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> 10/02/92 STR 840 "The Original * Independent * Online Magazine!"
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- The Editor's Desk - CPU Report - PORTFOLIO NEWS
- FALCON030 NEWS! - MOTOROLA & ATARI - WAACE'92 NEWS
- ATARI TOP EXECS - PEOPLE TALKING - THE FLIP SIDE
- CODEHEAD CONF. - MULTI-TOS! - STR Confidential
-* WAACE'92 NEXT WEEKEND! *-
-* ATARI'S REHBOCK TO BE AT WAACE! *-
-* NEIL HARRIS TO ATTEND WAACE! *-
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE ATARI FORUMS (October 2)
WAACE '92 INFORMATION
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For complete information on the upcoming WAACE '92, please read file
WAACEC.TXT in LIBRARY 15 of the Atari Arts Forum (GO ATARIARTS). Included
is a vendor listing, hotel information, seminar, and more.
For questions and comments about WAACE '92, please post a message in
Section 12 ("WAACE '92") of the Atari Arts Forum (GO ATARIARTS).
GEO DISK SPHERE AND SURFACE PROGRAM
Download file GEODSC.LZH from LIBRARY 14 of the Atari Arts Forum (GO
ATARIARTS) for a program that was written for the love of perfect symmetry
and the beauty of geodesic domes. This is a program that allows one to
create spherical triangles. Also contains a move movie feature for
rotating the objects ... its great way to learn about surfaces, geometry
and all of the fun things in math.
USERS GROUP/BBS LISTING AVAILABLE...
Download the following files from LIBRARY 1 of the Atari
Productivity Forum (GO ATARIPRO):
ACUGAK.TXT - Atari Classics magazine Atari User Group listing
(listings for states A-K)
ACUGLZ.TXT - Atari Classics magazine Atari User Group listing
(listings for states L-Z)
ACBBS.TXT - Atari Classics magazine Atari 8-bit/ST National
BBS listing.
SUPRA MODEM INFORMATION/ORDER FORM
A revised version of Supra's UPGRAD.TXT file (containing information and
order form for SupraFaxModem V32/V32bis ROM upgrades for registered
owners) is now available in LIBRARY 15 of the Atari Vendors Forum (GO
ATARIVEN).
THE ATARI PORTFOLIO FORUM ON COMPUSERVE
HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AN
OFFICIAL SUPPORT SITE BY ATARI CORPORATION
"GO APORTFOLIO TO ACCESS THE ATARI PORTFOLIO FORUM"
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> From the Editor's Desk "Saying it like it is!"
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This coming weekend is the WAACE'92 Atari Fest, "The Premier East
Coast Show". And.. what a show it is.. make it your business to be
there, its the best opportunity to celebrate "things Atari". This year,
with the advent of the Falcon, we'll have that much more to carry on
about. Carry on we shall, as the Falcon is the machine of tomorrow that's
already here today. What a difference frOm a year or so ago. See y'all
at the show!
Ralph @ STReport International Online Magazine
I'm really looking forward to this show this year for a number of
reasons. First of all, I wasn't sure that there was even going to be
another show. Last year's organizers had reached the point of burnout,
and there didn't appear to be any quick rush to fill their shoes.
Fortunately, new blood emerged in the attempt to keep this incredible
tradition alive. Secondly, it's an opportunity for me to see my
"co-workers" from STReport; hopefully, most of the staff will be attending
this year's show. It's always a pleasure to get together with this group
whenever possible. Most importantly, however, if the opportunity for all
of us to get together to enjoy a common interest: Atari computers.
Dana P. Jacobson @ STReport International Online Magazine
THE STORM IS BREWING!
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Lucien Oppler Brad Martin Judith Hamner
John Szczepanik Dan Stidham Joseph Mirando
Steve Spivey Doyle C. Helms
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Brian Converse Oliver Steinmeier Tim Holt
Andrew Learner Norman Boucher Harry Steele
Ben Hamilton Neil Bradley Eric Jerue
Ron Deal Robert Dean Ed Westhusing
James Nolan Vernon W. Smith Bruno Puglia
Clemens Chin
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"There is no comparison! The Atari Falcon
is far superior to the PC platform."
Sam Tramiel, 08/92
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> WAACE'92 STR SHOW NEWS "THE PREMIER EAST COAST SHOW!"
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WAACE'92 AtariFest Press Release
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GENERAL INFO:
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The Washington Area Atari Computer Enthusiasts (WAACE) extend to
you our personal invitation to attend AtariFest '92.
The "Premier East Coast Atari Show" will be held this year on
the 10th and 11th of October in the exposition facilities of:
The Sheraton Reston Hotel
11976 Sunset Hill Road
Reston, VA 22070.
This fine convention facility is located just a few miles west
of Washington, DC about midway to Dulles International Airport.
Those of you who have attended prior shows know what to expect,
and we ask that you spread the word to others. To those who have
attended previously the associated Washington area user groups
extend a heartfelt "Welcome Back".
Admission is a paltry $5.00 per day, or you may obtain a two day
pass for $8.00.
Top rank vendors and developers will be exhibiting their wares.
Codehead, Gribnif, ICD, DMC Publishing (formerly ISD), Joppa,
MegaType, Missionware, Toad, and over 40 others will be in
attendance. Free seminars are scheduled, along with many
demonstrations in our demo rooms. A gamer's paradise is in the
works, and for music aficionados, a great MIDI room featuring live
performances, demonstrations, and special deals from local music
stores. Want to check out the Falcon? See it here in yearling
plumage and flying! Door prizes? You betcha. You've got to plug
in to this event!
For additional general information you may call Russell Brown at
703-803-6126, or contact Ken Fassler or Betty Burchell at
301-229-1886.
HOTEL INFO:
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The Sheraton Reston has made special provisions for 'Fest
attendees. Greatly reduced rates of $59/day (single or double
occupancy), and $66 (triple or quad) are being offered. These
rates are available from October 8th through the 11th, but you must
mention AtariFest '92 to be eligible. Reservations may be made by
calling 1-800-392-ROOM, or 703-620-9000. Rooms are going fast so
make those reservations soon!
DIRECTIONS:
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VIA Plane
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Fly to Dulles Airport and complimentary hotel shuttle.
Via Train
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Take Train to Washington Union Station then transfer to the
RED Metro train marked "Shady Grove" and go to the Metro Center
stop. Transfer to the Orange Metro train marked "Vienna" and get
off at the West Falls Church Stop. Catch the Metro Bus marked
"5S" and "Reston/Herndon". Get off at the stop marked "Colt's
Neck Road and Sunrise Valley". Proceed to the Sheraton Reston
Hotel.
Via Auto
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Take the Capital Beltway, I-495 to Exit 12W to Washington Dulles
Airport. Take the Washington Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267) Exit.
Follow the Dulles Toll Road to the Reston Parkway, Exit 3.
Turn left at the Traffic light onto Reston Parkway. Turn
left again at the 2nd light onto Sunrise Valley Dr. Follow
Sunrise Valley Dr. to the Sheraton Reston on the left.
BANQUET:
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The Banquet will be Saturday night with cocktails at 6:30 pm and
dinner at 8:00 pm. The WAACE Banquet has always been a great place
to meet and dine with the Atari worlds most famous developers
authors, and just plain folks. For tickets contact Bob Janice at
GEnie R.Janice or phone (703) 222-0318. Hurry, tickets are going
FAST!
VENDORS:
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The following Vendors are scheduled to attend the 1992 WAACE
AtariFest.
Lexicor Software eSTeem
Joppa Computer Products Gribnif
Rising Star Computers MegaType
Missionware Software Codehead
Unicorn Pub.(A.I.M.) WizWorks!
Step Ahead Software SKWare One
Mars Merchandising GEnie
Taylor Ridge Books CompuServe
D M C Publishing Maxwell CPU
Barefoot Software ST Informer
Debonair Software Accusoft ST
A B C Solutions Fair Dinkum
Compucellar West WizzTronics
BaggettaWare
Oregon Research D.A.Brumleve
Dragon Software Current Notes
Computer Studio Clear Thinking
FAST Technology Toad Computers
J M G Software (WHO'S NEXT ?)
Call DTACK (Ken or Betty )for booth info, at: (301) 229-1886 !!!
PUBLICITY:
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In addition to our print magazine advertising and the on line
services, and as a means to say hello to our Atari friends in
foreign lands, the WAACE AtariFest '92 is reaching out around the
world on the international shortwave radio bands. You may hear our
advertisements by tuning to the broadcasts of Radio New York
International (RNI) in the 41 meter band at 7435 KHz between the
hours of 0100 and 0500 UTC on the 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of
September, and on the 5th of October, 1992. In the United States,
these hours translate to 9:00pm until 1:00am EST, on the 6th, 13th,
20th and 27th of September, and on the 4th of October, 1992.
SEMINARS:
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For many years now the WAACE show has included a seminar series
as a way to educate as well as to entertain our audience. The
offerings listed below reflect the desire of the WAACE committee to
help Atari users get the most out of their computers. Enjoy.
WAACE Seminar Schedule - Ver 2.0
Saturday - 11 October 1992
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1100 - The 30 Second Commute - Don & Carole Terp
The authors of a new book tell how they run Read Mountain Press
out of their home with the help of Atari computers and DTP
hardware and software. Look for their new book.
1200 - Tele-Media using Atari - C. Smeton, Joppa SoftwareDev
The developer of STraight FAX describes how techonological
advances in Digital Signal Processing and semiconductor design
are bringing "Power Without The Price" to FAX, Voice Mail, and
Caller ID services using Atari's ST/STe/TT and Falcon 030
computers.
1300 - Professional CADD Using DynaCADD -S. Winick, Computer STudio
The owner of Computer STudio, who is also a registered
architect, will demonstrate why he chooses DynaCADD on a TT/030
to fulfill his high-powered CADD workstation requirements.
1400 - A Few Little Extras for Your ST - Steve Cohen - Wizztronics
Want to switch between TOS ROM sets? How about selecting which
cartridge to run using software? Or maybe you have more than one
printer.
1430 - EditTrack Gold - Jeff Naideau, Barefoot Software
Professional musicians demonstrate MIDI sequencing as used in
live performances and studio work.
1500 - Fun with Calamus SL - Mario Georgiou, DMC Software
DMC's DTP expert offers entertaining hints and kinks for getting
the most out of your Atari based workstation for Desktop
Publishing. Whether you use dot-matrix, a laser printer,or
four color film separations you'll want to attend this seminar.
1600 - The Online Experience - Using the major services
Representatives from Compuserve: (B.J. Gleason), GEnie: (Neil
Harris), and Delphi: (Dana Jacobson) tell how to get computer
help and enrich your life in general by using the online
services.
1700 - STReport International Online Magazine
The publisher and staff of the liveliest online magazine with
news and views for the Atari computer user and enthusiasts alike
will be onhand to answer your questions. The topics will range
from the future of Atari to the new product offerings.
Sunday - 12 October 1992
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1100 - Professional MIDI w/Cubase - M. Cloninger, Computer STudio
This seminar will describe the wide-ranging capabilities of
Cubase 3.0 as used with a TT/030. Additional MIDI gear will
include several KAWAI keyboards, a ROLAND drum machine, and
various effect processors.
1200 - Souping Up Your Old ST - Panel
Jim Allen, Dave Small, and Dave Troy with the latest on
accelerators, network cards, memory add-ons, and disk drives for
getting some extra mileage out of your old ST computers.
1300 - Getting the Most from Your Modem - Telecomm Software
Overview Panel How to choose the best telecommunications
software. Terminal emulations, file downloading, text capture,
and scripting capabilities will be discussed by authors and
users of telecommunications programs.
1400 - Meet Atari's Falcon030 with Atari's Bill Rehbock & Devs
Developers who have been fortunate enough to have access to the
newest line of Atari computers will describe the machines and
their capabilities.
1500 - Meet the Atari Press
Question the folks who bring you the news in print. Meet with
the publishers and staffers of AIM, Current Notes, and any
others who happen to be on hand.
CONTACTS:
Phone... Russ Brown at 703-803-6126 for General info.
Bob Janice at 703-222-0318 for Banquet Info.
Ken Fassler at 301-229-1886 for Vendor Info.
Online contacts are:
CIS: Richard Gunter 70117,2565.
GEnie: R.BROWN127
Delphi: JDBARNES
Internet: Johnbarnes@enh.nist.gov
From everyone making preparations for the WAACE AtariFest 92, we
wish all our friends around the world the best of everything.
SEE YOU AT THE FEST!!!
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> CPU STATUS REPORT LATE BREAKING INDUSTRY-WIDE NEWS
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Issue #40
Compiled by: Lloyd E. Pulley, Sr.
-- Prodigy Expanding Offerings
Prodigy Services Co., an information and home-shopping service for
personal computer users, said it would expand its offerings and speed
its communications system, and raise its price. The moves are aimed in
part at ending Prodigy's losses, borne by its owners, IBM and Sears.
-- IBM Gives Intel a Boost
IBM will base nearly its entire personal computer line on Intel Corp's
top microprocessor or IBM-developed chips by year-end, a sign that Intel
successfully is promoting its most profitable product, industry execu-
tives said.
IBM, the largest PC maker, no longer will make computers based on Intel's
less-powerful '386 microprocessor, except for a few models aimed at the
school market and some notebook-sized portables.
-- IBM, Apple, Motorola to Unveil Joint Venture Chip
IBM, Apple Computer and Motorola this week unveiled the first chip deve-
loped under a joint venture agreement announced last October. The chip,
which is part of the PowerPC family, will be based on RISC (reduced
instruction set computing) technology. It could be available for sale
later this year or early next year.
IBM and Apple, as well as Groupe Bull and Thompson CSF, have plans to
develop RISC- based computers around the new chip. IBM intends to have a
workstation based on the chip in 1993.
-- IBM Expects 40,000 Fewer Jobs
Doubling its original forecast, IBM says it expects some 40,000 emp-
loyees to accept job buyouts or early retirement this year as the firm
consolidates some of its manufacturing to cut costs.
As is IBM tradition, no layoffs are planned, but some employees will be
required to move or to learn new skills to keep their jobs.
