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September 09, 1994 No. 1037
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-* DOOM II PIRATED! *-
-* Chicago Is MS "Windows 95" *-
-* DEC Unveils Five New Pcs! *-
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> From the Editor's Desk "Saying it like it is!"
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Fall is right around the corner, the leaves are turning colors and
beginning to fall from the trees.... summer is gone. But it also marks
our getting closer and closer to Comdex and then... the Holiday Season.
This year, the Holidays are significant in a number of ways. It'll be the
first Holiday Season where high tech electronics will be the number one
item, in one form or another certian to be on everyone's wish list. Also,
it'll mark the beginnings of the final throes of the shakeouts in the game
console's international marketplace. That should prove to be an
interesting phase of market evolution to observe. Lastly, it'll prove to
be the year of the CD-ROM with and without Kodak PhotoCD compatibility.
Believe this... if you purchase a CD without PCD capabilities its like
buying a car without a heater and air conditioning. In any case it'll be
hard to do as almost all mechanisms are compliant. However there are a
few cheapies out there that are not. Buyer beware (Caveat Emptor) if the
CDROM you are seriously contemplating purchasing is not. It only means
more expense later on down the road to you.
The gorgeous high tech color catalogs from Sound Advice, J&R Music,
Crutchfield's, Circuit City and Radio Shack to name a few, are flying
around the country like wildfire. In them can be found the techno-dreams
of most everyone. In particular, were the entertainment module and gaming
centers by JVC, Panasonic and Pioneer. All were priced to be within reach
of most everyone's budget from around three hundred to nine hundred
dollars depending on the modules and features one chose. A unique feature
was the cross-manufacturer compatibility of all of Sega's products both in
CDs and ROM Carts. It'll be an interesting marketplace to watch.
On a sad note, it was discovered this past week that DOOM II was
stolen from one of five trusted places and pirated the world over. This
is a real tragedy. The real tragedy is the blatant manner in which these
pirate groups operate. Whether the users realize it or not they are
paying for these clowns who steal the software. So, please drop the
pirate goodies like a hot rock and ignore the ill-gotten freebies. They
may wind up costing all of us, yourself included, a great deal more than a
few extra bucks. Remember, complete platforms have been crushed by the
loss of developers due to rampant, brazen piracy. By the way... it is
prosecuted as a felony these days.
Thanks for your support!
Ralph....
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Weekly Happenings in the Computer World
Issue #37
Compiled by: Lloyd E. Pulley, Sr.
******* General Computer News *******
** Analysts Say Online Usage Rising **
Researchers at SIMBA Information Inc. predict worldwide sales of on-
line services will reach $17.8 billion by 1998, which would mean a 57%
increase over last year's level.
The group's report "Online Services: 1994 Review, Trends & Forecast,"
says there were more than 7.7 million subscribers to online services at
the end of last year, up 19.9% from the end of 1992.
Nearly 1.3 million subscriptions were sold in 1993, the study found,
making that the second consecutive year in which more than a million new
subscribers were added.
Other observations in the report:
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-:- Revenues for end-user/consumer services such as CompuServe, Pro-
digy and America Online rose more than 27% in 1993, though revenues for
this segment accounted for less than 5% of total industry sales.
-:- Business and professional services represented 95% of the total
online industry in 1993, with brokerage-information services accounting
for 44% of industry sales.
** Microsoft's 'Chicago' Is Windows 95 **
Microsoft Corp. this week announced Windows 95 as the official name
for the next major release of the Windows operating system, previously
known by its code-name, "Chicago."
The software giant says the name Windows 95 was chosen to make it
easier for consumers to identify the most current version of Microsoft
Windows.
"More than 60 million copies of Windows have been shipped to date,"
says Paul Maritz, senior vice president of Microsoft's systems and tech-
nology division. "From extensive research worldwide, we have found that
most users find our existing version numbering confusing and can't
identify the latest version of Windows. Our customers want products that
simplify their everyday computing, and our goal is to have both the
technology and the name meet that requirement."
Windows 95, targeted for release in the first half of 1995, is desig-
ned to make PCs easier to use while delivering enhanced performance.
Windows 95 is a fully integrated 32-bit operating system, replacing
Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and the MS-DOS operating
system as the mainstream desktop operating system.
Windows 95 supports features such as long file names and a revised
user-interface design based on customer usability studies. Microsoft
notes that Windows 95 will run multiple applications faster, more
effectively and with greater safety. It is compatible with existing
Windows and DOS software.
Microsoft Corp. forecasted that it could ship as many as 20 million
to 30 million copies of its forthcoming Windows 95 in the first year
after its launch.
Reports say that Paul Maritz, Microsoft's senior vice president for
systems, said, "We could have easily 20 to 30 million copies of Chicago
go out in its first year."
** IBM Readies WIN-OS/2 Upgrade **
IBM has announced that it will offer a WIN-OS/2 or "fullpack" version
of the next release of OS/2, code named Warp.
The WIN-OS/2 version will provide an upgrade path to Warp function-
ality for OS/2 2.1 and 2.11 users who currently run Windows applications
under OS/2. IBM says the product will deliver all of the performance,
usability, installability and value improvements currently being tested
in Warp Beta 2 and the BonusPak applications beta, along with the
ability to run DOS and Windows applications.
"The millions of customers who have made OS/2 the industry's leading
32-bit operating system continue to be extremely important to us, even
as we reach out to new markets," says Wally Casey, director of
marketing, personal operating systems, for IBM's Personal Software
Products division.
IBM says it plans to offer the WIN-OS/2 or "fullpack" version of Warp
at an "attractive upgrade price" shortly after the release of the
version currently in beta test. Registered OS/2 users will be notified
directly by IBM with details of the upgrade offer. The current Warp beta
program is targeted at Windows 3.1 users who already have Microsoft's
Windows operating system installed on their computers.
** Microsoft Unveils New Keyboard **
Microsoft Corp. has unveiled the Microsoft Natural Keyboard, a
Windows-specific computer keyboard designed for increased user comfort
and productivity.
According to Microsoft, the Microsoft Natural Keyboard incorporates
hardware features that permit users to maintain a more relaxed, natural
position while typing. It also offers hardware and software features
that are designed to make computing in the Windows environment --
including the Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Server
operating systems -- easier and more enjoyable.
Microsoft notes that the keyboard is ergonomically designed for
greater user comfort. Keypads are split and rotated outward to encourage
a straighter wrist position. The width and angle of the keyboard helps
users keep their shoulders straighter and arms more relaxed while
typing. A built-in palm rest provides a surface on which users can rest
their hands between periods of typing. A wrist-leveling rail, located
under the palm rest, adjusts the height of the front edge of the
keyboard to help maintain a straighter wrist while accommodating a
variety of desk and chair heights.
The Microsoft Natural Keyboard has 104 keys, three more than standard
keyboards. Two of these are Windows- specific keys that provide easy
access to the new Task Manager. In future versions of the Windows
operating system, the Windows-specific keys will allow system-level
commands to be brought to the user. The third new key is an application
key. Microsoft plans that in future applications, this key will be used
to create context- sensitive shortcuts and other application-specific
functionality to help make the applications easier to use.
The Microsoft Natural Keyboard is scheduled to be widely available in
early October through authorized distributors and resellers for an
approximate retail price of $99.95.
** Intel Joins Modem Standard Move **
Chipmaker Intel Corp. is joining other firms - including Hayes Micro-
computer, AT&T Corp. and Rockwell International - to work on a standard
modem to allow computer users to talk and send data over a single phone
line.
Intel officials said the specification will eliminate the need for
two separate phone lines -- one for voice and one for data -- when using
two-way applications, such as desktop personal conferencing or
interactive games.
The firms intend to release the specification by November and demon-
strate products based on the standard later this year.
** IBM to Launch New Home PCs? **
Word is circulating that IBM is set to replace its PS/1 series of
home computers with a new line called Aptiva.
In two weeks, says the Wall Street Journal, IBM will begin running
ads for the new line, that includes seven models. The paper says the
base model is expected to sell for a little more than $1,000, which
includes a color monitor, stereo sound and a CD-ROM player.
The Journal also reports the Aptiva units offer a few unusual
features, such as voice control to allow computers to respond to spoken
commands, a phone-answering system and a feature that allows the
computer to automatically operate at a designated time.
** New Video Camera Links to PC **
What is being touted as the world's first commercially available
miniature video camera that can capture and incorporate images directly
onto a portable computer has been developed by Edinburgh, Scotland, -
based VLSI Vision.
Reports from London say VVL is selling the credit-card sized camera,
which has been on trial with companies for some months, for about 600
stg, including connections and software.
"The camera can take black and white snapshots or sequences of stills
and incorporate them into documents on the computer screen," reports
say, adding sound is expected to be added soon.
VVL was formed in 1990 by a professor and a computer engineer and
also is developing video systems for Donnelly Corp. (which holds a
minority stake in VVL).
** HP Exits Small Hard-Disk Market **
Hewlett-Packard Co. says it will discontinue its 20MB and 40MB HP
Kittyhawk 1.3-inch hard disk drives. The company notes that the target
markets for the smaller drives haven't materialized to the degree it and
industry analysts expected.
HP says it will continue to supply the products to its customers on a
lifetime-buy program and will honor warranty and support agreements.
** Digital Claims Fastest CPU **
Digital Equipment Corp. says it's offering the first microprocessor
capable of issuing more than 1 billion instructions per second.
The company notes that the Alpha AXP 21164 chip is also the computer
industry's most powerful device and the first to break the 300MHz
barrier.
According to Digital, the 9.3 million transistor Alpha microprocessor
delivers performance at speeds previously possible only in large multi-
processing systems, such as expensive supercomputers. It notes that the
chip is more than two times faster than Pentium, PowerPC and MIPS
microprocessors.
** Survey Says PCs Edging Out TV **
A new "customer satisfaction survey" commissioned by computer maker
AST Research Inc. suggests the PC is replacing the television as "the
dominant information appliance" in homes that have both.
Conducted among 1,200 randomly selected purchasers of new AST Advant-
age computers, the survey indicates that among people in equivalent age
and income figures the average new home computer purchaser spends 13
hours a week using the computer, compared with about nine hours watching
prime-time TV.
