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~ IBM HAPPENINGS ~
~ MINI_BYTES: Debt Manager ~
~ HOT File You Can Download! ~
~ PD_QUICKVIEW: No Pressure De/Compression ~
~ CLASSICS: Shoot Some Rays! ~
~ NEW: GET_THE_LAMP SCRIPT ~
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GEnieLamp IBM ~ A T/TalkNET OnLine Publication ~ Vol.2, Issue 15
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Publisher.......................................T/TalkNET Publishing
Senior Editor..........................................John Peters
Editor.........................................Robert M. Connors
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GEnieLamp IBM Staff: ~ Peter Bogert ~ Brad Biondo ~ Tippy Martinez
~ David Holmes ~
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>>> WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE IBM ROUNDTABLE? <<<
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~ May 15, 1993 ~
FROM MY DESKTOP ......... [FRM] HUMOR ONLINE ............ [HUM]
Notes From The Editor. Problem Solving Flow Chart.
MINI_BYTES .............. [MIN] ONLINE LIBRARY .......... [LIB]
3 On 1: Debt Manager. HOT Files You Can Download.
PD_QUICKVIEW ............ [PDQ] ONLINE FUN .............. [FUN]
No Pressure De/Compression. Search-ME!
CLASSICS ................ [CLA] IBM HAPPENINGS .......... [HAP]
Oldies: Shoot Some Rays! Online Press Releases.
ADD ALADDIN ............. [ADD] LOG OFF ................. [LOG]
Cut & Paste Scripts. GEnieLamp Information.
[IDX]"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
READING GEnieLamp GEnieLamp has incorporated a unique indexing
""""""""""""""""" system to help make reading the magazine easier.
To utilize this system, load GEnieLamp into any ASCII word processor
or text editor. In the index you will find the following example:
HUMOR ONLINE ............ [HUM]
[*]GEnie Fun & Games.
To read this article, set your find or search command to [HUM]. If
you want to scan all of the articles, search for [EOA]. [EOF] will take
you to the last page, whereas [IDX] will bring you back to the index.
MESSAGE INFO To make it easy for you to respond to messages re-printed
"""""""""""" here in GEnieLamp, you will find all the information you
need immediately following the message. For example:
(SMITH, CAT6, TOP1, MSG:58/M475)
_____________| _____|__ _|___ |____ |_____________
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In this example, to respond to Smith's message, log on to page
475 enter the bulletin board and set CAT 6. Enter your REPly in TOPic 1.
A message number that is surrounded by brackets indicates that this
message is a "target" message and is referring to a "chain" of two
or more messages that are following the same topic.
ABOUT GEnie GEnie costs only $4.95 a month for unlimited evening and
""""""""""" weekend access to more than 100 services including
electronic mail, online encyclopedia, shopping, news, entertainment,
single-player games, multi-player chess and bulletin boards on leisure
and professional subjects. With many other services, including the
largest collection of files to download and the best online games, for
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system will then prompt you for your information. Need more information?
Call GEnie's customer service line (voice) at 1-800-638-9636.
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/ "Now just look at how silly Aladdin lag has /
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[EOA]
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FROM MY DESKTOP /
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Notes From The Editor
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By John Peters
[GENIELAMP]
TOP OF THE PAGE Welcome to the mid-month issue of GEnieLamp!
""""""""""""""" If you haven't heard, the flagship issues of GEnieLamp
(GEnieLamp IBM, Mac, ST and A2) has split into two issues, released on the
1st and the the 15th of every month. The issue on the 1st will concentrate
on message highlights, news and general information. The second issue will
bring you the latest news and views from the libraries and real-time
conferences as well as other GEnie bits & pieces of information.
GEnieLamp Distribution Method Changes In the last issue, I announced that
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" instead of listing/capturing
GEnieLamp you would soon be able to download your issue of GEnieLamp just
as you would with any other file here on GEnie. I'm happy to announce
that the new system is in place and it works great! Now you can DOWNLOAD
your favorite copy of GEnieLamp Online Magazine, just as you would any
other file found here on GEnie.
NOTE TO SCRIPT USERS For Aladdin readers we have included the new
"""""""""""""""""""" GET_THE_LAMP script in this issue of GEnieLamp IBM
and ST. With this script Aladdin will log on to the GEnieLamp page,
capture one (or more) of the issues and then either hang up or go on and do
an autopass 1 or 2. See ADD ALADDIN for elsewhere in this issue for
details. For Macintosh readers a new version of GEnieLamp Module v3.01e
will be released that will allow you to download any and all issues of
GEnieLamp Mac/MacPRO and the other platforms -- up to 8 at a time -- from
page 515 and the new DIGIPUB RT library at 1395. See this column in the
next issue of GEnieLamp for complete details.
T/TalkNET Publishing & LiveWire Online Starting with the March/April
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" issue of Livewire, T/TalkNET has
been commissioned to do the final formatting of the online version of
LiveWire Magazine. The online version of LiveWire has many articles and
features that are not found in its sister hardcopy publication, LiveWire.
To check out the latest issue, type LIVEWIRE at any GEnie main menu
prompt. (And like GEnieLamp, LiveWire Online is GEnie*Basic!)
Until next time...
John Peters
[GENIELAMP]
[EOA]
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HUMOR ONLINE /
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Problem Solving Flow Chart
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By Wayne (Rat Fink)
[W.STEINERT]
Does the
START -------> damn thing work? No -------------->|
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Yes V
Don't mess | Did you
<- with it! <-------------v <--------- Yes MESS
| | with it?
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| | No
| V |
| |
| <---------- You dumb @#*%@$!!! V
| |
| | Will you
| | <---------- Yes Catch HELL
| | | anyway?
| | |
| V | No
| Wait! Does Yes ----> |
| anyone know? | | |
| V V |
| No ********************* |
| * * V
| | * U R in DEEP DODO! *
| | * * Must be
| | ********************* your lucky day!
| | ^ |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | V |
| | | |
| V | Wait! Can |
| <-- No you blame |
| HIDE IT! anyone else? |
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| | Yes |
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v------------------> * NO PROBLEM!!!!! *
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[*][*][*]
He he he... a chart like this was circulating around our studio last
week. It was a little nicer looking, but I needed an ASCII version so I
could upload it here. Anyone who works in a recording studio, or anywhere
else for that matter, should get a kick out of it!
See you on the wires!
-Wayne (Rat Fink)
[EOA]
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MINI_BYTES /
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3 On 1: Debt Manager
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By Bob Connors
[R.CONNORS2]
Program Name : Debt Manager
Filename : DEBTMG13.ZIP
Library Area : 3
Program Number : 32233
File Size : 51,584
Program Type : Financial
Author : Practical Applications
Version Reviewed: 1.03
File Type : Shareware ($20)
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FROM THE AUTHOR Debt Manager(tm) is the complete do-it-yourself get out
""""""""""""""" of debt software miracle of the century. Finally, expert
financial help is available in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Debt Manager(tm) employs a debt structuring technique that literally
saves thousands of dollars in unpaid interest penalties. Financial
counselors have been using this method of debt repayment for years and now
it's available to you for a fraction of the cost of a single professional
financial counselling session.
Debt Manager(tm) is simple to use. The screens have been created with
easy to follow directions and extra help is available with the touch of the
<F1> key.
Put Debt Manager(tm) to work for you today and join the thousands
that are on their way to becoming debt free. We get excited when customers
share their success with us and we'd love to hear from you.
[*][*][*]
MINI_BYTE BY BRAD [4 Lamps] Debt Manager(tm) is a different kind of
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" financial calculator. It lets you input the
particulars about all your debts, including creditor, balance, interest
rate, and minimum monthly payment. You tell it how much extra money a
month you're willing (or able) to devote to paying off debts. Debt Manager
will then let you choose one of three methods to pay the debt off, and tell
you how much you'll save by doing so (of course the amount is decreased by
the $20 registration fee - nice touch <G>). You can view or print details
on how to divvy up the monthly till.
One of the nice features of Debt Manager is the ability to save the
data you input. That way, after you make more payments, or the amount of
extra money you can donate to the deficit reduction plan changes, you
simply pull up the old data, update it, and get a new or updated plan.
Another nice feature is the ability to play "what if" by adjusting the
extra amount or the payoff strategy to see what works best.
Debt Manager is very simple to use, and for $20, it's well worth a
look. Hopefully, there's not too many of us who need to use it <g>.
MINI BYTE BY TIPPY [4 1/2 Lamps] Debt Manager is a handly little program
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" for anybody who need a plan to pay off
their debt. The program comes with a sample file that you can play around
with to learn what this program can do. And it can do quite a lot. After
entering the account information, you select how much money you will pledge
each month towards paying these debts off. The program gives you three
different strategies to pay off these debts, and then generates, according
to the strategy you selected, a payoff plan.
The interface is pleasant and easy to use, and includes context
sensitive help. All in all, it is an excellent program. If you are in
need of a specific plan to handle your debt, Debt Manager is easily worth
the download and $20 registration fee.
