << >> Top number is number of files. Bottom number is percentage. << Big Sky N.Owl 9 N.Owl 8 Powerbox SMS3 SMS2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Big 2 142 488 464 315 336 Sky .02% 1.21% 4.08% 3.36% 2.5% 2.88% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- N.Owl 142 5 65 8 666 23 9 1.21% .1% .67% .06% 6.44% .24% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- N.Owl 488 65 12 97 489 146 8 4.08% .67% .24% .82% 4.63% 1.51% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pwr 464 8 97 17 471 663 Box 3.36% .06% .82% .25% 3.79% 5.78% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SMS 315 666 489 471 0 1543 3 2.5% 6.44% 4.63% 3.79% 0% 15.03% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SMS 336 23 146 663 1543 7 2 2.88% .24% 1.51% 5.78% 15.03% .15% ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For file lists and the latest catalog.zip, call Computer Works BBS. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDY DOWNEY Number: 669 To: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Date: 08/12/93 8:03a Subj: Best cd-rom? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM>What's the best CR-ROM driver? LM>I want to know the fastest one and the cheapiest. If you mean CD ROM *Drive* well, I picked up a Panasonic (CR562) Doublespeed CD Rom for $279. It has a 320 ms average access time and a 300 kb transfer rate. You want to look for low average access time, and a high transfer rate. Many popular cheap CD ROMS have about 380 ms access time and 150 kb transfer rate. The cheapest I've seen for those is about $184 (Mitsumi). Look in a Computer Shopper. On the other hand, I opted to pay another $100 to get 320ms access time, but with a 300 kb transfer rate. It works great, even on my 386DX-25. I got this mail order from Underwood Distrubutors at 1-800-295-8701. They are a distributer of products for Computer Smart Co. 8200 S.W. Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 (503)246-0004 === * OLX 2.2 * "I like to think of it as the Prime Suggestion." -Kirk --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Colossus - The Columbus Computer Society - Columbus, OH (1:226/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDY DOWNEY Number: 670 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/12/93 8:03a Subj: Cdrom forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WY>CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. Maybe you can help me. I bought a Panasonic 562 recently and the cable (not the ribbon cable) that plugs into the four-pin port on the CD ROM drive does not match up with the appropriate port on the Sound Blaster Pro card. The sound card wants a four-pin end, but the other end of the cable only has *three* pins. What would you advise. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. === * OLX 2.2 * Never violate the Prime Directory! C:\ --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Colossus - The Columbus Computer Society - Columbus, OH (1:226/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 671 To: LOU NERVEGNA Date: 07/16/93 4:05p Subj: Re: MAKE MONEY!! MUST READ!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This is a national echo. Your message has _nothing_ to do with the topic at hand, which is CDROM. Please do not enter a message of that nature in this echo again. Bob Hall Moderator. --- ώ SLMR 2.1a ώ Some men without a god are like fish without bicycles. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: The SANDBOX ** MultiLine TBBS ** (405)737-9540 (1:147/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 672 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 07/16/93 4:08p Subj: Re: CD ROM MASTERING COMPANIE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TW>Bob, TW>Do you have a list of CDrom mastering companies? I'm looking to have TW>five to 10 thousand copies of a Mac cdrom pressed. I'm not terribly TW>impressed with the prices I've gotten so far. gimme a call at 405-672-1708 Will see what I can do. BOB :-) --- ώ SLMR 2.1a ώ A person without a navel lives within all of us. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: The SANDBOX ** MultiLine TBBS ** (405)737-9540 (1:147/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 673 To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 07/18/93 11:59a Subj: Re: BEST NIGHTOWL 9 PRICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> so whats your real price since Ismail is selling this disk for $29? I said I would meet the price, so it's $29. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 674 To: JASON PAUL Date: 07/19/93 12:48a Subj: Re: BASEBALL CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Does anyone know if there is a baseball CD out there that has >> a lot of trivia and stats on it? Yep, we have a cd called "The Wolrd Of Baseball". It contains the information you require and it's priced at $29.00. Inetrested ?? Give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 675 To: JOHN HUNTER Date: 07/19/93 12:48a Subj: Re: MULTI-CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hi!, >> Can anybody tell me of any multi cd-rom drives?. I would like >> to have 6 or so cd-roms available at once. Yes John, the Pioneer is a 6 disk changer and they come in two versions. One is the DMR600 that offers 600ms access time and 150kps transfer rate, while the other is the DMR604X, which offers 300ms access time and 600kps transfer rate. If your interested, please feel free to drop us a note via the node/net number below or your welcome to fax us your request at 216-225-6759 and we'll be happy to assist your further. Yes, we do ship anywhere in the world and accept Visa/MasterCard as payment. Boris Osadciw ... Every Silver lining has a clone around it. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 676 To: ALL Date: 07/19/93 12:48a Subj: Re: RED HOT CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $35.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - MONSTER MEDIA '93' PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $30.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - WINBOX - GAMEWARE - CD POWERBOX PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $15. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $55. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... I married the Mail Lady! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 677 To: ALL Date: 07/19/93 12:48a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $369.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $459.00 Sony Int 380ms Bare Dr - $285.00 LIMITED Sony Ext 380ms Kit - $395.00 Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $449.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$549.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI Complete-$269.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $14.00ec Information on the above or 400 + CD titles call (216) 225-3263 anytime ! Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Pioneering Off-line Mail Technology! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRANDON RICKERSON Number: 678 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 07/19/93 2:20a Subj: Re: 7'TH GUEST WON'T RUN! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would be > better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes through the > opening credits, it then goes into the book with the pictures on each > page. It animates the picture and talks and then turns the page. Well > my problem is that it hangs the system at different places in this > opening scene. It may make it through 3 or even 4 pages but it hangs. > While displaying the animated pictures the voice tends to get cut short > and I get a line of graphics garbage across the screen. It then turns > the page, usually. Eventually it will get the graphics garbage on a > page and that's when the system hangs. I am running an 80386-25 with 8 Is that mother board a DX or SX. Must be a DX. > megs of memory, a SB-16, a Smart and Friendly CD-ROM (150kbps MPC > compatible) and a Reveal VC300 Video card (16M colors, Cirus chip). I Is that CD-ROM at least 250 ms and is the card a SVGA? > have taken the config.sys and autoexec.bat down to the minimum and > still get the same problem. I have tried Vesa drivers and still get the > same problem. I am running DOS 6. So is there hope for my system or am > I doomed until I get some > new hardware? --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Thin Ice - Your traveling on very Thin Ice (1:160/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 679 To: LOU NERVEGNA Date: 07/17/93 10:38a Subj: Re: MAKE MONEY!! MUST READ!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Lou, 13 Jul 93 16:03, Lou Nervegna wrote to All: LN> HOW TO MAKE $50,000 with $5, a modem, 5 envelopes, 5 stamps. LN> I'm Making a TON of money! This is great! Everyone MUST try!!! Not only is this off topic but Illegal in at least one country where this echo goes. Please Don't waste money by posting this Crud. Thanks Antony --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: 3:620/250.7 (FidoNet 3:620/250.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW LARMOUR Number: 680 To: ALL Date: 07/16/93 2:52a Subj: Re: PHOTO-CD IN AUST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Photo-CD is now available in Australia!!! I work in a lab which is offering photo-cd services, and the service is available via selected Kodak Express labs at varying prices depending on what type of transfer service you need: Develop, print and transfer 12exp $39.95 disc incl 7 days (E6 process & transfer) 24exp $49.95 36exp $74.95 Standard transfer min 20 exp $2.25 per frame $12 for disc 7 days Selective transfer min 20 exp $3.00 per frame $12 for disc 7 days Special transfer min 20 exp $5.00 per frame $12 for disc 10 days Shoebox transfer min 65 exp $1.50 per frame disc inlc 15 days (Introductory offer)max 100 exp Duplicate Photo-CD min 20 exp $1.50 per image $12 for disc 7 days -- A photo-cd will hold a maximum of approx 100 images. -- Service times quoted are lab to lab in working days. -- Service times to NT and remote areas of Aust are 14 working days for all services. -- Standard transfer is every exposure transfered. All exposures must be of the same type (ie. all negs or all slides) -- Selective transfer is selected exposures transfered, not in any guaranteed order. All exposures must be of the same type. -- Special transfer is selected slides or negs in a specified order. -- Negs or slides in strips less than 3 will be mounted @ 75cents each. -- Thermal prints up to 8"x10" are also available. -- Photo-CD is only available on 35mm negs or slides. In order to do anything other than just view these images, you will need a fairly powerful machine, Kodak recommend a min of 386SX25, 8Mb RAM, 40Mb free HD space (100Mb prefered), 24bit graphics card and monitor. The files themselves are 18Mb in size at full (16Base) resolution and are compessed with JPEG formulae to around 4.5Mb to 6Mb in size. Each image is stored a 5 different resolutions: 128x192 (Base/16) 'thumbnail' 256x384 (Base/4) Displaying multiple images on the screen 512x768 (Base) TV quality 1024x1536 (4Base) HDTV quality 2048x3072 (16Base) for printing and high quality image manipulation. The only drives which Kodak will tell me are fully Photo-CD multi session compatable are: Apple CD 300 Toshiba XM-3301 BK Drive Pioneer DRM-604X Minichanger Sony CDU-561 Phillips CDD-461 Audio This is by no means a complete listing, but their the only ones which Kodak know for sure will be fully compatable. In my opinion, the introductory offer is the way to go if you can get that many images together. Also, if you transfer 100 images in one hit, then the disc will only have a single session on it and will therefore be readable by all those XA single session drives and some non-XA drives. If you have any further questions regarding Photo-CD, ProPhoto-CD, Photo-CD players or other related topics, please mail me.... Andrew Larmour --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TARDIS BBS (03) 819-7093 (3:633/260) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Number: 681 To: NEIL ALLEN Date: 07/18/93 9:08p Subj: Re: SHERLOCK HOLMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well the version that I have does. Mine is from ICOM SIMULATIONS and has three cases on it: Mummy's Curse Mystified Murderess Tim Soldier I know that there are different versions out, because one of the versions only has two cases on it. --- QM v1.30/b # Origin: Horizon RBBS 214-881-9346 HST (8:930/1.0) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 682 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/11/93 11:41a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Or one of the other 16 bit boards. I couldn't get >the Logitech 16 bit sound board to work with OS//2, but the >Pro Audio Spectrum 16 works just fine. You mean the Logitech won't work at ALL, or just with the OS/2 multimedia support? How was it with DOS games and the Win-OS/2 multimedia support, for example? ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Windows NT startup sound: FLOP.WAV --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 683 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/11/93 10:54a Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > has given a reasonable enough sample for me to say that at least 30% of > the current PC users have a machine that with minor alterations would > meet this spec... Namely the installation of a fast CD-ROM or a 1Meg > SVGA card... This spec and the possible new games/applications written > for MPC L2 will put a lot of pressure on users to "go the extra".... I wonder when they'll get around to establishing a spec for the operating system proper multimedia should run under? I bring this up because the recent issue of BYTE compared the multimedia support for Windows to OS/2 and found the former a comparative kludge, difficult to program in and not very powerful. One would think that NT would improve greatly on this, but apparently it'll have the same multimedia stuff regular Windows has - no improvement... ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Abandon all hope ye who read this tagline! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 684 To: ED BAILEY Date: 08/11/93 11:01a Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > On 08-05-93 John Serrano wrote to All... > JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since > JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to > JS> the conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as > JS> well as the incessant pounding by Edgewise:) > I got stuck at this point for a couple of weeks John, and now that I > started to write this, I can't remember how I got out of it. > It has something to do with casting a draft... (etc.) The draft you have to cast is the reverse Sharpen draft, which when cast on the sword being made stirs things up (you won't like what happens...). ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Coming REAL SOON: Windows underwear! Beer! Tampons! Toile --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 685 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/11/93 4:25p Subj: CATALOG REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Vince do you have a catalog available yet? I sure do... I just mailed off your August catalog today. It should take about a week or so to arrive there, I imagine. I also have an ASCII version online on my BBS if you want a jump-start. The file name is CDROMS!.ZIP, and the BBS number is 306-789-8682 (it can also be FREQ'd from 1:140/121) Vince --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Number: 686 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:02p Subj: CANADIAN CD-ROM CONNECT'N Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA * 6 Armstrong Bay * Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7 -> 306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax * VISA/MC Accepted 5 Star MS DOS Volume 2...... $35 Business Master........$30 All 5 Star MS Windows Volume 1.. $40 CD Winbox..............$45 prices American Business Phonebook..$40 Clip Art Goliath...... $25 in Animals Multimedia (DOS/MAC).$45 ColorMagic (PC/MAC)....$40 Canadian Arthur's Teacher Trouble.....$40 Colossal Cookbook......$25 Funds Barney Bear Goes to School...$35 Complete Bookshop......$25 Barney Bear Goes to Space....$35 Dictionaries&Languages $25 $0.78US= Bibles and Religion..........$25 Education Master.......$30 $1.00Cdn --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Number: 687 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:03p Subj: SAMPLES FROM OUR CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA * 6 Armstrong Bay * Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7 -> 306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax * VISA/MC Accepted Mixed Up Mother Goose $35 Precision Mapping $135 All Monster Disc (2 disc set) $50 Prophone 7 disc set 1993 $210 pricing Monster Media '93 $45 Prophone Business $45 in National Parks $35 Publisher's Dream Disk $50 Canadian Night Owl 9 $35 Publishers Paradise w/manual $45 Dollars Our Solar System $25 Return to the Moon $50 P.C. Sig #12 $35 Sci-Fi $35 Pinocotheca Multimedia $30 Shareware Extravaganza $70 --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY WEIMER Number: 688 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:35a Subj: Mitsumi Help!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Mitsumi CD-ROM that I can't get to work. It won't read a disc. When I try at the DOS shell it say WARNING! Read Fult and when I try at the command line it says CDR101:Not ready reading drive D . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! --- SLMAIL v3.0 (#1187) * Origin: Searchlight City BBS (1:283/420) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES REYLE Number: 689 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:58a Subj: Engineering CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To all: Can any one tell me if there is CD rom disks geared more towanrd the Technical Engineer. Also, I'm looking for a disk that deals alot with Patents and developments. Something like what you would find out of an Almanac. James Reyle --- WM v3.01/92-0674 * Origin: The NorthEnd Bbs--Millington, TN. (1:123/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 690 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 12:58a Subj: NEW CD'S @ STARVECTOR! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 Game Arena..........$13 Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$19 Precision Mapping...$88 Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Learning Adventure..$13 M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Sound F/X Library...$29 Cookbook Heaven.....$27 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$58 The Holy Bible......$24 Am. Bus Phonebk 93..$39 Color Magic Clipart.$28 Aminet Amiga........$15 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I used to have a life. Now I have Windows. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 691 To: ROY COCHRUN Date: 08/12/93 7:51a Subj: CD-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RC> There is a new version of the Mitsumi driver out. Using QEMM, it will RC> load fine. Also, use the /X switch. You can find the driver on the RC> QEMM BBS, 1-310-314-3227, free to registered users. I think the Thanks so much! It never occured to me that QEMM would have a new driver out for the Mitsumi. Since I just got the drive which was Mitsumi's "new version" with the 16-bit card, I thought that the driver was the latest one made. I was happy to find it on the QEMM board you listed above. I will have to get out the manual to see about using the /X switch. The driver DID load high - which is great - but then something else was kicked out for lack of space (my 144K mscdex.exe file). I guess the thing to do is buy a cache program that will work with BOTH the CD and the hard disk. I already have a 1MEG cache set up for the hard drive. ... This message was posted on recycled phosphor. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 692 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/12/93 8:09a Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> If you've been using QEMM's Optimize program to order your drivers, BB> you can just about forget it. My experience, anyway, has shown that BB> Optimize just doesn't know how to handle CD-ROM drivers (or most BB> anything else, for that matter). You're a lot better off trying to BB> figure out the best order and what region to put things in on your BB> own. You're exactly right. QEMM "optimize" consistently gave me less memory when it had to deal with the CD driver. For example, it would get finished and display a message saying, "you have 98K less now than when you started." I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! I can't really do it on my own because it would be purely taking stabbs in the dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, MTMCDE.SYS, MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. It can't load all four of these high no matter what order they're in. I just can't understand that because I have 4 Megs of ram. I guess there's a few things I don't know about memory. I always thought that you could load stuff high until you ran out of extended or expanded memory but I guess that's not true. ... "To Serve Man" - 101 Recipes for Soylent Green. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 693 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/12/93 8:50a Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EL> have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm EL> trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get into EL> CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB will I have the same setup as you do. Here's my advice: Get a CD ROM instead of upgrading right now. The prices will drop eventually on the motherboards and it will be easier later. The 486SX/25 is only marginally faster than our boards. I just got the Mitsumi 350ms drive from FLEX/USA for $199. It comes complete with controller and everything. It works perfectly. You can feed the Mitsumi's sound output into your SBPro's line input and everything's peachy keen. Later, Mark ... Some day they will know what I mean. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 694 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/12/93 10:18p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi John, JS> I just bought an NEC CD-ROM drive that came bundled with software, JS> notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem is JS> that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since JS> the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the JS> conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the JS> incessant pounding by Edgewise:) JS> Thanks for your assistance, I just figured it out. After you listen to the two men's conversation, there's a moment of silence when the guy with the sword is holding it up in the air. In that instant, click on the sword and QUICKLY enter the draft for the SYCTHE (CDDA or ADDC - it's one or the other). From that point you can move on. I must warn you, that this ushers in the climax to the game and you will finish it soon after. It took me about an hour from this point to finish the game. This climactic part is the best part of the game and I found it to be neat. It was kinda sad to see the game end. Now I'm ready for Monkey Island and 7th guest!!! ... It takes a long word to retard spoilage. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT MOORE Number: 695 To: TONY DAVIS Date: 08/12/93 4:11p Subj: SHAREWARE CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to Denis Coleman, Tony Davis said: TD> I have to tell you that this is one dangerous ad. TD> On July 20th, I was arrested and booked on charges of sale & TD> possession of obscene material. My BBS & all related TD> hardware was TD> seized. If found guilty, I am facing up to 15 years in jail TD> and/or up TD> to $25,000 in fines. OK, is that because you violated some local law? Did they give you any warning? We are in the process of setting up an adult section on our BBS and I came here looking for CD ROM ads. I would like to talk to you further about your legal problems (hopefully in order to avoid any in my state!). Were you charged by Federal, State or local authorities? Please message me here or on Internet at Robert.Moore@select.wyvern.com --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: BestDealBBS, Va. Beach, Va. USA 804/340-4457,-3498,-1250 (1:275/47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RUSSELL NABER Number: 696 To: DAVID BALNITES Date: 08/12/93 8:12a Subj: POINEER CD CHANGER SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello David! Tuesday July 13 1993, David Balnites writes to Corry Macfarlane: DB> Corry, I was looking through an ad in CD-ROM World and found a place DB> called FSC FlexSys Corporation that sells the DRM-604X for $1795.00 and DB> the DRM-600A for $995.00. Their # is 1-800-533-7756. DB> Hope this helps... DB> David David, Do have the address fro CD-ROM world or phone number I would like to check this magazine out and can't find it anywhere near me. Russell --- GoldED 2.40+ * Origin: BLACK DIAMOND BBS, GREYBULL WY , 307-765-2027 (1:15/24) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY Number: 697 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/11/93 10:51p Subj: Willie Beamish Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> Has anyone purchased this cd? Saw it pretty cheap at a computer fair. AB> I haven't played the game before. Is it interesting or boring? I have it. It's a funny and challenging game. It looks like a kid game, but it's a lot more than that. Made by Dynamix, part of Sierra On-Line. I paid $29. * SLMR 2.1a * I hate you, you hate me, let's throw Barney in the sea. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY Number: 698 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/11/93 10:56p Subj: 16 bit sound card - HELP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR> I seem to lean toward the PAS16 because of it's apparent wide CR> acceptance and SCSI on board. Am I on the right track ? You're thinking like all the sound card reviewers are. Excellent 16-bit sound, industry standard SCSI, and the #1 choice of OEMs. The PAS16 has won every sound card review this year. CR> Is one 16 bit stereo card compatible with another. No. They all have their own format. They all emulate the SB and AdLib. CR> Can the SB16 ASP support software configured for the PAS16 ?? No. * SLMR 2.1a * ((((((Available in Stereo with Pro AudioSpectrum 16)))))) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 699 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 1:33p Subj: Mitsumi Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What version/date are the latest Mitsumi (DOS) drivers? --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ROBINSON Number: 700 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/12/93 6:23p Subj: 16 bit sound card Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> -> Is one 16 bit stereo card compatible with another. Can the SB16 AS -> -> support software configured for the PAS16 ?? This is where I get -> -> confused. And has anyone seen the Computer Peripherals Maestro 16 -> -> Card, it sounds super but is it compatible to the rest ???? (it ha -> -> 32 voices) -> -> I don't own a cd rom yet I was reading on the bbs's by the sound of -> it looks like all the software packages require 16 bit sound cards an -> aren't compatible with the old 8 bit sound blasters so the best bet i -> to get a sound blaster 16 asp or the name is spectrum audio 16 its -> supposed to be 100% compatible with the sound blaster 16 asp i'd -> personally go with the sound blaster 16 asp from the sound of it if y -> get that card you shouldn't have any problems since it does the old -> sound blaster, adlib plus the new 16 bit standard that they have. -> -> Louis -> --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta -> * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) I learning as I go and so far I've picked up alot. Just so you know, most software packages (game & business) fully support 8 bit Soundblasters. While 16 bit support is showing up, it is infrequent but will quickly grow. The support for 16 bit cards seems to be heavily aimed at both SB 16 and Pro Audio Spectrum 16. The problem I found is that the SB 16 ASP still has a proprietary cdrom connector, which limits your cd-rom choices. The PAS 16 has a genuine SCSI connector which allows great flexibility. The PAS 16 is SB and Adlib compatible and so far ALL software I've seen that supports SB 16asp also supports the PAS 16 as well. The SB16 ASP costs around $209 whereas the PAS 16 is at $149 thru many mail order houses. Hard Drive Super Source (mail order co.) says they far sell more PAS16 than anything. The samething was told to me here locally. While selling more 8 bit SB than other cards, when it comes to multimedia packs, the PAS16 MPC systems sell the most. For whatever its worth, thats what I've learned. I also will be receiving my PAS16 by FEDX tomorrow. I guess you now know where I stand. Thanks for the reply. -------- CR --- WM v3.01/91-0009 * Origin: Aspencade BBS (614) 837-3896 (1:226/1210.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG SHEPPARD Number: 701 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 3:42a Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DH@-}I run WanderLand BBS, and I am looking to add a CD-ROM to my file section DH@-}my bbs... One of my users offered to sell me a MITSUMI (350ms) CD-ROM DH@-}drive... Does anybody know if these things are worth having? Dave, I have had a Mitsumi drive for about two weeks now and it has not given me a hitch whatsoever. I use it for the GIFs Galore CD on my board (609-451-1028 for a quick plug!! :) and for the occasional game. I'd reccomend it for a good, low-cost way to add a CD-ROM to your BBS. Good Luck, Craig * SLMR 2.1a * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic --- VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: K'tithrak Mang BBS (609) 453-0541 (1:266/75) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 702 To: ART MARKO Date: 08/11/93 6:05p Subj: Re: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Art Marko to All <=- AM> CD's For sale. NO COD's...add $2.90 frt AM> 1. Encarta {still sealed...new and unopened} $175 AM> 6. MS Bookshelf $25 AM> 7. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective $15 AM> Art Marko AM> 2 Oak St. AM> New Brunswick NJ 08901 AM> 908-545-3004 {Days} AM> 908-545-6054 {Fax} Do you still have Encarta? That's the MS Encyclopedia, right? Is it the newest (only) version? I think I want to buy this from you. If I don't get any mail back, I'll fax you, once I make up my mind. ... "Could you continue your petty bickering? I find it most intriguing." --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE FINLAY Number: 703 To: DAVID HARRISON Date: 08/12/93 5:55p Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I run a mitsumi on my BBS...I've had it since April. It works like a charm! I have had no problems...installation is EASY. Best of all...it is inexpensive. It's not the fastest CD-Rom however is does seem reliable. For a BBS I think it is more than adequate. After all, it's cheaper than a hard drive and it's very easy to get LOTS of new software quickly. Cheer-I/O! > Wayne < --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Not Found, should I fake (Y,N)> (1:250/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 704 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 3:43p Subj: Te koop diverse cdroms! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo allemaal! Ik heb nog diverse cd-roms te koop: - Creative sounds - vol met sounds in VOC, WAV MID formaat Fl. 50,-- - Playing with language, voor kinderen, ENGELS leren MPC Fl. 25,-- - COREL Artshow, vol met CLipart voor Corel Draw Fl. 50,-- - Phoenix 2.0 Shareware cd-rom Fl. 45,-- - Night Owls 9.0 shareware cd-rom Fl. 100,-- - MM Mammals cd over zoogdieren MPC Fl. 85,-- - Woordenboek in div. talen (Hebreeuws, Grieks, Japans etc.) Fl. 50,-- - Kings Quest V op cdrom T.e.a.b. - Klotski, Windows spel gebaseerd op een Pools spel Fl. 50,-- - Mixed up mother goose MPC spel Fl. 35,-- - MPC Wizard, MPC cd rom Fl. 10,-- - Mega demo 1, honderden mb's shareware, mods en gifs!! Fl. 35,-- - XXX-rated cdrom met TGA/GIF/GL/DL/FLI etc.. Fl. 65,-- - Shareware Overload Fl. 50,-- Voor eventuele ruilen van cd's houd ik me ook aanbevolen! Brand maar los, reacties via dit medium graag! GreetinX! Jurrie! ... ...1993...the year of the CD!!!.......... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 705 To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 08/11/93 5:07p Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > While I agree the Toshiba is the "Rolls Royce" of drives at the moment, > and I'd > dearly love one myself, there are perhaps more cost-effective solutions > available... for example the new Panasonic series CR-562B/563 drives I know a good cost effective solution. Apple sells here in Germany a external CDROM Drive SCSI for 399 DM. It is the Model 150. As long as I know you can put the CDROM Drive out of the case and handle it just like a PC CDROM Internal. 12 V cable and 50 Pin SCSI Cable and for example Adaptec 1542b/c with ASPICD Driver. I have tested a Apple CS External CDROM Drive (was a Sony) and it worked with Adaptec 1542 b and aspicd. --- * Origin: Monster Point 1290 (2:246/4.1290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN Number: 706 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/12/93 6:30p Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the reply, I`ll see more into this drive but it sure is hard to find around Aylmer, Qc --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "Clown's Corner BBS (613)745-5411 " (1:243/44) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON BYRD Number: 707 To: QMAIL Date: 08/12/93 10:27a Subj: DROP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Add, Drop, or Reset a Conference. --- T.A.G. 2.6e8a Beta * Origin: The Ice Palace (1:106/821) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER GRECI Number: 708 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 4:16p Subj: 3D ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you do 3D animation or stills you OWE it to yourself to purchase Syndesis 3D ROM. it is a CD with over 500 3D models in Various formats including Lightwave,Wavefront,3D Studio,DXF and Imagine Formats(both AmiAmiga and IBM versions) Excellent Value at $199.95 --- FIDOdoor+ 3.2.7 [JetMail 0.91beta] * Origin: Dateline: Atari ~ New York, USA [1-718-833-0828] (1:2603/110.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 709 To: TONY DAVIS Date: 08/12/93 8:33a Subj: SHAREWARE CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thank you Mr. Davis for responding to the post. I greatly appreciate your open statement in this echo. As you may or may not be aware, the discussion of adult discs has been banned from this echo. Again, thanks for posting. Gimme a call if you want... 948-8212 BOB --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 710 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/12/93 8:36a Subj: MAC CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please call the person, and do not post such lenghty messages in the echo, please.... it will be appreciated.. Bob Hall Moderator. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 711 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/12/93 8:39a Subj: CD-ROMS (1 EACH) FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No You have been around the CDROM echo long enough to know, there is a ten line limit on ads. Thanks for your understanding .... ahead of time. Bob Hall Moderator. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 712 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/12/93 8:47a Subj: RE: NEW ADULT CD-ROM ECHO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > 1. Echo moderators can set whatever rules they like. No one's free > speech is impaired, as they can always go to another echo. True. > people over 18. In addition, there have been cases of "adult" > cdrom > vendors being raided for pornography. It's understandable that > sysops > might feel nervous about carrying references to such discs. One might want to check out a message in this echo from Mr. Tony Davis. > 3. Many readers of cdrom echos are simply uninterested in "adult" > discs, > and would prefer to have smaller message packets by leaving out > messages I do appreciate your response on the matter of adult discs. As moderator, and setting the guidelines to ban the topic, I had very specific reasons, and being a self appointed 'god' of censorship was _not_ one of them. Some people could not understand the reasoning, my phone just about rang off the wall over the issue, but it has sort of passed over. Again, I do appreciate your response. Bob Hall Moderator --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 713 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 8:53a Subj: RULES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CDROM Echo Rules. 1. Limit the topic to laser optic technology, as related to CDROM, CD-R, CD-I, multimedia, etc. The discussion of adult CDROM's is banned in this echo. 2. If you leave an ad of any type, please limit it to ten lines or less. 3. Do not over quote. It gets old seeing tons of messages with quotes from ads, and other information. 4. Do not be excessively annonying. 5. Have all the fun you can stand. :-) Bob Hall Moderator 1-405-672-1708 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE NUNNALLY Number: 714 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 9:32p Subj: Ss Plays Movies Off Cd! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Now you can use the AVI movies, WAVes, and BitMaPs on your CD's as screen savers using Projector, a screen saver for windows. Projector is a standard Windows 3.1+ screen saver which plays movies or images with sound. Projector will play .AVI movie files, .BMP image files, and .WAV sound files. Scripts may be constructed, loaded, or saved using the Projector Setup screen. Projector comes with several bitmaps, animations, and a movie; a 21 page manual documents each feature of the program. Windows 3.1 with VGA required. 256 color or better display recommended. MPC level 1 or better preferred for movie playback. Ordering Information: Projector is available from the author for the reasonable sum of US$15: Bruce Nunnally, ATTN:Projector 1304 Todd Drive Plano, TX 75023-1911 Check or money order, please. Additional info by netmail, or via Compuserve at 73043,3375. ώ WinQwk 2.0 a#0 ώ Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- SuperQWK 1.17-3 (Reg) * Origin: Briefcase BBS 214-401-3314 v.32bis (1:124/4222) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 715 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/06/93 2:31p Subj: SONY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > SP> RE> Then there's the later kits with 350ms Panasonic > SP> RE> double speed CD-ROM - > SP> 350ms is considered doublespeed? > Well, I thought that double speed referred to the transfer rate (300Kbps) It does - which is why the Pioneer DRM-604X is called a QUAD speed (600K+ DTR) drive despite having "only" around a 300ms or so Average Access time.... * SLMR 2.1a * Female programers get their bits twiddled. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 716 To: GREG WILLIAMS Date: 08/06/93 2:33p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES VS PANASON Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Can anyone tell me if Mitsumi (sp?) CDR drives are PhotoCD compatible THe LU-005 is supposed to be, the older LU-002 is not. > and what sort of seek/access time they have? 350ms and 600ms respectively (I have a LU-002, the LU-005 I'm quoting spec sheet data on). >Also, how do these drives, which are IDE These drive are NOT in ANY WAY, SHAPE, or FORM IDE interface. They use a PROPRIATARY interface that is only supported by Mitsumi themselves, one ATI sound card, and one other (Gravis?) sound card at this time. They also are typically bundled WITH a controller card.... * SLMR 2.1a * Bats do it upside down. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 717 To: PAUL SWIDER Date: 08/06/93 2:41p Subj: CD-ROM QUESTION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >KC> I was wondering if anyone out there knew if it hurts anything to leave >KC> a CD-ROM Disk in the drive after I'm finished using it? >Ken as far as I can tell it doesn't hurt to leave the discs in for long >periods If it DID hurt, NO BBS could keep a disc online.... * SLMR 2.1a * Bureaucracy - transforming money into solid waste. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 718 To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 08/06/93 2:43p Subj: MULTISPIN DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Does anyone know what "multispin" is all about? Is it just a "NEC-name" >(sorry), or is it an advance in CD-ROM technology that improves access time, >sustained data transfer rate, etc.? It's a "NEC name" for spinning a disc at twice the old "standard" rate, thus making it possible to double the DTR rate of the drive. Ditto Pioneer's "Quad Spin" idea, except that the DRM-604x spins the discs at 4 times the "standard" rate.... * SLMR 2.1a * Mary had a little RAM, about a Meg or so.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 719 To: MIKE MEEKS Date: 08/06/93 2:44p Subj: PIONEER CD ROM CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I'm looking for a "dealer" for the Pioneer DRM 604X; Pioneer's newest 6 disk CD >ROM changer in the Central Ohio (Columbus) area. I am also looking for a >Central Ohio dealer who stocks cd roms for business/professional/engineering. Isn't Tom Tech in that general area? * SLMR 2.1a * Heinlein's alive, and still writing in another timeline! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 720 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 9:01a Subj: Night Owl $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Night Owl 9.0 For Sale As many copies as you would like for $ 25.00 a Copy !!! Call Free Spirit And ask for Barney ! ****************** 1-800-638-5757 Tell them Kevin sent you for this Deal or it will be higher. *[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[A*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B*[B --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 721 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/12/93 6:41p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> by the way do you have any games for the CDROM? ... Just what comes on the discs of shareware I buy. I think I'm one of the few who has little to no interest in games on the computer. (Although my wife is convinced it is one expensive toy). ... I finally found a text file that described the settings in the AMI BIOS that came with my new board. (The file was on one of my ROMs, of course). I played with the settings and now am working fine, but with the MTMCDS.SYS, not the faster DMA. I'm happy, at least for now. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 722 To: ED BAILEY Date: 08/12/93 6:46p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> Just to let you know you are not alone in your problem. ... Just got your message today (12 August). I fiddled with the BIOS settings (which, by the way dealt with such things as keyboard speed and other "important" computing settings) and now (through the software driver) everything is fine! I haven't a clue what's going on, but it works. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 723 To: JOHN STRUEMPH Date: 08/12/93 6:52p Subj: Re: CD-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> emm386.exe ... I'm using QEMM, but I'm going to exclude all the areas you mentioned and try the DMA again. I'll let you know. (The software started working after I fiddled with the BIOS settings for Keyboard speed and a couple other non-descript things in a text file I found on one of my discs.) -- regards, Roy Cochrun (Oh, yes, and thanks!) --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC SCHONNING Number: 724 To: KYLE PINKLEY Date: 08/12/93 9:55a Subj: Re: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KP> Can you run the PC Sig 11 Shareware CD on a BBS? Wondering. There are descriptions for the disc on my BBS, if you can FREQ then request CDCOM.ZIP, PCSIG11.ZIP and AVIEW54A.ZIP. Don't expect too much from the descriptions however, I didn't have much to work with so did the best I could. If you can't freq just call the bbs # below, you can download first call (don't bother trying to run the call back verifier as it doesn't do l/d at this time) from the bbs file area. The cdcom file is a door program, you may need doormaster (dm56.zip) or equivalent to create proper door info file (door uses callinfo.bbs, future version will also use door.sys). Eric --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Creekside Manor (805) 484-8016 16.8k DS CdCom Support BBS (1:206/2512.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 725 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 Texel Int 340ms Bare Dr - $245.00 LIMITED Texel Ext 340ms Kit - $359.00 Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $449.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$549.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI Complete-$269.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $10.00ec ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 - FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 726 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: RED HOT CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $10. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $49. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. COMING SOON - BLACK BOX 5 - - - 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress makes it's motion picture debut as the "The Emailator"! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 727 To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: Re: CATALOG VIA EMAIL? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hello Boris! >> 12 Jul 93 01:45, Boris Osadciw wrote to Tom Menasco: BO>> Give us your fido address and we'll shoot over a copy. BO>> + Origin: Buggie Works - The CD-ROM Outlet (216)225-3263 (1:157/46) >> Boris, I would be interested in getting one of your catalog. >> Can you netmail it to 1:140/23.3 >> Much appreciated.... As soon as it's completed, we'd be happy too !! Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Now 100% QWK Compatible! More bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 728 To: JAMES ZMIJEWSKI Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: Re: Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I ordered cd's on monday got them on thursday not bad >> speed. Do you know of any cd' with avi files on them, >> so far I found only one called clasic clips but it's mostly >> old black and white images I'm looking for some thing a >> little more modern Not off the top of my head. We're in the middle of a major move here and we have some cd's here and some at the other location. As soon as things settle down a bit, I'll check and see. If you don't hear from us within a week or so, drop us a reminder please. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 729 To: ELLEN COTTON Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: Re: CD-ROMS WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, could you please send me your latest CDROM >> catalog?...I've been monitoring the CDROM Echos for the last >> month and am getting a 486 w/CDROM drive in the next few days. >> Thanks! J. Ellen Cotton As soon as it's completed, you'll have a copy ! Thank you for your interest.... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 730 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> BO> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S >> *************** >> BO> Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or >> Windows v1. BO> $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $14.00ec Information >> on the above or 400 + CD BO> titles >> Any Mac compatable Encyclopedia ROMs? If so, what's your >> asking price? Yes, "Groilers Toolworks" makes a MAC version and we have it priced at $50. If your interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to help. Boris Osadciw ... Xpress Yourself! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 731 To: ALAN MCCREADY Date: 08/13/93 1:23a Subj: Re: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, What is the upgrade kit? I bought a SCSI cable and the >> drivers Trantor and MSCDEX are included with the PAS16 board. >> Do I still need something else? If I need this upgrade kit >> how much is it? thanks Alan The upgrade kit contains the audio cable, scsi cable, drivers for the Pro 16 interface and a manual. It's priced at $25. and yes you will need this if you want to use the Pro 16 as the interface card for your cdrom system as well as audio output. Interested, please feel free to give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Mail Media. Do not expose to Flames! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 732 To: TIM MORAN Date: 08/13/93 1:24a Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> In a message to Tim Moran <08-03-93 01:46> Boris Osadciw wrote: BO>> PID: SX V3.02/4.01H1G01 BO>> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? BO>> BO>> On it's way in here !!! >> Do you have a price idea? On what ???? This is the complete quoted message we received here and as you can see, not much to give a price quote on. Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 733 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/13/93 1:24a Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hello Boris! I finally persuaded a local BBS to get this echo. >> I've been "without" for over a year since Comm Central moved >> out of state. >> You'll be hearing from me regularly again! You've gotta be THE >> best dealer in this echo. Price/service/patience are all 100% >> for this Dutchman! Tom, glad to see your back with us !! As from hearing from you, I look forward to it. It's always nice to talk to old time customers, when I have the chance. Your comments of praise are well taken and appreciated. Looking to hear from you soon.... Boris Osadciw ... Xpress Yourself! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 734 To: GIANG NGUYEN Date: 08/13/93 1:24a Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> This is VERY interesting. $369 for aWORM drive? Were you >> misstype?.....is this machine new or used?.....How many do you >> have left? Nope not a mistype at all. These units were refurbished and carried a full year warranty on them. As of this date, they are no longer available, but we will be getting in some half height units at about $469., which will offer a little more speed and carry the same warranty. Interested, please call us at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 735 To: CRAIG DOBIE Date: 08/13/93 1:24a Subj: Re: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I know there are some sharewhere CD's formated for BBS's >> (FILES.BBS) I was wondering if anyone has one or knows where >> I can get ahold of one. Craig, theres a ton of them out there right now. It all depends on what you want to offer your users as to what you should put online. As a general rule, most shareware cd's today sell for around $25 - $29. and are a very good value for the money. Interested in knowing more, please call us at 216-225-3263 anytime and I'am sure we can help you out with some of the latest and greatest. Boris Osadciw ... Every Silver lining has a clone around it. --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 736 To: HAROLD LEDUC Date: 08/13/93 1:24a Subj: Re: Deep throat Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GK>> I would like to know if there is anybody who has seen the CD-ROM "Deep >> Throat"... Is it a movie or a game??? I've seen the ads but don't >> know what to think of it... >> THERE was a movie by that name I don't think it on cd but it >> could be? Just a point of interest, yes it's on cd in full living color !!! Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't Read Mail Without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN CLARK Number: 737 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 2:34p Subj: Re: CD SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Mike how much information is on the Shareware Overload CD-Rom Disk? Does it have clipart on it? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: WinBBS!, 403-256-5744, Calgary AB. (1:134/134) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 738 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/12/93 11:46a Subj: Cd-rom help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** On 08-09Δ93, ERIC LOTT wrote to ALL: (Text edited) *****>> EL>true? Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, EL>upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that I am an EL>avid game player. The Panasonic CD-ROM drive is the only one made to work with the SBPro. If you use any other CD drive, it probably won't work. If I were you, I'd upgrade to a 486. I have a CD-ROM and a 486, I'd rather have the 486. The CD-ROM is great, but the software out for it right NOW doesn't justify getting one (over a 486 at least). With a 486, you will be able to speed up everything on your computer. There is a big difference between a 386 and a 486's speed. Basically right now.. the only thing I use the CD-ROM for is research. It's GREAT for school, but there aren't that many games out. I wish there were more games out... -Shaun Rader ~~~ * VbReader 1.5 #NR * Did you know that rats can't vomit? --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 739 To: ZACHARY HAMM Date: 08/12/93 1:48p Subj: BSR TECH SUPPORT # Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ZH> that DAK sold? DAK will not support it after 30 days. I don't have the support number for BSR, however, I am glad you posted the above information as I was getting ready to order from DAK-don't think I will now though! --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 740 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 4:24p Subj: Mitsumi on a chain Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all: I am interested in the Mitsumi CD-ROM, and what would be involved with hooking up multiple units. Can I chain more than one drive off the same interface or do I need to install a separate interface for each unit? Also, do I have to install a separate driver and/or MSCDEX for each? I see a lot of people on this Echo SELL DRIVES, so who has the best price on a 2+ Mutsumi "bundle" (give price breaks for 2 to 8 units). Please send info or Freq a copy of your catalog.... Thanks... Nigel. --- GEcho/beta * Origin: The Tactical Edge BBS, Keene, NH (603) 352-0194 (1:132/179) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 741 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 4:30p Subj: Explain Sound Cards to me. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No No, I'm not as stupid as the title suggests. What I'm confused about is what are the MAJOR differences between the (seemingly) 1000+ brands of sound cards. I know that some have SCSI or proprietary interfaces for CD-ROM, some have 32-bit PCM samples while others have only FM synthesis (a la Yamaha), some have MIDI ports or 16-64 channel 'Multi-port' MIDI, and I even understand that some samplein mono and some in stereo, some with 'lousy' sample rates and some with CD quality (although I've yet to see one that actually samples at REAL CD sample rates (ie 38.1KHz). So with all that (plus those that have SVGA all on one card), what are the REAL DIFFERENCES and types in each category of card, and which brabd is the best value in each category, and who on this Echo has the cheapest prices... (No small request.....) Thanks! Nigel. --- GEcho/beta * Origin: The Tactical Edge BBS, Keene, NH (603) 352-0194 (1:132/179) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 742 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/12/93 11:51a Subj: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Steve On your 4 Toshiba CD-ROM's! Lemme have your Phone and we'll discuss a payment on them! I don't wanna rip you off nor offer you the world so please let me know! Leave your number of give me a call! I am VERY interested in the CD-ROMS so please reply in kind! And Thanx! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 743 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/12/93 11:53a Subj: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Steve Oooops Didn't give you my number! Here it is! Sean Eagan at (216)869-4030 Voice Look forward to hearing from you! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE HAYES Number: 744 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/06/93 12:22p Subj: CD-Speedway Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> put about 32 Megs of cache on it. You must mean to cache to a disk drive right? * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Outer-Limits (618) 439-9629 * HST/V32 * (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALLEN BURLESON Number: 745 To: SAM FERTITTA Date: 08/12/93 12:01p Subj: RE: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sam, Thanks for the mini-review. Maybe that's part of the reason the computer fairs have it for $18. Speaking of the price, I noticed "Space Quest 4" is in the same price range. You know if that's decent? Either way, I think both cd's would be a good buy. Allen --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETE MURRAY Number: 746 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 9:52p Subj: Sound Blaster's CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yo All, Has anyone heard about the new Sound Blaster CD ROM, MPC2, to be put out in about three weeks for only $200 RETAIL???? I heard this from a salesman at Egghead's and I have heard none other about it. Pete * OLX 2.2 * Not tonight dear... I have a modem! --- WM v2.04/92-0335 * Origin: The MoonRose HQ BBS - (407) 568-8774 USA (1:363/153) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID TAM Number: 747 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 12:02a Subj: CD-Rom's? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I overheard someone around our local area talking about setting up a "killer" BBS.... he said that he would have a 6-disc multi-changer CD-ROM.... do they actually have these out? I guess I must be REALLY new to CD-ROMs.... Dave --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Cloak&Dagger Adult bbs 217-337-1679 (1:233/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 748 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/11/93 9:19p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I -> have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm -> trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get into -> CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB will -> only work with the Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this true? -> Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, -> upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that I am an -> avid game player. Creative labs have already made a deal with panasonic they've already released (amazing drive amazing price!) the panasonic CR-562B check out the specs 320ms access time, 300kb/sec transfer speed, 64k cache (helps a lot!), powered tray with eject button, THE ONLY device that can be plugged onto the sound blaster pro or sound blaster 16, photo cd compatible multi session in both formats also XA the price altogether with interface card cheapest i herad is from cd rom access $249 american. To get the same type of system like a sony one would cost me TWICE as much. This device is surely going to bring down sony's,nec's,toshiba prices down drastically (will take time though). The mitsumis are around $190 american but their not as good they cannot plug into the sound blaster pro, don't have a 64k cache, isn't FULLY photo cd compatible has 350ms access rate not 320ms so for another $60 american getting a $600 system for only $249. I'm definately going to buy a panasonic 562b model even though they haven't YET! started shipping to canada because it just got released this month in the u.s. and australia but atleast I can always order over the border and be the first canadian to have a panasonic 562B drive. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN STEPHENSON Number: 749 To: ALL Date: 08/07/93 5:45p Subj: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone got NO9 ? Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? Cheers, John Stephenson --- WM v2.09/91-0509 * Origin: Up and Running BBS - Tasmania 61-02-278811 (3:670/214) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON GRONOW Number: 750 To: JOHN STEPHENSON Date: 08/11/93 7:28a Subj: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello John! 07 Aug 93 17:45, John Stephenson wrote to All: JS> Has anyone got NO9 ? Yes JS> Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? Yes it is.. Your local supplier is KM Computers on (003) 43-3200 Simon Gronow The Software Works, mail by the Bay --- GoldED 2.41+ * Origin: The Software Works - Mail by the Bay..... (FidoNet 3:632/998) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 751 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/11/93 6:58a Subj: WINDOWS NT and Soundblaster Pro CD-ROM drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -= Alastair Edgington said to All about WINDOWS NT and Soundblaster Pro CD-ROM drivers: =- AE>I'm in desperate need of a WINDOWS NT compatible SoundBlaster Pro AE>CD-ROM driver. There is a Beta version of the Windows NT SoundBlaster Drivers that I've seen on the Creative Pacific BBS here in Sydney, Australia. Phone number is (02) 906-8392. File name is CDNTIN.ZIP. I think, after a quick look, that it's only for the newer CR-563 double speed drives but I may be wrong! Regards, Stephen Harrington * Wave Rider 0.32 Beta * --- Blue Wave/RA v0.32 Beta [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 752 To: SEAN TUDOR Date: 08/12/93 10:26a Subj: Panasonic CR-562B CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -= Sean Tudor said to Stephen Harrington about Panasonic CD-ROM drive.: =- ST>Regarding your message about the CD-ROM drive - what model have you ST>got and where did you purchase it ? It's a Panasonic CR-562B, price was AUS$395.00 inc. tax, bought on 29th June. Don't know if that price is still current... Ring Nick Agosta at Osborne Computers at their new North Ryde, Sydney, office and see if he can help you. As far as Rowan Evans (who put me onto the deal, thanks again Rowan!) and I can tell, the 562B is the OEM model of the 563 double-speed drive which comes with the newer SoundBlaster CD-ROM upgrade kit. I think the difference is that the 563 has a serial-digital audio out and the 562B doesn't, but I can't find any reason/device that would use this at present. Maybe someone can enlighten us! It comes with it's own interface card, but I'm successfully using mine hooked up to my original SoundBlaster Pro (not even Pro 2!), and I know Rowan has sucessfully used them with his SoundBlaster 16 ASP. It is by no means the fastest access time drive at 320ms, but at the price you can't beat it! Is of course 300kb/s, XA, Photo CD Multisession etc. compatible. You also have to get hold of the SBCD.SYS driver to run this way, at present it is available on the Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906-8392, file name is CDR562.ZIP. Hope this helps... Stephen Harrington P.S. Make sure you remind Nick to give you the audio cable to connect from the analogue audio-out of the drive to the 4 pin audio-in on your SB 16! * Wave Rider 0.32 Beta * --- Blue Wave/RA v0.32 Beta [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CHADWICK Number: 753 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/11/93 12:49p Subj: Re: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Serrano to All <=- JS> I just bought an NEC CD-ROM drive that came bundled with software, JS> notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem JS> is that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. JS> You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since JS> the person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the JS> conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the JS> incessant pounding by Edgewise:) Hi John, You need to cast the spell for sharpening in reverse on the man hamering the swords. This spell can be found back at the glassmakers by getting to the top of their tower where the two men are sharpening that blade. Its a little tricky to get up there but I'll let you try and work it out :-) If you need further help just ask.... Regards, David ... RAM DISK is NOT an installation procedure! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: -=( The War Room BBS )=- 02 971-2132. Dee Why. NSW (3:714/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 754 To: ED YEE Date: 08/12/93 9:06p Subj: Re: PAS16 OR SBPRO16ASP? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ed! On 08-09-93 Ed Yee wrote to Rowan Evans... .. [Rogue Message deleted].. EY> Why did you send this message to me again, months after the EY> first time I read it ? Not me! I only sent it once, there must be a rogue node out there that holds packets back (or they come around via Europe!). I have seen a few msgs lately in the Int'l HD Conf. that had dates of June/July, so this seems to be a reasonable supposition! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 755 To: SEAN TUDOR Date: 08/12/93 10:04p Subj: Panasonic CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sean! On 08-10-93 Sean Tudor wrote to Stephen Harrington... ST> Regarding your message about the CD-ROM drive - what model have you ST> got and where did you purchase it ? ST> ST> I would certainly be interested as I already have a Sound Blaster 16 ST> and would like a CD-ROM drive that connects direct throught the sound ST> card - especially if it is only $400 new. Talk to Nick Agosta at Osborne Computers, Sydney.... The "Special Introductory Price" was $395.00 for CD-ROM + paddle card + cable + driver. To connect to your SB 16, use the cable from the kit (badger Nick for the audio cable too , or it'll cost you $10.00 or so!) and then download from Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906-8392 the file CDR562.ZIP. This has all the necessary CD-ROM drivers and software (CD player, etc)... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 756 To: DARON HARVEY Date: 08/12/93 10:07p Subj: C.D.Rom Purchase Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Daron! On 08-09-93 Daron Harvey wrote to All... DH> I am currently running a 386dx40 with 200mb Hdd.In the near future I DH> will be purchasing a C.D Rom unit could DH> somebody tell me the best options to choose when purchasing a C.D.Rom DH> and what are the pitfalls to look out for Do you have a sound card?? If so does it have CD-ROM support?? If the answer to either question is NO, then buy one of the Creative Labs CD 16 multimedia upgrade kits.... Cost is around $1250.00 or so.... 300Kbps CD-ROM, 320ms avg access, CD-ROM XA and Multisession Photo CD compatible... Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 757 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/12/93 10:15p Subj: RE: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Diana! On 08-09-93 Diana Kirksey wrote to Mark Womack... DK> >For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. DK> >I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. DK> >Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when DK> >they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. DK> >Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? DK> DK> I've been having problem's trying to use QEMM too.The problems DK> actually started when I installed my correct Video Card on Windows DK> (Trident 256c),since then whenever I try to load Qemm,it says that DK> Windows can't load the video driver in B000. Did you use the full exclude (ie EXCLUDE=B000-B7FF) or try to add device=MONOUMB2.386 to SYSTEM.INI?? I'm operating a 486SX/33 here with MSCDEX, SLCD.SYS (SONY CD-ROM driver) and WfWG net drivers in high memory - 633Kb free with QEMM 7.01! Windows is running in 1024x768x256colous on a Video 7 HT 216 SVGA.... All this courtesy of EXCLUDE=B000-B7FF on the QEMM install line in CONFIG.SYS.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 758 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/12/93 10:30p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Eric! On 08-09-93 Eric Lott wrote to All... EL> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right EL> now I have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a EL> SB Pro. I'm trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 EL> (33 or 66), or get into CD-ROM. People (who don't know EL> alot) have told me that the SB will only work with the EL> Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this true? Yep! CR521/CR523 is the single speed drive, CR562B/CR563 is the double speed drive EL> Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, EL> upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that EL> I am an avid game player. Probably add the CD-ROM... EL> If I decided upon a CD, what is my best course of action. EL> I have heard that the SB can be used without any problem by using an EL> adapter, or changing the interface between the card and EL> drive. I've also heard that a new, faster drive will be EL> released by Creative Labs (lower than 390 ms). I don;t EL> want to buy a slow, or below average drive, and so, would EL> appreciate if anyone could tell me what I should be lokking for See any of the dealers adds in this echo... The going US price for a CR562B is about $280.00... The CR562B will connect directly to the SB Pro (I have a mate with an original SB Pro and his CR562B works fine off it!)... You'll also need the CD-ROM drivers... Creative Labs (US) BBS should have these as they are on the Creative Pacific (Australia) BBS as file CR562.ZIP. EL> I might be interested in a package deal, EL> although I am happy with my soundcard, and don't really EL> want some of the discs that come with them. EL> Sorry this is all so jumbled together. I'd like to get EL> into CDs but am really confused as to what to do and how EL> to do it. That's all right... If you just buy the CD-ROM, you *MAY* have sufficient change to upgrade your motherboard to a 486SX/33 or so! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 759 To: ROD IFFINGER Date: 08/12/93 10:33p Subj: dos 6 & sb-cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Rod! On 08-10-93 Rod Iffinger wrote to All... RI> I have just converted my system from dr-dos 6 to ms-dos 6 RI> and cannot get my soundblaster card and cd to work. By RI> stepping through the config.sys it seems to load ok but the RI> autoexec.ba file gives the following errors; RI> C:\SBPRO\DRV\MSCDEX.EXE /V /D:MSCD001 /M:15 Use the MSCDEX in your MS-DOS 6.0 \DOS directory... It is a later version than that supplied by Creative Labs..... The rest of it looked OK to me.... Cheers & Beers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 760 To: KIM LEE Date: 08/13/93 12:16a Subj: SB16 and CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Kim, On Aug 09 23:10 in a msg to Rowan Evans, Kim Lee of 3:711/413 wrote: > The one that'll come with the CD16 kit. I'll be getting a SCSI-2 > drive, most probably the Panasonic. I'll see what the SCSI-2 comes If that's the case, keep the AT bus drive first. The SCSI-2 version according to the Aust distributors will be out around Christmas; would you like to wait? :) Pricing seems quite good though compared to the NEC, Texel and Toshiba. The SCSI version also differs in that it has a 256K cache as opposed to 64K cache in the AT-Bus version, but the AT Bus version is a lot cheaper (from the pricing i got anyway). > I think you can daisy chain these IDEs, right? Can you?? Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 761 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/13/93 12:20a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Leslie, On Aug 08 15:50 in a msg to Poe Lim, Leslie Rhorer of 1:387/800.4 wrote: PL>> Are there any others besides the Pioneer 604X? > I'm sure there must be, but I don't know of any off hand. > The 604X is a great drive, however. Hmm... from memory of OS2HW, you run one of these 604Xs; does it support disconnection while it swaps discs? If it doesn't, it would tie up the SCSI bus, and all your HD (for HDs attached to the same SCSI bus) transfers may be shot (unless they do something else while changing discs. That's why I wonder if it is a good idea to get a 600, as that's SCSI-1, which does not support disconnection/reconnection (again unless Pioneer implemented something different). PL>> Well, I suppose that justifies the upgrade to the SB 16 PL>> ASP, as all other specs are exceeded. :) > Or one of the other 16 bit boards. I couldn't get the > Logitech 16 bit sound board to work with OS//2, but the Pro Audio > Spectrum 16 works just fine. Only problem with the PAS 16 is that it needs 2 interrupts (if you want to emulate the SB, and as most software looks for it...); must really look at that STB 4 COM; do you know anywhere cheap for those (besides Pre-rapture :). Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 762 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/13/93 12:29a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Rowan, On Aug 10 19:15 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: > Yeah, well, I'd like the Wave Blaster add-on for Wave Table > synthesis.... This is supposedly integrated in the chip itself; was speaking with a dealer (we exchange info on products) and he mentioned Computamart did mention something along that line, so...... > at work has said that he's seen ads with it as low as $A80.00 (but > he couldn't remember where!)... At that price, I'd buy it, even > though I,m not really an adventure/puzzle freak! Yeah, there's a mob in Melbourne doing it for $85; was tempted, so ordered it. only hitch is they insist on courier, at $15! But doesn't look as if they have constant supply, as it's taking quite some time. Re: looking at 7th Guest at work; now I know why banks are so inefficient. :) Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 763 To: SEAN TUDOR Date: 08/13/93 12:38a Subj: Panasonic CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Sean, On Aug 10 16:30 in a msg to Stephen Harrington, Sean Tudor of 3:711/920 wrote: > I would certainly be interested as I already have a Sound Blaster 16 > and would like a CD-ROM drive that connects direct throught the > sound card - especially if it is only $400 new. I think you'd find it a bit over $400; more like $450. If you want one, I can probably get one for you. :) Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 764 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/13/93 12:41a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Danny, On Aug 08 22:05 in a msg to Poe Lim, Danny Tong of 1:125/217 wrote: > The PAS16 is AdLib and Sound Blaster compatible. So all programs > will run on it. Some programs are PAS16 specific. If you want > immediate support, the SBPro is a good choice. If you're looking > into the future the PAS16 is an excellent choice. Look at all the > reviews. I was actually refering to the SB 16, not the PAS 16. Only problem is that it takes 2 interrupts to be SB compatible, and that's one more than I would like to use. > Check any sound card reviews this year. The PAS16 has always been > #1 or #2 (after the $400+ Turtle Beach). Includes an industry > standard SCSI port. It really is a very good sound card. The Trantor 128 isn't the fastest around IMHO; I don't need a SCSI host as I already use exclusively SCSI. The only thing is the price is pretty good, compared to the SB 16. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 765 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/13/93 12:45a Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Leslie, On Aug 09 10:28 in a msg to HENRY PAUL, Leslie Rhorer of 1:387/800.4 wrote: > there is no such thing as a "magnetic beam". In the second, the > LASER does not heat up the medium at all. The LASER is used to flip It does, to the point where the magnetic field can affect the polarity of the media (can't remember what that temp is called now); that's why normally the media is not affected by magnetic field (which is only used to change polarity in conjunction with the stronger laser). Normal reading is by a low powered laser that doesn't generate much heat. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Number: 766 To: ROD IFFINGER Date: 08/13/93 8:25a Subj: Re: dos 6 & sb-cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rod Iffinger to All on 10 Aug 93 20:45:04 <=- RI> I have just converted my system from dr-dos 6 to ms-dos 6 and cannot RI> get my soundblaster card and cd to work. By stepping through the RI> config.sys it seems to load ok but the autoexec.ba file gives the RI> following errors RI> C:\SBPRO\DRV\MSCDEX.EXE /V /D:MSCD001 /M:15 G'day Rod Change C:\SBPRO\DRV to C:\DOS and you will be right Regards Stephen ... Adult GIF files are meant for testing monitors. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Number: 767 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 2:04p Subj: CD-ROM enquiry Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anybody know where I can get the software "Barney Bear Goes To School" and "Barney Bear Goes To the Moon" from? If so can you tell me whether it is available in IBM format or Amiga format. I've seen these two CD's advertised but other Sysops don't know whether it is IBM format or not. Please leave a message here if you know anything. Thanks very much. Sherralynne --- WM v2.06/92-0693 * Origin: WELCOM BBS NZ WC3.5 04-380-8310 [V32B V42B] (3:771/370) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BENFELL Number: 768 To: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Date: 08/10/93 6:29a Subj: CD-ROM enquiry Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Does anybody know where I can get the software "Barney Bear Goes To -> School" and "Barney Bear Goes To the Moon" from? If so can you tell -> me whether it is available in IBM format or Amiga format. I've seen -> these two CD's advertised but other Sysops don't know whether it is -> IBM format or not. Please leave a message here if you know anything. Hi Sherralynne. I sell both these discs and they're in IBM format. I have a large list of Macintosh CD's available as well and these 2 aren't on that list so I doubt there's a MAC version available for them. Cheers --- QScan v5.11r * Origin: Stargate BBS - New Zealand PCBoard Support System (3:771/350) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 769 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 7:38a Subj: Forsale echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone tell me if the CDrom_forsale echo is available in OZ? daniel (apologies if offtopic but wasn't sure where to ask) --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: Daniel's Domain * Brisbane, OZ * (3:640/297.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 770 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/12/93 1:39p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP>Okay looka t the back of the CD-ROM controller card if you have one. HP>There should be a pair of RCA jacks on it. All you need is an RCA to HP>1/8" stereo cable and connect it to the Audio IN port of the sound HP>card. HP>Now, if it is connected to the Sound Card, you need to locate a jack HP>on the CD-ROM unit. Should be a 4 wire connection. The sound card is HP>either 4 or 5, SB or PAS respectively. For a PAS you need to buy a HP>cable that will a 4 wire connector at one end and a 5 at the other. HP> HP>If you have a SB you need to reverse the wires in the plug at one end, HP>but only on Mitsumi drive. BTW- What CD-Rom do you have? Thanks, I got a Mitsumi kit and it all became clear. I have a Stereo F/X card, which doesn't have audio connections, but I got a CD-ROM kit, and the controller card had the connecters I needed. ... A)bort, R)etry, U)se a bigger hammer. * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 771 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/12/93 1:39p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TG>Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? Hook it up TG>to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software interface, TG>and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window fast! I'm TG>hooked! TG>Tom I am impressed with the audio quality of the CD-ROM, and if I hadn't had an audio CD player before I got the CD-ROM drive, I would never have gotten an audio CD player. But, now I have both, so I can use one for each. Since you seem pretty into this, what's good software to use, MCS Stereo? Is that shareware? Right now I'm using CD Audio for Windows (CDAD125A.ZIP), obviously shareware. It has a nice catalog feature, random play, fit to tape and everything, but for some reason it has errors when switching disks, it won't take a new one unless I quit the program and load it again. Kind of annoying, but good enough for now. ... Picard, you cheated! I'm impressed. - Q * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CALVIN Number: 772 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 1:39p Subj: Cd-rom Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just wanted to say thanks to all those in this echo who helped me decide what kind of CD-ROM to buy. You guys answered all my questions and helped me understand stuff I had no clue about. I now have a Mitsumi 350ms kit, and Groliers MPC Encyclopedia 1.5 and 7th Guest are on the way. Thanks again! ... Dinner Not Ready. (A)bort (R)etry (P)izza. * TLX v3.00 * ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: *HST* Morris Plains, NJ (1:2606/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 773 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/12/93 10:04p Subj: So Much Shareware III Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Ismail; How are the new disks coming along that you talked about last week? Hopefully pretty good...Anyways...Um...You talked about the following: IA> So Much Shareware III $21 So I was just wondering.. How large is the disk? What types of files are on it? and is it BBS Ready? Like I said before I'm always looking for something new and well...I DO Believe this fits that description Any hellp would be great...BTW -> If I get a quicj response I can have that Money Order made out for a different amount instead of $27 maybe $48.)) Hope to hear from you soon. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 774 To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 08/12/93 10:09p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<>> Hi there Stewart! You previously wrote: SR> Sorry Rowan, but you're using a very wrong example...... SR> I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, about 12 miles North of North Pole, Alaska SR> and in the summer when it's 80 above and warmer, molasses runs very SR> well and fast. In winter when it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at all, SR> so nothing could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! Hmmm. I just love that response...Pretty interesting...However. just a little (LOT!!) off topic...How can you live North of the North Pole...Wouldn't that be South of the North Pole... Or isn't the North Pole really the NORTH??!?! Just a thought -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 775 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/12/93 10:19p Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! MS> Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 MS> SoundWAV............$24 MS> Deathstar Arcade....$10 Shareware 93........$18 MS> House of Games......$20 MS> Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 Hi there Mike you just posted this one: Anyways. Windows 93 ---Is that pretty much like the CD-WINBOX ROM or not? Umm Shareware 93 - What disk is this like...Is it a heavily DUPED Disk? How large? BBS READY? I'm looking for MULTIMEDIA DEmos, Music and DEmos and Games...Always looking for NEW Stuff ChEaP $$$ -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 776 To: OLIVER BLADEK Date: 08/12/93 10:30p Subj: MSCDEX V2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No OB> Hey People out there in CD-ROM land, OB> I recently purchased the Creative Labs multimedia upgrade kit and got a OB> CD-ROM with it.. My installation program is the mscdex ver 2.22 when I OB> run the program in my autoexec.bat file it is (BTW my CD-ROM name is OB> 'mscd001 ') When I type the specs for the CD it's OB> c:\sb16\drv\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:5 /d: OB> It replies with incorrect DOS version. I have an ASI 486/33SX and is OB> using DOS 6.0 and Windoze 3.1 Thanx in advance TTYl Hmmm, Are you using a packages version of MSCDEX 2.2 that came with the Drives or the version that came with the DOS 6.0 package...Whatever you are using make sure you are using the one included with DOS 6.0!! Other than that it might be an IRQ conflict or DMA Conflict..Check those settings with any other pieces of hardware you have installed (Ie. Modem....Modems always screw things up if you're not careful) Hope this helps -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 777 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 11:26p Subj: COMPTON'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No S COMPTON'S INTERACTIVE ENCYCLOPEDIA A Retail........................$298 L Typical Store price...........$149 E Starvector's price.............$95!! Now's your chance! Get the encyclopedia everyone's talking about. Compton's Interactive MPC encyclopedia has something for everyone! STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I can't steer without my beer. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 778 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 3:41p Subj: Loom for Monkey Island Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just finished playing Loom and would like to trade the game for Monkey Island (even trade) with someone. Once I finish a game, I don't enjoy playing it a second time but I did enjoy Loom very much. I have not made any marks in the book and would like to trade with someone who hasn't marked in their Monkey Island book either. I can be reached at (Internet) brms51a@prodigy.com Thanks! --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL BONDE Number: 779 To: JOSEPH THOMAS Date: 08/12/93 11:58a Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> MW> OS2 2.1. -> -> MW> Only other thing you can do as far as I know is to call IBM tech -> MW> and have them FAX or overnight mail a workaround - (need 21 1.4 -> MW> to do it), and dump the OS to these from the cdrom and then do t -> MW> install that way. You still don't have access to the cdrom thoug -> MW> as I know. -> -> One only needs to have 21 FDs in stock and rund LOADDISK.ex -> from the CD and create these diskettes to install os2/2.1 -> Then install from those disks. -> I have tried the Florida Driver for Mitsu, NO GO. Tnx. -> Since Mitsumi people dont care about os/2, we should find a place wh -> we can dump these and get a read CD for os/2. Tnx. -> -> -> --- Maximus 2.01wb -> * Origin: High Tech BBS New Orleans, LA WWIV 5409 -504-885-0165- (1 You don't need to install from floppies with a Mitsumi CDROM. Just copy the files to the harddrive and install from there. --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Radio Point-Oly, WA (206) 943-1513 (1:352/100.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARTHUR VANZANT Number: 780 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/11/93 10:05p Subj: CD ROM on Telegard 2.7 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am running Night Owl 8.0 on a Teleguard BBS here, and am using a door called CDCOM. It imported the DIR listing into a searchable database. Have been pleased with it so far. Later... ... He's dead, Jim. Kick him if you don't believe me. --- FastEcho+SBBS 1.17-3+PoP * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 781 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/12/93 8:36p Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S > *************** BO> Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or > Windows v1. BO> $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $14.00ec Information on the > above or 400 + CD BO> titles > > Any Mac compatable Encyclopedia ROMs? If so, what's your asking price? > BO> Groilers makes a Mac version of thier Encycopedia. As for the price, BO> it's a little more, why I don't know, but the best we could do would BO> be $60. BO> BO> Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy BO> to help you further. BO> Boris is this Grolier MAC Version their latest and greatest? Ifso I am interested..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SZUDZIK Number: 782 To: RICHARD MAYCOCK Date: 08/12/93 6:46a Subj: BEST CDROM LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM> Because..... I'm sure that there is a ton of garbage for every RM> ounce of gold. What I would like to do is assemble a list of RM> recommended CDs, ones that represent the very best in their class, I would like to say that this philosphy of only positive reviews would be steering people the wrong way. 95 people could despise a disk, yet 5 people would write to you with a positive review. We never would really have a real opinion of any CD. To be honest, try to come up with a scoring system reply 'card' that doesn't choke the nets with too much garbage. i.e. C D R O M Survey Title: _____________________________________________ Publisher: _________________________________________ Recommendation: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ( Higher the better ) Positive Features: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Don't like these: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Reviewed by: _______________ @ Fido: _____________ --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 783 To: MARK THORNTON Date: 08/12/93 12:37a Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MT>If anyone has any CD catalog's would you please post a message where i can >pick one up thanks...... You can download our catalog.zip from Computer Works. It has all prices and descriptions included. If you are looking for shareware discs, we also have many file lists available for download. Jim... Computer Works CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 784 To: TANYA BROCK Date: 08/12/93 12:53a Subj: NIGHT OWL 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB>Does anyone have a FreQable files list for night owl 9? Would like >something I could pick up at 14.4 or higher. Nowl9.zip can be downloaded from Computer Works at 14.4k on the first call. There are several other file lists as well if you are interested. Let me know if you need anything. Jim... Computer Works CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DENNIS STERNER Number: 785 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 2:29p Subj: SONY CD-ROM PLAYER FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SONY CD-ROM External Player Model 7205 - complete with player, cables,interface card, setup software, manual, 1 caddy, and SOFTWARE TOOLWORKS WORLD ATLAS CD-ROM Disc. Access time for this model is 350 ms. This model received an Editor's Choice rating from PC Magazine in 10/29/91 issue. For sale for $235 delievered. Call 717-637-2972 if interested. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Verbose Ink * 214-437-0914 * Dallas * V32b/H14 (1:124/5125) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 786 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/12/93 8:00a Subj: MORE BRAND NEW CD'S!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! -------------------------- MS> Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 ------------------------ MS> QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 MS> Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 MS> Game Arena..........$13 MS> Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$19 MS> Precision Mapping...$88 MS> Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 MS> Learning Adventure..$13 MS> M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Sound F/X Library...$29 MS> Cookbook Heaven.....$27 MS> Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$58 MS> The Holy Bible......$24 MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * MS> 509-457-2892 (VOICE) MS> VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 MS> pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 MS> --- MS> * SLMR 2.1a * ... He who hesitates is frost. - Eskimo proverb Can you give me stats on the Soundware Collection? Size? Formats? Can I get a files list? FREQ'd? Faxed? Date of files? BBS ready? Chris Johnson 1:130/801.2 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 787 To: DARON HARVEY Date: 08/12/93 8:06a Subj: C.D.Rom Purchase Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DH> I am currently running a 386dx40 with 200mb Hdd.In the near future I DH> will be purchasing a C.D Rom unit could DH> somebody tell me the best options to choose when purchasing a C.D.Rom DH> and what are the pitfalls to look out for FAST. if your going to run Multi Media I sugest a NEC-CDR-71. It has a "Double Spin" which spins the disk twice as fast so you don't get gggiiiittttttteeerrryyyy pictures. I run it and I love it. the only small drawback is that its a 1000.00 but includes 5 cd's SB and speakers. I recomend it. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 788 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/12/93 8:12a Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BR> ********** Graphical Images of Florida, Inc. ********** BR> Announces The NEW RELEASE of "Southern Beauties" BR> A FULLY COMMERCIAL - FULLY COPYRIGHTED DISC BR> 675 Megs-OVER 65 Models-1000 GIFs 1024x768x256 From Original 35mm Slides BR> 300 Megs of the Best Images in 24 bit True Color. Installs Quickly and BR> Easily - Menu Driven - User Friendly - Popup Help Menus - Mouse Support BR> Keyword Search - Sound Blaster Intro - Multiple Directory Slide Show BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS ********** ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Why? BR> To Order Contact: Tradeshows Inc. 317-651-9848 or 317-651-1223 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK O'NEILL Number: 789 To: JIM HILGEFORD Date: 08/11/93 11:48p Subj: Re: SBPRO DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JH> July 12, 93 JH> The newest is a File SBCD2.Add. Also needed is OS2CDR. JH> This is smoother and when installing read Doc close. JH> Worked on my system and a friends. JH> You can remove all other Add files in os/2. Have you been able to control the volume of audio CD's with this? I've gone back to SBPCD2.SYS and SBPMixer in order to be able to hear them. Thanks. * KWQ/2 1.2a * I can't decide between EDLIN and Word for Windows. ................................ --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 790 To: CARL SLAWINSKI Date: 08/12/93 7:45p Subj: Re: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > MK> 1. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM in a External 5 1/4, Half Height >Enclosure with > MK> power cable, two Centronics 50 connectors on enclosure for >I/O, and 90- > MK> 240 VAC universal input. $215.00 > MK> > MK> 2. Toshiba XM-3201 CD-ROM Internal. $190.00 > MK> > MK> Features: DIP switches for ID, Parity, and Arbitration, 50 pin > MK> SCSI, 350ms/156k rates, external headphone/volume, Newest >EPROM, Refurb., > MK> 64k buffer. Still have several remaining. > >Are these TRUE SCSI drives?? Meaning, can I plug them into any SCSI >controller and all. Yes. True SCSI. > >Also what is the warranty on these? Where did the come from? 30 days. Intergraph Workstations. > >Finally, how many you got left? (approximately) 30 or so *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS HARRIS Number: 791 To: JAMES BUTT Date: 08/14/93 8:06a Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No James Cd'S On Sale! JB>Chris, JB> I would like to know more about where I cal to JB>purchas these CD prices are hot! JB> JB> James Butt All the CD's I have purchased have come from StarVector/Mike Shannon. He runs a company out of Yakima Washington and has real good pricing. He has a BBS that you can access to download his price list too. Voice 509-457-2892 BBS 509-457-0206 Filename STARCAT.ZIP 08/14/93 08:06 ___ X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS HARRIS Number: 792 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/14/93 8:09a Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mark kodak photo CD MW>BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get MW>BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! tha MW>BC> for any info! MW> MW>Beth, try Wolf Camera if you have one in your area. I went to a phot I have heard that SAM's Wholesale Club, in some areas is also doing the Photo CDs. The price, seemed reasonable, I think they said it was $15 for 36 pics. 08/14/93 08:09 ___ X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS HARRIS Number: 793 To: BETH CORRIGAN Date: 08/14/93 8:09a Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mark kodak photo CD MW>BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get MW>BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! tha MW>BC> for any info! MW> MW>Beth, try Wolf Camera if you have one in your area. I went to a phot I have heard that SAM's Wholesale Club, in some areas is also doing the Photo CDs. The price, seemed reasonable, I think they said it was $15 for 36 pics. 08/14/93 08:09 ___ X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS HARRIS Number: 794 To: ED YEE Date: 08/14/93 8:12a Subj: Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ed MSCDEX EY>Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD- EY>ROM, the one in DOS, or the one in Windows ? EY> EY>--- Maximus 2.01wb EY> * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:1 If using DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0, use DOS.... If using DOS 5.0 and windows 3.1 use windows.... If using DOS 6.0 and any windows version use DOS6.0. 08/14/93 08:12 ___ X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE WARWICK Number: 795 To: JOSEPH THOMAS Date: 08/13/93 4:10a Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info... --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-15-93 * Origin: The DESERT BBS HST-DS 16.8 (602)942-1584 (1:114/253) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE WARWICK Number: 796 To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 08/13/93 4:12a Subj: OS/2 Mitsumi Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the reply...looks like its time for a new CD ROM... --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-15-93 * Origin: The DESERT BBS HST-DS 16.8 (602)942-1584 (1:114/253) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JORMA TOLONEN Number: 797 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/12/93 7:59p Subj: WINDOWS NT and Soundblaster Pro CD-ROM drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AE> I'm in desperate need of a WINDOWS NT compatible SoundBlaster Pro AE> CD-ROM driver. You will have to find a native Windows NT driver. As of beta-release March 1993 there was no such beast available. Rumour says that Creative Labs are working on it, but so far no news. I hear the GA version of NT has started to ship in the US, maybe it is included in that version. Until then there is no way to access the CD-ROM under NT. Are you by any chance trying to install NT? If so there is a DOS-based installation that can be used. Greetings from a cold Sweden Jorma ... All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy. --- * Origin: Exception BBS * 14400 V32Bis +46-302-16565 (2:203/311.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 798 To: ATSON NAKAYAMA Date: 08/11/93 2:08p Subj: Mac Sevice Info Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> ==== Apple Service Info CD (Service Source CD) Jan 93 edition ==== DK> Price: $18 includes shipping & handling in the U.S. (1st class) AN> Can you ship to tokyo, japan? If yes, please reply with price including AN> shipping & handling. Begging the indulgence of the group here (some of whom might be interested).... As far as I can tell from talking to my local post office the cost difference between shipping to toledo or tokyo is at most a dollar for one CD with packaging. It takes a bit longer do the international mailing stuff too but not much. My bank takes 10% for dealing with an international instrument (check) also. Anyhow, I've been shipping the CD to Oz, Canada and Israel for $22 in US dollars so that price should work for anyplace. I just got another batch of the disks in (the last ones available) and my stock is back up to around 200pcs so we'll have them in stock for a while.....DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PROCTOR Number: 799 To: KEVIN MATTESON Date: 08/12/93 1:49p Subj: Re: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kevin Matteson to Steve Proctor <=- KM> Steve, KM> I have a couple of Toshiba XM3201 CD-ROM drives I would like to KM> sell. These drives are SCSI 350ms access drives. They come with one Thanks but no Thanks, I just go rid of tossing 4 of them in the garbage can. I appreciate the offer anyway. Steve ... Your Win-OS/2 BBS --- GEcho/RA2.0+ * Origin: The Microline OS/2 BBS Sacramento, CA 916-392-7/8123 (1:203/529.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HOFFERMAN Number: 800 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 9:39a Subj: Dealers wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello to All, We are looking for resellers and system builders who would be interested in marketing/bundling CD ROM Software. We can supply all of the most popular titles at very competitive and flexible pricing. If you would be intersted, please contact me at CONSOLIDATED CD ROM: 515 67th Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19126 USA +1.215.276.3657 voice or +1.215.276.3854 fax 24hrs. Thanks, Gary === * OLX 2.1 TD * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- DB 1.53/001777 * Origin: DSC BBS * Ivyland, PA * (215) 443-7390 * 5,000 SIGS (1:273/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATTHEW HORBUND Number: 801 To: JAMES HOGUE Date: 08/12/93 11:38p Subj: CD-ROM SPEED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >-> B)Buy a CD-ROM Cache. I've used Norton's SpeedCache Plus and it's >-> amazing! A > Matthew, which one of the Norton utility packages contains this > particular cache? I didn't own it...I used the program on a friends CD...he had Norton Utils, and when he called, it was like $19 or something, and they sent it to him! I haven't used my CD rom for anything other than copying CLIP ART into my documents, so speed isn't of any essense for me! Matthew --- * Origin: Doing It One Day At A Time in Brooklyn, NY (1:278/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEBBIE MARANTZ Number: 802 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/13/93 7:28a Subj: Chess Meister 5Billion and 1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No From: Mario Di Mambro Chess Meister 5 billion & 1. I loved Battle chess (in it's time) and I can't wait to get my hands ol this chess simulator. I was hoping I could get a version on CD ('cause it take 27 megs on the HD). Debbie Marantz replies; I found that the graphics were good but I do wish they had used 640*4?? instead of 320*200. Their previous chess game used the higher resolution with VESA support and C5B1 would have really be a feast for the eyes if they had followed suit. But one can hope, and this is one game that has the potential to show what a good chess simulation on a CD could do. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Cobalt's Haven (204) 832-9603 BINK/MAX/SQU/OS2 (1:348/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB SMITH Number: 803 To: DOUG CHARMAN Date: 08/12/93 7:19p Subj: Re: COREL 3.0 IN MONTREAL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No (1:134/49) DC> Just keep looking around. You could always drive up to Ottawa, I'm DC> sure that stores there are offering it at a good price. Since Corel 4.0 DC> is relatively new, there are still a lot of people willing to sell 3.0 DC> at a good price. Advertise that you are looking for it in this echo. DC> Maybe mention the fact that you're located in Canada, it's easier to DC> buy here than across the border with duty, customs, etc. Good luck and DC> let me know if you're still having problems, I know a few people here DC> that are soon going to be upgrading. Please Netmail me at 134/49. Hi Doug, In case my other message didnt reach you, heres another reply since I just picked up this note from you..Finally bought Corel 3.0 from a Club Biz store after complaining to the Director of Club Price and calling Corel in Ottawa...One corel employee went over to Club Price there and checked to see how many english editions of 3.0 they had and called back but I didnt feel it was worth it driving two hours to get the extra art book... Two days ago went into a Club Price store near the Dorval Airport and found they had abouta dozen english editions with the book!!! Really ^%&*%# me off I must say...It was ten dollars cheaper than I paid and included the art book;; Oh well now have 3.0 and when I have the time will try to learn about it... Do you work with it? If so tell me... How would I make some business cards? A friend has Microsoft Publisher and says he does cards with it.. Which one would be better? Talk to you later... Bob Smith in Montreal If it's faster reply on Internet E-mail to: bob.smith@xonxoff.com DC> -!- Maximus 2.01wb DC> ! Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA 403-283-5261 HST-DS DC> (1:134/49) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'f' * Origin: XON/XOFF Info. Service - Montreal - @xonxoff.com (1:167/159) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 804 To: ED YEE Date: 08/13/93 11:40a Subj: Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** ED YEE wrote this on 08-11Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> ->Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD-ROM, the on ->in DOS, or the one in Windows ? Hmmm, if you have DOS 6, I'd use that one. Basically, just look at the date and version number and choose the newest. But I think DOS 6's MSCDEX is the newest. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/13/93 11:03 --- * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES FRAZEE Number: 805 To: CORRY MACFARLANE Date: 08/13/93 8:22a Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CM> If you two are interested, I've been writing a CD-ROM door CM> for a while now. Here's a little blurb on it. If any wants CM> to give it a try, give me your BBS CM> number and I'll call and UL it to you!! What a deal, CM> huh..... The Northwest Connection (206) 691-5042 [300 - 14,400] --- * Origin: Silver Lake Systems / Bothell, WA (1:343/58) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 806 To: ALAN MCCREADY Date: 08/11/93 5:23p Subj: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Alan Mccready to Boris Osadciw dated 08-08-93 *** > Boris, What is the upgrade kit? I bought a SCSI cable and the drivers > Trantor and MSCDEX are included with the PAS16 board. Do I still need > something else? If I need this upgrade kit how much is it? > thanks Alan > You MUST use the drivers that came with the board. I got a "kit" with a bracket for the back of the PC, a cable, and drivers. When you install the drivers that came with the CD-ROM it will update your config.sys and autoexec.bat to point to the Trantor drivers. Just change the path to the PAS16 drivers. Same basic drivers BUT programmed for the PAS16. Sound boards use various SCSI chips. I have the PAStudio16 and it uses the Transtor chips. But the Tantor drivers are "generic". The PAS16 drivers are specific to the PAS16 board design. I have the PAStudio16 with the external Texel drive (5024). Works beautiful! Mike --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Night Gallery BBS * DS/HST (1:120/209) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 807 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/10/93 8:41p Subj: CADDY-O-RAMA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Note. All of the high end high-performance drives intended for commercial >or heavy-duty service use caddys. Not any more - Panasonic's recent offerings include double-speed drives that are caddyless. >I wouldn't consider using a caddyless for my BBS I refuse to put up with those caddy-type single-disc monstrosities. I can BARELY tolerate caddies on multi-disc changers, as there IS no other viable choice yet (though something similar to Denon's 100-disc audio player would be nice!).... * SLMR 2.1a * He who is hen pecked may lend an ear to other chicks. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 808 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 11:10a Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >It makes me continually wonder why so many of these drives are being sold, when >they have this apparent design flaw??? Oddly enough, most of us Mitsumi owners NEVER experiance this alleged design flaw - and I have had discs that others could not read in their drives on occasion be readable in my Mitsumi drive. The Mitsumi IS the low-cost new drive on the market - a slightly higher rate of problems with it should be EXPECTED, though in MY experiance it's not a "problem" drive.... * SLMR 2.1a * She doesn't sail a dinghy - she IS dingy! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 809 To: GARY SHADE Date: 08/11/93 4:00p Subj: * X-RATED CD-ROM * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >JR> Is there any X-Rated CD-ROM with animals ? >Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? I think that "JR" was asking for a CD-ROM with pictures of a human and an animal performing sexual acts, aka "beastiality".... * SLMR 2.1a * I can't keep pretending, it's my soul that you own.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 810 To: GARY SHADE Date: 08/11/93 4:02p Subj: INTERNAL HOOKED EXTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >RS>G> the drive only seems to work sometimes, when I turn it on it >RS>G> starts fine sometime and other times it won't. >If the problem is an inadequate power supply - you purchase a bigger supply not >a smaller supply. If you are discussing a switching power supply (as in an >external standalone case), the Mitsumi should still put enough of a load on it >for it to go into regulation. Unless of course it is a total mismatch. A single Mitsumi will NOT load a typical PC 200 watt power supply down enough for it to work properly. This pair DOES classify as a "total mismatch".... * SLMR 2.1a * You live and learn. Or you don't live long. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 811 To: JAMES D. MITCHELL Date: 08/11/93 4:05p Subj: TANDY CDR-1000 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Looking for an upgrade kit which will make this 9-month obsolete wonder >compatible for Kodak photo. Mitsumi manufactured those drives, and has indicated that they are NOT upgradeable to support Photo CD. They DO make a newer drive (LU005) that does Photo CD, but it is normally available with the needed interface card NOT as a stand-alone drive (though the existance of the ATI and Gravis cards with the Mitsumi CD-ROM interface built- in might change this eventually).... >Anything else might work? Please no suggestions on a new drive Only choice.... * SLMR 2.1a * I have a really bad feeling about this.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM VANDYKE Number: 812 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 8:36p Subj: fda Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No gsfgfg ... C:\BWAVE\BWSIGS.TXT --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 [NR] * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 813 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/13/93 5:24p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to All <=- DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? Steve ... Clinton Cruise Lines: Taking America for a Ride! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 814 To: PAUL SWIDER Date: 08/11/93 9:12p Subj: Re: CD-ROM QUESTION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PS> On 07-13-93 Ken Cole wrote to All... PS> KC> I was wondering if anyone out there knew if it hurts anything to leave PS> KC> a CD-ROM Disk in the drive after I'm finished using it? Does it continu PS> KC> to spin all the time? I haven't read anywhere what the correct PS> KC> procedure is. PS> Ken as far as I can tell it doesn't hurt to leave the discs in for long PS> periods, but then maybe I've been lucky . I've had 2 different NEC PS> models, one external and one internal and both stopped spinning after a PS> period of non access and/or use. I'm like you and haven't read the PS> "correct" proceedure. I do try to remove the discs after I'm through and PS> especially before I shut down. I run two Mitsumi readers here and they are full all the time. I switch discs about once a month, but they do stay in the reader for about 30 days with no ill effects. The only time the discs spin are when they are being accessed, and afterward for a short time. Leave 'em in if you want. Less wear and tear on the mechanism I say! Tom * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIK S. Number: 815 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 12:20p Subj: Medley CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have a Medley CD-ROM drive or even heard of one before? --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 816 To: JACKSON CHAU Date: 08/12/93 12:23a Subj: CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have the following discs for sale with full documentation and any registrations that came with them: NASA SIGCAT GRIP '89 - $30 ROMWARE Mag Vol 1 #4 - $10 Multimedia Birds of America by CMC - $30 Groliers Encyclopedia, text only - $negotiable Leave me a message here or call me direct at 719-495-0495 in the evening or weekends, Rocky Mountain time. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AGUINALDO CRUZ Number: 817 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/11/93 9:08p Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give CC> me a call or write to the address below. Please send a catalog to Aguinaldo Cruz R. DomLino D.R.Carvalho,1170 Ap31 Cep 13.096-060 Campinas - SP BRAZIL Thanks... ... Two most common elements in the universe: Hydrogen & Stupidity. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 [NR] * Origin: MPCBBS - Campinas - SP - Brazil - 55-0192-52-6547 - 24Hs (4:801/31.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AGUINALDO CRUZ Number: 818 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/11/93 9:11p Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> >> You can send it for Brazil ??? BO> Yes, we can send packages all over the world. GM> Do you have a complete catalog to send me by Mail ?? GM> If you have it, My Mail Adress is: Send one to me too, My address: Aguinaldo Cruz R. DomLino D.R.Carvalho,1170 Ap31 CEP 13.096-060 Campinas - SP BRAZIL Thanks... ... Sogro rico e porco gordo s’ d„o lucro depois de mortos --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 [NR] * Origin: MPCBBS - Campinas - SP - Brazil - 55-0192-52-6547 - 24Hs (4:801/31.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN HART Number: 819 To: DAVID HARRISON Date: 08/13/93 12:15p Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I run WanderLand BBS, and I am looking to add a CD-ROM to my file sec -> my bbs... One of my users offered to sell me a MITSUMI (350ms) CD-RO -> drive... Does anybody know if these things are worth having? -> Sure. You can get new one's from Storage USA 1-800-538-disk in the September Computer Shopper for $175. If he's got a good price you can add over 600 megs of good shareware to your BBS for under $200. I'm also amazed at how inexpensive Pier2 and Night Owls 9 are selling for. --- WM v2.09/91-0129 * Origin: PW&M BBS (1:110/470) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT STEED Number: 820 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/14/93 9:17a Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to All, Blaine Richard said: BR> ********** Graphical Images of Florida, Inc. BR> ********** BR> Announces The NEW RELEASE of "Southern BR> Beauties" BR> A FULLY COMMERCIAL - FULLY COPYRIGHTED DISC BR> 675 Megs-OVER 65 Models-1000 GIFs 1024x768x256 From Original BR> 35mm Slides BR> 300 Megs of the Best Images in 24 bit True Color. Installs BR> Quickly and BR> Easily - Menu Driven - User Friendly - Popup Help Menus - BR> Mouse Support BR> Keyword Search - Sound Blaster Intro - Multiple Directory BR> Slide Show BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS BR> ********** BR> To Order Contact: Tradeshows Inc. 317-651-9848 or BR> 317-651-1223 BR> --- WM v3.00/93-0202 BR> * Origin: Challenger BBS - (407)292-0485 TWFile NetWork D-2 BR> (1:363/175.0) BR> 116/2000 123/19 BR> 203/23 209/209 BR> 375/14 378/11 BR> 3605/1000 3608/5 BR> 3625/454 3634/12 How much does this product sell for?? Rob --- * Origin: Computer Country * P.C. FL * HST-(904) 769-9431 (1:3608/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 821 To: DON REIB Date: 08/13/93 11:33a Subj: catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don, I'd like one of your catalogs, here is my address Rachel Repstad RFD#1 Box 3720 Sheldon, VT 05483 --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 822 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/13/93 11:44a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Darly F. Gates is designing PQ4. I asume the games would be about the L.A. riots or maybe not. Hard to tell. I also have the first three police quest games and I loved PQ1! I also have the old version. I like the typing interface. The graphics aren't as gd but it is a great game. I've played it so much I can beat it in less than a day! WOWZERS! --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 823 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/13/93 4:05p Subj: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP>Hello Sean! SP>I have 4 of the Toshibx XM-3201B CDROM Drives. Give me a address SP>on where to send them and make me a offer and they are yours. I SP>believe 2 of the four work part-time. Let me know or netmail me SP>at the address below. SP>Steve Tell me the lowest price you would be willing to sell those for. How would it work with a Sound Blaster Pro? --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 824 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 4:18p Subj: CD-ROM drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I would very much like any information on new or used CD-ROM drives for sale. 350ms or less please and SBPro compatable! Thanx --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON ROBINSON Number: 825 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 11:22p Subj: Space quest help... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just bought Space Quest IV for CD-ROM, and have had quite a few problems.. * First, when I'm playing, it says Space Quest XI.. ???? * When I try to install it, it INSISTS that I pick a voice digitizing card.. I have no voice or sound card.. Does it require one? When I try to run it, it says it can't find one, and plays music through the speaker, but when I walk up to a guy to talk to him, it just stops there.. His face moves around, and I can exit the program, but that's it. --- WM v3.01/93-0070 * Origin: TRI - S ONLINE SYSTEMS, Lakeland Fl. 813-858-2778 (1:3635/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILLY BATTON Number: 826 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 8:37p Subj: price Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does any one Have prices on Adult Cd-rom Disk? --- WM v3.01/93-0070 * Origin: DreamScape Online Systems, Lakeland Fl. 813-858-3065 (1:3635/10.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERARDI Number: 827 To: OLIVER BLADEK Date: 08/13/93 8:30p Subj: Mscdex v2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > My installation program is the mscdex ver 2.22 > c:\sb16\drv\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:5 /d: > It replies with incorrect DOS version. Using DOS 6.0 and Windows 3.1 The solution is simple... Just use the mscdex.exe that shipped with DOS 6.0 and resides in your DOS directory. It does NOT require the SETVER line loaded in your config.sys file and is also the the same version (2.22) I use it the my external SONY CD and have NO problems. Mike G --- * QMPro 1.01 93-1701 * Tried to play my shoehorn... all I got was footnotes! --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Godfather BBS*Tampa FL*(813)286-7084*(813)289-3314 (1:377/54) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL WHITE Number: 828 To: ED YEE Date: 08/13/93 7:21a Subj: RE: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to everyone written on Wednesday, August 11, 1993 at 9:40:06 PM, Ed Yee writes: EY> I've got the Mammals CD-ROM and it doesn't quite work. The requirements EY> states that I must have everything IBM PS/2. All the other EY> requirements, I've exceeded. It works fine until the title screen. My EY> computer doesn't hang and my keyboard still works. There is a little EY> button that says begin, but my mouse can't seem to activate the button EY> (Begin buttong on screen). When I push f1, I get "reference file not EY> available" or something like that. All I can do is push Alt-Q to exit. EY> What is wrong and how can I fix this. The Here are a couple of ideas: 1. Does your CD-ROM device driver support CD-AUDIO? After you click the "begin" button, a menu screen should come up and an audio track should start playing. Maybe if your drive doesn't handle audio correctly, it hangs up at this point? 2. Is your mouse "Microsoft compatible"? 3. Does the title screen appear distorted in any way? You need VGA graphics capability, I believe, and it could be that if you don't have the right video mode, the visual position of the "start" button and the mouse coordinates don't match up. I have used the Mammals disk on several different computers with Mouse Systems, and Microsoft mice, color and monochrome VGA graphics, all without problems. I hope these wild guesses help some... --- Tabby 3.0 * Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 829 To: DAVID EAGEN Date: 08/13/93 10:35p Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No David Eagen (8-6-93) wrote, DE> Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards DE> yet? Where can I get it? Dave Yes. It's T7G_124.EXE, and Virgin BBS has it, (714) 833-3305. Local BBSs may already have such a file, although in zipped form and may have different names like T7G-FIX.ZIP. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 830 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/13/93 10:35p Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SR> <<***** On 08-06-93, DAVID EAGEN wrote to ALL: *****>> DE>> Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? Where DE>>can I get it? Dave Shaun Rader (8-9-93) replied, SR> I don't think Virgin Games is planning on supporting the S3 SR> video boards. I read that they said the S3 boards are just too SR> slow. That's too bad because I have an S3 video board... and SR> it seems to work fine in Windows. I got a 2% on the video test SR> for The 7th Guest! Pretty sad huh? I used to get 1% with my SR> old Trident. Hmm. Doesn't the patch fix T7G_124.EXE (or T7G-FIX.ZIP zipped) adds S3 compatibility? Second, I have a Compaq Deskpro 4/33i with QVision video controller and 512K VRAM (upgradeable to I meg) built onto the motherboard, and got 100% video test. BTW, QVision is fast under DOS and Windows. Adds VESA driver and the game runs fine. DONALD WEN --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIM LEE Number: 831 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/10/93 1:10a Subj: Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message dated 08-08-93 00:22, Stephen Ranson mumbled to Victor Zdanowicz SR> Victor - Price change from my last message!!, SR> SR> A second option is the CD16A Creative Labs Edu-tainment upgrade kit SR> which includes the SD-16ASP and a CR563 drive which is double spin, Are you 100% sure it contains the ASP chip? Is this a new kit? SR> multi session photo CD compatible, and 8 CD titles for $1165. SR> As yet I don't have actual specs on this drive, supposed to SR> be 320msec and 300 Kb/sec. I think that's right. *kIM_/2 aMFU NyteOwl@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Linux Support Oz) ... To a dog his owner is Napoleon; hence their popularity. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 832 To: DAVE REDOUX Date: 08/13/93 7:28p Subj: New Purchase Suggestions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Dave! On 08-08-93 Dave Redoux wrote to All... DR> DR> I have a 386SX-16 and I am hoping to add a CD-ROM drive to my system. DR> I don't have a Sound Blaster Card. Will I be able to add a CD-ROM to DR> this setup as it is right now or is a 386SX-16 not a good enough DR> system? 386SX/16 will be fine.... This is the minimum PC required for MPC Level 1. DR> Also, will I need a SB Card? It would probably be a SB 16 ASP since DR> it seems, based on many other msg's, that this is the best one on the DR> market. Maybe not the absolute best, but good value for money.... Others will try to get you onto a Pro Audio Spectrum 16, which has a slow (680Kbps) SCSI host adapter.... That's also a nice card... DR> It seems under 300ms access and at least 300kb/sec transfer is about DR> a middle of the road CD-ROM player. Any ballpark $$'s for an DR> external? Well, you see a lot pf people here with the Pioneer 6 disk changer, that's spec'ed at 600Kbps... But 300Kbps is the norm.... As a suggestion, look for a Creative Labs Multimedia kit... gets you both CD-ROM drive and sound card (and some bundled CD-ROMS!) for a reasonable price..... Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 833 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/13/93 7:36p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Giuliano! On 08-08-93 Giuliano Maciocci Jr. wrote to Leslie Rhorer... GM> RE>> Processor :- 25Mhz 80486 GM> RE>> RAM :- 4Mb minimum GM> RE>> Video :- 640 x 480 x 65,535 colours GM> SL>> (1Mb SVGA card!) GM> RE>> CD-ROM :- 300Kbps (I forget the avg access time!) GM> RE>> Hard Drive :- 170Mb minimum Sound Card :- GM> RE>> MUST have 16 bit DAC and 16 bit ADC - I GM> RE>> disremember the record/playback GM> GM> SL>> It would be a rare person to have a computer with these specs! GM> SL>> Especially the CD-ROM/Sound Card combo. GM> GM> LR> Not at all. All the new CD-ROM drives are "double speed", and GM> LR> some are quad speed (600Kbps), and the new sound cards are all 16 GM> LR> bit. GM> GM> Yes, well. They are availiable if that's what you mean, but GM> they sure aren't that AFFORDABLE, are they? I don't know, I'd say that they are as in March this year, I bought a Media Vision Fusion CD 16, with Pro Audio Spectrum and SONY CDU-31A (a 150Kbps drive) plus bundled software for $A1050.00..... I'm now looking at upgrading to a Creative Labs CD 16 MM kit (Edutainment) with more than twice the number of bundled CD-ROMS as well as a 300Kbs CD-ROM drive (Panasonic CR563)... for $A1190.00.... GM> By the way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card is GM> still 256 or am I confused here? You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of displaying 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... SVGA is basically anything over a 64Kb VGA card (640x480x16).... and that includes the additional colour depth..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 834 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/13/93 7:42p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chris! On 08-10-93 Chris Robinson wrote to All... CR> I am preparing to buy a 16 bit sound card soon. What do all you users CR> recommend ??? I am cuurently trying to decide what the good and bad CR> points are for the PAS16 and the SB16 ASP. Any suggestions?? I plan CR> on adding a double speed drive in the near future. How do these sound CR> cards hook up to the cd-rom drive and does one card have better features to CR> accomodate the cd-rom drive over the other? Please help if you can. Both cards will connect to double speed CD-ROM drives... The SB 16 ASP is Panasonic AT bus only, so you *HAVE* to buy a Panasonic to run off it... The PAS 16 is SCSI and can run almost any SCSI CD-ROM drive.... So if you want a big selection of drives, grab the PAS 16... Personally, I prefer the AT bus CD-ROMs and have benchmarked them as being faster than SCSI, so I'd recommend the Creative Labs MM kit, but wouldn't throw out a Media Vision kit if it came my way! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 835 To: RICHARD NIXON Date: 08/13/93 7:53p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Richard! On 08-15-93 Richard Nixon wrote to Rowan Evans... RN> RE> BF> The PAS16 uses a STANDARD SCSI PORT to run CD-ROMs with, the RN> RE> BF> SB Pro uses a PROPRIATARY thing that has all of 3 OR FEWER RN> RE> BF> choices on which ROM drive(s) you can run off of it. RN> RE> BF> The PAS16 SCSI port is Trantor-designed, and standard Trantor RN> RE> BF> drives work with it.... RN> RN> RE> You forgot to add that the PAS 16 SCSI port is slower than a RN> RE> molasses drip at the North Pole! RN> RN> Actually, it is not that slow and it works for even the fastest RN> CD-ROM. I have a UltraStor 34F SCSI controller (local bus) and a RN> Toshiba 3401 200ms cd-rom. As far as I can tell, there is NO RN> DIFFERENCE between the PAS-16's SCSI and the 34F SCSI when used RN> with the CD-ROM. RN> RN> This is true with a 486DX-33, 486DX-50, and a 486DX2-66. Yep, that's what I've been finding out in benchmarking various SCSI CD-ROMs.... to the extent that unless someone has a pressing need for a SCSI attached CD-ROM (like a mate who wants to run WIN-NT only using MicroSoft supplied drivers) I recommend purchase of an AT bus CD-ROM drive! T7G install, which a few people are using as a measure of "how fast their CD-ROM drive is" reports on three installs I have seen :- PAS 16/NEC CDR-55 - 300Kbps SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 584Kbps SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 612Kbps! (Different machine!) While this may not be an absolutely ideal benchmark, it gives you food for thought! RN> If you are going to use the PAS-16 as a HA, then you might have RN> problems. Yep, if you go back to my original response, that's what the guy was trying to do.... connect SCSI HDDs to a PAS 16... Compared to an Adaptec 1540B's spec for transfer rate, the PAS 16 HA is a slug! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 836 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/11/93 8:49a Subj: Wanted: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Rowan, 09 Aug 93 18:28, Rowan Evans wrote to Antony Wuth: AW>> No Good. How does windoze know where the drivers are. Well I fixed it. I deleted Windoze in a rage of fury ( sort of ) and when I reinstalled it worked fine?? I don'd know why it was doing it but is was stuffed. Seya Antony --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Anto's Point! (3:620/250.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL BURTON Number: 837 To: JOHN BRANCIFORTE Date: 08/10/93 1:23p Subj: Re: Cd-roms for sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ===> Overheard John Branciforte say something to "All" ===> about Cd-roms for sale!. JB> "Attention!", I have the following items FOR SALE: (1) "NEW Groliers JB> MM Encyc." (Dos) ver. 5.01 - This Is It,"The Latest" with Motion Video JB> Clips, Photos, Maps, Sounds etc.. Asking = $40.00 + $3.00 Shp. Chgs.. JB> Prepaid orders only! (1) "The Family Doctor" 1992 - Asking = $15.00 + JB> $3.00 Shp. chgs.. If interested call me anyday bet 10 am & 6pm JB> Mon.-Sun. at (813) 848-2698. Thanks, John B. Hi John, Would you send one to Australia? and how much approx for the Shp if so. Cheers, ... We are the people our parents warned us about! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: BOP BBS - Canberra's Most Original +61-6-292-3832 (3:620/266.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 838 To: OZZIE USERS Date: 08/12/93 3:20p Subj: Night Owls V9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have Night Owls 9 available for $A60 or $A70 with caddy Can be sent +COD anywhere in Aust. reply Netmail to 3:640/531.2 Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/531.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TARQUINN WATSON Number: 839 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/13/93 4:14p Subj: re: Cd Changers. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have all the details of the German NSM 100 cd-rom changer. What price do you sell them at? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Heaven's Door * 61-2-440-8937 * 2 lines * T.PEP V32bis (3:711/927) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK HONDA Number: 840 To: TIM WENAS Date: 08/13/93 10:06p Subj: Multimedia Packs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Tim, Your question on Multimedia Paks is a very tough one to answer! But anyway I'll give my best answer. Right now I'm using MediaVision's Fusion CD pack. (8 Bit Sound Board:"PAS+") I had absolutely no trouble installing it or configuring it. The setup program came on a floppy- all you had to do was type SETUP.exe and the drivers installed themselves. If you have DOS 6.0, MEMMAKER will load them high to save you some memory. Once the drivers were installed I rebooted and I was off and running! I would "ASSUME" that MediaVision has kept up it's good tradition with the Fusion 16. All the reviews I've read say that it still is the easiest to setup, and most people say that MediaVision has good Tech. Support. (Lucky for me, the product is so good I never had to call Tech Support!) There are a few models for the Fusion 16. I think there is a 16E for "External" Cd-Rom drive, and then there's one that mounts internally inside the computer. Both offer the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 Cards with Labtec Stereo Speakers and probably an NEC or Sony or another reputable CD-ROM drive. But then again I've heard great stories with Creative Labs and its Discovery and Edutainment CD-ROM packages as well! These also offer Sound Blaster 16's with a great CD-ROM Drive & Labtec Speakers (I think). I guess the ballpark figures for price is between 400-600, depending on the model and brand you select. I saw the FUSION 16E for 398.00 one day, and I'm sure that the prices are still falling. Plan on getting good, quality equipment with either the MediaVision or C. Labs. I guess you'll have to specifically look into what each pak contains. Some may have a faster CD-ROM drive, but the other may sacrifice speed for numerous CD-Titles. If you want speed or CD's will probably make your decision- the sound boards are both great. Also, you should check your library or book store for some computer magazines. They frequently review sound cards, cd roms, and multimedia packages and give their technical opinions as well. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU DECIDE. I plan on possibly upgrading to a 16-bit sound card so i'd like to know which card you get so you can give me your opinion as well. Good Luck! Nick Honda PC-KEY'S BBS Girard/Youngstown, OH --- * Origin: The PC-Key * Girard, OH * 216-545-9446 * V32b\V42b (1:237/501) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 841 To: TOM TECH Date: 08/14/93 5:03a Subj: Nightowl 8 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there! I bought a noght owl 8 software disk from you folks back in April which seem to have major problems. I called your Ashtabula phone number only to be told that you don't have any more disks on the night owl 8 variety. Your staff also told me that you would replace it with something else which (and I quote) "was exactly the same thing". Really, I just want night owl 8 to work and frankly if a disk is not night owl then it is not "exactly the same thing". I called software creation who willingly said they would replace it but I had to pay triple shipping. They said you folks should be taking care of this and next time to buy from them direct (which I wil do now). They didn't have to make your defective software good but they will. Unfortunately I get to pay an additional 15.00 on a 29.00 disk. Make me feel warm inside ya know? As a reseller who bought several hundered dollars worth of CD's from you folks I would have hoped for a small amount of cooperation. The moreal of the story? If you want someone to stand behind a product they sell... you know who not to deal with!. Diane Pencil The Computer Recyclery --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Computer Recyclery for Used Equipment (513)236-3448 (1:110/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 842 To: DAVID EAGEN Date: 08/14/93 5:09a Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? Where > can I get it? Dave Gee, I'm running it on S3 video with no problem at all. Orchid Farenheit 1280. --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Computer Recyclery for Used Equipment (513)236-3448 (1:110/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 843 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/09/93 11:10p Subj: KINGS QUEST 6 ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Yesterday I picked up KQ6 on CD at CompUsa. Price was US$48. The -> disk has 500+ megs of data on it plus an audio track about 4 minutes -> long. Included are versions of the program for both DOS and Windows. -> The Windows version installs Video for Windows, which it requires to -> run. According to the docs, the Windows version will only use a -> 640x480 window no matter what the resolution of your display is. -> That means that those of us with 1024x768 displays will get a really -> tiny display. It does require a 256 color video driver. That is no big deal you can always exit out of windows run the setup program and change it back to 640x400 or little higher say 800x400. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 844 To: ADRIAN SALAS Date: 08/09/93 11:20p Subj: CONECTAR CR-ROM MITSUMI A Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Que tal Zorro, como te va? -> -> Conectastes el Sound Blaster al CD-ROM? Te conteste tu nota, pero ya -> no recibi palabra de ti. -> -> Hasta lluego y que la pases bien! No sound blaser el CD-ROM al mitsumi. Si sound blaster 16 el cd-rom al mitsumi. no much comprendez spanish. No problemo sound blaster 16 ASP, mucho problemo sound blaster. Mitsumi+sound blaster 16ASP = no problemo comprendez amigo? Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 845 To: PAUL SWIDER Date: 08/13/93 9:35a Subj: VGA SPECTRUM INFO PLEASE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info but I'll like to have the mods arched. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PIERRE VANDEVENNE Number: 846 To: ALL Date: 08/09/93 2:33p Subj: MITSUMI AND OS/2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there ! I managed to get my Mitsumi LU005S to work perfectly in a VMD in OS2 2.1. Not very hard but someone may be interested. I used DOS 6.0 to make the boot disk. My PC is a standard 486DX266-Clone with an AMI BIOS and and OPTI Chipset. My config DEVICE=\FSFILTER.SYS ; mandatory BUFFERS=10,0 ; whatever you want SWITCHES=/F ; whatever you want STACKS=0,0 ; whatever you want LASTDRIVE=G ; whatever you want FILES=30 ; whatever you want FCBS=4,0 ; whatever you want DEVICE=\SETVER.EXE ; whatever you want DEVICE=MTMCDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /A:0 /M:20 /T:5 /I:10 ; This is the DMA interrupt driven driver, do not use the polling driver ; as performance is likely to suffer My autoexec \KEYB BE, 850, \KEYBOARD.SYS ; Belgian keyboard driver \mouse.COM ; from \OS2\MSDOS \DOSKEY.COM ; from \OS2\MSDOS PROMPT $P$G ; whatever you want PATH=C:\UTIL;C:\DOS;C:\EDIT; ; whatever you want SET TEMP=C:\TEMP ; whatever you want MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /M:10 /S ; MSCDEX 2.22 comes with DOS 6.0 ^^^^ Use the command VMDISK in an OS/2 windows to copy your boot disk to a file. I have no problems whatsoever, even with big disks. (630Mb is the biggest I have) Hope this helps Regards - Pierre --- PPoint 1.62 * Origin: DataRescue is Rescue (2:293/2203.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVEN VANDEWIELE Number: 847 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 9:54p Subj: mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-07-93 ALL wrote to ALL... SV> Hello all, SV> SV> SV> Could someone let me know the complete adress and/or SV> fax number of MITSUMI. SV> SV> Thanx SV> SV> Steven SV> ... OFFLINE 1.39 * More tagline comming soon ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: IST BBS Gent, Belgium (+32-91-552986) Zyxel 19.2K (2:291/1913) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KURT HAUPT Number: 848 To: TOMCAT Date: 08/10/93 7:15p Subj: ADD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TOMCAT control message = ADD --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: Hitline Mailbox CH-Hausen (2:301/213) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RENE HAEBERLI Number: 849 To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 08/10/93 12:00a Subj: Dealers Wanted !! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Denis Send your prices about your CD and info to: CSI Staub Haeberli + Co Stationsstrasse 26 CH-8606 Greifensee Switzerland Tnx, greetings, Rene --- * Origin: Rene's Point of Steibrugg, SWITZERLAND (2:301/713.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL HORNBY Number: 850 To: DAVID SALTRICK Date: 08/11/93 9:24p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVE AND SB16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi David, On Tuesday July 27 1993, David Saltrick wrote to All: DS> It contains the Mitusmi CD Drive and a SB16 bit card.. The problem i am DS> having is after I play a music CD with the CDplayer program that comes DS> with the card, and then remove the disk and stick in a disk with data in DS> it, and try to get a dir of a data disk, the system crashes. I have DS> tried everything. Anyone had the same probs?? I had some similar troubles; I used to end up somewhere in the AMI Bios, with a message saying "No ROM BASIC"!, if I accessed the CD before it was ready. However, this problem has 'gone away' now ... I can't for the life of me think what I changed to fix it :-) [I'd got into the habit of counting to 10, before accessing the disk, so I didn't notice that the problem had gone for a while] Why don't you try booting with a minimal configuration?...if that works, then start adding things back in, until it fails again. You might have to do this with both the hardware and the software tho'. Phil. --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Season's End (2:250/339.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL HORNBY Number: 851 To: JOHN GOERL Date: 08/11/93 9:26p Subj: Initial Message Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JG> This message initalizes this conference (FNPACK)! 's'funny ... it was already initialised at my end :-) Phil. --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Season's End (2:250/339.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 852 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 12:49p Subj: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Still hundreds in stock! Get the latest Shareware on Night Owl 9 for only $35 Canadian including all taxes... plus receive Shareware Studio I at no extra charge when you buy Night Owl and *ANY* other of our many in-stock titles. CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA 306-789-4654 Voice 306-789-8690 Fax 6 Armstrong Bay, Regina, Sask., S4N 4G7 --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD PALMER Number: 853 To: MODERATOR Date: 08/13/93 11:48a Subj: Duplicate Messages Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Lately I've noticed a plague of old messages reappearing in this echo. There were a bunch from zone 2, but there were also some from zone 1. No wonder this echo is so big, it's full of echos!! Is this problem being worked on? --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (1:140/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY WOODWARD Number: 854 To: MARK DIGNAM Date: 08/12/93 4:49p Subj: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MD>I can produce HFS disks on a Philips CDD521 CdRom Recorder. Its quite easy - MD>when you write your own software. Mind you, I do it on a PC based platform. Ok. Can you restore a RetroSpect format, 8mm Exabyte tape? * QMPro 1.0 90-2031 * "Modesty died when false modesty was born." Mark Twain --- WM v3.00/91-0241 * Origin: The Library BBS, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 305-581-4983 (1:369/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN RUTLEDGE Number: 855 To: GLENN SANDERSE Date: 08/13/93 9:45p Subj: Cd writing service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-11-93 at 00:08, Glenn Sanderse opened a subspace channel to Shawn Rutledge and they talked about CD WRITING SERVICE as fol GS>Give me a voice phone # and I'll have a U.S. retailer give you a call GS>not the software yet.) Dataware is somewhere in MA, I'll find a GS>number for you. Thanks a lot. My phone number is (602) 968-6516. Will be looking forward to hearing from them. --- * WinQwk 2.0 #0 * Unregistered Evaluation Copy * KMail 2.96 IOTP: ARIZONA's LARGEST PCBoard - 8 HST/v32b Nodes --- * Origin: Inn on The Park PCB (602)970-0105 Scottsdale, AZ (1:114/237) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY DAVIS Number: 856 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/14/93 9:00a Subj: SHAREWARE CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No I dont know who you people are but im getting mssgs that arnt mine.......whats up.... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Vending Exchange.OC,CA.16.8 D/S HST 714-530-9471 (1:103/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE WIZARD Number: 857 To: PETER DETTELIS Date: 08/13/93 1:07a Subj: Re: CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You wouldn't happen ta have a CD-ROM drive fer sale cheap as well, would ya? ... What do you mean? You actually read this Tagline?!? --- Blue Wave/QBBS v2.10 [NR] * Origin: CRYSTAL CAVE DAS MAGICKAL TREFFPUNKT 719-391-1092 (1:128/50.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN TALBOT Number: 858 To: ZACHARY HAMM Date: 08/13/93 9:35p Subj: Bsr Tech support # Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ZH>Does anybody have the BSR Tech Support number for the BSR CD-ROM Drive >that DAK sold? DAK will not support it after 30 days. ZH>Zack Hamm BSR CD roms are made by Mitsumi with a BSR name plate. Contact Mitsumi at 4655 Old Ironsides Dr. Ste. 130 Santa Clara, CA 95040 Tel: 408-970-0700 Fax: 408-727-5337 ZH>--- TMail v1.31.5 > * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) QMPro 1.01 41-5234 All rising to a great place is by a winding stair. --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: The Rainbow Zen - Fallston, Md - (410)893-8255 (1:2617/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY WHITE Number: 859 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/14/93 9:47a Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for Willy Bemish and Space Quest IV on CD, do you have them and can you give me a Price...Thanks Randy... --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN BLOOM Number: 860 To: TANYA BROCK Date: 08/14/93 11:56a Subj: Re: Two mitsumi drives? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Bloom to Tanya Brock <=- JB> JB> Sorry to jump in like this. JB> Tanya there a drivers now for os/2on the ibm bbs. TB> No reason to be sorry! Will call IBM pronto to get a password! TB> ....Later.... TB> Called the OS/2 BBS and couldn't find anything online so I downloaded TB> the ALLFILES list and searched thru that. Still couldn't find anythin TB> so I called OS/2 Support. They say "we do not support the Mitsumi TB> drive". Could you perhaps be a bit more specific about this driver? I look around and get back to you. --- QM v1.30 * Origin: Dino ][ (717)944-6877 HST/DS 14400 (1:270/213.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BLAINE RICHARD Number: 861 To: CHRIS JOHNSON Date: 08/14/93 2:13p Subj: Re: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Blaine Richard <08-12-93 08:12> Chris Johnson wrote: > BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS > Why? > Chris the reason being that Southern Beauties is a FULLY COPYRIGHTED adult CD Rom disc and the images on this disc are not intended for public distribution. I'm sure your aware that it is a FEDERAL offense to reproduce, distribute, or exhibate copyrighted images. I hope this has answered your question. Blaine R. Richard III --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: The Lone Wolf Orlando, Florida (407)-894-9641 USR D/S (1:363/129) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 862 To: CHRISTIAN KADERUD Date: 08/13/93 5:04p Subj: Wing Commander II Deluxe Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Any answers appreciated, right now i'm thinking of returning the game -> retaler... Don't do that! It's a great game! -> The game lock-ups after i have completed the configuration, when it's -> to start WC. Try changing the configuration setup.. It might be a conflict with the sound card or another setting. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 863 To: DOUG TAXIS Date: 08/13/93 9:06p Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I was just wondering I am going to buy a new CD ROM I was going to -> get the Toshiba xm-3401b, but they tell it will work with my Sound -> Blaster Pro, Other people I talk to that sells the same Toshiba model -> says my Sound Blaster Pro will not work with the Toshiba, Was told I -> need a scuzzy card for it to work. I talk to others who said no matte -> what I do my SBP will not work with the CDROM does anybody out there -> know for sure if it will work or will I have to by a new Sound Card? First off, incase you didn't know, 'scuzzy' is SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface). Second, there are 2 ways to hook up the SBPro, 1 is as a controller through the wide ribbon-cable connector. (Panasonic CD-ROM drives) 2 there is a small 4 wire plug that can be hooked to most CD-ROMs for the audio connection. The SBPro can't be used as the controller on the Toshiba, but it should be able to be used for the audio. Look in the manuals about the pin-outs on both the CD-ROM drive and the sound card. If the cable that comes with either the drive or sound card fits, it should work. If it doesn't, Radio Shack or some other place like it should be able to make one for you using the information about the pin assignments in your manuals. Hope this clears some things up for you :) Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 864 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/13/93 9:24p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> This message is for anyone who is interested in Sierra games.. Police -> 4, is coming out sometime in September.. They will have the cd-rom ve -> and hardrive version out at about the same time.. From what I have re -> it doesn't use Sonny Bonds anymore.. They have a new character, but I -> remember his name.. Also sounds like the back grounds to all of the p -> you can go are kinda like gifs.. Sounds like a REAL neat game.. I hav -> first 3 versions of Police Quest.. I thought part 3 was the best, I l -> the idea of part 1, but I have the old version, and the graphics stin -> But part 4 is supposed to be the best game Sierra has ever came out w -> (so far) Ahhhh! A fellow Sierra fan! About PQ4,,,, They use a 'computer camera' to take snapshots of the locations for the game right in L.A.! They fill the camera's RAM memory and download the pictures into a hard drive. The characters are Sierra employees... In PQ3 at the end there is a 'CAST' of characters... If you like PQ3, ccheck out KQ6 CD! It's hot! 50meg opening cartoon by Kronos, the company that did the 3d rendering work on Batman Returns! Nice chatting with a fellow fan! Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 865 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/13/93 9:32p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I -> have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm -> trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get -> into CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB -> will only work with the Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this -> true? Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, -> upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that I am an -> avid game player. First off, the 386 DX/40 is faster than some 486's like the 25... Second, the SBPro will connect to ONLY Panasonic drives as the CONTROLLER. You can connect it to just about anything for the AUDIO connection. -> If I decided upon a CD, what is my best course of action. I -> have heard that the SB can be used without any problem by using an -> adapter, or changing the interface between the card and drive. I've -> also heard that a new, faster drive will be released by Creative -> Labs (lower than 390 ms). I don;t want to buy a slow, or below -> average drive, and so, would appreciate if anyone could tell me what -> I should be looking for. I might be interested in a package deal, -> although I am happy with my soundcard, and don't really want some of -> the discs that come with them. Okay, I just got a Mitsumi 350ms 150kb/sec for $200 just drive and cont. If you mailorder it, you can find it for about $185 or so with software. It has it's own controller though. Since you have the SBPro, I would get a Panasonic so you don't use a slot, and you can hook it up without worrying about difficulties... The computer you have is just fine for a CD-ROM drive. If you did upgrade instead go for the DX2/66 board. Hope this clears up some questions for you, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 866 To: STEPHEN COCHRAN Date: 08/13/93 9:41p Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> You are right about there being no "magnetic beam", but wrong about -> the laser. -> -> A MO drive has a "write head" that consists of two parts. The first -> is a magnetic head which spans the entire radius of the disk. This is -> used to set the magnetic polarity of the bits, one bit at a time. -> Since the media is affected by this field only when it reaches it's -> "Curie point", the laser is used to heat the media at the proper bit -> positions. The Curie Point is that temperature where the material is -> affected by a magnetic field (very simplistic definition). The -> sequence is as follows: -> -> The magnetic field is set to write 0's. The laser is used to heat the -> media at ALL positions where bits will be changing. This writes 0's -> to all changed locations. The field is then set to write 1's -> (opposite polarity). The laser heats the media at all bit positions -> that should be written as 1's. This is a write-twice situation when -> writing 1's, and a write-once when writing 0's. That's why they are -> so much slower writing than when reading. Reading only takes 1 pass. -> BTW, I may have the sequence backwards (1's first, 0's second), but -> the principal is correct. That's what I have read in SEVERAL magazines, and a couple guys told me I was crazy! Thanks for backing me up! I didn't think a magnetic 'beam' was possible either, but that is the way they described it... TTYL, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HAROLD LEDUC Number: 867 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/11/93 4:18p Subj: Chess Meister 5Billion a Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MDM>I saw a chess game that I thought was awesome. Chess Meister 5 billion & 1 >I loved Battle chess (in it's time) and I can't wait to get my hands on >this chess simulator. I was hoping I could get a version on CD ('cause it >take 27 megs on the HD). If there an enhanced version (although the graphi >couldn't be much better) that would be great. I hope someone out there has >it. SAVE YOUR MONEY it not very good to play it looks like fun and is but the angle that you look at it is bad to see unlike battle chess witch is the better game to play! Yes you can change the angle you look at it but it still is not good and well drive you crazy to play at least that is the way I see it! --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: WayStar BBS (1:333/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN POLIVY Number: 868 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 11:21p Subj: Shareware cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone, I was looking for a Shareware CD for my BBS. I run MAXIMUS. I was looking too see if anyone had any suggestions on what to gey, what to stay away from, etc. Any help would be appreciated. Dan --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Kids And Cops * Lynn, MA * (617) 599-2499 * (1:101/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RUSSELL BOYCE Number: 869 To: ALAN EDWARDS Date: 08/11/93 9:06a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Does this mean there is something major wrong with the > Mitsumi drives? It means they were designed for the low end market and for that purpose they were well designed and manufactured.Those trying to use them in place of drives three times the price are dissapointed. > but I am interested because I am considering buying a > Mitsumi drive. If you don't need daisy chaining of several drives or the fastest speed it is a very good choice.It is easy to install in most cases and works better than some of the higher priced drives. --- * Origin: CUS-VT NODE #3, Newport, VT (1-802-334-2057) (1:325/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN POLIVY Number: 870 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/12/93 1:07p Subj: Re: red hot summer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, -> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? -> -> On it's way in here !!! How much will it be? Can you please NETMAIL info to me at 1:101/138.14? Thanks. Dan --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Kids And Cops * Lynn, MA * (617) 599-2499 * (1:101/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 871 To: MICHAEL MCKINLEY Date: 08/12/93 1:54p Subj: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yeah Michael, I am interested in what you have to say, what games do you suggest, I already bought King's Quest 5, please explain what interactive games are like, and how much they cost? C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 872 To: LOU PETRALIA Date: 08/12/93 1:55p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey thanx Lou, how much did you pay for that game? I saw that game somewhere but did not pay too much attention to it, what are the specs required to run that game, and also can I use a SoundBlaster 2.0(mono) for sound, and are they VGA or superVGA graphics. C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 873 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/12/93 1:57p Subj: Re: Cd-rom games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey thanx travis, I will really look into Wing Commander II, how much did you pay for that game yourself? now that I think of it I don't really want to buy 7th guest, I shall spend that money on games like Wing Commander II. thanx and C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 874 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/12/93 7:37p Subj: TOSHIBA CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No would you consdider a trade in offer, or mabye a trade??? --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 875 To: GREG HASKINS Date: 08/12/93 7:40p Subj: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No they added a memory manager, hard disk compression utility, anti-virus for windows, backup for windows(uses compression, excellent), and alot more other goodies --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 876 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/12/93 7:40p Subj: ENCYCLOPEDIA CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No try the "Software Toolworks Multimedia Encyclopedia". --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 877 To: RON URBASSIK Date: 08/12/93 7:41p Subj: MANPOWER - NEW GAY CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No oh boy, that's excellent "fags on disc" --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 878 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/12/93 7:42p Subj: PAS16 OR SBPRO16ASP? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No go for the SB16ASP --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 879 To: CAM LERCH Date: 08/12/93 7:44p Subj: OLD 600MS CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No i don't know if im replying late, but i have an older SOny CD-ROM drive will sell for about US$125, i live in Connecticut USA --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 880 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/12/93 7:46p Subj: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No go for teh SB16ASP --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GENE EHRICH Number: 881 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 7:51a Subj: Wanted cable texel - pas- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I need a cable to go between mr Texel CD-ROM and my PAS-16? Anybody got one to sell? === * QMPro 1.50 41-4216 * He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Pics OnLine! Systems Fido/Usenet 609/753-2540 (1:266/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 882 To: JOE HAYES Date: 08/12/93 12:05p Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JH> I don't run the Pioneer DRM-600 drive here, but I JH> do have your problem. I run 3 lines with Lantasti JH> net. The problem seems to me to be when a request JH> is made from a workstation it must be met before JH> going on to another node's request. JH> That may or may not be the problem, since I don't JH> know a lot about networking .. JH> I don't know any way around it, I have tried JH> everything I can think of. Wait until a cdrom JH> can't find a file GEEEEZ! the whole darn board JH> (all nodes) will set and wait for ever! Exactly my experience. I was running 7 individual CD's (Hitachi 3500) on a non-dedicated server which ran one line (last in rotation) of our 4 lines. The other BBS machine runs a floppy (to boot onto the LAN), 3 Intel satisfaxion 400's, QEMM/DV, and 3 BBS sessions on a 486/SLC2/66 (IBM planar) using AI4.1 NOS and ethernet. When I ran Lantastic the system was commonly getting hung up, sometimes *it seemed* merely by collisions. I couldn't get rid of this with Lantastic so I switched to WEBCORP NOS 4.0 out of frustration. I'm sure glad I did that! Web never seems to hang, seems a bit faster and was easier, for my setup, to install and tune. It's burst mode really hauls the data. With Web you load the NOS after the computer has done all it's handshaking with it's resources including the CD's. It's worked flawlessly with my CD's which is ironic since that's why I bought into lantastic in the first place. The other thing I like about WEB NOS is that it's less finicky about what network cards it can use and in some instances supports more options on them (ie, addresses/IRQs). Good stuff...made my life a bit more pleasant. Their number is 1.415.331.1449 in Sausalito, CA. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 883 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/13/93 7:00p Subj: Marginal cd-rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EG>BG>CB>to buy a Toshiba 3401 model CD-ROM drive that has a 200 EG>BG>CB>price for it is pretty enormous, $700. Do you need absolutely need th I just bought the Toshiba 3401(internal) with the PAS16 and setup kit for $549 at CD-Rom Direct.The Drive by itself is $399 and around $80 or something if you just want the SCSI interface,but it's a much better buy with the PAS16. Diana === * OLX 2.1 * Press "+" to see another tagline. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 884 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/13/93 7:00p Subj: Free catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GM> CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive GM> CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give GM> CC> me a call or write to the address below. Please send a catalog to: Diana Kirksey 1624 Hwy.99 Sp#79 Manteca,CA. 95336 Thank You, Diana === * OLX 2.1 * MSI - Bringing it all together in '92 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 885 To: JAMES REYLE Date: 08/14/93 5:28p Subj: Engineering CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR> To all: Can any one tell me if there is CD rom disks geared more JR> towanrd the Technical Engineer. Also, I'm looking for a disk that JR> deals alot with Patents and developments. Something like what you JR> would find out of an Almanac. JR> JR> James Reyle James, I have searching for technical reference material also. Primarily information similar to Schaums outlines on Scientifc and Mathematical information. Should you or I find any such information I will be happy to share it with you. Tks...m2 My internet address is michael.mulcahy@his.com netmail is 1:109/70.986 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE NUNNALLY Number: 886 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 9:32p Subj: Ss Plays Movies Off Cd! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Now you can use the AVI movies, WAVes, and BitMaPs on your CD's as screen savers using Projector, a screen saver for windows. Projector is a standard Windows 3.1+ screen saver which plays movies or images with sound. Projector will play .AVI movie files, .BMP image files, and .WAV sound files. Scripts may be constructed, loaded, or saved using the Projector Setup screen. Projector comes with several bitmaps, animations, and a movie; a 21 page manual documents each feature of the program. Windows 3.1 with VGA required. 256 color or better display recommended. MPC level 1 or better preferred for movie playback. Ordering Information: Projector is available from the author for the reasonable sum of US$15: Bruce Nunnally, ATTN:Projector 1304 Todd Drive Plano, TX 75023-1911 Check or money order, please. Additional info by netmail, or via Compuserve at 73043,3375. ώ WinQwk 2.0 a#0 ώ Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- WM v3.01/92-0674 * Origin: The NorthEnd Bbs--Millington, TN. (1:123/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE FINLAY Number: 887 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/14/93 12:44p Subj: CD-Rom Dupes Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! How recent is the Big Sky Rom? Is it newer than Night Owl 9.0? Cheer-I/O! > Wayne < --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Not Found, should I fake (Y,N)> (1:250/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 888 To: CHARLES HART Date: 08/14/93 9:59a Subj: x-rated cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH> Somebody born before the Supreme Court reminded the world that f CH> speech does not exist in isolation, it exists in context - and s CH> "Fire" in a crowded theater is clearly an act of speech that sho CH> punished absent a real fire. This context (echo) has been close CH> certain speech - but that does _not_ prevent you from finding an CH> friendly echo and talking about the subject all you want. A thoughtful and considered reply - something most echos could use more of. My congratulations (and thanks). --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 889 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 6:11p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SCSI CDROMs For Sale: Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty 205-837-5053 anytime. --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEN GLADSTONE Number: 890 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/13/93 11:49p Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> We have a catalog available with our 300+ titles that we stock. Call MS> any time to get one by mail, or freq STARCAT.ZIP from 1:3407/101, or MS> download STARCAT.ZIP from our BBS at 509-457-0206. MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 MS> (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 Hi Mike, I tried to get this dnld from your bbs, but after the 14,400 connect msg and after about 2 secs. I rec'd a "NO CARRIER" ! I tried this 3 times on 2 different days, with the same results each time. I use a USR DS HST and the LED's showed a solid connection. No text was rec'd from your BBS at all. I'm probably doing something wrong, but if you can shed any light upon my darkness, I'd surely appreciate the help. Ma Bell Canada gets too much of my 70 cent dollars as it is! Thanks Len Gladstone ... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: Winnipeg PC UG BBS - Winnipeg, Mb. (204) 334-8800 (1:348/204) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN MCCREADY Number: 891 To: MIKE AVILA Date: 08/15/93 12:14a Subj: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike thanks for answering. I downloaded the latest driver from the Mediavision BBS I believe it was 3.02 drive still didn't work so I callled Tech help. They were not very helpful after I waited 20-30 minutes. Only thing they said was either the drive was bad or the SCSI cable was bad since the SCSI port on the card was recongized but could not detect CD drive connected to it. I am tired of messing with this and will send it back to Texel to check and repair. I originally bought the drive as I saw the drive being sold with the PAS16 and it is a fast drive. ajm --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Law-Line (1:261/1024) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BALNITES Number: 892 To: RUSSELL NABER Date: 08/14/93 4:59p Subj: POINEER CD CHANGER SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Do have the address fro CD-ROM world or phone number I would >like to check this magazine out and can't find it anywhere near >me. Russell, I kinda got the name wrong, its "CD-ROM Today" the address is out of the Magazine : CD-ROM Today - Subscription Department P.O. Box 54163, Boulder, CO 80322-4163 Customer Service: (201)703-9505 I hope this helps... Moderator - Sorry bout the Commercial Post - End of thread David --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Its Always 00:00 at The Midnight Hour (1:130/84) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ROODENBURG Number: 893 To: JERRY WEIMER Date: 08/16/93 12:00a Subj: Mitsumi Help!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Jerry, > I have a Mitsumi CD-ROM that I can't get to work. It won't read > a disc. When I try at the DOS shell it say WARNING! Read Fult > and when I try at the command line it says CDR101:Not ready > reading drive D . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! On what type op card did you hook up the drive ? If/what dma-channel are you using ? If/what interrupt are you using ? What IO-port is het card set at ? What device-driver are you using ? What options are set for the device-driver and for MSCDEX ? Have you tried playing audio-CD's ? (probably not) In some cases (interrupt conflict) I've seen (and heard) a Mitsumi play audio-CD's, but refusing to read using dos. Just changing the interrupt did the trick. You get the error CDR101....... so MSCDEX is in memory. But only this knowledge is not enough (to me anyway) to help you. Without an answer to at least a couple of these questions, it won't be easy to help you. (except telling you to plug-in the connectors, but you probably already did). Bye, Martin. --- * Origin: It's hard to make original origins, so I don't ! (2:285/101.12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BARRY MISHKIND Number: 894 To: STEVE GERWECK Date: 08/14/93 9:26p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On Steve Gerweck (1:2380/120) wrote: DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 SG> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? Oh, come on! For 95 cents, you have sysops all over the world carrying a post showing your unwillingness to do your business on your own dime? If a vendor does a good job, 95 cents is nothing. Give us all a break and do your ordering in another manner. (Sorry Bob... it must be a bad day.) regards --- msged 2.07 * Origin: Barry's Point - Tucson, AZ - (1:300/11.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLYDE SISLER Number: 895 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/14/93 7:02p Subj: COMPTON'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike; Could you tell me if your CA154 Source CD-ROM is the 3/92 Edition from Walnut Creek? Thanx! Clyde --- RAMail 3.1 * Origin: Our BBS - Derry, NH (603) 432-5287 - USR DS 16.8 (1:132/193) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLYDE SISLER Number: 896 To: DEALERS Date: 08/14/93 7:02p Subj: 2 things Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It would be extremely useful if you'd include some sort of 'BBS ready' indicator on your CD-ROM availability lists. It would also be nice to have the name of a FReq'able catalog (if you have a BBS and an online catalog) on your tag line (or a macro to append it to the end of your messages). IMHO both would begenerally useful and cut down on repetitive traffic. --- RAMail 3.1 * Origin: Our BBS - Derry, NH (603) 432-5287 - USR DS 16.8 (1:132/193) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN BISHOP Number: 897 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/12/93 6:58p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE>> Anyway, the number of people that I discuss things with via FidoNET, etc RE>> has given a reasonable enough sample for me to say that at least 30% of RE>> the current PC users have a machine that with minor alterations would RE>> meet this spec... Namely the installation of a fast CD-ROM or a 1Meg RE>> SVGA card... This spec and the possible new games/applications written RE>> for MPC L2 will put a lot of pressure on users to "go the extra".... Very good point you make there Rowan. I'd tend to agree with your observations in general. In fact, I'll just point out how correct they are when related to the machines I have been selling 1. All have 170+ MB drives 2. All have 1MB SVGA cards 3. Will be fitting Panasonic 562 drives as required btw. Sorry I couldn't get back to you about the 562 when you netmailed me. At that time, the drive hadn't been officially released in Australia and Osborne in Sydney were the only suppliers that had them (even their Brisbane office knew nothing about them, but I wasn't surprised) Best Regards, Ian Bishop * OLX 2.1 TD * Bishop's Computers : +61-7-372-2838 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Soft-Tech/GCSBBS (3:640/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN BISHOP Number: 898 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/12/93 7:10p Subj: Cd-rom rentals? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT>>A "TRY-BEFORE-YOU-BUY" CD-ROM will be offered by IBM to PC manufacturers DT>>for bundling with their systems. The CD will include DT>>dozens of fully functional programs from major software This sounds very interesting. Would you be so kind as to post any further information you happen to recieve about it? I have a feeling that this will be the way of the future (much like some of the disks that came with boxes of blank disks years ago which could only be unlocked by phoning for the key) and will be interested to hear how it will operate * OLX 2.1 TD * Bishop's Computers : +61-7-372-2838 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Soft-Tech/GCSBBS (3:640/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER LANE-COLLETT Number: 899 To: ERIC TREMBLAY Date: 08/07/93 5:30a Subj: Magnavox CDD 461 CD-ROM and MSCDEX.EXE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message on at <08:32>, Eric Tremblay of (1:249/111) writes: ET> accepting the command and moving on. AND then my drive doesn't work. I ET> mean I can switch to the drive by typing E: but then I can't do a DIR on ET> it or anything. I get a CDR101: Unable to Read Disk. ET> So my question is I have MSCDEX.EXE v 2.20 is there a newer ET> version that I can F'REQ or DL from anyone out there? what version of DOS are you using? MSCDEX v2.2 is for DOS 6. If you are using DOS 5 you might try v2.1. I had to do that when I was trying to install something in Windows. --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Montezuma's Revenge -= 61-7-398-4288 =- (3:640/306) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN EATON Number: 900 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/13/93 8:12a Subj: Re: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GMJ> Well, judging from the load of trouble DOS6 has been GMJ> causing worldwide, you could always go back to DOS5, GMJ> like I did. Just a suggestion. I did, but No difference, I ended up finding the card had stuffed up. Oh well you get that on the big jobs ! Stephen... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southern Realm (3:690/352) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN LAWRENCE Number: 901 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 10:20p Subj: CDROM Disks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All, Does anyone know if you can get shareware CD`s for Atari as my BBS supports Atari so was looking for software reply to 3:774/400 thanks John --- DB 1.51/034520 * Origin: ++InterAction One BBS++ {64-7-838-9932} Hamilton NZ. (3:774/400) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Number: 902 To: DAVID BENFELL Date: 08/11/93 4:10p Subj: CD-ROM enquiry Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I don't want to purchase these two CD's because the people that want them don't have a CD-ROM. What I would like to do is to pay a sum of money if that is necessary and download them. Is that possible? These people are very keen to get their hands on this software. Please leave a message for me or ring myself or my husband Keith on 04-5689710 after 6.00 p.m. regarding this. --- WM v2.06/92-0693 * Origin: WELCOM BBS NZ WC3.5 04-380-8310 [V32B V42B] (3:771/370) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN MOLONEY Number: 903 To: DAVID BENFELL Date: 08/12/93 9:32p Subj: CD-ROM Catalog!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi David, Please add my name to your mailing list: Kevin Moloney 39a Woodcote Drive Glenfield AUCKLAND Cheers, * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- SFScan v2.00 * Origin: The Edge, Auckland, NZ (3:772/295.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BENFELL Number: 904 To: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Date: 08/13/93 6:27a Subj: CD-ROM enquiry Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I don't want to purchase these two CD's because the people that want -> them don't have a CD-ROM. What I would like to do is to pay a sum of -> money if that is necessary and download them. Is that possible? -> These people are very keen to get their hands on this software. -> Please leave a message for me or ring myself or my husband Keith on -> 04-5689710 after 6.00 p.m. regarding this. It's a bit impossible to download something like this to run from a Hard Drive... they're not designed for that and I doubt they would work.... Besides, the amount of hard drive space you'd need for this (a few hundred megabytes) makes it a bit restrictive. And as they're commercial programs, that causes a problem as well. Sorry I can't help out there. Cheers --- QScan v5.11s * Origin: Stargate BBS - New Zealand PCBoard Support System (3:771/350) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 905 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/10/93 10:51a Subj: Re: Night Owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen. > The Australian CD-ROM Club has Night Owl's 9 for $69 or $62.10 > for members with their 10% discount on our list prices.  Can you give me prices on the following? Microsoft Encarta Pier 2 PC-SIG 12 or later If your prices are competitive compared to the Melbourne dealers I have seen recently, then I will seriously consider joining the "club". Thing is, I have found most dealers don't carry stock. They tend to rely on you paying up front then ordering in the CDs. One place I ordered a couple of CDs from told me they had them in stock. A few days later, no delivery. A phone call to say they are "temporarily out of stock" or "waiting on back orders" was the result. If they can't guarentee delivery within a few working days then I go elsewhere. Cheers, Martin. --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 906 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/10/93 10:57a Subj: Re: Doublespeed cd news! 4 sb Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Danny. > It's reported that Creative Labs will offer a double-speed CD-ROM drive. > The drive will be made by Panasonic and work directly with the Sound > Blaster Pro and Sound Blaster 16 sound cards. The "Creative Double Speed It's not bad. I purchased mine about a month ago. Works well too. Cost me about $1200 Australian. That's about $804 USD. How quick it is compared to a "standard" CD ROM I don't know as I haven't been able to compare them. But I am happy with it. Cheers, Martin --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL SIGMUND Number: 907 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/14/93 11:09p Subj: Re: Cd-rom games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE: Re: Cd-rom games BY: Travis Campbell to ASHWIN BIHARI on Mon Aug 09 1993 06:25 pm > -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to All <=- > > AB> Hey all, I just bought a CD-ROM and got a couple of shareware disks > AB> with it, I was looking for some games to buy for it, so if anyone has > AB> any good games for sale please leave me a message and also could > AB> someone suggest some good games to buy, I was told that 7th guest is > AB> good, is it really, what are the specs required to run that game... > AB> Please write back, C-ya > AB> Ashwin > > > AB> -!- WM v2.03/92-0157 > AB> ! Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) > > Hi Ashwin.. I am from Pueblo, Colorado.. The requirements for 7th Guest are > 386/25 processor or better, 580 memory, and just about any cd-rom will do > but if it isn't multi spin then the game is REAL SLOW.. It is vga, and > Sound Board Compatible.. > Some other good games on CD-ROM are "The Secret Of Monkey Island 1 & 2, I > that the Cd-rom Sierra games have been done real good on cd-rom, like Kings > Quest, and Space Quest, and soon Police Quest 4 (in september, if you like > sierra games), but one of the best games I have ever seen on cd-rom is > Wing Commander 2, with speech pack... " Hope this was some help.... > > Travis Campbell > > ... Not tonight, dear. I have a modem. > > --- EzyQwk V1.02 > * Origin: The DIALOG Board | Pueblo, Co. | (719)546-3567 | (1:307/12) Try Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, espically if you have a sound card hooked up. --- Synchronet * Origin: Silver Bullet's Lounge, Rapid City (605)343-0755 (1:293/645) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 908 To: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Date: 08/12/93 8:12a Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB>Just want to ask you a ???, is the new Panasonic 562B model CB>CD-ROM drive compatible with MULTI-session photo CD & is it CB>entirely compatible with OS/2 2.1 & if it isn`t, can we get The 562B is Double spin, Kodak and multisession compatible It does not come with OS/2 drive but you can call Panasonic at 1-800-222-0584 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 909 To: MARK RICHARDSON Date: 08/12/93 8:12a Subj: SBPro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR> I have a Sound Blaster Pro and am interested in buying a CD-ROM. Besides MR> the Creative Labs CD-ROM, which one will work nicely with my card and Panasonic would work direct with your SB Pro. However any CDROM come with controller would also work with it. CD-ROM Sony 31A with controller ...............................$229. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$369.* CD-ROM Texel DM-3024 SCSI, 265ms, 300k/sec transfer, 64k cache $399. CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $449. MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 910 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 8:14a Subj: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sound Galaxy NX Pro + Mitsumi CD-ROM ..........................$289. CD-ROM Mitsumi CRMC LU-005S w/contlr 630MB, 350ms, Kodak comp. $179. CD-ROM Sony 31A with controller ...............................$229. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$369.* CD-ROM Texel DM-3024 SCSI, 265ms, 300k/sec transfer, 64k cache $399. CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $449. Creative Lab Discovery 8. CD-ROM + SB Pro + 3 CDs + Speakers...$399.* Creative Lab Discovery 16. CD-ROM+ SB 16 + 3 CDs + Speakers...$459.* Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 911 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 8:14a Subj: $19 CDROM titles Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723 fax 310-402-7240 Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. Amanda Stories MPC..............$49 Animals version 1.0.............$29 Arthur's Teacher Trouble........$25 American Bussiness Phone book 92$19* Authorware Star for Windows.....$39 Bring The World To Your Senses..$19* Baker's dozen window games......$19* Barron's College Guide..........$35 Beauty and Beast Storybook MPC..$29 Carmen San Diego................$29 CIA Wolrd Fact Book.WI..........$19* CICA windows sharewares.........$19* Collection of PC Graphics.......$25 Colossal Cookbook...............$19* Compton's Encyclopedia MPC.Win..$69 Chess Master 3000 MPC ..........$25 Choose the Right College........$19* Dictionary of the Living World..$39 Dictionaries and Languages......$19* Dinosaur Adventure..............$35 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIK S. Number: 912 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 12:33p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could someone please tell me about what I should exepct from my CD-ROM and how good it is compared to others? Here are the specs: Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound card with CD-ROM interface (Sound Galaxy Pro) CD-ROM = 175kb/sec 1.6mb/sec "burst" 350ms 1/3 stroke AT interface 32kb buffer MTBF: 250000 H --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 913 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/14/93 4:35p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE>> Processor :- 25Mhz 80486 RE>> RAM :- 4Mb minimum RE>> Video :- 640 x 480 x 65,535 colours SL>> (1Mb SVGA card!) RE>> CD-ROM :- 300Kbps (I forget the avg access time!) RE>> Hard Drive :- 170Mb minimum Sound Card :- RE>> MUST have 16 bit DAC and 16 bit ADC - I RE>> disremember the record/playback SL>> It would be a rare person to have a computer with these specs! SL>> Especially the CD-ROM/Sound Card combo. LR> Not at all. All the new CD-ROM drives are GM> "double speed", and LR> some are quad speed (600Kbps), and the new sound GM> cards are all 16 bit. GM> Yes, well. They are available if that's what you mean, GM> but they sure aren't that AFFORDABLE, are they? By the Compared to what? I have a system that easily exceeds all the specs given. GM> way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card is GM> still 256 or am I confused here? You must be. 16 bit SVGA cards are quite common, and any 1Meg card is capable of being designed to support 16 bits at that resolution. I just sold an ATI VGA Wonder XL to a friend (used) for $135, and I'm sure that they can be had new for about $180 or so. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 914 To: RON FINDLING Date: 08/14/93 4:40p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RF> > Or one of the other 16 bit boards. I couldn't get RF> >the Logitech 16 bit sound board to work with OS//2, but the RF> >Pro Audio Spectrum 16 works just fine. RF> You mean the Logitech won't work at ALL, or just with the OS/2 RF> multimedia support? How was it with DOS games and the Win-OS/2 RF> multimedia support, for example? I don't play games and I don't do Windows, so I couldn't say. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 915 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/14/93 11:34a Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get them > BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! thanxs > BC> for any info! > Beth, try Wolf Camera if you have one in your area. I went to a photo > specialty store who sent it to Kodak. It is a pain finding these > places isn't it!? I would try calling every conceivable place in the > phone book. > By the way, the price varies, but it can be as high as $2 per picture > put on the disc. That's a good suggestion. Beth might also try Wallmart. Our WallMart offers this service for about 1.25 a picture. Diane --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Computer Recyclery for Used Equipment (513)236-3448 (1:110/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHANCHAI HOSANGUAN Number: 916 To: JOHN BRANCIFORTE Date: 08/13/93 4:05p Subj: Re: Cd-rom for sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JB> Grolier MM Encyc. Ver.5.01 - Motion video Clips, Photos, Sounds, & JB> Maps etc. Sacrifice, Last One Left - Asking $25.00 Includes Shp. (2 I'm very interested. Please let me know the address to send the check. Regards. // Chanchai --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Lunar NetWork BBS 5.5 Gigs 16.8/DS 313-483-7825 (1:2200/213.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SUMMERS Number: 917 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/13/93 4:32p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No While throwing darts at a picture of our "Commander In Chief", I heard HENRY PAUL tell DAVE SUMMERS this: HP> If you haven't tried on the command line give it a shot, you have HP> nothing to lose, and you are NOT a dumb a#@ ! HP> ( I am only 17, but installed my own drive and have studied HP> everything I HP> can about the drivers, players etc...) I've opened a DOS window and tried running it from the prompt and it won't work that way either. Yes I'm running a music CD and everything works fine at first, but the moment Front Door reinitializes the modem, or if the phone rings, or if I do anything else it freezes up - sometimes to where I have to reboot. It happens when I run any Sound Blaster-related file too. I get a QEMM message stating that I need to allocate more environment for DMA. I'm not sure how to do that since I don't have the docs for QEMM anymore (lost in the almighty divorce shuffle). I'm sure it's a conflict of some sort. I use a cheap Leading Technology computer. Hopefully the problem will clear up in October when I purchase a real computer:). Thanks for your help The Handyman, Sysop Home Improvement BBS --- * Origin: Home Improvement BBS -- 217-893-0844 (1:233/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SUMMERS Number: 918 To: CRAIG DOBIE Date: 08/13/93 4:34p Subj: Re: Telegard with CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No While throwing darts at a picture of our "Commander In Chief", I heard Craig Dobie tell Dave Summers this: CD> *Where can I get some info on that series?? CD> CD> You can either call my board and go into the door for the info at (217) 893-0844, or you can call their support board at (602)299-0693 or (602) 577-6969. The Handyman, Sysop Home Improvement BBS --- * Origin: Home Improvement BBS -- 217-893-0844 (1:233/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 919 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 6:22p Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello folks, I'm looking for information about the NEC CDR-25 CD ROM drive, ie: access times, reliability, and can this drive be daisy chained, that kinda stuff. Much Thanks-in-Advance Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * 2:am and still can't sleep, maybe another cup of coffee --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON DECARMINE Number: 920 To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 08/09/93 10:16a Subj: Re: Night Owls 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KP+--> Night Owl 9.0 For Sale As many copies as you would like for KP+--> $ 25.00 a Copy !!! KP+--> Tell them Kevin sent you for this Deal or KP+--> it will be higher. If I tell them Kevin sent me will they lay off on the five dollar shipping charges??? Why not just say it's for sale for $30.00 and give NORMAL shipping prices? * OLX 2.1 * American kids have Nintendo. Japanese kids have homework --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON DECARMINE Number: 921 To: JOHN YAMOYANY Date: 08/09/93 10:18a Subj: 7TH GUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JY+-->I've recently finished The 7th Guest, it is excellent, the ending sequenc Hi John! I know nothing about the game itself, but since you are finished with it, would you consider selling it? * OLX 2.1 * He who dies with the most toys is dead... --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES REYLE Number: 922 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/15/93 7:50p Subj: Engineering CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> JR> To all: Can any one tell me if there is CD rom disks geared mor -> JR> towanrd the Technical Engineer. Also, I'm looking for a disk th -> JR> deals alot with Patents and developments. Something like what y -> JR> would find out of an Almanac. -> JR> -> JR> James Reyle -> -> James, I have searching for technical reference material also. Prima -> information similar to Schaums outlines on Scientifc and Mathematical -> information. Should you or I find any such information I will be happ -> it with you. Tks...m2 -> -> My internet address is michael.mulcahy@his.com -> netmail is 1:109/70.986 -> --- MacWoof 1.5.3 -> Micheal: Being in electronic, the closest thing I have seen is some of these Ham radio disks. Even a good Engineering book on CD would be good. I'll let you know. I might try some of the Bookstores. James --- WM v3.01/92-0674 * Origin: The NorthEnd Bbs--Millington, TN. (1:123/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDDIE SAUNIER Number: 923 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/14/93 7:30p Subj: Re: CD-ROMS WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, I have seen others requesting your catalog and I would also like a copy once you have it completed if possible. Thanks in advance! Eddie Saunier Trails End #8 Leeds, AL 35094 * OLX 2.1 TD * I never lie unless it's necessary or convenient. --- WM v3.01/91-0007 * Origin: The Lions Den BBS - Birmingham, AL (205) 969-5733 (1:3602/11.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK COOKE Number: 924 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 7:55a Subj: Virtual Sex Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I saw a show on HBO featuring a CDROM that was a Virtual Reality Xrated disk. Anyone heard of this, and know where it is available? Rick Cooke --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: Fish House BBS - ZYXEL @19.2k baud - (601) 452-9196 (1:3604/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 925 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/14/93 8:00p Subj: Re: new adult cd-rom echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-09-93 20:40 Bruce Bowman shared these words of wisdom: BB> I can understand why we wouldn't want to discuss adult materials BB> here. However, I seem to have missed the original post. Is an adult BB> CD-ROM area being created? The moderator had decided that adult-cdrom's were off-topic here. Someone suggested that a new area be created for that topic. Makes sense to me. ... Real computers don't use mice --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 926 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/14/93 4:45p Subj: Re: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLAST? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > SR> well and fast. In winter when it's 50 or 60 below, it won't run at all, > SR> so nothing could be slower as it's standing still.... rigidly!!!! > >SP>Hmmm. I just love that response...Pretty interesting... >SP>However. just a little (LOT!!) off topic...How can you live >SP>North of the North Pole...Wouldn't that be South of the >SP>North Pole... Or isn't the North Pole really the NORTH??!?! >SP>Just a thought >SP> > -=Cheers=- >SP> Steve. Actually my message went on to discuss the PAS 16 and the comparative speed of access, so it really wasn't off topic. By the way, I was referring to The CITY of NORTH POLE, which is 12 miles SOUTH of FAIRBANKS, ALASKA, where I live, So I am North of The North Pole!!!! ;-} Stu --- FD 2.00 * Origin: ALASKAN SOURDOUGH,Rothman's LENS UNLIMITED,Fbks (1:355/38.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 927 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/11/93 11:23a Subj: Re: NEW CD TITLES! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Mike, Quoting your message (08-03-93 20:58) to All : MS> BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 < is this one 1993 ? Hamware 1993........$28 < does it contain only 1993 software and how many KB Are there more HAM radio CD's of 1993 ? Thnx in advance. Jos Chrispijn AllTime BBS ... Where I come from, size shape or color makes no differenc --- GEcho/386 1.01/R * Origin: CD-ROM,CD-I,CD-PROM,DVI... Let's Tango !!! (2:285/402.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Number: 928 To: ED YEE Date: 08/14/93 7:30a Subj: MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EY> Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD-ROM, the EY> one in DOS, or the one in Windows ? Use the one that came with DOS. It is the most current version (2.2). --/\/\ike B. (Internet: mbernstein@turbo.kean.edu) from NJ ... If it wasn't for C, we would be using BASI, PASAL and OBOL! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 929 To: ATSON NAKAYAMA Date: 08/13/93 1:58p Subj: Re: General Midi Cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . 08 Aug 93, Atson Nakayama writes to All: > I am looking for cdroms that have General Midi files on them. Lots of CD-ROMs have the standard, type 1 MIDI sequences, but the only one with G/M support that I know of is about to be released. See the information on SHAREWARE STUDIO III below. > Vendor must be able to ship to Tokyo, Japan. Please reply with > full price including shipping and handling. I don't know whether or not you could get it directly from the publisher, but most of the vendors who advertise in this echo will probably be carrying the disc within the next few weeks. I have not yet seen a full file list for SHAREWARE STUDIO III (I do have a copy on order, but have not yet received it) but it should contain a good bit of what you're looking for. I have been very satisfied with the previous two discs in the series, and eighteen of my own G/M files have been included on the third volume. The Shareware Studio series is published by DATA EXPRESS, INC. 6799 Windfaire Drive Norcross, GA 30093 (404) 621-9210 - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 930 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/15/93 8:19a Subj: Re: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Are you by any chance related to the "Michella" in Busty Babes? Just curious - same last name - both in Canada. ... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 931 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 8:28a Subj: DMA Method Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have the Sony 7205 drive (came with Laser Lib.) and have been using it in "polling" mode since day one. Would like to see if DMA would help performance, but can't find anything in the docs about it. Anyone know how to do this - e.g. is it a MSCDEX option or a driver param?? ... From the Law Offices of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 932 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/15/93 6:30p Subj: Re: TOSHIBA CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >would you consdider a trade in offer, or mabye a trade??? Sorry, but I have enough hardware for two machines as it is. Thanks anyways. *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 933 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 2:30p Subj: sound blaster 16 vs 16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *@SUBJECT:sound blaster 16 vs 16ASP? N Does anyone know the diffrence between the sound blaster 16 and 16ASP? The 16ASP has advanced signal processing? What does that mean? Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES BUTT Number: 934 To: CHRIS HARRIS Date: 08/15/93 8:03a Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks!!! Flower Boy --- * Origin: Tri-State Data Exchange (319)556-4536 HST CDROM (1:283/610) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 935 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/15/93 11:50a Subj: Re: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BR> In a message to Blaine Richard <08-12-93 08:12> Chris Johnson wrote: > BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS > Why? > BR> Chris the reason being that Southern Beauties is a BR> FULLY COPYRIGHTED adult CD Rom disc and the images on BR> this disc are not intended for public distribution. BR> I'm sure your aware that it is a FEDERAL offense to BR> reproduce, distribute, or exhibate copyrighted images. BR> I hope this has answered your question. BR> Blaine R. Richard III Just askin! ;-) BR> --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 936 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/16/93 1:36a Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, I finally went ahead and purchased a Panasonic 562-b drive last week. Well I got it up and running in no time and it seems fast to me (as I have never used a CD-ROM drive before I expected it to be real slow, but I don't find it slow at all really). Anyway I just want to make sure that my drive is running correctly (optimum speed), so I thought I'd ask you if these bench mark number seem ok. (I hope you have the Animal MPC.) When running the CDTEST program included on the Animals CD using the file SDZV014.AVI (syntax: CDTEST \MOVIES\SDZV014.AVI) I get the following results: Double Speed Mode Max Seq.- 1,059,031 bps Random- 464,372 bps Normal Mode Sequential- 1,049,822 bps Random- 449,560 bps These numbers seem to be very good (well above the 300k mark) but I am a little worried about why the results are so similiar for both Double and Normal data read speed modes. If you could compare these results and answer and enlighten me I'd appreciate it very much! Well, at least the drive is fast enough for me no matter what the results mean. Thanks, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 937 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/14/93 5:39a Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Terry, Tuesday August 10 1993 00:26, Terry Blount wrote to All: TB> @GMD: 1:3625/454 TB> Special.... for 1 week I'm offering used Hitachi 3500 internal cd rom TB> drives for $99. I have about 20 left. 30 day warranty included. TB> 205-824-2552 Hello Terry...I've been absent of this echo most of the summer, hows things been for you? These are certainly some good prices...I'm interested in purchacing 4 more drives w/card, cable & housing..Also, I have a one year old USR/HST 16800 w/ASL thats been seen getting files at 1850 cps HST-HST and was wondering if I could off set the price a bit on the above mentioned system that I'd be looking to purchase from you? Also, the original 4 that I purchaced back in 11-92 are still kickin and would I run into any conflicts? Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs " *** GoldED 2.41+, Don't read mail without it! *** --- GoldED 2.41+ (Reg#1129) "Not tonight dear,I have a Modem" * Origin: "The Oasis BBs/315.947.5916/USR/HST DS 16800 w/ASL" (1:2608/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANNE WHITTINGHAM Number: 938 To: PERRY STEPHENS Date: 08/15/93 5:18p Subj: EXCESSIVE LINE NOISE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Perry, When I called today, I was browsing through the files and started getting excesive line noises, all sorts of characters rolling across the bottom of the screen, and then the system locked up. I had to drop carrier to get out of it. I don't know whether it was me or not. Just wanted you to know that I didn't do it on purpose. Dianne --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Perry-1 Host Systems (215)698-7394 SHUB (1:273/913.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 939 To: RACHEL REPSTAD Date: 08/15/93 11:59a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I didn't like the typeing interface.. I like the mouse!! Do you collect any other Sierra games? I have the King's Quest Series, The Space Quest Series, I have alot of the old versions of the games, because I have been to lazy to go buy the remakes! I also have Willy Beamish, & and few others here and there! Travis --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa001b * Origin: The DIALOG Board | Pueblo, Co. | (719)546-3567 | (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 940 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/15/93 8:07p Subj: Re: MAKE MONEY!! MUST READ!! Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH> Please do not enter a message of that nature in this echo again. I see that some of the vendors are still advertising adult cds for sale. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 941 To: DAVID TAM Date: 08/15/93 8:13p Subj: CD-Rom's? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT> I overheard someone around our local area talking DT> about setting up a "killer" BBS.... he said that he DT> would have a 6-disc multi-changer CD-ROM.... do DT> they actually have these out? I guess I must be DT> REALLY new to CD-ROMs.... Yes, they really do exist. I have 3 Pioneer 6 disc changer on my BBS which provides over 130,000 files available on-line. They are reasonably prices considering what single units would cost. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 942 To: JOHN STEPHENSON Date: 08/15/93 8:16p Subj: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> Has anyone got NO9 ? JS> Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? JS> Cheers, JS> John Stephenson Yes, we have Nightowl 9 in stock for our Fido customers at $US25 plus shipping and handling. Call 615-339-0235 24 hours to order. It is totally new all 1993 as compared to version 8. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 943 To: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Date: 08/15/93 8:20p Subj: CD-ROM enquiry Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SD> Does anybody know where I can get the software "Barney Bear Goes To SD> School" and "Barney Bear Goes To the Moon" from? SD> If so can you tell me SD> whether it is available in IBM format or Amiga SD> format. I've seen these SD> two CD's advertised but other Sysops don't know SD> whether it is IBM format SD> or not. Please leave a message here if you know anything. We have both in stock for $19.95 and $21.95 plus shipping. They are for an IBM machine. You can order them 24 hours by calling 615-339-0235 and all credit cards are accepted. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GAGE Number: 944 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 2:35p Subj: Monkey Island Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can someone tell me what the requirments are for Monkey Island on CD? Will it run on a 286 ok? thanks --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Edge Kingston, Ont Canada (613)547-4539 (1:249/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 945 To: STEVE GERWECK Date: 08/14/93 9:29p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> -=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to All <=- -> DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 -> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? I can beat it hands down. Give me a call at 306-789-4654... Vince --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 946 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/15/93 11:03a Subj: Re: CD-ROMS (1 EACH) FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No Bob - BH> You have been around the CDROM echo long enough to know there BH> is a ten line limit on ads. Thanks for your understanding... My apologies, Bob. In the past, it had seemed that the 10-line limit was intended for dealers only, not private individuals who are selling or trading single copies of used discs. Although I am a reseller, the discs I posted were from my home collection. The newly posted rules state, very clearly: "If you leave an ad of any type, please limit it to ten lines or less." Would you please clarify the intention of this rule? Is it intended primarily for dealers (who consistently get around the ten-line limit by posting multiple posts on a regular basis? How about the individuals who post "ads" offering to trade discs? etc, etc, etc..... BH> ... ahead of time. No time like the present! - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 947 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/15/93 11:23a Subj: Re: Panasonic CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Rowan - RE> download from Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906-8392 the file RE> CDR562.ZIP (all the necessary CD-ROM drivers and software) Does this include an OS/2 driver? - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SID LEE Number: 948 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 10:54a Subj: It Works! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Some of you who kindly sent me suggestions when I posted a message a while ago about problems that I was having with a loaner Toshiba 3401 and Adaptec controller may be interested to hear that my kind friend/dealer gave it back to me for another go this weekend and it works great this time! After our last fiasco he took it away mystified, and sometime later had the problem reoccur for him at a client site. The problem turned out to be the terminators on the internal SCSI port not being quite right in the way they were inserted. He found if he took them out and reseated them the problem went away ;-) We actually tried to do that when I had it the first time near the end of our debugging session but he managed to break one of the terminators (they are very snug and located tightly against the base of the internal SCSI connector which is why I didn't try it myself before he came over that time) while removing it so we were unable to continue at the time. Thanks again for your suggestions and interest! It works great and I like it! -- Regards -- --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: RASCAL BBS [Calgary, Alberta - (403)686-2550] (1:134/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 949 To: DONALD WEN Date: 08/15/93 2:21p Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** DONALD WEN wrote this on 08-13Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> ->Hmm. Doesn't the patch fix T7G_124.EXE (or T7G-FIX.ZIP zipped) adds S ->compatibility? Second, I have a Compaq Deskpro 4/33i with QVision vid ->controller and 512K VRAM (upgradeable to I meg) built onto the ->motherboard, and got 100% video test. BTW, QVision is fast under DOS ->and Windows. Adds VESA driver and the game runs fine. -> ->DONALD WEN Well, T7G_124.EXE does give support for S3, but the text files says that it only gives support in MCGA mode. If you have compared The 7th Guest in MCGA and SVGA modes.. you'll NEVER want to go back to MCGA. I called long distance to get that fix (although it was in the same state) and was a little disappointed. But, at least it fixed the Sound Blaster problem I was having. You got 100% with 512K VRAM? I guess that QVision IS good under DOS (don't know about Windows). I have a 1 MEG VRAM and I got 2% :( Oh well, it's not THAT slow, but I wouldn't mind getting 100% on the test. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/15/93 12:30 --- * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 950 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/15/93 2:21p Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** DIANE PENCIL wrote this on 08-14Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> ->Gee, I'm running it on S3 video with no problem at all. Orchid Farenhe ->1280. What did you get on the video test during the installation? I got 2% with my Diamond Stealth 24! Pretty sad huh? -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/15/93 13:34 --- * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM HILGEFORD Number: 951 To: JACK O'NEILL Date: 08/15/93 11:06a Subj: Re: SBPRO DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (11 Aug 93) JACK O'NEILL wrote to JIM HILGEFORD... JO> JH> July 12, 93 JO> JH> The newest is a File SBCD2.Add. Also needed is OS2CDR. JO> JH> This is smoother and when installing read Doc close. JO> JH> Worked on my system and a friends. JO> JH> You can remove all other Add files in os/2. JO> JO> Have you been able to control the volume of audio CD's with this? JO> I've gone back to SBPCD2.SYS and SBPMixer in order to be able to hear JO> them. JO> JO> Thanks. JO> JO> * KWQ/2 1.2a * I can't decide between EDLIN and Word for Windows. JO> ................................ JO> JO> --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] JO> * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) JO> 170/400 JO> 290/627 The Volume Control is not very smooth. But it was not any better with SBPCD2.SYS. I goofed up and loaded some bad Video drivers, had to reload OS2. Now when using the cdrom I must open a dos program to get sound out of External speakers. Can not figure what is different this time around. --- PPoint 1.60 * Origin: Doll Creator (1:300/2.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 952 To: ANTON SWART Date: 08/15/93 1:45a Subj: Re: Red hot lot... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hiya >> ok.. >> Iam here in south africa and i wanna but some of your cd-rom >> disk.. is your red hot specials still valid? YES..... >> So... >> i would like: Night Owl 9.0 and Kings Quest 6 Kings Quest 7 is not out and available !! >> and maybe either: Pier2 or 5 star premium. Which >> is better bout the last two. OR some GOOD shareware games >> REAL GOOD ones!!! Pier2 is a little better as it offers newer files. As for shareware games, there is a cd called "Gameware" which offers over 10,000 games and it is bbs ready. >> ok thanx. >> Can u send me an order form or sumething ? thru echo? and its >> alright 2 pay with mastercard right? If you have access to a FAX, you can fax an order to the following number - 216-225-6759. We also accept Visa/MasterCard and do not charge any surcharge for their us. >> thanx. >> really interested! >> cheers >> anton Hope this helps, if not drop us a note via the node/net number below and we'll be happy to help you that way as well. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Pioneering Off-line Mail Technology! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 953 To: TIM MORAN Date: 08/15/93 1:45a Subj: Re: RED HOT SUMMER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> In a message to Tim Moran <08-03-93 01:46> Boris Osadciw wrote: BO>> PID: SX V3.02/4.01H1G01 BO>> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? BO>> BO>> On it's way in here !!! >> Do you have a price idea? Should be around $79.00 with the upgrade offer !! Interested, give us a call and we'll try to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 954 To: MICHAEL MULCAHY Date: 08/16/93 12:11a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Any Mac compatable Encyclopedia ROMs? If so, what's your asking price? >> >> BO> Groilers makes a Mac version of thier Encycopedia. As >> for the price, BO> it's a little more, why I don't know, but >> the best we could do would BO> be $60. >> BO> >> BO> Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and >> we'll be happy BO> to help you further. >> BO> >> Boris is this Grolier MAC Version their latest and greatest? >> Ifso I am interested..m2 Yes it is ! Your welcome to call us at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 955 To: TARQUINN WATSON Date: 08/16/93 12:57a Subj: Re: Cd Changers. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I have all the details of the German NSM 100 cd-rom changer. >> What price do you sell them at? The price is $6500. complete with interface and all...plug and play. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 956 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 12:57a Subj: NEW BUSTY BABES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ))))))) BRAND NEW RELEASE "BUSTY BABES III" ((((((((( NOW IN STOCK BUSTY BABES III ..... The best adult disc, period. Featuring thousands of sizzling pictures of the bustiest babes in North America including Canadian gals who bare all! Also includes the SUPER new generation image viewer/manager SHOWOFF, and it's BBS Ready. PRICE - $25.00 To ORDER, call 800-243-0517 Tech/Questions 216-225-3263 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))(((((((((((((((((((((((((( Boris Osadciw ... Press F1 to Reboot --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 957 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 12:57a Subj: RED HOT CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $10. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $49. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. COMING SOON - BLACK BOX 5 - - - 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... "640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981 --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 958 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 12:57a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 Texel Int 340ms Bare Dr - $245.00 LIMITED Texel Ext 340ms Kit - $359.00 Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $449.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$549.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI Complete-$269.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $10.00ec ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 - FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Protected Mode Xpress! It's hot! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Number: 959 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 8:14p Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could anybody, please, give me some techinical specifications about Mitsumi CD-ROM drives? Regards, Luciano Munhoz --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Hi you! I'm here!!! (4:801/49.52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 960 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/15/93 7:21a Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> TG>Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? Hook it up DC> TG>to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software interface, DC> TG>and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window fast! I'm DC> TG>hooked! DC> TG>Tom DC> I am impressed with the audio quality of the CD-ROM, and if I hadn't had DC> an audio CD player before I got the CD-ROM drive, I would never have DC> gotten an audio CD player. But, now I have both, so I can use one for DC> each. Since you seem pretty into this, what's good software to use, MCS DC> Stereo? Is that shareware? Right now I'm using CD Audio for Windows DC> (CDAD125A.ZIP), obviously shareware. It has a nice catalog feature, DC> random play, fit to tape and everything, but for some reason it has DC> errors when switching disks, it won't take a new one unless I quit the DC> program and load it again. Kind of annoying, but good enough for now. MCS Stereo is a commercial program, and is well worth the cost. You might be able to find it locally. I recommend it over anything I've seen. It needs Windows, so hopefully you have that. It beats anything I've seen hands down! Tom * OLX 2.2 * 1900 cps! Captain, she won't take much more! --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 961 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/15/93 7:46a Subj: Mitsumi on a chain Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NZ> Hello all: I am interested in the Mitsumi CD-ROM, and what would be involv NZ> with hooking up multiple units. Can I chain more than one drive off the sa NZ> interface or do I need to install a separate interface for each unit? Also NZ> do I have to install a separate driver and/or MSCDEX for each? Each Mitsumi requires its own interface card. You only install the driver once... Tom * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 962 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/15/93 7:47a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that MW> was identified as PC SPEAKER. Does anyone know anything about MW> this? The manual has no explanation of what it's for. It's 2 MW> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. MW> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? And MW> would that mean that I would miss the beeps the motherboard sends MW> the speaker occasionally? You disconnect the plug from the speaker and connect it to the SBPro. Then all sounds that normally come from the cheesy speaker come from the SBPro * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 963 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/15/93 4:20p Subj: CADDY-O-RAMA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Note. All of the high end high-performance drives > intended for commercial >or heavy-duty service use caddys. BF> Not any more - Panasonic's recent offerings include BF> double-speed drives that BF> are caddyless. I stand by my statement. The Panasonics don't fit into the serious use catagory. They are for casual use by consumers and not for commercial or heavy duty service. There still are no caddyless drives in that catagory. >I wouldn't consider using a caddyless for my BBS BF> I refuse to put up with those caddy-type single-disc monstrosities. I can BF> BARELY tolerate caddies on multi-disc changers, as So be it, but I run 7 cd's 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and wouldn't consider a caddyless drive for my application. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 964 To: JURRIE HOBERS Date: 08/15/93 3:41p Subj: Re: te koop diverse cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jurrie Hobers wrote, JH> Hallo allemaal! JH> Ik heb nog diverse cd-roms te koop: JH> - Creative sounds - vol met sounds in VOC, WAV MID formaat Fl. JH> 50,-- - Playing with language, voor kinderen, ENGELS leren MPC JH> Fl. 25,-- - COREL Artshow, vol met CLipart voor Corel Draw JH> Fl. 50,-- - Phoenix 2.0 Shareware cd-rom JH> Fl. 45,-- - Night Owls 9.0 shareware cd-rom JH> Fl. 100,-- - MM Mammals cd over zoogdieren MPC JH> Fl. 85,-- - Woordenboek in div. talen JH> (Hebreeuws, Grieks, Japans etc.) Fl. JH> 50,-- - Kings Quest V op cdrom JH> T.e.a.b. - Klotski, Windows spel gebaseerd op een Pools spel JH> Fl. 50,-- - Mixed up mother goose MPC spel JH> Fl. 35,-- - MPC Wizard, MPC cd rom JH> Fl. 10,-- - Mega demo 1, honderden mb's shareware, mods en JH> gifs!! Fl. 35,-- - XXX-rated cdrom met TGA/GIF/GL/DL/FLI JH> etc.. Fl. 65,-- - Shareware Overload JH> Fl. 50,-- JH> Voor eventuele ruilen van cd's houd ik me ook aanbevolen! JH> Brand maar los, reacties via dit medium graag! JH> GreetinX! JH> Jurrie! Please, write in English. I caught this message here in San Francisco, Calif. USA, and so will thousands of English-only speakers around. By the way, are you Finnish? DONALD WEN --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 965 To: POE LIM Date: 08/14/93 1:39p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Poe! On 08-13-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans... PL> On Aug 10 19:15 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: PL> PL> > Yeah, well, I'd like the Wave Blaster add-on for Wave Table PL> > synthesis.... PL> PL> This is supposedly integrated in the chip itself; was PL> speaking with a dealer (we exchange info on products) and PL> he mentioned Computamart did mention something along that PL> line, so...... NOT in the SB 16 ASP... It only uses FM synthesis as far as I can decipher the doco! PL> > at work has said that he's seen ads with it as low as $A80.00 (but PL> > he couldn't remember where!)... At that price, I'd buy it, even PL> > though I,m not really an adventure/puzzle freak! PL> PL> Yeah, there's a mob in Melbourne doing it for $85; was PL> tempted, so ordered it. only hitch is they insist on PL> courier, at $15! But doesn't look as if they have constant PL> supply, as it's taking quite some time. Well, I'd tell them to stuff it... I can get stuff from WA using Australia Post Overnight Express (order it 5:30pm NSW Time one day, in hand 10:00am the next day) for $9.00.... PL> Re: looking at 7th PL> Guest at work; now I know why banks are so inefficient. :) Only at lunchtimes! But the way things like T7G are put together has given some of our training people some heavy food for thought for computer based training..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 966 To: RON FINDLING Date: 08/14/93 1:45p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ron! On 08-11-93 Ron Findling wrote to Rowan Evans... RF> > This spec and the possible new games/applications written RF> > for MPC L2 will put a lot of pressure on users to "go the extra".... RF> RF> I wonder when they'll get around to establishing a spec for the RF> operating system proper multimedia should run under? Good question.... But maybe they're waiting to see what dominates the marketplace and then tout that as the "standard" like has happened with other things! RF> I bring this up because the recent issue of BYTE compared the RF> multimedia support for Windows to OS/2 and found the former a RF> comparative kludge, difficult to program in and not very powerful. I take it you run OS/2?? I have programmed both for OS/2 and Windows, and don't find either to be excruciatingly easy to program for.... RF> One would think that NT would improve greatly on this, but RF> apparently it'll have the same multimedia stuff regular Windows RF> has - no improvement... Yep, you're right there... But you also have the pain of having to bug your dealer/distributor/card mfr for Windows drivers, as the basic NT only has PAS 16 and SoundBlaster (from what I recall) and true SCSI HA attached CD-ROMS (ie no driver for the PAS 16 SCSI)... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHLEY STRAHLE Number: 967 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 11:48a Subj: Guinness Disc of Records Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all, I have a problem concerning the Compton's 1992 Guinness Disc of Records (DOS version). The problem is that when it displays a picture, it is only in 16 color mode. There are two directories that exist on the disc which contain the pictures. These are GIF4, and GIF8. The two directories have the same pictures as each other, but GIF4 has the 16 color picture versions, and GIF8 had the 256 color versions. How do I set up the program to display the 256 color pictures??? No guess solutions please. Ashley Strahle. --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: 4-DOS BBS Geelong (3:635/513) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 968 To: JOSE GIMENEZ Date: 08/14/93 9:44a Subj: Re: Night Owls V9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Jose Gimenez of 1:229/125 writes: >> I have Night Owls 9 for $60 AUST >> can be sent +COD/Post JG> JG> Yes... I'm interesting on your CD... Night Owls...9... JG> Can you send me one.!! JG> JG> My english is very bad!! Can you respond me by NEtmail on JG> 2:340/3.2 ?? Netmail was sent 2 days ago. Pls note I now have a new FidoNet number 3:640/532 Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID EWERS Number: 969 To: JIM WELLS Date: 08/12/93 5:27p Subj: Re: computer disks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jim Wells to All <=- JW> CHAMELEON BBS has a limited quantity of 5.25" DS:HD Disks with JW> sleeves available. These are NEW disks with a lifetime Guarantee from a JW> 3rd party distributor. >---------------------------------------------------------- JW> 5.25" High density disks, .28 cents, quantity is limited. >---------------------------------------------------------- JW> Include shipping of $2.90 for any amount up to 100 disks. JW> Each addition 25 disks add 25 cents. JW> Reply this echo or via Netmail at 1:2613/261@fidonet.org Hi Jim, I'd like 100 disks. How do we do the deal? Address? Phone? Dave ... David L Ewers, 519 17th Ave. No., Clinton, Ia. 52732, (319) 243-5227, -=- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- SLMAIL v3.0 (#1187) * Origin: Searchlight City BBS (1:283/420) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON HANCOCK Number: 970 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/14/93 2:58p Subj: Re: CD-ROMS (1 each) for sale Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No -=> Quoting Arnie Gross to All <=- AG> CD-ROMS for sale - $18.00 each (incl. shipping) AG> FontMaster CD Library - High quality fonts (NOT shareware), complete AG> with utilities. Includes Avant Garde, Are these TT fonts? ATM? both? Actually I'm only interested in TT, but $18 isn't too bad. Don Hancock (503) 771-6057 PS: you left none of your own info... ... If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.10 [NR] * Origin: IMS BBS * +1 503-254-2817 * 16.8k ZyXEL (1:105/69) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN KADERUD Number: 971 To: TOM MILLER Date: 08/15/93 11:09a Subj: Re: Wing Commander Ii Deluxe Editon Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I've used Wing Commander II with my Mitsumi with no > problem. I dids have problems such as you described when I > was using Dr-Dos and/or Superstor disk compression. Well, I ain't using any disk compression. But, I figured out the problem after all, it was QEMM 7.xx that screwed things up, so now I'm back to 6.xx /Chris --- * Origin: TPBoard Help Europe +46-8-7159811 (38400/V42b) (2:201/307) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 972 To: EDWARD PALMER Date: 08/15/93 5:53p Subj: Re: Duplicate messages Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> a plague of old messages reappearing ... As it happens, they showed up on the board I call, too. I'm glad they did, because a couple messages I missed were there. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 973 To: DAVID TAM Date: 08/14/93 1:53p Subj: CD-Rom's? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT>I overheard someone around our local area talking about setting up a >"killer" BBS.... he said that he would have a 6-disc multi-changer >CD-ROM.... do they actually have these out? I guess I must be REALLY >new to CD-ROMs.... Yes, Pioneer has two models. The 600 CD changer with a transfer rate of 150 kb/sec and access time of 800 ms. The newer 604X has a transfer rate of 600 kb/sec and access time of around 350 ms. I run the 604X on my BBS. The 600 costs around $850 and the 604X costs around $1250. You need to run them with a good CD-Rom door like EZ-Rom or SF-Rom for Spitfire. It will give someone a busy signal if someone else is already accessing a disc. It copies the file to be downloaded to hard drive in order to free up the drive. It will give you close to 4 gigabytes instantly! Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 974 To: JOHN STEPHENSON Date: 08/14/93 1:57p Subj: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS>Has anyone got NO9 ? JS>Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? Night Owl 9 has less than 1% duplication of Night Owl 8. It is a nice disc. If you are interested in a catalog, give us a call or log on our BBS and download catalog.zip for the price list with descriptions. If you log on, you can also preview Night Owl 9 from my CD-Rom door. You can download file lists from most popular shareware CD-Roms also. Computer Works CD-Rom Sales! Jim... (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 975 To: PRODUCERS Date: 08/14/93 2:34p Subj: Christian Shareware Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am a CD-Rom retailer (Computer Works), and I have been approached MANY times recently by sysops who run Christian BBSes. They are looking for a Christian shareware CD-Rom that is BBS ready. With all the other special interest topics, I think we could do something for them as well. What do you think? Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN POIRIER Number: 976 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 9:20a Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was looking at the reviews for the 7th guest and It seem alot like a castle of doctor brian type game. It just puzzles or is there any kind of object minipulation? and of course, Is it worth the $70? --- Telegard 2.7.b7a Beta * Origin: The Twilight Zone - Windsor, CT - (203)688-0675 (1:142/550) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RUSSELL BOYCE Number: 977 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/15/93 9:18a Subj: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Also CICA Windows will be updated next week. We do carry > entire line of Walnut > Creek. I have heard they are to release a CP/M CD-ROM. Could you let us know when it is available so those of us wanting to support CP/M users can purchase it. --- * Origin: CUS-VT NODE #3, Newport, VT (1-802-334-2057) (1:325/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 978 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/14/93 12:50p Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No isn't it 100ms=1 sec. ??? correct me if i'm wrong, but the next time you look at a stop watch, obsereve carefully --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 979 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/14/93 12:53p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No thats's why you go fer the sound blaster 16 ASP, true 16-bit stereo sound(CD-quality), Adavaced Signal Processing, sound blasters Creative ADPCM and CCIT A, U Law Data COmpression and Decompression. Think about do you get all of this in PAS??? --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NITIN GUPTA Number: 980 To: POE LIM Date: 08/15/93 12:11a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I saw the Pas16 packed with a double speed cd-rom drive for $400. Is this about the price you saw it for? Oh yeah, about the 7th Guest, grafix A+ if you have a powerful systm, as a game D. Lots of people have had problems with the game working right to. --- WM v2.06 [Eval]/ * Origin: $$$$ Fort Knox BBS $$$$ 2 Nodes <16.8 HST-DS> (1:324/293) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANNE WHITTINGHAM Number: 981 To: PERRY STEPHENS Date: 08/16/93 11:04a Subj: FILE LOCATION AND NAME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Perry, I am looking for a Window Utility file, VBRUN200.DLL. Could you tell me if you have this file and what the zip file name is. I would apapreciate it. Thanks in advance. Dianne --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Perry-1 Host Systems (215)698-7394 SHUB (1:273/913.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 982 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/16/93 5:28a Subj: DMA Method Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BJ> I have the Sony 7205 drive (came with Laser Lib.) and have been using it BJ> in "polling" mode since day one. Would like to see if DMA would help ^^^ BJ> performance, but can't find anything in the docs about it. Anyone know BJ> how to do this - e.g. is it a MSCDEX option or a driver param?? ^^^^^^ I think you have your self confused. DMA refers to your sound card and MSCDEX is the CD Rom program drivers... I may be wrong about the DMA but I don't think so.. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 983 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/16/93 5:33a Subj: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> LM> Ok, then try adding DBLSPACE to your DOS 5. Secondly, after -> LM> DOS boots, hit the F5 key and see if DOS 5 will cancel the -> LM> CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. Finally, reboot and try -> LM> DOS 5. For those of us with complex configurations and -> LM> personally do not use DBLSPACE on my system, simply because -> -> You Gotta be Kidding Right ? -> -> What will Memmanager do Its Lame I run Qemm. I have a great util for -> Config and Auto How needs Dos 6 Large files that don't really do shit -> system. It should have been called Dos 5.1/2 And the best thing you -> mentioned is that you don't use Double space Very good.. -> -> When they come out with a real upgrage Ill switch -> just another opinon HU ? HP> AHHHHH! I finally found somebody with a brain in his head! Did you read HP> the reviews in PC/Computing about DOS6? THEY also said it dhould be HP> DOS5.5! I agree! They also said something about there being a 16 or HP> 32bit version of DOS coming out soon! ^^^^^ In about a year - year and a half It will multi task .. like OS/2 HP> Dos6 is just another cheap shot at Digital Research! (they changed the HP> name, I forget what it is) HP> They put in Doulespace 'cause DR DOS6 has SuperStor, and those other HP> 'neat' features to try to make a reason to charge $50 for HP> the piece of ____! HP> I have DOS5, a Mitsumi CD-ROM with BOTH drivers loaded high. I have HP> thought about QEMM, but NOT even considered DOS6, not with those dumb HP> features. I have yet to see the 'ultimate' DOS! HP> I have been looking into OS/2 though. It is a system resource hog too! HP> Chow, HP> Henry HP> * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 HP> --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] HP> * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS JOHNSON Number: 984 To: ROEL SARCENO Date: 08/16/93 5:38a Subj: A new Idea ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RS> Hi All, RS> Here's an idea. What about if all or several CD ROM distributors RS> will send a file (price list) to a certain node. For this example RS> we will assume a node address of 1:9999/9999. Node 1:999/9999 will RS> process the file and update a data base that contains the 5 or so RS> lowest prices. Once this is all set then all of us can send an RS> echomail to node 1:9999/9999 (Address to CDSERVER) and the text RS> message will be the name of the cd rom. When node 1:9999/9999 RS> receives a mail and the to field is address to (CDSERVER) then, RS> it will read the text and search the database. A response will RS> be made by node 1:9999/9999 via echomail that contains the info of RS> the 5 dealers that has the lowest price and the date the RS> price was inputted in the data base. RS> If this is already available I would like to know how to get my hands RS> on it. Otherwise if you're willing to accept the responsibility of RS> node 1:9999/9999 (must have big disk space), I will volunteer to write RS> a program that will maintained the data base, automatically input the RS> price list and generate a response in a file format. We would need RS> somebody to import and export the file to echomail which I'm not RS> familiar with. If interested to be node 1:9999/9999, we can always RS> add the phrase to the echomail that node 1:9999/9999 doesn't guarantee RS> any information and so on to. Anything to avoide legal actions RS> Node 1:9999/9999 should also verify the dealer prior to accepting RS> price list. Node 1:9999/9999 will also moderate and send a request RS> to add this area. RS> I would like to limit this to CDROM only to keep the data base as small RS> as possible. Data Base will be encripted. I can provide a program to RS> the dealers to encript the price list just to minimize any future RS> problems. RS> If you are a CD Rom Dealer, how do you feel about uploading your price RS> list at least a month or so. I can also make this program to response RS> and let you know if your prices are low enough to be on the data base. RS> We can also setup an option for a comment like...."Guarantee PRICE until RS> xx/xx/xx." or "SHIPMENT / INSURANCE included". Just imagine cutting RS> down your expense on the mailing list. RS> Just imagine the advantage of this option. You will be able to find RS> lowest price without reading the thousands or echomail. Dealers can RS> compare there price, etc. Well hope you guys and gals got the idea. RS> Please response. Thank's RS> Roel Give me some more info on node 1:9999/9999 I may be interestd. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southlake Data Systems Inc. (1:130/801.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 985 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/17/93 7:27a Subj: Re: General Midi Cdroms Refer: 3409 Read: NO Private: No -> I have not yet seen a full file list for SHAREWARE STUDIO III (I -> have a copy on order, but have not yet received it) but it should con -> a good bit of what you're looking for. I have been very satisfied wi -> the previous two discs in the series, and eighteen of my own G/M file -> have been included on the third volume. -> -> The Shareware Studio series is published by -> -> DATA EXPRESS, INC. -> 6799 Windfaire Drive -> Norcross, GA 30093 -> -> (404) 621-9210 Hey Arnie.. Studio III should begin distribution in 2-3 weeks. The printed material shipped to the factory yesterday and as soon as one licensing arrangement is resolved, we'll begin manufacturing... In addition to your MIDI files, there will be other original material on the disc... The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has provided some graphics for us to use. There will also be alot of original animations - animations that I filmed and created (this past weekend I ventured up to Berry College & got some great footage of whitetail deer, geese, swans, squirrels, yaks, gaks, and gnus - footage via video equipment that can zoom up to 35 power )... Life in the fast lane. tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 986 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/17/93 7:36a Subj: Re: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: 3410 Read: NO Private: No -> Are you by any chance related to the "Michella" in Busty Babes? Just -> curious - same last name - both in Canada. Vince is Michellea's husband... Some guys have it all, huh? tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN MARTEN ERIC ELZINGA Number: 987 To: MIKAEL WINTERKVIST Date: 08/13/93 11:17a Subj: UNIX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Mikael! 10 Jul 93 14:41, Mikael Winterkvist wrote to All: MW> descriptions to be either files.bbs or 00_index.txt and NOT the type where If you find one of the other formats, would you please send me one of them? I'm writing a little converter to make proper File.BBS lists (one without a date and size). Thanx! MW> regards, MW> Mikael Bye, Johan --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Dragon Highlord 1. +31-5107-41403. V32B/V42B/FAX (2:282/307.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN KORTINK Number: 988 To: JOHN SERRANO Date: 08/13/93 8:16p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > You see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, > but since the person with whom I've exchanged identies died > (meaning I no longer look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, > listening to the conversation between the foreman and the > Bishop, as well as the incessant pounding by Edgewise:) Solution : 'twist' the sword that Edgewise is pounding on ! I can also recommend Loom. Monkey Island is good too (and lasted a bit longer with me). I recently bought 'Day of the tentacle', a cartoon-like game which is very nice too (seems to be quite big graphics- and plot-wise). All these games are from LucasArts. Makes you think ... Does anybody know if 7th Guest will run without a sound card ? I rather hate having to buy hardware to be able to run software. Why the hell is it that games on CD don't use CD quality audio when it's available ??? Lazy bums them people at games software companies ... :-( Loom uses it to *great* effect (though sound sometimes stutters badly in spite of 330k/sec on my Toshiba 3401). John Kortink --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Help! We're trapped inside this sig! (2:283/307.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAMSON LUK Number: 989 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/13/93 3:45p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > If you use door.sys as a drop file, then EZROM is the best! It allows > file tagging, searching several discs at once, even if they are offline, > multi-disc changers, various security levels, etc. You can download > EZROM120.ZIP from Computer Works at (205) 671-0092 14.4k. Maximus can create DOOR.SYS and YES, I am currently using EZ-ROM v1.2. However, as I mentioned in my previous message, the problem is EZ-ROM doesn't support Maximus's LASTUSER.BBS - i.e. EZ-ROM will not update LASTUSER.BBS to refect user's downloaded KB within the DOOR session. Maximus will only able to re-read LASTUSER.BBS upon user return to BBS but NOT the file created by EZ-ROM which only useable for WildCat(?) or whatever BBS... in that case users can have UNLIMITED download KB if they re-enter the door multiple times. Regards --- * Origin: AsiaEmail Express, PEP/V.32 Gateway to Asia (1:105/42.301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAMSON LUK Number: 990 To: JOS CHRISPIJN Date: 08/13/93 3:49p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > CDDOOR of Ron Huiskes; one .CTL supports four CD-drives on-line... > Not f'requestable unless you pay for it : U$ 15 or so... > The whole door is pure DOS (so use DOS exit) and is network sensitive ! I don't mind to pay US$15 but what I want to know is that will it support Maximus directly? - i.e. will it able to update LASTUSER.BBS file which re-read by Maximus upon user return from the door? Regards --- * Origin: AsiaEmail Express, PEP/V.32 Gateway to Asia (1:105/42.301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 991 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/15/93 9:15a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I hooked up my Mitsumi's sound output to my SBPro the other night -> and it works great. Instead of messing with the pins, I just -> took the sound in through the SBPro's line input and turned the -> mixer on with a line in my autoexec file! It works perfectly. -> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that -> was identified as PC SPEAKER. Does anyone know anything about -> this? The manual has no explanation of what it's for. It's 2 -> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. -> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? And -> would that mean that I would miss the beeps the motherboard sends Okay, this jack IS for the speaker wire. It sends the sound from the SB to the internal speaker. This is ONLY if you do not have external speakers. (it just ruins the sound when it goes through the puny thing) As far as upgrades, I don't know. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 992 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/15/93 9:18a Subj: RE: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Thanks for the mini-review. Maybe that's part of the reason the comp -> fairs have it for $18. Speaking of the price, I noticed "Space Quest -> the same price range. You know if that's decent? Either way, I think -> would be a good buy. I have the software versions to BOTH games. They are terrific! The CD-ROM ones talk. $18 is a great price! Sierra wants $30 just to upgrade to the CD from the software! Both games a terrificly funny, and family orientated! Check out King's Quest 5 and 6 too! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 993 To: DAVID TAM Date: 08/15/93 9:20a Subj: CD-Rom's? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I overheard someone around our local area talking about setting up a -> BBS.... he said that he would have a 6-disc multi-changer CD-ROM.... -> actually have these out? I guess I must be REALLY new to CD-ROMs.... They sure do! Our public library has one set up for a magazine database. Theirs is a Pioneer, I don't know if there are any from any other companies yet or not. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 994 To: DON ROBINSON Date: 08/15/93 9:39a Subj: Space quest help... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I just bought Space Quest IV for CD-ROM, and have had quite a few -> problems.. -> -> * First, when I'm playing, it says Space Quest XI.. ???? -> * When I try to install it, it INSISTS that I pick a voice digitizing -> card.. I have no voice or sound card.. Does it require one? When I -> try to run it, it says it can't find one, and plays music through t -> speaker, but when I walk up to a guy to talk to him, it just stops -> there.. His face moves around, and I can exit the program, but that -> it. Sorry, it does require a sound card with DAC. They are relly cheap now, my ATI Stereo F/X is $95 now. The original Soundblaster is about $85, bit it needs speakers. Mine came with 2 speakers.... I have the software version, it really is a great game! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Number: 995 To: DAVID TAM Date: 08/15/93 9:07a Subj: CD-ROM'S? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DT> I overheard someone around our local area talking about setting up a DT> "killer" BBS.... he said that he would have a 6-disc multi-changer DT> CD-ROM.... do they actually have these out? My local library has three CD-ROM changers for its reference computers. Each one holds 5 CD-ROMS. These regular size CD's come in a cartridge format that is inserted into the changer. On each cart. is a window, so you can see which CD is being accessed (the one missing is the one being accessed). Unlike the "turntable" CD changers you find on regular stereo systems, these changers use a magnet to pull the CD under the laser. It's a pretty neat system (also quite fast). --/\/\ike B. (Internet: mbernstein@turbo.kean.edu) from NJ ... If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Number: 996 To: DON ROBINSON Date: 08/15/93 9:07a Subj: SPACE QUEST HELP... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> * First, when I'm playing, it says Space Quest XI.. ???? DR> * When I try to install it, it INSISTS that I pick a voice digitizing DR> card.. I have no voice or sound card.. Does it require one? When I DR> try to run it, it says it can't find one, and plays music through DR> the speaker, but when I walk up to a guy to talk to him, it just DR> stops there.. His face moves around, and I can exit the program, but DR> that's it. Quite frankly, I don't see much sense in buying the CD-ROM version if you don't have a sound card. That is the best part of the game! Anyway, click on the controls icon. One of the buttons listed is marked speech. Press the button so it says text. This will let you read everything that everyone else hears (**ALL** text in this game that you read is heard by those with a sound card). The reason that it says Space Quest XII is because the whole humor and idea of the game is that you will be travelling through various Space Quest adventures. Some of these adventures are in the past (like SQ I--Ulence Flats and the great CGA vs. VGA gag) and some are way in the future like Space Quest XII--Vohauls Revenge II (wait until you get to Space Quest X--Latex Babes of Estros...WOW!) Good luck and most importantly, have fun!! It's a great game. It's too bad you won't be hearing Gary Owens (from Laugh-In) narrate the story. --/\/\ike B. (Internet: mbernstein@turbo.kean.edu) from NJ ... Have you ever wished you could download a pizza? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 997 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/12/93 12:27p Subj: Re: Mod Cd-Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mario Di Mambro to Jurrie Hobers <=- JM> *Re: Re: MOD CD-ROMs > Here in The Netherlands, Europe, we have a cd called: The Ultimate Mod > collection with a large number of MOD files. I do not know if this cd is > also at your place. MDM> I might be interested in getting one of those too. I love mods and MDM> I have a very good player for my Gravis Ultrasound card. Send me MDM> some E-mail or something. Hello Mario! I am not so familiar with E-mail, I do not know if I CAN send it at all..! But if you want further info, just ask what you want to know, so I can answer it..... If you want to contact me by snail-mail, then my address is; Jurrie HObers Calthornerbrink 43 7812 HS Emmen Drenthe, The Netherlands Europe But if you want specific info on paper, then you can send me your questions by NET and I will send it to your postal address..... The your just have to give me your address..... PS: I do not know if my local sysop has given me the right to NET mail addresses out of Holland...so if you like to know more, just contact me by Snail-mail, or just reply this message...... GreetinX! Jurrie! MDM> ... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics! Is that so??!!?? Then just watch mine ;-) ... What has six balls and screws you twice a week...? The lottery --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 998 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/12/93 12:31p Subj: Re: 240 Disk Changer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mario Di Mambro to Jurrie Hobers <=- JH> When you want more info, contact me..... JH> I have the latest info of a drive which can handle 1,000 cd's!!!!!!!! MDM> MDM> I don't want to sound arrogant, but the hell could use 1000 cd's. MDM> Who could afford to buy them all, let alone use them. Only some MDM> kind of library resource system with every magazine ever published MDM> on it would need something like that. Certainly a BBS or private MDM> user wouldn't need that kind of massive space. (not to mention MDM> what it must cost!) Hello Mario! (Hmmm, that name sounds familiar to me :-)) You are probably right about the price, but the person who asked, was interested in juke drives, so I send him some info.... That is it.... But about hte price, it IS too expensive for private use, you are right about that, the prices start at 60,000 !! (us$) So keen on saving your money...:-)) GreetinX! Jurrie! ... .....My other pc is a Pentium TM......so don't bother me...! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENS LINSSEN Number: 999 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/13/93 3:21p Subj: Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dear Boris, From all the echo mail, I concluded that for some advice concer- ning the purchase of a cd-rom drive you are the man. I'm considering to buy a cd-rom drive, wich I do not need for any application.It seems fun to have one, for games and share-ware discs. I'm thinking of buying a mitsumi or waiting until other cd-rom drives get cheaper. A computer dealer in the city where I live, advertises with a Mitsumi LU005s drive complete kit for $ 230,-. It seems not a very high price (I know you are cheaper, but with transportation from the US to the Netherlands and Dutch state tax it in the end yours would be more expensive). Some people have told me that the mitsumi will be old-fashioned very soon (already the seventh guest recommends a "double speed drive" and there are already drives with four times normal speed. The shop owner here told me the double speed drive from panasonic will be available in september or october for about $394. So what would you recommend me? The mitsumi, the panasonic, or maybe one of your drives. A reply in the echo mail (I'm not a point yet), or by post will be very much appriciated. Laurens Linssen Laurens Linssen Postbus 1683 9701 BR Groningen ++31-50132333--- * Origin: Mother Board - new number: ++31-(0)50-187669 ! (2:512/197) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JENKINS Number: 1000 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 2:57p Subj: Mitsumi Question Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Being financially challenged, yet feverishly lusting over a CD-ROM to call my own, I have noticed the name "Mitsumi" (sp?). A few questions: 1)Will this drive function with my SB 2.0 ? 2)How much will it put me out (I'm up here in the Great White North, near Ottawa) ? 3)If I decided to purchase one via a U.S. mail order complny, has anyone from Canada doen this, and how did things go ? Thanks for the reply. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Lester's Hideaway, Smiths Falls, ON (1:256/202@FIDONET.ORG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILDCAT! MAIL ROOM Number: 1001 To: DIANNE WHITTINGHAM Date: 08/16/93 5:41p Subj: Return receipt Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Your message to PERRY STEPHENS, regarding: EXCESSIVE LINE NOISE was received on 08/16/93 at 5:41p. ---------------------------------------- --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Perry-1 Host Systems (215)698-7394 SHUB (1:273/913.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILDCAT! MAIL ROOM Number: 1002 To: DIANNE WHITTINGHAM Date: 08/16/93 5:41p Subj: Return receipt Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Your message to PERRY STEPHENS, regarding: FILE LOCATION AND NAME was received on 08/16/93 at 5:41p. ---------------------------------------- --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: Perry-1 Host Systems (215)698-7394 SHUB (1:273/913.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE REED Number: 1003 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/15/93 4:22p Subj: Nightowl 8 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Diane! Saturday August 14 1993, Diane Pencil writes to Tom Tech: DP> I bought a noght owl 8 software disk from you folks back in April which DP> seem to have major problems. I called your Ashtabula phone number only to DP> be told that you don't have any more disks on the night owl 8 variety. DP> Your staff also told me that you would replace it with something else DP> which (and I quote) "was exactly the same thing". Really, I just want DP> night owl 8 to work and frankly if a disk is not night owl then it is not DP> "exactly the same thing". I called software creation who willingly said DP> they would replace it but I had to pay triple shipping. They said you DP> folks should be taking care of this and next time to buy from them direct DP> (which I wil do now). They didn't have to make your defective software DP> good but they will. Unfortunately I get to pay an additional 15.00 on a DP> 29.00 disk. Make me feel warm inside ya know? As a reseller who bought DP> several hundered dollars worth of CD's from you folks I would have hoped DP> for a small amount of cooperation. If it's not too late, give me a call. I have NOPV8 in stock, and will be glad to trade you for your "bad" copy. And I won't charge you ANY shipping. ;-) Dave Reed CD-ROM International (800) 678-2374 (Orders) (509) 754-0724 (Voice) (509) 754-0109 (BBS/Fax) --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Beta-8) * Origin: The CrossRoads BBS (1:344/79) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1004 To: LOIS FRANKEL Date: 08/16/93 6:20p Subj: new adult cd-rom eche Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LF> Someone suggested that a new area be created for that topic. Mak LF> to me. Is anyone actively working on this? --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 1005 To: JOHN STEPHENSON Date: 08/16/93 5:13a Subj: Re: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 07 Aug 93 17:45:00, I heard John Stephenson shout to All: JS> Has anyone got NO9 ? JS> JS> Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? JS> JS> Cheers, JS> JS> John Stephenson N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 ****************************************************************** ********* ********* *********** $ 25.00 a Copy !!! *********** ********* ********* *********** *********** ********* Ask for Barney ********* *********** ------------------ *********** ********* 1-800-638-5757 ********* *********** *********** ********* We Will NOT be out Sold ********* *********** *********** ****************************************************************** N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM CZACHOR Number: 1006 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/16/93 9:04a Subj: DMA METHOD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I have the Sony 7205 drive (came with Laser Lib.) and have been using i >in "polling" mode since day one. Would like to see if DMA would help >performance, but can't find anything in the docs about it. Anyone know >how to do this - e.g. is it a MSCDEX option or a driver param?? I tried it, didn't help much. I use two on my bbs, so the speed isn't as critical. But I tried the Mammals Cd on a Sony on a 386-33 and a Mitsumi (older one) on a 286-16 and the Mitsumi won hands down. I tried buffers in expanded, DMA transfer, but couldn't catch up to the Mitsumi. The sony has an 8k buffer, while the Mitsumi has a 32k. >>tom<< --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The DataWerks -v.32bis- CD-ROM's 717-343-5004 (1:268/316) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1007 To: CHRIS BOURNE Date: 08/16/93 8:35a Subj: CSS CD PRICE LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris, There is a ten limit on ads in this echo. Thanks. Bob Hall Moderator. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1008 To: BARRY MISHKIND Date: 08/16/93 8:40a Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > (Sorry Bob... it must be a bad day.) No problem. It does get old doesn't it???? BOB --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1009 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 8:51a Subj: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Regarding the rules of this echo, and the topic of adult CDROM's, I can simply say one thing. At the present time, I am not trying to be a censor, bible thumping radical, or anything. I am not trying to limit free speech in any fashion, or trying to control anything. I personally feel the adult CDROM's are a new media, and to the best of my knowledge, there are few or almost no laws guiding the discs. Someone, somewhere, somehow, will set a precidence for the topic, most likely in a court of law. As moderator of this echo for 8-9 years, I don't want this echo to be a testing ground for any legal litigation. That is the reason, not censorship, control, or any other reason. I would suggest any of you to leave a message to Mr. Tony Davis, and get his opinion. He has came forth and discussed his situation in this echo, and by doing so, I personally do not feel he would object to talking about having his BBS confiscated, along with his adult CDROM collection. If anyone wants to talk about adult CDROM's, sell titles, or whatever, that is great, just don't do it in this echo. Mr. Tim Helton in the CDROM_SALE echo still permits the topic, take it there, or better yet, SOMEONE step forth and create an adult echo just for that topic. That way, the local and federal authorities could find you all with just one phone call, and you could have the chance of a life time to learn about local and federal laws. I have no intent to offend anyone, and again, I have absolutely no intent of censorship in my mind. It is just merely a legal precaution, to ban the topic of adult CDROM's in this echo. Thanks Bob Hall 1-405-672-1708 if you want to discuss this over the phone. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 1010 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/16/93 2:51a Subj: Re: Cd-rom games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I beleive I got my wing commander two for about $60.00 I have had it for quite awhile!! I enjoyed it!! Travis --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa001b * Origin: The DIALOG Board BBS - Pueblo, Co. - (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 1011 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/16/93 2:53a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Actually, I have Batman Returns, I didn't like that one very much! I also have the hardriver version of KQ6! So whats different in the cd-rom version? Travis --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa001b * Origin: The DIALOG Board BBS - Pueblo, Co. - (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY Number: 1012 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/16/93 5:00a Subj: Re: Cd-rom rentals? Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No DT> The programs can be used up to 3 times before they are rendered DT> inoperative. Users can then purchase an electronic key via an DT> 800 number to fully unlock the software and its documentation. AG> How can this be possible, unless we are talking about re-writeable CD's? AG> If the program is installed to the hard drive, it should be AG> possible to reinstall it again, to get another three uses. I believe the press release means the installed program on the hard disk can be used a maximum of 3 time. The electronic key technique is like Adobe's Fonts On-Call. It's there for a fee then a key. :) AG> Of course, it's a royal pain in the butt to do this every third AG> time you want to run a program! That's the idea. AG> If these are truely fully functional programs (ie: NOT "demo" versions), AG> then the original publishers would be losing sales. Most normal people would actually purchase it after a 100 installs. AG> Something doesn't sound right. Was this message you found perhaps an AG> idea for a future disc? No. It's real. There has been talks in several trade magazines about giving away sampler programs on CD-ROM disk to customers. I use to work at a store that was going to participate in this experiment. I left before anything happened. The CD would be filled with working demos. I just received a working demo of Lotus AMI Pro 3.0. The package included manuals and the disks (3). It'll do everything except saving and printing the text file. I beleive that's what the CD will have. * SLMR 2.1a * Everything said is true, except the parts that aren't. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1013 To: RICHARD MAYCOCK Date: 08/14/93 11:47p Subj: Re: Best CDROM List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>At this point it all looks a bit academic, I'm afraid, because yours' is RM>the only reply I've had on the subject. You should not be discouraged. Several people (myself included) have been posting reviews (both favorable and unfavorable) in this echo for many months. Instead of asking for people to send their reviews to you for later disemination, why not just put your own reviews in here too? I think that many people here will agree that disc reviews are a major reason they read this echo. But my original point was that it isn't a good idea to solicit only good reviews. Suppose a disc really sucks. The publisher of that disc could (and have) log on to the echo (or have a lackey do it) and post glowing praise. Without knowing about the 15 negative responses, your readers could be duped into buying a bad disc. If you post reviews here, I'll read them. * SLMR 2.1 * Give me liberty or give me death. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1014 To: ED YEE Date: 08/16/93 9:53p Subj: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EY>I've got the Mammals CD-ROM and it doesn't quite work. The requirements I was exactly where you are, last week. I had no instructions with my disc. I tinkered around and discovered that, if I removed the mouse from the AUTOEXEC.BAT, MAMMALS would tell me that no mouse had been detected and that I should type + to use the keyboard. Now, when i want to use it, I remove the mouse driver, reboot, and do it this way. I don't know why the mouse driver doesn't work with MAMMALS, but that seems to be the case. I also had a wee bit of trouble with the sound. It comes through the headphone jack (faintly), not the soundcard/speakers. Good luck. * SLMR 2.1 * Don't blame the tool for the murderer's work. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Number: 1015 To: CHRIS JOHNSON Date: 08/12/93 3:04p Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > AS> HELLLPPPP! > AS> I just bought 7th Guest and am having problems. > AS> I cant get through the intro.It gets a fair way into the intro > AS> then drops out and say ERROR-02:YOu may have a DMA conflict or > AS> are running in a virtual dos session.PLease help I can figure out what > AS> is wrong.Tell me everything it may be .PLEASE ?? Turn off all kind of memory managers (like QEMM386, EMM386, ...). If you have any sound board, change the DMA port. Regards, Luciano Munhoz --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Hi you! I'm here!!! (4:801/49.52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOEY RATZSCH Number: 1016 To: NEIL ALLEN Date: 08/14/93 12:32a Subj: Re: SHERLOCK HOLMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NA>I recently purchased Sherlock Holmes on CD and was reading >through the DOCs and found something about a CD BOOT disk, >can anyone tell me if it works fine with out a boot disk? the boot disk is if you don't have enough free conventional memory avalible. if you have 580k or more, you 'Should' be fine... use the MEM/C command (MS-DOS) to check your free mem. CHKDSK will also report conventioal, but MEM is much better, for it is only twards the memory. Joey ... Hot air sometimes thaws out a cold reception. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.01 [Eval] * Origin: LiveWire BBS / Cheese / 414-335-2799 (1:154/123.0) (1:154/123.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLEN PIWOWARCZYK Number: 1017 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/15/93 1:25a Subj: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR> New CDROM catalog, F'REQ 1:115/724 for CDROMCAT.ZIP or Send me DR> Netmail for a printed catalog. You can also call 708-657-1160 DR> or write SaveWare, P.O. Box 274, Glenview, ILL. 60025. Nention DR> you seen this ad in the FIDONET for a great price break! DR> ** Don Rieb ** DR> --- Renegade v07-17 Beta DR> * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig DR> (1:115/724) If you could be so kind as to have one sent out to: Glen Piwowarczyk 7900 Slaisbury West Bend, WI 53095 Thanks! -Speech GLEN PIWOWARCZYK ... Blue Wave, makes a pencil look HI-TECH! --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 09-11-93 * Origin: Live WIre BBS, 414-335-2799, Wildcat! Da Best! (1:154/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLEN PIWOWARCZYK Number: 1018 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 1:25a Subj: WHAT CD-ROM? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I'm looking into getting a CD-ROM for my BBS. What is the best/fastest out there? Also, whats the bets CDs out there full of ShareWare files? Thanks! -Glen GLEN PIWOWARCZYK ... Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are. --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 09-11-93 * Origin: Live WIre BBS, 414-335-2799, Wildcat! Da Best! (1:154/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON STRADER Number: 1019 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 3:33p Subj: CD COMPAT W/DOS 6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having a problem with the compatiblity of DOS 6 and my CD-ROM drive. I recently used memmaker to free up 40K of memory when I boot the computer for CD-ROM (I use multiple configurations), and now when I try to log on drive S (my CD), it says "Invalid drive specification". This can be corrected by loading up MSCDEX manually, but I hate to do it. There is a command beginning with "LH" at the beginning of the line, which I assume has to do with MEMMAKER, but when I get rid of it, I still have the same problem. My friend complains of this also, and doesn't know how to get rid of it, so I'm pretty sure it's not just my computer. HELP! --- TMail v1.31.1 * Origin: MultiSystem TBBS * Cincinnati, OH * 513-231-7013 * (1:108/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1020 To: PAUL WHITE Date: 08/15/93 10:52p Subj: RE: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PW> 2. Is your mouse "Microsoft compatible"? YEAH!!!! I got it working. It turned out to be the mouse driver. It was too old. So I downloaded this new microsoft mouse driver and it works like a charm. Thanks for all your help. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1021 To: PAUL WHITE Date: 08/15/93 5:15p Subj: RE: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PW> Here are a couple of ideas: PW> 1. Does your CD-ROM device driver support CD-AUDIO? PW> After you click the PW> "begin" button, a menu screen should come up and an PW> audio track should start PW> playing. Maybe if your drive doesn't handle audio PW> correctly, it hangs up at PW> this point? PW> 2. Is your mouse "Microsoft compatible"? PW> 3. Does the title screen appear distorted in any PW> way? You need VGA graphics PW> capability, I believe, and it could be that if you PW> don't have the right video PW> mode, the visual position of the "start" button and PW> the mouse coordinates PW> don't match up. Yes, the ROM is set to play audio, and the computer does not hang. My mouse is a Genius and yes it is microsoft compatible. No, my screen is not distorted in any way. I can still even move the mouse cursor. My video card is SVGA with 1MB so it does support mormal VGA. I do have a display driver that loads up when I boot up. Maybe that's got something to do with it. Thanks for the reply but more insight would be appreciated if this does not work. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: WinBBS!, 403-256-5744, Calgary AB. (1:134/134) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1022 To: CHRIS HARRIS Date: 08/15/93 5:19p Subj: Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EY>Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD- EY>ROM, the one in DOS, or the one in Windows ? EY> EY>--- Maximus 2.01wb EY> * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 EY> 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:1 CH> If using DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.0, use DOS.... If using DOS 5.0 and CH> windows 3.1 use windows.... If using DOS 6.0 and CH> any windows version use CH> DOS6.0. Thanks, I'm using the DOS 6 version. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: WinBBS!, 403-256-5744, Calgary AB. (1:134/134) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRAD JENSEN Number: 1023 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/17/93 12:59a Subj: Caddy-o-rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>I refuse to put up with those caddy-type single-disc monstrosities. I BF>can BF>BARELY tolerate caddies on multi-disc changers, as there IS no other BF>viable BF>choice yet (though something similar to Denon's 100-disc audio player BF>would be BF>nice!).... Look at the NSM CD Jukebox. 100 CD's, change time 5 to 10 seconds, and you can daisy chain up to seven of them for 700 CD access. About $6000 retail. Pioneer is coming out with a follow-on to the fanatastic 604X, that will hold 18 CD's in 3 magazines. Supposed to be out in November with a list about $3000. Brad Jensen * SLMR 2.1 * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic --- Fastecho b0809 * Origin: Hurricane Alley BBS Tulsa Ok Intel 144k (1:170/250) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ALBERT Number: 1024 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/16/93 10:13p Subj: Sound Blaster 16 Vs 16asp Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Louis Ghinis to All <=- LG> Does anyone know the diffrence between the sound blaster 16 and LG> 16ASP? The 16ASP has advanced signal processing? What does that mean? On the SB16ASP there one more chip than on the SB16. This is the only difference between the two cards. The ASP chip is a programmable chip that software can use to do special things like voice reconition, sample mixing (in a mod player for exemple), etc... Shaka! ... ERROR #00: CPU TOO *TIRED* TO CONTINUE ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: QUEBEC Dist. HackReport,Apogee,Mnews (514)276-4630 (1:167/132) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE REDOUX Number: 1025 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/16/93 1:51p Subj: New Purchase Suggestions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> As a suggestion, look for a Creative Labs RE> Multimedia kit... gets you both RE> CD-ROM drive and sound card (and some bundled CD- RE> ROMS!) for a reasonable RE> price..... Thanks a lot for the input, I will check this out! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Cuckoo's Nest (1:132/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 1026 To: MARK THORNTON Date: 08/14/93 5:22a Subj: Re: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MT> If anyone has any CD catalog's would you please post a message where i can MT> pick one up thanks...... FRE'Q 1:115/724 or Send me Netmail with your address and I will send you the printed catalog. --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 1027 To: DAVID M. WHITE Date: 08/14/93 5:46a Subj: Re: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 10 Aug 93 09:38:00, David M. White said the following to Don Rie Regarding: FREE CDROM CATALOG! DR> New CDROM catalog, F'REQ 1:115/724 for CDROMCAT.ZIP or Send DR> printed catalog. You can also call 708-657-1160 or write DM> DM> I would like to receive your printed catalog-send to David M. White, 452 N. DM> Bull Run Dr., Tucson, Az 85748--------Thanks Dave, It has allready been mailed out to you, you most likly recived it before this message. ** Don ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1028 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 9:06p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I ordered a Toshiba XM3401B and plan on hooking it up to my PAS-16. The Cd-ROM drive itself says it has a 256K buffer...therefore, would it benefit any if I used a software disc cache like Norton Speedcache? I've got MCSDEX driver 3.02 - is that the latest? Also, I noticed that various stores can rip you off with the price of caddies. I went to a local computer show and they had caddies for $4-4.50 each, but when I went into a Software Etc or Babbages, they wanted $10-$11 each. So, if you're shopping for caddies, be aware of prices and don't get ripped off. - Eric --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEE NOGA Number: 1029 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/16/93 9:52a Subj: Re: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey, would you do us a favor and abide by the rules of this echo--FYI, Bob Hall recently announced that this echo now prohibits the discussion of adult CD's and related adult disc's etc.... --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Queen Of Hearts BBS (904)789-6843 (1:3618/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1030 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/15/93 9:19p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> really do it on my own because it would be purely taking stabbs in -> the dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, -> MTMCDE.SYS, MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. It can't -> load all four I know what you mean I had the same problem. There must be a program somewhere in dos 6 that will help put these devices into high memory for you automatically should be in the dos directory somewhere for the memory manaagement program check it out i think it should reconfigure your config.sys so those devices are in high memory properly. I checked it out the file is called MEMMAKER run it if you don't have dos 6 your out of luck. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY WOOD Number: 1031 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/14/93 7:13p Subj: Re: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) > VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 Right, Well my name is Terry Wood and I'm from that little forgotten country of Australia!! I have posted a few people about getting CDRom discs from the states but as of yet not 1 reply :-(.... What I want to know is what sort of prices you would charge for Discs that I choose and pay by Visa Card and then have airmailed to me. Can you give me an idea of some prices please? I am interested in Art discs (Gif discs etc) and any Amiga/PC discs that you may have. Thanks for your help. Terry Wood Sysop Rosedale BBS: +61-(0)51-992781 --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#0865) * Origin: Searchlight - Come and Look at RIP! - (051) 761571 - (3:632/321) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY WOOD Number: 1032 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/14/93 7:20p Subj: Re: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Terry Woodward, this is Terry Wood writing a little note to you. I was scanning the latest messages on CDRom area and stumbled across your name. I couldnt resist writing you a note as I have always wondered if there are any other `Terry Wood' people out there and you are the closest I have found. Dont worry I am not mad :-) Now back to the real mail: I saw that you are talking about CDMastering. I am at the moment organising to get all my Amiga discs put onto CDRom (ISO 9660) discs via a friends Pioneer mastering unit. The only trouble I am having is getting my hands on a 600meg SCSI so that I can copy my stuff onto it and then get it put on his system.. I could sit there with a null modem for years to do 600meg so I need that drive. I have an Amiga 4000'040+10meg, 370meg HD, NEC CDR-36 CDrom (SCSI) and a bit more hardware. All for interests sake.. Catch ya, Terry Wood Sysop, Rosedale BBS +61-(0)51-992781 --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#0865) * Origin: Searchlight - Come and Look at RIP! - (051) 761571 - (3:632/321) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1033 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/16/93 12:22p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mark! On 08-11-93 Mark Womack wrote to All... MW> I hooked up my Mitsumi's sound output to my SBPro the other night MW> and it works great. Instead of messing with the pins, I just MW> took the sound in through the SBPro's line input and turned the MW> mixer on with a line in my autoexec file! It works perfectly. MW> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that MW> was identified as PC SPEAKER. Does anyone know anything about MW> this? The manual has no explanation of what it's for. It's 2 MW> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. MW> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? And MW> would that mean that I would miss the beeps the motherboard sends MW> the speaker occasionally? I'd suggest that us a PC Speaker *IN* connection... use a connection from your m/b spkr connection to the SB Pro and you should then get all your speaker bbeps and squeeks through the SoundBlaster! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1034 To: JORMA TOLONEN Date: 08/16/93 12:30p Subj: WINDOWS NT and Soundblas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Jorma! On 08-12-93 Jorma Tolonen wrote to Alastair Edgington... JT> AE> I'm in desperate need of a WINDOWS NT compatible SoundBlaster Pro JT> AE> CD-ROM driver. JT> JT> You will have to find a native Windows NT driver. As of beta-release JT> March 1993 there was no such beast available. Rumour says that JT> Creative Labs are working on it, but so far no news. Rumor is true! I d/l'ed the file CDNTINST.* from the local Creative Pacific (Australian CL distributor) BBS recently and installed it on a machine running NT.... Worked fine, but only appears to support the new CR562B/CR563 double speed CD-ROM drives! JT> I hear the GA version of NT has started JT> to ship in the US, maybe it is included in that version. Its not in the gold code that we got in Australia (I work for an MS Alpha/Beta/Gamma site! ) JT> Greetings from a cold Sweden Greetings from a slightly warmer Australia! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1035 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/16/93 12:45p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mark! On 08-12-93 Mark Womack wrote to Bruce Bowman... MW> You're exactly right. QEMM "optimize" consistently gave me less MW> memory when it had to deal with the CD driver. For example, it would MW> get finished and display a message saying, "you have 98K less now than MW> when you started." I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! MW> I can't really do it on my own because it would be purely taking stabs MW> in the dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, MW> MTMCDE.SYS, MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. It can't MW> load all four of these high no matter what order they're in. MW> I just can't understand that because I have 4 Megs of ram. MW> I guess there's a few things I don't know about memory. MW> I always thought that you could load stuff high MW> until you ran out of extended or expanded memory but I guess that's MW> not true. You've hit the nail on the head! QEMM uses the "Upper Memory Blocks" between 640Kb & 1024Kb to "Loadhigh" device drivers, etc.... As a couple of suggestions : - Stacker can use EMS and co-reside with QEMM if you include the correct switch on the QEMM command line (DBF=2 from memory). MSCDEX shouldn't need 64 buffers - I'm only running 20 here... PC-Cache should allow you to have the necessary device type code in UMBs and put the 1Mb cache into etended or expanded memory. Check you doco... BTW, I have QEMM 7.01 here and am running SBCD.SYS, MSCDEX.EXE, Norton's SpeedCache (2Mb cache) and all the Windows for Workgroups LAN drivers (not Stacker yet, but soon!) and still have 625Kb or so for DOS! Cheers! o /U\ Hope this helps..... MW> ... "To Serve Man" - 101 Recipes for Soylent Green. MW> --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho MW> * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC MW> (1:3660/811.0) MW> MW> ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIL GOLDFINCH Number: 1036 To: ALL Date: 08/14/93 11:14a Subj: CDROM DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does any body have the drivers for scsi interface for the PAS16. My NEC CDROM didn't come with them. And I need them to play audio CDs on it. Thanks in advance --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MultiLine 32 Lines 10+ Gigs of Files +619 370-3333 (3:690/254) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARON HARVEY Number: 1037 To: CHRIS JOHNSON Date: 08/15/93 2:19p Subj: C.D.Rom Purchase Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info when setting up the unit is their any precautions to watch out for.I was expecting to pay around $1200.00 inclusive of C.D. titles so that does not sound to bad thanks...... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "The Laser Line" - Mandurah West OZ - [+61-9-535-5822] (3:690/649) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARON HARVEY Number: 1038 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/15/93 2:23p Subj: C.D.Rom Purchase Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info appreciated ............................... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "The Laser Line" - Mandurah West OZ - [+61-9-535-5822] (3:690/649) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAM TEMPLE Number: 1039 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/15/93 1:13p Subj: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Vince Sorensen wrote in a message to All: VS> Get the latest Shareware on Night Owl 9 for only $35 VS> Canadian including all taxes... plus receive Shareware VS> Studio I at VS> no extra charge when you buy Night Owl and *ANY* other of VS> our many in-stock titles. Do you have a catalogue including prices that you could mail or post here? I am interested because it is a Canadian Source. If you want to mail it I'll post my address, but let me know here so I'll know you got the message, as this is a new point address that I haven't actually received or successfully sent anything on yet. Cheers, Pam --- timEd/B8 * Origin: A Brand new FTN System! (1:153/602.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY DAVIS Number: 1040 To: ROBERT MOORE Date: 08/14/93 5:16p Subj: SHAREWARE CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TD> On July 20th, I was arrested and booked on charges of sale & TD> possession of obscene material. My BBS & all related TD> hardware was TD> seized. If found guilty, I am facing up to 15 years in jail TD> and/or up TD> to $25,000 in fines. > >OK, is that because you violated some local law? Did they give you any >warning? No Warning. >We are in the process of setting up an adult section on our BBS >and I came here looking for CD ROM ads. I would like to talk to you >further about your legal problems (hopefully in order to avoid any in my >state!). Were you charged by Federal, State or local authorities? Local authorities, on State charges. Tony --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: The Oklahoma Information Exchange (1:147/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG ISOKRARI Number: 1041 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/14/93 7:25p Subj: Re: Magnavox cdd 461 cd-r Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The newest mscdex.exe is 2.21.... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Pearl Jam vs Magnum One.. *405*755*1372* (1:147/2112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY DAVIS Number: 1042 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 7:10p Subj: OIE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Update on The Oklahoma Information Exchange BBS: As most are aware, the OIE BBS was seized in a raid by Oklahoma City Police Department on July 20th. Until formal charges were filed, all decisions on the future of the BBS were delayed. On Aug 13th, the Oklahoma County District Attorney's office finally filed felony charges. They were: 2 felony counts of selling obscene CD-Roms 1 felony count of possessing obscene CD-Roms 1 felony count of trafficking obscene material by electronic means. Of the 16 CD that were on the BBS, the 4 that were actually listed as obscene in the felony filing were: Busty Babes Vol 1 Storm 2 For Adults Only (FAO) 2 For Adults Only (FAO) 3 That last count is the kicker. Since the DA has decided that the BBS itself was in violation of laws, there seems little doubt that the OIE BBS equipment will not be returned prior to a long drawn out legal fight. Although I have every intention of filing whatever civil suites are necessary to get the equipment returned, I truly believe there will not be a quick return of OIE. Tony --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: The Oklahoma Information Exchange (1:147/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1043 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/17/93 10:35a Subj: RE: CD-ROMS (1 EACH) FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No In my mind, an ad is an ad. The best way to keep everyone happy, is to limit any ad, commercial, individual, or whatever to 10 lines. It works so well, or has for so long anyway. No big deal, just wanted to point it out to you. Again, thanks. BOB :-) --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1044 To: ROEL SARCENO Date: 08/17/93 10:48a Subj: A NEW IDEA ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Your new idea has been tried before. It was a total nightmare. The market is narrow enough right now, and getting tighter percentage of profitwise anyway. It might work, but it would create a pricing war, cause dealers to fade away, hurt sales in the long run, and most likely create tons of enemy's. We are already seeing debates over $.95 in the echo's, and this was not the original intent of the echo in the first place. I think that Mr. Tim Helton in the CDROM SALE Echo might be willing to offer that service, or possibly assist you in getting the concept set up. I for one, just don't think we need the concept. However, I have been wrong before. If it is done, I do not wish pricing information and the price wars to go on in this echo. There are enough problems and debates going on as it is. Anyway, that is just my opinion. As an example, I am in the business of selling CD-ROM's, and most of the people in the echo really don't know I sell CD-ROM's. As the moderator, I don't feel like it would be fair for me to post some of my prices, as our company buys in large quantities, and the pricing is very good. In the past, I have kept the mail order side of the business to itself, and the echo to itself, both totally seperate. As an example, if we purchase 2,000 discs for $3.00 each and sell them to dealers end users, whatever for 10.00, then it simply creates bad business. I am trying to explain this as easy as possible, without causing problems. Anyway, if you get your idea working, please let me know. It might work this time. Bob Hall Moderator --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1045 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/17/93 10:53a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris, you are surely aware that the topic of adult discs is banned from this echo. I will appreciate your refraining from openly violating the guidelines in this echo. I highly suggest you read messages in this echo from Mr. Tony Davis. In the future, your compliance witht the guidelines will be greatly appreciated. Bob Hall Moderator. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 1046 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 9:09p Subj: Netware Shareware CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EMS Professional Shareware is now shipping the fifth edition of its Netware CD-ROM for PC professionals. This is NOT just a dump of BBS listings and files onto a disk for "hours of fun searching for things", EMS's products since 1984 have been designed for the professional who knows time is money, and wants extensive databases and search programs to help them find exactly the products they need FAST. The July 1993 CD-ROM has 801 products and the best directory database and search program in the business. The $59.50 list price includes a free copy of the 120,000 record PC products database. Voice:301-924-3594, Fax:301-963-2708, EMail:eengelmann@worldbank.org --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 1047 To: EDWARD FOSTER Date: 08/16/93 11:35p Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EF> Hello Terry...I've been absent of this echo most of the summer, hows EF> things been for you? These are certainly some good EF> prices...I'm interested in purchacing 4 more drives Sorry, they are all gone. I had to raise some quick cash for school registration for my kids so I let the last 20 go at cost. I'll put you on my list to call if I get more. Thanks. EF> be looking to purchase from you? Also, the original 4 EF> that I purchaced back in 11-92 are still kickin and GREAT ! Mine are running great too! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1048 To: ALAN EDWARDS Date: 08/12/93 2:15p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Alan By: RAVER On: Thursday August 12 1993 at 14:15 Tuesday August 03 1993, Alan Edwards tells Nicholas Goldwyn: AE> Does this mean there is something major wrong with the Mitsumi AE> drives? AE> Thanks to my mail packets getting screwed, I missed the beginning of AE> this, but I am interested because I am considering buying a Mitsumi AE> drive. AE> Alan. AE> ... Sorry, the Dog ate my Blue Wave packet. OK, maybe I can throw a little light on this: A major discussion on the efficiency of Mitsumi CD-ROMS has been going on for some time, and a conclusion has by no means been reached. The arguments were basically that the Mitsumis could not read ALL the software around. Fact is, the reading problems usually came from a wrong setup or computer/CD-ROM incompatibility. Another fact that cropped up was that the problem was in the old 8-bit controller, which was obsolete and could not handle all the disks. A new 16-bit controller is apparently being sold with the new Mitsumi LU-005S drive, and many people seem satisfied with this drive. So far this discussion has not managed to change my mind, and in Sept. I'll buy an LU-005S. Basically, there is no flaw in the drives, so don't be scared off by mere comments. If you can, try going for the new, 16-bit LU-005S, instead of the older 8-bit drive of which I am afraid I forgot the name. Hope this helps, good luck.  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1049 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 8:40a Subj: 7th Guest $40 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No For a limited time 7th Guest $40 plus shipping. ($3 US, $6 international). We also have many other specials. If you are interested be in our mailing list, send your information via fax or e-mail to: GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 or 1-800-373-0628 1-206-473-1634 FAX 1-800-277-5179 FAX Fido: 1:138/116 or 1:138/120 --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1050 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 8:42a Subj: CD Winbox $12 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We are liquadating the following disks: CD Powerbox $12 CD Winbox $12 Night Owl's v9 $21 GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1051 To: ED YEE Date: 08/16/93 8:44a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Are there any in Canada ? No!..TTYL --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE THOMAS Number: 1052 To: ANDREW BARFOOT Date: 08/13/93 8:08p Subj: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> ST> I just bought the 7'th Guest and it lloks pretty good. It would AB> ST> be better if I could get it to run. I start it up and it goes AB> ST> through the opening credits, it then goes into the book with the AB> ST> pictures on each page. It animates the picture and talks and then AB> ST> turns the page. Well my problem is that it hangs the system at AB> ST> different places in this opening scene. AB> I had the same problem and I changed from SVGA to MCGA AB> graphics and the problem stopped straight away. Never hung AB> again... I tried that. I also tried the upgrade, changing the sound card setup, increasing my CD buffers, changing hardware straps, and much more. I finally put it on the shelf until October when I plan on replacing my mother board with a 486-66 and getting the doublespin CD-ROM drive. Thanks for the help, Steve.... --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: BillBoard Sagamihara Ja 81-427-77-0847 V32Bis [CDROM] (6:731/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1053 To: DEBBIE MARANTZ Date: 08/14/93 10:05a Subj: Re: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Debbie Marantz to Match Point <=- DM> Creative Labs will release the Panasonic 56x series CD Rom sometime DM> in August and the price is supposed to be about $399.xx US. The CD Rom I just purchased the 562B for $279, it cam with CD-ROM, controller, cables and drivers. I plugged it straight into the SB Pro card CD ROM I/F and audio connector. MegaDemo Benched it at 250ms access and 330Kbps. Now my Mitsumi's sitting in a box along with the extra controller for the 562B. BTW the driver that came with it was CDMKE41.sys (the driver for the SB Pro I/F) everyone in the echo say's you need SBPCD.sys or SBCD.sys, but driver seems to work just fine. I've run 7th Guest (what a difference from the mitsumi) NightOwl's and others, but still can't get Mother Goose to run with the SB Pro. Say's can't init audio hardware, then locks on the opening screen. If your looking for the 562B look for Wee Yung in this echo........ /|/|ike ... Capt'n we've replaced the Lu005 for the 562B........Warp 9 Mr. Scott --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1054 To: DOUG TAXIS Date: 08/14/93 10:06a Subj: Re: CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Doug Taxis to All <=- DT> I was just wondering I am going to buy a new CD ROM I was going to DT> get the Toshiba xm-3401b, but they tell it will work with my Sound DT> Blaster Pro, Other people I talk to that sells the same Toshiba model DT> says my Sound Blaster Pro will not work with the Toshiba, Was told I Forget the Toshiba &}.....It is a great drive, but if you want double-speed and want to plug straight into your SB Pro, then the Matsushita (Panasonic) 562B is the drive for you (no I'm not a dealer). I bought it from Wee Yung (this echo somewhere) for $279+Shipping. Unfortunately it comes with a controller card that is now sitting in the box waiting for some practical use (maybe if the SB Pro smokes or something). I plugged the I/F cable into the SB Pro and the audio cable into the first three conncetions on the SB Pro (only uses three, L/R and shares the common ground). The driver disk that came with the card included drivers for the SBPro (CDMKE41.SYS) others in the cho say that you need SBCD.SYS or SBPCD.SYS but the July 93 drivers and hardware worked fine. Mega CD Benches the drive at 280ms and 330KBps......Motorized tray and no caddies, Very nice drive for the money. 7th Guest runs great, and is a world of difference (speed wise) from my mitsumi LU005........Hope this helped /|/|ike --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1055 To: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Date: 08/14/93 10:05a Subj: Re: SOUNDBLASTER (PANASONIC) CD-RO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Stephen Retzlaff to Dave Ducharme <=- -=> Quoting Dave Ducharme to Stephen Hamshaw on 05 Jul 93 11:02:00 <=- SH> 2nd, I'm using the interface card that came with the CD-ROM and pluging SH> the auto cord into the SB card because I don't have the right driver SH> with the SBPro software, ????????.sys dose anyone know what file I DD> I think the file you're looking for is SBPCD.SYS which is available DD> from the Creative Labs BBS. I don't have the number for that BBS handy DD> at the moment, but I'll try to find it. Stephen I have the 562B that came w/controller. My driver disk included a SB Pro CD driver called CDMKE41.SYS. The driver worked great with the CD-ROM I/F and audio cables connected to the SB Pro. Now my controller sitting in the shipping box............... /|/|ike ... "I say we nuke the site from Orbit, it's the only way to be sure" --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1056 To: GREG WILLIAMS Date: 08/14/93 10:06a Subj: Re: MITSUMI DRIVES VS PANASONIC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Greg Williams to All <=- GW> Can anyone tell me if Mitsumi (sp?) CDR drives are PhotoCD GW> compatible, and what sort of seek/access time they have? Also, how do GW> these drives, which are IDE, compare to the SBPro Panasonic CDR drives Greg I've been using the Mitsumi Lu005 since January and it's a great drive. But when I upgraded in June to a 486DX2-66 and SB Pro, I was hoping someone would come out with a drive supported by the SB Pro and double speed. The Panasonic 562B was the answer. It plugged into the SB Pro no problem, and the driver (my case CDMKE41.SYS) came with the CD-ROM. Works great and benches at 250ms @ 330Kbps using MegaDemo CDBench......Although I bought the SB Pro seperatly from the CD-ROM I paid $129 for the SB Pro w/STW encyclopedia for Win MPC, indy 500 and Lemmings (plus other goodies) and $279 for the 562B (it did include a controller that I didn't need). The MFR date on the drive was July 1993....I would assume Creative Labs is coming out with a new bundle SB Pro/16/ASP and the 562B/563 really soon so it might be worth it just to wait for the bundle deal (usually cheaper, or at least the free goodies offset the price)...Hope that helped /|/|ike.... ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1057 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/14/93 10:06a Subj: Re: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Eric Lott to All <=- EL> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I Eric, Look for the new double speed drives mfr'd by matsushita (panasonic) bundled with the SB Pro/16/ASP. I already had the SB Pro and bought the Panasonic 562B to pair up with the SB Pro. MegaDemo Benches it a 250ms at 330Kbps. I've run everything I've got on it (never tried Kodak PCDs because I don't have any), but 7th Guest (seems to be the show stopper) works flawlessly, and is a world of difference (speed wise) from my Mitsumi Lu005 (Benched at 380ms @ 150Kbps).. If you already have the SB Pro, Wee Yung at TRUC (this echo) has the drive/cables/drivers/controller (although the controller is useless if you have the SB Pro) for $279US + Shipping. Or you can wait for the Creative Labs bundles to come out this or next month. BTW the best thing to do is shop till you drop &} Dealers prices vary so much and there is a lot available. Also stay tuned to this echo and read what's going on, and who's having problems or success' with what. Hope that helped /|/|ike..... ... Traded my Mitsumi for a Ferrari......okay I threw in a few bucks too! --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORRY MACFARLANE Number: 1058 To: JEFF BRIELMAIER Date: 08/16/93 5:56p Subj: Re: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JB-> CM>It can also be downloaded from this BBS (Space Coast BBS) JB-> CM>as well as many other BBS's in the Central Florida area. JB-> CM>You can also download it from America On-Line if you are a JB-> CM>member of AOL. JB-> JB-> What the name of the file on AOL (JefferyAB@aol.com) It's called CDA1_7.ZIP. It's in the BBS Doors area of Communications. Let me know how you like it. Corry Macfarlane --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BELL Number: 1059 To: ALL Date: 08/13/93 2:37p Subj: looking.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for a CD-Rom.. Must be BBS door compatible should contain Graphics, Sound, And Grsaphic & sound utilities,, if you know f any, please contact me here --- SLMAIL v2.25 (#0467) * Origin: Too bad we sent a {BOY} to do a {MAN'S} job. (1:2604/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1060 To: TOM CZACHOR Date: 08/17/93 10:11a Subj: DMA METHOD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks, Tom. I've suspected the small buffer for some time holding back performance. I *did* find the method for switching - jumper blockes on the interface board. Thanks to your data, I don't think I'll bother with it. Cheers! Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.2 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1061 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/17/93 10:21a Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> isn't it 100ms=1 sec. JS> ??? correct me if i'm wrong, but the next time you look at a sto JS> obsereve carefully No, 100ms = 1/10 sec. "ms" means "millisecond" which is 1/1000 of a second. --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Number: 1062 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/12/93 7:17a Subj: Re: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yes, I have the same speed drive and it runs just fine. Only problem was the driver for my trident video card was old so I had to get the new version. A couple of other good games if you have not tried them are LOOM and The Secret of Monkey Island. Sherlock Holmes is pretty good also. I just bought Jones In The Fast Lane, was not impressed, more like a board game than an adventure. I also just purchased The Adventures of Willy Beamish and it is pretty good also. --- QM v1.30/b # Origin: Horizon RBBS 214-881-9346 HST (8:930/1.0) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROEL SARCENO Number: 1063 To: CHRIS JOHNSON Date: 08/17/93 6:59a Subj: A new Idea ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris, CJ> Give me some more info on node 1:9999/9999 CJ> I may be interestd. Can I call you voice. Please netmail your phone number to 1:203/1316 Thank's Roel --- WM v3.01/93-0821 * Origin: Video ViSion * Home of VIEW-cat * 916-682-1655 (1:203/1316.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PROCTOR Number: 1064 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 3:06p Subj: OS/2 & Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does the Mitsumi CDROM drive work with OS/2 2.1? I need a driver for it if there is one available. Anyone know where I can get it? Thanks, Steve Proctor --- GEcho/RA2.0+ * Origin: The Microline OS/2 BBS Sacramento, CA 916-392-7/8123 (1:203/529) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1065 To: CHARLES HART Date: 08/17/93 2:57p Subj: x-rated cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH>Remember the crack about netmail above? Could it be that the moderator CH>has been receiving _lots_ of messages asking for this new rule by users CH>who (glory be) _followed_ _the_ _rules_ and complained by netmail? I CH>understand international netmail works, too. Hypocrite. * SLMR 2.1 * Please smash head through monitor to continue. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 1066 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/16/93 5:10a Subj: Re: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP> Just to give you a little help with PC-SIG disks...Yes they are pretty good SP> Lots of information regarding each file and a pretty good selection of SP> files...However, do not use it on your BBS...It must be specially licensed You must have read the message where I was helping somone out with what CDROM door to get for PC-SIG. I used to have it up on my system with CDCOM but took it down right away to replace it with a CDROM that I could import into Renegade my BBS software. I know all about the licensing but thanks for looking out for me. ** Don ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 1067 To: ALAN MCCREADY Date: 08/17/93 4:40p Subj: PAS16/TEXEL 3024 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Mike thanks for answering. I downloaded the latest driver from the M -> BBS I believe it was 3.02 drive still didn't work so I callled Tech h -> were not very helpful after I waited 20-30 minutes. Only thing they -> either the drive was bad or the SCSI cable was bad since the SCSI por -> card was recongized but could not detect CD drive connected to it. I -> of messing with this and will send it back to Texel to check and repa -> originally bought the drive as I saw the drive being sold with the PA -> is a fast drive. -> ajm -> -> --- Maximus 2.01wb - Sorry to hear you are having problems. I have called MediaVision Tech Support a couple of times and they have always been helpful and solved my problems. Did you buy the correct cable for the connection? I bought it all as a kit with the Texel drive. I had it all going in a 1/2 hour and the only reason it took that long was because of my trying to use the Trantor driver. That is why I remember how to do that so clearly. I broke down and read the manual (horrors!) and saw the line to use the kit driver NOT the one that came with the CD-ROM drive (generic Trantor driver for a SCSI controoler board NOT a sound board). I hope it all works out. The 3024 is a 265 ms drive making it one of the fastest. However, Texel is supposed to come out with a new slightly faster drive any day now. It sure is hard to keep ahead, especially if one is poor! Mike --- WM v3.01/91-0071 * Origin: The Atari Advocate Wildcat 3.XX\D'Bridge\HST (1:120/102.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LARRY WOOD Number: 1068 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/17/93 10:26a Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > FEDERAL offense to reproduce, distribute, or exhibate copyrighted > images. I hope this has answered your question. Blaine, It is refreshing and enlightening to see that you really do understand that it is against the law (Federal, at that) to produce or distribute copyrighted material. Of course, I must admit, based on our investigator's reports, and purely in my opinion, that your statements have taken on a tone much akin to that of a reformed alcoholic or a 'born again' religious fanatic. We and our attorneys remain keenly interested in discussing your alleged involvement in producing the "Busty Babes" line of CD-ROMs. Please feel free to call (407) 658-2687 at your convenience. Larry W. Wood 'Go Graphics' Group --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The 'Go Graphics' Group (1:363/69.