"These results," says AST Marketing Director Dennis Cox in a state-
ment, "strongly indicate that the personal computer is seen as a more
useful and important tool in the home than the television set. As
consumers become more aware of the possibilities of home PCs ... the
home PC will evolve as the central appliance in the home, controlling
video, audio and telephones and faxes from a single machine."
Cox also reads the results as signaling the beginning of "tele-
convergence," by which he says he means "how many separate electronic
devices in the home such as telephones, answering machines, CD players,
and ultimately TVs, can be 'swept up' into a single intelligent device."
** Compaq Aims to Up Market Share **
The head of Compaq Computer Corp. said this week the company aims to
increase its share of the world personal computer market to 20% from 15%
by 1996 or 1997.
** DEC Unveils Five New PCs **
Five desktop PCs in a line called Celebris, priced from $1,949, are
being unveiled by Digital Equipment Corp. Three are based on Intel
Corp.'s high-end Pentium microprocessor and the other two on the Intel
'486 chip. They will be in modules for easy assembly.
Valigra called this a first step in what Digital describes as a major
new product roll-out this fall. Auer said the firm chose the name
Celebris rather than a model number to make Digital personal computers
friendlier to customers, adding, "This is a precursor to our retail
strategy."
Auer said Digital plans to start selling computers through retail
stores this fall and will add portable computers and servers to the line
by December.
Digital is counting on the new Celebris products comprising 25% of
Digital's Intel-based personal computer system sales for the fiscal year
ending June 1995.
Market researchers at Dataquest Inc. estimate Digital shipped 494,000
PCs in 1993 and predict 1994 sales could approach a million units.
** Anand Defeats Chess Computer **
India's Viswanathan Anand twice defeated the Premium Chess Genius 2
computer this week in Intel's Chess Grand Prix, but then went on to lose
to Ukrainian Vassily Ivanchuk in a sudden-death playoff.
Reports say the computer, playing in the semifinals, made a 16th move
that experts said was a beginner's error, leaving a weakness that Anand,
playing black pieces, exploited to win in 54 moves.
As reported last week, the computer in earlier rounds knocked cham-
pion Garry Kasparov out of the tournament, then defeated Bosnian
grandmaster Predrag Nikolic.
Anand said, "I didn't have any time to specifically prepare for the
computer and my main game plan was to stay as objective as possible no
matter was happening on the board. I felt that both Kasparov and Nikolic
were winning against the computer but once they had lost the advantage,
they failed to adapt to the new situation and hence they lost."
The computer combined a new high-speed processing chip with British
software and could analyze 100,000 moves per second. Sources say that
the players felt the computer had an advantage in this tournament, where
all moves must be completed in 25 minutes.
** Six Accused of Computer Fraud **
Five men from Louisiana and one from New York have been named in a
nine-count federal indictment in New Orleans, accused of stealing credit
card numbers and using them to buy $210,000 in gold coins and high-tech
hardware.
Charged with conspiracy, computer fraud, access device fraud and wire
fraud are Dwayne Comeger (known in the computing underground as "Dr.
Demonicus"), 22; Brian Ursin, 21; John Christopher Montegut ("Renegade"),
24; Timothy Thompson ("Revelation"), 21; James McGee, 25; and Raymond
Savage ("Wiseguy"), 25, of Richmond Hill, Queens New York.
U.S. Attorney Eddie Jordan Jr. said the government believes the men
used their computers to gain access to credit reporting service systems
and search for credit card numbers of people with good credit and active
accounts.
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TRAVELING SOFTWARE SHIPS LAPLINK FOR WINDOWS
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New Version Integrates Remote Control and File Transfer
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BOTHELL, Wash., Sept. 6, 1994 -- Traveling Software Inc., today announced
LapLink for Windows with integrated remote control and SpeedSyncTM for the
fastest modem file transfer available.
"With over 80% of remote control software users performing file transfer,
we saw a tremendous opportunity to combine world-class remote control with
the best file transfer," said Mark Eppley, chairman and CEO of Traveling
Software. "Traveling Software stays at the cutting edge of communications
software solutions for portable computer users, telecommuters and
technical support professionals with its new LapLink for Windows."
Windows Interface
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The graphical interface in LapLink for Windows provides a flexible working
environment allowing users to customize file transfer, remote control and
chat windows to meet their needs. For the first time, users will be able
to scale a remote control image to fit any size window, and/or view
multiple machines simultaneously. Convenient toolbars also provide
push-button access to commonly used functions.
Remote Control
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LapLink for Windows' remote control capabilities enable users to run a
database, e-mail and other applications on a distant PC which is running
either DOS or Windows. The initiator (guest) controls a remote computer
(host) and runs its applications as though the user were sitting at the
host site, using the host keyboard and mouse. This gives the remote user
total access to their desktop applications, even while away from the
office.
LapLink for Windows lets users run remote machines at higher resolutions
than their own. In contrast to other remote control programs, LapLink for
Windows utilizes a universal video driver to minimize setup difficulties.
And, LapLink for Windows supports high-end video types up to
1280x1024x16.7 million colors.
LapLink for Windows has superior remote control graphics performance,
making screen re-drawing faster. LapLink for Windowsstores display
elements for reuse, improving performance over the duration of a remote
control session.
LapLink for Windows provides comprehensive security, including the ability
to reboot the host computer when a remote control session is terminated.
This is helpful for users who are accessing data such as email that is
password protected, because it prevents the next caller from using the
prior logon. LapLink for Windows also provides screen blanking and host
keyboard/mouse disabling to prevent unauthorized observation or input
during a remote control session. New callback security limits user access
to pre-defined locations.
SpeedSync
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SpeedSync is a patent-pending technology for modem file transfers that can
increase LapLink file transfer speeds by up to 800%. Instead of
transferring the entire file, SpeedSync recognizes what changes have
occurred in the file and then transfers only the changes. For example, a
salesperson who is on the road can send or retrieve database updates
withouttransferring the entire database over the phone lines. This cuts
down on the user's time and long-distance phone charges.
This new technology is built on the third generation of Traveling
Software's Universal Communications Object (UCO) technology, providing
modem file transfer speeds that are superior to any competitive remote
control product.
Connectivity
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LapLink for Windows meets both local and remote connectivity needs.
LapLink for Windows supports serial and parallel cables for in-office
connections and AirShareTM wireless radio modules for synchronizing a
laptop and desktop computer. For remote connectivity, LapLink for Windows
supports modems and peer-to-peer Novell network IPX connections. In
addition, a support technician can make simultaneous connections for
remote diagnostics and support of machines in different locations.
File Transfer
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With LapLink for Windows, users have the ability to transfer files from
one PC to another even during a remote control session. For example, a
technical support person who has established remote control connections
with several users can use LapLink's drag-and-drop feature to transfer
files simultaneously between the different machines, regardless of the
type of connection they have established.
LapLink for Windows includes a DriveBar for accessing commonly used file
transfer features such as copying, deleting and moving. The buttons also
provide a quick and easy way to sort files by name, file extension, date
or size.
Pricing and Availability
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LapLink for Windows includes a serial and parallel cable, software and
documentation. The product is available now through resellers nationwide
at a suggested retail price of $199.95. Registered users of a previous
version of LapLink, CommWorks or other Traveling Software product can
upgrade to LapLink for Windows for $79.95 by calling the Traveling
Software Upgrade Center at 800-765-2480.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q. Why have you added Remote Control to LapLink for Windows?
A. First and foremost, our customers asked for it. Remote control is a
natural extension of file transfer. For example, now tech support people
can use LapLink for Windows before and after a file transfer to view and
diagnose what is happening on the remote machine. Mobile users find
remote control effective for checking e-mail and accessing corporate
applications that can't easily be installed on their portables.
Q. Will you still sell and support your DOS version?
A. Yes, we will continue to support and sell LapLink V.
Q. Will the Windows version talk to the DOS version?
A. Because of the significant enhancements made to the Windows version,
such as remote control, LapLink for Windows will not talk to previous
versions.
Q. Can I control a DOS PC from my Windows PC?
A. Yes, and you can also switch back and forth between DOS and Windows
sessions without breaking the connection.
Q. How is remote control different than remote access?
A. Remote control allows you to take over the remote PC and use its
programs, as well as its files and printers. LapLink Remote Access makes
only the files and printers available; you use the programs on your local
PC. While this type of remote access is satisfactory for many situations,
remote control can be a better solution for troubleshooting and using
vertical or custom applications and large databases on a remote basis.
Q. How is LapLink for Windows' Remote Control different or better than
other remote control products?
A. Our greatest advantages are SpeedSync file transfers, concurrent
multiple connections and services, universal video driver, image scaling,
and the ease of use of integrated remote control.
Q. How does LapLink for Windows handle different screen resolutions on
each end of a remote control connection?
A. A larger image can be scrolled or decreased in size to fit within the
window. A smaller image can be viewed as is, or expanded. The viewing
window can be adjusted to any convenient size.
Q. Are my existing LapLink cables compatible with LapLink for Windows?
A. Yes, both the serial and parallel cable are fully compatible.
Q. Does LapLink for Windows support cellular and PCMCIA modems? V.Fast
modems?
A. Yes, in fact LapLink for Windows includes support for more than 250
modems.
Q. Can I use or import my LapLink V phonebook?
A. Yes, you will be able to convert your LapLink V phonebook.
Q. Will you offer upgrades?
A. Yes, upgrades will be available to LapLink users. Registered users
can order directly from Traveling Software by dialing (800)765-2480.
Users can also purchase LapLink for Windows at retail stores and receive a
rebate.
For more information contact:
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Traveling Software Inc.
Marci Maule, 1-206-483-8088
Hastings Humble Giardini Inc.
Laura Luthi, 1-503-226-8236
Traveling Software was founded in 1982. The company designs and
develops communications software products that link computers and
computing environments, including laptops, notebooks, palmtops, pentops,
and desktop PCs. Its product line includes CommWorksTM for Windows,
LapLink® Wireless, LapLink V and LapLink Remote AccessTM. The company's
OEM division has strategic alliances with leading manufacturers including
Apple, AST, Casio, COMPAQ, Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, National
Semiconductor, NEC, NCR, Samsung, Seiko, Sharp Electronics, Texas
Instruments and Toshiba. The company has three subsidiaries around the
world including the United Kingdom, France and Germany, and its products
are sold in six languages in 50 countries worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
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Traveling Software Inc.