MINIBYTE BY BOBSIE [5 Lamps] I am impressed. As whizbang as my version
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" of Quicken is, it can not do what Debt
Manager does. This sweetheart of a program is one of the better financial
programs I have seen in quite a while.
I was duly impressed by the quick menu and online help screens which,
when called up, took no time at all at displaying even on my old 8mhz XT
that uses a Hercules mono monitor. I could tell immediately that a lot of
time and effort went into this program's development. After all, the
authors even considered mono monitor users!
The screens are well laid out as well as well thought out and
everything worked as advertised. There is even a sample database provided
for you to use to become familiar with the operation of the program and to
practice some "what if" type functions.
As with all programs of this type, the proof, as they say, is in the
pudding. The authors include a disclaimer that basically disavows any
liability as to the results received using Debt Manager. All I can say
is, if it does half of what it says it will do to help you manage your debt
and saves you from paying a financial counselor, then your $20.00 will be
well spent! This program is becoming a permanent part of my financial
utilities.
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GEnieLAMP MINI_BYTE'S RATING
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BRAD ............................................... 4
TIPPY .............................................. 4 1/2
BOBSIE ............................................. 4
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MINI_BYTE SCORE .................................... 4.17
. __
(^) <^> /~ ~\
\-=======_/"\_======-/ \)
MB RATING "\. FOUR LAMPS ./"
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(_____)
MINI_BYTES RATING SYSTEM
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5 LAMPS.........What? You haven't downloaded this program YET?
4 LAMPS.........Innovative or feature rich, take a look!
3 LAMPS.........Good execution, stable program
2 LAMPS.........Gets the job done
1 LAMP..........A marginal download
0 ..............GEnieLamp Turkey Award!
If all three reviewers give the program a "5 LAMPS" rating, the
program and author receives the ~ A GEnie Lamp Excellence Award! ~
>>> REVIEWER PROFILES <<<
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
BRAD.........uses his 286/12MHz clone to run a shareware
distribution business. Anyone who knows where
to buy a nice 486 screamer, please EMail!
Then he can register a copy of Debt Manager.
TIPPY........uses his 386 based system for Word Processing
and Database Management to enhance the
computing power of a large Air Force Squadron
in Washington D.C. He also enjoys playing
games, but between CPU time for work and a
Masters Program, the game directory usually
sits and waits.
BOBSIE........Bob Connors is a Programmer and Computer
Consultant who also is the Editor of the
GEnieLamp IBM version and is also known as
Doctor Bob. Bob has been involved with
personal computers of all types since 1978
and carries a degree in Computer Information
Systems. His current main interest is
programming and is writing an electronic
Front-End Mailer program for BBS systems,
allowing those systems to access networks such
as FidoNet.
[EOA]
[LIB]//////////////////////////////
ONLINE LIBRARY /
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Hot Files You Can Download!
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By Tippy Martinez
[TIPPY.ONE]
[*] [*] [*] FILES! FILES! FILES! [*] [*] [*]
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THE SOFTWARE COLLECTION Welcome to the Online Library, a sample of the
""""""""""""""""""""""" files available in the IBM and Windows
Roundtables. That's right, this article has grown to include both
libraries! This month's issue highlights some of the more interesting or
useful files available. Each entry includes the file number, file name,
approximate number of bytes and the long description of each file.
Additionally, from each library, I have selected one file as the HOT
"TIP" of the month. This focus highlights a file, whether it is an update
of a classic, or a new program headed for classic status. If you are only
going to download one file this month, this file should get serious
consideration.
Without any further delays, lets check out this month's collection of
goodies just waiting to be downloaded!
[*] [*] [*] HOT "TIP" OF THE MONTH [*] [*] [*]
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~ IBM RoundTable (M615;3) ~
32263 MAHJNG40.ZIP 198528 Mah Jongg v. 4.0: addictive solitaire
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" game. Play with colorful Chinese tiles or
design your own with the included tile editor. Hundreds of tile sets are
available. Many game options including timed games, stats, colors, help,
tournament, mouse & keyboard play. New in this version: Peek mode,
different layouts, ability to play tile files archived with ARC, PAK or
ZIP, as well as improved graphics. Supports EGA, VGA and Hercules graphics.
Shareware: $15.00. This is a great game! ** NOTE - This game is a very
popular among shareware gamers. Aside from the tile sets available in this
game, there are literally thousands other to chosse from on GEnie and other
bulliten board systems. Truly a classic! **
[*] [*] [*] HOT NEW FILES! - IBM ROUNDTABLE [*] [*] [*]
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~ IBM RoundTable (M615;3) ~
32231 WFW12.ZIP 367232 Wyndfields is a relational database program
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" for Windows, useful for keeping track of
any type of structured information. Data may be added, changed, removed,
found, displayed, analyzed, and printed easily using the intuitive Windows
interface. Creating and printing mailing labels or detailed reports can be
accomplished painlessly from within the program. Multiple indexes (ways of
ordering your data) are maintained automatically for you, and several
methods are available for extracting exactly the information you need from
your files. Wyndfields for Windows requires at least 1.5MB RAM.
32232 IRDR15.ZIP 219460 THE ILLUSTRATED READER 1.5, Feb. 1993.
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Text file reader that supports full-color
illustrations. Non-programmers can easily create electronic documents with
pictures using a text editor and paint program that supports PCX files.
(Registered users get shareware copies of popular text editor and paint
program.) Displays its own on-line, Illustrated documentation. Version 1.5
adds bolding, underlining of text among other new features. Requires
EGA/VGA. Shareware by Tea Time Software.
32247 GENIUS15.ZIP 174208 GEnius Term v1.5 (no relation to GEnie)
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" is a full-featured communications program
featuring: Full mouse control, huge dialing directories, about 10 built-in
protocols (including Zmodem), macros, scripts, online help, and many
user-configurable options. Most of the program's hot-key combinations
mirror ProComm Plus for DOS. Great starter/intermediate communications
program.
32254 COLLECT.ZIP 316544 CollectorMate 2.1 is an extremely powerful
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" database designed exclusively for
collectors. Perfect for baseball cards, coins, stamps, comic books, or just
about anything else collectors collect. The number of collections that can
be managed is limited only by the space on your hard drive. List items by
name, number, or year. Searches are performed based upon the criteria you
supply. Shareware ($25) from MMIS Incorporated.
32310 OF31SW.EXE 277504 The Oakflat Nuclear Power Plant Simulator
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" v3.1sw is a shareware program produced by
an ASP member that simulates a pressurized water nuclear fission power
plant. The operator is responsible for controlling all major plant systems
to generate electrical power. The simulator will create random events such
as equipment failures, fires, earthquakes, and even terrorist attacks to
challenge the operator. Upon completing the simulation the operator's
performance is evaluated by the computer and displayed in detail. Fun and
educational! All files in a single self-extracting EXE file.
32344 PTM228.ZIP 219392 Record any task you perform at the
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" keyboard for playback on a schedule, by hot
key, or by DOS command. Unlimited record length! Playback with delays or
at high speed. Pop-up control panel allows start and stop even while
running another program. Edit recordings with powerful script language: add
pop-up menus and text windows, wait for program exit, wait for screen text,
branching. looping, and more. Great for demos, key macros, scheduling
tasks like backups, and application integration. Fully functional - not
crippled. Complete users manual and demo recording included. ASP
shareware from P2 Enterprises.
32353 FLIPSIDE.ZIP 54144 Othello/Reversi game, with nice graphics
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" (requires EGA/VGA). It plays a good game
of Othello and should give all but the strongest players a good game (six
levels available). You may use a mouse or keyboard entry, both are
supported. Enjoy!!
32354 DEBTFR30.ZIP 183680 DEBT-FREE 3.0: Using your home mortgage
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" as an investment vehicle, DEBT-FREE
promotes early payoff by converting conventional low-yield savings to a
risk-free, high-yield investment. Save tens of thousands of dollars by
earning the equivalent of 20-50% annual interest. Includes a "What-If"
calculator, a printing amortizer, and a "Payment Log" to calculate and
date-record mortgage payments of various amounts and/or interest rates.
Useful for recording mortgage receivables, automatically allocating the
interest, principal, and current balances monthly. Shareware ($29.95) from
Accutax Accounting.
32380 EZVIEW44.ZIP 45952 EZVIEW is a handy file viewing utility
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" which allows the user to use the cursor to
count the characters or bytes in a file. Select any file on any drive and
view it in text or hex format. Search and find text at warp speed. Sort
directories as an aid in file selection. Choose and invoke an editor of
choice. Print out any part of a file. Choose and save your favorite screen
colors. EZVIEW includes full mouse support and views files up to 16MB. This
is a bug fix release with enhancements including improved memory usage and
immediate PgUp and PgDn for easier viewing.
32383 PCGUARD2.ZIP 66176 PC-Guard is a unique Screen-Saver /
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Password protection program with a twist!
