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Publisher...............................................John F. Peters
Editor...................................................Bob Connors
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By John Peters
[GENIELAMP]
TOP OF THE PAGE To know me personally, is to know how fanatical I can be
""""""""""""""" when it comes to Digital Publishing. Convincing people
that there are definite positive advantages to publishing electronically
has been a long and frustrating battle, and unfortunately, the battle is
far from over. However, that doesn't slow me down any, it just makes me a
little more fanatical about spreading the word. Lately, I have been
reading articles about Digital Publishing in high-profile publications like
Time, Newsweek and the New York Times so clearly, all is not lost. Digital
Publishing is finally starting to find its place in the computing world.
Along these lines, the Digital Publishing Association (a group of
folks who are just as fanatical as I am :) are coming out with their second
annual Digital Quill awards competition. Take a look...
>>> DPA ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL "DIGITAL QUILL" AWARDS COMPETITION <<<
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Birmingham, Alabama - July 19, 1993: The Digital Publishing Association,
the first and only trade organization for the electronic publishing
industry, announced the Second Annual "Digital Quill" Awards for Excellence
in Electronic Publishing.
In making the announcement, Ron Albright, founder and director of the
DPA, defined "electronic publishing" as the publication of literature and
graphic material in computer-readable, digital format; specifically,
materials created on computer and distributed in digital format for other
to read through their computers. According to Albright, the term
encompasses "everything from plain ASCII text, which can be read on any
computer, to complex, hypertext publications that rely on machine-specific
programs to view and navigate."
The Quill Award competition is open to all authors and publishers,
regardless of DPA membership status. The only requirement is that the
materials submitted for judging must have been previously published in
electronic format. Submitted materials must either have been uploaded to an
online system or distributed on disk for reading by computer as digital
materials. In clarifying, Albright said "materials that were simply created
on computer - most writers use those for composition anyway - do not meet
the criteria of having been electronically published for reading and are
ineligible."
Award Categories
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o Serial Publication - a weekly, monthly or otherwise regularly-
scheduled publication that has been issued for at least 6 months (or
at least 3 editions) available prior to July, 1993. This category
will include both fiction and non-fiction magazines and newsletters.
o New Serial Publication - a weekly, monthly or otherwise regularly-
scheduled publication that has been issued for less than 6 months
but has been published at least for two issues. This category will
include both fiction and non-fiction magazines and newsletters and
is proposed to recognize and encourage new issues.
o Fiction Book - an original (eliminating reprints of the "classics"
in digital format - who among us can hope to compete with a digital
edition of Shakespeare's classics?) electronically published novel.
Length: 50,000 words, minimum.
o Non-Fiction Book - an original non-fiction book in digital format.
Length: 35,000 words minimum.
o Short Story - a single original story appearing either alone or as
part of an anthology or magazine and published in digital format.
This category shall exclude reprints of stories originally published
in a paper publication. Length: 1000 words, minimum.
o Non-fiction article - a single originally article appearing either
alone or as part of a magazine and published in digital format. This
category shall exclude reprints of articles originally published in
paper. Length: 1500 words, minimum.
o Publishing software - a software program (Shareware or traditionally
marketed) designed for publishing text and/or graphics and
facilitating their distribution and viewing. Nominations will be
accepted from users as well as original authors.
o Miscellaneous - this niche will encompass poetry, graphic
collections, comics, and other publications outside the standard
categories.
PRIZES A certificate, suitable for framing, will be awarded to first,
"""""" second, third winners in each category. In cases where the number
and/or quality of submissions warrants, Certificates of Merit will also be
awarded. Additional prizes, including cash awards, are under consideration.
If available, these will be announced in the future.
DEADLINES Submissions will be accepted from original authors or from the
""""""""" editors of a publication in which the submitted material
appeared. Submissions must be made in digital format (via modem or on
disk) to any of the "electronic addresses" listed below. Deadline for
submissions is September 30, 1993. Winners will be announced in conjunction
with the DPA activities surrounding "Electronic Publishing Month" which is
annually celebrated in November.
Submit materials to any of the following addresses:
GEnie: RALBRIGHT / DigiPub RoundTable (M1395)
CompuServe: 75166,2473
MCI Mail: 370-7474 (RALBRIGHT)
PRODIGY: DXBD80A
You can also upload submissions to the Disktop Publishing Association
BBS at 205-854-1660 (1200/2400/9600; 24 hours/day).
Materials can be submitted on disk by mailing to:
The Digital Publishing Association
1160 Huffman Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Ron Albright Contact: Ron Albright
Digital Publishing Association
1160 Huffman Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Voice: 205-856-9510
FAX: 205-853-8478
BBS: 205-854-1660
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If you are interested in learning more about the awards or digital
publishing, drop by the DigiPub RoundTable on page 1395.
Until next month...
John Peters
GEnieLamp/DigiPub RoundTable
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By Bob Connors
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o IBM POT-POURRI
o HOT TOPICS
o WHAT'S NEW
o TIPS & HINTS
o THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
o MESSAGE SPOTLIGHT
>>> IBM POT-POURRI <<<
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~ This And That, IBM! ~
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION PROBLEMS I wanted to post a warning so that perhaps
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" I could save some others from the
headaches I've been put through. Several months ago I received an offer
for a subscription to _Windows_ magazine. It was the typical "...if you're
not satisfied, just write 'Cancel' on your invoice, and you won't owe
anything." offer.
After receiving the first issue, I decided that it wasn't good enough
to warrant adding to my list of regular magazines. So as per their
instructions, I wrote "Cancel" on my first invoice and mailed it back.
I've since gotten 3 additional invoices from them, each of which
contains increasingly strong language demanding my payment. They *did*
stop sending new magazines, BTW. Each invoice I've received I mailed back
with a written explanation that I wanted my subscription canceled. The
last invoice I received included a letter which stated in part: "To date,
we have received neither your payment nor an explanation for your lack of
response to our inquires." This is simply not true.
I contacted the Postmaster, since in my eyes what Windows magazine is
doing constitutes mail fraud; offering a free trial issue, then demanding
payment and ignoring requests to cancel the subscription. Apparently this
is not an unusual situation. I was told that I should stop writing back to
the magazine, and if I receive any further requests for payment I should
write "Refused - Not ordered" on the _unopened_ envelope and have it
returned to sender. The Postmaster wasn't sure why, but this often seemed
to get results. I have to be careful opening my mail now, since the
invoices from this company don't have the company name anywhere on the
outside of the envelope, just a PO box number. I was also told that if I
got anything from them threatening my credit I should call the Postal
Inspector and turn the matter over to them.
It's really sad that I'm being put through all this for expecting
that a company will honor its promise of a "No risk" offer. I would warn
anyone else who's considering Windows magazine to first purchase one at a
newsstand, and NOT get suckered into the company's "Free" offer to sample
the magazine. -geo (GEO, CAT11, TOP39, MSG:44/M615)
>>>>> Geo> Bottom line is that unless they have a piece of paper
""""" *signed* by you stating that you ordered the subscription, there
isn't much of anything they can do anyway. By law, you can keep anything
that is delivered to you that you didn't order. I ask magazine companies
to send me proof that I ordered the magazine when I get those threatening
letters, that usually shuts them up :-) -Peter
(DIPLOMACY-1, CAT11, TOP39, MSG:45/M615)
I doubt that the magazine in question is consciously doing anything
to cause you this problem. The magazine really has nothing to gain by
trying to wring a few bucks out of someone who doesn't want the magazine.
>>>>> In all likelihood, the subscription end of the business is handled
""""" under contract by a subscription fulfillment house somewhere far
removed from the magazine's main offices. Fulfillment houses handle
zillions of pieces of mail for dozens of different publications. Things
can--and do--go wrong. No one is singling you out for abuse.
Here's how I would resolve the problem at this point. Call the 800
number for subscription services. Explain calmly that you've written
several times to cancel your trial subscription but apparently your file
has not been so marked. Ask the operator to make sure your file is marked
cancelled. If this does not work, write to the editor/publisher of the
magazine and ask him to help you get the change made at the fulfillment
house. -Tony (T.ROBERTS3, CAT11, TOP39, MSG:46/M615)
>>>>> THE EXACT SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO ME!!!!
""""" The original message that Geo left read almost word by word the
way I would have described the problem I'm having with the Windows Magazine
people.
And, like Geo, I don't have the time, nor the interest, to deal with
this. I am, however, sick and tired of getting these notices.
But, I will handle them the same way I've handled others: I will
IGNORE them. In addition, I'll never buy a single issue of the magazine
again. -Chago (A.SANTIAGO3, CAT11, TOP39, MSG:51/M615)
>>>>> If the company does not go past the "YOU OWE US" stage, then
""""" probably there is nothing to worry about as far as the invoice.
Most magazine companies do not bother reporting to the credit bureaus. If
you do get a letter from a Collection Agency or and Attorney, then they
will have their phone # or at least address on their demand letter. Then
you can finally talk to a live person. If you want to do something about
this problem, send a letter or call the Better Business Bureau. You
complaint will be recorded, and if enough people complain, they have
considerable power.
(L.GOMEZ1, CAT11, TOP39, MSG:52/M615)
HEY BUDDY, WANNA BE A BETA TESTER? We link software developers with
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" software ("beta") testers. Are you
interested in becoming a software tester? Testers receive FREE software
MONTHS before it becomes commercially available. All platforms. All
categories (games, serious productivity software, etc.). For free info,
please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
CompuLink Database Services
PO Box 8566
Michigan City, IN 46360-8566
> > > THIS IS OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING < < <
(J.SCHWARTZ1, CAT9, TOP23, MSG:1/M615)
WANTED - PC Programmer interested in getting in on the ground floor of a
"""""""""""""""""""""" cutting edge virtual reality/cyberspace
development company. We are talking full-immersion VR here. To join our
team, you must be a highly skilled C/C++/Intel Assembly programmer,
preferably with experience in 3-D graphic technologies. If you're a hot
programmer, we want to talk with you! Send Email inquiries to SIMUTRONICS.
(GAMEASTER.1, CAT18, TOP38, MSG:29/M615)
>>> HOT TOPICS <<<
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~ Too Hot To Handle, Almost ~
DO THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT? I have to take exceptions on
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" your comments... I manage a
Radio Shack store and carry computers as a major part of our product line.
I know our computers inside/out and quite often have to help people that
bought their computers in mail-order/shopping clubs. True, subtantial
number of salespeople out there (even at Radio Shack) that need further
training.... but there are exceptions. -Al
(A.NECOR, CAT6, TOP8, MSG:643/M615)
>>>>> What you said is exactly the whole point: good computer
""""" salespeople are the EXCEPTION. For every one of you who knows and
cares, there are at least 20 that don't have a clue and don't care.
My experiences are pretty much in line with what has been said
before. I dread going into computer stores with questions. The responses
I get are usually so stupid that I get the urge to smack the salesperson
upside the head. That's when I leave. -Chago
(A.SANIAGO3, CAT6, MSG:645/M615)
SENSATIONALIST JOURNALISM?
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> There test was to xcopy 17 megabytes of data and then
> effectivly turn the machine off, before the cache flushed.
> The only data coruption bug in DOS 6.0, is making write
> caching the default, which is simple to change. InfoWord is
> practicing sensationalism journalism, far more dangerous.
Did you read the series? It's not one test, it's some 53 issues that
were brought up, and all but 6 were taken care of. The 6 are still
outstanding and MS has no explanation for them other than to say that
Infoworld's testing is faulty and imply that MS is the only one that can
determine if there are real problems. All 6 problems seem to be related to
DoubleSpace.
This is not, IMO, sensationalist journalism. An excerpt from the
editorial by Stewart Alsop, entitled "We're just doing what we perceive to
be our job, Microsoft."...
"In the past week, Bill Gates, the company's chairman, called both
me and Bob Metcalfe, the publisher of Infoworld. In my conversation
with Gates, whom I have known for more than 10 years and with whom
I believed I had established a relationship of mutual respect, he
accused Infoworld of intentionally sabotaging DOS 6.0 (by comparing
our coverage to the NBC coverage of the General Motors trucks...)
of being incompetent and incapable of matching Microsoft's testing
and support facilities, of being anti-Microsoft in our coverage
(because of our previous analysis of Microsoft access and coverage
of undocumented calls in Microsoft Windows), of destroying the
chances for the product's success, and of impugning Microsoft's
intent and character as a 'serious' developer of software."
Further on...
"What astounds me in this whole process is that we discovered from
our readers what we believed might be a problem with a product
and began investigating the problem, and the reaction we have
gotten from the vendor, Microsoft Corp., is that we must be on a
personal vendetta if we actually share the results of that
investigation with our readers. Life is too short."
Joe, I'll put it here when I get permission to upload.
-Juan (J.JIMENEZ, CAT21, TOP49, MSG:288/M615)
BUYER BEWARE Want to hear a decent FastMicro story? I bought my system
"""""""""""" last August. I was lured by the glorious fold-out ads.
(Perhaps they lost all their money because of advertising costs?)
Anyway, I've been going along fine. Picked up an issue of "PC World"
the other day and there was an article called "How to Survive If Your PC
Maker Doesn't".
I read the first paragraph and thought to myself, "Eesh. It's a good
thing *my* PC maker is still in business. I'd hate to have to worry about
warranties and stuff, like the poor shleps in *this* article."
I continued reading the next paragraph which said: "As major companies
like AST, Compaq, Dell, and IBM continue to slash prices and add
features...smaller vendors...bite the dust. Recent casualties include
LodeStar Computers of City of Industry, California, and FastMicro of
Phoenix, Arizona." Needless to say, when I read this, I promptly inserted
my foot into my mouth. :Q
And that's how I found out FastMicro went under.
(R.HASSLEBAUM, CAT16, TOP8, MSG:84/M615)
WHY MICROSOFT DID IT The decision by Microsoft to run all Windows 16-bit
"""""""""""""""""""" applications under a single Windows NT session was
made to afford Windows NT the ability of suporting all Windows 16-bit
applications including those using advanced forms of DDE (including
NetDDE), OLE and OLE2. I have not seen a single Windows 16- bit
applications that encountered a fault that took down the entire Windows VDM
(WoW). All the rest of the 16-bit Windows, MS-DOS and 32- bit applications
I was using continued to run just fine.
It is mportant to note that the approach taken by Microsoft and IBM
to support Windows 16-bit applications is radically different. IBM has
chosen to actually run the Windows 3.1 code under one or more OS/2 VDMs.
Windows NT doesn't run the Windows 3.1 code at all. Instead, the Windows
16-bit system calls are translated into 32-bit Windows calls and are
processed by native Windows NT. Using this approach means it is very
unlikely that a Windows 16- bit application could bring down the entire
Windows 16-bit environment since mostly the native 32-bit code it handling
the request(s). (RDILL, CAT21, TO11, MSG:35/M615)
PCs HAVE THE ABILITY to address 16meg or more of memory, but DON'T USE IT
"""""""""""""""""""" EFFECTIVELY. Most DOS programs are mired in the
"Virtual 8086" mode of memory addressing, where only 1meg of total RAM can
be used. This forces video adapters, BIOS, and a lot of other unsavory
stuff in the 1st meg of memory. Certain memory managers (QEMM386 for
instance) work hard at relocating a lot of this data so the upper 384k of
memory is available for TSRs and DEVICE= drivers.
Still, why can't we start using TSRs and DEVICE= drivers that load
and run in addresses like 16meg or higher (top of memory)? DOS is the
limitation. And as long as the proverbial "we" put up with it, "we" will
have to suffer with memory managers, optimize procedures, multiple
configurations/boots, and other unsavory messes.
I don't know if OS/2, Windows NT, or any other system is going to
save us from this debacle. It seems as if we could use a hybrid
(multiprocessor) system that was 32-bit and spawned 8086 tasks on a
hardware-level compatible platform. Virtual 8086 machines only work so well
at this. If they worked perfectly, all DOS programs could run perfectly
under Windows in Enhanced mode- - whereas today there are many that do port
or direct i/o that causes problems.
My vision of the better PC is multi-tiered.
1) Peripherals and i/o float above memory (even if it is 16 meg or
more);
2) Peripherals and i/o can be reconfigured by software (port, DMA,
IRQ, etc);
3) An operating system with levels of application support--classic
DOS, Windows, OS/2, NT, DPMI, etc.
The BIOS would be in "distant" memory as well, and direct i/o requests
through the soft-configured peripherals. Ultimately, it would be a
complete "plug and play" setup. But presently, there are too many
peripherals that just won't fit well into this scheme. Existing serial/
parallel/IDE devices are examples of something pretty well tied into a
fixed memory address and i/o method.
(NTN5, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:198/M615)
>>> WHAT'S NEW <<<
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~ New and/or Improved ~
QEMM 7.0 UPGRADE REPORTS I too just received and installed my QEMM 7.0
"""""""""""""""""""""""" upgrade. I usally don't comment here, just
lurk. However, I feel compelled to reply in this topic. I have been using
QEMM since the day I first bought a computer - so long ago! I have become a
master a optimizing the upper memory to the point I had only like 2k of
available upper memory with the largest block being less than 1K. Then
along comes 7.0 and I figure I have to start all over again!
WRONG!! I installed 7.0 as per instructions, ran QEMM optimize
program and presto magic! Not only do I have more free lower memory, I now
have free upper memory as well!
Don't get the impression that I don't have many TSR's and such
loading, I have more than I really care to have loaded. But now, they ALL
load high! Breif list: DOS, Mouse, Timer, Norton's AntiVirus, Smartcan,
Command Line Editor, Ansii, PKAnsii, 100 file Handles, Share, screen saver,
Remote Comm Program, Smartdrv, and Stacker 3.1, I guess not so brief! And I
sure I missed one or two as that list is just off the top of my head. In
short, I HIGHLY recommend this upgrade/program, especially for the person
not well versed in computers. It really does it ALL on it's own. I tried
to find a better or more efficient way, but was unable to get any better
results than QEMM! Absolutely a great buy! -Jeff
(J.LEWANDOWS2, CAT28, MSG:13/M615)
>>>>> I have also been working with QEMM since version 5 or so, and have
""""" always been very pleased with the results. For the most part,
V.7.01 is no exception. HOWEVER, I have yet to get optimize to give me a
usable Windows setup. I have almost made it through the procedure in the
tech note, but so far, no luck. The only unusual thing about my setup is a
CD-ROM, Bitfax software, and and After Dark. I have tried removing Bitfax
and AD, with the same results [C -- the computer hangs at or after the
Windows banner. IF Optimize makes it that far. Also, Optimize does not
wait for my input (ENTER key) prior to moving to its next step it just
chugs along before I can read the screen. Other than these problems, QEMM
7 works fine with all my other configurations.