18702 North Creek Parkway
Bothell, Wash. 98011
1-206-483-8088
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Traveling Software and LapLink are registered trademarks. LapLink Remote
Access, CommWorks and SpeedSync are trademarks of Traveling Software Inc.
Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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COMPUSERVE SETS COURSE FOR THE INTERNET
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Full Range of Consumer & Commercial Offerings Including IP Networking
Services
CompuServe Incorporated, the world's leading provider of online
information and data networking services, unveiled a comprehensive family
of Internet and Internet Protocol (IP) networking services. Beginning in
November 1994, CompuServe's Network Services Division will offer
commercial customers high-speed dedicated Internet and IP access via its
FRAME-Net(r) frame relay service, and asynchronous access via
point-to-point protocol (PPP) for dial-up sessions. For consumers, the
CompuServe Information Service will expand its current Internet access
offering to include both telnet and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sessions,
available in late 1994 with additional Internet access features and
capabilities scheduled for introduction in 1995.
"This opportunity perfectly leverages the resources and technologies of
our Information Services and Network Services Divisions to provide
enhanced services for both corporate and consumer customers," said Maury
Cox, CompuServe president and chief executive officer. "As the Internet
expands at an unprecedented pace, so does the number of individuals and
businesses feeling its global impact. CompuServe is providing consumers
with even more access to vast information resources while continuing to
enhance technology that will allow our members to easily navigate the
Internet. For business customers, our IP networking services, including
remote access, will extend the global reach of their private TCP/IP
networks as well as links to the public Internet."
CompuServe intends to aggressively pursue opportunities in the Internet
marketplace while remaining aware of the Internet's unique culture and
heritage, and today announced it has joined the Commercial Internet
eXchange (CIX). "Cooperation and competition lie at the heart of the
Internet culture," said Bill Washburn, CIX executive director. "It is an
exciting opportunity to fully welcome CompuServe into the commercial
Internet community. Clearly, the decision of CompuServe to join the CIX
association marks the official arrival of a new phase in the ongoing,
dynamic development of the expanding Internet."
Joel Maloff, a highly-respected Internet consultant and president of The
Maloff Company, commented on CompuServe's unique position in the
industry. "By far, CompuServe has the resources and expertise needed to
be the leading provider of enhanced Internet service offerings," said
Maloff. "Users worldwide will benefit from the combination of
CompuServe's extensive experience in both providing access to remote
information databases and efficient network connectivity solutions."
Positive Impact upon the Commercial Customer.
--------------------------------------------
To address the needs of its corporate customers, CompuServe's Network
Services Division is expanding its broad range of networking solutions
with both dial-up and dedicated IP connectivity and value-added services.
Dial-up sessions will be established with the point-to-point protocol
(PPP), enabling Mosaic and other front-ends to connect across CompuServe's
global asynchronous network at speeds up to 14,400 bits per second (bps).
Testing is also currently underway for 28.8 kbps and Integrated Services
Digital Network (ISDN) access. CompuServe will also provide options for
front-end software to enable a PPP connection. Pricing will be similar to
CompuServe's current dial-up service offerings to commercial customers.
Also, CompuServe will offer dedicated services at speeds up to T-1 (1.536
mbps), utilizing FRAME-Net and CompuServe's X.25 services. These services
will enable access to both a company's private TCP/IP network and to the
public Internet. Pricing for FRAME-Net connectivity will be competitive
with other providers of dedicated access.
To address the security requirements of commercial customers accessing the
Internet, CompuServe will also provide secure "firewall" solutions for
multiple environments. These range from easy-to-use, self-administering
"point-and-click" firewall graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to more
advanced, feature-rich security servers for "networks-within-networks"
campuses. These security solutions will be implemented and supported by
CompuServe's global network of specially-trained personnel.
Positive Impact upon the Consumer.
---------------------------------
CompuServe's consumer Information Service will continue its strategy of
enhancing Internet access for members by providing new services, including
the fullrange of Internet applications.
The Information Service will build on its existing Internet access for
e-mail and USENET Newsgroups along with its accessibility from the
Internet. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and telnet capabilities will be
available by the end of 1994. CompuServe further announced a commitment
to deliver access to World Wide Web (WWW) and Gopher servers on the
Internet to CompuServe members beginning in the first half of 1995.
CompuServe also announced its intent to offer WWW consulting and
management services to Information and Service Providers (ISPs) who wish
to establish a presence on the Internet. A letter of intent has been
signed for CompuServe to fund a new company dedicated to WWW services, and
a formal announcement of this relationship will be forthcoming later this
quarter. CompuServe billing and customer care expertise, recognized
across the industry, will also be part of the offerings intended to aid
ISPs achieve effective exposure to Internet users. CompuServe is also
committed to making selected Information Service products available in WWW
format to Internet users, and will be expanding upon the existing
prototype WWW page (HTTP://WWW.COMPUSERVE.COM) in the months ahead.
Finally, CompuServe is also committed to develop products to allow
individual CompuServe members access to the Internet using dial PPP. This
service which is planned for release in 1995 will provide technically
sophisticated computer users with the ultimate in power and flexibility
for cruising the Internet.
Contact: R. Pierce Reid
CompuServe Incorporated
Information Services
614/538-4571
Andy Boyer
CompuServe Incorporated
Network Services
614/798-3351
CompuServe Network Services provides local- and wide-area networking
services including frame relay, remote LAN access, electronic mail,
business information services and software to major corporations and
government agencies worldwide.
Established in 1979, the CompuServe Information Service provides databases
and services to meet both business and personal interests for its 2.25
million members worldwide. CompuServe can be accessed by any
modem-equipped personal computer utilizing the CompuServe Information
Manager or general communications software.
CompuServe, with world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A., is an H&R
Block (NYSE: HRB) company.
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> LEXMARK PRINTERS STR Spotlight
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LEXMARK ENHANCES WINDOWS PRINTING
WITH NEW WINWRITER PERSONAL PRINTERS
LEXINGTON, Ky., September, 1994 ... Lexmark International, Inc. today made
printing as easy and efficient as using Windows(TM) by introducing three
new printers that are uniquely designed for the 55 million users of the
Microsoft(R) Windows operating system. The WinWriter 100, WinWriter 200
and the WinWriter 400 utilize Microsoft At Work printing software and
offer optimal performance for Windows printing.
Jointly developed with Microsoft Corporation, Lexmark's WinWriter
printers, with anticipated street prices ranging from $279-$749, will be
sold through Lexmark's rapidly expanding retail channel as well as through
traditional channels and are aimed directly at home and business users.
Following the market acceptance of the Lexmark WinWriter 600, introduced
last January, this family of printers offers users a variety of print
technologies, resolutions and output speeds, suiting most computing
environments and budgets.
The WinWriter family delivers ease-of-use, performance and What You
See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) output. The WinWriter printers are
completely compatible with future versions of the Microsoft Windows
operating system, including "Chicago," now formally known as Windows 95.
The WinWriter printers that customers purchase today will work with
Microsoft technology tomorrow and beyond, without purchasing new hardware
or software.
The printer and attached PC perform intelligent load balancing to
increase efficiency and improve ease of use in the Windows operating
system environment. Selection of printing attributes, such as paper size,
resolution, and half-toning methods are represented graphically on the PC
and can be easily selected by the user. In addition, troubleshooting is
streamlined since the printer communicates problems such as "out of
paper," "toner low," and "cover open" directly to the user.
"We've taken the familiar ease of use associated with Windows and
extended it to printing," said Charles A. McNulty, vice president of
marketing and sales, Lexmark personal printers. "We've broadened our
distribution strategy to include local, regional and national retailers,
so these printers are as simple to purchase as they are simple to use."
John McIntyre, director of the electronic printer service at BIS
Strategic Decisions (Norwell, MA) says that these printers represent a new
alternative for buyers to consider for printing in the Windows
environment. "Lexmark has made the industry's strongest commitment to
developing and delivering these products and is best positioned to
capitalize on the market acceptance that emerges."
WinWriter 100
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The WinWriter 100 is a low-cost, compact, inkjet printer optimized
for users of the Windows operating system, offering laser-like print
quality and exceptional paper handling. At a suggested list price of
$349, the WinWriter 100 is a cost-effective, versatile, inkjet printer
designed for stand-alone, general-purpose, monochrome printing in the
family and office environments.
Printing at up to three pages per minute, the WinWriter 100 achieves
600 x 300 dpi output with Lexmark's Print Quality Enhancement Technology
(PQET) and prints on a wide variety of media including envelopes, labels,
and transparencies. Its workmanship is backed by Lexmark's two-year
Express Warranty, whereby an exchange printer is shipped to the customer
by the next business day.
WinWriter 200
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The WinWriter 200 is for budget-conscious users who require
laser-quality output at a moderate output speed. With a suggested list
price of $579, the WinWriter 200 is targeted to home and business users
and comes with a one-year Express Warranty. The WinWriter 200 is priced
approximately $100 lower than the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4L and offers
50 percent greater input capacity.
Delivering 300 dpi laser output at four pages per minute, the
WinWriter 200 ships standard with 512KB memory and 22 TrueType fonts.
WinWriter 400
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The WinWriter 400 prints five pages per minute at 600 dpi quality
resolution and is appropriate for high-volume printing in large, medium
and small corporate offices. Based on light emitting diode (LED) imaging
technology, the WinWriter 400 ships standard with 44 TrueType fonts and
2MB standard memory.
With 150-sheet input and output capacity and an optional 250-sheet
second drawer, the WinWriter 400 has professional paper handling
capabilities for the business user who needs a high-quality, high-volume
output personal printer. The printer also has a toner saver mode that
reduces toner usage up to 60 percent. The suggested list price of the
WinWriter 400 is $899 and includes a one-year Express Warranty.
Lexmark International, a former division of IBM, is an independent
worldwide company that develops, manufactures and markets network and
personal printers, typewriters, information processing supplies, notebook
computers and keyboards.
For additional product information, call 1-800-358-5835.
Lexmark is a trademark of Lexmark International Inc. IBM is a registered
trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries, and used under license. Microsoft is a
registered trademark and Microsoft At Work and Windows are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard and LaserJet are registered
trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
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> WUGNET STR FOCUS!