Create Custom Display Screens, Keep track of password violations Siren to
ward off violators, Others may leave you messages and More!
32388 EZSHOW.EXE 63744 (1.4) Create professional desktop
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" presentations and slide shows WITHOUT
SCRIPTS. Works with anything your screen can display, from text screens to
super-VGA graphics. Includes capture program, presentation creation program
and royalty free show program. Fades, individual picture delays, user flow
control, branching, background processing, much more. Extremely easy to
use. Supports VESA up to 1 meg. RSE Shareware - $39
32391 4DOS402P.ZIP 310864 4DOS 4.02! COMMAND.COM replacement for
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" MS-DOS/PC-DOS/DR-DOS. Enhances most DOS
commands, 40+ new commands, command editing, history, aliases, much more.
DOS 2.0-6.0, DR-DOS 5 & 6, OS/2, Windows; IBM PCs, PS/2s, compatibles.
Manual in 4DOS402D.ZIP. ASP Shareware, $69 full registration. 3-30-93
release A.
32418 ZIPMR115.ZIP 45696 ZIPManager v1.15 NEWEST RELEASE! Version
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 1.15 of the easiest-to-use shell for PKZIP,
PKUNZIP (also incorporates McAfee's VIRUSCAN). Intuitive "point-and-click"
interface (mouse suggested, but not required). Select files, options, and
functions with the click of a mouse! Requires DOS version 3.0 or later.
User must have installed copies of PKZIP and PKUNZIP (and VIRUSCAN, if
desired). Shareware. Registration only $8.75, includes FREE lifetime
upgrades!
32434 DAYSTO32.ZIP 41728 Version 3.2 of DAYS TO can be used in the
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" autoexec.bat file to give you a countdown
to the next holiday. It also reminds you if there is a birthday today.
The program will play the Happy Birthday tune on birthdays, and will also
play a holiday-specific tune on most holidays. User can list birthdays in
ASCII data file. NOTE: Version 3.2 is identical to version 3.1 except that
it fixes a bug in the tune-playing subroutines.
32437 PCBREEZ2.ZIP 435712 PC/Breeze windowing system: Windows type
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" program. Icon/button menus, POWERFUL Dos
shell, all basic applications and desk accessories. Easy to install, learn,
and use! Runs FAST! Only 1meg disk space!
32440 LOTOPROF.ZIP 162048 LottoProf 3.1: Unique lotto program with
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" sophisticated analysis capabilities.
Tracks a player's betting progress, showing how to win more often with the
same amount of money wagered. Includes lottery's winning numbers, over 180
number wheeling systems, and the ability to print bet slips directly. Lets
players design number systems to meet their own needs. Requires DOS 3.0+,
EGA/VGA, 1 MB disk space, and 640 KB RAM. Shareware ($39.95) from
ColorVision Computing.
32442 SIMTREK2.ZIP 177536 SIMTrek v2.3 Star Trek starship flight/
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" combat sim game. Includes: Klingons,
Romulans, starbases, wormholes, tractor beams, shields, phasers, torpedos,
graphics & sound FX. Needs EGA-VGA, MS mouse.
32464 RAGCHEW6.ZIP 7680 This program is useful for rehashing
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" print or other-platform files prior to
further editing. Can convert various end-of-line characters, expand Tabs,
convert Form Feeds to Lines/Page, and eliminate print ready
character-backspace-character emphasis.
32466 DISCOVRY.GIF 299136 The Space Shuttle Discovery lift off from
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Launch Pad 39-B early Thursday April 8,
1993, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Five astronauts beginning an
eight day mission. This is from a remote camera location, up close.
1024x768 SVGA
32474 GEOCLK50.ZIP 327808 GeoClock shows the current time (based on
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" your computer's clock) with a high quality
map of the earth. The current sun position is displayed, and the parts of
the earth in sunlight and twilight are highlighted. This display is
automatically updated every few seconds. Local sunrise, sunset, the sun's
azimuth and elevation, and times around the world are also displayed. A
variety of map backgrounds and other options are available. A graphics
adapter and a hard disk are required. GeoClock is an EGA-VGA-SVGA program
operating in the 16 color mode. GeoClock is shareware.
32482 NAME32.ZIP 169216 NAMEBASE v3.2 - An extremely easy to use
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" program which keeps track of names, 4 phone
numbers, 2 addresses, and very long notes about individuals or companies.
Prints a pocket-size address book, labels, rolodex cards, envelopes, and
reports. Dials the phone for you. A mouse is fully supported. Records are
quickly located by typing the first few letters of a person's name. Holds
multiple lists. VERY intuitive! ASP Shareware by Elk Creek Software.
32483 SURVEYP2.ZIP 137600 SURVEY POWER can create surveys
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" consisting of a combination of single
choice, multiple choice, text, rank order, and numeric questions. Each
survey can have up to 100 questions. Each question can have up to nine
responses. The program will print the survey, allow recording of survey
responses, perform complete, demographic, correlation, and text frequency
analyses for the responses. Any analysis may be displayed, printed, or
saved as an ACSII file or Lotus 1-2-3 file.
32486 CL110.ZIP 41728 CodeLister will accept input of a single
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" source file or a project file that contains
all source files that make up a program. Each page of the printout is
identified with the name of the file, the date that the file was last
edited, saved, and the page number. Multiple pages can be printed on a
single sheet of paper. A Table of Contents lists all functions defined in
the source file or project files. Statistics gives the number of lines of
code and the size of the files in bytes. DOS V4.01 or higher required,
standard Graphics Printer or Laser Printer. By Malcolm D. McDowell, ASP
Member.
32487 BIGTXT16.EXE 230528 Bigtext turns ordinary text files into
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" self-contained, self-displaying executable
files. This program is specifically designed to make self-displaying books,
manuals, documents, and catalogues. The difference between BigText and
similar programs is that it can handle genuinely BIG volumes of text (up to
600kb or more) and that it creates a single, neat and convenient executable
file. Defining a menu, or a table of contents, and defining a customized
information screen is easy.
32520 INVEST42.ZIP 205312 FundInvestor is a powerful accounting
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" program for investors in mutual funds.
Version 4.2 of this popular program contains a graph module for plotting
historical price data and an improved dialing routine. The program
facilitates telephone communication with many mutual funds (for quotes and
account information), it retains a complete record of all the transactions,
calculates the actual return on investment (inc. dividends and price
change), calculates the yield to maturity of bonds. and much more...
Shareware uploaded by the author.
32523 EZCODE29.ZIP 73600 When used with a compatible archive
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" utility, EZCODE provides a menu driven
multiple choice method for enjoying archiver benefits. Zip, lzh, arj, arc,
pak, sdn and zoo files are supported; along with their self extraction
counterparts. EZCODE includes mouse support, directory and file handling, a
hex/text view utility and many other features to provide a complete
environment for working with archives. Bug fix release w/enhancements
including an improved directory and archive selection method. Shareware.
32528 ALPHA1-3.ZIP 192512 This program will provide basic browse
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" functions for all files with a record size
<=256 as well as highlighting specified keywords and allowing user defined
Marker references and flow lines, and for language files such as 370 & 386
Assemble, PASCAL, PL/AS, C, FORTRAN etc. ALPHA will also draw branch flow
lines from 'Jump/GOTO' instructions to labels in the same window, will
display the program call structure, and expand the procedure call in a
secondary window.
32533 PRNTP200.ZIP 203520 Make banners, signs, calendars, greeting
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" cards and make and edit black and white
pictures. Uses Print Master and old Print Shop graphics. Supports dot
matrix and laser printers.
32536 ZIPFILE.ZIP 37888 ZIPFILE is a shell to send commands to
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" PKZIP and PKUNZIP. With this program you
can zip large directories to one or more disks. You can also zip
directories, sub directories and all their files to one or more disks.
When unzipped dirs and all files will be restored. Use ZIPFILE by itself or
from your start-up menu. You must have the latest version of PKZIP &
PKUNZIP files in PKWARE's PKZ204G.EXE. You do not have to know any of
PKWARES commands to use this shell. Just select item numbers, enter a
directory name and your suggested name for the zipped file. A sure winner.
Great for backup or giving a friend dirs, sub dirs and files.
32556 QMNU16.ZIP 179968 QMNU16.ZIP contains MenuMan 1.6 which
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" will allow the user to generate Alternate
key, Function key, Lotus-type, Pulldown vertical and Numbers selection
menus in a minute or less. The Alternate Keys section allows the user to
select a Hot Key of his choice. TOOLS section contains a change drive
and/or directory feature. Fully commented source code included for each
menu style. Shareware offering from Salt and Light Software. Uploaded by
author Carmen Paone. ***** USE PKZIP *2* TO UNZIP QMNU16.ZIP *****
32565 MPIK.ZIP 196352 MacroPIK'r 1.5 - Data Format Conversion.
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Read, browse, extract, edit, convert &
clean-up text (ASCII), Lotus, dBASE, DIF, SYLK, fixed-length record files,
mainframe reports. Macros for tasks, interactive and batch modes. Macros
can be recorded, edited parameterized, and called from DOS batch files.