(D.WHITE39, CAT28, TOP18, MSG:15/M615)
STACKER CONVERSIONS I have just installed Stacker 3.1. The conversion
""""""""""""""""""" from Doublespace was painless and trouble free. I
have installed Norton Anti Virus 2.1 and found that my system would freeze
at that point when NAV was loaded by the Autoexec.bat. When I REM'd out NAV
the system went through the normal boot process. I checked the README.txt
which came along with Stacker 3.1 and they mentioned that there may be a
incompatability problem with Stacker and Anti- Virus programs. The catch
seems to be according to Stacker, that if you load the NAV using
DeviceHigh, that might solve the problem. I am using QEMM version 7.01 and
that didn't seem to help. Anyone have any better luck with Stacker 3.1 and
NAV 2.1. Stacker 3.0 had no problem with NAV, Why does 3.1? Joel in North
Jersey......... (J.FEIGENBAU4, CAT4, TOP4, MSG:600/M615)
>>>>> (Stacker 3.0) is DOS 6.0 aware. It comes with 2 sets of disks, one
""""" for DOS 6, the other for any other version.) It can convert
Double_Space compressed drivers to Stacker. It also loads the Stacker
driver before Config.sys so you don't have to mess with 2 copies of
Config.sys, Autoexec.bat, etc.
(AUSTIN, CAT4, TOP4, MSG:602/M615)
>>>>> I've been shell-shocked by DOS 6 and got upgrade wary after then.
""""" As it turns out, I received QEMM 7.01 from Quarterdeck in response
to my upgrade phone call, installed it, and was really amazed. My system
with a lot of TSRs and DEVICE= drivers gained probably 20K of conventional
memory. The statistic is now about 631,000+ of conventional. I've seen it
run on another simpler system that brought it to in excess of 641,000.
Neither system used the VIDRAM to spill DOS into video memory. Video memory
is often slower than the rest of your RAM, so I often don't like using
VIDRAM.
Stacker 3.1 and QEMM 7.01 are co-habiting my memory as is, with that
statistic I first mentioned. The Stacker DBLSPACE.BIN replacement is not
exactly the same as the DOS 6 one (it's more versatile and faster), and
QEMM will not recognize it as something it can "stealth Doublespace" under
the EMS page frame. So if I had just used DOS 6 DBLSPACE I would've had
ZERO overhead in high memory for stacker. As it is, apparently Stacker
loads itself into high memory (D000:0 on my system) and there's no need to
move the driver (unlike DOS 6 DBLSPACE).
Stacker 3.1 converted a DOS 6 DBLSPACE volume in about 5 seconds. It
took about 11 minutes doing a safety check beforehand, however. Once the
conversion was complete, I had faster access (very slightly) to the DOS 6
DBLSPACE volume. I chose to restack the volume (using a stacker specific
method instead of DBLSPACE encoding method) and went from 1.4:1 compression
to 1.6:1. I've seen it run on another system where they went from 1.7:1 to
1.9:1 compression. These stats are from the stacker compression reports.
There was some rumor about Stacker 3.1 being DOS 6 specific, but in
our case it seems moot. You and I both have DOS 6.
(NTN5, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:194/M615)
WINDOWS NT TALK Just finished reading the article in the July PC
""""""""""""""" Computing on Windows NT. The article covered some
interesting features.
The authors had a lot of glowing words for NT, but they did try to
give a bit of balance to the article, as was demonstrated by the fact that
they said right up front that NT was not moving to a true object oriented
environment.
One interesting statement that NT was 10-40% slower on Windows
applications than Windows 3.1 was, but then the example they used was a
specific operation which took 41 seconds under 3.1, and 42 seconds under
NT. That looks to be about 2.5% to me. I would have expected a more
representative example from a truly balanced presentation.
One thing which was truly news to me was that NT will only have one
Windows VDM, and that all 3.1 applications will have to run in it. This
means that one 3.1 application will still be able to take all the rest of
your 3.1 applications down with it. Hey Microsoft, is this how you define
"the platform for mission critical applications" ? GMAB
The rest of you may have known about this, but it was news to me. You
may rest assured that all of my interested friends will know of it as soon
as I get a chance to tell them. We have been having a serious discussion
of these issues where I work. I think that this will be a significant
feature. -Skip (A.ALEXANDER5, CAT6, TOP35/M615)
GEnie PC ALADDIN 1.70 NOW AVAILABLE We are pleased to announced the
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" release of GEnie PC Aladdin (tm)
version 1.70. Although the primary reason for this change to Aladdin is to
work properly with GEnie's new rate structure, we have taken this
opportunity to add in a number of frequently-requested features, including
additional script commands.
To obtain the new version of Aladdin, you may either select option 4
from page 110, or you may download it from the PC Aladdin Support
RoundTable software library (page 110, option 3) as ALAD170.EXE. Normal
GEnie connect time charges will apply for this non-mandatory software
upgrade. To get a more detailed list of the changes, download the file
CHANGES.170 from the PC Aladdin Support RoundTable Software Library, or
read the CHANGES topic in Category 1 of the PC Aladdin Bulletin Board.
After downloading, please read the !README!.1ST and CHANGES.DOC files
for important information about installing or upgrading PC Aladdin from
your current version.
APPLE AND ATARI ST EMULATORS I started reading this topic looking for
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" information on Apple II emulators but I
noticed talk of an Atari ST emulator for the PC. Well since I wrote it, I
might as well tell you about it! <grin>
Gemulator is a board that fits into 8- or 16-bit slots in your PC and
you use the board to plug in Atari ST or STE ROMs. Then you run the
Gemulator software that is provided and the software actually does the
Atari ST emulation.
All version of the ST ROMs are supported, including TOS 1.0, 1.4, 1.6
(STE TOS), and TOS 2.06 (the latest TOS).
Color and monochrome monitors are both emulated on the VGA, and
Gemulator also allows you to run your ST software in VGA modes like 640x480
in addition to the 3 standard ST modes.
360K, 720K, and 1.44 meg floppy disks are supported. Even disks that
don't read under MS-DOS will read using Gemulator.
Up to 4 32 meg hard disk partitions are supported, and you can break
up a large partition into multiple virtual partitions. None of this
requires you to reformat your hard disk and it does not interfere with your
MS-DOS files.
Gemulator does not support copy protected disks or MIDI ports, but it
is virtually 100% compatible with everything else: word processors like
First Word Plus, DTP packages like Calamus and Pagestream, drawing programs
like Degas and Prism Paint, and utilities and desk accessories like Warp 9,
Multidesk, etc.
The Gemulator board costs $179 for board and software and is
available from Atari dealers. TOS 2.06 ROMs are available for an extra $50.
Getting back to Apple II emulators, does anyone know who the authors
of the 2 above mentioned emulators are? I haven't downloaded the two files
yet. Are the authors online to answer questions and such?
- Darek @ Branch Always Software
(BRASOFT, CAT3, TOP38, MSG:39/M615)
A LAN PIM That Will Keep Multiple Calendar I've just uploaded an
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" evaluation version of a
program that may meet your needs. The program name is TIE (Teamwork
Information Exchange) File TIE20.ZIP. Should be in the library in a few
days. Here's a synopsis:
Multi-user system compatible with most PC based LAN's it includes:
Automatic Meeting Scheduling: Just select the meeting participants
and with a single keystroke the meeting is automatically scheduled.
TIE sends out the meeting notices and updates schedules for you. An
agenda can be included.
Task Management: TIE provides team members with paperless real- time
task assignments, status updates and progress reporting. A special
performance report gives team members an objective measure of how well
they're doing.
E-MAIL: Combines standard EMail capabilities with automatic generation
of meeting notices, task assitnments and status updates. The
registered version incudes spell checking.
Personal Time Management: Personal schedules for all users allow you
to block out time to finish a task, make a follow-up call, etc.
To Do's: You never have to rewrite another to do list. TIE
automatically reschedules your unfinished To Do's so that what you didn't
get to yesterday, won't be forgotten today.
-Steve/OWL (S.WILLIAMS11, CAT5, TOP4, MSG:43/M615)
>>> TIPS & HINTS <<<
""""""""""""""""""""
~ People Helping People ~
LEAVE IT ON OR TURN IF OFF? Radius did actually do a long term study and
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" they determined (and now recommend) that
their monitors be shut off when not in use. They discovered that the
monitor's life was shorter if left on all the time as opposed to being shut
on and off.
A note of wattage ratings as well: Just because your PC is rated at
200 watts, that does not mean its drawing 200 watts all the time. The 200
watt rating is its maximum rating. I PC with one hard drive draws a lot
less power than one with three hard drives, a sound card, a CD-ROM, and a
fax/modem. -Peter
(DIPLOMACY-1, CAT11, TOP5, MSG:36/M615)
DO I HAVE TO DISABLE EVERYTHING? I have an Acer 386sl25 notebook. It has
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 4 meg memory. I have just bought a game
(Zookeeper by Davidson) that requires LOTS of mem. I have to get my hubby
to disable some TSR's. There must be a way to run the game without
disabling things everytine... isn't there? I mean with 4 meg can't some of
these things go in some other levels of mem? I'm not too computer
literate,but if any of you can tell me something to do here I'd appreciate
it. Here is my config and autoexec...
@ECHO OFF
rem C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE
c:\dos\vgaconf.exe etdg
PROMPT $p$g
PATH C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;
MOUSE CENHANCE
======================
DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
devicehigh=c:\pcmcia\ss365sla.exe /skt 1 /irq A
devicehigh=c:\pcmcia\cs.exe /irq A
devicehigh=c:\pcmcia\cic.exe /com 2 /ri 1
DOS=HIGH
FILES=25
BUFFERS=25
STACKS=9,256
(M.BENNETT, CAT12, TOP5, MSG:157/M615)
>>>>> All I can see offhand is that you can reduce the BUFFERS
""""" statement. Just eliminate it all together, since Smartdrive will
functionally replace it. This will free up a little memory in the lower
640Kb. You can also consider one of the many utilities designed to permit
several sets of CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT. Thus you can set up a
different configuration for your game and boot with it at will. I use a
stripped-down version called RECONFIG; there are other, fancier
implementations such as AUTOCON. All are in our software library.
(STROM, CAT12, TOP5, MSG:160/M615)
>>>>> In order to get all the drivers in the PCMCIA directory
""""" (config.sys lines) and mouse to load high, you need to add
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS immediately after HIMEM.SYS, and change
DOS=HIGH to DOS=HIGH,UMB. This will allow the devicehigh statements to
work. You can then load the MOUSE driver high, and you may even have room
for SMARTDRV (which is now REM'd out). If any programs need Expanded
memory, change the NOEMS in the above statement to a number of K of ems you
want to have available, although this will reduce the amount of upper
memory for loading other programs high. With these changes you should be
able to get over 600k conventional free. -DennyB
(D.BORUCK, CAT12, TOP5, MSG:161/M615)
SPEAKING OF STACKER Anyone come across this problem AFTER successfully
""""""""""""""""""" "stacking" your hard drive? Seems whenever something
is copied to the new drive area, a substantial amount of disk space is
swallowed as much as 10 times more the amount of the actual program.
Wonder what went wrong here.
Also, has anyone been successful in stacking a removeable drive?
I've tried many times with my B: drive, although it says I have the added
space, nothing can actually be copied to it beyond the conventional 1.2
megs of space. Would appreciate help on both situations, and STACKER 2.0
used in both instances. (altho, the first problem is occuring on an 286
system) (D.LEE51, CAT4, TOP23, MSG:5/M615)
>>>>> It seems to me that you are copying compressed files to your
""""" STACKED volume. While stacker does help a little with already
compressed files, it can only get 1.1 or less compression on them. If
stacker has "Guessed" that there are 2MB free of data on a floppy, it is
only an estimate, if you copy a file that takes .9 MB of data after
compression, then it will suddenly show .1 MB free. Stacker bases its free
space on previous compression ratios. When it gets near 95% full, then it
starts guessing the actual space free.
(L.GOMEZ1, CAT4, TOP23, MSG:6/M615)
HELP! I downloaded two files from the libraries and they tell me I need,
""""" "VBRUN100.DLL or later" and the other, "VBRUN200.DLL" to run. I've
looked in every software library I can think of. No luck. Can someone
tell me where I might find these files? Will I need both (one for each
file) or will the VBRUN200.DLL do for both? -Teresa (confused) in SC
(T.MORGAN17, CAT10, TOP2, MSG:89/M615)
>>>>> Both files can be found in the Windows RT on Page 1335.
""""" VBRUN100 is File # 280, VBRUN200 is File #615. You will need
both. Download them, copy them to your \windows\system directory and forget
about 'em. You'll find many Windows programs require one of these files.
(AUSTIN, CAT10, TOP2, MSG:91/M615)
I FEEL THE NEED FOR MORE SPEED! I am uninformed re computers that I'm
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" not even sure WHERE to ask this
question. If it isn't here, please tell me where to go! <G>
I wonder if there's some way to speed up my computer. I have an IBM clone
(Packard Bell 730) with windows, LotusWorks and Prodigy installed. That
worked fine. When we added some heavy stuff, it cut the speed almost in
half. We added Word, Word Perfect 5.1 & Aladdin.
However, I only have 2Mb of RAM. I have already run the compression
program to analyze and clear, which gets rid of "stuff" I've deleted.
Suggestions have been to get a new motherboard or to buy another
block of memory. But someone also suggested that there is some shareware
that would help. I'd appreciate any comments, because I do not know what
will and won't work. THANKS! -Carolyn
(C.FRITSCHLE, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:180/M615)
>>>>> Carolyn, what type of processor is this based on? That would make
""""" all the difference. Are you running a disk cache in the high
memory? If not, it would certainly help you a lot.
(STROM, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:181/M615)
<<<<< Thanks for the response. This is a 486 Packard Bell IBM clone
""""" from Sears. The ad says "Genuine Intel 32-bit microprocessor
inside." It runs Smartdrv with a cache size of 778,240, but with windows
(and I have to have windows since I have Word for Windows) the cache size
drops to 16,384. I presume it's running in the high memory area because
the Autoexec. bat file doesn't have a/L, which is supposed to load it into
low memory. Carolyn
(C.FRITSCHLE, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:182/M615)
>>>>> Your best bet is to get more RAM, if your running Windows you
""""" really should have at least 4Mb total. 8Mb would be even better.
RAM is running in the neighborhood of $40 per Meg. Be advised that most
computers will not allow adding only one SIMM; you must find out what your
computer will require before you buy. For instance, my newest computer
insists that all four slots in a bank are filled at once with the same type
SIMMs. Either 256K, 1M, or 4M is OK, so long as four are added at the same
time. What I'm trying to tell you is that if you have 8 slots in your
computer, and they are all 256K SIMMs (8x256K=2M), then you will have to
replace four of the old SIMMs with four new 1M SIMMs. On the other hand,
you may have two 1M SIMMs and only need to add two more 1M SIMMs. You
should definitely get more memory though! -teb
(T.BURGER, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:183/M615)
>>>>> I agree with Tim -- Windows certainly needs more than 2Mb of
""""" memory. Your Smartdrive setting under Windows is virtually useless
as well, and this is because of the need for more memory. A bigger cache
would certainly make a big difference.
(STROM, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:184/M615)
>>>>> Carolyn - A friend of mine bought a Packard Bell clone that came
""""" with 2 megs of RAM. The 2 megs was on the motherboard, and it had
four SIMM sockets. Thus he was able to buy four megs, stick them in, and
have 6 megs total. His machine now runs Windows quite comfortably. It
sounds as if you could do the same. -Soul Manager
(S.DANUSER, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:185/M615)
<<<<< Tim, Charlie & Soul Manager- Thank you so much for your advice!
""""" While I don't know yet what a SIMM is, I will by the end of the
week. No creature calling itself a computer should accept commands slower
than I can type! THANKS! Carolyn
(C.FRITSCHLE, CAT12, TOP8, MSG:186/M615)
WARNING: THIS MESSAGE IS NOT FOR THE
FAINT-HEARTED OR THOSE WITH WEAK STOMACHS. :) How many of you have run
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" into Seagate drives with
the so-called "stiction" problem? You know the symptoms. The drive squeals
like mad when running, and eventually it dies a horrible, paralyzing
spindle death.
Or so I thought, anyway.
This may not work for you, but it worked for me. I had this ST-251
here that I got as a "gift" from a client. It was dead as a doorknob and
would not spin up when powered up. I was lucky that I got it to start up by
hitting it with a screwdriver. That allowed me to make a quick backup (to
recover the day's work at a bookstore) and then replace it with an ST-4096.
Well, the drive had been sitting forever under my desk, so I figure
I'd open it to see what was inside, etc.
I took the cover off the housing and exposed the heads, platters,
etc. The screws were =really= tight, much more so than I expected, and I
heard an audible hiss when I opened the cover. Seeing that the drive
appeared to have no physical problems, I gave the spindle a spin with my
finger in the center of the platter, off the media. It turned quite easily.
I turned it a few times one way, then the other.
Next I closed it, didn't tighten the screws as much as before (nice
and snug, but not so that I would need a wrench to take them off) and
decided to try it as a second drive on an Amiga that I was selling (it's
been sold since). It took me a while to get it to be recognized, but that's
because I am using a main drive cable that's got the twist, and I had to
remove the twist to get the drive to be addressed properly.
To my surprise, the drive spun up like a champ, makes no stiction
noises, and a low level test uncovered the exact same errors on the disk as
were noted on the sticker on the cover. It's been three days now, with the
usual number of power ups and downs. Absolutely no problems. Not one. Not
even the stiction squeal.
So, if you have that Seagate drive sitting in your drawer or
abandoned in a box 'cause you think it won't work, and want to take a
chance on it (you really have nothing to lose), you =may= want to give this
a try.
Remember, no touching the platter surfaces, or moving the heads. And
no sneezing at the platters. Open it, do it, and close it quickly. Then try
it. You never know, it might work! -Juan
(J.JIMENEZ, CAT13. TOP32, MSG:161/M615)
>>>>> You don't even have to open it, on the bottom of the drive, peek
""""" through the hole on the curcuit board, take your screwdriver and
give the spindle a little nudge. Turn it on, repeat until it spins, once it
spins, never turn it off. I performed this surgery on my cousin's machine
almost 4 years ago, he says it is still working. ;-) -tim
(TIMPURVES, CAT13, TOP32, MSG:161/M615)
<<<<< I thought about that too. :) However, in this case I opened the
""""" cover and did that, and I've turned the drive on and off several
times during the day and once overnight each day since I did that, and the
drive has never refused to spin up. Strange, eh? I have no idea what caused
it to work that way. -Juan
(J.JIOMENEZ, CAT13, TOP32, MSG:162/M615)
>>>>> Juan, The squeeling and the stiction problems are usually totally
""""" unrelated.
The "someone is torturing a small fuzzy animal inside my harddrive"
noises are usually caused by the anti-static strap that rubs on the drive
spindle at the bottom of half height 5.25" Seizedgate, er ah Seagate
drives. It's just a matter of vibration, bend the static button around a
little, or just clip it out, and the noise goes away.
The "drive won't spin up" stiction problems were more typical of the
full- height 5.25" "40xx series" Seagate drives. And while you can break
those drives loose (with a little luck) and get them to run, if they are
turned off on a regular basis, they will eventually stick again. The only
cure I know of is to replace the media (too expensive to be practical these
days) or just never turn the things off unless you absolutly have to (and
if you do, make a backup first).
Trust me, I know those old drives like you know the insides of
Aladdin. (SCOTTV, CAT13, TOP32, MSG:170/M615)
>>> THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE <<<
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Rumors, Maybes and Mayhem ~
WORDPERFECT 6.0 WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS will start shipping June 28,
""""""""""""""" 1993 and includes the ability to send/receive FAX.