IBM said that by the end of the year it will have reduced its work force
by about 25% from a peak of 406,000 in 1985.
-- Apple Slashes Many Macintosh Models Prices
The retail prices of many Apple Macintosh computers and related perip-
heral accessory products were cut this week by Apple Computer Inc.'s
Apple USA division.
The price reduction takes effect immediately and extends across the
majority of the Macintosh product family, including the Quadra line. The
cuts range from 11 to 36% on the Macintosh Classic II, Macintosh LC II,
Macintosh IIsi, Macintosh IIci, Quadra 700 and selected configurations
of the Quadra 950 line.
-- Microsoft Delays New Windows NT Release
According to Microsoft spokesman Collins Hemingway, the release of
Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows NT system has been delayed until early
next year. Originally it was thought the shipments would begin late
this year.
-- Windows 3.1 Ships 1,000,000 a Month
More than 1 million units of its Windows 3.1 operating software are now
being shipped each month, with sales virtually balanced between U.S. and
international customers.
-- Worldwide Sales of U.S. Electronics Goods Up Slightly
According to the American Electronics Association, worldwide sales of
U.S.- manufactured electronics products and services have risen 1.8% to
$78.5 billion in the second quarter, compared with the same period a
year ago. Sales were up 1%, up from first-quarter sales of $77.7
billion.
-- Congress Urged to Strengthen International
Intellectual Property Laws
Foreign copyright piracy of computer software, as well as movies, books,
and music and audio recordings costs U.S. firms between $12 billion and
$15 billion in trade losses each year, says the International Intellec-
tual Property Alliance.
The Alliance told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on patents, copyrights
and trademarks that losses in Mexico alone -- which were not included in
the international study -- topped $150 million annually.
Eric Smith, director of the Alliance, said that although Mexico has new
intellectual property laws, "the situation in Mexico is still quite
serious."
He urged Congress to increase U.S. anti-piracy teams to crack down on
foreign copying operations and aid to foreign nations to help them write
tougher laws and enforce them.
Countries where piracy is particularly prevalent include Italy, Taiwan,
Eastern Europe, Russia, China, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala
and Honduras. Brazil and Venezuela are considered problem nations
especially for software piracy.
-- 3-D Mouse Enables Disabled
A 3-D mouse may seem like fanciful computing gear to some, but to those
with disabling illnesses or injuries such a device can mean newfound
freedom. Until now, programming small robots and making changes to
existing programs required the skill of an expensive robotics engineer -
- something ill- afforded by many seriously disabled individuals. And,
unfortunately, reprogramming is necessary whenever there are changes in
daily routines such washing, eating and drinking.
Now, a promising development in mouse technology by U.S. Veterans
Administration researchers means non-technical persons who are disabled
-- even quadriplegics -- may be able to program the telerobots on which
they depend for assistance.
The 3D-mouse system consists of two remote-controlled miniature cameras
mounted within a single housing. Each camera moves separately and
triangulation circuitry determines the exact position in space where the
two cameras are focused.
In operation, a disabled user operates chin-cup joysticks to move, pan
and tilt the cameras. Two monitors show the position where each camera
is focused. When both cameras are focused on the desired position, the
disabled operator uses voice commands to tell the telerobot to read the
camera angles and calculate the eventual arm movement and trajectory of
the robot. In this manner, the robotic arm is programmed to learn a task
such as filling a glass with water and tilting it to the user's lips.
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> Motorola & Atari STR InfoFile An Inside look at the DSP
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For Immediate Release Editorial Contact:
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Motorola, Inc.
Joan MacNeil
Cunningham Communications, Inc.
(408) 982-0400
Atari Corporation
Anne Ellingsen
Redgate Communications
(415) 777-3911
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Motorola DSP Marketing
(512) 891-2030
Motorola's 56001 Provides Audio/Video Features For
Atari's Falcon030 Personal Integrated Media Computer
BOSTON, Mass.
Motorola Inc.'s Microprocessor and Memory Technologies Group today
announced that its 56001 digital signal processor (DSP) performs key
audio/video functions on the motherboard of the new Atari Falcon030
personal- integrated, media computer. The Falcon030 is a full-scale
computer that uses the 33 MHz 56001 to process and manipulate
compact-disc-quality digital audio and voice signals which, combined with
Atari's integrated software, makes the Falcon030 a complete,
personal-integrated, media computer.
"Motorola's 24-bit DSPs continue to be the choice for manufacturers
that want to embed compact-disc, digital audio functions," said Bryant
Wilder, Motorola's DSP operations manager. "The 56001 gives Atari's
Falcon030 and impressive feature set that is showing the rest of the
industry where personal computers are heading."
Motorola's 56001 ON Atari's Falcon030 Motherboard
DSPs are capable of performing functions such as compact disc quality
sound, voicemail, voice annotation and recognition, video compression,
facsimile transmission, high-speed modem, array processing and high-speed
numeric processing. Other major computer manufacturers that use the
DSP56000 family on their motherboard include NeXT Computer System and
Silicon Graphics' IRIS Indigo RISC PC.
Atari Falcon030 Personal Integrated Media Computer
Atari's Falcon030 is designed for personal-integrated media functions
including video, audio, animation, telecommunications and graphics. The
Atari Falcon030 uses the 56001 DSP to process compact-disc quality audio
and voice synthesis capabilities. The 56001 operates independent of the
central processor, Motorola's 68030, and completes a variety of tasks
without slowing the system. Within the Atari Falcon030, Motorola's 56001
drives digital audio functions including graphic equalization, channel
manipulation, reverberation and surround sound, all which provide the user
professional audio effects for tasks such as video sound augmenting and
recording capabilities.
"Atari's Falcon030, with the help of Motorola's 56001 DSP, is bringing
professional-level recording and audio manipulation capabilities to the
consumer," said Sam Tramiel, Atari's president and CEO. "Motorola's 56001
provides a single chip solution for digital audio and voice capabilities
optimizing the Falcon030 as a personal-integrated media computer."
Motorola's DSP56001
Motorola's 24-bit, 33 MHz 56001 processes 16.5 million instructions
per second (MPS) and performs 99 million operations per second (MOPS).
The 56001 recreates CD-quality sound because its architecture is highly
parallel and its 24-bit word width generates sound up to 144 decibels of
dynamic range. The 56001 differs from other DSPs in that it processes
signals in 24-bit data chunks providing throughput of more than 100
million operations per second.
Motorola's 24-bit 56000 architecture is important since most
analog-to-digital converter chips, which convert analog signals into
digital bit streams, translate analog signals in the ranges of 14 to 20
bits at a time. The extra bits in the 56000 architecture allow additional
calculations to be performed on these digital samples while maintaining
the input signal accuracy.
Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of electronic
equipment, systems, components and services for worldwide markets.
Products include two-way radios, pagers, cellular telephone systems,
semiconductors, defense and aerospace electronics, automotive and
industrial electronic equipment, computers, and data communications and
information processing and handling equipment.
Motorola was a winner of the U.S. Department of Commerce's first
annual Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 1988, in recognition of
its superior company-wide quality management process.
Atari Corporation (AMEX:ATC) is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer
of palmtop through desktop computer systems. The company sells its
systems, peripherals and software through authorized distributors,
resellers and integrators.
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> ONLINE WEEKLY STReport OnLine The wires are a hummin'!
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PEOPLE... ARE TALKING
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On CompuServe
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compiled by Joe Mirando
From The Atari Productivity Forum
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Well folks, never let it be said that programmers are lazy. From
Atari France comes a program for the FALCON. Ron Luks posts the file
information:
"[72241,405] Lib:10 *New Upload (19:16:40 EDT)*
FRAC.LZH/Bin Bytes: 29696, Count: 0, 29-Sep-92
Title : Fractal demo of the FALCON capabilities
Keywords: FRACTAL MANDELBROT DSP FALCON SOURCE CPX DEMONSTRATION
This is a demonstration program/acc and cpx of the DSP56001
capabilities. It calculates a Mandelbrot fractal using the 680X0, the
68882 or the DSP. The DSP sources is given as a Falcon DSP programming
example. The .LOD file needs to be in the same directory than the CPX
or PRG/ACC executable in order to be loaded (just like a .RSC file) if
you got a Falcon :-) This demo was written by Brainstorm, the french
company who made the Falcon DSP debugger. Uploaded with the Atari
France approval. Brainstorm [72241,405]"
Now that's what I call on the ball. Now all we need is lots of other
FALCONs to entice programmers to write for this exciting new machine.
On to other things. M.D. COBB posts:
"Hi, I am real new at this so please pardon any errors. I downloaded a
file the other night entitled FRTMSS.ZIP so that I could use my 3.5
disks to transport ASCII, .WKS, etc. files back and forth between work
and home. Home is an ATARI 520 ST upgraded to 1 meg and work is a
multitude of IBM compatibles. What I found in the process is that if I
format a 3.5 disk as double sided 720K in MS-DOS my ST will read and
write to them without ever having formatted them on the ST. The only
bug I have found so far is that if you are using a hi-density disk you
must cover the "hi" holes or it just won't (hasn't) work. Maybe
everyone else knew this trick already? I would appreciate it if
someone would let me know what they think about this procedure.
Thanks."
Albert Days replies:
"I find it easier to use just a 720K disk and format it as such under
MS-DOS. I've had many problems reading/writing hi-density disks
formatted on the PC."
Sysop Bob Retelle joins in by posting:
"It looks like you've discovered one of the nicer things about
computing with two different brands of computers.. the disk formats
on the ST and IBM are virtually identical, which allows you to
exchange files between them.. As you noticed, the very best way to
insure complete compatibility is to format the disks on the PC. There
are just enough differences that formatting on the ST may not work in
all cases. Some PC compatibles have trouble formatting a high density
disk in low density mode (720K), so you do have to cover the holes to
force them into thinking the disk is a low density disk.. Have you
tried forcing the format into low density..? ( FORMAT A: /F:720 )"
Richard Paddock posts:
"The answer is: the IBM recognizes the hi-density hole and formats the
diskette that way, while the ST can't use hi-density at all. If you
cover the hole, the IBM may or may not be able to format it (some
media seems to have special garbage where the IBM expects to find
track zero on a double density diskette.) Albert's suggestion of just
using double-density diskettes is the best solution."
M.D. Cobb posts:
"Thanks again for the disk info. Hope I'm not pressing my luck, but do
you know of a good PD program for defragmenting a hard drive?"
Albert Dayes of Atari Explorer Magazine answers:
"There are a few pd programs for defragmenting a hard drive but I
wouldn't trust them myself. The two commercial ones I like is
Beckemeyer Development's Hard Disk Sentry or Oregon Research's Diamond
Edge. The provide disk optimization features and fix errors on the
disk (directory, directory structure, orphan clusters, fat problems)
and more. Both of these programs around $50 or so."
Michael Smith drops us an interesting bit of information:
"You should see the new Tandy store "Incredible Universe". They have
just about everything under the sun, including the Atari Lynx and
Portfolio. It's rumored that they will soon be selling the Falcon
once it hits the US market. They have pretty good prices, too."
Domingo Alvelar posts:
"This is the first of two survey questions. I am in the market for a
new hard drive. I already have all the necessary items to hook it up,
but I just need the drive. It needs to be at least 80Mb's and fairly
fast. SCSI of course. 3.5" only. Let me know what you people think
is the best drive out there and possibly where to get it."
Albert Dayes tells Domingo:
"Quantum has a nice 105meg drive (SCSI) 3.5inch. Computer Shopper has
several places that list the drive."
Steve Gould asks a good question about the FALCON's sound abilities:
"About this Falcon supporting 8 digital sound channels but only having
input for two channels business (recent Falcon conference) - Does
anyone know if Atari plan to sell a box to give you access to the
other channels - immediately - or will they leave this to third party
suppliers - longer ? What about a price - any clues yet. BTW - real
sorry for the sloppy grammar and the way the above scans, but I'm
really tired and I want to go to bed!"
Albert Dayes of Atari Explorer Magazine tells Steve:
"In the on-line conference Bill said for more than 2 channels required
some additional hardware by third party. The idea of not competing
with third party was also given as an answer. Check the on-line
conference for details in the Atari Arts forum. It is in the library
and can be downed for the exact words used."
Jim Ness tells Albert:
"You don't necessarily need extra hardware for the additional 8
channels. You would just lay down one or two channels at a time,
rather than all eight. This would inhibit direct recording to/from
some other 8 channel device, but would still allow a basement studio
to exist."
Steve Gould tells Albert:
"You shouldn't have made me re-read that transcript - I've got even
more dumb questions now! Bill didn't say that Atari were not going to
produce a box to exploit the extra sound channels, and the thing about
leaving the market open to third party suppliers was leveled at the
video side of things later on in the conversation. I guess I thought
it was a bit weird that Atari aren't bringing a suitable device onto
the market. It wasn't many moons ago they were saying that they
couldn't guarantee the STE could use third party hard disks. That
excuse will look pretty lame if any problems occur with this device!
I also noticed that Bill said the Falcon would ACCEPT SM124 SC1224 etc
but he didn't say which of the various video modes would be available
on each of these devices.
The thing about Falcon TOS/multiTos was a little ambiguous as well.
The way I read it <re-read it!> was that FalconTos ships in the first
machines (Europe) and then maybe multiTos will ship by the time the
machine starts to sell in the US (post FCC). Well OK but will people
who rush out and part with their 'hard earned' and get FalconTos (us
Europeans) be offered any kind of upgrade (preferably free!)
BTW I hope all this stuff doesn't sound too critical. I think the live
forums are a valuable thing and Bill did a great job handling what was
thrown at him in what must be quite a pressure situation. I'm just a
bit miffed that I couldn't have tuned in myself!"
Albert answers:
"I have not seen multi-tos so I can make any comments on it. From
what I remember about the video modes supported on the monitors it was
not stated in either the GEnie or CIS conferences. You can forward
your questions to Ron Luks and he can have them forwarded to Bill so
they can be answered in a more detailed fashion then my "I don't
know." (grin)"
Victor Wood posts this about the computers he has owned:
"My first home computer was a 400. What a shame I got rid of it. In
fact all my computers, even my PC, have been Atari, but over the last
few years support and software has been unavailable, so never again."