Handles U.S., European & Metric formats, "CR" for minus, scientific
numbers. Large data sets - 2000 wide by any length. "WYSIWYG" rectangular
cut and paste. Extensive editing capabilities.
[*] [*] [*] HOT "TIP" OF THE MONTH [*] [*] [*]
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Windows RoundTable (M1335;3) ~
999 WINZIP4A.ZIP 154112 Winzip is a Windows based file compression
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" utility. Will compress and uncompress
files made with PKZIP, ARJ, and LHA. Provides fast, internal zipping and
unzipping using PKZIP through version 2.04G. Will also scan compressed
files for viruses. Supports Drag & Drop. Version 4.0a fixes a few minor
problems in release 4.0. ** NOTE - This is probably the most important
utility missing from the Windows File Manager. If you work with any
compressed files (like most of the ones in library) you will find this
utility well worth the download! **
[*] [*] [*] HOT NEW FILES! - WINDOWS ROUNDTABLE [*] [*] [*]
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
995 WINPRO.EXE 351944 WinProof is the Windows grammar checker
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" you've been waiting for. Instead of
bothering you about picky style issues, WinProof detects real grammar
errors like dropped words, extra words, words that have been misspelled
into another word, subject/verb agreement, misused articles, and more!
WinProof really knows English. WinProof is compatible with all major word
processors. Req. MS-Windows 3.1 (ASP)
996 GROUPER.ZIP 148224 Grouper is a program that lets you have
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" the power of grouping your files together,
like the program manager, but with ease of use and more features added.
FEATURES: Each group can be seen in it's own window. Sounds can be
assigned to each program. User configuration for each group, not dependent
on the other groups. Can be variable sized windows and MORE! Give grouper a
TRY.
1000 DISFAC.ZIP 88832 Disk Factory is a utility to format,
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" diskcopy, and/or compare diskettes in the
background. Dialog box will pop up in whatever application you are in to
prompt you to change disks, etc. Great for mass duplication. Does
diskcopies in one pass.
1006 STMP10.EXE 23808 Stamper is a utility that uses the drag
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" and drop support in Win 3.1 to speed the
job of date stamping files. Stamper maintains 5 time and date settings
from one run to the next. Fully functional evaluation copy; $10US
shareware from Looking Glass Technologies.
1007 ST20B.EXE 260736 Stickies! 2.0B, a Windows note mgr with
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" color and font options, 1,000,000-note file
cabinet, alarms with snooze and daily settings, import/export, e-mail
support, up to 10 program launch buttons per note, expiring notes, plus
sound effects and drag and drop support w/Win 3.1. Fully functional
evaluation copy; $30US shareware. Maintenance release fixes 3 dialogs that
displayed incorrectly on some systems.
1008 MACSEE22.ZIP 54784 MacSEE allows your PC to read/write Mac
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" high density disks and hard disks. This
version fixes a bug that would cause the system to hang during file
transfers.
1013 EIW200.ZIP 100992 Encrypt-It v2.00 for Windows (shareware).
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Encrypt-It's secure encryption routines are
perfect for protecting everything from private diaries to company
proprietary data. Graphically displays your files along with numerous
statistics on their contents. Available for both DOS and Windows with full
file interchange. Due to NSA's Data Encryption Standard (DES) export
restrictions, the shareware version of Encrypt-It is limited to the
proprietary levels of encryption. NEW FEATURES: Toolbar, status line,
DES+cipher block chaining (registered version), protected key entry,
enhanced multitasking, plus more!
1021 BACKLASH.ZIP 195968 Backlash is *Free* Windows Board game.
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" It loosly based on othello. You may play
against the computer (A Rough Game on level 5) or another person. The
board can be configured in 4 different sizes. And each level is setup
different.
1024 HERBYRUN.ZIP 7680 HerbyRunner is a small program which can
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" be used in place of Program Manager's Run
command. Along with being a standard command line, it also lets you enter
shortcuts for certain programs, like "n" for the notepad, or "ww" for Word
for Windows. It also keeps a buffer of your most recently used commands
which you can choose from. HerbyRunner 1.0 requires VBRUN200.DLL. Zipped
with PKZIP v2.0 Visual Basic code available for $6
1030 FSTMOUSE.ZIP 97792 So, you think you're pretty fast with a
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" mouse? Now is your chance to prove it.
Shoot at the moving targets. Have competitions in your computer club or at
the office. Use pattern brushes or your favorite bitmaps as backgrounds.
Requires mouse, VGA display or higher. Wave sounds require Win 3.0 with
multimedia extensions or Win 3.1. A shareware product from Pyramid Software
Development. See the documentation for details on getting your 20%
discount.
1031 R&S-FX3.ZIP 511872 Just when you thought it couldn't get any
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" more disgusting! Presenting a third
collection of sound effects from the retro 50's cartoon classic for the
90's, The Ren & Stimpy Show. Included in this collection are sound effects
and dialogue from the "forbidden" episode Nickelodeon dared not show, "Son
of Stimpy," along with an assortment of tidbits from other popular
episodes. (See if you can correctly identify where each clip came from.)
Requires PKZip 2.04g or later to unzip.
1042 DLGDRP.ZIP 6016 DlgDrop V1.0 allows you to drag any file
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" from the WINDOWS File Manager and drop it
onto a file dialog or into any edit field in almost any dialog (Shareware).
Compressed w PKZIP 2.04 !
1043 YACHT-Z2.ZIP 85632 Yacht-Z is a version of the classic
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" dice game. Now, in addition to triple
scoring, is single scoring for quicker, simpler games. Due to popular
request, up to four players can now play at one time. All dialogs have
been given a new chiseled look and online help is added.
1045 FMV3.ZIP 139264 Join the EXCITEMENT, Dl File Magician
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" V3.0! Its a NEW AGE in PC Software Light
Years Ahead of ANY File Manager or WinZip type program. Hundreds of
Configurable Items and Buttons, Dual Font Control, TASK Defined Buttons &
Menus, Complete Palette Control, Config Exchanger, The Ability to ZIP Files
From MULTIPLE Drives and Directories at ONCE!!!, Optional Copy with
Compression, Unique Double Click TASK Editor, Too Much More To List! The
BRUTE POWER is Just AWESOME!!! FMV2 Achived TOP Accesses on ALL Boards for
the Past Month, FMV3 is 123K Larger then FMV2!! A Windows 3.1
Application.
1050 ALADWIN.ZIP 1408 Ever wanted to use Aladdin with your
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Windows software, so that you could run an
autopass, get your mail, download files, etc. and still take advantage of
Windows multitasking? Well, now you can! The enclosed files should help
you set up your system to allow Aladdin to run in the background. For more
help, see the PC Aladdin RT, Category 15, Topic 8 (page 110). Enjoy!
**NOTE - The PC Aladdin RT staff does not officially support the use of
Aladdin under Windows, many users, including some of the Aladdin Staff, run
Aladdin under Windows with no problems.**
1055 ILIB_10.ZIP 57344 The Icon Librarian v1.0 by Keith
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Ledbetter. The successor to the popular
"Icon Chooser"; totally redesigned and rewritten. Manage up to 100,000
icons in up to 100 user defined categories with the Librarian's intuitive
drag-and-drop interface. REQUIRES WINDOWS 3.1. Shareware:$15.
1057 GLVIDEO.ZIP 369408 A Windows Database that does on thing and
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" does it well, it keep track of your Video
Tape Library Collection with Style and Speed. Features a slick Super 3D
Interface, Exploding Screens and VCR like Controls. Prints 1 or 3 line
Reports and has many pre-defined Sorts and Queries. Fonts are totally
customizable and all major database functions are supported including QBE
Mode. Thsi Version fixes a minor problem with the initial display and for
Users who do not LOAD SHARE.EXE in memory. PROGRAM REQUIRES: VBRUN200.DLL
Shareware is a mere $19.00 and registered users receive free Upgrades and
Support and a StandAlone Version of the 3D Browse Table for quick viewing.
Program Uploaded by Author E.LUCIO1... ENJOY!!
1062 EVBMAG02.ZIP 363136 ELECTRIFIED VISUAL BASIC MAGAZINE issue
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 2. Bigger and better than the first issue.
Has reviews of commercial ans shareware/freeware Visual Basic programs, VB
book reviews, tips & tricks, source code and more. Req. Windows 3.1.
Uploaded by the Publisher of the magazine. This is an electronic magazine
done as a Windows help file. Has color graphics, hypertext, printing and
more.
1063 WINLOAD4.ZIP 18432 If you have the WIN statement in your
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" autoexec.bat file, you may find there are
times that you want to avoid loading WINDOWS and get right to the DOS
prompt. That's what WINLOAD does. WINLOAD looks for a keypress by the
user at boot time. If the user presses a key, WINDOWS will not be loaded
and the DOS prompt will appear. If no key is pressed, WINDOWS loads
automatically. A companion program, LOADME.EXE is included. It works the
same as WINLOAD, but allows you to specify which program you want to load.