Quoting from "WordPerfect Report" Summer of 1993 issue:
"If you have the proper fax board or fax modem, you can send and
receive faxes directly from WP60DOS. This is because WP60DOS supports
FaxBIOS technology and supplies the necessary drivers for Class 1, Class 2
or Cas-compliant fax devices. All fonts and graphics are preserved in the
transfer, so print quality on outgoing faxes is limited only by the
receiving fax machine."
Responsively,
Dave
WordPerfect RoundTable
(WP.DAVE, CAT3, TOP8, MSG:26/M615)
NOTE: See [WOR] elsewhere in this issue for a WordPerfect 6.0 press
""""" release. -ed.
SOUNDBLASTER / CD/ROM WARNING Anyone planning to buy a Soundblaster
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" sound card should be advised that it only
supports certain types of CD Rom drives when it refers to plugging the
cdrom into it's board. In my case for example, I had to install two cards,
one for the cd rom controller, and the the second being the sound blaster
card itself.
If you purchase a Panasonic cd rom drive, it will only require the
one SB card. I've already talked to the folks at Creative Labs and they
state they do not, and will never support other drives. Bottom line is
this, if you buy a SoundBlastr card, you're stuck with using two slots, or
letting SB force a panasonic down your throat for extra$.
(J.MEYERS9, CAT13, TOP24, MSG:5/M615)
FASTMICRO WARRANTY PROBLEMS When FastMicro went out of business, there
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" was a statement in the local paper that they
would honor warranties, and a fax number to call. I sent a fax but heard
nothing. At that time I was having no problems.
Now, components like the HD controller and the external cache are
starting to act up.
Has anyone been able to get any warranty work out of them? Or out of
a successor (i.e., someone taking over that responsbiility)? Any
information to share?
>>>>> I visited FastMicro this Thursday. The store (er, "megacenter")
""""" had a notice posted on the door that warranty work would be
accepted from 3 to 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I came back at 3; about
3:15 someone rolled up the curtains and opened the door so the small group
of unfortunates commiserating in the parking lot could come in.
I didn't bring my system; I just wanted to see what the provisions for
warranty work were. I learned that they will take you system during this
time and want to keep it for at least a week. They have replacement parts,
like motherboards, and will swap parts. Apparently the work will be done by
owner/manager types, not techs, since there are no longer any employees.
They won't perform the work while you wait, even if it's simple, like
swapping a motherboard. The best they could offer was to get it back to me
on Thursday if I brought it in on Tuesday.
And even this level of service stops sometime in July. When I
pointed out that my warranties on various equipment extend for another 8 to
10 months, I was told, "Take it up with the bankruptcy court." I gather I
might get 5 cents on the dollar for whatever a warranty contract was worth.
I don't think I'll risk my system to these managers, or risk the
danger of its getting "lost" in all the merchandise remaining in the store.
Btw, FastMicro will be having a final sale next weekend (6-26 and
-27). Everything is on sale, supposedly at 1% over cost. It's cash and
carry, with a warranty of 60 seconds or 60 paces, whichever comes first;
the person I talked to said they probably would take only real cash, i.e.,
not even checks.
I don't think I'll bother to go.......
(TOM.PERRY, CAT16, TOP8, MSG:81-82/M615)
HEY! WHAT ABOUT OS/2? saw a Microsoft mgr on CNBC the other day. I
"""""""""""""""""""""" thought it was interesting that he tried hard to
avoid mentioning OS/2 -- when asked about primary competition for Windows
NT, he mentioned UNIX. Why do OS/2 users get the low-cost upgrade price
for NT and UNIX users do not? Hmmm!
(A.BAILEY9, CAT21, TOP48, MSG:984/615)
>>>>> The reason why OS/2 get low-price upgrades to NT is because both
""""" OS/2 2.x and NT came from the same roots...they just matured
differently...One is taking a diet on resources (OS/2 2.1 actually uses
less ram then 2.0) and the other one, well need to go to a good work out
gym for a year or so...maybe NT resources will be trim down to OS/2 by the
next release of NT.
I have also heard that IBM is working on new memory management
techniques that the next version of OS/2 (2.2 or hopefully, a free update
to 2.1) will run faster on a 4 Meg machine than 8 or 16 meg machine. I
believe it should be out way before Cairo/ Windows 4.0 or whatever
Microsoft is dreaming up. -Stewart
(S.HYDE, CAT21, TOP48, MSG:985/M615)
>>>>> Check out the latest Byte. One article outlined MS strategy with
""""" OS, and it definitely indicates that Cairo (Win 4.0) is the
product they want to compete with OS2 (at least on my desktop), not NT. NT
is for competing with UNix and for big networks. So it looks like some
comments here have been quite correct, and indeed, NT is a bit of a
smokescreen when comparing it with OS2. But who knows, maybe they
originally intended it to be a desktop OS but got overly ambitious and now
are up-sizing expectations.
Also a second article by Mr. Nance describing various optimizations
that os2 2.1 has undergone. Interesting, but, then he says, OS2 still lacks
a config.sys editor(?!) - hey guy, just dclick on the config.sys icon -
makes me wonder what he is talking about.
(AQIL, CAT21, TOP48, MSG:986/M615)
WINDOWS VS 0S/2 I got to thinking about all the flack being sent around
""""""""""""""" about the memory requirements of Windows NT vs OS/2.
Comparing basic OS/2 2.x to Windows NT is really an apples to oranges
comparison. To achieve the same level of functionality you need to add IBM
LAN server to the basic OS/2 system. Also, there is no additional memory
penalty in Windows NT for running HPFS and/or NTFS. Taking both of these
into account I suspect claims that OS/2 runs in 4mb while Windows NT needs
12mb start to lose their impact. Comparing apples to apples how much
memory does an OS/2 system need including LAN server and HPFS? I suspect
at least 8mb probably more like 12mb which puts OS/2 and Windows NT pretty
much dead even. (RDILL, CAT21, TOP48, MSG:992/M615)
>>>>> And what if you don't NEED to run LAN server?
""""" (G.K., CAT21, TOP48, MSG:993)
>>>>> But the difference is that OS/2 doesn't require the OS to be a
""""" server. OS/2 is intended for both the client and server ends and
the users should not be penalized if they only want to be a client. NT is
server oriented and therefor contains alot of additional extra bulk that is
not necessary. I like the the OS/2 solution because it gives the user a
choice. -Stewart (S.HYDE, CAT21, TOP48, MSG:995/M615)
NEW STACKER DUE OUT? The word from my brother at STAC is that a new
"""""""""""""""""""" version of Stacker is just around the corner.
Seems that version 3.1 is for DOS 6.0 only and will not work with any other
version. As soon as the last of the "features" can be eliminated a new
version will be realeased that will work with all (well, most) DOS
versions. The engineers wanted to call the new version "The DoubleDisk
Rescue Kit" <grin> but the marketing and legal types nixed that ;(. More
news as it happens. L8r Daze <<Gary>>
(G.E.M., CAT4, TOP23, MSG:10/M615)
>>> MESSAGE SPOTLIGHT <<<
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Listen Up! ~
IBM PC RoundTable
Category 12, Topic 13
Message 28 Tue Jun 01, 1993
L.GOMEZ1 [Omicron] at 22:00 EDT
In order to decide what you should buy, ask yourself two questions.
1.) What Can I afford.
You can purchase a computer for As low as $500.00 I used to sell
a "DRAGON", computer for $49.99 it had a printer for $39.99, so
for $100.00 you could get a computer with a printer. (It was
really bad, but it has a word processor included).
2.) What DO I want a computer for.
More than once, someone bought a computer from me and the 90 days
later called me back and told me they wanted to return the
computer. Why I asked, is it broken ?? No, they would answer, I
just decided that I didn't need a computer. They got very upset
when they found out that they could not get a 100% refund on a
"USED" computer. I am sure that you have some need of
a computer,
but is it Word Processing, Games, Bussiness applications?? Give it
some thought. The Amiga 500 is about $500.00 and is a wonderfull
game computer with pretty good application support. The IBM PC is
probably the most widely supported computer, and a 386SX can be
purchased for about $1000.00 complete. A 486DX-50 with 300MB of
hard disk & 16MB of ram with a nice 19" monitor and a laser printer
is about $5000.00 I can get you a NICE AS/400 for about $250,000.00
- Then you can hang about 250 terminals on it!!
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If so, you may be missing out some excellent information in the Bulletin
Board area. The messages listed above only scratch the surface of
what's available and waiting for you in the bulletin board area.
If you are serious about your IBM, the GEnieLamp staff strongly
urge you to give the bulletin board area a try. There are literally
thousands of messages posted from people like you from all over the
world.
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By Juan Jimenez
[J.JIMENEZ]
WARNING:
GEnie PC Aladdin has been determined to be harmful to your health and
mental stability. House mice routinely placed in front of a keyboard
and given Aladdin and a GEnie account have demonstrated wildly aberrant
behavior after short terms of exposure, ranging from increasing the
sizes of their paw signatures to 10x times the normal size, to engaging
in cage-to-cage flame wars regarding the issue of illegal use of
mousetraps in protected rug-covered areas, something which has already
been demonstrated to be deleterious to the living conditions and
environmental stability of the rodent population in the western
hemisphere. Withdrawal symptoms after termination of the test sessions
have also ranged from simple begging to have their modems returned to
their little computer hutches to finding patch lines running from their
cages to the closest RJ-11, connected to stolen Hayes Personal Modems,
which were themselves connected to the gerbil cages (the gerbils were
more than happy to provide power with little generators hooked up to the
running hoops in exchange for a share in the lettuce rations).
In one particular case, lightning struck near the testing facility on a
dark wednesday night, opening a large tear in the time/space continuum,
from which an uncontrollable Aladdin Lag emerged, destroying every water
bottle in sight. The rodents were found the next day with their little
tongues sticking out, completely dehydrated. Small notes folded in the
shape of tiny paper airplanes were found near the fish tank, begging for
Evian resupplies.
Secondary effects were also observed on the cat population in the
testing facility. As far as we can tell from the evidence (notes of
paper with the numbers 1 through 9, with the numerals 1 through 8
crossed out, and small vials of pure catnip next to their bodies) they
were completely freaked out at the sight of mice playing Air Warrior, at
which point they decided to do away with their entire supply of
reincarnations.
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COREL BONER Have you tried to install CorelDraw! 4 from the CD yet?
""""""""""" Lotsa luck - it doesn't work. How could this have slipped
by? Some report that the problem is caused by loading MSCDEX into upper
memory. Loading it low didn't help in my case.
Corel's fix is to use Windows' stock 16-color video driver and create
as large a swap file as possible.
I've tried this fix with both my old ATI VGA Wonder+ card and my new
Diamond Stealth Pro VLB with both the vanilla Windows VGA driver and
drivers supplied with the respective cards - and it still hasn't worked.
Are these guys working with Central Point?
NEWS IN YER FACE Sounds like the recent Spring Comdex was a hoot. Bill
"""""""""""""""" Gates promoted Windows NT to an overflow crowd.
Following his keynote speech, IBM introduced OS/2 2.1 and sold T-shirts
that read: NT- Nice Try, to which Microsoft responded, "that's the most
money IBM will make in software this year".
Intel has been getting hammered lately with reports that the
Pentium-derivative P24T chip runs too hot for many systems claiming P24T
upgradeability. Intel says that the heat of chips which ship will be cut
in half to the approximate levels of current 486 chips. A spokesman says
they've been working with OEMs, but noted that actual chips aren't shipping
until next year.
Microsoft has started alpha testing on a 32-bit version of Visual
Basic less than a month after releasing the current version. They will
also be releasing a 32-bit Visual C++ in August and another version of
Visual Basic with 32-bit capability in December. By the end of 1994 you'll
see a Mac version of Visual Basic.
I hear that the folks at GEnie are working on Windows and Mac
front software. No word on when either one will see the light of day.
Surprise of surprises - Microsoft's internal deadline of shipping the
NT client by the end of June has slipped, and some are wondering if it will
ship by the end of July. I hear that the emphasis at Microsoft at this
point is not when NT will ship, but how well it runs when it does.
Quattro Pro 5.0 for Windows will contain Graphing Expert. This tool
chooses the most appropriate representation for a task from a library of
more than 50 chart types. The package is expected to ship this fall.
Media Vision has announced two video graphics boards designed to
enhance multimedia applications performance. Called the ProGraphics 1024
and 1028, they are the first graphics boards produced by Media Vision.
Both will support 24-bit color. The 1024 will be available in September
for a suggested list price of $599.
The 1028 supports 24-bit color at 1280x1024 and can process 16 million
pixels per second in bit block transfer mode (160 million pixels per second
in flat fill mode). The price will be $995. Both boards will be available
in PCI, VL, and ISA bus models.
Those of you regular RaG readers know that I'm not into the greening
of computers. But I must compliment Hewlett-Packard for their efforts in
recycling toner cartridges.
I recently acquired an HP IIP and had to change the toner cartridge.
Included with the cartridge was a UPS pickup sticker for returning the
cartridge to Hewlett-Packard for recycling. By providing the free
shipping, users should be less inclined to just throw toner cartridges
away.
I hear about a new Apple screen saver where a man is clearing the
screen. As the scaffold lowers him into view, it's Bill Gates - constantly
pushing up his glasses as he starts to wash the screen/window.
A new product called Tapedisk lets certain tape drives act as a hard
drive. The software lets users create, view, open, save, and edit files on
the tape. It supports the following formats: HP 35480A and 35470, Archive
Python, WangDAT 3200 SCSI DAT drives and Tandberg TDC 4100 QUI-1000 format
tape drives. Support for additional SCSI DAT drives will be forthcoming.
Suggested list price will be $199.
HARDWARE CHANGES As you may have noticed by my disclaimer at the end of
"""""""""""""""" last month's RaG, I've recently made some hardware
changes. It was time to get with the program and upgrade to a 486
processor.
It was a tough decision to make between a 50 MHz and a 66 MHz
motherboard. I decided on the 50 MHz since the 66 MHz models are basically
33 MHz motherboards with an Overdrive chip. Unfortunately I'm still stuck
with some of the slow (80ns) memory from the 386, but that will be changed
soon.
If you're looking for a system or considering upgrading, be sure to
get a VESA local bus system. The price difference from an ISA machine
should be slight if any. My motherboard has two local bus slots and that
should be plenty.
OK, I've got a hot motherboard and now it was time to jack up the
video performance. There are a lot of local bus video products out there
and it was a tough decision. I could have bought a Cirrus Logic board
pretty cheap but I decided to look around. I've liked my ATI card and they
had one that was within my price range, but I've read about a lot of
problems with the Mach 32 driver. I didn't want to spend a bundle, but
didn't want the bargain basement either.
I ended up going with the Diamond Stealth Pro VLB (1 MB). I've sold a
number of Diamond Stealth Pro cards for the ISA bus and knew the S3 chip to
be a good performer. Whoa, this sucker really moves. I recently ran my
system against a similarly configured system which had the ISA video card
and the results were amazing. The local bus card was a little more than 8
times as fast as the ISA bus. Windows really snaps too.
Included with the Diamond Stealth Pro VLB are Windows drivers in a
number of resolutions and colors. When installed, the Windows Control
Panel gains a new icon where you can switch resolutions without using the
Windows Setup. Not only does this card get up and move, but you can
purchase additional VRAM to bring the card up to 2 megs.
I've also installed an IDE local bus card. Although the transfer rate
benchmarks out about 44% higher, there is little discernable difference (I
think I need a faster hard drive).
Check out local bus motherboards and systems and definitely
take a look at local bus video cards. The performance difference
is amazing.
PRO AUDIO STUDIO As you faithful readers know, I really like the Pro
"""""""""""""""" Audio Spectrum 16 (as opposed to the SoundBlaster
line). Media Vision has released a special version of the card called the
Pro Audio Studio.
It's basically the same card, but they include more advanced utilities
and a microphone.
ExecuVoice is a basic speech recognition package that understands 300
Windows voice commands. The 16-bit sampling is amazingly accurate. While
this technology is fun to amaze your friends, I find it strange to use for
everyday computing.
Monologue will read back you documents for proofreading. A new Pocket
Recorder now incorporates compression to save on disk space. Sound
Impressions is a quality tool for mixing, recording, and editing CD, MIDI,
and Wave components. This program has the look and feel of a rack-mounted
stereo.
The MIDISoft Recording Studio is a sophisticated sequencer with some
nice mixing capabilities. The top of the screen shows your music in
musical notation (as opposed to tracks). The display is quite good, but I
haven't found a way to print the music - a serious shortcoming. (What's
the point of showing notes on a staff if you can't print it?)
Existing owners of Pro Audio Spectrum cards can get the package for
just $59. It's not a bad deal if you have use for these things.
Along the same lines as ExecuVoice is IN3 (In Cube). This is much
more versatile and seems to do an even better job of voice recognition.
Expect to pay in excess of $200 however.
ACCESS FOR PHOTO CD Kodak has some software out for working with Photo
""""""""""""""""""" CDs. Many applications are lagging in their support
for this format, so these utilities are intended to make life a little
easier when dealing with Photo CDs.
Access for Photo CD is a DOS program (a Windows version is also
available which I'll probably discuss next month) which lets you view Photo
CD images and convert them to a useful format. The program sells for about
$50 and that's about all it's worth.
Most programs will ask you which resolution you want before loading an
image. Access defaults to the last resolution used and you can't change it
until you load an image. Also, when you load the highest resolution image,
it only shows you part of the image and you have to scroll around to get
pieces of the whole thing.
There's a reason that this software doesn't cost much - it's
not worth much.
ARTSHOW3 Each year, Corel sponsors a contest where users send in things
"""""""" they've created with CorelDraw. All entries are published on a
CD which is accompanied by a nicely printed book showing all the entries.
You can view a slide show of the entries which is combined with a variety
of MIDI tracks.
I just had to get this year's Corel Artshow CD - to see my submission
published. I entered our band's logo in the Corel Design contest last year
(Page 171, Number 17).
Also on this year's CD is an updated version of Corel CD- Audio, a
demo for CorelDraw and a demo for Voyetra's MIDISoft Studio.
AMIDIAG 4 I'm always looking for good diagnostic software. AMI recently
""""""""" had an offer where you could send the title page from any
diagnostic software (along with $15) and get the current version of
AMIDiag.
The program checks all the usual stuff and seems to be quite thorough.
I'm not sure that it's worth the $99 they usually ask though. I think that
PC Probe is much more extensive and even CheckIt isn't bad.
If you have a supported video card (ATI, Tseng, Paradise, Trident, and
Video Seven) there are PCX files showing motherboard and memory
configurations.
CORELDRAW! 4 I finally got my copy after trying to install from a
"""""""""""" friend's CD (anxiously awaiting the arrival of my own
copy). The CD installation problems described in the lead article of the
RaG were not there when I got my disks. The file dates seem the same
between both CD's, but mine worked.
It's difficult to list everything they've changed in this new version.
Just when you thought it would be impossible to improve on the best
graphics package, they did it.