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THE WINDOWS USER GROUP NETWORK
==============================
The Windows User Group Network is the premier international organization
for Windows professionals. WUGNET's role is to communicate windows-based
technologies and applications to an international audience through the
WUGNET forum on CompuServe, conferences, trade shows, publications, trade
books, and various membership interactions. WUGNET offers its members a
number of technical support tools and support resources designed to save
them time and solve quickly problems.
These support tools include:
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The Online Windows Help versions of the popular Microsoft Windows 3.1
resource kits and Windows for WorkGroups resource Kits, (available soon)
WUGNET System Engineer, a support oriented CompuServe FORUM with a private
library for members.
WUGNET's Computing Book Series books are now available. Windows 3.1
Connectivity Secrets (Connally, Rorabaugh, Hall and Rezmovic, and Windows
3.1 Configuration Secrets by Valda Hilley and Jim Blakely (published by
IDG Books Worldwide)are now available directly from WUGNET for $39.95 + $5
shipping. Call 800 WIN USER to get your copies.
WUGNET's mission is to:
-----------------------
* Promote understanding and cooperation among organizations engaged in
furthering the progress and application of windows based systems.
* Provide an international clearing house for information and advancement
systems and technology.
* Conduct conferences and exhibitions for the exchange of information.
* Provide document based information through the publication of a journal,
trade and reference books.
* Provide education for windows based systems
PUBLICATIONS
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The Windows Journal newsletter The Windows Journal, published bimonthly by
WUGNET Publications, is the leading independent technical journal focusing
on the Microsoft Windows operating environment. The Journal is a technical
resource for consultants, corporate support staff, programmers and
power-users of the Windows environment. Its mission is to help programmers
build Windows applications more reliably and efficiently, to help
corporate support personnel setup, optimize, and maintain Windows
workstations, and to provide in-depth technical information for end-users.
The Journal features extracts from the authors of leading books on Windows
and keeps readers up to date on the drivers, patches, and files found on
CompuServe. Written and edited by Windows professionals, the Windows
Journal is the only independent international publication focusing on
Windows solutions. The Windows Journal is a user read publication
circulated worldwide to approximately 10,000 professionals.
Windows Journal readers are expert PC users who have made the move to the
Windows environment. They are technically advanced. At least 75% of our
readership is actively programming applications in the Windows
environment, either through direct use of programming tools, application
development environment, or application customization. MIS Professionals,
Windows Programmers, and power users from industry and government look to
The Windows Journal to discover technology advances they can use in
developing software products or increasing the value of their current
software technology. Through the Windows Journal, the Windows User Group
Network acts as an information resource center, making available
publications and materials from leading software and hardware vendors, and
specialized consultants.
WINDOWS JOURNAL COMPANION DISK
------------------------------
The organization distributes each Journal comes with a working model of a
software chosen by the WUGNET staff. The working model typically meets the
high standards of technical excellence and innovation sought by members.
As an added benefit, vendors will extend a fantastic user group price to
all who wish to purchase the full version of the product.
A complete listing of WUGNET user group discounts are posted in a file
called discount text located in FORUM data library 11 (User Group Lib).
This file is updated with each issue of the journal since many vendors
choose to introduce their products through our membership.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TOOLS and UTILITIES
WUGNET'S ELECTRONIC EDITIONS OF THE WINDOWS RESOURCE KITS
The Windows Users Group Network publishes and electronic version of the MS
Windows 3.1 Resource Kit and Windows for WorkGroups Addendum are diskbased
hypertext editions available to members of WUGNET. The Windows Resource
Kit 3.1 Electronic Edition converts Microsoft's 580-page guide into
interactive reference, providing immediate access to Windows 3.1
information. It is designed as to aid technical support professionals
(corporate help desks, VARs, systems integrators, resellers, developers,
and trainers) in setup, optimizing, and troubleshooting the Windows
environment.
SYSTEM ENGINEER 2.0 FOR WINDOWS
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New Features and Capabilities Result in Ultimate Control Panel for Window
Users
December 21, 1993 Media, PA - The Windows User Group Network (WUGNET) has
announced System Engineer version 2.0, its highly acclaimed Windows
Configuration tool. This innovative software package allows Windows
professionals and power users to fine tune their Windows environments.
System Engineer gives the Window professional a comprehensive set of tools
to manage all aspects of Windows' configuration on their workstation,
whether standalone or on networks. In addition to its powerful but
easy-to-use interface for editing individual sections and statements
within Windows configuration files, System Engineer provides a complete
librarian for storing, managing and recovering multiple configurations.
Changes to any and all INI files or entries are logged in a master file,
which creates an audit system that allows users to retrace specific
changes made to configuration files, including support for installation
and deinstallation of Windows applications and supporting system
enhancements.
Unlocking the Windows Environment System Engineer provides access to every
SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI parameter including:
* Undocumented parameters for managing memory
* Undocumented parameters supporting the Windows keyboard interface
* Network setting options, including Novell Netware specific options
* Configuration settings for managing all asynchronous communications port
* Parameters for setting Windows EMS memory and Virtual memory management
* Parameter settings for Windows operation of disk storage devices
* Parameter settings supporting DOS applications running under Windows
* Parameter settings exclusive to Windows standard mode
* System fonts used by Windows
REAL-TIME INFORMATION MONITORS
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This release of System Engineer introduces easy-to-use real-time
monitoring facilities for both expert and non-expert Windows users.
* The Task Monitor provides a real-time data window displaying all active
tasks with their task handles.
* The File I/O Monitor allows users to track what files and devices are
currently open, and determine read/write privileges. This also supports
monitoring of open data files and Windows supported devices that are
shared, protected, or read-only in nature. This information can
then be used by general users in determining the optimum files, buffers
and cache settings for particular tasks in Windows.
* The Memory Monitor is not just a viewer, but a comprehensive statistical
monitor reporting the memory use of active module components in six
specific memory classes including fonts and DLL's. Use the monitor
snapshots to analyze application-specific GDI and USER system resource
memory heaps, and determine what discardable and non- discardable
portions of memory a particular Windows 3.1 module or application is
utilizing. New Features in System Engineer 2.0 Solve Windows Most
Complex User Issues including;
NEW INTERFACE - SUPER CONTROL PANEL AND MORE!
---------------------------------------------
System Engineer's new interface now includes separate panels for all the
configuration management tasks in Windows. Windows Setup.exe and Control
Panel are incorporated into the interface, with additional tabular windows
for SYSTEM, WIN.INI, INFORMATION and BACKUP support. Version 2.0 also
supports full drag and drop support with Windows File Manager (or PC Tools
for Windows or Norton Desktop), allowing the user to select an INI file,
drag it to the SYSTEM ENGINEER icon, and immediately have the INI editor
with the INI loaded.
NOW HANDLES COMMUNICATION PORT DEVICE CONTENTION
------------------------------------------------
System Engineer 2.0 now includes OTC Corporation's KINGCOM COM PORT Driver
- an enhanced communications port driver and configuration tool enabling
System Engineer to manage all data/fax traffic, and eliminate conflicts
that develop when mutiple applications access the same fax/modem hardware.
The Windows COM driver is limited to two active serial devices, but
multiple applications may support the active port. For example, when a fax
application attempts to access a modem while a terminal communications
package is loaded the result is an error message. System Engineer's
inclusion of KINGCOM, developed by OTC Corporation, solves this problem.
By creating a "virtual" com port driver, users can designate all their
software to a specific com port to specific applications.
SE'S ADVANCED CONFIGURATION TOOLS AND FEATURES
----------------------------------------------
The System Engineer INI editing system includes support for archiving,
library, backup (full and selected) and restoration for Windows INI files
and Windows applications INI files. For example, any INI topic or
parameter can include specific comments, deleted, archived into the system
engineer archive. The INI Editor archive capability allows the user to
select a topic and store it in the active archive. Once archived, the user
can selectively restore it to another INI file or use the archived library
for network system maintenance of other user INI files. Any modification
through the INI editor is also maintained in a an active log, providing
insurance and complete UNDO support. Users can use the LOG Browser to
monitor changes to all INI files made through System Engineer. The System
Configuration Backup and Restore support has been expanded to include
Windows GRP, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
SYSTEM ENGINEER USERS APPLAUD
-----------------------------
System Engineer was developed by the WUGNET support staff in 1990. We've
helped hundreds of Windows users, both novice and expert since 1988, and
incorporated virtually every support feature imaginable into this one
product.
"My first reaction to System Engineer was: 'WOW! It's about time!'
Finally there is a product that addresses the needs of the systems
integrator trying to customize the internals of the Windows environment.
System Engineer is a powerful tool for the service and support industry,
and is one of those utilities that make you think 'it should have been
there in the first place.' I highly recommend System Engineer to anyone
who has to deal with diagnosing, configuring, and supporting the Windows
3.xx operating system environment. Mandatory equipment for the support
engineer's arsenal". Randall Kennedy
THE WINDOWS USER FORUM ON FORUM ON COMPUSERVE
---------------------------------------------
Windows professionals, from corporate professionals to consultants,
communicate in the fastest growing independent technical user forum on
CompuServe - The Windows Users Forum (GO WUGNET or GO WINUSER). Members
of the organization are also provided with access to a private library
containing advance reports on trade shows, technical notes, and product
appnotes and reviews. WUGNET maintains an active private beta testing
program where members can sign up on line and test new versions of
innovative products. WUGNET works with shareware authors in helping to
promote high quality and innovative shareware. THE WUGNET shareware of the
week program, makes available to and informs forum members about the
hottest applications to be found on CompuServe. WUGNET has a long history
of working very closely with shareware authors and considers them an
integral part of the WUGNET community.
ORIGINS OF THE WINDOWS USERS GROUP NETWORK
------------------------------------------
Founded in 1988, as an independent organization, WUGNET has positioned
itself as an industry wide technical resource, rather than as an
organization committed to any single vendor or groups of vendors.
For five years, the Windows User Group Network has dedicated their effo to
communicating trends and developments, and solutions about the Windows
environment on an international level. As a result of the technological
changes experienced in the last few years, WUGNET has evol
ved into an
organization which aggressively promotes the interfacing of existing
technologies with new state of the art technologies to create intelligent
solutions to today's business problems.
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
----------------------
There are two levels of enrollment: Individual and Corporate (Group
Gov/Academic). The following membership application be used for Fax, Mail
or email
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Inividual Membership includes: Subscription to Windows Journal, WUGNET
System Engineer 2.0 Windows Resource Kits(Windows 3.1 and Windows for
Workgroups* (when available next month), access to private data
library--(Send request for access to Howard Sobel 76702,1356 once you
join).