1067 EVENTPC!.ZIP 32512 ANNOUNCING EVENT! PC V1.0 FOR WINDOWS
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Never forget your mother's birthday or that
doctor's appointment you made 3 months in advance! Event! PC is what an
event manager should be! It is an 'easy to use' Windows utility that you
can place into your Windows 'Startup' group and see your future events as
the date approaches. Times can be added to each event so the program can
also be used as an appointment scheduler or time manager. IMPORTANT:
Requires file VBRUN200.DLL to run.
1072 NOTICE.ZIP 61568 NOTICE provides a convenient database for
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" users to store dates and events. When that
date is reached, a window displays calling attention to the event. Ideal
for infrequent dates like anniversaries, tax due dates, birthdays, license
fees due and other events occurring infrequently. The program consists of 2
modules, one for entering the data and the second to scan the data and
compare with the system date. The database may be sorted by date or by
event. NOTICE is written in Visual Basic 2.0 and requires VBRUN200.DLL
which is NOT included in NOTICE.ZIP.
1075 SSCORP15.ZIP 42752 Corporate Logo Screen Saver Version 1.5
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Any bitmap that will fit can be floated as
a screen saver Place your company logo on your screen. Password support.
Windows help. 24 bit BMP support. Site license and source code available
1077 STLBETA.ZIP 861568 These are Windows 3.1 Beta release drivers
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" for Stealth VRAM, which I downloaded from
the Diamond BBS. They were uploaded by the Sysop on 3-29-93. I compressed
this ZIP file using PKZIP version 2.04e, so you will need version 2.04 of
PKUNZIP to decompress it. After decompression, run Install from within
Windows. Enjoy :)
[*][*][*]
Unfortunately, sometimes files are removed from the library after we
publish this magazine. In many cases, the removed file has been replaced
with an updated version of that file. If you can't find one of the files
listed here, there is a way to check for a newer version. Do a keyword
search on the library using a word that describes the file you are looking
for. Chances are, you will find a newer version of that file, or another
file that meets your expectations.
Well, that wraps it up for this month. Remember, this is just a small
sample of the files available in the IBM and Windows Roundtables. The next
time you are looking for that certain utility or application, head on over
the Software Library and, chances are, it will be there just waiting for
you to download.
[EOA]
[PDQ]//////////////////////////////
PD_QUICKVIEW /
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No Pressure Compression/Decompression
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
By Brad Biondo
[B.BIONDO]
Program Name : EZ CO*DE
Filename : EZCODE29.ZIP
Library Area : 5
Program Number : 32523
File Size : 73,600
Program Type : Utility
Author : Charles Hill, Usefull Concepts
Version Reviewed: 2.9
File Type : Shareware / $30.00
[*][*][*]
FROM THE AUTHOR EZ CO*DE is a shareware computer shell program which,
""""""""""""""" when used with a compatible archiving utility, provides
the user with a menu driven multiple choice method of enjoying archiver
benefits. EZ CO*DE supports : .ZIP, .LZH, .PAK, .ARC, .SDN, .ARJ and .ZOO
files along with their self extraction counterparts. EZ CO*DE allows
simple file compression and decompression or more sophisticated tasks if
your situation calls for them.
You must have one of the following archiving programs. To use the
other features listed in the table you must attain the corresponding
programs. These programs must be installed in a directory in your path.
---------------------------------------------------
- Archive ³ Needed For ³ Needed For -
- Program ³ Self Extract ³ Recursion -
---------------------------------------------------
- PKZIP & PKUNZIP 2.0 ³ ZIP2EXE 1.1 ³ None -
- LHA 2.13 ³ None ³ None -
- PAK 2.51 ³ None ³ None -
- ARJ 2.30 ³ None ³ None -
- ZOO 2.1 ³ SEZ 2.3 ³ STUFF 1.0 -
---------------------------------------------------
* None means the option is included in the archive program.
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(^) <^> /~ ~\
\-=======_/"\_======-/ \)
PD_RATING "\. FOUR LAMPS ./"
""""""""" "\._ _ _./"
(_____)
DOCUMENTATION VERY GOOD
"""""""""""""
PD_Q COMMENTS Are you squeamish about using options on the command line?
""""""""""""" Do you feel GUI is better? Well, EZ CO*DE is somewhere in
the middle. I'm not sure if the screen qualifies as GUI, but it's
certainly easy enough to use (with one exception). EZ CO*DE certainly
eliminates the need to know any of the many parameters and options involved
with this collection of file compressors. However, you do need to be
somewhat familiar with the terminology involved to get around without the
documentation, which is very well written.
Speaking of documentation and the need or lack thereof, it took me
about 10 minutes to finally figure out how to create a new archive. That's
a lifetime in reviewer-seconds! The answer, of course, was in the
documentation, but I didn't realize until too late that I was looking at
the mouse tutorial and not the keyboard tutorial :\ Certainly not the
author's fault, but frustrating nonetheless.
EZ CO*DE lets you view both compressed and uncompressed files, a very
nice feature. It views the compressed files without decompressing to your
directory (it keeps one on the side for itself). It also adjusts to the
particular compression software you choose, so if a particular feature is
not available to .PAK, for instance, then EZ CO*DE recognizes that and
doesn't let you choose that feature.
One drawback in the keyboard mode is that the menu does not support
hot keys. Once you enter the menu through the Alt key, you're relegated to
the use of the arrow keys to make your selection. A minor inconvenience,
but different from how most menus work.
All in all, EZ CO*DE saves you time in trying to remember the plethora
of details amongst the group of compression software, and is worth a try.
Please note: EZ CO*DE supports CGA, EGA, and VGA.
Registration is $30. When you register EZ CO*DE, you will receive a
letter of confirmation, including instructions on how to replace the
registration message with your name and serial number. Registration
entitles you to the use of the version registered and ALL future versions
of EZ CO*DE ! It also includes technical support through EMail, US mail,
and telephone. EZ CO*DE is available from Usefull Concepts, 1303 B
Carlisle Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402-1917.
Enjoy!
[EOA]
[FUN]//////////////////////////////
ONLINE FUN /
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Search-ME!
""""""""""
By Scott Garrigus
[S.GARRIGUS]
HI EVERYBODY! So, did you have any luck finding the Hairdressing
""""""""""""" Roundtable mentioned in the April (fools) issue? No, you
say? He,he,he... Sorry but I just couldn't resist. ;-)
Well, I hope everyone at least had a Happy Easter. Mine was the usual
going to Church in the morning and then off to the family gathering for
Easter dinner. So where is all this leading too? Well, I'll tell ya...
While I was having Easter dinner I was thinking about how much work good
old Grandma had to go through to make all this great food and how maybe if
I knew a little something about cooking, I might be able to help her out
next time. (Yes, I actually AM that nice of a guy :) So guess where I
decided to visit this month... oh, go ahead, take a guess... That's right!
The Food and Wine Roundtable. Here, you can swap your favorite recipes,
talk about kitchen equiptment, food preparation, starting a catering
business, writing a cookbook, wine-tasting, beer-brewing -- anything and
everything that has to do with food and wine is all here for the giving and
taking! And all are welcome here... even the average Joe who knows next to
nothing about cooking, etc. -- like me! <grin> They even have their own
monthly newsletter called Nibbles & Bytes, which keeps you up to date on
RoundTable happenings, etc.
So if your feeling guilty about not being able to help out good old
Grandma with Easter dinner and you want to make it up to her, or if you
just want to learn how to make your own beer <smile>, you owe it to
yourself to check out the Food and Wine Roundtable here on GEnie! Just
type FOOD to get there. But before you go, be sure and solve this month's
puzzle. It'll help you learn some of that cool Food and Wine jargon.
Until next time... Keep on smilin'! Thanks Grandma! :-)
>>> FOOD & WINE ROUNDTABLE <<<
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U R T U T N B P H V Y T L H O R M X V Y K C A
S W G M N C A Y F N G X E K F T U A H A V S Y
Y I R Z U O X X R R E J P I G L V J T L U Z T
M N K C U L T O P X P H I F A M N E K W U T P
C Y X V X U G A G D Y F C C R Z Z F N D G W L
U R G M D Q S N D X B S E T L X L Y D I O L H
I C F O I R C K I Y O W R O I M M E N J W O K
S W B L H J D A D R J U B J C K S X V V M U F
I N M I E G F L F F E F D O O S G E X W B S D
N X G A I W R Y G Q O T S Z E L G E A Z Z I P
E C O O K B O O K R L I A R P E F F K L U M H
E M Y S N H Y Z D S M C T C T U M N S O V M N
T A B L E S P O O N A Y B A F X T U T K Q E O
D M H P D R J L H S W G B Z X X Z X X M Y R O
J D W P N Q B Q S K I L L E T E C I J O O G P
E I K O O C D E F E E P U C M D B O R O B R S
B E Y I J B R G E S V Y U E W L L K E Z X A A
N L P Y J O M D Q R Z P Z W G N I L I O R B E
M Q V H L J I I B R U I S Q N C O P G W F L T
F T E E A L G C K B G F T N L Z F P B K K Y Z
BEER BROILING CASSEROLE
CATERING COOKBOOK COOKIE
CUISINE CUP DESSERT
FOOD GARLIC KITCHEN
PIZZA POTLUCK RECIPE
SIMMER SKILLET TABLESPOON
TEASPOON VEGETABLES WINE
[*][*][*]
GIVE UP? You will find the answers in the LOG OFF column at the end of
"""""""" the magazine.