The first thing you'll notice is that there are two CD's. One has the
programs, clipart, and fonts. The second one has some more graphics and a
new QuickTour. Gone is the video tape they used to give you for learning
the basics of the program. You install the QuickTour and get a Video for
Windows presentation which gives you the same information as before and
then some. It's very well done and an innovative use of technology.
The Draw module now lets you have multiple pages with some pretty
extensive desktop publishing features. It almost reminds me of how
PageMaker works. Text files from leading word processors can be imported
and wrapped around graphics (and you can easily do columns now).
They've finally added the ability to import WPG files (before you
could only export them). There are now thousands of textures to enhance
your graphics. Color separations can be easily printed without having a
PostScript printer installed.
CorelMosaic is still the excellent file manager it's always been. It
reads and displays files much faster than before. You still need to
convert PhotoCD images with Mosaic before using them elsewhere (except
PhotoPaint).
The Paint module is much more extensive, along the lines of
PhotoStyler and PhotoShop. The Trace module now does OCR as well as trace
your bitmapped images.
The Presentations module has been enhanced to work with a new included
program called Move. Move is an animation package which comes with an
extensive variety of props and actors. I find the module to be a little
dumb, but if you're making on-screen presentations it does a nice job of
smooth animation. And it's easy to use.
CorelChart now works like a real spreadsheet and has over 80 styles of
charts.
The two CD's have over 18,000 pieces of clipart along with over 5,000
symbols and shapes you can drag-and-drop. You also get over 750 fonts in
Speedo, Type 1, and TrueType formats (I wouldn't suggest installing them
all). My only real complaint is the way the clipart book is organized.
Instead of using written words for the different classifications (such as
aircraft, leisure, etc.) they use symbols. It's real difficult to decipher
what the symbols mean which makes it harder to find the piece of clipart
you're looking for. Often I know the artwork is in there, I just can't
find it.
Overall, they've done an outstanding job of improving an already
excellent piece of software. It is still taking me a little while to get
used to the enhancements. If you use CorelDraw often this upgrade is a
must.
UNDOCUMENTED FEATURE While we're on the subject of the new CorelDraw, I
"""""""""""""""""""" thought I'd let you in on another of those secret
screens they don't tell you about.
In Corel, go to Help-About. Press down SHIFT-CONTROL and double click
the Corel hot air balloon in the upper left corner. You'll get a blue
screen with a hot air balloon at the bottom center. The mouse cursor now
looks like a hand on a lever. Pressing the left mouse button will turn on
the fire in the balloon, making it rise. As the balloon rises it will pull
up a banner listing all the people associated with CorelDraw. (Notice the
little Canadian flag waving to the side of the balloon.) If you release
the left button, the fire will go out and the balloon will slowly descend.
Pressing the right mouse button will release a parachuting Elvis.
NOTE: it appears you can only have two Elvis's (Elvi?) on the screen at a
time.
This is extremely important information for you to know and there will
be a test later.
QEMM 7 Quarterdeck has released a new version of their already excellent
"""""" QEMM memory management software. New features abound to help
users maximize their memory.
QEMM 7.0 introduces DOS-UP, which increases your available
conventional memory even if you already have everything loaded high. It
does this by moving portions of DOS that DOS=HIGH does not move.
QEMM 7.0 now has the ability to reduce the memory requirements of
MS-DOS 6's DoubleSpace driver from over 40k to less than 3K, allowing you
to load it even if its memory requirements would otherwise prevent you from
doing so.
OPTIMIZE now accounts for programs that load themselves high; it is
aware of DOS conditionals (such as IF and FOR); it has improved detection
of Adapter RAM and other hard to detect areas above 640K; and it is now
fully aware of MS-DOS 6's multiple configuration boot setup (something even
Microsoft's own MemMaker can't handle).
VIDRAM is now capable of working in a Microsoft Windows Enhanced Mode
DOS Window as well as from normal DOS. This allows DOS text-mode programs
to access an additional 96k of conventional memory, bringing your maximum
available memory to almost 704K in a DOS partition of Windows.
A new program called QSetup comes with QEMM 7. QSetup allows you to
change the configuration of QEMM, DOS-UP, ST-DBL, QDPMI, and other QEMM
programs without manually editing a single text file. All of the options
are available on menus, and full online help explains what each does. In
addition, troubleshooting support is built into QSetup, making it easier
for QEMM to deal with rare or non-standard hardware.
Major portions of QEMM have been rewritten using 32 bit code,
resulting in faster operation and less conventional memory overhead. (Less
than 1K of your conventional memory is now used by QEMM).
QEMM 7 has been enhanced to ensure compatibility with more software
packages than ever before. It now supports VESA and can save and restore
the vectors as necessary. It knows about more types of Shadow RAM, Compaq
models, and bus-mastering disk drive controllers. And on systems equipped
with Intel's Pentium processor, QEMM 7's new features mean less memory
overhead and faster performance.
DOS-UP is a set of utility programs used by QEMM and Optimize to load
more of your DOS kernel (the actual DOS program and its data) into upper
memory. This gives you more conventional memory than ever before, even if
you already have everything on your system loading high. DOS-UP consists
of two drivers: DOSDATA.SYS and DOS-UP.SYS. Both are necessary for DOS-UP
to work properly. DOSDATA.SYS must be the very first line in your
CONFIG.SYS. Its job is to "prepare" DOS to be loaded into upper memory.
DOS-UP.SYS is loaded after QEMM in the CONFIG.SYS and actually moves
the pieces of DOS into High RAM, making sure that other programs know about
its new location.
DOS-UP gives DOS 5 and 6 users an additional 7 to 20k of conventional
memory while giving DOS 3 and 4 users 50 to 60k more (depending on their
prior configuration.) It lets you move DOS out of conventional memory even
when you are not using DOS=HIGH. This allows DESQview or some other
HMA-using program to take advantage of the full 64k of the HMA, instead of
the 35K or so of it that DOS will use as a result of DOS=HIGH.
QEMM 7.0 adds support for disk compression programs such as
DoubleSpace, Stacker, and Superstor. QEMM and Optimize detect when these
disk compression programs are in use, and both installation and
Optimization are smooth and effortless. In addition, new Stealth
DoubleSpace feature saves you even more memory.
Stealth DoubleSpace reduces the memory overhead of DoubleSpace from
over 40K to less than 3K, using a method similar to the Stealth ROM process
that reclaims address space normally used by your system ROM and video ROM.
Unlike other memory managers, QEMM 7 does not just move the other 40K of
DoubleSpace to your upper memory--it moves it completely out of your first
megabyte of memory, freeing that space for other programs!
Along with the Stealth ROM feature, Stealth DoubleSpace allows you,
through the use of the expanded memory (EMS) page frame, to reclaim up to
136k of otherwise unusable upper memory address space.
QEMM 7.0 comes with the newest version of Manifest: Version 2.0.
Manifest lets you take a look "under the hood" of your computer and is the
best way to find out exactly what is going on inside your machine.
Many new features and information screens are incorporated into
Manifest 2.0. It now includes an editor for your system configuration files
(CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, WIN.INI, and SYSTEM.INI) which is available at
the touch of a hotkey. It displays information on your Windows
configuration (including the version and drivers that Windows is using) as
well as your DOS configuration. It includes enhanced network information,
showing network type, servers, drive mapping, and login information. It
provides more information on your video than ever before, including the
make and model of your video card and the amount of memory installed on it.
For laptop users whose systems are equipped with "Advanced Power
Management" features, Manifest provides information on the status of your
battery. Finally, it gives you complete information on every type of
memory available for your computer today, including EMS, XMS, VCPI, and
DPMI memory.
The cost of upgrading from any version of QEMM to version 7.0 is $35,
plus $5 shipping and handling. For more information or to upgrade call
(800) 354-3222.
GOVERNMENT VIRUS BBS A little over a year ago, the Treasury Department
"""""""""""""""""""" started a security-oriented BBS. The Treasury's
Bureau of Public Debt recently came under fire for having virus code
available to anyone who called the board. As of June 21, 1,100 people had
called.
Due to pressure, the virus-access portion was shut down. An anonymous
person complained about the use of tax dollars for distributing virus code
to anybody with a modem.
Said a Treasury Department spokesman, "We started the BBS for internal
use at the bureau. Then it got to be Treasurywide. Pretty soon all sorts
of people started calling in and we started getting hacker code." It was
noted that so far no virus traceable to the BBS has been reported.
Besides source code for viruses, the BBS had hacker tools such as
password crackers and war dialers available for download.
WINDOWS 4 BETA Microsoft will soon begin limited beta testing on a 32-bit
"""""""""""""" version of Windows with general beta testing starting
this fall. This major change in Windows is expected to ship before July
1994 (but you know how that goes).
The project, code-named Chicago, will more closely integrate DOS and
Windows, combining the program and file managers (how this will be done has
yet to be decided). This will be a true 32-bit environment. Included may
be a built-in electronic-mail client, a single in-box for E-mail, fax, and
voice, and smart folders that can be programmed to alert other users.
UPGRADE FROM HELL I finally got my copy of PageMaker 5.0. They've only
""""""""""""""""" been advertising it for the past four months so it's
about time the product hits the shelves.
The installation went well enough and I perused the last- minute
README files. Now it's time to load one of my old files and see how things
work. The file loads fine and I can play with some of the new features.
I find the Control Palette they're raving about to be more of a
nuisance, but some will like it.
All my old files load fine. So now it's time to print. Sorry, I get
a General Printer Failure, some memory address, and that's it. OK, let's
look in the book and see what this means. You guessed it - no mention of
this error anywhere.
Now it's time to call Tech Support (on my dime) and get some answers.
One day I called, the phone was constantly busy. When I finally did get
through I was in the queue for over 15 minutes and finally left a message
for a technician to call me back. As I prepare to go to press with the Rag
on July 2 I'm still waiting for the callback and the secret to printing my
old files.
WORDPERFECT 6 FOR DOS I recently attended the rollout for Wordperfect 6
""""""""""""""""""""" for DOS along with InForms (now slightly delayed
again) and Office.
If you're comfortable with Version 5.1, you can have the same look but
with the menus at the top. But the big deal here is that you now have a
graphical interface.
I don't really care for DOS programs that try to look like Windows.
WordPerfect has done an excellent job in doing a major facelift on their
flagship product. I just don't care for the way it looks: in fact, it's
hard for me to get too excited about any DOS product.
Anyway, they've added the QuickFinder from the Windows product for
managing large numbers of documents. A major portion of DataPerfect is now
an integral part of WordPerfect. For those who didn't pay attention in
junior high English class, Grammatik is also bundled with the product.
Incorporating graphics is much easier with the added ability to
irregularly wrap text around graphics. Version 6 also has internal support
for Speedo, Intellifont, Type 1, and TrueType fonts. Outline freaks will
like the collapsible outliner.
Similar to the Windows version, you can print envelopes and bar codes.
If you have a compatible fax card, you can send and receive faxes directly
from within WordPerfect.
Overall, they've made lots of changes. The Coaches feature attempts
to mimic Microsoft's Wizard technology, but doesn't come close.
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DISCLAIMER RAndY's RumOR RaG is published on a monthly basis by AINSWORTH
"""""""""" COMPUTER SERVICES and is available on various local BBS's,
GEnie, and America Online as well as in Modem News.
In case anyone cares, RAndY's RumOR RaG is produced on a 486- 50 with
8 megs of memory, Diamond Stealth Pro VESA VLB (1 MB), local bus IDE card,
105 MB Toshiba IDE hard drive, Teac 1.2 MB and 1.44 MB floppies, Pro Audio
Spectrum 16 running a Hitachi 3750 CD ROM drive, Sceptre SVGA display,
Microsoft mouse, WordPerfect for Windows and transmitted through a US
Robotics HST Dual Standard modem.
Opinions expressed are those of the author. Comments should be
addressed to Ainsworth Computer Services on GEnie, America Online, phone,
analog mail, or whatever method makes you feel good.
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By Bob Connors
[R.CONNORS2]
Program Name : Vehicle Record System (VRS) Plus
Filename : KJONVRS.ZIP
Library Area : 3
Program Number : 33147
File Size : 261,632 bytes
Program Type : DataBase
Author : K-Jon Software
Version Reviewed: 2.0
File Type : Shareware ($69.95 plus $4.00 s/h - USA/Canada
$10.00 s/h - Overseas
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FROM THE AUTHOR The VEHICLE RECORD SYSTEM PLUS (VRS Plus) by K-Jon
""""""""""""""" Software is the comprehensive vehicle management system
for homes and businesses. It tracks fuel, maintenance, insurance,
registration, tires, loans, travel, cost per mile and much more for any
number of vehicles. Vehicles can be tracked by odometer or hours.
You can easily determine and analyze vehicle costs for any period of
time, plus the VRS Plus tells you when to service your vehicles.
Customized maintenance schedules show you what maintenance operations need
to be done, when they need to be done and which ones are overdue.
The VRS Plus can be customized for use in many countries and is being
used by thousands of satisfied customers in the United States, Canada,
Australia and England.
The Vehicle Record System comes highly recommended by users and their
comments are included on the disk. The step-by-step Demo and Tutorial will
help you get started quickly and will show you how easy it is to track the
information you want and need to know.
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MINI_BYTE BY BRAD [4 1/2 Lamps] When this program was chosen for this
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" month, I said to myself, "What's the big
deal?" because I've used a database or a spreadsheet to keep track of gas
mileage before. But VRS Plus is much more. It tracks maintenance, reminds
you when to do what maintenance, produces neat reports on gas mileage, how
much it costs to run your cars, and so on.
The on-line help is spectacular. After installing VRS Plus, I didn't
follow the admonition to read the manual first (who reads them? <g>), and
I missed the set-up step to tell VRS Plus what drive I had installed it on.
As a result, it couldn't find a necessary file. So instead of a cryptic
error message, or worse, an abort, I got a full screen telling me exactly
what file was missing and what to do about it. Real nice touch!
I'm sorry, but I couldn't award VRS Plus 5 lamps, because I found the
keyboard interface awkward. Moving backwards in the menu hierarchy was
accomplished with the QUIT command (the Q key would invoke this), instead
of the more usual Escape key. The arrow keys move you around the menu
selections, with a nice one-liner help message explaining the selection as
it's highlighted, but to get from one column to the next to see the help
message, you had to go through each selection.
All-in-all, VRS Plus is a complete package for keeping up info on your
home or business fleet, and is well worth the download time to check out!
MINI BYTE BY TIPPY [3 1/2 Lamps] Whether you manage the family car or
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" the massive fleet of office cars, the
Vehicle Record System Plus is waiting to assist you! It handles everything
from basic fuel management and record keeping to extensive vehicle
maintenance record-keeping. The program includes a sample vehicle to
assist you in learning the program, and I found that very helpful, as parts
of the program are not all that intuitive.
Each module has online help available, which was able to get me
through the less obvious parts of the program without referencing the
manual. However, I found the execution of the program to be somewhat
awkward and nonstandard. For example, to get help from the main menu, you
press Shift F5, but in the modules, you simply press H.
The reports and information VRS Plus supplies you with is sufficient
for weekend and professional mechanics. While the "required equipment"
list in the documents includes a printer, it is possible to use this
program without one. All reports can be printed to the screen or to a
file. Overall, the Vehicle Record System Plus should prove to be a
valuable assistant to anybody desiring to keep good, accurate records on
any number of vehicles. Just give yourself a few hours to learn all the
nuances in this program.
MINIBYTE BY BOBSIE [4 Lamps] When I first got into computing on a TRS-80
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" microcomputer, one of the first programs I
ever wrote or even used was to record my gasoline usage and calculate the
miles-per-gallon I was getting. Things have really changed since those
early days, as VRS Plus clearly demonstrates.
Installation of the program is a snap and worked flawlessly for me.
It created the directories and copied the required files to the appropriate
directory. The only thing I do not like about the installation is that it
leaves all the files in the original directory you are installing from,
which requires you to delete them manually when the installation is
completed.
VRS Plus goes far beyond being just a simple miles-per-gallon
calculator. It is a complete database for maintaining information about
all the vehicles you own or operate. There is even a fleet version of the
program available for those companies that own their own vehicles.
As the author's description implies, this program will maintain a
complete database of everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about
your vehicle. Items you can record include gasoline usage, maintenance,
accessory purchases, tires, travel, vehicle identification numbers and
registration information, insurance, and loan or lease information. The
program will also calculate, for any period and/or mileage you specify,
your cost per mile.
The program is completely menu driven with on-line help for the menu
screens (but not necessarily for the editing screens) and includes a
tutorial to get you familiar with the program, as well as sample data.
Editing is fairly intuitive, and it is a simple matter to add or delete
vehicles. In case you are wondering why I gave VRS Plus a 4 LAMPS rating
instead of a 5 LAMPS rating, it is because of the lack of complete on-line
help and the fact that the same keystroke is not used on different screens
for the same purpose. For example, when changing the system defaults, no
help is available to explain what various setting are used for. Also, the
Q key is used to Quit on every menu except the Main Menu, where Shift-F6 is
used instead (I did not notice any other use for the Q key on the Main
Menu).
Despite its minor flaws, I consider this a well-written program that
will benefit anyone that wants to track information about their vehicles
with a minimum of hassle.
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GEnieLAMP MINI_BYTE'S RATING
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
BRAD ............................................... 4 1/2
TIPPY .............................................. 3 1/2
BOBSIE ............................................. 4
""""""
MINI_BYTE SCORE .................................... 4.00
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MB RATING "\. FOUR LAMPS ./"
""""""""" "\._ _ _./"
(_____)
MINI_BYTES RATING SYSTEM
""""""""""""""""""""""""
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 (but not for long!). He
loves to keep stats on all kinds of stuff, so VRS
Plus is right up his alley. By the time you read
this, the new 486/33 _may_ be in action <BG>!
TIPPY........uses his 386 system for Windows-based Word
Processing and Database Management to enhance the
computing power of a large Air Force Squadron
in Washington D.C. His spare time involves
downloading large numbers of files in search of
that perfect program that he can't live without.
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 as he is writing an electronic
Front-End Mailer program for BBS systems,
allowing those systems to access networks such
as FidoNet.
[EOA]
[TEC]//////////////////////////////
TECH_TALK /
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CONDOR: Leader in Graphic Standards
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
By Don Lokke, Jr.
[D.LOKKE]
>>> CONDOR <<<
""""""""""""""
~ The Leader in IBM Graphic Protocol Standards ~
CONDOR IS HOT! Condor 3.0 may be the hottest development in DOS since
"""""""""""""" Microsoft introduced Windows. These days you'd expect a
release as important as Condor to be heralded by a blizzard of press
releases, packaged by the pound and carry a hefty price tag. Condor proves
that earth shattering software can come in small affordable packages. And
if you think comparing Condor to
"IF YOU CAN HANDLE A PAINT Windows is reckless, wait 'till
PROGRAM, A TEXT EDITOR AND you see what Condor will do!
HAVE SOME IDEA HOW MACROS Condor makes it possible to add
WORK, YOU'RE ALREADY OVER VGA graphics to DOS programs using
QUALIFIED TO USE CONDOR." as little as 50 bytes of code or
display an animated feature from
the DOS command line without a
special viewer! Users can create DOS GUI's and shells in under 8k! Condor
is the the most advanced high resolution telecom protocol written to date.