Albert Dayes tells Victor:
"I still have my old 800xl too and I still use it from time to time
too. It is not worth it to get rid of old computers these days they
always seem to have some useful purpose in the future."
From The Atari Arts Forum
=========================
David Becker tells us about three programs that he has uploaded for us:
"I've uploaded three monochrome entertainers to ATARIARTS. The first
is "The Ancient Art of ASCII" and it converts DEGAS PI3 pics into
ASCII art printouts! You can also import custom text files into
geometric shapes (hearts, circles, triangles, squares) and then print
or save them. Remember when we used to line up at the local
universities open house and get ASCII calendar art with Spock or
Snoopy? I think I'm giving away my age!
The next offering is 123 Jumble. This educational program comes on the
heals of ABC Jumble. It lets your kids sort the numbers after the
computer mixes them up. Completely configurable GEM point and click
interface. If your kids liked ABC Jumble they will love 123 Jumble!
Last but largest is "Coyote Dave's Poker". Real 5 card draw/stud poker
in a real casino with real players! Choose who you play with, speed of
play, card designs, digitized sounds and graphics, and even pour
drinks for your card playing "friends"! Each computer player has his
or her own electronic personality profile. The think, make mistakes,
seek revenge, bluff, get angry and keep a close eye on you. A digital
slice of life!
All programs are monochrome freeware. Stay tuned for Agitation, my
next release (the toughest puzzle game on ANY computer!)"
Sysop Ron Luks posts:
"Geez, David. Those programs sound terrific! I'll play with the
ASCII art one first and I have to admit to being a little wary of the
Coyote Poker. Your Poker Squared laid me up for weeks!"
Sysop Keith Joins tells Ron:
"Hehe....I was going to post a warning to you. I downloaded it last
night to check it out about 11:00 or so. I logged back on and merged
it about 1:00 AM :). it was a tough battle but I busted my 4
opponents. :)"
Ron Luks tells Keith:
"I downloaded it yesterday, played one hand and quickly shut off the
computer and left the room in a panic. That Becker guy really knows
how to write addicting games. (I love the coyote face!)"
Pat Augustine asks about playing two favorite games under TOS 2.06:
"Ok, I've about reached Frustration Threshold with not being able to
play either Falcon or Flight of the Intruder since upgrading to TOS
2.06. Before I break down and yank the chips out, or buy a used 1040
to play those games, tell me something: I have a Spectre GCR, can I
get Mac versions and play them over the null-modem with my roommates
Atari ST? Does a Mac version of FOTI exist? If so, is it possible to
use my Gravis MouseStick on the Mac version (extremely unlikely, I'm
sure).
Just to tell you how frustrated I am, I was actually playing
SubLogic's Jet a few minutes ago. Geez that program's slow! I've still
got F-19 for single player action, but it doesn't have a two-player
mode. FS2 does, but no combat. And Warbirds on the Lynx, while
fantastic, just doesn't fill the gap that FOTI did."
From The Atari Vendors Forum
============================
Joan Reynolds tells us:
"Hi there ....
I'm writing a book about what you can do with a dead computer. It's
intended to be a fun spoof on non-functioning computers. If you have
an idea, please let me know. I would welcome the opportunity of
sharing it with others readers." Well, that sounds like my kind of
book. I'll bet there will be a big market for it composed of people
who hate computers, people who have had computers die on them, and
just plain fun loving people like myself.
Sysop Bob Retelle tells Joan:
"This is a "real life" solution to "what to do with a dead computer"
that I saw some years ago.. A friend of mine had an Atari 800
computer that had died, and the repair bill would have been much more
than the cost to simply buy a newer model, so he turned his 800 into a
planter..! The top of the computer pops off to allow memory boards to
be installed, so he just took off the top and filled the computer with
dirt.. The slots on the bottom allowed drainage, and there were two
cartridge openings on the top that he planted small cactuses in too..
It was quite a conversation piece among visitors to his apartment..!"
Bob Dolson asks Albert Dayes:
"Hey Albert, do you or anyone else on here know if a LINK host adapter
could be used 'in reverse' on a Falcon to allow it to use a regular
DMA port equipped ST hard drive? It would be great if it could and I
am aware that it's intended purpose is to allow a DMA port equipped ST
to use standard SCSI port hard drives and other such peripherals...
Thanks for any help you can offer on this matter.."
Albert replies:
"That is a good idea about using the LINK in reverse. I have no idea
if it would work or not. It almost seems using in the reverse like
you suggested you could have a SCSI network between a normal ST and a
FALCON."
John Radone asks for help with NeoDesk 3.02:
"I just purchased Neodesk 3.02, and I'm having a problem... I cannot
get it to auto load. Yes, I have STARTGEM.PRG in the AUTO folder.
Yes, I have STARTGEM.INF in the root directory. (and yes, the path is
correct.) I have both NEOLOAD.PRG and NEODESKM.EXE (?) in my NEODESK3
folder. _But_ when the computer boots, a message such as "can't find
the application" comes up, and I get returned to the normal desktop.
Does anyone have any ideas? The program runs fine when I call it from
the desktop..."
Pat Augustine asks John:
"Did you put a copy of NEOLOAD.PRG in your AUTO Folder? That is
necessary as well."
John answers:
"Yes, I did. But I still get the same message. I even ran the
install program, in case I might have forgotten something. Same
story. Do you have any other suggestions?"
Pat tells John:
"Is it possible your STARTGEM.INF is getting overwritten (say by
Superboot)? I always used TOS 1.4/1.6 to autoboot Neodesk and never
had any problems. Since I got TOS 2.06 I never use it anymore, so I'm
a bit rusty on it. I'm pretty sure you said your STARTGEM.INF
contained the correct path... I assume NEOLOAD.PRG occurs BEFORE
STARTGEM.PRG in the AUTO folder (you'll have to look at it unsorted to
be certain)?"
Dick Paddock tells Pat:
"STARTGEM is supposed to be unnecessary with 2.05/2.06, but I can't
make it autoload NeoDesk. I've heard a rumor that there will be a fix
in the next update of NeoDesk."
Pat posts:
"Dick, Not only is STARTGEM unnecessary with TOS 2.05/2.06, but it
doesn't work with those ROM revisions at all."
Well folks, that's about all the room we've got for this week. Be sure
to look for us at the upcoming WAACE'92 show, and stop by and say "Hi".
Remember to come on back next week to listen to what they say when...
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
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TOP TEN DOWNLOADS (9/30/92)
===========================
(1) STR839
(2) SYSINFO.PRG
(3) POWERDOS
(4) IDLE SCREEN SAVER
(5) YAMS
(6) NESS BENCHMARKS 1.2
(7) MORE SPECTRUM GIRLS
(8) VIOLENCE GAME
(9) HARDCORE DEMO
(10) HIGH SPEED MODEM ACCESSORY
All of the above files can be found in the RECENT
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posting of this list. Please Note that in the case of
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is eligible for the Top 10 list for only four weeks
after its original uploading.
THE PREMIER EAST COAST SHOW
===========================
Beginning Friday Evening, October 9th, Atari users from
all up and down the eastern seaboard will gather in
Reston, Va for the 9th edition of WAACE AtariFest. Make
your plans now to be part of the fun. Look for forum
messages (DIR SUBJ WAACE) for particulars on room rates,
admission prices, and other special features or download
file WAACE92B.TXT from the database (DAT REC) for
complete details.
DELPHI- It's getting better all the time!
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> BAGGETTA WARE STR SHOW NEWS Eliemouse going to WAACE!
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ELIEMOUSE AND BAGGETTA_WARE AT WAACE '92
========================================
For the first time Eliemouse and Baggetta_Ware products will be on
display and available at WAACE. For those who have not tried the demos
available on GENIE or DELPHI, "The Eliemouse Complimentary Coloring Book"
is an electronic coloring book for young children (4 and up). Young
children adapt very quickly to the mouse control and keyboard options that
allow them to magically paint their favorite characters on screen. Before
or after pictures are painted, children can then play with their artwork.
Pictures can be used for on-line games or printing. Plain drawings can
even be sent to the printer for coloring with real "live" crayons. Some
of the newer pictures are even animated for more enjoyment. Color the
picture and then click on the animation box and watch the action. Sound
and music included.
"The Eliemouse Complimentary Coloring Book," version 6, has been
perfected and "dressed up" especially for the WAACE '92 fair.
The entire package is now sold as follows:
-- The Eliemouse Complimentary Coloring Book (version 6)
-- 104 Drawings including Eliemouse and all his friends and
trappings.
-- The Eliemouse Counting Game
-- Eliemouse Paper Rock or Scissors Game
-- Three On-Screen Eliemouse Color Graphics (PI1 format)
-- A Printed manual
-- FREE COLLECTABLE ENGRAVED SOUVENIR ELIEMOUSE PENCIL
-- Warranty and Registration Card for future updates
All files are packed on one DSDD disk and are self extracting so they
can be filed on separate disks. A special INSTALL program is also offered
free on this disk to allow easy installation of all 104 pictures and
program files to a hard disk partition. And of course none of these
programs are protected, so they run on all Atari ST/TT computers of any
memory size.
DEMOS WILL BE HELD AT THE FAIR
COME AND SEE US AT TABLE #3
ALL OF THIS FOR A MERE $25.00
($1.00 POSTAGE IF BY MAIL)
Originally over $40 value
Owners of any previous version of Eliemouse Coloring Book can get
the complete package above by bringing there original disk and
$15.00 + $1.00 postage if by mail.
Of course Baggetta_Ware will be there with other products too! All
now packaged with manuals:
The Comic Book Collector (Database)
Shakespeare: The Sonnets
E. B. Browning: The Sonnets
Smorgasbord Disks (Baggetta_Ware Programs)
The Race Car Timer (R/C Timer for 8-bit Computers)
Color Cartoon Artwork Disk I and II (Degas/Spectrum)
COME TO WAACE '92
It looks like it's going to be lots of fun.
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> THE MEN AT THE TOP STR FOCUS! Key people in key positions....
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Atari, Executive Profiles
=========================
JACK TRAMIEL, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
-----------------------------------
Jack Tramiel, a World War II holocaust survivor, immigrated to the
United States in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 where he
learned a trade in typewriter repair. After completing his enlistment, he
returned to New York. He continued his office machine repair business and
supplemented his income by driving a cab at night. Having an
entrepreneurial orientation, he bought a typewriter company in the Bronx,
New York with a $25,000 G.I. loan.
In 1955, he relocated to Toronto, Canada and founded Commodore. During
the 25 years that followed, Tramiel guided Commodore's growth into a
billion dollar corporation. His company was the first to market a
hand-held calculator. In 1977, Commodore introduced the first home
computer, and is thus regarded as the firm that brought personal computers
into the home.
In January 1984, he retired from Commodore. Six months later,
Tramiel, together with an experienced management team, purchased Atari
from Warner Communications. After approximately two years, the ailing
video game manufacturer was transformed into a profitable computer
company. Tramiel successfully brought the company public in November
1986. In 1988, Atari became a member of the Fortune 500.
In addition to his business career, Tramiel is actively involved in
many humanitarian organizations. He is director of the National
Conference of Christians and Jews, the Congressional Human Rights
Foundation, and The Jewish Federation. He is involved locally as a member
of the Anti-Defamation League's Regional Executive Committee, and is a
National Commissioner of the League. Tramiel also serves as chairman of
the High Tech Society, a branch of the Jewish Federation, and is a member
of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum National Campaign Council.
SAM TRAMIEL, PRESIDENT AND CEO
------------------------------
Sam Tramiel has served as president, chief operating officer and a
director of Atari Corporation since June 1984 and became Chief Executive
Officer in 1988. From 1974 until joining Atari (with exception of the
period from 1079 to 1981) Sam Tramiel was employed by Commodore
International, Ltd., most recently as vice president, Japan and general
manager, Asia. From 1976 to 1977, he served as head of Commodore's
Consumer Division from Toronto and as general manager in Hong Kong, London
and Santa Clara, California. From 1979 to 1981, Mr. Tramiel operated his
own OEM manufacturing business in the Far East.
Tramiel graduated with a BA in Economics from York University, Ontario,
Canada.
LEONARD TRAMIEL, VICE PRESIDENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
-------------------------------------------------------
Leonard Tramiel was appointed to his present position in July 1984
following completion of his studies at Columbia University, where he
received a doctorate in astrophysics. He completed his undergraduate work
at Santa Clara University.
RICHARD MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY
--------------------------------------------
Richard Miller joined Atari in 1989 as vice president of technology.
In that role, he is the leader of the hardware design team that created
the Atari Falcon030.
Richard attended Queen Mary College at the University of London and
was previously managing director of Perihelion, Ltd. in the United
Kingdom. He was also one of the designers of the Sinclair Z88.
William Rehbock, Technical Director of Software Development, a
graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology (ITT), William Rehbock
joined Atari in the summer of 1990 as Director of Application Software.
He was responsible for DTP market development. As Technical Director of
Software Development, he has been instrumental in the formation of the
Professional Systems Group and in developing software for the new Atari
Falcon computers.
Prior to Atari, William worked for the Educational Technology Center,
and operated his own computer consulting firm.
JAMES GRUNKE, DIRECTOR OF ATARI MUSIC
-------------------------------------
For the past t
wo years James Grunke has served as Director of Atari
Music, in charge of sales and marketing in the U.S. for the music
channels. He is also responsible for international music developer
support. He brings to Atari a business background in digital sales with
companies such as Mission Bay Investments and Delian Music Systems.
His music background includes time spent as a staff synthesist and
digital sound engineer with the Beach Boys/Brother Records, specifically
contributing to the "Still Cruisin'" album. He has also played keyboards
for the Beach Boys on tour. Other bands that James has contributed his
keyboard expertise to include Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Band and Michael
W. Smith, as well as a number of video soundtracks.
James earned a BS in Keyboard performance from University of Wisconsin
and also holds a degree in synthesizer programming from the Grove School
in Los Angeles. He is a member of the National Association of Musical
Merchants (NAMM) and the Musical Manufacturer's Association (MMA).