US Individual Rate: $99.00
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Gov't/Academic Institutions are eligible for 50% discount (see group
pricing below) Individual Rates Ovreseas: South America $110.00, Canada
$110, Europe $130, Pacific $145
GROUP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
As of August 19, 1993
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
10 Members Program - allows System Engineer and Windows Resource Kit
(online edition) to be on a network server with access for 10 users.
Includes 5 Windows Journals with Companion Disks.......$495.00
25 Members Program - allows up to 25 users of System Engineer and Windows
Resource Kit (online edition) to be on a network server. Inclu 100 Members
Program - allows unlimited use of System Engineer and Windows Resource Kit
(online edition) on a single server. Additional ser.*Government,
Non-profit, and Academic organizations membership rates are 50% off .
Please direct all inquires to:
Jim Herndon
Windows Users Group Network
126 E. State St.
Media, PA 19063
Tel: 215 565 1861. Fax: 215 565-7106
Email: CompuServef
76702,1023 or WINUSER
FORUM InterNet Email:
76702.1023@CompuServe.Com
Direct Membership Enrollment:
1-800-WIN-USER (1800-946-8737)
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Upon connection type HHH (RETURN after that).
Wait for the U#= prompt.
Type: XTX99587,CPUREPT then, hit RETURN.
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> WordPerfect NEWS STR FOCUS!
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WORDPERFECT OFFERS SPECIALIZED STUDENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION
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Student Essentials
for
Macintosh
available for $99
OREM, Utah WordPerfect, the Novell Applications Group, is offering
students a specialized Macintosh software solution for a limited time that
can help them take advantage of today's computing power to "get the
grade." While computerized word processing has eased the process of
multiple term paper rewrites and corrections, the software in the Student
Essentials package gives students the tools that make it easier to
research and write reports on any subject.
Priced at $99, Macintosh Student Essentials contains WordPerfect, the
world's best-selling word processor of all time; Document Experts with
MLA, ALA and Turabian style guidelines; Random House Webster's College
Dictionary and Thesaurus; French, German and Spanish language modules; a
Bitstream Macintosh FontPack; and Links Pro Golf.
"The Student Essentials package is the only software solution designed
specifically with the student in mind," said Mark Calkins, vice president
of marketing for WordPerfect. "Other software bundles and suites offer
price discounts to students, but none of them offer specialized software
tools for the specific demands that are placed on students."
In addition to powerful word processing, WordPerfect 3.0 for Macintosh
offers an integrated grammar checker, speller and thesaurus to ensure that
any document is accurate and correct. A built-in drawing package can be
used to create original graphics, or to edit graphics and clip art from
other applications. Powerful features such as columns, tables, styles,
find/change, zoom editing, automatic footnotes and endnotes, and indexing
and concordance all make WordPerfect the perfect document processing tool
for any student.
Document Experts are a collection of preformatted templates for term
papers and reports, as well as layouts for class schedules and automatic
calendars. Built-in macros will check for MLA, ALA and Turabian styles, a
must for any student. To help a student get that first job, Document
Experts even has templates for resumes and cover letters.
No study session would be complete without a dictionary, so Macintosh
Student Essentials includes the Random House Webster's College Dictionary
and Thesaurus with more than 180,000 words and 275,000 synonyms. One of
the most comprehensive electronic dictionaries available, it includes
words and phrases reflecting current technological and cultural
conditions, foreign terms, archaic words and colloquial uses as well as
business, technical and scientific terms. It includes pronunciation
guidelines, syllable breaks, parts of speech and etymologies, as well as
clear, illustrative examples in context and helpful tips on use.
For studying and writing in French, German and Spanish, WordPerfect
language modules write, spell-check, hyphenate and access a thesaurus in
each language. These three language modules will aid learning while
increasing the effectiveness of a student's work and communication. Each
module works seamlessly with WordPerfect to allow a student to create and
print a single document containing several different languages.
Fonts help communicate a document's message, so Student Essentials
includes a Bitstream Macintosh FontPack with 100 TrueType fonts to create
stylized, professional-looking documents.
Whether or not all the class work is finished, every student needs a
recreational break between study sessions. Links Pro Golf offers the most
graphically realistic golf game experience found on any computer. This
popular golf game, recently called the "best golf game on the planet" by
Mac Home Journal, comes with the Harbour Town professional course. Other
courses are available for purchase separately.
Student Essentials applications run on any Macintosh Plus or higher.
WordPerfect and Links Pro Golf will run native on any Power Macintosh,
while the other Student Essentials applications will run in emulation on a
Power Macintosh. For Macintosh, a minimum configuration of System 6.0.7,
2M of available RAM and a hard drive with at least 9M of free space is
needed. To run native on Power Macintosh, WordPerfect and LinksPro require
4.5M RAM for all Power Macintosh systems, System 7.1.2 or later and a hard
drive with at least 11M of free space.
Macintosh Student Essentials is available wherever WordPerfect products
are sold.
For more information, call;
WordPerfect at (800) 451-5151.
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WORDPERFECT CORPORATION HELPS WORLD CUP WIN
WordPerfect 5.1 for UNIX, the Most Widely Used Software Application at
the World Cup
OREM, Utah On July 17, 1994 when Brazil defeated Italy in the 1994 World
Cup Finals, roughly one-third of the earth's population was watching.
Behind the scenes, thousands of international journalists were scrambling
to submit their stories and meet deadlines. What did these journalists
use to bang out play-by-play accounts of Brazil's exciting overtime
victory? WordPerfect 5.1 for UNIX.
Journalists were not the only people using the WordPerfect UNIX word
processor at the World Cup 1994 tournament. World Cup's organizing
committee, assigned with the daunting task of scheduling, organizing and
handling the administrative aspects of the nine-city, 52-game tournament,
utilized the software to communicate and automate the function's events.
In 1993, the World Cup USA organization began to set up and install an
international computer network combining stadiums, hotels and press
centers at the nine American cities and international soccer's parent
organization, Federal International de Football Association's (FIFA)
headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The network utilized over 25,000
miles of networking cable, 1,200 individual Sun workstations, and 51
servers including 40 workstations serving as servers.
The World Cup's computer network was designed to handle security, provide
worldwide access to public information, and handle every administrative
aspect of the event. The word processor utilized by the World Cup
Organization and available to the 10,000 journalists covering the event
was WordPerfect 5.1 for UNIX, from WordPerfect, the Novell Applications
Group based in Orem, Utah.
"WordPerfect was a great solution for us," said Bill Alaoglu, World Cup's
director of technology. "WordPerfect develops their word processor in 28
different languages, which allowed us to offer exceptional facilities for
international representatives to report the details of one of the world's
largest sporting events to their home countries in their native language.
The WordPerfect word processor was the most highly used software
application at the tournament," added Alaoglu.
WordPerfect for UNIX 5.1 was modified by WordPerfect support teams to
create macros for custom button bars. The button bars appeared in the
appropriate language, allowing journalists to have a familiar look and
feel to their word processor.
The ability of WordPerfect for UNIX to support both the X-Window graphical
user interface and character cell versions enabled reporters and World Cup
personnel to utilize the environment with which they were familiar. Also,
the data was easily downloaded to desktop PC platforms, allowing users to
create text at the game, and later edit the document off-site on their
laptop PC.
Along with WordPerfect for UNIX 5.1, World Cup USA 1994 used WordPerfect
Office for DOS and Windows and WordPerfect Office Remote (now renamed as
Novell GroupWise), a complete e-mail, calendaring and scheduling solution
to communicate electronically between the various event locations.
Since the World Cup 1994 tournament, WordPerfect, The Novell Applications
Group, has released WordPerfect 6.0 for UNIX. Upgrades to WordPerfect 6.0
for UNIX are $129 and Additional License upgrades are available for $89.
Any user purchasing WordPerfect 5.1 for any supported UNIX platform
between May 1, 1994 and August 31, 1994 can upgrade to WordPerfect 6.0 for
the cost of materials. For more information, call WordPerfect Corporation
at 800-321-3280.
"WordPerfect's corporate vision is to help the world communicate," said
Brent McKinley, director of UNIX marketing, WordPerfect. "By supplying
software and services to World Cup USA 1994, we literally accomplished
that goal."
DataPerfect 2.3 for DOS Statement of Direction
Development for DataPerfect
Development for DataPerfect has been discontinued.
Price Reduction
---------------
The price of a full package of DataPerfect 2.3 for DOS has been reduced to
$99 (US). Upgrade pricing has been reduced to $49 (US). Due to the price
reduction, all special offers have been discontinued. Interim release
pricing is $15.95 and will only be available until 01-01-95.
Availability
------------
Sales of DP 2.3 will continue through 1995 to customers who are interested
in its current features and capabilities. DataPerfect is a great DOS
database product. The hardware requirements make it an ideal product for
locations that still use DOS or have older hardware. DataPerfect 2.3 is
available only from WordPerfect.
Customer Support
----------------
Only toll-based Classic customer support is available for DataPerfect.
Beginning 01-01-95, support for DataPerfect will be available only through
the Priority Service lines.
WordPerfect Corporation
September 9, 1994
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I hope that you all had a relaxing long weekend. It did provide a
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getting more and more hectic these days.
Ironically, the only thing that isn't hectic these days is Atari
news! I can't remember when I've had as little to say and report for
an issue as this past week. And that includes the Jaguar sections as
well! It's almost as if the Connecticut AtariFest was the final
chapter of the year. Well, we all know that's not true, so I'll chalk
this week up to an extremely slow week for Atari news. I know, school
has started and everyone is busy getting ready for classes for
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Jaguar Section
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"Calm Before the Storm"?????
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>From the Editor's Controller "Playin' it like it is!"
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Like many of you, I'm also feeling the disappointment of the lack
of new games currently available. To be fair, I know that Atari is
doing all that it can to get these games finished and out to the public
as quickly as possible. However, time is growing short if they are to
be ready for the holiday season.
The latest word is that Alien vs. Predator is going into
production next week. The other reported new games are close behind,
barring any unforeseen problems. It looks like September will be a
"dry" month for new games other than news that title after title is
heading into production.