In fact, you don't even need a terminal. Specifically, Condor is an
ANSI.SYS replacement, but that understates the case a bit. Condor brings
VGA graphics to DOS without programming. If you can handle a paint
program, a text editor and have some idea how macros work you're already
over qualified to use Condor.
While Condor opens a world of potential communication applications, it
looks to play an important role in at least two quickly evolving areas.
Electronic publishing and telecommunications are areas where traditionally
graphics have been under utilized for a variety of reasons. In electronic
publishing the integration of graphics and text has been hampered by the
DOS screen modes that effectively
"IF YOU THINK COMPARING stifled mixed screen presentation
CONDOR TO WINDOWS IS until recent developments
RECKLESS, WAIT 'TILL involving Windows. In
YOU SEE WHAT CONDOR telecommunications problems have
CAN DO!" centered on the size of graphic
screens and the relatively slow
speed of modem transmissions. With a little finesse Condor has achieved
what whole industries have failed to produce. At the heart of the software
is the genius of a single programmer with a brilliant plan. Larry Mears
aimed at one key piece of software, ANSI.SYS. By re-writing it, he offered
continued support for the ANSI standard while adding some astonishing
features.
For digital publishers the implications are profound. At last,
digital publications can mix text and graphics on the same screen without
special programming. Type and illustrations can even be animated!
Multi-page VGA documents frequently run under 10K in size. Yes, you can
even use pop-up windows or imitate the look and feel of other programs for
demos.
The current release of Condor 3.0 offers truly exciting possibilities.
But "you ain't seen nothing yet". After a week with the alpha version of
Condor 4.0, I'm excited to report that there's a lot more power coming.
The release of Condor 4.0 will bring "point and click" capabilities.
Imagine hypergraphic publications.
"AFTER A WEEK WITH THE ALPHA No, not hypertext. I said
VERSION OF CONDOR 4.0, I'M "Hypergraphic", publications that
EXCITED TO REPORT THAT THERE'S sport as many as 64 icons on a
A LOT MORE POWER COMING... single screen linked to all types
IMAGINE HYPERGRAPHIC of menu's, text, graphics, sound
PUBLICATIONS." and programs! Remember, this is
not a Windows program! Yes, that
means you can have a "point &
click" table of contents. Even an icon on each page that exits, turns the
page, or returns the reader to the table of contents. Condor will access
DOS .exe, .com and .bat files. .Bat files have FULL access to CONDOR too!
It's a great tool for graphic menuing and graphic illustration pop-ups,
SPLIT the screen and have TEXT above and graphics below for a story book or
catalog effect.
Now, using Condor, a publisher can create a document that's viewable
online as well as offline without any conversion process. Condor is a
natural for online magazines, newsletters, product catalogs, advertising,
etc... Condor allows you to use many of the traditional formats, proven
effective in print, online.
You say you don't want to give up your current telecom software to get
Condor support? Just DOWNLOAD a QWK packet and have CONDOR graphics in
messages if your telecom software refuses to support a "external ANSI"
replacement! In combination with Speed Read the offline mail reader,
Condor is the first high resolution protocol that is viewable in the QWK
and FIDO message formats. Online mail will never be the same again. But
then neither will the entire BBS and E-Mail world. In the online telecom
community there's been a considerable stir over the recent introduction of
high resolution telecom protocols like NAPLPS, BIG and RIP. They all have
one thing in common. The user
"ONLINE MAIL WILL NEVER must use a terminal program
BE THE SAME AGAIN." written to specifically support
the language or protocol being
used on the BBS. Condor was
originally written as a high resolution telecom protocol. That means
Condor brings all it's features to the online world. For the first time,
the user doesn't need a terminal that has graphics protocols COMPILED in,
__ANY__ BBS or TERMINAL software that supports EXTERNAL ANSI (ANSI.SYS)
ALREADY HAS __INSTANT!!__ CONDOR support BUILT in! A README file listing a
few of these Condor compatible telecom programs is included in the release.
It's easy to support CONDOR graphics in your program. The DIRECT text
output method and INTERNAL ANSI "emulation" won't work in graphics modes,
don't hobble your program, give your users a OPTION, the CONDOR option.
Condor 4.0's new "Point & Click" ICONs send commands to a BBS when online,
so it's quite possible to build GUIs for BBS's and DOOR games!
Specifically, Condor is an ANSI.SYS replacement. It supports 15 video
modes including 5 text modes and 10 CGA, EGA and VGA graphic modes up to
640 x 480 x 16 or even 320 x 200 x 256. A Condor file begins with an
"esc{" sequence, ends with a }esc sequence but the rest of the code is
simple lower ascii unlike ANSI. The Condor was originally developed with
high resolution telecom in mind. Condor files are tiny when compared to
similar .GIF files, although you can have Condor run a .bat file that runs
a viewer to display GIF files if you like. Typical Condor files run from
500 bytes to 8k in size, not likely to clog a modem or bloat an
application. As an ANSI.SYS replacement you may wonder about size.
Condor.sys operates in less than 48k of upper memory when loaded high by
DOS 5 or 6 at boot-up.
Condor comes with CPaint, a mouse driven paint program that produces a
Condor script file. Of course you can still load the file into your
favorite word processor and "tweek" the details. But Cpaint is an
outstanding paint environment that allows the artist to produce screens in
all supported graphics modes. CPaint is a well developed vector/bitmap
paint program at this stage. Features include palette selection, undo, even
a group of sound effects and believe it or not a "piano" for music
composition in real time. CPAINT v1.3 will also includes ICON creation
support. According to the author, Larry Mears, "It's a SNAP!" I have to
agree. If you have developed a technique for freehand drawing with Corel
Draw or another vector format draw program CPaint will be almost second
nature. The secret is using the line tool to outline your illustration
first. Then you can come back and fill in the details using fills, lines
and points.
As you can see Condor is no average release. The fact that Condor is
still $15 donationware is astonishing. This is truly the most exciting
software development in the last 5 years. If you want to try it out, you
can locate all the latest Condor files in the Digipub RT (M1395) here on
GEnie. If you would like to contact the author he has requested that you
call "The Online Galleria BBS" 205-837-1681 and leave email to CONDOR or
'F'eedback to CoSysop 2. On GEnie e-mail L.MEARS.
According the Larry Mears, Condor v4.0 will be released at least by
mid-August but he will try to have it on GEnie by the 1st of August. In
the mean time, Condor v3.0 is available so you can get a great start on
non-icon publications and screens immediately. I guess I better send Larry
Mears my $15 check for this one. Hats off to the hottest code on disk,
Condor!
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In the DigiPub RT Library
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
1459 CONDOR30.ZIP Desc: pixel level ANSI.SYS + Paint prg.
[EOA]
[PDQ]//////////////////////////////
PD_QUICKVIEW /
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Football Picks Are In The Air!
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
By Brad Biondo
[B.BIONDO]
Program Name : PRO Football Picks
Filename : PFPICKS5.ZIP
Library Area : 7
Program Number : 33255
File Size : 127,104
Program Type : Entertainment, Sports
Author : Adam La Chant/ALC Software
Version Reviewed: 5.0
File Type : Shareware / $40
[*][*][*]
FROM THE AUTHOR PRO Football Picks (PFP) - Version 5.0 is designed to be
""""""""""""""" used purely for entertainment purposes and not with the
intent to aid in breaking any local, state or federal laws. The authors do
love the game of football and hope you enjoy using the program.
PFP is a football handicapping program designed to pick winning teams,
taking into account the "Betting Line" (spread). The additional
statistical data needed to properly use the program is usually published in
the local daily newspapers. The required statistics are also printed,
during the football season, in USA Today (the American Conference
statistics on Wednesday and the National Conference statistics on
Thursday). The weekly statistics can also be downloaded directly from the
ALC Software Bulletin Board System.
PFP has been used since the 1986 season and has had a WINNING SEASON
EVERY YEAR except for the 1987 season.
Generally the order that you will visit each section each week is in
the order in which they are listed.
1) Data Section - Enter the data for each team.
2) Game Selection Section - Run each game.
3) Run This Weeks Games - Run games after they have been run once.
4) The Week In Review - Enter the final scores and see how you did!
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. __
(^) <^> /~ ~\
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PD_Q RATING "\. FOUR LAMPS ./"
""""""""""" "\._ _ _./"
(_____) (1-5)
DOCUMENTATION EXCELLENT
"""""""""""""
PD_Q COMMENTS Football season will be here before you know it. And if
""""""""""""" you love football statistics and picking which teams will
win, then you'll love PRO Football Picks.
This program has a complete selection of statistics for you to use in
determining how to choose teams for your weekly office pool or whatever
form of betting activity you may have found. Each week, for each team, you
enter six statistics from the previous week's activity: yards rushing
offense, yards passing offense, yards rushing defense, yards passing
defense, points scored for, and points scored against. This entry can be
done with either the week's stats or year-to-date numbers (since different
publications print these stats in different formats). PFP can adjust
appropriately. Then you enter the spread for each game for the upcoming
week.
As you update each game, PFP displays pertinent information (I don't
want to give it _all_ away <g>) to help you make an "informed" decision.
If PFP is comfortable enough with the available stats, it will also let you
know its (his/her?) opinion on the game's outcome.
It's really worth your time to go over the documentation so that you
understand everything that is presented. You'll be able to better utilize
what's there, and that could mean the difference between winning and
losing! The author even points out that a clock is provided in the lower
right corner of the Data Entry screen for those users who wait until the
last minute, but don't want to miss kickoff time. Or if you don't have the
time to enter all those numbers, the author offers a BBS service ($50 for
the whole season, plus other goodies) to let you download the appropriate
info.
You can place your bets in PFP, and it will track how well you do. It
also tracks how well it (he/she?) does. You can display a team's schedule,
win/loss records from the past three years, and more. If you're serious
about picking football games, download this one _now_ so you can be ready
for the season opener (September 5!). And we get 18 weeks instead of 17
this year!
Registration is $40, which gets you the enhanced, registered version,
bonus utilities, a printed manual, BBS download statistics option, and
version upgrade notices. PRO Football Picks is available from ALC
Software, P.O. Box # 8481, New York, NY 10116-4654.
Enjoy!
[EOA]
[REF]//////////////////////////////
REFLECTIONS /
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Thinking About Online Communications
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
By Phil Shapiro
[P.SHAPIRO1]
>>> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES <<<
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
IS IT POSSIBLE? Online communications have already changed many facets
""""""""""""""" of workplace interactions. Much has been said already
about how electronic mail flattens out a corporation's management
hierarchy. Online communications might change the hiring process in a
similarly revolutionary fashion. Is it possible that "online interviews"
will totally supplant face-to-face hiring interviews?
The purpose of any employment interview is for employees and
employers to find out as much as possible about each other. Both sides are
trying to minimize the risks of getting involved in an employment situation
that later proves to be unfulfilling.
Job interviewing today is flawed only in the respect that it totally
lacks logic. About the worst possible way of finding out about a human
being (or a company) is to sit down for a casual twenty-minute chat.
Admittedly, you can draw some general conclusions about a person's demeanor
and character by looking them over from head to toe. But to delve deeper
into a person's character you need to probe further below the superficial
social surface.
Online communications offers an opportunity for both employers and
employees to do just that. Instead of sitting down for a twenty-minute
chit-chat, prospective employers and employees can engage in a more
involved, deeper, long-lasting online dialogue.
Chances are that online communications will dramatically extend the
time-span of the interviewing process. Prospective employers might court
potential employees by asking them to send e-mail comments and feedback
about goings-on in that particular industry.
To gain further insight into a person's patterns of thought,
employers might ask to see current writing samples. But instead of asking
to see just "three recent writing samples," employers can take advantage of
online communications to make more rigorous demands. It's not too
far-fetched to imagine an information-age employer asking prospective
employees to send everything they have written in the past two years.
In the situation where the job opportunity involves some measure of
creative talent, an employer might reasonably request a potential employee
to send a variety of writing samples. Companies such as Microsoft or Apple
might realistically ask interviewees to send five pieces of original
fiction, five poems, five non-fiction articles, and five recent business
letters. Looking at these combined writings should give employers a
rounded picture of prospective employees.
On the other side of the coin, potential employees can use online
communications technology to probe deeper into the working of corporations
they're considering working for. If a corporation is serious about
courting a prospective employee, the corporation should be more willing to
reveal more of itself.
The resulting courtship might very well last several months, or even
more than a year, before becoming formalized into an employer-employee
relationship. The employment interviewing process, therefore, will take on
some of the traits of the age-old process whereby two human beings get to
know one another.
Many advantages would result from this innovation in hiring practices.
Employers would have a very good sense of the character and talents of the
employees they're hiring. Employees, likewise, would have a better sense
of the company they're going to work for.
The moral of all this? Brush up on your dating skills. You might
need them in courting your next employer. And forget about polishing up
your resume. More important to have several dozen writings samples on hand
to send prospective employers.
In the coming Information Age, the written word will reign supreme.
Those who can best mold raw ideas into sterling sentences will be able to
write their own tickets.
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[The author takes a keen interest in the social dimensions
of communications technology. He can be reached on GEnie
Internet: p.shapiro1.genie.geis.com
[EOA]
[PD2]//////////////////////////////
PD_QUICKVIEW
/
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Willstar Does It Again!
"""""""""""""""""""""""
By John Peters
[GENIELAMP]
Program Name : WILSTAR EDU-DRILL
Filename : ED-DRIL2.ZIP
Library Area : 7
Program Number : 33341
File Size : 50944
Program Type : Education
Author : Jerry Wilson [J.WILSON120]
Version Reviewed: 2.0
File Type : Shareware ($10.00)
[*][*][*]
FROM THE AUTHOR Wilstar Edu-Drill is a series of 4 game drills used to
""""""""""""""" develop elementary- level skills in math and spelling.
The ED.EXE program has a menu system that will allow you to run any of the
4 drills, or to switch back-and-forth between them.
WHAT IT DOES Wilstar Edu-Drills contain games in multiplication,
"""""""""""" addition, subtraction, and spelling. Scores are kept on
disk for the math drills. You can make up word lists for the spelling
drill, and print out missed words or entire lists.
To use the program, type ED at the DOS prompt. The program will
display an opening title screen for a few seconds, then a menu will be
displayed asking which drill you wish to run. Type the number in front of
the drill you desire, then press ENTER.
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. __
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PD_Q RATING "\. THREE LAMPS ./"
""""""""""" "\._ _ _./"
(_____) (1-5)
DOCUMENTATION Okay
"""""""""""""
PD_Q COMMENTS Jerry Wilson is a prolific writer of simple, yet fun and/or
""""""""""""" effective shareware programs. When I say simple, I'm not
referring to the program itself, but to the presentation. You won't find
flashy intro screens or fancy graphics. What you will find is programs
that work as advertised. Edu-Drills is no exception.
Do you remember flash cards? Edu-Drills is a electronic version of
something that I sat through for many after-school hours. Take it from one
who knows, flash cards are not a barrel of laughs. But then, they are
effective. Fortunately, Edu-Drills takes the basic flash card idea a step
further by making a simple game out of it by giving your child points for
the correct answer. The points are awarded based on how quickly you answer
the problem so the quicker your child answers the problem, the higher
points he or she will receive.
In the end, it's still flash cards. But what was once a boring and
drawn out routine can now be a fun experience. If you have kids, it's
worth the download.
[EOA]
[LIB]//////////////////////////////
THE ONLINE LIBRARY /
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Files, Files & More Files!
""""""""""""""""""""""""""
By Daniel "Tippy" Martinez
[TIPPY.ONE]
[*] [*] [*] FILES! FILES! FILES! [*] [*] [*]
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
THE SOFTWARE COLLECTION There you are with four big hours to use online,
""""""""""""""""""""""" and your just aren't sure how you are going to
get your money's worth. There are literally thousands of files available
in the IBM and Windows Roundtables just waiting for you to download. This
article 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, as it was provided by the uploader.
Any additional comments from me are preceded with "** NOTE:" following the
uploaders description.
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 NEW FILES! - IBM ROUNDTABLE [*] [*] [*]
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Type M615;3 at any GEnie prompt ~
HOT TIP OF THE MONTH The file compression market is dominated by two
"""""""""""""""""""" major formats, ZIP and ARJ. This file is the
latest update to the ARJ format. ARJ has been a favorite among the BBS
crowd because it offers the tightest compression, which, in turn, means
less download time. Any file that ends in the ARJ extension, can be
expanded with this very useful utility.
33174 ARJ241.EXE 223616 This is version 2.41 of the shareware file
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" archiver, ARJ. ARJ is an archiver that
produces the smallest, or nearly the smallest, archive files. Very fast and
rich in features. This is a self-extracting archive.
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32973 ADDPHN.EXE 358256 AddPhone Version 3.2 ASP - is the BEST
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" address & phone directory program available
for home or business. It can be used by any level of computer user to
create address books and print them in a variety of popular formats. It is
a database application - powerful enough to become a vital tool in your
business. Prints address labels, roledex cards and numerous reports. Dials
the telephone. Imports/exports. Customizable. Much more!
32978 CIRCUM10.ZIP 199808 CIRCUMSPACE V1.0 <ASP> A space travel
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" simulator from the author of SkyGlobe.
Displays the sky as seen from anywhere within several hundred light years
of Earth. Click to travel instantly to any of 7780 stars, or choose the
warp mode to animate the journey quickly and smoothly. Learn which stars
are neighbors and which distant. A great way to show off 386 and local bus
technology. No math chip needed.
32983 CONFG.EXE 19072 CFG.EXE is a program I wrote to manage
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" multiple configuration files. A specific set
of AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files can be selected and the computer
rebooted. Files can also be viewed and edited. Requires external program
to edit/view files. Color monitor required. Simple to set up and use, but
be sure to read CFG.DOC before attempting to run it. Freeware.
32997 MENUWIZ4.ZIP 106240 MENU WIZARD (TM) <ASP> - A very powerful and
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" easy to use PC Menu program. The program
offers mouse support, an automatic and manual screen saver, Pop-Up
Calculator, Calendar, File Viewer and Editor along with an ASCII table.
Password loading of menu entries and keyboard locking is supported along
with the ability to disable menu options. Menu-Wizard is not memory
resident.
33003 VLB353.ZIP 194304 An outstanding easy-to-use menu driven
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" program quickly organizes any size video
library. Includes context sensitive help, pop-up pick list for data entry,
moveable, resizable and scrollable browse and find windows, 30 line memo
field; plus fields for title, star, co-star, cast members, rating,
director, category, publisher, year, tape#, start/stop counter, recording
speed, time and more. Video Librarian is very fast can perform complex
searches on upto 10 fields. Prints reports to the screen, printer or disk.
Prints labels for cassettes on regular or custom labels. Mouse support,
built in screen saver. Req 512K. Uploaded by Author: Lemuel Turner
33004 SBOSC10.ZIP 34432 The Sound Blaster Oscilloscope has two
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" files, one for EGA, and one for VGA. The VGA
version is about half the size of the EGA version, and is a little faster.