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1069 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/17/93 9:36p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yup. You get all that and more with the PAS-16XL. It's the greatest soundcard with the best price/performance. You can spend $450 for the SB 16 ASP + WB, or you can spend $325 for the PAS-16XL and get great Korg wavetable synthesis with chorus and reverb, plus you get the added bonus of a standard SCSI port instead of SB 16 proprietary port. This means you can use the fast Toshiba 3401b with the PAS-16...you have to use the panasonic with the 350ms access time with the SB 16. - Eric --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL LECUYER Number: 1070 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 9:39a Subj: Simtel20 CD ROM viruses Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CDROM: Simtel20, April 1993 The following files failed to pass the Norton AntiVirus tests. This does not necessarily mean that the files listed below actually have the viruses and may only indicate FALSE POSITIVES on the part of the virus hunting software. Anyone with a different scanner might want to try these out and post their results to refute or substantiate my tests. Scanner used: The Norton AntiVirus, 2.1, Copyright 1989-1992 by Symantec Corporation Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\BBS\FNNR100.ZIP FNNR.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\DIRUTL\DCPDIR62.ZIP SDIRDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected TDIRDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\CATALOG\DCPCOV41.ZIP COVDOCS.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\DIRUTL\DCPDIR62.ZIP SDIRDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected TDIRDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\EDITOR\CADET30A.ZIP CADETIN.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\KEYBOARD\KEYS22.ZIP KEYS.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected KEYSDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\LAN\USE125.ZIP USE.EXE This file contains a strain of Warpcom Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\MENU\FSTMNU52.ZIP FMDOCS.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\MOUSE\K2ROD.ZIP K2ROD.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\SYSINFO\MEMBLK39.ZIP MEMDOC.EXE This file contains a strain of MtE Infected Searching ZIP: S:\MSDOS\SYSUTL\VTYPE.ZIP VTYPE.EXE This file contains a strain of Murphy (Smack-1841-a) michael --- * Origin: Theorem Beach, Viola, DE (1:2600/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BURKE Number: 1071 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/18/93 12:28a Subj: RE: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No People are always giving the moderator a hard time but, I am really glad to get rid of 100 messages of buy the latest BooBs from Mars CD-ROM or whatever. I think there should be a HARDWARE ONLY CDROM echo SOFTWARE ONLY CDROM echo Thanks -=- Dave --- WM v3.01/91-0177 * Origin: CCAT BBS -=- ZyXEL 19,200 & HST,v32b (512)242-2206 (1:160/225.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1072 To: CLYDE SISLER Date: 08/17/93 10:02p Subj: 2 things Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS> It would be extremely useful if you'd include some sort of 'BBS CS> ready' indicator on your CD-ROM availability lists. I carry a BBS ready indicator on my main prices lists, but they are too big to post at 200 lines total. Our catalog as PCJCDS.ZIP is available by downloading from 615-479-1047 14400. s --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1073 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/17/93 10:08p Subj: Nightowl 8 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DP> software good but they will. Unfortunately I get to DP> pay an additional 15.00 on a 29.00 disk. Make me DP> feel warm inside ya know? As a reseller who bought DP> several hundered dollars worth of CD's from you DP> folks I would have hoped for a small amount of DP> cooperation. We would have replaced it for you if you had bought it from us. I think the best solution for you at the moment would be to call Nightowl direct or Ray Herold who is their official support BBS at 703-439-3060. If you buy any other CDs from us, we always stand behind what we sell and we stock all of the Nightowl series. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1074 To: RANDY WHITE Date: 08/17/93 10:13p Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RW> I'm looking for Willy Bemish and Space Quest IV on RW> CD, do you have them and can you give me a RW> Price...Thanks Randy... We have Willy for $24.95 and Space Quest 4 for $23.95. Call 615-339-0235 24 hours to order. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1075 To: DAN POLIVY Date: 08/17/93 10:16p Subj: Shareware cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DP> I was looking for a Shareware CD for my BBS. I run DP> MAXIMUS. I was looking too see if anyone had any DP> suggestions on what to gey, what to stay away from, DP> etc. Any help would be appreciated. We have several good choices such as Nightowl 9, Software Vault 2, So Much Shareware #3, Shareware Studio #2, etc. Give me a call voice at 615-476-4026 after 5 eastern to discuss. Our prices on them are excellent. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1076 To: SAM VANDYKE Date: 08/17/93 10:24p Subj: fdae Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SV> gsfgfg htghgh :-) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1077 To: BILLY BATTON Date: 08/17/93 10:26p Subj: price Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> Does any one Have prices on Adult Cd-rom Disk? Call our BBS at 615-478-2890 and dl adult.zip. All conversations or info regarding adult cds has been banned from this echo by Bob Hall, so you will need to end this thread. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1078 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 10:31p Subj: Red Hot CDROM Specials Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PCJ "Hot" WEEKLY SPECIALS 8/17 - 8/24 BattleChess................$ 22.95 PC Sig 12.................... 19.95 Color Magic/Women of Venus.. 29.95 Prophone '93 Business........ 24.95 History of Jazz............. 25.95 Prophone '92 3 CD Set........ 31.95 MacMillan Dictionary 4 Kids. 26.95 Seventh Guest (No Video)..... 44.95 PC Sig 11................... 18.95 Space + Dinosaur Adventure... 48.95 Monster Media '93........... 26.95 So Much Shareware #3......... 26.95 Orders - 800-547-7817 or 615-339-0235 (24 Hours) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1079 To: KEN POIRIER Date: 08/17/93 11:29a Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** KEN POIRIER wrote this on 08-14Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> ->I was looking at the reviews for the 7th guest and It seem alot like a ->castle of doctor brian type game. It just puzzles or is there any kin ->of object minipulation? and of course, Is it worth the $70? It's basically just a puzzle game. You can't pick up anything in this game, but it really is good. I think it's worth it.. you can get it for less then $50 at Price Club. I got it for $70 when it first came out, and I don't regret it! The graphics alone are worth it (compared to other games at least). It's not the type of game you can play over and over. After you beat it once, the only reason anyone would play it again is to see all the animation, not to find something you never found before. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/17/93 10:50 --- * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1080 To: LAURENS LINSSEN Date: 08/17/93 9:56a Subj: Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> The shop owner here told me the double speed drive from panasonic -> will be available in september or october for about $394. -> So what would you recommend me? The mitsumi, the panasonic, or Go with the panasonic 562b its double speeding allowing it to do 300kb/sec unlike the mitsumi its single speed and can only do 150kbytes per second transfer rate. Has 64k cache mitsumi only has 32k, it has a motirized tray when ejecting mitsumi has a spring, panasonic doesn't require an interface if you have a sound blaster 16 card the 562/563b panasonic drive is the only drive that can be plugged onto the sound blaster 16 card. In the states its $180 U.S. for the mitsumi and $249 U.S. for the panasonic 562b so for an extra $70 its well worth it how come its so expensive in the netherlands? I was about to purchase the mitsumi but when I readabout the panasonic 562b I was surprised because that drive is considered to be very good stands on top of the $500+ drives (toshiba,nec,sony). If you do get a cdrom also get a cache program norton speed cache+ it will cut your access time even less 50% average. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARROLL KONG Number: 1081 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 6:30p Subj: Problems with PAS 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone with problems on the PAS 16? I believe the answer lies within a DMA and IRQ conflict. If you play any song or program with great audio sound and notice a bleep or a creep or something really messed up, you might have a DMA and IRQ conflict. There a few ways to solve it. One being that you must disable your sound blaster emulataion and your m-401 emulation totally. Two, you can make sure that there are no devices that are using the same IRQ and DMA. Hope this helps some bewildered people! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Black Dragon Society BBS 908-821-5705 NJ (1:2605/632) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARROLL KONG Number: 1082 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 8:50p Subj: I found the culprit! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I found out that if you have a SCSI card in your computer, it could cause a problem with the PAS 16! I never realized that! That's probably what caused my problem, only thing is that I can't remove my SCSI card cause it needs the cd-rom. I would use the Proaudio's scsi section but my cable is too small..... I need a converter but the one I saw was a 3 feet long cable converter! I couldn't fit 3 feet in my computer! Anyway, hope that helps some guys. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Black Dragon Society BBS 908-821-5705 NJ (1:2605/632) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODRIGO SAVASSI Number: 1083 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/14/93 4:02p Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chris About your message, i'm very interested in a list of avaliable CD's CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give CC> me a call or write to the address below. If you also ship over to Brazil, Could you please send me , i'm very interested in your discount prices too.Send it to: Rodrigo Savassi Rua Bernardo Guimaraes, 2145 apto. 1602 - Lourdes 30140-082 - Belo Horizonte - MG - Brazil Thank You. --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: BH-NET ώ LOUCA BBS ώ 55-31-295-1315 ώ 55-31-295-4502 (4:803/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODRIGO SAVASSI Number: 1084 To: LOUIS CARRESI Date: 08/14/93 4:06p Subj: Re: * x-rated cd-rom * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Louis Reading a message to you, about animals and people going to IT !!!! , i stay very interested to see it. I never saw the original message. How can i get that CD ? Thanks Rodrigo Savassi [BH-BRAZIL] ... ... N„o existe mulher feia, n’s ‚ que bebemos pouco !!! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: BH-NET ώ LOUCA BBS ώ 55-31-295-1315 ώ 55-31-295-4502 (4:803/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODRIGO SAVASSI Number: 1085 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/14/93 4:12p Subj: Re: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to All <=- Hi Doug Do you also ship over to Brazil? If si, i'm very interested in a complet list of Games 1993 avaliable. Send it to: Rodrigo Savassi Rua Bernardo Guimaraes 2145, apto. 1602 - Lourdes 30140-082 - Belo Horizonte - MG - Brazil Thanks ... *** By Clube de Inform tica da C.P.O.S. *** --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: BH-NET ώ LOUCA BBS ώ 55-31-295-1315 ώ 55-31-295-4502 (4:803/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 1086 To: TANYA BROCK Date: 08/13/93 6:43p Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB>Does anyone have a FreQable files list for night owl 9? Would like >something I could pick up at 14.4 or higher. Yep! FREQ NIGHT90.ZIP from 1:2601/566.. 16.8UsRobotics Dual Standard FileSize: 347,620 Also Available to anyone who wants to FREQ them: Disc Name | File Name | File Size ----------------------------------------------------- Shareware Avalanche | AVALANCHE.ZIP | 145,219 Night Owl's v6.0 | NIGHT60.ZIP | 418,360 Night Owl's v7.0 | NIGHT70.ZIP | 440,900 Night Owl's v8.0 | NIGHT80.ZIP | 348,269 Pier 1 Shareware | PIER1.ZIP | 393,989 Pier 2 Shareware | PIER2.ZIP | 313,967 So Much Shareware 1 | SMS1.ZIP | 130,867 So Much Shareware 2 | SMS2.ZIP | 134,681 So Much Shareware 3 | SMS3.ZIP | 166,057 World Vision 3-Pack | WORLDVIS.ZIP | 473,316 SwimWear 1993 | SWIM93.ZIP | 36,851 ...tim klan --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM KLAN Number: 1087 To: DAVID SZLUCHA Date: 08/13/93 6:47p Subj: Shareware version of CD S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS>Is there a shareware CD-ROM cache out there? Yep, CAV10E.ZIP (cache-all is the name). It's about 228k. On the So Much Shareware/3 disk, or download from Tim's BBS @ 814-825-1731. first call d/ls ...tim klan --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE HAYES Number: 1088 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/16/93 6:25p Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> bought into lantastic in the first place. The other thing I like DK> about WEB NOS is that it's less finicky about what network cards it DK> can use andin some instances supports more options on them (ie, DK> addresses/IRQs). Good stuff...made my life a bit more pleasant. Their DK> number is1.415.331.1449 in Sausalito, CA. DK> DCK Thanks or the info Don, Just wondering, will the WEB NOS work with the lantasti 2mbps cards? If so how much do they want for there software? -Joe * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Outer-Limits (618) 439-9629 * HST/V32 * (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG BAKER Number: 1089 To: DANNY TONG Date: 08/16/93 12:27p Subj: CD-ROM RENTALS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > A "TRY-BEFORE-YOU-BUY" CD-ROM will be offered by IBM to PC > manufacturers for bundling with their systems. The CD will include > dozens of fully functional programs from major software publishers, > including Microsoft, Micrografx and Symantec. The programs can be > used up to 3 times before they are rendered inoperative. Users can > then purchase an electronic key via an 800 number to fully unlock Interesting. I wonder how they keep track of usage on a read-only media such as CD-ROM. Even if installed on the hard drive, a re-installation from the CD-ROM would be "fresh". --- TMail v1.31.1 * Origin: MultiSystem TBBS * Cincinnati, OH * 513-231-7013 * (1:108/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE HOYT Number: 1090 To: JERRY WEIMER Date: 08/17/93 11:52p Subj: Mitsumi Help!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have a Mitsumi CD-ROM that I can't get to work. It > won't read a disc. When I try at the DOS shell it say > WARNING! Read Fult and when I try at the command > line it says CDR101:Not ready reading drive D . Any > help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Are you running more than 1 mitsumi drive? I have 2 installed and had a similar problem. I had to change DMA chanels and IRQ's to get them both to work. Steve --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: X-Ray Central -*- Lowell, AR -*- (501) 751-2713 -*- (1:391/1240) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK VONRUEDEN Number: 1091 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/17/93 7:16p Subj: CD Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Diana, I was wondering if you could send me a catalog? My adress is below. Nick Vonrueden W272S3995 Stone Gate Ct. Waukesha WI,53188 Leave me a message if you are sending me one or not. Thanx, Nick --- * Origin: -> The Edit Suite <- Milwaukee WI (1:154/321) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL EVANS Number: 1092 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 9:38a Subj: Multi CD Rom Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All Is there a multiple cd rom drive available for a BBS apart from the Pioneer 6 disk unit ? Thanks Michael --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: SPECTRUM RADIO (3:632/393.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RANSON Number: 1093 To: ALL - AUSTRALIAN READER Date: 08/17/93 12:30a Subj: Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The Australian CD-ROM Club has Night Owl 9 for $69 or $62.10 for members!! Dinosaur Adventure $59, Groliers Encyc $139, Super Games 4 Windows $20. Heaps of BBS Ready CD's, Clipart, Programs, Sound, Games etc from $27 Membership entitles you to: o Regular huge catalogue with descriptions of most titles. o 10% discount on all software purchases through Club. o News, Reviews, Tips and Giveaways in our regular newsletter. o Freecall (008) 811190 mail ordering. Call today to join! (008) 811190 or FAX (06)2914591, CITACT BBS (06)2928288 ---Australian CD-ROM Club - Ph (008)811190 Fax (06)2914591 * UniQWK v2.0 * The Windows Mail Reader --- GEcho 1.01+ * UniQWK v2.0 * The Windows Mail Reader --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Caught in the ACT BBS, Canberra, ACT (06) 292-8288 (3:620/252) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIL GOLDFINCH Number: 1094 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 10:21p Subj: NEC Cd-Rom Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I recently bought an NEC CDR55 CD-ROM but found no device driver or audio cable was included. I have a PAS16 sound card with SCSI interface built into the board. NEC support service advise that they cannot supply the audio cable or driver software unless I purchase their SCSI interface kit for about A$200.00. I would be interested if others have similair problems when dealing with NEC. I would have expected them to be more helpful if they are prepared to sell their CD readers as individual units. I have managed to obtain a driver from BBS but still looking for the audio cable. Apparently NEC use a non standard cable socket on the CD drive. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MALCOLM YOUNG Number: 1095 To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 08/15/93 12:51p Subj: Panasonic CR-562B CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen, > It's a Panasonic CR-562B What is the stated capacity of these drives and will they read all of the discs that are 700+ Meg. The GIGABYTE GOLD disc has 730 Meg on it and the original SoundBlaster/Panasonic drive can only read the first 680 Meg or so. Regards, Malcolm. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Beware of the Killer Dwarf, Adelaide OZ (3:800/869.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 1096 To: ALBERTO ARVANI LACOMBE Date: 08/17/93 9:50p Subj: Cd's for cd-rom's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-05-93 18:45 Alberto Arvani Lacombe said something about Cd's for cd-rom's, to which I reply: AAL> I think you can help me ... I doubt if I can be of much help, but someone else here probably can. -> What BBS programs does Sysops use ? What version ? You'll have to ask the sysops; I'm not a sysop. Common BBS programs are Maximus, Wildcat, PCBoard, TBBS, etc. Each region in the U.S. seems to favor a particular program. ... I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 1097 To: JOHN PEARCE Date: 08/17/93 9:50p Subj: Re: new adult cd-rom echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP> ! Origin: John's Point (1:128/13.1) So you're a point, now. Unfortunately none of the boards around here support points. They're all PCBoard, despite my attempts to convince them that Maximus is much better :). At least we *finally* got a local Fidonet feed! Anyway, nice to hear from you, I'll tell Herb you said hi. ... Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 1098 To: TERRY MARRS Date: 08/17/93 9:50p Subj: Sony cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-10-93 20:17 Terry Marrs said something about Sony cd-rom, to which I reply: TM> Hello All! TM> Picked up a external Sony CD-ROM drive cheap. Does anyone know where I TM> can obtain drivers for the drive? Does Sony have a BBS? Anyone got a TM> number for SOny? I don't see any reference to a BBS in my Sony manual, but they do list the following phone numbers east coast: (201) 368-3774; west coast: (714) 826-6410. My manual is dated 1991, and I haven't tested the numbers. The (201) number is in New Jersey, which has added some new area codes since '91; so if (201) doesn't work, try (609) or (908). The (714) area code in California was also subdivided, but I think that happened before '91. If (714) doesn't work, though, try (619). Good luck! ... Acid test? You're soaking in it... --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'g' * Origin: Revision Systems: Home of Centipede :(609)896-3256:(1:266/56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE WIZARD Number: 1099 To: KEVIN MATTESON Date: 08/16/93 10:44a Subj: Re: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Concerning the matter of CDROM Drives: Thus said Steve Proctor to Kevin Matteson, on 08-12-93 13:49 -=> Quoting Kevin Matteson to Steve Proctor <=- KM> Steve, KM> I have a couple of Toshiba XM3201 CD-ROM drives I would like to KM> sell. These drives are SCSI 350ms access drives. They come with one How much? ... It *IS* as bad as you think, and they *ARE* out to get you. --- Blue Wave/QBBS v2.10 [NR] * Origin: CRYSTAL CAVE DAS MAGICKAL TREFFPUNKT 719-391-1092 (1:128/50.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN HIPPS Number: 1100 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 4:45p Subj: Ic-replacement disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know if there is a cd-rom disc that contains semiconductor replacements guides from all manufacturers(sylvania,motorola,nec etc.). With a search engine that would cross reference an ic number with other companies, giving you ther replacement numbers the same part. Does anything like this exist? If so, I want one. === * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: * OmniScope PCBoard * HST 16.8 * 3.9 Gigs * 4 CD's! (1:379/100) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 1101 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/17/93 8:20p Subj: MAC CD'S Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH> Please call the person, and do not post such lenghty messages in the BH> echo, please.... it will be appreciated.. BH> BH> Bob Hall Moderator. Roger that!..m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1102 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/17/93 7:37a Subj: Re: So Much Shareware III Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > So I was just wondering.. How large is the disk? What types of files are > on it? and is it BBS Ready? Like I said before I'm always looking for > something new and well...I DO Believe this fits that description Hi Steve, I have not checked the exact numbers of the files yet, but it came out two weeks ago. It is BBS ready. TTYL --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1103 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 7:44a Subj: New Echo - Multimedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have started a new echo area called MULTIMEDIA I will do the initial feeding, if you like to get linked, please send a net mail and I will start feeding your node. MULTIMEDIA Echo Coverage ------------------------ CD-ROM Players CD-ROM Titles (Including adult) Sound Cards Multimedia Authoring Systems Replication Industry News Press Releases and any other MultiMedia related topics This echo also can be ported to any other sister nets and RIME. Ismail Arslangiray 1:138/116 or 1:138/120 --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:1-800-373-0628 Fax:1-206-473-1634 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GAVIN MCCONNON Number: 1104 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 8:55p Subj: FredFish (Amiga) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have/know of a fred fish amiga disk with all the files arcived so you can use it on a BBS without writing doors to arcive the programs?. Also is there anywhere in the UK that has the Ami-Net CDRom from Walnut creak?, or any other interesting Amiga titles (Sharewere/PD). /_ \/av... --- DLG Pro v0.999/DLGMail * Origin: Nemesis' Dungeon - Dublin - 324755/326900 (2:263/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN DWYER Number: 1105 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 1:12p Subj: SBPro Deluxe Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Someone please help me!!! I've purchased a SBPro Deluxe Card Last week but each time i try to boot up my PC(Which is a PS/1 386/20) It keeps resetting i.e. cold boot. I've tried changing interrupt settings etc but to no avail. Has anyone had this problem?If so I'm in dire need of your help. Thank you!!! P.S. I know I should never have bought an IBM PS/1 but I was a student desperate for hardware at the time. --- * Origin: TOPPSI [4] - Dublin - Ireland - +353-1-6773547/6711047 (2:263/151) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FLYNN Number: 1106 To: JONATHAN WARNER Date: 08/09/93 5:58p Subj: Night Owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW> I am having problems with Night Owl 9. The whole CD does not seem to JW> read correctly on my drive, yet every other CD reads correctly. About What drive do you have? Some drives (Creative Labs, Sony CDU31) occasionally have problems reading discs with as much data as NOPV9. Another possibility is a dirty lens. I tried cleaning mine with a disc from Tandy and the drive read troublesome discs a lot more frequently, although still with the occasional glitch. ... Don't judge a book by its movie --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sound & Vision (+44)0932-252323 4Lines Usenet 6gb (2:254/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MILES HARTIGAN Number: 1107 To: NICK PETKOVICH Date: 08/11/93 4:21p Subj: CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Earlier, Nick Petkovich had mailed All the following: Hello Nick, NP> Can anybody ship CDs to the UK? NP> I am after Peir Shareware #2 and any good Pascal CDs. NP> I will be paying by VISA. Why bother as the prices are not that different from local UK prices after including the delivery and charges? Also, you are not going to have any easy form of redress if you encounter problems. I can recommend an outfit called the CD-ROM Exchange, which is run as a club. The prices are quite good and they are very friendly as well. They also operate a pretty neat buyback guarantee though I've never used it myself. Watch out for their advert in the Commercial echo. Miles --- GEcho 1.00/gamma+ * Origin: StateSide - The only BBS you need call!! 081-984 1522 (2:254/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS BALMER Number: 1108 To: EVERYONE Date: 08/11/93 8:28a Subj: Mitsumi CD-Rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 11/8/93 Help ! I am about to order a Mitsumi drive but am unsure about connecting it directly to a sound card . . I have a Soundblaster 2 card and want to know if I can connect it directly to the Mitsumi - I gather that the Mitsumi has ports that can be connected to a set of amplified speakers, but if I connect the drive this way, will it make the connection from the Sblaster to the speakers redundant ? So, can the Sblaster & Mitsumi be connected so that the speakers are only connected to one of the devices ? If anyone can help, please leave me a message today as I am ordering the drive very soon. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Abbey (2:255/42) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Number: 1109 To: ALAN EDWARDS Date: 08/10/93 1:07p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Alan Edwards to Nicholas Goldwyn <=- MS> It makes me continually wonder why so many of these drives are being MS> sold, when they have this apparent design flaw??? I mean, when the AE> Does this mean there is something major wrong with the Mitsumi AE> drives? AE> Thanks to my mail packets getting screwed, I missed the beginning of AE> this, but I am interested because I am considering buying a Mitsumi AE> drive. AE> Alan. Sorry Alan You addressed this to me and not the MS (whoever that was) who posted the original message. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the Mitsumi drives themselves. It's just that they do not come with drivers to run under OS/2. There are at least two third-party drivers available but neither support multi-media or multi-session Photo-CD. They also cost between $20-40 (which adds significantly to the cost of these budget CD drives). --- Blue Wave/RA v2.05 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Number: 1110 To: NICK PETKOVICH Date: 08/10/93 1:20p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Nick Petkovich to Nicholas Goldwyn <=- -=> Quoting Nicholas Goldwyn to Mike Shannon <=- NG> The Mitsumi drives are much cheaper than any others - Pds 139 in the NG> UK that's at least Pds 100 less than the next best priced. They are NG> also Multi-Session Photo CD compatible, unlike many other budget NG> drives. NP> 100 Pounds!! Who are you trying to kid, I can get SCSI CD-ROM drives NP> for 175+vat. (Or maybe even less) I'm not trying to kid anyone! I paid Pds 149 + VAT for my Mitsumi which included Photo Access software. This was the cheapest available, in-stock, next-day delivered price I could find at the time. Most PC-Direct advertisements were higher than that. I didn't see any SCSI drives advertised at Pds 175 to which, of course, most of us would have to add Pds 100 for the SCSI adaptor bringing the total figure above what I originally suggested. FYI, the next-cheapest drives I referred to were a Philips and a Sony - both available at around Pds 239 - neither are SCSI drives. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.05 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PADDY DRURY Number: 1111 To: ALL Date: 08/11/93 3:53a Subj: playing audio cd 'help' Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PLEASE some soul out there help me I have a panasonic 562 drive gravis ultrasound card combo. It will load cd files play *.wav and *.midi files from hard and cd drive (dos & win) Using a shareware utility it play tracks off audio cd's in dos so far so good I also have Animation Works Interactive ( brill ) running in windows, this will not play / access audio cd tracks it says it is having trouble with device driver. no driver with Windows, drive, sound card or application at least that I can find. so in a word HHH..EEE..LLL..PPP ( I know its easy for you, dont just laugh, tell us mate [please] ) ... wat the hex a decimal anyway --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PADDY DRURY Number: 1112 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 1:12a Subj: sell / swop lotus 123 on cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a copy of lotus 123 cdrom still wrapped in plastic ( no jokes thanks it just costs to pass around the world ) I would like to sell or swop this As I am in KENT U. K. this may only be of interest to Brits Offers ?? regards paddy ... Comms modes = Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a woman --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PADDY DRURY Number: 1113 To: ALL Date: 08/12/93 1:15a Subj: dinosaurs ? which one ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Me got new cd player Me got son Me HAVE to have dinosaur cd Me ask help in which is best You tell me Me say thanks ... wat the hex a decimal anyway --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVIDE THOMAS Number: 1114 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/12/93 4:12p Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could you please send me your catalog! David E. Thomas 81 Station Road Penketh Warrington Cheshire WA5 2PQ ENGLAND UK --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sound & Vision (+44)0932-252323 4Lines Usenet 6gb (2:254/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FLYNN Number: 1115 To: LOUIS CARRESI Date: 08/11/93 7:41p Subj: Mitsumi Lu005 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB> Is that just my volume control (how far does yours turn) or what might CB> be the prob ? LC> LC> Mine goes up to 11 ! CF> ROTFL! LC> ^^^^^ Feeling dim today, can't think what this stands for. Rolling on the floor laughing. CF> (My all-time 3rd favourite movie) LC> I was thinking of Spinal Tap and the amp that had volume controls So was I! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sound & Vision (+44)0932-252323 4Lines Usenet 6gb (2:254/14.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1116 To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 08/15/93 9:52a Subj: Re: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Lawrence By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 15 1993 at 09:52 Sunday August 08 1993, Lawrence Mintz tells Greg Haskins: LM> Ok, then try adding DBLSPACE to your DOS 5. Secondly, after DOS Fine, the problem here is that DoubleSpace is buggy, and therefore dangerous (It screwed up my HD). LM> boots, hit the F5 key and see if DOS 5 will cancel the CONFIG.SYS and LM> AUTOEXEC.BAT. Finally, reboot and try hitting F8 to single step LM> through the CONFIG.SYS file with DOS 5. For those of us with complex Very cute. There is a PD program called "Choice" which does exactly the same thing. LM> configurations and constant tweaking of those configurations, the new LM> features in DOS 6 are a god-send. However, I will admit that I Oh yeah? Try running MemMaker when you have multiple configs, it'll optimize scratch! LM> personally do not use DBLSPACE on my system, simply because I find LM> compression to be a problem on directories filled with .ZIP, .LZH, and LM> .ARJ files. Yeah, and you would find many other problems much worse when USING DoubleSpace. LM> Larry Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: ARg#• (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODNEY RUDD Number: 1117 To: JOHN LAWRENCE Date: 08/17/93 2:24p Subj: CDROM Disks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'll let you know if I hear anything about the availability of Atari CD-ROMs. Which CD-ROM drive do you have, and which Atari? --- SuperBBS 1.17 (reg) * Origin: Black 424, Tacoma, Washington, USA +1 206 589 0997 (1:138/174) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL ENGLISH Number: 1118 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/15/93 8:11a Subj: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Michael! Saturday August 14 1993 10:05, Michael Geggus wrote to Debbie Marantz: MG> driver seems to work just fine. I've run 7th Guest (what a difference MG> from the mitsumi) NightOwl's and others, but still can't get Mother Goose MG> to run with the SB Pro. Say's can't init audio hardware, then locks on MG> the opening screen. I had the same problem. I think you are trying to run from DOS. I had to run mine thru windows and it worked fine. But from DOS it gave me the same statement that you got there. Bill --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: BillBoard Sagamihara JA, 81-427-77-0847 V32b (FidoNet 6:731/16) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES BROOKS Number: 1119 To: CHUCK OWENS Date: 08/15/93 2:55p Subj: Re: JANE'S ON CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chuck ! CO> A whle back someone was looking for info on the Jane's books on CO> CDRom, Here is what I have... CO> Titles CO> Air-Launched Weapons {....} CO> The Phones are inside the USA: Voice: 800-241-7824 CO> Fax: 303-397-2747 CO> Oustide the USA: Voice: 303-790-0600 Ext. 59 CO> Fax: 303-397-2410 That was me. I did not want to make a LD phone call so I wrote them a letter requesting their price list. I sent out the letter July 19 and I still have not heard anything from them! By the end of this month I might just give them a call. CO> Hope this helps. If you get pricing info, please post it. It does help, and I will let you all know if I find out anything. James "Alex" Brooks --- * Origin: Misawa AB, Japan (6:731/3.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN SULLIVAN Number: 1120 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/17/93 3:49p Subj: Rules Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH>4. Do not be excessively annonying. Like picking on spelling errors? -- SPEED 1.20 [NR]: ... Dyslexics have more fnu. --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 * Origin: Avxia_bbs Tokyo +81-3-3355-4395 *DUAL*SBBS Reg Site* (6:730/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN SULLIVAN Number: 1121 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/17/93 9:22p Subj: RULES Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH>CDROM Echo Rules. BH>4. Do not be excessively annonying. Like yipping about spelling errors? * SPEED 1.20 [NR] * ... Dyslexics have more fnu. --- WM v3.00/92-0751 * Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 1122 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/18/93 6:19a Subj: Re: Best cdrom list Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> If you post reviews here I'll read them. ... I'm glad someone will. I've reported my views on one or two discs and never had a murmur (well, perhaps one). Like yourself, I'd like to see honest reviews and less wrangling over whether or not Mitsumi drives are good drives (we've beat that to death and those with the bucks may buy the more expensive brands if they wish). Also we could do with less discussion on whether we should be allowed to discuss or advertise adult discs. ... Seems the only reviews I see, however, are those about game discs. I don't play games, so care less. I'm more interested in knowing beforehand if discs like Mayo Clinic Family Health Book are worth investing in, or the old Magazine Rack (which I really like and wish there were more like it). If someone had told me that Dick's Some of the World's Aircraft really was bad, I would never have wasted my money on it. (It really is bad!) -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DENNIS STERNER Number: 1123 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 1:00p Subj: SONY PLAYER FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SONY CD-ROM External Player Model 7205 - complete with player, cables, interface card, setup software, manual, 1 caddy, and SOFTWARE TOOLWORKS WORLD ATLAS CD-ROM Disc. Access time for this model is 350 ms. This model received an Editor's Choice rating from PC Magazine in 10/29/91 issue. For sale for $235 delievered. Call 717-637-2972 if interested. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Verbose Ink * 214-437-0914 * Dallas * V32b/H14 (1:124/5125) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BETH CORRIGAN Number: 1124 To: CHRIS HARRIS Date: 08/17/93 1:27p Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanxs for replying can you use negatives on those or do you have to have a roll of film? Beth --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The BlackMarket (508)682-0133, 3 Gig+, CD-Rom, Adult, Midi (1:324/115) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BETH CORRIGAN Number: 1125 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/17/93 2:51p Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanxs for the suggestion dianne hmm im wanna get one made before christmas for my mom do you know if they can do it with the negatives? Beth --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Chicken Coop! (1:324/295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1126 To: GARY JOHNSON Date: 08/18/93 12:08a Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry Gary, I am sorry I can't buy the game from you since I just went and bought 7th guest and that was my CD-ROM game for a while and my dad will not buy me another CD-ROM game for a while, so I am really sorry. thanx for answering and C-ya Ashwin --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Just when I was getting the hang of hard drives.... (1:324/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1127 To: KEN POIRIER Date: 08/18/93 12:16a Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Ken, I just got that game for 59 bucks and so far it has been only puzzles but I just started playing the game 2 days ago and I have only solved the first 3 puzzles(hard), I think Virgin designed this game for people to get the game and go insane trying to solve some of the puzzles, anyway I am really amazed by it and the SVGA graphics are really great. well if you decide to buy, I think its a great game. C-ya Ashwin --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Just when I was getting the hang of hard drives.... (1:324/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 1128 To: JOE HAYES Date: 08/16/93 11:49a Subj: CD-Speedway Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No no, CD-ROM --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 1129 To: GENE EHRICH Date: 08/17/93 5:57a Subj: Wanted cable texel - pas- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gene, Saturday August 14 1993 07:51, Gene Ehrich wrote to All: GE> I need a cable to go between mr Texel CD-ROM and my PAS-16? No, but if ya call MediaVision, they'll get one out to you second day for a mire $23.00 for the cable/driver kit...I bought one a year ago and that was the price then...I think this has become a popular setup and the price may have fallen by now...Best bet is to give them a call so you end up with the designed cables...You'll recieve both the audio & SCSI cable plus drivers. Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs " *** GoldED 2.41+, Don't read mail without it! *** --- GoldED 2.41+ (Reg#1129) "Not tonight dear,I have a Modem" * Origin: "The Oasis BBs/315.947.5916/USR/HST DS 16800 w/ASL" (1:2608/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 1130 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/18/93 9:17a Subj: Re: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Howdy Don: DR> You must have read the message where I was helping somone out with what DR> CDROM door to get for PC-SIG. I used to have it up on DR> my system with CDCOM DR> but took it down right away to replace it with a CDROM that I could import DR> into Renegade my BBS software. I know all about the licensing but thanks DR> for looking out for me. You are welcome...Sorry about the mix-up though -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 1131 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 9:19a Subj: COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE ON SHAREWARE DISKS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello there: I just about finished setting up my own BBS. However, I want to be sure about a couple of things> I currently have Night Owls 8.0 and Night Owls 9.0 on my BBS and I've heard of many commercial games on the disk...So what I would like to know is DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ALL OF THE COMMERCIAL GAMES ON THESE DISKS? I prefer to be safe than sorry...Wouldn't want to be distributing Commercial games on the BBS.. Thanks ahead of time. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BEN BARTON Number: 1132 To: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Date: 08/18/93 12:43p Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM> LM>Could anybody, please, give me some techinical specifications about LM>CD-ROM drives? LM> LM>Regards, LM>Luciano Munhoz LM> LM>--- FMail 0.94 LM> * Origin: Hi you! I'm here!!! (4:801/49.52) LM> What kind of infor do you need? Ben * Orator V1.12 * [Windows Qwk Reader Unregistered Evaluation Copy] --- WM v3.01/92-0674 * Origin: The NorthEnd Bbs--Millington, TN. (1:123/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 1133 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/19/93 1:37a Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi TOM, DC> Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? Hook it up DC> to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software interface, DC> and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window fast! I'm TG> MCS Stereo is a commercial program, and is well worth the cost. You TG> might be able to find it locally. I recommend it over anything I've TG> seen. It needs Windows, so hopefully you have that. It beats anything TG> I've seen hands down! Since the audio portion of the CD ROM drive is handled entirely by the drive itself, how can a piece of software make it sound better? This puzzles me. ... Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes. --- RAv2.00 Intermail Fastecho * Origin: The Software Cache (919)-736-0513 Goldsboro, NC (1:3660/811.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSEPH GAWLIKOWSKI Number: 1134 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 12:06a Subj: CDROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anybody know approximately what read-write cdroms cost? And exactly what are the advantages of a Scuzzy type CDrom? Any info would be appreciated...Thanks....Joe. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Pinecliffe BBS Multi-Line (1:104/28.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1135 To: DOUG BARTHOLOMEW Date: 08/17/93 1:17a Subj: DOWNLOAD OUR CATALOG!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB> I called your BBS on 8-10-93 and made a connection at 14.400. I was in DB> the middle of downloading your catalog, when something happened to drop DB> the carrier. I have made several attempts to call back and cannot get a Not sure, but it's probably line noise. Haven't had any unusual connect problems, but the high-speed connections are very sensitive to line noise, so that might be it. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * ... He who hesitates is frost. - Eskimo proverb --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1136 To: GUILHERME MOURA Date: 08/17/93 1:18a Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GM>MS> House of Games GM>MS> Game Arena GM>MS> ---------- GM>MS> $35 GM>MS> SPECIAL BONUS: Powerpak Gold 3.0 Revised Edition only $4 w/ purchase! GM>Do you send it for Brazil ? How much with the Mail Tax ? Airmail insured to Brazil would be $14.00. Air mail / non-insured would be $6.00. Hope that answers your questions! 8) Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Perot of Borg: Resistance? Now that's just sad. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1137 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/17/93 1:18a Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP>It may have been something do do with the Pier Versions 1.0 and 2.0 and SP>something else..(I'm sorry to be such a nuisance but my mind is going Haven't advertised any Pier1/2 packs + another disc, but Pier 1 and 2 together would run you $55.00. SP>are not much use .. I hear the Monster Disk 1993 isn't too bad...Any SP>thoughts on that disk? Excellent CD, but not full. Around 450 megs. We have those at $33. SP>How much are the disks right now for Night Owls 5.1 and 6.0....It probably SP>odesn't hurt to have the whole series...They are pretty decent... Night 5 is $21, and 6 is $22. SP>Thanks alot for your help .\\ ...Oh before I go...What are COD Terms like t SP>be shipped to Vancouver Area... And have you released a new product catalog SP>since the last update 6/1/93? Sorry, but we can't ship COD to Canada. We can take VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER or prepayment by money order or bank check in U.S. funds. You can download our current catalog from the BBS at 509-457-0206. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1138 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/17/93 1:18a Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP> MS> STARVECTOR CD-ROM BLOWOUT SPECIALS! SP> MS> Shareware Overload..$10 Windows 93..........$21 SP> MS> SoundWAV............$24 SP> MS> Deathstar Arcade....$10 Shareware 93........$18 SP> MS> House of Games......$20 SP> MS> Ham Radio 3.0.......$10 Sound Sensations....$10 SP>Anyways. Windows 93 ---Is that pretty much like the CD-WINBOX ROM or not? A fair amount of duplication, but much more attention to detail on Winbox, with better and more accurate file listings and file selection. SP>Umm Shareware 93 - What disk is this like...Is it a heavily DUPED Disk? How SP>large? BBS READY? I'm looking for MULTIMEDIA DEmos, Music and DEmos and SP>Games...Always looking for NEW Stuff ChEaP $$$ All gone with no more coming. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Odo, is there any more jello in the fridge? Odo? Odo?? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1139 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 1:19a Subj: PRECISION MAPPING UPDATE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TITLE: Precision Mapping v 1.5b **UPDATE** (Improved city search) DESCRIPTION: A complete, detailed map of the United States, with search, edit, draw, and print capabilities. ZOOM in on any city, right down to the zip code, area code, or even STREET! Look up addresses, measure distances, plan travel routes, print laser-quality maps, and clip images for import to other programs! All in a user-friendly environment! Prc $88 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING $4 up to 5 pcs * 509-457-2966 (FAX) --- * SLMR 2.1a * Picard and Riker in '96! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 1140 To: ERIC TREMBLAY Date: 08/18/93 4:55p Subj: CD-ROM Disks in Canada Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Eric Give me your address and I'll gladly send you a CD-ROM catalog. You can also give me a call anytime at the number below. I work out of the back of my house, thus keeping my over head way down, thus my prices! TTYL C-3 Production Systems PO Box 60144 San Angelo, Tx 76906 915-944-7187 (evenings are best) --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1141 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/17/93 6:42a Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I've opened a DOS window and tried running it from the prompt and -> work that way either. Yes I'm running a music CD and everything work -> first, but the moment Front Door reinitializes the modem, or if the p -> rings, or if I do anything else it freezes up - sometimes to where I -> reboot. It happens when I run any Sound Blaster-related file too. I -> QEMM message stating that I need to allocate more environment for DMA -> not sure how to do that since I don't have the docs for QEMM anymore -> the almighty divorce shuffle). -> I'm sure it's a conflict of some sort. I use a cheap Leading Tech -> computer. Hopefully the problem will clear up in October when I purc -> real computer:). Okay, What IRQ, and DRQ (DMA Cannel) do you have it set too? Mine is at IRQ10 and DRQ5 my sound board at IRQ7 and DRQ1. What version QEMM do you have? You may need an upgrade to 7.00 I think is current. (I use dos5 myself :) ) Maybe even try a different CD player program. With mine you start the CD, and can switch tracks etc.... and then exit the player and do other things. If when the modem inits. and gives you trouble, try changing around the IRQ's, might be conflictinh with the modem. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1142 To: RUSSELL BOYCE Date: 08/18/93 7:02a Subj: Re: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Also CICA Windows will be updated next week. We do carry >> entire line of Walnut >> Creek. > I have heard they are to release a CP/M CD-ROM. Could you let us know > when it is available so those of us wanting to support CP/M users can > purchase it. Sure!..TTYL GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-206-473-1634 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODNEY RUDD Number: 1143 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/18/93 4:34p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No How many of the external units do you have? Is this a commercial sale, or used? Thanks. --- SuperBBS 1.17 (reg) * Origin: Black 424, Tacoma, Washington, USA +1 206 589 0997 (1:138/174) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1144 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 3:22p Subj: APPLE II CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have 5 copies of the "Facts on File" Apple II Freeware/Shareware CD-ROM disc available - these include drivers for the Apple SCSI card, and several hundred programs. $20, shipping included IF prepaid. 5420 North College Avenue, suite B5 Indianapolis IN 46220 (317) 726-1980 voice 11 AM - 8 PM Tues and Thurs 11 AM - 5:30 PM Weds and Fri All times Eastern STANDARD Time * SLMR 2.1a * Trombonists do it in seven basic positions. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1145 To: STUART CAMERON Date: 08/16/93 9:13p Subj: CD-ROM AND SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >BO> Stuart, the SB is a propreitary unit and will support Panasonic. >Hmm. Is there any particular type of Panasonic CD ROM, or are all of them >(that's if there's more than one) compatible with SBPro? Panasonic makes drives with more than one different interface - the SB Pro will only work with one or a very FEW SPECIFIC Panasonic model(s). * SLMR 2.1a * Cats are smarter than Dogs - get 9 Cats to pull a sled! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1146 To: VICTOR HEALEY Date: 08/17/93 1:29p Subj: MISTUMI/SB/SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Point well taken. It seems to me that I read recently (August Magazine or >paper) some audio card maker was going to release a special version of their >card with a Mitsumi interface rather then a scsii interface. ATI and (Gravis or Galaxy?) already have released such cards. * SLMR 2.1a * WINDOWS: It's not "crippled", it's "differently abled"! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1147 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/17/93 1:33p Subj: MSCDEX/DRIVERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >MSCDEX.EXE is the module that fools DOS into thinking that the ISO 9660 format >CD-ROM is really a DOS format disk. Normally it is provided with the driver >set for your interface card, but it is also available as part of DOS 6.0. MSCDEX is rarely included with the drive - it is NORMALLY bundled as part of DOS. * SLMR 2.1a * Something so strong could carry us away.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1148 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/17/93 1:34p Subj: $50 CD DRIVE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >If these drives are selling as fast as you say at around $200, there is no >incentive for the price to go lower. I think that CD drives will go no lower >than about $150 at the low end. I've seen remaining stocks of the Mitsumi 600ms drive at $130 or so. >I predict that the really nice double-speed >and quad speed SCSI drives will drop to $300-400 eventually Panasonic has a double-speed non-SCSI for $249 NOW local street pricing.... * SLMR 2.1a * Put the Cat out? But it's NOT on fire! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1149 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/17/93 1:37p Subj: 240 DISK CHANGER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > JH> I have the latest info of a drive which can handle 1,000 cd's!!!!!!!! > I don't want to sound arrogant, but the hell could use 1000 cd's. Large corporations or anyone involved in high-volume-data stuff like geographic surveying. Not intended for individual usage, of course - but I CAN picture Event Horizons or other such HUGE BBSs eventually working their way up to a 1000 disc carosel - in the next 3 years. * SLMR 2.1a * Politically, fashionably, and areodynamically incorrect! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1150 To: DALE A COOK Date: 08/17/93 3:13p Subj: PERSIAN <-----> ENGLISH Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Remember those IRANIANS are on the U.S. Government'S EMBARGO LIST: >I beleive it's against the law to do buisiness with them! I seem to recall some loosening of that during the Gulf War.... * SLMR 2.1a * "First shalt thou pull out the Holy Pin" --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1151 To: RALPH PENG Date: 08/17/93 6:05p Subj: INTERNET Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >hwo to download a file from internet? thanks Try asking in the UFGATE echo. * SLMR 2.1a * Paratime Elevator - when it HAD to be there Yesteryear! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOBBY POSEY Number: 1152 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/18/93 4:36p Subj: NEW BUSTY BABES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hay Boris, Their was something said about starting an ADULT_CDrom echo here a while back. I am very interested in polling for it if you know if someone has started it yet.. Also if I could find someone that carryed CDrom_Sale and the adult one that would be perfect.. It seems as though you get started talking about something and it carrys on you just start another echo about it.. I am wondering when someone is going to start an echo for hair fetishes and RUBBER BABY BUGGE BUMPERS... Bobby --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: The Mule Barn BBS (I'm Stubbern allright) 756-7565 (1:388/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 1153 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/16/93 10:11p Subj: INTERNAL HOOKED EXTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Brice Fleckenstein say to Gary Shade on the subject of INTERNAL HOOKED EXTER BF>A single Mitsumi will NOT load a typical PC 200 watt power supply BF>down enough for it to work properly. BF> This pair DOES classify as a "total mismatch".... Yes - you are right. The power supply wattage was not mentioned in the original post. Thought it was one of those custom stand alone cases containing a supply to drive only one CD-DRIVE. --- WM v2.05/93-0084 * Origin: Minnesota MinuteMan BBS 612 493-3558 (1:282/4025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 1154 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/16/93 10:13p Subj: * X-RATED CD-ROM * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Overheard Brice Fleckenstein say to Gary Shade on the subject of * X-RATED CD-ROM * BF>>JR> Is there any X-Rated CD-ROM with animals ? BF> BF>>Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? BF> BF>I think that "JR" was asking for a CD-ROM with pictures of a human BF>and an animal performing sexual acts, aka "beastiality".... Naw! Come on. Why would an animal want to have sex with a human? --- WM v2.05/93-0084 * Origin: Minnesota MinuteMan BBS 612 493-3558 (1:282/4025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PROCTOR Number: 1155 To: SEAN EAGAN Date: 08/14/93 11:24a Subj: Re: *wanted! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Sean Eagan to Steve Proctor <=- SE> Steve SE> On your 4 Toshiba CD-ROM's! Lemme have your Phone and SE> we'll discuss a payment on them! I don't wanna rip you off nor offer I can be reached after 6:00 PM PST at 916-641-6904. Thanks for the response! Steve ... Have FUN on all Fours - Go 4-Wheeling! --- GEcho/RA2.0+ * Origin: The Microline OS/2 BBS Sacramento, CA 916-392-7/8123 (1:203/529.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER GRECI Number: 1156 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 5:05p Subj: Virtual Vallerie Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Any of you folks carry the XXX CD called Virtual Valerie? if so how much and what are the minimum system requirements? Thanx --- FIDOdoor+ 3.2.7 [JetMail 0.91beta] * Origin: Dateline: Atari ~ New York, USA [1-718-833-0828] (1:2603/110.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER GRECI Number: 1157 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 5:06p Subj: CD Duplicators? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone out there duplicating their own CD's? What is your current rate? can you accept Streaming Tapes and output to CD and make Dupes? Whats the price of this Service? Thanx folks. --- FIDOdoor+ 3.2.7 [JetMail 0.91beta] * Origin: Dateline: Atari ~ New York, USA [1-718-833-0828] (1:2603/110.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 1158 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/17/93 9:26p Subj: Re: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ->> A MO drive has a "write head" that consists of two parts. The ->> first is a magnetic head which spans the entire radius of the ->> disk. This is used to set the magnetic polarity of the bits, ->> one bit at a time. Since the media is affected by this field ->> only when it reaches it's "Curie point", the laser is used to ->> heat the media at the proper bit positions. The Curie Point is ->> that temperature where the material is affected by a magnetic ->> field (very simplistic definition). The sequence is as follows: ->> ->> The magnetic field is set to write 0's. The laser is used to ->> heat the media at ALL positions where bits will be changing. ->> This writes 0's to all changed locations. The field is then ->> set to write 1's (opposite polarity). The laser heats the ->> media at all bit positions that should be written as 1's. This ->> is a write-twice situation when writing 1's, and a write-once ->> when writing 0's. That's why they are so much slower writing ->> than when reading. Reading only takes 1 pass. BTW, I may have ->> the sequence backwards (1's first, 0's second), but the ->> principal is correct. HP> That's what I have read in SEVERAL magazines, and a couple guys HP> told me I was crazy! Thanks for backing me up! Basically what I have read also. HP> I didn't think a magnetic 'beam' was possible either, but HP> that is the way they described it... MO drives use a laser *beam* and a magnetic *field*. Are you sure you don't have these mixed up? Jeff --- msgedsq/2 2.1a * Origin: Quibbler's Say (1:2410/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY JOHNSON Number: 1159 To: GIL GOLDFINCH Date: 08/18/93 9:31p Subj: CDROM DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Does any body have the drivers for scsi interface for the PAS16. My -> NEC CDROM didn't come with them. And I need them to play audio CDs on -> it. Thanks in All the drivers are on the MediaVision BBS (510-770-0527). That's where I received my new drivers... --- QScan v5.11s * Origin: CloudNineBBS*15Gigs*30Nodes*713-855-4382 (1:106/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICH RUBIN Number: 1160 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 9:28a Subj: Questions... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings All, It's been a week since I sent out my last message and I've goten exactly ZERO answers. This leads me to believe that my message didn't get out. Can anyone tell me some info on the cdrom 'JUTLAND'? Is it good, bad, or what... If a cd player is 'rated' at, say 600 megs, and I put in a 700 meg cdrom, will the player 'read' the disk? I've been following this conference for awhile and this issue has not been dealt with [I think...]. I'm selling my MicroSoft 'ENCARTA'. I'll part with it for $125. First come, first served... Rich --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: The Small Time BBS * (516) 579-7929 * 1200 - 14400 * (1:107/272) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS SOKOL Number: 1161 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/19/93 12:05a Subj: A NEW IDEA ! Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No BH> Bob Hall BH> Moderator BH> --- TMail v1.31.5 BH> * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) I noticed that you send out of a TBBS board. I run a TBBS board in the Houston area and would like to put a CD on the system. Are there any tricks to interfacing the CD? Did eSoft or a third party vendor supply any special software for this? Are you using TDBS with custom programming? I sure would appreciate some details before I take the plunge! Thanks. * SPITFIRE v3.3 * Database Connections BBS * Supporting dBASE, Clipper, and More! --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Database Connections BBS * USR DS 16.8 * 713-495-4196 * (1:106/4196) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAY COREY Number: 1162 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/18/93 7:07p Subj: Os/2 & mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No According to the August Issue of OS/2 Professional magazine MTD in Albany NY 800-382-2512 carries OS/2 drivers for Mitusmi at $49.00 plus shipping. They want to know Drive Serial #, IRQ, DMA and ADDR when you order. --- * Origin: Inn on The Park PCB (602)970-0105 Scottsdale, AZ (1:114/237) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL BERGMAN Number: 1163 To: MARK THORNTON Date: 08/18/93 12:30p Subj: CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mark, If you leave me your mailing address I can send you a catalog. I have lots of titles and real cheap prices. Thanks, Neil * RM 1.0 * Eval Day 1 * RoboMail -- The ultimate QWK compatible message manag --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-18-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:102/523) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DYLAN GORDON Number: 1164 To: TERRY WOOD Date: 08/18/93 10:52a Subj: Re: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TW> and then have airmailed to me. Can you give me an TW> idea of some prices please? I am interested in Art TW> discs (Gif discs etc) and any Amiga/PC discs that you TW> may have. A company in the US (Walnut Creek) sells Gif's Galore, 6000+ CD images.. it's 25 dollars US.. You can phone Area Code (510) 674-0783 for information on shipping. I don't know how youd phone that number from where you are but for me it's 15106740783. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DYLAN GORDON Number: 1165 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 10:54a Subj: CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone recommend a good CD with GIFS? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1166 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/18/93 7:20p Subj: Mannals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EY>I've got the Mammals CD-ROM and it doesn't quite EY>work. The requirements CB> I was exactly where you are, last week. I had no instructions CB> with my disc. I tinkered around and discovered that, if I CB> removed the mouse from the AUTOEXEC.BAT, MAMMALS would tell me CB> that no mouse had been detected and that I should type + to use CB> the keyboard. Now, when i want to use it, I remove the mouse CB> driver, reboot, and do it this way. I don't know why the mouse CB> driver doesn't work with MAMMALS, but that seems to be the case. CB> I also had a wee bit of trouble with the sound. It comes through CB> the headphone jack (faintly), not the soundcard/speakers. I did something a little different and it worked. I downloaded a new microsoft mouse driver and installed it and it's been working fine ever since. BTW, the mammals CD uses CD sound to left and right speakers if you have it connected to a stereo system and you won't get any sound from the sound card. if you use a music CD player, you can play the voices and animal sounds from the CD. I'm currently trying to figure out a network of wires and connectors that would allow the CD-ROM drive and the sound card to share a single audio line going to my new speakers, so I won't have to keep switching the plug around. I've almost got everything figured out (cost me about $10-$15) except I don't know what will happen, say in windows when an audio cd is being played and the sound card tries to play some sound at a system event. Don't really want to watch my CD-ROM controller and my sound card to be shootin sparks (8-D. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk, L1: 280-4938 H16/V32b, L2: 280-9802 Z19/V32b (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MDM2 Number: 1167 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/14/93 9:14p Subj: Re: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TB> Special.... for 1 week I'm offering used Hitachi 3500 internal cd rom TB> drives for $99. I have about 20 left. 30 day warranty included. TB> 205-824-2552 Do the cd rom drives come with the interface card, software, & docs? ... Multitasking = screwing up several things at once. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.01/93-0002 * Origin: Twisted Sister!515-256-0402*9600* (1:290/13.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1168 To: DON HANCOCK Date: 08/17/93 11:46p Subj: FontMaster CD Library Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don - 14 Aug 93, Don Hancock writes to Arnie Gross: DH> Are these TT fonts? ATM? both? Actually I'm only interested DH> in TT, but $18 isn't too bad. I've never used these fonts myself, but I assume that the file format is ATM compatible. If you are interested, you can find out for sure from Eagle Systems (805-529-6992), the publisher of the font collection. If it helps, the AVANTE GARDE font file directory consists of two subdirectories, with "Landscape" fonts in one and "Portrait" fonts in the other. The AVANTE\LAND directory includes four files for each point size in the directory (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 30, 36, 42, 45, 48, and 60) which would appear (from their filenames) to be regular, bold, italic, and expanded. As an example, here is the data on the four Avante Garde 60 point Landscape font files: AG600RPN.USL 228269 01-06-92 7:32a AG600BPN.USL 237017 01-06-92 8:53a AG600IPN.USL 262240 01-06-92 9:57a AG600XPN.USL 272444 01-06-92 11:13a In other words, the Avante Garde font is represented on the CD by no less than 168 files - 84 Landscape orientation, and 84 Portrait orientation. DH> PS: you left none of your own info... Arnie Gross 182 Pine Hill Road New Fairfield, CT 06812-2208 (203) 746-1195 (M-F, 9-5) or 746-1727 (eves, weekends) - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE DEJULIA Number: 1169 To: ED YEE Date: 08/19/93 12:21a Subj: CD-ROM Cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No norton speedcache is excellent...I can finally play wing commander at a reasonable speed! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: What's wife safe packaging? (1:141/1275) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL HAJOVSKY Number: 1170 To: CHARLES HART Date: 08/17/93 8:30p Subj: Re: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Charles Hart to Andrew Barfoot <=- CH> the message stream and found it needing some tempering - if you CH> dislike the new rules, you have the simple option open to any of us CH> who disagree with the moderator: You may leave the echo. Period. Hear, Hear. I am all for it. If you disagree with the prohibition of free speech just leave the country, or be removed from the society. Now, since we have democrats in the White House the rule should apply against republicans subversive speech, as well as against the free CD discussion subversives in the CD_Echo. AB>Who was it that said... >"I DISAGREE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT >TO SAY IT" It is the official policy of the pinkie loving, subversion instigating American Civil Liberties Union. It does not belong in the CD_Echo. Period. ;-) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: Alliance EIS * TBBS/TDBS/DOS Programming * 217/356-0278 (1:233/19) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON ROBINSON Number: 1171 To: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Date: 08/18/93 4:10p Subj: SPACE QUEST HELP... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I did change the quote in SQ4 to text, but it still was locking up on me.. Thanks for trying to help, though.. Don --- WM v3.01/93-0070 * Origin: DreamScape Online Systems, Lakeland Fl. 813-858-3065 (1:3635/10.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM CZACHOR Number: 1172 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 3:57p Subj: SMS 3 & ROMBRAIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have a filebase for So Much Shareware 3 and Rombrain I could FREQ?? I just got the disk and haven't found a filebase yet. thanks >>tom<< --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The DataWerks - v.32bis - CD-ROMS - (717)343-5004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW LARMOUR Number: 1173 To: ALL Date: 08/16/93 11:32p Subj: Photo-CD Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi to all... This is for the general information for anyone interested. Currently Kodak lists the following CD-ROM drives as Photo-CD compatable (for PC systems): - Single Session Chinnon CDX435 Texel DM3024(int) Texel DM5024(ext) Toshiba TXM3301B(int) Toshiba TXM3301E1(ext) NEC CDR-73(int) NEC CDR-83(ext) NEC CDR-36M(ext) NEC CDR-37(int) NEC CDR-74(ext) NEC CDR-84(int) Sony CDU535(int) Sony CDU6205(ext) and - Multi Session Mitsumi CRMC LU005s(int) Gen STAR 5000i(int) Sony CDU31a(int) Sony CDU561 Toshiba TXM3301BSP(int) Toshiba TXM3301E1P(ext) Toshiba TXM3401 E1P1000(int/ext) Pioneer DRM 604X/600(ext) Procom PiCDS(int) Procom PxCDS(ext) Panasonic CR562 NEC CDR-74-1 NEC CDR-84-1 The recommended minimum configuration to access "BASE x 16" images (the highest resn. images stored in the .pcd file) i s: - 486 processor - 20Mb RAM - 25Mb free HD space - DOS 3.3 or later - Windows 3.0 or later - 16.8 Million colour card (24 Bit)(Optional) - S-VGA or higher monitor (Optional) and its just as frightening if you're a Mac user. To access "BASE x 16" images, the minimum recommended configuration is: - Mac IIci processor - 32Mb RAM - 30Mb free HD space - System 6.0.5 or later The CD-ROM drives which Kodak list as being Photo-CD compatable for the Mac's are: - Single Session Apple SC Plus (ext) Apple CD150 (ext) NEC CDR-73 (ext) NEC CDR-83 (int) NEC CDR-37 (ext) NEC CDR-74 (ext) NEC CDR-84 (int) Sony CDU-541 (int) Sony CDU-6211 (ext) Sony CDU-7211 (ext) and - Multi Session Apple CD300 (int/ext) Toshiba 3301BSM30Z0 (int) Toshiba 3301E1m30Z0 (ext) PLI CD-ROM (Unsure of exact model number) NEC CDR-74-1 NEC CDR-84-1 If anyone has questions about Photo-CD, Pro Photo-CD, Photo-CD players or transfer services here in Melbourne (Aust), please call me on (03) 818-2600, or preferably, mail me here... Hope this has answered some questions. Andrew Larmour --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TARDIS BBS (03) 819-7093 (3:633/260) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 1174 To: DANIEL SIGMUND Date: 08/18/93 8:24a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-14-93, Daniel Sigmund elucidated to Travis Campbell: DS>Try Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, espically if you have a DS>sound card hooked up. You should hear it with a Soundblaster Pro (for sound Fx) and a Sound Canvas (for music)! What a combination! Awesome! --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ SLOQWK-Offline mail reader for ballroom dancers --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1175 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/18/93 6:34p Subj: Re: new mpc specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Diana! On 08-15-93 Diana Kirksey wrote to Rowan Evans... DK> RE> GM> By the way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card DK> RE> GM> is still 256 or am I confused here? DK> DK> RE> You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of DK> RE> displaying 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... DK> RE> SVGA is basically anything over a 64Kb VGA card (640x480x16).... DK> RE> and that includes the additional colour depth..... DK> DK> I have a Trident 1Meg SVGA card and it's capable of having app. DK> 262,000 colors(1024x768x256 are the specs).You can also install the DK> windows driver for smaller(something like 640x800 or DK> something,can't remember exactly) but you still get the DK> full 256 colors.You need to have the actual card driver DK> installed though,not just the "VGA" they have in the DK> Windows setup. At the risk of being off-topic (is the MPC Level 2 spec off topic??).... A 1Mb SVGA card is capable of the following maximum colour depths at the undermentioned resolutions :- 640 x 480 x 16.7 million colours 800 x 600 x 65,536 colours 1024 x 768 x 256 colours Just because your card doesn't have drivers for these maximum colour depths doesn't mean that some cards (my ATI Graphics Ultra Pro for example) don't come with all the necessary drivers. The way the MPC Level 2 spec was worded (640 x 480 x 65,536 colours) may have been confusing for some people, so I added the stuff in parenthesis about it requiring a 1Mb SVGA.... Hope this clears things up for you! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1176 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/18/93 6:40p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sam! On 08-16-93 Sam Jones wrote to Rowan Evans... SJ> I finally went ahead and purchased a Panasonic 562-b drive last SJ> week. Well I got it up and running in no time and it seems fast SJ> to me (as I have never used a CD-ROM drive before I SJ> expected it to be real slow, but I don't find it slow at SJ> all really). Anyway I just want to make sure that my drive SJ> is running correctly (optimum speed), so I thought I'd ask SJ> you if these bench mark number seem ok. (I hope you have SJ> the Animal MPC.) Sorry, but no, I don't have this CD (yet!).... SJ> When running the CDTEST program included on the Animals CD using the SJ> file SDZV014.AVI (syntax: CDTEST \MOVIES\SDZV014.AVI) I get the SJ> following results: SJ> Double Speed Mode SJ> Max Seq.- 1,059,031 bps Random- 464,372 bps SJ> SJ> Normal Mode SJ> Sequential- 1,049,822 bps Random- 449,560 bps SJ> SJ> These numbers seem to be very good (well above the 300k SJ> mark) but I am a little worried about why the results are SJ> so similiar for both Double and Normal data read speed SJ> modes. How did you select "Normal" mode?? Did you put the (?? I think its /N or /L switch) required switch in the SBCD.SYS line?? I don't know the test program you refer to.... Maybe it THOUGHT it turned slow speed on, but didn't! BTW, The 7th Guest install gives a transfer rate of between 548Kbps (my 486DX2/66) to 621Kbps (a 486DX/33 in the local computer store!) for SB16 ASP attached CR562B/CR563's.... The thing is, if it plays an Audio CD fine, then the 150Kbps mode is working properly and who in h*ll wants to run at 150Kbps for data anyway?? Cheers! o /U\ SJ> SJ> If you could compare these results and answer and enlighten me I'd SJ> appreciate SJ> it very much! Well, at least the drive is fast enough for SJ> me no matter what the results mean. SJ> SJ> Thanks, Sam SJ> SJ> SJ> --- Maximus 2.01wb SJ> * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) SJ> SJ> ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1177 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/18/93 6:43p Subj: Re: Panasonic CD-ROM dri Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hi Arnie! On 08-15-93 Arnie Gross wrote to Rowan Evans... AG> RE> download from Creative Pacific BBS (02) 906-8392 the file AG> RE> CDR562.ZIP (all the necessary CD-ROM drivers and software) AG> AG> Does this include an OS/2 driver? Nope, its just a straight .ZIP of the CD install disk from a CD 16 MM kit plus a Photo CD driver for the 52x series drive! There was a Windows NT driver there (CDNTINST.ZIP) but I can honestly say I wasn't looking for an OS/2 driver and can't say that I saw one! Sorry! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1178 To: GIL GOLDFINCH Date: 08/18/93 8:21p Subj: Cdrom Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Gil! On 08-14-93 Gil Goldfinch wrote to All... GG> Does any body have the drivers for scsi interface for the GG> PAS16. My NEC CDROM didn't come with them. And I need them GG> to play audio CDs on it. Thanks in advance If you are able to access CD-ROMs in your NEC CD-ROM attached to the PAS16, then what you need is :- 1. If DOS, find a copy of Night Owl 7 CD-ROM and use the CDPLAYER on there... If you don't have the audio out of the CD-ROM connected to the sound card, you'll need to cable from the headphone socket of the CD-ROM to the line in socket of the PAS 16. 2. If Windows, install [MCI] CD Audio in the drivers section of Control Panel. This file is on one of the issue disks for Windows 3.1. If you only have Windows 3.0, upgrade it! Once [MCI] CD Audio is loaded, you'll need to do the cabling as listed above.... Let me know how you go! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1179 To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 08/18/93 8:31p Subj: Re: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Joel! On 05-15-93 Joel Dumas wrote to Yves Desjardins... JD> YD> I just bought the Multimedia Pro16 II from Media Vision. JD> YD> The bundle contains the ProStudio16 sound card, NEC CDR84 JD> YD> (internal, multispin, multisession) plus 10 CD'S. I would JD> YD> recommand this sound card to anyone who wants to buy a 16 JD> YD> bits sound card. It is fully compatible with the sound JD> YD> blaster, Yes, but *ONLY* the 8 bit SoundBlaster! JD> YD> the sound quality blows you away and it has a JD> YD> standard SCSI interface built-in on the card. Standard SCSI-1, with a S.L.O.W. 680Kbps max transfer rate! Although this *DOES* cope quite adequately with CD-ROM drives.... BUT! You'll *NEVER* be able to attach a bootable SCSI hard drive as the PAS SCSI ha has no BIOS and operates in polled mode *ONLY*.... JD> YD> The SB16 ASP is also a 16 bit card, however I don't believe JD> YD> the CDROM interface built-in is a standard SCSI, therefore JD> YD> you limit yourself on which drive to buy later on. Why worry when the Panasonic CR562B/CR563 CD-ROM drive is so available and so cheap?? JD> How much did the package cost you? Joel, whilst the PAS 16 (and Pro Studio) are nice cards and are, IMHO, better than the SB 16 (and SB 16 ASP), the price penalty to buy one with a fast CD-ROM drive compared to the Creative Labs CD 16 MM kits is just not worth it! For a current price of $1190.00 (oops.. pre budget - add an additional 1% sales tax! ) the CL CD 16 Edutainment kit is a much better value than any SCSI kit (and from the spex, I'd say Yves' cost him in the vicinity of $1,500.00).... Ask yourself is it worth spending $300.00 for a slower CD-ROM drive and better sound card?? A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They wanted over $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the SB kit!) when SHOWN the speed of the CL kit in the install to The 7th Guest, all they could do was gibber! But, but, but, I can still hear them say! Hope this helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1180 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/18/93 8:41p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Don! On 08-15-93 Don Kulha wrote to Brice Fleckenstein... DK> > Note. All of the high end high-performance drives DK> > intended for commercial or heavy-duty service use caddys. DK> DK> BF> Not any more - Panasonic's recent offerings include DK> BF> double-speed drives that are caddyless. DK> DK> I stand by my statement. The Panasonics don't fit into the DK> serious use catagory. They are for casual use by consumers DK> and not for commercial or heavy duty service. There still DK> are no caddyless drives in that catagory. Why?? Are you using "heavy duty" CD-ROM drives?? The MTBF spex for caddy and caddyless drives are similar... and when you look at the high end NEC drives, they're using motorised eject for their caddy so the mechanics are similar! (And they have to open a shutter!) DK> >I wouldn't consider using a caddyless for my BBS DK> DK> BF> I refuse to put up with those caddy-type single-disc DK> BF> monstrosities. I can DK> BF> BARELY tolerate caddies on multi-disc changers, as DK> DK> So be it, but I run 7 cd's 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and DK> wouldn't consider a caddyless drive for my application. You've stated your opinion..... I'm interested and responsive, but I need *FACT* not *OPINION* before I'll change my stance from recommending caddyless drives... Seeya o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1181 To: RUSSELL BOYCE Date: 08/18/93 8:43p Subj: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Russell! On 08-15-93 Russell Boyce wrote to Ismail Arslangiray... RB> > Also CICA Windows will be updated next week. We do carry RB> > entire line of Walnut Creek. RB> RB> I have heard they are to release a CP/M CD-ROM. Could you RB> let us know when it is available so those of us wanting to RB> support CP/M users can purchase it. The Walnut Creek C Users Group Library has a lot of older CP/M files (source code included!) on it..... Just thought you'd like to know! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1182 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/18/93 8:52p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Henry! On 08-15-93 HENRY PAUL wrote to MARK WOMACK... HP> Okay, this jack IS for the speaker wire. It sends the sound from the HP> SB to the internal speaker. This is ONLY if you do not have external HP> speakers. (it just ruins the sound when it goes through the puny HP> thing) According to my SB16 ASP manual, JP11 is an *INPUT* connector, with +5V on pin 1 and data on pin 2..... o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK DIGNAM Number: 1183 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/17/93 7:12a Subj: Cd Rom mastering... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Terry Woodward of [1:369/14] once typed in a message to someone: MD>I can produce HFS disks on a Philips CDD521 CdRom Recorder. Its quite MD>easy - when you write your own software. Mind you, I do it on a PC MD>based platform. TW>Ok. Can you restore a RetroSpect format, 8mm Exabyte tape? No problem, provided you include the 'info' file created by the 'braindead' RetroSpect program. Seems you can't reliably restore a tape WITHOUT the directory info stored within the data file. I may be wrong, or setting something up wrong, but I do know that once I get the data file (on floppy) from a client and drop into the RetroSpect folder, all the files magicly appear on the screen! The only difficulty I see, is that I am located in Perth, Western Australia, which could make the job a bit too long for you. I would have NO problems in doing it for you, (nobody knocks back work!) but I sure you could get the same thing done in the US, a lot faster. Mark.. --- msgedsq 2.0.6b * Origin: Digger's Place - the Main point of Perth Omen. (3:690/660.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER LANE-COLLETT Number: 1184 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/18/93 2:54a Subj: Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message on at <11:40>, Shaun Rader of (1:218/101) writes: SR> ->Which version should I use ? The one that came with the CD-ROM, the on SR> ->in DOS, or the one in Windows ? SR> Hmmm, if you have DOS 6, I'd use that one. Basically, just look at the SR> date and version number and choose the newest. But I think DOS 6's SR> MSCDEX is the newest. You should the one that comes with DOS 6 if you have DOS 6. MSCDEX21 came out for DOS 5 and MSCDEX22 came out for DOS 6. You may find some software doesn't work if you don't use the correct version. --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Montezuma's Revenge -= 61-7-398-4288 =- (3:640/306) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID HARRISON Number: 1185 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/19/93 3:46a Subj: Re: New Echo - Multimedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No IA> I have started a new echo area called MULTIMEDIA IA> I will do the initial feeding, if you like to get linked, please send a net IA> mail and I will start feeding your node. IA> IA> MULTIMEDIA Echo Coverage IA> ------------------------ IA> CD-ROM Players IA> CD-ROM Titles (Including adult) IA> Sound Cards IA> Multimedia Authoring Systems IA> Replication IA> Industry News Press Releases IA> and any other MultiMedia related topics IA> IA> This echo also can be ported to any other sister nets and RIME. There is an echo with the exact same name in SBCNET, and I was wondering if it is the exact same echo? --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: WanderLand [214]258-1037 - Ladies Get In Free! (1:124/1211) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT FORTIN Number: 1186 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/19/93 2:07a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Help!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ok, I had the same problem with my mitsumi. It would play musical CD's, but that was it. All I had to do was install the other CD driver, instead of using the MSCDEX, I used the MSDES file, and that made my cdrom work fine. Just remove what you had to install when you first installed it(the software) and re-install it using the other option they gave you. This should clear up your problem. Hope this helps. Scott --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Gam * Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (915)944-9283 949-5077 (1:383/26) (1:383/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1187 To: RODNEY RUDD Date: 08/19/93 2:03a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>> Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI BO>> Complete-$269.00 >> >> Will the NEC36 Ext SCSI work with a Macintosh? Yes it will work! Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... I married the Mail Lady! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1188 To: DAN POLIVY Date: 08/19/93 2:03a Subj: Re: red hot summer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Boris, ->> >> Do you have OS/2 2.1 on CD? ->> ->> On it's way in here !!! >> How much will it be? >> Thanks. >> Dan It's in stock now and is priced at $95. with the FREE upgrade. This is the full blown version with the manuals in cd and all. So, if your interested, please give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to discuss it further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1189 To: ROEL SARCENO Date: 08/19/93 2:03a Subj: Re: A new Idea ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hi All, >> Here's an idea. What about if all or several CD ROM >> distributors will send a file (price list) to a certain node. >> For this example we will assume a node address of 1:9999/9999. >> Node 1:999/9999 will process the file and update a data base >> that contains the 5 or so lowest prices. Once this is all set >> then all of us can send an echomail to node 1:9999/9999 >> (Address to CDSERVER) and the text message will be the name >> of the cd rom. When node 1:9999/9999 receives a mail and the >> to field is address to (CDSERVER) then, it will read the text >> and search the database. A response will be made by node >> 1:9999/9999 via echomail that contains the info of the 5 >> dealers that has the lowest price and the date the price was >> inputted in the data base. It's already been done and went over like a lead balloon in a wind storm. Many dealers here, myself included, did send catalog after catalog to one system for request and it finally broke down simply because users still requested dealer after dealer to send them a price list. Nice idea, but it didn't fly before and I can't see it doing it on the secound try. Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1190 To: RICK COOKE Date: 08/19/93 2:03a Subj: Re: Virtual Sex Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I saw a show on HBO featuring a CDROM that was a Virtual >> Reality Xrated disk. Anyone heard of this, and know where it >> is available? >> Rick Cooke Only available in MAC not IBM! Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1191 To: GENE EHRICH Date: 08/19/93 2:03a Subj: Re: Wanted cable texel - pas- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I need a cable to go between mr Texel CD-ROM and my PAS-16? >> Anybody got one to sell? Yep, in stock and priced at $15. Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to help you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1192 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/19/93 2:18a Subj: Re: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No >> Boris, you are surely aware that the topic of adult discs is >> banned from this echo. I will appreciate your refraining from >> openly violating the guidelines in this echo. I highly >> suggest you read messages in this echo from Mr. Tony Davis. >> In the future, your compliance witht the guidelines will be >> greatly appreciated. >> Bob Hall >> Moderator. Not a problem Bob, but we didn't post any ad's for the above. Could it be a simply reply we did that you threw your hammer down on?? If that's the case, not a problem as well. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Pioneering Off-line Mail Technology! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRENT LYNCH Number: 1193 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/15/93 9:42p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to Travis Campbell <=- AB> Hey thanx travis, I will really look into Wing Commander II, how much AB> did you pay for that game yourself? now that I think of it I don't AB> really want to buy 7th guest, I shall spend that money on games like AB> Wing Commander II. thanx and C-ya AB> Ashwin I would HIGHLY recommend that you DONT get the Wing Commander II Deluxe CD, as its hampered by incredibly slow access times (even on the fastest of CD drives, disk accesses can still take up to four minutes compared to mere seconds on a hard-drive), far better bets for CD games are the LucasArts CD rom games like Day of the Tentacle for instance, although I would skip Loom (Great music and good voice, but way too easy), Kings Quest 6 is far superior to Kings Quest 5 also. ... The Swiss Cheese effect: Brought to you by the National Dairy Board! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: The Master's BBS - D'Bridge,SuperBBS,FMail,USR-HSTV32 (1:103/500) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1194 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/19/93 5:04p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> How did you select "Normal" mode?? Did you put the RE> (?? I think its /N or I selected the mode with the Creative program CDSETUP that came with the driver disk. RE> The thing is, if it plays an Audio CD fine, then the 150Kbps mode is RE> working properly and who in h*ll wants to run at 150Kbps for data RE> anyway?? Yeah, I would not want to run the data at that speed but I just wanted to make sure that I was using the double-speed mode (remember I have never used or seen another CD-ROM drive before). All of my progrmas run OK except for one problem and it is a noticeable one though. When playing either the KQ6 CD or DOTT CD there are pauses in the Video and Audio (WaveBlaster and FM synth) whenever the CD is accessed. The audio pause is usually not very noticeable but with the audio you can hear the music slow-down. There is never any "break-up"in the digitized speech though (which seems to be most people's problem. Have you ever experienced this and can you offer any advice on how to correct the situation? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1195 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/18/93 5:29p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I tried your number on the tag-line and it said it is out of order. Do you have a recent number that I can call? --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL OLANDER Number: 1196 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/17/93 10:16p Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On August 16 1993, Boris Osadciw babbled to All about CDROM SYSTEMS: BO> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** BO> Texel Int 340ms Bare Dr - $245.00 LIMITED Could you tell me more about this drive? I'm looking at the moment, and this is the best price I've seen for a Texel. Thanks, Michael \\\ FMQuote 1.31 --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Not a bug.. just an undocumented feature! (1:105/366.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC VANEBERCK Number: 1197 To: MAHMUT KURSUN Date: 08/12/93 7:57p Subj: CDROM sellout. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Mahmut, I replay to you in echomail because i can't fin 2:241/4 in the fidolist :-( >> I am interested in receiving one of your catalogs. Please >> send one to the following address: >> Eric Vaneberck >> Chee de Hannut 26 >> 1370 Jodoigne >> Belgium MK> Why dont you ask me? Shipping from Germany to Belgium is cheaper than MK> shipping within Belgium. I agrea so send you list to me please. Best regards, Eric --- Terminate Fmail Golded * Origin: Conf‚rence Pascal en Fran‡ais disponible sur Fido (2:291/712.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN WINTERBERG Number: 1198 To: ALLE Date: 08/15/93 12:33a Subj: S: CD ROM fuer Notebook Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No An alle, wer kann mir sagen, ob es eine Moeglichkeit gibt ein CD ROM Laufwerk an meinen Notebook Rechner (486 SX, 25 MHZ) anzuschliessen. Dockingstation ist leider nicht lieferbar. Mein Rechner hat eine serielle, eine parallele Schnittstelle und einen PS/2 Tastaturanschluss. Evtl. mit Bezugsquellenangabe. Danke... .../\/\ artin --- * Origin: User of Merlin's Cathedral Dortmund (2:243/4603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK PETKOVICH Number: 1199 To: MILES HARTIGAN Date: 08/13/93 3:10a Subj: Re: CDs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Miles Hartigan to Nick Petkovich <=- MH> Why bother as the prices are not that different from local UK prices MH> after including the delivery and charges? Also, you are not going to MH> have any easy form of redress if you encounter problems. Not true. I paid about œ40 for 2 CDs. (Pier 2 and NO9) ive not seen anywhere in the UK for less than 35 each. << Nick >> ... "Yield to temptation, it may not pass your way again." - L. Long --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Formal Dress Not Essential - +44 533 700368 (2:253/161.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL M Number: 1200 To: STEPHEN EATON Date: 08/11/93 8:44p Subj: Re: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Stephen Eaton to All <=- SE> The problem is that it won't detect a disk change. So I have SE> to reboot every time I want to change a disk, talk about a pain :-( SE> I'm using the Adaptec 1542 controller and all the associated I had this problem, using a 1540. Removing the jumper from the auto sense disable (J6, pin 5) has cured it! Michael ... Slightly burned out, but still smokin'. --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: *\[-]\* The Glass Asylum *\[-]\* [+44 (0)268-510709] (2:257/404.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FLYNN Number: 1201 To: JERZY FARYNSKI Date: 08/04/93 7:10p Subj: Photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JF> Can anyone tell me whether Creative Labs' Matsushita CD-ROM 521 can be JF> made Photo CD compatible? JF> Are any drivers required and, if so, are they available in Australia? Yes it can. Single session only. The driver is available on the Creative Labs BBS in the US. I don't know if they have an Australian BBS. ... This is no ordinary fool you're dealing with. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: * Airtel Remote Access [+44-342-717800,714900,718900] * (2:440/64.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN KNIGHT Number: 1202 To: POE LIM Date: 08/12/93 9:52a Subj: Cd Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> The CR562B goes either way - you can get it with its own controller >> or use the SB Pro/SB 16/SB 16 ASP to control it.... > Any drivers for OS/2 yet? If this is the slow one that everybody seems to have that goes on the SBPro2, then drivers ARE availible from the OS/2 support BBS. --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: Steve's point off Empire BBS (2:2501/302.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: INA STERK Number: 1203 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/15/93 11:39p Subj: did you get it? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, On August, 7th, I sent you a fax (ordering Night Owl 9.0). Did you receive this fax? Thanx, Greetinx, -= Ina =- --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Southern Star +31-45-323201 <> (2:500/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN MARTEN ERIC ELZINGA Number: 1204 To: SIMON MACKAY Date: 08/15/93 1:05p Subj: Pioneer CD-ROM changers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Simon! 08 Aug 93 15:55, Simon Mackay wrote to All: SM> If you do need magazines for these drives, check your local hi-fi dealer. SM> If they sell Pioneer CD changers (which play 6 CD Digital Audio discs from SM> a magazine) for home use or for car use, they should sell the magazines SM> for these players. Aren't they the same? I thought they had the same sign as the Audio magazine (you know the 6 O's) SM> Bye. Simon. Bye, Johan --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Dragon Highlord 1. 05107-41403.ICN HQ/Host R92.V32B/V4 (2:282/307.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GERARD KONNING Number: 1205 To: HAROLD LEDUC Date: 08/16/93 7:56a Subj: Deep throat Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Harold, about the CD-ROM you said: -> THERE was a movie by that name I don't think it on cd but it could -> be? I would like to know if that CD-ROM is based on the film as a game or is the same film put on a CD-ROM..... It's totaly new on the market (for 6 weeks now) and I'm curious. Greetz, Gerard --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: -*- ProMedia BBS -*- +31 (0)8897-77250 (2:2801/213) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KLAUS PETER FELL Number: 1206 To: EZYCOM Date: 08/15/93 11:10a Subj: CONFIG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DROP 165 DROP 165 ADD 190 ADD 171 --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: *** Mailbox Dr.DENT *** (2:245/6804) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN EDWARDS Number: 1207 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/06/93 1:13p Subj: Re: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to Darrell Crone <=- DC> this is a test if you recieve this please send me a reply... DC> Thanks DC> Darrell I wonder if this is the furthest it went..... Chesterfield, England via Dog and Duck BBS, Hull. Any advance on England? Alan. ... Stealing is illegal: our government hates the competition! --- gECHo one.01 * Origin: The Dog and Duck +44 (0)482 444650/45209 (2:2502/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1208 To: DAVID HARRISON Date: 08/20/93 8:31a Subj: Re: New Echo - Multimedia Refer: 3665 Read: NO Private: No -> IA> I have started a new echo area called MULTIMEDIA -> IA> I will do the initial feeding, if you like to get linked, please -> IA> mail and I will start feeding your node. -> IA> -> IA> MULTIMEDIA Echo Coverage -> IA> ------------------------ -> IA> CD-ROM Players -> IA> CD-ROM Titles (Including adult) -> IA> Sound Cards -> IA> Multimedia Authoring Systems -> IA> Replication -> IA> Industry News Press Releases -> IA> and any other MultiMedia related topics -> IA> -> IA> This echo also can be ported to any other sister nets and RIME. -> There is an echo with the exact same name in SBCNET, and I was wonder -> it is the exact same echo? It probably is if he creates echos the same way he creates CDs. tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL WHITE Number: 1209 To: ED YEE Date: 08/18/93 8:31a Subj: RE: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message to Paul White written on Sunday, August 15, 1993 at 10:52:16 PM, Ed Yee writes: EY> YEAH!!!! I got it working. It turned out to be the mouse driver. It EY> was too old. So I downloaded this new microsoft mouse driver and it EY> works like a charm. Thanks for all your help. Glad you got your problem sorted out. The Mammals disk is pretty good.. I like the little movie clips, and the sound effects. p.s. for some real jungle noises, play track 4 on a regular CD player! --- Tabby 3.0 * Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Number: 1210 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 08/18/93 8:02p Subj: Re: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ST> I tried that. I also tried the upgrade, changing the sound card setup, ST> increasing my CD buffers, changing hardware straps, and much more. I f ST> put it on the shelf until October when I plan on replacing my mother b ST> with a 486-66 and getting the doublespin CD-ROM drive. ST> Thanks for the help, ST> Steve.... Alot of people have had problems with their vesa drivers for their graphic cards when trying to run T7G. You may need an updated version of the vesa driver for your specific card. A friend bought the game and it would not run, he had the Trident 1mg SVGA card. I had a newer card with later drivers and once he loaded the new one everything ran great. --- QM v1.30/b # Origin: Horizon RBBS 214-881-9346 HST (8:930/1.0) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WANDA KATO Number: 1211 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/18/93 7:08p Subj: CD-ROMS WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Boris, -> I have seen others requesting your catalog and I would also like a -> copy. Thanks Wanda Kato -=- * 1st 1.01 #974 * --- SLMAIL v2.15B-S (#1540) * Origin: Robotech BBS +HST+ *MODs/GIFs/Demos* 904-758-9477 # (1:3600/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE OELHEIM Number: 1212 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/19/93 12:56a Subj: CD Winbox $12 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No IA> We are liquadating the following disks: IA> CD Powerbox $12 IA> CD Winbox $12 IA> Night Owl's v9 $21 Ismail... what is included on CD Winbox? Thanx. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: (- Resources Unlimited -) Rochester, NY (1:2613/327) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT DAVIS Number: 1213 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 8:11a Subj: MITSUMI 16-BIT CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone know if the 16 bit controller card works with the LU-002S? and if so, how much is it and where can I get it? (The 002S came with an 8bit card).. l8r, Scott MR/2 1.52 NR How do you make Windows faster? Throw it harder! --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: The Domain (904)291-1883 (1:112/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT DAVIS Number: 1214 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/19/93 8:11a Subj: OS/2 & MITSUMI Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP>Does the Mitsumi CDROM drive work with OS/2 2.1? I need a driver for it if SP>there is one available. Anyone know where I can get it? You need to get a driver from a company in Germany.. (excellent driver.. works great with my LU-002S).. Check the OS/2 hardware echo for more info. l8r, Scott ___ * MR/2 1.52 NR * Dogs crawl under gates, software crawls under Windows! --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: The Domain (904)291-1883 (1:112/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOU PETRALIA Number: 1215 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/17/93 2:05p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Ashwin Bihari to Lou Petralia <=- AB> Hey thanx Lou, how much did you pay for that game? I saw that game AB> somewhere but did not pay too much attention to it, what are the specs AB> required to run that game, and also can I use a SoundBlaster 2.0(mono) AB> for sound, and are they VGA or superVGA graphics. C-ya AB> Ashwin Well without sounding too much like a commerical. There a mail order place up the road from me, and you can just walk in and pickup software out of his ware house (or room is more like it) so I got the game for under $45. As for running the game, I was running it on a 386/25 with 4 meg of memory, a 1 meg video card (tsng400 chip) with a veas driver loaded and a Misumie cd drive. The game supports all sound cards and during the install it will prompt you for the irq and all that stuff, so you shouldent have any problem with your SB, it requires 2 megs of EMS. The CD version I got came with a clue book included and the CD contained some great demos of new games comming out. If you do decide to get let me know how you like it (between the laughter). Oh BTW the original Maniac Mansion game is included in the game, you don't have to play it but it is in there, shows you how far we've come in 5 years. ... It got better when the Swedish Bikini Team came. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JURRIE HOBERS Number: 1216 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/14/93 1:02p Subj: Re: W.O.R.M. DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Don Rieb to Joe Walsh <=- DR> MAXTOR 800MB OPTICAL WORM DRIVE: $323 Factory refurbished internal DR> full hight drive. Requires Corel driver software or the Ten-X OC-100 DR> caching controller, brand new: $234 This controller connects between DR> the SCSI host adapter and a WORM drive, providing cache and driverless DR> operation. An LCD display indicates status and disk space, and push DR> button control panel sets ID. Lists for $795. Brand new Maxtor 800MB DR> WORM cartriges are $119. SaveWare: 708-657-1160 Do you sell this ?? If so, do you ship to Europe?? And what is the TOTAL cost of is then.... DR> ** Don Rieb ** DR> -!- Renegade v07-17 Beta DR> ! Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig DR> (1:115/724) Please let me know! GreetinX! Jurrie! ... ....My other pc is a Pentium TM.....so don't bother me with it!!.... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Orion BBS - Emmen 05910-34151 - 24 uur per dag (2:512/183.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK BYERS Number: 1217 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 9:18p Subj: Audio CDs on CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know where I can get some good text files or a book that would tell me how I can Instruct the CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD? I have programs that will do it but I'd like to expand on these and have had troubles telling MSCDEX to play it. Well thanks alot, Rick Byers --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Reg) * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (416)382-3446 (1:247/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 1218 To: GAVIN MCCONNON Date: 08/19/93 5:54a Subj: FredFish (Amiga) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yeah, it's called "The Fred Fish Collection Online" and is manifactured by: Hypermedia Concepts Inc. 5200 Washington Ave, Suite 224 Racine, WI 53406 USA (414) 632-3766 (414) 632-3983 FAX All files are LHARC or LHA (Available in either single file or disk) and the programs are filed in different directories, so it's bbs ready. At last look, it cost $69.95 american (Postage and handling not included) but is available by subscription (Call them for more info). --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 1219 To: JOSEPH GAWLIKOWSKI Date: 08/19/93 6:04a Subj: CDROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The Pinnacle RCD202 CDROM Maker costs $5670 canadian with $55 for blank media (Check with your local dealers) and makes IS0-9660 standard roms, ready for use on most drives or mass production. It's available in both Mac and IBM. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TROY NOYES Number: 1220 To: BILLY BATTON Date: 08/18/93 3:02p Subj: PRICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> Does any one Have prices on Adult Cd-rom Disk? BB> --- WM v3.01/93-0070 BB> * Origin: DreamScape Online Systems, Lakeland Fl. 813-858-3065 BB> (1:3635/10.0) I received a comprehensive listing from HKS TECHNOLOGY GROUP. Their information voice phone number is 214-275-6162. I have the catalog FALL 1993 Volume 1, Number 3. I hope this gives you a lead. Troy. ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- via Silver Xpress V3.01--- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The DAK Online Resource Center - Canoga Park, Ca (1:102/809) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TROY NOYES Number: 1221 To: SHERRALYNNE DEWHIRST Date: 08/18/93 3:02p Subj: Re: CD-ROM ENQUIRY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SD> Does anybody know where I can get the software "Barney Bear SD> Goes To School" and "Barney Bear Goes To the Moon" from? If so SD> can you tell me whether it is available in IBM format or Amiga SD> format. I've seen these two CD's advertised but other Sysops SD> don't know whether it is IBM format or not. Please leave a SD> message here if you know anything. SD> Thanks very much. SD> Sherralynne Yes, you can get BARNEY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL and BARNEY BEAR GOES TO SPACE from HKS TECHNOLOGY GROUP. VOICE Info 214-275-6162 and ORDER Ph 800-521-6162. Also, DAK Industries carries various CD titles for awesome prices, but not BARNEY BEAR. Check out their BBS at 818-715-7153. Have a Great Day! Troy. SD> --- WM v2.06/92-0693 SD> * Origin: WELCOM BBS NZ WC3.5 04-380-8310 [V32B V42B] SD> (3:771/370) ... If you're not the lead dog, the view can be very interesting! --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The DAK Online Resource Center - Canoga Park, Ca (1:102/809) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1222 To: ERICK GROWCOCK Date: 08/08/93 11:49p Subj: too slow Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yes, RAM will help your system speed up. Maybe even drastically. It won't increase the speed at which your CD-ROM drive seeks or transfers information, but it will help your system performance. I also have a 350ms 150k CD-ROM drive and sometimes it seems slow to access, but I know that that is the speed of the CD and not my system. Don't expect a CD to run at the same speed of a hard disk (12 to 19 ms) or move data at that speed. I guess we have to wait till the future for that kind of data transfer! --- WM v3.01/91-0239 * Origin: Nite-Air BBS System(315) (1:2609/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1223 To: ANTONY WUTH Date: 08/16/93 4:15p Subj: WANTED: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anthony, I use MCI's Cd Audio. I don't know what version of windows you have but if you want my version, I am more than willing to give it to you. --- * Origin: PowerLine 315-865-4070 Marcy NY (1:2609/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1224 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/16/93 4:21p Subj: Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you have DOS 6.0, then use the MSCDEX in the DOS directory. Otherwise, use the one that came with the CD-ROM. --- * Origin: PowerLine 315-865-4070 Marcy NY (1:2609/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1225 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/17/93 3:03p Subj: Explain Sound Cards to me Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well, sound cards are sort of complicated to explain. I'll try to generalize everything. First, you want a sound card that can handle 16-bit data. So a 16-bit sound card will suffice. However, because a sound card says it can sample in 16-bit doesn't mean the CPU can handle 16-bit data. Check to see what kind of processor you have and how fast it's CPU clock rate is. TRUE CD quality is 44khz in 16-bit stereo sound. Most 16-bit sound boards can sample and playback TRUE CD sound however, there is a small catch..... signal-to-noise ratio. If your s-t-n ratio is very low, then you have the best clarity when playing back the smapled sound in CD quality. The higher the number, the more noise on playback. MIDI is easy. Most sound boards offer the FM synthesis (like you said) and the sounds are based on a noise frequency to emulate a basic sound instrument, however this is not practical when recoring actual musical data. So you get a synthesis that has sampled sounds for instruments on the motherboard. This gives you the best quality of instrument sounds. The WaveBlaster is such a motherboad, as well as the TurtleBeach sound card. I don't know if the PAS 16 offers a daughterboard or not. All in all the runners up are: (1) SoundBlaster16, (2) PAS 16, (3) TurtleBeach, (4) Gravis' UltraSound (by the way, it's not TRUE 16-bit "playback") (5) Any of the other 8/16-bit sound boards that can record in 16-bits but only playback in 8-bits. It all depends on what you want to use the sound board for. --- WM v3.01/91-0239 * Origin: Nite-Air BBS System(315) (1:2609/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATTHEW HORBUND Number: 1226 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 08/16/93 5:39p Subj: Making a PhotoCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> BC> does anyone know how i can get photo cds made or where i can get them >> BC> made. also if anyone has the phone # of kodak please post it! thanxs >> BC> for any info! > That's a good suggestion. Beth might also try Wallmart. Our WallMart > offers this service for about 1.25 a picture. I live in New York, and there's a place in the Empire State Building (where i work) called SHOWBRAN PHOTO, that does them! It's $1.50 a picture, plus 9.95 for the disk! Takes 2 days! Matthew --- * Origin: Doing It One Day At A Time in Brooklyn, NY (1:278/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1227 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/18/93 3:15p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Henry, I also am a Sierra fan and am really looking forward to buying the CD-ROM version of Ploice Quest 4. you see i get the InterAction magazine, the sierra magazine and they had a review about police quest 4 and man does it look good. I have to really get this game, well I hope the price is affordable, C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.06 [Eval]/ * Origin: $$$$ Fort Knox BBS $$$$ 2 Nodes <16.8 HST-DS> (1:324/293) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1228 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 3:18p Subj: Lightning CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey all CD-ROM users, does anyone out there use Lightning CD, a cache to speed up CD-ROM, or any other cache, if you do does it really speed up games, if so please tell you how much you paid, what are the specs required to run it and what games for CD-ROM have you run on it and notice the difference. Ashwin --- WM v2.06 [Eval]/ * Origin: $$$$ Fort Knox BBS $$$$ 2 Nodes <16.8 HST-DS> (1:324/293) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 1229 To: RICK COOKE Date: 08/17/93 4:52a Subj: Re: Virtual Sex Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 15 Aug 93 07:55:40, Rick Cooke said the following to All... Regarding: Virtual Sex Disk RC> I saw a show on HBO featuring a CDROM that was a Virtual Reality RC> Xrated disk. Anyone heard of this, and know where it is available? RC> RC> Rick Cooke I saw that one too, it was called Virtual Vallery and you had to go out and find here then pick her up and bring her back to her place for a romp. It had real good digitized speach where she would tant you to do things to here. I am wandering the same thing though, how to get ahold of the author or publisher on that one. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 1230 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/17/93 12:49p Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I wrote to Shaun Rader, ->>Hmm. Doesn't the patch fix T7G_124.EXE (or T7G-FIX.ZIP zipped) adds S ->>compatibility? Second, I have a Compaq Deskpro 4/33i with QVision vid ->>controller and 512K VRAM (upgradeable to I meg) built onto the ->>motherboard, and got 100% video test. BTW, QVision is fast under DOS ->>and Windows. Adds VESA driver and the game runs fine. Shaun replied, SR> Well, T7G_124.EXE does give support for S3, but the text files SR> says that it only gives support in MCGA mode. If you have SR> compared The 7th Guest in MCGA and SVGA modes.. you'll NEVER SR> want to go back to MCGA. I called long distance to get that SR> fix (although it was in the same state) and was a little SR> disappointed. But, at least it fixed the Sound Blaster problem SR> I was having. I have my share of video problem. Without the VESA driver, the screen looks squished and streaky, with sound coming out normally. After several calls to Virgin's BBS, Jeff from Compaq, who also plays the game, recommends that I download a VESA driver from Compaq's BBS. After getting SP0499.ZIP and extracting CPQVESA.EXE, loading it up and the video problem is fixed. SR> You got 100% with 512K VRAM? I guess that QVision IS good SR> under DOS (don't know about Windows). I have a 1 MEG VRAM and SR> I got 2% :( With my Deskpro 4/33i 512K VRAM, I got about 11 million Winmarks in VGA mode with Winbench 3.11 and the latest Windows driver from Compaq, version 7.33. QVision was fast when it came out last year, beating even ATI's Graphics Ultra. But now the latest generation of VL cards seems to beat the hell out of QVision. (Grumble, grumble, :-( ) All S3 cards are optimized for Windows, but in DOS they fall behind. In the meantime, I'll wait for QVision part 2, probably PCI-based. Now that's a screamer. ;-) SR> Oh well, it's not THAT slow, but I wouldn't mind getting 100% SR> on the test. BTW, what card are you using now? DONALD WEN --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROEL SARCENO Number: 1231 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/18/93 9:19p Subj: A NEW IDEA ! Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No Bob BH>I am trying to explain this as easy as possible, without causing prob BH>Anyway, if you get your idea working, please let me know. It might w BH>time. I appreciate your option. Will let you how it turns out. Roel --- WM v3.01/93-0821 * Origin: Video ViSion * Mail:sarceno@citrus.sac.ca.us (1:203/1316.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1232 To: NICK VONRUEDEN Date: 08/19/93 7:28a Subj: RE: CD Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Hi Diana, > I was wondering if you could send me a catalog? >My adress is below. Heheh...Sorry,but I'm not a reseller/dealer,you must have me mixed up with someone. bye, Diana --- FX-BBS V3.41α[386]r * Origin: -=BerthaBoard=- Manteca, Ca. (209) 823-0093/239-9853 (1:208/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1233 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/19/93 10:17a Subj: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 13 Aug 93 16:32, Dave Summers wrote to HENRY PAUL: DS> won't work that way either. Yes I'm running a music CD and everything DS> works fine at first, but the moment Front Door reinitializes the modem, or DS> if the phone rings, or if I do anything else it freezes up - sometimes to DS> where I have to reboot. It happens when I run any Sound Blaster-related DS> file too. I get a QEMM message stating that I need to allocate more DS> environment for DMA. I'm not sure how to do that since I don't have the I've never tried a music CD in my drive because I have a dedicated stereo. Your troubles occurring when the modem initializes or when the modem receives a RING suggest that your modem (or comm port) is clashing with the drive or the SB. If you have the SBPro, as I do, run the program in the SBPRO directory called TEST-SBP. It will test your sbp and may direct you to whether the problem is an address, interrupt or DMA conflict. QEMM's error message should advise you what value to set the DMA buffer to. I'm running v6.x and mine does. Then add at the end of the QEMM line in your CONFIG.SYS the command DMA=whateveritsaid. I'm also having troubles with QEMM, DV, Mitsumi, SBPro, and Diamond Speedstar Pro. I get garbled files in SUPERSTOR when I access the Mitsumi. When I run the DMA test of SBP, it crashes on the DMA -- *unless I remove SUPERSTOR from the CONFIG!* If that is the only change I make, it will work. SB technical support is clueless because Superstor is software only and the DMA should refer to hardware, so SuperStore shouldn't effect SB's DMA! Maybe it's a problem between the test program and superstore? I think things are complicated by the videocard because the problems weren't there before I installed that, and often when I reboot, the system has crashed so hard that I have to wait 4 minutes before it will startup. Good luck! --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1234 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/19/93 4:02p Subj: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No 16 Aug 93 08:51, Bob Hall wrote to All: BH> CDROM_SALE echo still permits the topic, take it there, or better yet, BH> SOMEONE step forth and create an adult echo just for that topic. That BH> way, the local and federal authorities could find you all with just one BH> phone call, and you could have the chance of a life time to learn about BH> local and federal laws. There is no violation of US federal law in talking about or buying/selling adult books, magazines, films or cdroms. --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1235 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/19/93 3:54p Subj: Kings Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 16 Aug 93 02:53, Travis Campbell wrote to HENRY PAUL: TC> have the hardriver version of KQ6! So whats different in the cd-rom TC> version? I didn't get any manuals with my cdrom version. --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1236 To: SAMSON LUK Date: 08/19/93 3:58p Subj: BBS Door for CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 13 Aug 93 15:45, Samson Luk wrote to Jim Lambert: SL> Maximus can create DOOR.SYS and YES, I am currently using EZ-ROM v1.2. SL> However, as I mentioned in my previous message, the problem is EZ-ROM SL> doesn't support Maximus's LASTUSER.BBS - i.e. EZ-ROM will not update Why do you use a door with Maximus? Can't you just add the files.bbs to your Files.ctl? --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1237 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 2:48p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SCSI CDROMs For Sale: Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty 205-837-5053 anytime. --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1238 To: MARTIN ALBERT Date: 08/18/93 1:14a Subj: Sound Blaster 16 Vs 16asp Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> On the SB16ASP there one more chip than on the SB16. This is the -> only difference between the two cards. The ASP chip is a -> programmable chip that software can use to do special things like -> voice reconition, sample mixing (in a mod player for exemple), etc... I found what the ASP is and what it stands for Advanced Signalling Technology. Its mainly a co processor that speeds up the sound throughput. It sounds kind of useless who would plan on multi tasking sound? Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1239 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 1:33p Subj: 562b perfect cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just got the panasonic 562b/sb16/kodak photo cd access from cdromacces yesterday I didn't pay any duty or even any taxes on the merchandise so it appears the free trade is in effect. I got the system for $425 u.s altogether which was an excellent deal. I tried it out it was easy to install I had the cdr562 drivers so i can plug the cdrom directly onto the sb16 as well as the audio cables. I did some tests i used microsofts cdspeed tester it said the kbytes per second rate was 302.9k=310000bytes which was excellent (that excludes the cache) I then ran the cache ran sherlock holmes made sure I didn't repeat any of the video scenes otherwise it would always load from the cache and wouldn't give fair results and it said the hit ratio was 20% so that meant that it made things run 20% faster so 302k+cache=362k cache plus 260ms access time instead of 320ms. People are saying there ain't a decent cdrom that runs fast well to tell ya the truth the 562b is perfect I don't notice that much of a slow down only a SPLIT SECOND slow down when accessing something. I am really satisfied with the panasonic I'm probably one of the few in canada to have it since nobody has started to sell it in the retail stores yet here. As for those who are getting the mitsumi's you're making a big mistake the 562b is a turbo drive it runs really smooth and fast for an extra $70 U.S. ($249 US) for the 562b cdrom + interface card its well worth it for TWICE the speed better access time, motorized tray and if you want an extra 20% more speed get norton speed cache. Out of the 4 cd's that I have (sherlock holmes,photo cd,family doctor,SOFT TOOLWORKS Encyclopadia) I'd say the software toolworks encycloepadia is the best tonnes of info almost any info that I can think of is there plus photos and a little video and sound for major topics and that came free with the sb16. I was really lucky to have been purchasing a cdrom at the RIGHT time if it were a few months sooner I would of been buying a mitsumi and that would of been a big mistake. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1240 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/18/93 7:58p Subj: PAS16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Yup. You get all that and more with the PAS-16XL. It's the greatest -> soundcard with the best price/performance. You can spend $450 for -> the SB 16 ASP + WB, or you can spend $325 for the PAS-16XL and get -> great Korg wavetable synthesis with chorus and reverb, plus you get -> the added bonus of a standard SCSI port instead of SB 16 proprietary -> port. This means you can use the fast Toshiba 3401b with the -> PAS-16...you have to use the panasonic with the 350ms access time -> with the SB 16. I would agree with you about the PAS-16XL but as for buying the toshiba 3401b I wouldn't even consider it its overpriced. The panasonic 562b is 320ms not 350ms it can transfer 300kb/sec on the sb 16 card using cdpseed (microsoft's cdrom benchmark) someone else out there was saying that the benchmark tests with the pas 16+ 3401b were very poor less than the required 300kb/sec level and why pay twice as much for a toshiba when its the same in transfer speed. If the 562B did not exist these past two months I'd definately buy a toshiba rather than a mitsumi but now that the 562b panasonic is here to take over toshiba,nec,sony in the over priced market you can't justify getting the same features and paying twice as much when i can get 2 panasonics for the price of 1 toshiba. As for the PAS16XL why would you say the SB16 isn't as good the PASXL can produce 16bit stereo cd audio quality sound how better tha that can you get? Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO DI MAMBRO Number: 1241 To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 08/12/93 11:15p Subj: Re: Custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Loyd Craft to All <=- LC> **** Digital Enterprises **** LC> Custom CDROM Service LC> Our CDROM Recorder is fired up, and ready to serve you! We can LC> produce a Custom CDROM From your Tape backup, or your Hard Drive LC> overnight! LC> Pricing for Custom CD production: LC> o 650 Meg: o $1 per Megabyte UP TO $144. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE PAST LC> 144MB o Minimum charge $90 for less than 90MB. LC> o $55 for each duplicate after paying full price for the LC> first. LC> o UPS RED Label shipping is $15 extra. LC> Terms: LC> Prepay for service via Certified check or money order. Personal LC> checks must clear bank before production begins. SORRY, we are LC> not able to accept your Visa/Mastercard at this time. LC> *** ** *** ** *** ** Special ** *** ** *** ** *** LC> For the months of July and August, all orders qualify LC> for a 10% discount from our CURRENT pricing. Offer LC> ends August 31, 1993. LC> *** ** *** ** *** ** Special ** *** ** *** ** *** LC> * OLX 2.1 * Yes, I did try catnip - but I didn't roll around in it. I was thinking about having this done for a while now. Just a few questions though: 1 -How would I get all the crap on my HD to you? 2 -If I put my HD on a CD can I use it straight off the CD the same as I do now? 3 -Can I add more to the CD until it reaches 650MB capacity or do I have to put 157MB (my HD size) on seperate disks every time? ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: *The BillBoard BBS*Newmarket ON Canada*(416)898-2443* (1:250/932.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD PALMER Number: 1242 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/17/93 9:26p Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SM> I'm looking for information about the NEC CDR-25 CD ROM drive, ie: SM> access times, reliability, and can this drive be daisy chained, that SM> kinda stuff. Steve, the CDR-25 is an external portable drive. It's rated access speed is a slower-than-death 800ms., but it is fine for ordinary shareware disc access, etc. A test program called CDTA rates its data transfer rate as just over 150KB/s which is standard. The same program rates it's access time as about 500ms. I don't know whether to believe that or not. A program from Microsoft confirmed that the data transfer rate meets MPC Level 1 specs. I can't comment on reliability because I've only had the beast for a couple of months. It's a caddyless unit that looks a lot like your typical audio player. It is a true SCSI drive. The interface card is the Trantor T130b. ASPI drivers and an ASPI manager are available from the NEC BBS. This means that it can be daisy chained with any ASPI-compatible SCSI device. Hope this helps. Ed --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (1:140/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD PALMER Number: 1243 To: JOHN KORTINK Date: 08/17/93 9:28p Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JK> (though sound sometimes stutters badly in spite of 330k/sec on my JK> Toshiba 3401). That's very interesting, John! I noticed the same thing and thought it was because my player (NEC CDR-25) is rated for 800ms access. I even tried copying the files to my hard drive and running it from there. No difference. It must just be a poor organization of sound clips. I noticed a really rough spot at the beginning during the scene with the elders when the window breaks and the swan flies in. Same with you? Ed --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (1:140/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN TULLY Number: 1244 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 6:16a Subj: Busty Ver. 1.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a copy of Busty Babes Version 1.0 for sale to the Highest bidder. You can call me Voice at 203-387-3174, Fax at 203-387-3306 or BBS at 203-387-3289. Ken... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: KL Systems /Your CD Source (1:141/815) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1245 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 10:17p Subj: Big Sky Special Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The price on Big Sky Rom has been reduced from $48 to $26. This is a very well put together shareware disc with 668 megs and 7155 files. There is a file_id.diz file description in each zipped file. The date of each zipped file is that of the largest file in the archive, giving a much more accurate representation than that of many CD-Roms currently on the market. Big Sky is very popular on Computer Works BBS, and can be previewed online. Computer Works CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders - JetMail v1.14 - Unregistered QWK Mail Door for Spitfire --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DALE A COOK Number: 1246 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/19/93 11:05p Subj: PERSIAN <-----> ENGLISH Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Remember those IRANIANS are on the U.S. Government'S EMBARGO LIST: >I beleive it's against the law to do buisiness with them! BF> I seem to recall some loosening of that during the Gulf War.... However; it's presently TIGHTENED. That NATION of IRAN is still on our COUNTRY'S list of those SUPPORTING TERRORISM!!!!!!!! Thankyou for your reply. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gargoyle's Place,OCALA,FLORIDA,USA * (904) 236-2320 - 16.8K (1:365/3253) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SLIFER Number: 1247 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/19/93 11:37a Subj: Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG> blaster 16 card. In the states its $180 U.S. for the mitsumi and $249 LG> U.S. for the panasonic 562b so for an extra $70 its well worth it how Louis- Whats the source for the 562b? Thats $30 cheaper then I've seen it. -Thank --- * Origin: (RA 1:2270/233.37) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SLIFER Number: 1248 To: GREG ISOKRARI Date: 08/19/93 11:53a Subj: Magnavox cdd 461 cd-r Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GI> The newest mscdex.exe is 2.21.... Wrong. Ver. 2.22 comes with Dos6. --- * Origin: (RA 1:2270/233.37) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SLIFER Number: 1249 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/19/93 12:28p Subj: MITSUMI DRIVES VS PANASONIC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG> benches at 250ms @ 330Kbps using MegaDemo CDBench......Although I bought MG> the SB Pro seperatly from the CD-ROM I paid $129 for the SB Pro w/STW MG> encyclopedia for Win MPC, indy 500 and Lemmings (plus other goodies) and Could you supply that source for the SB Pro & bundeled software. -Thank --- * Origin: (RA 1:2270/233.37) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 1250 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 12:31p Subj: NEC CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking at a NEC CD-Rom packaged as a "Fusion 16" package. Is anyone familiar with this drive and if so would you recommend it as a good buy? Any information pro or con would be appreciated. Thanks, P.S. This is an external drive packaged with the card, speakers and 5 CD's. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEITH SPEARS Number: 1251 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/18/93 10:22a Subj: Bibles & Religion Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do you still have the Bibles & Religion CD for $10? Beyond the Bible, what religions does it cover? Are there any Vedic texts, Buddhist texts, Koran, Tao te Ching, etc.? (Bonus points for Sumerian translations!) ... We're immortal. Join us or die. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.01/91-0224 * Origin: The City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HO Number: 1252 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/18/93 8:13a Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I'm looking for information about the NEC CDR-25 CD ROM > drive, ie: access times, reliability, and can this drive be daisy > chained, that kinda stuff. The access time is around 800ms, SCSI 1, can't be daisy chained (last one) not reliable. (There are many many refurbished drives in North California, $159.00 ea.) I bought 3, but 2 of them were bad again. Are they good?????? --- * Origin: Bank of GIFs, Dr. Image BBS 408-453-6250 14.4K (1:143/88) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DICK LECOMPTE Number: 1253 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/18/93 8:35p Subj: Re: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send a catalog to : Dick LeCompte 13 Mont Vernon Dr. Londonderry,N.H.03053 Thanks. --- msged 2.05 * Origin: Dick's_point of Cuckoo's Nest : Hudson, NH (1:132/119.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN MATTESON Number: 1254 To: THE WIZARD Date: 08/19/93 1:49p Subj: Re: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well Mr. Wizard, The price was quoted in the original message at $175.00 for the internal and $225.00 for the external. Price does not include controller. These are SCSI Dirves. Price does include one caddy and a non-DOA guarantee. If interested please include your real name in future correspondence. Thanx K.M. (209) 732-4800 NetMail 1:214/33 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Stingray! - Fresno, CA - [209-434-4215] - HST/DS (1:205/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1255 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/19/93 9:56p Subj: Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen! On 08-17-93 Stephen Ranson wrote to All - Australian Reader... SR> The Australian CD-ROM Club has Night Owl 9 for $69 or $62.10 for SR> members!! SR> Dinosaur Adventure $59, Groliers Encyc $139, Super Games 4 Windows SR> $20. SR> Heaps of BBS Ready CD's, Clipart, Programs, Sound, Games etc from $27 SR> Membership entitles you to: SR> o Regular huge catalogue with descriptions of most titles. SR> o 10% discount on all software purchases through Club. SR> o News, Reviews, Tips and Giveaways in our regular newsletter. SR> o Freecall (008) 811190 mail ordering. SR> Call today to join! (008) 811190 or FAX (06)2914591, CITACT BBS SR> (06)2928288 Sorry, you can't tempt me! I can source several of the CD-ROMs you mention (the ones I am interested in!) from other dealers cheaper! Plus get all of your "features" for members from other dealers! (One in Sydney (local call) and the other in West Aussie! All for the regular low price of $0.00 (that's right - send no money - *NOTHING*)..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1256 To: GIL GOLDFINCH Date: 08/19/93 9:59p Subj: NEC Cd-Rom Support Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Gil! On 08-17-93 Gil Goldfinch wrote to All... GG> I recently bought an NEC CDR55 CD-ROM but found no device GG> driver or audio cable was included. I have a PAS16 sound GG> card with SCSI interface built into the board. NEC support GG> service advise that they cannot supply the audio cable or GG> driver software unless I purchase their SCSI interface kit GG> for about A$200.00. Media Vision's drivers Version 1.46 for the PAS 16 *INCLUDE* the necessary device drivers for running the NEC CDR-55 off the PAS 16. I *KNOW* - I have this combo at work! GG> I have managed to obtain a driver from BBS but still GG> looking for the audio cable. Apparently NEC use a non GG> standard cable socket on the CD drive. Ring Chips & Bits in Melbourne.... It'll probably cost you $A10.00 or so.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1257 To: MALCOLM YOUNG Date: 08/19/93 10:04p Subj: Panasonic CR-562B CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Malcolm! On 08-15-93 Malcolm Young wrote to Stephen Harrington... MY> > It's a Panasonic CR-562B MY> MY> What is the stated capacity of these drives and will they MY> read all of the discs that are 700+ Meg. The GIGABYTE GOLD MY> disc has 730 Meg on it and the original MY> SoundBlaster/Panasonic drive can only read the first 680 MY> Meg or so. ISO-9660 cuts out at 680Mb (or so I thought!)..... If this is so, then Gigabyte Gold is *NOT* a standard ISO-9660 CD-ROM and you'd be pushing excreta up a hill with a pointed implement to read it on many of the currently available CD-ROM drives.... (And before I get a rash of "it works on my BLAH BLAH drive", may I add that working on a particular drive is no guarantee that it'll work on every drive of that type! Witness the SONY CDU-31A I had.... I had no problems with CD-ROMS that other CDU-31A owners reported!).... Take your ROM to a dealer with a CR562B/CR563 and see if it works! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1258 To: STEVE THOMAS Date: 08/19/93 10:18p Subj: 7'th Guest Won't Run! ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Steve! On 08-13-93 Steve Thomas wrote to Andrew Barfoot... ST> AB> I had the same problem and I changed from SVGA to MCGA ST> AB> graphics and the problem stopped straight away. Never hung ST> AB> again... ST> ST> I tried that. I also tried the upgrade, changing the sound ST> card setup, increasing my CD buffers, changing hardware ST> straps, and much more. I finally put it on the shelf until ST> October when I plan on replacing my mother board with a 486- ST> 66 and getting the doublespin CD-ROM drive. Even this mightn't work! The *ONE* machine I had problems with running T7G is - you guessed it - my own machine at home! This is a DX2/66 with ATI Graphics Ultra Pro (86% optimal) and SB 16 ASP/CR562B soundcard/CD-ROM (100% optimal). For some stupid reason T7G would do as you describe (and this setup is pretty close to a working machine - SB16 ASP/CR563 and on-board ATI Mach32 SVGA).... When I removed SMARTDRV and installed Norton Speedcache as well as set T7G for SB Pro2 (OPL 3) the problem went away.... Now, after 3 hours play or so, the sound buffer fills up and kicks me out to DOS.... (But I can at least play T7G!).... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1259 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/19/93 10:22p Subj: Re: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Machael! On 08-14-93 Michael Geggus wrote to Debbie Marantz... MG> I just purchased the 562B for $279, it cam with CD-ROM, controller, MG> cables and drivers. I plugged it straight into the SB Pro card MG> CD ROM I/F and audio connector. MegaDemo Benched it at 250ms access MG> and 330Kbps. That's interesting... it only spex at 300Kbps and 450ms in double-speed mode! MG> Now my Mitsumi's sitting in a box along with the extra controller MG> for the 562B. BTW the driver that came with it was CDMKE41.sys MG> (the driver for the SB Pro I/F) everyone in the echo say's you MG> need SBPCD.sys or SBCD.sys, but driver seems to work just fine. What command line parameters did you use for CDMKE41.SYS.... I couldn't get it to work so I changed to SBCD.SYS (and it works fine!)..... MG> ... Capt'n we've replaced the Lu005 for the 562B........Warp 9 Mr. MG> Scott I like it.... Consider it stolen! Cheers & Beers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1260 To: NITIN GUPTA Date: 08/19/93 11:41p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Nitin, On Aug 15 00:11 in a msg to Poe Lim, Nitin Gupta of 1:324/293 wrote: > I saw the Pas16 packed with a double speed cd-rom drive for $400. > Is this about the price you saw it for? A bit different in Australia; they cost a bit more (can't remember now what the exact cost of the package is, I know the bare Panasonics double spin drives are around the A$450 mark). > Oh yeah, about the 7th Guest, grafix A+ if you have a powerful > systm, as a game D. Lots of people have had problems with the game > working right to. Doesn't seem to want to work right under OS/2; get sound breakups, and it hangs at the start of the game where you face the stairs. And this is with and without the fix applied. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIL GOLDFINCH Number: 1261 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/19/93 7:07p Subj: Cdrom Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The problem I have was not conveyed accurately as my original message was condensed by the local 'moderator'. I have no problem with CD music thru the headphone jack or sound through the PAS 16 sound card. What I am looking for is the SCSI interface driver for an NEC CDR55 player and an audio cable between the CD and sound card. Thanks for the advice though. Any further help would be appreciated. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Number: 1262 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/18/93 12:40a Subj: Re: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rowan Evans to Poe Lim on 14 Aug 93 13:39:04 <=- RE> Yeah, well, I'd like the Wave Blaster add-on for Wave Table RE> synthesis.... PL> This is supposedly integrated in the chip itself; was PL> speaking with a dealer (we exchange info on products) and PL> he mentioned Computamart did mention something along that PL> line, so...... RE> NOT in the SB 16 ASP... It only uses FM synthesis as far as I can RE> decipher the doco! The WaveBlaster is a full wave table synth. It is shipped as a half length Daughter board that plugs on to the MIDI connector on only the SB16 ASP. It has a MT32 emulation and works great with all MIDI files. Also has full GM compliance. Bought mine in Perth for AUS$235. Regards Stephen ... This tagline supports Adlib/Soundblaster/Roland MT-32 --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT LEE Number: 1263 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 5:49a Subj: CDRom BBS Door!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CDMX2DOR Beta v.99 The "Next Generation CDRom-Access BBS Door" (c)1993 Robert E. Lee (309)797-6027 U.S.A. 1:232/31 8:7002/3005 New Century BBS ============================================================================ A special "Thanks" to Chris Kuefler @1:3402/22Fidonet for his suggestions and assistance in beta-testing CDMX2DOR. ============================================================================ So long, ROMBRAIN, Hello CDMX2DOR!!! In the beginning there was CDMAXDOR, and it worked ok on some boards but was not capable of doing some things that it should and gave some folks fits. As a result of many suggestions from CDMAXDOR users and other sysops, here is CDMX2DOR, a CDRom-BBS interface door that, I believe, you'll find to be a superior product. The latest version of CDMX2DOR is available for F'Req at 1:232/31 as well as are a number of other doors we've written. WHAT WILL CDMX2DOR DO? In a word.... EVERYTHING. Some features: o it will work with ANY BBS software (not just MAXIMUS) that is capable of writing a long-style (52 line) DOOR.SYS drop-file, e.g., WILDCAT, PCB, GAP, etc. If your system can't write a long-style DOOR.SYS, then you may still use this software via a door conversion program that makes long-style DOOR.SYS files. o it will allow you to control the number of KBytes that a user may access from your CD's in a given day so as to prevent file leaching. o it will allow viewing of textfiles and will unarchieve zips for viewing as well. o it will automatically update MAXIMUS BBS user's files to reflect their CDRom downloads. Other boards' auto- updating of user's download stats is not yet supported but will be (for registered users). If you are a Maximus BBS sysop, it will: --- SLMAIL v3.0 (#1187) * Origin: Searchlight City BBS (1:283/420) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT LEE Number: 1264 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 5:52a Subj: CDRom BBS Door!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No o it will allow users to download files from your CD or HD with ease, search for files or text, and allow your users to unzip files on the CD for reading text files and other docs in zipped files. o it will add your BBS comment/advertisement on outgoing files. o it will also allow you to put your C: drive (HD) files within its structure for use, so CDMX2DOR can even be used as a complete drop-in files-transfer system working with CDRom drives and Hard Drives. Tape drive interfacing may be supported in future versions to registered users. If you want to squeeze every possible drive for online files for your users, you can even have CDMX2DOR access files off your B:\ drive for an additional 1.44 meg of files online. o it has beautiful ansi graphics and also supports non-ansi use. o it will allow you to have as many as 34 CD's online, each in its own drive, from which users may select o it will support CD's with as many as 99 subdirectories and you can break down a CD that has more than 99 subdirectories into 2 or more sub-sets (thereby making CDMX2DOR capable of handling any CD regardless of its number of subdirectories). o it is fully configureable. It will work with: o CD's with files.bbs in separate subdirectories on the CD. o CD's with dirx.lst in separate subdirectories on the CD. o You can even specify what file it should look for to find subdirectory listings, e.g., files.bbs, dirx.lst, files.lst, DIR, or whatever you have. o CD's that have their files.bbs's or whatever, in a single subdirectory on the CD instead of having them in each subdirectory. o It will even work with CD's that don't even have a files.bbs or other subdirectory --- SLMAIL v3.0 (#1187) * Origin: Searchlight City BBS (1:283/420) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM SUTER Number: 1265 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/19/93 11:47p Subj: dinosaurs ? which one ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PD>Me got new cd player PD>Me got son PD>Me HAVE to have dinosaur cd PD>Me ask help in which is best PD>You tell me PD>Me say thanks Paddy, I can't claim to have seen everything on the market, but earlier this year I picked up "Dinosaur Adventure", published by Knowledge Adventure Corp. for my son. Judging from the reaction of those who have seen it around here (friends as well as my own family), I think your son would be very happy with it. In my opinion, it is really aimed at younger kids, but it is still interesting for teen-agers and even for adults, if you have an interest in the subject. Auf wiedersehen, = Tom = * QMPro 1.01 41-0124 * Marriage is not a word it is a sentence.... --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Computer Education Services BBS (1:103/132) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 1266 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/17/93 10:51p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No (Standard OS spec for multimedia?) > Good question.... But maybe they're waiting to see what dominates the > marketplace and then tout that as the "standard" like has happened > with other things! Realizing it's not even out in beta yet, I imagine that'll be Windows 4.0. After all, even without seeing it, the media is taking everything Microsoft says at face value, and has been saying it will take over... Sarcasm aside, there won't be any "standard OS" for MM, since of course whatever OS you're using, you should be able to use MM. ====================================================================== (Byte magazine shows OS/2 multimedia superior to Windows, Windows NT) > I take it you run OS/2?? I have programmed both for OS/2 and Windows, > and don't find either to be excruciatingly easy to program for.... Yup, I do use OS/2, and you're right, no GUI is easy to program for. But every article I've ever read on programming (I'm no programmer myself) constantly harps on the kludges one must do when programming properly for Windows, as compared to the cleaner approach with OS/2. Regarding multimedia, for example, it's apparently very difficult under Windows to synchronize full motion video and speech, whereas under OS/2 it's relatively easy. ====================================================================== (NT multimedia no improvement over Windows) > Yep, you're right there... But you also have the pain of having to bug > your dealer/distributor/card mfr for Windows drivers, as the basic NT > only has PAS 16 and SoundBlaster (from what I recall) and true SCSI > HA attached CD-ROMS (ie no driver for the PAS 16 SCSI)... They're just going through the growing pains of any new OS, it happened with Windows and OS/2 as well. I'm very surprised NT has so few drivers, though, since it IS 7 months late and I thought MS had more clout with developers... ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Coming soon to a mirage near you: Windows 4.0 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1267 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/20/93 4:24p Subj: 562-b Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG> Panasonic 562B was the answer. It plugged into the MG> SB Pro no problem, and MG> the driver (my case CDMKE41.SYS) came with the CD- Hello, I also have the Panasonic 562-b and the drive seems to be very fast, except for one problem: In DOTT and kQ6 everything pauses for a split-second whenever the drive is accessed (ex- to read the speech data) then everthing is ok (no choppiness in speech or graphics). The driver I am using is SBCD.SYS. I would like to try the driver you are using, could you give me the # of a board that I could download it from on a first-time call if possible? Thanks, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1268 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/20/93 4:29p Subj: Panasonic Pausing Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello (Again), I really love my 562-b except for the fact that now a couple of games seem to pause completely when the CD is accessed. After the drive starts reading in info (only a split-second) everything is ok. Have you ever experienced this problem? I am using Lightning CD now and it acts the same with or without it enabled. Which driver are you using? Also another guy on Prodigy is having the same exact problem! Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1269 To: RODNEY RUDD Date: 08/20/93 7:42a Subj: Re: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >How many of the external units do you have? Is this a commercial >sale, or used? Thanks. Refurbished. I can get about 10 right now. 205-837-5053 *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ROODENBURG Number: 1270 To: CHRIS BALMER Date: 08/21/93 12:00a Subj: Mitsumi CD-Rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Chris, > I have a Soundblaster 2 card and want to know if I can connect > it directly to the Mitsumi - I gather that the Mitsumi has ports > that can be connected to a set of amplified speakers, but if I > connect the drive this way, will it make the connection from the > Sblaster to the speakers redundant ? > So, can the Sblaster & Mitsumi be connected so that the speakers > are only connected to one of the devices ? As far as I now you can connect de analog audio output to any analog you want, e.g. you can use de mitsumi controller to drive de CD-ROM, and use the analog output from the drive for the soundblaster. In that way, you can use the mixer in the soundblaster to mix the audio-output from the CD-ROM with the other audio-outpust in the SB-card. BTW I have seen a example of how to connect the Mitumsi-drive to the soundblaster-card. According to the text (sorry, I can't get it right now) only the order of the pinnumbers need to be changen (in the cable). On my soundcard, both the Pioneer ??? and the Mitsumi LU005S can be connected, and I've got the pin-layout from both connectors. So I you really want to know how to make a cable (I case you really need that last slot), I'll search for that book. Bye, Martin. --- * Origin: It's hard to make original origins, so I don't ! (2:285/101.12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 1271 To: JOHN KORTINK Date: 08/20/93 7:03a Subj: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JK> Does anybody know if 7th Guest will run without a sound card ? I JK> rather hate having to buy hardware to be able to run software. Why the JK> hell is it that games on CD don't use CD quality audio when it's JK> available ??? Timing ... it's almost impossible to synchronize CD Audio with displayed graphics. A newer standard, CDROM/XA, allows audio and data to be interleaved so it may provide a solution to this problem. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON CHASE Number: 1272 To: ALL Date: 08/18/93 3:14p Subj: US national phonedisc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking for the above named disc sets. NOT PROPHONE! Does anyone sell or have info on these? Thanks, Ron * OLX 2.1 TD * OREGON SPORTS BBS 503-726-0240 24 hr buy and sell --- WM v3.10 [Beta] * Origin: EMERALD(503)741-8174*HST DS 16.8* (1:152/22.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL KOLLER Number: 1273 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 6:53p Subj: DesqView/X for Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you are interested in multi-tasking, I have a new version of DVX for sale. I have migrated to OS/2 and do not need it. New, full docs and original packaging. Make offer here, netmail me at 374/3, or call voice evenings at 407-267-4860. --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: SPACE COAST BBS, Titusville, Florida, (407) 269-2169 (1:374/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Number: 1274 To: DON STRADER Date: 08/19/93 5:01p Subj: CD COMPAT W/DOS 6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS> I'm having a problem with the compatiblity of DOS 6 and my CD-ROM DS> drive. I recently used memmaker to free up 40K of memory when I boot DS> the computer for CD-ROM (I use multiple configurations), and now when I DS> try to log on drive S (my CD), it says "Invalid drive specification". Make sure that the path(s) in your autoexec for MSCDEX is for the one used for DOS 6. For example: LH c:\dos\mscdex {switches placed here} It could be that your autoexec.bat is looking for the one that came with your CD-ROM which is out dated for DOS 6. --/\/\ike B. (Internet: mbernstein@turbo.kean.edu) from NJ ... The worst thing about censorship is . ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 1275 To: BARRY MISHKIND Date: 08/19/93 4:12p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Barry Mishkind to Steve Gerweck <=- DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 SG> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? BM> Oh, come on! For 95 cents, you have sysops all over the world carrying BM> a post showing your unwillingness to do your business on your own BM> dime? If a vendor does a good job, 95 cents is nothing. Give us all a BM> break and do your ordering in another manner. Give me a break! You forget the $4 or $5 for shipping. Steve ... Chrysler's New Presidential Model - Dodge Drafter --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 1276 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/19/93 4:15p Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Vince Sorensen to Steve Gerweck <=- -> DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 -> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? VS> I can beat it hands down. Give me a call at 306-789-4654... Give me your rock bottom price (including shipping and handling), and I'll send you a check or charge it. Do you have a 800 ordering number? Feel free to use netmail to reply if you wish. BTW, just to make sure we are on the same page, you are referring to BB v3, right? Thanks Vince, Steve PS.. send me a catalog if you have one. ... Steve Gerweck, 530 Concetta Drive, Monroe, MI 48161-3542 --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHARI GHARAVY Number: 1277 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 2:33a Subj: Hi! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello! Um, just want to say hi and hope someone drops me a line. Shar --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The First Wave BBS -- CATCH THE WAVE -- (416)545-8541 (1:244/115) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1278 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 8:13p Subj: CD SLOW-DOWN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I recently purchased a Panasonic 562-b 320ms double-speed CD-ROM drive and installed it a few days ago. The drive seemed to work very well and at a fast speed with the Animals and Software Toolwrks Ency. CD's. Yesterday I played both the KQ6 and DOTT CD's and they exhibit slow- down whenever the disc is read for the digitized effects or speech. I do not experience any sound break up with the digital audio and the "slow-down" (actually more like a pause in the whole system) dissapears once the CD is actually being read. I have tried all types of settings with the buffers and Lightning CD and this problem still exists. Has anyone else ever had this problem (with any CD-ROM drive)? It seems to me as if it could be a driver problem or something, as the drive seems very fast and once it starts reading everything is smooth. My driver (SBCD.SYS) is dated 4/93 while the drive was manufactured in July '93. I'd appreciate any advice or views on this matter. Thanks, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: High Tech BBS New Orleans, LA WWIV 5409 -504-885-0165- (1:396/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHEL ROMY Number: 1279 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 12:53p Subj: Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone give me the spec. of the Panasonic 562B CD-Rom drive ? is it internal or external ? transfer rate, ... And if it is internal, does an external version exist ? price ? thanks Mick --- DB 1.53/020242 * Origin: SUN Serveur - Geneva/Switzerland - 24hrs/HST Dual (2:301/323) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL LINSE Number: 1280 To: OLIVER BLADEK Date: 08/16/93 2:03p Subj: MSCDEX V2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo allerseits, am Samstag, 17 Juli 1993 schrieb Oliver Bladek an All: OB> 'mscd001 ') When I type the specs for the CD it's OB> c:\sb16\drv\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:5 /d: OB> It replies with incorrect DOS version. I have an ASI 486/33SX and is OB> using DOS 6.0 and Windoze 3.1 Thanx in advance TTYl how about using setver.exe ??? Ciao/2 Michael O / ----X-------------------------------------------------------------------------- O \ --- GoldED/2+ 2.41.B0108+ * Origin: (FidoNet 2:243/6301.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON DWIGHT Number: 1281 To: ALAN EDWARDS Date: 08/18/93 9:13p Subj: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Any advance on England? Finland. This is the third copy of this message, the other two got lost. Cheers, --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Train station = Where a train stops, What's a workstation? (2:220/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS CARRESI Number: 1282 To: CHRIS FLYNN Date: 08/15/93 4:03a Subj: Mitsumi Lu005 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=( Chris Flynn might recently have said to Louis Carresi about Mitsumi Lu005 )=- CB> Is that just my volume control (how far does yours turn) or what might CB> be the prob ? LC> LC> Mine goes up to 11 ! CF> ROTFL! LC> ^^^^^ Feeling dim today, can't think what this stands for. CF> Rolling on the floor laughing. CF> (My all-time 3rd favourite movie) LC> I was thinking of Spinal Tap and the amp that had volume controls CF> So was I! Ahh! Good , I'm glad you cleared that up I was trying hard to think what film ROTFL stood for, because I do remember a similar documentary type film that was quite similar to ST (American I think) but I can't recall the title. Anyway since your original message, my mate has just got a Mitsumi and he also complains about the volume level so I guess that it is par for the course. Best solution is to bung the output into some active speakers or into the Soundblaster card if you have one. Apparently the wiring just needs to be rearranged for the latter solution. Regards, Louis --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Formal Dress Not Essential - +44 533 700368 (2:253/161.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PADDY DRURY Number: 1283 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/15/93 2:59p Subj: tag line ??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. As a Brit I am not to impressed with the the tag line ( UNLESS you are talking about our fine line in watering cans < grin > On another point what sort of a deal could you do me for sending over a bundle of CD's Say 5 copies of ten tiles for a test run ... Happly married now for exactly 24 hours, (wedding 10 years ago !!) fil --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN ALEXANDER Number: 1284 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 11:17p Subj: Genealogy CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Everyone, I am looking to buy or rent genealogical CD's. Things like census records, birth & death announcements, etc. I will take new or used CD's, and I would prefer to rent. Thanks, Bryan Alexander --- WM v2.05/91-0207 * Origin: The Byte Exchange, HST DS/16.8 504-735-0136 (1:390/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1285 To: DAVID BURKE Date: 08/19/93 11:14a Subj: RE: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . David - 18 Aug 93, David Burke writes to Bob Hall: DB> People are always giving the moderator a hard time but, I am DB> really glad to get rid of 100 messages of buy the latest BooBs DB> from Mars CD-ROM or whatever. BooBs from Mars? WOW! I'll take three boobs, thanks. All kidding aside, isn't the drop in traffic refreshing! Thank you, Bob Hall!!! - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSH PICHE Number: 1286 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/20/93 7:39a Subj: CD-Rom kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No So did you get your PAS16-CD Rom kit? How is it? I've heard good reports on it before. What did it include? Josh Piche --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1287 To: LARRY FOX Date: 08/18/93 5:56a Subj: TRANTOR SCSI CONTROLLER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >BG> with the way it works. My suggestion is to spend an additional US$130 or >BG> and get an Adaptec 1520 or 1522. The CorelSCSI drivers run it just fine. >BG> No driver needed to run hard drives. >Thanks Bill I beleive I may purchase the Adaptec controller.. Sounds like a >wise investment in the long run! Only if you plan to run OS/2 in the near future - otherwise, save yourself some $$ and a LOT of support grief and get an Allways IN-2000. I've RUN the Adaptec stuff - nice controllers, but I could get NO support out of Adaptec, even as a DEALER. Always I never NEEDED support for - they just WORK! * SLMR 2.1a * I interfaced my Cat to my radio, but all I got was hiss --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1288 To: DAN WALDRON Date: 08/18/93 11:56a Subj: MITSUMI CD ROM DRIVE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I have here a Mitsumi CRMC-LU002S Internal CDROM drive, it is out of an Acer >386SX. I want to throw this drive into a new machine, but I do not know the >interface type. It is a 40 pin ribbon cable. It is a Propriatary Mitsumi interface. >Is it possible for me to hook this drive up to my SB PRO 2.0 CD Interface or to >a standard AT-Bus interface? Not only no, but HELL NO!!!! You need either the card Mitsumi bundled with the drive, or an ATI Stereo/FX- CD (I think that is the model) sound card, or the (Gravis or Galaxy, I forget which) other sound card that is specified to work with Mitsumi drives. The SB Pro will only work with certain Panasonic model drive(s) - PERIOD. * SLMR 2.1a * Fundamentalism means never having to open your mind.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1289 To: MICHAEL CHOWNING Date: 08/18/93 12:44p Subj: SONY CDU-7205 CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have three Sony 7205's. They are SCSI devices, but proprietary to Sony. That is a contradiction in terms - they are either Sony Bus (Propriatary) or they are SCSI (standard) - they can NOT be both. >mine for multimedia purposes, but I've read that the PAS-16 audio card works >with them Which specifies that they are in fact SCSI, if true - the PAS-16 uses a SCSI port. * SLMR 2.1a * Air Resistance is a drag.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1290 To: JOE VENTURELLI Date: 08/18/93 12:47p Subj: TRAFFIC REPORT! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Nice report, what is the point of the report? Satisfaction of curiosity, perhaps? * SLMR 2.1a * The sad thing about Windows bashing is that it's all TRUE --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1291 To: GEOFF HOWSE Date: 08/18/93 1:19p Subj: READING MACINTOSH DISC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I have a Macintosh CD which won't work in my Panasonic equipped IBM compatible. > Does anyone know of adriver that will work?. All I get is a message saying >"Not High Sierra Format" or somesuch. Likely that disc is not in a PC-Compatable FORMAT, and thus is not readable on your system. PC-Clones are limited to reading CDs in either the High Sierra format or in ISO-9660 format (which is 98+% compatable with and is based on the older High Sierra format). * SLMR 2.1a * Pi R squared. Nooo! Pizza R round, Square Pan R squared! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1292 To: FINN HARDER Date: 08/18/93 3:52p Subj: REMOTE ACCESS TO CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I have a question. Is it possible to set up a cd-rom for remote access? Sure - run a BBS program and set the CD-ROM up as the files section(s). * SLMR 2.1a * You don't buy beer OR cola, just rent them for a while! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1293 To: ROB LEVINE Date: 08/19/93 11:52a Subj: WORKS GREAT (SO FAR) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Mitsumi IDE interface drive 40 pins does NOT an IDE drive make - the Mitsumi uses a PROPRIATARY interface, not an IDE interface. >Please note my non-CM flag in the nodelist It WOULD be nice if more folks would pay attention to that sort of thing - I've been non-CM during a lot of my FidoNet "career" as well.... * SLMR 2.1a * Tribble -> * Borg assimilated Tribble -> # --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1294 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/19/93 11:57a Subj: SOME DISK RECOMMENDATIONS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > When there are more than about 400 files in a directory you are > MUCH better off if you divide the file listing in that directory > so that you have about 300 listed in each Files. Varies with the number of BUFFERS you set in your CONFIG.SYS file - the more BUFFERS, the higher the number of files in a subdirectory you can have before "terminal slowdown" starts. 99 BUFFERS will permit more like 800-1000 files in a directory at a reasonable access time.... > There is something inherent in dos that makes getting the > information on the file size, date, etc.... VERY slow especially > after you exceed 4 or 5 hundred files in a directory. Some > programmers have found a way around this problem... but I'll be > damned if I can figure out how they do it. I can tell you how TBBS does it - it came up with a "pseudo-directory" format (text file description of available files) that allows the time/date/etc. to be INCLUDED in the description, thus limiting actual accesses to when a download is performed.... * SLMR 2.1a * Cats have fur coats because they look sillly in raincoats --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1295 To: ERIC SCHONNING Date: 08/19/93 12:00p Subj: FIDONET CONFERENCES O Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >TH> 2... The CDROM & CDROM_SALE echos get approximately 150 messages per TH> > day. Each message is approx 1k in size, which means that you cou TH> >accumulate 150k of new mail everyday... 600 megs divided by 150k >true while message size is 1k for most messages, cluster size on a CD-ROM disc >is 8k ONLY applicable if you are using something silly like *.MSG format. *.PKT with 500 messages a packet will pretty much negate your cluster size problem.... * SLMR 2.1a * Me a Skeptic? I trust you have proof.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1296 To: MICHAEL MCKINLE@1:3645/10 Date: 08/19/93 3:09p Subj: WINDOW SIZE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Drop all the trash- simple rule only use microsoft products from now on. A majority of MicroSoft products ARE trash. >I know because I will not carry anymore of the stacker, qemm, and blue max. Your loss - QEMM memory management makes everything DOS has done to date look like a sick joke. >If you really want to get an inside scoop- learn how c+ c++ works and you can >solve your own memory problems by editing the code. Or better yet, use Assembler and never have to worry about "C++ bloat". Now - just what did all this have to do with CDROMs? * SLMR 2.1a * Men are more sentimental than women, blurs our thinking. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1297 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/20/93 11:55a Subj: Re: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: 08/22/93 6:44a Private: No Nice work if you can get it! (:> Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.2 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN HANLEN Number: 1298 To: CARLTON Date: 08/20/93 7:23p Subj: games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No carlton, thanks for the extra time but I still did not find what i was looking for so will you keep a EYE out for WOLF3D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks again --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 09-05-93 * Origin: CCI-Memphis (901) 324-2525 Rolling on the River (1:123/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1299 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/20/93 9:11a Subj: Re: new mpc specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> A 1Mb SVGA card is capable of the following maximum colour depths at RE> the undermentioned resolutions :- RE> 640 x 480 x 16.7 million colours RE> 800 x 600 x 65,536 colours RE> 1024 x 768 x 256 colours Thanks for the Info! Diana === * OLX 2.1 * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY SMITH Number: 1300 To: DON KULHA / BOB HALL Date: 08/20/93 5:54p Subj: Image Compression Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Last month's Byte magazine had a review of 'Fractal Image Compression' by Barnsley and Hurd (ISBN 1-5681-000-8, $49.95). The suggestion was that this technology was at the 'cutting edge' of image compression. Have you seen this book and do you know anything about the technology, or whether it has been used in producing any current CD's? I'm especially curious to know what sort of compression is attained by this method. Thanks for any input you might be able to provide. Jerry Smith 4341 U St., Sacramento, CA 95817 (916)455-3275 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Dynasty, PO Box 12, Elk Grove, CA 95759 916-686-6946 (1:203/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALLISON Number: 1301 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/18/93 11:01a Subj: Dma method Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-15-93 BOB JACKSON wrote to ALL... BJ> I have the Sony 7205 drive (came with Laser Lib.) and have been using Bob when I upgraded to the Trantor mod the only way I could access the 7205 using the old drivers was to use the DMA method and here is my config.sys line:- devicehigh=c:\cdrom\sony_cdu.sys /d:sony_001 /b:340 /q:5 /t:3 /m:h q:is the IRQ and t:is the DMA - Hope this helps ... OFFLINE 1.50 "DANGER! DANGER! Computer store ahead...hide wallet." --- Squish v1.00 * Origin: MWCS, Winnipeg, MB (204) 943 6508 (1:348/206) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1302 To: RANDY WHITE Date: 08/19/93 8:42p Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RW>I'm looking for Willy Bemish and Space Quest IV on CD, do you have them and c RW>you give me a Price...Thanks Randy... Randy, Can let you have Willy for $24 and Space Quest IV for the same price. Both are in stock as of 8/18. Call any time. .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I used to have a life. Now I have Windows. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1303 To: CLYDE SISLER Date: 08/19/93 8:42p Subj: COMPTON'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Could you tell me if your CA154 Source CD-ROM is the 3/92 Edition from CS>Walnut Creek? Yes it is. .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1304 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/19/93 8:43p Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BR>> BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS BR>> Why? BR>> BR>Chris the reason being that Southern Beauties is a FULLY COPYRIGHTED adult CD BR>Rom disc and the images on this disc are not intended for public distribution BR>I'm sure your aware that it is a FEDERAL offense to reproduce, distribute, or BR>exhibate copyrighted images. I hope this has answered your question. Then why did you put FILES.BBS on it? ^^^ .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1305 To: JAMES BUTT Date: 08/19/93 8:43p Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH>All the CD's I have purchased have come from StarVector/Mike Shannon. CH>He runs a company out of Yakima Washington and has real good pricing. CH>He has a BBS that you can access to download his price list too. CH>Voice 509-457-2892 BBS 509-457-0206 Filename STARCAT.ZIP Or you can freq the STARCAT.ZIP file from 1:3407/101 if you don't want to pay for a LD call. Call if there is anything I can help you with James! We'll treat you right! Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1306 To: BILLY BATTON Date: 08/19/93 8:43p Subj: price Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB>Does any one Have prices on Adult Cd-rom Disk? Billy, Can't say too much because of the rules & regs in this echo, but call me at 509-457-2892, and we can discuss them. We stock around 45 adult titles right now, with very good prices. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Odo, is there any more jello in the fridge? Odo? Odo?? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1307 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 8:43p Subj: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! Q & A 4.0...........$34 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Compton's Interact..$95 US Wars: Korea......$29 US Wars: Des. Storm.$29 Super CD 2..........$15 Super CD 1..........$14 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 MAC Shareware.......$22 Clipart Heaven......$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 Otherware I.........$17 Jedi Collection.....$39 History of Jazz.....$48 Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..........$35 Kodak Photo CD......$18 Phoenix 3.0.........$12 Game Arena..........$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Hello, I am Mike and I am a baudaholic. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY VALUIKAS Number: 1308 To: ALL Date: 08/15/93 2:30p Subj: MultiLine/CDROM/DV/HELP!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone help me on this? I keep getting CRC errors on all files download from the CDROM. With one Node up everything works but with more than one Node I get errors. I set my EMS setting in the DV setup to 30 and deleted the /E in my autoexec with no luck. I loaded one node from DOS and it works great so I know it's somewhere in the setup from the CD to DV... As you may tell I do not have a manual for the CD drive, so I am sure this is just a wrong setup. Here's my setup autoexec setup c:\qemm\loadhi /r:1 c:\MSCDEX /D:MSCD0001 /E /L:E /V /M:20 and here's my config.sys setup DEVICE=c:\qemm\loadhi.sys /r:2 c:\SONY_CDU.SYS /D:MSCD0001 /U:1 /B:340 /M:H /Q:* /T:* Anyone that will help I will say thanks in advance... I sure need it... Tv --- WM v3.01/93-0027 * Origin: OKC-PC User's Group Support BBS (405) 348-9810 (1:147/1001.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 1309 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/20/93 12:07p Subj: Up All Night Problems Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No Bob, I am still in desperate need of the fix for the 10 Up All Night Shareware discs you shipped me. I've already had to take two of the disc back from customers because they couldn't get them to work. I know you are busy, but I need you to support the product you distribute me to resell. Please get the 10 discs with fix patch to me ASAP. I have been trying to get these from you for over a month now and three times you said you would send them to me right away. I appreciate you helping me out with this problem so I can continue to sell the remainder of the original shipment. Right now, I have them off line due to the non-functional problem..... Thanks Chris Conklin 915-944-1991 7705 Warrior San Angelo, Tx 76904 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB HALL Number: 1310 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/17/93 8:13p Subj: RE: MAKE MONEY!! MUST READ!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >BH> Please do not enter a message of that nature in this echo again. > > I see that some of the vendors are still advertising adult cds for > sale. Yep, they are. I am trying, but it takes time to get the new rules to going the right direction. Will do what I can. Thanks for the comment. BOB :-) --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: General Store TBBS - OKC, OK (405)943-8638 (1:147/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1311 To: PAUL WHITE Date: 08/20/93 7:36p Subj: RE: Mammals CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PW> Glad you got your problem sorted out. The Mammals PW> disk is pretty good.. I PW> like the little movie clips, and the sound effects. PW> p.s. for some real jungle noises, play track 4 on a regular CD player! I played it in the ROM and in the CD-player. Hmmm, interesting (8-D I don't like the fact that the movie clips don't have any sound with them, but no matter, I still like the disk. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: RASCAL BBS [Calgary, Alberta - (403)686-2550] (1:134/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 1312 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 8:16p Subj: CD sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just got these AWESOME new amplified speaker system for my computer. These I have currently have hooked up to my sound card. I don't like switching the 2 plugs (sound card & CD-ROM) all the time when I want to listen to a music CD. On the back of my CD-ROM controller, there are 2 RCA plugs for a stero system. Since my stero system is located nowhere close to my computer, I can't hook these 2 up. What I've come up with is a interesting network of adapter to hook the sound card and RCA plugs together to use the same speakers. On plug #1 for the RCA I've got 2 RCA plugs leading off into a connector (female headphone), (plugs into RCA plugs on back of CD-ROM and female end is used later). On plug #2, I have a single female headphone connector spliting up into 2 male headphone connectors (one for connector connected to RCA plugs and other end for sound card. The female connector on this adaptor would then connect with the male pin from the speakers. My question is, if I'm playing a audio CD in windows and I trigger a system event which plays a wav file, what will happen ? Will I see a nice mini-firework display on my desk or will the sound just "mingle" ? Also would it be easier it the adaptor I got just had 2 RCA plugs and a male headphone connector (connects CD-ROM controller directly to PAS+ sound card. Would the sound just go throught the sound card and through the speakers ? I also have a friend with a 286 sytem with the same CD-ROM drive, but she only has a regular Sound Blaster 2.0 sound card. Would the last idea I mentioned work on her computer. He used headphone right now, but she wants to get some new speaker when she upgrades her system and wants to know if my last idea would work on her machine as well. Thanks in advance. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC TREMBLAY Number: 1313 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/19/93 7:14p Subj: CD-ROM Disks in Canada Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Give me your address and I'll gladly send you a CD-ROM catalog. > You can also give me a call anytime at the number below. I work > out of the back of my house, thus keeping my over head way down, > thus my prices! > > TTYL > > C-3 Production Systems > PO Box 60144 > San Angelo, Tx > 76906 Eric Tremblay 95 Collingwood St. Kingston, ON Canada K7L 3X6 --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Salterton BBS * 2 Nodes * 1.1 Gigs * 19.2 Kbps ZyXEL (1:249/111) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 1314 To: PAM TEMPLE Date: 08/19/93 8:47a Subj: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Do you have a catalogue including prices that you could mail or post -> here? I am interested because it is a Canadian Source. If you want -> to mail it I'll post my address, but let me know here so I'll know -> you got the message, as this is a new point address that I haven't -> actually received or successfully sent anything on yet. Hi Pam! Yes, we sure do have a catalogue. If you want, you could leave your address here, or contact us directly at 306-789-4654... we also have our catalogue online (CDROMS!.ZIP) on the Superboard BBS at 306-789-8682. I'm looking forward to hearing from you - thanks for asking! Vince --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROLAND LAROCQUE Number: 1315 To: GREG ISOKRARI Date: 08/20/93 2:25p Subj: Magnavox cdd 461 cd-r Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Greg! 14 Aug 93, Greg Isokrari writes to Travis Campbell: If you have problem with this CD-ROM let me know, i will help. Roland --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: QUEBEC Dist. HackReport,Apogee,Mnews (514)276-4630 (1:167/132) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 1316 To: LAURENS LINSSEN Date: 08/18/93 10:19p Subj: Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to Boris Osadciw, Laurens Linssen said: LL> The shop owner here told me the double speed drive from LL> panasonic LL> will be available in september or october for about $394. LL> So what would you recommend me? The mitsumi, the panasonic, Laurens, I cought you Email on our local echo and just wanted to tell you that the Panasonic CR562 is the "double-speed" drive of choice at preference. I currently sell them for US$267 installed, but they are cheaper for do-it-yourself-ers. I know you would want to buy locally (for the reasons you stated), so I'm not saying that to make a sale. This drive also meets the minimum requirments for MPC-2 specs. The mitsumi is good too, but for a little more, the Panasonic is worth it. Also, the question has been raised on this echo as to whether interface card drives are faster/better than SCSI-2 drives. From my own experience, I'd agree that unless you have a real need for SCSI-2 devices (such as hard drives, 9-track tape, etc), stick to the Panasonic with it's dedicated interfase card (as does the Mitsumi). The way product life has shortened to less than 6 months (before a new or improved version comes out), you might just want to hold off for a few months if you can. I'd also highly recommend the SBPro 16 ASP sound board, as it is also MPC-2 compatible, and can save you a slot by hooking up your Panasonic to it. Just my opinion, of course.... --ΔπNIGEL― NZC Computer Keene, NH 603 352-9364 Voice 603 355-4936 FAX 603 357-8358 BBS --- GEcho/beta * Origin: The Tactical Edge BBS, Keene, NH (603) 352-0194 (1:132/179) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 1317 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 9:04p Subj: MSCDEX Command Line Options Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry to bring this one up again, but I recall reading a few messages in past weeks about the MSCDEX command line options (both documented and undocumented). I went to look for the message again and it was gone (all were actually). Could someone please run down a list of ALL options, their parameters and uses? And no, the skimpy docs that came with my MSCDEX update (from Future Domain) DON'T list them at all, just a "recommended set-up line". Thanks!!! --ΔπNIGEL― --- GEcho/beta * Origin: The Tactical Edge BBS, Keene, NH (603) 352-0194 (1:132/179) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1318 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/19/93 11:30a Subj: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. >I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. >Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when >they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. >Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? DK>I've been having problem's trying to use QEMM too.The problems DK>actually started when I installed my correct Video Card on DK>Windows(Trident 256c),since then whenever I try to load Qemm,it says DK>that Windows can't load the video driver in B000.So unfortunately,right DK>now anyway,I'm just having to use Windows Himem.sys,which leave's me DK>with only 552k conventional memory(I have 4 megs on board). Does DK>anyone have any suggestions? I tried excluding the B000,but it still DK>did the same thing. Diana, I think you're on the right track. For starters, QEMM beats the socks off of 386MAX, and that weak little EMM thingy from Microsoft isn't even in the race. Perhaps you're already doing so, but the way you stated it makes me think you have left out a very important step. It's not enough to exclude just a part of the address (X=B000). You have to exclude the desired range of addresses. In my case, using QEMM 7.01 & Trident 8900C: DEVICE=C:\QEMM\QEMM386.SYS RAM ROM ST:M X=B000-B0FF I=0C00-0FFF R:2 ^^^^^^^^^^^ You didn't say which version of QEMM you use, so I don't know which page of which manual to invite you to see. Windows and only 4 megs on board? You *are* an optimist! And all of us are off-topic, so I'll drop the thread from here. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Nature almost always sides with the hidden flaw. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1319 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/19/93 11:49a Subj: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB>In a message to Tom Miller <08-07-93 14:04> Mark Womack wrote: MW> For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high memory. MW> I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my system. MW> Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my system when MW> they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and just gave up. And you then added this advice, which just confused the hell out of me: BB>If you've been using QEMM's Optimize program to order your drivers, you BB>can just about forget it. My experience, anyway, has shown BB>that Optimize just doesn't know how to handle CD-ROM drivers BB>(or most anything else, for that matter). I'm on my third consecutive version of QEMM (7.01), and have been using it for a long time. I've never seen the problems to which you allude. FWIW, here is what Optimize did for me at my most recent upgrade, (in part). CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:2 C:\DEV\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD001 ... ... /P:300 /A:0 /M:2 /E /T:3 /I:2 SET CD=YES DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE lastdrive=G AUTOEXEC.BAT SET CDMENU=C:\CDROM\CDMENU @C:\QEMM\LOADHI /R:1 C:\QEMM\FILES=40 @C:\QEMM\LOADHI /R:2 C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 Granted, that doesn't give me a bazillion bytes of working space. But I've got a LOT of things going on in my system, loading down the 16 Megs pretty much. If you have a problem shoe-horning in enough buffers, you must choose what to cut back on ... a camel can carry only just so many straws. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Murphy is out there somewhere ... just waiting ... --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1320 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/19/93 6:41p Subj: Well, i'll be... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB>This is where we differ, and I don't load MSCDEX.EXE in the Autoexec DB>for two reasons. The first and certainly most important it will load DB>high after its been optimized but than it won't run in DOS or DV for me DB>that way. I gather from the conversation that neither of you has discovered the TECh note from Quarterdeck Office Systems on the subject. You can download them from several BBSs, including the QOS BBS (310) 314-3227, usually as part of the "White Paper" series. Here's the one you need: ID:CR QEMM-386: Using QEMM-386 with CD-ROM drivers Quarterdeck Technical Note # 261 by Michael Bolton Last Revision: 4 September 1992 Q. How do I install my CD-ROM to work best with QEMM-386? In general CD-ROM drives should present no problem for users of QEMM-386. As with almost all pieces of hardware, however, there are a few details to consider when installing a new CD-ROM drive or when installing QEMM-386 on a system which has a CD-ROM already. Refer to the documentation for your drive and check if it uses addresses between 640K and 1MB for a ROM or RAM buffer. In most cases QEMM-386 should be able to detect ROMs and EXCLUDE the addresses in use by them automatically. RAM buffers are somewhat more difficult for QEMM-386 to detect; these should be specifically EXCLUDEd on the QEMM386.SYS line in CONFIG.SYS. If your documentation is unclear on this issue, or if you are having difficulty determining what addresses your drive is using, try the QEMM Analysis procedure as described in your QEMM-386 manual, or refer to Quarterdeck Technical Note #219, "Using QEMM-386's Analysis Procedure" (EXCLUDE.TEC). Many CD-ROMs are Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) devices and many SCSI controllers access data through a technique called "bus-mastering". Again, refer to the documentation that came with your drive. If your controller is bus-mastering, refer to Quarterdeck Technical Note #121, "Bus-Mastering Devices and QEMM-386" (BUS-MAST.TEC). Conflicts related to this often result in a system crash when you access the bus-mastering device; as described in BUS-MAST.TEC, the best solution is to obtain a VDS driver from the manufacturer of your controller. If the SCSI device is not being accessed under Windows Enhanced Mode, the DB=2 parameter on the QEMM386.SYS line in CONFIG.SYS may provide a workaround to this problem until your SCSI manufacturer provides a VDS driver. If the SCSI device IS being accessed under Windows Enhanced Mode, loading SMARTDRV low may provide a temporary workaround. Most CD-ROM drives use the Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions to DOS, typically using a TSR called MSCDEX.EXE to provide these services. MSCDEX takes two parameters that affect how much memory it uses: "/M:XX" and "/E". The "/M:XX" parameter (where "XX" is some number) allocates memory for buffering I/O. Each such buffer uses about 2,067 bytes of conventional memory if loaded into conventional memory. If you use the "/E" parameter on MSCDEX it will load these buffers into Expanded memory using about 2,457 bytes of expanded memory and about 20 bytes of conventional memory per buffer. Users of QEMM-386 will thus benefit by about 2K per buffer to load their MSCDEX buffers into Expanded memory. As of this writing, the OPTIMIZE program which comes with QEMM-386 may fail to load MSCDEX high. This may be because (with older versions of MSCDEX) the initialization size of MSCDEX is reported inaccurately during the OPTIMIZE process. If you have such a problem there are a couple of potential workarounds. The first is to acquire the latest version of MSCDEX from the manufacturer of your CD-ROM. Another may be to reduce the initialization size of MSCDEX; you can do this by adding the /M:4 parameter to the MSCDEX line in AUTOEXEC.BAT. Another (which will work if the previous suggestion does not) is to inform OPTIMIZE that the initialization size of MSCDEX is larger than OPTIMIZE is led to believe. After the Analysis phase of OPTIMIZE (after the first re-boot, when you see the screen titled "ANALYSIS COMPLETE"), select O for Options, then select Option 2, "Modify the Data Collected". Specify that the initialization size of MSCDEX is 80K, as in the following example, and continue the OPTIMIZE process; MSCDEX should then load high. Smaller values may work, especially if you have specified the /M:4 parameter to MSCDEX. Program Try to Load Squeeze Initial Final High? Frame? Temp? Size Size ADRIVER.SYS Y - - 10698 9975 ANSI.SYS Y - - 6544 2724 BANANA.SYS Y - - 13392 6224 TOMATO.EXE Y - - 29032 21976 MSCDEX.EXE Y - - 23472 16160 <- MOUSE.COM Y - - 27965 17435 | ANOTHER.COM Y - - 67854 23127 | | The values listed above are fairly typical of MSCDEX as of this writing. If MSCDEX refuses to load high after OPTIMIZE is run, increase these values in 5K or 10K increments until MSCDEX loads high. Current versions of MSCDEX seem to do well with 24K initial size and 17K final size; you may wish to try these values first. (Continued in the next message) * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * "We are face to face with our destiny."T.Roosevelt --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1321 To: DAVID BERNARD Date: 08/19/93 6:41p Subj: Well, i'll be... (#2) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No (Continued from the previous message) APPENDIX: Obtaining other technotes Technotes may be obtained from the Quarterdeck BBS (310-314-3227), by calling QFAX (our automated FAX-back service, at 310-314-3214), on Compuserve (go QUARTERDECK, library 2), or BIX. Many technotes are also available on large local BBSs, often in "DESQview" or "multitasking" file areas. Quarterdeck BBS QFAX# Compuserve BIX --------------- ----- ---------- --- BUS-MAST.TEC 121 BUSMAS.TEC Technote names are not changed EXCLUDE.TEC 219 EXCLUD.TEC for BIX, but may be ZIPped ************************************************************************ * Trademarks are property of their respective owners. * *This technical note may be copied and distributed freely as long as it* *is distributed in its entirety and it is not distributed for profit. * * Copyright (C) 1992 by Quarterdeck Office Systems * ************************ E N D O F F I L E ************************* the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * "We are face to face with our destiny."T.Roosevelt --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1322 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/19/93 7:45p Subj: Pioneer cd rom changers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike Meeks asked: >I'm looking for a "dealer" for the Pioneer DRM 604X; Pioneer's newest >6 disk CD ROM changer in the Central Ohio (Columbus) area. I am also >looking for a Central Ohio dealer who stocks cd roms for >business/professional/engineering. and you remarked: BF>Isn't Tom Tech in that general area? Mike may or may not know that Tom is in Ashtabula, OH, in the northeastern corner of the state, a few hundred miles from Mike. Boris is about 75 miles closer, but still a long haul. I'd suggest that if Mike still doesn't have a source, and needs to stay local, he should ask the ham radio experts at Universal Electronics; they are SURE to know who does what in their Columbus neighborhood (in the electronics fields). They don't handle the stuff themselves, but somebody on staff is certain to know who does. Having said that, I also have to add that Tom travels the state on the weekends, rarely missing the hamfests and computer shows, at which he does a very good business. The next really big one of these will be in Findlay, OH, Sunday Sept 15, which may be of some interest to you. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Remembering the Navy Seabees lost in the Nam. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WILHELM Number: 1323 To: GARY SHADE Date: 08/20/93 7:00p Subj: * X-RATED CD-ROM * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GS>Overheard Brice Fleckenstein say to Gary Shade on the subject of * >X-RATED CD-ROM * GS>BF>>JR> Is there any X-Rated CD-ROM with animals ? BF> BF>>Why would anyone >want to see animals going at it??? BF> BF>I think that "JR" was asking for a >CD-ROM with pictures of a human BF>and an animal performing sexual acts, aka >"beastiality".... GS>Naw! Come on. Why would an animal want to have sex with a human? Yes there is, not totally, but a BBS I call in Canton has some nasty stuff on it. Haven't checked it out myself but it's there. --- ώ SLMR 2.0 ώ Absence makes the fond grow harder. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK THORNTON Number: 1324 To: NEIL BERGMAN Date: 08/20/93 6:58a Subj: Re: CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ok Neil thanks.. Mark Thornton 292 Cleveland Street Houma,Louisiana 70363 --- QuickBBS 2.76a * Origin: Swamp-Line BBS Houma,La.(504)868-5347 (1:384/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 1325 To: SIMON GRONOW Date: 08/17/93 7:18p Subj: Re: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Simon. > Your local supplier is KM Computers on (003) 43-3200 I rang them. They were out of stock. I asked them to reserve a copy for me and to call when its in. That was nearly a month ago now. Too bad. I am getting my CDs direct from the US now. It's cheaper and quicker, believe it or not as the local dealers seem to be out of stock all the time. Either that or they only order in when a customer actually places an order. Martin --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 1326 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/17/93 7:20p Subj: Re: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chris. > I am preparing to buy a 16 bit sound card soon. What do all you users > recommend ??? I am cuurently trying to decide what the good and bad I recently purchased the Soundblaster CD 16 multimedia kit. It comes with a Panasonic multi session hi speed CD ROM and a number of Cds. I think it's good value. It cost me $1150 AUD. The CD seems pretty quick too, compared with a friend's standard CD ROM. Martin --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON PUGH Number: 1327 To: AUSTRALIANS Date: 08/18/93 7:16a Subj: cdrom prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The following disks are available from: Don Pugh, CDROM SUPPORT BBS 17 Irvine St Peppermint Grove, West Australia 6011 PH 09-384-9043 Data 09-383-4925 Night Owl 9 $49.00 Super ClipART $19.00 Super Games for Windows $19.00 Simtel-20 1992 $19.00 Circa Windows April, 1993 $29.00 GIGA Games $39.00 For Affordable CD-roms in Australia --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: CD_ROM SUPPORT BBS,(3:690/750) Perth, 10Gb Files (3:690/750) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1328 To: TIM KLAN Date: 08/20/93 7:44p Subj: Shareware version of CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tim! On 08-13-93 Tim Klan wrote to David Szlucha... TK> DS>Is there a shareware CD-ROM cache out there? TK> TK> Yep, CAV10E.ZIP (cache-all is the name). It's about 228k. On the So TK> Much Shareware/3 disk, or download from Tim's BBS @ 814-825-1731. Couple of "gotcha's" on Cache-All.... 1. Program is shareware, but is time-bombed to expire on 31-5-93. 2. Program uses hard drive file to cache CD-ROMs. 3. Program requires SMARTDRV (or HYPERDISK, etc) if you want to have write-caching...... 4. Price (even the "introductory offer") was (for me) more expensive than Norton Speedcache and (after currency conversion) CD Speedway.... Guess where Cache-All is on my system?? Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARIO BONELLI Number: 1329 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 10:24p Subj: Repair For Toshiba 3101 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Looking for any type of repair center or person willing to repair a Toshiba 3101 CDROM Drive at reasonable cost. Please send a reply through netmail. Thanks. Mario Bonelli - Ask Me About The Newly Forming AMIGA_HAM Echo - FREQ US! *** CNET 2.63 ... You non-conformists are all alike. * Random Quote Master v3.14 * --- * Origin: Gates Systems Adult.215-755-6052 14.4 AMI/ADS/SAN (1:273/934) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1330 To: TERRY WOOD Date: 08/21/93 12:49a Subj: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TW>What I want to know is what sort of prices you would charge for Discs that I TW>choose and pay by Visa Card and then have airmailed to me. Can you give me TW>an idea of some prices please? I am interested in Art discs (Gif discs etc) TW>and any Amiga/PC discs that you may have. Terry, We have several CD's that will fit your needs. If you would like, you can download our catalog, "STARCAT.ZIP" from our BBS @ 509-457-0206, or freq it from 1:3407/101. It has all our current titles with prices and descriptions. Alternatively, if you would like to leave your address, I can mail one to you. Talk to ya later! .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Tagline thievery . . . On the next Geraldo! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1331 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 12:49a Subj: 7TH GUEST ONLY $39! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 7TH GUEST IS HERE!!! PRICE: $39!! In stock, ready for immediate delivery. MINIMUM Requirements: 2 Megs RAM * 386DX CPU * 16 bit SVGA video card with at least 512K RAM * CD-ROM Drive w/ 150K per second minimum transfer rate * Sound card w/ FM and PCM sound * Mouse * Hard drive w/ 10 Megs free MSCDEX 2.2 or higher * DOS 5.0 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN HIPPS Number: 1332 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 11:50a Subj: Files.bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm trying to setup my BBS using Night Owl-9, but the files.bbs on the disc is incompatible with the software I'm running. The author of the software said to use the files.bbs format that is used in the Mega cd's. Is there any other cd's that use the mega type files.bbs? And why don't we have a standard for files.bbs? One more question if I may what is the lastest version of the mega cd and would anybody know their phone#. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks === * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: * OmniScope PCBoard * HST 16.8 * 3.9 Gigs * 4 CD's! (1:379/100) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY HUI Number: 1333 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 12:36a Subj: Double speed Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Everbody, I would like to know that whether that the speed of the CPU(386/486) will affect the performance of the CD-Rom. It is because I would like to purchase a CD-Rom but I don't know if one of my old 386 can handle... Thank You! --- WM v3.01/92-0356 * Origin: STARGATE BBS.(FAX) 1:278/714 NY 718-519-8042 (1:278/714.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Number: 1334 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/21/93 2:40a Subj: Kings Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CB>16 Aug 93 02:53, Travis Campbell wrote to HENRY PAUL: TC> have the hardriver version of KQ6! So whats different in the cd-rom TC> version? CB>I didn't get any manuals with my cdrom version. Did you call Sierra Online & get some manuals? --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa001b * Origin: The DIALOG Board BBS - Pueblo, Co. - (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTHONY HOWARD Number: 1335 To: ROGER SMITH Date: 08/21/93 3:04p Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTO-CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No can the mpc cd rom that comes with the sound blaster pro work with the import utility or is it photo cd compatable --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1336 To: PETER LANE-COLLETT Date: 08/19/93 5:13p Subj: 7TH GUEST (AUSTRALIA) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Since all IBM compatibles (even in Australia) use the NTSC video standard ERROR. CGA graphics is a match for the NTSC standards. Monochrome (MDA OR HGA), EGA, and VGA and up bear virtually NO resemblance to the NTSC (OR to the PAL) video standards. * SLMR 2.1a * PKZ204 - C for Crash, E for Errors, G for Goodbye.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1337 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/19/93 6:40p Subj: MITSUMI ON A CHAIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Hello all: I am interested in the Mitsumi CD-ROM, and what would be involved >with hooking up multiple units. Can I chain more than one drive off the same >interface or do I need to install a separate interface for each unit? You need an interface card for each drive. >Also, do I have to install a separate driver and/or MSCDEX for each? I think you have to install one copy of the driver per card. You only have to install MSCDEX once, though. * SLMR 2.1a * Don't try to have the last word. You might get it. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1338 To: JOHN SHEW Date: 08/19/93 7:37p Subj: NIGHTOWL LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Does anyone have master lists for Nightowl 7 & 8 available for file request or >download? I think I have a Nightowl 7 list of some sort around here - let me do some checking and ask me again in TBBS if you don't see a reply in the next week or so.... * SLMR 2.1a * Cats are roommates. Dogs are kids. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1339 To: JIM C. SMITH Date: 08/19/93 7:42p Subj: PIONEER DRM-600 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Hello out there! I am working at installing a DRM-600 Pioneer 6 CD rom drive >here and experiencing minor difficulties. i.e. the CD driver can't >communicate with the Host Adapter (scuzzi controller card) I have an Always >IN-200 controller Unless it is VCN 1-03 or later, you need to upgrade your BIOS, per other messages I have seen in various places. * SLMR 2.1a * Don't abort me! Press Alt-A to adopt me instead! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1340 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/20/93 1:27p Subj: SHAREWARE AND CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > FF> I think it will only be a matter of time before ""CD of the month" > FF> clubs start and everybody will get a nice new CD in the mailbox each > FF> month. >Were there "Disk of the mnth" clubs 10 years ago? CBS CD Club has been around appx. 10 years, not sure about the BMG (ex-RCA) club offhand but I think it has been around appx. 10 years as well. * SLMR 2.1a * Wasn't that your Mother in that Far Side cartoon? --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1341 To: ANDRE QUEREE Date: 08/20/93 1:29p Subj: 7TH GUEST. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > AQ> PS. It's a shame that Americans don't realise that not everyone > AQ> uses NTSC video. > PB> Does that mean we won't be able to get PAL video's here? >That's right! And also, we are legally not allowed to copy the NTSC tape to >PAL format - even for our own use - as that would infringe copyright! Wrong - as long as you don't DISTRIBUTE such a copy to anyone else, you DO have the right to make such a copy. >It's a shame the Americans think they are the only people in the world!! It's a shame that Europe is the ONLY part of the world that still clings to the incompatable-with-everything PAL standard.... * SLMR 2.1a * DSZ ha ha ho ho -oh -me -oh -my --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1342 To: JOHN BRODERICK Date: 08/20/93 1:40p Subj: * X-RATED CD-ROM * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > JR> Is there any X-Rated CD-ROM with animals ? > Isn't that aginst the law in some states? the laws > for sodomy being what they are. That's Beastiality, not Sodomy - but you are correct otherwise.... * SLMR 2.1a * NEVER accept lemonaide from an Urologist.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1343 To: BILL GEE Date: 08/20/93 1:43p Subj: TOSHIBA 3401 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >1) ASW-410, available from Adaptec for US$80 (approx) $55 or so (US) from Hamilton-Avnet - and horribly overpriced even at THAT price. You also MUST have the ASW-1410 (or equivilent for your card if it's a 1522 not a 154x or 174x) ASPI drivers, at another $55 or so. >2) CorelSCSI, available from many different software vendors including Egghead. MUCH better choice. BTW - Adaptec's "EZ-SCSI" package is a rebadged version of the Corel stuff.... * SLMR 2.1a * Vultures vs. Lawyers - vultures are NICER!!!! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1344 To: DAVID WILLS Date: 08/20/93 1:45p Subj: ANIME CD? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Anyone here know of a CD with Anime (Japanese animation) on it? Not specifically, but I've seen a few .GIFs taken from Anime.... * SLMR 2.1a * Mickey Mouse wears a Dan Quayle watch. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 1345 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 6:11a Subj: Disk needed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know where I can get a CD-ROM with an environmental theme? --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 1346 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 4:11p Subj: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 ****************************************************************** ********* ********* *********** $ 25.00 a Copy !!! *********** ********* ********* *********** *********** ********* Ask for Barney ********* *********** ------------------ *********** ********* 1-800-638-5757 ********* *********** *********** ********* We Will NOT be out Sold ********* *********** *********** ****************************************************************** N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHUCK OWENS Number: 1347 To: JAMES BROOKS Date: 08/21/93 10:30a Subj: Re: jane's on cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I fyou are staioned at Misawa AB, you can cal me at DSN(or Autovon) 462-9669, as I work at DDRW in Ca. Chuck --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1348 To: GARY JOHNSON Date: 08/21/93 12:03p Subj: Cd-Rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'll buy 7th guest from you for $35. Carlos Benitz 415-647-2881 voice 415-641-0348 bbs 1:125/17 netmail or in this or CDROM_SALE echos. * SLMR 2.1 * Don't blame the tool for the murderer's work. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BELO Number: 1349 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 9:14p Subj: starting off Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What do I need to start off with the bacic cd-rom. What is the best quality and what is the best deal. please state what currancy your price approximations are us or canadian --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: SEcureWare OS/2 BBS (1:163/317) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 1350 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/17/93 9:14p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TC>I didn't like the typeing interface.. I like the mouse!! Do you TC>collect any other Sierra games? I have the King's Quest Series, TC>The Space Quest Series, I have alot of the old versions of the TC>games, because I have been to lazy to go buy the remakes! I also TC>have Willy Beamish, & and few others here and there! TC> Travis I have at least 32 sierra/dynamix games. I love the King's Quest series and King's Quest III would be my favorite. I have beaten all but King's Quest V. I would have beaten that too but the packed file is corrupt in my disks. I can get it from someone else though. I also have every space quest game except for V. Space Quest III would probably be my favorite in that series. I also have Willy Beamish and have beaten that too. I really like Conquests of Camelot. Have you played that? There are a few arcade sections where you have a sword fight and you joust with the black knight. I also like the eco-quest games! The rainforest one is really cool. It is so awesome! You can't die in the discovery series games! There are a few games that I really need to have, like Freddy Pharkas and conquests of the longbow. I also want Leisure Suit larry 1. Do you have any of these games? --Rachel Repstad --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: UDO SCHMIDT Number: 1351 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 7:28a Subj: SONY's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello , I have a Sony CDU-510 CD-Rom and i want to get in contact with other users with this CD-Rom-Drive ... I need some technical Data .. or even a documentation etc. Thanx , Udo Schmidt --- WM v3.01/91-0225 * Origin: M.T.C. Online BBS [804-545-5083] (1:275/81.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1352 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/20/93 7:03p Subj: PRECISION MAPPING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>TITLE: Precision Mapping v 1.5b **UPDATE** (Improved city search) Hi Mike. Can you give me a little help with using Precision Mapping? I am having a little trouble figuring out how to get down to city level. Since the instructions are virtually non-existent, I thought I'd ask you. I am sure it is easy once you figure it out. I can put in a zipcode and say go to, but as I try zooming in, there is nothing there. I have tried several cities with the same result. I have tried using the window, and the menu zoom, but the zoom on the panel only allows zooming out, not in. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HO Number: 1353 To: ALL SYSOPS Date: 08/21/93 10:16a Subj: Dr. Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello BBS SysOps, Do you want to increase your file bases? Do you want to get the latest shareware programs? 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CD-ROMs are BBS ready(w/full description, files.bbs). * For more information, please F'req ACES.ZIP at 1:143/88 or 408-453-6250 * ACES.ZIP contains full description and all file lists. * F'req before you place the order. --- * Origin: Bank of GIFs, Dr. Image BBS 408-453-6250 14.4K (1:143/88) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 1354 To: ALL Date: 08/10/93 8:31p Subj: Custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No **** Digital Enterprises **** Custom CDROM Service Our CDROM Recorder is fired up, and ready to serve you! We can produce a Custom CDROM From your Tape backup, or your Hard Drive overnight! o Complete confidentiality assured. 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For further information, please File REQuest CDINFO from Fidonet Node 1:239/900.0 at V.32bis speeds, or call our voice number. Digital Enterprises Voice: 517-865-6800 - BBS: 517-865-6066 - Fidonet: 1:239/900.0 === * OLX 2.1 * Hey Rockie! Watch me pull a Rabbit outta my hat! --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (517)865-6066 (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 1355 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/21/93 4:25p Subj: Re: custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MDM> I was thinking about having this done for a while now. Just a MDM> questions though: MDM>1 -How would I get all the crap on my HD to you? Tapes! QIC-40, QIC-80, or Streaming tape (DC6XX/6XXXX). Floppies if you really want to torture me :), or I can xcopy from your hard drive if you want to send that. MDM>2 -If I put my HD on a CD can I use it straight MDM> off the CD the same as I do now? Essentially YES, except for the fact that your file names must follow ISO 9660 conventions. Specifically, the file names MUST be limited to characters A through Z, 0 through 9 and the _ underscore character. Dashes, and punctuation are not allowed. This is the clincher for most people. MDM> 3 -Can I add more to the CD until it reaches 650MB MDM> capacity or do I have to put 157MB (my HD size) on MDM> seperate disks every time? THAT is up to your CDROM drive. Is it multisession capable, or not? Recordable CDROMs are great for SOME people's application. For instance, I have made a CDROM for my own usage that has archives of the distribution disks that my software for creating CDROMS came with, plus a recursive ZIP of the entire partition that I work in. This has saved me at least 50 hours of setup pains in the past couple months, since I can just unzip from the CDROM to my hard drive and go. It also is a bit safer than magnetic media. 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Digital Enterprises Voice: 517-865-6800 - BBS: 517-865-6066 - Fidonet: 1:239/900.0 === * OLX 2.1 * Dirty Deeds done dirt cheap! --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (517)865-6066 (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1357 To: RON CHASE Date: 08/22/93 1:40a Subj: Re: US national phonedisc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I am looking for the above named disc sets. >> NOT PROPHONE! >> Does anyone sell or have info on these? Ron, " Phone Disk USA " !! Comes in business or residental versions. Have them both in stock if your interested. Give us a call at 216-225-3263 and we'll be glad to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1358 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 1:40a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 Texel Int 340ms Bare Dr - $245.00 LIMITED Texel Ext 340ms Kit - $359.00 Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $449.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$549.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI Complete-$269.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $10.00ec ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 - FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... 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Do not expose to Flames! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB LIBRIZZI Number: 1360 To: GLEN PIWOWARCZYK Date: 08/20/93 10:00p Subj: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Also Please send a catalog to: Rob Librizzi 224 Pinedo Drive Titusville, fl 32780 --- TMail v1.31 * Origin: TechTalk BBS, Cocoa,FL (1:374/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DYER Number: 1361 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/16/93 3:00p Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> As a general rule, most shareware cd's today sell for around $25 - $29 you probably won't believe this, but Night Owl is selling in Canada for $75. I only know of one store selling it so I am stuck, uless I go with mail order. I bought a Mitsumi drive for $240can and enjoy it. Nice drive, but poor error correction for the smallest scratch you can't feel, and can only see just barely with certain light conditions. (Must be due to the physical handeling of them) --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DYER Number: 1362 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/16/93 3:05p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No A little old message to me, may already been replied about it. The speaker pin on some sound cards are used to tap onto the speaker output on the MB. There may have been a small cable with one wire and on one end is the 4-pin connector with the wire on the very end, and the other end is the 2-pin that goes onto the port. The internal speaker is then passed through the amp on the SBP and goes through your speakers attached. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DYER Number: 1363 To: DAVID TAM Date: 08/16/93 3:11p Subj: CD-Rom's? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I think the 6-Disk multi-change is available only at the corporate level as our local public library here in Etobicoke (Toronto, Can) has one of those 6-Disk drives for their catalogue, Multi-media TIME, M-M LIFE Mag, Metro Library catalogue. And they also got 3 other stand-alone MPC drives attached to the same computer. I could not tell if the 6-disk is MPC as it was locked away seperate from the PC, but looked in the glass case they had it in behind the counter. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1364 To: GIL GOLDFINCH Date: 08/21/93 5:46p Subj: Cdrom Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Gil! On 08-19-93 Gil Goldfinch wrote to Rowan Evans... GG> The problem I have was not conveyed accurately as my GG> original message was condensed by the local 'moderator'. I GG> have no problem with CD music thru the headphone jack or GG> sound through the PAS 16 sound card. What I am looking for GG> is the SCSI interface driver for an NEC CDR55 player and an GG> audio cable between the CD and sound card. Thanks for the GG> advice though. Any further help would be appreciated. I may have already replied, but to recap (or provide info if I haven't), the SCSI driver for the CD-ROM should be on the Install disk for the PAS 16.... It was on the one I bought for work! For the cable, ring Chips & Bits in Melbourne..... It may cost you $A10.00 or so... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1365 To: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Date: 08/21/93 5:47p Subj: Re: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen! On 08-18-93 Stephen Retzlaff wrote to Rowan Evans... SR> -=> Quoting Rowan Evans to Poe Lim on 14 Aug 93 13:39:04 <=- SR> SR> RE> Yeah, well, I'd like the Wave Blaster add-on for Wave Table SR> RE> synthesis.... SR> SR> PL> This is supposedly integrated in the chip itself; was SR> PL> speaking with a dealer (we exchange info on products) and SR> PL> he mentioned Computamart did mention something along that SR> PL> line, so...... SR> SR> RE> NOT in the SB 16 ASP... It only uses FM synthesis as far as I can SR> RE> decipher the doco! SR> SR> The WaveBlaster is a full wave table synth. It is shipped as a half SR> length Daughter board that plugs on to the MIDI connector on only SR> the SB16 ASP. It has a MT32 emulation and works great with all SR> MIDI files. Also has full GM compliance. Bought mine in Perth for SR> AUS$235. Yeah that's what I thought.... I'll pass at the moment.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1366 To: RICH RUBIN Date: 08/21/93 6:18p Subj: Questions... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Rich! On 08-18-93 Rich Rubin wrote to All... RR> Greetings All, RR> It's been a week since I sent out my last message and I've goten RR> exactly ZERO answers. This leads me to believe that my message didn't RR> get out. I saw it thought others would have responded! RR> Can anyone tell me some info on the cdrom 'JUTLAND'? Is it RR> good, bad, or what... Dunno... Looks interesting off the box and is the sort of thing that I'm interested in..... But $A90.00 or so is a lot of money for a game! RR> If a cd player is 'rated' at, say 600 megs, and I put in a 700 meg RR> cdrom, will the player 'read' the disk? I've been following this RR> conference for awhile and this issue has not been dealt with [I RR> think...]. From my understanding of the way things work, (here's where we start a raging debate!), a CD-ROM track starts on the INNER edge of the disc. This being the case, then it is possible that a drive that has a restricted head movement (Mitsumis from what people have been saying and some SONY CDU-31As) will not be able to access the start of the CD-ROM and will thus read b*gger all on the ROM! RR> I'm selling my MicroSoft 'ENCARTA'. I'll part with it for $125. RR> First come, first served... Hope you find a sucker.... Encarta's a dog in a pretty suit! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1367 To: MARTIN WINTERBERG Date: 08/21/93 6:26p Subj: S: CD ROM fuer Notebook Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Martin! On 08-15-93 Martin Winterberg wrote to Alle... MW> wer kann mir sagen, ob es eine Moeglichkeit gibt ein CD ROM MW> Laufwerk an meinen Notebook Rechner (486 SX, 25 MHZ) MW> anzuschliessen. MW> Dockingstation ist leider nicht lieferbar. Mein Rechner hat eine MW> serielle, MW> eine parallele Schnittstelle und einen PS/2 Tastaturanschluss. English please! From what my understaning of German is, you have a 486SX/25 notebook with 1 serial, 1 parallel and one PS/2 mouse/keyboard port.... You can't get a docking station and want to add a CD-ROM drive.... It'll be SLOW, but what you can do is get an external SCSI CD-ROM drive NEC CDR-74-1, Texel, etc and connect it via a Trantor Mini SCSI cable that will connect to your parallel port..... As I said, it'll be SLOW, but you'll be able to access CD-ROMs... (Just don't try to run The 7th Guest!)........ Cheers & Beers! o /U\ PS Hopefully someone can translate this at your end if you don't read/speak English! ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1368 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/21/93 6:40p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sam! On 08-19-93 Sam Jones wrote to Rowan Evans... SJ> RE> How did you select "Normal" mode?? Did you put the SJ> RE> (?? I think its /N or SJ> I selected the mode with the Creative program CDSETUP SJ> that came with the driver disk. OK. SETUPCD puts /S:N0 for normal speed in the SBDC.SYS line... SJ> RE> The thing is, if it plays an Audio CD fine, then the 150Kbps SJ> RE> mode is working properly and who in h*ll wants to run at SJ> RE> 150Kbps for data anyway?? SJ> Yeah, I would not want to run the data at that speed but I just SJ> wanted to make sure that I was using the double-speed mode (remember SJ> I have never used or seen another CD-ROM drive before). SJ> All of my progrmas run OK except for one problem and it is SJ> a noticeable one though. When playing either the KQ6 CD or SJ> DOTT CD there are pauses in the Video and Audio SJ> (WaveBlaster and FM synth) whenever the CD is accessed. Yeah, unfortunately this is usual... Happens to me in T7G (noticeable when turning around if a tune is playing) but ts a lot better than when I tried to run it on a PAS 16 with attached SONY CDU-31A! SJ> The audio pause is usually not very noticeable but with the SJ> audio you can hear the music slow-down. There is never any SJ> "break-up"in the digitized speech though (which seems to be SJ> most people's problem. SJ> Have you ever experienced this and can you offer any advice SJ> on how to correct the situation? Sorry... I think its one of those things you have to live with! If you think its bad, try running on a friends (or dealers) single speed drive.... THEN you'll know why you bought the CR562B! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1369 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/21/93 11:46p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Rowan, On Aug 18 20:41 in a msg to Don Kulha, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: > Why?? Are you using "heavy duty" CD-ROM drives?? The MTBF spex for > caddy and caddyless drives are similar... and when you look at the > high end NEC drives, they're using motorised eject for their caddy > so the mechanics are similar! (And they have to open a shutter!) Isn't the MTBF for the Panasonic 30,000H? The Toshiba is 50,000H, but again, the MTBF doesn't prove a thing. The motorised ejects are a convinience, not a necessity; the Toshiba has an recessed mechanical eject button as well. The main advantage of the motorised ejetc is that I can eject a disk from the CD-ROM icon, without having to touch the drive. > You've stated your opinion..... I'm interested and responsive, but > I need *FACT* not *OPINION* before I'll change my stance from > recommending caddyless drives... The main advantage of a caddy system (IMHO) is when you frequently swap disks; much easier having them in caddies, and merely shove them in, then having to fiddle around with the case. You can also leave a few of them around and not worry about scratches. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1370 To: KEN KNIGHT Date: 08/21/93 11:57p Subj: Cd Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Ken, On Aug 12 09:52 in a msg to Poe Lim, Ken Knight of 2:2501/302.4 wrote: > If this is the slow one that everybody seems to have that > goes on the SBPro2, then drivers ARE availible from the OS/2 support > BBS. The 562 are the double speed readers. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 1371 To: TERRY WOOD Date: 08/18/93 3:52p Subj: Re: MORE CD'S ON SALE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Terry. > Right, Well my name is Terry Wood and I'm from that little forgotten > country of Australia!! I have posted a few people about getting CDRom > discs from the states but as of yet not 1 reply :-(.... I must have posted such a message but I can't recall it. Anyway, I did get a response. Someone sent me a catalog. I won't say who here. Anyway, my wife rang them to enquire about Microsoft Encarta, the new encyclopaedia. Anyway, the bloke there answers the phone. When Sheryl asked about Encarta, the person said "what?". Sheryl repeated it. He still didn't know what she was on about. Anyway, he asked her where she was calling from. Sheryl told her, Australia. Anyway, this person had the bloody cheek to ask her to call back as he was on another call. Sheryl said, understandably, no and hung up. If someone takes the time and expense to call overseas you don't just fob them off like that, do you? I wonder if this is normal business practice in the US or just this particular person's attitude. I was going to order CDs from him, but after working out the exchange rate and the cost of shipping, I have decided to give it a miss. Plus the person's attitude annoyed me somewhat. Anyway, I can give you the cattledog if you wish. You may have better luck than I. Cheers, Martin --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 1372 To: MALCOLM YOUNG Date: 08/21/93 4:48a Subj: Panasonic CR-562B Capacity Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -= Malcolm Young said to Stephen Harrington about Panasonic CR-562B CD-ROM drive.: =- MY|What is the stated capacity of these drives and will they read all of the MY|discs that are 700+ meg? MY|The GIGABYTE GOLD disc has 730 Meg on it and the original SoundBlaster/ MY|Panasonic will only read the first 680 Meg or so. I don't know the answer to this question as I don't have any disks that big yet, and my drive came as a bare unit with NIL paperwork ... perhaps Rowan Evans or one of the other resident Gurus will know the answer? Regards, Stephen Harrington * Wave Rider 0.32 Beta * --- Blue Wave/RA v0.32 Beta [NR] * Origin: The Eagles - Remote Access Support in Oz (3:712/704.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOONG CHUNG Number: 1373 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 4:13p Subj: Panasonic CDR-63 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could any one give me full details on the Panasonic CDR-563? e.g. Speed, transfer rate etc. And how much is it in Australia? Thanks Loong --- Fmail 0.96+ RA200g+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Number: 1374 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 11:24a Subj: Panasonic/SONY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know if Pannasonic CD-ROM drives are reliable?.. Also... Is it possible to drive any CD-ROM drive from a SB16 or ASP16? Vz.. Thanks --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB PERELMAN Number: 1375 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 3:26p Subj: CD Rom Requirements Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am buying a new computer soon with these specs: 486 DX-33 130 MEG IDE HD Both Floppies 4 MB Ram SVGA Monitor and card Now I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking about a CD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my question is, what kind of CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need to get to be compatible with my IDE hard drive and OS/2? Please help me A.S.A.P. Thanks! * QMPro 1.50 4 * "Sometimes you just have to say 'What the heck'" --- WM v3.01/92-0215 * Origin: High Country East, Ramona, CA (619)-789-4391 (1:202/1308.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 1376 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/21/93 9:53p Subj: CD Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Diana, I was wondering if you could send me a catalog? My adress is below. ... Steve Gerweck, 530 Concetta Drive, Monroe, MI 48161-3542 --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 1377 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/21/93 11:47a Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** > > Standard SCSI-1, with a S.L.O.W. 680Kbps max transfer rate! Although The PAStudio16 is NOT SCSI-1, it IS SCSI-2. The Psectrun is SCSI-1. *** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** > > A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They wanted over > $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the SB kit!) when SHOWN WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and the PAStudio16 at different times but from the same place and total cost including shipping was under $750 (don't remember EXACT amount). Matter of a fact I believe it was just under $725. I am very happy with the combination. I like the Texel drive but I LOVE the PAStudio16 very much. Mike --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Night Gallery BBS * DS/HST (1:120/209) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LARRY CHARPIAT Number: 1378 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/21/93 1:18a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The speaker connection on the Sound Blaster Pro is addressed in the getting started manual that came with sound blaster pro. It is for the positive and negative speaker leads that come from your mother board so that you can rout sounds of games that are not written for sound blaster and only come through your pc speaker will go through the sound blaster card. You have to make sure you have the positive lead on the correct contact or you can short something out. --- WM v2.09/91-0246 * Origin: THE NO NAME BBS, KISSIMMEE,FL. 407-348-2006 (1:3633/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LARRY CHARPIAT Number: 1379 To: CHRIS BOURNE Date: 08/21/93 1:25a Subj: CSS CD PRICE LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Your prices are high. I bought 7th Guest at Sam's Wholesale Club for $46.00 It an awsome game but it will take awhile to get finished with it. --- WM v2.09/91-0246 * Origin: THE NO NAME BBS, KISSIMMEE,FL. 407-348-2006 (1:3633/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 1380 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/22/93 12:59p Subj: SOME DISK RECOMMENDATIONS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > There is something inherent in dos that makes getting the > information on the file size, date, etc.... VERY slow especially > after you exceed 4 or 5 hundred files in a directory. Some > programmers have found a way around this problem... but I'll be > damned if I can figure out how they do it. BF> I can tell you how TBBS does it - it came up with a BF> "pseudo-directory" format BF> (text file description of available files) that allows BF> the time/date/etc. to be BF> INCLUDED in the description, thus limiting actual BF> accesses to when a download is performed.... I was talking about the programming that builds such a list. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Center of the Cosmos (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1381 To: BRIAN HIPPS Date: 08/23/93 7:08a Subj: Files.bbs Refer: 3812 Read: NO Private: No -> incompatible with the software I'm running. The author of the softwar -> use the files.bbs format that is used in the Mega cd's. Is there any -> that use the mega type files.bbs? And why don't we have a standard fo -> files.bbs? One more question if I may what is the lastest version of FILES.BBS is the most abused word in this business.... Long ago, QuickBBS referred to their file listings as "FILES.BBS". This format contained the file name, beginning on column #1, and a 45 byte file description beginning on column #14. That's a FILES.BBS description file. Then someone came along & began sticking sizes and dates between the filename & description... The "FILES.BBS" word survived. This was no big deal, as most BBS packages that used FILES.BBS had to ability to filter out the time & date. Then someone came along & began calling PCBoard description files "FILES.BBS".... A PCBOARD description ain't even close to being "FILES.BBS". The reason most shareware CD ROMs contain PCBoard descriptions is that they can easily be created from the FILE_ID.DIZs now found within most archives. To edit a PCBoard description down to FILES.BBS costs money & takes time, if the descriptions are to be made meaningful and not "chopped off" at the 45th character. Shareware Studio contains FILES.BBS description files, as does the Mega series and a few others. Here's a FILES.BBS description file: FILES.BBS This description can be up to 45 bytes. 8LETTERS.ZIP This is another file description . . . tim FILES.BBS historian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1382 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/23/93 7:01a Subj: Disk needed Refer: 3825 Read: NO Private: No -> Does anyone know where I can get a CD-ROM with an environmental theme Yep, but it's about a month from completion - all original & BBS ready! tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSH PICHE Number: 1383 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/22/93 7:48a Subj: CD-Rom kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No That sounds great. I'm really considering getting a CD Rom, but it's kind of tough to make a decision. For instance, I don't know if it's really worth it to spend extra cash for this multispin technology. Plus, these sound card + cd rom kits look pretty good, but then you've got to decide on the sound card too. But with all the great CD stuff on the horizon and in the stores now, stuff like 7th Guest, Iron Helix, Rebel Assault, I'll just have to get one. Later Josh Piche --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSH PICHE Number: 1384 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/22/93 7:54a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've heard that the CD rom version will be out around the same time as the disk version. Will the CD version include extra stuff, or is it just on CD? Josh Piche --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JENKINS Number: 1385 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:56a Subj: Catalog wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have seen posts here relating to catalogs being mailes on request... would any dealers here please add my name to your mailing list. Thanks. B.P.Jenkins RR#6 Smiths Falls, Ont. CANADA K7A 4S7 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Lester's Hideaway, Smiths Falls, ON (1:256/202@FIDONET.ORG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JENKINS Number: 1386 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:58a Subj: Buying from the U.S. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello. I am a new CD-rom owner,interested in purchasing from the U.S. Up here in Canada, the prices are...well...scary! I would like to know what is involved ie. customs/duty etc. Thank You. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Lester's Hideaway, Smiths Falls, ON (1:256/202@FIDONET.ORG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1387 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/22/93 5:19a Subj: Re: TRANTOR SCSI CONTROLLER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> >Thanks Bill I beleive I may purchase the Adaptec BF> controller.. Sounds like a BF> >wise investment in the long run! BF> Only if you plan to run OS/2 in the near future - BF> otherwise, save yourself some BF> $$ and a LOT of support grief and get an Allways IN-2000. Have you called their tech support lately? BF> I've RUN the Adaptec stuff - nice controllers, but I BF> could get NO support out BF> of Adaptec, even as a DEALER. Always I never NEEDED BF> support for - they just BF> WORK! I could say the same for my Adaptec 1742. However, I have required some support for some of the devices I have plugged into the 1742, and Adaptec has been quite helpful. I have heard several reports of people having had problems in the past with Adaptec when it comes to tech support, but apparently they have really beefed up their support staff and their attitude has done an about face some time in the last three years. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NITIN N. GUPTA Number: 1388 To: POE LIM Date: 08/22/93 1:04a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry, but I am not familiar with os/2. Is it better than win3.1 or win NT --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Chicken Coop! (1:324/295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CLEMSON Number: 1389 To: CRAIG DOBIE Date: 08/15/93 6:16p Subj: CD BBS Files Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Craig Dobie to All <=- CD> I know there are some sharewhere CD's formated for BBS's (FILES.BBS) CD> I was wondering if anyone has one or knows where I can get ahold of CD> one. Chestnut CD-ROM Inc do their catalog in .BBS format. They are at PO Box 360 Cambridge MA 02141-0004 Tel : 617-864-8326 Fax : 617-864-8327 (Well, they were in 1992 !) These are the only kind I have, and I guess most others do the same. Or at least some kind of text files. Bye, Chris ... There's no future in existentialism. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.11 [NR] * Origin: INDEX III - Nottm UK - +44-602-855607 - (2:250/413.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CLEMSON Number: 1390 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/15/93 6:20p Subj: Font CD Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No -=> Quoting Arnie Gross to All <=- AG> CD-ROMS for sale - $18.00 each (incl. shipping) AG> FontMaster CD Library - High quality fonts (NOT shareware), complete Hi, What types of fonts are these ? If TrueType I would be interested. Would $18 include shipping to the UK ? Chris ... A confident manner is important, as computers can sense this! :-) --- Blue Wave/RA v2.11 [NR] * Origin: INDEX III - Nottm UK - +44-602-855607 - (2:250/413.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: INA STERK Number: 1391 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/20/93 12:31a Subj: Night Owl 9.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, Yesterday (August 19th) the CD-ROM arrived. Works great! It's a pleasure doing bussines with you. 'Till next time. Greetinx, -= Ina =- --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Southern Star +31-45-323201 <> (2:500/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON DWIGHT Number: 1392 To: ALL Date: 08/19/93 9:11p Subj: Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Y'all, Can someome please tell em where I can use my FidoNet node number to Frew EZROM120.ZIP or a later version. I am in serious need of trying a door for multiple CDs under Maximus. Willing to poll the US for it, but would rather it was around in Europe. Thanks in advance. Cheers, --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Train station = Where a train stops, What's a workstation? (2:220/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON DWIGHT Number: 1393 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/20/93 4:37p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, >-> really do it on my own because it would be purely taking stabbs in >-> the dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, >-> MTMCDE.SYS, MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. It can't >-> load all four Using the /E switch on MSCDEX, with expanded memory available, will put all the buffers out of conventional memory, saving a bundle. Cheers, --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Train station = Where a train stops, What's a workstation? (2:220/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS BERGER Number: 1394 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/18/93 7:36p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > the > dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, > MTMCDE.SYS, > MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. It can't load all four > of these high no matter what order they're in. I just can't > understand > that because I have 4 Megs of ram. I guess there's a few things I > don't > know about memory. I always thought that you could load stuff high > until you ran out of extended or expanded memory but I guess that's > not true. That is definitly not true. You can load programs high until you reach the 1 MB limit, but subtract all ROMS (System, Adapters an the like) and Videoram (for a VGA 64KB and another 16KB) and so on. Since you have MANIFEST (it came with QEMM), use it. It will show you the distribution of these types of Memories (Option: FirstMeg). /\ FIDO 2:244/1372.8 /__\ INTERNET aberger@rbg.th-darmstadt.de / \ndreas Berger LOCATION Hessen, Germany, Europe --- * Origin: Wir wollen nicht klagen, wir sind ja keine Anwaelte (2:244/1372.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS CARRESI Number: 1395 To: MARIO DI MAMBRO Date: 08/18/93 7:35a Subj: Re: * x-rated cd-rom * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=( Mario Di Mambro might recently have said to Louis Carresi about Re: * x-rated cd-rom * )=- GS> Why would anyone want to see animals going at it??? JL> I believe he meant animals AND people... LC> Why would anyone want to see animals AND people going at it??? MDM> I would love to see animals and people going at it!!! Some MDM> people enjoy seeing things that are different and MDM> extraordinary. I never saw the original message...How can I get MDM> that CD? Don't ask me, neither did I. Regards, Louis --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Six & Five 8's Multi-Line * UK * 44-273-688888/699999 (2:441/86.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK PALMER Number: 1396 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/17/93 6:50p Subj: Re: encyclopedias et al Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mike Shannon <=- MS> We have the Grolier's Illustrated version 2.0 at $35. The MPC version MS> is $48. Call any time if interested. MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 MS> (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 MS> ea pc over 5 Mike What would shipping to the UK cost???? Mark... ... My other vehicle is a Galaxy Class Starship ... --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Cascades BBS +44-742-325-232 HST 24hrs - Node @ - (2:250/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK PALMER Number: 1397 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 6:50p Subj: Catlogue Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please could any CD vendors send me a copy of their catalogue to: Mark Palmer 27 Maple Way Cranfield BEDFORD England MK43 0DW Or NetMail it to me..... C H E E R S!!! ... "Transporter chief , beam the landing party to the bridge" --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Cascades BBS +44-742-325-232 HST 24hrs - Node @ - (2:250/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDY MORRISON Number: 1398 To: ALL Date: 08/17/93 10:21p Subj: Panasonic cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Help! I've been offered a new PANASONIC twin speed CDROM with 16bit sound card, speakers, "The 7th Guest", "Dune" plus 5 other cd titles for œ499.00 Being new to this can anyone tell me if this is a good buy or not? We all know what sales people are like, they'd sell thier own mothers for the commision! Would appreciate a quick reply if possible from anyone. Many thanks Andy Morrison --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Chapps BBS, Edinburgh. UK. [+44 31 539 1132] (2:259/58) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MURPHY Number: 1399 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/17/93 12:13p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to DAVID CALVIN, TOM GUELKER said: TG> Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? TG> Hook it up to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software TG> interface, and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window TG> fast! I'm hooked! I've not come across a CD-ROM drive that's as good as my CD player... So I won't throw it out the window! But its nice to use when I'm useing the computer, otherwise I use my CD player! Graham --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Twilight Garden BBS 300-14400 on 081-643-9495 (2:440/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MURPHY Number: 1400 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/17/93 12:25p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to HENRY PAUL, Giuliano Maciocci Jr. said: GJ> A word if I may, what's that about the 8k cache? I suspect I am amazingly GJ> wrong here in interpreting your response, but anyway my DX-40 has a 128K GJ> cache (AMD) The 486series has an INTERNAL cache to the processor, and this is highly optimized (and V fast). the cache you are talking about is *EXTERNAL* to the chip, and not as fast. Graham. Apologize for being off topic. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Twilight Garden BBS 300-14400 on 081-643-9495 (2:440/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MURPHY Number: 1401 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/17/93 12:31p Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to David Eagen, Shaun Rader said: DE> Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? SR> I don't think Virgin Games is planning on supporting the S3 SR> video boards. I read that they said the S3 boards are just too slow. SR> That's too bad because I have an S3 video board... and it seems to work SR> fine in Windows. Thats about all it does work well with. S3's are no good for anything other than windows - T7G doesn't use the accelerator stuff, because none of it is any good for the video. Graham --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Twilight Garden BBS 300-14400 on 081-643-9495 (2:440/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MURPHY Number: 1402 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/17/93 12:33p Subj: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message originally to Henry Paul, Carlos Benitz said: CB> I'm surprised. I didn't know it was possible to make a CB> magnetic beam. How is it done? It's not a magnetic beam.. The laser heats up the coating in the disk, which can then change states. If the coating isn't hot, it isn't possible for it to change state. Its a clever trick. Graham --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The Twilight Garden BBS 300-14400 on 081-643-9495 (2:440/122) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADAM EDWARDS Number: 1403 To: NICK PETKOVICH Date: 08/18/93 12:24p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NP> 100 Pounds!! Who are you trying to kid, I can get SCSI CD-ROM drives NP> for 175+vat. (Or maybe even less) Hi Nick, which ones do you get for that price? I'm in London and after a SCSI CD-ROm drive with a 200ms access time a 300k/sec data transfer rate. Whats the best deal on something like this? See ya Adam London, UK --- * Origin: (2:254/4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Number: 1404 To: MIKE WARWICK Date: 08/16/93 5:19p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting MIKE WARWICK to BORIS OSADCIW <=- MW> 'Scuse me for coming in here, but do you know where I can get a MW> *driver* for a Mitsumi drive (proprietary controller card), that will MW> work with OS2 2.1? There isn't an official one, yet - IBM are rumoured to be working on it. MW> Nearest place I could find was Stuttgart, Germany. The Toktronix driver does not support MM yet - again, they claim to be working on it. The is also a driver available from Cosette in Florida - but again no MM support. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.05 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCUS STUART Number: 1405 To: JURRIE HOBERS Date: 08/15/93 9:18p Subj: RE: MOD CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jurrie Hobers to Jim Maricondo <=- -=> Quoting Jim Maricondo to Jurrie Hobers <=- JM> ΔRe: Re: MOD CD-ROMs > Here in The Netherlands, Europe, we have a cd called: The Ultimate Mod > collection with a large number of MOD files. I do not know if this cd is > also at your place. JM> Do they export it? (i.e. would I ever have a chance at finding it JM> here? :) Or is it a US import in the first place? JH> I van get it for you Jim! JH> So let me know if you are still interested..... JH> Jurrie! Hi Ya ! I saw this message and i thought WOW a whole CD full of mods !! I run a small bbs with 300 mod files or so in the uk and just wondered if you could possibly tell me where i could get hold of this amazing cd mentioned above ? Thanks |\/| | |arcus Stuart Quantum Leap BBS ... WARNING! Removal of this tagline prohibited by law! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 [NR] * Origin: Karnak - Northampton *DS HST* 44-604-705669 (2:254/104.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN MARTEN ERIC ELZINGA Number: 1406 To: DONALD WEN Date: 08/20/93 2:19p Subj: te koop diverse cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Donald! 15 Aug 93 15:41, Donald Wen wrote to Jurrie Hobers: DW> By the way, are you Finnish? No, he is Dutch. DW> DONALD WEN Yo!, Johan --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Dragon Highlord 1. 05107-41403.ICN HQ/Host R92.V32B/V4 (2:282/307.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPHER SPATZ Number: 1407 To: 1:120/288 Date: 08/21/93 7:06p Subj: Need File List for.... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dear Disk Jockey's HOTLINE! 1:120/288 Hello Monster Media Staff, I talk to someoen from your staff. I asked for a compressed file containing the file listing for PCBoard. I need the listing including the file name, file size, file date, file descriptions. I you receive this message could you upload the file to Digitial Obession Reading VIA FIDOnet or Call my board direct High Voltage Systems BBS (215) 373-1203. I don't have FIDOnet but would like to put up this CD-ROM ASAP. --- WM v3.01/91-0069 * Origin: The Digital Obsession BBS (215)678-4214 (1:2607/402.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1408 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/22/93 12:24a Subj: Virtual Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>>> I saw a show on HBO featuring a CDROM that was a Virtual BO>>> Reality disk. Anyone heard of this, and know where it BO>>> is available? BO>Only available in MAC not IBM! Release 2 will reportedly be available in both formats. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1409 To: INA STERK Date: 08/22/93 12:24a Subj: did you get it? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No IS>On August, 7th, I sent you a fax (ordering Night Owl 9.0). IS>Did you receive this fax? Ina, Yes we did indeed, and thank you for the order. The CD was shipped out on Monday, Aug. 9th by insured Air Mail. These can run anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks for overseas shipping, depending on location, customs, etc. Let me know if you don't see anything in the next week or so, and I will follow up on it for you. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1410 To: KEITH SPEARS Date: 08/22/93 12:24a Subj: Bibles & Religion Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KS>Do you still have the Bibles & Religion CD for $10? Sorry Keith, our special purchase stock is gone on those, but they are in stock again at the regular price of $13.00. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Odo, is there any more jello in the fridge? Odo? Odo?? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1411 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 12:24a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! Q & A 4.0...........$34 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Compton's Interact..$95 US Wars: Korea......$29 US Wars: Des. Storm.$29 Super CD 2..........$15 Super CD 1..........$14 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 MAC Shareware.......$22 Clipart Heaven......$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 Otherware I.........$17 Jedi Collection.....$39 History of Jazz.....$45 Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..........$35 Kodak Photo CD......$18 Phoenix 3.0.........$12 Game Arena..........$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * This tagline contains 100% NutraSweet --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1412 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 12:25a Subj: 7TH GUEST ONLY $39! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 7TH GUEST SPECIAL OFFER! PRICE: $39!! In stock, ready for immediate delivery. MINIMUM Requirements: 2 Megs RAM * 386DX CPU * 16 bit SVGA video card with at least 512K RAM * CD-ROM Drive w/ 150K per second minimum transfer rate * Sound card w/ FM and PCM sound * Mouse * Hard drive w/ 10 Megs free MSCDEX 2.2 or higher * DOS 5.0 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Used taglines for $ale - 8 bits each. Call 555-FUNY --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 1413 To: EDWARD PALMER Date: 08/22/93 9:28a Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EP>It is a true SCSI drive. The interface card is the Trantor T130b. EP>ASPI drivers and an ASPI manager are available from the NEC BBS. EP>This means that it can be daisy chained with any ASPI-compatible EP>SCSI device. Hope this helps. Thanks for the information Ed. It did help a lot. Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * I multitask... I read in the bathroom! --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff072/a] * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 1414 To: ERIC HO Date: 08/22/93 9:30a Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EH> > I'm looking for information about the NEC CDR-25 CD ROM EH> > drive, ie: access times, reliability, and can this drive be daisy EH> > chained, that kinda stuff. EH>The access time is around 800ms, SCSI 1, can't be daisy chained (last one) EH>not reliable. (There are many many refurbished drives in North California, EH>$159.00 ea.) I bought 3, but 2 of them were bad again. Are they good?????? Thanks Eric, I appreciate the information. Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * New mail not found: Start whine/pout sequence? (Y/N)? --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff072/a] * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 1415 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/22/93 9:34a Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MK>SCSI CDROMs For Sale: MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Is this drive daisy chain able??? Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * BBS=Busted, Broke & Sick of it! What it does to a SysOp! --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff072/a] * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES HORSEY Number: 1416 To: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Date: 08/21/93 11:21p Subj: CD COMPAT W/DOS 6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS> try to log on drive S (my CD), it says "Invalid drive specification". What do you have lastdrive set to in your config.sys? * SPITFIRE v3.3 1:273/221 Horse Talk BBS 215-244-4640 The Place To Be 215-245-7684 BBS --- SFScan/286 v2.00 * Origin: Horse Talk BBS 1:273/221 (1:273/221.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON SPROUL Number: 1417 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 1:06a Subj: Gravis Ultrasound Card and CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I have a Mitsumi CD-Rom and I have an Gravis Ultrasound card that emulates a Soundblaster by software. My audio is very choppy and video with audio is choppy as well. Video alone is fine. I am using port 220, and IRQ 5 for the sound card, and I am using port 300 and IRQ 10 for the CD-Rom drive. Can anyone PLEASE help me. I don't want to change my sound card again. I like the Gravis, and it hasn't given me any problems until now. Thanks --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Download Dungeon SuperBBS - RA PRO 1.11 - (705)749-3233 (1:229/318) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1418 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/22/93 11:04p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SJ> on how to correct the situation? RE> RE> Sorry... I think its one of those things you have to live with! If RE> you think its bad, try running on a friends (or dealers) single Hello, Well after playing around with the newer version of SBCD.SYS (6/93) I can now definately say that all of my audio problems are GONE! The slight video pause is still there (though now barely noticeable) and I can live with it! I am so glad that this was a driver problem! Later, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BURKE Number: 1419 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/22/93 9:24p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DB> I think there should be a HARDWARE ONLY CDROM echo -> DB> SOFTWARE ONLY CDROM echo -> DB> -> -> -> Here's an interesting suggestion! Sometimes I am looking for help on software, or for new and interesting CD titles, at other time I might need to know about, how to run several CD drive under DESQview or OS/2. I would even go one more and say an ADULT ONLY CDROM echo. I don't mind the traffic, but I don't have time to pick through 100s of messages to pick out the one on hardware or new titles etc. I understand at one time CDs were a neat new item few had, but they are getting as common as hard drives. Just a thought ;-) -=- Dave --- WM v3.01/91-0177 * Origin: CCAT BBS -=- ZyXEL 19,200 & HST,v32b (512)242-2206 (1:160/225.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CR HAMILTON Number: 1420 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/22/93 7:52p Subj: CD-Rom Dupes Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jim Lambert wrote in a message to Wayne Finlay: >How recent is the Big Sky Rom? Is it newer than Night Owl 9.0? JL> JL> Hi Wayne, JL> JL> Big Sky Rom was released very recently, but it does not JL> concentrate on 1993 files only. It also doesn't have a lot JL> of "false" or altered dates in order to make that claim. JL> Each file on Big Sky was hand picked and includes a JL> file_id.diz description file in each archive. It includes a JL> wide range of dates, but does not include a bunch of filler JL> files to make a full disc. The zip date is based on the JL> largest file in the archive. I run Big Sky, Night Owl 9, JL> Software Vault 2, and CD Winbox. My bulletin that shows JL> downloads from CD-Rom shows that Big Sky has approximately JL> twice the downloads of Night Owl 9, and close to three JL> times the others. It has been a very popular collection on JL> my board. I sell all four of these, so I am not trying to JL> put down any of them. I just hate to see a great disc JL> ignored because it contains some older files in addition to JL> the newer ones. Thanks for asking! What kind of prices do you get on these? And are they ready for bbs use (i.e, files.bbs in each subdirectory?) I run Maximus, and just got a Panasonic w/ SCSI card, and am trying to determine the best way to proceed... CR --- timEd-B9 * Origin: Foundation BBS * FidoNet & AtariNet * 817-444-0155 (1:130/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1421 To: DONALD WEN Date: 08/21/93 10:40p Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** DONALD WEN wrote this on 08-17Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>BTW, what card are you using now? Δ> Δ>DONALD WEN I have the Diamond Stealth 24 ISA with 1 meg vram. It is a Windows Accelerator and it has the S3 chip. I use Windows more often BECAUSE of this card! I love it.. but too bad it wasn't great in DOS. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/21/93 19:35 --- * CmpQwk 1.12 #141 * A penny for your thoughts; $20 to act it out --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1422 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/21/93 10:40p Subj: Cd slow-down Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** SAM JONES wrote this on 08-20Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ> Has anyone else ever had this problem (with any CD-ROM drive)? It Δ>seems to me as if it could be a driver problem or something, as the Δ>drive seems very fast and once it starts reading everything is smooth. Δ>My driver (SBCD.SYS) is dated 4/93 while the drive was manufactured in Δ>July '93. Δ> I'd appreciate any advice or views on this matter. Δ>Thanks, Sam I have a regular speed CD-ROM drive (150K per second) and I have DOTT. I do get slow down when the CD is reading the digital sounds. I guess it's just something I have to put up with. It stops the animation most of the time, but I can live with it (I think I have to). I have SBPCD.SYS dated 2/92! I don't know if I can get a newer version for my SBPro.. I haven't tried. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/21/93 22:02 --- * CmpQwk 1.12 #141 * Bored at 3:00 a.m.? PSSSTTT - got a modem? --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GERALD RYCKMAN Number: 1423 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/20/93 11:29p Subj: WHERE TO BUY CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG>> I was wondering where do you buy your cd disc's? There are some >>canadians that sell them overpriced than u.s. prices and was wondering >>which is the best place to shop? Well, I don't have a specific place for purchasing my discs. I just shop around here and there. I don't really go to the store with the cheapest either...a couple of bucks difference is no big deal. Well, Wise Guys Computer is my favorite...they are ultra-expensive and they don't take refunds. There's also this mail order company that is located near my place....CD Source Canada. They have the most selections but their prices are worst than Wise Guy's...usually around 50% to 400+% more than the next door. YES...I MEAN 400+%!!?!!?...and you also need to pay to become a member. Amazing how some companies have the guts to sell at the 3 or 4 times the LIST PRICE. For example, I bought 7th Guest for $57. CDSC is selling it for $112. Also, Wing Commander with Ultima IV. This CD every store in the whole world is trying to get rid of it because it was old as hell and contains 17 megs of files on a 650 meg CD. At $29, I call it expensive. And what do you know...CDSC is selling it for $112. Ouch!! Well, just think of them as Micro Drives Canada to the power 2 on CDs. Anyways, there are several stores in Toronto that sells really cheap CDs....like KLM Computers..but unfortunately, they don't have much in stock. If you have the patience to wait for them to mail to your doorstep, then KLM or Lance Electronics are definitely the place to go. Otherwise, you might also wanna check out NTC Softwares. NTC is famous for their cheap prices on entertainment softwares and quite a average selection of CDs and application softwares and a pretty good selection of floppy-based entertainment softwares. NTC runs pretty much the same method as Future Shop where if you happen to find any store selling anything cheaper than their retail price, they will not only match that price PLUS 10% off. But then, Future Shop's claim is full of poopoo...they never admit anything and they never agree with your claim even after they verified their competitor's prices. I am not too sure about NTC on this but I think I believe them more because the owner seems like a pretty decent guy. Prices down in the states are quite cheap but then, after currency conversion, shipping charges, duties(3.9% tax), our lousy 7% GST, retirement funds for Brian Mulroney, attack helicopter funds for Kim Campbell, etc, etc, they became more expensive. Overall, my personal opinion is, either NTC Softwares (Kennedy/Huntingwood), Logic Computers (Woodbine Ave...across the street of Wise Guys), and Steals Direct (Mississauga) are the best places to go in terms of selections, in stock, and prices. But if you have the same lifestyle and buying habits as Imelda Marcos where the more selections the better and money is no object, then CD Source Canada and Wise Guys Computers are the best places to go . Hope this helps. Anyways, I think there are alot of other places where you can go too. Well, simply flip over your Toronto Compute, Computer Paper, or the Monday/Wednesday/Saturday issue of Toronto Star's High Tech section, and check out their advertisements, I am sure you'll find alot of other good deals too. * 1st 1.11 #1060s * --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1424 To: GERALD RYCKMAN Date: 08/21/93 2:58a Subj: WHERE TO BUY CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> cheap but then, after currency conversion, shipping charges, -> duties(3.9% tax), our lousy 7% GST, retirement funds for Brian -> Mulroney, attack helicopter funds for Kim Campbell, etc, etc, they -> became more expensive. Do they really charge duty for computer software? I remember just last year I purchased turbo c++ and i only payed GST no duty or is it different classification on cd rom disc's? Geez it is ridiculous they promised that anything relating to computers would be duty free so far I only see hardware being charged for duty when its not supposed to be in the first place what do they classify a computer a machine and not a computer? I placed a mail order for some cd's in the states total 120 american convert it around $160 cdn I payed $14.61 to customs so that is just gst so I'm definately positive that they don't charge duty for "computer software" anything else is subject to duty. -> 50% to 400+% more than the next door. YES...I MEAN 400+%!!?!!?...and -> you also need to pay to become a member. Amazing how some companies -> have the guts to sell at the 3 or 4 times the LIST PRICE. For -> example, I bought 7th Guest for $57. CDSC is selling it for $112. -> Also, Wing Commander with Ultima IV. This CD every store in the whole -> world is trying to get rid of it because it was old as hell and -> contains 17 megs -> of files on a 650 meg CD. At $29, I call it expensive. And what do -> you know...CDSC is selling it for $112. Ouch!! Well, just think of -> them as Micro Drives Canada to the power 2 on CDs. That is really stupid CDSC selling 7th guest for $112 I got a copy of consumer's distrubted and even they are selling 7th guest for $67. I'd say 7th guest is an amazing disc WELL worth the $50-70 for it I read the manual and found out that the SECOND disc is partly a ibm cd rom cd and also a audio cd so I put on the audio cd player and it has 15 different songs on the same track which I was surprised they sell ya the game plus throw in a cd audio on the second disc. -> Anyways, there are several stores in Toronto that sells really cheap -> CDs....like KLM Computers..but unfortunately, they don't have -> much in stock. If you have the patience to wait for them to mail to I've been to KLM looks like they sell more cd software the diskette software because I see more cd's than disk version of games and stuff. I like how they allow you to rent the cd's too. -> don't take refunds. There's also this mail order company that is -> located near my place....CD Source Canada. They have the most -> selections but their prices are worst than Wise Guy's...usually -> around Too bad there wasn't a company like Columbia House if you haven't dealt with columbia house they give you 6 cd's free and you only purchase 6 of them at the regular price so its basically you get $20 cd's for $10. It would be nice if there was a mail ordering company that would charge say for the first 4-5 cd's at regular prices and then the other 4-5 cd's at the wholesale price or something like that the only way this can happen is if some sort of company can step in and actual act as the distributor and retailer all in one then it can be done. The reason why the prices are the way they are is because there is the software company which sells to the distributor distributor flips it for whatever 50-100% and then the retailer flips it so there are 2 double flips if there was a retailer and distributor all in one the prices would be much less. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1425 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 3:04a Subj: 7TH GUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just for those who didn't read the 7th guest manual in the back the second disc of 7th guest is partially for ibm cd rom data and also the rest is 15 songs on cd audio so try it out on your cd audio player the only disadvantage though all the songs are in track 2 only and not individually seperate. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL NUSBAUM Number: 1426 To: JOSH PICHE Date: 08/22/93 4:35p Subj: CD-Rom kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP> That sounds great. I'm really considering getting a CD JP> Rom, but it's kind of tough to make a decision. For JP> instance, I don't know if it's really worth it to spend JP> extra cash for this multispin technology. Plus, these I don't know a lot about CD ROMS to be honest, but from what I have heard, the multispin technology could be a big feature in the near future, one that would make it worth buying now. I haven't used the full advantages of the drive yet so I can't say for sure, though. -Pn --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 1427 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:01a Subj: WANTED Dealers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ==========>>>>>> W A N T E D D E A L E R S <<<<<<=========== Wanting people to become Dealers, Or to distribute to Dealers Call Mutli-Media and ask for: Darrel Rivenbark Cheapest Prices around !!!! 1-800-865-5354 ================================================================= --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1428 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 1:31p Subj: Re: 7TH GUEST ONLY $39! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike - MS> 7TH GUEST - $39! In stock, ready for immediate delivery. Is this the complete package with the video? Does this version require "T7G-FIX.ZIP" (not available via any local BBS in this area) to run properly? - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 1429 To: DAVID M. WHITE Date: 08/21/93 10:31p Subj: NEC CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No David M. White wrote +-------------------------------+ XXXI am looking at a NEC CD-Rom packaged as a "Fusion 16" XXXpackage. Is anyone familiar with this drive and if so XXXwould you recommend it as a good buy? XXXAny information pro or con would be appreciated. +-------------------------------+ If the included drive is an NEC multispin, then you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever. I've owned the NEC CDR-84 internal for over a year now without any problems at all. There are drives that are slightly faster, but the difference is only by a few milliseconds. NEC's quality is fantastic. In fact the quality is why the drives are so expensive :). ... #include ___ X LonMail X --- X SLMR 2.1a X --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Hub Killingworth, CT 14.4 HST (1:141/110) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT FOSTER Number: 1430 To: DCQWK Date: 08/22/93 8:14p Subj: DROP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Control message generated by QMPro 1.50 --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Skeleton Closet(sm)-3 Nodes - Virginia Beach, VA (1:271/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 1431 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/22/93 7:13p Subj: Re: Mscdex/drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> MSCDEX is rarely included with the drive You> It is NORMALLY bundled with DOS ... It has, to my knowledge, only been bundled with DOS 6 (and its various revisions). It certainly didn't come with DOS 5 or any earlier versions. It DID come bundled with my old Hitachi drive and with my new Mitsumi drive. -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1432 To: GERALD RYCKMAN Date: 08/22/93 10:21p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Oops...my mistake...not MCSDEX 3.02, but rather, the PAS-16 SCSI driver version 3.02 -- sorry for the mixup. - Eric --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1433 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 8:21a Subj: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sound Galaxy NX Pro + Mitsumi CD-ROM ..........................$289. CD-ROM Mitsumi CRMC LU-005S w/contlr 630MB, 350ms, Kodak comp. $179. CD-ROM Sony 31A with controller ...............................$229. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$369.* CD-ROM Texel DM-3024 SCSI, 265ms, 300k/sec transfer, 64k cache $399. CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI drive,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache $449. Creative Lab Discovery 8. CD-ROM + SB Pro + 3 CDs + Speakers...$399.* Creative Lab Discovery 16. CD-ROM+ SB 16 + 3 CDs + Speakers...$459.* Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. 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Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1435 To: RACHEL REPSTAD Date: 08/21/93 8:21a Subj: CD-ROM drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RR>I would very much like any information on new or used CD- RR>ROM drives for sale. 350ms or less please and SBPro The Panasonic drive would hook direct to your SB Pro. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HO Number: 1436 To: ALL BBS SYSOPS Date: 08/21/93 11:03p Subj: Dr. CD-ROM shareware Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello BBS SysOps, Do you want to increase your file bases? Do you want to get the latest shareware programs? If your answer is "YES", please try our CD-ROM ! * Dr. Windows Vol. I ------ Applications, Icons, Utilities, Desktops , wallpaper and more.... for Windows 3.x (Released in Jun. 1993) * Dr. Music Vol. I ------ Players, converters, MIDI, WAV, VOC... for SB or compatible sound card. (Released in Jul. 1993) * Dr. Shareware Vol. I ------ The latest collections ! More than 600MB. Includes Windows NT, OS/2 2.1, RA2.x, communication, clipart, programming, database, business, utilities, BBS Door, Windows, Wordprocessors..... 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(1:110/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1439 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 3:31a Subj: RED HOT SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $10. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $49. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. COMING SOON - BLACK BOX 5 - - - 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1440 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 3:31a Subj: NEW ADDITIONS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N E W A D D I T I O N S ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAN MASTER - 100mgs - 2255 files - Utilities, Programs, Text, & More! Files.BBS Structure - PRICE - $29. PRECISION - v1.5 - Most Complete Mapping Program Of It's Kind! With CAD, MAPPING Zoom & Mouse Support + FREE Business Phone Book - PRICE - $79. ROMATERIAL - Designer/Animated icons, Sound F/X in 6 languages, unique cursors,blankers, celebrity impressions & More! - PRICE - $25. KINGS QUEST- ALL NEW adventure game with Super Graphics & Sound. VI - PRICE - $49. ORDER LINE ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID YIELDING Number: 1441 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 2:41p Subj: Chinon/Adaptec Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone out there have a Chinon 435 on an Adaptec 1542b working? mine will "see" the drive but tells me the media is invalid. --- * Origin: *Ye Olde Pawn Shoppe ]I[*AFDN, DDS, UtilNet*Milwaukee,WI (1:154/750) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN CASTLE Number: 1442 To: GRAEME MERRALL Date: 08/22/93 6:29p Subj: MULTIMEDIA PACK FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am very interested , keep this offer open. --- M A X's BBS 1.52 * Origin: Only BBS in Mount Maunganui! (07) 5755988 (3:774/195) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT HAWORTH Number: 1443 To: ANDREW BELL Date: 08/21/93 8:46a Subj: looking.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Andrew, Does it mean if its BBS door compatible that it is just BBS ready. ie. just have bbs.lst in each directory or is something else required. The Delta Multimedia CD-ROM is BBS Ready but I don't know about doors. It would otherwise seem to meet your specs. 1993 print with permission of Simtel-20 but not their co-operation in its production. It goes for about $60 Australian I think. Netmail if interested. --- Ezycom V1.02 * Origin: CC's with No File Ratios 02-899-7148 (Up to 14K4) (3:713/806) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1444 To: RON FINDLING Date: 08/22/93 9:18p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ron! On 08-17-93 Ron Findling wrote to Rowan Evans... RF> > I take it you run OS/2?? I have programmed both for OS/2 and RF> > Windows, and don't find either to be excruciatingly easy to RF> > program for.... RF> RF> Yup, I do use OS/2, and you're right, no GUI is easy to program for. RF> But every article I've ever read on programming (I'm no programmer RF> myself) constantly harps on the kludges one must do when programming RF> properly for Windows, as compared to the cleaner approach with OS/2. Well, the best part of OS/2 is the API for Presentation Manager! RF> Regarding multimedia, for example, it's apparently very difficult RF> under Windows to synchronize full motion video and speech, whereas RF> under OS/2 it's relatively easy. I'll have to check my Windows 3.1 SDK! RF> (NT multimedia no improvement over Windows) RF> > Yep, you're right there... But you also have the pain of having to RF> > bug your dealer/distributor/card mfr for Windows drivers, as the RF> > basic NT only has PAS 16 and SoundBlaster (from what I recall) and RF> > true SCSI HA attached CD-ROMS (ie no driver for the PAS 16 SCSI)... RF> RF> They're just going through the growing pains of any new OS, it RF> happened with Windows and OS/2 as well. I'm very surprised NT has RF> so few drivers, though, since it IS 7 months late and I thought MS RF> had more clout with developers... Well, I find it interesting that the OS/2 2.1 GA doesn't have some of the CD-ROM drivers, you have to pull them off a support BBS.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1445 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/22/93 9:20p Subj: Panasonic Pausing Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sam! On 08-20-93 Sam Jones wrote to Rowan Evans... SJ> I really love my 562-b except for the SJ> fact that now a couple of games seem to pause completely SJ> when the CD is accessed. After the drive starts reading in SJ> info (only a split-second) everything is ok. Which games?? T7G slows down on my system, but never stops completely and WC II was the same..... SJ> Have you ever experienced this problem? I am using SJ> Lightning CD now and it acts the same with or without it SJ> enabled. Which driver are you using? Also another guy on SJ> Prodigy is having the same exact problem! I'm using Norton Speedcache..... With SBCD.SYS and MSCDEX loaded high courtesy of QEMM 7.01.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1446 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/22/93 9:59p Subj: Panasonic/SONY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Victor! On 08-22-93 Victor Zdanowicz wrote to All... VZ> Does anyone know if Pannasonic CD-ROM drives are reliable?.. Well, I've had mine for over a month and it hasn't failed yet! Seriously, the newer double speed drives are just too new for anyone to question Panasonic's MTBF figures.... I've been talking to Osborne in Sydney and they're now installing CR562Bs in all their new PCs.... Must say something for the drive! VZ> Also... Is it possible to drive any CD-ROM drive from a SB16 or ASP16? Nope, only a Panasonic CR52x series (single speed caddy drive) or CR56x series (double speed caddyless drive).... I have and recommend the CR562B (or its Creative Labs OEM equivalent the CR563....).... Hope this Helps! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT HAWORTH Number: 1447 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 9:42a Subj: New Roland Compat Sound Card Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I heard this great new card on Friday. It has 5 sound standards including Roland SCC-1, MT-52, SoundBlaster, Adlib and Microsoft Sound Systems. Unlike the SCC-1 which is something like $1000 and doesn't support anything else this card was only $600. It had over 300 instruments on its wave table and even came with a midi cable. The only drawback was the software. It wasn't very easy to install but unlike the Gravis at least it worked. The TSR took up 60k of memory but could be loaded high. Unfortunately if you have the CD-ROM extensions, mouse, etc all loaded high it doesn't leave much space for the TSR. TSR is not necessary for windows. The CD-ROM interface was AT-Bus and could either take the Sony or Mitsumi drives. Like the ProAudio Studio it had 4 jacks at the back. Volume control was from a dial not a hotkey combo like the PAS16. It only emulated the SB in 8 bit mode providing 100% 2.0 compatiblity. It would be a heaps better card if it had Pro compatiblity but still its the best card i've ever seen or heard. Left the SB ASP16 for dead even with the extra daughterboard added which would leave you with a total bill of over $800. What an awesome card. Creative Labs were so impressed with this card that they are going to licence it next year. Makes a change for the makers of the SB to be copying someone else instead of the other way round. BTW how does the MPU-401 differ from normal midi? --- * Origin: The Starship Heart of Gold! +61-2-744-5544 (3:712/720@FidoNet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ZORAN ANANIJEV Number: 1448 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 1:56a Subj: SB16ASP+WBLASTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day I have just fitted a nice new SB16ASP + Wblaster into an empty slot and am very happy with its performance so far, but I do have a couple of questions to ask anyone who may be able to help. 1. What is the best MOD playing program for this unit? I've seen the prog that comes with the PAS16 and it definately sounds better than anything for the SB the best I have used so far is Dual Module Player. 2. How do you get the MT32 emulation to work on games that support them, the W/Blaster has the relevant .CBK files and I even load them manually before I get into a game still no go is there a driver or something I am missing out? The games are Strike Commander, MPS Grand Prix, X-Wing, Dune2...they all have options for either SB+MT32 or SB+Roland or MT32 on its own. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Zoran ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: Games Unlimited...BBS +61-2-580-1637 (3:712/504) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW SEE Number: 1449 To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 08/21/93 11:05a Subj: Explain Sound Cards to me Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR>SoundBlaster16, (2) PAS 16, (3) TurtleBeach, (4) Gravis' UltraSound MR>(by MR>the way, it's not TRUE 16-bit "playback") Who told you that? The GUS does "true" 16 bit playback, at sample rates up to 60 kHz. ώ WinQwk 2.0 a#0 ώ Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN MACKIN Number: 1450 To: MARTIN TAYLOR Date: 08/22/93 1:25p Subj: Re: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MT>I recently purchased the Soundblaster CD 16 multimedia kit. It comes MT>with a Panasonic multi session hi speed CD ROM and a number of Cds. I MT>think it's good value. It cost me $1150 AUD. The CD seems pretty quick MT>too, compared with a friend's standard CD ROM. Have you or anyone else had any problems with the CDrom drive locking up on the SB16ASP Card. ΙΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ» ΊRegards -= Dino =-Ί ΘΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΌ --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN MACKIN Number: 1451 To: JAN MARTEN ERIC ELZINGA Date: 08/22/93 1:27p Subj: Pioneer CD-ROM changers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JE>Aren't they the same? I thought they had the same sign as the Audio JE>magazine (you know the 6 O's) Yep! I have one in the car, the house and next the computer. ΙΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ» ΊRegards -= Dino =-Ί ΘΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΌ --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN MACKIN Number: 1452 To: DAVE SUMMERS Date: 08/22/93 1:33p Subj: Re: CD-ROMs and DESQview Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS> I've opened a DOS window and tried running it from the prompt and it DS>won't work that way either. Yes I'm running a music CD and everything DS>works fine at first, but the moment Front Door reinitializes the modem, DS>or if the phone rings, or if I do anything else it freezes up - DS>sometimes to where I have to reboot. It happens when I run any Sound DS>Blaster-related file too. I get a QEMM message stating that I need to DS>allocate more environment for DMA. I'm not sure how to do that since I DS>don't have the docs for QEMM anymore (lost in the almighty divorce DS>shuffle). Yeah I run a couple under an 8 line BBS system with Desqview. Simply set DMA=64 on your Qemm command line and away you go. It's all in the Qemm Manual. You might also wanna try VHI:N ΙΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ» ΊRegards -= Dino =-Ί ΘΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΌ --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES BUTT Number: 1453 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 12:53p Subj: Cd'S On Sale! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I called a while ago and thoses prices are awsome I am thinking of ordereing a couple of the cd's! Thanks for all your help! James Butt p.s. - you will see my order soon! --- * Origin: Tri-State Data Exchange (319)556-4536 HST CDROM (1:283/610) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 1454 To: JOE HAYES Date: 08/21/93 7:10p Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> about WEB NOS is that it's less finicky about what network cards it DK> can use andin some instances supports more options on them (ie, DK> addresses/IRQs). Good stuff...made my life a bit more pleasant. Their DK> number is1.415.331.1449 in Sausalito, CA. JH> Thanks or the info Don, Just wondering, will the WEB JH> NOS work with the lantasti 2mbps cards? JH> If so how much do they want for there software? I have no idea what the list is. Have a friend selling it for $40 per node. As far as I know the lantastic 2mbps cards don't work with anything but lantastic. I'd sell them with lantastic to someone and switch over to 10mbps coax ethernet cards which can be had for $65 for new NE2000 clones or used 3Com cards. I think your CDROM would respond very positively to the faster interface cards and faster network software. I used to have collisions with my 7 cdroms that would lockup and kill Lantastic. Not so with the WEB Nos. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ROBERTSON Number: 1455 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/22/93 9:45p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Eric! EH> MCSDEX driver 3.02 - is that the latest? Also, I EH> noticed that various stores can rip you off with the EH> price of caddies. I went to a local computer show and EH> they had caddies for $4-4.50 each, but when I went Well, I've found that if you look in DOS 6.0's directory you'll find MSCDEX 2.22 parked there, that is unless you are using a BETA version or prhaps you didn't read the version # correctly. Also with respect to your comment on the prices of caddies you should be aware that there are copies of the licensed caddies out there... easily recognized by several facets 1) The clear lid should have no ripples on the surface, & 2) The printing on the back of the CD caddies should be crisp and sharp. I don't know where the copies are coming from but there are only two licensed plants in the world for making these, one is in Japan, and the other in the USA. The Japanese version uses a stainless steel shutter and the USA version is aluminum. The copies will jam in your cd player or they will cause your spin motor to suffer from excessive drag. The better cd players such as SONY or TOSHIBA will spit these out as they slow down the motor from being uneven and causing the coupler to drag, I don't know what happens in the TEXEL (UAC) drive but I wouldn't want ot find out. So in closing there may be a good reason why those caddies are so cheap at the swap meets, that may be all they are worth! :-# --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: John's Jukes Tech BBS Voice(604)872-5757 FAX 872-8073 (1:153/7080) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DUANE ELLISON Number: 1456 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 10:09p Subj: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No My wife and I have recently been looking into purchasing a CD-Rom, Sound Card, and software bundle such as the Fusion CD 16. I was curious what people think of these bundles and of the hardware included in the bundles. Basically I would like to know the luck you have had in using your new CD-Rom. I would like to purchase one of the systems that is around the $500 that includes a Sound Card, CD-Rom drive, and a good selection of software. Thanks in advance for any information, anything would help! Oh, the main reason we were looking into the Fusion CD package was because of the Compton Encyclopedia. Duane, 08-22-93 22:09 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: dCOM Support, Lake Los Angeles Calif, 805/264-1219, (1:102/1302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1457 To: GERALD RYCKMAN Date: 08/22/93 12:38p Subj: Re: WHAT CD-ROM? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I'm looking into getting a CD-ROM for my BBS. What is the >> best/fastest out there? Also, whats the bets >> CDs out there full >> of ShareWare files? GR> I think the Toshiba and the Texel is the fastest at the moment. Both GR> have access speed of 200ms and transfer speed of around 300-330k/sec GR> transfer speed. Both are ultra-expensive. The Pioneer DRM-604X is twice that fast, and handles six CD-ROM discs for alternate access without operator attention. It's access time is significantly higher, but on a CD-ROM that is not usually significant. It's a SCSI-2 drive, BTW, and supports MMPC, CD-Audio, and Multisession CD-Photo. It is also directly supported by OS/2 2.1, with no special drivers or external programs. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1458 To: JERRY MURPHY Date: 08/22/93 12:52p Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JM> Granted, that doesn't give me a bazillion bytes of working JM> space. But I've got a LOT of things going on in my JM> system, loading down the 16 Megs pretty much. If you have JM> a problem shoe-horning in enough buffers, you must choose JM> what to cut back on ... a camel can carry only just so many straws. In that case, get a bigger camel... If your system is REALLY loaded down, and you REALLY want lots of space out of that 16M, then I suggest you get OS/2 2.1. Here is a memory scan from one of my DOS sessions (I can have 100 or more such sessions running simultaneously, if I like): Memory below 640K (Conventional Memory) Name Size in Decimal Size in Hex ------------- --------------------- ------------- DOS 6752 ( 6.6K) 1A60 4DOS 272 ( 0.3K) 110 FREE 648304 (633.1K) 9E470 Total FREE: 648304 (633.1K) Memory above 640K (Upper Memory Blocks) Name Size in Decimal Size in Hex ------------- --------------------- ------------- 4DOS 3296 ( 3.2K) CE0 KSTACK 1056 ( 1.0K) 420 RAT 4944 ( 4.8K) 1350 FREE 12912 ( 12.6K) 3270 FREE 57120 ( 55.8K) DF20 Total FREE: 70032 ( 68.4K) Total bytes avail to programs (Conv + UMB) : 718336 (701.5K) Largest executable program size : 647968 (632.8K) Largest Loadhigh executable program size : 57120 ( 55.8K) 2490368 bytes total EMS memory 1998848 bytes free EMS memory 2031616 bytes total XMS memory 2031616 bytes available XMS memory 0 bytes available contiguous extended memory DOS resident in High Memory Area High Memory Area in use Unlike with QEMM, if I were to use, say, 16M of that EMS memory, I would still have the 20M of XMS available. OF course, if I wanted to disable graphics in this window, I could have about 696K free, instead of 632K. What's more, all of my other DOS sessions could still use graphics! All of this is available with an 850 Meg C: drive, a Pioneer DRM-604X six pack CD-ROM, a 250M tape drive, a Floptical Drive, eight serial ports, three printer ports, a Pro Audio Spectrum 16, a 2M HPFS cache, a screen blanker, HyperKey, and a resident ASCII table. The only caveat: it is possible that your CD-ROM may not be directly supported under OS/2 and that your manufacturer may not have drivers (Mitsumi is the most notable case). In that case, you may have to load the drivers for the CD-ROM in a Virtual Machine Boot of DOS or DRDOS and access the drive only from that session. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY D'ARCANGELO Number: 1459 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/23/93 10:19a Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Sam Jones of 1:396/27 writes: SJ>> on how to correct the situation? RE>> RE>> Sorry... I think its one of those things you have to live with! If RE>> you think its bad, try running on a friends (or dealers) single SJ> SJ> Hello, Well after playing around with the newer version of SBCD.SYS (6/93) SJ> I can now definately say that all of my audio problems are GONE! The slight SJ> video pause is still there (though now barely noticeable) and I can live with SJ> it! I am so glad that this was a driver problem! Later, Sam SJ> SJ> -!- Maximus 2.01wb SJ> ! Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) I came into your message I guess a little late. I was wondering if you were talking about a driver for the newer Panasonics, 562b. I just got one the other day and installed it with the software disk that came with it. The software does not have SBCD.SYS though. I have a SB PRO, 8-bit card, that I am using with this CD. Can you advise where I might be able to obtain the latest drivers for the above. Thanks... --- msgedsq 2.1a * Origin: Roy's Point - New Orleans, La. (1:396/1.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1460 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/23/93 11:12a Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 > >Is this drive daisy chain able??? Yes! The external case has two 50 pin centronics which can be used for daisy chaining drives. 205-837-5053 *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 1461 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/23/93 3:16p Subj: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Boris, Was just checking on my 3 cd rom changes and disks. I talk to you on Tuesday and you said thay will be shipped Thursday. If you can drop me a note. (Order is under Lloyd Miller) Thanks Tom Miller Tom Miller ___ X DeLuxe2 1.25 #12731 X Down Town Marrero, LA --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVEN CALLAND Number: 1462 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 8:52p Subj: Turbo Grafx CD-ROM?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anybody know if a Turbo Grafx CD-ROM is PC compatable?? Or if there is anything that I can buy to hook it up that will cost less than just buying a PC CD-ROM???? --==αδGUiœδ==-- (Steven Calland) --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: The On-Line Playground, Pflugerville, TX (512) 990-5989 (1:382/501) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GEOFF MOEHLE Number: 1463 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 3:58p Subj: buying Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello everyone! I am very interested in buying a good, but resonably priced CD-ROM!! I prefer to buy a CD-ROM that has a fast access time...and has 300kb/second transfer rate...if anyone knows where I can get one please write me!!!!!!! Thank You! Geoff Moehle :) --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Well of Souls 503-741-1829 HST/DS 16000 files 1.4GIG online (1:152/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1464 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/20/93 10:03p Subj: Re: MISTUMI/SB/SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > or >>paper) some audio card maker was going to release a special version of > their >>card with a Mitsumi interface rather then a scsii interface. > ATI and (Gravis or Galaxy?) already have released such cards. Hi Brice, FYI and other individual you were replying, Sound cards with Mitsumi LU005 Interface Sound Galaxy NXPROA Sound Galaxy-16 NXPRO ATI F/X (also interfaces with LU002) Media Resources Advance Gravis (optional daughter board) TTYL GroupWare --- DB B2011/001858 * Origin: GroupWare-Voice:206.472.1400-BBS 206.581.9088 (1:138/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 1465 To: STEPHAN PATTERSON Date: 08/22/93 12:27a Subj: NETWARE SHAREWARE CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To add a directory database for any of our libraries to your existing CD-ROM is $25, plus shipping (probably $10 for international, $5 US). If you wait until October 1 (when our next edition is shipped) you can get the new directory AND a new CD-ROM for $25 if you are updating something you've bought before. We'll be showing our new BBS door versions at ONE BBSCON next week. Awesome! --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ROBINSON Number: 1466 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/23/93 9:04a Subj: 16 bit sound card Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It looks like Creative Labs has sold you. They all use the OPL-3 so the quality is the same. I just want the flexibility of SCSI as Panasonic is not the only double-speed drives around. There's plenty of software packed with it (Midisoft Sequencer, CD player, text-to-speech, Trackblaster Pro, Pro Mixer,etc.). I don't think either of us are going to be disappointed in any way thanks to MediaVision and Creative Labs strong hold in sound. Have fun and make noise ....... CR --- WM v3.01/92-0004 * Origin: The Computer Room-Pickerington, Oh (614)861-8377 (1:226/110.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON KLANK Number: 1467 To: GERALD RYCKMAN Date: 08/22/93 10:14p Subj: SPEEDCACHE & DISC CADDIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gerald! Friday August 20 1993 06:56, Gerald Ryckman wrote to Eric Hsiao: > MCSDEX v3.02?!??! Wow...that is definitely new. The one that came with > my CDROM is only v2.1 and the one that came with MSDOS 6.0 is > (I believe) v2.21. Both of them do not support MSDOS 6.0 and I had to > use SETVER loaded in memory in order to do so. Finally, I had to hack > into the program in order to make it compatible with MSDOS 6.0 without > the need of using SETVER. Hmm...Funny thing. I use DOS6 and the MSCDEX that came with it...I also don't use SETVER....Works just fine... Jason --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: The Fantasy Source BBS! 3.5GIG! 14.4K! 803-627-0549 (1:3639/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1468 To: DAVID BURKE Date: 08/23/93 11:58a Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Not being a sysop, I don't know how echos are started/stopped. Your suggestions are good ones, IMHO. Someone had suggested an adult CD-ROM echo, but I haven't seen any traffic about it lately. Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.2 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1469 To: ROY D'ARCANGELO Date: 08/23/93 2:19p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you are here in N.O, i have uploaded the file(s) SBCD_DOS.ZIP and SBCD.ZIP to a few local BBS's (La MedSig, Just Trying It, Southern Star, Node III) so if you look around on these boards you can dnload it there. Later, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1470 To: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Date: 08/22/93 10:30p Subj: Re: CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Ken, I just got 7th guest and I have gone pretty far, in it though now the puzzles seem to be getting harder and harder, and I was considering to buy Sherlock Holmes, but you see I have the regular Sherlock Holmes and the Lost Files, it took 28 meg and I was stuck in the begining of that game for a long time so I don't intened to buy anymore Sherlock Holmes games, but I really want to buy Wing Commander II deluxe, too bad the place I went did not have it, by the way what kind of CD-ROM do you have and what CD-ROM games do you have for it? Do you use any CD-ROM cache? well write back. C_ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1471 To: BRENT LYNCH Date: 08/22/93 10:34p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Brent, I thought about buying Wing Commander II dulxe but when I could not find it in the place I went to , I instead got 7TH GUEST, I think I made a good choice in buying 7th guest instaed of WIng Commander, and since I did that I cannot buy another game for a while, anyway I sure want to get Day of the Tentacle, about KIng's Quest, I got the CD-ROM version of King's Quest 5 and it took me 2 days to beat the whole game and I have the regular version of King's Quest 6 and it took me all of 2 weeks to beat the game so I will not buy the CD-ROM version of King's Quest 6, thanx for replying and write back, I need some messages to keep me busy. Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1472 To: LOU PETRALIA Date: 08/22/93 10:37p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Lou, I don't think I will be able to get DAy of the TEntacle of a while since i just got 7th Guest and that costs me 59 bucks and my dad will not buy me another game for while. Anyway if and when I can convince my dad to get me another game, my choice will be Day of the TEnctacle, well write back and C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: COR GLOUDIE Number: 1473 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/21/93 12:56a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare > -$1199. Are they both CD-Diskchangers?? If so, what's the difference? Do the have an IN or EXternal powersupply? And what do you mean with bare, no interface card, etc..? Ciao! Cor Gloudie --- FastEcho 1.25+ Don't forget it! * Origin: MainStreet!, NL +31-(0)3200-52971 V32 V32B V42 V42B (2:512/171) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GUELKER Number: 1474 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/20/93 5:38p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> Hi TOM, MW> DC> Why not take a listen to your audio CD's on your computer? Hook it up MW> DC> to a decent sound card, and use MCS Stereo as the software interface, MW> DC> and you'll be throwing your audio CD player out the window fast! I'm MW> TG> MCS Stereo is a commercial program, and is well worth the cost. You MW> TG> might be able to find it locally. I recommend it over anything I've MW> TG> seen. It needs Windows, so hopefully you have that. It beats anything MW> TG> I've seen hands down! MW> Since the audio portion of the CD ROM drive is handled entirely by MW> the drive itself, how can a piece of software make it sound better? MW> This puzzles me. Mark, it might be psychological, but they sure do sound better on my $2000 computer than my $600 rack system! Tom * OLX 2.2 * The Garage BBS (618)344-8466 USR 16.8K 2 gigabytes --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 08-30-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK FUNK Number: 1475 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/23/93 6:34a Subj: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Wee Yung of 1:102/138 writes: WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. What can you tell me about this drive. Is this a good drive? I have a new MediaVision ProAudio Studio 16 sound board. Will this SCSI port work with this drive? Any information is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!1 --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: LaPlace, LA Point (1:396/61.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 1476 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/22/93 7:09a Subj: Re: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I have just installed a Pioneer 604X on my BBS and am looking for Cds will you please FAX me your latest catalog? You can FAX it to the number listed in the tag line. Thanks. :{) --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 1477 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 7:45a Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, ya got a magic name for the catalog? If not whats the file name? Thanks....... Jp :{) --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTON SWART Number: 1478 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/21/93 11:55a Subj: Re: red hot lot... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yo .... I am slightly confused ....! no 1 u mumbled... -> Kings Quest 7 is not out and available !! What does that mean! If u have it i'd like it! S00 Right now i would like ONLY IF ITS G00d!! honest oppinion!: Gameware Definiytevly Kings Quest 6 & 7 And once again pier2 CCould u give me the individual prices coz i dont wanna waste fax.... thanx cheers! oh yea could u file atach or sumthing a price list so i can just get the ammounts and stuff u have thanx cheers --- QM v1.31 * Origin: THE CATALYST BBS - Port Elizabeth, RSA (5:7104/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1479 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/22/93 7:00a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hey Henry, I also am a Sierra fan and am really looking forward to -> buying the CD-ROM version of Ploice Quest 4. you see i get the -> InterAction magazine, the sierra magazine and they had a review about -> police quest 4 and man does it look good. I have to really get this -> game, well I hope the price is affordable, C-ya Yeah, I get the magazine too! Great magazine! I loved the review, but my brother did more. He would pay almost anything to have it now! I want to upgrade my Sierra games right now to CD. I got KQ5, SQ4, Laura Bow2 and Willy Beamish. I also want to get the CD version of the Wing Commander series. What games do you have? Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1480 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/22/93 2:50p Subj: CD SLOW-DOWN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I recently purchased a Panasonic 562-b 320ms double-speed CD-ROM -> installed it a few days ago. The drive seemed to work very well and -> speed with the Animals and Software Toolwrks Ency. -> CD's. -> Yesterday I played both the KQ6 and DOTT CD's and they exhibit sl -> down whenever the disc is read for the digitized effects or speech. -> experience any sound break up with the digital audio and the "slow-do -> (actually more like a pause in the whole system) dissapears once the -> actually being read. I have tried all types of settings with the buf -> Lightning CD and this problem still exists. -> Has anyone else ever had this problem (with any CD-ROM drive)? I -> to me as if it could be a driver problem or something, as the drive s -> fast and once it starts reading everything is smooth. -> My driver (SBCD.SYS) is dated 4/93 while the drive was manufactured i -> '93. Do you have a DMA channel activated? If so, try switching it around or even swithing to software polling. If you have software polling, try DMA. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1481 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/22/93 2:54p Subj: WORKS GREAT (SO FAR) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> >Mitsumi IDE interface drive -> -> 40 pins does NOT an IDE drive make - the Mitsumi uses a PROPRIATARY i -> not an IDE interface. -> -> >Please note my non-CM flag in the nodelist -> -> It WOULD be nice if more folks would pay attention to that sort of th -> I've -> been non-CM during a lot of my FidoNet "career" as well.... Also notice that the connector is NOT the same as an IDE. It has special prongs on the cable that match slots on the connector. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1482 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 5:04p Subj: Uploading & Music CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Okay, I saw somebody mention something about their CD cutting off when they tried to upload. I tried it too, and the same story. My theory is that when you go to upload, the program checks all possible hard drives for the upload directory. All it takes is to just try to access the CD-ROM for it to quit playing the CD. Hope this helps out whoever needed help. Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GEOFF MOEHLE Number: 1483 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 1:35p Subj: catalogs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi all! If anyone can give me any catalogs...it would be very helpful. I am looking into buying a desent CD-ROM for a good price...my address is 3248 Admiral st. Eugene OR 97404...Thank you very much!!!!!!!! Geoff Moehle --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Well of Souls 503-741-1829 HST/DS 16000 files 1.4GIG online (1:152/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1484 To: ZORAN ANANIJEV Date: 08/23/93 11:32p Subj: SB16ASP+WBLASTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ZA> 2. How do you get the MT32 emulation to work on ZA> games that support them, the ZA> W/Blaster has the relevant .CBK files and I even ZA> load them manually before ZA> I get into a game still no go is there a driver or ZA> something I am missing out? All I do is run WBMODE MT.32 before playing a game that supports the MT-32 and it works ok. The games that I have used the MT-32 emulation for are Dune, Stunts, MPS World Circuit, Supaplex (sounds excellent), and Wheel Of Fortune w/ Vanna White. Do any of your games supporting General MIDI work (in other words, do any of your games in DOS work with the WaveBlaster)? There is no TSR required, the games have the MT-32 drivers included with them, they only need to "find" the WB and direct the MIDI output to it. Good Luck, Sam I am VERY pleased with my WB by the way! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ETOP UDOH Number: 1485 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 9:20a Subj: Toshiba cdrom and Wd7000-ASC SCSI controller... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is anyone familiar with using a Toshiba XM2100-A cdrom drive with a Western Digital WD7000-ASC SCSI controller....I think this one has the fast roms..... I need the working jumper settings on the controller, and the working SCSI ID on the drive itself.... Thanks... Etop Udoh Internet: Eudoh@sct.edu --- QuickBBS 2.76 * Origin: Quality Computer Components (404)640-6930 (1:133/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 1486 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/23/93 9:10p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Don Well I would just like to thank-you for the quick response...and for sending me your price list...Thanks. -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BURKE Number: 1487 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/23/93 10:21p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Not being a sysop, I don't know how echos are started/stopped. Your -> suggestions are good ones, IMHO. Someone had suggested an adult -> CD-ROM but I haven't seen any traffic about it lately. Well, the idea is Bob or some moderator, (people who like extra work, hehehe) will pick up on the idea and start or restructure the CD echos on FIDO now. -=- Dave --- WM v3.01/91-0177 * Origin: CCAT BBS -=- ZyXEL 19,200 & HST,v32b (512)242-2206 (1:160/225.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1488 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 6:52p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SCSI CDROMs For Sale: Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty 205-837-5053 anytime. --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1489 To: GRAHAM MURPHY Date: 08/23/93 11:37a Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** GRAHAM MURPHY wrote this on 08-17Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>Thats about all it does work well with. S3's are no good for anything Δ>other than windows - T7G doesn't use the accelerator stuff, because no Δ>of it is any good for the video. Δ> Δ>Graham Yeah, I know what you mean.. but I would expect the S3 to do OKAY with The 7th Guest because it's in SVGA mode and so is Windows (I guess they are two COMPLETELY different video modes). I mean.. 2% is pretty sad! It's still better then the 1% I used to get with my Trident. I wonder if I had a SpeedStar 24x (which is what I originally wanted).. if I would get 100%. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/23/93 10:57 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * DANGER! DANGER! Computer Store Ahead, Hide Wallet. --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 1490 To: BOB JENKINS Date: 08/23/93 1:35p Subj: BUYING FROM THE U.S. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BJ> Hello. I am a new CD-rom owner,interested in purchasing from the U.S. Up BJ>here in Canada, the prices are...well...scary! I would like to know what is BJ>involved ie. customs/duty etc. Thank You. No duty (computer-related item), but there is GST at the border and quite possibly a broker's fee depending on how it is shipped. UPS and other such services usually will have someone call you (usually from Windsor for items destined for Ontario) and ask if you have your own broker or would like them to handle it for you. Fee varies with amount, I believe. It should be considered when figuring out the actual price of the item. And it is better if you can have it sent to someone in the States and pick it up -- you save that brokerage fee, a percentage of the shipping fee if there is one, and depending on your stay outside the country, could eliminate the need to declare. Be aware, though, that buying in the States has its problems. The biggest is that U.S. warranties are usually only good in the U.S. That means you normally can't take a Brand X item to a Brand X dealer in Canada and get it repaired if something goes flooey. It has to be returned to the U.S. and that can create more border concerns/costs if you don't have the paperwork for customs done in advance. And of course when you add the almost 30 per cent due to the current exchange rate, the shipping fees (often higher for Canada), GST on the full amount in Canadian dollars, you may not save as much as might think. If you have to send it back to the States just once for warranty repair, you could easily blow whatever you might save. Happy hunting. Cheers! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1491 To: ERIC HO Date: 08/23/93 9:32a Subj: Re: Dr. Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . Eric - In reference to Dr. Windows, Dr. Music, and Dr. Shareware: Country Fair Software would be interested in handling all three of your discs, but would need to talk to you about dealer pricing first. You neglected to post a voice phone number in your ad. - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: Country Fair Support BBS (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1492 To: CHRIS CLEMSON Date: 08/23/93 9:27a Subj: Re: Font CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris - AG> CD-ROMS for sale - $18.00 each (incl. shipping) AG> FontMaster CD Library - High quality fonts (NOT shareware) CC> Hi, What types of fonts are these? If TrueType I would be CC> interested. Would $18 include shipping to the UK? These are bit-mapped files (not TT). Shipping to the UK would be an additional $3.00 - Arnie :+} --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1493 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/23/93 10:43a Subj: Kings Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 21 Aug 93 02:40, Travis Campbell wrote to Carlos Benitz: TC>> have the hardriver version of KQ6! So whats different in the cd-rom TC>> version? CB>> I didn't get any manuals with my cdrom version. TC> Did you call Sierra Online & get some manuals? Not yet. It's just sitting in my drawer, still in its shrinkwrap. I bought it at a swap meet, and later it occurred to me that it's probably a used game that someone shrinkwrapped, so I'm hosed. Sometime when I get extra time, I'll open it up and look at the install/readme's. (The thing I bought is a shrink wrapped jewl case.) I suppose I need manuals to work it? --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1494 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/23/93 10:47a Subj: SHAREWARE AND CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 20 Aug 93 13:27, Brice Fleckenstein wrote to Carlos Benitz: >> FF> I think it will only be a matter of time before ""CD of the month" >> FF> clubs start and everybody will get a nice new CD in the mailbox each >> FF> month. >> Were there "Disk of the mnth" clubs 10 years ago? BF> CBS CD Club has been around appx. 10 years, not sure about the BMG DisK, floppy of the month clubs. I was attempting to point out that this is a fairly new technology, not well intrenched in the average home. While we're getting closer, I wouldn't expect a successful mass-market disc of the month club for about 6-18 more months. Nothing big for probably 2 years. While the readers of this echo may almost all have cdrom drives, by no means do most computers. People without computers have no need for a cdrom drive. Unlike audio cd's which could attach to almost any stereo, cdroms apply to a smaller market right now. --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1495 To: RON FINDLING Date: 08/22/93 11:31a Subj: New mpc specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RF>(Standard OS spec for multimedia?) RF> After all, even without seeing it, the media is taking RF>everything Microsoft says at face value, and has been saying it will RF>take over... If anybody doubts this comment by you, they might look at the multi-page article in Wall Street Journal, Monday, August 16, 1993. The article is entitled "The Day Bill Gates Overthrew Big Blue." VERY interesting reading. Most public libraries still have it. I'm still a DOS command line commando, myself. But I'll consider OS/2 for my system maybe, some day; there's not a chance in the world I'd ever consider Whine-doze. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Eternal hostility against every form of tyranny. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1496 To: DALE A COOK Date: 08/22/93 11:53a Subj: Persian <-----> english Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Remember those IRANIANS are on the U.S. Government'S EMBARGO LIST: >I beleive it's against the law to do buisiness with them! BF> I seem to recall some loosening of that during the Gulf War.... DA> However; it's presently TIGHTENED. That DA> NATION of IRAN is still on our COUNTRY'S list of those DA> SUPPORTING TERRORISM!!!!!!!! ... unlike Russia, which just delivered a pair of submarines and numerous other weapons to them, and China, our "most favored nation" per George Bush, which delivered numerous anti-ship missiles and is dealing with Iran on nukes. Our ships in the Gulf are in shallow water and deep trouble; please keep them in your prayers. But what does all of this have to do with CD-ROMs? -eot- the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Remembering the Navy Seabees lost in the Nam. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1497 To: MICHAEL LECUYER Date: 08/22/93 1:52p Subj: Simtel20 cd rom viruses Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ML>CDROM: Simtel20, April 1993 ML>The following files failed to pass the Norton AntiVirus tests. This ML>does not necessarily mean that the files listed below actually have ML>the viruses and may only indicate FALSE POSITIVES on the part of the ML>virus hunting software. Anyone with a different scanner might want ML>to try these out and post their results to refute or substantiate my ML>tests. ML>Scanner used: ML>The Norton AntiVirus, 2.1, ML>Copyright 1989-1992 by Symantec Corporation The good folks that produce that SIMTEL series are generally very careful about such things, and I highly doubt there are actual viruses on their products. You might have tried one of the other scanning methods on that disc or some other recent source, and compared the results. Some products give false readings due to resident virus signatures from the poorer classes of virus detectors, so if you have some other virus defenses present while you use NAV, you might actually be reading those false reports, and believe them to be true. An early version of NAV even produced false reports all by itself, requiring an immediate re-release to fix that particular bug. I don't recall that version number since I don't have any confidence in that product; I *do* own several other Norton products though. FWIW, the most recent VSUMX307 (Virus SUMmary, HyperteXt, from Patricia Hoffman) scores various detection systems against a large collection of known viruses, more than 2,000 of them. Scoring them by percentage of accuracy, 100% being tops, here are a few of the detection abilities of those published: F-PROT 2.09 96.4% (this was highest on the list) SCAN 106 95.9 (this was second, followed by others; then) CPAV 2.0 66.5 NAV 2.1.7 61.1 MSAV 6.0 49.0 (at the bottom of the list!) Based on these results, I wouldn't have much confidence in NAV reports. Thanks for your report in any case; it may actually be true, in spite of the low confidence factor in the testing method used. DOS 6.0 fans are invited to groan in unison on a count of 3; 1 ... 2 ... 3! GROAN! The junk produced by MtE has been easily detected by SCAN, for instance, for several versions, including those found on that disc, and presumably available to the publishers when they certainly tested their own product. I rather doubt that that many viruses would escape their notice. But you never know ... BTW, SCAN107 has been in BETA for some time, and may be released very soon. Using the BETA, I've already found a few viruses not detectable by SCAN106, one of those being in P5\P5UTL\VIPER.EXE from PC World's STAR DOT STAR disk, a floppy. In more ways than one as it turns out. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * These are the times that try men's souls. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 1498 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/22/93 11:13p Subj: PAS16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG> I would agree with you about the PAS-16XL but as for buying the LG> toshiba 3401b I wouldn't even consider it its overpriced. The panasonic LG> 562b is 320ms not 350ms it can transfer 300kb/sec on the sb 16 card LG> using cdpseed (microsoft's cdrom benchmark) someone else out there was LG> saying that the benchmark tests with the pas 16+ 3401b were very poor LG> less than the required 300kb/sec level and why pay twice as much for a LG> toshiba when its the same in transfer speed. If the 562B did not exist LG> these past two months I'd definately buy a toshiba rather than a mitsumi LG> but now that the 562b panasonic is here to take over toshiba,nec,sony in LG> the over priced market you can't justify getting the same features and LG> paying twice as much when i can get 2 panasonics for the price of 1 Get real Louis. I think the Panasonic double speed at it's price is a good deal but "the same features"? Not even close. You're comparing a 200 millisecond drive to a 320ms, a 256k internal cache to 64k, SCSI to proprietary interface, a caddy drive to caddyless, forgetting the self cleaning optics, extra dust door, etc. The Panasonic is a consumer drive designed with compromises to make a price point versus a serious no compromise state of the art drive. They both have their place but the Panasonic doesn't stack up evenly with the Tosh by a long shot. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1499 To: RAY DYER Date: 08/24/93 3:07a Subj: Re: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>> As a general rule, most shareware cd's today sell for around $25 - $29 >> you probably won't believe this, but Night Owl is selling in >> Canada for $75. I only know of one store selling it so I am >> stuck, uless I go with mail order. We'll your welcome to order direct from us and we'll be happy to ship you a copy. Either give us a call at 216-225-3263 or drop us a note via the node/net number below and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Who Killed Superman? --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1500 To: KEITH HALL Date: 08/24/93 3:07a Subj: Re: Worm's vs. cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> If I purchase a panasonic worm or other manufactures worm can >> I use the same cd in my cd-rom? NO, as a worm drives media is not only diffrent than a normal cd, but is diffrent in the way it writes to it's media as well. A worm drive is nothing more than a large tape backup unit, so to speak. Although, there are other usages for it, you will be unable to use the media from the worm drive in the manner you expressed above. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1501 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 3:07a Subj: LIMITED SUPPLY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% NEC'S 73's & 83's %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 280ms access time - 150kps tarnsfer rate - Novell, OS/2 and Windows Compatiable - Caddy System - Dasiy Chainable SCSI & SCSI 2 Support. Refurbished - 90 day warranty Limited Supply - External Price - $249. Internal Price - $225. Purchase any current Shareware CD for $15. additional with drive! ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress....... Not Just Another Off-Line Mail System ! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 1502 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/20/93 10:32a Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ok. thanks --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 1503 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/20/93 10:33a Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No as a matter of fact there is a guy in the CD-ROM Echo, selling a Panasonic CD=ROM drive that is 200ms 330KBPS --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 1504 To: MARK WOMAK Date: 08/20/93 10:39a Subj: Sound Blaster PC Speaker Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No what that IS is a connection from you PC speaker to the SB. --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CR HAMILTON Number: 1505 To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 08/23/93 9:42p Subj: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Kevin Plummer wrote in a message to All: KP> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 Does this have the files.bbs format for use on the bbs? CR --- timEd-B9 * Origin: Foundation BBS * FidoNet & AtariNet * 817-444-0155 (1:130/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARC CIRCOSTA Number: 1506 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 9:59a Subj: Q's on these new Panasoni Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! Lately I have been reading with intrest about the Panasonic 562/563b drives, and their value for money, and I would like to fire off a few questions on them... - Will they connect to a PAS16 as well as a SB16(sans ASP)? - Would I be better of buying it with a PAS16 or a SB16 (speed wise)? - Are the Panasonic 562/563b drives on sale here in Oz? - How Much? - Whats the difference beetween these two drives? - Are there drivers for them in OS/2 2.1? Any help, or hints, or suggestions are much appreciated! Anyway, thanx in advance Marc. ώ KWQ/2 1.2 ώ I used to have a life. Now I have Windows. --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: Restless |4 Gig|14400|MultiLine|(045-766185) (3:713/618) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIMOTHY ELLIS Number: 1507 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 3:47p Subj: Illust. Encyc. config file. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings All. I am posting this message for a friend. He recently bought a second hand CD-ROM drive, and some bundled CD's. One of these was The Software Toolworks Illustrated Encyclopedia IBM version 2.0. The config.exe files is corrupted, and he is unable to get a replacement in Australia, as the suppliers do not have a copy of version 2 anymore. Can anyone help with a copy of the following file : Config.exe 88633 19-8-91 12.00:00pm If you can help, please netmail me details of how you can be contacted and I will pass the info on. Share and Enjoy, Timothy. --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Software Terminal BBS: Shopping & Messages (3:800/817) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Number: 1508 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 1:10p Subj: Sony CD-ROM + 16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Could anyone tell me if it is possible to use a Sony CDU561 drive (double spin) with a 16ASP?.... Also.. Is this a good idea.. or should I go for the Creative CR1200 kit with 8CD's and double-spin.. I am worried about the quality of the CD-ROM in the Creative Kit... and I belive that SONY would be much better...?...Is this true??????? Vz.. Thanks... --- GEcho 1.00/gamma+ * Origin: CLASSIC Rock - DWarz Support, Oz +61-2-988-3076 (3:711/425) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN TAYLOR Number: 1509 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/21/93 6:01p Subj: Re: Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Stephen. > The Australian CD-ROM Club has Night Owl 9 for $69 or $62.10 for > members!! That sounds like normal retail. At least that's what mine cost. > o Regular huge catalogue with descriptions of most titles. > o 10% discount on all software purchases through Club. What's it cost to join the "CD ROM Club"? Do you have all cataloged CDs in stock? And are the catalogs free? Cheers, Martin --- DB 1.53/002411 * Origin: CD ROM. CD ROM run slow. CD ROM run VERY slow. (3:632/335) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 1510 To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 08/22/93 1:23a Subj: WANTED: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Marlin, 16 Aug 93 16:15, Marlin Rowley wrote to Antony Wuth: MR> Antony, MR> I use MCI's Cd Audio. I don't know what version of windows you have MR> but if you want my version, I am more than willing to give it to you. It all work's fine now. I got really really mad at windows, deteted it waited about an hour, Reinstalled it and it all worked. I think it was just a great microsoft mistery. seya Antony --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Anto's Point! (3:620/250.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL BURTON Number: 1511 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/23/93 2:11p Subj: Re: Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ===> Overheard Rowan Evans say something to Stephen Ranson ===> about Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices. RE> Sorry, you can't tempt me! I can source several of the CD-ROMs you RE> mention (the ones I am interested in!) from other dealers cheaper! Hi Rowan, Would like to know where you are referring to, after checking out the US prices in this echo the Aussi ones are nothing short of depressing. (No input from anyone re the exchange rate, etc. I've been through all that and the US prices are still cheaper than ours.) Anyway, am interested in knowing where the best prices are so I can check 'em out. Cheers, ... Smash forehead on keyboard to continue..... --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: BOP BBS - Canberra's Most Original +61-6-292-3832 (3:620/266.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN EATON Number: 1512 To: MICHAEL M Date: 08/22/93 8:18a Subj: Re: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Michael, SE> I'm using the Adaptec 1542 controller and all the associated MM> I had this problem, using a 1540. Removing the jumper MM> from the auto sense MM> disable (J6, pin 5) has cured it! I'll give it a go, thanks for that. I did think it was the 1542, but I'll give it a go. Thanks, Stephen --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southern Realm (3:690/352) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 1513 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 11:19a Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everybody, I've got a SB 16ASP hooked up to the old SB Pro CD-ROM. I'm thinking of upgrading to the new Panasonic double speed drive. Does anyone in Australia supply this drive, and what would be the price? BTW, what's the difference between the 562 and 563? Another question from me - has anyone got a Waveblaster? What's it like in terms of quality etc. ? There does not seem to be any software that supports it though ... Regards, Sunny. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: (3:712/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 1514 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 11:24a Subj: Aus Creative Labs BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everybody, Is there a Creative Labs BBS in Australia. If so, what's the number? Regards, Sunny. ... I can't steer without my beer. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: (3:712/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRENDAN FARTHING Number: 1515 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 6:08p Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone used the Australian Phone Book CD ? Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that sells for about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called Australian Phone Disk). The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and White Pages for every state in Australia. Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk and the $1500.00 one ?????? Anyone that knows please reply, Regards, Brendan Farthing. --- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG SHEPPARD Number: 1516 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 1:37a Subj: Double speed Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SH@-}Everbody, I would like to know that whether that the speed of the SH@-}CPU(386/486) will affect the performance of the CD-Rom. It is because I SH@-}would like to purchase a CD-Rom but I don't know if one of my old 386 SH@-}can handle... Thank You! Sunny, Yes, your CPU will affect the CD-ROM. You failed to mention if you had a DX or an SX. I have a 386DX/33 with 8MB of RAM, and my Mitsumi drive works very smoothly; the animation in Wing Commander 2 is very smooth, with only the most graphics-packed screens have a millisecond pause. Nothing big, it's not even annoying. Well, back to the issue...there is one aspect of a CD-ROM that a processor upgrade would help tremendously, and that is the time it takes to load things. I've noticed that, even though animation is fine, a friend's 486DX-50 just blows mine away in the time it takes to load something. It's your decision. I'd say buy it from a reputable dealer, try it out, and if it just doesn't suit your fancy, return it. It's up to you...:) Good luck, Craig in South Jersey * SLMR 2.1a * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic --- VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: K'tithrak Mang BBS (609) 453-0541 (1:266/75) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM TITTSLER Number: 1517 To: DAVID YIELDING Date: 08/24/93 5:41p Subj: Re: Chinon/Adaptec Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DY> Does anyone out there have a Chinon 435 on an Adaptec 1542b working? DY> mine will "see" the drive but tells me the media is invalid. You may not have the latest firmware in your 435. To use DISCONNECT /RECONNECT (which is on by default with the 1542) you should get firmware version M62. This is available from Chinon America (1-310-533-0274). You can also use software from the Adaptec BBS to disable DISCONNECT RECONNECT on your 1542b (which is actually a good idea if you are using DOS). ___ --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: IMS-NET #1 Tokyo,Japan (6:730/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAM TEMPLE Number: 1518 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/22/93 1:15p Subj: CANADIAN SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Vince Sorensen wrote in a message to Pam Temple: VS> Yes, we sure do have a catalogue. If you want, you could VS> leave your address here, 10,000 Sussex Drive, Rosedale, B.C. V0X 1X0 VS> looking forward to hearing from you - thanks for asking! ThankYOU. Cheers, Pam --- timEd/B8 * Origin: A Brand new FTN System! (1:153/602.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONATO RABAGO Number: 1519 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 8:54p Subj: SHIPPING? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am from Guadalajara Jalisco., MEXICO, and I would like to know if you can ship any CD-ROM to M‚xico. If you can I would like a price list, please sent it --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Eval) * Origin: *CyberNet* BBS [IDS] / Guadalajara, Mexico (4:970/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONATO RABAGO Number: 1520 To: BLAINE RICHARD Date: 08/22/93 8:57p Subj: CDS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Did I undestand? Do you produce adult CDs or you just sell them?, I m very interested. I would like to get some here in Guadalajara Mexico, is there any way? --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Eval) * Origin: *CyberNet* BBS [IDS] / Guadalajara, Mexico (4:970/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONATO RABAGO Number: 1521 To: BILLY BATTON Date: 08/22/93 8:59p Subj: CDs? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do you sell adult CDs? Can you ship to Guadalajara? If you can , could you let me know about prices and terms? If you can, Thank you --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Eval) * Origin: *CyberNet* BBS [IDS] / Guadalajara, Mexico (4:970/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1522 To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 08/23/93 1:30p Subj: Custom cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LC=> **** Digital Enterprises **** LC=> Custom CDROM Service Could you send a flyer to: Adrian Salas 2434 East 32nd Street, National City, CA 91950-7710, I would really like your prices, but I have to run now... Thanks. * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * Democracy-A catchword used by Democrats and Republicans --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1523 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/23/93 1:34p Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO=> *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** BO=>Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Hi, I'm kinda new to this stuff, so what do you mean about bare? And what does complete cost? If you want to respond by net-mail, send to 1:202/1705, from 10:pm to 7:am PST. Adrian Salas * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * Human Error - It's all ***YOUR*** Fault --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1524 To: GLEN PIWOARCZYK Date: 08/23/93 1:36p Subj: FREE CDROM CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Also Please send a catalog to: Adrian Salas 2434 East 32nd Street, National City, CA 91950-7710 * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded! --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1525 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 1:40p Subj: Catalog wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I have seen posts here relating to catalogs being mailed on request, would any dealers here please add my name to your mailing list and send me your catalogs? I always like to get the best deal around. Adrian Salas 2434 East 32nd Street, National City, CA 91950-7710 * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * Windows is irrelevant. It's existance is futile. --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY D'ARCANGELO Number: 1526 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/24/93 3:22p Subj: Panasonic BenchMrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks Sam I will get it from there.... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1527 To: JOE SLIFER Date: 08/23/93 12:36p Subj: Re: MITSUMI DRIVES VS PANASONIC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Joe Slifer to Michael Geggus <=- MG> benches at 250ms @ 330Kbps using MegaDemo CDBench......Although I bought MG> the SB Pro seperatly from the CD-ROM I paid $129 for the SB Pro w/STW MG> encyclopedia for Win MPC, indy 500 and Lemmings (plus other goodies) and JS> Could you supply that source for the SB Pro & bundeled software. Computabiity in the Computer Shopper has it for $129US phone 1-800-554-9950 or (414)357-8181 if you can't use 800#s (like me, Japan). Fax (414)357-7814. They only charged me $6 for shipping to an APO (mil post office) in Japan, and it took 3 days to get it. Mike... --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1528 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/23/93 6:33p Subj: Re: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rowan Evans to Michael Geggus <=- MG> CD ROM I/F and audio connector. MegaDemo Benched it at 250ms access MG> and 330Kbps. RE> RE> That's interesting... it only spex at 300Kbps and 450ms in RE> double-speed mode! Different Machines/environments/benchmarks/references....My Mitsumi book indicated a 350ms access and MegaDemos CDbench said it was 400ms and 150kBps.....The real key was during operations, I noticed the difference straight away. RE> What command line parameters did you use for CDMKE41.SYS.... I RE> couldn't get it to work so I changed to SBCD.SYS (and it works RE> fine!)..... This is it....... devicehigh /L:2,13440 =C:\CDMKE41.SYS /D:MVCD001 /R /SBP:220 /N:1 /A: I only added the /A: from the read.me text on the driver disk, it's not really necessary it should default to doublespeed. I've tried it high and low, and both run great with same spex. ... The question is.....What's to become of the Mitsumi in the box? --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1529 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/23/93 12:55p Subj: Re: 562-b Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Sam Jones to Michael Geggus <=- MG> the driver (my case CDMKE41.SYS) came with the CD- SJ> Hello, I also have the Panasonic 562-b and the drive seems to be SJ> very fast, except for one problem: In DOTT and kQ6 everything pauses SJ> for a split-second whenever the drive is accessed (ex- to read the SJ> speech data) then everthing is ok (no choppiness in speech or SJ> graphics). The driver I am using is SBCD.SYS. I would like to try the SJ> driver you are using, could you give me the # of a board that I could SJ> download it from on a first-time call if possible? Thanks, Sam Sam, the driver (CDMKE41.SYS) came with the drive and controller, purchased from Wee Yung (TRUC) who usually frequents this echo. My only local BBSs are here (sigh) in Japan, and I havn't seen it or SBCD.SYS or SBPCD.SYS here Maybe Wee Yung could assist you there. As for your delay what CPU are you using and how much memory do you have/ allocate to the CD-ROM. I use the standard set-up with CDMKE41.SYS (no mention of raw buffers unlike the Mitsumi) and MSCDEX uses 20 EMS buffers. Both drivers are loaded high (by Memmaker) on a doublespaced disk using DOS 6.0 (Ok DOS 6 haters take your shots). I'm not experiencing delays but I did with the mitsumi. The Mitsumi used DMA access (specified by the driver) The 562B driver did not specify DMA access. I am assumming through discussions here and throughout that on 486 machines (386 too I beleive) that DMA access is actually slower (DMA controllers I should say) than actually using CPU for access.....Food for thought...hope it helps? Mike..... ... Swapped the LU005 for the 562B captain.........Warp 9 Mr. Scott... --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1530 To: MICHEL ROMY Date: 08/23/93 12:59p Subj: Re: Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Michel Romy to All <=- MR> Can anyone give me the spec. of the Panasonic 562B CD-Rom drive ? is Book says 380ms at 300Kbps (mine was faster using MegaDemo CDbench) Caddyless motorized tray, very nicely made. Some say you can get it for $249US internal. I paid $279US for it with controller, although I didn't need the controller as it plugs sraight into the SB Pro. Don't know of an external, but post a msg to Wee Yung this echo and he'll certainly reply........ MIke.... ... No problem is too big for High Explosives! --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON SCHMIDT Number: 1531 To: MICHAEL HAJOVSKY Date: 08/22/93 6:43a Subj: Re: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MH> Who was it that said... MH> "I DISAGREE OF WHAT YOU SAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR MH> RIGHT TO SAY IT" Some idiot. [MTN_QWK 1.0]- ******* Waste is a terrible thing to mine. ******* --- WM v3.00/92-0634 * Origin: DON'T PANIC! Resistance is USELESS! 206-573-9411 (1:105/107.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIAN BISATZ Number: 1532 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/21/93 1:55a Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Martin You write the MITSUMI Drive has a 16-Bit AT-Bus interface. Since i intend to buy one of them, I'd like to know if it is possible to run this drives with two AT-BUS hard-drives install. Greetings from switzerland Gian. S QSZ portx %4 rz %3 / * 1st 1.11 #2201 * Point of no return !! --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'h' * Origin: Hitline Mailbox CH-Hausen (2:301/213) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOTHAR KUENZEL Number: 1533 To: DONALD WEN Date: 08/20/93 6:56p Subj: Re: te koop diverse cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Donald! 15 Aug 93 15:41, Donald Wen wrote to Jurrie Hobers: DW> Jurrie Hobers wrote, lots of Stuff deleted DW> Please, write in English. I caught this message here in San Francisco, DW> Calif. USA, and so will thousands of English-only speakers around. By the DW> way, are you Finnish? I am quite sure, Jurrie is a neighbour of mine from The Netherlands. Tschuess, See You later, Au Revoir, Ciao, Lothar --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: DOWNTOWN * Guetersloh * Germany * +49-5241-340638 (2:243/6171.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL HORNBY Number: 1534 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/19/93 11:08p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mark, On Wednesday August 11 1993, Mark Womack wrote to All: MW> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that MW> was identified as PC SPEAKER MW> The manual has no explanation of what it's for. See Page 18 and Appendix D of the "Getting Started" manual ... :-) MW> It's 2 MW> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. Only two wires are used to connect the speaker; you'll probably be able to see which two; you'll need to make up a lead to go from the motherboard to the SB/Pro. The polarity of the two connectors is important for it to work, but doesn't seem to do any lasting damage if you get 'em the wrong way round ;-) (Despite careful testing with my multimeter, I still managed to get them back-to-front, at the first attempt) MW> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? No, it's the other way round....the beeps that would have gone to the internal speaker, get redirected to the SoundBlaster. I don't know if my motherboard is unusual, but I had a wire a 3K3 resistor in series with the speaker o/p, to reduce the volume a bit. Without it, the beeps came out as {{{{{BEEPS}}}}}} :-) Phil. --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Season's End (2:250/339.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1535 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/18/93 2:52p Subj: SO MUCH SHAREWARE III Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ismail! Could you send me a catolog with all your CDroms? My address is: Joop Stokvis C/o Stichting BBS Waterland PObox 1196 1440 BD Purmerend The Netherlands Thanks in advance! Groeten! Joop --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1536 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/18/93 2:55p Subj: NIGHT OWLS 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Boris! Could you send me a catalog? My address is: Joop Stokvis C/o Stichting BBS Waterland PObox 1196 1440 BD Purmerend The Netherlands I'am intersted in players as well! Thanks! Groeten! Joop --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1537 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/18/93 2:57p Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Michael! > SCSI CDROMs For Sale: > > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Do you ship them to Europe as well? I'am interested in 2 external drives! You could send me a fax to: xx31 2990 43030. Groeten! Joop --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN WILLEM RUYS Number: 1538 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/18/93 10:04p Subj: DINOSAURS ? WHICH ONE ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Me HAVE to have dinosaur cd Media design interactive features a CD on Dinosaurs. I don't know the exact price, but it is in the region of 120 $. Contact them on +44 252 737630, or FAX +44 252 710948. Cheers, _/an Willem --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONNY LIN Number: 1539 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/19/93 3:56p Subj: Re: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 05 Aug 93 20:20, Mike Shannon wrote to David Calvin: MS> We have the Grolier's Illustrated version 2.0 at $35. The MPC version MS> is $48. Call any time if interested. Let me know the different between them. Tks! MS> VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 How about oversea ? --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Long Fellow BBS (6:722/207) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1540 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 7:18p Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>BR>> BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS MS>Then why did you put FILES.BBS on it? > ^^^ I think that is called meeting the letter, but not the intent of the copyright laws. It's kind of like Neverlock saying not to use their program unless you have purchased the program you are unprotecting. ;) Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1541 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:32p Subj: CD-Rom Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have just finished making our new CD-Rom catalog. We have many new products and have reduced the price on a lot of the others. If you would like a copy of this catalog, please log on and download catalog.zip. It lists all of our titles with prices and descriptions. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS 14.4k Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM FREDERICK Number: 1542 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 5:44p Subj: 7th Guest... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having problems with 7Th guest. I bought it when it first came out, and played it through. I haven't tried to play it for a while. In the meantime I upgraded from DOS 5 to DOS 6.... now it won't work at all. Has anyone else had this problem? My settings in my config and autoexec are the same, I have even more free memory. What's the problem? I'm open to suggestions..... thanks. Jim. --- WM v3.01/93-0070 * Origin: GATEWAY ONLINE SYSTEMS, Lakeland Fl. 813-686-8530 (1 (1:3635/20.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID WILLS Number: 1543 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/24/93 7:52a Subj: ANIME CD? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Not specifically, but I've seen a few .GIFs taken from Anime.... Oh yes, there's plenty to find but I was hoping for an all-anime CD. The Alde carasele(sp), Night Own, and Pheonix series have a few scattered around but they fail to put them in their own directory. They also don't point out that they _are_ anime, or toons for that matter. Hmm, I think Alde does however. Just a "Japanese animation" blurb for a file description tho... Mabey some _very_ nice person could put the entire contents of the directory \anime-manga, venice.mps.ohio-state.edu, on a CD or two. There's more than enough for a pair of CDs, mabey a trio... (this is prevented by all sorts of thorny issues like Copyrights and who owns what) (Don't you just love red tape?) * QMPro 1.50 46-3790 * I was on a roll, till I slipped on the butter. --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Your source for TBBS enhancement software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 1544 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/24/93 7:02a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What is the JEDI Collection ? Is it a Star Wars library ? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 1545 To: ERIC VANEBERCK Date: 08/21/93 2:39p Subj: CDROM sellout. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > MK> Why dont you ask me? Shipping from Germany to Belgium is cheaper than > MK> shipping within Belgium. this was a mistake. I compared the Shippingrate of Books/Newspapers, shipping books is really cheap within European Community. But CDROM is approx. 8 German Marks for 2 CDROM within European Community. bye --- * Origin: Monster Point 1290 (2:246/4.1290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERTO REYES Number: 1546 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/22/93 11:37a Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chris About your message, i'm very interested in a list of available CD's CC> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to receive CC> catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message here, give CC> me a call or write to the address below. Roberto A. Reyes 14422 Industry Ave. Suite 7-54 Laredo, TX 78041 Thank You. * QMPro 1.02 41-1025 * Alexander Graham Bell was a 'phoney! --- * Origin: Creaturas de la Noche *IDS* [Monterrey M‚xico] (4:971/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1547 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 10:49p Subj: Norton SpeedCache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey everyone, please tell me what this Norton SpeedCache is, is this a cache for the CD-ROM if so, does it come with Norton Utilities, or is it a totaly different product and how much does it cost and does it work, you see I have a 350 ms 150 kb/sec Mitsumi drive and though I am perfectly satisfied by it sofar, I would like to speed it up, so please tell me what this SpeedCache is about, thanx and C-ya Ashwin --- WM v2.06 [Eval]/ * Origin: $$$$ Fort Knox BBS $$$$ 2 Nodes <16.8 HST-DS> (1:324/293) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1548 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 8:21a Subj: $19 For Cdrom Titles Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723 fax 310-402-7240 Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. D/Generation with Mario Missing.$19* DTP Pro FM - Wave Clip-art......$29 Elec Lib of Art v.I or v.II.....$35 Essential home & bus. sharewares$19* Family Education Programs Collec$29 Family choice/ Britannica.......$29 Family Doctor Dos/Mac...........$29 Great Cities Vol. I or V II.....$35 Guinness Disk of Record 93 MPC..$29 Guinness Disk of Records no MPC.$19* Games Pack II...................$25 International Bus & Econ Atlas..$29 IBM OS/2 v2.1 upgrade...........$89 IBM OS/2 v2.1 regular...........$139 Jones In fast Lane MPC..........$19* Jets & Props MPC 2CDs...........$29 King's Quest V..................$19* Kodak Photo access..............$19* Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 *** Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1549 To: RACHEL REPSTAD Date: 08/21/93 8:21a Subj: Cd-rom Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RR>I would very much like any information on new or used CD- RR>ROM drives for sale. 350ms or less please and SBPro The Panasonic drive would hook direct to your SB Pro. CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 *** Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN KOVACSISS Number: 1550 To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 08/21/93 11:15p Subj: Explain Sound Cards To Me Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR}TurtleBeach, (4) Gravis' UltraSound (by the way, it's not TRUE 16-bit }"playback") (5) Any of the other 8/16-bit sound boards that can record in Where do find that the UltraSound is not TRUE 16-bit? Stephen * 1st 1.11 * Why did Kamakazi pilots wear helmets??? *** TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1551 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 3:31a Subj: Red Hot Specials Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $10. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $49. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. COMING SOON - BLACK BOX 5 - - - 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! *** FMail 0.96* * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1552 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 3:31a Subj: New Additions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N E W A D D I T I O N S ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAN MASTER - 100mgs - 2255 files - Utilities, Programs, Text, & More! Files.BBS Structure - PRICE - $29. PRECISION - v1.5 - Most Complete Mapping Program Of It's Kind! With CAD, MAPPING Zoom & Mouse Support + FREE Business Phone Book - PRICE - $79. ROMATERIAL - Designer/Animated icons, Sound F/X in 6 languages, unique cursors,blankers, celebrity impressions & More! - PRICE - $25. KINGS QUEST- ALL NEW adventure game with Super Graphics & Sound. VI - PRICE - $49. ORDER LINE ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! *** FMail 0.96* * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 1553 To: JOE HAYES Date: 08/21/93 7:10p Subj: Cdrom Slows Bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> about WEB NOS is that it's less finicky about what network cards it DK> can use andin some instances supports more options on them (ie, DK> addresses/IRQs). Good stuff...made my life a bit more pleasant. Their DK> number is1.415.331.1449 in Sausalito, CA. JH> Thanks or the info Don, Just wondering, will the WEB JH> NOS work with the lantasti 2mbps cards? JH> If so how much do they want for there software? I have no idea what the list is. Have a friend selling it for $40 per node. As far as I know the lantastic 2mbps cards don't work with anything but lantastic. I'd sell them with lantastic to someone and switch over to 10mbps coax ethernet cards which can be had for $65 for new NE2000 clones or used 3Com cards. I think your CDROM would respond very positively to the faster interface cards and faster network software. I used to have collisions with my 7 cdroms that would lockup and kill Lantastic. Not so with the WEB Nos. DCK *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ROBERTSON Number: 1554 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/22/93 9:45p Subj: Speedcache & Disc Caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Eric! EH> MCSDEX driver 3.02 - is that the latest? Also, I EH> noticed that various stores can rip you off with the EH> price of caddies. I went to a local computer show and EH> they had caddies for $4-4.50 each, but when I went Well, I've found that if you look in DOS 6.0's directory you'll find MSCDEX 2.22 parked there, that is unless you are using a BETA version or prhaps you didn't read the version # correctly. Also with respect to your comment on the prices of caddies you should be aware that there are copies of the licensed caddies out there... easily recognized by several facets 1) The clear lid should have no ripples on the surface, & 2) The printing on the back of the CD caddies should be crisp and sharp. I don't know where the copies are coming from but there are only two licensed plants in the world for making these, one is in Japan, and the other in the USA. The Japanese version uses a stainless steel shutter and the USA version is aluminum. The copies will jam in your cd player or they will cause your spin motor to suffer from excessive drag. The better cd players such as SONY or TOSHIBA will spit these out as they slow down the motor from being uneven and causing the coupler to drag, I don't know what happens in the TEXEL (UAC) drive but I wouldn't want ot find out. So in closing there may be a good reason why those caddies are so cheap at the swap meets, that may be all they are worth! :-# *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: John's Jukes Tech BBS Voice(604)872-5757 FAX 872-8073 (1:153/7080) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY D'ARCANGELO Number: 1555 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/23/93 10:19a Subj: Panasonic Benchmrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Sam Jones of 1:396/27 writes: SJ>> on how to correct the situation? RE>> RE>> Sorry... I think its one of those things you have to live with! If RE>> you think its bad, try running on a friends (or dealers) single SJ> SJ> Hello, Well after playing around with the newer version of SBCD.SYS (6/93) SJ> I can now definately say that all of my audio problems are GONE! The slight SJ> video pause is still there (though now barely noticeable) and I can live with SJ> it! I am so glad that this was a driver problem! Later, Sam SJ> SJ> -!- Maximus 2.01wb SJ> ! Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) I came into your message I guess a little late. I was wondering if you were talking about a driver for the newer Panasonics, 562b. I just got one the other day and installed it with the software disk that came with it. The software does not have SBCD.SYS though. I have a SB PRO, 8-bit card, that I am using with this CD. Can you advise where I might be able to obtain the latest drivers for the above. Thanks... *** msgedsq 2.1a * Origin: Roy's Point - New Orleans, La. (1:396/1.6) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ROBINSON Number: 1556 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/23/93 9:04a Subj: 16 Bit Sound Card Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It looks like Creative Labs has sold you. They all use the OPL-3 so the quality is the same. I just want the flexibility of SCSI as Panasonic is not the only double-speed drives around. There's plenty of software packed with it (Midisoft Sequencer, CD player, text-to-speech, Trackblaster Pro, Pro Mixer,etc.). I don't think either of us are going to be disappointed in any way thanks to MediaVision and Creative Labs strong hold in sound. Have fun and make noise ....... CR *** WM v3.01/92-0004 * Origin: The Computer Room-Pickerington, Oh (614)861-8377 (1:226/110.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1557 To: DAVID BURKE Date: 08/23/93 11:58a Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Not being a sysop, I don't know how echos are started/stopped. Your suggestions are good ones, IMHO. Someone had suggested an adult CD-ROM echo, but I haven't seen any traffic about it lately. Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.2 *** FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston, Tx * 713/496-9670 * (1:106/9670) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1558 To: ROY D'ARCANGELO Date: 08/23/93 2:19p Subj: Panasonic Benchmrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you are here in N.O, i have uploaded the file(s) SBCD_DOS.ZIP and SBCD.ZIP to a few local BBS's (La MedSig, Just Trying It, Southern Star, Node III) so if you look around on these boards you can dnload it there. Later, Sam *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1559 To: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Date: 08/22/93 10:30p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Ken, I just got 7th guest and I have gone pretty far, in it though now the puzzles seem to be getting harder and harder, and I was considering to buy Sherlock Holmes, but you see I have the regular Sherlock Holmes and the Lost Files, it took 28 meg and I was stuck in the begining of that game for a long time so I don't intened to buy anymore Sherlock Holmes games, but I really want to buy Wing Commander II deluxe, too bad the place I went did not have it, by the way what kind of CD-ROM do you have and what CD-ROM games do you have for it? Do you use any CD-ROM cache? well write back. C_ya Ashwin *** WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1560 To: BRENT LYNCH Date: 08/22/93 10:34p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Brent, I thought about buying Wing Commander II dulxe but when I could not find it in the place I went to , I instead got 7TH GUEST, I think I made a good choice in buying 7th guest instaed of WIng Commander, and since I did that I cannot buy another game for a while, anyway I sure want to get Day of the Tentacle, about KIng's Quest, I got the CD-ROM version of King's Quest 5 and it took me 2 days to beat the whole game and I have the regular version of King's Quest 6 and it took me all of 2 weeks to beat the game so I will not buy the CD-ROM version of King's Quest 6, thanx for replying and write back, I need some messages to keep me busy. Ashwin *** WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1561 To: LOU PETRALIA Date: 08/22/93 10:37p Subj: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Lou, I don't think I will be able to get DAy of the TEntacle of a while since i just got 7th Guest and that costs me 59 bucks and my dad will not buy me another game for while. Anyway if and when I can convince my dad to get me another game, my choice will be Day of the TEnctacle, well write back and C-ya Ashwin *** WM v2.03/92-0157 * Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK FUNK Number: 1562 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/23/93 6:34a Subj: Cdrom Forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Wee Yung of 1:102/138 writes: WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. What can you tell me about this drive. Is this a good drive? I have a new MediaVision ProAudio Studio 16 sound board. Will this SCSI port work with this drive? Any information is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!1 *** msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: LaPlace, LA Point (1:396/61.4) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1563 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/23/93 11:12a Subj: Re: Scsi Cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 > >Is this drive daisy chain able??? Yes! The external case has two 50 pin centronics which can be used for daisy chaining drives. 205-837-5053 *FSED91j* *** Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON KLANK Number: 1564 To: GERALD RYCKMAN Date: 08/22/93 10:14p Subj: Speedcache & Disc Caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gerald! Friday August 20 1993 06:56, Gerald Ryckman wrote to Eric Hsiao: > MCSDEX v3.02?!??! Wow...that is definitely new. The one that came with > my CDROM is only v2.1 and the one that came with MSDOS 6.0 is > (I believe) v2.21. Both of them do not support MSDOS 6.0 and I had to > use SETVER loaded in memory in order to do so. Finally, I had to hack > into the program in order to make it compatible with MSDOS 6.0 without > the need of using SETVER. Hmm...Funny thing. I use DOS6 and the MSCDEX that came with it...I also don't use SETVER....Works just fine... Jason *** GoldED 2.41 * Origin: The Fantasy Source BBS! 3.5GIG! 14.4K! 803-627-0549 (1:3639/7) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 1565 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/22/93 7:09a Subj: Re: Walnut Creek Releases Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I have just installed a Pioneer 604X on my BBS and am looking for Cds will you please FAX me your latest catalog? You can FAX it to the number listed in the tag line. Thanks. :{) *** Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 1566 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/22/93 7:45a Subj: Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, ya got a magic name for the catalog? If not whats the file name? Thanks....... Jp :{) *** Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1567 To: ZORAN ANANIJEV Date: 08/23/93 11:32p Subj: Sb16asp+wblaster Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ZA> 2. How do you get the MT32 emulation to work on ZA> games that support them, the ZA> W/Blaster has the relevant .CBK files and I even ZA> load them manually before ZA> I get into a game still no go is there a driver or ZA> something I am missing out? All I do is run WBMODE MT.32 before playing a game that supports the MT-32 and it works ok. The games that I have used the MT-32 emulation for are Dune, Stunts, MPS World Circuit, Supaplex (sounds excellent), and Wheel Of Fortune w/ Vanna White. Do any of your games supporting General MIDI work (in other words, do any of your games in DOS work with the WaveBlaster)? There is no TSR required, the games have the MT-32 drivers included with them, they only need to "find" the WB and direct the MIDI output to it. Good Luck, Sam I am VERY pleased with my WB by the way! *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1568 To: BRIAN HIPPS Date: 08/23/93 7:08a Subj: Files.bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> incompatible with the software I'm running. The author of the softwar -> use the files.bbs format that is used in the Mega cd's. Is there any -> that use the mega type files.bbs? And why don't we have a standard fo -> files.bbs? One more question if I may what is the lastest version of FILES.BBS is the most abused word in this business.... Long ago, QuickBBS referred to their file listings as "FILES.BBS". This format contained the file name, beginning on column #1, and a 45 byte file description beginning on column #14. That's a FILES.BBS description file. Then someone came along & began sticking sizes and dates between the filename & description... The "FILES.BBS" word survived. This was no big deal, as most BBS packages that used FILES.BBS had to ability to filter out the time & date. Then someone came along & began calling PCBoard description files "FILES.BBS".... A PCBOARD description ain't even close to being "FILES.BBS". The reason most shareware CD ROMs contain PCBoard descriptions is that they can easily be created from the FILE_ID.DIZs now found within most archives. To edit a PCBoard description down to FILES.BBS costs money & takes time, if the descriptions are to be made meaningful and not "chopped off" at the 45th character. Shareware Studio contains FILES.BBS description files, as does the Mega series and a few others. Here's a FILES.BBS description file: FILES.BBS This description can be up to 45 bytes. 8LETTERS.ZIP This is another file description . . . tim FILES.BBS historian *** WM v3.00/92-0015 * Origin: The Liability BBS 404-491-1405 (1:133/515.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1569 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/23/93 7:01a Subj: Disk Needed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Does anyone know where I can get a CD-ROM with an environmental theme Yep, but it's about a month from completion - all original & BBS ready! tim *** WM v3.00/92-0015 * Origin: The Liability BBS 404-491-1405 (1:133/515.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CR HAMILTON Number: 1570 To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 08/23/93 9:42p Subj: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Kevin Plummer wrote in a message to All: KP> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 Does this have the files.bbs format for use on the bbs? CR *** timEd-B9 * Origin: Foundation BBS * FidoNet & AtariNet * 817-444-0155 (1:130/25) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIMOTHY ELLIS Number: 1571 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 3:47p Subj: Illust. Encyc. Config File. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings All. I am posting this message for a friend. He recently bought a second hand CD-ROM drive, and some bundled CD's. One of these was The Software Toolworks Illustrated Encyclopedia IBM version 2.0. The config.exe files is corrupted, and he is unable to get a replacement in Australia, as the suppliers do not have a copy of version 2 anymore. Can anyone help with a copy of the following file : Config.exe 88633 19-8-91 12.00:00pm If you can help, please netmail me details of how you can be contacted and I will pass the info on. Share and Enjoy, Timothy. *** FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Software Terminal BBS: Shopping & Messages (3:800/817) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTONY WUTH Number: 1572 To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 08/22/93 1:23a Subj: Wanted: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Marlin, 16 Aug 93 16:15, Marlin Rowley wrote to Antony Wuth: MR> Antony, MR> I use MCI's Cd Audio. I don't know what version of windows you have MR> but if you want my version, I am more than willing to give it to you. It all work's fine now. I got really really mad at windows, deteted it waited about an hour, Reinstalled it and it all worked. I think it was just a great microsoft mistery. seya Antony *** FMail 0.94 * Origin: Anto's Point! (3:620/250.7) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL BURTON Number: 1573 To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 08/23/93 2:11p Subj: Re: Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ===> Overheard Rowan Evans say something to Stephen Ranson ===> about Cd-roms - Exlnt Prices. RE> Sorry, you can't tempt me! I can source several of the CD-ROMs you RE> mention (the ones I am interested in!) from other dealers cheaper! Hi Rowan, Would like to know where you are referring to, after checking out the US prices in this echo the Aussi ones are nothing short of depressing. (No input from anyone re the exchange rate, etc. I've been through all that and the US prices are still cheaper than ours.) Anyway, am interested in knowing where the best prices are so I can check 'em out. Cheers, ... Smash forehead on keyboard to continue..... *** GEcho 1.00 * Origin: BOP BBS - Canberra's Most Original +61-6-292-3832 (3:620/266.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN EATON Number: 1574 To: MICHAEL M Date: 08/22/93 8:18a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Michael, SE> I'm using the Adaptec 1542 controller and all the associated MM> I had this problem, using a 1540. Removing the jumper MM> from the auto sense MM> disable (J6, pin 5) has cured it! I'll give it a go, thanks for that. I did think it was the 1542, but I'll give it a go. Thanks, Stephen *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Southern Realm (3:690/352) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 1575 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 11:19a Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everybody, I've got a SB 16ASP hooked up to the old SB Pro CD-ROM. I'm thinking of upgrading to the new Panasonic double speed drive. Does anyone in Australia supply this drive, and what would be the price? BTW, what's the difference between the 562 and 563? Another question from me - has anyone got a Waveblaster? What's it like in terms of quality etc. ? There does not seem to be any software that supports it though ... Regards, Sunny. *** Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: (3:712/401) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 1576 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 11:24a Subj: Aus Creative Labs Bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everybody, Is there a Creative Labs BBS in Australia. If so, what's the number? Regards, Sunny. ... I can't steer without my beer. *** Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: (3:712/401) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRENDAN FARTHING Number: 1577 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 6:08p Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone used the Australian Phone Book CD ? Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that sells for about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called Australian Phone Disk). The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and White Pages for every state in Australia. Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk and the $1500.00 one ?????? Anyone that knows please reply, Regards, Brendan Farthing. *** Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN CALLICRATE Number: 1578 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/23/93 11:24p Subj: EZ-SCSI Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you're interested, I have EZ-SCSI disk & manual (both are originals) I'll let them go for $50.00 total, that includes I mail them to you. If someone wants it, call me at 503/623-4924. I would only accept payment of a money order. --- WM v3.01/93-0024 * Origin: Chemeketa Online BBS (503) 393-5580 (1:3406/15.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VID KID Number: 1579 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/23/93 3:47p Subj: Mitsumi CD-Rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No From what i heard there was a module available for the mitsumi that would enable you to connect a soundcard. But without that module it will not work with a soundcard. From all the information i have gathered over the last few months about the mitsumi. The modules between $50-70. I have only seen one place that had it available. But cant seem to remember where. Try contacting mitsumi and they might be able to tell you where to get it. Vidkid --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Rogue's Guild -Woodland Hills CA- (818) 347-4291 (1:102/812) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VID KID Number: 1580 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/23/93 3:50p Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris on the DRM 604X when you say bare. Do you mean without cables & software? I have seen a few places offering the same but they include the cables and software. What Scsi II controllers are available for that drive that come with the drivers for it? Last of all what is the name of your company? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Rogue's Guild -Woodland Hills CA- (818) 347-4291 (1:102/812) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1581 To: STEVE GERWECK Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: BEST CDROM PRICES!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SG> DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 SG> SG> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? SG> BM> Oh, come on! For 95 cents, you have sysops all over the world carrying SG> BM> a post showing your unwillingness to do your business on your own SG> BM> dime? If a vendor does a good job, 95 cents is nothing. Give us all a SG> BM> break and do your ordering in another manner. SG>Give me a break! You forget the $4 or $5 for shipping. Steve, Why not just order it from us and save yourself the aggravation? We have an 800 number, and we ship 2-day mail from within the U.S. Taking the *other* route, an order from Canada could take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks, plus the shipping would probably be a little higher. Interested, call 1-800-767-1284 and it will ship out the same day. $29 ppd. No surcharge for plastic. No hassles. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Tagline thievery . . . On the next Geraldo! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1582 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: tag line ??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PD> MS> * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. PD>As a Brit I am not to impressed with the the tag line PD>( UNLESS you are talking about our fine line in PD>watering cans < grin > No Paddy, it was directed more in the area of your fine British autos, one of which I own. Actually the ol' Lotus isn't too bad for leaks, but I've seen some MG's and Jags that have created oil slicks on par with the Exxon Valdez. 8) All part of the fun I guess. PD>On another point what sort of a deal could you do me for sending over PD>a bundle of CD's PD>Say 5 copies of ten tiles for a test run I can give you excellent prices in quantity. Call me sometime at 509-457-2892 and we can talk further! Have around 325 titles in stock right now, so there are many titles to choose from in all categories. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1583 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! Q & A 4.0...........$34 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Compton's Interact..$95 US Wars: Korea......$29 US Wars: Des. Storm.$29 Super CD 2..........$15 Super CD 1..........$14 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 MAC Shareware.......$22 Clipart Heaven......$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 Otherware I.........$17 Jedi Collection.....$39 History of Jazz.....$45 Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..........$35 Kodak Photo CD......$18 Phoenix 3.0.........$12 Game Arena..........$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * The magic of Windoze: Turning a 486 into an XT. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1584 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: NEW CD'S @ STARVECTOR! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 Game Arena..........$13 Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$17 Precision Mapping...$88 Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Learning Adventure..$13 M/M Computer Tutor..$24 Sound F/X Library...$19 Cookbook Heaven.....$27 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$57 The Holy Bible......$24 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1585 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: D/L OR FREQ OUR CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************************************************************************** FREQ OR DOWNLOAD STARVECTOR'S CURRENT CATALOG W/ 300+ CD-ROM TITLES! *************************************************************************** To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the 300+ CD-ROM titles that we stock, you may either download our catalog file from our BBS, or Freq (file request) it. (CD descriptions + prices included) BBS: 509-457-0206 - Download STARCAT.ZIP from ile menu. (1st call) FREQ: 1:3407/101 - File request STARCAT.ZIP --- * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRANDON RICKERSON Number: 1586 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/24/93 1:38p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I also want to get the CD version of the Wing Commander series. I have both of the Wing Commander games on CD. Its great but I really don't have a fast CD-ROM drive but its still great. Live long and prosper! => -=< Roger Wilco >=- --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Thin Ice - Your traveling on very Thin Ice (1:160/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1587 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/23/93 4:36p Subj: * X-RATED CD-ROM * Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> > JR> Is there any X-Rated CD-ROM with animals ? -> -> > Isn't that aginst the law in some states? the laws -> > for sodomy being what they are. -> -> That's Beastiality, not Sodomy - but you are correct otherwise.... You people are SICK!!! Can you not find something intelligent to talk about other than this GARBAGE!!!! HELP! Moderator!!! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1588 To: BRUCE BOWMAN Date: 08/23/93 4:38p Subj: Disk needed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Does anyone know where I can get a CD-ROM with an environmental theme Sure do! Check out Eco Quest I and II from Sierra On-Line. 1-800-757-7707. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1589 To: RACHEL REPSTAD Date: 08/23/93 4:42p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have at least 32 sierra/dynamix games. I love the King's Quest seri -> King's Quest III would be my favorite. I have beaten all but King's Q -> would have beaten that too but the packed file is corrupt in my disks -> get it from someone else though. I also have every space quest game e -> V. Space Quest III would probably be my favorite in that series. I al -> Willy Beamish and have beaten that too. I really like Conquests of Ca -> Have you played that? There are a few arcade sections where you have -> fight and you joust with the black knight. I also like the eco-quest -> The rainforest one is really cool. It is so awesome! You can't die in -> discovery series games! There are a few games that I really need to h -> Freddy Pharkas and conquests of the longbow. I also want Leisure Suit -> Do you have any of these games? I really like KQ3 too! KQ5 is really nice if you have a sound card. The entire Space Quest series is my favorite. (except 2, that one is too hard I think). I have Willy Beamish too, want CD version. Also have laura Bow 2, great game it is. I have Space Quest 5, and man is it funny! Short, but funny! Do you know if there is a CD version of SQ5? I also have Red Baron and Aces of the Pacific. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1590 To: RAY DYER Date: 08/23/93 4:44p Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I bought a Mitsumi drive for $240can and enjoy it. Nice drive, but po -> correction for the smallest scratch you can't feel, and can only see -> barely with certain light conditions. -> (Must be due to the physical handeling of them) That's weird. I have discs with all kinds of scratches and they play just fine! Mitsumi 16bit cont. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1591 To: ANDREW SEE Date: 08/24/93 10:22a Subj: Explain Sound Cards to me Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I found this information in the PC Magazine. It says it does 12-bit playback and 16-bit recording. --- * Origin: PowerLine 315-865-4070 Marcy NY (1:2609/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1592 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 2:37a Subj: Maximus & Downloading Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having a bit of trouble when downloading a file from the disc at 1200bps (that's what's in the notebook, I haven't watched other users yet so I don't know about faster speeds). Every 16K, *exactly*, Maximus reports "Unable to read drive F" (the rom). When I'm running FrontDoor/Maximus alone, the file transmission stops at 16384 bytes, *WITHOUT ERROR* (although obviously the entire file isn't there). Attempting to resume under Zmodem results in a new copy which terminates at the same place. When I'm running FrontDoor/Maximus under a DV window (XDV actually, loading DV high), at every 16K (exactly) there is an error visible at the sysop end, but the drive apparently recovers and the DL continues. At the user end nothing is noticed to be wrong. This happens only when DLing from the disc. DL from the harddrive works fine, copying from the disc to the HD and DLing works fine too. The disc is intact, the drive works fine, etc. My CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT should be in the next message. Thanks for your help. --- * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1593 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 2:38a Subj: MAX & DL, Supplemental Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here is my CONFIG.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM386.SYS NOSH RAM DEVICE=SSTORDRV.SYS /NOHIGH DEVICE=D:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:3 C:\BOOT\NJRAMDXP.SYS /P90 LASTDRIVE=K SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM C:\ /E:256 /P BUFFERS=1 FILES=40 FCBS=1 STACKS 0,0 DEVICE=C:\BOOT\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:310 /A:0 REM DEVICE=C:\BOOT\MTMCDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:310 /A:0 /M:20 /I:10 /X Here is my AUTOEXEC.BAT: @echo off d:\qemm\loadhi /r:1 d:\qemm\BUFFERS=30 d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 c:\dos\share rem d:\qemm\loadhi /r:3 c:\dos\doskey d:\qemm\loadhi /r:1 c:\boot\ksmus20/1 rem c:\loadhi /r:2 c:\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:10 /v /e d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 d:\star\util\vmode monitor d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 d:\star\util\vmode vesa c:\boot\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:10 /v /e SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 T4 SET SOUND=D:\SBPRO d:\sbpro\sbp-set /m:12 /voc:12 /cd:12 /fm:12 /line:12 PATH = c:\;C:\DOS;C:\BATCH;C:\FD;C:\UTIL;C:\ADDSTOR;C:\MAX;d:\pctools prompt $p$g set dv=d:\dv set fd=c:\fd set golded=c:\fd\ged SET PCTOOLS=D:\PCTOOLS set squish=c:\fd\squish SET TEMP=e:\ c: f.bat [F.BAT runs Front Door. XDV (DESQview) works better usually.] --- * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1594 To: TONY STOTT Date: 08/23/93 10:47p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TS>DS>Try Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, espically if you have a TS>DS>sound card hooked up. TS>You should hear it with a Soundblaster Pro (for sound Fx) and a Sound TS>Canvas (for music)! What a combination! Awesome! You're using two soundcards in the same machine at the same time and the game knows which output goes where? * SLMR 2.1 * Too many laws, not enough freedom. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1595 To: JOHN PRITCHARD Date: 08/23/93 7:55p Subj: H E L P ANYONE!!!?!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > How good is the SB16/TEXEL combination? Since they do NOT work together, the combination is NOT a good one. > Which is more stable SB16 or PAS16? Both appear to be "stable", but the PAS16 will work with a LOT more CD-ROM drives than the SB16 ever THOUGHT about working with.... * SLMR 2.1a * People don't own Cats, Cats own People! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1596 To: DAVID MCSPADDEN Date: 08/23/93 10:42p Subj: CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I keep forgeting to add that my BBS runs on a U.S.R. Sportster. The >CDWORLD.zip file is around 9000 kb so it only takes a couple of seconds to >download..... Impressive compression? 8-) * SLMR 2.1a * Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1597 To: TODD PRUSKI Date: 08/23/93 10:46p Subj: MPC COMPLIANT? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >have also recommended against getting the radio shack (mitsuba?) piece of junk. > Although, recently they have started making (mysteriously) 390ms CD-ROM >drives, and at the same price as the 1 second older version. Radio Shack CD-ROM drives were NEVER made by Radio Shack - the actual drives were standard Mitsumi 600ms models with a RS designed interface card. I would BET that their "390 ms" drives are the CURRENT Mitsumi LU005s in yet another OEM version.... * SLMR 2.1a * TRIBBLE.DAT = * TRIBBLE.ZIP = , TRIBBLE.ARJ = . --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1598 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/24/93 11:37p Subj: Re: 562-b Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks alot for the advice as I finally got this little problem ironed out. The driver that came with my drive was a few months old (actually older than the drive itself by 3 months. The older driver would "stop" the music coming thru the SB16/WaveBlaster when the CD was acccessed and the newer version of SBCD.SYS fixes this bug and everything is now ok, and I am REALLY glad that I bought the drive as it is very fast (especialy for the $$$). Later, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG DAGGER Number: 1599 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 8:25a Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm new to CD-ROM's and was wondering what kind I should get. I'm only 15 and on a limited budget. If anyone has info on any CD-ROM which would be under say $700, and has the best sound and graphics for that price, please tell me. --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Gamma-2) * Origin: The Northeast File Bank * (717)876-0152 *USR-DS* (1:268/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 1600 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/23/93 9:10p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Don Well I would just like to thank-you for the quick response...and for sending me your price list...Thanks. -=Cheers=- Steve. *** Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BURKE Number: 1601 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/23/93 10:21p Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Not being a sysop, I don't know how echos are started/stopped. Your -> suggestions are good ones, IMHO. Someone had suggested an adult -> CD-ROM but I haven't seen any traffic about it lately. Well, the idea is Bob or some moderator, (people who like extra work, hehehe) will pick up on the idea and start or restructure the CD echos on FIDO now. -=- Dave *** WM v3.01/91-0177 * Origin: CCAT BBS -=- ZyXEL 19,200 & HST,v32b (512)242-2206 (1:160/225.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 1602 To: BOB JENKINS Date: 08/23/93 1:35p Subj: Buying From The U.s. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BJ> Hello. I am a new CD-rom owner,interested in purchasing from the U.S. Up BJ>here in Canada, the prices are...well...scary! I would like to know what is BJ>involved ie. customs/duty etc. Thank You. No duty (computer-related item), but there is GST at the border and quite possibly a broker's fee depending on how it is shipped. UPS and other such services usually will have someone call you (usually from Windsor for items destined for Ontario) and ask if you have your own broker or would like them to handle it for you. Fee varies with amount, I believe. It should be considered when figuring out the actual price of the item. And it is better if you can have it sent to someone in the States and pick it up -- you save that brokerage fee, a percentage of the shipping fee if there is one, and depending on your stay outside the country, could eliminate the need to declare. Be aware, though, that buying in the States has its problems. The biggest is that U.S. warranties are usually only good in the U.S. That means you normally can't take a Brand X item to a Brand X dealer in Canada and get it repaired if something goes flooey. It has to be returned to the U.S. and that can create more border concerns/costs if you don't have the paperwork for customs done in advance. And of course when you add the almost 30 per cent due to the current exchange rate, the shipping fees (often higher for Canada), GST on the full amount in Canadian dollars, you may not save as much as might think. If you have to send it back to the States just once for warranty repair, you could easily blow whatever you might save. Happy hunting. Cheers! *** * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * *** FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1603 To: ERIC HO Date: 08/23/93 9:32a Subj: Re: Dr. Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No . Eric - In reference to Dr. Windows, Dr. Music, and Dr. Shareware: Country Fair Software would be interested in handling all three of your discs, but would need to talk to you about dealer pricing first. You neglected to post a voice phone number in your ad. - Arnie :+} *** GoldED 2.40 * Origin: Country Fair Support BBS (1:141/1020.5) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 1604 To: CHRIS CLEMSON Date: 08/23/93 9:27a Subj: Re: Font Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris - AG> CD-ROMS for sale - $18.00 each (incl. shipping) AG> FontMaster CD Library - High quality fonts (NOT shareware) CC> Hi, What types of fonts are these? If TrueType I would be CC> interested. Would $18 include shipping to the UK? These are bit-mapped files (not TT). Shipping to the UK would be an additional $3.00 - Arnie :+} *** GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/1020.5) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1605 To: TRAVIS CAMPBELL Date: 08/23/93 10:43a Subj: Kings Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 21 Aug 93 02:40, Travis Campbell wrote to Carlos Benitz: TC>> have the hardriver version of KQ6! So whats different in the cd-rom TC>> version? CB>> I didn't get any manuals with my cdrom version. TC> Did you call Sierra Online & get some manuals? Not yet. It's just sitting in my drawer, still in its shrinkwrap. I bought it at a swap meet, and later it occurred to me that it's probably a used game that someone shrinkwrapped, so I'm hosed. Sometime when I get extra time, I'll open it up and look at the install/readme's. (The thing I bought is a shrink wrapped jewl case.) I suppose I need manuals to work it? *** * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1606 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/23/93 10:47a Subj: Shareware And Cds Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 20 Aug 93 13:27, Brice Fleckenstein wrote to Carlos Benitz: >> FF> I think it will only be a matter of time before ""CD of the month" >> FF> clubs start and everybody will get a nice new CD in the mailbox each >> FF> month. >> Were there "Disk of the mnth" clubs 10 years ago? BF> CBS CD Club has been around appx. 10 years, not sure about the BMG DisK, floppy of the month clubs. I was attempting to point out that this is a fairly new technology, not well intrenched in the average home. While we're getting closer, I wouldn't expect a successful mass-market disc of the month club for about 6-18 more months. Nothing big for probably 2 years. While the readers of this echo may almost all have cdrom drives, by no means do most computers. People without computers have no need for a cdrom drive. Unlike audio cd's which could attach to almost any stereo, cdroms apply to a smaller market right now. *** * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 1607 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/22/93 11:13p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG> I would agree with you about the PAS-16XL but as for buying the LG> toshiba 3401b I wouldn't even consider it its overpriced. The panasonic LG> 562b is 320ms not 350ms it can transfer 300kb/sec on the sb 16 card LG> using cdpseed (microsoft's cdrom benchmark) someone else out there was LG> saying that the benchmark tests with the pas 16+ 3401b were very poor LG> less than the required 300kb/sec level and why pay twice as much for a LG> toshiba when its the same in transfer speed. If the 562B did not exist LG> these past two months I'd definately buy a toshiba rather than a mitsumi LG> but now that the 562b panasonic is here to take over toshiba,nec,sony in LG> the over priced market you can't justify getting the same features and LG> paying twice as much when i can get 2 panasonics for the price of 1 Get real Louis. I think the Panasonic double speed at it's price is a good deal but "the same features"? Not even close. You're comparing a 200 millisecond drive to a 320ms, a 256k internal cache to 64k, SCSI to proprietary interface, a caddy drive to caddyless, forgetting the self cleaning optics, extra dust door, etc. The Panasonic is a consumer drive designed with compromises to make a price point versus a serious no compromise state of the art drive. They both have their place but the Panasonic doesn't stack up evenly with the Tosh by a long shot. DCK *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1608 To: KEITH HALL Date: 08/24/93 3:07a Subj: Re: Worm's Vs. Cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> If I purchase a panasonic worm or other manufactures worm can >> I use the same cd in my cd-rom? NO, as a worm drives media is not only diffrent than a normal cd, but is diffrent in the way it writes to it's media as well. A worm drive is nothing more than a large tape backup unit, so to speak. Although, there are other usages for it, you will be unable to use the media from the worm drive in the manner you expressed above. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! *** FMail 0.96* * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1609 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 3:07a Subj: Limited Supply Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% NEC'S 73's & 83's %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 280ms access time - 150kps tarnsfer rate - Novell, OS/2 and Windows Compatiable - Caddy System - Dasiy Chainable SCSI & SCSI 2 Support. Refurbished - 90 day warranty Limited Supply - External Price - $249. Internal Price - $225. Purchase any current Shareware CD for $15. additional with drive! ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress....... Not Just Another Off-Line Mail System ! *** FMail 0.96* * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES MUNRO Number: 1610 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 1:45p Subj: Sony driver for OS2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Does any one know where I could get a driver for my SONY CDU535 series. To enable me to run it with OS2 ver. 2.1. Ihave to reboot dos all the time right now to run my CD. thanks anyone who can help jm --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Electric Blue BBS Node 1 Niagara Falls, Can. (416)35 (1:247/210) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 1611 To: DAVID BURKE Date: 08/24/93 6:47a Subj: THE *GOOD* OLD DAYS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DB> I think there should be a HARDWARE ONLY CDROM echo -> DB> SOFTWARE ONLY CDROM echo DB> Sometimes I am looking for help on software, or for new and DB>interesting CD titles, at other time I might need to know about, DB>how to run several CD drive under DESQview or OS/2. I would even DB>go one more and say an ADULT ONLY CDROM echo. I don't mind the traffic, DB>but I don't have time to pick through 100s of messages to pick out the DB>one on hardware or new titles etc. DB> I understand at one time CDs were a neat new item few had, but they DB>are getting as common as hard drives. Just a thought ;-) Lordy, it's nice to see comments like this! I started reading cdrom threads fairly early -- when 10 or 20 messages A WEEK was a busy conference. Back then we were talking about getting All About Cows, not because it was a good disc but because it was *available* and there was darn little else out there under $300. I also remember one of my first stories about cdrom where a major distributor was *predicting* drives under $500 and discs under $100. People were going on about caddies -- buy one for each disc because after all, you won't have that many discs. Not at those prices. And I was a lone voice saying: "Hey, when they start selling in K-Mart....." Haven't seen them in a K-Mart yet, but in lots of other general merchandise department stores, so K-Mart can't be too far away. And now, with well over 100 discs (many of them well under $100 each) I'm glad I didn't have to buy caddies for every of them. And now people are wondering about the number of new conferences that should be created because cdrom has grown so popular! Now they want about as many conferences as there were messages in the *old* days (3-4 years ago). That's great! And it is going to get better. Cheers all! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1612 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/24/93 2:19p Subj: 16 bit sound card Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> quality is the same. I just want the flexibility of SCSI as Panasonic -> is not the only double-speed drives around. There's plenty of -> software They may not be the only dual speed drives around but they are the cheapest. -> Trackblaster Pro, Pro Mixer,etc.). I don't think either of us are -> going to be disappointed in any way thanks to MediaVision and -> Creative Labs strong hold in sound. -> -> Have fun and make noise ....... CR Even the PAS16 is the same thing I've had a sound blaster before the sb16 I've always stuck with creative labs maybe because their sound is the real thing and not some other copy cat copying creative labs but in a sense it helped lowered the sound cards quite a bit. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 1613 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 3:31p Subj: PIONEER CD-ROM HELP ??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Two questions for Pioneer 600/604X users: 1. Is there any way to get the drive to play all audio discs in the cartridge instead of just one, then having to go back to it to program for the next? 2. What is the best way, when using Windows discs, to have five in a cartridge and still have the drive know which tray to go to. It seems now I have to keep putting the disc in the D: or top tray. As you can tell, I'm relatively new to Pioneer and any help would be appreciated. Cheers --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MANESH RAMA Number: 1614 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 11:40a Subj: encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No hey, i wuz wondering if anyone can get me a cheap encylcopedia cd for about under $50 or how bout a trade. for somthing thanx later im desperate i need one. i kinda' gave mine away. oh and how good is a groliers encylcopedia --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-15-93 * Origin: Prime Connection - (909)274-9635 USR/DS (1:207/225) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 1615 To: ROB PERELMAN Date: 08/24/93 12:08a Subj: CD Rom Requirements Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Rob Perelman wrote +-------------------------------+ XXXNow I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking about a XXXCD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my question is, what kind XXXof CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need to get to be compatible with my XXXIDE hard drive and OS/2? Please help me A.S.A.P. Thanks! +-------------------------------+ I can't say exactly what Os/2 requires for CD drives. However, any good drive will use a SCSI adaptor. None that I know of interface with an IDE controller card. If you want to do anything related to multimedia applications, a sound card is a must. I'd recomend getting the Pro Audio Spectrum 16, which has its own on board SCSI adaptor. This will save you a slot in your machine since both the sound board and SCSI adaptor will be on the same card. For CD-ROM drives, the multispin drives are a neccesity. I own the NEC CDR-84 which is fantastic. Texel and Toshiba both make multispin drives which are equally good. ___ X LonMail X "Please Captain, not in front of the Klingons" ___ X SLMR 2.1a X --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Hub Killingworth, CT 14.4 HST (1:141/110) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN TULLY Number: 1616 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 9:38a Subj: Busty Ver. 1.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a copy of Busty Babes Version 1.0 for sale to the Highest bidder. You can call me Voice at 203-387-3174, Fax at 203-387-3306 or BBS at 203-387-3289. Ken... I forgot to mention.. This is an autographed copy with Lee and Blaines signature. I have been offered $250. for it so far and will be selling soon, so if anyone is interested let me know soon, or you will loose out.. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: KL Systems /Your CD Source (1:141/815) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELDON WAKEFIELD Number: 1617 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 7:53p Subj: CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Have a question for anyone I have 4 Sony 535 cd-drives on my BBS this past week end some wierd stuff stated to happen can put a cd in one of the drives the light comes on when it goes out it will eject the cd can take another on and it works the one that didnt work woul work in another drive all was working ok Thanks in Advance Eldon --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The Country Store - Columbus, Ga. (1:3613/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1618 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/24/93 8:45p Subj: Re: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EH>I've seen a PAS-16/Toshiba 3401B combo advertised for $599 -- EH>considerably cheaper than the numbers you started (>$1000). EH>Then there's also the Fusion 16 Double Speed CD-ROM version for EH>around the same price which has a NEC drive and a few CDs too. EH> - Eric They have the PAS-16/Toshiba combo with hook-up kit for $549.-- at CD-Rom Direct.1-800-332-2404. Diana === * OLX 2.1 TD * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1619 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/24/93 8:45p Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SR>Yeah, I know what you mean.. but I would expect the S3 to do OKAY with SR>The 7th Guest because it's in SVGA mode and so is Windows (I guess they SR>are two COMPLETELY different video modes). I mean.. 2% is pretty sad! SR>It's still better then the 1% I used to get with my Trident. I wonder SR>if I had a SpeedStar 24x (which is what I originally wanted).. if I SR>would get 100%. Eeks! You only got 1% with your Trident Video Card?! I guess I'd better stop complaining about getting 40% with my Trident 8900 Video Card. Diana === * OLX 2.1 TD * Press "+" to see another tagline. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1620 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 8:45p Subj: Cd-rom catalogs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello! I have seen various message's offering free CD-Rom catalogs.Please send any CD-Rom Catalogs to my following address: Diana Kirksey 1624 Hwy.99 Sp#79 Manteca,CA. 95336 Thank You, Diana === * OLX 2.1 TD * Hello, I am part number --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT VANZANDT Number: 1621 To: LON SEIDMAN Date: 08/24/93 12:37p Subj: NEC CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Be sure to check the speed of the drive, the Fusion 16 kits around here still have 800+ms drives in them. I would stay away from those. Scott --- WM v2.05 [Eval]/92-4620 * Origin: The Blue Light Special BBS (901) 385-8621 (1:123/32) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BERRY Number: 1622 To: VID KID Date: 08/25/93 6:35a Subj: Mitsumi CD-Rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No VK> From what i heard there was a module available for the mitsumi >that would enable you to connect a soundcard. But without that module it >will not work with a soundcard. From all the information i have gathered ove >the last few months about the mitsumi. The modules between $50-70. I have >only seen one place that had it available. But cant seem to remember where. > Try contacting mitsumi and they might be able to tell you where to get it. I have a Mitsumi, it has a connector on the interface board to connect to a sound board. All you need is the board and cable! I haven't hooked a sound board up yet, but from the DOCS, that's all you need! ώ QMPro 1.50 41-4879 ώ Dogs come when you call. Cats have answering machines. --- WM v3.00/93-0876 * Origin: Spinnaker BBS, 809-775-5073 Fidonet 1:18/24 ZyXEL (1:18/24.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLENN SANDERSE Number: 1623 To: KEITH HALL Date: 08/24/93 12:18a Subj: Worm's vs. cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No W.O.R.M. CD drives conform to the Orange Book Part 2 compact disc standard. A CD is 4.72". A Panasonic W.O.R.M. uses 5 1/4" discs and as such is not compatible. CD Recordable drives are made by Sony, Philips, Ricoh, JVC, Pinnacle and others. See the August issue of New Media magazine for more information. If you're calling from Western Canada call Glenn at Compact Data Inc. (403) 269-2353 (code 909). ___ This copy of Freddie 1.2.5 is being evaluated. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Student Exchange, Calgary, CANADA 403-283-5261 HST-DS (1:134/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1624 To: MICHEL ROMY Date: 08/22/93 8:22a Subj: Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR>Can anyone give me the spec. of the Panasonic 562B CD-Rom MR>drive ? is it internal or external ? transfer rate, ... MR>And if it is internal, does an external version exist ? price ? It is internal drive, multisession and kodak Photo CD compatible. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL BERGMAN Number: 1625 To: DONATO RABAGO Date: 08/24/93 10:51a Subj: CDS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I sell a complete line of adult CD-Roms and I can ship them to you in Mexico. Leave me a message or send me your mailing address and I'll send you a complete catalog. I have real cheap prices. Also, my company manufactures several adult titles, so thay are really inexpensive. Examples: Visual Fantasies $19.85 Moving Fantasies $19.85 Things Change: My First Time (This is a 2-disc Full-Motion-Video XXX-Rated) It's a movie for the computer and it runs FULL SCREEN. $49.95. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Neil Bergman 1206 S. Holt Ave. #1 Los Angeles, California 90035 Voice: 310 652-2858 Fax: 310 652-2608 * RM 1.0 * Eval Day 7 * RoboMail -- The ultimate QWK compatible message manag --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-18-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:102/523) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1626 To: DUANE ELLISON Date: 08/24/93 2:42p Subj: Cd-rom bundles Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** DUANE ELLISON wrote this on 08-22Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>My wife and I have recently been looking into purchasing a CD-Rom, Sou Δ>Card, and software bundle such as the Fusion CD 16. I was curious wha Δ>people think of these bundles and of the hardware included in the Δ>bundles. Basically I would like to know the luck you have had in usin Δ>your new CD-Rom. I would like to purchase one of the systems that is Δ>around the $500 that includes a Sound Card, CD-Rom drive, and a good Δ>selection of software. Δ> Δ>Thanks in advance for any information, anything would help! Δ> Δ>Oh, the main reason we were looking into the Fusion CD package was Δ>because of the Compton Encyclopedia. From what I've seen.. the bundles are definitely the way to go (I have the CD-ROM upgrade kit from Creative Labs). You just buy one thing, you know they are all compatible with each other, it comes with software, and it's usually cheaper then if you bought them separately. If you want the CD drive just for the Encyclopedia, I say go for it.. but if you want to use games, and you don't mind spending more money, I'd look into the Fusion DoubleCD 16. I don't even know if this package is out yet. It comes with PAS-16, a double speed CD-ROM drive, speakers, Battle Chess Enhanced, Comptons Encyclopedia for Windows, The 7th Guest, and Arthur's Teacher Trouble (for kids). -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/24/93 09:20 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * "Junior, quit playing with your floppy!" --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 1627 To: LON SEIDMAN Date: 08/24/93 9:31a Subj: NEC CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LS> If the included drive is an NEC multispin, then you LS> shouldn't have any LS> problems whatsoever. I've owned the NEC CDR-84 internal for LS> over a year Thanks for the information, I have since found out that the drive is an 800ms drive which is not Kodak ready so have decided against it. Thanks for the general info regarding NEC though, I will keep it in mind. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 1628 To: DUANE ELLISON Date: 08/24/93 9:43a Subj: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DE> Card, and software bundle such as the Fusion CD 16. I was DE> curious what DE> people think of these bundles and of the hardware included I was also looking at the Fusion 16 package, however I found out it is an 800ms drive that is not Kodak ready so have decided against it. If you have a "Software Etc." store near you, they have that package priced at $399. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1629 To: JOHN ROBERTSON Date: 08/24/93 9:18p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The caddies I have is clear above the circular part of the disc and opaque on the outer corners. The bottom of the caddy says Made in the USA, so it's not some cheap Taiwanese copy...overall the caddy looks pretty well made, and I don't think my CD-ROM drive will have any problems with them. The $10 price for a caddy is totally unjustified... I still say go to a computer show and buy them for $4-$5 each. - Eric --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Number: 1630 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 12:03a Subj: OS/2 and SoundBlaster Pro 2.0 CD-ROM Drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hiya, I've got OS/2 2.1, MultiMedia Program Manager with SoundBlaster Pro set up and working fine, but i can't get the SoundBlaster CD-ROM working!! I've tried inserting soundblaster's sbpcd.sys (or whateva it's called) in os/2's config.sys. This works fine, and the CD is accessed and all is fine. I just can't figure out where to get the cd-rom extensions driver from!! mscdex won't work. it comes up with incorrect dos version. If anyone has any ideas, i'd love to here them!! Regards, Alastair Edgington --- Ezycom V1.02 * Origin: The Web BBS, Mitcham +61-3-872-5574 (3:634/391.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 1631 To: MARTIN TAYLOR Date: 08/24/93 8:07a Subj: Buying From Australia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-18-93, Martin Taylor elucidated to Terry Wood: MT>Hi Terry. MT> MT>> Right, Well my name is Terry Wood and I'm from that little forgotten MT>> country of Australia!! I have posted a few people about getting CDR MT>> discs from the states but as of yet not 1 reply :-(.... MT>I wonder if this is normal business practice in the US or just this MT>particular person's attitude. MT> MT>I was going to order CDs from him, but after working out the exchange MT>rate and the cost of shipping, I have decided to give it a miss. Plus MT>the person's attitude annoyed me somewhat. MT>Anyway, I can give you the cattledog if you wish. You may have better MT>luck than I. Have faith, you were just unlucky! I have bought stacks of cd stuff from US seller found through this echo, and been entirely happy. The vendors I have dealt with include Ismail Arslingaray, Doug Carpenter, CD Rom Inc, & Computers at Large (forgive me for those I left out!). I even bought my drive mail-order (shipped to a friend in New York), and had not problems, or rather, any problems were fixed cheerfully and rapidly. My advice? Go for it.. these guys whose names you see all the time here are good guys, and will do the right thing. Mind you, if you need to get the vendor to send the goods direct to you, many of the savings evaporate, so at least check some of the Oz vendors too (their names appear in this echo as well) --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ God must love stupid people, She made so many of them. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 1632 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/24/93 8:07a Subj: Re: New Echo - Multimedia Refer: NONE Read: 08/27/93 8:28p Private: No On 08-20-93, Tim Helton elucidated to David Harrison: TH>-> There is an echo with the exact same name in SBCNET, and I was wond TH>-> it is the exact same echo? TH> TH>It probably is if he creates echos the same way he creates CDs. MEOW!! Claws well out there Tim? --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Multimedia extensions = Bill Gates' new mansion! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT STEPHENS Number: 1633 To: LOONG CHUNG Date: 08/24/93 1:16p Subj: Panasonic CDR-63 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LC>Could any one give me full details on the Panasonic CDR-563? LC>e.g. Speed, transfer rate etc. LC>And how much is it in Australia? LC>Thanks LC>Loong Supposed to be 320ms access time, double transfer rate (300kb/sec), supports photo-cd, XA, multisession recordings, and costs A$450 for the AT-BUS version (through the SB interface). -Robert ώ SLMR 2.1a ώ All hope abandon, ye who enter messages here. --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: Lake BBS. NSW, Australia (049) 562853 (3:622/407) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN WALSH Number: 1634 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:21p Subj: CDROM Drive wanted.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WANTED: I URGENTLY require a NEC CDR-80 cdrom SCSI drive. Please E-Mail me if you have one for sale or know of someone that does... Stephen Curl@csource.oz.au --- * Origin: Ballarat Mail +61-53-420845 V21->V32bis *700Mb* (3:635/509) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHLEY STRAHLE Number: 1635 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 3:42p Subj: Guinness Disc of Records Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a query, has anyone gone out and bought a copy of the Comptons 1992 Guinness Disc of Records (DOS version)? I have the "Special Edition", but I'd like to here from people who have the full edition. What is so special about the special edition is that I can't view the 256 color GIF pictures that are on the disc... only the 16 color GIF pictures that are on there. Anyway, what I'd like to know is whether the executable on the full version is the same as the "special edition". The file specs are: Executable: gdr.exe Size : 454192 bytes Date : 05-18-92 Time : 12:49p Can anyone help me out in what I am looking for??? Thanks in advance... Ashley Strahle. --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: 4-DOS BBS Geelong (3:635/513) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCUS LEE Number: 1636 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/23/93 5:55p Subj: ATI + 7th Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was thinking of purchasing an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro 2mb/EISA... and I noticed you said you had probs playing 7th Guest and only 86% optimal on the video... Are the probs related to the ATI card? And 86%.... I thought it would have to be 100% being such a great card... Do you run the vesa drivers that came on the CDROM? Regards. PS: How much do you think is a good price for the ATI, I've got around $780 quoted... Oh, and do you know ANY video cards that get 100%? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Redcliffe Library Network (3:640/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDRE QUEREE Number: 1637 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/23/93 11:57p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Yves Desjardins to Chris Robinson <=- YD> I just bought the Multimedia Pro16 II from Media Vision. The bundle YD> contains the ProStudio16 sound card, NEC CDR84 (internal, multispin, YD> multisession) plus 10 CD'S. I would recommand this sound card to YD> anyone who wants to buy a 16 bits sound card. It is fully compatible YD> with the sound blaster, the sound quality blows you away and it has a But remember it's only compatible with the original Sound Blaster, not the SB Pro or SB16 - that's another limiting factor for this sound card! Catch ya' later! Andre ... The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.11 [NR] * Origin: Heaven's Door * 61-2-440-8937 * 2 lines * T.PEP V32bis (3:711/927) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD NIXON Number: 1638 To: TONY DAVIS Date: 08/20/93 12:18a Subj: OIE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TD>That last count is the kicker. Since the DA has decided that the BBS TD>itself was in violation of laws, there seems little doubt that the OIE BBS TD>equipment will not be returned prior to a long drawn out legal fight. Find a local attorney who will take the case Pro-Bono, it will cost you more that what the computer is worth if you decide to hire an attorney. TD>Although I have every intention of filing whatever civil suites are TD>necessary to get the equipment returned, I truly believe there will not be TD>a quick return of OIE. Best of luck to you and please keep us posted. * OLX 2.1 TD * Any body seen my tagline...? --- WM v3.01/92-0214 * Origin: The Classifieds SF, CA (415) 665-7918 (1:125/665.0) (1:125/665.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1639 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/25/93 12:48p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> Get real Louis. I think the Panasonic double DK> speed at it's price is a DK> good deal but "the same features"? Not even close. DK> You're comparing a 200 DK> millisecond drive to a 320ms, a 256k internal cache DK> to 64k, SCSI to proprietary DK> interface, a caddy drive to caddyless, forgetting DK> the self cleaning optics, DK> extra dust door, etc. The Panasonic is a consumer drive designed with DK> compromises to make a price point versus a serious DK> no compromise state of the DK> art drive. They both have their place but the DK> Panasonic doesn't stack up evenly DK> with the Tosh by a long shot. DK> DCK Yeah your right about the Toshiba being a faster drive but the 562-b runs all of my programs fast enough. And as far State-Of-The-Art goes that means NOTHING right now as newer faster drives will be superior to the Toshiba within a year, so why blow alot of $$$ now when the Panasonic can provide more than adequate performance for under $250? Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEITH DOMBROWSKI Number: 1640 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 9:42p Subj: Mitsumi CD-ROM Drivers. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No All, After much ado, I recieved the following on C-Serve... CompuServe Mail Date: 19-Aug-93 14:06 EDT From: Torsten Droste[totronik] [100064,1346] Reply to: Mitsumi Driver Hi Keith, USA and Canada residents can order directly from our US distributor MICROWARE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTING, Inc. 51 Maplewood Avenue Albany, NY 12205 USA Phone: (518) 438-2512 (800) 382-2405 Fax: (518) 438-4002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, it appears there is an easier way to get the german drivers... Keith --- DB B2011/020361 * Origin: The Dragon's Den * [914] 795-5199 * (1:272/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ENRIQUE IGNARRA Number: 1641 To: JUAN VALENTE Date: 08/24/93 4:53a Subj: Re: CD-ROM compatibility. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Juan Valente to All <=- JV> This message was from CHRIS DEPAOLA to JUAN VALENTE, JV> originally in conference GENRL_MAIL JV> and was forwarded to you by JUAN VALENTE. JV> ------------------------- JV> Nick, 'ol buddy, 'ol pal....HEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!!!! JV> It seems like I only call you when I'm in trouble. SO I am in trouble JV> and I need help. I recently bought a CD-ROM drive that is supposedly JV> compatible with my Soundblaster Pro card, but I can't get the computer JV> to acknowledge the cd drive through the sound blaster. The cables are JV> compatible and fit fine, but for some reason it doesn't work. The I/O JV> address is 220 on the blaster but the cd-rom install program doesn't JV> list that option for I/O addresses. The options are only 300 and JV> higher on the cd-rom. AM I COMPATIBLE!!!!!! Please respond as soon as JV> possible, I'm realyy desperate. This is my second cd-rom drive. I NEED JV> COMPATIBILITY!!!! JV> Chris JV> * OLX 2.1 TD * Hick: Looks both ways before crossing a one-way street. i don't know much about this but you might want to try to change the address on the soundcard if you can. ... I'd rather ride the Wave than wallow in QWKsand! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 09-06-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:135/356) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GEOFF MOEHLE Number: 1642 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 4:33p Subj: help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey man write me a letter or something..im being ignored...where do i get fast access time and a 300kb/second transfer rate?...but at a good price!!!!!!im maybe interested in a Texel!! Well what do you...the people...think I should get? any help would be valuable...please write me!!! Geoff Moehle --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Well of Souls 503-741-1829 14400 16K files 1.4GIG (1:152/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE REED Number: 1643 To: DAVID YIELDING Date: 08/24/93 6:39p Subj: Chinon/Adaptec Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello David! Saturday August 21 1993, David Yielding writes to All: DY> Does anyone out there have a Chinon 435 on an Adaptec 1542b working? DY> mine will "see" the drive but tells me the media is invalid. I had the same problem, so I dumped the Chinon and bought a Toshiba. I tried and tried to get the Chinon to work, and after MANY calls to their tech support, they couldn't figure it out, either. ;-( ... "Imagination is more important than honesty" (Bill Clinton) --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Beta-9) * Origin: The CrossRoads BBS (1:344/79) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1644 To: JOSH PICHE Date: 08/24/93 6:59a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I've heard that the CD rom version will be out around the same time a -> disk version. Will the CD version include extra stuff, or is it just Sierra's CD-ROMS are ALWAYS different from disk version! The president of the company mentioned something about 'shovelware', that is disk software 'shovled' onto a CD and calling it CD-ROM. KQ6 for instance has an opening sequence about 7 times larger than the disk based version. Also prfessional voices for the characters. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIRAV SHETH Number: 1645 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 5:01p Subj: FrEe CaTaLoG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey, If anyone is interested, please call (205)351-0072 or write Nirav Sheth 2802 McDonald Ct. Decatur, AL 35603-8700 For a free catalog.... Good prices... Ex. MSBookshelf $60.... So on All new merchandise, new company.... Thank you... --- WM v3.01/92-0358 * Origin: Cyclone BBS! "Taking the World by Storm!" (1:3607/2.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 1646 To: MARK WOMAK Date: 08/20/93 10:39a Subj: Sound Blaster Pc Speaker Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No what that IS is a connection from you PC speaker to the SB. *** GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG SHEPPARD Number: 1647 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 1:37a Subj: Double Speed Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SH@-}Everbody, I would like to know that whether that the speed of the SH@-}CPU(386/486) will affect the performance of the CD-Rom. It is because I SH@-}would like to purchase a CD-Rom but I don't know if one of my old 386 SH@-}can handle... Thank You! Sunny, Yes, your CPU will affect the CD-ROM. You failed to mention if you had a DX or an SX. I have a 386DX/33 with 8MB of RAM, and my Mitsumi drive works very smoothly; the animation in Wing Commander 2 is very smooth, with only the most graphics-packed screens have a millisecond pause. Nothing big, it's not even annoying. Well, back to the issue...there is one aspect of a CD-ROM that a processor upgrade would help tremendously, and that is the time it takes to load things. I've noticed that, even though animation is fine, a friend's 486DX-50 just blows mine away in the time it takes to load something. It's your decision. I'd say buy it from a reputable dealer, try it out, and if it just doesn't suit your fancy, return it. It's up to you...:) Good luck, Craig in South Jersey * SLMR 2.1a * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic *** VFIDO 6.10.03 * Origin: K'tithrak Mang BBS (609) 453-0541 (1:266/75) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAM TEMPLE Number: 1648 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/22/93 1:15p Subj: Canadian Source Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Vince Sorensen wrote in a message to Pam Temple: VS> Yes, we sure do have a catalogue. If you want, you could VS> leave your address here, 10,000 Sussex Drive, Rosedale, B.C. V0X 1X0 VS> looking forward to hearing from you - thanks for asking! ThankYOU. Cheers, Pam *** timEd/B8 * Origin: A Brand new FTN System! (1:153/602.1) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY D'ARCANGELO Number: 1649 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/24/93 3:22p Subj: Panasonic Benchmrk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks Sam I will get it from there.... *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Southern Star - 6 Lines - HST/V32b - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1650 To: JOE SLIFER Date: 08/23/93 12:36p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Drives Vs Panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Joe Slifer to Michael Geggus <=- MG> benches at 250ms @ 330Kbps using MegaDemo CDBench......Although I bought MG> the SB Pro seperatly from the CD-ROM I paid $129 for the SB Pro w/STW MG> encyclopedia for Win MPC, indy 500 and Lemmings (plus other goodies) and JS> Could you supply that source for the SB Pro & bundeled software. Computabiity in the Computer Shopper has it for $129US phone 1-800-554-9950 or (414)357-8181 if you can't use 800#s (like me, Japan). Fax (414)357-7814. They only charged me $6 for shipping to an APO (mil post office) in Japan, and it took 3 days to get it. Mike... *** Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1651 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/23/93 6:33p Subj: Re: Begining... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rowan Evans to Michael Geggus <=- MG> CD ROM I/F and audio connector. MegaDemo Benched it at 250ms access MG> and 330Kbps. RE> RE> That's interesting... it only spex at 300Kbps and 450ms in RE> double-speed mode! Different Machines/environments/benchmarks/references....My Mitsumi book indicated a 350ms access and MegaDemos CDbench said it was 400ms and 150kBps.....The real key was during operations, I noticed the difference straight away. RE> What command line parameters did you use for CDMKE41.SYS.... I RE> couldn't get it to work so I changed to SBCD.SYS (and it works RE> fine!)..... This is it....... devicehigh /L:2,13440 =C:\CDMKE41.SYS /D:MVCD001 /R /SBP:220 /N:1 /A: I only added the /A: from the read.me text on the driver disk, it's not really necessary it should default to doublespeed. I've tried it high and low, and both run great with same spex. ... The question is.....What's to become of the Mitsumi in the box? *** Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1652 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/23/93 12:55p Subj: Re: 562-b Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Sam Jones to Michael Geggus <=- MG> the driver (my case CDMKE41.SYS) came with the CD- SJ> Hello, I also have the Panasonic 562-b and the drive seems to be SJ> very fast, except for one problem: In DOTT and kQ6 everything pauses SJ> for a split-second whenever the drive is accessed (ex- to read the SJ> speech data) then everthing is ok (no choppiness in speech or SJ> graphics). The driver I am using is SBCD.SYS. I would like to try the SJ> driver you are using, could you give me the # of a board that I could SJ> download it from on a first-time call if possible? Thanks, Sam Sam, the driver (CDMKE41.SYS) came with the drive and controller, purchased from Wee Yung (TRUC) who usually frequents this echo. My only local BBSs are here (sigh) in Japan, and I havn't seen it or SBCD.SYS or SBPCD.SYS here Maybe Wee Yung could assist you there. As for your delay what CPU are you using and how much memory do you have/ allocate to the CD-ROM. I use the standard set-up with CDMKE41.SYS (no mention of raw buffers unlike the Mitsumi) and MSCDEX uses 20 EMS buffers. Both drivers are loaded high (by Memmaker) on a doublespaced disk using DOS 6.0 (Ok DOS 6 haters take your shots). I'm not experiencing delays but I did with the mitsumi. The Mitsumi used DMA access (specified by the driver) The 562B driver did not specify DMA access. I am assumming through discussions here and throughout that on 486 machines (386 too I beleive) that DMA access is actually slower (DMA controllers I should say) than actually using CPU for access.....Food for thought...hope it helps? Mike..... ... Swapped the LU005 for the 562B captain.........Warp 9 Mr. Scott... *** Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 1653 To: MICHEL ROMY Date: 08/23/93 12:59p Subj: Re: Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Michel Romy to All <=- MR> Can anyone give me the spec. of the Panasonic 562B CD-Rom drive ? is Book says 380ms at 300Kbps (mine was faster using MegaDemo CDbench) Caddyless motorized tray, very nicely made. Some say you can get it for $249US internal. I paid $279US for it with controller, although I didn't need the controller as it plugs sraight into the SB Pro. Don't know of an external, but post a msg to Wee Yung this echo and he'll certainly reply........ MIke.... ... No problem is too big for High Explosives! *** Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIAN BISATZ Number: 1654 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/21/93 1:55a Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Martin You write the MITSUMI Drive has a 16-Bit AT-Bus interface. Since i intend to buy one of them, I'd like to know if it is possible to run this drives with two AT-BUS hard-drives install. Greetings from switzerland Gian. S QSZ portx %4 rz %3 / * 1st 1.11 #2201 * Point of no return !! *** FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'h' * Origin: Hitline Mailbox CH-Hausen (2:301/213) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL HORNBY Number: 1655 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/19/93 11:08p Subj: Mistumi/sb/sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mark, On Wednesday August 11 1993, Mark Womack wrote to All: MW> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that MW> was identified as PC SPEAKER MW> The manual has no explanation of what it's for. See Page 18 and Appendix D of the "Getting Started" manual ... :-) MW> It's 2 MW> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. Only two wires are used to connect the speaker; you'll probably be able to see which two; you'll need to make up a lead to go from the motherboard to the SB/Pro. The polarity of the two connectors is important for it to work, but doesn't seem to do any lasting damage if you get 'em the wrong way round ;-) (Despite careful testing with my multimeter, I still managed to get them back-to-front, at the first attempt) MW> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound output? No, it's the other way round....the beeps that would have gone to the internal speaker, get redirected to the SoundBlaster. I don't know if my motherboard is unusual, but I had a wire a 3K3 resistor in series with the speaker o/p, to reduce the volume a bit. Without it, the beeps came out as {{{{{BEEPS}}}}}} :-) Phil. *** GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Season's End (2:250/339.1) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1656 To: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Date: 08/18/93 2:52p Subj: So Much Shareware Iii Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ismail! Could you send me a catolog with all your CDroms? My address is: Joop Stokvis C/o Stichting BBS Waterland PObox 1196 1440 BD Purmerend The Netherlands Thanks in advance! Groeten! Joop *** TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1657 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/18/93 2:55p Subj: Night Owls 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Boris! Could you send me a catalog? My address is: Joop Stokvis C/o Stichting BBS Waterland PObox 1196 1440 BD Purmerend The Netherlands I'am intersted in players as well! Thanks! Groeten! Joop *** TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 1658 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/18/93 2:57p Subj: Scsi Cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Michael! > SCSI CDROMs For Sale: > > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 Do you ship them to Europe as well? I'am interested in 2 external drives! You could send me a fax to: xx31 2990 43030. Groeten! Joop *** TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN WILLEM RUYS Number: 1659 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/18/93 10:04p Subj: Dinosaurs ? Which One ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Me HAVE to have dinosaur cd Media design interactive features a CD on Dinosaurs. I don't know the exact price, but it is in the region of 120 $. Contact them on +44 252 737630, or FAX +44 252 710948. Cheers, _/an Willem *** TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: BBS Waterland is now node 2:280/802 (12 lines) (2:280/803) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM FREDERICK Number: 1660 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 5:44p Subj: 7th Guest... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having problems with 7Th guest. I bought it when it first came out, and played it through. I haven't tried to play it for a while. In the meantime I upgraded from DOS 5 to DOS 6.... now it won't work at all. Has anyone else had this problem? My settings in my config and autoexec are the same, I have even more free memory. What's the problem? I'm open to suggestions..... thanks. Jim. *** WM v3.01/93-0070 * Origin: GATEWAY ONLINE SYSTEMS, Lakeland Fl. 813-686-8530 (1 (1:3635/20.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 1661 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/24/93 7:02a Subj: Cd Liquidation! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What is the JEDI Collection ? Is it a Star Wars library ? *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 1662 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 10:49p Subj: Norton Speedcache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey everyone, please tell me what this Norton SpeedCache is, is this a cache for the CD-ROM if so, does it come with Norton Utilities, or is it a totaly different product and how much does it cost and does it work, you see I have a 350 ms 150 kb/sec Mitsumi drive and though I am perfectly satisfied by it sofar, I would like to speed it up, so please tell me what this SpeedCache is about, thanx and C-ya Ashwin *** WM v2.06 [Eval]/ * Origin: $$$$ Fort Knox BBS $$$$ 2 Nodes <16.8 HST-DS> (1:324/293) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN CALLICRATE Number: 1663 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/23/93 11:24p Subj: Ez-scsi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you're interested, I have EZ-SCSI disk & manual (both are originals) I'll let them go for $50.00 total, that includes I mail them to you. If someone wants it, call me at 503/623-4924. I would only accept payment of a money order. *** WM v3.01/93-0024 * Origin: Chemeketa Online BBS (503) 393-5580 (1:3406/15.0) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VID KID Number: 1664 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/23/93 3:47p Subj: Mitsumi Cd-rom Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No From what i heard there was a module available for the mitsumi that would enable you to connect a soundcard. But without that module it will not work with a soundcard. From all the information i have gathered over the last few months about the mitsumi. The modules between $50-70. I have only seen one place that had it available. But cant seem to remember where. Try contacting mitsumi and they might be able to tell you where to get it. Vidkid *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Rogue's Guild -Woodland Hills CA- (818) 347-4291 (1:102/812) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VID KID Number: 1665 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/23/93 3:50p Subj: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Boris on the DRM 604X when you say bare. Do you mean without cables & software? I have seen a few places offering the same but they include the cables and software. What Scsi II controllers are available for that drive that come with the drivers for it? Last of all what is the name of your company? *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Rogue's Guild -Woodland Hills CA- (818) 347-4291 (1:102/812) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1666 To: STEVE GERWECK Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: Best Cdrom Prices!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SG> DC> * Busty Babes......29.95 SG> SG> Can you match Mike Shannon's offer of $29 PPD?? SG> BM> Oh, come on! For 95 cents, you have sysops all over the world carrying SG> BM> a post showing your unwillingness to do your business on your own SG> BM> dime? If a vendor does a good job, 95 cents is nothing. Give us all a SG> BM> break and do your ordering in another manner. SG>Give me a break! You forget the $4 or $5 for shipping. Steve, Why not just order it from us and save yourself the aggravation? We have an 800 number, and we ship 2-day mail from within the U.S. Taking the *other* route, an order from Canada could take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks, plus the shipping would probably be a little higher. Interested, call 1-800-767-1284 and it will ship out the same day. $29 ppd. No surcharge for plastic. No hassles. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 *** * SLMR 2.1a * Tagline thievery . . . On the next Geraldo! *** MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1667 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: Tag Line ??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PD> MS> * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. PD>As a Brit I am not to impressed with the the tag line PD>( UNLESS you are talking about our fine line in PD>watering cans < grin > No Paddy, it was directed more in the area of your fine British autos, one of which I own. Actually the ol' Lotus isn't too bad for leaks, but I've seen some MG's and Jags that have created oil slicks on par with the Exxon Valdez. 8) All part of the fun I guess. PD>On another point what sort of a deal could you do me for sending over PD>a bundle of CD's PD>Say 5 copies of ten tiles for a test run I can give you excellent prices in quantity. Call me sometime at 509-457-2892 and we can talk further! Have around 325 titles in stock right now, so there are many titles to choose from in all categories. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 *** * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. *** MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1668 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: Cd-rom Liquidation! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! Q & A 4.0...........$34 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$15 House of Games......$20 Compton's Interact..$95 US Wars: Korea......$29 US Wars: Des. Storm.$29 Super CD 2..........$15 Super CD 1..........$14 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 MAC Shareware.......$22 Clipart Heaven......$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 Otherware I.........$17 Jedi Collection.....$39 History of Jazz.....$45 Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..........$35 Kodak Photo CD......$18 Phoenix 3.0.........$12 Game Arena..........$10 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 *** * SLMR 2.1a * The magic of Windoze: Turning a 486 into an XT. *** MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1669 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: New Cd's @ Starvector! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 QRZ Ham Radio.......$19 Hobbes OS/2 1993....$16 Hamware 1993........$28 Game Arena..........$13 Eagle Eye Shareware.$25 Up All Night........$17 Precision Mapping...$88 Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$29 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Learning Adventure..$13 M/M Computer Tutor..$24 Sound F/X Library...$19 Cookbook Heaven.....$27 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Musical Instruments.$57 The Holy Bible......$24 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 *** * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball... *** MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1670 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 12:01a Subj: D/l Or Freq Our Catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************************************************************************** FREQ OR DOWNLOAD STARVECTOR'S CURRENT CATALOG W/ 300+ CD-ROM TITLES! *************************************************************************** To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the 300+ CD-ROM titles that we stock, you may either download our catalog file from our BBS, or Freq (file request) it. (CD descriptions + prices included) BBS: 509-457-0206 - Download STARCAT.ZIP from ile menu. (1st call) FREQ: 1:3407/101 - File request STARCAT.ZIP *** * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. *** MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1671 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 2:37a Subj: Maximus & Downloading Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having a bit of trouble when downloading a file from the disc at 1200bps (that's what's in the notebook, I haven't watched other users yet so I don't know about faster speeds). Every 16K, *exactly*, Maximus reports "Unable to read drive F" (the rom). When I'm running FrontDoor/Maximus alone, the file transmission stops at 16384 bytes, *WITHOUT ERROR* (although obviously the entire file isn't there). Attempting to resume under Zmodem results in a new copy which terminates at the same place. When I'm running FrontDoor/Maximus under a DV window (XDV actually, loading DV high), at every 16K (exactly) there is an error visible at the sysop end, but the drive apparently recovers and the DL continues. At the user end nothing is noticed to be wrong. This happens only when DLing from the disc. DL from the harddrive works fine, copying from the disc to the HD and DLing works fine too. The disc is intact, the drive works fine, etc. My CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT should be in the next message. Thanks for your help. *** * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 1672 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 2:38a Subj: Max & Dl, Supplemental Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here is my CONFIG.SYS: DEVICE=C:\QEMM386.SYS NOSH RAM DEVICE=SSTORDRV.SYS /NOHIGH DEVICE=D:\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:3 C:\BOOT\NJRAMDXP.SYS /P90 LASTDRIVE=K SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM C:\ /E:256 /P BUFFERS=1 FILES=40 FCBS=1 STACKS 0,0 DEVICE=C:\BOOT\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:310 /A:0 REM DEVICE=C:\BOOT\MTMCDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:310 /A:0 /M:20 /I:10 /X Here is my AUTOEXEC.BAT: @echo off d:\qemm\loadhi /r:1 d:\qemm\BUFFERS=30 d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 c:\dos\share rem d:\qemm\loadhi /r:3 c:\dos\doskey d:\qemm\loadhi /r:1 c:\boot\ksmus20/1 rem c:\loadhi /r:2 c:\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:10 /v /e d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 d:\star\util\vmode monitor d:\qemm\loadhi /r:2 d:\star\util\vmode vesa c:\boot\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:10 /v /e SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 T4 SET SOUND=D:\SBPRO d:\sbpro\sbp-set /m:12 /voc:12 /cd:12 /fm:12 /line:12 PATH = c:\;C:\DOS;C:\BATCH;C:\FD;C:\UTIL;C:\ADDSTOR;C:\MAX;d:\pctools prompt $p$g set dv=d:\dv set fd=c:\fd set golded=c:\fd\ged SET PCTOOLS=D:\PCTOOLS set squish=c:\fd\squish SET TEMP=e:\ c: f.bat [F.BAT runs Front Door. XDV (DESQview) works better usually.] *** * Origin: Airtight Garage 415-641-0348 San Francisco California US (1:125/17) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Number: 1673 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 12:03a Subj: Os/2 And Soundblaster Pro 2.0 Cd-rom Driv Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hiya, I've got OS/2 2.1, MultiMedia Program Manager with SoundBlaster Pro set up and working fine, but i can't get the SoundBlaster CD-ROM working!! I've tried inserting soundblaster's sbpcd.sys (or whateva it's called) in os/2's config.sys. This works fine, and the CD is accessed and all is fine. I just can't figure out where to get the cd-rom extensions driver from!! mscdex won't work. it comes up with incorrect dos version. If anyone has any ideas, i'd love to here them!! Regards, Alastair Edgington *** Ezycom V1.02 * Origin: The Web BBS, Mitcham +61-3-872-5574 (3:634/391.7) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN WALSH Number: 1674 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 8:21p Subj: Cdrom Drive Wanted.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WANTED: I URGENTLY require a NEC CDR-80 cdrom SCSI drive. Please E-Mail me if you have one for sale or know of someone that does... Stephen Curl@csource.oz.au *** * Origin: Ballarat Mail +61-53-420845 V21->V32bis *700Mb* (3:635/509) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCUS LEE Number: 1675 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/23/93 5:55p Subj: Ati + 7th Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was thinking of purchasing an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro 2mb/EISA... and I noticed you said you had probs playing 7th Guest and only 86% optimal on the video... Are the probs related to the ATI card? And 86%.... I thought it would have to be 100% being such a great card... Do you run the vesa drivers that came on the CDROM? Regards. PS: How much do you think is a good price for the ATI, I've got around $780 quoted... Oh, and do you know ANY video cards that get 100%? *** Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Redcliffe Library Network (3:640/203) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARLIN ROWLEY Number: 1676 To: STEPHEN KOVACSISS Date: 08/24/93 2:24p Subj: EXPLAIN SOUND CARDS TO ME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I found this information in the PC Magazine article concerning Sound cards and they stated that the Ultra Gravis Sound card can "record at 16-bit 44khz, and 12-bit playback at 32khz." Whether this is true or not, I don't know. I'm not trying to start a sound war here, so if I'm wrong then I'm wrong. --- WM v3.01/91-0239 * Origin: Nite-Air BBS System(315) (1:2609/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1677 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/25/93 8:34a Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Shaun Rader to Graham Murphy <=- SR> <<***** GRAHAM MURPHY wrote this on 08-17Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>Thats about all it does work well with. S3's are no good for anything Δ>other than windows - < remainder of text deleted> SR> Yeah, I know what you mean.. but I would expect the S3 to do OKAY with SR> The 7th Guest because it's in SVGA mode and so is Windows (I guess SR> they are two COMPLETELY different video modes). I mean.. 2% is pretty SR> sad! It's still better then the 1% I used to get with my Trident. I SR> wonder if I had a SpeedStar 24x (which is what I originally wanted).. SR> if I would get 100%. Without trying to start a "my video chip is better than your video chip" war, especially in a CD-ROM echo, I would say that those interested in optimizing their video performance, for interactive CDs or otherwise, would be well-advised to call up Steve Gibson's BBS (the columnist for Info World and others) and download his video board test results. They are a bit surprising and somewhat contradictory to much of what is in the trades (especially the ads) regarding various video technologies, including the "accelerators". Those who like to trash the S3 chips for DOS apps just might get their attitudes adjusted a bit. ... File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N) --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 1678 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/25/93 8:43a Subj: Re: Files.bbs Refer: NONE Read: 08/27/93 8:28p Private: No -=> Quoting Tim Helton to Brian Hipps <=- TH> FILES.BBS is the most abused word in this business.... Long ago, TH> QuickBBS referred to their file listings as "FILES.BBS". This format TH> contained the file name, beginning on column #1, and a 45 byte file TH> description beginning on column #14. That's a FILES.BBS description TH> file. Thanks, Tim. I'm not a sysop so I'm not terribly interested in such items - BUT - from now on in my reviews, I'll try to be more robust in my descriptions of such files as I find them on CDs. Previously, I've just used the name I found on the CD. I think I'll start describing the contents (e.g. what stuff starts in what column, etc.) so sysops can understand what to expect. I enjoyed the brief trip through FILES.BBS land. ... I call things as I see them; If I didn't see them, I make them up! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SNIDER Number: 1679 To: RICK COOKE Date: 08/24/93 12:18p Subj: Virtual Sex Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Rick Cooke to All dated 08-15-93 *** > I saw a show on HBO featuring a CDROM that was a Virtual Reality > Xrated disk. Anyone heard of this, and know where it is available? > > Rick Cooke > Yeah, I heard of "Virtual-Valerie" X-rated CD-ROM on Real Sex 6 on HBO myself. And I REALLY want to know where it is myself. David Snider --- FastEcho 1.20a * Origin: Midnight Express (1:2410/165) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SNIDER Number: 1680 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/24/93 12:31p Subj: sound blaster 16 vs 16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Louis Ghinis to All dated 08-15-93 *** > Louis > *!