The long wait, it seems, will be over very shortly for the patient
(and impatient!) Jaguar owners. It will have been a long time coming,
but I feel that once these games make it out, the frustration will
become a thing of the past and people will be trying to find the means
to buy all of the games that they want to acquire. It will also give
us here at STReport an opportunity to provide you with more news and
information than you imagine!
It was learned this past week that Wolfenstein 3D has broken into
Babbage's Top Five best-selling games list for the month of August. We
don't know if this means that Wolf 3D was one of the best sellers of
all games available; or whether or not it was rated by genre or some
other factor. However, it is really nice to see a Jaguar game being
rated so highly in any type of best seller list!
Well, we're hoping for some earth-shattering news for upcoming
issues. Look for a review of Brutal Sports Football and Alien vs.
Predator within the next few weeks. We'll also be including some other
Jaguar industry news and articles as soon as they're completed. Stay
tuned to these pages every week!
You know, I just remembered something that could explain why this
has been a dry week for Jaguar news. Isn't today (the 9th) the day
that's being labeled "Freaky Friday" or "Deadly Friday" or something?
I guess everyone must feel that we should allow this day to come (and
go) with little to interfere with its lackluster appeal! <RBG>
Until next time...
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> Jaguar Catalog STR InfoFile - What's currently available, what's
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" coming out.
Current Available Titles
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CAT # TITLE MSRP DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER
J9000 Cybermorph $59.99 Atari Corp.
J9006 Evolution:Dino Dudes $49.99 Atari Corp.
J9005 Raiden $49.99 FABTEK, Inc/Atari Corp.
J9001 Trevor McFur/
Crescent Galaxy $49.99 Atari Corp.
J9010 Tempest 2000 $59.95 Llamasoft/Atari Corp.
J9028 Wolfenstein 3D $69.95 id/Atari Corp.
JA100 Brutal Sports FtBall $69.95 Telegames
Available Soon
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CAT # TITLE MSRP DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER
CatBox $49.95 ICD
CatBox + $69.95 ICD
J9008 Alien vs. Predator $69.99 Atari Corp.
Hardware and Peripherals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CAT # TITLE MSRP MANUFACTURER
J8001 Jaguar (complete) $249.99 Atari Corp.
J8904 Composite Cable $19.95
J8901 Controller/Joypad $24.95 Atari Corp.
J8905 S-Video Cable $19.95
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> A Player's Look STR Feature
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A PLAYER'S LOOK AT JAGUAR DEVELOPERS
====================================
Part 1
by Marty Mankins
[Author Note: This article will cover the list of developers. Part 2
will follow in the coming weeks, with a closer look at some of the
Jaguar developers. The plan is then to have interviews with some of the
developers and report on on as many details as I can, puttig into text
that is easy and entertaining to read. - M.M.]
Game players never really get a chance to know who the creators of
their games are. There are a select few who frequent the online services
and offer support or game hints to their players, but most developers try
to keep quiet. For those of us who are Jaguar players, we have some
really cool developers who are working on one of the most powerful game
systems. So with that in mind, here is the most recent list of developers
that have committed to writing Jaguar games (both cartridge and CD format)
or are actually working on games. Telegames has already shipped it's
first title - Brutal Sports Football - and is one of the first 3rd party
developer (besides Atari) to ship a Jaguar game. More developers will be
announcing their games in the coming weeks and plan to have some very
exciting titles. My job is to report on who's doing what and hopefully
given you, the reader, the information you want to know.
CURRENT JAGUAR DEVELOPERS
-------------------------
- added to list June 23, 1993
20th Centrury Fox Interactive Acid Software
Alfaro Corporation Limited B.S.A.
Bando Svenska AB Beris
BitMotion Software Bizzare Computing
Brandlewood Computers Ltd. Cannonball Software
Celebrity Systems Inc. Condor Software
Cross Products Ltd. DAP Developments
Data Design Denton Designs Ltd.
Diskimage Electro Brain Corp.
Electrom Extreme
Factor 5 Flair Software Ltd.
Frankenstein Software Funcom Productions a/s
Human Soft Ltd. i-SPACE
iTHINK Inc. JVC Musical Industries Inc.
Kungariket Multimedia Lost in Time Software
Malibu Interactive Media Technology Scandinavia
Merit Industries Inc. Michton Inc.
Miracle Designs Nebulous Games
Neon-Buttner Network 23 Software
NMS Software Ltd. Odyssey Software Inc.
Orion Technologies Inc. Phoyx
Rage Software Ltd. Rainmaker Software Inc.
Riedel Software Prod. Scangames Interactive
Selgus Limited Shadowsoft Inc.
Sigma Designs Silmarils
Sinister Development Soft Enterprises
Softgold Gmbh Software 2000
Software Development Systems Spaceball Technologies Inc.
Steinberg Soft-und Hardware Gmbh Tantalus Entertainment
Tantalus Incorporated
Twilight Time-Warner Interactive
Visual Sciences Ltd. Wave Quest Inc.
- previous list of developers
Argonaut Software Ltd. Audio Visual Magic
Bethesda Softworks Bjorn Joos/Kris Van Lier
Black Scorpion Software Borta & Assoc.
Bullfrog Productions Ltd. Clearwater Software
Computer Music Consulting Cybervision
CyberWare Delta Music Systems, Inc.
Domark Group Ltd. DTMC
Duncan Brown Elite
E-On EZ Score Software Inc.
GameTek Inc. Genus Microprogramming Inc.
H2O Design Corp. HiSoft
ICD Inc. Imagineer Company Ltd.
Jaleco Limelight Media Inc.
Manley & Assoc. Inc. NMS Software Ltd.
Photosurealism PIXIS Interactive
ReadySoft Inc. Rest Energy
Sculptured Software Inc. Software Creations
Team Infinity Team 17 Software Ltd.
Technation Digital World Techtonics
Teque London Ltd. Thrustmaster
V-Reel Virtual Xperience
Visual Concepts Williams Brothers
WMS Industries
There's the long list for you to read. Try and see how many of these
companies you recognize and you'll see some names that have made video
game history. And now it's time for history to be re-made with the
Jaguar. Stay tuned to STReport for more Jaguar developer information.
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Hidi ho good neighbors and neighborettes. Yet another week has come
and gone and it's time to once again browse through all the great news,
hints, tips and talk available on CompuServe.
But before we begin, I'd like to point out to you that by typing "GO
CLINT" at any prompt on CompuServe you'll be able to download part of a
new song by Clint Black. The song lasts about a minute to play and about
10 minutes to download at 14,400 baud (that's about 75 minutes at 2400
baud). The sound quality is very good (much better than the Aerosmith
song released a few months ago). All you need is is a four meg ST series
computer and a program available here called Soundlab. Check it out...
this one is worth the download.
Well, let's get on with the show...
From the Atari Computing Forum
==============================
Michael Evans asks:
"Can anyone help me with this -
My mouse connection has started to play up. Is there any way in which
I can plug the mouse into the other socket originally intended for a
joystick on my ST ? Is there a bit of PD software that would allow me
to do this ?
Can you control the GEM desktop without using the mouse using some
combination of keys ?"
Mike Mortilla tells the other Mike:
"The Alternate + Arrow keys move the mouse. ALT + Shift + Arrow gives
a finer resolution.
As for using the joy stick port, I'll leave that ? to one of the more
technically minded around here (Bob? Jim? Ron? <g>)"
Sysop Bob Retelle asks Michael:
"I've never heard of a software method of changing the mouse to the
other port..
What's your mouse doing that's causing problems?...
A friend of mine at work was upset because her mouse had stopped
working... I asked her if she'd washed its ball(s) lately...
Almost got slapped."
Simon Churchill tells Michael:
"First the good news. You can have it fixed.
The bad news is you have to take your ST apart and remove the
keyboard. I had this problem for about 6 months and cured it in the end
by removing the keyboard as said and taking it to bit's.
You must then use a soldering iron and re solder all the 9 joint's on
the PCB, this is a job for someone who can handle an iron. The
keyboard is held together with a lot of small screws and requires some
skill in taking it apart and re-assembling it.
It is best left to a skill engineer to look at. This is the most
probable caues of your troubles.
PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT YOUR MOUSE TO THE OTHER PORT. (Standing
down from soap box.) 8-) This will probable not do any harm if
you do but it's best not to, please.
This is a hardware problem so forget P.D., The only P.D. prog's for a
mouse is the accelerator's and pointer changer's. (pritty thing's.)
As mentioned by other messages there is a keyboard short cut. Try to
get this sorted soon as sporadic data on the mouse/joy port may damage
other chip's internally."
Gary De Winkle tells us:
"Before I purchased AtariWorks, I asked if it would run on a 1040 STE
with a SC1224 monitor in medium resolution. I was assured that it
would. The word processing module works great; however, I'm having
serious difficulty with using the spreadsheet. It appears that the
column and row headers are formatted in bold type. This gives me two
problems, 1st the letters and numbers appear as blobs on the screen and
2nd the screen draws are extremely slow. Is anyone else experiencing
this kind of difficulty with operating the AtariWorks Spreadsheet on a
medium resolution color monitor? Is there a solution other than running
it on a high resolution mono monitor? Any suggestions will be
gratefully accepted."
Our pal Brian Gockley of ST Informer tells Gary:
"I just checked, and sure enough, the headers are in bold. I wonder
how AW gets that information. Maybe you could change your default font
to a bolded font like Swiss 721 Bold and it might speed up.
Nevermind, I tried that and it didn't change the headers. I would say
that there is a mono monitor in your future. I bet you could find one
used for way less than $100. I've seen them sell for as little as $25!
They are SOOO much easier on the eyes, and you get the right
proportions. Even on my TT, I almost always use monochrome (albiet 1280
x 960 pixels)."
John Randone posts:
"I have had a 1040 ST for several years now. Unfortunately, it has now
developed some problems with its memory. My current system is the
basic 1 meg, TOS 1.0 (1.02?), 8mHz, and a pair of 720k floppies.
My basic question(s) are: is it better to repair this or replace it?
If replace it, with what? If I fix it, will something else be going
down the road, and not too far down, at that?
I estimate that by the time I expand the memory to 4 megs, upgrade the
TOS put in an accelerator, and upgrade at least one of the floppies,
that I would be "close" to the cost of a new system.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with an opinion on this matter."