VGA is recommended. Will accept LINE IN or MIC IN. Draws the input
waveform in either EGA 640x350x16, 640x200x16, VGA 320x400x256,
320x200x256. Also has a scalable waveform box for slower computers.
33018 LIST15.ZIP 4736 Now LIST can support MS Mouse. If LIST
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" finds the MOUSE.COM driver installed, it
displays a small box in the midle of the screen. You can use all LIST
options without using the keyboard anymore! You can execute LIST also from
WINDOWS (declare LIST as a DOS program in any application group you want).
Be sure to load MOUSE.COM driver BEFORE executing WINDOWS. It's still free
and uploaded by the Author.
33032 WHITEB.ZIP 82176 Whiteboard version 1.0--Whiteboard is a
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" graphical communication program for IBM PC's
and compatables. With whiteboard, two users can conference together as if
they were in the same room in front of a standard dry erase marker board.
Whiteboard allows users to make use of up to eight board surfaces, supports
file import and export, elastic circles/lines/rectangles, a variable nozzle
spray can, flood fill, script playback and more. All you need is Whiteboard
and a modem.
33036 CDM712.EXE 259328 CDMaster 7.11a <ASP> Helping you Master your
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" CD Library.It does what other catalogers only
dream of! Maximum flexibility (3 user defined fields per title, 2 per
tune). UNLIMITED Tunes per title. Outputs to printer/screen/file. Labels,
3X5 & Rolodex cards. Unicorn Software, Ltd.
33068 GMS13B.ZIP 32384 This is a fully featured offline mail reader
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" for GEnie and Telix 3.12 and up. Requires an
external text editor. Supports the Internet mail gateway and logon through
GEIS and SprintNet. Logon through other networks can be accomplished via a
user written logon script. This new version is a maintenance release to
account for the navigational changes that GEnie will introduce in June
16th. This version also fixes a serious bug related to new entered
messages that has been there since the beginning. If you downloaded
version 1.3 or 1.3a be sure you download this one now. Version 1.3 won't
work correctly after June 16th and 1.3a is affected by this serious bug.
New users should not worry and get this version.
33081 AUTOST13.ZIP 38656 Auto Start ver. 1.3 is used in the
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" autoexec.bat file in order to allow the user
to run selected programs on specific dates, or daily. Easy to configure.
For example: Run a "dir" command every day at boot; run your virus scanner
on the 1st, and 15th, and run chkdsk on the 30th of each month.
33082 SOAV2.EXE 229120 SOAV2.EXE, (SKILL-ORIENTED ALGEBRA, VERSION
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 2), is an upgrade to SOA.LZH; a complete
computer-based course in elementary algebra. MEMNU driven, the software
produces printed exercises and tests formatted for direct in-class use.
SOAV2 is a creditable, highly learnable algebra that addresses the
"non-preparedness" in our public schools. It is SHAREWARE. But the
registration fee provides a spiral bound, 100+ page manual to round out the
course and an equivalent software package, "MATHEMATICS, BASIC SKILLS."
33121 INV_PRO.ARC 321152 This is the latest Version 6.30 of the
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" popular INVENTORY-PRO inventory control
software from HI-TECH ADVISERS. This program will manage records, make
lists, labels, value reports, etc., etc.. Runs on any PC with DOS 3 or
later and 460K available. This is the limited entry version for
evaluation. To order the unlimited program or request a catalog call
1-800-882-4310. Outside the US call (518)756-3800. Also available from
Hi-Tech Advisers are Sales-Pro for complete invoicing, point-of-sale,
accounting. service center, purchase orders and much, much more. Also a
available are Video/Rental-Pro, Church Manager and more. Quality software
since 1985 currently used in thousands of locations for PC's
33122 JOT.ZIP 10496 Jot2 allows the user to quickly "Jot" notes
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" and save them to a file with the touch of one
key. If the file exists, your notes are appended to the rest of them.
Records the date and time of each note. Your notes can later be read with
type or an editor (such as Edit). Ideal for someone in the office who sits
in front of their computer and has to take quick notes from people on the
phone.
33125 INVOICE.EXE 357760 THE INVOICE STORE is an excellent program to
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" run any mailorder or retail business. Keeping
the first-time business owner in mind, the program is very simple to learn
and use, while supporting all of the features for the most experinced
businesses. The software fully integrates together Customers, Vendors,
Salesmen, Inventory, Invoices, and Receivables. It also has a Custom
Report Writer, Mailing Labels, Appointment Scheduler, Online Help system,
plus much much more.
33138 RATIOS.ZIP 4352 RATIOS is a little program that DOS 6 users
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" can use to display their DOUBLESPACE
compression ratios for every directory on a given disk.
33142 BDCALC.EXE 183808 Self-extracting Bond-Tech's BOND CALCULATOR.
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" This is an update of a prior commercailly
released software package which was tested by the Securities Industry
Association and found to conform to all SIA benchmarks except those for
stepped coupon securities (which the software does not do). The software
computes a wide range of securities: notes, bonds, money markets, odd
coupons, etc,. Computations include price, yield, yield equivalents,
modified duration, convexity, horizon returns, dollar extensions, & more.
Mouse support. Includes indexed file manager.
33157 EVA130.EXE 297344 Maintenance release of eVa, front end mail
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" manager for GEnie, to be used after July 1st -
switches mail page from 8004 to 200, etc. This is a self extracting file -
type the file name and hit enter which will run the install program.
33167 DISKMAN.ZIP 140288 DiskMan For Windows V2.1 <ASP> - Disk
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Cataloger and Labeler for Windows. The easiest
way to produce professional quality labels and to catalog your disk
library. File search, label graphics, catalog reports, and much more. Will
also read the file and file comments within archived files. Requires
Windows V3.0+.
33188 BOOT200.ZIP 198400 BOOT.SYS v2.00 <ASP> - The heavy-duty config
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" manager. Gives you one or more menus out of
CONFIG.SYS, similar to DOS6. Adds pretty menu, if/then/else, use of
variables, and on-the-fly editing in CONFIG.SYS; reboot from cmd line;
installation program upgrades DOS6 multi-config; more! Does NOT write to
your disk! NO resident driver under DOS6! 20 items per menu/25 menus. DOS
2.11 to 6.0 (DR, too), supports DOS= command. Auth: Hans Salvisberg
33189 CHEXMST61.ZIP 302848 CHEX-MASTER is a Check / Financial / Budget
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" / Small Business Management System. It is
VERY simple to operate, and can be configured to the users desires via a
very comprehensive Setup System. Included is an On-Line User's Manual. The
System prints checks, automatically reconciles your checking account,
produces summary statements based upon user assigned account codes,
provides Budget Tracking, and allows for check searches. It also contains a
Single Entry Bookkeeping Module and an Invoicing Generation Option. The
data files are all DBASE III compatible. The System was compiled with
Clipper.
33190 SUNDAY.ZIP 118972 SUNDAY SCHOOL COLORS V3.7 - A coloring game
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" for kids. Needs EGA or VGA monitor and mouse.
Kids have fun with coloring and sound effects while learning bible truths.
Soundblaster sound is optional. If no soundblaster card is detected, then
the pc speaker sound alone will play. For kids ages 3 - 13. Randall Alaimo,
member ASP.
33191 MAPIT11.ZIP 653628 MAPIT V1.1 <ASP> - Allison Software's MAPIT,
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" the DETAILED World Database that allows you to
add your own text, graphics, and figures with 100 foot precision. HP-GL/2
and .PCX plotting. GREAT Circle tracks with To/From bearing angles and
Range Curves. MAPIT includes 6,000 international cities and 19,000 US
cities with their 1990 populations.
Click on any city to pop up it's size. Underlying vector-based
geographic database consists of over five million points organized by
coastlines, lakes, rivers, canals, reefs, salt flats, national boundries,
and much more.
33195 I-M151.ZIP 347768 INTEGRITY MASTER(tm) V1.51A. Anti-virus and
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" data Integrity! Easy to use but protects
against much more than just viruses. Hardware glitches, software bugs, even
deliberate sabotage are detected. If a virus strikes, Integrity Master
identifies it by name and (unlike other programs) also indentifies any
damage caused by the virus. It will even detect new and unknown viruses and
also provides complete change history.
33201 EXADB30.ZIP 299392 Prints single and 2-sided pages in 23
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" formats to fit every size address book and
organizer. Even prints compact 2-sided fold-over book to accompany small
Day-Timer wirebound. Prints plain paper or makes use of convenient
Day-Timer and Franklin Planner prepunched papers which fit any brand book.
Separate sections for restaurants, hotels, rental cars, etc. Maintains
Rolodex. Imports from foreign lists. "Best address book I've ever found,"
exclaimed one user. You will agree. View EXADB30.TXT for further
description of features. ASP shareware.
33206 CHRON110.ZIP 497792 ChronoLog v1.1 <ASP> Personal Information /
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Resource Management System for DOS. Features
easy entry of 11 event types, resource utilization matrix, conflict-
checking, searching by char string or category, export/import, printing of
monthly block calendars and appointment schedules, phonebook with autodial,
calculator, perpetual calendar, todo list, DOS menuing system. Guaranteed
to be the easiest PIM available - perfect for the small businessman or
professional. This product won the 1991 DoD Software Contest and has been
much improved! Fully-functional - not crippled. Shareware from
ComputerEase.
33233 CDSK702D.EXE 180992 This is the enhanced DPMI-compliant version
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" of the excellent menu-driven shareware file
catalog system by Rick Hillier, Version 7.02. It catalogs and flexibly
sorts files from floppy and hard disks and allows for a variety of reports
including duplicates. Reads within archived files including .LZH, .ARC,
.ZOO, .ZIP and more. This version is for 80286 or better systems, and
requires DOS 3.x or up, a hard drive, and 640K base memory and 512K
extended memory or higher. Shareware fee is $29.
33238 CDISK702.EXE 341120 This is version 7.02 of Rick Hillier's
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" excellent shareware file catalog system. It
reads and catalogs all files on a floppy or hard disk including archived
files within .ZIP, .ARC, .ZOO, .LZH and more. Allows flexible reporting,
comments, and sorting as well as comments and duplicate checking. This is
the STANDARD version which requires 8088 CPU or above, DOS 2.x or up, a
floppy drive (hard drive recommended) and >320k RAM. See CDSK702D.EXE for
a more powerful version for 80286's and better. $29 Registration fee.
33252 LM16C.ZIP 104832 LabelMate v1.6C - Now with a GRAPHIC EDITOR
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" and INPROVED GRAPHICS PRINTING! Put a
New/Original Print Shop or PrintMaster graphics ANYWHERE on labels along
with 5 lines of text in any of 8 USER DEFINED fonts! Labels from 1" to;+c
5" long; any number across a sheet. Previews AND prints up to 14 graphics
at a time! Saves and prints entire lists. You can even FLIP, ROTATE, or
INVERT the graphics. More! For dot matrix printers and color printers too!
EGA or better graphics...
33281 UINSTALL.ZIP 77056 Universal INSTALL v1.1 by The GoodSoft Co.,
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Boulder, CO This professional installation
package started as a project for one of our clients and grew into a
commercial quality software istallation package. With this package, you can
create INSTALL utilities that match the look and feel of your own software.
Universal INSTALL offers all the features: hardware checking, multi-disk
copying, support for archived files, AUTOEXEC/CONFIG modifying, etc. This
is shareware, so try before you buy.
33289 GATEWRLD.ZIP 753280 GateWorld By HomeBrew Software! Captain
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Klondike meets the G.O.R.G. machine inside an
asteroid in "GateWorld: The Seed Ship". Over 2 Megs compressed 256-color
graphics in each part of this trilogy! Full AdLib soundtrack. Support for
over 12 different sound cards. Story and epilogue sequences, demo mode,
hints, preview and MORE! Three skill levels. Joystick support. Requires
VGA, 560K RAM, 286 or better. Sound card and joystick optional. Needs
PKUNZIP 2.04 to extract. Now includes fix for lock-ups after player death,
and Gravis sound card support.
[*] [*] [*] HOT NEW FILES! - WINDOWS ROUNDTABLE [*] [*] [*]
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Type M1335;3 at any GEnie prompt ~
HOT "TIP" OF THE MONTH This month, I have highlighted two files from the
"""""""""""""""""""""" Windows RT. First up is the new Dynamic Link
Library (DLL) file for Microsoft Visual Basic, version 3.0. With the
release of this new version of VBasic, many of your old favorites written
in earlier version may, and probably will have their update written in
version 3. What does this mean to you? Simple, the new version of your
favorite program won't run until you download this file and place it in
your Windows/System directory. You might as well download it now, you WILL
need it! Don't delete the DLL files for VBasic 2.0 or 1.0 (VBRUN200.DLL
and VBRUN100.DLL) as any programs written in these earlier versions still
need them around.
1315 VBRUN3.ZIP 232192 Visual Basic 3.0 runtime library, required by
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" all VB 3.x programs. This version, not in the
original release, will work on 286 PC's. Put in your windows\system
directory.
[*][*][*]
** NOTE: The second file deals with a problem I run into quite often.
"""""""" After checking out the latest Windows shareware program and
deciding you don't need it, like most good housekeepers, I remove it from
my hard disk. Unfortunately, deleting the file and directory the program
resided in doesn't always do it. Many programs put "stuff" in your Windows
or Windows/System directory. Using this program can help you find all
those extra files installed on your hard disk that you just don't need
taking up valuable disk space!
1279 NUSTUFF.ZIP 56832 NuStuff will scan any hard drive on your
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" system and report any new or updated files
within a designated time frame (days). This has many possible uses, such as
the ability to track obscure little files created by new programs and
dispersed throughout your system. Also useful as a trouble-shooting tool,
allowing you to pinpoint when and where a problem application writes to or
updates specific files.
[*][*][*]
1189 OLE2SP.ZIP 900864 This is the OLE 2.0 Spec from Microsoft, made
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" available in electronic format. You will need
WORD FOR WINDOWS to read and print this file. If you are a developer or
just interested, OLE 2.0 is the key to all future versions of Windows.
1209 FNTSEE25.ZIP 25856 View and print your fonts in name, character
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" set, or reference card format. Also included
is virtual keyboard mode. This version fixes the Fixed Fonts for Character
Sets bug. Shareware. Reg fee $15.00.
1216 WTP.ZIP 168704 This Package contains the product "We the
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" People," a shareware electronic book from
LeftJustified Publiks(TM). This product requires Microsoft Windows(TM)
version 3.1 or later. We the People is an exploration of democracy through
famous documents related to democracy. This product includes: a
translation of the Magna Carta, the American colonial Articles of
Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, the
U.N. Declaration of Human Rights, and excerpts from the constitutions of
ten nations. All material is presented in attractive TrueType(TM) fonts,
and include graphic illustration. The U.S. Constitution is Hypertext
linked for study.
1217 FUNDMN40.ZIP 111872 Fund Manager is a shareware tool designed to
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" help the individual investor monitor their
portfolio with a variety of historical graphs and calculated yields. Fund
Manager can calculate a variety of different types of yields, which allow
you to see both the performance of your individual portfolio as well as the
fund itself over any specified period. Fund Manager helps you monitor
your funds historical performance with a variety of available graphing
functions. Markers may be overlaid on these graphs, indicating when you
bought, sold, or received div/c.g.. One, 4, or 9 graphs may be viewed
simultaneously, side by side to quickly compare performance.
1219 IPWIN.ZIP 152064 IPWIN uses Windows 3.1 help utility to
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" provide a guide to the Internet. IPWIN provides
tutorial information on using the Internet as well as a host of interesting
destinations.
1220 WINGRAB.ZIP 361344 WinGRAB and WinGDB ver 1.7. The Windows
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" version of the popular GRAB Plus package.
Powerful mail list management; grabs address from the screen; dials the
phone and logs calls; paste address into word processor; prints labels and
envelopes; prints postnet bar codes and much more! This is the one that you
read about in PC Magazine, PC World etc. . Upl by Author (ASP)
1234 WINMDM3.ZIP 76544 WinModem lets you "see" what your internal
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" modem is doing. Version 3 features a user
selectable display format that remains on top of the Windows desktop. Port
setting, display format, and screen position are retained from use to use.
A "must have" for Windows users that use the serial port. Useful for other
purposes, too. $10.00 Registration fee. Uploaded by the author.
1237 RIPBAR20.ZIP 138240 RipBAR is an application "dock" -- a bar
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" from which you launch applications with the
click of the mouse. Supports drag & drop. Includes Resource Tracker-- a
utility that monitors resources and memory used by applications. NEW in
Version 2.0 -- more customization options, fully resizeable bar,
application re-ordering, icon titles and much more! Uploaded by author
1238 RIPSPC20.ZIP 91392 RipSPACE is a disk analysis tool for Windows
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" that displays the amount of space directories
take up-- great for finding out what happened to all that free space you
had on the 300MB drive! NEW Version 2 supports customized report options,
sorting options, file type tracking (find out how much space those .BMPs
are using!) and much more. Uploaded by author.
1242 INIMAN.ZIP 16768 Scared to death to edit your Windows .ini
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" files? Then check out this menu-driven Ini
Manager, which automatically breaks down .ini files into easy to understand
sections for faster, more assured editing. Also includes some safeguarding
measures to prevent irreparable damage.
1245 NFL93W.ZIP 45184 Colorful, menu-driven tracker/predictor of
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" 1993 NFL games. Predicts 65% of game winners.
Automatically updates team W-L-T records. Allows user to agree/disagree
with game predictions. Keeps You vs Me statistics all season long.
Forecasts Superbowl winner all season. Weekly database updates take 2-3
minutes. Prints weekly game form for easy record keeping. Shareware by Tom
Kerr.
1246 ICONVAC.ZIP 66432 Icon Vacuum lets you manage your icons, from
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" copying to magnifying. Most importantly,
though, Icon Vacuum lets you look into ANY Windows filfile for icons and
then "vacuum" out the ones you want into their own ICO files! Icons are
displayed by the hundreds in a sizable window. Version 1.6 fixes bugs in
1.5, loads icons 28% faster, and doesn't require reloading icons when
resizing window. Version 1.5 received a three-cursor rating in Windows User
magazine (July 1993). Requires VBRUN200.DLL (available on GEnie). Zipped
with PKZIP 2.04
1252 COLORBOX.ZIP 8832 COLORBOX lets you set your dialog boxes to
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" any color you want. This makes your dialog
boxes more colorful -- and sets them off from the main window. You CAN'T
do the same thing from the Windows Control Panel. Whatever you set there
for WINDOW TEXT and WINDOW BACKGROUND holds both for your main window and
for your dialog boxes. COLORBOX is freeware and requires Windows 3.1 or
above.
1254 INPV10.ZIP 88960 Here's the best replacement I've yet found
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" for Windows' limited Notepad. Inotepad v1.0
features: no file size limit, 25 user-defined macros (up to 2,000
characters each), automatic word wrap, CR/LF strip, plus all the usual
search/replace and edit features you'd expect. No shareware nag screens.