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To sign up for GEnie service:
Set your communications software to Half Duplex (or Local Echo)
Call: (with modem) 800-638-8369.
Upon connection type HHH (RETURN after that).
Wait for the U#= prompt.
Type: XTX99587,CPUREPT then, hit RETURN.
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1. Lower Rates for Multi-Player Games - Join the Club.............RSCARDS
2. Meet Ann Boyce author of "Putting on the Glitz"..................HOBBY
3. Mini/Mainframe RT now has MUMPS and OOP......................MAINFRAME
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14. Oct issue of GEnieLamp IBM/Mac/ST/A2 & online in.............GENIELAMP
15. Now: Apple's Extension Manager 1.8 & BackLight Control.............MAC
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| Real Time Conference Special Events Calendar |
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| Oct. 5 - Dan Wilga and Rick Flashman from GRIBNIF |
| (Monday) will discuss Arabesque, Convector and |
| their other fine products. |
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| All Real Time Conferences begin at 10:00 p.m. EDT |
|======================================================|
THE PREMIER EAST COAST SHOW
===========================
Beginning Friday Evening, October 9th, Atari users from all up and
down the eastern seaboard will gather in Reston, Va for the 9th edition of
WAACE AtariFest. Make your plans now to be part of the fun. Check
Category 11, Topic 9 for particulars on room rates, admission prices, and
other special features or download library file number 25886 titled
WAACE92.LZH for complete details.
No. File Name Address Description
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25958 HP_5164.LZH R.BROWN30 Make Avery 5164 Labels in PgS!
25957 VE_2_D2.ARC T.GARAY The Vulcan Embassy BBS v. 2.0 disk2
25953 SEE1022.LZH C.CARPENTER3 Space Empire Elite ver 10.22
25952 SEE1133.LZH C.CARPENTER3 Space Empire Elite ver 11.33
25951 CBD_DEMO.LZH FAIR-DINKUM CyberDrome Hoverjet Simulator DEMO!
25948 STEPAHED.TXT NEVIN-S Windows Tracker/ST at WAACE!
25946 BBSX9210.LZH C.SANCHEZ2 BBS Express! ST monthly BBS list
25945 ET_14.LZH C.SANCHEZ2 Express Times Issue 14
25944 LMP249_M.LZH D.HOLMES14 Graphics for GEnie Lamp 2.49 (MONO)
25943 LMP249_C.LZH D.HOLMES14 Graphics for GEnie Lamp 2.49 (COLOR)
25942 LMP249.LZH D.HOLMES14 GEnie Lamp #2.49 (TX2 version)
25941 GEM_IMP.TXT J.H.CARROLL GEMulator First Impressions
25939 W9373UPD.LZH CODEHEAD Updates Warp 9 v3.72 to v3.73
Darlah's Treat of the Month - EDGEDEMO.LZH
GEnie Information copyright (C) 1991 by General Electric
Information Services/GEnie, reprinted by permission
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> CODEHEADS ONLINE! STR OnLine GEnie's ST RT presents the Codeheads!
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Monday Night Round Table Conference
Host - Lou Rocha
Sept. 28, 1992
Guest Speaker - John Eidsvoog, CodeHead Technologies
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Our guest tonight is John Eidsvoog of CodeHead Technologies. John is
going to allow discussion on ANY CodeHead products so get your questions
ready.
Before getting started, some business about how an RTC works. While
the RTC room is in Listen-Only mode, you can only address our guest when I
let you talk. To get my attention, just /RAIse your hand. Just enter this
from your keyboard: /rai
I'll acknowledge your raised hand as soon as I can, but please be
patient. I will let you know when your turn is coming up.
Some other RTC commands are:
? - Lists all RTC commands.
/sta - Status (list) of everyone in the RTC room.
/exi - Exit the RTC, but you remain logged onto GEnie.
/bye - Log off of GEnie directly from the RTC.
/rai - Raise your hand. Lets me know you wish to address our guest.
/nam - Lets you change your nickname.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Ok, thanks for coming everyone. We'll try not to bore anyone with
things you're not interested in so feel free to ask question about any
product, but bear in mind that I may not answer the question if it's not
one of ours. <grin> Fire away.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Our first question is from DD Martin..
<[Swampy] D.D.MARTIN>
Can you explain your postscript support for AV and can type 1 fonts be
used? Gradient fills available?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
By AV, I assume you're talking about Avant Vector.
<[Swampy] D.D.MARTIN> yep
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Avant Vector will import EPS files Encapsulated PostScript, that is.
It seems to do quite a good job of covering most variations of EPS files
but there's no program I know of on any platform that can truly handle
everything that's thrown at it. For one thing, AV will not do color
another thing is that it treats gradient fills in the same way that
Outline Art does. It turns the gradient into a series of areas of
different intensity. This is a less-than-desirable method of handling
it, but that's the way that it works.
<[Swampy] D.D.MARTIN> post script type 1 fonts?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Oh yes,...We are beta testing a new version of Avant Vector called
Avant Font. It loads many (or most) type-1 fonts and allows editing and
saving in Calamus CFN format. We don't yet know when the release date
will be for Avant Font, but it looks pretty good so far.
<[Swampy] D.D.MARTIN>
Can't save as Adobe type 1?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
No, unfortunately. (I don't think). I may be wrong.
<[Swampy] D.D.MARTIN>
thanks, John...
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Olivo Contreras has the next question. Thanks DD.
<[Olivo] O.CONTRERAS1>
Is it possible to write Extend-O-Save modules in anything other than
assembly language? C or Pascal would be nice.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We are currently working on a module to do just that. That is, we
think that we can do C, but currently have no plans for Pascal.
The C package will come with an .O file which will be linked in with
your C code. All you'll have to do is write about 3-5 routines and link
them in (without INIT.O). We're also looking into making it possible for
GFA too, but that might not be possible.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Olivo, do you have another question?
<[Olivo] O.CONTRERAS1>
Are there any specific brands of C that you're going to support? When
do you plan on releasing the new module?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
I got a good start on the C module the other day, but haven't had a
chance to finish it yet. It should work with any C dev system, since the
.O file will be in standard Alcyon linkable format. The routines will be
very simple. One each for kick-in, kick-out, periodic, and an optional
routine for configuration.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Olivo. John, can you tell us about CodeHead plans for WAACE?
Anything special coming up? ;-)
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Well, I've been trying very hard to finish MIDI Spy, which has been
hanging over my head for ages now. I'm still not sure if I'll make it.
Unfortunately, Charles won't be there. He's going to be on tour at the
time. Tomas will be there with me. We will probably have a pretty good
price on Calligrapher but it's not set yet.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Since there are no questions from the floor I will ask you another :-)
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
I am very impressed with Megapaint. Do you have plans for a future
upgrade?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We're also very impressed with MegaPaint, but it doesn't look like it
will have a very good future. The sales of MegaPaint have been quite
pitiful. One of the reasons is that the German exporter has set the price
too high for us to discount it sufficiently for dealers. Another reason
is that it is monochrome only and these days people are moving more and
more to color. I've expressed these concerns to Tommy Software, but they
are not too interested in continuing development on the ST version. It's
a shame because MegaPaint is one of our most-used tools in-house. We
couldn't get along without it. Only a select few really will ever know
the true power of MegaPaint.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Pity. I have seen it demo'ed and it is REALLY worth the money. There
is still a large need for good monochrome software.
Rod Martin has the next question... Rod
<[Network 23] R.MARTIN22>
I'm sorry. I got disconnected and missed the first part of your info
on Extend-O-Save. Can you encapsulate? Any new modules in the works? It
sounded like you'll be supplying parts of code to help programmers
out...did I catch that right?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Yes, we will have a package allowing C programmers to easily write
modules. We're also working on a couple of other modules. We've got one
almost ready, which rolls the screen slowly in a couple of directions at
once. ...
<[Network 23] R.MARTIN22> How about stuff for assembly?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
The assembly language stuff is already available both in the library
here, and on the Warp 9 disk. It includes complete source code for the
PICFADE module. I'll also be doing a module like the HotSaver screensaver
which allows you to load any IMG into it and have it bounce around on the
screen. Another module planned will be a "flashlight" effect where a
black screen has a circle of the screen illuminated and moving around.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1> Olivo has another question for you John.
<[Olivo] O.CONTRERAS1>
Did you ever come up with Calligrapher Lite? I saw it listed in a
catalog for $49. I thought only Gold and Pro were available.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We will not be offering Calligrapher Lite (unless something changes).
Currently, Lite is already being marketed through Atari UK and Atari US.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1> John, what are you planning to demo at WAACE?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Well...we don't really have anything special planned. Our usual demos
these days at shows are done on a TT with a high res screen. We
specialize in showing Calligrapher, MegaPaint, Avant Vector, Genus, etc.
One thing that I've enjoyed doing is having someone print the alphabet in
their block printing. We then scan it with MegaPaint, auto-trace it with
Avant Vector, load each object into Genus and create a Calamus font. It's
really interesting to be able to type into Calamus and see your own
manuscript appear.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Sounds like a winning demo. The power of authorship is VERY
attractive to the masses.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
John, I asked you last week about the Falcon...
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
The Falcon?
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
What do you HOPE it will do for the developers?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Last week? <grin> Oh, yeah....
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
<grin>
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
The best way the Falcon can help the developers is to be mass produced
so that there are enough potential customers for developers to be able to
invest their resources in the development of new and exciting products. I
know that's what WE'RE hoping for anyway.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Do you have any comment or reaction to the rollout at the Boston
Computer Society? I hear it went well but to a smallish crowd. Even Sam
was there...
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
It sounded like the BCS rollout was a local success but what is really
needed is some wide exposure such as would provided by a major review in
Byte Magazine. Let's hope the Atari people are doing their homework along
these lines.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Rod Martin has another question.GA
<[Network 23] R.MARTIN22>
WOW! It's incredible that it's that easy to make your own fonts! Back
to E-O-S, you requested module ideas...I'd like one that segments the
screen to blocks, removes one, and shuffles the remaining blocks around.
I guess you can tell I'm really looking forward to E-O-S! ;-)
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Yes Rod, That's one of the modules I've thought about doing also. I
have a few different module screensavers for the PC and there are a lot of
good ones already written for Windows. Too bad we can't obtain some of
the source code <grin>.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Rod. Chris is next.
<[chris] DRAGONWARE>
John can Extend-o-Save park the Stacy and turn off the backlight?..
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Hi Chris, I'm glad you asked...<grin>
<[chris] DRAGONWARE>
you said a wish list grin!
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
I got your message from your phone call the other day. It would
definitely be possible to do such a module. There is no existing code in
Warp 9 to handle this, but it could be done in a module. I don't think
there's been any documentation on turning off the Stacy's backlight but if
I can obtain it, I'll give it a shot. The hard drive parking code is
already in HotSaver and would be simple.
(Job 6)<[chris] DRAGONWARE>
I love Warp (! and Extend-o-save are the fonts standard 6x6 screen?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We're not up to Warp ( yet, but give us time. <grin>
<[chris] DRAGONWARE>
shift=( not 9 (blush)
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Warp 9 doesn't handle 6x6 fonts specifically although it does speed
them up. We've considered adding 6x6 support for loading alternate fonts
but have made not decisions on it yet.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Chris. Mike Allen is here for a return
visit ;-)
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Mike!
<[Quiet Mike] M.ALLEN14>
Hi John, I would like to see some more extensive source code examples
for E-O-S. For example moving an object around the screen. <I'm
twitching awaiting my W9 upgrade.> My first ST programming effort may be
an E-O-S module.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Well, as for moving things around the screen code for implementing
such a thing would not be specific to Warp 9 although there are some
restrictions to what can be done during the vertical blank (when the
routine is called). One nice thing about Extendo being in Warp 9 is that
the VDI calls handled by Warp 9 can be called even though it would not
normally be safe to make normal VDI calls from an interrupt.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Follow up Mike?
<[Quiet Mike] M.ALLEN14>
Is there a list of VDI call handled by W9? Did you get my XXXL T-shirt
order <grin> ga.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
I'm embarrassed to say that I've haven't read the entire developers
docs that Charles prepared. I'm not sure if it lists the VDI calls that
are safe or not. Basically, if you try something and it doesn't crash, it
should be OK. I got your shirt order and left you E-Mail about it today.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Mike. Hang around. Next is Eric Goodman.
<E.GOODMAN1>
This question may have been asked (I just joined) but do you know if
there will be access through GFA Basic?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We're working on that. I'm not sure if we'll be able to pull it off
or not. It would involve just writing a few PROCEDURES without linking
them into GFA's startup code. We'll know soon if it will work. I suspect
that it will work as long as you stay away from some of the internal GFA
calls.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Eric. Rob Quance is next.
<[Rob] R.QUANCE>
John, have you seen any software that you would like to distribute
along the lines of Corel Draw? With the new graphic formats available
(Falcon), it would be a nice addition the Codehead line.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
So far, I'm not aware of anything along those lines. There is
allegedly some very exciting software coming from Germany. Unfortunately,
I didn't go to Duesseldorf this year, although I don't think that the
software was very far along in the short time they had access to the
Falcon machines.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Rob, are you talking about EPS output?
<[Rob] R.QUANCE>
Corel does have EPS (color) as well...
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
One more thing I'm sure that a Corel type program on the Falcon could
run rings around that slow Corel dog under Windows. <grin>
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks Rob. Fred Nelson has been waiting patiently. ;-)
<[Fred nelson] N5424>
Been out of town for three weeks. When I got back I see the new Warp9
upgrade. Put my disk and check in the mail tonight!
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Great, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. We hope to have more modules
available soon, but there are only so many hours in the day.
<[Fred nelson] N5424>
Sorry about MegaPaint. I've made great use of it.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Maybe we'll have to start a MegaPaint club....for the Elite. <grin>
<[Olivo] O.CONTRERAS1>
Will you be uploading new modules here or offering them for sale?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
So far, our plans are to release all modules for free, although it's
possible that a module might come along that is unique and powerful enough
to warrant a purchase price. I doubt it, though.