This column was created with a program called SEARCH ME,
an Atari ST program by David Becker.
[EOA]
[CLA]//////////////////////////////
CLASSICS /
/////////////////////////////////
Shoot Some Rays
"""""""""""""""
By Brad Biondo
[B.BIONDO]
Program Name : Super Mystery Box
Filename : MBOX251.ZIP
Library Area : 7
Program Number : 22515
File Size : 22,515
Program Type : Game, Thinking
Author : J. A. Montano
Version Reviewed: 2.51
File Type : Freeware / ($0)
[*][*][*]
FROM THE AUTHOR The standard Mystery Box equates to an 8 by 8 grid with
""""""""""""""" a total of 64 locations where atoms can be placed and 32
entry (or exit) locations surrounding the box. The object of Mystery Box
is to locate a number of atoms hidden in the closed box by shooting laser
rays into the box at any of these 32 different locations (or possibly more
as you'll see later). When the rays emerge from the box (they don't
always) at another location (or the same location) this information can be
combined with the same type of information from other rays to determine
where each of the atoms are positioned in the box. Points are scored
during the game by each ray, plus points are added at tally time for any
atoms whose locations are guessed incorrectly. The lower the final score,
the better. The atoms may be hidden by the computer or you can create some
competition by having a friend hide the atoms for you.
Double Mystery Box can be selected from the screen title page. As the
name implies, the standard 8 by 8 grid has been replaced by an 8 by 16
grid, doubling the number of spaces where atoms can be hidden.
To help you take some of the guesswork out of it, there are two new
types of rays that may be used in the Double Mystery Box
game.
Plasma Bolts react to atoms the same way the standard laser rays do.
The difference is that a Plasma Bolt is a very hot ray. So hot, in fact,
that the path of the bolt shines right up through the top of the box onto
your grid.
X-Rays also react to atoms identically to laser rays with one
exception. The first atom it encounters head on is invisible to it, hence
the name. That first atom, though, will absorb its X-Ray powers and it
will react thereafter as a regular Laser Ray. The atom, however, will
remain 'invisible' to the ray should the path of the ray bring it back in
close proximity to it. Just before an X-Ray is absorbed by an atom, or
exits the box, a tiny, but strong, light is emitted which is seen on the
grid. This lit square is very helpful in retracing the path of the X-Ray,
possibly giving you sorely needed information about hidden atoms that may
otherwise be 'unseen'.
As the name implies, the X-Bolt is a combination of the Plasma Bolt
and the X-Ray, but with an added twist. The X-Bolt will not display the
path of the ray until it senses the presence of an atom. Not just an atom
immediately in front of it, but any atom on either side of it which would
cause the ray to be deflected one direction or the other.
(^) <^> /~ ~\
\-=======_/"\_======-/ \)
PD_RATING "\. FIVE LAMPS ./"
""""""""" "\._ _ _./"
(_____)
DOCUMENTATION EXCELLENT
"""""""""""""
PD_Q COMMENTS Waiting for summer to come to catch some rays? Well,
""""""""""""" download this one, and you can shoot some rays. What more
can I say? The documentation that comes with this _free_ game is
extensive, but I wanted to put enough of it above to entice you to try this
one out! I would imagine most of you gamers have seen Mystery Box or Black
Box in one form or another (either on a PC or on a table). But what you
may not have seen is the great variations Super Mystery Box offers.
As the author suggests, try out the regular game first. An 8 by 8
grid is plenty of challenge when you're just starting out. When you get
comfortable enough, graduate to Double Mystery Box, and try out the new
rays available. It takes some getting used to, but you can press Alt-F8 to
show where the atoms are, and then take some shots. This helps a lot to
learn exactly how the special rays work.
If you think this is all child's play, there's two more "levels".
Quad Mystery Box has a 16 by 16 grid for (quick, mathematicians) 256
possible locations for those pesky atoms to hide. The four rays explained
above are available. And if you're a diabolically clever person (or you
like inflicting mental pain on yourself <only kidding!>), try Super Mystery
Box, a 32 by 16 grid of 512 locations! Make sure you set aside some time
before attempting this! It can be detrimental to your productivity.
There is no registration fee. Super Mystery Box is provided free by
Joe Montano, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please note: the title screen
and Quad and Super Mystery Box requires at least an EGA monitor. This
implies that the Regular and Double games are available to those with less
resolution.
Enjoy!
[EOA]
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IBM HAPPENINGS /
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Online Press Releases
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CDP TAMES FEDERAL PROCUREMENT BUREAUCRACY On April 16, 1993, CD
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Publishing, Inc. unveiled their
new CD-ROM titled "Government Spending". This new title allows users
access to the Federal Procurement Data Center's database of federal
purchases. This initial title contains over 145,000 records of purchases
across many agencies of the federal government. Users can search
purchasing information sorted by over 40 different fields. It is now easy
to find what products the government is buying, who the vendor was, how
much was paid, which contractors are required to subcontract to small
businesses, and much more. This newly created CD-ROM offers businesses and
researchers valuable information on the federal government's buying
habits. The initial disc covers purchases for quarters 1-3 of FY92, with
continued update service available. The disc will normally retail for
$99.95; however, for a limited time CDP is offering it for $39.95.
CDP was formed in 1991 by two former Digital Equipment employees in
Dallas, Texas. Spurred by the poor GUI and search/retrieval software
existing in the early 90's, CDP has set out to use "OOP" (Object Oriented
Programing) to create a more friendly and easily customizable product.
CDPMenu* and PASS* provide users familiar menu and help files while
controlling access of all data supplied on the CD-ROM. CDP plans to release
six additional CD-ROM titles in 1993. Products can be found in traditional
software retail outlets or by contacting CD Publishing, Inc. 4960 Wolf
Creek Trail, Flower Mound, TX 75028. (214) 724-0023 or Fax (214) 394-0338
System Requirements: IBM AT/386/486 or compatible, 512k memory minimum
2mb recommend, DOS 3.3 or later, CD-ROM drive, Microsoft CD Extensions
(MSCDEX) V2.2 or later.
For More Information, Call:
Larry Nelson
4960 Wolf Creek Trail
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(214) 724-0023, FAX (214) 394-0338
One note that is not reflected in this press release, CD Publishing,
Inc. is utilizing GEnie as it home for support of all it's products.
Aladdin, under license, is included on the CDROM. If you have further
Questions Please direct them to either KHULL or CDP(Larry Nelson) here on
GEnie. -Kevin Hull
For More Information, Call:
Larry Nelson
4960 Wolf Creek Trail
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(214) 724-0023, FAX (214) 394-0338
MAJOR CORPORATIONS STANDARDIZE Scotts Valley, CA -- May 4, 1993 --
ON BORLAND'S PARADOX FOR WINDOWS After only three months on the
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" market, major corporations
nationwide are moving to standardize on Borland International's (NASDAQ:
BORL) Paradox for Windows database software.
More than 125 U.S. companies have adopted Paradox for Windows, and now
include the product among their accepted corporate software products. These
companies represent thousands of orders for the product, and many have
taken advantage of Borland's corporate Volume License Agreement (VLA).
"Corporate customers have stringent requirements for database
products," said Philippe Kahn, chairman, president and CEO for Borland.
"Paradox for Windows meets customer demands with its functionality and
robust features. From initial planning through product development, our PC
software applications were designed with the corporate customer in mind and
we are pleased that our customers are recognizing the strengths of our
products."
Companies that have adopted Paradox for Windows include: Arco
Chemical, State of Connecticut, Southern California Gas, Bank of America,
Fujitsu, State of Colorado, Southwest Airlines, State of Washington,
Chevron, Charles Schwab, Kaiser, Lucky Stores, Pacific Bell, State of Utah,
Varian, Rockwell, Paramount, Disney, Monsanto, Conoco, Texaco, New York
State Department of Corrections, State of Georgia, Delta Airlines, General
Accounting Office, US Air Force, Lehman Brothers and Memorial Sloan
Kettering Cancer Center.
"Paradox for Windows is the most amazing first release of a product
I've ever seen," said Dan Patterson, senior technical consultant, Arco
Chemical. "While I've been programming for 25 years, this is my first try
with object oriented programming, and I love what I can do with the
product."