1256 RETIREA.ZIP 232576 RetireA 1.0 for Windows: Retirement planning
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" tool. Data, consisting of income & expenses,
is supplied by the user. Each income and expense is as signed 4
characteristics by the user: the starting year, the monthly dollar amount,
the forecasted annual % change and the number of years in effect. Based on
this information, the program offers line charts, bar graphs and other
reports indicating the monthly cash flow situation over a selected 30 year
time period. For convenience, common financial tools -- such as future
value of annuity, mortgage/loan, compound interest -- are included.
Shareware ($14.95) from Tom McGrath.
1277 WINZIP41.ZIP 172544 WinZip 4.1: ZIP2.0/ARJ/LZH/ARC Windows Shell
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" Full Drag and Drop support. ASP Shareware.
New: Header, Status Line, Improved Add, View, and CheckOut dialogs,
Passwords, PKZIP 2.0 disk spanning support, etc. WinZip won the Windows
Magazine WIN100 Award in 2/93 and was one of the "20 Must-Have Windows
Utilities" in the 6/93 Windows User. "Must-have shareware treasure" Compute
10/92 "Powerful Yet Intuitive" PC World 8/92 ** NOTE: The previous
version of this file was a "HOT TIP of the Month" in this column, and it is
still definately worth the download! **
1280 NUTRBSJR.ZIP 150656 Database of food items includes values for
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat,
fiber, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, and calcium. It automatically
calculates percentages of total calories from each nutrient. The program
uses a very easy point-and-click user interface which enables one to
quickly compile a list of all food items consumed on a day, then display
the day's total nutrient values with just a click of a button. Program
includes basic nutrition reference material online. Requires mouse.
1282 RITEON20.ZIP 71296 RightOn v2.0 allows flexible programing of
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" the Right and Middle mouse buttons. Superior
to Whiskers, for instance it allows programming the right button as
Alt-Enter, to bring up file properties in Program Mgr. and File Mgr. It is
also cheaper at $15.
1283 CMDIALOG.ZIP 8960 CMDIALOG.386 is needed by some programs
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" written in Visual Basic. While usually
distributed with the program, sometimes it isn't. Required for File
#1242, INIMAN.ZIP for example. ** NOTE: Most authors include this small
file with there programs, unlike the VBRUNx00.DLL series of files. If you
try to run a Visual Basic file and get an error message stating one or
more of its components are missing, and you have the proper VBRUNx00.DLL
file, the first thing to try would be this file! **
1293 UPD8R-30.ZIP 76032 WinUpD8R v3.0 <ASP> - Major new release!! If
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" you use "floppy net" to move files back and
forth between computers, you NEED this program!! WinUpD8R can automatically
keep your files up-to-date on multiple machines while providing (at least)
triple-redundant backup of your data in the process. No cables or modem
transfers necessary. Windows 3.1 required. Shareware from Open Windows
(TM). Uploaded by ASP approved vendor direct from author.
1294 FLASH-21.ZIP 61696 WinFlash v2.1 <ASP> - WinFlash is a first-
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" rate flash card program for Windows. Allows
Question/Answer (Q&A) pairs of up to 1000 characters each. Priority
modes allow asking "tough" questions more often. Q&A files are easily
constructed using NotePad or other ASCII text editor. Easy for your
children to use - no computer experience needed.
Memorize coursework or professional material fast! Windows 3.1
Shareware from Open Windows (TM), member Educational Software Cooperative.
Uploaded by ASP approved vendor, direct from author.
1297 BAILOUT.ZIP 13440 BailOut is a single-click quick-exit from
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" Windows. It was featured on the 1993 PC
Magazine Utilities Disk. Can reside in a Windows group OR on the icon
line. Freeware by Open Windows. Uploaded by ASP approved vendor direct
from author.
1304 WINJP231.ZIP 249600 WinJPEG v.2.31 is a shareware image viewer
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" with image processing and conversion
capabilities for Microsoft Windows 3.x. It has the following features:
-display JPEG, TIFF, Targa, GIF, PCX, or Windows BMP images -export an
image to JPEG, TIFF, Targa, GIF, PCX, Windows BMP, or OS/2 BMP -display of
JPEG images with 1-pass/2-pass quantization and Floyd-Steinberg dithering
-display an image with its full palette -print an image with scaling or
with best proportional fit on the page
1305 LGQ10.EXE 54528 Looking Glass Quotes 1.0, the Windows
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" quote-of-the-day program that's anything but
dull! Features include color configurability and fast quote browsing via
mouse and keyboard shortcuts. This fully functional version has a sample
database of 50 quotes. Registered users receive the full database of over
1,600 quotes, plus support and one year of free program and database
updates. $15 shareware from Looking Glass Technologies. Uploaded by the
author.
1307 TCHAOS.ZIP 298112 Announcing v4.0 of Time & Chaos Professional.
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" Award Winning and Highly Acclaimed.
Professional Time Management Software for MS Windows. Perpetual Calendar,
Diary, ToDo List, Telephone Books - ALL AT A GLANCE! Full graphical
printouts, recurring appointments and ToDo's. Extensive Searching.
Autodialer. FULLY LAN CAPABLE! If you have tried any PIM or contact
manager, we challenge you to compare. Over 11,000 registered users
world-wide! Requires VBRUN200.DLL.
1310 PCT4WZIP.ZIP 2944 A script for PC Tools for Windows that
""""""""""""""""""""""""""" allows the user to select a file from the
hard drive, select where it will be extracted to, including support for
making new directories, then extract the file. This script supports the
new version of PKUNZIP (2.04g), which the file manager in PC Tools does not
handle. In this version, it only supports ZIP files, and it requires some
minor modification from the user. Very helpful script for anybody who uses
PC Tools for Windows and handles any amount of ZIP files.
1316 FONTH101.ZIP 27264 Font Heaven gives the Windows user the
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" ability to view multiple fonts on the screen
and print multiple fonts on a single page. Font samples can be displayed
and printed in many ways. A generous 150 TrueType fonts are provided with
registration! Registration is $29.95 plus s/h. Requires Windows 3.x and
VBRUN200.DLL.
1322 $DARE.ZIP 760832 Dare to Dream adventure game for Windows,
"""""""""""""""""""""""""" shareware from Epic Megagames. A "Sierra-style"
graphical adventure, guide Tyler through beautifully designed scenes and
puzzles in search of a way to escape the dream... Includes sound card
support.
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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 look-
ing 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]
[FUN]//////////////////////////////
SEARCH_ME /
/////////////////////////////////
Online Puzzle Fun
"""""""""""""""""
By Scott R. Garrigus
[S.GARRIGUS]
>>> SEARCH_ME! <<<
""""""""""""""""""
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I mean come on... the year just started a little
""""""""""""""""""" while ago and now it's now half over. Oh well, I
guess that's just the way things are.
Around this time of year, my family and I would be going down to
Florida to spend a couple of weeks in our time share condo and get some
sun. This year though, money is kind of tight so we won't be going. Major
bummer...
But I DID get to do the next best thing... Yes, that's right. I
visited the Florida Roundtable right here on good ol' GEnie! It's very
easy to get there too! No long and bumpy car or airplane rides. Just type
FLORIDA and you'll be instantly transported to this wonderful and magical
place!
Here you'll find anything and everything you ever wanted to know about
Florida and about what's going on down there. It's all in the BBS. There
are plenty of files to choose from in the software library too. But that's
not all... I have saved the best for last. Florida just happens to be the
home of that great and magnificent place; Disney World! Yeah!
You'll find everything about Disney World here in the Florida RT.
Topics to talk about in the BBS and files, files galour! It really IS the
next best thing to an actual visit!
Before you take off though, I've put together another little puzzle
for you to solve. You can take a crack at it during the trip over there...
:) Say 'Hi' to Mickey for me, and keep on smilin'!
>>> SEARCH-ME ONLINE PUZZLE <<<
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ Destination Florida RT / M195 ~
E F Z R V U Y C L N A E P A T U Y P L K L D
Z U F E U F M I H S D V O D L R O W A E S N
R V D J A I W N P U V V U P N T E E I S Y A
W L Q L N G U D G K E D L X O Z K X F T T L
N A U N D I R E L N N O L M E P H Y L Y U R
J I N Y U N U R Y S T Y O R P L U T O T A O
S I H T O Y A E U W U R J W O W G C R I E T
E U D P E T P L Z I R Z C X N W O I I I B A
N E Q N L C U L Y O E G O O F Y E W D V N G
Z K S E O O V A W S L M I C K E Y R A Q F U
T I E T A C D L W H A C N N I X F X U E S F
D W J V D P A L I P N T G K O M A M R T K V
W N N Y A N V M N N D B N D L A N O D P U I
O S Z G D H P Y I Q I Q B A B L T K K P A F
F D B H O N Z D F S K O G T F M A W P E R X
K Z L Q H M D R R E R E C R O S S U I M W A
R I U G A A P E F A A F Q S A E I L O K F K
B Z Q E L N T Q B E H R L Y B E A S T D J K
C Y O A E X O U C P Q T D O E K G H Z T V T
ADVENTURELAND ALADDIN BEAST
BEAUTY CINDERELLA DISNEY
DOLPHIN DONALD EPCOT
FANTASIA FANTASYLAND FLORIDA
FUTUREWORLD GATORLAND GOOFY
MICKEY MINNNIE PLUTO
SEAWORLD SORCERER TOMORROWLAND
[*][*][*]
GIVE UP? You will find the answers in the LOG OFF column at the end of
"""""""" the magazine.
This puzzle was created with a freeware program called
SEARCH-ME, an Atari ST program by David Becker.
[EOA]
[WOR]//////////////////////////////
P.R. /
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Technology Update
"""""""""""""""""
>>> WORDPERFECT CORPORATION INTRODUCES WORDPERFECT 6.0 FOR DOS <<<
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Worldwide announcement marks the beginning of a
new standard in information processing
OREM, Utah March 24, 1993 WordPerfect Corporation officially introduced
WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS today, the first upgrade in more than three years
to the company's best-selling DOS word processor. The new version,
scheduled to be released later this spring, was unveiled during press
conferences in Germany, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the
United States.
Version 6.0 is the successor to WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS. Version 5.1
has consistently been a best seller for the company since its introduction
in 1989. That trend continued in 1992, as WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS outsold
all other software applications.
"Like version 5.1, WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS will set a new
standard in information processing," said Alan Ashton, president of
WordPerfect Corporation. "The hundreds of new and enhanced features in
WordPerfect 6.0 allow people to accomplish tasks never before possible with
a word processor," said Ashton.
Spreadsheet functionality, for example, is now built into WordPerfect.
Computing functions and cell formatting features are now a part of Tables
and allow users to accomplish most spreadsheet functions without having to
use a separate spreadsheet package.
WordPerfect 6.0 users will also be able to fax directly from within
WordPerfect. Version 6.0 supports FaxBIOS technology and will ship with the
necessary drivers for Class 1, Class 2, or CAS-compliant fax devices.
"WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS is a product that goes beyond word
processing by providing solutions to a variety of day-to-day tasks," said
Todd Ashman, product marketing director for WordPerfect for DOS. "The new
fax, sound, e-mail and spreadsheet capabilities found in this upgrade help
make WordPerfect the application from which all personal computing
originates."
Version 6.0 is also the first DOS word processor from WordPerfect
Corporation to be fully developed using the new WordPerfect Usability
Center. "Usability testing helped us to develop a new version of
WordPerfect which is not only more powerful, but easier to use than
competing word processors," said Jim Millecam, director of WordPerfect
development.
"The new WordPerfect Coach feature, for example, takes WordPerfect
ease-of-use to a new level and is unavailable in any other word processing
application," said Millecam.
The Coach feature allows users to access their own personal tutor for
selected functions. The Coach will then guide the user by giving
step-by-step instructions regarding how to execute the specific function.
Hundreds of other user enhancement requests have been added to the
product. A few of the most powerful new additions include:
WYSIWYG Editing Users can choose among three different interface modes
""""""""""""""" while editing. The Text Mode is similar to the only mode
currently available in version 5.1. Working in Graphics Mode allows users
to see a graphical representation of fonts, graphics, colors etc. The Page
Mode offers the same functionality as the Graphics Mode, but also shows
headers, footers, footnotes, page numbers etc. All three modes are fully
editable, mouse compatible and can be accessed at any time in the program.
Scalable Fonts WordPerfect 6.0 supports four types of scalable fonts:
"""""""""""""" Type 1, Intellifont, TrueType and Bitstream Speedo. WPFI,
a utility that ships with the product, will install additional scalable
fonts if the user desires. WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS will also ship with a
number of customized scalable WordPerfect fonts. The scalable font
technology in WordPerfect 6.0 makes true DOS-Windows-OS/2 font
compatibility a reality.
Selectable Merge Users can select the fields of the data records they
"""""""""""""""" would like included in a merge and then set the
criteria by which those records are selected (all of the Jones who live in
New York City, for example.)
QuickFinder First available in WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows, QuickFinder
""""""""""" is an innovative way to search local or network directories
quickly and effectively. Indexes created with QuickFinder allow users to
quickly search for documents based on user-defined criteria.
Other new and enhanced features include color printing, drag-and-drop
graphics, irregular text wrap around graphic images, Grammatik 5, the
ability to work with up to nine documents at a time, Undo, enhanced
envelope creation and more powerful macro capabilities.
"The new graphical interface is a powerful enhancement to the
product," said Bill Kesselring, an analyst at DataQuest in San Jose,
California. "The overall combination of new and enhanced features in
version 6.0 make WordPerfect the easiest DOS word processor to learn and
use."
WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS will have a retail price of $495 for a full
package. Full package upgrades, for existing WordPerfect customers, will
have a retail price of $129. A competitive trade-up package will also be
available for $149 to customers who own a competing word processing
package.
[*][*][*]
F A C T S H E E T
WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS
INTRODUCTION WordPerfect for the personal computer was first introduced
"""""""""""" in 1979. On the DOS platform, WordPerfect is clearly the
best-selling word processing application with an 84% marketshare.
WordPerfect 6.0 is the first upgrade to WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS, which was
introduced in 1989. WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS was developed to provide users
with the most powerful information processing tool on the market.
WordPerfect 6.0 offers users much more than just basic word processing
functionality. The new fax, sound, e-mail and spreadsheet capabilities
found in this upgrade help make WordPerfect the application from which all
personal computing originates.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS requires:
"""""""""""""""""""
Minimum Configuration
---------------------
* Intel 286 processor
* DOS 3.0 or higher
* 450Kb of free conventional memory
* Hard disk with 7Mb minimum
* Monochrome, EGA, VGA or higher resolution monitor
* Greater performance available from disk cache, expanded or extended
memory
Optimal Configuration
---------------------
* Intel 386 or higher processor
* DOS 5.0 or higher
* 520Kb of free conventional memory
* Hard disk with 15Mb
* VGA or higher resolution graphics adapter and monitor
* Greater performance available from disk cache, expanded or extended
memory
WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS also supports
* Mouse
* Various fax devices
* Various sound cards
* More than 900 output devices (printers, plotters, etc.)
* More than 20 sound devices (MIDI and digital audio)
FEATURES LIST WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS contains hundreds of new and
""""""""""""" enhanced features. The following is a brief list of
several of the most powerful new features available in WordPerfect 6.0 for
DOS:
* Spreadsheet capabilities Spreadsheet functionality is now built
'''''''''''''''''''''''' right into WordPerfect 6.0. Computing
functions and cell formatting features are now a part of Tables and
allow users to accomplish most spreadsheet functions without having to
buy a separate spreadsheet package.
* WYSIWYG Editing Users can choose among three different interface
''''''''''''''' modes while editing. The Text Mode is similar to
the only mode currently available in version 5.1. Working in Graphics
Mode allows users to see a graphical representation of fonts,
graphics, colors, etc. The Page Mode offers the same functionality as
the graphics mode, but also shows headers, footers, footnotes, page
numbers, etc. All three modes are fully editable, mouse compatible
and can be accessed at any time in the program. Button Bars, dialog
boxes, radio buttons, scroll bars, check boxes and pull-down menus are
available in all three interface modes.
* Scalable Fonts WordPerfect 6.0 supports four types of scalable
'''''''''''''' fonts: Type 1, Intellifont, TrueType and Bitstream
Speedo. WPFI, a utility that ships with the product, will install
additional scalable fonts if the user desires. WordPerfect 6.0 for
DOS will also ship with a number of customized scalable WordPerfect
fonts. The scalable font technology in WordPerfect 6.0 makes true
DOS-Windows-OS/2 font compatibility a reality.
* Coaches The Coaches feature takes WordPerfect ease-of-use to a new level. For
''''''' selected features, users can access a Coach and receive
step-by-step instructions regarding how to execute the specific
function.
* QuickFinder First available in WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows,
''''''''''' QuickFinder is an innovative way to search directories
or networks quickly and effectively. Users can index files or
directories and then choose to quickly search for documents based on
user-defined criteria. For example, a user might want to find all
files with a mention of the name "Jones." QuickFinder will then
quickly search entire directories or networks for the files in a
matter of seconds.
* Selectable Merge The new merge functionality in WordPerfect allows
'''''''''''''''' users to define how they want to look at a data
file when merging. Users select the numbers of the data records they
would like included and can set the criteria by which those records
are selected (all of the Jones who live in New York City, for
example.)
* Grammar Checker Users now have the ability to perform grammar
''''''''''''''' checking functions from within WordPerfect 6.0
using Grammatik 5, now a WordPerfect product.
* Graphics The Graphics capabilities in WordPerfect 6.0 have been
'''''''' greatly enhanced. Graphics can now be looked at directly
in WordPerfect. Graphic images can be moved and sized using the
mouse. Text will now wrap around irregularly shaped images, and will
automatically reformat when an image is resized or moved.
* Nine Documents/Windowing Users can now work with up to nine
'''''''''''''''''''''''' documents at a time as opposed to two. Up
to nine documents can be tiled or cascaded on the screen to allow
users to view, size, cut and paste, and more easily edit multiple
files.
* Fax Capabilities WordPerfect 6.0 allows users to fax directly from
'''''''''''''''' within WordPerfect. WordPerfect supports FaxBIOS
technology and will ship with the necessary drivers for Class 1, Class
2, or CAS-compliant fax devices. The quality of WordPerfect 6.0 fax
documents is much better than the quality of traditional fax documents
because the fonts and graphics are preserved in the fax transfer and
are printed at the resolution of the receiving hardware.
WORDPERFECT 6.0 FOR DOS PRICING
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Description US Price
Full Package $ 495
Additional License with documentation (no disks) $ 349
Additional License w/o documentation (no disks) $ 295
20 Pack Additional License without documentation $ 5,495
(no disks)
WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS Special Offers
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Free Window Upgrade TBA
Full Package Upgrade $ 129
Additional License Upgrade (no disks, available $ 89
to customers who purchased initial upgrade at $129.00)
Competitive Trade-Up (available for a limited $ 149
time to customers who own a competitive word
processing package.
[All terms and conditions set forth herein, including pricing and material
configuration are subject to change without notice.]