<[Olivo] O.CONTRERAS1>
I'm dying to see a flying toasters module! Have you or anyone else
written one?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Flying toaster! Everyone wants flying toasters. <grin>....
Well, certain things that can be done on the Mac and Windows are more
difficult under GEM because Extendo must operate from within an interrupt
when there are major restrictions on the types of calls that can be made.
For instance, a module daren't do any disk access. This makes it
difficult to write a module or module manager that would allow random
modules to be called.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
John, we have a short lull ;-) Can I ask if you are aware of any plans
by the International Association of Atari Developers to help Atari Corp
with the Falcon campaign? Does IAAD ever offer advice to Atari Corp?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Well, we do have plenty of advice both privately, and among ourselves
although it seems that most of it doesn't make it to Atari. <grin>
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
John, we have a couple of other developers here tonight. Mind sharing
the podium on this question?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
Maybe Dorothy can shed some light on this question. Or perhaps Jim.
Speak up, friends.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
And Jim Allen and Ringo and Lee....
<[Baaad Dot!] D.A.BRUMLEVE>
Thanks, John. What was the question?
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Does the IAAD have any suggestions for Atari Corp's Falcon campaign?
<[Baaad Dot!] D.A.BRUMLEVE>
Yes, we do. I'm glad you asked. I hope Atari does. I'm looking
forward to supporting hundreds of thousands of Falcons any minute now.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
That would be pretty heavy.
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
And a great balancing act, to boot.
<J.ALLEN27>
The Falcon is a VERY different computer, it's not a new generation ST,
it is aimed at a much different market, and requires a different set of
support SW. So the sky's the limit on what might be done, and where the
opportunities are.
<[Ringo] LEXICOR2>
It would be nice if ATARI had a private meeting with all developers
and dealers so that a proper plan can be made.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Private meeting? How about something at WAACE?
<[chris] DRAGONWARE>
Well we have found some things about Networking to tell but
sometime....
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
I'm happy to share this wonderful spotlight with all of my IAAD
friends!
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
I suppose you have ALL made the request in email?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
We have officially made our desires known to Atari that we think it
would be beneficial for them to attend WAACE.
<J.ALLEN27>
We're trying to get Bill Rehbock...cause he's the super expert on
it...to come to WAACE with a Falcon to show the east coasters. Any help
from the "people" would be greatly appreciated!!
<[Baaad Dot!] D.A.BRUMLEVE>
We developers are very interested in the Falcon, and of course in its
marketing.
<[Ringo] LEXICOR2>
Maybe at Comdex?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
There's a bright future on the other side of the curtain. All they
need to do is open the drapes and let the light in.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
OK Thanks Dev's. John Eidsvoog, thanks for coming by tonight. Would
you like to wrap things up for us?
<[CodeHeadJohn] J.EIDSVOOG1>
OK. In spite of the havoc we just had in trying to make our point,
I'd like to point out that the developers are all excited about the
possibilities presented by the impending release of the Falcon.
There are some excellent opportunities available right around the
corner and the ball is in the Tramiel court. Let's hope there's not a
fumble (to mix metaphors).
Thanks for coming folks, and thanks for your interest and support of
CodeHead Technologies products.
<[Lou] L.ROCHA1>
Thanks to you, John Eidsvoog. Give our best to Charles and the band
and we wish you and all the CodeHeaders the best of luck in the future.
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A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT
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by Michael Lee
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From David Beckemeyer (Beckemeyer Development) - Cat. 2, Topic 34, Msg.
154 - from the ST Roundtable on Genie...
The SCSI Tape Kit is now available. The introductory suggested retail
price is $49.95 including the HD Toolkit backup software ($29.95
retail). Current owners of HD Toolkit may purchase just the SCSI Tape
Kit for $20.
The SCSI Tape Kit allows you to connect any standard SCSI tape drive
to your Atari computer and use the HD Toolkit software to do tape
backups. The HD Toolkit programs are fully GEM based, easy-to-use,
fast, and reliable. Multiple partitions may be written to a single
tape. Backup by file, directory, partition, or the entire disk at
once. Has the ability to restore a single file or directory, or
restore an entire partition. Save configurations, scripting, and more.
----------------
A quick run-down of Mountain Software's product line - From Anthony
Watson (Mountain Software) - Cat.2, Topic 44, Msg. 3 - from the ST
Roundtable on Genie...
The Recipe Box - A database dedicated to the storage, retrieval, and
printing of recipes. Easy to use mouse controls, and '3D' buttons.
Includes most 'standard' features such as search, batch printing,
recipe ingredient resizing, etc. Store recipes in 22 definable
catagories. Far too many features to go into, try it out! It's in the
library.
The Recipe Converter - A 'companion' to The Recipe Box, which allows
you to convert recipes from Assistant Chef, Meal-Master, Qbook,
Computer Chef, and others into a format usable by The Recipe Box.
Easy-Go - A simple program launcher. Set up your favorite files in
this menu, and run them with one click of the button! Easy mouse
controls for adding files, renaming menu titles, moving menu items, or
clearing items. Should run in any graphics mode on ST's or TT's.
Automatically maintains seperate menu's for each graphic mode,
allowing you to store only those files that run in that graphics mode!
No more of those 'Wrong Resolution' messages! (Once the menu is
properly set up!)
NOTE: EASY-GO was intended for Hard Drive users only, though it can be
run from a floppy drive. A bug has recently come to my attention. You
will get a 'Path not found' error if you run a program from the root
directory of the floppy disk! It only occurs with the floppy disk, and
will work fine if the program you wish to run is in a subdirectory, or
from any directory if it is run from a hard drive! This bug has been
fixed, and will be in the next release!
TUZZLE - A little tile game for the STE or TT computers. Uses the DMA
sound hardware of the STE's for sound effects. Similar to the little
puzzle games you may have played as a child? Note: Tuzzle is playable
on standard ST's, though without sound effects!
GFA BASIC MENU - A simple replacement menu for the GFA menu program
that accompanied GFA BASIC 3.5E. Simplifies running the interpreter or
compiling a program. This menu, unlike the original GFA menu, IS
compatible with the Window Colors CPX! If you program in GFA BASIC you
may wish to try this one out! (Freeware)
S-10 Converter - A simple utility for converting sounds from the
ROLAND S-10 Digital sampling keyboard, transmitting them via MIDI, to
the STE DMA sound sample hardware format! Requires the Roland S-10
keyboard to operate! (Freeware)
As always, all Mountain Software will run in ST Medium or ST High
resolutions. Also, some of the newer releases have been 'resolution
independant', allowing them to work in any graphics mode! Also, all
Mountain Software programs SHOULD work on ANY ST! (Assuming sufficient
RAM is available for a specific program?)
Well, I think this covers them all? If I missed something, and you
would like to know more, just ask!
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Questions and answers from Cat. 4, Topic 1, Msgs 1-4 - from the ST
Roundtable on Genie...
Question from Vern Hutz -
I own both a 486-50 and the better machine "a TT030". In persuing the
need to backup the PC I thought why not get a tape drive to do double
duty. I have been met with more than the usual 'Atari has mor than
game machines out?'. These are serious periferal drive companies, why
don't they support this platform, are drivers that hard to write? What
companies have tape drives out which can be used on both IBM and
ATARI?
Answer from Nathan Potechin (DMC Publishing) -
Personally I am using one of ICD's Hard Drives with Tape Backup. It's
fast, clean and works perfectly and guess what, ICD fully supports the
Atari line. :- ) I believe they also sell a separate tape backup unit.
Answer from Ron (Atari AD-Vantage) -
Beckemeyer's Hard Disk Toolkit now supports a wide range of SCSI tape
drives. A SCSI controller in your PC would allow you to share drives.
Using the ICD Link, the same can be said for other SCSI peripherals
between the ST and PC such as a Syquest removable media drive or the
PLI Floptical.
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Questions and answers from Cat. 4, Topic 16, Msgs 1-4 - from the ST
Roundtable on Genie...
Question from Dom Alvear -
This is the first of two survey questions. I am in the market for a
new hard drive. I already have all the necessary items to hook it up,
but I just need the drive. It needs to be at least 80Mb's and fairly
fast. SCSI of course. 3.5" only.
Let me know what you people think is the best drive out there and
possibly where to get it.
Answer from Joe Meehan -
I have and have been very happy with both Quantam and Maxtor units.
Answer from Wayne Watson -
Try the Quantums or Maxtors. They are some of the best. Maxtor drives
are a little more expensive but, they are built like bricks.
Also, the Syquest 88 meg drive is a nice one also and, you can buy
more cartridges and have another 88 meg for ~$110.00. The drive mech.
will cost about $430.00. You can probably find it cheaper if you look
in Computer Shopper. This drive is the removable cartridge type.
Answer from Lou Rocha (sysop) -
Dom, I have 2 Seagates and 1 Maxtor plus a Megafile 30 and 60. The
only one that has ever given a problem is the Megafile 30 (Seagate
internally) which occassionally fails to initialize. I am told this is
due to a problem with the lubricant becoming dry.
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From John Trautschol (Missionware Software - Flash 2.0) - Cat. 8, Topic
2, Msg. 118 - from the ST Roundtable on Genie...
Hi everyone...
There's been some confusion on some recent orders I've been getting
for Flash II. Apparently someone (I don't know who) published the cor-
rect price for the upgrade from the original Flash to Flash II ($30)
but failed to include the $4 shipping and handling charge. The $4
really must be included! At $30 per copy for the program, our margins
are slim as it is. The $4 *just* covers the actual postage and cost of
the envelope that the product is shipped in. I make absolutely no
profit on this!
I do ask those who only send in $30 to please submit an extra check
for $4 along with their registration card, but that's a real pain
(although I'll say that only a couple of folks have never sent in
their $4 - and that's too bad because they'll be excluded from any
future upgrades - at least free ones - until they've paid up).
I do ship all orders that only include the $30, trusting that the
folks will send in the extra $4 later. However, if too many orders
come in without the S&H charge, I'll have to start holding orders or
I'll go broke!
Thanks for your understanding and please, pass the message around. I
and my cash flow will greatly appreciate it! :-)
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Question and answer from Cat. 8, Topic 4, Msg 167-170 - from the ST
Roundtable on Genie...
Question from J. Wilson -
Heard of an Intel 9600 EX???? Got a chance to git one for less than
$150...is it/will it workie with a Mega????
Answer from V.PATRICELL1 -
I origionally bought an Intel 14.4 EX modem when I decided to go to a
high speed modem (same basic modem but 14.4k speed instead of 9600
baud). I decided to send it back and get a USR Dual Standard instead
so I could have HST and v.32 bis compatability. However, the Intel
worked fine for a v.32 bis modem (the 9600 is only v.32). I own a Mega
4, BTW. $150 sounds like a pretty good deal since new it goes for @
$300. Intel has a 800 voicemail number (I don't have it offhand but
you can call 1-800-555-1212 to get it) and it will allow you to select
from a verbal menu and it will call a fax number you tell it back with
all the specs and a brochure if you like.
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Have you ever wondered what was the difference between YModem-G, YModem,
and ZModem? - From Cat. 8, Topic 4, Msg. 168-175 - from the ST Round-
table on Genie...
Question from Ed Krimen -
What's the difference between Ymodem-G and Zmodem?
I understand that Ymodem-G, which requires a modem with error
correction, does no error checking, while Zmodem does. Are there any
other differences?
Answer from Jim Ness -
Actually, ymodem-g does do the same error checking as ymodem. However,
since it has already gone on to the next packet, when an error is
discovered, there is no way to recover, and the xfer aborts. Zmodem
and CIS B+ have ways to go back and resend the erroneous packet.
Ymodem does not, if it has already moved on.
It can be a real pain, if you do have an error, after 100k of a 125k
file has been received. That is why an error checking modem is really
needed.
Because ymodem does not have the zmodem capabilities, it has less
overhead per packet. This results in the fastest file xfer available,
here.
Answer from Wayne Watson -
Ymodem-G does require an error correcting modem. Ymodem-G is just like
Ymodem Batch except it does not do any CRC checks. Since it doesn't do
these checks, it relies on the modem to do the check and is supposed
to be faster.
I haven't found it to be much faster than Zmodem at all, at least not
fast enough to make up for the benefits that Zmodem offers. Zmodem is
a streamy type protocol (with the right portions of Zmodem implimen-
ted) and doesn't really send any ACKS unless asked to do so (GEnie).
This may be the reason there isn't much difference in speed for me. I
do not use PC Pursuit anymore (in years) but, when I did, Zmodem made
a BIG difference. I now call at 14.4K (when possible) using Reach Out
America. If you are using 2400 baud only, then there is no real
benifit in speed between Ymodem/Ymodem-G/Zmodem except Zmodem has some
nice features like transfer resume.
Sorry if the above message comes out sounding not right. I had wrist
surgery today and my brain to left hand translation isn't as good as
my brain to right hand translation.
----------------
From ZRATH-SMILEY - Cat. 9, Topic 22, Msg. 107 - from the ST Roundtable
on Genie...
Bad news from Microprose UK. I've just received the following letter:
<Useless stuff deleted>
A.T.A.C., B-17 Flying Fortress, and Civilization are still being
planned for the ST but have release dates of Spring next year. These
are not definate and could possibly be changed or we may decide not to
release the games at all. It could depend on the market trends at the
time.
The other titles that you mention - Covert Action, Gunship 2000,
Planet Editor (UMS II), and Air Duel we have decided not to release.
<More stuff deleted>
Well, how do you like them apples!?!??!
Make your voice heard, write to the suckers!
Microprose LTD
Unit 1, Hampton Road Industrial Estate,
Tetbury.
Gloucestershire GL8 8LD.
----------------
Until next week.....
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> Falcon Specifications STR InfoFile A Class Act for sure!