According to Larry Taylor, State of Connecticut, "We've been able to
take advantage of Paradox for Window's object oriented environment and
build a "standard" application that is easy to modify for each division's
specific needs.
"We looked at PowerBuilder, but it was harder to get up to speed on.
What we needed was a product that wasn't too big to easily create small
applications, while still allowing us to work our way up to really
sophisticated applications. What we got with Paradox for Windows was an
easy-to-use package that could handle small, single-user PC application,
multi-user LAN applications and SQL server applications."
"Paradox for Windows is our recommended standard," said Jerry Lazarus,
Technical Planning Department, Southern California Gas. "It's a great first
release that enabled us to develop a number of applications that are
already up and running.
Volume License Agreements Borland's VLA program allows large companies
""""""""""""""""""""""""" to easily standardize on Borland products. The
VLA program offers aggressive, tiered discounts to companies willing to
make a volume commitment to Borland products. Through designated Borland
system integrators or others authorized by Borland to offer VLAs, customers
can continue to purchase products from their existing resellers.
Paradox For Windows Paradox for Windows brings an unmatched combination
""""""""""""""""""" of power, ease-of-use and sophisticated application
development to the world of data management. Paradox for Windows introduces
a powerful, visual, object-oriented way of working with data that lets
users easily build applications never before possible.
The product also provides complete and transparent connectivity to
both Paradox and dBASE data (including dBASE III+, dBASE IV, Paradox 3.x
and Paradox 4.0). For corporations that require access to data residing on
remote SQL servers, Paradox for Windows combined with Borland SQL Link
provides secure, transparent, high-performance access to a variety of SQL
database servers.
Paradox DOS and Windows Compatibility Existing Paradox DOS applications
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" can be run from within Paradox for
Windows And both products feature the industry standard Query By Example
capability pioneered by Paradox more than five years ago. In addition,
Paradox for Windows is completely interoperable with Paradox DOS data. This
type of compatibility gives users a variety of transition options when
moving from DOS to Windows. Paradox for Windows and Paradox 4.0 (DOS)
share the same file format, allowing users to share data both seamlessly
and concurrently.
For millions of software developers and end users worldwide, Borland
International Inc. is the leader in application development software. A
pioneer in the use of object-oriented technology, Borland is committed to
offering the world's best database management, programming languages,
development tools, spreadsheets and applications software. Borland's
products include dBASE, Paradox, InterBase, Quattro Pro, ObjectVision,
Borland C++ and Borland Pascal with Objects. Founded in 1983 by Philippe
Kahn, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.
BORLAND'S FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL IBM, Novell and Intel Executives
USER CONFERENCE FEATURES RENOWNED Featured at May Event SCOTTS
INDUSTRY EXPERTS VALLEY, Calif. -- April 29, 1993
""""""""""""""" -- Borland International Inc.
(NASDAQ:BORL) today outlined plans for its Fourth Annual Borland
International Conference and Exhibition. The event which takes place in
San Diego, California, May 16-19, 1993 will feature keynote speeches from
industry leaders including Philippe Kahn of Borland, Intel's Andy Grove,
John Soyring from International Business Machines (IBM) and Darrell Miller
of Novell.
Each of the four keynote speeches will address exciting aspects of
client-server computing, including new technologies and trends in the
industry. Philippe Kahn, chairman, president and CEO will give an overview
of Borland's object computing architecture and strategy including the
Independent Database Application Programming Interface (IDAPI).
Andy Grove, president and CEO of Intel will address advanced software
standards and the powerful hardware platforms that will fuel the
client-server evolution. John Soyring, director of Software Development and
Programs for IBM will focus on the latest IBM developments for DOS and
OS/2, LAN system products and new end-user interface technologies such as
multimedia and pen-based computing. Darrell Miller, executive vice
president for Novell will discuss connectivity as a fundamental requirement
for modern-day personal computer use. Miller will also share Novell's
vision for the future of networking including application interoperability
and distributed data.
The fourth annual event is designed to increase users' working
knowledge of Borland's industry-leading databases, spreadsheets and
application development tools, and provide a forum for dialogue between
Borland and its customers on products and strategy. In conjunction with
this year's User Conference, InterChange '93, a forum dedicated to
InterBase users, will also meet in San Diego May 16-19, 1993.
InterChange '93 will present a full complement of technical
presentations, breakout sessions, third-party vendor presentations and
round table discussions focused on InterBase, Borland's relational database
server.
Throughout the three-day conference, more than 250 sessions covering
the range of Borland products will be presented in 23 specialized training
tracks. Tracks and sessions have been developed to meet different needs and
satisfy a variety of skill levels. Tracks are focused on Paradox, dBASE,
Languages & Tools and a General sessions track featuring Quattro Pro,
InterBase and IDAPI technology.
Borland's strong support of independent application developers will be
illustrated by an exhibit hall featuring almost 200 third-party developers
demonstrating their latest products, services and add-ons for Borland's
product line. Third-party developers rely on Borland's annual Conference
to announce and showcase their newest products and services.
"As an exhibitor and speaker, I'm looking forward to participating in
this year's expanded conference," said Brian J. Smith, president of
Information Center Associates. "Borland's conference features a full agenda
of pertinent topics by the best speakers in the world. While no one can
attend all the presentations, a thorough proceedings binder provides all
the material in one place. It's a wealth of information that attendees will
continue to refer to long after the conference closes. "
"Borland recently released a dBASE .exe compiler and fulfilled a
promise made by Ashton-Tate over five years ago," stated Pat Adams,
president of DB Unlimited, a database systems consulting firm. "Honoring
Ashton-Tate's promise to provide a free copy of the compiler to registered
owners of dBASE IV Developer's Edition, Borland must be commended. Their
profound commitment to the dBASE development community is truly unique in
the software industry. This year's User's Conference is yet another
excellent example of Borland's assurance to dBASE users and developers."
The exhibits will be available to conference attendees throughout the
three-day event. On Sunday, May 16, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the exhibit
hall will be open to the general public for a $5.00 admission fee. The
conference registration fee is $995 and includes exhibit hall admission,
all conference sessions and activities, a proceedings binder for dBASE,
Paradox or Languages tracks and the conference attendee's choice of a free
Borland product.
Pre-conference tutorial sessions will be held on Sunday, May 16 from
8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The fee for pre-conference
sessions is $100 for one session or $175 for two. Twenty-two
pre-conference sessions spanning the range of Borland products will be
available.
For millions of software developers and end users worldwide, Borland
International Inc. is the leader in application development software. A
pioneer in the use of object-oriented technology, Borland is committed to
offering the world's best database management, programming languages,
development tools, spreadsheets and applications software. Borland's
products include dBASE, Paradox, InterBase, Quattro Pro, ObjectVision,
Borland C++ and Borland Pascal with Objects. Founded in 1983 by Philippe
Kahn, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.
BORLAND FORMS CLIENT/SERVER DIVISION Promotes Dickerson to Head New Unit
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--April 29,
1993--In response to the growing trend among major corporations to evolve
their data processing operations into client/server environments, Borland
International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) today announced it has established a
Client/Server Division. The new division will be responsible for research,
development and marketing of Borland's client developer tools, middleware
and server products in client/server configurations.
The company also announced that Rob Dickerson, 36, was promoted to
senior vice president and will head the new division.
"With huge amounts of data stored on Borland databases and a decade of
leadership in the development of programming and database tools, Borland is
in a unique position to help customers reap the benefits of client/server
computing," said Philippe Kahn, president, chairman and CEO, Borland
International. "This new division will help ensure a complete client/server
solution to customers, including superior technology, technical support,
service and training, and sales support and distribution."
The Borland Client/Server Solution Borland has developed and
integrated a broad range of advanced client tools, connected via a highly
capable middleware layer, to the most technologically advanced database
server. The goal is to provide best-of-breed solutions in each area, while
embracing open standards, thereby allowing customers to "mix and match"
products to best meet their needs.
Products to be managed by the Client/Server Division include the
InterBase server; upcoming SQL link products for Windows and current SQL
links for DOS; IDAPI middleware; and client developer kits based on desktop
products such as Paradox for Windows, and products under development, such
as dBASE for Windows.
Customers will be offered a broad range of high-end training, service
and support assistance, which is currently in place and being offered to
such InterBase customers as The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Bear Stearns
and Chicago Reseach & Trading Group Ltd. InterBase has typically sold well
in these types of mission-critical applications; as a result, Borland can
offer the full range of client/server solutions, from desktop applications
to departmental client/server applications, to mission-critical
client/server applications. The client/server market is expected to grow
substantially in the years ahead according to leading market analysts.
According to Forrester Research, a Cambridge, Mass. computer industry
research company, forecasts for the client server market are will grow at
an annual compound growth rate of 70 percent from 1992 through 1996.
"Our strategy is to leverage our strength in the PC desktop market to
target departmental-level client/server needs, as well as retain our
strength in the mission-critical server market," said Rob Dickerson, vice
president, Client/Server Division. "Borland's unique technology strengths,
an approximately 70 percent market share of PC database products and our
ties with a developer community over 5 million strong provide an excellent
foundation for our continued emphasis on client/server solutions."