* FidoPCB v1.4 beta > * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) > > *** Quoting Louis Ghinis to All dated 08-15-93 *** > *@SUBJECT:sound blaster 16 vs 16ASP? N I'll tell you Louis (I hope I spelled that right) the difference between the SB16 and the SB16 ASP is that the asp has a Advanced Signal Processor or a DSP for signal processing and compressing/decompressing. And that means that you can change the waveform and it will take 65% of the load off the host CPU. And here's the kicker you can get a hold of a daughterboard called the WaveBlaster that can simulate General-midi and the Roland MT-32 and it's compatable with ANYTHING that can use GMIDI or Roland and now you don't have to pay a fortune for some good midi equipment, it retails for $250 more or less, and from what i hear it sounds DAMN good. David Snider p.s I hope this information helps you,and if it does let me know, O.K.? --- FastEcho 1.20a * Origin: Midnight Express (1:2410/165) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SNIDER Number: 1681 To: ZORAN ANANIJEV Date: 08/25/93 2:12a Subj: SB16ASP+WBLASTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No No,the TG-16 is not compatable but the Turbo Duo system is retailing for $299.99 with ALOT of games. And I'm glad I could help. David Snider --- FastEcho 1.20a * Origin: Midnight Express (1:2410/165) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SNIDER Number: 1682 To: STEVEN CALLAND Date: 08/25/93 2:15a Subj: Turbo Grafx CD-ROM?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No No,the TG-16 is not compatable but the Turbo Duo system is retailing for $299.99 with ALOT of games. And I'm glad I could help. David Snider --- FastEcho 1.20a * Origin: Midnight Express (1:2410/165) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD PALMER Number: 1683 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/24/93 8:15p Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You're welcome, Steve. By the way, I noticed another reply to you from Eric Ho. He said that the drive couldn't be daisy-chained because it only had one connector. In case you're not familiar with SCSI, he's only half right. The drive does have only one connector, but you can still daisy-chain it if you make it the last drive on the chain. Ed --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: (1:140/28) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 1684 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 8:17p Subj: Nightowl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, it seems that nightowl makers just take files from every available source and press them without certifiying into a CDROM. As long as I remember, every Nightowl has a slight irregularity. The 6.0 (my first CDROM) has a copyrighted Game from Apogee, the 8.0 has a hack of a copyrighted freeware graphicsprogram, the Raytracer POV, but it is tolerated by the POV Group and on the new 9.0, I found in Section 23 Games/Recreation a file with the titel GIG.ZIP; GIG.ZIP [0] Arcade Style Game Not Bad. ). Which contains the Filelist of a Adult BBS in Hawaii GIG LST 289165 02-05-93 12:04a GIG-JPG LST 312971 02-02-93 3:00p If you master a CDROM, check it out closer. Next mail is a What-to-do-list --- * Origin: Monster Point 1290 (2:246/4.1290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 1685 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 10:00p Subj: Pressing CDROM, what-to-do Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you master a CDROM, check it out closer. Here is a list what to do: -Dont put Wolfenstein 3D on your CDROM (forbidden in Germany) -Just zip the files, if you use just one packer, it is easier for the user. You favorite Phil Katz's PKZIP Program but it is the most used packer in the PC-World. Dont put the original PKZIP in the root of the CDROM, take the PKUNZIP Code (I think free code to unzip *.ZIP packets exist somewhere) and make your own UNZIP program. Use PKZIP 1.1 Format, this is the easiest way and the new PKZIP 2.0 is a screamer when it comes to unzip the 1.1 format. You can save 5-10% with PKZIP 2.0 but on 640 MB, there is no need to save place. -put banners out of Zipped packets -If you convert different packer formats to zip and slip the banners, you get trouble with some archives that have a security envelope. I think it should be overridden, except in the Virus protection area. -check all Files with shez or a similar Archive Utility. With shez, you see if the file consistance is 100% and you also see if the File is OS/2 or unix with extended Filenames, extended Paths or "/" slash instead of "\" backslash in the paths. You also can simply exclude BBS Ads or Ads of Shareware selling companies. -Dont compilate a new CDROM from other CDROMs -Dont take a CDROM for Source for a new CDROM -Dont reprint a CDROM under a new name, or dont call it V X+1 if it is same or only slight changed -Dont blow up 640x480 GIFS to 1024x768 Gifs with rescale option of some graphicprograms. The picture Quality could not be improved with rescaling. -If you use the Word GIF, mention that it is Trademark of Compuserve -Think about the CDROM if you want to make it MPC, for example, I have a MPC CDROM, which has the original Microsoft Mousedriver and the original Tseng4000 VESA driver, the files are just renamed. And this MPC CDROM only work if you have a Original Soundblaster Card and a Tseng4000 Card. This will lead to lots of trouble on other systems. A better example is a new MPC CDrom, which uses Sound and displays the Pictures with 320x480 which is a crippled IBM VGA 320x200 and should work on most Graphiccards without any driver. -Dont print confusing prices on CDROMs. I saw people that print 169$ to a CDROM and on the Market the CDROM goes by the price of 30 $. -something weird: Make it full, that means 640 Meg or die! -If you print the filesize on the CDROM or in the documents, calculate it this way: 100000000= 100 Million bytes not equal 100 MB (Megabytes) this is 95.3 MB because 1 MB is 1024 Kbytes and 1 Kbyte is 1024 Bytes special for sysops: -use less folders, some Sysops have BBS Software that only support 200 Fileareas. 50 Areas on Harddisc and 3 CDROM with each 50 Areas and the System is dunn. With 12 CDROM each 10 Folders, it is no Problem for a Sysop to add more CDROM to the BBS. -use this Quickbbs FILES.BBS format: XXXXXXXX.EXT Description ^14th column -use this TBBS FILES.DIR format: ; Banner FILENAME.EXT FILENAME.EXT Description -also make a FAR File, which is used on some BBS Systems Here is a example FAR File that I use with TBBS and Shareware Studio 1 d:\ANSI\files.bbs ANSI d:\BASIC\files.bbs BASIC d:\BATCH\files.bbs Batch d:\BBS\files.bbs BBS-Systems d:\BBSLIST\files.bbs BBS Lists ... -also try to make some alternate FILES.BBS Files: FILENAME.EXT Size Date Description FILENAME.EXT Size Description You can put all this different FILES.BBS Files on the CDROM, like: FILES.BBS, FILES.DIR, (I dont know Remote Access Files Format, I think it should be FILES.RA and similar to QBBS Format), FILES.001, GIFS.BBS UTILS.BBS, GIFS.LST, UTILS.LST ... -Make a FILES.BBS. Aint no matter if you dont have BBS Experience. With a FILES.BBS Filedescription you give the User short and usefull information about the FILES in each subdirectory. -If you make a interface that shows and extracts Zipfiles off the CDROM, make this utility autodetect the screensize. Most Programs that I know are limited to 25 Line Screens. I prefer 50 Lines when it comes to textscreens. --- * Origin: Monster Point 1290 (2:246/4.1290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ROODENBURG Number: 1686 To: GIAN BISATZ Date: 08/26/93 11:42p Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gian, > You write the MITSUMI Drive has a 16-Bit AT-Bus interface. Since i > intend to buy one of them, I'd like to know if it is possible to run > this drives with two AT-BUS hard-drives install. The 16-Bit AT-Bus interface is really not the same thing as your IDE-AT-Bus interface altough the names might be confusing. In fact the two adapter-types are using different IO-adresses and won't interfere with eachother. On the controller that comes with the Mitsumi drive are quit a lot of selectrable adresses, interrupts and DMA-channels. There's so much choice It (almost) can't go wrong (unless you want to install five or more of these controllers...). Greetings from The Netherlands, Martin. --- * Origin: It's hard to make original origins, so I don't ! (2:285/101.12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN ROODENBURG Number: 1687 To: JUAN VALENTE Date: 08/27/93 12:00a Subj: CD-ROM compatibility. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Juan, JV> Nick, 'ol buddy, 'ol pal....HEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!!!! JV> It seems like I only call you when I'm in trouble. SO I am in trouble JV> and I need help. I recently bought a CD-ROM drive that is supposedly JV> compatible with my Soundblaster Pro card, but I can't get the computer JV> to acknowledge the cd drive through the sound blaster. The cables are JV> compatible and fit fine, but for some reason it doesn't work. The I/O JV> address is 220 on the blaster but the cd-rom install program doesn't JV> list that option for I/O addresses. The options are only 300 and JV> higher on the cd-rom. AM I COMPATIBLE!!!!!! Please respond as soon as JV> possible, I'm realyy desperate. This is my second cd-rom drive. I NEED JV> COMPATIBILITY!!!! JV> Chris The 220-address your friend is talking about is usually the address used for the soundblaster-card itself, not for the CD-ROM-Drive. I don't have a REAL soundblaster myself (just a good working 16-bits SB Pro clone ) but as far as I know, the soundblaster uses the 300-address, optionally the 320-address. But now some questions: What type of CD-ROM-drive does your friend have ? Is he using some kind of install-program that came with the SB ? I'm told a Panasonic ???-drive could be connected without problems. A Mitsumi won't work without some cable-tricks on a SB Pro. Bye, Martin. --- * Origin: It's hard to make original origins, so I don't ! (2:285/101.12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM BROWN Number: 1688 To: DON SPROUL Date: 08/24/93 10:26p Subj: Re: Gravis Ultrasound Card and CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Select a dma channel that doesn't conflict with the GUS. You may be using dma 1 now, switch to 5, or in windows if it is choppy set the dma to 1 (8 bit) strangely enough it seems to fix the problem. --- Renegade v07-17 Exp * Origin: The Library of Trantor *1 Gig* 404-920-7711 v32bis (1:133/707) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENCE ALLEN Number: 1689 To: ROB PERELMAN Date: 08/24/93 3:47p Subj: Cd Rom requirements Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > 486 DX-33 > 130 MEG IDE HD > Both Floppies > 4 MB Ram > SVGA Monitor and card > > Now I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking about a > CD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my question is, what > kind > of CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need to get to be compatible with my > IDE hard drive and OS/2? Please help me A.S.A.P. Thanks! > Try the Texel CD Rom Drive and a Trantor T130 SCSI-2 Controler card. The Sound Blaster also works great. * KWQ/2 1.2 * NP> * KWQ/2 1.2 * Boost OS/2 2.1 sales - release Windows NT --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1690 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 11:08a Subj: Cd rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here is the READ.ME I sent just today to McAfee Associates as part of an archive with a file from PIER2. I forward it to you FWIW: --------------------------------- 8/24/93 This IDEDIAGP.ZIP archive comes from the PIER2 CD-ROM. SCN107BT finds Over4032 [O-4032] virus in the EXE file. It's strange to me that, first of all, [O-4032] is NOT listed in VIRLIST.TXT, nor in any other reference I have, and also strange that SCN107BT found this same virus in a different sample sent last week (in VIPER.EXE). [Viper.exe was found on PC World *.* subscription disk, #5] Also strange is the fact that BOTH samples are accompanied by Turbo PAScal source code! Is this an infection in a TP compiler? Is it an anomoly of TP or SCN107BT? Inquiring minds ... If there *is* such a virus, it's been a busy boy; showing up in two places in MY home is most unlikely. One came in on a commercial floppy, and now one on a CD-ROM! I'd very much appreciate a phone call, verifying or debunking the implied threat of this virus. I've no idea what it might do, and I won't execute it. The people who produce the PIER2 CD-ROM need to hear about it, too. (I'm not convinced it isn't a false alarm from SCN107BT.) Thanks in advance for your expected reply. Jerry Murphy (I also sent them my address/phone) ---------------------------------- In the unlikely event I hear from McAfee any time soon, I'll let you all know what they say. Meanwhile, a prudent person would be very careful. Practice safe HEX! the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Nature almost always sides with the hidden flaw. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY Number: 1691 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 11:20p Subj: Over4032 [o-4032] virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No McAfee Associates has confirmed by phone call just moments ago that the file I thought infected by this virus, which was found on the PIER2 CD-ROM, is actually a FALSE ALARM, related to the Turbo Pascal library functions. SCAN107 BETA will be repaired, and the final version will NOT give this same false alarm again. To confirm, the file IDEDIAGP.ZIP on PIER2, and the file VIPER.EXE on PC World's *.* #5, are both clean of viruses. --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES ZMIJEWSKI Number: 1692 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/25/93 12:00a Subj: Avi file Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm still loking for a disk with avi files on it. If it was wav files or gif pictures their would be no problem, is avi just the new thing out or is thier some problem making them. I was also wondering if you knew anyone who sells IDE Drives (Western Digital) --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUIZ MEYER Number: 1693 To: CHRISTIAN GRIMM Date: 08/23/93 6:48p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Christian Grimm to Michael Konor <=- CG> * Em mensagem para All, Michael Konor disse: MK > SCSI CDROMs For Sale: MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 MK > Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 MK > Pin True SCSI, MK > 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and MK > 64k Buffer. MK > Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty MK > 205-837-5053 anytime. CG> De que cidade vocˆ ‚? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You really don't think he'll understand what you're saying, do you? See ya! Luiz Meyer ... Danger, Christian Grimm! Off-topic messages! Danger! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: < Top BBS > [Ctba,PR,BR*041-273-5895*14.4 V32b*14H-6H] (4:804/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHADOW SMITH Number: 1694 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 11:23p Subj: CDROMNET Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MHS Addr: CDROMNET --- ConfMail V3.2 * Origin: Paradigm BBS (10 Lines) * Hampton, VA * 804-838-3644 (1:271/175) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 1695 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/25/93 8:24a Subj: RE: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MK>>MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 MK>> MK>>Is this drive daisy chain able??? MK>Yes! The external case has two 50 pin centronics which can be used for MK>daisy chaining drives. Could you provide me with more information such as access time, transfer rates, reliability??? Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * UFO's are real, the Air Force doesn't exist. --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff072/a] * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE MCKAIN Number: 1696 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/25/93 8:31a Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MK>SCSI CDROMs For Sale: MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 MK>Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin True SCSI, MK>300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k Buffer. MK>Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty MK>205-837-5053 anytime. Does this come with controller card and cables another words would it be ready to plug and play when it arrived??? Steve --- * QMPro 1.50 41-4928 * Hard Work never killed anyone, but why chance it? --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff072/a] * Origin: The Orient Express - An Elite BBS for Adults - (1:372/6969) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES HART Number: 1697 To: MICHAEL HAJOVSKY Date: 08/23/93 9:10p Subj: Re: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MH> Hear, Hear. I am all for it. If you disagree with the prohibition of MH> free speech just leave the country, or be removed from the society. MH> Now, since we have democrats in the White House the rule should apply MH> against republicans subversive speech, as well as against the free CD MH> discussion subversives in the CD_Echo. As has been made very clear to me, an Echo is _not_ a democracy. A well regulated dictatorship is a much better description. No one is forcing you to stay where you do not want to be, so if you don't like the rules, *leave*. That's what the ancestors of most living Americans did when the result was a bit more drastic that the result that will come from leaving an Echo. But, that's you total and only recourse - the moderator "owns" the Echo and does exactly what he want when he wants - and if he fails to please the bulk of the members they will stop comming[[[[[[[.[D [Dcoming, so I suspect the good moderator of this Echo is responding to member comments. --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Terrapin Station BBS * (904)939-8027 * USR DS * (1:366/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1698 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/24/93 11:24p Subj: PRECISION MAPPING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JL>Hi Mike. Can you give me a little help with using Precision Mapping? I JL>am having a little trouble figuring out how to get down to city level. Which version do you have? The new version 1.5b has much improved city search and zooming features, plus an addendum to the manual, which explains a lot more. If you have version 1.2, you might consider sending it to S&S for an upgrade. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Used taglines for $ale - 8 bits each. Call 555-FUNY --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1699 To: MARK PALMER Date: 08/24/93 11:24p Subj: encyclopedias et al Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MP> MS> We have the Grolier's Illustrated version 2.0 at $35. The MPC version MP> MS> is $48. Call any time if interested. MP>What would shipping to the UK cost???? $5 by Small Packet Airmail (no insurance), or $11 for insured Airmail. Feel free to call or fax any time if you need more assistance. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * My computer's down. Can someone send it flowers? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1700 To: JOE PATTERSON Date: 08/24/93 11:24p Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP>Hi Mike, ya got a magic name for the catalog? If not whats the file name? JP> Thanks....... Jp :{) Joe, If you're referring to our catalog file, it is named "STARCAT.ZIP". You can either d/l it from our board at 509-457-0206, or freq it from 1:3407/101. Hope that helps. Bye, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1701 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 11:25p Subj: NIGHT OWL 9 SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ATTENTION NIGHT OWL USERS! IT'S HERE! IT'S SHIPPING! IT'S HOT! AND IT'S 680+MB OF PURE 93 SHAREWARE! N I G H T O W L +--------+ | | +=======+ | $29.00 | ====|===|==== || || +--------+ | | || || ====|===|==== +=======| * SPECIAL - NIGHT OWL 8 + 9 . . . $49 | | || 7 + 8 + 9 . . . $69 || Pier 2 + Night Owl 9 . . . $59 || STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING $4 up to 5 pcs * 509-457-2966 (FAX) --- * SLMR 2.1a * ... He who hesitates is frost. - Eskimo proverb --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1702 To: ERIC HO Date: 08/25/93 10:36a Subj: Dr. Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Eric - =>In reference to Dr. Windows, Dr. Music, and Dr. Shareware: I would be interested in handling all three of your discs, but would need a dealer pricing first. Could you send a list to 1:202/1705 V.32 from 10:pm to 7:am PST. Thank you, Adrian Salas * QMPro 1.50 41-2384 * If truth is stranger than fiction, you must be truth! --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 1703 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/25/93 6:01a Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 Do you have SIX of these? Do they handle 650 meg CD-ROMS? Brian --- WM v3.01/91-0224 * Origin: The City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG JACKSON Number: 1704 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/25/93 6:13a Subj: RE: MITSUMI DRIVES?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NG>I paid Pds 149 + VAT for my Mitsumi which NG>included Photo Access software. What are the specs for your PhotoCD capable Mitsumi drive? I recently obtained a Mitsumi drive and wanted to insure PhotoCD capability (neither the manual, nor the dealer, would say). --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT VANZANDT Number: 1705 To: N Date: 08/26/93 1:01a Subj: ccc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No n --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Buccaneer's Harbor - Millington, Tn (901) 873-2837 - (1:123/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID BURKE Number: 1706 To: JIM CLEMENTS Date: 08/25/93 10:58p Subj: THE *GOOD* OLD DAYS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ->> DB> I think there should be a HARDWARE ONLY CDROM echo ->> DB> SOFTWARE ONLY CDROM echo -> -> DB> I understand at one time CDs were a neat new item few had, but -> DB> they are getting as common as hard drives. Just a thought ;-) -> -> Lordy, it's nice to see comments like this! I started reading -> cdrom threads fairly early -- when 10 or 20 messages A WEEK -> was a busy conference. -> -> * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario ^^^ I have gotten back a lot of messages that it is a good idea, Thanks for yours. By the way... I worte a program called CRS (well the installation creats that directory and CRS starts the program) or "Cattle Registry System" that would not be what the CRS stands for hummmm guess not, just thought it interesting. -=- Dave PS: There are 1000s of CDROM DISC out there now... as little as $4. --- WM v3.01/91-0177 * Origin: CCAT BBS -=- ZyXEL 19,200 & HST,v32b (512)242-2206 (1:160/225.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK YONG Number: 1707 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 7:56p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, I'm opening a BBS and thought a CD-ROM would be a nice offer to users, do you guys have any offers for me, or maybe some offers? --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Corner Store (604)464-0231 -14.4K- (1:153/255) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1708 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/25/93 2:32p Subj: Norton speedcache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** ASHWIN BIHARI wrote this on 08-23Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>Hey everyone, please tell me what this Norton SpeedCache is, is this a Δ>cache for the CD-ROM if so, does it come with Norton Utilities, or is Δ>a totaly different product and how much does it cost and does it work, Δ>you see I have a 350 ms 150 kb/sec Mitsumi drive and though I am Δ>perfectly satisfied by it sofar, I would like to speed it up, so pleas Δ>tell me what this SpeedCache is about, thanx and C-ya Δ> Ashwin Norton SpeedCache is a cache system, it uses memory to speed up access to and from the hard drive and other drives. Norton SpeedCache comes with Norton Utilities, there is also a Norton SpeedCache+ that claims to "Rev-up your CD-ROM drive by more than 3000%!" that doesn't come with Norton Utilities. I don't know if this is true, but it sure sounds good! I know that the regular SpeedCache speeds up Windows by a lot! I can get into Windows in about 10 or 20 seconds faster then without the cache. I don't know how much it costs, but SpeedCache+ is over $60 (without Norton Utilities). -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/25/93 13:13 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * HELP, I'm being held prisoner by this BBS. --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY HALL Number: 1709 To: BOB JENKINS Date: 08/24/93 6:59p Subj: MITSUMI QUESTION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BJ> Being financially challenged, yet feverishly lusting over a CD-ROM BJ>my own, I have noticed the name "Mitsumi" (sp?). A few questions: BJ> BJ> 1)Will this drive function with my SB 2.0 ? BJ> 2)How much will it put me out (I'm up here in the Great White North BJ>Ottawa) ? BJ> 3)If I decided to purchase one via a U.S. mail order complny, has a BJ>from Canada doen this, and how did things go ? BJ> BJ> Thanks for the reply. BJ> BJ>--- GEcho 1.00 BJ> * Origin: Lester's Hideaway, Smiths Falls, ON (1:256/202@FIDONET.ORG) You can get, just as good a price from, most stores in Toronto. If you want I will give you the names and address of some of them. See Ya, --- * WinQwk 2.0 #0 * Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1710 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/25/93 1:08p Subj: PAS16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Get real Louis. I think the Panasonic double speed at it's price -> is a -> good deal but "the same features"? Not even close. You're comparing a -> 200 millisecond drive to a 320ms, a 256k internal cache to 64k, SCSI -> to proprietary 200ms to 320ms is only 33% better improvement which doesn't mean hardly as much if itwere 40ms it would be a big different. 256k cache internal? Well even 256k cache isn't enough 2 meg cache is the best to have a software cache is proven to be just as good as a software cache like norton or pckwik -> interface, a caddy drive to caddyless, forgetting the self cleaning -> optics, I like it cadyless saves me $5 each cd that I don't have to buy a caddy for. -> interface, a caddy drive to caddyless, forgetting the self cleaning -> optics, Could always buy a cleaning kit for it. -> millisecond drive to a 320ms, a 256k internal cache to 64k, SCSI to -> proprietary I like at bus better than scsi someone mentioned the performance of a scsi drive with the panasonic and it performed less than it should on scsi. -> art drive. They both have their place but the Panasonic doesn't stack -> up evenly with the Tosh by a long shot. Well 50% less in price is a big deal but it ain't worth paying double for those useless extra features if it were 600kb/sec drive then it would be worth double the price. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1711 To: BRENDAN FARTHING Date: 08/25/93 1:11p Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that sells for -> about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and the one that -> sells for about $50.00 (This one is called Australian Phone Disk). Well for $1500 it better be the entire yellow pages of all the countries of the world for that price otherwise it ain't worth it. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1712 To: HENDRE FALKSON Date: 08/24/93 2:03p Subj: CD-ROM AND SBPRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Mine has an IDE interface (SBPro + Panasonic CD drive). 40 pins does NOT an IDE interface make - the SB Pro has a PROPRIATARY interface, unique to it and to the very few Panasonic/Matsushita drives that have been specifically designed TO THAT INTERFACE. * SLMR 2.1a * What do you mean, my "Birth Certificate expired"?!? --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1713 To: JORGE VELASCO Date: 08/24/93 2:05p Subj: ZIP COPYWRITE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > >> BF> CD producers are required by LICENCE and therefore by tort > >>LAW to register their PKZIP. > >> > >> What is your basis for this claim? > > PKWare's requirements for COMMERCIAL usage of PKZIP/ > > PKUNZIP. >Do you think that PKWare isn't gonna sue yet so in the long run they can sue >more? Not likely, after the Xerox suit against Apple got thrown out for too long of a wait.... * SLMR 2.1a * Out to lunch - if not back by 5, out to dinner too. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1714 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/24/93 2:13p Subj: THERE ARE 2 OF US!!!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > CK> MYSELF! Ummm.. from what I hear, the only drives that the > CK> Soundblaster Pro will hook directly up to are the Panasonic > CK> and the Matuadkfaklfja (or some other long chinese name) > Are you thinking of Matsushita?? This is an associated company > to Panasonic...... Matsushita is the parent company of the Panasonic brand name/subsidiary (along with Technics and a few others).... * SLMR 2.1a * It's HARD to soar with eagles when you work with turkeys! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1715 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/24/93 3:04p Subj: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> Always IN-2000 - don't settle for lesser Adaptec stuff.... > The Always card is in no way superior to the Adaptec line. In the >first place, the IN-2000 only comes as an ISA card, no MCA or EISA support. For those of us that don't have MCA or EISA (or local bus, for that matter), the IN-2000 is an excellent choice, and FAR superior overall to any of the Adaptec stuff (especially considering relative PRICING). I have USED both - and DUMPED all of my Adaptec stuff in favor of the IN-2000. >do believe it is an ISA busmaster The IN-2000 does NOT do bus mastering - which stuff is overhyped on an ISA bus anyway due to BUS throughput limitations under DMA. >using an ISA busmaster basically limits the useful system RAM to 16 Megabytes. This IS a problem with the Adaptec stuff, which ARE Bus Mastering cards. >Also, Always has refused to produce OS/2 drivers for their card OS/2 is the only case where Adaptec works better - though I have heard good things about a third-party Allways OS/2 driver. * SLMR 2.1a * Sex is nobody's business but the 1<=N<99999 involved.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1716 To: SCOTT DAVIS Date: 08/24/93 5:19p Subj: MITSUMI 16-BIT CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Anyone know if the 16 bit controller card works with the LU-002S? It is supposed to be compatable. >and if so, how much is it It is normally only available as a bundle package with the LU005, but with the advent of the ATI and such sound cards with the Mitsumi interface built-in.... * SLMR 2.1a * If you would know a man, observe how he treats a Cat. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1717 To: JOE SLIFER Date: 08/24/93 5:20p Subj: ADVICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > LG> blaster 16 card. In the states its $180 U.S. for the mitsumi and $249 > LG> U.S. for the panasonic 562b >Whats the source for the 562b? Thats $30 cheaper then I've seen it. -Thank CD-ROM Source here locally carries the Panasonic 562 at $249 - likely several other dealers can match that price.... * SLMR 2.1a * NAVY: Never Again Volunteer Yourself --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1718 To: BOB JENKINS Date: 08/24/93 6:00p Subj: MITSUMI QUESTION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > 1)Will this drive function with my SB 2.0 ? The SB Pro uses a propriatary CD-ROM interface, that is NOT compatable with the Mitsumi propriatary interface. The Mitsumi drives, however, are normally sold WITH a controller card. * SLMR 2.1a * Remember - it's this planet or Al Gore.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1719 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/24/93 6:02p Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >isn't it 100ms=1 sec. NO. 1000 Milliseconds to the Second - by Metric System definition. * SLMR 2.1a * This calls for EXTREME measures! Start Electric Bagpipes! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1720 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/24/93 6:06p Subj: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No >I would suggest any of you to leave a message to Mr. Tony Davis, and get his >opinion. I plan to do better - Tony still plans to be at the One BBS Con, so I plan to talk to him face-to-face (likely as part of a LARGE crowd!).... >He has came forth and discussed his situation in this echo Among other places. * SLMR 2.1a * Murphy's Rule of Combat: Incomming fire has right of way --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1721 To: GREG SHAFFER Date: 08/24/93 7:09p Subj: SB WITH NEC DOUBLE SPIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > RE> Well, if I install 3 Panasonic paddle cards and set the > RE> addressing correctly, yes! It just means I need a very big case! > And I can do the same with 2 SCSI controllers.....gained a slot And you have 2 "slots" left to run Hard Drives on, to boot. >I will stack my SCSI-2 CD drives performance on a SCSI-2 controller up against >anything else you care to compare it to...... And they will at best MATCH the performance of everything else, the DRM-604X excepted. > RE> When you start talking about Pioneer 6 CD drives, I start > RE> to drool, but what hobbyist has the money, unless they run > RE> a BBS and have someone subsidising them?? >Now those -are- slow..... Granted somewhat on the DRM-600A - the DRM-604X is by NO means "slow", compared to other CD-ROM drives.... * SLMR 2.1a * Annoy a Democrat - demand that they tell the Truth! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1722 To: DAN SCHWEMLEIN Date: 08/24/93 7:10p Subj: GIF AND/OR MOD CD WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I am looking for a CD that has all GIFs (no nudity So Much Screenware should fit this. GIFs Galore is also a good match.... * SLMR 2.1a * He's a Democrat 'cause he's too poor to be Republican. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1723 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/24/93 7:28p Subj: CD-ROM HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >would be purely taking stabbs in the dark. I have 4 major drivers I need to >have: STACKER 48k, MTMCDE.SYS, MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) and PC-CACHE 1M. Load the MSCDEX buffers into ExTENded (XMS) memory - I think that's the "/E" switch. This will save you appx. 128K that you won't need to loadhi any more.... >can't load all four of these high no matter what order they're in. I just >can't understand that because I have 4 Megs of ram. 384K of this at MOST can be used for "loading high" = and out of that 384K ALSO comes your System ROM, your Page Frame, your Video RAM, and any adapter BIOS ROMs in the system. To make it a short story, the "loadhi" address range is from the 640K DOS limit up to the 1 Meg 20-bit Real Mode address limit. * SLMR 2.1a * Hex Dump (n): where Witches put worn-out curses. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1724 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/24/93 7:30p Subj: NEW MPC SPECS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > GM> By the way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card is > GM> still 256 or am I confused here? > You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of displaying > 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... Actually, cards that do more than 256 colors are generally NOT refered to as "superVGA" but more commonly "truecolor" or some such terminology.... * SLMR 2.1a * The mice may have the right but the Cat has the claws.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1725 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/24/93 7:33p Subj: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > T7G install, which a few people are using as a measure of "how fast their > CD-ROM drive is" reports on three installs I have seen :- > PAS 16/NEC CDR-55 - 300Kbps > SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 584Kbps > SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 612Kbps! (Different machine!) Try it with a SCSI drive that is doublespin for a FAIR comparison. Better yet, try it with a Pioneer DRM-604X on a FAST SCSI card like the Allways IN-2000 or Adaptec 154x - the PAS is OK, but it's SCSI interface is NOT a fast one (generally doesn't NEED to be with most CD-ROM drives).... * SLMR 2.1a * Do SCAian Rednecks have Crossbow racks in their pickups? --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 1726 To: CR HAMILTON Date: 08/25/93 7:57a Subj: Re: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 23 Aug 93 21:42:58, I heard Cr Hamilton shout to Kevin Plummer: CH> Kevin Plummer wrote in a message to All: CH> KP> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 CH> CH> Does this have the files.bbs format for use on the bbs? CH> CH> CR Yes it does. .....|> Boris on the DRM 604X when you say bare. Do you mean without >> cables & software? I have seen a few places offering the same >> but they include the cables and software. What Scsi II >> controllers are available for that drive that come with the >> drivers for it? When we say bare, we mean you get the drive, magazine, drivers, RCA cables, power cable and manual. If you can find a company that is also offering the SCSI shielded cable for the same price as we offer our unit's for, I suggest you better grab one fast as our price's are lower than most dealers can by them at. As for SCSI controllers, you can just about use any SCSI controller, but you will need to make sure that it offers support drivers for cdrom systems. Also, if you elect to purchase the DMR604X, it is HIGHLY recommended that you install the system onto a 16 bit controller and NOT an 8 bit, due to the quad spin and high transfer rate an 8 bit controller will give out drive not ready and or crc error readings. If you need further information, please feel free to call us at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... The Far East pirate's choice! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1735 To: ANTON SWART Date: 08/26/93 2:18a Subj: Re: red hot lot... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Yo .... >> no 1 u mumbled... ->> Kings Quest 7 is now out and available !! >> What does that mean! If u have it i'd like it! Yes, it is in stock ! >> S00 Right now i would like ONLY IF ITS G00d!! honest oppinion!: >> Gameware >> Definiytevly Kings Quest 6 & 7 Have all of the above in stock and yes Kings Quest VI is an excellent game. >> CCould u give me the individual prices coz i dont wanna waste >> fax.... I will try to netmail you a more detailed answer! >> thanx cheers! Chat with you soon.... Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1736 To: BRENDAN FARTHING Date: 08/26/93 2:18a Subj: Re: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Has anyone used the Australian Phone Book CD ? >> Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that >> sells for about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and >> the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called >> Australian Phone Disk). >> The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and >> White Pages for every state in Australia. >> Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk >> and the $1500.00 one ?????? Simple! The one for $1500. offers an up to date database, while the other one ( Phone Disk ) is nothing more than scans from the phone book, which can mean you would get a lot of " This number has been disconnected " messages. Also, Aus On Disk offers a more features than does Phone Disk. As they say, you get what you pay for! Hope this helps.... Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1737 To: MANESH RAMA Date: 08/26/93 2:18a Subj: Re: encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> hey, i wuz wondering if anyone can get me a cheap encylcopedia >> cd for about under $50 or how bout a trade. >> for somthing >> thanx >> later >> im desperate i need one. >> i kinda' gave mine away. >> oh and how good is a groliers encylcopedia We have both Groilers for DOS or Windows and their priced at $50. each. If your interested, please feel free to give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS SNYDER Number: 1738 To: CHRIS BOURNE Date: 08/23/93 3:05p Subj: CSS CD Price List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do you match prices? --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Outer-Limits (618) 439-9629 * HST/V32 * (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 1739 To: DON SPROUL Date: 08/24/93 11:10p Subj: Gravis Ultrasound Card and CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have a Mitsumi CD-Rom and I have an Gravis Ultrasound card that > emulates a Soundblaster by software. My audio is very choppy and video > with audio is choppy as well. Video alone is fine. I am using port > 220, and IRQ 5 for the > sound card, and I am using port 300 and IRQ 10 for the CD-Rom drive. > Can anyone PLEASE help me. I don't want to change my sound card again. > I like the Gravis, and it hasn't given me any problems until now. Been using th eGravis card for over a year with no problems including 7th guest. I have mine in a system that has a Texel drive on it however. I set my Gravis card to Irq 7 which seems to work fine. I also have 2 serial ports, parallel port, an Orchid Farenheit VA/VLB card which grabs a sound interrupt (I think IRQ 5), a scanner and the gravis card. With all that stuff it still manages to work ok. Might try changing your IRQ. Also are you running the newest SBOS software? That makes a BIG difference in it's ability to run compatibly. Diane Pencil --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The Computer Recyclery for Used Equipment (513)236-3448 (1:110/150) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREGORY MATYJA Number: 1740 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 12:40a Subj: Help w/2 soundcards and cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I recently bought a fusion16 cdrom kit and was wondering if it is possible to get the cdrom to work with the SB Pro and the PAS 16 card in at the same time. The only problem I encounter is the CD-rom starts adding/changing characters with data cds. (Audio CDs work normal) I have tried changing the interupts and DMAs on both cards, but have had no luck fixing the prob. Greg Matyja --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN KOVACSISS Number: 1741 To: ANDREW SEE Date: 08/25/93 9:17p Subj: EXPLAIN SOUND CARDS TO ME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AS}Who told you that? The GUS does "true" 16 bit playback, at sample rates up }to 60 kHz. It has 16-bit playback with up to 44.1 kHz sample rates. Stephen * 1st 1.11 * It takes courage to innovate, not imitate. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC SCHONNING Number: 1742 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/25/93 11:22a Subj: Re: MSCDEX Command Line Options Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NZ> Sorry to bring this one up again, but I recall reading a few messages NZ> weeks about the MSCDEX command line options (both documented and NZ> undocumented). I went to look for the message again and it was gone ( NZ> were actually). NZ> Could someone please run down a list of ALL options, their parameters NZ> uses? And no, the skimpy docs that came with my MSCDEX update (from F NZ> Domain) DON'T list them at all, just a "recommended set-up line". if you are running dos 6.00 just type HELP MSCDEX --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Creekside Manor (805) 484-8016 16.8k DS CdCom Support BBS (1:206/2512.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON YOUNG Number: 1743 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/22/93 6:52p Subj: Re: Wanted cable texel - pas- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message dated 19-Aug-93 02:03:07, Boris Osadciw wrote: BO> >> I need a cable to go between mr Texel CD-ROM and my PAS-16? BO> Yep, in stock and priced at $15. You have them for a Texel/SBPro for audio? Ron young --- Xenolink 1.0 Z.3, EmacsXL.4 * Origin: Amys' Place - [419-691-0279] - Toledo OH (1:234/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 1744 To: MICHEL ROMY Date: 08/22/93 8:22a Subj: Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR>Can anyone give me the spec. of the Panasonic 562B CD-Rom MR>drive ? is it internal or external ? transfer rate, ... MR>And if it is internal, does an external version exist ? price ? It is internal drive, multisession and kodak Photo CD compatible. CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. Price does not included shipping. Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 *** Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID M. WHITE Number: 1745 To: DUANE ELLISON Date: 08/24/93 9:43a Subj: Cd-rom Bundles Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DE> Card, and software bundle such as the Fusion CD 16. I was DE> curious what DE> people think of these bundles and of the hardware included I was also looking at the Fusion 16 package, however I found out it is an 800ms drive that is not Kodak ready so have decided against it. If you have a "Software Etc." store near you, they have that package priced at $399. *** GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) --- TriDog 6.0 * Origin: MIDNIGHT CRUISER from the starship Enterprise! [214]241-6805 (1:124/1019.1912) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DERIK MINNICH Number: 1746 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 5:58p Subj: Sanyo CD-ROM drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everone! I am searching for someone who has been around CD-ROM's for a LONG time. I have a Sanyo CD ROM drive which I bought used. It works mechanically but I need to find a driver for it. So far I have been able only to find out that Sanyo made the drive for only a short time. It is a SCSI drive and I need to find out who made a controller that supported it. If anyone has ANY info they can give me, I would be extremely grateful. The drive Model # is ROM-2501U and was made in February 1988. Thanks, Derik Minnich --- ProBoard v1.31 [Reg] * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE GERWECK Number: 1747 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 7:09p Subj: CD Caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Who has the best price on new cd caddies? Steve ... 313-242-8792 --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON PUGH Number: 1748 To: AUSTRALIANS Date: 08/23/93 3:04p Subj: Affordable cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AUSTRALIA The following disks are available from: Don Pugh, CDROM SUPPORT BBS 17 Irvine St Peppermint Grove, West Australia 6011 PH 09-384-9043 BBS Data 09-383-4925 (Fidonet 3:690/750) Night Owl 9 $49.00 Seventh Guest $89.00 Super ClipART $19.00 PC-SIG Games $39.00 Super Games for Windows $19.00 Circa Windows $29.00 Simtel-20 1992 $19.00 GIGA Games $39.00 For Affordable CD-roms in Australia: Credit Cards Accepted --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: CD_ROM SUPPORT BBS,(3:690/750) Perth, 10Gb Files (3:690/750) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 1749 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/25/93 7:44a Subj: Price Confusion Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-21-93, Mike Avila elucidated to Rowan Evans: MA>*** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** MA>> MA>> A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They wanted over MA>> $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the SB kit!) when SHOWN MA>WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and the Rowan (and everyone else too), can I gently suggest that due to this being an international echo, we all include the symbol for the currency we are referring to when we quote a dollar amount? Common abbreviations are as follows:- Australian $ AUD or A$ US $ USD or US$ Canadian $ CAN or CAN$ There appears to be many messages where the different currencies used without being indentified as such create misunderstanding. Thanks --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOEL DUMAS Number: 1750 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/26/93 1:42a Subj: Re: CD-Rom kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Paul Nusbaum to Josh Piche <=- JP> That sounds great. I'm really considering getting a CD JP> Rom, but it's kind of tough to make a decision. For JP> instance, I don't know if it's really worth it to spend JP> extra cash for this multispin technology. Plus, these PN> I don't know a lot about CD ROMS to be honest, but from what I PN> have heard, the multispin technology could be a big feature in the PN> near future, one that would make it worth buying now. I haven't used PN> the full advantages of the drive yet so I can't say for sure, though. What's a multi-spin, multi-session CDROM? --- Blue Wave/Max v2.11 [NR] * Origin: "Lightning BBS, Perth WA, +61-9-344-7199 (4 lines)" (3:690/602) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 1751 To: SUNNY HUI Date: 08/24/93 8:38a Subj: Double speed Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Sunny, In a message on , you said : SH> Everbody, I would like to know that whether that the speed SH> of the CPU(386/486) will affect the performance of the SH> CD-Rom. It is because I would like to purchase a CD-Rom but SH> I don't know if one of my old 386 can handle... Thank You! Dont worry about it. CDROM will work on almost any machine. My first CDROM about 4 years ago ran on a 286 with no problem. My present CDROM has at times been used on a 286 a 386 and 486 Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 1752 To: MIKE AVILA Date: 08/24/93 8:51a Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Mike, In a message on , you said : MA> *** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** >> >> A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They >> wanted over $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the >> SB kit!) when SHOWN MA> WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and MA> the PAStudio16 at different times but from the same place MA> and total cost including shipping was under $750 (don't MA> remember EXACT amount). Matter of a fact I believe it was MA> just under $725. You obviously didnt realise that Rowan and Joel are both in Australia $750 US dollars converts to about $1100 Ozzie Dollars, add the import duty/sales tax and that brings to around $1300 Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDRE QUEREE Number: 1753 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/25/93 10:03a Subj: 7TH GUEST. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Brice Fleckenstein to Andre Queree <=- > AQ> PS. It's a shame that Americans don't realise that not everyone > AQ> uses NTSC video. > PB> Does that mean we won't be able to get PAL video's here? >That's right! And also, we are legally not allowed to copy the NTSC tape to >PAL format - even for our own use - as that would infringe copyright! BF> Wrong - as long as you don't DISTRIBUTE such a copy to anyone else, BF> you DO have the right to make such a copy. You should take a closer look at my tag line, and I should be more specific - it IS illegal in Australia to make a copy of your own video tapes, audio tapes, LPs and CDs for any use whatsoever. There was a lot of controversy here recently as a lot of people were confused over this issue, but it was cleared up in a very simple statement which said it WAS ILLEGAL. Making any sort of copy infringes basic copyright laws - I would suggest you check closer to find out what the laws in you country and state are. Most people here still think its OK to copy their CDs to tape to listen to in the car - I guess it's just a convenient understanding of the law. It is also illegal to make backup copies of computer software unless it is specifically stated in the software's license agreement. >It's a shame the Americans think they are the only people in the world!! BF> It's a shame that Europe is the ONLY part of the world that still BF> clings to the incompatable-with-everything PAL standard.... As I said, you should take a closer look at my tag line - PAL is in use in a lot more places than just Europe. It offers higher picture resolution (and therefore better quality) and is just as compatible with other formats as NTSC is (ie. not at all). And what do you mean "we still cling"? PAL is a more recent format than NTSC! It would seem that the NTSC users were "still clinging" to old formats!! Catch ya' later! Andre ... Al, I just leaped into a tagline. What does Ziggy have to say? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11 --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GOLBY Number: 1754 To: ROB PERELMAN Date: 08/24/93 3:52p Subj: CD Rom Requirements Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, RP> Now I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking about a RP> CD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my question is, what kind RP> of CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need to get to be compatible with my RP> IDE hard drive and OS/2? Please help me A.S.A.P. Thanks! I haven't heard of anything that would confict with your IDE drives, if something did it would probably drive the makers out of business very quickly! :-) There are a whole heap of SCSI cards and CD-ROMs that are supported by OS/2 straight out of the box, as well as the Sound Blaster and PAS Audio cards. I have the SBPro + CD-ROM kit, while OS/2 2.1 does not have drivers for the CD-ROM staight out of the box its just a matter of downloading the driver from you local BBS or Creative Labs and putting it on the install floppy and adding it to the startup. The quite neat thing is OS/2 see the driver there and installs it over to the hard drive. I didn't have any problem then installing the OS/2 CD-ROM version off the SBPro + CD-ROM combo. 'C' ya... Scott Golby sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au * KWQ/2 1.0C * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Penrith, Over 2 Gig, (047) 36 6263 (3:713/616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN HURLEY Number: 1755 To: DON SPROUL Date: 08/25/93 12:12p Subj: Gravis Ultrasound Card an Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS>I have a Mitsumi CD-Rom and I have an Gravis Ultrasound card that emulates a >Soundblaster by software. My audio is very choppy and video with audio is >choppy as well. Video alone is fine. I am using port 220, and IRQ 5 for >the What software are you trying to run? And which Mitsumi do you have? If it's the 600ms 150k version that is your problem. I have the same thing here and can't run 7th Guest and Sherlock Holmes pauses for .5sec every 5-10sec. My solution is to get a 280ms 300kb drive. I'll have mine on order just as soon as I get back from vacation in Sept. Brian * OLX 2.2 * ALT1.BBS: Fatal error at F000:DEAD, dropping...(click) --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Bread Board * 214-617-8259 * (1:124/5147) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TODD BEEBE Number: 1756 To: ANDREW BELL Date: 08/18/93 11:00p Subj: looking.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB=>I'm looking for a CD-Rom.. Must be BBS door compatible AB=>should contain Graphics, Sound, And Grsaphic & sound I have one I would sell you. Its filled with sound(.ROL,.WAV,.MOD etc) and graphics(.PCX, .GIF, etc) about 650 megs. Includes utilities too. You can call me voice at 402-470-3443 or netmail 1:285/209 if your interested and want more details. Thanks. --- Ezycom V1.02 06fa0011 * Origin: DreamScape International BBS(402)470-2264 16.8K (1:285/209) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE ROGERS Number: 1757 To: GIL GOLDFINCH Date: 08/22/93 5:12p Subj: CABLES- DRIVE TO SOUNDCRD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GG>the SCSI interface driver for an NEC CDR55 player and an audio cable GG>between the CD and sound card. Thanks for the advice though. Any further GG>help would be appreciated. Yup, Those drive to soundcard cables have been almost impossible to find. I started looking for a source for them almost 2 years ago, and they seemed to be non-existant. But I now can get these sound cables for almost any combinations of drives and sound cards. I'll check to see for sure your drive and sound card are on my cable list tomorrow after I get to work at the store. (I'll look back at your note to be sure, but what sound card do you have?) Oh, I think the price is $9.50 I'll let ya know. _______ -- CD ROM World (402)434-2908 --- WM v3.00/92-0084 * Origin: Flite-Line Lincoln, NE. 402-421-1171 (ZyXEL) (1:285/203.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ROBERTSON Number: 1758 To: RAY DYER Date: 08/23/93 10:27p Subj: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Ray! Saw your note about Night Owls 9, we carry it here in Vancouver for $50 CAnadian. No import hassles, and have lots in stock. Leave me a note or netmail for order, we take Visa, M/C or cheques all at par. No charge for mail to sysops. :-# --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: John's Jukes Tech BBS Voice(604)872-5757 FAX 872-8073 (1:153/7080) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ROBERTSON Number: 1759 To: DON SPROUL Date: 08/23/93 10:32p Subj: Gravis Ultrasound Card and CD-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Don! Recently you asked... DS> Hi, DS> I have a Mitsumi CD-Rom and I have an Gravis DS> software. My audio is very choppy and video with DS> audio is choppy as well. Video alone is fine. I am DS> using port 220, and IRQ 5 for the DS> Gravis, and it hasn't given me any problems until now. Could you try adjusting the MSCDEX buffers, say to 15 or 31 or possibly 61, this may help otherwise you might try a cache program to smooth the data transfer out a bit. An easy way to tell if your drive is the problem is to see if the light is on continuously or if it flickers on/off with the sound/video problems. Also what CD are you trying to run, 7th Guest doesn't work well on the Mitsumi! :-# --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: John's Jukes Tech BBS Voice(604)872-5757 FAX 872-8073 (1:153/7080) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY RASA Number: 1760 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 7:36p Subj: Shareware for CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All Shareware CDROM Publishers If you are interested in receiving shareware direct from the author, please post an address where you'd like a disk to be sent, or a BBS phone number where uploads can be posted. Randy Rasa --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'e' * Origin: COLOSSUS ]II[ Sys. 10gig, 12 lines, 913-897-6667 (1:280/35) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1761 To: CR HAMILTON Date: 08/24/93 5:27p Subj: Big Sky ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH>What kind of prices do you get on these? And are they ready for bbs use >(i.e, files.bbs in each subdirectory?) I run Maximus, and just got a >Panasonic w/ SCSI card, and am trying to determine the best way to >proceed... Big Sky is now selling for $26 plus shipping. It is BBS ready with the files.bbs in each directory. If you have any questions, just give me a call. Thanks. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 1762 To: STEPHEN WALSH Date: 08/26/93 11:53a Subj: CDROM Drive wanted.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SW> WANTED: SW> I URGENTLY require a NEC CDR-80 cdrom SCSI drive. Please SW> E-Mail me if you have one for sale or know of someone that SW> does... I have one but unfortunately it will cost you $200 BUT you get a free NEC cdr-80 drive with it. --- timEd/B8 * Origin: Center of the Cosmos 205-824-2611 (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 1763 To: MAHMUT KURSUN Date: 08/26/93 12:00p Subj: Nightowl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mahmut Kursun wrote in a message to all: MK> If you master a CDROM, check it out closer. Next mail is a MK> What-to-do-list You made many very good suggestions. I would suggest you make a cd and find out how easy these suggestions are to implement. --- timEd/B8 * Origin: Center of the Cosmos 205-824-2611 (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON SCHMIDT Number: 1764 To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 08/24/93 9:08a Subj: Medical Advice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SR> I asked before, but didn't receive an answer so I'll try again. SR> I'm looking for a CD that has a complete listing of drugs and SR> prescriptions and those that conflict or should not be taken SR> with each other, etc. In a calalog (Late Summer 1993) put out by TigerSoftware, (800) 888-4437, lists the following CD on page 17: The Family Doctor $49.90: A practical, extensive medical guide offering answers to nearly 1,500 commonmly asked health questions. Includes national support group listings, educational resources and data on prescritptions drugs. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This doesn't sound as complete as "The Pharmasist" but it might be of some value. You might contact the company that puts out the Parmasist and see if they plan a CD version. Or, ask your local real life pharmasist to see what might be available. Or, the publishers of such books covering the information you want. [MTN_QWK 1.0]- *** From sunny Vancouver, USA *** --- WM v3.00/92-0634 * Origin: DON'T PANIC! Resistance is USELESS! 206-573-9411 (1:105/107.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1765 To: BRANDON RICKERSON Date: 08/25/93 10:55p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have both of the Wing Commander games on CD. Its great but I re -> don't have a fast CD-ROM drive but its still great. Live long and pro What drive do you have? I have a Mitsumi. I LOVED W.C. I even without the mission disks... The CD versions are woth it just for the price difference of buying it all separately... --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1766 To: ROBERT HAWORTH Date: 08/25/93 6:50a Subj: New Roland Compat Sound C Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What exactly is this card? Is it the Turtle Beach one? * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1767 To: ZORAN ANANIJEV Date: 08/25/93 6:55a Subj: SB16ASP+WBLASTER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> 1. What is the best MOD playing program for this unit? I've seen the -> comes with the PAS16 and it definately sounds better than anything fo -> the best I have used so far is Dual Module Player. I use WOWII. I couldn't get DMP to work, I think it would be the best but I think my board isn't 'seen' by it. -> 2. How do you get the MT32 emulation to work on games that support th -> W/Blaster has the relevant .CBK files and I even load them manually b -> I get into a game still no go is there a driver or something I am mis -> -> The games are Strike Commander, MPS Grand Prix, X-Wing, Dune2...they -> have options for either SB+MT32 or SB+Roland or MT32 on its own. I didn't know you could emulate the MT-32. The options you listed are for SB AND MT-32. SB for digitized speach and F/X MT-32 for EXCELLENT music! Have you ever heard a MT-32? I don't think it is available anymore. (Been replaced by better one CM-32L I think) When it was it was about $500 by itself... Hope I was of some help :) Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1768 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/25/93 7:02a Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> 1998848 bytes free EMS memory -> -> 2031616 bytes total XMS memory -> 2031616 bytes available XMS memory -> 0 bytes available contiguous extended memory -> DOS resident in High Memory Area -> High Memory Area in use -> -> Unlike with QEMM, if I were to use, say, 16M of that EMS memo -> would still have the 20M of XMS available. OF course, if I wanted to -> graphics in this window, I could have about 696K free, instead of 632 -> What's more, all of my other DOS sessions could still use graphics! -> this is available with an 850 Meg C: drive, a Pioneer DRM-604X six pa Are you saying you have over 40mb of memory? The numbers you list show about 2.5mb each, did you get your numbers crossed? I do sometimes. I saw a guy in HS modems even that said he had a 12000 modem, I think he meant 1200. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1769 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/25/93 7:12a Subj: Kings Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Not yet. It's just sitting in my drawer, still in its shrinkwrap. I -> it at a swap meet, and later it occurred to me that it's probably a u -> that someone shrinkwrapped, so I'm hosed. Sometime when I get extra -> I'll open it up and look at the install/readme's. (The thing I bough -> shrink wrapped jewl case.) I suppose I need manuals to work it? If it is copy=protected you do, though who would be DUMB enought to copy protect a CD-ROM? It's not like you can just 'put' it on your hard drive or nothing. hehehe! The manuals are all of about $5 I believe. You can call at 1-209-683-4468 to see what gives. * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON ELKINS Number: 1770 To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 08/26/93 2:16a Subj: CD-ROM Disks in Canada Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey, I know this is a REALLY late reply to a message, but I've been looking for a Catalog for good CD-ROM software, b/c I am soon-to-be Sysop of a Galveston area board. I have CD-ROM capacity, and would greatly appreciate the catalog, if you don't mind. My address: Jason Elkins 706 Duroux Rd. LaMarque, TX 77568 (409)935-2301 THANX!! --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Beacon Terra One -OS/2- (1:386/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON FLETCHER Number: 1771 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/24/93 10:37a Subj: BIBLES & RELIGION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>Sorry Keith, our special purchase stock is gone on those, but they are MS>in stock again at the regular price of $13.00. Mike, Do you also have "Shakespeare" at a good price. If so, will order both. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: C.F.O.N.J. TBBS 2.2M - All HST 16.8/V.32B 908-486-2956 (1:107/932) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEVIN WOOD Number: 1772 To: THOSE IN THE KNOW Date: 08/26/93 12:51p Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've been considering this drive. I have a concern though. I'm a quadriplegic and can't move my fingers. I need a drive with a caddy so I don't ruin my CDs. I'm trying to find out about the doors. Needing to use both hands to insert ther disk, I won't be able to hold a door open while I do it. How are the doors set up? It's hard for me to get out to see for myself. Would anyone recommend another drive with similar features that they consider superior? Thanks, Devin * SLMR 2.1a * --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Your source for TBBS enhancement software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 1773 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 1:02p Subj: CANADIAN CD-ROM SOURCE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Night Owl 9... order your copy today from the CD-ROM WHOLESALERS! Now just $35 Cdn including all applicable taxes for a limited time **PLUS** Order any other disc at the regular price, and receive a mystery 640 Meg Shareware disc absolutely free! ------------------CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA------------------ 306-789-4654 Voice Mailing address (please include 306-789-8690 Fax $2 S/H per disc): 6 Armstrong Bay, 306-789-8682 Online Ordering Regina, Sk. Canada S4N 4G7 This offer may not be combined with any coupons or other specials. --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 1774 To: RAY DYER Date: 08/25/93 1:03p Subj: NIGHT OWL 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ray! $75 for Night Owl 9? If you can't find one of our authorized dealers in the Toronto area, give us a call. Its worth trying mail order out, if its going to save you $40+. You'd pay $75 + 8% Ontario Sales Tax + 7% G.S.T. through that store ($86.25). With us, you pay $37. Period. All applicable taxes included. Shipping included. You receive it in 2-3 days. If you buy *any* other disc from us along with that Night Owl, you'll receive Shareware Studio for the cost of the shipping and handling (free+$2). I've been a retail customer. I've been a mail order customer. I've paid high prices, and I've had 1 1/2 month waits for mail ordered discs to arrive from the U.S. That's why I'm here - because I knew there had to be a better way for Canadians like myself. Give us a call at 306-789-4654, and we'll make *sure* that you never want to go anywhere else. Vince --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERNARD SAVONET Number: 1775 To: OLIVER BLADEK Date: 08/24/93 8:06p Subj: Mscdex v2.22 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ML] OB> 'mscd001 ') When I type the specs for the CD it's ML] OB> c:\sb16\drv\mscdex.exe /d:mscd001 /m:5 /d: ML] OB> It replies with incorrect DOS version. I have an ASI 486/33SX ]and is using DOS 6.0 and Windoze 3.1 Thanx in advance TTYl ML]how about using setver.exe ??? Oliver, Have you tried to use the Mscdex in your \DOS directory (instead of the one in \sb16\drv) with exactly the same parameters? I did that on my machine and it did work instantly. REMARK: According to several mails in this conference, it seems that you need setver anyway. I was using it already, so cannot really confirm. Good luck! Bernard * OLX 2.2 * Damn this hobby is expensive --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Li'LL BBS - Paris France - (33-1) 43.07.40.97 (2:320/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FEDERICO MUNOZ PENA Number: 1776 To: CARLOS FERNANDEZ SANZ Date: 08/19/93 8:59p Subj: i didn't know ! Sorry ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm Sorry, i didn't know i have to write in English, My Sysop Told me after the message was sent. But I promise not to do so again ! Atte. Federico Alejandro Mu€oz Pe€a --- * Origin: MegaLink BBS, Chihuahua, Mexico! +52-(14)-10-36-29 (4:971/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FEDERICO MUNOZ PENA Number: 1777 To: ADRIAN SALAS Date: 08/19/93 9:02p Subj: Conectar CR-ROM MITSUMI A Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Estimado Adrian : I never receive your answer, I do not know why ! But I'm glad you write me, i hope you can send me a copy of your last answer, I will apreciate that ! I'm not so good writting in English, correct me if i'm wrong. Thanks. Federico Alejandro Mu€oz Pe€a --- * Origin: MegaLink BBS, Chihuahua, Mexico! +52-(14)-10-36-29 (4:971/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERTO REYES Number: 1778 To: FEDERICO MUNOZ PENA Date: 08/25/93 8:40p Subj: Conectar Cr-Rom Mitsumi A Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FMP:>Estimado Adrian : FMP:>I never receive your answer, I do not know why ! But I'm glad you write m FMP:>i hope you can send me a copy of your last answer, I will apreciate that ! FMP:>I'm not so good writting in English, correct me if i'm wrong. FMP:>Thanks. FMP:>Federico Alejandro Mu€oz Pe€a I have a Mitsumi what do you need to connect? * QMPro 1.02 41-1025 * 5¬ floppy is not better than 3« hard. --- * Origin: Creaturas de la Noche *IDS* [Monterrey M‚xico] (4:971/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HO Number: 1779 To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 08/25/93 6:59p Subj: Re: Dr. Cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No > In reference to Dr. Windows, Dr. Music, and Dr. Shareware: > Country Fair Software would be interested in handling all > three of your discs, but would need to talk to you about > dealer pricing first. Sure, No problem. Dealers are welcomed. > You neglected to post a voice phone number in your ad. Thanks. You can call me at 510-683-8855 (9:00 to 18:00 Pacific Time) or Fax at 510-683-8875. Eric --- * Origin: Bank of GIFs, Dr. Image BBS 408-453-6250 14.4K (1:143/88) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG ISOKRARI Number: 1780 To: ROLAND LAROCQUE Date: 08/25/93 7:18p Subj: Magnavox cdd 461 cd-r Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You sent me mail about helping me with my CD ROM a few days ago today is 8-25... Thanks but I really didn't have any problems with it. Trying to find some good CD's to put on it that aren't too expensive right now. Wouldn't mind used CD's but really haven't come across anything I trust... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Pearl Jam vs Magnum One.. *405*755*1372* (1:147/2112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE WARWICK Number: 1781 To: NICHOLAS GOLDWYN Date: 08/26/93 3:51p Subj: Re: Mitsumi Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No OK...Thanks for taking the time to reply. Best regards from Deer Valley, Az. :-) --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-15-93 * Origin: The DESERT BBS HST-DS 16.8 (602)942-1584 (1:114/253) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE ROY Number: 1782 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 11:51p Subj: Night Owl 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! Night Owl 9 for sale $40.00 CDN + postage. reply here, thanks Cheers, Steve --- timEd-B9 * Origin: Serendipity BBS, BC Canada (604) 599-3820 (1:153/916) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 1783 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/23/93 8:04p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > RF> Regarding multimedia, for example, it's apparently very difficult > RF> under Windows to synchronize full motion video and speech, whereas > RF> under OS/2 it's relatively easy. > I'll have to check my Windows 3.1 SDK! OS/2 also has a lot more MM stuff than Windows, not just a full-motion video player, a CD-ROM music player, but even a laser-VIDEOdisc player. You have to pay big extra buck$ to get the equivalent functionality with Windows... Read one of the most recent BYTE issues for a comparision re: Windows vs. OS/2 multimedia... OS/2 easily comes out on top. ======================================================================== > Well, I find it interesting that the OS/2 2.1 GA doesn't have some of the > CD-ROM drivers, you have to pull them off a support BBS.... It's not reasonable for any OS to include ALL the drivers for EVERYTHING it supports, new ones are constantly coming out, and OS/2 comes on enough disks anyways. ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Projection: By 2010, we'll ALL be working for Microsoft. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK FUNK Number: 1784 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 6:43a Subj: Panasonic 562 & Pro Studio 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know if the new ProAudio Studio 16 by MediaVision SCSI port will work with the Panasonic CR-562 double speed drive. An if so are the drivers included with the sound card. Any information is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!11 --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: LaPlace, LA Point (1:396/61.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1785 To: SHANNON BLACKBURN Date: 08/25/93 1:11p Subj: JEMDISC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Yes, the files are explicit in comparison to the rest of the disk (full frontal >nudity and so forth). His descriptions of the files are accurate. >By the way, you do not need a Macintosh computer to view *.MAC files; all you >need is a viewer such as CompuShow (CSHOW). AllMac works much better overall on .MAC files than CSHOW.... * SLMR 2.1a * The Meadow Party in '96! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1786 To: SIMEON CRAN Date: 08/25/93 2:00p Subj: CDR74 + AHA1542B HELP!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I have an NEC CDR-74 CD-ROM drive and an Adaptec AHA1542b SCSI host adapter. I >run OS/2 2.1 which recognises all the hardware without a problem. >All is good as long as I run OS/2. >But when I have tried to run plain DOS (without OS/2) I have a problem because >I don't have drivers to work with MSCDEX. You need the Adaptec ASW-1410 AND ASW-410 kits, or their "EZ-SCSI" (repackaged Corel SCSI) kit. >The Adaptec people say that there is nothing they can give or sell me You're lucky - back when I put up with Adaptec stuff, they wouldn't talk to me at ALL - and I'm a DEALER! * SLMR 2.1a * Don't blame me. I voted Libertarian!!!! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1787 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/25/93 2:03p Subj: PRO AUDIO OR SOUNDBLA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Pioneer DRM-604X not only holds 6 discs, but it transfers at 612KB/sec > With the Adaptec 1742 in enhanced mode running under OS/2 2.1, the >CD-ROM is indeed almost fast enough to rival an old MFM hard drive. The 604X should be in many cases FASTER than an old MFM setup - MFM maxed out at appx. 500KB/sec, though the average access commonly was as low as 28 ms (and in a few cases even LESS).... Depends on how the diles are laid out and how many of them and how big.... * SLMR 2.1a * Cats are aliens that took over the Earth millenia ago. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 1788 To: DARIN CELINO Date: 08/25/93 2:05p Subj: ADVICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >|SP> But the PAS 16 does have a SCSI portand the Mitsumi doesn't.. >Not sure of this.....but I think that the PAS 16 has a kit available to run a >Mitsumi from the CD port. There is no such thing - though the PAS16 SCSI port will work with a WIDE range of drives, the Mitsumi is NOT among them. You may be thinking of the ATI FX/CD sound card, which DOES have a Mitsumi- compatable port on it.... * SLMR 2.1a * Barnum is outdated - it's now every 10 seconds.... --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1789 To: DONATO RABAGO Date: 08/26/93 1:30a Subj: SHIPPING? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR>I am from Guadalajara Jalisco., MEXICO, and I would like to know if you can DR>ship any CD-ROM to M xico. If you can I would like a price list, please We sure can. Air Parcel Post shipping is $6 for up to 1 lb, and about $3 for each additional pound. Be glad to send you a catalog, or you can freq it from 1:3407/101. Filename STARCAT.ZIP. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1790 To: TONNY LIN Date: 08/26/93 1:30a Subj: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TL> MS> We have the Grolier's Illustrated version 2.0 at $35. The MPC version TL> MS> is $48. Call any time if interested. TL>Let me know the different between them. Tks! The Illustrated version consists mainly of text and VGA images. The MPC version runs under Windows and features sound and full-motion video in portions. Both in stock if you're interested! Bye, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Hello, I am Mike and I am a baudaholic. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1791 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/26/93 1:30a Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JL>MS>BR>> BR> ********** SOUTHERN BEAUTIES MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY BBS JL>MS>Then why did you put FILES.BBS on it? JL> > ^^^ JL>I think that is called meeting the letter, but not the intent of the JL>copyright laws. It's kind of like Neverlock saying not to use their JL>program unless you have purchased the program you are unprotecting. ;) Well whatever. I've asked him three times to explain it, with no reply (that I've seen) to date. Still a good looking CD, but I doubt that a lot of sysops will be buying it. 8) Bye, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * I'm leaving my body to science fiction... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1792 To: ROB MCINTYRE Date: 08/26/93 1:30a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>What is the JEDI Collection ? Is it a Star Wars library ? No Rob, it an educational CD package from the Joint Education Initiative at College Park Md. Deals with Earth and Space Sciences. Later, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1793 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 1:30a Subj: KING'S QUEST VI: $47! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! King's Quest VI.....$47 Shareware Explorer..$59 Phonedisc USA.......$69 Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 Gameware Collection.$24 Aminet Amiga 1993...$15 5 Star Windows......$27 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 Precision Mapping...$79 Shareware Online 2.soon Microsoft Golf......$58 Mac Shareware.......$22 M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Color Magic Clipart.$28 The Holy Bible......$24 Am. Bus Phonebk 93..$35 Reel Clips..........$35 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Picard and Riker in '96! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1794 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 1:31a Subj: NEW CD 4-PAK: $59 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ---------------------[ SHAREWARE EXPLORER 4-PAK ]-------------------------- * 26,000+ files * 3 discs are completely DOS files * 4th disc is completely Windows 3.0/3.1 files (over 7000) * Mostly 1992/1993 files * Less than 1% duplication among the 4 CD's ********* * BBS ready ** $59 ** * Very nice file retrieval interface and menu system ********* STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * This tagline will self-destruct in 5-million nanoseconds. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL BERGMAN Number: 1795 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 5:23p Subj: DISCOUNT CD-ROM'S [A] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SHORELINE CD-ROM PRICE LIST PHONE ORDERS: (310) 652-2858 FAX ORDERS: (310) 652-2858 CD-ROM TITLE Your Price "A SURVEY OF WESTERN ART (Eng, Fr, Gr, Sp.)" $29.33 ADVENTURES OF WILLY BEAMISH $20.70 AIRCRAFT ENCYCLOPEDIA $31.05 ALOHA HAWAII $21.56 ANIMALS MPC (SAN DIEGO ZOO) $20.70 Animation Festival $18.11 ANNABEL'S DREAM OF ANCIENT EGYPT $72.80 ARTHUR'S TEACHER TROUBLES $25.88 AUDUBON'S BIRDS OF AMERICA $21.84 AUDUBON'S MAMMALS $21.84 BARNEY BEAR GOES TO SPACE $21.84 BARRONS PROFILES OF AMERICAN COLLEGES $23.29 BATTLE CHESS ENHANCED $24.75 BEAUTY & THE BEAST $15.53 BERLITZ Think & Talk French $144.86 BERLITZ Think & Talk German $144.86 BERLITZ Think & Talk Italian $144.86 BERLITZ Think & Talk Spanish $144.86 BIBLE LIBRARY $30.19 BIBLES & RELIGION $14.66 BRAIN DRAIN $32.78 BRING THE WORLD TO YOUR SENSES $10.35 BUSINESS & ECONOMIC ATLAS $21.56 C.I.A. WORLD FACT BOOK $29.33 Cameron's Fine Art $34.50 CANYON ACTION! $30.19 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES $31.91 CARMEN SAN DIEGO DELUXE $22.43 CD STORYTIME VOL1 $18.98 CD-CAD (computer aided design) $14.66 CD-ROM DIRECTORY ON DISK 1992 $25.88 CHESSMASTER 3000 $20.70 CICA MS WINDOWS $12.94 CINEMANIA MICROSOFT $82.80 CLASSIC COLLECTION + $85.90 Clip Art Heaven $18.98 CLIPART GALORE $32.78 CLIPART GOLIATH $14.66 COATES ART REVIEW: IMPRESSIONISM $29.33 Color Magic $21.56 COLOSSAL COOKBOOK $14.66 COMPLETE BOOKSHOP $14.66 COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE $21.84 COMPOSER QUEST $45.71 COMPTONS INTERACTIVE ENCYCLOPEDIA $138.00 CONAN: THE CIMMERIAN $35.36 CONSUMER INFORMATION $31.91 Cook Book Heaven $18.98 DAGGER OF AMON RA $32.78 DARWIN MULTIMEDIA $61.24 DEATHSTAR ARCADE $14.66 DESERT STORM $22.43 DESKTOP PUBLISHERS DREAM DISC 93 $31.05 DICTIONARIES & LANGUAGES $14.66 DICTIONARY OF THE LIVING WORLD $31.05 DINOSAUR ADVENTURE $25.88 DISC CADDIES (DOMESTIC) $5.24 DISC CADDIES (EUROPEAN) $4.15 ECO-QUEST $32.78 ELECTRONIC HOME LIBRARY $35.36 ELECTRONIC LIBRARY OF ART I $30.19 ELECTRONIC LIBRARY OF ART II $30.19 EUROPEAN MONARCHS $30.19 "FAMILY CHOICE, BRITANNICA" $22.43 FAMILY DOCTOR $19.65 FAMILY EDUCATION COLLECTION $19.65 FOOD ANALYST $39.68 FRACTUNES $31.91 FRESH ARTE $31.91 FUTURA $32.78 Game Arena $11.21 GAME PACK II $26.74 GARBO MSDOS/Mac $12.94 Gif Galaxy $20.70 GIGA GAMES $17.25 GIGABYTE GOLD $35.36 GOLDEN IMMORTAL $22.43 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD I $22.43 GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD II $22.43 GUNIESS DISC OF RECORDS $24.15 HAM RADIO $14.66 [Continues in next message...] --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-18-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:102/523) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL TURNER Number: 1796 To: MARCUS STUART Date: 08/24/93 12:00a Subj: Re: Mod Cd-Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On Sun 15-Aug-1993 9:18p, Marcus Stuart babbled: MS> I saw this message and i thought WOW a whole CD full of mods !! MS> I run a small bbs with 300 mod files or so in the uk and just wondered MS> if you could possibly tell me where i could get hold of this amazing cd MS> mentioned above ? I almost BOUGHT that CD yesterday! For $30 (US) but it didn't say anything as to wether or not it has the FILES.BBS file or any other sort of Descriptions file on it! Does anyone know if this CD has such files? :) --- * Origin: ReFLex Point-Pasadena, CA. 818-792-5622/3477/3938 (1:102/962.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SETH KLINE Number: 1797 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 2:04p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have a CD-ROM for sale? I would like it cheap but it doesn't matter. --- Echodor 3.11a * Origin: The Cerberus BBS-Haverhill,MA-508-521-6883-HST/DS (1:324/137.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SETH KLINE Number: 1798 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 2:06p Subj: CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No How much do good game CD's cost? Like some good Sierra games like SP4, PQ4 etc? Please get back to me. --- Echodor 3.11a * Origin: The Cerberus BBS-Haverhill,MA-508-521-6883-HST/DS (1:324/137.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 1799 To: ROB PERELMAN Date: 08/25/93 12:14p Subj: CD Rom Requirements Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RP> I am buying a new computer soon with these specs: RP> 486 DX-33 RP> 130 MEG IDE HD RP> 4 MB Ram RP> Now I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking RP> about a CD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my RP> question is, what kind of CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need RP> to get to be compatible with my IDE hard drive and OS/2? RP> Please help me A.S.A.P. Thanks! You will need more RAM, at least a total of 8 MB. If you can afford 16 MB, get it. The hd is a bit on the small side too, you know how those GUI programs think they have the disk to themselves... ;-) For a CD-ROM, get a SCSI-2 unit with a Future Domain or Adaptec host adapter. Drivers for these are included with OS/2, making installation easier. Jeff --- msgedsq/2 2.1a * Origin: Quibbler's Say (1:2410/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK O'NEILL Number: 1800 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/27/93 1:04a Subj: OS/2 and SoundBlaster Pro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-23-1993, ALASTAIR EDGINGTON was overheard mumbeling to ALL about OS/2 and SoundBlaster Pro, AE> I've got OS/2 2.1, MultiMedia Program Manager with SoundBlaster AE> Pro set up and working fine, but i can't get the SoundBlaster CD-ROM AE> working!! AE> AE> I've tried inserting soundblaster's sbpcd.sys (or whateva it's Alastair, What you want is either CLIOS2CD.EXE, available from Creative Labs BBS, or CLICD2.ZIP, avaiable on the IBM support BBS. CLIOS2CD is a self-extracting archive that contains a device driver (SBPCD2.SYS) and instructions. It's a beta version, so it may no longer be avaiable. CLICD2.ZIP is a release version containing an adaptor device driver (SBCD2.ADD) and instructions. With either of these you'll have access to data and audio CDs from PM, WinOS/2, and DOS sessions, and won't need SBPCD.SYS or MSCDEX. * KWQ/2 1.2a * Windows error #104: Operator fell asleep while waiting. ............................................................................... --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DERIK MINNICH Number: 1801 To: DOUG DAGGER Date: 08/26/93 5:43p Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $700?!?!?! That is alot of money for one drive, unless you are planning on getting a Pioneer 6 disk machine :) Anyway, here is the HOTTEST tip I can give you. You can get an Internal Toshiba 3401 (THE fastest single drive out on the market right now) for $399 bare bones from CD-ROM Direct. Note this a bare bones drive, meaning you will have to get a SCSI controller if you don't have one, which they also sell. This is the lowest price I have found in the U.S., the ONLY catch is, you must buy C.O.D. which runs like $29. I have a number around somewhere, (There ad is is Computer Shopper). If you cannot find it, let me know. Any other questions, let me know here! Good luck! Derik Minnich The Crypt BBS, Carleton, MI (313) 654-9054 (1:2380/210) --- ProBoard v1.31 [Reg] * Origin: CANDI LAND BBS, MONROE, MI (313)243-6689 (1:2380/120) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SYLV JUMAGA Number: 1802 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 12:15p Subj: Canadian CDROM dealers?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings, all! I was wondering if there are any *CANADIAN* companies out there that are selling CD-ROM drives and/or CD's . . . I see all sorts of ads posted here, but am dismayed when I realize their area codes are in the U.S. and there is no mention of the ability to ship to Canada, etc. Sylv ___ X DeLuxe2/386 1.25 #6475 X df7Uafd:1+Y3_hanks for hanging up the phone, dear. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Just Another BBS,Souris,MB,[204]483-2552 (1:348/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1803 To: DAVID SNIDER Date: 08/26/93 9:15a Subj: sound blaster 16 vs 16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> And here's the kicker you can get a hold of a daughterboard called -> the -> WaveBlaster that can simulate General-midi and the Roland MT-32 and -> it's compatable with ANYTHING that can use GMIDI or Roland and now -> you don't have to pay a fortune for some good midi equipment, it -> retails for $250 more or less, and from what i hear it sounds DAMN -> good. You mean there is a daughterboard for the sb16/asp? That is fantastic don't know if i ever will need it though but if i were a musician/artist it would be a fantastic deal rather than buying those stand alone midi keyboards having to buy cartridges and record sound fx's through the mic of the midi instead through the computer and be able to edit things. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1804 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/26/93 9:21a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Sierra's CD-ROMS are ALWAYS different from disk version! The -> president of the company mentioned something about 'shovelware', that -> is disk software 'shovled' onto a CD and calling it CD-ROM. -> KQ6 for instance has an opening sequence about 7 times larger than -> the disk based version. Also prfessional voices for the characters. What I like about sierra and dislike about sierra also. For the likeables sierra does in fact lower their prices by 50% after 6months-year when their sales have dropped so that others can get a chance to buy it at a low affordable cost just like space quest iv,willy beamish for around $13 u.s through a mail order company i've seen those games were when new around $49 u.s. 3 times the price. What I don't like about sierra is they charge the cd version the exact same price as the disk version when their making more profit on the cd version instead of the disk version if you calculate a typical sierra game on disk takes 10 disks thats 30cents each thats $3 american now a cd version would cost less than $1 now that extra $2 savings if they were to take that off it would $2 doubled at the distributor level and then doubled again at the retail level would be almost $10 u.s. so that extra $10 they are making more profit off the cd version but the good thing though atleast they have the leeway to lower their prices on the cd rom versions but less leeway on the diskette versions. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1805 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/26/93 9:24a Subj: help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hey man write me a letter or something..im being ignored...where do i -> get fast access time and a 300kb/second transfer rate?...but at a -> good price!!!!!!im maybe interested in a Texel!! Well what do -> you...the people...think I should get? any help would be -> valuable...please write me!!! For 300kb/sec transfer rate the panasonic 562b is the best for the buck. Its $249 american texel may run you over $400 u.s. the panasonic has 300kb/sec transfer rate (of course thats what makes it dual speed), 320ms access time, 64k cache, can be hooked directly to sb 16 without the need of an interface card taking up a slot. I would of gone for the mitsumi if this product didn't existed but then i'd have only a 150kb/sec transfer rate, 350ms access time and a 32k cache and not a morotorized tray. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1806 To: DAVID M. WHITE Date: 08/26/93 12:51p Subj: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> DE> Card, and software bundle such as the Fusion CD 16. I was -> DE> curious what -> DE> people think of these bundles and of the hardware included -> -> I was also looking at the Fusion 16 package, however I found out it -> is an 800ms drive that is not Kodak ready so have decided against it. -> If you have a "Software Etc." store near you, they have that package -> priced at $399. That is discusting 800ms? Geez you can get a 320ms 300kb/sec transfer 562b panasonic with sound blaster 16 and kodak photo cd access disc for around the $399 price. Sounds like their trying to sell some people old technology for the same price as new technology drives. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1807 To: JIM FREDERICK Date: 08/26/93 12:55p Subj: 7TH GUEST... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I'm having problems with 7Th guest. I bought it when it first came -> out, and played it through. I haven't tried to play it for a while. -> In the meantime I upgraded from DOS 5 to DOS 6.... now it won't work -> at all. Has anyone else had this problem? My settings in my config -> and autoexec are the same, I have even more free memory. What's the -> problem? I'm open to suggestions..... thanks. Jim. What error messages do you get when running 7th guest? Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 1808 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 5:52p Subj: Benchmark test for CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! I'm looking for some type of benchmark test for a CDROM. Any suggestion? What is the "standard" benchmark test. Also where can I get it? thanks, Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 1809 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/26/93 8:47a Subj: games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I also have Laura Bow II and that was a good game. I have The Colonel's Bequest too. Have you played that? That is a pretty challenging game. I have King's Quest V but I haven't beaten it. I've had it for about 2 years but it just doesn't make me want to play. I really liked King's Quest VI. I've beaten Space Quest 2 a couple of times and I really don't think there is a game that is too hard... just really challenging. The more challenging it is the more determined I am to beat it. But if you are having lots of trouble, GET THE CHEAT SHEET! I'm sure if you look around hard enough you will find one. Or you could just call the Sierra board and edit that and just print it out. That's where most of today's cheat sheets come from today. Anyway, I have Aces of the Pacific and I want Red Baron. Dan Hatterick, y'know the Sysop of this board is really in flying simulations. I really want Space quest 5. I've beaten all of the others and I would like to continue to do that. I just LOVE a good adventure! --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846 14.4k -4CDS! (1:325/1204) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1810 To: ANDRE QUEREE Date: 08/26/93 9:04p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Who cares if it isn't compatible with the SB16. The SB16 came out after the PAS-16 and the PAS-16 has the upperhand for 16-bit sound. There aren't any games that support the SB16 but not the PAS-16. It's not a limiting factor at all. The PAS-16 is still a great card. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTORIA GILLIAM Number: 1811 To: LAURENCE ALLEN Date: 08/26/93 5:12p Subj: OS/2 2.1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RP > 486 DX-33 RP > 130 MEG IDE HD RP > Both Floppies RP > 4 MB Ram RP > SVGA Monitor and card RP > RP > Now I plan to run OS/2 v2.1 on this system and I am thinking about RP > a CD-Rom drive and maybe even a sound card. Now my question is, RP > kind of CD-Rom drive and adaptors do I need to get to be RP > compatible IDE hard drive and OS/2? Please help me A.S.A.P. RP > Thanks! LA} Try the Texel CD Rom Drive and a Trantor T130 SCSI-2 Controler LA} card. The Sound Blaster also works great. RP, If you only have 4megs of RAM, I can tell you for a fact that OS/2 will run SLOWLY...remember, it says MINIMUM 4 megs. Also, for a good Multimedia kit, I suggest the FUSION 16 kit from MediaVision. It includes the Pro-Audio Spectrum 16 sound card and a Sony CDROM (internal)...the external kit (16E) has an NEC CDROM. Both are OS/2 compatible (but you will need a special driver from MediaVision to install/utilize the CDROM with OS/2). (Any other --- WM v3.01/92-0182 * Origin: Dr Downloads BBS (305) 746-0795 (1:369/74.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIRAV SHETH Number: 1812 To: TIM HELTON Date: 08/26/93 7:33p Subj: Disk needed Refer: NONE Read: 08/28/93 10:04p Private: No Try getting Ecoquest from sierra-on-line.... I got it for $50.... Thanks... --- WM v3.01/92-0358 * Origin: Cyclone BBS! "Taking the World by Storm!" (1:3607/2.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 1813 To: TERRY WOODWARD Date: 08/22/93 7:29p Subj: new rules Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have no disagreement with the rules decision. CD-ROM discs have a variety of information to offer and limiting discussion on one or more areas some people might find offensive is fine. It's up to the moderator and I'm sure everyone will abide. I have my opinion about the subject but I respect yours too. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRENT LYNCH Number: 1814 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/25/93 6:59p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ::To: Brent Lynch From: Ashwin Bihari Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games :: AB> Hey Brent, I thought about buying Wing Commander II dulxe but when I AB> could not find it in the place I went to , I instead got 7TH GUEST, I AB> think I made a good choice in buying 7th guest instaed of WIng AB> Commander, and since I did that I cannot buy another game for a while, AB> anyway I sure want to get Day of the Tentacle, about KIng's Quest, I Some other recent CDROM games are: Space Shuttle:A SVGA edutainment/space shuttle sim. Lord of the Rings: Interplay's classic RPG with video clips from the animated films, and voice included Return of the Phantom: Same as Disk version, except saves about 20+ megs of space on the old HD Dune: Oft-delayed Virgin game, havent played it, but it looks mighty impressive with film clips from the movie. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: The Master's BBS - D'Bridge,SuperBBS,FMail,USR-HSTV32 (1:103/500) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LISA HUTTER Number: 1815 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 9:29p Subj: My New cd-rom! help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All, I've just recently installed a panisonic CD-Rom and I'm not sure how to get the most out of it...I thought that I'd be able to play musical CD's while working in Windows, etc...Of course this isn't the only reason I made this purchase but I'd thought it would be a fun feature. Can anyone give me some advice as to how to make the most of my new "toy"? Also, what are some good programs out there.... Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Bye for now, Lisa --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: JW-PC Consulting DataFlex.HST (608)837-1923 (1:121/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 1816 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/24/93 11:23p Subj: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. BO>Boris Osadciw I always figure a newcomer should keep his mouth shut for a while before posting. So after reading several hundred posts, I have a few questions. What can you tell me, and others newbies, about the Pioneer bare drives listed above? Specifically, access time, seek time, transfer rates, can they fit in a 5.25 in slot, what kind of interface card is required, etc. How might the above compare to a couple or six Panasonic 562's on a file server? Thanks. If anyone else cares to comment, please do, positive or negative. ___ X OLX 2.2 X Unable to locate Cola -- Operator Halted! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 1817 To: ALL Date: 08/24/93 11:53p Subj: cr562, 563, info wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all. I have been reading here for a while and have a few questions. The Panasonic CR562b seems to be the drive of choice. What is the difference between it and the 563? Is there a difference between the 562 and the 562b? I have a SB Pro 16, used to have the drive (522 I think) that came in the Creative Labs kit. Can the 562x just plug and play using the same settings that came with the kit's setup? Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? If you have answers to anything I missed, please forward them. Thanks to all in advance. ___ X OLX 2.2 X Press Ctrl,Alt,Del for new CAD program. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 1818 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 12:12a Subj: *Wanted Your DEAD CD-ROMS!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Original Area: FOR-SALE * Original To : All (1:157/619) WANTED! Your DEAD CD-ROM Drives! I am Looking for TOSHIBA XM-3201B's and NEC's ONLY! I want them! They are just sitting around gathering dust. Looking For Toshiba and NEC! I WANT THEM! Sell them to me! Call me and we'll discuss a fair price or Reply here! Might as well make some money on them! Sean Eagan --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1819 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 11:19p Subj: OS/2 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ==================== OS2 ON CD For Only $65.00 ? ==================== IN STOCK Until Septemeber 14, 1993 you can purchase the complete OS/2 v2.21 package, which offer's you the installation disks, cd, manuals and other special discounts for only $65.00! Here's how it works, purchase OS/2 v 2.21 for $95.00 and mail in the rebate coupon to IBM and get a $30. rebate direct from them, bottom line is the new version of OS/2 is yours for only $65. Call NOW and get your copy today! ORDER LINE ONLY 800-243-0517 Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY JOHNSON Number: 1820 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/25/93 8:08p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry Ashwin, I think your message got to the wrong person - I don't know anything about this. Maybe it's a common name - I'm not at all surprised --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: DataNet (3:640/221) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 1821 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/26/93 9:04a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Carlos, the Sound Canvas is external, connected through a Midiman MM401 midi interface card. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Line 1 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1822 To: NITIN N. GUPTA Date: 08/26/93 11:38p Subj: Pas16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Nitin, On Aug 22 01:04 in a msg to Poe Lim, Nitin N. Gupta of 1:324/295 wrote: > Sorry, but I am not familiar with os/2. Is it better than win3.1 or > win NT -!- FMail 0.94 NT is only now shipping (if you can find it, as they are extremely rare at present). As for Win 3.1..... OS/2 let's you run Win 3.1 apps, and then pre-emptively multitasks then seemlessly on the WPS. But this isn't the OS/2 echo, so I had better not go too far. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1823 To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 08/26/93 11:40p Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Sunny, On Aug 22 11:19 in a msg to All, Sunny Leung of 3:712/401 wrote: > of upgrading to the new Panasonic double speed drive. Does anyone in > Australia supply this drive, and what would be the price? About Aust$450 inc tax. > BTW, what's the difference between the 562 and 563? 563 is the SB version, the 562 is the general version. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICKI CRAWFORD Number: 1824 To: TONY VALUIKAS Date: 08/26/93 6:46a Subj: MultiLine/CDROM/DV/HELP!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Tony Valuikas wrote to All: TV> Can anyone help me on this? TV> I keep getting CRC errors on all files download from the CDROM. TV> With one Node up everything works but with more than one Node TV> I get errors. The problem is either the access speed of the CD rom or your comms port chips. What speed does the CD drive do? Do you have 16550 uart chips in your computer because as soon as you multi-task you will need them. The CRC errors tends to show the comms port chips are not high-speed ones. Vicki --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Computer Connection - Adelaide, Aust. (08)326 2388 (3:800/809) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDRE QUEREE Number: 1825 To: RICK BYERS Date: 08/27/93 1:55a Subj: Audio CDs on CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rick Byers to All <=- RB> Does anyone know where I can get some good text files or a RB> book that would tell me how I can Instruct the CD-ROM drive to play an RB> audio CD? I have programs that will do it but I'd like to expand on RB> these and have had troubles telling MSCDEX to play it. Well thanks RB> alot, Rick Byers Hi Rick! The Microsoft Windows Multimedia books (from Microsoft Press) explain how to program the CD for CD-Audio under MS Windows. Not sure about any books for DOS though! Catch ya' later! Andre ... Al, I just leaped into a tagline. What does Ziggy have to say? --- Blue Wave/Max v2.11 [NR] * Origin: Heaven's Door * 61-2-440-8937 * 2 lines * T.PEP V32bis (3:711/927) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG MCDONELL Number: 1826 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/26/93 10:38a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Whilst on a recent visit to Earth Mike Shannon spake thusly to All MS> STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! MS> Shareware...$22 Clipart Heaven...$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 MS> Otherware I...$17 Jedi Collection..$39 History of Jazz.$45 MS> Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..$35 Kodak Photo CD.$18 MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 Mike, I was wondering about this Kodak Photo CD ... is it editing tools, a database utility or what?? I may need it if Digital Cameras ever reduce in price down to my price range 8-) Also, in my recent order to you ( and thanks for prompt service on the last couple of orders, BTW ) I included a request for Return to Zork, which is supposed to be out soon. You may care to let myself and others know via this echo when this title, and also the new Tex Murphy and Labyrinth CDs, become available. I'm sure there are a lot of other 35 year old fathers out there still playing games . Cheers, Greg ... When you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? --- Fmail 0.96+ RA200+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GOLBY Number: 1827 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/25/93 5:00p Subj: OS/2 and SoundBlaster Pr Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, AE> I've tried inserting soundblaster's sbpcd.sys (or whateva AE> it's called) in os/2's config.sys. This works fine, and AE> the CD is accessed and all is fine. I just can't figure AE> out where to get the cd-rom extensions driver from!! AE> mscdex won't work. it comes up with incorrect dos version. Yeah I put the sbpcd2.sys in the startup, and didn't get the CD-ROM working either. I went looking for the CDFS.IFS file which I also added to the config.sys under OS/2 2.0 to get the CD working, and I couldn't find it! What I did was get the CDFS.IFS file off a OS/2 2.0 disks (on one of the first couple) and put it onto my 2.1 partition and into the config.sys like this. IFS=H:\CDFS.IFS /Q Seems to work here. I have been told there is a new SB-Pro CD-ROM driver for OS/2 2.1 but I have yet to see it. 'C' ya... Scott Golby sgolby@st.nepean.uws.edu.au * KWQ/2 1.0C * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: INFOcentre BBS, Penrith, Over 2 Gig, (047) 36 6263 (3:713/616) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ROBERTSON Number: 1828 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/26/93 10:17p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Eric! RE your msg... EH> The caddies I have is clear above the circular part of EH> the disc and opaque on the outer corners. The bottom EH> of the caddy says Made in the USA, so it's not some EH> cheap Taiwanese copy...overall the caddy looks pretty Fasinating:-) Actually check this out..is the frosting a smooth finish or is it lumpy or a bump between the smooth surface and the frosting. The par tyou are saying is opaque , if it's part of the lid, should actually be frosted, something like a lightly sanded surface. Also the fact that they say "Made in USA" doesn't mean anything, as the copies (perhaps from Hong Kong) wouldn't miss that now would they? Read up on the copy business in any trade journal on ANY product, you'll find it rampant. However the going wholesale price on caddies from reputable distributors, such as Walnut Creek is around $4.50 US so I'm not sure how anyone can sell caddies at "$4-$5" at swap meets that are NOT copies. Ttloo... :-# --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: John's Jukes Tech BBS Voice(604)872-5757 FAX 872-8073 (1:153/7080) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1829 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 1:26a Subj: $9 CD SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $9 CD'S ----------- Phoenix 3.0 WIN/OS2 Windoware Super Games for Windows Powerpak Gold 3 Phethean's Ham Radio 3.0 Super Games for DOS ORDERS ONLY..........800-767-1284..9a-9p International orders welcomed. CATALOG FREQ.........1:3407/101 "STARCAT.ZIP" - 300+ titles & descriptions STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I think my data transmission is low on fluid. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1830 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/26/93 8:48a Subj: Re: CADDY-O-RAMA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> > Note. All of the high end high-performance drives BF> intended for commercial BF> >or heavy-duty service use caddys. BF> Not any more - Panasonic's recent offerings include BF> double-speed drives that BF> are caddyless. BF> >I wouldn't consider using a caddyless for my BBS BF> I refuse to put up with those caddy-type single-disc monstrosities. I can This makes no sense at all. Caddies are a lot more CONVENIENT than non-caddy units. With a caddyless CD, one must get the old case, unload the CD, put it in the case, get the new CD, remove it from its case, put it in the carrier, and close the door, all the while exposing the CDs to dust, dirt, fingerprints, scratches, and the odd drop on the floor. With caddies, one simply removes the old caddy and pops in the new one. Less muss, less fuss, and no potential damage to the CD. BF> BARELY tolerate caddies on multi-disc changers, as there BF> IS no other viable Once again, the caddy is MUCH more convenient, as well as more durable, plus one can change an entire SUITE of software at once. The only drawback is that the entire suite must be changed, not easily allowing mix-and-match suites. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1831 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/26/93 9:02a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> You're exactly right. QEMM "optimize" consistently gave me less memory MW> when it had to deal with the CD driver. For example, it would get MW> finished and display a message saying, "you have 98K less now than when MW> you started." I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! I can't MW> really do it on my own because it would be purely taking stabbs in the MW> dark. It's not that difficult. MW> I have 4 major drivers I need to have: STACKER 48k, MTMCDE.SYS, MW> MCDEX.EXE 144K (64 BUFFERS) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Use the /E switch to utilize expanded memory buffers. MW> and PC-CACHE 1M. Likewise, you should be (have to be, actually) using EMMS or XMS (preferably XMS) for your cache. The driver itself only takes up a few dozen K. MW> It can't load all four MW> of these high no matter what order they're in. I just can't understand MW> that because I have 4 Megs of ram. None of which DOS can use. If you are going to use a crippled kludge of an OS, you are going to have to expect some limitations. Nonetheless, you should be able to load all four of these applications high without any trouble. MW> I guess there's a few things I don't MW> know about memory. I always thought that you could load stuff high MW> until you ran out of extended or expanded memory but I guess that's MW> not true. It's not even close. Upper memory (or UMB) is simply that fragmented region created by the presence of the video card. Executable code cannot reside in non contiguous memory regions, so DOS cannot for practical purposes use the memory between the start of your first BIOS code (usually A000, A800, or B000, and usually the video BIOS) and the end of its address limit, 1M. (Actually, DOS COULD use that region, but the maximum application size would be limited to about 128K, as opposed to 600K+ when it uses the lower memory.) Executable code CAN be placed in that region, however, as long as the region is big enough to hold all the active code. That makes it ideal for loading TSRs and device drivers. Extended memory is memory above the DOS/XT limit of 1M. A 24 or 32 bit CPU can address that memory, but DOS, being 20 bit, cannot. One slight exception: because of the 16/20 bit segmented memory model kludge that allows a fundamentally 16 bit OS to access a 20 bit memory space, there is a trick that can allow DOS to access 1M + 64K - 16bytes of memory, if it is available. Because of this, 286 and 386 machines can allow DOS to load code smaller than 64K into the High Memory Area (HMA). DOS 5 & 6 both can take advantage of this to load the kernal into high memory. The remainder of your device drivers can be loaded into UMB's (NOT the High Memory Area). The rest of extended memory is not unaccessable to DOS. EMS isn't even real memory, it is virtual memory. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1832 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/26/93 9:01p Subj: Re: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JH> I don't run the Pioneer DRM-600 drive here, but I JH> do have your problem. I run 3 lines with Lantasti JH> net. The problem seems to me to be when a request JH> is made from a workstation it must be met before JH> going on to another node's request. JH> That may or may not be the problem, since I don't JH> know a lot about networking .. JH> I don't know any way around it, I have tried JH> everything I can think of. Wait until a cdrom JH> can't find a file GEEEEZ! the whole darn board JH> (all nodes) will set and wait for ever! DK> Exactly my experience. I was running 7 individual DK> CD's (Hitachi 3500) on a non-dedicated server which ran DK> one line (last in rotation) of our 4 lines. The other BBS DK> machine runs a floppy (to boot onto the LAN), 3 Intel DK> satisfaxion 400's, QEMM/DV, and 3 BBS sessions on a DK> 486/SLC2/66 (IBM planar) using AI4.1 NOS and ethernet. DK> When I ran Lantastic the system was commonly getting hung The best network solution I have found for CD-ROM drives is a CD-ROM network called CD-SHARE. Note that this network runs completely independently of your regular network, and that machines which are not regular servers on the network can be set up as CD-ROM servers. The software comes with excellent documentation that is fairly technically in-depth. However, the interface is so easy and intuitive to set up, you will probably not have to read the docs (do it anyway, but don't be discouraged by how complicated the docs are). The software comes with a CD-ROM cache that seems to work very well indeed, and it is able to network softwares (like Grolier's and Compton's) that are deliberately designed NOT to work with non-local CD-ROM drives. This software is MUCH faster and much less buggy than Lantastic at networking the CD-ROM drives. Note also that the network does not even have to be loaded on the machine(s) acting as a CD-server(s). The NETBIOS drivers must be loaded, but no network requestor, redirector, or server software need be loaded on the CD-server, if not required The shareware version supports up to 32 drives, but only one user and one task. The commercial/registered version supports several users and a large number of tasks. The software is available on the Artisoft BBS, and the company can be reached as: Digital Solutions Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 178 Margate QLD, Australia. 4019 Ph. 07 8831851 Intl. 617 8831852 Fax 07 2831217 Intl. 617 2831217 Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1833 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/26/93 9:37p Subj: Re: Explain Sound Cards to me. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NZ> No, I'm not as stupid as the title suggests. What I'm NZ> confused about is what are the MAJOR differences between NZ> the (seemingly) 1000+ brands of sound cards. NZ> NZ> I know that some have SCSI or proprietary interfaces for NZ> CD-ROM, Right. Personally, I'm using an Adaptec 1742 EISA SCSI-2 adapter that supports 10MBPS synchronous transfers and SCSI disconnect. I have a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 sound card with a SCSI interface, but guess how many drives are attached to the PAS? Nonetheless, the SCSI interface can save a slot. NZ> 16-64 channel 'Multi-port' MIDI, and I even understand NZ> that some samplein mono and some in stereo, some with NZ> 'lousy' sample rates and some with CD quality (although NZ> I've yet to see one that actually samples at REAL CD NZ> sample rates (ie 38.1KHz). Are you certain about the sample rate for CD-audio? I don't have a tech sheet handy, but the published specs for CD drives is 20KHz bandwidth, which (if correct) requires a minimum sample rate of 40KHz to prevent aliasing. In any case, the PAS-16 can do 44.1KHz (which is the number that sticks in my head for the standard CD sample rate). Dynamic range and S/N, however, are greatly reduced from CD standards; only(!) 75dB from synthesized audio and 85dB from sampled audio. Since both of these well exceed the noise figures and dynamic range of cassette tapes or standard phonographic vinyl, they should provide few problems for the computer jockey. They would be unacceptable for a recording studio, of course. NZ> So with all that (plus those that have SVGA all on one NZ> card), what are the REAL DIFFERENCES and types in each NZ> category of card, and which brabd is the best value in NZ> each category, and who on this Echo has the cheapest prices... All things considered, I believe the PAS-16 to be the best buy in general. It offers extended interrupts and 16 bit DMA, full Sound Blaster support (which I have disabled because of IRQ conflicts), and good compatibility with OS/2. Both the game port and the SCSI port are quite usable, if required. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 1834 To: MANESH RAMA Date: 08/27/93 5:36a Subj: Re: Encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You> how good is a grolliers ... I've heard it is better than Compton's in terms of audience it is aimed at. Grolliers is aimed at high school students. Comptons is aimed at junior high school students. You should be able to get an older Grolliers on the Software Toolworks label for the price you are interested in. More recent ones are available under $100.00 at computer shows (still my favorite place to shop). ... When I started out buying discs, I felt perhaps I was missing something buying the cheaper disk at the show. After all, the discs came in boxes in the computer stores. Turns out, after I bought a few "in the boxes" that you are paying about $10.00 to $100.00 (!!!!) for the box. There's nothing else in it! --regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 1835 To: NICK FUNK Date: 08/27/93 3:23p Subj: Panasonic 562 & Pro Studio 16 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NF> Does anyone know if the new ProAudio Studio 16 by MediaVision SCSI port NF> will work with the Panasonic CR-562 double speed drive. An if so are NF> the drivers included with the sound card. No it won't work with the PAS's interface, but you can pick up a CL563 Ommni Cd-Upgrade Kit (the same drive as the 562-b) that consists of the drive, interface card, and Photostyler CD software for $329 at Babbage's and probaly a bit less via mail order. Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 1836 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/26/93 9:27p Subj: HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > where do i get fast access time and a 300kb/second transfer rate?...but at > a good price!!!!!!im maybe interested in a Texel!! Well what do > you...the people...think I should get? Geoff, After seeing both the Texel and the Toshiba in action, I have to recommend the Toshiba. Spend the little bit of extra cash and get the best. Remember, "The cheapest is not always the best." Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1837 To: JAMES ZMIJEWSKI Date: 08/28/93 10:23p Subj: Avi file Refer: 4172 Read: NO Private: No -> I'm still loking for a disk with avi files on it. If it was w Shareware Studio III will have several .AVI files.... We're also working on an all original & BBS ready .AVI disc. I got some more great footage this week - alligators at the Okefenokee swamp! On Thursday I floated about 5 miles into the swamp in a flat bottom boat and got some great videos... On at least 50 occasions I was within 10 feet of 15 foot alligators - creatures that would eat me if they had their druthers. This will be on the disc along with the other original material we've accumulated... tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 1838 To: RANDY RASA Date: 08/28/93 10:23p Subj: Shareware for CD's Refer: 4240 Read: NO Private: No -> To: All Shareware CDROM Publishers -> -> If you are interested in receiving shareware direct from the author, -> please post an address where you'd like a disk to be sent, or a BBS -> phone number where uploads can be posted. We do the Shareware Studio series... Send a file attach message to 1:133/515 (BBS # 404-491-1405) or mail to: Data Express, Inc. 6799 Windfaire Dr. Norcross, GA 30093 Had we did this a week ago, we could have gotten it on Studio III :( tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GEOFF MOEHLE Number: 1839 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 5:28p Subj: panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a double speed CD-ROM from panasonic...however I was wondering about the 350 milisecond access time...is that REAL slow?????? Would that cause problems???/ The transfer rate is a 300mb/second...and I was wondering on how that might be!!!!!!!! Anyone who can tell me anything about my questions would be greatfully helpful!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!! Geoff Moehle! --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Well of Souls 503-741-1829 14400 16K files 1.4GIG (1:152/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1840 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/26/93 7:19a Subj: Re: Sony CD-ROM + 16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Could anyone tell me if it is possible to use a Sony CDU561 drive (double > spin) with a 16ASP?.... Also.. Is this a good idea.. or should I go for > the Creative CR1200 kit with 8CD's and double-spin.. I am worried about > the quality of the CD-ROM in the Creative Kit... and I belive that SONY > would be much better...?...Is this true??????? Hi Victor, I will recommend you to go with Panasonic 562B with the mentioned sound card. TTYL GroupWare --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 1841 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 7:26a Subj: Cica Windows Update Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CICA Windows CD-ROM disk had been updated and now available from GroupWare 4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma, WA 98409 1-206-472-1400 1-800-373-0628 1-206-473-1634 FAX 1-800-277-5179 FAX --- DB 1.53/002199 * Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-581-9088 (1:138/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUAN-PEDRO MINON Number: 1842 To: JORGE GUTIERREZ Date: 08/20/93 12:00a Subj: Contactar Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hola Jorge. Me llamo Juan Pedro Minon y te escribo para ver si me puedes ayudar. Te he elegido a t‘ principalmente por que te•ricamente tienes que hablar espa€ol y podremos, o por lo menos yo, entendernos mejor. Y ahora al caso. Estoy buscando lo que por aqu‘ se conoce como un BROKER, es decir , una persona que localiza material inform tico para otra en nombre de una empresa, a cambio de unos honorarios, sueldo, porcentaje o cualquiera que sea la forma de pago por sus servicios. Mis intereses est n centrados b sicamente en: Placas madre. Controladoras multi I/O. Memorias de 1 Mb a 70 ns. Discos Duros Tarjetas gr ficas Unidades de CD-ROM Software en CD-ROM (cualquiera que sea su funci’n) Actualmente me interesa obtener informaci’n y precios sobre una unidad CD-ROM de lectura/escritura, como por ejemplo el modelo KODAK PCD WRITER 200 o PHILIPS CDD-521/10 con todos sus accesorios incluyendo el software. Si puedes ayudarme podemos llegar a acuerdos, si no gracias por escucharme. Nombre de mi empresa: SIMULATOR SOFT INFORMATICA Calle Callao de Lima 36, Bajo izquierda Santa Cruz de Tenerife - C.P. 38002 ISLAS CANARIAS - ESPA₯A Tel‚fono: +34-22-291552 Fidonet: 2:340/13.7 Un saludo --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Saludos a todos :-) (2:340/13.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUAN-PEDRO MINON Number: 1843 To: ALL Date: 08/20/93 12:00a Subj: CD-ROM WRITER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Helo, all. I am looking for a CD-ROM writer (Kodak PCD Writer 200 or Philips CDD 521/10). Please reply to me with price, capatibilites, software and specifications. Thanks, Juan Pedro-Fidonet 2:340/13.7 --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Saludos a todos :-) (2:340/13.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TODD OSTRER Number: 1844 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 4:03a Subj: cd's for sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DEALER CD-ROMs MINIMUM ORDER IS 5 CD-ROMs (can mix). (Good Volume Discounts) Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover, Money Order. Todd Ostrer 2473 S.E. 135th Portland, Or. 97233 (503)257-7255 24 hrs / 7 days (503)257-7264 (BBS) 14.4v32 ADULT Adult Palate (PC or Mac)........... 28 Adult Reference Library............ 25 After Dark Trilogy................. 40 All Beauties....................... 29 Amateur Models..................... 29 Animation Fantasies Vol 1 or 2..... 28 Asian Ladies....................... 29 Busty Babes........................ 29 Deep Throat........................ 49 Digital Dancing.................... 49 Digital Dreams..................... 30 Dirty Talk......................... 45 Ecstasy Hot Pics................... 29 Erotic Encounters.................. 29 Erotic Encounters 2................ 29 FAO (3 disk set)................... 65 Foxes.............................. 27 Gay World 1........................ 30 Gay World 2........................ 30 GBL (gay, bi-sexual, lesbian)...... 30 Giffy Gold......................... 28 Glamour Girls 1943................. 40 Hidden Obsessions.................. 43 Hot Hunks..(gay)................... 30 House of Sleeping Beauties (movie). 45 Island Girls....................... 24 Lovely Ladies II................... 28 Manpower (gay)..................... 30 Moving Fantasies (194 movies)...... 35 My First Time (2 CDs).............. 43 My Private Collection 1 or 2....... 28 Mystique of the Orient............. 43 Night Watch Interactive............ 45 Nix Pix Hot Pix 1.................. 55 Nix Pix Hot Pix 2, 3, 4 or 5....... 26 PC Pix 1, 2 or 3................... 28 Physical Therapy (XXX-Extreme)..... 26 Pixure ROM 1, 2 or 3............... 30 Pixure ROM Triple Exposure (3 CDs). 85 Pork-Ware 1........................ 28 Pork-Ware 2........................ 29 Private Pictures................... 29 RimFire Pacific.................... 43 Seedy Rom 1 thru 6 (each).......... 29 Seedy Rom 6 pack...................150 Seedy Rom 7th Heaven............... 30 Seedy Rom Movie Disk #1............ 33 Sexxcapades, The Movie............. 47 Smutware........................... 28 So Much Stareware.................. 28 Southern Beauties.................. 32 Storm 1............................ 26 Storm 1, 2 & 3..................... 72 Storm 2............................ 26 Storm 3............................ 26 Swimware 1993...................... 29 Swimware & More.................... 28 Visual Fantasies................... 28 Volcano............................ 27 Wicked............................. 55 Women of Venus (bathing suits)..... 28 ART & GRAPHICS -------------- Clip Art Galore.................... 30 Clip Art Goliath................... 22 Clip Art Heaven.................... 30 Corel Upgrade to ver 3, CD included150 DTP Dream Disk (clip art,fonts,book 50 Gifs Galore........................ 25 Just Fonts v1...................... 33 Library of Art: Europe, America.... 65 Mother Earth....................... 33 Publish It Ver. 2.................. 30 Publisher's Paradise............... 33 So Much Screenware................. 33 Too Many Fonts..................... 22 Wild Places (with sound)........... 36 World View (with sound)........... 36 BUSINESS -------- Amer Business Phone Book '92....... 26 Britannica Select Software......... 30 Business Master.................... 28 Marketing Master................... 30 Pro Phone '92 (3 CDs).............. 50 Pro Phone '93 (7 CDs)..............140 Pro Phone Business '93............. 43 EDUCATION --------- Aesop's Fables..................... 30 Animals of the San Diego Zoo....... 26 Animals of the San Diego Zoo (MPC). 28 Arthur's Teacher Trouble........... 50 Barney Bear Goes to School......... 28 Beauty & the Beast................. 30 Beethoven, multimedia.............. 60 Best of Both Worlds (PC Globe)..... 50 Birds by Audobon, multimedia....... 33 Britannica Family Choice........... 30 CD Menu & Music Player............. 23 Carmen San Diego deluxe............ 36 Classic Coll(Mam,Birds,Holmes,Shake 55 Education Master................... 26 Great Cities of the World v 1 or 2 30 Great Wonders of the World......... 40 Interactive Storytime 1 or 2....... 36 Jazz, a multimedia history......... 70 Just Grandma & Me.................. 48 MacMillan Dictionary for Children.. 40 Mammals by Audobon................. 30 Mammals, National Geographic....... 30 Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing........ 30 Mixed-Up Mother Goose.............. 28 Monarch Notes...................... 66 Musical Instruments, Microsoft..... 60 Peter & The Wolf................... 30 Presidents Started with George..... 80 Putt Putt Joins the Parade......... 47 Sleeping Beauty.................... 42 Talking Classic Tales.............. 36 Talking Jungle Safari.............. 36 Talking Schoolhouse................ 36 GAMES ----- 7th Guest (2 CDs).................. 48 Battlechess Enhanced............... 58 Battlechess Multimedia............. 30 >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued in next message << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TODD OSTRER Number: 1845 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 4:03a Subj: cd's for sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued from previous message << Chessmaster 3000................... 30 Deathstar.......................... 22 Game Master........................ 26 Game Pak I, Toolworks.............. 23 --- WM v3.01/92-0781 * Origin: The Exchange Club * Clackamas, OR * 503-659-4603 (1:105/269.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN WILLIAMS Number: 1846 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/23/93 9:18p Subj: CD-ROM HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> >For the life of me, I can't get the .SYS file to load in high -> memory. >I use QEMM but even went as far as to install 386MAX on my -> system. >Neither will let me load the file high - both lock up my -> system when >they boot. I've rebooted about 500 times over this and -> just gave up. >Anyone else not able to load the .SYS file high? -> I've been having problem's trying to use QEMM too.The problems -> actually started when I installed my correct Video Card on -> Windows(Trident 256c),since then whenever I try to load Qemm,it says -> that Windows can't load the video driver in B000.So -> unfortunately,right now anyway,I'm just having to use Windows -> Himem.sys,which leave's me with only 552k conventional memory(I have -> 4 megs on board). Does anyone have any suggestions? I tried excluding -> the B000,but it still did the same thing. I haven't seen the entire thread of this conversation, so this is just a shot in the dark..... Have you run the Quarterdeck provided utility (believe its called QWINFIX or something like that)? That will tell windows to accept QEMM versus Himem.sys/EMM386.EXE as the memory manager. What is the .SYS file that you're having a hard time loading high? Cheers, Al --- * RM 1.0 00805 * I always laugh at the wrong time. At my own funeral.... --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff125/a] * Origin: Afroline BBS - Maputo, Mocambique (5:7221/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN WILLIAMS Number: 1847 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 9:18p Subj: CD-ROM PROGRAM WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone selling "Shadow President" on CD-ROM? If so, please give me a mailing address and amount so I can send you and order. Shipping will be via U.S. Snailmail.... thanks. Al --- * RM 1.0 00805 * Excellent day to have a rotten day. --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff125/a] * Origin: Afroline BBS - Maputo, Mocambique (5:7221/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1848 To: DARRELL CRONE Date: 08/22/93 9:21a Subj: Re: test Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Darrell By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 09:21 >> this is a test if you recieve this please send me a reply... >> Thanks >> Darrell >> --- WM v3.01/93-0696 >> * Origin: (1:396/90.0) Zimbabwe here... Congratulations!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1849 To: WEE YUNG Date: 08/22/93 11:22a Subj: Re: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Wee By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 09:22 Sunday August 08 1993, Wee Yung tells Janusz Surowka: WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 522B for SB Pro 380ms w/caddy.................$195. WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s 64kcache.$279. WY> Magnetic Shieded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $15 WY> MIDI cable for any sound card with Joystick port...............$19. WY> Price does not included shipping. WY> Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC WY> 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra Sorry to barge in, but that Pan. 562B seems EXACTLY the same as a NEC I saw advertised some time ago, price included. Is it the same? Could you PLEASE, PLEEEEEEAAASSSEE tell me all there is to know about that specific drive and how it goes with a Sound Blaster Pro? THANX!!!!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1850 To: PETE MURRAY Date: 08/22/93 9:55a Subj: Re: Sound Blaster's CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Pete By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 09:55 Thursday August 12 1993, Pete Murray tells All: PM> Yo All, PM> Has anyone heard about the new Sound Blaster CD ROM, MPC2, to PM> be put out in about three weeks for only $200 RETAIL???? I heard this PM> from a salesman at Egghead's and I have heard none other about it. Yo 2u2, Isn't this CD-ROM the Panasonic CR562B, 320ms 300ks 64K cache...?  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1851 To: ALLEN BURLESON Date: 08/22/93 10:04a Subj: RE: WILLIE BEAMISH CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Allen By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:04 Thursday August 12 1993, Allen Burleson tells Sam Fertitta: AB> Hi Sam, AB> Thanks for the mini-review. Maybe that's part of the reason the AB> computer fairs have it for $18. Speaking of the price, I noticed AB> "Space Quest 4" is in the same price range. You know if that's decent? AB> Either way, I think both cd's would be a good buy. AB> Allen Sorry to barge in, but I have to say this: SQ4 was one of the best and certainly most challenging games I've EVER played, and I've finished A LOT!! The graphics are very good, the sound (all I know is SB) is good, and the game has a lot of originality, like you travel in time and end up in SQ1!! Buy it eyes closed, and if you need any hints just ask. You should also consider SQ5, which is also pretty darn good. Hope this helps you in your quest! :-) Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1852 To: MARK WOMACK Date: 08/22/93 10:09a Subj: Re: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Mark By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:09 Wednesday August 11 1993, Mark Womack tells John Serrano: JS>> I just bought an NEC CD-ROM drive that came bundled with software, JS>> notably LucasArts "Loom." It's a great game, but the only problem JS>> is that I need a hint on how to get out of a sticky situation. You JS>> see, I've made it as far as the foundry-I'm in it, but since the JS>> person with whom I've exchanged identies died (meaning I no longer JS>> look like him), I'm basically stuck inside, listening to the JS>> conversation between the foreman and the Bishop, as well as the JS>> incessant pounding by Edgewise:) JS>> Thanks for your assistance, MW> John, I'm stuck in exactly the same place!!! I don't seem to be able MW> to get out of this one. It took me a while to get INTO the foundry MW> (grin). I think we need to do something to the woodbin. I don't know MW> what but it's about the only thing that we can click on and I've MW> already done everything to the door and straw that I can do. I know, hold on, let me find it.... Ready: You should be trapped in a dark room, resting and without your magic stick. The kid has become a ghost and Hetchel manages to escape from the rip in the sky. She takes your stick and gives it to you from under the door, you take it. use the 'OPENING' melody on the door, and cast the 'emptying' melody backwards on the woodbin. Go down the stairs and listen to the conversation. Suddenly the two guys who were talking will ask the blacksmith how the work was proceeding, and he will lift the sword. Cast the 'SHARPENING' melody backwards on the sword, they will see you and put you in a cage. When the Mandible stops talking, use the 'opening' on the cage. Then the "boss" will take your stick and leave you with a servant. When the servant disappears for being too curious, look at the crystal ball 3 times and exit on the balcony. Talk to Mandible, watch the animation and when he dies pick up the stick and go to the other room. Run from the monster and when you fall into the whole use the 'opening' melody backwards...... Good luck!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1853 To: DON ROBINSON Date: 08/22/93 10:32a Subj: Re: Space quest help... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Don By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:32 Thursday August 12 1993, Don Robinson tells All: DR> I just bought Space Quest IV for CD-ROM, and have had quite a few DR> problems.. DR> * First, when I'm playing, it says Space Quest XI.. ???? It's normal... You see, the game is basically about time travel, and you start from SQ XI!! After a while you'll even go to SQ1 and others. It's cool! DR> * When I try to install it, it INSISTS that I pick a voice digitizing DR> card.. I have no voice or sound card.. Does it require one? When I DR> try to run it, it says it can't find one, and plays music through DR> the speaker, but when I walk up to a guy to talk to him, it just stops DR> there.. His face moves around, and I can exit the program, but DR> that's it. Weird, I'm sorry I can't help you on that. Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1854 To: ERIC LOTT Date: 08/22/93 10:39a Subj: Re: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: ERIC By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:39 Friday August 13 1993, HENRY PAUL writes to ERIC LOTT: ->> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I ->> have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm ->> trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get ->> into CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB ->> will only work with the Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this ->> true? Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, ->> upgrade the CPU, or go for the drive, keeping in mind that I am an ->> avid game player. Hey, I have a 386DX/40 with SB PRO too. I am considering a CD-ROM as well, and until a short time ago I was thinking towards a MITSUMI LU-005, but since my budged went a bit higher now I think I'll buy the NEW Panasonic CR562B, 300ks 320ms and 64K cache. I saw it for US$276, a bargain!! It supposedly connects directly to the SBPRO, so there is no need to use up another slot for a controller. Tell me what you think.... Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1855 To: JOHN KORTINK Date: 08/22/93 10:44a Subj: Re: Loom on CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: John By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:44 Friday August 13 1993, John Kortink tells John Serrano: Hi John! JK> I can also recommend Loom. Monkey Island is good too (and lasted a bit JK> longer with me). I recently bought 'Day of the tentacle', a JK> cartoon-like game which is very nice too (seems to be quite big JK> graphics- and plot-wise). All these games are from LucasArts. Makes JK> you think ... Have you tried 'Monkey Island 2, LeChuck's Revenge' and 'Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis?' They're simply GREAT!!!!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1856 To: AGUINALDO CRUZ Date: 08/22/93 10:47a Subj: Re: Free Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Aguinaldo By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:47 Wednesday August 11 1993, Aguinaldo Cruz tells Chris Conklin: CC>> C-3 Production Systems is now online. If you would like to CC>> receive catalog of CD-ROM disks at discount prices, leave message CC>> here, give me a call or write to the address below. Please send a catalog to: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. 34 Clairvood Rd. Alexandra Park Harare-Zimbabwe Thanks  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1857 To: EDWARD PALMER Date: 08/22/93 10:49a Subj: Re: Duplicate Messages Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Edward By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:49 Friday August 13 1993, Edward Palmer tells Moderator: EP> Lately I've noticed a plague of old messages reappearing in this echo. EP> There were a bunch from zone 2, but there were also some from zone 1. EP> No wonder this echo is so big, it's full of echos!! Is this EP> problem being worked on? EP> --- GEcho 1.00 I noticed the problem here in Harare too!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1858 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/22/93 10:52a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Rowan By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:52 Friday August 13 1993, Rowan Evans tells Giuliano Maciocci Jr.: Hi Rowan! RE> You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of RE> displaying 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... SVGA is RE> basically anything over a 64Kb VGA card (640x480x16).... and that RE> includes the additional colour depth..... Gosh, so a VGA with 1MEG can display all those colours AT ONCE??? Sounds too good to be true, but maybe.... I have a TRIDENT 8900c, 1 MEG. Can I do that display? With what drivers? Please someone clear my mind!! Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1859 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/22/93 10:56a Subj: Re: DOS 6.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Janusz By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 10:56 Thursday August 12 1993, Janusz Surowka tells Greg Haskins: JS> they added a memory manager, hard disk compression utility, anti-virus JS> for windows, backup for windows(uses compression, excellent), and alot JS> more other goodies ...The hard disk compression utility is buggy, the memory manager doesn't match QEMM, the backup is pathetic an doesn't work well, the antivirus doesn't match McAffee SCAN, move and deltree have been around for ages.... The whole thing can F@$* your HD... Nice!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1860 To: STEPHEN EATON Date: 08/22/93 11:03a Subj: Re: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Stephen By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 11:03 Friday August 13 1993, Stephen Eaton tells Giuliano Maciocci Jr.: Hi stephen! GMJ>> Well, judging from the load of trouble DOS6 has been GMJ>> causing worldwide, you could always go back to DOS5, GMJ>> like I did. Just a suggestion. SE> I did, but No difference, I ended up finding the card had stuffed up. SE> Oh well you get that on the big jobs ! SE> Stephen... Yep... Anyway, I'd stick with DOS5 anyway, card or not card. Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1861 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/22/93 11:06a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Leslie By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 11:06 Saturday August 14 1993, Leslie Rhorer tells Giuliano Maciocci Jr.: GM>> Yes, well. They are available if that's what you mean, GM>> but they sure aren't that AFFORDABLE, are they? By the LR> Compared to what? I have a system that easily exceeds all the LR> specs given. Leslie, the fact that you have such a system does not make it any cheaper. BTW, my SVGA card is a stinking 8-bit, alias 256 colors AFAIK.  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1862 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/22/93 11:11a Subj: Re: new mpc specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Diana By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 11:11 Sunday August 15 1993, Diana Kirksey tells Rowan Evans: DK> I have a Trident 1Meg SVGA card and it's capable of having app. DK> 262,000 colors(1024x768x256 are the specs).You can also install the DK> windows driver for smaller(something like 640x800 or something,can't DK> remember exactly) but you still get the full 256 colors.You need to DK> have the actual card driver installed though,not just the "VGA" they DK> have in the Windows setup. Thanks Diana, but I am afraid there has been a missunderstanding. Let me tell you what I know, and please do correct me if I am wrong: A TRIDENT 8900c is an 8-bit card, thus it can display 256 colors simultaneously out of a pallette of 262,000. Yes, I can display the 256 in 1024*768 mode, but there is to my knowledge NO WAY I can display the full pallette at one time. Bye!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 1863 To: MICHAEL BERNSTEIN Date: 08/22/93 11:15a Subj: Re: SPACE QUEST HELP... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Michael By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. On: Sunday August 22 1993 at 11:15 Sunday August 15 1993, Michael Bernstein tells Don Robinson: MB> future like Space Quest XII--Vohauls Revenge II (wait until you get to MB> Space Quest X--Latex Babes of Estros...WOW!) Good luck and most Yep...! I liked that part too!  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: RAVE LAND, THE RAVERS' KINGDOM (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 1864 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/27/93 2:03p Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Oh... Pity. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ESKAM Number: 1865 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 3:48p Subj: Help with MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone have a text file laying around that explains the switches for MSCDEX? I would be most appriciative... Eric --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Choice BBS, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-6527 HST DS 16.8k (1:209/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN TUCKY Number: 1866 To: ALL Date: 08/21/93 2:17p Subj: CD-ROM distributor Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The following is a master distributor of Software Toolworks: Clayton B. Guy Laser Resources Inc. 20620 S. Leapwood Ave. Carson, CA 90746 800-535-2737 310-324-4444 ext. 19 They sell titles and bundles to dealers. Tell 'em Parma Compatibles sent 'ya. --- SLMAIL v2.15B-M (#0659) * Origin: BIZHOST BBS (1:157/562) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRAD JENSEN Number: 1867 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 1:14p Subj: phone list cds Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for a residential phone list Cd of at least the eastern USA that can be read by a program in dbase or btrieve format. DOes such a thing exist? --- Fastecho b0809 * Origin: Hurricane Alley BBS (1:170/250) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB LEVINE Number: 1868 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 8:54p Subj: Phone Directory CD's for MAC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! Need a residential phone directory CD that will run on a MAC. Know of any? ProPhone does not currently come in a MAC format. Rob --- GoldED 2.40 * Origin: The Infection Connection * Waterford,NY (1:267/139) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1869 To: DOUG DAGGER Date: 08/26/93 5:23a Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I'm new to CD-ROM's and was wondering what kind I should get. I'm -> and on a limited budget. If anyone has info on any CD-ROM which woul -> under say $700, and has the best sound and graphics for that price, p -> tell me. Have you heard of the Mitsumi? Many of us have them. They are about $185 if you look around. Then you will want a sound card. ATI Stereo F/X CD directly interfaces with the Mitsumi. About $145 for the card. We didn't havea big budget either, went with the above and are VERY satisfied. I am 17 myself. :) Hope this helps, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1870 To: VID KID Date: 08/26/93 5:25a Subj: Mitsumi CD-Rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> From what i heard there was a module available for the mitsum -> that would enable you to connect a soundcard. But without that module -> will not work with a soundcard. From all the information i have gathe -> the last few months about the mitsumi. The modules between $50-70. I -> only seen one place that had it available. But cant seem to remember -> Try contacting mitsumi and they might be able to tell you where to g All you need to do is plug the 4wire cable onto the controller and then to the drive. Then plug a cable from the RCA jacks to your MIC port on the sound card, turn on th MIXER and away you go....! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1871 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/26/93 5:31a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> TS>You should hear it with a Soundblaster Pro (for sound Fx) and a So -> TS>Canvas (for music)! What a combination! Awesome! -> -> You're using two soundcards in the same machine at the same time -> and the game knows which output goes where? Yes, the sound Canvas is a Roland MIDI Sound Module. Most games now have a 'DUAL' driver to run a Roland (only Music) and a SB compat. (effects & speech)... Hope this clears the air! Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 1872 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/26/93 9:35a Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ashwin!, Do you have any Sierra CD-ROMS you don't want anymore? I would like to take them off your hands if possible! :) TTYL, Henry P. S. I have a Mitsumi too! * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WOMACK Number: 1873 To: TOM GUELKER Date: 08/24/93 8:47p Subj: Cd-rom Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi TOM, TG> Mark, it might be psychological, but they sure do sound better on my TG> $2000 computer than my $600 rack system! I don't doubt that you perceive a difference at all, I was just interested in what would make that difference. Is the software you speak of a digtal-to-analog converter? If that were the case, there could be a real difference depending upon phase correction and oversampling rates. Please tell me more... ... "I tried to contain myself but I escaped." --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Zero's Palace BBS - Goldsboro, NC. 1-919-735-4362 (1:3660/801.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1874 To: ROB MCINTYRE Date: 08/27/93 4:11p Subj: Cd Liquidation! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM> What is the JEDI Collection ? Is it a Star Wars library ? RM> It is a 3 disc educational set. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1875 To: MAHMUT KURSUN Date: 08/27/93 4:15p Subj: Pressing CDROM, what-to-do Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MK> -Dont put Wolfenstein 3D on your CDROM (forbidden in Germany) I could see why since the game consists of killing German Nazis.....I'm sure they find that offensive. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1876 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/27/93 4:17p Subj: NIGHT OWL 9 SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS> ATTENTION NIGHT OWL USERS! IT'S HERE! IT'S SHIPPING! IT'S HOT! MS> AND IT'S 680+MB OF PURE 93 SHAREWARE! You make it sound like it's brand spanking new. It has been shipping for quite some time now . --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1877 To: JACK YONG Date: 08/27/93 4:18p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JY> Hi there, I'm opening a BBS and thought a CD-ROM JY> would be a nice offer to users, do you guys have JY> any offers for me, or maybe some offers? Call our BBS at 615-478-2890 HST or 615-479-1047 14400 and download PCJCDS.ZIP. You'll find some of the lowest prices around and a full selection of about every type of CD you would want to run on a BBS. We also have file lists available for about every CD that is out that has one. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1878 To: CHRIS SNYDER Date: 08/27/93 4:21p Subj: CSS CD Price List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS> Do you match prices? CS> CS> --- FreeMail 1.07b We match most any prices on regularly priced CDROM discs (an probably even on sale prices) that you will see here in the echos. Call our BBS at 615-478-2890 HST or 615-479-1047 14400 and download PCJCDS.ZIP for our catalog. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 1879 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 4:25p Subj: weekly cdrom specials Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PCJ "Hot" WEEKLY SPECIALS 8/26 - 8/31 Microsoft Bookshelf (Windows MPC)........................ 44.95 ProPhone 1993 (7 CD Set - Business & Residential)........ 94.95 Prophone 1992 (3 CD Set - 1 Business & 2 Residential).... 34.95 Software Toolworks Bundles: US & World Atlas/Animals/Reference Library/Grolier's...... 72.95 US & World Atlas/Animals/Reference Library/Grolier's MPC.. 84.95 Orders - 800-547-7817 (9 - 9 EST) or 615-339-0235 (24 Hours) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DYER Number: 1880 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/26/93 2:15p Subj: Re: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting HENRY PAUL to RAY DYER <=- HP> That's weird. I have discs with all kinds of scratches and they play It may be some software interrupt problem on my system. I just it out recently with all CD's affected. The CD can be read but it is slow. Running on 386-SX-33, 16 bit card. Native audio CD's run without problems as the drive takes control. ... We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub(416)7436703 (1:250/401.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DYER Number: 1881 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 08/27/93 7:28a Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It looks like a good idea. Thanks for the message. I finally convinced the store to lower their prices and they did once I shown a few mail order message ads from this echo and forced them to contact to find out the real story. ... Sorry, the Dog ate my Blue Wave packet. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard. Echomail Hub(416)7436703 (1:250/401.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 1882 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 5:12a Subj: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 ****************************************************************** ********* ********* *********** $ 25.00 a Copy !!! *********** ********* ********* *********** *********** ********* Ask for Barney ********* *********** ------------------ *********** ********* 1-800-638-5757 ********* *********** *********** ********* We Will NOT be out Sold ********* *********** *********** ****************************************************************** N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 BBS Ready - Has Files.bbs --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRUCE BOWMAN Number: 1883 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 6:22p Subj: Nix Pix CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Where can I obtain Nix Pix CD-ROM's? I'm particularly interested in a CD that would contain the full-size GIFs represented by the "L" series of catalog gifs on some of the other Nix Pix CDs. Thanks. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: ** The H.O.M.E. BBS (317)539-6579 ** (1:231/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 1884 To: STEVE PESANT Date: 08/26/93 8:20a Subj: Re: Thanks Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 23 Aug 93 21:10:16, Steve Pesant said the following to Don Rieb^ Regarding: Thanks SP> Hi there Don SP> SP> Well I would just like to thank-you for the quick response...and for sendin SP> me your price list...Thanks. SP> SP> -=Cheers=- SP> Steve. SP> SP> SP> --- Maximus/2 2.01wb SP> * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070 Your quite wellcome. I should have another new catalog comming out soon. You are on the mailing list so you will recive it when it is ready. ** Don ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE MAJORS Number: 1885 To: CHARLES HART Date: 08/27/93 1:47p Subj: Re: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Charles Hart writes to Michael Hajovsky: MH> Hear, Hear. I am all for it. If you disagree with the MH> prohibition of free speech just leave the country, or be MH> removed from the society. Now, since we have democrats in the CH> As has been made very clear to me, an Echo is _not_ a democracy. Yep.. but even in a democracy, the other person's freedom stops at the end of my nose.... It doesn't include the right to punch my nose or to walk your dog on my carpet.. nor to sell porn on my BBS through this echo... It's great to live in a country where we can stand up and say "no" to those who would empty their toilets on our dining tables and call it their freedom.. and it's great to have an echo for CD ROM that has a moderator with the grit to say "no". Thanks Bob! --- * Origin: The WordShop/2 - Ponca City, OK - We love OS/2! (1:19/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN VERGOT Number: 1886 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:24a Subj: Make Your own CDs! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No How would you like your own custom made CD-ROM? CD-ROM Creations (c) has now made getting your DOS or Windows computer files, programs, and databases onto CD-ROM both EASY and AFFORDABLE! All you have to do is send us a copy of your proprietary information (up to 650 Meg!) on DC2XXX QIC40/80 Colorado style tape cartridges (or in certain circumstances 3.5" floppies) and we will directly transfer it onto an ISO compliant CD-ROM that can be accessed by any ISO compliant CD-ROM drive. - Confidentiality is assured - $99 per CD-ROM - additional copies only $50 each - Turn around time is about 2 days - BBS Sysops call for special rates If interested, call (412) 942-4694 and ask for Adrian Vergot. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The LAIR * Home of Pink Floyd!!! * 412-771-9218 (1:129/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TAMI THOMPSON Number: 1887 To: NEIL BERGMAN Date: 08/27/93 7:28p Subj: DISCOUNT CD-ROM'S [A] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I didn't see [B], and I had a title in mind that would have shown up in that part, so I guess I'll ask! Do you happen to have Ocean Life? If so, which Volumes and how much? Thanks for your time!!! And you might want to try posting the [B] section again - FYI! -Tami p.s. This CDROM is by Sumeria. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Icarus (319)337-9878 SDS/UTILNET/WINnet/DVNet/OS2 (1:283/657) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARRELL DAVIS Number: 1888 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/27/93 3:50p Subj: Re: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >-> I was also looking at the Fusion 16 package, however I found out it >-> is an 800ms drive that is not Kodak ready so have decided against it. >-> If you have a "Software Etc." store near you, they have that package >-> priced at $399. > > That is discusting 800ms? Geez you can get a 320ms 300kb/sec transfer >562b panasonic with sound blaster 16 and kodak photo cd access disc for >around the $399 price. Sounds like their trying to sell some people old >technology for the same price as new technology drives. I just ordered a Fusion 16 package with a 380 ms drive. I ordered it directly from Media Vision. Most of the retail stores seem to have older packages on the shelves. The package was $399 with $9 shipping. Darrell --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#1561) * Origin: The Searchlight Cafe (901)387-1731 *** (1:123/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 1889 To: DAVID BURKE Date: 08/27/93 6:37a Subj: THE *GOOD* OLD DAYS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario DB> ^^^ DB> I have gotten back a lot of messages that it is a good idea, Thanks DB>for yours. By the way... I worte a program called CRS (well the DB>installation creats that directory and CRS starts the program) or DB>"Cattle Registry System" that would not be what the CRS stands for DB>hummmm guess not, just thought it interesting. Heh-heh, that is interesting, David. In this case CRS stands for Canada Remote Systems which added the word Online to emphasize its telecommunications. CRS is the largest PCBoard in North America, some 9,000 paid members, 200 plus telephone lines, more than 6,000 conferences, host of North America Net (NANET) and now working on satellite feeds to member BBSs. I'm biased. I think it is a very good BBS. DB>PS: There are 1000s of CDROM DISC out there now... as little as $4. I agree. I have more than 100, and there were a couple under $20 -- a couple that were giveaways at computer shows. The best part is, we ain't seen nothin' yet! Cheers! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1890 To: JIM CLEMENTS Date: 08/27/93 12:46p Subj: THE *GOOD* OLD DAYS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I agree. I have more than 100, and there were a couple under $20 -- a -> couple that were giveaways at computer shows. The best part is, we -> ain't seen nothin' yet! Cheers! There are also clearance sales on the bbs also. I've seen commercial software going for $13 u.s. a pop like willy beamish,mayo clinic,space quest 4, us atlas w/automap, family doctor then seen other slightly higher specials for $18 which are laura long bow2 the slightly newer titles. It is fantastic games can become so humungous and eventually drop to under $20 like kings quest 6 for example will eventually drop to under $20 in a year same with 7th guest and the reason why is they can put so much info on the cdrom disc and yet pay the same price $1 as oposed to diskettes they have to pay 40-50 cents per disk if they have 10 disks thats $4 $3 difference means a lot if you double it twice at the distributor and retail end its more like $12 u.s. saved. But it is fantastic cd's have become very affordable almost to the point that they cost as much as music cd's and for games to be that price people can afford to buy lots of software instead of only a few. If cdrom software were expensive i wouldn't have even bothered buying a cdrom in the first place. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN LABELLA Number: 1891 To: NIRAV SHETH Date: 08/27/93 2:16p Subj: Re: FrEe CaTaLoG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Nirav Sheth to All <=- NS> For a free catalog.... Good prices... Ex. MSBookshelf $60.... So on Please send me a catalogue PO Box 7011 Station A Toronto, Ontario Canada M4L 1X7 ... Pardon Me, But Would You Have Any Blue Poupon? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 1892 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/27/93 7:04a Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Devin! 26 Aug 93 12:51, Devin Wood wrote to Those In The Know: DW> I've been considering this drive. I have a concern though. I'm a DW> quadriplegic and can't move my fingers. I need a drive with a caddy so DW> I don't ruin my CDs. I'm trying to find out about the doors. Needing DW> to use both hands to insert ther disk, I won't be able to hold a door DW> open while I do it. How are the doors set up? I have this drive and I think you are out of luck. I find it pretty hard to insert a CD in it with only one hand, however I'm sure it can be done. Where there is a will there is a way.... The front door is spring loaded and you must hold it down to insert the CD in it. After pushing it just a bit, the CD is sucked into the drive by itself. I must admit though you have made an excellent choice of drive. I just love mine. Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 1893 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/27/93 7:13a Subj: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Louis! 26 Aug 93 12:51, Louis Ghinis wrote to David M. White: LG> That is discusting 800ms? Geez you can get a 320ms 300kb/sec transfer LG> 562b panasonic with sound blaster 16 and kodak photo cd access disc for LG> around the $399 price. Sounds like their trying to sell some people old LG> technology for the same price as new technology drives. LG> Louis LG> -+- FidoPCB v1.4 beta LG> + Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) That's exactly what Fusion 16 bundle is. Fusion 16 was out at the same time as the original SB bundle. The new PAStudio bundle is what it should be compared with. And this is what he should be buying also.... Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 1894 To: BRENDAN FARTHING Date: 08/27/93 1:36a Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>and the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called BF>Australian Phone Disk). BF>The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and BF>White Pages for every state in Australia. BF>Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk BF>and the $1500.00 one ?????? I'm not familiar with the Australian version, but the U.S.A. difference is accuracy. ProPhone 93 for instance is $100 US and not one listing I checked is fully accurate. My residential phone is four years out of date, and my business, which has been in the yellow pages for about six years is not listed. For about $900. US one can buy a more up to date disc and sign up for the update service. All extra of course. ___ X OLX 2.2 X If you want to kill time, work it to death. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1895 To: DIANA KIRKSEY Date: 08/27/93 5:35p Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** DIANA KIRKSEY wrote this on 08-24Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>Eeks! You only got 1% with your Trident Video Card?! I guess I'd bette Δ>stop complaining about getting 40% with my Trident 8900 Video Card. Yeah, I got 1%, how did you get 40%? I have the Trident 8900 card too! What type of computer do you have? I have the Diamond Stealth now, which is great in Windows, but I still have my Trident (as a backup). -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/27/93 13:14 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * "Call waiting", great if you have two friends --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FRANK RUSKO Number: 1896 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/27/93 10:37p Subj: Trantor Scsi Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRICE FLECKENSTEIN duly noted in a message to LARRY FOX on 08-18-1993 and mentioned BF> >BG> with the way it works. My suggestion is to spend an additional US$130 or BF> >BG> and get an Adaptec 1520 or 1522. The CorelSCSI drivers run it just fine. BF> >BG> No driver needed to run hard drives. BF> BF> >Thanks Bill I beleive I may purchase the Adaptec controller.. Sounds like a BF> >wise investment in the long run! BF> BF> Only if you plan to run OS/2 in the near future - otherwise, save yourself BF> some BF> $$ and a LOT of support grief and get an Allways IN-2000. BF> BF> I've RUN the Adaptec stuff - nice controllers, but I could get NO support out BF> of Adaptec, even as a DEALER. Always I never NEEDED support for - they just BF> WORK! Hello Bruce.. Pardon me for jumping in here,,but Adaptec has really cleaned up their act as far as tech support is concerned..They now have an 800 number. 1-800-959-SCSI and they have been *very* helpful to date..Just to stay on topic, I attached a Toshiba 3401 external to the 1542b and it was the easiest install I have done.. I now have access to the CD in DOS,Win and OS/2....Frank BTW I had an Always and dumped it for the Adaptec.... Entered on <<08-18-1993>> from Shawnigan Lake B.C. --- FastEcho/386 B0617 * Origin: (1:340/30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1897 To: KEN TULLY Date: 08/26/93 7:35p Subj: Busty Ver. 1.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KT=>I have a copy of Busty Babes Version 1.0 for sale to the Highest bidder. Y KT=>can call me Voice at 203-387-3174, Fax at 203-387-3306 or BBS at 203-387-32 KT=> Ken... KT=>I forgot to mention.. This is an autographed copy with Lee and Blaines KT=>signature. I have been offered $250. for it so far and will be selling soo KT=>so if anyone is interested let me know soon, or you will loose out.. Excuse me, But what is the big deal? This is not meant to funny, I really want to know, I have read messages where it says the "original version"...??? Or something like that, is there a difference? Regards, Adrian Salas * QMPro 1.50 00-0000 * Don't Steal. The government hates competition --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN SALAS Number: 1898 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 7:37p Subj: Cd-rom catalogs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi! I have seen various messages offering free CD-Rom catalogs. Please send any CD-Rom Catalogs to my following address: Adrian Salas 2434 East 32nd Street, National City, CA 91950-7710 * QMPro 1.50 00-0000 * WORF! Please show these Children the Airlock... --- WM v3.00/91-0098 * Origin: Uni-Rom BBS - San Diego - (619) 279-4774 (1:202/920.0) (1:20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERTO REYES Number: 1899 To: DONATO RABAGO Date: 08/26/93 4:41p Subj: Shipping? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR:>I am from Guadalajara Jalisco., MEXICO, and I would like to know if you can DR:>ship any CD-ROM to M‚xico. If you can I would like a price list, please sen DR:>it DR:>--- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Eval) DR:> * Origin: *CyberNet* BBS [IDS] / Guadalajara, Mexico (4:970/1) Call Ismail Arslangiray of Groupware. I live in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, MEXICO and I receive CD'S here. I have an address in Laredo Tx, but I know you have to pay a little more to receive in M‚xico. Maybe if you like a CD-ROM here in Mexico some vendors have a nice prices, here I buy a Mitsumi LUS005 it's a great CD-ROM Greetings from Monterrey N.L. M‚xico * QMPro 1.02 41-1025 * 8 of 10 people suffer hemorrhoids the other 2 enjoy them. --- * Origin: Creaturas de la Noche *IDS* [Monterrey M‚xico] (4:971/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERTO REYES Number: 1900 To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 08/26/93 4:41p Subj: Custom Cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AS:>LC=> **** Digital Enterprises **** AS:>LC=> Custom CDROM Service Could you send a flyer to: Roberto Reyes 14422 Industry Av. Suite 7-54 Laredo, Tx.78041 * QMPro 1.02 41-1025 * 90% of any business transaction is selling yourself. --- * Origin: Creaturas de la Noche *IDS* [Monterrey M‚xico] (4:971/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERTO REYES Number: 1901 To: GLEN PIWOARCZYK Date: 08/26/93 4:41p Subj: Free Cdrom Catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send a catalog to: Roberto Reyes 14422 Industry Av. Suite 7-54 Laredo, Tx 78041 * QMPro 1.02 41-1025 * 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. --- * Origin: Creaturas de la Noche *IDS* [Monterrey M‚xico] (4:971/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1902 To: POE LIM Date: 08/23/93 8:44p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Poe! On 08-21-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans... PL> On Aug 18 20:41 in a msg to Don Kulha, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: PL> PL> > You've stated your opinion..... I'm interested and responsive, but PL> > I need *FACT* not *OPINION* before I'll change my stance from PL> > recommending caddyless drives... PL> PL> The main advantage of a caddy system (IMHO) is when you frequently PL> swap disks; much easier having them in caddies, and merely shove PL> them in, then having to fiddle around with the case. You PL> can also leave a few of them around and not worry about scratches. You're a dealer aren't you Poe?? Its probably cheaper for you to get caddies than it is for the average user.... Most users I know of with caddy type drives can only afford one caddy... and they are amazed and impressed by the Panasonic.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1903 To: LESLIE THOMAS Date: 08/23/93 8:47p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Leslie! On 08-20-93 Leslie Thomas wrote to Rowan Evans... LT> RE> On 08-15-93 HENRY PAUL wrote to MARK WOMACK... LT> RE> LT> RE> HP> Okay, this jack IS for the speaker wire. It sends the sound LT> RE> HP> from SB to the internal speaker. This is ONLY if you do not LT> RE> HP> have external speakers. (it just ruins the sound when it LT> RE> HP> goes through the puny thing) LT> RE> LT> RE> According to my SB16 ASP manual, JP11 is an *INPUT* connector, LT> RE> with +5V on pin 1 and data on pin 2..... LT> LT> LT> According to my SB Pro manual JP11 is the Share DMA Jumper; JP3 is LT> the speaker "output". LT> LT> Pin 1 LT> SPKR - Speaker output right channel. Maximum output voltage is 3V LT> rms at 4 ohms LT> LT> Pin 2 LT> SPKRR - Speaker ouput return signal for right channel LT> LT> LT> Obviously different connections for different boards. BTW the Sound LT> Blaster Pro does not support a connection from the MB to the card. Nor does the SB16 ASP support the Speaker Out connection.... o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1904 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/23/93 8:50p Subj: Re: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Eric! On 08-20-93 Eric Hsiao wrote to Rowan Evans... EH> I've seen a PAS-16/Toshiba 3401B combo advertised for $599 - EH> - considerably cheaper than the numbers you started EH> (>$1000). Then there's also the Fusion 16 Double Speed CD- EH> ROM version for around the same price which has a NEC drive EH> and a few CDs too. Yeah, well it comes of you picking on my quoting prices in Aussie dollars (I thought I put the $A in there!) and you quoting in US dollars..... Unfortunately we pay *MUCH* higher prices here - the Fusion CD 16 with Philips drive & proprietary bus PAS 16 is over $A1000.00 here (and that's not even a SCSI!)..... o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1905 To: SAM JONES Date: 08/23/93 8:51p Subj: Problem Solved! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Sam! On 08-21-93 Sam Jones wrote to Rowan Evans... SJ> Hi, I solved my problem concerning the 562-b causing SJ> music in games to slow or pause while accessing the CD! SJ> Last night I downloaded a new version of SBCD.SYS. This SJ> new version is dated 6/93 while the one that came with my SJ> drive was dated 4/93! Is this the version you have? SJ> Anyway there may even be a newer version by now. SJ> I am happy once again! And I love my SB16, WaveBlaster and SJ> 562-b as they are all excellent products both performance SJ> and price wise! A mate sent me a copy of the 4.1 beta driver.. I think its the same one... He said it was "much faster than the old driver".... so I tried it under DOS... saw similar throughput figures, so I went back to the non-beta driver..... I may have to re-visit this driver! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1906 To: LOONG CHUNG Date: 08/23/93 9:12p Subj: Panasonic CDR-63 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Loong! On 08-20-93 Loong Chung wrote to All... LC> Could any one give me full details on the Panasonic CDR-563? LC> e.g. Speed, transfer rate etc. Panasonic CR563 (as OEMmed to Creative Labs, normally CR562B) Transfer Rate 300 Kbps in double speed mode 150 Kbps in single speed mode Avg Acess 320ms in single speed mode 450ms in double speed mode Motorised tray for CD-ROM. JEDIC connector for external DAT output CD Audio output Panasonic (Creative Labs) AT bus.... LC> And how much is it in Australia? I bought mine from Osborne in Sydney for $A395.00 including cables and 8 bit interface.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 1907 To: ED YEE Date: 08/23/93 9:18p Subj: CD sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ed! On 08-20-93 Ed Yee wrote to All... EY> pin from the speakers. My question is, if I'm playing a EY> audio CD in windows and I trigger a system event which EY> plays a wav file, what will happen ? Will I see a nice EY> mini-firework display on my desk or will the sound just EY> "mingle" ? Sounds will just "mingle"..... EY> Also would it be easier it the adaptor I got EY> just had 2 RCA plugs and a male headphone connector EY> (connects CD-ROM controller directly to PAS+ sound card. EY> Would the sound just go throught the sound card and through EY> the speakers ? That'd be easier, but option 3 is even easier! That is, get the internal cable that goes from your CD-ROMs CD Audio out connector to the CD-ROM connector of the PAS 16! EY> I also have a friend with a 286 sytem with EY> the same CD-ROM drive, but she only has a regular Sound EY> Blaster 2.0 sound card. Would the last idea I mentioned EY> work on her computer. No, as I understand it the SoundBlaster 2.0 does not support an internal mixer function. The line in for the SB 2.0 is for recording purposes only! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SALTRICK Number: 1908 To: ALL Date: 08/23/93 10:29a Subj: CDROM Drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Howdy... Anybody got any CDROM Drivers for the Mitsumi Drives?? in Brisbane that is?? If so leave a message or get in contect with me on my board, as stated in origin line!. Thanks in Advance David --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005a * Origin: RAM TECH +61-7-356-5146 (21:15-06:30) (3:640/214.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL OUJESKY Number: 1909 To: JAMES MUNRO Date: 08/28/93 10:00a Subj: Sony driver for OS2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JM> Does any one know where I could get a driver for my SONY JM> CDU535 series. To enable me to run it with OS2 ver. 2.1. JM> Ihave to reboot dos all the time right now to run my CD. JM> thanks anyone who can help It was hatched into FWDRIVERS within the last couple of weeks. Check your local OS/2 BBS for it. Later... --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Point of No Return - CPE-1704-TKS (1:124/6108.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUIS CARVAJAL Number: 1910 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 2:36p Subj: Kodak Photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know what exactly should I need in order to see pictures from a CD? This is what I own: - A Soundblaster CD-ROM - Corel Draw 3.0 (I think this is also useful..) Thanks! Greetings, Luiyi --- * Origin: Rafa BBS. Madrid (Spain) (2:341/14.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUIS CARVAJAL Number: 1911 To: ALL Date: 08/22/93 2:40p Subj: Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, Has anyone seen 'The day of the tentacle' on CD?. How does it differ from the regular version? I have heard that 'Dragon's Lair' is about to be released for CD-ROM. Has anyone seen it yet? Do you know if it is going to be more of the same crap or it is going to be, finally, something close to the real thing, the coin-op machine?? Thanks, Greetings: Luiyi --- * Origin: Rafa BBS. Madrid (Spain) (2:341/14.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOU PETRALIA Number: 1912 To: VID KID Date: 08/26/93 8:25p Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Vid Kid to Martin Roodenburg <=- VK> From what i heard there was a module available for the VK> mitsumi that would enable you to connect a soundcard. But without that VK> module it will not work with a soundcard. From all the information i VK> have gathered over the last few months about the mitsumi. The modules VK> between $50-70. I have only seen one place that had it available. But VK> cant seem to remember where. Try contacting mitsumi and they might be VK> able to tell you where to get it. VK> Vidkid I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say the mitsumi will not work with a sound card. My setup is a mitsumi and a pas16 and all my sound software works with no problem at all. Sure I gave up a slot for the mitsumi interface card but other than that all software that uses sound works with no problem at all including windows and the 7th guest. The only sound I don't get is in playing audio CD's and with the exception of the intro to the 7'th Guest, I haven't seen or heard a computer audio cdrom. As for playing audio CD's, why should I use my computer with it's 4W amp when I have my 150W system with a 6 cardgreg cd changer 10 feet away from my desk. I think what a lot a people forget is the sound card and the CD Drive are 2 seperate devices that can function independtly. I hate to see people pass up a CD Drive because they think that it will not work correctly or that they can't get sound if it's not directly connected to their sound card. ... It got better when the Swedish Bikini Team came. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS NEUMAN Number: 1913 To: JACK YONG Date: 08/27/93 3:34p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Jack! In a message to All <08/25/93> Jack Yong wrote: JY> Hi there, I'm opening a BBS and thought a CD-ROM would be a nice offer to JY> users, do you guys have any offers for me, or maybe some offers? JY> --- Maximus/2 2.01wb JY> * Origin: The Corner Store (604)464-0231 -14.4K- (1:153/255) I have a NEC CDR-72 available for a small price of $130US that comes with its own controller, but it is a true scsi drive so it can be connected to a scsi controller. This is an external drive with access speed of 380 ms and transfer speed of upto 150K but it does not have internal circuitry to be MPC compatible. But for BBS use it would be an excellent drive. I will include software drivers that you will need for the NEC controller board that is being included. It also comes with 5 caddys. Call me at (914)351-3325 in the evening (after 6EDT) or at (201)818-3547 during the day. * WCE 1.10/2139 * Aw Honey... just one more message, honest... --- WM v3.01/92-0726 * Origin: Minolta DIStalk - *PROWL*, Fidonet - (1:2604/207) (1:2604/207.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NIRAV SHETH Number: 1914 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 3:51p Subj: Free CD-ROM catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey, Call (205)351-0072 or write: 2802 McDonald Ct. Decatur, AL 35603-8700 For a free catalog of CD-ROM's from Sigma World Inc. MSBookshelf=$60, and much more! Over 700 total titles.... Definitely cheap --- WM v3.01/92-0358 * Origin: Cyclone BBS! "Taking the World by Storm!" (1:3607/2.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1915 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/26/93 4:04p Subj: Re: RE: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >MK>>MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 >MK>> >MK>>Is this drive daisy chain able??? > >MK>Yes! The external case has two 50 pin centronics which can be >used for >MK>daisy chaining drives. > >Could you provide me with more information such as access time, >transfer >rates, reliability??? 300-320ms access (I'm getting 300), 156k transfer rate, very reliable. 205-837-5053 *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1916 To: STEVE MCKAIN Date: 08/26/93 4:05p Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 >MK>Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 > >MK>Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 Pin >True SCSI, >MK>300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and 64k >Buffer. >MK>Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty > >MK>205-837-5053 anytime. > >Does this come with controller card and cables another words would >it be >ready to plug and play when it arrived??? You would need a true SCSI controller. This drive will hook up to any SCSI controller along with harddrives, scanners, etc... *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 1917 To: BRIAN ELFERT Date: 08/26/93 4:06p Subj: Re: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >-> Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 > >Do you have SIX of these? Do they handle 650 meg CD-ROMS? Give me a call. Yes, I'm using a 690meg cdrom online now. *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SWIDER Number: 1918 To: NICK FUNK Date: 08/27/93 8:18p Subj: Panasonic 562 & Pro Stud Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-26-93 Nick Funk wrote to All... NF> Does anyone know if the new ProAudio Studio 16 by MediaVision SCSI NF> port NF> will work with the Panasonic CR-562 double speed drive. An if so are NF> the drivers included with the sound card. Nick, in a word ..NO! The CR-562 is a proprietary 40 pin interface and the PAS Studio 16 is a standard SCSI 50 pin interface. But, don't let that stop you from buying the CR-562 and an interface card for it (not another SOUND CARD) if you have an extra slot open in you computer and that is what you want. I just installed a CR-562b in my daughter's computer and it works quite well. The place I purchased it from, MPS Multimedia, Inc., sells the 562 for $249 and an interface card for $20. She had a SB16 sound card in her computer so I just bought the driver/cable kit for $20. If you are interested, check out, if you can, their ad in Sept's Computer Shopper page 569. Oh, by the way, the driver they supplied caused some "hiccups" on some audio stuff. I got the most recent one from Creative Labs BBS and everything works real nice now. >Paul< ... OFFLINE 1.50 "First the memory goes then...I forgot the rest!" --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Choice BBS, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-6527 HST DS 16.8k (1:209/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RONALD LEON Number: 1919 To: ALL Date: 08/28/93 1:42a Subj: Speedway Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can an intelligent user of CD Speedway please post an ideal command line for the program. I'm having some difficulty tweaking the thing. I have a 486-25SX, Mitsumi drive & 8 meg of ram. Thanks in advance! Ron * SLMR 2.1 #2119 * hAS ANYONE SEEN MY cAPSLOCK KEY? --- WM v3.01/91-0114 * Origin: Mr. Bills Place BBS! ** Tampa, FL ** (813) 920-2193 (1:3603/170.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK SHOAF Number: 1920 To: DAVE BENHAM Date: 08/28/93 1:32a Subj: Re: Hitachi CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB> I have a Hitachi CDR 3500 and when I play Audio CD's it sounds DB> real choppy... Could this be ebcause of the 8bit controller DB> card? I have a 486 66MHz DX2 VL-Bus machine. It's probably because of the slow transfer rate, 55 k/sec just doesn't cut it. I have a 386SX/16 and it's kinda choppy here too. Rick Shoaf ... What Bug! I left behind the roaches in New York! --- via Silver Xpress V3.02 [NR] * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:226/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ART MARKO Number: 1921 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/28/93 2:45a Subj: RED HOT SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>$$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ > MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec The amateur models...is that an "R" or an X-title. I haven't seen that one described anywhere yet. Any info... BTW...your package came no problems...but the Post Office didn't get the proof of del'y card signed. All's well that end well though... Do you have NixPix 4?...$$?? Regards, Art --- ώ QMPro 1.02 41-4358 ώ Who is General Failure...and why is he reading my disk? --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: C.F.O.N.J. TBBS 2.2M - All HST 16.8/V.32B 908-486-2956 (1:107/932) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSH PICHE Number: 1922 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/28/93 8:44a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the info. I do hope that the CD-ROM version is better than the disk based version. Most likely it will be. Can't wait 'till it's out! Josh Piche --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1923 To: CR HAMILTON Date: 08/27/93 11:17p Subj: Night Owl 9 $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CH> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 CH>Does this have the files.bbs format for use on the bbs? Sure does. All you want, IN STOCK at $25. Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 orders: 800-767-1284 --- * SLMR 2.1a * This tagline will self-destruct in 5-million nanoseconds. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1924 To: STEVE GERWECK Date: 08/27/93 11:17p Subj: CD Caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SG>Who has the best price on new cd caddies? I don't know who has the *lowest* price, but we sell the superior quality Japanese Sony-style caddies at $4.99 each, or $4.79 for 10 or more. If you want to save a few pennies, you can go with the U.S. made units, but if you want the best, try these! Later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * Used taglines for $ale - 8 bits each. Call 555-FUNY --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 1925 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 11:17p Subj: BRAND NEW CD'S! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No n e w * n e w * THE NEW CD'S KEEP POURIN' IN AT STARVECTOR! * n e w * n e -------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN BUSINESS PHONEBOOK 93/94 - New release. 11,000,000 businesses.$39 ARIZONA IMAGES - Fabulous photos of the Arizona desert country.........$30 FIREARMS REFERENCE - Details on 600+ guns w/ 256-color images..........$30 KING'S QUEST VI - Newest in the KQ series. Better than 7th Guest!......$47 MICROSOFT GOLF - Multimedia Golf game that is "on par with reality"....$58 SHAREWARE EXPLORER - New shareware 4-pak w/ less than 1% dupes!........$59 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONNIE RAYNOR Number: 1926 To: VID KID Date: 08/28/93 11:56a Subj: Re: Mitsumi Cd-rom Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Mitsimi drive too. I had a heck of a time to start with getting it to work right in the begining. Come to find out I had a bad drive. But on the way I got some good info on installing and configuring the drive. I have a SBPro sound board, I found out that the four pin cable for the sound from the CD drive can be pluged directly into the sound board with a slight modifca- tion. The plug on the end of the Mitsumi cable that you would plug into the interface needed to have the wires reversed. This is really no problem to fix with a simple straight pin you press the small clips down on the end of each wire and remove them. Make sure you mark the wires so you can put them back in the reverse order of the way they came out. They just push back into the plug and they will self lock. Pin (1) would be ground, pin (2) Left Channel, pin (3) ground, pin (4) Right Channel. The sound works great, and there is no need for any external cables. Hope this helps you out with your question. ... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- RBBSMail 17.3A * Origin: Intercity BBS, Richmond VA. CDROM ONLINE! (RBBS 1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONNIE RAYNOR Number: 1927 To: ERIC ESKAM Date: 08/28/93 1:11p Subj: Re: Help With Mscdex Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Eric Eskam to All <=- EE> Anyone have a text file laying around that explains the switches for EE> MSCDEX? The syntax of the MSCDEX.EXE entry in autoexec.bat is: [drive:][path]mscdex.exe/D:device name [/M:n] [/E] [/V] [/L:drive letter] [drive:] [path] mscdex.exe Specifies the location (drive and directory) of the mscdex.exe file. /D:device name Specifies the name of the CD-ROM drive (8 characters maximum). This must be identical to the device name specified in the device driver in the config.sys file. For example: C:\bin\mscdex.exe /D:mscd001 [/M:n] Specifies the number of sector buffers for temporary storage of the most recent disc data. For example to specify four sector buffers you would use: C:\bin\mscdex.exe /D:mscd001 /M:4 NOTE: The greater the value, the better the CD-ROM drive will preform. However, each buffer uses about 2k of memory and and specifying too many buffers may slow down computer operation or interfere with other programs which have large memory usage requirements. Using expanded memory (see the /E option in this section) or loading MSCDEX.EXE into high memory (refer to MS-DOS Users Manual or Memory Manager Users Manual) may allow you to enhance CD-ROM performance and operate programs with large memory usage requirements simultaneously. [/E] Instructs the computer to use expanded memory, if available. For example: C:\bin\mscdex.exe /D:mscd001 /E Note that you must first load an expanded memory driver before using this option. If no expanded memory driver is loaded, the following message appears: Expanded memory not present or not usable [/V] Instructs the computer to display a summary of Ram allocation and expanded memory usage at booting. For example specifying C:\bin\mscdex.exe /D:mscd001 /V will cause the computer to display memory information in the following format: 5556864 bytes free memory 0 bytes expanded memory 12752 bytes CODE 1712 bytes static DATA 12618 dytes dynamic DATA 27344 bytes used [/L:drive letter] Specifies the drive letter to be assigned to the first CD-ROM drive or the computer will be unable to access the CD-ROM drive. For example, you might use: C:\bin\mscdex.exe /D:mscd001 /L:F Normally, the CD-ROM drive is assigned the next available drive letter on the computer after floppy drives, hard drives, RAM drives, etc. Therefore you only need to use this option if it is necessary to assign a drive letter beyond the last letter in use. EE> -!- Maximus/2 2.01wb EE> ! Origin: The Choice BBS, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-6527 HST DS 16.8k EE> (1:209/710) ... Tag line thievery ... On the next Geraldo! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- RBBSMail 17.3A * Origin: Intercity BBS, Richmond VA. CDROM ONLINE! (RBBS 1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1928 To: JOHN WOLF Date: 08/27/93 10:53a Subj: SBPro CD ROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I think what would be a hell of a lot easier is to just get a Sound Galaxy NX Pro card which has SCSI interface and is compatible with all SCSI CD-ROM drives regardless of the speed. It's soundblaster, adlib, disney sound source, FM music, and speech thing compatible so you have much more compatability also. It runs about 170-180 dollars. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1929 To: ERIC RICHARD Date: 08/27/93 10:55a Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Try the NEC multispin or the APPLE CD cd-rom drives. They are both double spin and under $350 dollars (some places). Use the appleCD for a MAC or the NEC for either. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1930 To: MING LEE Date: 08/27/93 10:57a Subj: ADAPTEC 1522 AND NEC CDR- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If the CD-ROM is internal, try a sound card with SCSI interface. I use a Sound Galaxy NX Pro with my CD-ROM, and it works wonderful! Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1931 To: KRIS JOHNSON Date: 08/27/93 11:01a Subj: Cd's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I wouldn't reccommend daisy chaining to a sound card, I don't think it would work and the card isn't designed for it anyway. It's made for a CD-ROM only. Try seventh guest. It has cool graphics and audio. How much memory does your svga card have? Is it local bus? Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1932 To: DAVID CALVIN Date: 08/27/93 11:07a Subj: More Help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a mitsumi drive that I got for $190 and it's MPC compliant. Judging by the specs of yours, I'm sure it's a more expensive model and most likely MPC compliant. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1933 To: STEPHEN EATON Date: 08/27/93 11:10a Subj: CD-Rom Problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've heard many other complaints and problems with CD-ROMs using an adaptec SCSI card. My friend is running a panasonic with dos 6 and a Sound Galaxy NX Pro sound card with SCSI. Works fine. You should check out your drivers make sure they are installed properly. If all else fails, get a sound card with SCSI since you probably need one anyway -- they are nice with CD-Roms! --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1934 To: STUART CAPORN Date: 08/27/93 11:14a Subj: Questions, questions ... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You really can't daisy chain devices on a sound card, but if you have a scsi card it's alright. About OS2 running of CD-ROM, nope! You must install it from one. They just put it on a cd because it would take up too many disks (and probably too much hard disk space also!). About the access time, I'm not sure. Mine has 320 ms so I guess they won't get my buisness! Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1935 To: VICTOR ZDANOWICZ Date: 08/27/93 11:16a Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Check out the panasonics or NECs. They have some good prices (I don't have the exact #), great quality! Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1936 To: PAUL NUSBAUM Date: 08/27/93 11:18a Subj: 7th Guest incompatibiliti Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No My friend has seventh guest with a Sound Galaxy NX Pro (which is compatible with almost ALL other cards), and about a minute of music played directly off the CD won't pass through the card for some reason. Headphones must be used. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1937 To: DANA REPOUILLE Date: 08/27/93 11:20a Subj: Adaptec 6260 drivers Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've replied to numerous complaints about that damn adaptec SCSI card!!! Just toss it and get a SCSI compatible sound card! That's what I had to do. Everything now works perfect. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1938 To: JACKSON CHAU Date: 08/27/93 11:22a Subj: CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In this echo there are tons of them for sale. Just take some time and look. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 1939 To: JEFF WEBSTER Date: 08/27/93 11:23a Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Try the MonsterDisc II --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1940 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/28/93 11:10a Subj: panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hello!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a double speed CD-ROM from -> panasonic...however I was wondering about the 350 milisecond access -> time...is that REAL slow?????? Would that cause problems???/ The -> transfer rate is a 300mb/second...and I was wondering on how that -> might be!!!!!!!! Anyone who can tell me anything about my questions -> would be greatfully helpful!!!!!!!!!!! I can tell you what access time and transfer rate means. You're mistaken panasonic is 320ms access time not 350. As for the top brand drives that are 200ms if you compare the speed its only 33% faster which ain't that noticable. The access time represents the worst time it takes to move the laser beam across the disc. The transfer rate is far more important than the access time the transfer rate is after the laser beam goes to the right location it starts reading the data off the disc that is the transfer rate. The reason why its 300kb/sec transfer rate instead of 150kb/sec transfer rate is because its a double speed drive what makes it transfer more per second is the speed of the spinning disc just like a record album if you put it on fast forward it will start reading faster. So you shouldn't be alarmed about the access time its decent enough the only worst thing is if you have a program that has hundreds of small 10k files and it has to access all of them then that would take a few seconds more of time i noticed if you use dosshell to scan directories it can scan 100 directories in a second with a 16ms hard drive it can do 1000 in a second you can also go by that type of scanning rate. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1941 To: LISA HUTTER Date: 08/28/93 2:52p Subj: My New cd-rom! help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hi All, -> I've just recently installed a panisonic CD-Rom and I'm not sure how -> to get the most out of it...I thought that I'd be able to play -> musical CD's while working in Windows, etc...Of course this isn't the -> only reason I made this purchase but I'd thought it would be a fun -> feature. -> -> Can anyone give me some advice as to how to make the most of my new -> "toy"? You should be able to play music cd's on your cdrom the only problem is you don't have any cd music software that will tell your cdrom player to play the musica cd's there are some shareware music cd players you can pick up on your local board check for cd under windows directory or if you have the sound blaster 16 package it comes with a music cd player included in the disks. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 1942 To: DON BOSMAN Date: 08/28/93 2:55p Subj: cr562, 563, info wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have been reading here for a while and have a few questions. -> The Panasonic CR562b seems to be the drive of choice. -> What is the difference between it and the 563? Is there a difference -> between the 562 and the 562b? There is no 562 theres just the 562b and the 563 the 563 is the same as the 562b the only difference is the 563 model is to be sold as a creative labs multimedia package with the sound blaster 16 as to the 562b is sold seperately but you can still buy the sound blaster 16 seperate and 562b and still be allowed to connect the cdrom directly to the sound blaster 16 without the need of the interface card. -> Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? The answer to that is no -> I have a SB Pro 16, used to have the drive (522 I think) that came in -> the Creative Labs kit. Can the 562x just plug and play using the -> same settings that came with the kit's setup? Just buy the 562b drive and you shall be able to connect it directly to the sound blaster 16 but since you didn't buy the sound blaster 16 at the time they released the sound blaster cd driver so the sound blaster 16 will accept the cdrom you can get it off the boards should be called cr562.zip or along the lines or call up creative labs and find out how to get the drivers for it. --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 1943 To: LOTHAR KUENZEL Date: 08/27/93 9:28p Subj: Te koop diverse cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No So...would you happen to know what Jurrie wrote in his message? DONALD WEN --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- QM v1.00 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * 415-337-5416 HST/V.32 * (1:125/217.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL CROSSON Number: 1944 To: ALL Date: 08/28/93 11:33a Subj: Jem Disk CD-Rom Trade In Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Send us your old CD-Rom (in good condition) and $14.95 and we'll send you Jem Disc I shareware CD-Rom collection. Jem Disc was printed last fall and contains many timeless files. Due to it's super selection of BBS related files, it's a must for all sysops! Integration with bbs software is EZ! The current price without trade in is $19.95 plus S/H so this deal represents a savings of $10. HURRY - offer ends 9/15/93! For more information FREQ from 1:203/49 - JEMTRADE - for the trade in special order form (5k) JEMDISC - regular order form for those without something to trade (5k) JEMFILES - complete FILES.BBS file listings (250k) Or call my BBS at (916)921-9949 and download these files from my logon matrix (enter JEM at the Dos prompt) - I have a v.32bis modem online. --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#1510) * Origin: Holiday BBS, Sacramento, CA (916)921-9949 (1:203/49) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1945 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/28/93 9:32a Subj: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SR>Yeah, I got 1%, how did you get 40%? I have the Trident 8900 card too! SR>What type of computer do you have? I have the Diamond Stealth now, SR>which is great in Windows, but I still have my Trident (as a backup). SR> -Shaun Rader- I just have an 386dx-40(hoping to upgrade to 486 soon).It probably has something to do with the configuration set up(just guessing). TTYL Diana === * OLX 2.1 TD * This tagline stolen by Off-Line Xpress! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: *The Beemer Board* Manteca CA 1-209-823-0854 USR DS 16.8 (1:208/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DIANA KIRKSEY Number: 1946 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/28/93 8:13a Subj: RE: Re: new mpc specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No My Trident Card is the 16-bit version with 1Meg RAM.We must have different Video cards. Diana --- FX-BBS V3.41α[386]r * Origin: -=BerthaBoard=- Manteca, Ca. (209) 823-0093/239-9853 (1:208/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADRIAN VERGOT Number: 1947 To: BETH CORRIGAN Date: 08/28/93 11:58a Subj: kodak photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FYI, Egghead Software just started selling Kodak Photo CD "Mailer" pouches. For $17 you can stuff a 24 roll film into the mailer and get a photo CD-Back in a couple of days. For a little more $, you can get mailers that will get you the photo CD and double prints. They have several packages available. Hope this helps you out. If not, I've got the addresses of the PA Photo CD locations... - Adrain --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The LAIR * Home of Pink Floyd!!! * 412-771-9218 (1:129/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEN GLADSTONE Number: 1948 To: SYLV JUMAGA Date: 08/27/93 12:38p Subj: Canadian cdrom dealers?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SJ>I was wondering if there are any *CANADIAN* companies out there that SJ>are selling CD-ROM drives and/or CD's . . . I see all sorts of ads SJ>posted here, but am dismayed when I realize their area codes are in SJ>the U.S. and there is no mention of the ability to ship to Canada, Sylv, try CD-Rom Wholesalers of Canada, 6 Armstrong Bay, Regina Sask. S4N 4G7 Ph (306) 789-4654 voice. Contact Vince &/or Michellea Sorensen. They have been great to deal with for both prices and service. They sell Night Owl 9 for $35.00 Cdn + $2.00 S&H. GST included compared to $25.00 US (best price I've seen on this echo)plus $? S&H PLUS GST at the post office, and soon I hear, PST at the post office! Also NO CUSTOMS DELAY! Len Gladstone --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: Winnipeg PC UG BBS - Winnipeg, Mb. (204) 334-8800 (1:348/204) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN RICKERSON Number: 1949 To: DOUGLAS NEUMAN Date: 08/28/93 10:49p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I have a NEC CDR-72 available for a small price of $130US that comes > with its own controller, but it is a true scsi drive so it can be > connected to a scsi controller. This is an external drive with access > speed of 380 ms and transfer speed of upto 150K but it does not have > internal circuitry to be MPC compatible. But for BBS use it would be an > excellent drive. I will include software drivers that you will need for > the NEC controller board that is being included. It also comes with 5 > caddys. Call me at (914)351-3325 in the evening (after 6EDT) or at > (201)818-3547 during the day. Can these drives be daisy chained? And if so how many? Thanks John --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Thin Ice - Your traveling on very Thin Ice (1:160/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 1950 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/28/93 5:32p Subj: Panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** GEOFF MOEHLE wrote this on 08-25Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>Hello!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a double speed CD-ROM from Δ>panasonic...however I was wondering about the 350 milisecond access Δ>time...is that REAL slow?????? Would that cause problems???/ The Δ>transfer rate is a 300mb/second...and I was wondering on how that migh Δ>be!!!!!!!! Anyone who can tell me anything about my questions would be Δ>greatfully helpful!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!! Geoff Δ>Moehle! I have read that the transfer rate is more important then the access time. I have a 390ms access time and 150K transfer rate, and it seems pretty fast to me. I think 350ms access time is just fine. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/28/93 16:57 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * There is not gravity. The earth sucks. --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1951 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/28/93 3:38p Subj: Re: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW> I've been considering this drive. I have a concern though. I'm a DW> quadriplegic and can't move my fingers. I need a drive with a caddy so DW> I don't ruin my CDs. I'm trying to find out about the doors. Needing DW> to use both hands to insert ther disk, I won't be able to hold a door DW> open while I do it. How are the doors set up? I don't know for certain about this drive in particular, but every caddy drive that I have seen has a spring loaded primary door and a mechanically driven secondary door. When one inserts the caddy, the primary door (which is usually a different color than the secondary door, and often is labeled "EMPTY", or some such) simply folds down out of the way. When the caddy is fully inserted, the secondary door comes down, letting you know that the caddy is properly seated, and that there is a disk in the drive. DW> It's hard for me to get out to see for myself. Would anyone recommend DW> another drive with similar features that they consider superior? IMHO, the most superior drive commonly available is the Pioneer DRM-604X. It is a bit pricey, so if you are on a tight budget, it may not be for you. However, the caddies hold SIX disks at a time, and the drive automatically switches between the requested CD's. This can easily reduce the number of times you will have to switch CD's by a factor of at least six, or if you almost never run more than six CD's, it will prevent you from having to do any switching at all. This drive sounds ideal for you, if you can afford it. The best street prices are a bit above $1100. It utilizes a SCSI interface, so if you can afford two, you can easily chain two of them together to allow you to access 12 CD's on a regular basis, without ever having to swap at all. If you have the budget, and regularly use more than 12 CD's, there are CD changers available that support 100 CD's in the $5000 range. However, changing the caddies on the DRM-604X is very easy, even without the use of your fingers. It is even easier, if anything, than regular caddy drives. The caddy does have to be pushed into a recess, and you may have to use a pencil or pointer (do you use a pointer to type?) to seat the magazine, but the force required is minimal. The eject button is flush with the front surface, easily available, and nowhere near any other controls. It is also a soft touch, so should present few problems for you. All in all, I think that one or two of the Pioneer drives will be your best solution, if you can afford them. They are SCSI-2, support MPC-2, and can easily be used for software motion video. IF you want to run OS/2 2.1, the pioneer drives with an Adaptec 1542 (ISA) or 1742 (EISA) SCSI host adapter is supported right out of the box, and installed automatically. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1952 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/28/93 3:38p Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP> -> 1998848 bytes free EMS memory HP> -> HP> -> 2031616 bytes total XMS memory HP> -> 2031616 bytes available XMS memory HP> -> 0 bytes available contiguous extended memory HP> -> DOS resident in High Memory Area HP> -> High Memory Area in use HP> -> HP> -> Unlike with QEMM, if I were to use, say, 16M of that EMS memo HP> -> would still have the 20M of XMS available. OF course, if I wanted to HP> -> graphics in this window, I could have about 696K free, instead of 632 HP> -> What's more, all of my other DOS sessions could still use graphics! HP> -> this is available with an 850 Meg C: drive, a Pioneer DRM-604X six pa HP> Are you saying you have over 40mb of memory? The numbers you list show HP> about 2.5mb each, did you get your numbers crossed? I do sometimes. I HP> saw a guy in HS modems even that said he had a 12000 modem, I think he HP> meant 1200. Nope, I'm saying that OS/2 is a great OS that knows how to implement virtual memory properly. I have (at the moment) 16 Megs of physical RAM, but each and every DOS session, both VDM and VMB, can have up to 16 Megs of XMS PLUS, 32 Megs of EMS PLUS, up to 736K of conventional and 200K or so of UMB, until I run out of hard drive space. (with an 800 Meg drive, that will be a while). Virtual memory is allocated dynamically, so even with many dozens of megs of memory allocated, hard drive swapping does not start until the active applications (not loaded but idle ones) actually exceed the physical memory limit. At that point, the system will usually see a significant slowdown, although not necessarily an unacceptable one, short term. Oh, and some 12,000bps modems WERE manufactured, although they were quickly overshadowed by 14,400 HST and v.32bis modems. However, this has all drifted *WAY* off topic. If you wish to continue in this vein, why don't you meet me on the OS2HW echo? Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1953 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/28/93 3:38p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GM>> Yes, well. They are available if that's what you mean, GM>> but they sure aren't that AFFORDABLE, are they? By the LR> Compared to what? I have a system that GM> easily exceeds all the LR> specs given. GM> Leslie, the fact that you have such a system does not make it any cheaper. GM> BTW, my SVGA card is a stinking 8-bit, alias 256 colors AFAIK. My point is that affordability is a relative term. Such a system is certainly very affordable compared with a Mercedes or a Porsche in their respective markets. I was able to easily afford this system, and I am far, far from being rich. Heck, such a system is fairly affordable compared with an original IBM XT at the time (1980). Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1954 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/27/93 5:42p Subj: PRECISION MAPPING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>Which version do you have? The new version 1.5b has much improved >city search and zooming features, plus an addendum to the manual, which >explains a lot more. If you have version 1.2, you might consider >sending it to S&S for an upgrade. I saw your upgrade message shortly after asking the question. I received my upgrade just a few days after returning it. I am VERY impressed with their service AND their product. It works great just by doing what I tried with the other version. Maybe I am not as dumb as I thought. Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1955 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/27/93 5:46p Subj: NEW CD-SOUTHERN BEAUTIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MS>Well whatever. I've asked him three times to explain it, with >no reply (that I've seen) to date. Still a good looking CD, but I doubt >that a lot of sysops will be buying it. 8) Yes, I agree. I am not going to build up much of a stockpile of them myself. Sysops are my mainstay, and I know it. :) Btw, what do you think of Luscious Ladies (the CD that is). It has a files.bbs in each directory, but no file lists with dates and sizes included. That will eliminate many BBS types, but it does look nice from what I have seen. It is DEFINITELY the best looking cover I have seen so far. Jim... --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 1956 To: MANESH RAMA Date: 08/27/93 8:02p Subj: encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MR>hey, i wuz wondering if anyone can get me a cheap encylcopedia >cd for about under $50 or how bout a trade. >oh and how good is a groliers encylcopedia I can get you a new Groliers in that price range. Do you want the DOS or Windows version? Give me a call if you would like a catalog or more details, or call the Computer Works BBS and download catalog.zip. It has all the CD-Rom descriptions included. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders --- FreeMail 1.08b * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC HSIAO Number: 1957 To: JOHN ROBERTSON Date: 08/28/93 6:08p Subj: Speedcache & disc caddies Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Actually, frosted is a better word to describe the outer corners. On two the corners, it says "OPEN" with arrows pointing inward, and on one of the other corners, there's a box with the word CD Caddy written in it. On the part that goes into the drive first, it says THIS SIDE FACES FORWARD. There's also an arrow in the middle pointing that direction also. On the bottom, there'a an A written on one side and a B on the opposite side. Overall, I went into Software Etc and Babbages again to compare what they had on the shelf to what I bought at the computer fair and they looked indentical. If these are counterfeits, they're really good it matching the real thing, else they are the real thing, just priced at a reasonable price. I really don't see how anyone could charge $11 for a CD Caddy. - Eric --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: deltaComm Online - The Telix Support BBS! (1:151/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 1958 To: LAURIE BATT Date: 08/28/93 4:57p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> G'day Mike, In a message on , you said : -> -> -> -> MA> *** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** -> >> -> >> A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They -> >> wanted over $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the -> >> SB kit!) when SHOWN -> -> MA> WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and -> MA> the PAStudio16 at different times but from the same place -> MA> and total cost including shipping was under $750 (don't -> MA> remember EXACT amount). Matter of a fact I believe it was -> MA> just under $725. -> -> You obviously didnt realise that Rowan and Joel are both in Australi -> $750 US dollars converts to about $1100 Ozzie Dollars, add the import -> duty/sales tax and that brings to around $1300 -> -> -> -> Laurie -> -> -> --- msgedsq 2.2b - WOW! (Again) I feel for you people there. Buying CD equipment and discs (and all computer equipment?) must really set you back. I didn't realize where they were. I guess I didn't catch the tagline address. THANKS for pointing it out to me. Mike --- WM v3.01/91-0071 * Origin: The Atari Advocate Wildcat 3.XX\D'Bridge\HST (1:120/102.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHILIP WHEAT Number: 1959 To: EDWARD PALMER Date: 08/28/93 3:49p Subj: NEC CDR-25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > You're welcome, Steve. By the way, I noticed another reply to you from > > Eric Ho. He said that the drive couldn't be daisy-chained because it > only > had one connector. In case you're not familiar with SCSI, he's only > half > right. The drive does have only one connector, but you can still > daisy-chain it if you make it the last drive on the chain. > > Ed Ed, Note that you don't even have to make the drive the last in the chain if you don't want to. You just need to get a cable made that has one of the centronics 50 connectors in the middle of the cable and then turn off termination on the drive in the middle. That's all that's happening in a SCSI passthrough anyway. --- * AmiQWK II 1.0b --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'h' * Origin: OASIS BBS - Your Win/OS2 Headquarters in MS! <1:3632/21> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 1960 To: ALL Date: 08/28/93 8:33p Subj: Apple Service Info CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ** Surplus Apple Service Info CD-ROM (January 1993 Edition) $18 Delivered! ** This disc contains over 75mb of valuble information on servicing Apple products including all CPU's (128's to Powerbooks), Monitors, Printers, net- work products and more in hypercard format. Included are exploded views, disasembly/diagnostic/adjustment procedures, service bulletins, safety tips, movies, wiring diagrams....a wealth of information. If you've got a Mac and CDROM (or access to one) this disc can be a great resource and save you $$$. This is the disc Apple sends it's dealers...Now you can have it too!. New in jewel case with sealed plastic overwrap. Only 115 pieces left! *** Send SASE for our new brochure or $18 to order (Check or Money order) *** Sonoma Online, P.O. Box 7518, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707.545.7533 Voice) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DALE KANEY Number: 1961 To: DAVE DAVIDSON Date: 08/27/93 12:22p Subj: O.D.'s using Desktop Publishing for their Newsletter Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Are you aware of any O.D.'s using commercially available software for their desktop publishing of their office newsletter? I asked a consultant and she gave me the names of two programs for about $600.-$700. They seemed to be a lot more than I needed( rotating graphics,etc.) . I believe they were "Pagemaker" & QuarkXpress. Anyone have any other suggestion? --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: OPTOMETRY ONLINE [FidoNet] (1:100/514) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG SCHWANTES Number: 1962 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 3:36p Subj: CD-ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a CD-ROM? ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: -= W E B B =- Watertown, WI (414) 262-0502 (1:154/801.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE HAYES Number: 1963 To: DON KULHA Date: 08/25/93 1:19p Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK> I have no idea what the list is. Have a friend selling it for DK> $40 per node. As far as I know the lantastic 2mbps cards don't work DK> with anything but lantastic. I'd sell them with lantastic to someone DK> and switch over to 10mbps coax ethernet cards which can be had for DK> $65 for new NE2000 clones or used 3Com cards. I think your CDROM DK> would respond very positively to the faster interface cards and DK> faster network software. I used to have collisions with my 7 cdroms DK> that would lockup and kill Lantastic. Not so with the WEB Nos. DK> DCK Well it's worth a try, I am adding 4 more drives that will bring the total up to 11, so I probably will encounter more and more problems.. Thanks again.. -Joe * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.07b * Origin: The Outer-Limits (618) 439-9629 * HST/V32 * (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STAN REED Number: 1964 To: BOB HALL Date: 08/26/93 8:35p Subj: Re: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE Read: 10/31/93 7:37p Private: No -=> Quoting Bob Hall to All <=- BH> Regarding the rules of this echo, and the topic of adult CDROM's, I tons of stuff removed to save space BH> Bob Hall Bob, Thanks, this is what I was curious about! I can't object to any of your reasons and with the federal and state laws being such as they are I can understand your position. I think it might have helped matters if this had been posted before your rule change but then again you might have had your reasons for posting the change first. Thanks for the info, Stan ... Black Holes were created when God divided by zero! --- FD2.02NC/RA2.0G/FMAIL.94 * Origin: Hot Air Xpress BBS - Englewood OH - HST DS 16.8 (1:110/375.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN TUCKY Number: 1965 To: STEPHEN COCHRAN Date: 08/26/93 8:49a Subj: Re: Looking for anatomy CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >Hi, I am searching for a CD-ROM that contains images and information >similar to that found in Gray's Anatomy (the standard handbook). I >specifically need access to illustrations of the skeletal and nervous >systems. If anyone knows of such a beast, and could point me to the >correct publisher, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance! There is one available. Actually the entire body takes up several disks. These disks were made by medical artists and are stored as SVGA (1024x768). The illustrations are so good they are used in pre-med for initial anatomy lessons. The parts og the body can be removed 'layer by layer'. The disks are also _very_ expensive. --- SLMAIL v2.15B-M (#0659) * Origin: BIZHOST BBS (1:157/562) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN KOVACSISS Number: 1966 To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 08/28/93 9:28a Subj: EXPLAIN SOUND CARDS TO ME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-24-93 MARLIN ROWLEY wrote to STEPHEN KOVACSISS... MR> I found this information in the PC Magazine article concerning Sound MR> cards MR> and they stated that the Ultra Gravis Sound card can "record at 16-bit MR> 44khz, MR> and 12-bit playback at 32khz." Whether this is true or not, I don't MR> know. MR> I'm not trying to start a sound war here, so if I'm wrong then I'm MR> wrong. MR> MR> MR> --- WM v3.01/91-0239 MR> * Origin: Nite-Air BBS System(315) (1:2609/3.0) I wouldn't say that you are wrong, I would say that PC Mag's info is wrong. The UltraSound does have 16-bit playback at 44kHz. --- * OFFLINE 1.54 * Anything can work if you fiddle with it long enough. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: CanCom BBS - Canton, OH (1:157/629) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1967 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 08/28/93 10:10p Subj: Re: Files.bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Bob, On Aug 25 08:43 in a msg to Tim Helton, Bob Jackson of 1:106/30 wrote: > I've just used the name I found on the CD. I think I'll start > describing the contents (e.g. what stuff starts in what column, etc.) > so sysops can understand what to expect. Probably easier to quote an example FILES.BBS entry; unfortunately depending on setup, everyone have different ideas as to what is required, and taking the Night Owl as an example, even though it is somewhat compatible with Maximus, they way it's set out means a fair bit of editing (I don't use download counters, and the extra "|" is fairly annoying personally). Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 1968 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/28/93 10:48p Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Devin, On Aug 26 12:51 in a msg to Those In The Know, Devin Wood of 1:322/360 wrote: > so I don't ruin my CDs. I'm trying to find out about the doors. > Needing to use both hands to insert ther disk, I won't be able to > hold a door open while I do it. How are the doors set up? Not sure about the 84, but the Toshiba 3401 has motorised loading (once you push the CD caddy beyound a certain point, the reader pulls it in), motorised eject (just push the button lightly, and the caddy is ejected). The door flips down, then stays down until you flip it close again (same when you eject the caddy); is this what you were thinking of? Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG DUFFUS Number: 1969 To: RAFAL TROJANOWSKI Date: 08/25/93 11:21p Subj: Do you ever study? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Raf man, I thought I'd just let you know that you have a couple of assignments due next Friday. Seeya..... --- Ezycom V1.02 03fa001f * Origin: The Farmers BBS ( Line 3 ) 076-333669 (3:640/451) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 1970 To: PHIL HORNBY Date: 08/27/93 9:36a Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * On Aug 19 23:08 Phil Hornby quoth this to Mark Womack MW>> I wonder what output goes to the speaker - the sound MW>> output? PH> No, it's the other way round....the beeps that would have PH> gone to the internal speaker, get redirected to the PH> SoundBlaster. PH> I don't know if my motherboard is unusual, but I had a wire PH> a 3K3 resistor in series with the speaker o/p, to reduce PH> the volume a bit. Without it, the beeps came out as PH> {{{{{BEEPS}}}}}} :-) You are not alone, I had the same problem a few years ago, cant remember the value I used but eventually removed it and returned the spkr setting to normal. Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL TURNER-CRAIG Number: 1971 To: ROB MCINTYRE Date: 08/26/93 12:46p Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>What is the JEDI Collection ? Is it a Star Wars library ? Dear Rob, If you find out what the JEDI collection is and if it is related to Star Wars could you please drop me a few lines on where to get it and price etc etc... Thanx .\\ichael Turner-Craig --- Ezycom V1.02 04fa001b * Origin: Atropos Australia (3:632/334) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL TURNER-CRAIG Number: 1972 To: JIM FREDERICK Date: 08/26/93 12:50p Subj: 7th Guest... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JF> I'm having problems with 7Th guest. I bought it when it first came JF>the meantime I upgraded from DOS 5 to DOS 6.... now it won't work at JF>all. Has anyone else had this problem? My settings in my config and JF>autoexec are the same, I have even more free memory. What's the JF>problem? I'm open to suggestions..... thanks. Jim. Jim , DOS 6 was just a BAD idea!!! i would advise you go back to DOS 5. as it is much more stable.. every day people are findong more and more things wrong with Dos 6 and i have de-installed my copy and gone back to dos 3.3... everything is compat with it so i see no need to go any further.. unless you need the new commands or the exta directory structure!!.. cool .\\ichael turner-craig --- Ezycom V1.02 04fa001b * Origin: Atropos Australia (3:632/334) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MALCOLM YOUNG Number: 1973 To: BRENDAN FARTHING Date: 08/27/93 7:42p Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Brendan, > Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that sells for > about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and the one that sells > for about $50.00 (This one is called Australian Phone Disk). > The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and White Pages > for every state in Australia. The $50 disc is used like phone book you can search for the phone number for a name or type of business or find who has a phone number. If you search for a name like Smith the program will then let you break the list down by state , postcode , suburb or initials but you can't start a search with these fields. > Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk and the > $1500.00 one ?????? The other disc is a set of two (business/residential) the $1500 is a license fee which has to be renewed each year for $560, FREE updates are produced in March and September. This disc will allow the search in any of the fields that are on the disc the business disc has even has the ASIC code on it and can be used to produce mailing lists a land agent could use it to send a personalised letter to each householder in a given area selected by postcode or even street. The $50 disc is useful as a phone book substitute but is not suited to producing mailing lists. The other disc has more commercial potential and it is sold for what people are willing to pay for it. As the data on the discs is similar the main difference is on the $1500 disc you can get to it easier (more index files ?) I can see no reason for the large price difference. Regards, Malcolm. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Beware of the Killer Dwarf, Adelaide OZ (3:800/869.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 1974 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 6:48p Subj: Writable CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello everybody. While doing a case study for my Systems Analysis and Design course, I came upon several problems involving CD-ROM's. Can you produce your own CD's? Suppose you wrote some files on a CD-ROM. Is it possible to add more files to the CD? Can you erase a CD and reuse it? What's the difference between a CD and a optical disk (and what's a WORM drive)? Regards, Sunny. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: (3:712/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID ADKINS Number: 1975 To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 08/26/93 11:45a Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hi everybody, -> -> I've got a SB 16ASP hooked up to the old SB Pro CD-ROM. I'm thinking -> upgrading to the new Panasonic double speed drive. Does anyone in Aus -> supply this drive, and what would be the price? -> They are advertised in the Melbourne Age Green Guide this week Haven't got it to hand at this ttime regards David --- WM v2.05/91-0520 * Origin: Bible Lighthouse BBS! Melbourne, (03)7260110 (3:632/453) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON DERAGON Number: 1976 To: JIM FREDERICK Date: 08/27/93 6:37p Subj: 7th Guest... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey there! Well, version 6 of DOS has known glitches in it, MS is trying to decide whether it will be bring out a fix upgrade for it or just wait till DOS 7, which will be out relativly soon catoring more to enhancing the supplied utilities and to improve its network capabilities. It also depends on your system. If your system is an older model there is many reports of people having problems of working software with DOS 6 with older systems. One other thing, although it dosnt have much relevence to 7th Guest (holy awesome game at that), I got the speciallised Stacker for DOS 6 and it really sucks hard. With normal Double Space, although its slow it always worked flawlessly and there was never any unallocated blocks of data. Now that I have switched to Stacker, my system freezes up, there is plenty of unallocated data when it feels it would tee me off and the list goes on, so . DONT BOTHER WASTING YOUR MONEY. Later Jon Deragon --- Ezycom V1.02 04fa001e * Origin: HotShot BBS Line #1 +61-3-464-2163 (3:633/366) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LINDSAY CHISHOLM Number: 1977 To: BRENDAN FARTHING Date: 08/28/93 6:38a Subj: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>MSGID: 3:712/218@FidoNet 6c5e440e BF>Has anyone used the Australian Phone Book CD ? BF>Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that sells for BF>about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and the one that sells BF>for about $50.00 (This one is called Australian Phone Disk). BF>The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and White Pages BF>for every state in Australia. BF>Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk and the BF>$1500.00 one ?????? BF>Anyone that knows please reply, BF>Regards, BF>Brendan Farthing. BF>--- Ezycom V1.02 00f90022 BF> * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 BF>(3:712/218) The company i work for has the $1500.00 one and it is software that allows access to Telecom so as to list any person at anytime despite several moves by that person! Whereas the as you said the $50.00 one is just a list of the yellow and white pages, so if they move that number is wrong....cya --- SLMR 2.1a Nothing is so smiple that it can't get screwed up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRENDAN FARTHING Number: 1978 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/28/93 11:46a Subj: Re: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CC>>> Also, does anyone know the difference between the one that CC>>> sells for about $1500.00 (I think it's called Aus On Disc) and CC>>> the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called CC>>> Australian Phone Disk). CC>>> The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and CC>>> White Pages for every state in Australia. CC>>> Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk CC>>> and the $1500.00 one ?????? CC>Simple! The one for $1500. offers an up to date database, CC>while the other CC>one ( Phone Disk ) is nothing more than scans from the phone CC>book, which can CC>mean you would get a lot of " This number has been CC>disconnected " messages. The $50 phone disk is updated twice a year, how often is the $1500.00 disk ? CC>Also, Aus On Disk offers a more features than does Phone CC>Disk. As they say, Do you know what extra features it has ? For an extra $1450.00 I hope it has heaps. Also, I would hate to have to outlay $1500.00 every time I wanted an up to date disk. $50 sound more reasonable every 6 months. I also have access to the Telecom Computer Phone books which are up to date on a daily basis but that is the most UN-USER FRIENDLY piece of s#*t I have ever used in my life. Thanks for the info, Brendan Farthing. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Line 1 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARIN CELINO Number: 1979 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/28/93 9:19p Subj: ADVICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> >Not sure of this.....but I think that the PAS 16 has a kit available -> >Mitsumi from the CD port. -> -> There is no such thing - though the PAS16 SCSI port will work with a -> of drives, the Mitsumi is NOT among them. -> You may be thinking of the ATI FX/CD sound card, which DOES have a M -> compatable port on it.... Come on Brice.....I haven't even been in this echo for over a month now. Why don't you just delete all those old packets and start with current stuff. --- WM v3.00/92-0084 * Origin: Flite-Line Lincoln, NE. 402-421-1171 (ZyXEL) (1:285/203.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY RUZICKA Number: 1980 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/28/93 4:23p Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Devin, I bought the NEC-84 (instead of a caddy-less CD ROM) because I am handicappedI had the same concern as you about mishandling CD's. I have zero percent finger mobility in my left hand and 50 percent in my right. I am by nature right-handed. I hold the door open with my left hand and insert with my right. I do it carefully as to not break the door although the door is probably stronger than I think it is. I like the drive alot. I would definately opt for a caddy drive and the NEC is top of the line. Hope this was of some help to you. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Cedar Valley DataNet 319-393-4588 (1:283/135) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 1981 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/29/93 1:48a Subj: Re: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PL> The main advantage of a caddy system (IMHO) is when you frequently PL> swap disks; much easier having them in caddies, and merely shove PL> them in, then having to fiddle around with the case. You PL> can also leave a few of them around and not worry about scratches. RE> You're a dealer aren't you Poe?? Its probably cheaper for you to get RE> caddies than it is for the average user.... Perhaps. Margins are pretty slim on that sort of thing. RE> Most users I know of with caddy type drives can only afford one caddy Oh, get REAL! Caddies are about $4 each in packs of 5. If one cannot afford $43 for a caddy, how can one afford $25-$100 for the software and $250 for the drive? Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1982 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 12:46a Subj: OS/2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ==================== OS2 ON CD For Only $65.00 ? ==================== IN STOCK Until Septemeber 14, 1993 you can purchase the complete OS/2 v2.21 package, which offer's you the installation disks, cd, manuals and other special discounts for only $65.00! Here's how it works, purchase OS/2 v 2.21 for $95.00 and mail in the rebate coupon to IBM and get a $30. rebate direct from them, bottom line is the new version of OS/2 is yours for only $65. Call NOW and get your copy today! ORDER LINE ONLY 800-243-0517 Boris Osadciw ... Press F1 to Reboot --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 1983 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 12:46a Subj: RED HOT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ ALL NEW - NIGHT OWL 9.0 - PIER 2 - PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - SHAREWARE VAULT 2 - CD POWERBOX/WINBOX PRICE - $15.00ec ALL NEW - HOT PIX 5 - DIGITAL DREAMS - SWIMWARE 93 PRICE - $25.00ec ALL NEW - PROGRAMMERS MEGA PACK - 5 STAR PREMIUM PRICE - $35.00ec MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec PRO PHONE(BUS) $20. WORLD TRAVELER $10. JOKES/PRANKS OR 1001 UTIL $10. KINGS QUEST VI $49. TOOLWORKS ENCYC - DOS/WIN $50.COMPTIONS ENCYC $60. COMING SOON - BLACK BOX 5 - - - 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 800-243-0517 (ORDERS ONLY) OR 216-225-3263 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Boris Osadciw ... I married the Mail Lady! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SWIDER Number: 1984 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/28/93 1:07p Subj: panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-25-93 Geoff Moehle wrote to All... GM> Hello!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a double speed CD- GM> ROM from panasonic...however I was wondering about the 350 GM> milisecond access time...is that REAL slow?????? Would GM> that cause problems???/ The transfer rate is a GM> 300mb/second... ^^^^^^^^^ I think you mean Kb/sec. or else you really have a "souped up" 562 ;). I just installed a Panasonic 562 in my daughter's computer and it seems to work just fine. I ran a program called CDBENCH on the MEGASEARCH DEMO CD and the specs came out as follows: 1/3 Stroke seek time 256.4ms Random seek time 157.5ms 1/3 Stroke seek and Read 415.8ms Sustained Long Read 310310.3 Bytes/sec. " Short " 307807.8 Bytes/sec. MegaSearch Benchmark 17.8 secs. This is just a relative thing used to check one CDROM drive to another. I would like to see the results against a Toshiba 3401 or a Texel 3024... (hint ..hint..if anybody else is reading this msg and has this CD and the named drives :) ) As for 350msec being slow.. again this is relative. Remember 100ms equals 1/10 of a second. The fact that once the drive gets to the data it has to transfer it'll be doing it at the double speed rate on the 562. For the money it seems to be a nice drive..my opinion of course. Hope this helps. >Paul< ... OFFLINE 1.50 "I never nake misteakes." --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Choice BBS, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-6527 HST DS 16.8k (1:209/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAN WILLEM RUYS Number: 1985 To: PHIL HORNBY Date: 08/24/93 8:53p Subj: Mistumi/Sb/Sbpro Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PH> I don't know if my motherboard is unusual, but I had a wire a 3K3 PH> resistor in series with the speaker o/p, to reduce the volume a bit. PH> Without it, the beeps came out as {{{{{BEEPS}}}}}} :-) Same here. I ended up with 2K2, so we were close... _/an Willem --- * Origin: Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition... (2:280/802.18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM ARRUDA Number: 1986 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 11:41a Subj: Need Number Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have recently purchased a CR-562B drive from MPS. I am running from a Sound Blaster 16 card. I have had nothing but problems with the drive. It constantly causes "General Protection faults" when run in Windows. I have the "Seventh Guest" and "Day of the Tentacle" that run under dos, both lock up and halt the entire system. I am using a 486dx33 with 8megs of ram ,DOS 6.0, MSCDEX 2.2,Qemm7.0, Norton SpeedCache 4.0. I need the number for Creative Labs BBS. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. --- * WinQwk 1.30 #0 * Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: Mercury Opus * 10 Gigs/1200 Confs * 813-321-0734 (1:3603/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CR HAMILTON Number: 1987 To: LUIS CARVAJAL Date: 08/29/93 7:50a Subj: Kodak Photo CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Luis Carvajal wrote in a message to All: LC> Does anyone know what exactly should I need in order to LC> see pictures from a CD? LC> This is what I own: LC> - A Soundblaster CD-ROM LC> - Corel Draw 3.0 (I think this is also useful..) Requirements: A photo-CD compatible drive (preferably multisession) Photo-CD Software (by Kodak of one of the licensees) A Photo-CD (either yours that you have had made, or one from one of the stock companies...) I don't think that a SB or Corel Draw are going to enter into it one way or another.... CR --- timEd-B9 * Origin: Foundation BBS * FidoNet & AtariNet * 817-444-0155 (1:130/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEVIN WOOD Number: 1988 To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 08/29/93 12:51p Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No YD>The front door is spring loaded and you must hold it down to insert >the CD in it. After pushing it just a bit, the CD is sucked into the >drive by itself. I thought by the way it looked it was spring loaded. I had hoped that once open it would stay open by itself. I'm not so sure I could handle it. I really have to try to get a look at one. Don't know if I can. * SLMR 2.1a * --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Your source for TBBS enhancement software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1989 To: PADDY DRURY Date: 08/22/93 10:52p Subj: Cover CD 'PC MAG' Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PD> GC> The UK August edition of PC MAGAZINE, carries a CD on the cover. It PD> GC> claims to contain a large number of the excellent utilities PD> GC> commissioned by the magazine, amongst other things. Odd.... I bought a copy of the issue in question in Greece, and mine came with (one, two?) floppy diskette (although the cover said there was supposed to be a CD-ROM). Did I get cheated? * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1990 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/23/93 9:41a Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG>-> I really need some advice and help concerning CD-ROM. Right now I LG>-> have a 386/DX40 with 4 megs RAM, a 330 meg HD, and a SB Pro. I'm LG>-> trying to decide if I should upgrade to a 486 (33 or 66), or get into LG>-> CD-ROM. People (who don't know alot) have told me that the SB will LG>-> only work with the Creative Lab's drive (Panasonic), is this true? LG>-> Basically, I'd like to know what some of you would do, LG>-> upgrade the CPU, His CPU is fine. Unless he has an urgent need for more power (for example, if he's working with pig-slow software like Corel Draw manipulating enormous images, or stuff like that, on a day-in-day-out basis where time is money. So I also would say: Get the CD-ROM drive! LG> Creative labs have already made a deal with panasonic they've already LG>released (amazing drive amazing price!) the panasonic CR-562B check out LG>the specs 320ms access time, 300kb/sec transfer speed, 64k cache (helps LG>a lot!), powered tray with eject button, THE ONLY device that can be LG>plugged onto the sound blaster pro or sound blaster 16, Yes, and THERE, RIGHT THERE, is the big GOTCHA. I wouldn't even consider buying that drive, no matter how attractive it is for any other reason, if I am arbitrarily and forever chained to a SoundBlaster Pro or 16 sound card in order to be able to use the CD-ROM drive. Why? Well, let's say that in 12 months somebody (Gravis, or somebody else) introduces a hot new sound card that makes everything else obsolete overnight. In your case, you're shafted, 'cuz you can't get rid of your now-obsolete SoundBlaster card without losing your CD-ROM drive too. It might be another thing if there were some super-significant synergy to be gained by tieing them together like that, but as far as I can see there isn't. It's merely a bundled interface, and that's all. If I was that desperately in need of I/O slots in my machine, I'd probably go looking elsewhere to gain one. Sorry, it just sounds like a bad bargain to me. LG>The mitsumis are around $190 american but their not as good they cannot LG>plug into the sound blaster pro, Right. Why does that make them "not as good"? Again, what reason is there to have to chain your CD-ROM leg to your sound board? LG>don't have a 64k cache, isn't FULLY LG>photo cd compatible Excuse me, but from everything I've read here, the Mitsumi handles Photo CD just fine (as long as you avoid that mis-labelled batch). LG>has 350ms access rate not 320ms ...way less than 10% difference. You would NEVER feel the difference there. I'm not saying that the Panasonic drive isn't a good value for what it is, but the negative of having to chain yourself to a SoundBlaster brand sound card in order to be able to hook it up is thoroughly repugnant, to me at least. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1991 To: RICHARD NIXON Date: 08/23/93 9:44a Subj: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RN>BF>Always IN-2000 - don't settle for lesser Adaptec stuff.... RN>Ouch! I had the IN-2000 and was not pleased with its performance and RN>ability to handle more than just two HDs. What are you referring to? The IN-2000 handles more than just two hard drives just fine. RN>I am running Adaptec 154x cards now and have not had any problems. I've talked to LOTS of people running SCSI and I've never known anybody who had less problems getting it going than people running the IN-2000. The Adaptec is a nightmare by comparison. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1992 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/23/93 9:50a Subj: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> The Always card is in no way superior to the Adaptec line. In the LR>first place, the IN-2000 only comes as an ISA card, no MCA or EISA support. Why would anybody care about MCA? That's dead. Even IBM has started using ISA again. EISA is virtually dead, too. I'm not convinced that there's much value in a company that encourages users to buy future orphans. LR>do believe it is an ISA busmaster, but on an ISA system, only one busmaster LR>allowed, so one cannot utilize any other busmasters with an IN-2000. Also, Big deal there too... what other busmasters would you NEED to use, other than the disk controller board? What other ISA busmasters ARE there, even? LR>Also, Always has refused to produce OS/2 drivers for their card, while Adapt Again, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. A company can waste a lot of money chasing after all the latest fads, and it's the user that ultimately foots that bill. LR>is supported right out of the OS/2 box. Then you ought to criticize OS/2 for not including support for the IN-2000, since it is evidently IBM that ought to be providing the support for the Always board, rather than the opposite. LR>I am running an Adaptec 1742 EISA LR>busmaster SCSI HA under OS/2 2.1, and it runs wild circles around the LR>IN-200 And you are suggesting, maybe, that they cost the same? :-)) * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1993 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/23/93 9:54a Subj: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SP>I have been looking at my local computer papers and see the MITSUMI with SP>controller going for around $185.00. Is this a SCSI CDROM Drive? I need No, but it comes with its own interface card... you have nothing else to buy. SP>it to be SCSI as I will use it with my Adaptec 1542B or ProAudio Spectrum SP>Sound Card SCSI controller. Why do you feel obligated to use those? The Mitsumi is a fine drive at a great price. You won't make a mistake buying it. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1994 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/23/93 10:03a Subj: Magnto-optical disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> It isn't. The entire explanation was bogus. IF the LASER beam LR>softened the plastic, you would wind up with a molten disk in a hurry, and i LR>they could generate a "magnetic beam", then they would not need the LASER. Well, on a WORM-type disc, the laser beam actually DOES deform a layer of the plastic, and that's what causes the bit to be written. LR> The LASER is used to arrange the magnetic domains, with one arrangem LR>representing a 1 and the other a 0. To read the information, the LASER writ LR>out a 1, and if that action causes a small induced current in a nearby read LR>head, then the bit was a zero, otherwise it was a 1. If it was a zero, then LR>the now false bit is immediately rewritten. Not really. What happens is that the laser beam heats up the spot that is going to be written, enabling a much larger and less precise magnetic field to determine the magnetization that holds as that spot (instantly) cools. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1995 To: TIM SMITH Date: 08/24/93 9:02a Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TS> CB> Could you describe these bands in a bit more detail? Are they TS> CB> made of lead, rubber? Are they designed for this use (are they TS> CB> found with the CD stuff) or are they actually for some other TS> CB> purpose? TS>I don't know baout those bands yall are talking about, But You can goto TS>a High Priced Audio store and get, Looks like a pad to set on the cd-disk. TS>High priced meanning a store that carries like Dennon recivers. Don't waste your money. Those "CD-ROM stabilizer" things and the like are of _absolutely_ no value of all, other than to the snake-oil people who make them and the same kind of people who sell them. They capitalize on people's ignorance, and the desire for mystique. Anyone who understands the slightest bit about how things like CD-ROM work can understand that such "enhancement" products cannot POSSIBLY improve their sound (or any other aspect). * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1996 To: ALLEN DIETZ Date: 08/24/93 1:07p Subj: MPC ATLAS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AD>For a world atlas, Global Explorer from DeLorme Mapping is the best. AD>my opinion, Global Explorer is FAR superior to any other CD-ROM AD>based world atlas currently on the market. I second that opinion. The Software Toolworks US/World Atlas, for example, is pathetic by comparison (although admittedly cheaper). * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 1997 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/24/93 1:10p Subj: NEW MPC SPECS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE>For info, the Multimedia council has released the MPC level 2 spec and RE>I have listed it below :- I urge EVERYONE to boycott this garbage. A standard isn't a standard if the people making the hardware and software can continue to "raise the bar" by increasing the hardware required every six to twelve months. Why go to the trouble of meeting a standard, if six months later you find that you're still screwed? :-(( * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES CHARIER Number: 1998 To: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Date: 08/25/93 1:08a Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM> Could anybody, please, give me some techinical specifications about LM> Mitsumi CD-ROM drives? SPECIFICATIONS Data Capacity, 12 cm disc Mode 1 540 MBytes, Typical Mode 2 630 MBytes, Typical Data Capacity, 8 cm disc Mode 1 180 MBytes, Typical Mode 2 210 MBytes, Typical (Meets or exceeds High Sierra and ISO 9660 specifications) Seek Time, 12 cm disc 1/3 stroke 350 msec Ave. Full stroke 650 msec Ave. Seek Time, 8 cm disc 1/3 stroke 250 msec Ave. Full stroke 400 msec Ave. Data Transfer Rate Mode 1 150 KBytes/sec sustained Mode 2 175 KBytes/sec sustained Data Spin-up Time 1.0 sec Error Rate Mode 1 Less Than 10**-12 Mode 2 Less Than 10**-9 Channels 2 Output Voltage: RCA Jacks 0.7 Vrms (10K Ohm load) (Max. Volume) Headphones Jacks 0.6 Vrms (32 Ohm load) (Max. Volume) Frequency Response (20Hz to 20KHz) 0**0.5/**-3 db Total Harmonic Distorsion 0.04% at 1kHz Size (WxHxL) 5.75 x 1.62 x 8.0 inches (including front panel) Weight 1.6 Lbs Disc Loading Side Mounted/Top Loading Voltage/Current +5VDC +/-5%, 0.4 Amps average +12VDC +/-5%, 0.2 Amps average Operating Temperature Range 32ψF-104ψF Non-Operating Temperature Range 22ψF-151ψF Operating Humidity Range 20 to 85% Non-Condensing Non-Operating Humidity Range 10 to 95% Non-Condensing MTBF 25,000 POH "Specifications subject to change without notice." (Installation Manual Ver. 1.0, p. 42) LM> Regards, LM> Luciano Munhoz You're welcome! Hope this helps... - Yves (from Paris XIIth, France) ... Buffaloes are back in Montana... --- PPoint 1.62 * Origin: Un Point parisien de Baby'yard (2:320/204.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NICK FUNK Number: 1999 To: PAUL SWIDER Date: 08/29/93 4:31a Subj: Panasonic 562 & Pro Stud Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Paul Swider of 1:209/710 writes: PS> PS> I just installed a CR-562b in my daughter's computer and it works PS> quite well. The place I purchased it from, MPS Multimedia, PS> Inc., sells the 562 for $249 and an interface card for $20. PS> She had a SB16 sound card in her computer so I just bought PS> the driver/cable kit for $20. PS> PS> If you are interested, check out, if you can, their ad in Sept's PS> Computer Shopper page 569. Oh, by the way, the driver they PS> supplied caused some "hiccups" on some audio stuff. I got PS> the most recent one from Creative Labs BBS and everything PS> works real nice now. >Paul< Paul I ordered the Panasonic CR-562 with the $20 dollar interface and the new Proaudio Studio 16 from MPS Multimedia the other day. The driver you mentioned above, what is it used for (CDROM or Sound card). By the way, which sound card are you using. How do you like the drive?? --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: LaPlace, LA Point (1:396/61.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED VISCUSI Number: 2000 To: DOUG SNELL Date: 08/28/93 8:19p Subj: Birthday check failure message! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I wish to gain a higher user status, thank you --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Wet N Wilde 2 BBS (518)371-0762 (1:267/112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2001 To: RAY DYER Date: 08/28/93 11:20p Subj: Re: BBS Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> It may be some software interrupt problem on my system. I jus -> it out recently with all CD's affected. The CD can be read but it is -> slow. -> -> Running on 386-SX-33, 16 bit card. -> -> Native audio CD's run without problems as the drive takes control. I have 386 SX/25 16bit board.... Must be interrupt. I have IRQ 10 DRQ 5 TTYL, Henry --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2002 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/28/93 6:42a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Well Josh, I got the latest InterAction Magazine and it said nothing -> depth about what might be on the CD-ROM version of that game, in an -> consercing Police Quest 4, they explained what it was going to be abo -> then at the end of the article in the last paragraph it said that the -> also be a CD-ROM version of that game, but they didn't tell in what w -> CD-ROM version is better than the regular version, I will keep you po -> any new things on it. C-ya and write back. Hi Ashwin! ANY Sierra CD has ALL the charcters done in VOICE. Like KQ6 CD has a 'song' at the beginning cartoon. With professional actors in it too. I'm not sure about PQ4 CD other than the first three were great, and this one has nothing to do with them. l8r, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2003 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/28/93 6:57a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> What I like about sierra and dislike about sierra also. For the -> likeables sierra does in fact lower their prices by 50% after -> 6months-year when their sales have dropped so that others can get a -> chance to buy it at a low affordable cost just like space quest iv,wi -> beamish for around $13 u.s through a mail order company i've seen tho -> games were when new around $49 u.s. 3 times the price. What I don't -> like about sierra is they charge the cd version the exact same price -> the disk version when their making more profit on the cd version inst -> of the disk version if you calculate a typical sierra game on disk ta -> 10 disks thats 30cents each thats $3 american now a cd version would -> cost less than $1 now that extra $2 savings if they were to take that -> off it would $2 doubled at the distributor level and then doubled aga -> at the retail level would be almost $10 u.s. so that extra $10 they a -> making more profit off the cd version but the good thing though atlea -> they have the leeway to lower their prices on the cd rom versions but -> less leeway on the diskette versions. Why are you upset about a couple bucks? It takes about 1mil dollars to create a game today, and about 2yrs. worth of labor! The prices are VERY good! As for the others, they are STILL $40-$50 mailorder! Only on this board-echo have I seen any for under $20! Sierra wants $25 plus shipping to upgrade if you have original disk #1 or page of manual. Now, 7th Guest for instanc.... Cheapest I've seen is $60! Why don't you complain about Virgin's prices for a whil huh? l8r, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2004 To: RACHEL REPSTAD Date: 08/28/93 7:03a Subj: games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Rachel! -> I also have Laura Bow II and that was a good game. I have The Colonel -> Bequest too. Have you played that? That is a pretty challenging game. -> King's Quest V but I haven't beaten it. I've had it for about 2 years -> just doesn't make me want to play. I really liked King's Quest VI. I' -> Space Quest 2 a couple of times and I really don't think there is a g -> is too hard... just really challenging. The more challenging it is th -> determined I am to beat it. But if you are having lots of trouble, GE -> CHEAT SHEET! I'm sure if you look around hard enough you will find on -> could just call the Sierra board and edit that and just print it out. -> where most of today's cheat sheets come from today. Anyway, I have Ac -> Pacific and I want Red Baron. Dan Hatterick, y'know the Sysop of this -> really in flying simulations. I really want Space quest 5. I've beate -> the others and I would like to continue to do that. I just LOVE a go I want the CD version of laura Bow II too! :) I haven't played the Colonel's bequest, no longer available. I've beat KQ5 many times! If you need a hint just ask! I want to get 6 too! I haven't beat SQ2 yet, maybe I should play it more often :) I got Space Quest 5 for my birthday, what a cool game!!! I want to get the CD version next. I have the entire SQ collection including enhanced 1. Out of 2 and 3 3 is my favorite. I like the whole series more than any other so I really don't have any favorites... I have a couple of their sims too! they do a great job on them! TTUL, Henry * TNet 3.50 = Papermaker BBS * Siletz Or. * 503-444-2377 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB SHUSTER Number: 2005 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/24/93 9:30a Subj: Mac cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Boris - how about a listing of your Macintosh titles? They dn't have to be Mac specific, they can be dual format. - Bob Shuster --- DB 1.50/004225 * Origin: The Newtown Express BBS: 2400-16.8K 215-860-9724 5.1gigz (1:273/231) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT MOORE Number: 2006 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 08/24/93 11:56p Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just thought I would drop you a quick note. I sent the CD ROM drive to you by insured regular mail as you suggested. Let me know when you get it. You can leave me a message here, call me or leave me a message on the Internet (Robert.Moore@select.wyvern.com) if you have access to the Internet. Thanks for your help. --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: BestDealBBS, Va. Beach, Va. USA 804/340-4457,-3498,-1250 (1:275/47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELVIN EMERY Number: 2007 To: NIGEL ZETT Date: 08/23/93 12:31p Subj: Panasonic CR562 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=>On 18 Aug 93 22:19:00, Nigel Zett said the following to Laurens Linssen<=- NZ> Laurens, I cought you Email on our local echo and just wanted to tell NZ> you that the Panasonic CR562 is the "double-speed" drive of choice at NZ> preference. I currently sell them for US$267 installed, but they are NZ> cheaper for do-it-yourself-ers. When I got my computer in April it came with the SBPro only and no CD-ROM. Does the SBPro come with a driver that will work with the CD562 or would I need to download or request something from Creative ??? Also what is your price for a bare bones 562 without the card since I have a SBPro I would not need it (right ??).. Thanx Elvin E. Emery ... "Captain, I sense millions of minds focused on my cleavage." --- Blue Wave/TG v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Mind\/\/arp BBS 405.741.6921 (1:147/1030.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY VALUIKAS Number: 2008 To: TERRY MARRS Date: 08/23/93 8:50p Subj: Sony's support number Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Terry.. Yes Sony has a support BBS... Here's there voice number 1-800-326-9551 and I think the support BBS is 408-894-0555, but I'm not sure... Tv --- WM v3.01/93-0027 * Origin: OKC-PC User's Group Support BBS (405) 348-9810 (1:147/1001.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HOFFERMAN Number: 2009 To: ALL Date: 08/25/93 7:50a Subj: Cdrom dealers wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings to All, We are looking for resellers and system builders who would be interested in marketing and/or bundling commercial, shareware, and adult CDROM software. We offer a wide range of titles at very competitive pricing. If you would be interested, please contact me at CONSOLIDATED CDROM Tel: 215-276-3657 or Fax: 215-276-3854. Thanks, Gary === * OLX 2.1 TD * When the mind is ready, a teacher appears. - Zen --- DB 1.53/001777 * Origin: DSC BBS * Ivyland, PA * (215) 443-7390 * 5,000 SIGS (1:273/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HEATHER KRAUSE Number: 2010 To: ALL Date: 08/26/93 11:36a Subj: Toshiba Q's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm considering purchase of a Toshiba 3401 (internal) CD ROM drive and have some questions. Anyone with answers or comments, please jump in! ? What's a good adapter for use with this drive? What's the difference between the 8-bit and 16-bit controllers? ? What additional cables, mounting kit, etc. will be required to hook the drive up to the controller and to my SoundBlaster 16 (for audio)? I (will) have an available 5.25" slot in tower case - Gateway 2000 486/33 system. Any known problems with the Toshiba and this computer? ? What's a good price for the drive? For the controller? ? Any recommendations on a good dealer for purchase of same? Do they possibly take used equipment in trade (otherwise, I gotta sell a couple of items before I can get the drive)? If you are a dealer, please leave price, etc. info if this is an appropriate conference. Or you can call me at 913-888-5201 ext.257 (8a-4p central, or leave voice mail). I need a package with the items listed above and a couple of disk caddies. No software required (I already have a CD ROM drive I'll be selling if I decide to get the new one). Thanks for the info! -hk --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'e' * Origin: Sound Advice - 24 Nodes (816)436-4516 (1:280/333) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SETH KLINE Number: 2011 To: STEVE PROCTOR Date: 08/26/93 10:59a Subj: Re: CDROM Drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I might want one of those CD-ROM drives. How much would they be? --- Echodor 3.11a * Origin: The Cerberus BBS-Haverhill,MA-508-521-6883-HST/DS (1:324/137.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 2012 To: ELDON WAKEFIELD Date: 08/26/93 5:48a Subj: CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Eldon, Tuesday August 24 1993 19:53, Eldon Wakefield wrote to All: EW> Have a question for anyone I have 4 Sony 535 cd-drives on my BBS this past EW> week end some wierd stuff stated to happen can put a cd in one of the EW> drives the light comes on when it goes out it will eject the cd can take EW> another on and it works the one that didnt work woul work in another drive Sounds to me like you may need to clean the optics.I'm not sure of how you clean the Sony drives, but when my system starts acting up as described here I get in there with a cotton swab & Windex and clean the optics...I have Hitachies.. Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs " *** GoldED 2.41+, Don't read mail without it! *** --- GoldED 2.41+ (Reg#1129) "Not tonight dear,I have a Modem" * Origin: "The Oasis BBs/315.947.5916/USR/HST DS 16800 w/ASL" (1:2608/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID NGHIEM Number: 2013 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 2:01a Subj: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. But I am wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they show up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I hope this is a software automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, put them on the system only to find out that I have to manually change a cd when a user wants to look at another one. If anyone can help in using the pioneer for the BBS, thanks!!!! --- WM v3.01/92-0201 * Origin: SILVERADO EXPRESS, No. Highlands, CA. 916-344-8146 (1:203/1102.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON SPROUL Number: 2014 To: ALL Date: 08/28/93 7:43p Subj: Mitsumi and Gravis Ultrasound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks to all who responded to my plea, but after finding that the Mitsumi uses up to 80% of the CPU in conjunction with the usage from my Gravis software. This was too much for my 386DX/33Mhz to handle and I have upgraded to a Texel double spin drive anyway so all my problems are solved. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Download Dungeon SuperBBS - RA PRO 1.11 - (705)749-3233 (1:229/318) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 2015 To: LUIS CARVAJAL Date: 08/29/93 12:54p Subj: Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hi there, -> -> Has anyone seen 'The day of the tentacle' on CD?. How does it -> differ from -> the regular version? -> I have heard that 'Dragon's Lair' is about to be released for -> CD-ROM. Has -> anyone seen it yet? Do you know if it is going to be more of the same -> crap or it is going to be, finally, something close to the real -> thing, the coin-op machine?? You know with 680 megs of information its going to be the full version but don't know if they are going to take all the photo's from the coin up version i noticed the disk versions of dragon slayer are redone. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT METZINGER Number: 2016 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/29/93 3:43a Subj: Maximus & Downloading Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Carlos! Tuesday August 24 1993 02:37, Carlos Benitz wrote to All: CB> I'm having a bit of trouble when downloading a file from the disc at CB> 1200bps (that's what's in the notebook, I haven't watched other users yet CB> so I don't know about faster speeds). CB> Every 16K, *exactly*, Maximus reports "Unable to read drive F" (the rom). CB> When I'm running FrontDoor/Maximus alone, the file transmission stops at CB> 16384 bytes, *WITHOUT ERROR* (although obviously the entire file isn't CB> there). Attempting to resume under Zmodem results in a new copy which CB> terminates at the same place. Carlos, I think this is a Maximus problem, but I don't have a CD-ROM so I don't have a fix handy. Ask in the Fido Maximus echo, MUFFIN. Matt --- GoldED 2.41+ * Origin: The Tranquility Grille (1:147/3038) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2017 To: GORDON FLETCHER Date: 08/29/93 12:04a Subj: BIBLES & RELIGION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GF>MS>Sorry Keith, our special purchase stock is gone on those, but they are GF>MS>in stock again at the regular price of $13.00. GF>Mike, Do you also have "Shakespeare" at a good price. If so, will order GF>both. Gordon, Got 'em in stock at $16.50. Just say the word. 8) .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Tagline thievery . . . On the next Geraldo! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2018 To: GREG MCDONELL Date: 08/29/93 12:04a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GM> MS> STARVECTOR CD-ROM LIQUIDATION SPECIALS! GM> MS> Shareware...$22 Clipart Heaven...$19 5Star Prem. Windows.$27 GM> MS> Otherware I...$17 Jedi Collection..$39 History of Jazz.$45 GM> MS> Hacker Chronicles...$24 Reel Clips..$35 Kodak Photo CD.$18 GM> MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 GM>Mike, I was wondering about this Kodak Photo CD ... is it editing GM>tools, a database utility or what?? I may need it if Digital Cameras GM>ever reduce in price down to my price range 8-) It is software to enable you to view, edit, and otherwise have fun with photographic images on the new Kodak Photo CD's. BTW, you don't need a digital camera to enjoy Photo CD technology, just a plain ol' 35mm and a Photo CD unit or compatible CD-ROM drive! The way it works is that you take your film into your favorite authorized Kodalux film processor, and about a week or so later, you get a CD back with all your pictures on it. I've seen them in action, and with a good monitor, the quality is really amazing. GM>Also, in my recent order to you ( and thanks for prompt service on GM>the last couple of orders, BTW ) I included a request for Return GM>to Zork, which is supposed to be out soon. You may care to let myself GM>and others know via this echo when this title, and also the new Tex GM>Murphy and Labyrinth CDs, become available. I'm sure there are a lot Yes, thanks very much for the order. We should have them all in stock very soon, and they will be included in our CD master lists when they arrive. Hope this helps, .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2019 To: ROB MCINTYRE Date: 08/29/93 12:04a Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>Oh... Pity. Huh? --- * SLMR 2.1a * I think my data transmission is low on fluid. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2020 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 12:04a Subj: KING'S QUEST VI IN STOCK! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BRAND NEW CD ARRIVALS AT STARVECTOR! King's Quest VI.....$47 Shareware Explorer..$59 Phonedisc USA.......$69 Soundware Coll'ctn..$27 So Much Shareware 3.$28 Gameware Collection.$24 Aminet Amiga 1993...$15 5 Star Windows......$27 Electronic Cookbook.$33 Programmers Megapak.$29 Canadian Shareware..$19 Precision Mapping...$79 Shareware Online 2.soon Microsoft Golf......$58 Mac Shareware.......$22 M/M Computer Tutor..$30 Int'l Graphics Libr.$33 Color Magic Clipart.$28 The Holy Bible......$24 Am. Bus Phonebk 93..$35 Reel Clips..........$35 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * This tagline will self-destruct in 5-million nanoseconds. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 2021 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 08/28/93 12:16p Subj: 16 bit sound card - HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Get a Sound Galaxy NX Pro. I just purchased one for $180 and it features 16 bit audio, audio input, FM synthesis, SCSI interface (which I use with a double spin drive, works great!), compatability with soundblaster pro, adlib, pas, speech thing, and disney sound source. Comes in the box with speakers, programs/games, and a huge book. Works great with MIDI also. My friend has a game that crashes with his SB16, and works on my SG! Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 2022 To: ALL Date: 08/28/93 1:02p Subj: S3 video chip Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Cirrus logic 1MB vesa local bus video card on my 486DX/33. Does this video card have a S3 chip in it? The docs claim windows acceleration. I ran a vga video test and the docs said a 10-12 frame per second video redraw in dos is average. It measured 88.1 frames per second om mine!!! I can't see how there could be a problem with slowness. I really want 7th guest and don't want stupid incompatability. Randy --- WM v3.00/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 11+GIG 100k FILES 201 adult echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON FLETCHER Number: 2023 To: 12500 Date: 08/29/93 2:21p Subj: BIBLES & RELIGION Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NOTE: This message was originally addressed to MIKE SHANNON and was forwarded to you by JAMES BRYANT -------------------- MS>Sorry Keith, our special purchase stock is gone on those, but they are MS>in stock again at the regular price of $13.00. Mike, Do you also have "Shakespeare" at a good price. If so, will order both. --- TMail v1.31.5 --- WM v2.09/92-0513 * Origin: SGT ROCKs BBS, Never Forget! Never Forgive! (1:202/1321) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES BRYANT Number: 2024 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 2:42p Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've just finished 7th Guest and it was great. The graphics were truely amazing, the sound was pretty good too. I'm selling it for $35 call James at 1-619-538-0973 --- WM v2.09/92-0513 * Origin: SGT ROCKs BBS, Never Forget! Never Forgive! (1:202/1321) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE MITCHELL Number: 2025 To: BRIAN HIPPS Date: 08/26/93 2:08p Subj: Files.bbs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I heard Brian Hipps talking about "Files.bbs" to All on 08-22-93 04:59: BH> I'm trying to setup my BBS using Night Owl-9, but the files.bbs on BH> the disc is incompatible with the software I'm running. The author of I just installed PonyROM Door on my BBS, and all is working excellent! I suggest you try it to atleast get the CD-ROM up and online for users to access. OOC: What BBS software are you using? If you're using PC- Board, there is a program written specifically for PCBoard for the Night Owl CD-ROM (any version). And another OOC: How much did you pay for your NIGHT_OWL_V9? I paid $25 at a HamShow for mine... Version: 2.3 iQBVAgUBLHq4EZNmzejRqL0TAQGWPwH7BeoeM5VdY3hQaD1BHleiAFR0s8BPDPmM 1JnTOy+xr5gjxiiKlSqDuRU7u1rh8T1yakYI8dqBIR7nLUpgkd2Vbw== =DxBW ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: Cruise'In City BBS (1:273/309) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 2026 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/28/93 9:20p Subj: CD SPEEDWAY Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ok --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 2027 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/28/93 9:35p Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry to say, but there are 12000 BPS modems, L8tr Dude. --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 2028 To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 08/28/93 9:42p Subj: Benchmark test for CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you find one, tell me. --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 2029 To: ERIC HSIAO Date: 08/28/93 9:42p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No So is the Sb16ASP --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN POLIVY Number: 2030 To: JAMES MUNRO Date: 08/29/93 11:01a Subj: Sony driver for os2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No James, -> Does any one know where I could get a driver for my SONY CDU535 -> series. To enable me to run it with OS2 ver. 2.1. -> Ihave to reboot dos all the time right now to run my CD. -> thanks anyone who can help I have the same CdROM, and am about to switch to OS/2. If you locate this Driver (which I am pretty sure is around somewhere) can you let me know? It would help a lot. Dan --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Kids And Cops * Lynn, MA * (617) 599-2499 * (1:101/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY WHITE Number: 2031 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/29/93 8:45a Subj: Re: BRAND NEW CD'S! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No King's Quest VI better than The 7th Guest? Obviously you've never played either one. I've played both and The 7th Guest is on another level. King's Quest VI is O.K. but nothing compared to The 7th Guest. --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Gam * Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (915)944-9283 949-5077 (1:383/26) (1:383/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 2032 To: ERIC ESKAM Date: 08/28/93 3:27p Subj: HELP WITH MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Anyone have a text file laying around that explains the switches for > MSCDEX? Eric, If you are using MS-DOS 6.0, you can look up the switches with the command HELP MSCDEX. If you are not using MS-DOS 6 (or don't have any access to it), let me know and I'll post a list of them. Hope this helps. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JON SHEARIN Number: 2033 To: MARCUS LEE Date: 08/28/93 3:51p Subj: 7TH GUEST W/ 100% VIDEO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I was thinking of purchasing an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro 2mb/EISA... > and I noticed you said you had probs playing 7th Guest and only 86% > optimal on the video. . . . > Oh, and do you know ANY video cards that get 100%? Marcus, I am currently running a 486DX/33MHz VLB machine with a Cirrus Logic VLB Video Card (uses the CL-GD5426 chip). This combination gives 100% on 7th Guest. BTW, the 86% with the ATI sounds awfull. I got 74% using a Trident 8900CL ISA card on a 486SX/25. Later, JS. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Micro Message Service NCRTP (919)779-6674 TBBS 2.2M (1:151/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 2034 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/29/93 11:50a Subj: CD sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for all the information on CD-ROM connection plugs. I just used the one on my PAS+ and I get nice sound from the CD-ROM and from other sources from the same set of speakers. THANKS. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: TechTalk; Calgary, Alberta, CANADA, HST 16.8/V.32bis (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM CHILDRESS Number: 2035 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/29/93 11:10p Subj: Sound blaster 16 vs 16asp Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG> You mean there is a daughterboard for the sb16/asp? That is fantastic >don't know if i ever will need it though but if i were a musician/artist >it would be a fantastic deal rather than buying those stand alone midi >keyboards having to buy cartridges and record sound fx's through the mic >of the midi instead through the computer and be able to edit things. Media Vision (Aug 5), a leading supplier of multimedia for personal computers, introduced its first add-in sound board with sampled-sound music synthesis. This extends Media Vision's Pro Audio 16 sound card family by offering professional-quality sound and advanced software. Dubbed the Pro AudioStudio 16XL, it's the result of a joint development and marketing effort with Korg U.S.A. Inc. The companies have been working side by side to incorporate Korg's wavetable synthesis with the 16-bit sound technology developed by Media Vision. The Pro AudioStudio 16XL add-in board will deliver professional-quality music recording and playback to desktop personal computers. Based on the same chipset used in Korg's other professional electronic music synthesizers, the 32-voice wavetable synthesizer uses digitized recordings of real instruments to generate music. It is capable of producing the sounds of 128 different musical instruments, and its special effects include studio-quality digital reverb and chorus which add ambiance and depth to musical compositions. In addition to the Korg synthesizer, the Pro AudioStudio 16XL will feature an on-board FM-synthesizer, a software controllable mixer, a game port and an industry-standard SCSI CD-ROM controller interface. And, a built-in MIDI interface allows control of other MIDI devices. The sound card is capable of recording and playback of 16-bit stereo digital audio with sample rates of 48kHz (beyond CD-quality sound). Not only that, but an on-board audio mixer allows simultaneous recording of multiple audio sources. Also, there is a 4-to-1 audio compression/decompression feature. Of course, it comes bundled with a variety of software applications that take advantage of the card's advanced features. P.S. Perhaps you might consider waiting until this one is released in the next month of so. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Dixieland BBS / Macon Ga / 912-471-6833 (1:3611/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM HERBERT Number: 2036 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 5:25p Subj: WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Wanted: Used Pioneer DRM 600a will pay up to 600$$ please respond. Or you can reach me on my bbs aT 609 487 8321 -)verbyte --- * Origin: Ground Zero 813-849-4034 New Port Richey, FL (1:3619/25.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERMAN WIGGINS Number: 2037 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 4:04a Subj: Cd-Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! I have So Much Shareware BBS ready for sale 3 disk set, price $40.00 if you are interested in these disk reply here..Also have some other titles which I will announce later... * WCE 1.10/2094 * CMOS....grows on CSHELLS --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-27-93 * Origin: International Computers (813)823-4364 (1:3603/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK WIMMER Number: 2038 To: DOUG SCHWANTES Date: 08/28/93 11:37p Subj: CD ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS> Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a CD-ROM? DS> DS> DS> ... Catch the Blue Wave! DS> --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] DS> * Origin: -= W E B B =- Watertown, WI (414) 262-0502 (1:154/801.0) DS> Lightning is supposed to be good. It also speeds up other drives, as well as comes with some other utilities. MARK --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: C.P.S. 14.4K (414)821-9434 2400 (414)821-9430 (1:154/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 2039 To: DERIK MINNICH Date: 08/28/93 4:13p Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DM>ONLY catch is, you must buy C.O.D. which runs like $29. I I have to question the $29. for COD. UPS would be about $10 max for shipping, insurance, and COD tag. Do you have any idea why the company you mentioned would want $19 more for doing business the easy way? ___ X OLX 2.2 X When you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES MUNRO Number: 2040 To: DAVE TERRELL Date: 08/28/93 8:08p Subj: Sony driver for OS2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for you reply I havnt tried that North Carolina number yet that you gave me for a CD-ROM driver mine is a SONY CDU535 your cd is a different number. Would it still work with my CD?? Where about is your BBS is it any closer to Niagara Falls than North Carolina?? thanks for you reply --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Electric Blue BBS Node 1 Niagara Falls, Can. (416)35 (1:247/210) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HOA HO Number: 2041 To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 08/28/93 7:15p Subj: Re: Norton Speedcache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> This is just another silly reply to Ashwin Bihari <=- AB> Hey everyone, please tell me what this Norton SpeedCache is, is this AB> a cache for the CD-ROM if so, does it come with Norton Utilities, or is AB> it a totaly different product and how much does it cost and does it AB> work, you see I have a 350 ms 150 kb/sec Mitsumi drive and though I am AB> perfectly satisfied by it sofar, I would like to speed it up, so AB> please tell me what this SpeedCache is about, thanx and C-ya AB> Ashwin Norton Speedcache+ is sold separately by Symantec. It is similar to NCACHE2 found in Norton Utilities except that it can cache practically anything that can have a drive designation. It does speed up accessing files on my Mitsumi and Chinon 435 but not that much. Both of my drives are 150kps, 350ms or so. I think it would be more beneficiary for people with CD-ROMs rated above 400ms. Also I found that it isn't that stable unless you assign a huge amount of stacks to it. ... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics! --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard.Echomail Hub USRDS(416)7436703 (1:250/401.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW SEE Number: 2042 To: ANDRE QUEREE Date: 08/26/93 9:15a Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AQ> -=> Quoting Yves Desjardins to Chris Robinson <=- AQ> AQ> YD> anyone who wants to buy a 16 bits sound card. It is fully compa AQ> YD> with the sound blaster, the sound quality blows you away and it AQ> AQ>But remember it's only compatible with the original Sound Blaster, no AQ>SB Pro or SB16 - that's another limiting factor for this sound card! Also it is only an FM card, and all FM cards sound the same... Bad. I don't see how people can say the sound quality of an SB/PAS/Adlib Gold etc, can blow them away. They all use the same OPL3 4 op fm chip. Now if that dude heard a wavetable card...THEN he would be blown away. * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW SEE Number: 2043 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/26/93 9:21a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP>I also want to get the CD version of the Wing Commander series. It is the same as the Disk version. * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: 500cc F1 BBS - 4 Gigs, 10 V32Bis Lines, 02-5504317 (3:712/218) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 2044 To: DERIK MINNICH Date: 08/29/93 7:32a Subj: Sanyo Cd-rom Drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-25-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Derik Minnich said to All:- DM>Hi everone! DM> DM>I am searching for someone who has been around CD-ROM's for a LONG DM>time. Try Bob Hall! Rumour has it that he has been in the cdrom game so long that he used cdrom disks on the wheels of the cart he used to move mammoth steaks back to the cave! Seriously, as the founder and moderator of this echo for 10 years or more, Bob will most likely have oyur answer. --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Warm & sunny in Australia! Again! --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: POE LIM Number: 2045 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/29/93 9:34p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Rowan, On Aug 23 20:44 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: > caddies than it is for the average user.... Most users I know of > with caddy type drives can only afford one caddy... and they are > amazed and impressed by the Panasonic.... The cheapest caddies I've bought (and this is cheaper than what a dealer I know can get them for) was via this echo, from a local contact (take a bow, Tony S. :). It can be a hassle when you have to handle multiple CD to take them out of their cases; easier just to keep them in caddies, and slip them in as required. As to the cost, I calculate it as a percentage of the cost of the ROMs; most of the time they come to less than 10% of the cost, which is acceptable for the protection thus gained. Cheers, Poe --- * Origin: Serendipity Inc, Cowra. +61-63-41 1859 (3:623/630) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON MACKAY Number: 2046 To: JOSH PICHE Date: 08/28/93 11:15p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP>I've heard that the CD rom version will be out around the same time as JP>version. Will the CD version include extra stuff, or is it just on CD JP> JP> Josh Piche JP> JP>--- Maximus 2.01wb JP> * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, now at 14.4bps! (613) 825-9302 (1:16 JP> Do you know anything about Police Quest 4. From this echo, I gather it is on floppy disk and / or CD-ROM in the US by now. Do you know if it is released, its storyline and the quality of the images? Thanks Simon :-) Melbourne Australia. * WinQwk 2.0 #0 * Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- WM v2.05/91-0511 * Origin: Talk Channel BBS Mail System (03) 509-5888 (3:632/325) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW SEE Number: 2047 To: STEPHEN KOVACSISS Date: 08/29/93 10:09a Subj: EXPLAIN SOUND CARDS TO ME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SK > AS}Who told you that? The GUS does "true" 16 bit playback, SK > at sample rates up SK > }to 60 kHz. SK > It has 16-bit playback with up to 44.1 kHz sample rates. SK > Stephen The GUS is actually capable of Higher sample rates than the Spec states. (Can be tweaked into sampling at 60 kHz.) --- Fmail 0.96+ RA200+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 2048 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/29/93 9:50p Subj: Re: CD-Rom Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jim Lambert to All <=- JL> I have just finished making our new CD-Rom catalog. We have many new JL> products and have reduced the price on a lot of the others. If you JL> would like a copy of this catalog, please log on and download JL> catalog.zip. It lists all of our titles with prices and descriptions. Hi there Jim; how are you? I was wonderin' if you could FREQ me a copy of your new catalog...I can be reached through FidoNet at 1:153/217. Thanks a lot in advance. -=Cheers=- Steve. ... Don't hit me, Mr. Moderator... I'll go back on topic... I swear! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Vancouvers Music HQ - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FABRICE GROVER Number: 2049 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 7:38p Subj: GOOD CD-ROM??? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey out there. I'm looking for a cd-rom for my future 486DX2-66 Mhz. I have no idea what kind to get, what the different names are, what's expensive etc... If anyone has any opinions on which cd-rom is a good buy with a nice price/performance ratio, I'd love to here from you. ttyl, Ÿabrice G. --- TMail v1.31.4 * Origin: Dial-A-File BBS - (604) 736-FILE (1:153/776) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY VALUIKAS Number: 2050 To: VICKI CRAWFORD Date: 08/29/93 2:42p Subj: MultiLine/CDROM/DV/HELP!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> TV> Can anyone help me on this? -> TV> I keep getting CRC errors on all files download from the CDROM. -> TV> With one Node up everything works but with more than one Node -> TV> I get errors. -> -> The problem is either the access speed of the CD rom or your comms po I found out later that I needed to setup my CD for polling instead of high speed software transfers.... Thanks for the post... Tv --- WM v3.01/93-0027 * Origin: OKC-PC User's Group Support BBS (405) 348-9810 (1:147/1001.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 2051 To: LUIS CARVAJAL Date: 08/29/93 6:30p Subj: Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** LUIS CARVAJAL wrote this on 08-22Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ> Has anyone seen 'The day of the tentacle' on CD?. How does it diff Δ>from the regular version? Yes, I have the DOTT CD-ROM game. It has full talking through the whole game. No need to read the characters lines (you can if you still want to). It's great! I love those adventure games with talking (I also have the Space Quest IV CD which has full talking too). That's basically the only difference. The CD version also comes with a free hint book, and a different shaped box (triangle). -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/29/93 17:53 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * If at first you don't succeed, fake it!! --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK COOKE Number: 2052 To: DON RIEB Date: 08/30/93 6:57a Subj: Virtual Sex Disk Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don Rieb Mumbled Something to Rick Cooke about Re: Virtual Sex Disk DR> I saw that one too, it was called Virtual Vallery and you had to go DR> out and find here then pick her up and bring her back to her place for DR> a romp. It had real good digitized speach where she would tant you to DR> do things to here. I am wandering the same thing though, how to get DR> ahold of the author or publisher on that one. Apparently it was developed on the MAC. Too bad! Maybe there will be a DOS version in the near future. It looked like a fun program to 'Play' around with. Rick ... "Yield to temptation, it may not pass your way again." - L. Long --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: Fish House BBS - ZYXEL @19.2k baud - (601) 452-9196 (1:3604/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 2053 To: DON BOSMAN Date: 08/29/93 9:47p Subj: Re: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. BO>Boris Osadciw DB> I always figure a newcomer should keep his mouth shut for a while before DB> posting. So after reading several hundred posts, I have a few questions. DB> What can you tell me, and others newbies, about the Pioneer bare drives DB> listed above? In a word, "Excellent." DB> Specifically, access time, seek time, transfer rates, can The 600, I am not sure, but I believe it is double speed (300KB/s), and 800ms or so access. 'Not great, but OK for a data drive. The 604X has a 612KB/s transfer and 300ms access. It far exceeds MPC-2, and works great under OS/2 with all functions intact. I have no problems at all with this drive and an Adaptec 1742 EISA HA. DB> they fit in a 5.25 in slot You're kidding, right? No, they don't fit in a 5.25" FH drive bay. Heck, the CARTRIDGES hardly fit in a 5.25" slot, let alone the drive, which must pull out each CD for access. They are external only, a little taller than a full height bay, half again as wide, and about 12" deep. Since the cartridge must have clearance for the CD to be extracted, and the maximum clearance width is about an inch wider than a 5-1/4" bay, I don't think an internal unit is possible. DB> what kind of interface card is required, SCSI, preferably SCSI-2 for the 604X, if you want MPC-2 and all the other goodies. DB> etc. How might the above compare to a couple or six Panasonic 562's on DB> a file server? Well, the six drives will definitely out-perform a single carousel drive, of course, when it comes to simultaneous accesses of several disks. However, single disk access under the Pioneer 604X blows away the access on any of the Panasonics, and one 604X is obviously a lot cheaper than six 562's. Additionally, the Pioneers only use one SCSI ID, thus allowing six other drives on a single HA, while the 562's will almost completely use up your HA, allowing at most a single hard drive, tape drive, or other SCSI device. It is at least theoretically possible to access a motion picture vide, and audio track, and a couple of data downloads to users with six individual drives. This would not be possible with the 604X, although multiple user downloads are. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 2054 To: LISA HUTTER Date: 08/29/93 10:08p Subj: Re: My New cd-rom! help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LH> Hi All, LH> I've just recently installed a panisonic CD-Rom and I'm not sure how to LH> get the most out of it...I thought that I'd be able to play musical CD's LH> while working in Windows, etc...Of course this isn't the only reason I LH> made this purchase but I'd thought it would be a fun feature. LH> Can anyone give me some advice as to how to make the most of my new LH> "toy"? Dump Windows and get OS/2. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 2055 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/29/93 10:13p Subj: Re: CD-ROM HELP! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> Load the MSCDEX buffers into ExTENded (XMS) memory - I BF> think that's the "/E" No, it is expanded (EMS or LIM) memory. BF> To make it a short story, the "loadhi" address range is BF> from the 640K DOS limit BF> up to the 1 Meg 20-bit Real Mode address limit. DOS does not have any 640K limit. The DOS limit and the Real mode limit are one and the same. If your system does not have a video card, and also no ROM BIOS other than the system BIOS, DOS will happily use over 900K of RAM. I have regularly done this with a number of file servers. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 2056 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/29/93 10:20p Subj: Re: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> > The Always card is in no way superior to the BF> Adaptec line. In the BF> >first place, the IN-2000 only comes as an ISA card, no BF> MCA or EISA support. BF> For those of us that don't have MCA or EISA (or local bus, BF> for that matter), BF> the IN-2000 is an excellent choice, and FAR superior overall to any of the BF> Adaptec stuff (especially considering relative PRICING). I've not noticed any price premium for Adaptec. I got my 1742 for just a bit over $300. You suggest that the Always is superior overall. In what way? Please be specific, including benchmarks and specs. I have an example, however. My 1742 can support boot drives on SCSI ID 0-7, SIMULTANEOUSLY with non-boot devices on 0, 1, and 2. The 1742 can support 10MB/s continuous synchronous throughput, and supports SCSI disconnect on any number of devices. It is also SCSI-2. BF> I have USED both - and DUMPED all of my Adaptec stuff in BF> favor of the IN-2000. BF> >do believe it is an ISA busmaster BF> The IN-2000 does NOT do bus mastering I was apparently mistaken. My apologies. BF> which stuff is BF> overhyped on an ISA bus BF> anyway due to BUS throughput limitations under DMA. It is far from over-hyped. The bus throughput limitations are on MOTHERBOARD DMA, not busmastering. Busmastered DMA can proceed at the limit of the ISA bus' ability to function. More importantly, it proceeds without the intervention of the CPU, which can be off doing more appropriate things. Admittedly, under DOS this means generally waiting for the DMA transfer to complete, but many of us know better than to stick with DOS. BF> >using an ISA busmaster basically limits the useful system BF> RAM to 16 Megabytes. BF> This IS a problem with the Adaptec stuff, which ARE Bus Mastering cards. True. If the IN-2000 is not a busmatering card, then it will not suffer this limitation. Neither does the 1742, however. If one can afford >16MB, they *SHOULD* be able to afford EISA, MCA, or VLB. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 2057 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/30/93 11:40a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP> board-echo have I seen any for under $20! HP> Sierra wants $25 plus shipping to upgrade if you have original disk #1 HP> or page of manual. HP> Now, 7th Guest for instanc.... Cheapest I've seen is $60! Why don't you The 7th Guest can be found at Sam's for $45 and Wal-Mart at $49. Definately worth the $$$ as is the KQ6 upgrade at EB for $25! I find these prices VERY fare, also if you know someone who has the floppy version of DOTT for only $25. Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 2058 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 08/30/93 11:46a Subj: S3 video chip Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM> I have a Cirrus logic 1MB vesa local bus video card on my 486DX/33. Does RM> this video card have a S3 chip in it? The docs claim windows RM> acceleration. I ran a vga video test and the docs said a 10-12 frame per RM> second video redraw in dos is average. It measured 88.1 frames per I have a Diamond SSPro VL and it is also a Cirrus Logic (5426) based card. It does not contain the S3 chip and the card gets a 100% rating on the benchmark included with the 7th Guest. The game runs great! Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM KALLIO Number: 2059 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 9:24p Subj: NEC Multi-Spin Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello yall, I just got a NEC MultiSpin CD-ROM drive. And I don't think it's working right... for instance, when I goto my CD-ROM designation (E:) and I goto a subdirectory and do a DIR it goes back to the E: root directory. Or when I goto a directory and type in the name of a EXE or COM or BAT file it says file not found, and probably it is trying to read the root directory of the E: drive... Well if this makes any sense to ya and ya have any suggestions I would GREATLY appreciate a response... C-ya later ’tεmαεmα SysOp Fallout Shelter BBS --- SuperBBS 1.17-3 (Reg) * Origin: APPLEGATE; Neenah, Wi. USA (1:139/631) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MANESH RAMA Number: 2060 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/29/93 11:00p Subj: Re: encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No hello i thank you for replying to my note but i wuz just wondering if you trade oh and is that the cd ver. cause if so i have night owls cd cause i just got robbed the other day on monday so at the moment i cant afford it but i can trade thanx i hope we can --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-15-93 * Origin: Prime Connection - (909)274-9635 USR/DS (1:207/225) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY FUNG Number: 2061 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 08/30/93 5:47a Subj: RE: SBPRO CD ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I think what would be a hell of a lot easier is to just get a > Sound Galaxy NX Pro card which has SCSI interface and is > compatible with all SCSI CD-ROM drives regardless of the > speed. It's soundblaster, adlib, disney sound source, FM > music, and speech thing compatible so you have much more > compatability also. It runs about 170-180 dollars. What are some of the places that sell the Sound Galaxy NX Pro for the price you stated? Roy Fung ... Multitasking environment - Bathroom with magazines --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Software Heaven (813) 653-0029 Tampa, Fl (1:377/41) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERMAN WIGGINS Number: 2062 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 9:47a Subj: Cd roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! DO you have anymore of those drives for $99 if so email me here.... * WCE 1.10/2094 * Itsdifficulttobeverycreativewithonlyfiftysevencharacters --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-27-93 * Origin: International Computers (813)823-4364 (1:3603/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG DAGGER Number: 2063 To: DERIK MINNICH Date: 08/29/93 2:20p Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DM> planning on getting a Pioneer 6 disk machine :) Anyway, here is the DM> HOTTEST tip I can give you. You can get an Internal Toshiba 3401 DM> (THE fastest single drive out DM> on the market right now) for $399 bare bones from CD-ROM Direct. DM> Note this a bare bones drive, meaning you will have to get a SCSI DM> controller if you don't have one, which they also sell. This is the DM> lowest price I have found in the U.S., the ONLY catch is, you must DM> buy C.O.D. which runs like $29. I have a number around somewhere, Would a person who knows just about nothing about cd-rom's be able to install this. I'll try to get the ad and see! Thanks for your help! --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Gamma-2) * Origin: The Northeast File Bank * (717)876-0152 *USR-DS* (1:268/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG DAGGER Number: 2064 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/29/93 2:21p Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No how many bit is the matsumi? --- QuickBBS 2.80 (Gamma-2) * Origin: The Northeast File Bank * (717)876-0152 *USR-DS* (1:268/302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY BANISTER Number: 2065 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/25/93 11:51p Subj: New Additions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N E W A D D I T I O N S ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >LAN MASTER - 100mgs - 2255 files - Utilities, Programs, Text, & More! > Files.BBS Structure - PRICE - $29. Boris, can you give some details about what's on this CD? * UniQWK v2.0 * The Windows Mail Reader --- WM v3.01/93-0807 * Origin: The Zeitgeist Bulletin Board +1 214 596-3720 (1:124/5148.