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FALCON030 SPECIFICATIONS
========================
Contact: Sue Baelen or Anne Ellingson Ron Smith or Bill Rehbock
Redgate Communications Atari Corporation
(415) 777-3911 (408) 745-2000
(415) 777-0896 -fax (408) 745-2088 -fax
Atari Falcon030(tm) Specifications
System Architecture
o Motorola 68030 operating at 16MHz
o On-chip demand-paged memory management
o Separate on-chip 256-byte instruction and data caches
o Independent address and data buses for increased performance
o Pipelined architecture
o 32-bit data/address bus
o 1,4 or 14 MB RAM configurations
o 512 K internal ROM; 128 K external cartridge
Sound
o Eight 16-bit digital audio DMA record and playback channels
with up to 50 kHz sampling rate
o Stereo 16-bit digital DMA audio input/output
o SDMA sound/DMA co-processor
Digital Signal Processor
o Motorola 56001 DSP operating at 32 MHz
o 96 MOPS performance at 32 MHz
o 32K words of 0 wait-state static RAM
o DSP connector allows easy connection of low-cost 19.2K baud
fax/data modems, voice mail systems, direct-to-disk digital
audio recorders, JPEG/MPEG image compression, etc.
Graphics
o 640 X 480 resolution and 256 colors in Super VGA
o True color 16-bit mode allows display of up to 65,536 colors
o Accepts external video sync signal to allow high-quality
genlocking
o Overlay mode for easy video titling and special effects
o Optional overscan
o 262,144 possible colors
o Hardware-assisted horizontal fine scrolling
o BLiTTER (tm) graphics co-processor
Expansion Bus
o Internal direct processor slot for 386SX PC emulation, DMA
co-processors, etc.
o Optional processor socket for other co-processors
Standard Ports
o SCSI II port with Direct Memory Access (DMA)
o High-speed LocalTalk-compatible LAN port
o Connector for analog RGB color (VGA or ST) or composite video
o RS232C serial port
o Bi-directional parallel printer port (also suitable for image
scanners
o Cartridge port (128 K capacity)
o MIDI in/out
o Miniature stereo plug input/output
o Four 9-pin joystick connectors
o Two 15-pin enhanced digital/analog controller and light pen
connectors
Data Storage
o 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
o MS-DOS-format compatibility
o Optional internal IDE hard drive
User Interface
o Standard QWERTY keyboard layout. Low profile, sculptured
ergonomic design
o 94 keys; 10 function keys. Separate numeric and cursor
keypads
o Keyboard processor to reduce CPU overhead
o 2-button mouse supplied as standard
System Software
o Pre-emptive multitasking with adaptive prioritization
(MultiTOS)
o Inter-process communication through MultiTOS messages and
pipes
o TOS operating system in ROM
o Hierarchical file system with subdirectories and path names
o Icon-based graphical user interface with self-explanatory
command functions
o On-line help
o Multiple window user interface with icons and drop-down
windows
o NewDesk(tm) desktop and eXtensible Control panel allows
customization by user
________________________________________________________________
> STEP AHEAD SOFTWARE NEWS! STR InfoFile STEPPING AHEAD!
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STEP AHEAD SOFTWARE
to feature
TRACKER/ST AND WINDOWS TRACKER/ST
AT WAACE'92 ATARIFEST!
Step Ahead Software is pleased to announce that we will be attending
the WAACE Atarifest in Reston, VA on October 10th and 11th. We'll be
sharing the huge Codehead Software double-booth, and will have a number of
exciting items on display and for sale.
Of course, our main attraction will be Tracker/ST, long recognized as
the leading mailing list/mail merge program for the Atari ST. Used by
thousands of satisfied Atari owners, Tracker hosts a number of powerful
and unique features, such as the ability to keep unlimited notes on each
person in the system, a one-click mail merge system, a very useful Quick
Letter feature, and the ability to store an unlimited number of names in
an unlimited number of separate mailing list files.
At WAACE, we will have the full program for sale, as well as updates
to the latest v3.04 of Tracker/ST ($25 for owners of v2.0-2.51, and just
$2 for owners of v3.0 or greater).
WAACE will also be the sight of the world premiere of Windows
Tracker/ST! After fielding an ever-increasing number of requests for a
Windows version of Tracker/ST from our registered users, Step Ahead
Software is pleased to announce that a fully compatible Windows version of
their leading mailing list/mail merge software is near completion. We'll
be showing Windows Tracker/ST at WAACE, taking advance orders, and will
ship the product on or before Election Day, 1992 (that's November 3rd).
Tracker/ST for Windows is practically identical to the current version
of Tracker/ST for the Atari ST, STe, and TT (v3.04). The Windows version
looks the same, runs the same, and has practically all the same features.
Transferring data from existing copies of Atari Tracker/ST is a
breeze, and you can use all of your names, Long Notes, mail merge
templates and Quick Letters from your Atari version in your Windows
version.
We're very pleased to be able to offer our dedicated Atari Tracker/ST
owners a way to run one of their favorite and most relied-upon programs on
the IBM clones that they may have at work, at school, or on a second
machine at home. Please stop by our booth for a side by side demonstration
of Tracker/ST and Windows Tracker/ST at WAACE!
Along with Tracker/ST and Windows Tracker/ST, we'll be demoing and
selling GEMvelope, the superb envelope printing program from Synergy
Resources. GEMvelope is a desk accessory that prints envelopes complete
with postal bar codes. And now Tracker and GEMvelope 'talk' to each other
for a truly integrated mailing list/mail merge/mailing label/envelope
printing solution.
Finally, In addition to Tracker/ST, Windows Tracker/ST and GEMvelope,
WordFlair II will also be in our booth. This fine document processor from
Goldleaf Publishing uses Atari's new FSM GDOS with true font scaling. You
can combine text, calculations, drawings and more into WordFlair
documents, making it one of the most intriguing products in the ST
marketplace.
WAACE is always one of our favorite Atari shows, and we look forward
to seeing many of our friends on October 10th and 11th.
For more information about the items discussed here, please contact:
Step Ahead Software
212-627-5830.
Nevin Shalit President,
Step Ahead Software, Inc.
_____________________________________________________________
> MULTI-TOS! STR InfoFile Now Includes a Font Scaling Manager
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ATARI'S MULTI-TOS
=================
News Release For Immediate Release
Contact: Sue Baelen or Anne Ellingson Ron Smith or Bill Rehbock
Redgate Communications Atari Corporation
(415) 777-3911 (408) 745-2000
(415) 777-0896 -fax (408) 745-2088 -fax
ATARI SHIPS NEW MULTITASKING OPERATING SYSTEM
WITH
ATARI FALCON030
PERSONAL INTEGRATED MEDIA SYSTEM
Upgraded MultiTOS System Incorporates Notable New Capabilities Based on
User Suggestions, Including Font Scaling Manager.
BOSTON
Atari Corporation announced today its new multitasking system, called
MultiTOS. Available with the new Atari Falcon030 personal integrated
media machine, the system will be available in November at Atari
distributor around the country.
"We took advantage of our strong user network and made many of our
upgrades based on input from dedicated Atari users and developers around
the world," said Leonard Tramiel, vice-president of system software for
Atari. "We designed the operating system around the way people use
computers. I believe the level of attention to users, and the degree to
which this operating system addresses those concerns, is unique in the
industry. We've built in more options and flexibility and at the same
time dramatically improved performance."
Immediate Pre-Emptive Multitasking Capabilities Atari's MultiTOS is
compatible with existing applications and upgrades from software
developers are not required. Running on the Atari Falcon030, MultiTOS
takes advantage of the hardware memory protection built into Motorola's
68030. Users can confidently run a word processing program without
quitting out of a database or electronic mail program first.
Unlike offerings from other personal computer manufacturers' Atari's
MultiTOS is pre-emptive. The system doesn't have to wait for permission
from one application before switching to another task. "Other
multitasking systems may leave a user waiting indefinitely, until a
calculation or manipulation is completed before changing to another
application," said Tramiel. "But MultiTOS is more sophisticated and will
switch between applications automatically."
The result is a true multitasking environment. Multiple applications
can be left running in background windows as new tasks are started in the
foreground window. A database program does not have to complete its sort
before the user changes windows into a word processor.
NewDesk(tm) Improved
--------------------
In addition to the operating system enhancements, the graphic desktop
NewDesk has also been upgraded.
New features include:
o Animated, color icons
o 3-D buttons and scroll bars
o Manipulate and resize background windows
o "Drag and drop" across applications
o Extensible file system support
o Use soft-loaded fonts
o Hierarchical and pop-up menus
Font Scaling Manager
--------------------
Word processing and desktop publishing users will be especially
pleased with the addition of Font Scaling Manager (FSM). FSM makes it
easy to view any font size by allowing applications to scale text to any
point size. FSM also makes arbitrary font rotation and skewing possible,
and allows direct manipulation of font characters' Bezier outlines for
more advanced type effects.
MultiTOS will ship with the Atari Falcon030, available November 1992.
Additionally, MultiTOS will soon be available as an upgrade to Atari's
TT030. Demonstrations can be seen at authorized Atari dealers around the
country.
Atari Corporation (AMEX:ATC) is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer
of palmtop through desktop computer systems. The company sells its
systems, peripherals and software through authorized distributors,
resellers and integrators.
_________________________________________________________________
> SDACE UNHAPPY! STR FOCUS! "....you let us down, again.."
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SAN DIEGO ATARI COMPUTER ENTHUSIASTS
SAY IT LIKE IT IS
by Daniel B. Phillips,
President, San Diego Atari Computer Enthusiasts
Ah, finally time to sit down at my newly purchased used TT and report
on our "success" here at the San Diego Computer Fair which was held
September 18-20. It is also time for me to say some things to and about
our friends at Atari Corp. This file is the result of encouragement (not
exactly pressure) from the members of the San Diego Atari Computer
Enthusiasts, of which group I am president, to go public with what
transpired as opposed to keeping it "in-house" with Atari.
Way back in May of 1992, two of my fellow officers began to get
involved with ComputorEdge Magazine (San Diego's free multi-platform
computer mag) and our SIG's parent organization, the San Diego Computer
Society. They took on some of the organizing responsibilities for a large
show (an estimate of 10,000 to attend) to be put on in September the week
following the Atari Show in Glendale. Well, we figured this was perfect
timing, as it would allow Atari to help us without much difficulty. After
all, San Diego's just an hour and a half away from Glendale, and enough
SDACE members would be present to enable US to carry everything down to
make it even easier for Atari. So we committed to manning (and womanning)
four booths at the show, confident that even Atari couldn't pass this deal
up. We also got in contact with Bob Brodie, Atari's Director of
Communications, and let him know what we would need, and when.
We had decided to go all out. We planned for a Midi-Maze booth with
two chains of 8 1040 STE's, complete with SC1435 monitors, a DTP booth
featuring 2 TT030's with TTM194 monitors and SLM605 laser printers, and an
education booth using Mega STE's to demo teachers' aid programs as well as
Dorothy (I hope that's right) Brumleve's excellent software (which, I
might add, she found the time to ship, AND gave to a school down here
which is so desperate for computers that they will actually take
Atari's). Come August, we (I) also committed to having a dedicated
membership booth for our little group of approximately 80 members. (As it
turned out, there also was a guy with a turn-key Atari embroidery
stitching set-up which allows you to do those logos you see on ball caps
and golf shirts. He didn't even know he could run other software on his
machine! Guitar Center showed up as well, though there was a lot of "and
Cubase works just as well on the Mac and IBM", even though they demo'ed on
the Atari's.)
Various attempts were made to nail down the particulars for the show,
including calls, E-mail, and I believe, faxes. The best answer we got
came in August, and that was a strong indefinite, "we can't say yes, we
can't say no". Before that, I even went so far as to try to get in touch
with Bob Brodie through Gail Bacani, Atari's developer rep (who is without
a doubt, one of the most helpful people Atari has ever hired). Needless
to say, I didn't get through.
Now, I understand that our group hasn't been the most active around,
but we have produced the likes of Darlah Potechin (Atari ST GEnie sysop),
Mark Booth (once a software developer and currently part-time helper of
Dave Small), Mike Bergman (author of DTPaint), and Richard Betson
(retailer/distributor), and I'm sure other notables. Of the fore
mentioned, one is still extremely active, one is tentative, another all
but gone, and the last has given up (I think the CD-Rom fiasco was too
much for him). I did manage to convince Reed Mason of AMH Sales, Atari's
main music distributor, that he should loan us his personal TT and Mega
STE. We are a stubborn lot, and we ARE in what has been called the
computer capital of the U.S. (most machines per capita of any city in
the U.S.), the last major market in California for Atari to exploit. We
expected a little more than what we got.
What did we get? I went to the September 12-13 Glendale show like any
good Atari geek and confronted Bob personally. He was very affable and
assured us that the equipment we saw at the show was slated to appear in
San Diego (I was a little concerned at the propensity of TT's, we needed
more STE's than TT's). He even said that James Grunke, VP in charge of
the Music Division and now the unlucky recipient of the title of VP of
Sales, was considering coming to San Diego and bringing our little friend,
the FALCON! Needless to say, I was floating on air for the entire first
day at Glendale. Forget the fact that I saw the Falcon doing a whole lot
of nothing that my hopped-up 1040 STE couldn't, and that the only
peripherals I saw were two amplified speakers (which I've had on my
machine for at least a year). Bob suggested I talk to James to smooth out
the rough edges for the show. James had already decided that there was no
way for him to attend San Diego's show because the release of the Falcon
at Boston was the Wednesday following, he simply didn't have time. That
was fine, we never expected to be graced with a Falcon. The disturbing
thing about our conversation was that he didn't know the logistics of
Atari's hardware support, either. He told me to get in touch with him
later, once he had a chance to talk to Bob. My attendance in the Calamus
SL classes (which were pretty good, way to go Mario!), complicated matters
and resulted in me not hearing James' page. Minor setback.
Calls were made frantically Monday to talk to either Bob or James
about shipping. Reed was very instrumental in getting information passed
around. He told me to go ahead and leave the address for shipping. No
problem. Well, everything seemed to be in control until Tuesday,
September 15, two days before we were due to set-up for the show. Bob
left a message on my answering machine. He hadn't realized that the show
was so soon (we only told him for the first time in May and repeated it
far too often thereafter), and due to the amount of work required for the
September 23 release of the Falcon in Boston, he would not have time to
ship us anything, and that Atari would try to make up for this error by
donating some hardware to the group at a later date (by the way, two
Falcons for the group and all the ATW800 software you can find for me,
would be nice. :^)). I called Bob back in Sunnyvale, where he was still
working at 9:30 PM (excellent commitment!), and we discussed Glendale,
Boston, and his dismay at not being able to support us in San Diego. Now,
I can appreciate the fact that Atari Corp. is down to about 100 employees
from a high of somewhere around 10,000, but I find it hard to believe that
no one could slap some labels on the Glendale equipment (which, no doubt,
has STILL not been unpacked), and tell UPS to get it to San Diego, pronto.