Sysop Bob Retelle asks John:
"What are the symptoms of the memory problems you mentioned..?
The original memory in the STs is usually very reliable.. it's only
when "upgrading" that you normally run into problems."
Brian Gockley at ST Informer tells John:
"If I were you, I would buy a new computer. The last three models that
Atari made are all very good. What exactly are you doing with the
computer currently, and what do you expect to try out in the future?"
John tells Brian:
"Some of the problems I have experienced (and continue to have) are:
can no longer boot from the hard drive; could not run FLASH 1.6 at all,
it locked up when going to the capture buffer, and other problems; can
not run DataManager after LDW Power, or LDW after Data Manager, many of
my PD game programs bomb during loading.
A member of my user group gave me some memory-checking programs, the
main one which was the "March-B memory tester, version 1.0. While the
other programs reported "non-existent or failing memory," this one
showed where: starting at address 00034C00, it sent pattern 5555, and
got back 5455. Then at 00034D00, it sent AAAA, and got ABAA, then every
2 addresses 34D02 AAAA, ABAA, etc...until it finally gave up after 30
reported errors.
So, I figure if I'm going to have to do memory work, I might as well
upgrade at the same time, IF other things will not start happening
next.
(BTW, the folks in my user group have said I should get some used
ATARI, and save my money for the Windows machine I'll "have" to get
soon enough.)
Oh,yes. That boot problem. If I try to boot from the hard drive, it
gets right up to the desktop (the first time) and waits for me to,say,
touch the mouse. Then it reboots over and over until I shut it down.
If I try to boot from a floppy, then turn on the drive and run my
ICDboot, the thing says that the floppy is corrupted..any floppy at
all. But they're all good!
At this time I can pretty well run FLASH 1.6 because of a program
called Take 1/2, or something, which inactivates "upper"(?) memory and
leaves me with the equivalent of a 512 ST, but not quite...I also
cannot run, say, LDW power with that, since it needs "all" of the 1 meg
to run.
Basically, I only run the "standards:" word processor(s),
spreadsheet, data base program, and a bit of Desktop publishing. And
of course, a few games :)"
Sysop Bob Retelle tells John:
"Based on what you reported from the memory test program, it does
sound as if you have a bad RAM chip in your 1040.
Replacing the chip isn't all that hard, nor would it be very expensive
for the part.. the only really difficult part is identifying which chip
in the upper bank of RAM is the bad one.
If you're thinking of upgrading anyway though, the suggestion of
buying a used ST is probably a good one. I recently replaced my 520ST
with a 4 Meg 1040STe for $125... similar deals can be found here
online, or through your user group.
Not only did I end up with 8 times more memory, but with a much newer
version of TOS, and all the STe graphics features as well.
I'd always suggest getting a newer computer that comes standard with
more memory over trying to "upgrade" an older model. The ST was not
designed to be upgraded, and all of the "addons" are pretty risky.
The only exceptions are the STe and MegaSTe which use standard SIMMs
for their memory, and which can be expanded easily to the full 4 Megs.
As for processor upgrades, the MegaSTe already runs at a clock-doubled
16Mhz, but the 1040STe may present problems since its CPU chip is
surface-mounted.
Check around and see if you can find a used ST that you like.. it may
be the most cost effective way to upgrade."
Brian Gockley tells John:
"When I heard about the MegaSTe, I was thrilled. So far, that is the
best upgrade system as far as compatibility with your old stuff while
getting dozens of upgrades. You can find a four meg unit for under
$700 sometimes, with hard drive, 16MHz cpu, stereo RCA outputs, cool
new desktop and more. You still have the three ST resolutions, but
that's what most programs use!"
On the subject of Speedo GDOS 5, Mike Mortilla posts:
"Speedo 5 has some wonderful features. At the moment, I don't really
use Atariworks at all, so I'm in no rush to find out. But it would be
nice to be able to have that option...<g>.
Thanks for the point on the AUTO folder order. Sometimes at
installation, a manual will suggest the order a prog should be run, but
after having something in your system for a while, you sort of assume
it's in the right place. Until something goes left,that is....<VBG>.
Or is it South? :) No, I guess it's wrong.
It's early and I haven't had my second cup of coffee yet. Forgive the
humor on auto."
Bill Devonshire tells Mike:
"A small problem I am having right now is getting Speedo 5 to recognize
my installed True type fonts. It did the first few times and then it
stopped and I can't seem to get it to look into the folder for them
anymore. I have dropped a line to COMPO to see if they have any
ideas."
Mike asks Bill:
"Did you use the Outline.ACC (or prg?). I was able to install PD
true-type fonts into Speedo 5 w/o any problems."
Brian Gockley adds:
"The old GDOS was pretty good, though I far prefer Speedo. There are a
good number of old style fonts out there if you are printing in fixed
point sizes regularly.
I got a demo of Speedo 5, and it really looks like they need to get
the bugs out. Outline didn't work at all, it caused extra characters to
be inserted and even crashed the computer sometimes. I do like the idea
of using those Type 1's, so lets hope those Compo dudes squash this
stuff.
As far as Speedo 4, I haven't seen any problems with that yet. I
wonder if it's something Interlink does?
I LOVE ATARIWORKS and SPEEDO, there is so much that it can do so
easily."
Robert at Compo Software asks Brian:
"Your message was a tad vague, so I'd like to narrow this down a bit.
You made references to 'bugs' but I'm not sure what you mean. You were
specific in saying "Outline didn't work at all, it caused extra
characters to be inserted and even crashed the computer sometimes." I
find it hard to believe that Outline Fonts didn't work at all; in the
last two years I have never heard of a single problem with Outline
Fonts, and the new version isn't so different from the last... the
accessories were only slightly changed. Outline does nothing with
characters, so you must be referring to something else when you talk of
'inserting extra characters' and 'crashing the computer.'
I'm not saying that SpeedoGDOS 5 is 100% pest-free, but I know what the
problems are. Aside from a couple technical bugs (that have yet to be
reported by an end user) we've got the incompatibility with Warp 9, and
that folks, is it. I was dismayed reading your post - if you think
you've found/witnessed a bug, please call me or provide details so we
can make ya happy and fix 'er up. Oh, and as for the known bugs, all
but the Warp 9 problem have been fixed already; we'll have an update
(complete with new stuff) soon."
Sysop Jim Ness tells Robert:
"I'm confused. Has Speedo been sold to Compo now?"
Dazzz Smith tells Jim:
"Speedo is a joint Compo/Atari product now."
Meanwhile, Mike Mortilla tells Robert:
"Well let me add another bug. When I run Interlink and Speedo is
active, it takes a LONG time for the VT-100 emulator to load. With
Speedo gone, access to this file is within 1/2 a second. With Speedo
active, it's more like 3 or 4 seconds. It sounds like to HD is
searching everywhere for the file.
I've read in this thread that there is some conflict with the
character set used by the VT-100 and Speedo. The VT-100 is needed for
me to communicate with the Internet site locally, so this is no small
problem for me."
Jeff Rigby tells Mike:
"Interlink VT-100 and PC-ANSI use the extended character set (Just
like the PC) to display graphics characters. GDOS will conflict with
those extended characters (usually replace them).
That could be the problem."
Mike tells Jeff:
"Must be the problem! The disk access delay is when I loadthe VT-100
emulator! Thanks for the info. Now how can I disable Speedo when I'm
in Interlink? Hmmmmmmm........"
Myles Cohen tells Mike:
"If you used X-BOOT...you'd never have to worry about how to disable
some programs while using others..."
Peter Joseph tells us about his foray into the DOS world:
"I recently started using WinCIM and yes, it is easier for conferencing
but there is a drawback - no /roll ## ! <g> Before WinCIM, I was on a
conference with Flash one night with a bunch of <ahem> PCers and I did
the /roll routine and you wouldn't believe how many of them went
bananas and asked me how I did that. It was hard enough trying to
explain I was using terminal emulation. Not only was it foreign to
them, but I had never seen WinCIM so I knew nothing else. When I first
logged on with WinCIM, I didn't even know I was logged on until I
noticed the RD/SD lights on the modem blinking. It was wierd (weird?)
getting used to being on CompuServe and seing icons and pictures and
dialogs instead of straight text. Now I use CSNav for most CIS stuff
and with that plus the new 28.8kb modem I just got, I'm cutting my CIS
time greatly. Good thing too. Just got the phone bill; how did I ever
logon to CIS 153 times in one month? <g> Good thing I don't have
months like that often.
Regarding using / commands with Flash. Why don't you save an extra
function key definition file specifically for conferencing that you
can load in just prior to conferencing. You could even do it 'on the
fly' while on CIS. Just remember to leave off the '|' at the end of
any fkey /command that you want to add text to so Flash won't send a
<CR> before you enter your text. It'll work with or without the type
ahead buffer. You could set a function key something like:
F1: /ust| or, F2: /sen <- leave a space at the end of the 'sen' in
the def to make it easier to just add the number and text.
Save the file as COFKEY.DEF or something easy to remember. Hope this
helps."
Rob Rasmussen tells Peter:
"I didn't know WinCimmers couldn't do /roll. I was talking to one who
couldn't do a WHO (not/who), which lets you know when the user was
last online. Someone told him that only by using terminal emulation
could they use that command. What is T.E. anyway? I've heard of VT52
but never knew what it was. When conferencing online with Flash, having
to type commands, what is it emulating?
When I first joined CIS, I was in the Practice forum a lot, where they
encouraged everybody to learn the commands, as would be used in a
terminal prg, so that an online session could be automated. FAST.DOC or
something. heh heh, it wasn't fast. I think that method is a thing of
the past with the windowing environment most users will want to use
nowadays. Many of the new users don't seem to realize it was ever any
different, or 'cruder.' They don't know what a slash command or job
number is, since they never have to deal with them.
Believe it or not, I have never used any Flash macros, but thanks to
your suggestion, I now have one set up. And it WORKS! I am always
amazed when things work...the first time. This should eliminate a lot
of tedious /sen and /u a commands. What do I name the DEF file if I
want Flash to load it automatically?"