[EOA]
[WHO]//////////////////////////////
PROFILES /
/////////////////////////////////
Who's Who On GEnie
""""""""""""""""""
By Peter Bogert
[P.BOGERT1]
>>> WHO'S WHO ON GEnie <<<
""""""""""""""""""""""""""
~ GEnieLamp Publisher/Senior Editor ~
GEnieLamp> Tell us a little about John Peters. Where are you from, what
""""""""" is your educational background, and what do you do for a
living?
John Peters> Well, I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, but I really don't
""""""""""" remember much about it since I moved to Colorado at an early
age. Colorado fits me just fine with the mountains and its comfortable
climate. Strangely enough, I'm living in the state that is known for its
beautiful ski resorts but I've never been skiing. I hear it's a blast.
Maybe someday...
Education? What's dat? :) My early life was filled with doctors,
nurses, and hospitals, so I missed out on many experiences I should have
had as a kid. I don't dwell on that, though, as I'm much too busy making
up now for what I missed then. I guess you could say I consider myself to
be a graduate from the, "School Of Hard Knocks" where, by the way, I passed
with honors. :) Much of my education has come from books I read. I drive
my wife crazy at times because it is rare that you will see me without a
book. I read in restaurants, at sporting events, even when I go fishing!
I am truly fascinated (and at times, frustrated!) by the power of the
written word. I plan on continuing this love/hate relationship with words
at a local community college this fall.
As to my _real_ job it is right here on GEnie doing the GEnieLamp
mags, helping out with LiveWire Online and running the DigiPub RoundTable.
However, to pay the bills, the last 14+ years I've been working for the
Southland Corp. in a 7-Eleven convenience store here in Colorado Springs.
GEnieLamp> What was your early experience with computers, and how did
""""""""" you get involved in telecommunications?
John Peters> Several years ago I was browsing in a TV/Stereo store and I
""""""""""" came across a salesman who was showing a customer a computer
game that was hooked up into a large screen TV. The game was called Star
Raiders. I knew about home computers as I had my eye on a TRS-80 computer
at the local Radio Shack. However, after seeing Star Raiders I knew right
then and there that the Atari computer was for me. So I went to a local
computer store and talked the owner into letting me make payments on a
complete system. Several months later, I was the proud owner of a 16K
Atari 400 computer!
I had a lot of fun with my computer playing games and typing in
programs from magazines (anyone remember Softside Magazine?), but there
seemed to be something missing. I didn't know it then, but a modem was the
answer to my problem because that missing something was people.
However, modems back then were almost as expensive as the computer
itself. When the cost of modems finally dropped below $100.00, I bought my
first one, a real 300 baud screamer! What a difference the modem made in
my computing hobby. I couldn't believe all the things that were available
to me with just a simple phone call. Much to my wife's distress, I quickly
became obsessed with the online world. Truly, the modem had become my
window to the world.
GEnieLamp> What were the things that shaped your decision to begin the
""""""""" GEnieLamp magazines?
John Peters> After hooking up my new modem, I called my first BBS. I
""""""""""" then called another, and then another. Within a week I was
active on several bulletin boards all over town. I've always had an
interest in writing and it soon became obvious to me that this was the
perfect opportunity to start up an online newsletter. I contacted a local
SysOp, told him about my idea and TeleTalk Online Magazine was born.
Within weeks TeleTalk was being offered on several BBSs around town and it
became quite popular. Much to my surprise, after several issues were
published I started receiving Email from BBSs in other states. When I
received Email from Sweden, I knew I was onto something truly special. I
hooked up with local BBS SysOp Bob Connors (who is now the editor for
GEnieLamp IBM), and we created a nationwide network called T/TalkNET. Soon
TeleTalk was being posted on BBSs and commercial online services
everywhere.
After a couple of years of publishing TeleTalk, I wanted to do
something a little more computer-specific, so I came up with the idea of
doing an online magazine which contained nothing but mini-reviews on
shareware and PD software. I released three issues of PD_Quickview ST here
in the Atari ST RoundTable. I wasn't satisfied with the new magazine, so
once again I started looking around for something else to do. While
visiting the Atari RoundTable one evening, it occurred to me that maybe the
ST RoundTable would benefit from its own online magazine, so I sent off a
proposal to the SysOp, Darlah, and two weeks later I published my first
GEnieLamp ST. And as they say, the rest is history.
GEnieLamp> Most ventures of this nature are limited to one or two
""""""""" computer platforms. You've ambitiously attempted to offer a
publication specifically tailored to a rather wide variety of computer
platforms. Why? In retrospect, was this overly ambitious?
John Peters> Good question! Early on I had considered going to other
""""""""""" SysOps here on GEnie asking if they would like to have a
GEnieLamp Magazine represent their RT, but I rejected the idea as I knew
that without GEnie's direct support the magazine would probably fail. But
as fate would have it, a couple of months later I received a phone call
from the GEnie Computing RoundTable Product Manager asking me if I would
like to expand GEnieLamp into other computing areas. Without blinking an
eye, I agreed.
The original idea was to have one magazine which covered all the
computing RoundTables. But I knew that by doing so I would end up with a
huge magazine that had a lot of general (i.e., boring) information which
would be pretty much meaningless to most of the readers here on GEnie. So,
I went with a separate issue for each computer platform.
As with any business, one of the keys to success is having good people
working for you. Since I'm far from being an expert on all the different
brands of computers supported here on GEnie, I depend on my editors and
writers to collect the information that they feel will be of interest to
their readers. In this respect I've been very lucky and have a great
support staff for all the magazines.
Ambitious? Yes. Overly so? I don't think so. We've had our share
of problems and yes, most of these problems are due to the sheer size of
the GEnieLamp organization, but heck, that's what keeps things interesting!
GEnieLamp> What kind of computer equipment do you use personally, and
""""""""" why have you made the choice to use that kind?
John Peters> From day one it's been Atari. I know the system inside and
""""""""""" out. However, I am not a fanatic Atarian by any means and I
would publish GEnieLamp if I were on an Amiga, IBM, Macintosh or a
Sinclair. To me, the computer is nothing more then a tool, a tool that
allows me to do what I love to do here on GEnie. I may make the "big
switch" someday, but for now, the ST does what I want it to do.
GEnieLamp> You've spoken quite passionately about your interest in
""""""""" digital publishing. For people who are not familiar with the
idea, tell us what digital publishing is all about.
John Peters Ahhh.... Digital Publishing is another obsession of mine.
""""""""""" Digital
Publishing, in its simplest form, is what you are
reading now, an ASCII magazine that is created and distributed
electronically. Getting a little more complex, there are machine specific
authoring tools and viewers such as Waldo, Dart, Iris, TX2 and others which
allow the publisher to include graphics or "hyper" abilities within the
text.
I became interested in Digital Publishing when we didn't even have a
name for it. Now, Digital Publishing in one form or another is making
headlines everyday. I truly think that Digital Publishing is going to be
the next big wave to hit the computer industry. Fortunately for those of
us on GEnie, we don't have to wait for that to happen as the future is here
and right now in a new RoundTable called the Digital Publishing RT. (M1395)
Apparently I'm not alone in my feelings about Digital Publishing as the
DigiPub RT libraries are quickly becoming filled with poetry, online
magazines, newsletters, short stories, mini-novels and even tele-comics.
Why the interest? With Digital Publishing, _anyone_ can publish a
book or a magazine. Like the programmer who tries to sell his or her
programs commercially, the typical writer faces the same seemingly
insurmountable odds in finding someone to publish his or her book. But
programmers have found a way around this problem - they distribute their
programs as shareware or freeware. Well, why not writers too? In the
DigiPub RT we have the tools, the experts, and the means to help the author
create and distribute their work, worldwide. Now _that's_ exciting!
GEnieLamp> Is the route that an "author" needs to take to be "published"
""""""""" any different than he or she might pursue in a print media
setting? I mean, I could write something pretty goofy and post it in the
DigiPub library and say I was "published." Where are the quality controls?
John Peters> There are no quality controls. And why should there be?
""""""""""" The thought of such a thing seems counter-productive to me,
especially here on GEnie, a public accessed system. If you download
programs from the Computing RT's you know you're going to end up with a
"turkey" program now and then. The same goes for Digital Publications.
The point is, the junior high school student who uploads his or her book
report is every bit as important as the established writer who uploads a
professionally written mini-novel.
GEnieLamp> Back to the GEnieLamp. You impress me as a person who wants
""""""""" to keep doing better. What do you want to see happen with
GEnieLamp over the next few months?
John Peters> Overall, I don't see any major changes in the way we do
""""""""""" GEnieLamp. However, we will always be fine-tuning the
issues. For example, I recently added a support column to GEnieLamp IBM
for the Windows RT and will probably be adding an OS/2 RT support column
later in the year. The online interview concept (like the one you are
reading now) will be found in all the issues along with the popular
Mini_Bytes column now found in the IBM and ST magazine. Also, we have a
special arrangement with the Newsbytes folks to reprint articles from their
popular online newsletter, so we will be phasing that into the all the
magazines in the next couple of months as well.
On the downside, we tried to go with two issues a month but it didn't
work out like I wanted it to and I had to abandon the idea. I still want
to do two issues a month, but I'm not going to attempt it again until I'm
sure I can do it successfully.
Along the Digital Publishing lines, we are working with the Digital
Publishing Association in trying to come up with a format that would allow
all computers to view an online graphics based magazine by using a common
display language standard. We are doing that now with our GEnieLamp TX2
and GEnieLamp Mac/Graphics issues. However, the viewers are computer
specific and not interchangeable among other platforms. I'd like to see
that limitation disappear.
Another possibility I'm currently looking into is doing a hardcopy
issue of GEnieLamp either in newsletter format or as a magazine.
GEnieLamp> This question is honestly not meant to be promotional. I am
""""""""" wondering why you choose GEnie as your on-line service?
John Peters> GEnie is like an old pair of shoes. It just feels right.
""""""""""" Although GEnie is a huge system, it has a certain "homey"
feeling I've found lacking on other services. From day one, I've felt
comfortable here on GEnie.
But to be perfectly honest, I first joined GEnie because of the low
cost of being here. All the nice people I've met, well, that's an added
bonus. The bottom line is GEnie was, and still is, one of the best online
deals around.
[EOA]
[CLA]//////////////////////////////
CLASSICS /
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Add It Up!
""""""""""
By Brad Biondo
[B.BIONDO]
Program Name : KDCG
Filename : KDCG.ZIP
Library Area : 5
Program Number : 19271
File Size : 50,400
Program Type : Utility
Author : David A. Befort/KD Ranch Enterprises (c)
Version Reviewed: 1.0
File Type : Shareware / $5.00
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FROM THE AUTHOR KDCG is an EGA/VGA graphic implementation of a hand-held
""""""""""""""" calculator. It will add, subtract, multiply and divide.
It uses an on-screen tape, has the capability to list the tape on a
printer, and features a nine-memory register sub-function for storage and
recall. It was written using Turbo Pascal 5.0. KDCG will not run on a CGA
system.
Dollar/Float Toggle (D): Toggles between Dollar Mode and Float Mode.
Dollar mode always assumes 2 decimals -- particularly useful to do
checkbooks and stuff. In Dollar Mode the decimal key is disabled. If you
hit 123 the display will read 1.23. Be careful of multiply and divide in
Dollar Mode (keystrokes "123 * 2" will result in 1.23 * .02 -- that result
is NOT 246 -- it will be 0.02). I recommend using Float mode to multiply
or divide. Float mode allows you to place the decimal and results will be
rounded to the maximum capacity of the calculator -- which is pretty darn
big.
Printer Toggle (P): Toggles printer on and off. Obviously this
assumes you have a printer and would like a tape of your activity. Most
line-feed type printers should work (don't use a laser). There is an error
message built in if your printer is not ready to print, but I have found
that checking the availability of a printer is not always reliable (funny
switch settings, certain ram and external buffers, etc.). You'll just have
to try it.
Memory Storage (M): Memory will "grab" the current running total and
execute a sub-function allowing you to do a lot of things with the 9 memory
registers. It will only function after an operator has executed.
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(^) <^> /~ ~\
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PD_Q RATING "\. FOUR LAMPS ./"
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(_____) (1-5)
DOCUMENTATION OK
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PD_Q COMMENTS How many times have you been in the middle of something on
""""""""""""" your PC and needed to compute a number? It happens to me
all the time, as I need to convert number of bytes in a file to the number
of kilobytes (ya know, divide by 1024). Why reach for a hand-held
calculator when you have KDCG? It provides all the functions of your
standard "cheapo" calculator, plus 9 memories that you can store, recall,
and perform all arithmetic functions with.
But there's even more memory features. You can add the current total
to the selection memory cell, subtract it, multiply it, and divide it.
What's really handy is the ability to subtract the memory cell value from
the total, or divide the total by the memory cell value. I often have the
two numbers I need to divide, but they're "backwards". With KDCG's memory
functions, you don't have to swap the numbers around.
KDCG has a very nice look to it on my VGA monitor. Everything you
need to know is presented on the screen, and the "pretty darn big" numbers
the author mentions means KDCG handles 13 digits.
Regarding registration, the author says, "Anyone who is interested,
can send the author (me) $5.00 or so. (Mainly, I'm curious to see if
anyone is interested!)" KDCG is available from David A. Befort, KD Ranch
Enterprises (c), Rt.3, Box 8080, Bartlesville, OK 74003
Enjoy!
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Online Thoughts
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By Al Fasoldt
[A.FASOLDT]
>>> DRIVE G: IS FOR GENIE <<<
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~ Copyright 1993 by Al Fasoldt. All rights reserved ~
Did I ever tell you about the time I used GEnie as a disk drive?
You heard it right. I turned this telecomm service into a personal
hard-disk drive for an entire week a couple of years ago when I was
traveling with my ancient laptop computer.
It all started when I arrived at my hotel in Chicago to cover the
Summer Consumer Electronics Show. I had driven from New York with the trunk
of my car filled with everything I needed - clothes, an extra pair of
shoes, notebooks, my sturdy old Bondwell laptop, the kind with two floppy
drives and a built-in modem.
I couldn't afford the model with a self-contained hard drive, but that
was no problem. After all, I always carried a box full of support disks,
containing my word-processing software, my telecomm programs, my notes on
the electronics industry and my little database of phone numbers and
industry personnel.
That is, I always HAD carried all these support disks. When I unpacked
my luggage at the Congress Hotel, there was my laptop, ready for action _
along with one floppy disk. All it had on it was MS-DOS and two utilities,
a stand-alone Xmodem transfer program and a copy of ARC, the
file-compression program. I had packed too quickly, and had left all my
vital support disks at home.
Getting blank floppies in downtown Chicago wasn't a problem. I found a
store across the street that had just what I needed. But what about all the
software I had been using? Most of it was custom-designed. I had spent
weeks developing it a few years before, and had been so proud of it I had
even uploaded it to GEnie.
To GEnie! Would my software still be there?
More to the point, if they were still there, could I find a way to get
those files back from GEnie? I needed a way to download them. It was the
classic chicken-and-egg dilemma: Without a telecomm program, how could I
get the telecomm software that I needed to send my twice-daily reports on
the electronics show back to my newspaper office?
I had a modem in my laptop, and I had DOS. And the Xmodem software I
had copied months ago onto the DOS bootup disk was supposed to be used with
a regular telecomm program. But I doodled around with it and saw that it
hooked into the modem's serial port even if I ran it all by itself.
That was all I needed to know.
I got the Chicago-area telephone number for GEnie by calling GEnie's
800 number. By using DOS to redirect my keyboard commands to the modem, I
dialed GEnie and navigated over to the PC software library. In a few
seconds, a search for PROCOMM brought up a listing for the shareware
version of that familiar telecomm software. I gave the command to GEnie to
start a download and typed the command to run my Xmodem transfer software
right from DOS.
In a couple of minutes, I was in telecomm heaven. I signed off GEnie
and let ARC extract the Procomm files to a blank floppy. Then I ran
Procomm and got back to GEnie, searching the file lists for the special
Procomm scripts that I had shared with other GEnie users.
They were still there. And so was the little text editor that I had
fallen in love with and uploaded to GEnie in '86 or '87. And so were the
shareware spelling checker and the other little utilities I had found so
useful.
GEnie even had the little database software I had uploaded. All that
was missing was my own data _ but I had a solution to that, too. I called
my office in New York and asked a coworker to find my backup database
floppy in my desk drawer. She called GEnie and attached the data to an
email message, and 15 minutes later I had the data, too.
The week went by smoothly. I sent my reports back to my office by
direct transfer into a computer there, but I also sent copies of everything
by GEmail. And on my last day in Chicago, I compressed all my data and sent
it via email attachment to my own GEnie mailbox, so I could get it back
when I got back to the office.
Since that time, I've joked about the extra drive I installed on my
laptop. It's got Drive A:, Drive B: and Drive G:. The first two hold 720
kilobytes each. The third holds the answer to a forgetful traveler's
prayers.
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ADD ALADDIN /
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Cut & Paste Scripts For Aladdin
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Aladdin Script By Jim Lubin
[J.LUBIN]
>>> PLEASE, SEND ME A REMINDER! <<<
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TURBO-ALADDIN! This month's cut & paste script is... Gee, I almost forgot
"""""""""""""" what it was. Guess I'd better send myself a reminder!
This month's script makes it a snap. After installing the script just run,
type in your reminder text and Aladdin does the rest.
GEnie will then send you your reminder via GE Mail.
~ cut here ~
Script # Send Me A Reminder
;Reminder Service
;By Jim Lubin
Echo off
Clear
note ""
note "Enter a Personal Reminder into GEnie Reminder Service"
note "On what day would you like the reminder sent?"
note "YYMMDD Format"
getstring 0
note ""
note "Enter Subject (30 Characters) "
note "<---------------------------->"
getstring 1
note ""
note " Enter text of Reminder (61 Characters/8 Lines)"
note "<------------------------ Line 1 --------------------------->"
getstring 2
note "<------------------------ Line 2 --------------------------->"
getstring 3
note "<------------------------ Line 3 --------------------------->"
getstring 4
note "<------------------------ Line 4 --------------------------->"
getstring 5
note "<------------------------ Line 5 --------------------------->"
getstring 6
note "<------------------------ Line 6 --------------------------->"
getstring 7
note "<------------------------ Line 7 --------------------------->"
getstring 8
note "<------------------------ Line 8 --------------------------->"
getstring 9
log onto "202"
sendcommand "3"
sendcommand "%0"
sendcommand ""
sendcommand ""
sendline '%1'
waitfor ">"
sendline "%2"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%3"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%4"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%5"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%6"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%7"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%8"
waitfor ">"
sendline "%9"
waitfor ">"
sendcommand "*s"
log off
~ cut here ~
>>> 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 REMIND.SCR. (Our
thanks to Ed Perrone, Sysop, Astrology RT for these quicky instructions.)
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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 the 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 REMIND.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 # Send Me A
Reminder". 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 Send Me A Reminder
o ESC to save
/////////////////////////////////////////// GEnie_QWIK_QUOTE ////
/ "I recently tested THREE stand-alone grammar checkers for use /
/ at our newspaper office. I simply ran their own documentation /
/ through them, and canned all three when they failed their own /
/ tests. If the authors of expensive PC software don't believe /
/ in using their own product, I don't either." /
//////////////////////////////////////////////// A.FASOLDT ////
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