Heck, even if half of it was broken from use at Glendale, we would have
been well supported.
I really didn't think to complain that much until people kept
reminding me how Atari has been doing this to people since day one and
Reed Mason told me that he had committed his machines to Guitar Center
because he was assured that we were well taken care of. Great. So, I had
two days to get together at least 10 systems, and there's only one person
in the group who has a TT. Without a TT, the best we had was a 25 MHz
Mega ST4 with standard video (give me a break). As a matter of fact, all
we had the first half of the first day was my lowly 4160 STE with Adspeed
STE, TOS 2.06 (from the Codeheads, NOT Atari) and an Acer multisync
showing standard 640X400 monochrome, blech! We got to borrow Reed's TT
and TTM194 for the second half of the day. We still didn't get a second
glance. I ended up buying the TT from the one guy in our group who had
one because I needed it and he wanted to get a '486 for real development
opportunities, then come back to Atari if the Falcon ever flies. If. On
the second day, I showed TT WARS on the Acer monitor and that wowed
people. I got a lot of "Atari... didn't they go out of business a
couple of years ago?" But when they saw the speed of the TT and the color
of Calamus SL, they were suitably impressed. I MIGHT even be able to
sell some. One of the guys in SDACE said that the guy from the adjoining
Mac/Aldus booth was even checking out Calamus.
To sum things up, the first day I was so busy trying to adjust for
Atari dumping us, that I went about 15 hours with only one bodily
function, breathing. It was a nightmare. I couldn't even keep all the
booths manned, we had little documentation to hand out and little to demo.
I almost passed out driving up to pick up the Atari Transputer Workstation
800 a guy visiting the show offered to me for free (I ended up paying $20
for what was once a $7000 machine, but that's another story). The
officials at ComputorEdge Magazine were amazed at the scope of displays we
had for such a small group touting a dead, oops, I mean gasping and
moaning and crawling on all fours, platform. Final attendance was
17,300, far too many people for Atari to ignore. Boston had, what,
500-1000, maybe? And I'm sorry, but the readers of the mainstream
computer magazines which had reporters there are going to bloop right over
that article about Atari. You've got to be in people's faces, like I was.
You've got to be excited and competent, like I was. You've got to BE
there, like I and more than a dozen dedicated SDACE members were. Do you
know how embarrassing it is to have to say, "No. Atari isn't supporting
us with anything here at the show, we're on our own." You want some more
salt for the wounds? An AMIGA dealer supplied us with joysticks and a
mouseball (feeling suitably small, yet?) Hell, if it wasn't for my
reputation and that of the members of my group, I would have blown it all
off. This was for YOUR benefit, Atari, and you let us down, again.
NOTICE:
-------
This document was uploaded to the Atari ST RT on
GEnie and to the SDACE BBS (619)265-2426 on
September 27, 1992, by Daniel B. Phillips,
President, San Diego Atari Computer Enthusiasts,
and may be reprinted in any form as long as the
meaning and intent of the text is not changed, and
the author is noted.
Editor Note:
------------
The author mentions the attendance at the BCS North American Falcon
Debut was maybe 500-1000, the hall reputedly could only hold a max 500 and
in reality, there was approx 150 people in attendance.
________________________________________________________________
> The TREASURE CHESTS STR Feature NEW AVAILABLE FILES
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GOODIES GALORE!
===============
by Doyle C. Helms Jr.
Software Editor @ STReport
I thought I would try a different format for the file presentations
this week. I will group the files together according to the service on
which they were posted. If you like this format let me know, if not, let
me know. I will rotate the order of the services each week. If you are
not a member of a particular service, let that not stop you from perusing
the files of the "other" services. You may find that you will want to
join the "other" services for a greater variety of download choices. I
have also been thinking about file presentation in a format that would
be universally acceptable to "clipping" and saving to your favorite
database. Again, let me know what you you think!
On with the show...
Name: FRAC.LZH
Address: [72241,405]
Size: 29696
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
This is a demonstration program/acc and cpx of the DSP56001
capabilities. It calculates a Mandelbrot fractal using the 680X0, the
68882 or the DSP. The DSP sources is given as a Falcon DSP programming
example. The .LOD file needs to be in the same directory than the CPX or
PRG/ACC executable in order to be lo
aded (just like a .RSC file) if you
got a Falcon :-) This demo was written by Brainstorm, the french company
who made the Falcon DSP debugger. Uploaded with the Atari France approval.
Name: RAMTST.ARC
Address: [76702,1466]
Size: 26513
[CIS]
Description:
A very nice Shareware memory testing program from the Netherlands.
The documentation for the program contains an extremely good explanation
of how memory chips can fail, and ways of testing for these failures. It
also gives some suggestions as to how often you should test your RAM.
Note that a printer or modem is required as an output device, as the
screen memory is tested too. The testing program runs very quickly too..!
Name: WINES.LZH Bytes: 82581
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 82851
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
Wines - One of the more impressive HAPs, this HyperLINK Application
provides large amounts of information on the various wine vintages based
on their country of origin with maps of the various regions and more.
Name: WHEEL.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 30208
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
A very specific HAP based on bicyle wheel designs and parts. It
provides an interesting example of how HyperLINK can be used. Requires
HyperLINK run-time module.
Name: VCRHAP.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 6016
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
Keep track of your VCR tapes, and includes links to a database of
actors, and then even back to the original VCR HAP. Nothing too complex
here but surprisingly popular among users.
Name: STOCKS.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 1968
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
A Sample database to keep track of your stock portfolio. Includes
purchase pricing fields and other info to illustrate the performance of
any securities you may own. Requires HyperLINK run-time module.
Name: STAT20.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 52736
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
A Disk magazine using HyperLINK to combine articles with pictures and
data. The Hamilton, Burlingoth, Oakville (HBO) User Group designed this
HAP as a prototype for further development.
Name: SOFTWR.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 46336
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
SOFTWARE database - to keep track of shareware collection and info on
the authors and other features necessary for using commerical software
like price for example. Requires HyperLINK run-time module.
Name: RUNHLK.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 172032
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
HYPER-LINK run-time module. Allows you to run any of the many
hyperlink applications currently available. This run-time module can be
freely distributed. From JMG software
Name: REPAIR.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 14515
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
A HAP to track parts, labor and more. Provides a modifiable shell to
any repair operation you may operation. Requires HyperLINK run-time
module.
Name: REALTY.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 53095
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
A Real Estate oriented application, integrating house pictures on
the with pricing and any notes that might be appropriate. Included with
this HAP are some amusing sample records ...
Name: RACER.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 32512
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
Provides a log book of race results, including laptimes and much more.
Requires HyperLINK run-time module.
Name: PLANET.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 27863
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
Planets - as you would imagine, this contains info and pictures on the
various planets in our solar system.
Name: PAPYRU.LZH
Address: [75026,3412]
Size: 379264
[CIS] [GEnie]
Description:
Demo version (prints some characters backwards) of an EXCELLENT
document processor from Germany that I found on another service. I liked
it so well that I thought CIS users would want to see it. All in German.
German descriptive docs and order form included. If you are interested,
write to distributor Digital DeskTop to encourage an English language
version.
Name: MENU.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 19968
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
Designed for restaurant use, this provides a recipe book, along with a
pretty fancy menu planner. The database included here, even includes
recommendations about the right wine to use with what food, and not just
red or white, but also how dry a wine to serve. Requires HyperLINK
run-time module.
Name: COMIC.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 5663
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
For those who enjoy comic book collecting. This HAP is for you.
Requires HyperLINK run-time module.
Name: COINBK.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 19840
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
HAP is for any coin collector out there. Its features financial valuations
of various rare coins and has the ability for other coins to be added.
Requires HyperLINK run-time module to run.
Name: 1993_4.LZH
Address: [70410,2756]
Size: 41728
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
This is a 1993 Calendar made up using Calamus 1.09N. This version is only
for those of you with 4 meg machines as it won't load in 1 or 2 meg ST's.
Note: This was done in LANDSCAPE format. If you only have 1 or 2 megs,
download 1993_1.lzh.
Name: 1993_1.LZH
Address: [70410,2756]
Size: 51968
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
This is a 1993 Calendar that I made up using Calamus 1.09N. Please note
that this version is for 1 and 2 meg ST users. It's the same as the 4 meg
version, I just broke it up into six .CDK files. Each one prints out 2
months. ie: 1_2CAL.CDK is for the months of January and February. Note,
that if you have a 4 meg Atari download 1993_4.lzh.
Name: MOLCLE.PRG
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 73728
[CIS] [Delphi]
Description:
Molecular modeling program. Lots of features. This file is a self
extracting archive. Just double click on it to make it self extract.
Name: GEODSC.LZH
Address: [70007,3615]
Size: 126746
[GEnie] [CIS] [Delphi]
Description:
This program was written for the love of perfect symmetry and the
beauty of geodesic domes. This is a program that allows one to create
spherical triangles. Also has a move movie feature for rotating the
objects ... its great way to learn about surfaces, geometry and all of the
fun things in math. This program is by Ray McKaig. This is also very
interesting for anyone remotely interested in art. Very enjoyable learning
experience.
Name: W9373UPD.LZH
Address: CODEHEAD
Size: 78336
[GEnie] [CIS] [Delphi]
Description:
Look out, it's still another free bug-fix update from CodeHead
Technologies! This LZH archive contains everything you need to update
version 3.72 of Warp 9 to version 3.73. Some earlier versions of TOS
didn't get along with Warp 9's automatic picture loading feature; the
update fixes this, and a few other small bugs. See Category 32 for more
information about Warp 9 -- now with Extend-O-Save, the modular
screensaver! (And see file #25744 for a complete description of the new
release, including upgrade policies from pre-3.70 versions.)
Name: RECIPE34.LZH
Address: A.WATSON6
Size: 77696
[GEnie] [Delphi]
Description:
This version fixes two minor bugs in The Recipe Box. The Recipe Box is
a database dedicated to the storage, retrieval, and printing of recipes.
Includes Search feature, Ingredient resizing, Batch printing, 3 print
modes, Importing/Exporting, and much more. Shareware by Mountain Software.
Name: E_SPELL.LZH
Address: BAGET
Size: 34048
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
HEY...ELIEMOUSE IS COMING TO THE FAIR (WAACE FAIR, THAT IS). As part
of Eliemouse's debut we at Baggetta_Ware are offering this shareware game
for elementary school age children called, "Eliemouse's Spelling Hunt."
It is a educational and fun game that introduces young children to colors,
directions, and spelling 5-letter words. Modled on text adventure game
scheme but with lots of color and sound and, of course, Eliemouse. Come
and see us and all the Baggetta_Ware products at WAA, for the first time.
Color monitor required. Unpack with .lzh unpacker. Documentation included.
Name: HP_5196.LZH
Address: R.BROWN30
Size: 3200
[GEnie]
Description:
PageStream, the ultimate labeling system, now handles the AVERY 5196
3.5 inch Micro Diskette Laser Labels! Tested on PostScript Laser and HP
DeskJet 500C, HP_5196.LZH contains HP_5196.MAC and README_5.196, a macro
file for PageStream and instructions for use. The macros provide EXTREMELY
flexible label creation scenarios. See the README file for complete
details! Also see HP_5160.LZH for PageStream macro control over the AVERY
5160 label, right here on GEnie! Fast an powerful, these are musts for
PgS users and label users!
Name: BUGBIRTH.LZH
Address: B.KOLINS1
Size: 917376
[GEnie]
Description:
As the description implies... Excerpt of animation in CyberPaint's
.SEQ format (to support a palette change) - 242 frames long. Created with
CyberSculpt and Chronos. Screen scaled 65% to make the file size more
managable.
Name: DESKMSTR.LZH
Address: E.GOODMAN
Size: 35200
[GEnie]
Description:
This is a Desktop Manager from Digital Media, a new MultiMedia
Software developer for the ST and Falcon. It is compatible with
DeskManager preset files, makes switching VERY easy. DEMO program works
from DRIVE A only. TT Compatible in all resolutions.
Name: HP_5160.LZH
Address: R.BROWN30
Size: 4352
[GEnie]
Description:
HP_5160.LZH is your key to ATARI-based Avery Laser Printer Label power
using PageStream as the ultimate label creator for the HP DeskJet or other
printer. Easily create 1 to 30 labels, all alike, different, or in
combinations thereof. Add graphics to multiple individual labels, or 3,
10, 15, or 30 labels at a time. AND DO IT ALL WITH ONE BUTTON POWER. This
is an elegant example of PageStream's function key macro power. Works with
AVERY 5160 labels, 1 x 2 5/8 inches, which features 30 labels up on an 8.5
x 11 page. Works for all printers, optimized for DeskJet 500C. README file
tells ALL...
Name: MOIRE.LZH
Address: J.PIERCE5
Size: 11136
Description:
This is a moire-type screensaver for monochrome monitors. It's not
like the Mac version with a Qix-type animation, but a genuine Moire
pattern. DOES NOT WORK ON COLOR SYSTEMS.
Name: SPC3375.LZH
Address: J.PIERCE5
Size: 14208
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
Version 1.6 of this fabulous Spectrum slideshow program incorporates
automatic CPU speed adjustment for the Mega STE. No more shifting down to
8 MHz before using it. As usual, it flickers the colors on a normal ST to
simulate 3375 of 4096 colors of an STE Spectrum picture.
Name: SPC-THUMB
Address: FREDTUT
Size: 63104
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
SPC-Thumb is an interesting program. It will create thumbnail
pictures from a group and put them all on the screen at once. You can
choose from 4 to 16 pics,in grayscale or Spectrum. It will read in
Spectru, Degas, Tiny or Neochrome formats. Registered owners can put 25
pics on screen at once. It's VERY FAST too. Another awesome program from
DMJ-Soft!