"As a client/server developer, we are using Borland tools for
applications being delivered to major corporations" said Paul Sharp, System
Reeng Inc. "We are excited about the integrated approach Borland is taking
in the database world; with Paradox for Windows and InterBase, you can
deliver a total solution that connects the desktop to every relevant
portion of company data using the latest user interfacing and application
techniques. The powerful combination of InterBase's multi-generational
architecture, IDAPI middleware and the object-oriented nature of Paradox
for Windows, surpasses anything else on the market today."
Borland's Object Component The Borland Object Component Architecture
Architecture: A C/S Foundation (BOCA) is Borland's client/server
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" foundation. At the heart of this
architecture lies the InterBase Engine, core Borland technology which
ensures interoperability among Borland's client products, including
Paradox, dBASE, Quattro Pro and Borland C++.
Borland's most recently announced client developer product, Paradox
for Windows, has been built from the ground up in Windows to operate well
in a client/server environment and well as in standalone applications. It
offers the most sophisticated querying and reporting capabilities across
multiple data sources of any PC database product on the market. Using
Paradox for Windows, an end user can query multiple databases, including
dBASE, Paradox, Oracle and others, and rapidly present the information into
a single Paradox for Windows table, form or report.
Surrounding the InterBase Engine is an IDAPI middleware layer, which
serves as intelligent system software that supports existing standards and
connects a variety of clients to a variety of servers on a variety of
platforms. IDAPI is a platform-independent database connectivity solution
that meets customer needs by providing connectivity to both SQL and non-SQL
databases. IDAPI partner companies include Borland, IBM, Novell and
WordPerfect; over 40 additional companies have joined the IDAPI
standardization effort, including NEC, SyBase, Oracle, Pioneer and Gupta,
among others. IDAPI will be made available across a number of platforms,
including DOS, OS/2, Microsoft Windows, and NetWare. It is complementary to
Microsoft's Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) specification; any
ODBC-compliant database driver will be able to be accessed through IDAPI
without modification.
To access to the greater world of data, Borland is scheduled to begin
shipping SQL connections for its client products in the third calendar
quarter. Paradox for Windows, for example, will be able to access data from
InterBase, DB2, Oracle, SyBase, and Microsoft/Sybase SQL server, which far
surpasses the number of SQL connections available for other PC database
products on the market.
The final component of BOCA is the InterBase server, the leading
product on the market to support peer-to-peer networks with multiple,
distributed databases, which is the emerging client/server model. InterBase
also features high performance throughput in mixed-use environments,
superior data management, support for complex data such as graphics, video,
sound and rich text, and ease of use and maintenance.
For millions of software developers and end users worldwide, Borland
International, Inc. is the leader in application development software. A
pioneer in the use of object-oriented technology, Borland is committed to
offering the world's best database management, programming languages,
development tools, spreadsheets and applications software. Borland's
products include Paradox, Quattro Pro, dBASE, InterBase, Borland C++ and
Borland Pascal for Objects. Founded in 1983 by Philippe Kahn, Borland is
headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.
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TURBO-ALADDIN! One complaint that I have received over and over
"""""""""""""" again from GEnieLamp readers was about getting
GEnieLamp via the slow, error-prone method of listing/capturing the
magazine. Well, we have come up with a solution that I think you'll
love. Now, instead of capturing the issue, you can download the
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But we didn't stop there. Jim Lubin has come up with a new
Get_The_Lamp script that will download one or more of the GEnieLamp
issues off of page 515. Simple!
What Does It Do? When executed from within Aladdin, the Get_The_Lamp
"""""""""""""""" script will log on to GEnie, go to page 515 and download
the issue(s) automatically. After doing so, the script will then either 1)
Log off (depending on your "Stay" status in Aladdin) or move to a
GEnie*Basic page.
The Get_The_Lamp script has an option which will allow you to
get the magazine(s) at a preset time. You also have the option of
doing an autopass 1 or autopass 2 if you like.
Sound good? Just "cut out" the script below and follow the
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Script # Get_The_Lamp!
Echo off
;Get_The_Lamp V.2.0
;By Jim Lubin [JIM.LUBIN] - 5/12/93
;Set string 9 to [drive:][path\]
;Example: setstring 9 "c:\aladdin\text\"
;path *MUST* end with a backslash "\" or "" for current directory
SETSTRING 9 "" <===[R] default directory to save files
clear
note ""
note " GEnieLamp - Computing on GEnie Newsletter"
note ""
note " <1> [*]GEnieLamp IBM Magazine "
note " <2> [*]GEnieLamp Atari Magazine "
note " <3> [*]GEnieLamp Mac Magazine "
note " <4> [*]GEnieLamp MacPRO Magazine "
note " <5> [*]GEnieLamp Apple II Magazine"
note " <6> [*]GEnieLamp A2Pro Magazine "
note ""
note "Select 1 or more:"
getstring 0
if string 0 is ""
goto end
endif
:get_pass
Note ""
Note "Perform Auto-pass 1 or 2 after capture?"
note "(press <RETURN> to skip Auto-pass)"
Getkey 4
If string 4 is "1"
Goto get_time
Endif
If string 4 is "2"
Goto get_time
Endif
If string 4 is "^M"
Goto get_time
Endif
Goto get_pass
:get_time
Note ""
Note "Enter Time To Begin (24-hour format HH:MM)"
Note "HH:MM (or <RETURN> to begin now)"
Getstring 1
if string 1 is ""
else
note ""
note "Waiting Until %1 To Begin Capture of %0"
if string 4 is "^M"
else
note "and perform Auto-pass %4"
endif
note " (or press any key to begin now)"
waituntil %1
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commandmode on
log on
if string 0 has <1>
setstring 2 "2"
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setstring 2 "3"
call capture
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if string 0 has <3>
setstring 2 "4"
call capture
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if string 0 has <4>
setstring 2 "5"
call capture
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if string 0 has <5>
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call capture
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if string 4 is "^M"
log off
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:capture
if currentlinehas "P 515?"
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sendcommand "M515;%2"
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if currentlinehas "P"
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sendcommand "D"
sendline "4"
waitfor "file."
zmodem download "%9"
waitforprompt
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return
:end
if online
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>>> HOW TO ADD THIS SCRIPT TO ALADDIN <<<
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Installing The Script First of all, you will need to separate this
""""""""""""""""""""" script from the magazine. To do this, just load
this magazine into any word processor or text editor, and cut or block this
script file out to it's own separate file and save it as LAMP02.SCR. (Our
thanks to Ed Perrone, Sysop, Astrology RT for these quicky instructions.)
Aladdin IBM Before you can use this script, you must add it to Aladdin.
""""""""""" You only need to do this once, and then the script will be
available every time you run Aladdin. Use the following procedure:
1. Copy LAMP02.SCR into the Aladdin directory on your computer.
2. Start Aladdin.
3. At Aladdin's Main Menu, on the bottom right-hand side of the
screen, you'll see a listing of scripts already contained in
Aladdin. The scripts will be numbered from 3 through 9.
4. Select a script number into which you will load this script. If
you have empty slots in the script listing, use one of them. If
all the slots already contain scripts, you'll have to delete one
of them before you can add this one. (If you have version 1.0 of
this script, delete it and replace it with this new version.)
5. Jot down the script number you've selected so you don't forget it.
6. Press F7 to enter Aladdin's script editor. The listing of scripts
will now be on the upper right of your screen.
7. If you need to delete an existing script to make room for this
one, press D. Then press the number of the script you wish to
delete. Aladdin will delete the script. (If you don't need to
delete an existing script, then skip this step.)
8. To add the new script to Aladdin, press A. Aladdin will place you
into the script editing window and display a "skeleton" new
script.
9. Press CTRL-Y several times to delete all the text that's displayed
in the editing window.
10. Press CTRL-K (Aladdin will beep), then press R. A dialog box
will open requesting a file name. Type LAMP02.SCR, then press
<ENTER>. Aladdin will read the script file into the editor.
11. Press CTRL-PgUp to move to the beginning of the script.
12. The first line of the script will read, "Script # Get_The_Lamp!"
Replace the "#" with the script number you'll be using (the
number you jotted down in step 5). THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT!
13. Now press <ESC> to save the script. When Aladdin finishes saving
the script, you'll be back at the script editor menu. Press
<ESC> again to return to the Aladdin's Main Menu. The new script
should now be listed in your list of Aladdin scripts -- and it's
ready to run!
AMI/ST ALADDIN
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o Under the "File" menu, click on the "Edit User Script" option.
This will load in your current script file.
o Position the cursor at the end of your script file. Now, using the
"Paste File" option under "Edit" add the new script file.
o Change the # in the line SCRIPT # to reflect the script number
you've previously noted. For example, if you have already
installed 3 files, the line would like like this:
Script 6 Get_The_Lamp
o ESC to save
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