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANNY BANISTER Number: 2066 To: JOHN ROBERTSON Date: 08/26/93 12:02a Subj: Speedcache & Disc Caddi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >EH> noticed that various stores can rip you off with the >EH> price of caddies. I went to a local computer show and >EH> they had caddies for $4-4.50 each, but when I went >didn't read the version # correctly. Also with respect to your comment >on the prices of caddies you should be aware that there are copies of >the licensed caddies out there... easily recognized by several facets 1) >The clear lid should have no ripples on the surface, & 2) The printing >on the back of the CD caddies should be crisp and sharp. I don't know >where the copies are coming from but there are only two licensed plants >in the world for making these, one is in Japan, and the other in the >USA. The Japanese version uses a stainless steel shutter and the USA >version is aluminum. The copies will jam in your cd player or they will >cause your spin motor to suffer from excessive drag. The better cd >players such as SONY or TOSHIBA will spit these out as they slow >down the motor from being uneven and causing the coupler to drag, That's odd. Both types I bought (USA-made and Japanese-made) have stainless steel shutters. * UniQWK v2.0 * The Solution for Multilingual Messages --- WM v3.01/93-0807 * Origin: The Zeitgeist Bulletin Board +1 214 596-3720 (1:124/5148.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CHILDRESS Number: 2067 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 8:29a Subj: CD-Kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All! I was wonderiing if anyone has had experiance with a CD-ROM bundle called "Multimedia CD16"? It comes with an external CD player, a NEC-25BJ (access time 650 ms, transfer rate 150Kb sec.), a 16 bit sound board, two speakers, and 5 CD's. Cost around $400.00 What do you all think about the access time? I'm not too familiar with CD drives, but I understand that this is quite slow. What effect would that have on animation/video reproduction? This would be our 1st CD setup, does anyone have a better choice? Keeping in mind a family budget? :-) $500.00 give or take, for the whole deal. We would like to have some sort of a bundle deal and something that will last a while. Any suggestions? (opening can of worms ) Thanks in advance, -=Dave=- (CD neophyte) ... OFFLINE 1.50 "... [tap..tap].. is this thing ON??" --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: CSPI-TWO (1:371/1302) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER SMITH Number: 2068 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/30/93 6:38a Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> You're a dealer aren't you Poe?? Its probably cheaper for you to get RE> caddies than it is for the average user.... Most users I know of with RE> caddy type drives can only afford one caddy... and they are amazed RE> and impressed by the Panasonic.... Caddies are only about $5 each. Surely, that's not much to protect a CDROM that can cost much more. -- Roger --- GoldED 2.30 * Origin: RSBBS/Oratorio(tm) -Ft. Walton Beach, FL- 904-863-8408 (1:366/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NED MCWILLIAMS Number: 2069 To: PEYTON NORMAN Date: 08/29/93 4:20p Subj: Your CD service Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No hey Peyton give me a call about my offer...434-3888 it will help us both... I will also be a good customer in teh CD field.. * SPITFIRE v3.3 --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Terrapin Station BBS * (904)939-8027 * USR DS * (1:366/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCENT CAPALBO Number: 2070 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 3:51a Subj: BBS CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do all CDROMS constantly spin when a disk is inside. If so a BBS would have it spinning 24 hours. I know Tandy makes one that doesn't spin when a disk is in it till it needs it but that one is 900 m.s. I guess it would be ok for a BBS but not most other CD software. Any opinions ? ... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.01/92-0695 * Origin: The Butterfly BBS/N1*201-523-1162*HST/DS 16.8k (1:107/512.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOU PETRALIA Number: 2071 To: CHARLES HART Date: 08/27/93 7:34p Subj: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Charles Hart to Michael Hajovsky <=- CH> But, that's you total and only recourse - the moderator "owns" the CH> Echo and does exactly what he want when he wants - and if he fails to CH> please the bulk of the members they will stop comming[[[[[[[.[D CH> [Dcoming, so I suspect the good moderator of this Echo is responding to CH> member comments. -!- FreeMail 1.09 This is probily why the number of messages in this echo has decreased since the new policy started ... A police state is great, so long as you're the police. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: MicroFone 14 Gigs 16 Lines V.32b 908-494-8666 (1:107/331) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 2072 To: BOB SMITH Date: 08/25/93 12:00p Subj: COREL 3.0 IN MONTREAL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BS>Do you work with it? If so tell me... How would I make some business cards? BS>A friend has Microsoft Publisher and says he does cards with it.. Which one I recently made (very successfully) a batch of business cards using cover stock (from the local student bookstore), my LaserJet 4L printer, and Microsoft Word for Windows. The TrueType fonts I used came from the Too Many Typefonts CD-ROM. You don't really need Corel. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 2073 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/25/93 12:09p Subj: MANPOWER - NEW GAY CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS>oh boy, that's excellent "fags on disc" It may not be your "thing", but hey, why shouldn't it be available to those who might be interested? A little bit of tolerance, please, for people whose interests might be different than your own. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 2074 To: BOB JENKINS Date: 08/25/93 12:19p Subj: Mitsumi Question Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BJ> Being financially challenged, yet feverishly lusting over a CD-ROM to ca BJ>my own, I have noticed the name "Mitsumi" (sp?). A few questions: BJ> 1)Will this drive function with my SB 2.0 ? Yes. But it hooks up to the SB card only at the audio level, the drive is controlled by its own seperate interface card. BJ> 2)How much will it put me out (I'm up here in the Great White North, near BJ>Ottawa) ? The drive goes for less than US$200, depending on where you buy it. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TAPANI TUOMINEN Number: 2075 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/27/93 8:15a Subj: Cover cd 'pc mag' Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP>PD> GC> The UK August edition of PC MAGAZINE, carries a CD on the cov GP>It GP>PD> GC> claims to contain a large number of the excellent utilities GP>PD> GC> commissioned by the magazine, amongst other things. GP> GP>Odd.... I bought a copy of the issue in question in Greece, and mine GP>came with (one, two?) floppy diskette (although the cover said there GP>supposed to be a CD-ROM). Did I get cheated? I don't know but I can reveal that the CD in question is really not worth of anything. Only useful thing is few included TT and Type 1 fonts. All the PC-Magazine utilities included are ages old (newer versions do exist!) and for example there is version 93 (I think) of McAfees Scan when the current version is 107! All the other stuff are demos or working models of mostly uninteresting software. The CD also has an awkward installation procedure asking serial numbers VISA-accounts and all the other completely unnecessary stuff. Removing the files it freely installs all over your hard-drive is a real drag afterwards and it is buggy; I managed to get few GFP-errors with its' menu-program before I removed the crap from my HD. If you want I will gladly sent my copy to you. Tapani Tuominen --- * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Li'LL BBS - Paris France - (33-1) 43.07.40.97 (2:320/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS WOOD Number: 2076 To: DOUG SCHWANTES Date: 08/30/93 10:36a Subj: CD-ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Doug Schwantes wrote in a message to All: DS> Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a DS> CD-ROM? Norton Speedcache 4.0+ will do the job nicely for you. Otherwise you could always buy OS/2 2.1 GA, it has built in CDROM drive caching of course... Cheers... Chris - Team OS/2 - Internet: cwood@hpb.hwc.ca --- timEd/2-B9 * Origin: Piece of Mind BBS [16.8K HST/V.32B] 1-613-523-6844 (1:163/512) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORKY CORCORAN Number: 2077 To: DAVID EAGEN Date: 08/30/93 10:22a Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoted David Eagen to All about 7th guest on 08-10-93 15:12 <=- DE> Is there a fix out for T7G that supports S3 video boards yet? DE> Where can I get it? Dave DE> * KWQ/2 1.2a * I didn't vote for Clinton or her idiot husband! DE> ............................................................ DE> .................. HI'YA! I'm from Ottawa, Canada. I had to download a fix for T7G because it caused sound buffer failures with my SBPRO. You can download fixes from the Virgin Games BBS. I don't know the number, but that's where I got my fix. TTYL! Signed, Virtual Humanity ... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CORKY CORCORAN Number: 2078 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 10:42a Subj: Mitsumi drive. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all! I am having a problem with my Mitsumi CRMC drive and Jones in the Fast Lane. Whenever I reach a certain point in the game, my drive sits with the busy lgith blinking and doesn't do anything. Sierra said it was because their DMA driver was incompatible with ONLY Mitsumi drives. Is there some way to rectify this problem? Also, is there a way to hook my drive to my SBPRO, whenever I do, the driver won't recognize it. Thanks people! TTYL! Signed, Virtual Humanity ... "I say we nuke the site from Orbit, it's the only way to be sure" ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 2079 To: MICHAEL TURNER-CRAIG Date: 08/30/93 12:13p Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well, unfortunally it isn't. Lucasfilm should do it though. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2080 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 8:47p Subj: CD-ROMS: A SAMPLING Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 1001 Utilities (New!).........13.00 Microsoft Cinemania MPC.......58.00 5-Star Premium Windows........27.00 Microsoft Golf MPC (New!).....58.00 7th Guest.....................45.00 Microsoft Musical Instruments.57.00 Adventures of Willy Beamish...30.00 Microsoft Works MPC...........49.00 Aircraft Encyclopedia.........36.00 Middle East Diary.............35.00 American Business Phonebk 93..39.00 Monarch Notes.................59.00 Aminet Amiga (New!)...........15.00 Monster Disc 2-Pak (92/93!)...38.50 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * 509-457-2892 (VOICE) VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 up to 5 pcs / $.50 ea pc over 5 --- * SLMR 2.1a * I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 2081 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/29/93 8:48p Subj: NIGHT OWL 9 SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> MS> ATTENTION NIGHT OWL USERS! IT'S HERE! IT'S SHIPPING! IT'S HOT! DC> MS> AND IT'S 680+MB OF PURE 93 SHAREWARE! DC>You make it sound like it's brand spanking new. It has been shipping for qui DC>some time now . Do you have anything newer? .\\ike --- * SLMR 2.1a * Odo, is there any more jello in the fridge? Odo? Odo?? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOBBY POSEY Number: 2082 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/30/93 6:59a Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I've been considering this drive. I have a concern though. I'm a > quadriplegic and can't move my fingers. I need a drive with a caddy so > I don't ruin my CDs. I'm trying to find out about the doors. Needing > to use both hands to insert ther disk, I won't be able to hold a door > open while I do it. How are the doors set up? I would fully reccomend the NEC drive and as far as the door is concerned it is just like putting in a floppy.. > It's hard for me to get out to see for myself. Would anyone recommend > another drive with similar features that they consider superior? > Thanks, > Devin I have got 2 NEC drives at the present time and thinking about getting 2 more for the BBS.. Bobby --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: The Mule Barn BBS (I'm Stubbern allright) 756-7565 (1:388/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED MELO Number: 2083 To: MARTIN ROODENBURG Date: 08/29/93 11:25a Subj: Re: MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Once upon a time Martin Roodenburg asked about using a Mitsumi CD rom with a sound card. Martin, as several other posts here mentioned, you can indeed run the audio connector from the Mitsumi to a sound card. However, there is also another option. There are at least two brands of sound cards that will also directly drive the CD rom. I am using a card from Aztec which is SoundBlaster and ADLIB compatible. They have models that support the Mitsumi and one that is for a Panasonic CD ROM. I think that the ATI card will also support the Mitsumi but I'm not sure of that. Using one of these cards for the interface as well as the sound card will save you one slot. * SLMR 2.1a * Hello, I am part number ³ΊήΊ³Ί³Ϋ³Ίέ³Ίέ³³ --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: Del_Ches_Systems_BBS - Exton,PA 215-363-6625 Since 1983 (1:273/323) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 2084 To: LISA HUTTER Date: 08/29/93 6:46a Subj: My New cd-rom! help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Lisa, Wednesday August 25 1993 21:29, Lisa Hutter wrote to All: LH> Hi All, LH> I've just recently installed a panisonic CD-Rom and I'm not sure how to LH> get the most out of it...I thought that I'd be able to play musical CD's LH> while working in Windows, etc...Of course this isn't the only reason I LH> made this purchase but I'd thought it would be a fun feature. Yes, it is nice feature and yes you can listen to music while working within Windows v3.1..v3.1 has a icon in the "Control Panel" called drivers for Midi, Sound & Recording..I hope you recieved Windows drivers for your new toy, as they will not show up if you didn't, but I'm sure you did..Just read your manual and see if you missed something pertaining to Windows Installation Procedures... All the above is if you have a sound card also...You forgot to mention if you have one...If you don't, GET ONE!! I've been using the PAS16 for over a year now, and the software upgrade I recently acquired was a big boost to the whole concept of MultiMedia. Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs " *** GoldED 2.41+, Don't read mail without it! *** --- GoldED 2.41+ (Reg#1129) "Not tonight dear,I have a Modem" * Origin: "The Oasis BBs/315.947.5916/USR/HST DS 16800 w/ASL" (1:2608/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 2085 To: BRENT LYNCH Date: 08/29/93 8:01p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Brent, I don't think I am interested in any of those games, since I got a demo for the Lord oft the Rings and I found out that I hate those games, anyway I have seen a lot of Day of the Tentacle, anyway I wanna buy some kind of simulation, car, plane or whatever so that I don't spend 50 bucks and then in a couple weeks I beat the game and the fun is lost, so if you find any good simulations for the CD-ROM or regular please write to me, hey have you see World Circuit, if you have how is it, how big is it and what does it feel like? C-ya Ashwin --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Computer Castle Multi-Line, (603)382-3471 (1:324/127) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 2086 To: GARY JOHNSON Date: 08/29/93 8:02p Subj: CD-ROM GAMES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Gary, I am sorry about that but would you please tell me what I wrote to you about since I do not really remember writing a message to you? C-ya Ashwin --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Computer Castle Multi-Line, (603)382-3471 (1:324/127) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 2087 To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 08/29/93 11:52p Subj: Re: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Give me a call. Yes, I'm using a 690meg cdrom online now. Ok, I used to have one and it would not handle a 650 meg CD-ROM. I'll give you a call next week. Brian --- WM v3.01/91-0224 * Origin: The City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2088 To: DON BOSMAN Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>>Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. BO>>Boris Osadciw >> I always figure a newcomer should keep his mouth shut for a >> while before posting. So after reading several hundred posts, >> I have a few questions. The only way to learn about a product is to ask questions, even if they do sound dumb, we all started at the same point at one time or another. >> What can you tell me, and others newbies, about the Pioneer >> bare drives listed above? Specifically, access time, seek >> time, transfer rates, can they fit in a 5.25 in slot, what >> kind of interface card is required, etc. How might the above >> compare to a couple or six Panasonic 562's on a file server? I'd like to list everything about the systems, but that would mean a very long message and some of the people here would get very upset over it. So, in short, the Pioneer is a 6 disk changer. One unit offers a 600ms access time with 150kps transfer rate. The other offers 300ms access time with 600kps transfer rate and is Kodak and MPC approved. Niether of the uunits will fit in a 5.25 slot as they are external and offer 6 changers in one case and as to comparing them with the new Panasonic, well....depending on what you want to do and how you want to do it will set the tone as to wheather they can or can not compare. If you would like more info on the Pioneer or anyother CDROM changer, please feel free to give us a call anytime at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further as we sell every major brand system out there as well as some no names. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Protected Mode Xpress! It's hot! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2089 To: ART MARKO Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: RED HOT SPECIALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>>$$$$$$$ R E D H O T C D' S A T R E D H O T P R I C E S $$$$$$$ >> MORE SPECIALS - AMATURE MODELS - GAME/SOUNDWARE PRICE - $25.00ec >> The amateur models...is that an "R" or an X-title. I haven't >> seen that one described anywhere yet. Any info... >> BTW...your package came no problems...but the Post Office >> didn't get the proof of del'y card signed. All's well that end >> well though... Do you have NixPix 4?...$$?? Glad to hear it ! As far as the Amature models, please drop us a not via the node/net number below or call us direct as we can no longer discuss adult material here. You can reach us at 216-225-3263 anytime.... Boris Osadciw ... What Bug! I left behind the roaches in New York! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2090 To: DON BOSMAN Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: Aust. Phone Disc Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF>>and the one that sells for about $50.00 (This one is called BF>>Australian Phone Disk). BF>>The one that sells for $50 contains the entire Yellow and BF>>White Pages for every state in Australia. BF>>Why is there such a HUGE price difference between that disk BF>>and the $1500.00 one ?????? >> I'm not familiar with the Australian version, but the U.S.A. >> difference is accuracy. >> ProPhone 93 for instance is $100 US and not one listing I >> checked is fully accurate. My residential phone is four >> years out of date, and my business, which has been in the >> yellow pages for about six years is not listed. If you're paying $100. for ProPhone 93, then you'd better look for another dealer as we sell the same copy for only $25. >> For about $900. US one can buy a more up to date disc and sign >> up for the update service. All extra of course. Here again, if your paying $900. then I suggest you look elsewhere as we sell the most up to date copies for only $89. Interested, please call us anytime and we'll be glad to assist you further at 216-225-3263. Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2091 To: JUAN-PEDRO MINON Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: CD-ROM WRITER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Helo, all. >> I am looking for a CD-ROM writer (Kodak PCD Writer 200 >> or Philips CDD 521/10). >> Please reply to me with price, capatibilites, software >> and specifications. We have a Philips unit, model number CDD521WR. It comes complete with software, SCSI interface card, cable manual. It's DOS and Windows compatiable and has a 300kps tarnsfer rate. The complete package price is $6300., so if your interested, please feel free to reach us via the node/net number below or via FAX at 216-225-6759 or voice direct at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't Read Mail Without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2092 To: SETH KLINE Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Does anyone have a CD-ROM for sale? I would like it cheap but >> it doesn't matter. The Mitsumi is about the lowest priced cd rom you'll find out that that offer you the most for the money. If you need further assistance, please feel free to call us anytime at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't Read Mail Without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2093 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: Re: panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hello!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a double speed >> CD-ROM from panasonic...however I was wondering about the 350 >> milisecond access time...is that REAL slow?????? Would that >> cause problems???/ The transfer rate is a 300mb/second...and I >> was wondering on how that might be!!!!!!!! Anyone who can tell >> me anything about my questions would be greatfully >> helpful!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!! Geoff Moehle! The Panasonic unit will do just fine for most applications, even a BBS system. The main point about the system is it's multi-spin feature that enables the unit to transfer data at a higher rate. Therefore allowing the system to offer a much smoother display than one without this feature. If your interested, we do have these unit's in stock now and their priced at $285. complete with interface, drivers and manual. You can reach us at 216-225-3263 anytime if you have anyother questions or would like to purchase one. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2094 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No )))))))))))))) NEW SHAREWARE CD - SHAREWARE EXPLORER ((((((((((((((((( 4 discs w/over 26,000 files 3 of which are completely DOS based files 4th disc is completely Windows 3.0/3.1 files w/over 7000 - BBS Ready Mostly 1992/1993 files - Less than 1% duplication between the 4 cd's Price - $55.00 Call us at 800-243-0517 and ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY !! Or call us at 216-225-3263 anytime for additional information on this and 500+ other CDROM titles and CDROM systems. Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2095 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 2:10a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 Texel Int 340ms Bare Dr - $245.00 LIMITED Texel Ext 340ms Kit - $359.00 Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $449.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$549.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 NEC36 Ext SCSI Complete-$269.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Groilers Encyc DOS v5. or Windows v1. $50. ChestNuts CD's ALL $10.00ec ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 - FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN C Number: 2096 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 08/29/93 8:43p Subj: Re: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DN> I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. But I am DN> wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they show DN> up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I hope DN> this is a software automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, put DN> them on the system only to find out that I have to manually change a cd DN> when a user wants to look at another one. If anyone can help in using DN> the pioneer for the BBS, thanks!!!! I'm not running one, but I have read about them in Jerry Pournelle's User Column in BYTE, and elsewhere. Each CD is it's own Drive. The Pioneer drive switches the disks automatically. If you have seen a Pioneer 6 disc Cd-audio player(we have one), you will know how it works. The Pioneer is kind of intelligent at how it switches...It only does it as needed..So you can log on to a drive, and it won't switch..Not until you actually have to read from the drive. B Curnow Criminal groups infiltrating pot farms. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: ON-LINE BBS (209)736-0385 (1:208/504) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT POWELL Number: 2097 To: TOM ARRUDA Date: 08/30/93 7:25p Subj: NEED NUMBER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TA>I have recently purchased a CR-562B drive from MPS. I am running from TA>Sound Blaster 16 card. I have had nothing but problems with the drive TA>It constantly causes "General Protection faults" when run in Windows. TA>have the "Seventh Guest" and "Day of the Tentacle" that run under dos TA>both lock up and halt the entire system. I am using a 486dx33 with 8m TA>of ram ,DOS 6.0, MSCDEX 2.2,Qemm7.0, Norton SpeedCache 4.0. I need th TA>number for Creative Labs BBS. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I have a SB 16 ASP with a CR-562B drive connected to it and have no problems. I'm using DOS 6, MSCDEX 2.2, QEMM 7.01 on a 486DX266 with 32M RAM and every thing runs beautifully. I also don't have any problems with the Seventh Guest. I have used both the older and new SB drivers without prblems. The only thing I have ran across is that when I was running my bus at 16 megahertz, the SB DMA transfers failed. I had to slow the bus back down to 11 MH and everything works fine. The number for Creative Labs BBS is (405)742-6660. --- ώ CmpQwk #UNREGώ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FidoPCB v1.3 [NR] * Origin: <*> Century City <*> -- (803)469-7859 (1:3647/4) -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT POWELL Number: 2098 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/30/93 7:25p Subj: CD-ROM HELP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP>Yes, and THERE, RIGHT THERE, is the big GOTCHA. I wouldn't even GP>consider buying that drive, no matter how attractive it is for any ot GP>reason, if I am arbitrarily and forever chained to a SoundBlaster Pro GP>16 sound card in order to be able to use the CD-ROM drive. Why? Wel GP>let's say that in 12 months somebody (Gravis, or somebody else) GP>introduces a hot new sound card that makes everything else obsolete GP>overnight. In your case, you're shafted, 'cuz you can't get rid of y GP>now-obsolete SoundBlaster card without losing your CD-ROM drive too. I had both the Mitsumi and a Panasonic. Although the access times are simular, the difference between a single speed Mitsumi and a double speed Panasonic is tremendous. As locking you to a sound blaster, you could by an optional 20 dollar controller to use the Panasonic with another brand of sound card. You might also note that other sound card manufactures have started supporting Sony and Panasonic drives in addition to the Mitsumi such as Sound Galaxy. Bottom line is that the arguement doesn't make sense. The Panasonic offers allot of bang for the buck and is worthy of consideration. --- ώ CmpQwk #UNREGώ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FidoPCB v1.3 [NR] * Origin: <*> Century City <*> -- (803)469-7859 (1:3647/4) -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SYLV JUMAGA Number: 2099 To: LEN GLADSTONE Date: 08/29/93 9:48p Subj: Canadian cdrom dealers?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG>Sylv, try CD-Rom Wholesalers of Canada, 6 Armstrong Bay, LG>Regina Sask. S4N 4G7 Ph (306) 789-4654 voice. Contact Vince LG>&/or Michellea Sorensen. Thank you very much for the information! I will get a hold of them promptly! Thanks again, Sylv ___ X DeLuxe2/386 1.25 #6475 X What's this loose cable doing #ked+_8/NO CARRIER --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Just Another BBS,Souris,MB,[204]483-2552 (1:348/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED FEINS Number: 2100 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 3:25p Subj: CD CADDIES FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have EIGHT CD-CADDIES for sale. $25.00 - shipping INCLUDED in USA (went "caddy-less") --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: C.F.O.N.J. TBBS 2.2M - All HST 16.8/V.32B 908-486-2956 (1:107/932) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD ZABAWA Number: 2101 To: RANDY RASA Date: 08/29/93 8:41p Subj: Shareware for CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message of 25 Aug 93 19:36:11, Randy Rasa wrote: RR> To: All Shareware CDROM Publishers RR> RR> If you are interested in receiving shareware direct from the author, RR> please post an address where you'd like a disk to be sent, or a BBS RR> phone number where uploads can be posted. RR> RR> Randy Rasa Please send to Buffaloe Village BBS, phone 215-677-9721 Phila.Pa. --- FIDOdoor+ 3.2.7 [JetMail 0.91beta] * Origin: Dateline: Atari ~ New York, USA [1-718-833-0828] (1:2603/110.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 2102 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 8:44p Subj: Review: Southern Beauties Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ADDENDUM #2 Mea culpa! I erroneously referred to the 24-bit color files on Southern Beauties as "Targa" files. In fact, they are "Tagged image format files" or "TIFF" for short...or just .TIF in the file name. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused; I'll try to be more careful in the future. ... BEWARE - Tagline Thief in this echo --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VICTOR HEALEY Number: 2103 To: CARLOS BENITZ Date: 08/29/93 6:42a Subj: Re: SHAREWARE AND CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Carlos Benitz to Brice Fleckenstein <=- CB> 20 Aug 93 13:27, Brice Fleckenstein wrote to Carlos Benitz: >> FF> I think it will only be a matter of time before ""CD of the month" >> FF> clubs start and everybody will get a nice new CD in the mailbox each >> FF> month. >> Were there "Disk of the mnth" clubs 10 years ago? CB> While the readers of this echo may almost all have cdrom drives, by no CB> means do most computers. People without computers have no need for a CB> cdrom drive. Unlike audio cd's which could attach to almost any CB> stereo, cdroms apply to a smaller market right now. I understand that Atari or Commodore is issuing a new game system that uses a CD ROM drive that will allow access to files stored for PC use on a CDROM. Supposed to available this fall. Anyone else remeber seeing this announcement? ... Cobb County, Ga., Where we use legal shotguns to get a few squirrels. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Atlanta's OS/2 Users Group BBS/FAX - 404-471-1549 (1:133/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 2104 To: DEVIN WOOD Date: 08/30/93 7:09a Subj: NEC CDR-84 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Devin! 29 Aug 93 12:51, Devin Wood wrote to Yves Desjardins: DW> I thought by the way it looked it was spring loaded. I had hoped that DW> once open it would stay open by itself. I'm not so sure I could handle DW> it. I really have to try to get a look at one. Don't know if I can. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I would be more than please to show it to you, IF you can come over to my place. :) Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 2105 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/30/93 5:50p Subj: Benchmark test for CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Janusz! 28 Aug 93 21:42, Janusz Surowka wrote to Yves Desjardins: JS> If you find one, tell me. I found one call CDBENCH from MegaDemo CD. It seems to work not too bad. I was also looking for one called CDSPEED, that some people on the echo was talking about, however I didn't hear from anyone just of yet..... Yves --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ARNIE HAYDU Number: 2106 To: RAND Date: 08/29/93 1:56p Subj: Comment from Arnie Haydu Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Welcome back from Vacation! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: CompuTrek Information Services Inc (203) 775-6198 (1:141/701) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 2107 To: ROB LEVINE Date: 08/29/93 6:35p Subj: Phone Directory CD's for Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RL>Need a residential phone directory CD that will run on a RL>MAC. Know of any? ProPhone does not currently come in a RL>MAC format. Even if ProPhone does come out with a MAC version, I recommend avoiding it unless they drastically improve their accuracy. I have "ProPhone 93" and Every listing I have checked is inaccurate in at least one area. My residential number is 4 years out of date, my business which has been in the yellow pages for several years is not listed. One set of store franchises (I wanted to mail to) has over 130 stores, more than 70 of these stores have been in business for over two years, but ProPhone 93 lists only 26. It gets worse. The company's sales manager(?) Charles McDermitt, maintains that the product is intended to be an aid to those who can't afford the big bucks for an updated service. I maintain that one can't afford to purchase his product as it is so out of date as to be a waste of time and resources. ___ X OLX 2.2 X Unable to locate Cola -- Operator Halted! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 2108 To: ALL Date: 08/29/93 6:43p Subj: 562x+SB16+coftware $399 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If they are in your area you might want to check out Software Etc. They have a Panasonic upgrade kit for $399. U.S. It includes the 562 drive, a Sound Blaster 16 board, and 4 CD's. The CD's are: ROM Material SelectWare Classic Collection F-14 Tomcat F-19 Stealth Fighter JetFighter I Knights of the Sky Software JukeBox LINKS The Challenge of Golf FACES ... TRIS III Berenstain Bears Fun With Colors CD Master ___ X OLX 2.2 X Press Ctrl,Alt,Del for new CAD program. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON WILKEY Number: 2109 To: ATZ Date: 08/30/93 9:06p Subj: ATZ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ? ATZ ATZ lt…cΗ8%έww~s»vΟ1%έv–ι6vwχvIwn› wη³jAωζšΚ§3†Swwwη7ξΐμ³5v»IχΤψœ'ζώΦΠU΅Wp²χφM CFPwwwwwv[_W)wugΊ4·Φ―a>^Ώςυόξe“„ --- GEcho 1.01/gamma+ * Origin: THE MCD BBS ! 1200/2400/9600/14400 DS HST ! 24 HRS.. (1:291/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT HAWORTH Number: 2110 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/29/93 9:46p Subj: New Roland Compat Sound C Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Henry. It's not the turtle beach card which from memory isn't compatible with anything and isn't supported by much either. No this card is by some previously unknown company who I think have been making SB clones for a while primarily for the Asian and US markets. I can't remeber the name of the card but it had a picture of a paint tube on the outside of the box and was at the PowerSource stand at the Melbourne PC show. I don't know whether PowerSource is the sole distributor but if they are they have offices in Sydney and Melbourne. I'd be interested if the $600 price tag was just a show special or the normal price. Its certainly cheap for a Roland SCC-1 card even without all the extra compatiblity with MS Sound System and the SB. The support for both types of CD-ROM drives is good because you can go for the cheapest at the time. Sorry can't be of much more assistance. It will be interesting to see what price sound blaster sell this card for next year when they licence it. --- Ezycom V1.02 * Origin: CC's with No File Ratios 02-899-7148 (Up to 14K4) (3:713/806) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2111 To: MIKE AVILA Date: 08/29/93 8:49p Subj: 16 bit cards Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike! On 08-21-93 Mike Avila wrote to Rowan Evans... MA> *** Quoting Rowan Evans to Joel Dumas dated 08-18-93 *** MA> > MA> > Standard SCSI-1, with a S.L.O.W. 680Kbps max transfer rate! MA> MA> The PAStudio16 is NOT SCSI-1, it IS SCSI-2. The Psectrun is SCSI-1. Still has the same cruddy 680 or 690 Kbps max transfer rate though! MA> > A dealer tried to interest me in a PAS 16/Texel... They wanted over MA> > $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the SB kit!) when SHOWN MA> MA> WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and the MA> PAStudio16 at different times but from the same place and total cost MA> including shipping was under $750 (don't remember EXACT MA> amount). Matter of a fact I believe it was just under $725. Oops! I should have put $A in front of the $ 1,300.00! $US725.00 / .6700 (or so) exchange rate means that is over $A1,000.00 (without customs duty, shipping & sales tax!).... MA> I am very happy with the combination. I like the Texel MA> drive but I LOVE the PAStudio16 very much. I'd have loved to keep the PAS 16 I had.... but it doesn't, and will never, support the Panasonic CD-ROM... It had to go.... o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2112 To: MARCUS LEE Date: 08/29/93 8:52p Subj: ATI + 7th Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Marcus! On 08-23-93 Marcus Lee wrote to Rowan Evans... ML> I was thinking of purchasing an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro ML> 2mb/EISA... and I noticed you said you had probs playing ML> 7th Guest and only 86% optimal on the video... ML> ML> Are the probs related to the ATI card? No, turned out to be an older version of the CD-ROM driver! ML> And 86%.... I thought it would have to be 100% being such a great ML> card... Do you run the vesa drivers that came on the CDROM? Well, I'd have expected it too.. I just did a standard install... The ATI GUPro I have is the ISA version - *6% is still plenty fast enough for all the graphics in T7G! ML> PS: How much do you think is a good price for the ATI, I've ML> got around $780 quoted... That's about the market..... ML> Oh, and do you know ANY video cards that get 100%? Yep! The local bus SVGA on another machine I have rated 100%! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2113 To: MICHAEL GEGGUS Date: 08/29/93 8:57p Subj: Re: BEGINING... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Michael! On 08-23-93 Michael Geggus wrote to Rowan Evans... MG> MG> CD ROM I/F and audio connector. MegaDemo Benched it at 250ms MG> MG> access and 330Kbps. MG> RE> MG> RE> That's interesting... it only spex at 300Kbps and 450ms in MG> RE> double-speed mode! MG> MG> Different Machines/environments/benchmarks/references....My Mitsumi MG> book indicated a 350ms access and MegaDemos CDbench said it was 400ms MG> and 150kBps.....The real key was during operations, I noticed the MG> difference straight away. Yeah, It comes across as a fast drive... the spex I quoted were Panasonic's own spex... Not what mine benchmarked to.... MG> RE> What command line parameters did you use for CDMKE41.SYS.... I MG> RE> couldn't get it to work so I changed to SBCD.SYS (and it works MG> RE> fine!)..... MG> MG> This is it....... MG> devicehigh /L:2,13440 =C:\CDMKE41.SYS /D:MVCD001 /R /SBP:220 /N:1 /A: MG> MG> I only added the /A: from the read.me text on the driver disk, it's MG> not really necessary it should default to doublespeed. I've tried it MG> high and low, and both run great with same spex. Thanx! I got no doco for CDMKE41.SYS and it had a parameter /P:300 for the 8-bit interface. When connected to the SB16 ASP it didn't take any notice of /P:220! Cheers! o /U\ PS The Mitsumi?? Find someone that wants a real cheap CD-ROM! ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2114 To: TONY STOTT Date: 08/29/93 9:09p Subj: Price Confusion Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tony! On 08-25-93 Tony Stott wrote to Rowan Evans... TS> MA>> $1300.00 for the combo and, (they also sold the SB kit!) when TS> MA>WOW! That is an outragous price. I got the Texel drive and the TS> TS> Rowan (and everyone else too), can I gently suggest that due to this TS> being an international echo, we all include the symbol for the TS> currency we are referring to when we quote a dollar amount? TS> TS> Common abbreviations are as follows:- TS> Australian $ AUD or A$ TS> US $ USD or US$ TS> Canadian $ CAN or CAN$ TS> TS> There appears to be many messages where the different currencies used TS> without being indentified as such create misunderstanding. Thanks Oops! I do try, but sometimes I forget! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2115 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/29/93 9:14p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Brice! On 08-24-93 Brice Fleckenstein wrote to Rowan Evans... BF> > GM> By the way,what's that about 640*480*65,535 cols? A SVGA card BF> > GM> is still 256 or am I confused here? BF> BF> > You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of BF> > displaying 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... BF> BF> Actually, cards that do more than 256 colors are generally NOT refered BF> to as "superVGA" but more commonly "truecolor" or some such terminology.. Well, true colour cards are normally 24bit colour (16.7 Million colours!). I guess the problem arises as no-one has standardised a name for deeper colour modes of 640x480.... Anything of higher resolution (800x600) is normally termed SVGA, but as the original VGA spec only had 64Kb RAM, then anything over *SHOULD* be at least termed SVGA to differentiate from 64Kb VGA cards! This whole thread got started because I added (1Mb SVGA Card) to the MPC Level 2 spec on the video card as I didn't think that most people would quickly grasp that 640x480x65,536 colours requires more than a standard, el-cheapo VGA card! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2116 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 08/29/93 9:18p Subj: Pro Audio Or Soundbl Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Again Brice! On 08-24-93 Brice Fleckenstein wrote to Rowan Evans... BF> > T7G install, which a few people are using as a measure of "how fast BF> > their CD-ROM drive is" reports on three installs I have seen :- BF> BF> > PAS 16/NEC CDR-55 - 300Kbps BF> > SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 584Kbps BF> > SB16 ASP/Panasonic CR563 - 612Kbps! (Different machine!) BF> BF> Try it with a SCSI drive that is doublespin for a FAIR comparison. The NEC CDR-55 *IS* a doublespin drive! BF> Better yet, try it with a Pioneer DRM-604X on a FAST SCSI card like BF> the Allways IN-2000 or Adaptec 154x - the PAS is OK, but it's SCSI BF> interface is NOT a fast one (generally doesn't NEED to be with most BF> CD-ROM drives).... Want to lend me a DRM-604x so's I can test it?? BTW, as I have said before, the NEC 55 and 74-1 performed to within 5% whether they were attached to the PAS16 *OR* an Adaptec 1540B! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2117 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/29/93 9:22p Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Giuliano! On 08-22-93 Giuliano Maciocci Jr. wrote to Rowan Evans... GM> RE> You're confused.... An SVGA card with 1Mb on it is capable of GM> RE> displaying 65,536 colours in 640x480 resolution in Windows.... GM> RE> SVGA is basically anything over a 64Kb VGA card (640x480x16) GM> RE> .... and that includes the additional colour depth..... GM> GM> Gosh, so a VGA with 1MEG can display all those colours AT ONCE??? GM> Sounds too good to be true, but maybe.... I have a TRIDENT 8900c, 1 GM> MEG. Can I do that display? With what drivers? Please GM> someone clear my mind!! Is this sarcasm?? Or do you really want to know?? If you want 640x480x64K colours, you'll need the driver for the Trident card..... You should have it on the diskette that came with your card! BTW, we'd better cut this thread, as its straying too far off the MPC Level 2 spec (which is on-topic! I hope!) and I don't want to get my knuckles rapped! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2118 To: DON BOSMAN Date: 08/29/93 9:44p Subj: cr562, 563, info wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Don! On 08-24-93 Don Bosman wrote to All... DB> I have been reading here for a while and have a few questions. DB> The Panasonic CR562b seems to be the drive of choice. DB> What is the difference between it and the 563? None. The only difference is that the 563 is OEMed to Creative Labs. DB> Is there a difference between the 562 and the 562b? Don't think the 562 ever made it to market! DB> I have a SB Pro 16, used to have the drive (522 I think) that came in DB> the Creative Labs kit. Can the 562x just plug and play using the same DB> settings that came with the kit's setup? You'll need either SBCD.SYS or CDMKE41.SYS (the double speed driver) but otherwise, yes. DB> Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? Yes, just change one drive' sdrive select jumper and add both drives to SBCD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE. Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2119 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Date: 08/29/93 9:51p Subj: Re: CDROM forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Giuliano! On 08-22-93 Giuliano Maciocci Jr. wrote to Wee Yung... GM> Sunday August 08 1993, Wee Yung tells Janusz Surowka: GM> GM> WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms w/contlr caddyless 300k/s GM> 64kcache.$279. GM> GM> Sorry to barge in, but that Pan. 562B seems EXACTLY the GM> same as a NEC I saw advertised some time ago, price GM> included. Is it the same? Could you PLEASE, GM> PLEEEEEEAAASSSEE tell me all there is to know about that GM> specific drive and how it goes with a Sound Blaster Pro? EMFBI, But the Panasonic CR562B *LOVES* to talk to *ANY* SoundBlaster card that includes a CD-ROM interface! 300Kbps transfer rate and spec'd 320ms (single speed) and 450ms (double speed) avg access rates, but seems to be able to do better..... Motorised tray loading.... You'll need either SBDC.SYS or CDMKE41.SYS to get it to talk to your SB Pro as SBPCD.SYS does not support the double speed CD-ROM! Buy one, you'll love it! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 2120 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/30/93 12:06a Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No G'day Louis, In a message on , you said : LG> through a mail order company i've seen those games were when LG> new around $49 u.s. 3 times the price. What I don't like LG> about sierra is they charge the cd version the exact same LG> price as the disk version when their making more profit on LG> the cd version instead of the disk version if you calculate LG> a typical sierra game on disk takes 10 disks thats 30cents LG> each thats $3 american now a cd version would cost less than LG> $1 now that extra $2 savings if they were to take that off What about all the extra work they put in producing the CDROM version, I suppose you expect them to do this for nothing. I think is very commendable of them to sell for the same price as the floppy version. You are lucky they dont charge a whole lot more, as they have to a lot of extra work to produce the CDROM version, particularly when they apparently have used proffesional actors to do the voices. Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 2121 To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 08/29/93 9:31a Subj: Benchmark test for CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Hello All! > I'm looking for some type of benchmark test for a CDROM. Any > suggestion? What is the "standard" benchmark test. Also where > can I get it? I have a CD called MegaDEMO which has a bench mark program on it. This is produced by Profit Press. voice 602-577-9696 daniel --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: Daniel's Domain * Brisbane, OZ * (3:640/297.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAJIV JOSHI Number: 2122 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/30/93 1:20p Subj: Toshiba xm-3401ta Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No do you know the difference between the toshiba 3301, 5500a, 3401b, and the 3401ta? Raj *FSED91h* --- Star-Net v1.02a * Origin: Amiga Connection BBS (ADS/SAN & AmigaNET) (3:714/919.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAJIV JOSHI Number: 2123 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 1:26p Subj: Toshiba 3401ta Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone with an amiga, and an xetec software interface have the driver that runs the above drive? Raj Ps. i can run other toshiba cd-rom drivers but it's not perfect *FSED91h* --- Star-Net v1.02a * Origin: Amiga Connection BBS (ADS/SAN & AmigaNET) (3:714/919.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 2124 To: DARRELL DAVIS Date: 08/29/93 6:21p Subj: Re: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I just ordered a Fusion 16 package with a 380 ms drive. I -> ordered it -> directly from Media Vision. Most of the retail stores seem to have -> older packages on the shelves. The package was $399 with $9 -> shipping. That was a typo you said 800ms there ok that sounds right. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY KORPAN Number: 2125 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 7:21a Subj: Space CDROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Folks, could anyone describe the best space related cdrom's they've seen please. (Not Our Solar System which is pathetic). Thanks in advance. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Brass Bed BBS, Nanaimo BC, CANADA - ATI9600etc V32 - (1:351/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 2126 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/30/93 12:14a Subj: Cd-rom Liquidation! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What is the Kodak Photo CD you have listed. I might be interested in this. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER DETTELIS Number: 2127 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/30/93 12:16a Subj: NEW CD 4-PAK: $59 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is this the upgraded version of the Shareware Bonanza and Shareware Extravaganza package? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN PEARCE Number: 2128 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 08/30/93 5:59p Subj: Re: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> Call our BBS at 615-478-2890 HST or 615-479-1047 14400 and DC> download PCJCDS.ZIP. You'll find some of the lowest Is the file available for f'req? By points or just systems in the nodelist? -John- --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: John's Point At The Foot Of Pikes Peak (1:128/13.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FRANCIS Number: 2129 To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 08/30/93 11:27p Subj: Re: Night Owl 9 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KP>On 07 Aug 93 17:45:00, I heard John Stephenson shout to All: KP>JS> Has anyone got NO9 ? KP>JS> KP>JS> Is it a vast upgrade to NO8 ? KP>JS> KP>JS> Cheers, KP>JS> KP>JS> John Stephenson KP> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 KP> ****************************************************************** KP> ********* ********* KP> *********** $ 25.00 a Copy !!! *********** KP> ********* ********* KP> *********** *********** KP> ********* Ask for Barney ********* KP> *********** ------------------ *********** KP> ********* 1-800-...-.... ********* KP> *********** *********** KP> ********* We Will NOT be out Sold ********* KP> *********** *********** KP> ****************************************************************** KP> N i g h t O w l 9 . 0 KP>--- Squish v1.01 KP> * Origin: The Softwares Zone (1:231/570) You didn't answer the question!!! I would like to know also. NO AD'S PLEASE!! Chris :) * OLX 2.1 * +his +aClinE ha$ a virU$ in it - dfnt $teal if!!!! --- WM v2.09/92-0389 * Origin: The Mother Board,Buckeye Lake,OH(614)928-2339 (1:226/1400) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS FRANCIS Number: 2130 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/30/93 11:44p Subj: SBPro - pc speaker on mb. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> MW> But while I was looking at the SBPro board, I noticed a plug that RE> MW> was identified as PC SPEAKER. Does anyone know anything about RE> MW> this? The manual has no explanation of what it's for. It's 2 RE> MW> prongs and my speaker wire won't match it because it's 4 prongs. RE> I'd suggest that us a PC Speaker *IN* connection... use a connection from RE> your m/b spkr connection to the SB Pro and you should then get all your RE> speaker bbeps and squeeks through the SoundBlaster! Be VERY carefull when you hook this up! If one plug is in backwards this can damage or DESTROY your Sound Blaster and/or your motherboard! If you do decide to do this get the tech manual on your motherboard and check the pin assingments on the speaker jack. The assignment on the motherboard for the speaker is pin 1 and pin 4 on the jack, however, which pin is +5 volts and which pin is the speaker pin can varry from board to board. You might be able to check this with a multimeter. As for the SBPRO.... Pin 1 --- +5 volts in Pin 2 --- Speaker output I didn't connect mine because my motherboard manual didn't say what pin did what, and the meter readings were to close together to be of any help. Better save than sorry! Let a service tech do it. That way if he breaks your main board or sound card HE can buy you a new one! Chris :) * OLX 2.1 * I used spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone! --- WM v2.09/92-0389 * Origin: The Mother Board,Buckeye Lake,OH(614)928-2339 (1:226/1400) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAND DIRT Number: 2131 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 08/30/93 4:27a Subj: 7th Guest incompatibilti Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mr President, Randy Mcanally was captured speaking of 7th Guest incompatibiliti to Paul Nusbaum! Very well, shoot him! RM> My friend has seventh guest with a Sound Galaxy NX Pro (which is RM> compatible with almost ALL other cards), and about a minute of music RM> played directly off the CD won't pass through the card for some RM> reason. Headphones must be used. RM> Randy If you are talking about the beginning, which it seems like you must be, then that is the section of raw CD-Audio. Unlike the rest of the game, that is not software produced music. Try it in your CD player and see. While your at it, if you haven't tried to play the tracks off the second CD, do that. Just stay away from those data tracks. ... Perot of Borg: Resistance? Now that's just sad. --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Queen Of Hearts BBS (904)789-6843 (1:3618/23) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROY COCHRUN Number: 2132 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/31/93 5:53a Subj: Re: Precision mapping Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I missed earlier message(s) on this thread. Which mapping program/disc are you discussing? I collect them (altho I have no idea why!!) -- regards, Roy Cochrun --- OverMail v0.82b * Origin: The DGS System -Viper- EC, Maryland - (410)461-9943 (1:261/1116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE MAJORS Number: 2133 To: LOU PETRALIA Date: 08/30/93 9:07p Subj: X-RATED CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a msg on , Lou Petralia writes to Charles Hart: LP> -=> Quoting Charles Hart to Michael Hajovsky <=- CH> I suspect the good moderator of this Echo is responding to member CH> comments. -!- LP> This is probily why the number of messages in this echo has LP> decreased since the new policy started But the quality is returning... If you want smut, you can find lots of other echos for that... but for solid CD ROM info.. This is the place. --- * Origin: The WordShop - Ponca City, OK - OS/2 2.1! (1:19/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT HOLMES Number: 2134 To: BRENT LYNCH Date: 08/31/93 7:35a Subj: Re: cd-rom games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Return of the Phantom: Same as Disk version, except saves about 20+ -> megs of space on the old HD I don't have this game (don't even have CD-ROM drive yet), but I thought I read that the CD version would include a lot more digitized speach if not a complete talkie. --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Knight Moves BBS - Rochester,NY *USA* (1:2613/313) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT HOLMES Number: 2135 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 7:55a Subj: Panasonic 563 & sb16 asp Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It is nice to see so many other people that have the Sound Blaster 16 ASP too. I have been quite pleased with the output, but have had a little trouble with a couple games. Most distributers are willing to create patches for sound cards, but LucasArts has not. I have X-Wing and it seems to have a little trouble with the sound (because of the SB16 I am told). I plan to purchase a CD-ROM drive and the Panasonic seems like the one for me (probably the 563), but I am wondering if peoople with games from LucasArts (Day of the tentical...) on CD have had sound trouble. Or any game or utility with the SB16 for that matter. Thanks! Scott H. --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Knight Moves BBS - Rochester,NY *USA* (1:2613/313) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JD BROWN Number: 2136 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/30/93 7:31p Subj: CDROM Slows BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> The best network solution I have found for CD-ROM drives is a CD-ROM LR> network called CD-SHARE. The best network solution I have found for multiple CDROMS, is OS/2 2.1 and Lan Server 3.0. ___This copy of KWQ/2 1.2a has been registered. Has yours? ___ X KWQ/2 1.2a X McCOY: I know engineers, they love to change things. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: OS/2 Exchange (1:3622/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 2137 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/31/93 7:43p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RE> You're a dealer aren't you Poe?? Its probably RE> cheaper for you to get RE> caddies than it is for the average user.... Most RE> users I know of with RE> caddy type drives can only afford one caddy... and RE> they are amazed and RE> impressed by the Panasonic.... Not necessarily. Most places charge dealers almost the same cost as you can get them for everyday at $4.95 each unless you buy a couple hundred of them.... --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS BENITZ Number: 2138 To: ALAN WILLIAMS Date: 08/31/93 12:04a Subj: Cd-Rom Program Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AW>Anyone selling "Shadow President" on CD-ROM? What is it? * SLMR 2.1 * Please smash head through monitor to continue. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Airtight Garage, San Francisco, Cal. 415-641-0348 (1:125/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL MULCAHY Number: 2139 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/31/93 4:05p Subj: Mac CD Info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have been searching for MAC CD's, primarily ones that are Educational. The reason for my call to you was to procure the "1993 Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopedia" plus 4 caddies. A Mac version of this encyclopedia is out on the street. I saw it listed in the Educational Resources Catalog (800) 624-2926. This is a Macintosh resource catalog. EduCorp is another CD resource for Mac users (800) 843-9497. Tiger Software offers MAC CD as does Computer Town..there's more. You migh want to consider carrying MAC CD's..there's definitely a Market The new AppleCD 300 supports the following formats: HFS ( Hierarchical File System), ISO 9660 (this includes audio and Photo CD's) and the High Sierra format...Chat w/ ya later....m2 --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Fairfax, VA (1:109/70.986@fidonet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM BROOKS Number: 2140 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 8:25p Subj: CD-ROM for OS/2 2.1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *@ORIGIN :1:377/50 N Can anyone recommend a good external CD-ROM that is compatible with and has drivers for OS/2 2.1, and does not cost an arm and a leg? If so, where can I purchase one? Thanks in advance, Jim Brooks --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff083/x] * Origin: The GIFfer in Tampa, FL USA (813)969-1089 USR 16.8DS (1:377/50) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RONALD LEON Number: 2141 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 08/31/93 10:24p Subj: MANPOWER - NEW GAY CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP>JS>oh boy, that's excellent "fags on disc" Hahahahaa!!! * WinQwk 2.0 a#435 * America Held Hostage: Day 223 of the Socialist Takeover! --- WM v3.01/91-0114 * Origin: Mr. Bills Place BBS! ** Tampa, FL ** (813) 920-2193 (1:3603/170.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RONALD LEON Number: 2142 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/31/93 11:49p Subj: OS/2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>==================== OS2 ON CD For Only $65.00 ? ==================== BO> IN STOCK BO> Until Septemeber 14, 1993 you can purchase the complete OS/2 v2.21 BO> package, which offer's you the installation disks, cd, manuals and BO> other special discounts for only $65.00! BO> Here's how it works, purchase OS/2 v 2.21 for $95.00 and mail in the BO> rebate coupon to IBM and get a $30. rebate direct from them, bottom BO> line is the new version of OS/2 is yours for only $65. Isn't that deal ONLY available to registered users of previous versions of OS/2? I think it is. Ron * WinQwk 2.0 a#435 * America Held Hostage: Day 223 of the Socialist Takeover! --- WM v3.01/91-0114 * Origin: Mr. Bills Place BBS! ** Tampa, FL ** (813) 920-2193 (1:3603/170.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RONALD LEON Number: 2143 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 11:49p Subj: OS/2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO>==================== OS2 ON CD For Only $65.00 ? ==================== BO> IN STOCK BO> Until Septemeber 14, 1993 you can purchase the complete OS/2 v2.21 BO> package, which offer's you the installation disks, cd, manuals and BO> other special discounts for only $65.00! BO> Here's how it works, purchase OS/2 v 2.21 for $95.00 and mail in the BO> rebate coupon to IBM and get a $30. rebate direct from them, bottom BO> line is the new version of OS/2 is yours for only $65. Isn't that deal ONLY available to registered users of previous versions of OS/2? I think it is. Ron * WinQwk 2.0 a#435 * America Held Hostage: Day 223 of the Socialist Takeover! --- WM v3.01/91-0114 * Origin: Mr. Bills Place BBS! ** Tampa, FL ** (813) 920-2193 (1:3603/170.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 2144 To: BRIAN ELFERT Date: 08/31/93 11:48a Subj: Re: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >-> Give me a call. Yes, I'm using a 690meg cdrom online now. > >Ok, I used to have one and it would not handle a 650 meg CD-ROM. > >I'll give you a call next week. This one works fine out to 690 megs. With the new roms, I haven't had a problem and I've read everything off of the drive that's in the root. *FSED91j* --- Star-Net v1.02 * Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF BRYANT Number: 2145 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 08/30/93 8:26p Subj: Re: ENCYCLOPEDIA'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ........ JL>Computer Works Jim... JL>CD-Rom Sales! JL>(205) 793-4481 Voice JL>(205) 671-0092 BBS Online Credit Card & COD Orders ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Is this BBS up 24 hrs? I tried calling, and got no connect. I can"t hear my modem speaker, so I don't know if there was no answer, voice answer or what, I know it wasn't busy. It's POSSIBLE I got the wrong number. :o --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The Country Store - Columbus, Ga. (1:3613/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD NIXON Number: 2146 To: MARCUS LEE Date: 08/31/93 2:17a Subj: Ati + 7th Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ML> I was thinking of purchasing an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro 2mb/EISA... ML> and I noticed you said you had probs playing 7th Guest and only 86% ML> optimal on the video... ML> A word of advice... if you are not going to run OS/2 or care little about tech support, the ATI should be a okay company to do business with. If you plan to run OS/2 or need drivers for other non-Windows operating system, then you might want to consider Orchid or some other company. ATI has refused to write drivers for OS/2 because they feel that NT is the way to go... W/O going into an OS debate, I think a company should write drivers for every operating system (currently, there are about 6, including Unix, on the PC) and let the user decide. * KWQ/2 1.2a * If at first you don't succeed, put out another version (KWQ 1.2 ............................................................................... --- WM v3.01/92-0214 * Origin: The Classifieds SF, CA (415) 665-7918 (1:125/665.0) (1:125/665.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD NIXON Number: 2147 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 08/31/93 2:40a Subj: OS/2 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> ==================== OS2 ON CD For Only $65.00 ? BO> ==================== BO> IN STOCK BO> Until Septemeber 14, 1993 you can purchase the complete OS/2 v2.21 BO> package, which offer's you the installation disks, cd, manuals and BO> other special discounts for only $65.00! BO> Here's how it works, purchase OS/2 v 2.21 for $95.00 and mail in the BO> rebate coupon to IBM and get a $30. rebate direct from them, bottom BO> line is the new version of OS/2 is yours for only $65. The only way to get the $30 back is if you own a previous version of OS/2 (2.0 or 1.3). * KWQ/2 1.2a * "640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates, 1981 ............................................................................... --- WM v3.01/92-0214 * Origin: The Classifieds SF, CA (415) 665-7918 (1:125/665.0) (1:125/665.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 2148 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 11:19p Subj: Busty Babes Release 2.0 is Back Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * * B U S T Y B A B E S * * RELEASE 2.0 * * IS BACK!! * * Will be re-released in September. We are taking pre-orders. The Price - $36.95. We will meet any price on it. Features: 675+ MB of Erotica Viewing Pleasure - 1,000 Copyrited High Resolution VGA/SVGA Pics including the Busty Babes Fully BBS Ready with text files in Files.BBS format New Show Off Interface with easy menu installation PCJ Computing-Voice 615-339-0235/Fax 615-479-1047/Orders 800-547-7817 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed BBS * 486/66 Mhz ain't FAST enough..!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JD BROWN Number: 2149 To: MARK WIMMER Date: 08/31/93 4:54p Subj: CD ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MW> DS> Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a CD-ROM? OS/2 ___This copy of KWQ/2 1.2a has been registered. Has yours? ___ X KWQ/2 1.2a X PS/2 9595OMT,32MB RAM and OS/2 2.1. Speed and Stability. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: OS/2 Exchange (1:3622/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL KESSLER Number: 2150 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 8:35p Subj: AMIGA CD ROM.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No What type of CD ROM would be good for a Amiga 2000. The CD ROM should be able to play photo CD's and of course be compatable with CD TV disks as well as PC CD's (Mods,gifs ect). Price should resonable if possible. --- DLG Pro v0.999/DLGMail * Origin: Steve's One Stop DLG Shop (1:114/52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RODOLFO LUCAS Number: 2151 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:21p Subj: JOGOS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Alguem que conhe‡a jogos para CD-ROM poderia me informar qual s„o os melhores do Gˆnero ? Obrigado, Rodolfo Lucas --- * UniQWK v2.1 * The Solution for Multilingual Messages --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: IMAGE BBS - 521-8752 / 287-7440 14k4 Bps 24 h (4:802/39) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCILIO BARBOSA Number: 2152 To: RODOLFO LUCAS Date: 08/28/93 3:17p Subj: JOGOS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RL> Alguem que conhe‡a jogos para CD-ROM poderia me informar >qual s„o os melhores do Gˆnero ? RL> Obrigado, Rodolfo Lucas >--- Rodolfo, eu nao conheco outros. Mas, se tiver oportunidade (US$), nao deixe de comprar o "The 7th Guest" (custa US$90.00 na Icon - 262-5737). Empaquei em alguns quebra-cabecas,mas continuo ttentando a solucao. Voce nao vai se arrepender. Abracos, Marcilio. --- ώ QMPro 1.0 01-0001 ώ All rising to a great place is by a winding stair. --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: IMAGE BBS - 521-8752 / 287-7440 14k4 Bps 24 h (4:802/39) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUCIANO MUNHOZ Number: 2153 To: BEN BARTON Date: 08/28/93 1:10p Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > LM> > LM>Could anybody, please, give me some techinical specifications about > LM>CD-ROM drives? > LM> > LM>Regards, > LM>Luciano Munhoz > LM> > LM>--- FMail 0.94 > LM> * Origin: Hi you! I'm here!!! (4:801/49.52) > LM> > What kind of infor do you need? Acess time, kb/s rate, what comes together (CDs, controler card). It's true it comes with a SCSI controler? Etc, etc, etc.. - Luciano - --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Hi you! I'm here!!! (4:801/49.52) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN GRIMM Number: 2154 To: LUIZ MEYER Date: 08/27/93 6:28p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM > -=> Quoting Christian Grimm to Michael Konor <=- LM > CG> * Em mensagem para All, Michael Konor disse: LM > MK > SCSI CDROMs For Sale: LM > MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 LM > MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 LM > MK > Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 LM > MK > Pin True SCSI, LM > MK > 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and LM > MK > 64k Buffer. LM > MK > Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty LM > MK > 205-837-5053 anytime. LM > CG> De que cidade vocˆ ‚? LM > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LM > You really don't think he'll understand what you're LM > saying, do you? Sorry, I wrote in portuguese, I didn't know you are american. I asked what is your home city. I saw these prices that you wrote and I wanted to know your city because I --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: < Top BBS > [Ctba,PR,BR*041-273-5895*14.4 V32b*14H-6H] (4:804/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN GRIMM Number: 2155 To: LUIZ MEYER Date: 08/27/93 6:31p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LM > -=> Quoting Christian Grimm to Michael Konor <=- LM > CG> * Em mensagem para All, Michael Konor disse: LM > MK > SCSI CDROMs For Sale: LM > MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM External $200.00 LM > MK > Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM Internal $180.00 LM > MK > Works great on MS-DOS, OS/2, Amiga, and Mac. Features 50 LM > MK > Pin True SCSI, LM > MK > 300ms access, 156k transfer, newest EPROMs installed, and LM > MK > 64k Buffer. LM > MK > Service Center Refurbished. MPC Compliant. Warranty LM > MK > 205-837-5053 anytime. LM > CG> De que cidade vocˆ ‚? LM > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LM > You really don't think he'll understand what you're LM > saying, do you? LM > See ya! LM > Luiz Meyer LM > ... Danger, Christian Grimm! Off-topic messages! Danger! LM > --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] LM > * Origin: < Top BBS > [Ctba,PR,BR*041-273-5895*14.4 LM > V32b*14H-6H] (4:804/3.0) Epa, voce nao e' americano! Eu pensei que estava repondedo para o americano, mas a mensagem nao veio dele, e sim de voce. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: < Top BBS > [Ctba,PR,BR*041-273-5895*14.4 V32b*14H-6H] (4:804/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LUIZ MEYER Number: 2156 To: CHRISTIAN GRIMM Date: 08/27/93 10:25p Subj: scsi cdrom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Christian Grimm to Luiz Meyer <=- CG> De que cidade vocˆ ‚? LM> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LM > You really don't think he'll understand what you're LM > saying, do you? LM > See ya! LM > Luiz Meyer CG> Epa, voce nao e' americano! Eu pensei que estava repondedo para o CG> americano, mas a mensagem nao veio dele, e sim de voce. -!- And it took you two messages to notice this!?!? 8-O Better luck next time boy! 8-))) Bye! Luiz Meyer ... RadioActivity ... Is in the air for you and me ... --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: < Top BBS > [Ctba,PR,BR*041-273-5895*14.4 V32b*14H-6H] (4:804/3.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 2157 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/30/93 12:34p Subj: 56x daisy-chainable now Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LG> There is no 562 theres just the 562b and the 563 the 563 is the same LG>as the 562b the only difference is the 563 model is to be sold as a LG>-> Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? LG> The answer to that is no Thanks for the info. I picked one up over the weekend. Nice drive. Oh, and by the way, the 56x series can now be daisy chained. They are addressable and up to four can be chained together. It says in the manual that a 52x can also be used, but the address can not be changed and is assumed to be 0. ___ X OLX 2.2 X Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)uke --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2158 To: BOB SHUSTER Date: 09/01/93 1:44a Subj: Re: Mac cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Hey Boris - how about a listing of your Macintosh titles? >> They dn't have to be Mac specific, they can be dual format. - Will try to post a few Bob, but I've stated before, doesn't seem like there's a lot of interest in MAC cd's. Dr. CD ... Silver Xpress!...... Pioneering Off-line Mail Technology! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2159 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 09/01/93 1:44a Subj: Re: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. >> But I am wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at >> once, would they show up as 6 drives? Or do I have to >> alternate the cd's constantly? I hope this is a software >> automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, put them on >> the system only to find out that I have to manually change a >> cd when a user wants to look at another one. If anyone can >> help in using the pioneer for the BBS, thanks!!!! The Pioneer 600 will act just like 6 seperate drives or can be used as one logical drive with 6 seperate directories, this is of cource software driven and another package all together. As to access the drive it's just the same as if you were to type A:, B:, etc. Almost any BBS software package will handle a Pioneer unit without a problem. If you need further assistance, please feel free to give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime 7 days a week and we'll be happy to assist you further as we do sell both the 600 and the 604x. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2160 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 1:44a Subj: TOSHIBA SPECIAL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% TOSHIBA 3401 CDROM Player %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 200ms access time - 330kps transfer rate w/ 1.2meg burts mode - Novell - OS/2 - Windows compatiable - Mutli-spin - Multisession Kodak approved - caddy system. Internal Bare Drive - $389. - Bare = Drive, caddy and manual External Bare Drive - $489. - Same as above Pro Studio 16 with above purchase only $225. while supply lasts Media Vision Upgrade Kit - $25.00 ORDER LINE ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... If you're not the lead dog, the view can be very interesting! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2161 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 1:44a Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S *************** Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 Panasonic 561 Int Kit - $289.00 Phillips Ext kit refur $195.00 Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare - $1199. Texel Int 265ms Bare Dr - $369.00 Texel Ext 265ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int Complete Kit - $469.00 Texel Ext Complete - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $389.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare-$489.00 Mitsumi Int 350ms Kit - $195.00 Mitsumi w/Sound Card - $325.00 Groilers Encyc DOS v5. / Windows v1. $50. ALL ChestNuts CD's $10.00ec ORDER'S ONLY 800-243-0517 - TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 - FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Who Killed Superman? --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2162 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 1:44a Subj: NEW CDROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No )))))))))))))))))))))) H O T N E W C D ' S (((((((((((((((((((((( Dr. Music - Music Editors, MOD, MIDI, ROL, SND, VOC, WAV and more! Dr. Shareware - 615 megs of shareware programs and utilities! Dr. Games - 600+ megs of Adventure, Arcade, Card, Sports and more! Dr. Windows - 3,440 files of window programs and utilities! All BBS READY !! Price - $59.00 for all 4 or $20.00ec ORDER LINE ONLY - 800-243-0517 - TECH - 216-225-3263 - FAX - 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Oh never mind! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 2163 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/31/93 12:38p Subj: CD LIQUIDATION! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RM>Oh... Pity. MS> Huh? That was a reply to the inquiry on the "Jedi Collection". --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB JACKSON Number: 2164 To: ED FEINS Date: 08/31/93 11:15a Subj: Re: CD CADDIES FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EF> I have EIGHT CD-CADDIES for sale. EF> EF> $25.00 - shipping INCLUDED in USA If they're still unsold when you get this, send them COD to me at: 1720 Bowline Road, Houston, TX 77062-4536. I can be reached at (713) 488-0065 6-9 p.m. CDT for confirmation if you like. ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.10 * Origin: Hard Disc Cafe | Houston Texas | (713) 589-2690 | (1:106/30.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN BRANAM Number: 2165 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 08/31/93 7:40a Subj: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. But I am -> wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they sho -> up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I ho -> this is a software automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, -> them on the system only to find out that I have to manually change a -> when a user wants to look at another one. If anyone can help in usin -> the pioneer for the BBS, thanks!!!! -> According to the information I got from Pioneer .. The driver assigns a drive letter to each disc and when you access that drive letter it changes to that disc (so you have 6 drives) .. Or you can assign it as one big drive (if your software can handle it) and use the disc lables as a refrence. ====> Bryan --- WM v2.06 [Eval]/91-0881 * Origin: TechLands BBS Echonet 50:5305/300 (1:369/55) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN GULKIS Number: 2166 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 08/31/93 9:17a Subj: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DN>wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they show DN>up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I hope DN>this is a software automated process. It's completely automatic. Each disk shows up as a different drive letter. When you access a file on a specific drive letter, it switches to that disk. If you have a multiline system, it is highly recommended that you copy files from the CDROM to the hard disk before starting downloads. If you run WildCat (since you're running WildMail...), there is a switch in the Makewild settings to do that. Some of the CDROM doors also let you do that. If you don't, and two callers are downloading from different disks, it will continuously shuffle between the two disks, and disk switches aren't very fast. --- ώ QMPro 1.50 41-2036 ώ He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0177] * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:369/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Number: 2167 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 11:15p Subj: GREAT SERVICE AND VALUE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Canada's CD-ROM Source is... CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA 6 Armstrong Bay * Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7 306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax VISA/MC/MO/Cheque Accepted New titles weekly! Call for current specials! --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RACHEL REPSTAD Number: 2168 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/31/93 6:56p Subj: games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey! I really want Space Quest 5. I like the space quest series but I think my favorite series would be the Police Quest Series. I beaten 1, 2, and 3 and I can't wait to number 4. Sqace Quest 3 is my favorite out of the space Quest series. I have CD-ROM drive but that is on the BBS so I can't use it for games. The BBS is networked but it is incredibly slow through the network. My Dad says he's gonna get panasonic but I don't know when that will be. Have you played the Wolf 3D games? They are incredible! I've beaten games 1-6 on Wolf but I haven beat any of the games in Spear of Destiny. Now Doom is supposed to come out soon and I can't wait to get that! Also Biomenace is pretty good but I beat it the same day I got it. Well gotta go. L8R. :) --- Ezycom V1.02 01fa005e * Origin: AUTOBYTE BBS-Franklin,VT/802-285-6846/RIP/2+Gig (1:325/1203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAUN RADER Number: 2169 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 08/30/93 2:43p Subj: S3 video chip Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No <<***** RANDY MCANALLY wrote this on 08-28Δ93 {May be edited} *****>> Δ>I have a Cirrus logic 1MB vesa local bus video card on my 486DX/33. Do Δ>this video card have a S3 chip in it? The docs claim windows Δ>acceleration. I ran a vga video test and the docs said a 10-12 frame p Δ>second video redraw in dos is average. It measured 88.1 frames per Δ>second om mine!!! I can't see how there could be a problem with Δ>slowness. I really want 7th guest and don't want stupid incompatabilit I'm not sure if that card has an S3 chip (probably does, because most Windows accelerators seem to have it), but even if it does.. The 7th Guest should work. I have a Diamond Stealth 24 (ISA) and it has the S3 chip. I only get 2% on the video test, but it runs pretty good. The video looks fine, but when you move from room to room, you will see the video is a little choppy. It's not TOO bad, but you can see the screen redrawing. -Shaun Rader- -Madman@Liberty.Com- 08/30/93 10:53 --- * CmpQwk 1.13 #141 * Keyboard not connected, press to continue. --- DB 1.39/004485 * Origin: The Diamond Bar BBS - 909-923-1031 - Ontario, CA (1:218/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED YEE Number: 2170 To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 08/31/93 8:35p Subj: Writable CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SL> Can you produce your own CD's? Sure, if you had a WORM, DRAW, or a ReMOD drives. SL> Suppose you wrote some files on a CD-ROM. Is it SL> possible to add more files SL> to the CD? Look above. SL> Can you erase a CD and reuse it? Not with WORM nor DRAW, but yes on ReMOD with ReMOD disks. SL> What's the difference between a CD and a optical SL> disk (and what's a WORM SL> drive)? An optical disk, in most cases, can be written to several times. a Normal CD has info, burned into the metal platter, so you can't change it without destroying everything. Ooppss: WORM - Write Once Read-only Memory DRAW - Direct Read After Write (same as WORM) ReMOD - Re-writable Magneto Opitcal Disk --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: EXCESS BBS Calgary (403)285-7338 1.8gb (HST-DS 16.8K) (1:134/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 2171 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/31/93 7:18a Subj: Re: CD-ROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> The Always card is in no way superior to the GP> Adaptec line. In the LR>first place, the IN-2000 only comes as an ISA card, no GP> MCA or EISA support. GP> Why would anybody care about MCA? That's dead. Even IBM has started GP> using ISA again. EISA is virtually dead, too. I'm not convinced that GP> there's much value in a company that encourages users to buy future GP> orphans. ISA is a lot deader than MCA or EISA, it just doesn't know it, yet. It was a lousy standard at the outset, and now is not only lousy, but moth eaten. LR>do believe it is an ISA busmaster, but on an ISA GP> system, only one busmaster LR>allowed, so one cannot utilize any other busmasters GP> with an IN-2000. Also, GP> Big deal there too... what other busmasters would you NEED to use, other GP> than the disk controller board? What other ISA busmasters ARE there, GP> even? XGA and S3 video, I/O Multiport, Ethernet, secondary or higher SCSI boards, video capture boards, dozens of different real-time capture boards, WWV boards, answering machine boards... shall I go on? I'm running three busmasters (obviously *NOT* ISA busmasters) and a slave in this machine. LR>Also, Always has refused to produce OS/2 drivers for GP> their card, while Adapt GP> Again, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. A company can waste a lot of GP> money chasing after all the latest fads, and it's the user that GP> ultimately foots that bill. Of course the user foots the bill, but OS/2 is hardly a fad. It is the OS that we SHOULD have had 10 years ago. LR>is supported right out of the OS/2 box. GP> Then you ought to criticize OS/2 for not including support for the GP> IN-2000, since it is evidently IBM that ought to be providing the GP> support for the Always board, rather than the opposite. Hardly. Always did not bother to work with IBM to produce drivers in time for the release of OS/2. If they had, IBM would have supplied support for them right out of the box, as well. OF course, one can use the generic INT13 drivers with the IN-2000, but that is like dragging a dead horse around the track, rather than buying a live one. LR>I am running an Adaptec 1742 EISA LR>busmaster SCSI HA under OS/2 2.1, and it runs wild circles around the LR>IN-200 GP> And you are suggesting, maybe, that they cost the same? :-)) Nope. The 1742 is a GREAT deal cheaper. My time is valuable, and the $100 difference between the ISA board and the EISA board is re-captured in very short order, indeed. Once again, this is off-topic. If you wish to continue, why don't you come over to the OS2HW echo? Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM BROWN Number: 2172 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 5:10p Subj: The 7th Guest.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all! I have The 7th Guest for CD ROM and just currently had to re-fromat my hard drive... &th Guest was working before the HD crasg, but a few months after it,.. I tried to play it and at the cake puzzle I click on a cake peice and it exsits yo dos saying something like "This is not a VDX file".. can anyone help me? --- WM v3.00/92-0662 * Origin: NWCS Online + 18 Nodes + 5 Gig + (503) 620-5910 + (1:105/362.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN BACHMAN @ 930/1 Number: 2173 To: SHAUN RADER Date: 08/31/93 6:49p Subj: Re: Games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well if you like the talking games for CD's. Try LOOM it also talks instead of having to read the text. The Adventure of Willy Beamish is another one, but so far I have not been as impressed with it as I was with LOOM, just not have spent that much time with it at this point. --- QM v1.30/b # Origin: Horizon RBBS 214-881-9346 HST (8:930/1.0) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 2174 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/30/93 1:20p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> LG> Creative labs have already made a deal with panasonic they've -> already LG>released (amazing drive amazing price!) the panasonic -> CR-562B check out LG>the specs 320ms access time, 300kb/sec transfer -> speed, 64k cache (helps LG>a lot!), powered tray with eject button, -> THE ONLY device that can be LG>plugged onto the sound blaster pro or -> sound blaster 16, -> -> Yes, and THERE, RIGHT THERE, is the big GOTCHA. I wouldn't even -> consider buying that drive, no matter how attractive it is for any -> other reason, if I am arbitrarily and forever chained to a -> SoundBlaster Pro or 16 sound card in order to be able to use the -> CD-ROM drive. Why? Well, let's say that in 12 months somebody -> (Gravis, or somebody else) introduces a hot new sound card that makes -> everything else obsolete overnight. In your case, you're shafted, -> 'cuz you can't get rid of your now-obsolete SoundBlaster card without -> losing your CD-ROM drive too. What new improvements can they make to 16bit cd audio quality sound? They haven't yet upgraded the cd audio players to do more than 16 bits themselves. How come you're saying i'd be shafted? I don't think you even know anything about the panasonic drives and probably think you know everything about it. So if I sell off the sound blaster 16 i can still plug the cdrom on the ATBUS interface card. -> Right. Why does that make them "not as good"? Again, what reason is -> there to have to chain your CD-ROM leg to your sound board? Save myself 1 slot for other important things. --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RON FINDLING Number: 2175 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/27/93 9:14p Subj: CD-ROM vs. disk versions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >What I don't like about sierra is they charge the cd version the exact >same price as the disk version when their making more profit on the cd >version instead of the disk version... (details given) Presumably though if they ARE adding scenes to the CD version not in the disk version, that costs money for them to do, and they should be allowed to charge extra because of that. ...And more than one might think, since the market for the CD version is considerably smaller than the disk version... But a lot depends on whether those extra parts are WORTH the extra money... ___ X SLMR 2.1a X Coming soon to a mirage near you: Windows 4.0 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DaTaCoRp (1:353/730) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN CHESNEY Number: 2176 To: ANDRE QUEREE Date: 08/31/93 7:20p Subj: q Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> --- T.A.G. 2.6f Alpha * Origin: You mean I can't *WRITE* to this? (1:2410/116@FIDONET.ORG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MTRAFFIC Number: 2177 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 3:39a Subj: Traffic Report! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********************************************************************* * Birdsoft Poster Record for Area: CDROM * * Messages received by Unregistered (1:3600/7) * * Sun, Aug 1, 1993 - Tue, Aug 31, 1993 * ********************************************************************* Posts Name Average Size Address ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 87 Boris Osadciw 151 1:157/46 78 Rowan Evans 476 3:711/413 62 HENRY PAUL 1000 1:138/173 32 Mike Shannon 1063 1:3407/101 28 Giuliano Maciocci Jr. 1108 5:7211/1.78 28 Leslie Rhorer 1544 1:387/800.4 27 Janusz Surowka 433 1:142/212 26 Carlos Benitz 974 1:125/17 25 Poe Lim 956 3:623/630 23 Jim Lambert 939 1:18/10 23 Wee Yung 1092 1:102/138 22 Brice Fleckenstein 688 1:231/190 22 Steve Pesant 1047 1:153/7070 21 Doug Carpenter 685 1:362/119 21 Bob Jackson 703 1:106/30.0 20 Ismail Arslangiray 571 1:138/116 18 David Calvin 831 1:2606/583 17 Bob Hall 754 1:147/34 17 Ashwin Bihari 700 1:324/123 15 Michael Mulcahy 781 1:109/70.986 15 Shaun Rader 1191 1:218/101 15 Diana Kirksey 802 1:208/401 14 Michael Geggus 1340 6:731/18.0 14 Chris Johnson 1382 1:130/801.2 14 Randy Mcanally 552 1:202/1513.0 13 Roy Cochrun 843 1:261/1116 13 Guilherme Moura 576 4:808/16 12 Richard Nixon 893 1:125/665.0 12 Terry Blount 869 1:3625/441 12 Andrew Barfoot 1136 3:633/362 12 Dave Clark 1065 1:18/2 12 Gordon Peterson 1115 2:320/203 12 Jerry Murphy 2024 1:157/3 11 Danny Tong 873 1:125/217.0 11 David M. White 587 1:300/2 11 Mark Womack 1128 1:3660/801.0 11 Ed Yee 927 1:134/134 11 Sam Jones 929 1:396/27 11 Don Rieb 976 1:115/724 10 Martin Taylor 946 3:632/335 10 Jurrie Hobers 1016 2:512/183.0 10 Louis Ghinis 1217 1:229/15 10 Michael Konor 675 1:373/8.0 10 Don Kulha 1443 1:125/7 10 Steve Gerweck 564 1:2380/120.0 10 Laurie Batt 827 3:640/531.2 (truncated for brevity) Total = 2274 by 676 authors. --- SLMAIL v2.15B-S (#1540) * Origin: Robotech BBS +HST+ *MODs/GIFs/Demos* 904-758-9477 # (1:3600/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 2178 To: GREG DUFFUS Date: 08/31/93 7:43a Subj: Wrong Echo Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-25-93, Greg Duffus elucidated to Rafal Trojanowski: GD>Hey Raf man, I thought I'd just let you know that you have a couple of GD>assignments due next Friday. Seeya..... I sure hope the topic is not "Using the correct Fidonet echo for private messages" --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Psychoceramics: The study of crackpots --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2179 To: POE LIM Date: 08/31/93 5:20p Subj: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Poe! On 08-29-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans... PL> On Aug 23 20:44 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote: PL> PL> > caddies than it is for the average user.... Most users I know of PL> > with caddy type drives can only afford one caddy... and they are PL> > amazed and impressed by the Panasonic.... PL> PL> The cheapest caddies I've bought (and this is cheaper than PL> what a dealer I know can get them for) was via this echo, PL> from a local contact (take a bow, Tony S. :). Whilst I have seen ads for caddies for $A5.00, and some companies offering "free" caddies if you buy x number of CD-ROMs at a time, the average price for a single caddy for the casual user appears to be about $A15.00. Now, you and I haunt this echo and can grab a deal with a cheap CD-ROM caddy, etc, but a lot of the users I talk to place BBSes and modems in the voodoo/black magic category, and even telling them to "call so & so" doesn't have much impact.... PL> It can be a hassle when you have to handle multiple CD to PL> take them out of their cases; easier just to keep them in PL> caddies, and slip them in as required. Well, I operate on "open CD-ROM, extract old ROM, place in case, open new ROM case, place on tray, close tray".... Simple, foolproof process... No hassles! Of course it was interesting the one time I accidently inserted a second ROM without checking that the drive was empty! PL> As to the cost, I calculate it as a percentage of the cost PL> of the ROMs; most of the time they come to less than 10% of PL> the cost, which is acceptable for the protection thus gained. Well, some of the shareware CD-ROMs (Simtel, CICA Windows) are available for $A20.00 or so... even a $A5.00 impost is 25% of the cost of the ROM. And if, as I said before, you were a casual user with an average caddy price of $A15.00, this makes it rather expensive.... BTW, if you have an audio CD player, is it a caddy type or a tray type?? Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2180 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/31/93 5:33p Subj: Re: Caddy-O-Rama Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Les! On 08-29-93 Leslie Rhorer wrote to Rowan Evans... LR> PL> The main advantage of a caddy system (IMHO) is when you frequently LR> PL> swap disks; much easier having them in caddies, and merely shove LR> LR> PL> them in, then having to fiddle around with the case. You LR> PL> can also leave a few of them around and not worry about scratches. LR> LR> RE> You're a dealer aren't you Poe?? Its probably cheaper for you to get LR> RE> caddies than it is for the average user.... LR> LR> Perhaps. Margins are pretty slim on that sort of thing. Current Aussie prices (retail, not special deals, etc) for a single caddy is around $A15.00 to $A20.00. This is the price if you walk into any computer store that stocks them and ask to buy a caddy..... Some deals I have seen advertised have caddies for $A5.00..... This is *NOT* what I would call a slender margin! LR> RE> Most users I know of with caddy type drives can only afford one LR> RE> caddy LR> LR> Oh, get REAL! Caddies are about $4 each in packs LR> of 5. If one cannot afford $43 for a caddy, how can one ^^ Oops ??? LR> afford $25-$100 for the software and $250 for the drive? I believe that the viewpoint is a realistic one.... Especially when you talk to a user that says that he will have 1500 odd machines with CD-ROM drives in them... Having 2 or 3 CD-ROMs in separate caddies adds (at best $A15.00 - cheapest price I've seen for caddies is $A5.00) then multiply this by 1500, comes to $A22,500.00 additional.... the worst case makes this figure around $A70,000.00..... these are not insubstantial amounts to do what you recommend.... And we then come back to the fact that show an "average" user a CD-ROM drive with a caddy and a CD-ROM drive without a caddy and the user will, 9 times out of 10 select the non-caddy drive..... My own personal loathing for caddies dates back to 1989 and a CD-ROM drive (I think it was a Philips) with a "claw" type caddy that, although it looked universal was a "this side up" type caddy.... The trauma that this drive inflicted was such that I vowed *NEVER* to buy a CD-ROM drive with a caddy.... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2181 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/31/93 5:36p Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Gordon! On 08-24-93 Gordon Peterson wrote to Rowan Evans... GP> RE> For info, the Multimedia council has released the MPC level 2 spec GP> RE> and I have listed it below :- GP> GP> I urge EVERYONE to boycott this garbage. A standard isn't a standard GP> if the people making the hardware and software can continue to "raise GP> the bar" by increasing the hardware required every six to twelve months. GP> Why go to the trouble of meeting a standard, if six months later you GP> find that you're still screwed? :-(( You have a valid viewpoint..... I thought it interesting from the fact that it shows the direction that the marketing board is pushing the market and for anyone contemplating purchase of a new machine, if they were considering CD-ROM or MPC, that the double speed drive was (from this spec) almost a mandatory item... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2182 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/31/93 6:02p Subj: panasonic Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Louis! On 08-28-93 Louis Ghinis wrote to Geoff Moehle... LG> mistaken panasonic is 320ms access time not 350. As for the top brand LG> drives that are 200ms if you compare the speed its only 33% faster LG> which ain't that noticable. The access time represents the worst time LG> it takes to move the laser beam across the disc. The spex I have for the Panasonic CR562B state 320ms *AVERAGE* access in single speed mode and 450ms *AVERAGE* access in double speed mode... The drive does, however seem to be able to perofrm better than these specifications. And the average access time is the average time it takes for a file to be accessed.... What you have described is the "full stroke access" time... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2183 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/31/93 6:04p Subj: cr562, 563, info wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi again Louis! On 08-28-93 Louis Ghinis wrote to Don Bosman... LG> -> Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? LG> LG> The answer to that is no Sorry, but the answer is *YES* and I *HAVE* done it! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2184 To: ANDREW SEE Date: 08/31/93 6:10p Subj: Police Quest 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Andrew! On 08-26-93 Andrew See wrote to HENRY PAUL... AS> HP>I also want to get the CD version of the Wing Commander series. AS> AS> It is the same as the Disk version. No its not! It doesn't gobble up 25Mb of my hard drive like the diskette version did! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2185 To: DOUG SCHWANTES Date: 08/31/93 6:14p Subj: CD-ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Doug! On 08-26-93 Doug Schwantes wrote to All... DS> Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a CD-ROM? Norton SpeedCache+ works for me! However, any CD-ROM cache will only be active when you perform multiple reads of the same data... it won't help to speed up loading a program from the CD-ROM..... Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2186 To: TOM ARRUDA Date: 08/31/93 6:20p Subj: Need Number Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tom! On 08-29-93 Tom Arruda wrote to All... TA> I have recently purchased a CR-562B drive from MPS. I am running from ..[edited].. TA> both lock up and halt the entire system. I am using a 486dx33 with TA> 8megs of ram ,DOS 6.0, MSCDEX 2.2,Qemm7.0, Norton SpeedCache 4.0. TA> I need the number for Creative Labs BBS. TA> Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Sorry can't help with the US C/L BBS no, but your system is pretty close to mine (main differences DX2/66, DOS 5.0 and MSCDEX 2.1).... and I have *ABSOLUTELY* no problems with my setup under windows... Suggestion #1 :- Is your QEMM Version 7.01?? Suggestion #2 :- Post your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT and I'll compare to mine for further suggestions! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2187 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/31/93 6:28p Subj: Cd-Rom Help Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Gordon! On 08-23-93 Gordon Peterson wrote to Louis Ghinis... GP> Yes, and THERE, RIGHT THERE, is the big GOTCHA. I wouldn't even GP> consider buying that drive, no matter how attractive it is for any GP> other reason, if I am arbitrarily and forever chained to a GP> SoundBlaster Pro or 16 sound card in order to be able to use the GP> CD-ROM drive. What about if we used fur lined handcuffs?? Seriously, the CR562B I purchased came with an 8-bit paddle card... Worked fine, but I wanted to save the slot, so I connected to the SB16 ASP.... Interesting point, the CR562B has, on all the benchmarking I've done, an affinity for the SB cards in that it *SPEEDS UP* when attached to one... Maybe its the 16bit connector of the SB card, I don't know (and I can't find a 16 bit paddle card!).... GP> Why? Well, let's say that in 12 months somebody (Gravis, or somebody GP> else) introduces a hot new sound card that makes everything else GP> obsolete overnight. In your case, you're shafted, 'cuz you can't get GP> rid of your now-obsolete SoundBlaster card without losing your CD-ROM GP> drive too. Nope, just stick the 8-bit paddle card back in and lose a slot! In fact I'm thinking of using a PAS16 with the next CR562B as it doesn't have the annoying sound dropouts in the speech of T7G! GP> It might be another thing if there were some super-significant synergy GP> to be gained by tieing them together like that, but as far as I can GP> see there isn't. It's merely a bundled interface, and that's all. If I GP> was that desperately in need of I/O slots in my machine, I'd probably go GP> looking elsewhere to gain one. Sorry, it just sounds like a bad GP> bargain to me. The synergy *IS* there..... GP> I'm not saying that the Panasonic drive isn't a good value for what it GP> is, but the negative of having to chain yourself to a SoundBlaster GP> brand sound card in order to be able to hook it up is thoroughly GP> repugnant, to me at least. OK, so you'll buy one and tie yourself to the 8-bit interface?? Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 2188 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 08/31/93 6:32p Subj: Cd-Rom Interfaces Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Again Gordon! On 08-23-93 Gordon Peterson wrote to Leslie Rhorer... GP> LR> do believe it is an ISA busmaster, but on an ISA system, only one GP> LR> busmaster allowed, so one cannot utilize any other busmasters with GP> LR> an IN-2000. Also, GP> GP> Big deal there too... what other busmasters would you NEED to use, GP> other than the disk controller board? What other ISA busmasters ARE GP> there, even? FYI, Network Interface Cards. Specifically Madge Token Ring! Also a niche-market SDLC adapter from NCR! GP> LR>Also, Always has refused to produce OS/2 drivers for GP> LR>their card, while Adapt GP> GP> Again, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. A company can waste a lot of GP> money chasing after all the latest fads, and it's the user that GP> ultimately foots that bill. GP> GP> LR>is supported right out of the OS/2 box. GP> GP> Then you ought to criticize OS/2 for not including support for the GP> IN-2000, since it is evidently IBM that ought to be providing the GP> support for the Always board, rather than the opposite. Maybe IBM thought that Allways were a bit player in the market, just like OS/2 is! Cheers! o /U\ ... OFFLINE 1.52 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: AlphaMed Link: The Medical MAX (3:711/413) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURIE BATT Number: 2189 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 08/30/93 7:24a Subj: cr562, 563, info wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * On Aug 28 14:55 Louis Ghinis quoth this to Don Bosman LG> still be allowed to connect the cdrom directly to the sound LG> blaster 16 without the need of the interface card. ->> Can two or more 562's be daisy chained on the SB Pro 16? LG> The answer to that is no This is not true. You can connect two CDROM drives to both the SB16 and The SBPRO. At least one of them must have drive selector jumpers (which I believe the 562 does). Laurie --- msgedsq 2.2b * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns,Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID WINGER Number: 2190 To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 08/31/93 6:23p Subj: Writable CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-27-93 Sunny Leung wrote to All... SL> Hello everybody. SL> SL> While doing a case study for my Systems Analysis and Design course, SL> I came upon several problems involving CD-ROM's. SL> SL> Can you produce your own CD's? Yes, but you need a WORM drive for that. SL> Suppose you wrote some files on a CD-ROM. Is it possible to add more SL> files SL> to the CD? NO! SL> Can you erase a CD and reuse it? NO! SL> What's the difference between a CD and a optical disk (and what's a SL> WORM drive? A CD uses a laser beam to read the information of the disk, an optical disk is the same as a floppy disk except that it uses a laser to keep the heads aligned with the disk, because the tracks on the disk are so fine. WORM stands for Write Once Read Many. A WORM drive can write to a CD, but only once. ___ * OFFLINE 1.56 * (A)bort (R)etry (I)nfluence with large hammer. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: Far Northern News - Cairns, Tropical North Qld (3:640/531) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID WINGER Number: 2191 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 6:39p Subj: New Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone out there want to buy a brand new still in the box Panasonic CR-562-B double speed CD-ROM drive for $480. It includes the controller card & all the cables. I was given two for my birthday. The other one works great. Please reply ASAP if you are intersted. Reply via this echo or phone David on 070 559378. ___ * OFFLINE 1.56 * (A)bort (R)etry (I)nfluence with large hammer. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: Far Northern News - Cairns, Tropical North Qld (3:640/531) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM JONES Number: 2192 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 11:40a Subj: Photo CD Software Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Panasonic 562-b CD-ROM drive and I would like to know what software is available in order to let me view Kodak Photo CD's. Is there a shareware prgram avaiable? I have seen one prgram (by Kodak) but it was a DOS program and my video card (SSPro VL) was not supported so I guess that I wold not be able to get the 16 mill. color mode so a Windows version would be nice, is there a Windows version, and how much is it? Thanks, Sam --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Node III BBS New Orleans LA (504) 347-4320 (1:396/27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN SULLIVAN Number: 2193 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 08/30/93 12:55p Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HP>I saw a guy in HS modems even that said he had a 12000 modem, I think HP>he meant 1200. Some cruddy v.32bis modems were only able to connect at 12000, so they started calling em turbos. He might of had one, poor guy. * SPEED 1.20 [NR] * I'll listen to reason when it comes out on Compact Disc --- WM v3.01/92-0751 * Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GEGGUS Number: 2194 To: GEOFF MOEHLE Date: 08/28/93 8:42a Subj: Re: help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Geoff Moehle to All <=- GM> Hey man write me a letter or something..im being ignored...where do i GM> get fast access time and a 300kb/second transfer rate?...but at a good GM> price!!!!!!im maybe interested in a Texel!! Well what do you...the Look for the Panasonic 562b for $249 to $279 if you have the SB Pro. If not look for the new Creative Labs MM bundle with the panasonic 563 both drives are spec'd for MPC level 2, double-speed at a great price. ... What do you mean? You actually read this Tagline?!? --- Blue Wave/TG v2.10 [NR] * Origin: The Texas Lighthouse 81-3117-63-7572 (6:731/18.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORMAN HAVENS Number: 2195 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 09/01/93 1:20a Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP-_-capitalize on people's ignorance, and the desire for mystique. Anyone GP-_-who understands the slightest bit about how things like CD-ROM work can GP-_-understand that such "enhancement" products cannot POSSIBLY improve GP-_-their sound (or any other aspect). Don't tell that to the Japanese magazines (or their readerships) that do serious (?) "listening tests" to determine things like the difference between single and double speaker cables, or the "subtle difference in sound quality" they convince themselves appears when a CD player is used with one of those stabilizers. --- WM v3.01/92-0751 * Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR. Number: 2196 To: GRAHAM MURPHY Date: 08/26/93 4:32a Subj: Re: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: Graham By: Giuliano Maciocci Jr. (maciocci2@mango.apc.org) On: Thursday August 26 1993 at 04:32 Hi Graham! Tuesday August 17 1993, Graham Murphy told Giuliano Maciocci Jr.: GM> The 486series has an INTERNAL cache to the processor, and this is GM> highly optimized (and V fast). the cache you are talking about is GM> *EXTERNAL* to the chip, and not as fast. Thanks. GM> Graham. GM> Apologize for being off topic. Yeah, me too...  ώ  ώώώώRAVERώώώώ  ώ  --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin:STARSHIP ENTERPRISE (The House Of RAVE, 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN DOW Number: 2197 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:47a Subj: Modems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: Dow@mango.apc.org (Ian Dow) On: Friday August 27 1993 at 06:26 My apologies for this not being a CD-ROM topic : At the beginning of this year I obtained a comms/fax modem made by a company called Dallas Fax, in Texas. It is an internal V.42bis model 9696V. It came with Quick Link 2 software ( which is a combined comms/fax program ) I have considerable difficulty getting this modem to operate satisfactorily. I have tried other software, but with limited success. I have tried to contact the makers in Dallas, but have been informed by the phone company operator that they have moved, and cannot be traced. Does anyone know of the location of this company, or the location of an agent of Dallas Fax ?? Does anyone have experience of using this make of modem ?? If so, would you let me have your voice line number Regards, Ian. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN DOW Number: 2198 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:48a Subj: FastLynx program Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: Dow@mango.apc.org (Ian Dow) On: Friday August 27 1993 at 06:40 My apologies for this not being a CD-ROM topic. Here in Zimbabwe, I currently use an old version of FastLynx. I believe that ver. 4.00 or later is available. Can someone give me an address or phone/fax number of the company that produce this program, or of an agent ?? Regards, Ian. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN DOW Number: 2199 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:49a Subj: Modems: wireless or radio Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: Dow@mango.apc.org (Ian Dow) On: Friday August 27 1993 at 06:44 My apologies for this not being a CD-ROM topic. I am interested in finding out information on radio packet switching modems. Can anyone help ?? Regards, Ian. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IAN DOW Number: 2200 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 8:50a Subj: SVGA card with video/tv output Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No To: All By: Dow@mango.apc.org (Ian Dow) On: Friday August 27 1993 at 06:44 Apologies for this not being a CD-ROM topic ! I am interested in obtaining a SVGA card which has a RGB output to a TV or VCR. Can anyone put me in contact with a supplier. Regards, Ian. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: None (5:7211/1.47) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM STEVENSON Number: 2201 To: ALL Date: 08/27/93 10:17p Subj: Kings Quest V & SB16ASP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi I've just installed the SB 16 ASP, which works well (e.g. with 7th Guest). But when I install King's Quest 5 (bought December 1992) with sound blaster selected, I get a message 'can't initialize your music hardware'. However, it does run and produce music if I select Adlib. Is there a way to get KQ-V to drive the ASP? William --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Pats System in Pretoria, RSA (5:7106/36.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUAN-PEDRO MINON Number: 2202 To: ALL,ALL,ALL,AAAALLLLLLL Date: 08/24/93 9:39p Subj: CD-ROM WRITER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, all. I am looking for a CD-ROM writer (Kodak PCD Writer 200 or Philips CDD 521/10). Please reply to me with price, capatibilites, software and specifications. Thanks, --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Saludos a todos :-) (2:340/13.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUAN-PEDRO MINON Number: 2203 To: JORGE GUTIERREZ Date: 08/24/93 9:46p Subj: Contactar Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hola Jorge. Me llamo Juan Pedro Minon y te escribo para ver si me puedes ayudar. Te he elegido a t‘ principalmente por que te•ricamente tienes que hablar espa|ol y podremos, o por lo menos yo, entendernos mejor. Y ahora al caso. Estoy buscando lo que por aqu‘ se conoce como un BROKER, es decir , una persona que localiza material inform tico para otra en nombre de una empresa, a cambio de unos honorarios, sueldo, porcentaje o cualquiera que sea la forma de pago por sus servicios. Mis intereses est n centrados b sicamente en: Placas madre. Controladoras multi I/O. Memorias de 1 Mb a 70 ns. Discos Duros Tarjetas gr ficas Unidades de CD-ROM Software en CD-ROM (cualquiera que sea su funci’n) Actualmente me interesa obtener informaci’n y precios sobre una unidad CD-ROM de lectura/escritura, como por ejemplo el modelo KODAK PCD WRITER 200 o PHILIPS CDD-521/10 con todos sus accesorios incluyendo el software. Si puedes ayudarme podemos llegar a acuerdos, si no gracias por escucharme. Nombre de mi empresa: SIMULATOR SOFT INFORMATICA Calle Callao de Lima 36, Bajo izquierda Santa Cruz de Tenerife - C.P. 38002 ISLAS CANARIAS - ESPA\A Tel‚fono: +34-22-291552 Un saludo --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Saludos a todos :-) (2:340/13.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN WILLIAMS Number: 2204 To: SHARI GHARAVY Date: 08/27/93 2:40p Subj: HI! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hello! Um, just want to say hi and hope someone drops me a line. Shar ________________________________________________________________________ --- * RM 1.0 00805 * Fire, Ready, Aim! --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff125/a] * Origin: Afroline BBS - Maputo, Mocambique (5:7221/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID TORIX Number: 2205 To: TOM ARRUDA Date: 08/31/93 2:26p Subj: Need Number Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TA>I have recently purchased a CR-562B drive from MPS. I am running from a TA>Sound Blaster 16 card. I have had nothing but problems with the drive. TA>It constantly causes "General Protection faults" when run in Windows. I TA>have the "Seventh Guest" and "Day of the Tentacle" that run under dos, TA>both lock up and halt the entire system. I am using a 486dx33 with 8megs TA>of ram ,DOS 6.0, MSCDEX 2.2,Qemm7.0, Norton SpeedCache 4.0. I need the TA>number for Creative Labs BBS. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. According to May '93 boardwatch magazine list it is: 408-428-6660 dave * OLX 2.1 TD * If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny. --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff105/b] * Origin: PC-Montana BBS, Home of BigSky ROMs, 406-284-3120 (1:3400/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID TORIX Number: 2206 To: DALE KANEY Date: 08/31/93 2:26p Subj: O.D.'s using Desktop Publ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DK>Are you aware of any O.D.'s using commercially available software for their DK>desktop publishing of their office newsletter? I asked a consultant and she DK>gave me the names of two programs for about $600.-$700. They seemed to be a DK>lot more than I needed( rotating graphics,etc.) . I believe they were DK>"Pagemaker" & QuarkXpress. Anyone have any other suggestion? Check out Microsoft Publisher. Or even a good high end word processor such as WOrd for Windows or Word Perfect. Publisher is a good low end publishing package, and word processors like Winword have almost as many features. I use Pub and Winword. A great combo. Dave * OLX 2.1 TD * Chicken heads are the chief food of captive alligators. --- FidoPCB v1.3 [ff105/b] * Origin: PC-Montana BBS, Home of BigSky ROMs, 406-284-3120 (1:3400/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2207 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 08/31/93 11:11p Subj: Re: Cd-rom help! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Nope, I'm saying that OS/2 is a great OS that knows how to im -> virtual memory properly. I have (at the moment) 16 Megs of physical -> each and every DOS session, both VDM and VMB, can have up to 16 Megs -> PLUS, 32 Megs of EMS PLUS, up to 736K of conventional and 200K or so -> until I run out of hard drive space. (with an 800 Meg drive, that wi -> while). Virtual memory is allocated dynamically, so even with many d -> megs of memory allocated, hard drive swapping does not start until th -> applications (not loaded but idle ones) actually exceed the physical -> limit. At that point, the system will usually see a significant slo -> although not necessarily an unacceptable one, short term. -> Oh, and some 12,000bps modems WERE manufactured, although the -> quickly overshadowed by 14,400 HST and v.32bis modems. However, this -> drifted *WAY* off topic. If you wish to continue in this vein, why d -> meet me on the OS2HW echo? Oh, right! Sorry 'bout that :) I forgot about Virtual memory.. I didn't know it worked with conventional & umb too! That's pretty neat! TTYL, Henry --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2208 To: DOUG DAGGER Date: 08/31/93 11:13p Subj: CD-ROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> how many bit is the matsumi? Well, it has both 8bit and 16bit versions of its controller. Mine showed 8bit on box but had 16bit in box! Lucky break on my end! :) --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL Number: 2209 To: ROBERT HAWORTH Date: 08/31/93 11:16p Subj: New Roland Compat Sound C Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> It's not the turtle beach card which from memory isn't compatible wit -> anything and isn't supported by much either. No this card is by some -> previously unknown company who I think have been making SB clones for -> primarily for the Asian and US markets. I can't remeber the name of t -> but it had a picture of a paint tube on the outside of the box and wa -> PowerSource stand at the Melbourne PC show. I don't know whether Powe -> is the sole distributor but if they are they have offices in Sydney a -> Melbourne. I'd be interested if the $600 price tag was just a show sp -> the normal price. Its certainly cheap for a Roland SCC-1 card even wi -> the extra compatiblity with MS Sound System and the SB. The support f -> types of CD-ROM drives is good because you can go for the cheapest at Okay, never heard of it... :) Thanks anyhow, just trying to stay on top of things.... TTYL, Henry --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051] * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Number: 2210 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 9:27p Subj: CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi people! We've got some great deals on some '93 CD-ROMs... these are Overstock Liquidations at, near, or below cost while current INSTOCK quanitities last! They are: Cdn$ US$ ProPhone 1993 7-disc set 50 37 American Business Phonebook 25 19 Foxes 25 19 Busty Babes 25 19 Shareware Studio II 20 16 Night Owl 9 35 26 Erotic Encounters 35 26 Shareware Studio I Free with purchase of Night Owl 9 C ya soon! .\\ichellea 306-789-4654 --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM MOTLEY Number: 2211 To: ERIC ESKAM Date: 08/31/93 12:46a Subj: Help with MSCDEX Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No EE>Anyone have a text file laying around that explains the switches for MSCDEX EE>I would be most appriciative... Eric if you are running Dos 6.0 just type help mscdex.. If not go to the directory where it is located and type mscdex and it will show the switches.. * SLMR 2.1a * This Tagline is Shareware, To register, send $20.00..... --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Hello From Pontiac Mi*Fire & Ice*(313)373-8608 (1:2202/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM GARCIA Number: 2212 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 9:09p Subj: Phil Murtell Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If anyone out there has U.S. Phones on CD ROM would you be so kind as to check on Phil Murtell for me. It's a madeup name (by his father) and as far as I know there are no other Murtell's in America. (He may have moved back to Canada.) He was in the US Army in 1955-56 but I lost track of him after that. Will be watching the Echo. Gratefully yours, Tom Garcia in Tucson, AZ. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: THE AZTEC MAXIMUS BBS, TUCSON, AZ (6O2) 888-0819 (1:300/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN PRITCHARD Number: 2213 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 10:15p Subj: OMNI CDROM Drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone have experiance with the OMNI CD-ROM drive from Creative Labs? Particularly with a SoundBlaster 16. --- GEcho 1.00/beta+ * Origin: Old Pueblo BBS - Tucson Computer Society 602-744-2314 (1:300/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 2214 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 8:49p Subj: Best CD-ROM Prices! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No If you're looking for the best pricing on CD-ROM's, give C-3 Production Systems a call. They will to their best to meet or beat anyone around. Best time to catch someone is in the evenings between 5-10 pm CT. They are a home run business which saves YOU from the overhead charges. C-3 Production Systems PO Box 60144 San Angelo, Tx 76906 915-944-7187 (evenings are best between 5-10 PM) Yes, they ship internationally! --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Animal House BBS: 915-942-9350 (1:383/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 2215 To: ANYONE Date: 08/31/93 8:21a Subj: HELP! Please Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Original Area: binkley * Original To : Anyone (1:344/91) I just installed a Pioneer DRM604X on my system. I run MAX/P BINK/P SQUISH/P. everything has worked great from the git go except my users can **NOT** freq files from the CD-ROMS. I am using the *C:\max\maxfiles.idx in the BINK OKfile.lst. All the files in my file areas on the HD are and do freq. Anyone got any ideas as to what the problem might be? I have run "FBP" Any help/suggestion appreciated. :{) --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE PATTERSON Number: 2216 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 08/31/93 8:47a Subj: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DN> I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. But I am DN> wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they show DN> up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I hope DN> this is a software automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, put David, each disk shows up as a separate drive eg: in my system the first cd is drive F the second is G and so on thru K. When a user access a file area for one of the drives the system changes to that drive. Works slick as a whistle and is relativly fast, for a cd. You will appreciate the performance of the drive. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: EVERGREEN ONE, Cashmere Wa. ZyXEL E+ 19.2 (509) 782-4259 (1:344/91) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARRELL DAVIS Number: 2217 To: LOUIS GHINIS Date: 09/01/93 10:20a Subj: Re: CD-ROM BUNDLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >-> I just ordered a Fusion 16 package with a 380 ms drive. I >-> ordered it >-> directly from Media Vision. Most of the retail stores seem to have >-> older packages on the shelves. The package was $399 with $9 >-> shipping. > > That was a typo you said 800ms there ok that sounds right. I don't understand what you are trying to say. Mine is not a typo. The drive is a 380ms drive. Darrell --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#1561) * Origin: The Searchlight Cafe (901)387-1731 *** (1:123/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB SMITH Number: 2218 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 09/01/93 8:37a Subj: COREL 3.0 IN MONTREAL Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BS>Do you work with it? If so tell me... How would I make some business cards? BS>A friend has Microsoft Publisher and says he does cards with it.. Which one GP> I recently made (very successfully) a batch of business cards using GP> cover stock (from the local student bookstore), my LaserJet 4L GP> printer, and Microsoft Word for Windows. The TrueType fonts I used GP> came from the Too Many Typefonts CD-ROM. You don't really need Corel. Ahh..but since I'm not that familiar with your type of printer, is it a color printer ? and as for using microsoft Word for Windows.. is that what you used to create the business cards? and the truetype fonts you used, from the Too Many Typefonts CD Rom is that from Word for Windows? cause now that I have Corel I have enough fonts to drive me crazy.. Regards ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff025/x] * Origin: XON/XOFF Info. Service - Montreal - @xonxoff.com (1:167/159) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDDIE MAYO Number: 2219 To: DAVID NGHIEM Date: 08/31/93 7:39p Subj: pioneer 600] Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I plan on buying a pioneer 600 changer for use for my BBS. But I am -> wondering that if I had six cd's on the drive at once, would they sho -> up as 6 drives? Or do I have to alternate the cd's constantly? I ho -> this is a software automated process. I would hate to buy six cd's, -> them on the system only to find out that I have to manually change a -> when a user wants to look at another one. If anyone can help in usin -> the pioneer for the BBS, thanks!!!! No problem! It is what you called `softaware automated'. I use the Pioneer 600 on my BBS with 6 cd's. Works FLAWLESSLY!. It sees them a 6 different drives, swaps back and forth. LOVE IT! --- WM v3.01/92-0621 * Origin: On-Line Entertainment BBS (407-992-2379) (1:3609/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: EDDIE MAYO Number: 2220 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 08/31/93 7:44p Subj: Received shipment Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mike, I just wanted to let you know I received my shipment here in FL in 3 days just as you advertise. Thank you for your quick deliveries, my users are `rippin' them apart. :) --- WM v3.01/92-0621 * Origin: On-Line Entertainment BBS (407-992-2379) (1:3609/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHARLES EVANS Number: 2221 To: RON HERRING Date: 09/01/93 6:06a Subj: Dizit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Ron, I just found DIZIT20 on the supercd. I guess i'll have to change the name. Please take it offline for the moment. I'll upload new copy with revised docs. --- DB 1.54/000107 * Origin: The Poor Boy's Bulletin Board (1:18/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAT RICKERSON Number: 2222 To: DAVID WINGER Date: 09/01/93 9:04p Subj: New Cd-Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Does anyone out there want to buy a brand new still in > the box > Panasonic CR-562-B double speed CD-ROM drive for $480. > > It includes the controller card & all the cables. > I was given two for my birthday. > The other one works great. > Please reply ASAP if you are intersted. > Reply via this echo or phone David on 070 559378. Well, don't have any cash but my Birthday just passed so if you like, my address is: 411 Ninth St. Corpus Christi, Tx 78418 I think you sending that drive would be the best Birthday gift I ever got, except for the cards my kids have made for me! Happy Birthday To Me and of course a Very Special Happy Birthday To You! Just another Nut In This Crazy World, Pat --- FastEcho 1.25 * Origin: Thin Ice - Your traveling on very Thin Ice (1:160/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 2223 To: TONY D. BERRY Date: 08/31/93 5:03p Subj: LOW QUALITY CDS???????? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >BF> My dislike of VGA Spectrum I is based solely on the redundant contents >BF> (both archived AND non-archived versions of most of the stuff on it). >You didn't like the selection of stuff they had, or you didn't like the fact >that they had both archived AND unarchived stuff? The latter - wasted a lot of space, as far as I was concerned. * SLMR 2.1a * Caterpillar (n): A soft scratching post for a Kitten. --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED FEINS Number: 2224 To: BOB JACKSON Date: 09/01/93 9:08p Subj: RE: CD CADDIES FOR SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry ... No CODs. For $25 just send me a check to: 628 Exeter Road Linden NJ 07036 First check gets them ... otherwise I'll send you back your check. COD fees and problems just isn't worth selling them for me ..... --- QM v1.26/a * Origin: Your source for TBBS enhancement software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES MUNRO Number: 2225 To: MICHAEL OUJESKY Date: 08/31/93 5:21p Subj: Sony driver for OS2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MO> JM> Does any one know where I could get a driver for my MO> SONY MO> JM> CDU535 series. To enable me to run it with OS2 ver. 2.1. MO> JM> Ihave to reboot dos all the time right now to run my MO> CD. MO> JM> thanks anyone who can help MO> MO> It was hatched into FWDRIVERS within the last couple of weeks. MO> Check your local OS/2 BBS for it. Thanks I'll watch out for it bye jim --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Electric Blue BBS Node 1 Niagara Falls, Can. (416)35 (1:247/210) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES MUNRO Number: 2226 To: DAN POLIVY Date: 08/31/93 5:29p Subj: Sony driver for os2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dan I got a message that its about to be released on the BBS's somewhere in the OS2 file sections look out for FWDRIVERS. bye jim --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Electric Blue BBS Node 1 Niagara Falls, Can. (416)35 (1:247/210) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHAWN MAZZUTO Number: 2227 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 8:11p Subj: NEC CDR-84 Multi-Spin Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All! Out of curiosity, would I need to buy another NEC CDR-84 CD-ROM for the BBS, or can I get another NEC CD-ROM, but not as quick. This is so that I can use the same drivers in my config. Shawn --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (416)894-2503 (1:247/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2228 To: MANESH RAMA Date: 09/02/93 2:21a Subj: Re: encyclopedia's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> hello >> i thank you for replying to my note >> but i wuz just wondering if you trade >> oh and is that the cd ver. >> cause if so i have night owls cd >> cause i just got robbed the other day >> on monday so at the moment i cant >> afford it but i can trade >> thanx >> i hope we can Sorry to hear about your problem, but as for trades, we're not setup for that at the moment! We are looking into the possability of such venture, but as I stated, not at the current time. Wish you luck.... Boris Osadciw ... Xpress Yourself! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2229 To: DANNY BANISTER Date: 09/02/93 2:21a Subj: Re: New Additions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N E W A D D I T I O N S ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>LAN MASTER - 100mgs - 2255 files - Utilities, Programs, Text, & More! >> Files.BBS Structure - PRICE - $29. >> Boris, can you give some details about what's on this CD? I think the above pretty much covers everything. In otherwords, anything to do with Lan programs is on this cd. Although I have to agree, it's only 100megs, it's a one of a kind and could be very useful to those who operate such systems. If you need further assistance, please feel free to drop us a note via the node/net below or call us direct at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 2230 To: WILLIAM HERBERT Date: 09/02/93 2:21a Subj: Re: WANTED Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Wanted: Used Pioneer DRM 600a will pay up to 600$$ please >> respond. Or you can reach me on my bbs aT 609 487 8321 >> >> -)verbyte We'll sell you a brand new one for $799. if that will help you. Interested, please feel free to give us a call anytime 7 days a week at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THOMAS FITZGERALD Number: 2231 To: ANYONE! Date: 09/01/93 10:12p Subj: Cd-Rom output. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey guys, I am having trouble with something...... On mys SB card, I have 1 output and 2 inouts (mic, midi.) On my CD-Rom, I have two outputs, headphones, and line out (L,R,) Now, hoe can I configure all this to work on a set of little amp speakers. I realize that the line out jacks are only minimal voltage therefore can really be heard with 8ohm connections, so how the hell do I get this to work with only one set of speakers without having to buy the comuter type ammplifier. -Fitz --- FMail 0.96β * Origin: MIDNIGHT MADNESS BBS FIDO 1:2609/21 SLEZNET 90:315/0 (1:2609/21) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK MEEHAN Number: 2232 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 9:12p Subj: Catalog Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send CD-ROM catalog to: Jack Meehan 6368 Briarcliff La. Middleton WI 53562 Thank you ... OFFLINE 1.50 " Why did Kamakazi pilots wear helmets???" --- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93 * Origin: Springfield RBBS * Dane, Wis 608-849-5842 (1:121/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BOSMAN Number: 2233 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 09/01/93 2:05p Subj: Re: Cdrom Systems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> BO>Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $799.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare -$1199. Thanks for the input. LR> DB> they fit in a 5.25 in slot LR> You're kidding, right? No, they don't fit in a 5.25" FH drive bay. LR>Heck, the CARTRIDGES hardly fit in a 5.25" slot, let alone The reason I asked if they would fit in a 5.25 slot was the ad for "bare" drives. I wondered what they were meant for if not an internal drive slot. I still wonder. ___ X OLX 2.2 X Press Ctrl,Alt,Del for new CAD program. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Lighthouse CBCS HST/V.32, 150+ echos, 517-321-0788 (1:159/950) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 2234 To: MIKE AVILA Date: 09/01/93 7:40a Subj: Oz Pricing Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-28-93, Mike Avila elucidated to Laurie Batt: MA>-> MA> WOW! That is an outragous price. MA>-> MA>-> You obviously didnt realise that Rowan and Joel are both in Austra MA>-> $750 US dollars converts to about $1100 Ozzie Dollars, MA>WOW! (Again) MA>I feel for you people there. Buying CD equipment MA>and discs (and all computer equipment?) must really set you back. Don't feel too bad Mike, in general we get paid enough Oz dollars to afford the goodies, and at the same time we get to live in the best country! (big grin) --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Don't you hate it when life doesn't follow the manuals? --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY STOTT Number: 2235 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 09/01/93 7:40a Subj: New Mpc Specs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08-24-93, Gordon Peterson elucidated to Rowan Evans: GP>RE>For info, the Multimedia council has released the MPC level 2 spec GP>and I have listed it below :- GP> GP>I urge EVERYONE to boycott this garbage. A standard isn't a standard GP>the people making the hardware and software can continue to "raise the GP>bar" by increasing the hardware required every six to twelve months. GP>Why go to the trouble of meeting a standard, if six months later you GP>find that you're still screwed? :-(( GP> Sorry that you're upset Gordon, but until we can get full-motion full-screen high resolution video with integrated hi-fi sound and full-length movies on cd-rom, I think the standards are going to keep moving upwards. The real benefit of standards is that it allows authors of multimedia titles to pick a level of equipment to aim at. Obviously, authors with business sense will NOT exclude big sections of their potential market, so they will pitch their product accordingly. Some other authors will "push the envelope" because they believe their product will be attractive enough to cause users to upgrade their equipment (7th Guest immediately springs to mind..). I would never recommend someone buys less than an MPC-2 standard computer (in fact I'd aim a little higher in the memory and hard disk areas), but that doesn't mean I'd sneer at someone who owns lesser equipment.. PS I'm not speaking from on high here, my sound card is only 8 bit, so my own system misses out on MPC-2 standard. I'll get a better sound card once software turns up to justify it... --- ώ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ώ Do Molecular Biologists wear designer Genes? --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Coastal Communications Multiline BBS (02)977-6820 (3:714/906) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THOMAS BAKER Number: 2236 To: JOSH PICHE Date: 08/30/93 2:26p Subj: CD-Rom kit Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No n f --- Squish/2 v1.01 * Origin: Melb. PC User Group BBS. - 61-3-699-6788 (3:632/309) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 2237 To: ALL Date: 09/02/93 5:41a Subj: CD authoring Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi everybody, Does anyone here in Australia make CD's for business organisations? By this I mean: a firm has a large database it wants to distribute to its subsidiaries. CD-ROM would be an excellent way to achieve this. The firm has the data to be transferred to CD. Would anyone in Australia be willing to supply a price on such a service? Are there any other requirements (e.g. firm's data to be stored on tape)? Regards, Sunny. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Heaven's Door * 61-2-440-8937 * 2 lines * T.PEP V32bis (3:711/927) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN TUDOR Number: 2238 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 7:54a Subj: Panasonic CD drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi all, I have a Panasonic CR-562-B drive which came with two drivers - SBCD.SYS and CDMKE41.SYS. Is there any difference between the drivers ? At the moment I am using the SBCD.SYS driver with no problems. Thanks for any info, Sean. ... Jurassic Sparcs - the first computers with dinosaur power ... --- Fmail 0.96+ RA2+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN TUDOR Number: 2239 To: ALL Date: 09/01/93 7:57a Subj: KQ5 & SQ4 CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi all, I am using a Panasonic CR-562-B drive. It came with Kings Quest 5 and Space Quest 4. KQ5 runs great with full speech but when I run SQ4 I have to switch to text only because I am getting music but NO speech whatsoever. Is there a bug in SQ4 or is there another problem ? Has anyone else been able to run SQ4 with full speech ? Thanks for any info, Sean. ... Jurassic Sparcs - the first computers with dinosaur power ... --- Fmail 0.96+ RA2+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOONG CHUNG Number: 2240 To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 08/31/93 7:37p Subj: Re: Panasonic CDR-63 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rowan Evans to Loong Chung <=- RE> Hi Loong! RE> RE> On 08-20-93 Loong Chung wrote to All... LC> Could any one give me full details on the Panasonic CDR-563? LC> e.g. Speed, transfer rate etc. RE> RE> Panasonic CR563 (as OEMmed to Creative Labs, normally CR562B) RE> RE> Transfer Rate 300 Kbps in double speed mode RE> 150 Kbps in single speed mode RE> RE> Avg Acess 320ms in single speed mode RE> 450ms in double speed mode RE> RE> Motorised tray for CD-ROM. RE> RE> JEDIC connector for external DAT output RE> RE> CD Audio output RE> RE> Panasonic (Creative Labs) AT bus.... RE> LC> And how much is it in Australia? RE> RE> I bought mine from Osborne in Sydney for $A395.00 including cables RE> and 8 bit interface.... RE> RE> Cheers! Hi Rowan What is JEDIC connector for external DAT output? And does it have any problem running animation of something like that? e.g. pauses, jerky picture etc. Can it be plug into a SB Pro v1. And does a 8bit interface card have any difference to a 16bit interface card for connecting to the CDROM. Is it faster? Thanks Loong --- Fmail 0.96+ RA2+ * Origin: Galen BBS "A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine" (3:711/920.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON COGGINS Number: 2241 To: ALASTAIR EDGINGTON Date: 08/29/93 7:03a Subj: Os/2 And Soundblaster Pro 2.0 Cd-rom Driv Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Hiya, > I've got OS/2 2.1, MultiMedia Program Manager with > SoundBlaster Pro set up and > working fine, but i can't get the SoundBlaster CD-ROM > working!! > I've tried inserting soundblaster's sbpcd.sys (or > whateva it's called) in > os/2's config.sys. This works fine, and the CD is > accessed and all is fine. I > just can't figure out where to get the cd-rom > extensions driver from!! mscdex > won't work. it comes up with incorrect dos version. In the manual i received with my drive it told me to load SETVER.EXE if you have a lower version of than MS-DOS6. So in you can run SETVER.EXE as you boot up OS/2 it might work.. Or find a program that does the same thing.. Hope this helps.. Regards. Simon Simon's Place Worldnet - 61:6800/140 Fidonet - 3:640/708 --- FMail 0.90 * Origin: Simon's Place Townsville Australia. 9pm - 6am (077)-211081 (3:640/708) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOUIS GHINIS Number: 2242 To: HENRY PAUL Date: 09/01/93 12:35p Subj: POLICE QUEST 4 (CD-ROM) Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Why are you upset about a couple bucks? It takes about 1mil dollars -> to create a game today, and about 2yrs. worth of labor! -> The prices are VERY good! yeah right it takes them 1 million dollars thats a bunch of bull. At the most maybe 2 programmers and 2 graphic artists and at the most 1 music/fx artist so thats around $100-200 grand tops unless the employees are sitting around doing barely nothing then it would cost 1 million dollars. But it is true it does take them a year can tell by the length -> As for the others, they are STILL $40-$50 mailorder! Only on this -> board-echo have I seen any for under $20! -> Sierra wants $25 plus shipping to upgrade if you have original disk -> #1 or page of manual. Still sierra is making more profit (per unit) off of the cd version since a disc is much cheaper than 6-10 diskettes. -> As for the others, they are STILL $40-$50 mailorder! Only on this -> board-echo have I seen any for under $20! I've seem sierra games going for almost $13 (close to $10) for the olrder ones of course. Anyways atleast if you wait a year they drop half in price to $20 instead of $40-50. Its just like the movie industry pay $7 per person then the price chops in half or less when it goes on video and only pay $2 for the whole family. Just that there are a lot of good games out there and to buy them all is very expensive atleast if you buy then 1 year older you can get twice as much as you would of got when you bought them brand new. Louis --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRAD ORR Number: 2243 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 3:52p Subj: CD Rom Drive Sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hya. I have a question about my CDROM drive. I have a Texel DM3401 ( an internal double speed drive) and there is a headphone jack on the front of the drive that I have _never_ been able to get sound from using music cd's. What must I do to hear sound from this jack? (I have a SB16 as well, and music cd's will play through it.) On another note, when I play The Seventh Guest, during the Intro screen when you start a new game, there is no music. The book from the game says that I have to set up the drive for PCM sound or somesuch thing. (I dont have the manual with me here) how do i do this? Is my drive malfunctioning? I would really appriciate any help that anyone could give me. Thanks :) brad ... "42? 7 and a half million years and all you can come up with is 42?!" --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: TechTalk; Calgary, Alberta, CANADA. HST 16.8/V32bis (1:134/40) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD POUNCY Number: 2244 To: DOUG SCHWANTES Date: 09/01/93 9:28p Subj: CD-ROM disk cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Doug Schwantes wrote in a message to All: DS> Does anyone out there know of a good disk cache for a DS> CD-ROM? Try HyperDisk by HyperWare. So far it has been great. Peace, Richard --- timEd/B8 * Origin: The Ingelwood RoofTop! 310-677-4007 (1:102/535) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL BERGMAN Number: 2245 To: ALL Date: 08/30/93 11:24a Subj: CD-ROMS-DISCOUNT PRICES! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SHORELINE CD-ROM'S DISCOUT PRICES These are just a few examples of our low prices...We have over 300 titles in stock. WING COMMANDER & ULTIMA VI $15.53 WORLD ATLAS (MPC OR DOS) $15.53 KODAK PHOTO CD $15.53 ANIMALS MPC (SAN DIEGO ZOO) $20.70 DAGGER OF AMON RA $32.78 TOO MANY MORE TO LIST!!! KINGS QUEST V $16.74 LOOM $14.66 FOR A COMPLETE CATALOG, LEAVE SUPER SHAREWARE/w/SUPER BBS $31.05 E-mail ADDRESS OR POSTAL TERRORIST GROUP PROFILES (CIA) $31.91 ADDRESS!!!! 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HOLT AVE. #1 LOS ANGELES, CA 90032 FAX: (310) 652-2608 * RM 1.0 * Eval Day 4 * RoboMail -- The ultimate QWK compatible message manag --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 09-18-93 * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:102/523) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE WON Number: 2246 To: ALL Date: 08/31/93 1:36a Subj: Panasonic CR562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am considering getting this CD-ROM drive to add to my system. Can anyone tell me pros & cons of this drive? I had intended to go with a SCSI drive initially, but the cost was too much to justify. Now the Panasonic has come out and it seems like a reasonable drive. No one on the nets seem to say that it is a bad drive. One reservation that I've got is the fact that it is a proprietary format. This may just be a minor point because if the SoundBlaster card is ever knocked off as being the #1 sound card, I could go out and buy the controller, just for the CR562B. The info claims that it adheres to the MPC-2 standards, so I can just take that at face value as being true. Being 320 ms access time with 300 kb/s is obviously better than the Mitsumi and they are in a similar price range. Using Norton Speed cache may help things also. Is there any disadvantage to the slide out tray rather than a caddy system? Has anyone had any compatibility problems with this drive? Can anyone tell me if updated drivers would be obtained from Panasonic, or Creative Labs? I hear that this drive was a joint venture between the two companies. I also read that a program is not included to play music CD's with this drive. Is that correct? If so, can any ole program that plays music CD's on other drives be compatible? Also what sort of RAM is needed to load the drivers for the Panasonic? Is the size comparable to the other drives? I assume that it will be able to be loaded into high memory. Please bear with me here, as I am just using this forum as a sounding board. I think that this just MAY be the one! I want to make a intelligent decision and would appreciate any input for this purchase. By the way, I'll just be using this drive for normal stuff, like games, running Multi-media apps, possibly Corel, and any interesting stuff that comes along. I just want a drive that will be suitable for software that will come out in the next couple of years. I was almost considering the Toshiba 3401B, but the dollars were still too much. Then this was introduced at a reasonable amount of money. Any help is appreciated. TTYL ... If there is an obvious solution it is always obvious. * TLX v3.00 * --- Blue Wave/TG v2.12 * Origin: The Smell Of Bacon II - Shawnigan Lake, BC CANADA (1:340/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FRANK RUSKO Number: 2247 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 09/01/93 4:48p Subj: Mpc Atlas Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GORDON PETERSON duly noted in a message to ALLEN DIETZ on 08-24-1993 and mentioned GP> AD>For a world atlas, Global Explorer from DeLorme Mapping is the best. GP> GP> AD>my opinion, Global Explorer is FAR superior to any other CD-ROM GP> AD>based world atlas currently on the market. GP> GP> I second that opinion. The Software Toolworks US/World Atlas, for GP> example, is pathetic by comparison (although admittedly cheaper). GP> GP> * SLMR 2.1 * Gord...Would you be kind enough to post an address please..Thanx..Frank Entered on <<08-24-1993>> from Shawnigan Lake B.C. --- FastEcho/386 B0617 * Origin: (1:340/30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN SULLIVAN Number: 2248 To: MIKE AVILA Date: 09/01/93 1:22a Subj: PAS/Texel Owners Onegaish Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Onegaishimasu -- Japanese for "please look favorably on my request..." And you thought this was computers only, for shame... MA> I got the Texel drive and the PAStudio16 ... A friend and I have the same setup, but we are still cutting our teeth on getting it going. Due to a comedy of errors a well-known dealer shipped my system sans upgrade kit in the same box, so I have 12 discs, a bare drive, the PAStudio, no SCSI cable or sound cable or the proper drivers. It is "in the mail," and I have no reason to doubt its truth, I just hate the one month wait for overseas shipping crap with errors and different shipping dates causing excessive delays and transpacific calls with no hard info. Don't order overseas unless price and time outweigh impatience and service and perfection concerns. Those 2am panic calls add up!