Name: MHZ11.LZH
Address: J.PIERCE5
Size: 8960
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
MHz is a TSR that allows Mega STE owners to switch CPU speeds using a
hotkey. Version 1.1 has some minor bug fixes dealing with AUTO folder
installation.
Name: GW_DISK4.ARC
Address: GWULRICH
Size: 301568
[GEnie]
Description:
This is a replacement file for GW_DISK4.ARC previously file 25884.
There was an inadvertent problem with that file. This is GW_DISK4.ARC,
four of five files required for God's Word 2 (c), a Bible reserch and
study tool. The other files are GODSWORD.TXT, GW_DISK1.ARC, GW_DISK2.ARC,
GW_DISK3.ARC. God's Word 2 (c) is share ware and may be freely
distributed through BBS's, Electronic Inform- ation Services and User
Group libraries provided that all files incorporated in God's Word 2 (c)
remain intact and stay together. Commercial distribution or distribution
through or by commercial Public Domain software distributors is strictly
prohibited.
Name: SPCTHUMB.LZH
Address: J.PIERCE5
Size: 63104
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
SPC-Thumb is an interesting program. It will create thumbnail
pictures from a group and put them all on the screen at once. You can
choose from 4 to 16 pics, in grayscale or Spectrum. It will read in
Spectru, Degas, Tiny or Neochrome formats. Registered owners can put 25
pics on screen at once. It's VERY FAST too. Another awesome program from
DMJ-Soft! Color monitor required. TT Compatible (though not viewing SP?
pics)
Name: GODSWORD.TXT
Address: GWULRICH
Size: 3968
[GEnie]
Description:
GODSWORD.TXT is five of five files required for God's Word 2 (C), a
Bible research and study tool. The other files are GW_DISK1.ARC,
GW_DISK2.ARC, GW_DISK3.ARC and GW_DISK4.ARC. God's Word 2 (C) is shareware
and may be freely distributed through BBS's, Electronic Information
Services and User Group libraries provided that all files incorporated in
God's Word 2 (C) remain intact and stay together. Commercial distribution
or distribution through or by commercial Public Domain software
distributors is strictly prohibited.
Name: GW_DISK3.ARC
Address: GWULRICH
Size: 544384
[GEnie]
Description:
GW_DISK3.ARC is third of five files required for God's Word 2 (C), a
Bible research and study tool. The other files are GODSWORD.TXT,
GW_DISK1.ARC, GW_DISK2.ARC and GW_DISK4.ARC. God's Word 2 (C) is shareware
and may be freely distributed through BBS's, Electronic Information
Services and User Group libraries provided that all files incorporated in
God's Word 2 (C) remain intact and stay together. Commercial distribution
or distribution through or by commercial Public Domain software
distributors is strictly prohibited.
Name: GW_DISK2.ARC
Address: GWULRICH
Size: 688128
[GEnie]
Description:
GW_DISK2.ARC is two of five files required for God's Word 2 (C), a
Bible research and study tool. The other files are GODSWORD.TXT,
GW_DISK1.ARC, GW_DISK3.ARC and GW_DISK4.ARC. God's Word 2 (C) is shareware
and may be freely distributed through BBS's, Electronic Information
Services and User Group libraries provided that all files incorporated in
God's Word 2 (C) remain intact and stay together. Commercial distribution
or distribution through or by commercial Public Domain software
distributors is strictly prohibited.
Name: BACKCOPY.LZH
Address: DRAGONWARE
Size: 3584
[GEnie] [CIS] [Delphi]
Description:
This program is the first in a line of Multitasking Programs for
PowerDOS. This program is FreeWare (C) 1992 PowerPoint software,
DragonWare Software Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!
Name: GW_DISK1.ARC
Address: GWULRICH
Size: 614656
[GEnie]
Description:
GW_DISK1.ARC is one of five files required for God's Word 2 (C), a
Bible research and study tool. The other files are GODSWORD.TXT,
GW_DISK2.ARC, GW_DISK3.ARC and GW_DISK4.ARC. God's Word 2 (C) is shareware
and may be freely distributed through BBS's, Electronic Information
Services and User Group libraries provided that all files incorporated in
God's Word 2 (C) remain intact and stay together. Commercial distribution
or distribution through or by commercial Public Domain software
distributors is strictly prohibited.
Name: SILKM206.ARC
Address: M.SLAGELL
Size: 22912
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
A uniquely smooth, fast, well-behaved mouse accelerator A screen saver
that won't intrude on your work. A cure for Atari's phantom function key
bug (SILKFKEY algorithm) SILKMOUS.PRG is fully functional, not a timed
demo. Shareware from SilkWare ($10).
Name: P_DOS1_2.LZH
Address: DRAGONWARE
Size: 22144
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
This New Version of PowerDOS fixes some of the bugs reported by users.
This program does NOT come with a PowerDOS folder or Configure file. To
get those download V 1.01 all other files are Upwardly compatible! (C)1992
PowerPoint software, DragonWare Software Inc. ALL Rights reserved!
Name: WATCHDOG.ARC
Address: J.HAWTHORNE
Size: 19072
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
Program that has helped me utilize some of the features of GFA basic
it is a program that when called logs the time and date to a disk file.In
addition it keeps track of up to 100 log ons in the disk file source code
available on request.
Name: ANCIENT.LZH
Address: D.BECKER8
Size: 40192
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
The Ancient Art of ASCII. Experience an art form from the dawn of the
computer age! By placing small and large characters of the alphabet in
spots corresponding to a DEGAS pictures light and dark areas you can trick
the eye into still perceiving the original image, now converted entirely
to text! Get out your pocket protector, find that DEGAS pic of Snoopy and
lets create some ASCII art! Mono freeware. Use Quester's LZH (lh5) to
extract.
Name: 123JUMBL.LZH
Address: D.BECKER8
Size: 21888
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
123 Jumble lets kids sort the numbers after the computer jumbles them
up. Completely configurable. GEM point and click interface is easy for
children to learn and use. Mono educational freeware. Use Quester's LZH
(lh5) to extract.
Name: COYOTE.LZH
Address: D.BECKER8
Size: 151040
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
Coyote Dave's Poker. Welcome to the wild west. Grab a chair, choose a
table in the saloon and sit yourself down for some 5 card draw poker.
You'll have a chance to play against some of the most treacherous
characters north of the Rio Grande. I'm not talking about 2 dimensional
computer simulations, these are real folks! Digitized sound effects,
graphics and it's freeware. Mono.
Name: LPRINT.LZH
Address: P.LEFEBVRE
Size: 20352
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
This program will print ASCII text files to a printer connected to
either the serial port or the parallel port. It can print in the
background or be set up as an installed application. Line numbers are
optional and printer width can be 80, 96, or 132. A single line heading is
printed at the top of each page and contains the filename and page number.
FREEWARE by Paul Lefebvre
Name: EXTEND-O-SAVE CONSTRUCTION SET
ADDRESS:CODEHEAD
Size: 15488
[CIS] [Delphi] [GEnie]
Description:
Here's the Extend-O-Save Construction Set -- complete information on
how to write modules for Warp 9's new "Extend-O-Save" screensaver! This
LZH file includes the assembly language source code for a working module
(Picture Fader), and a text file explaining the programming specifications
in detail. Flying toasters, anyone? This file is Copyright 1992
CodeHead Technologies, but may be freely distributed provided it is
complete and unaltered.
Name: DIEAGAIN.MOD
Address: JLEHETT
Size: 313702
[Delphi]
Description:
Die Again .MOD file. Quite a few voice samples (from
Starwars). A pretty 'dark' mod file, but interesting none-the-
less.
Name: MODS LIKE CRAZY, MAN!!!!!!!
Address: ATARIPOWER7
[Delphi]
Description:
Here's an awesome passle of MOD files, I've looked for
matches in filename and Keyword so hopefully dupes will be kept to
a minimum. Some of these are from a CD ROM on a 486/33 BBS I
CoSysop, some are from who knows where....
Now, lessee if I can get all 31 of 'em up right now! OH, Yes, they
ALL work with Paula 1.5 and 2.0, Jukebox, and BackTrack 2.3, tho there are
some that will need to be converted if using Modplay.TTP..... ... I'm
using a Mega STe 4/48/1.44/2.06 and have all works fine, I reccomend Paula
2.0 cause you can set it to play 'em all, one by one or randomly!
KEYWORDS: MUSIC, MOD, 7, A2, BALAD, BETTYBET, CYBER, DISCO_GR,
DR_WHO, INTHEAIR, KEF_VECT, LITTLECH, MUNKJAMS, MUZAK, NIGHTFALL,
RAA, RAINYNIGHT, ROBOTRON.2, ROCKING1, SAD_HISTORY, SAHARA,
SHADOWFI, SOVIET, SPACETRAVELLING, STARSCROLL, STRESS, SUN,
THINGZCHANGE, TUBULARBELLS, TUNE2, TUNE3, V48, WOWST
Contents:
1 7 (Size: 80934 Count: 5)
2 A2 (Size: 59554 Count: 5)
3 BALAD (Size: 60941 Count: 4)
4 BETTY BET (Size: 27691 Count: 4)
5 CYBER (Size: 34377 Count: 4)
6 DISCO GROOVE (Size: 67210 Count: 4)
7 DR. WHO (Size: 86432 Count: 4)
8 IN THE AIR (Size: 27960 Count: 4)
9 KEFRENSVECTOR (Size: 67743 Count: 3)
10 LITTLE CHINA (Size: 16312 Count: 3)
11 MUNK JAMS (Size: 22160 Count: 3)
12 MUZAK (Size: 28433 Count: 3)
13 NIGHTFALL (Size: 70827 Count: 3)
14 RAA (Size: 54577 Count: 3)
15 RAINY NIGHT (Size: 135867 Count: 3)
16 ROBOTRON 2 (Size: 68640 Count: 5)
17 ROCKING 1 (Size: 23196 Count: 3)
18 SAD HISTORY (Size: 53418 Count: 3)
19 SAHARA (Size: 61207 Count: 3)
20 SHADOWFI (SPACEDWEEB) (Size: 57339 Count: 3)
21 SOVIET (MIG 29) (Size: 88242 Count: 3)
22 SPACETRAVELLING (Size: 75931 Count: 3)
23 STARSCROLL (Size: 86444 Count: 3)
24 STRESS (Size: 56054 Count: 4)
25 SUN (Size: 29264 Count: 3)
26 THINGZ CHANGE (Size: 25642 Count: 3)
27 TUBULARBELLS (Size: 22732 Count: 6)
28 TUNE 2 (Size: 38777 Count: 3)
29 TUNE 3 (Size: 14631 Count: 3)
30 V48 (Size: 34893 Count: 1)
31 WOWST (Size: 62018 Count: 1)
Name: MOD FILES - EARLY "B'S"
Address: JLEHETT
[Delphi]
Description:
Some of the "b's" from mod files available from ftp sites... let me
know if you want more! Some of these are Amiga .MOD files, so you may have
to rename them with something the Atari can deal with. (Mostly making
.MOD the extender.)
Contents:
1 BALAD.LZH (Size: 62563 Count: 4)
2 BATDANCE.LZH (Size: 217136 Count: 5)
3 BATMEAT.LZH (Size: 182418 Count: 4)
4 BEACHHD2.LZH (Size: 37436 Count: 5)
Name: UNCLELOK 1.0
Address: GREGTATE
Size: 24064
[Delphi]
Description:
Keep friends, neighbors, family, kids, animals (maybe some household
appliances) from playing w/your computer while you step out for a moment.
Just enter a password and lock them out ! OPTIONS include transparent
replace mode, screen saver,menu hiding and your own personal message to
that inquisitive friend <g> . ST/TT compatible in ALL resolutions.
Well that is about it for this week, Until next time...
_________________________________________________________________
> STReport CONFIDENTIAL "Rumors Tidbits Predictions Observations Tips"
"""""""""""""""""""""
- Sunnyvale, CA DOWNSIZING & CONSOLIDATION CONTINUES
-------------
Atari, in an ongoing effort to create better efficiency and better
communications among its various divisions and departments, has closed
down its facilties in both Lombard, a suburb of Chicago Il., a game
development facility with 20 employees and Dallas, Tx., Atari Microsystems
an R&D facility with 40 employees. Atari maintains that the employees of
these facilities may move to Sunnyvale along with the facilities thus,
ensuring that no positions will be lost if everyone agrees to move.
Additionally, its been reported the Taiwanese facility, an interface
operation with Atari's subcontractors has laid off 12 people as certian of
this facility's functions will be assumed by Sunnyvale and Atari's Hong
Kong office.
- New York City, NY ATARI TO ATTEND WAACE!
-----------------
Bill Rehbock will be attending WAACE and along with him will be a few
Falcons for everyone to see and use! As funds are tight and Atari is
being extremely careful in how they proceed with the new machine, Its
great news to see they have decided to attend the show. See you all at
WAACE!
- Rockford, IL ICD * PRO * SOFTWARE AVAILABLE!
------------
ICD made it known their software does support any device on the SCSI
port as well as the ASCI port. According to our contact at ICD you can
connect your CD-ROM to either that SCSI port or your host adapter. So you
do not need a Link if you are going to leave your host adapter on your
TT030. It was also made known that you can purchase the "PRO" version of
their software to allow you to have full access to all the disk caching
features without being forced to keep a host adapter attached to you TT.
The price was going to be between $50.00 and $75.00. (ICD is world famous
for its powerful, hardware management software)
- Los Angeles, CA. CODEHEAD SPORTS NEW TEC DESIGN
----------------
Codehead Technologies has begun to provide a newer design to its
famous TOS upgrade system. It the BUS TEC with a feed thru bus connector.
Now all those folks with other cards in the Mega Bus connector can now
enjoy the use of TOS 2.06 and Codehead's TEC.
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
STReport's "EDITORIAL CARTOON"
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> A "Quotable Quote" Thought for this week
"""""""""""""""""
"Some peoples idea of free speech is that they are free to say
anything they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an
outrage..."
Winston Churchill
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
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