Peter Joseph remenisces:
"Back in the olden days <g>, before PC's, mainframes did all the
computing and were hardwired to keyboard/monitor setups they called
'dumb terminals' because the terminals themselves couldn't do a thing
without the mainframe. The most common of these dumb terminals were
the Digital Equipment Corp. VT-52's and later VT-100's. Long before
Windows, computers only knew 'terminal mode'. This simply meant that
there were no drop down menus, no mice, no graphics, nothing but
commands and text. Most (maybe all) mainframes still operate this way.
LANs are a different story all together.
Now, the connecting computers are quite often PC's. There are still
dumb terminals out there, but PC's are much more versatile. They
enable the user to be hooked to the mainframe, but also have the
ability to run software on its own. For mainframe use, the PC's run
'terminal emulator' software which does little more than tell the
mainframe its talking to a dumb terminal.
Well, since CompuServe doesn't feel the ST's are worthy of a version of
WinCIM, we're stuck in terminal mode. Well, not entirely, we still
have some graphics capabilities and Flash allows us some menus, but as
far as actual work on CIS, it's terminal emulation. The only real
(basic) difference between Flash and VT-52 is that Flash incorporates
GEM capabilities into the user interface; in a nutshell.
Still with me? I think we've been lucky. Like you mentioned, most
people here that solely use PC's have never seen terminal, so they
don't know anything about it. I was in another forum the other night
and there was someone there that was all confused about how to log on
to a BBS. All she knew was WinCIM, so terminal emulation was
completely foreign to her. Yes, we've been lucky all right.
Questions?
End of class. ;)
Regarding Flash, the default function key definition file is called
FUNCKEY.DEF and this autoloads with Flash. I can't believe you've
never used function key macros with Flash. How have you managed?"
Sysop Bob Retelle tells Peter:
"A+ in Terminals 101, Peter..! :)
That's interesting about the CIM user not knowing how to log into a
BBS.
Have you seen "RIPscript" graphics yet..? It's a sort of "CIM-like"
interface for BBSs.. lets you click on buttons and highlight filenames
for download with your mouse, but on a "regular" BBS that's running the
RIP software.
Pretty soon "terminal mode" may go the way of the "dumb terminal"
completely..!"
Peter tells Bob:
"Thanks for the A+. I haven't seen RIPScript graphics yet, but a BBS
that I logon to has the capability. Since I'm relatively new to the
PC, I haven't yet figured out if my software supports it so I always
just choose ANSI; still terminal though."
Rob Rasmussen tells Peter:
"Thanks for your informative class! You explained it well. Computers
that can do more than a dumb terminal may still need to act like a DT
to access mainframes, and for Atari users, Compuserve, BBS's and
others. You that even though Atari users are stuck in terminal mode
(hmm, sounds like a mental condition!) we still have some graphics
capabilities. I would like to know more about this. What is VidTex and
ANSI? I have never viewed a graphic on CIS or a BBS, only downloaded
graphics files and viewed them in another program.
You said mainframes are still accessed from dumb terminals mostly, but
not like LAN. In a LAN you have several terminals hooked up to a host,
right? What is the difference between this and a mainframe/terminal
setup?"
Sysop Bob Retelle tells Rob:
"A "LAN" (local area network) is only the means of hooking up
computers and terminals.. it has nothing to do with how the computers
and terminals work together, or what kind of computing gets done.
A mainframe on a LAN with several terminals (either dumb terminals or
PCs running terminal emulation software) is called a "compute server"..
that is, the programs that are run exist on the central computer, and
are actually run on that computer. The terminals are only used to
display the input and results of the computing. This is the
"traditional" time-sharing setup.
The other common LAN arrangement is called a "file server", where the
central computer is used as a storage medium for the programs and files
being run, but the programs and data are sent from the server to the
individual PC before being run. The programs actually run on the PCs,
not on the server.
There are also "peer to peer" LANs, where there is no specific
"server", and all the PCs simply communicate with each other over the
network. This is similar to the file server setup, except that the
programs and data are stored locally on each individual PC. Data and
E-Mail can be shared among the connected PCs this way.
Note that the only LAN setup where "dumb terminals" could be used is
the first example, the "compute server"... the others require full
computers at each remote node on the LAN (although those workstations
can be "diskless", that is, without any local mass-storage, since they
download their applications through the LAN)."
Rob Rasmussen asks:
"So you would input data (like sales figures) from the terminal to the
central computer? Running it's software, the computer itself still
isn't going to do much without input. I always wondered too, what
actually connects the computer with the terminals? Phone lines? I don't
know if this has anything to do with it, but what is Ethernet...
This sounds kind of like a BBS. The PC's don't need a central server
since they can do the job of one. Yet in a BBS there is the central
computer running the software. Would one need to run a certain
networking software as well as the program they needed the network for?
I have a program that 2 remote users can run on their Atari's and
communicate over MIDI. I think it lets you play your synth and a remote
synth too, or record into a remote sequencer. Never tried it though.
Hmm, couldn't very well hear what comes out on the other end."
Sysop Bob tells Rob:
"Actually, Rob... a BBS is a "computer server" type of hookup..
You can access the BBS with a "dumb terminal" or a PC running a
terminal emulation package, but it's the BBS computer which runs the
program (the BBS software) and all your end does is send it your input
and display the BBS's output. If the BBS and computer are capable of
running several phone lines, there can be several terminals (users)
"timesharing" the BBS, just like a mainframe would do. (I'm logged
into CompuServe, which is essentially a big BBS, with a "dumb terminal"
right now.. it runs the "BBS" software on its computers, and my end is
essentially "brain dead", serving only as input and output).
With the sales figures example you mentioned, a "compute server"
network would probably be running a database program on the mainframe,
while you inputted the sales figures from a "dumb terminal" or PC
emulating a terminal. The actual processing of your data would take
place on the mainframe.
With a "file server" network, your PC would run the "client" end of the
database software, and would modify the database which is stored on
the file server computer. Other users could then see your newly
inputted sales figures and work with them on their own sessions on the
file server.
With a "peer to peer" network, your PC would run the actual database
program locally (on your desk) and store the data right on your own
computer. If anyone else wanted to see the new sales figures, they
would have to "log into" your computer from theirs and look at the new
data on your hard drive.
It does get a little complicated sometimes when you start adding other
users on the network, and trying to keep straight exactly where the
files and programs live and run. With a well designed network though,
most of that is "transparent" to the actual users so they don't have to
worry about it all.
As for the actual connections between terminals and remote processors,
it all depends on the distances involved... if the "remote" system is
in the next room, the connections can be as simple as a "four wire"
cable like that used to connect telephones to the wall. You'd have a
wire that runs directly from the serial port of your terminal (or PC)
through the wall and into the serial port of the "remote" system
(mainframe or file server).
For distant "remote systems", for example in a different building, or
even a different city, you'd use modems and phone lines, either a
regular telephone line, or more likely a dedicated line that only goes
between your location and the remote (that is, you wouldn't have to
"dial the number" to use it).
Your terminal or PC would connect to a modem, and the remote mainframe
would have a modem on its serial port... almost exactly like
connecting to a BBS or CompuServe.
For more complex remote setups, like the company where I work, you can
have small minicomputers that "concentrate" many terminals into one
output which can then be sent by T1 (fast phone line) or microwaves to
the remote site, where another minicomputer will direct the input to
many different mainframes, then reverse the process to get the output
back to the proper terminal.
You're right that each PC in a "file server" or "peer to peer" network
needs to have some kind of special network software running on it..
that's what lets the other "peers" log into your computer and download
your files, or send you mail, or what lets you log into the file server
and download files and programs into your local PC. Some of the more
"popular" networking software is Novell and Banyan Vines... it's this
part of the equation that is missing for the Atari platform. We can
get "Network Interface Cards", or the hardware end of it, and hack them
somehow into our computers, but it's the software end that's missing.
There are some "Atari only" networks that are available, but adding an
Atari computer to a "standard" IBM network is extremely difficult.
(Apparently there are some solutions but they all seem to come from
Germany and they are very expensive, and no one has actually seen
them.)
Whew.. getting a little long..! :)
Ethernet is a particular protocol that specifies how data is sent over
a connection, usually wires, either coaxial cable or "twisted pairs"
like ordinary telephone wire. It sets the makup of the "packets" of
data, and the speed of the transmission. There are other protocols
that are used for data transmission, but Ethernet is a very popular
one.
Note that Ethernet is not the actual network, that is, the wires and
hardware, but the way the data is sent over the hardware... a somewhat
subtle distinction.
(We've had many long and late discussions here at work about how all
this fits together, and how it all works..."
Well folks, this column has just gotten too darned long. I had hoped to
use info from the Palmtop forums and the Video Publishers forum, but
there's just no room this week. Maybe next week. So till then be sure to
listen to what they are saying when...
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
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For the past few weeks, a number of rather silly stories have been
circulating about the advent of "Chicago" meaning the end of Quarterdeck.
This is so far from the truth it amazes one to think it need be addressed.
But it does, many users are not aware that even though there is no
"autoexec.bat or config.sys files, DOS is STILL ever so present under
Chicago or Windows 95 whichever you wish to call it. (DOS 7) Those two
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or 7.5 (whatever) in the works. Let's just say our "snoop" has it on good
authority that there is something good in the wings and it will not be
announced before its time. Which is expected in the "real soon now" (RSN)
time frame.
- New York City, NY DOOM II PIRATED!! - SOURCE NARROWS
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Doom II the sequel to the highly successful Doom from ID Software has
been RAPED. Raped so badly that it appears it "leaked" out from one of
five "trusted" entities. Including a well known hard copy magazine who
received a copy for review. Doom II, running rampant through the Internet
and ultimately on private BBSs worldwide a full month before its scheduled
to appear on store shelves, is a tragedy for all users. Doom II's rape by
the pirate egomaniacs who
plastered their names all over the product as if
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protection being placed in the software's programming. Its not even
released yet and these clowns have literally clobbered its earning
potential! Remarked an interested user who fears the future may be quite
different. I hope they get caught and have to fork over every estimated
dollar that's considered lost! He further remarked.
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Are you familiar with the Biblical verse that goes something like "Ask and
you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock and it will be opened
unto you"? Often, posting a msg is enough cause to think of a solution.
In my printer's case, before I went to bed last night I wrote out a list
of my blessings that happened during the day (to get in the right frame of
mind) and then prayed that I'd have the answer by noon today.
Around 5:45 AM I prayed again that I'd have the answer by 9 AM and
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and confident. As I was driving to work a thought popped up that maybe,
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