1 ?rea all dat>891205 cat1-22 nor ************ Topic 21 Tue Nov 28, 1989 M.KIRBY2 [Trace] at 20:41 EST Sub: GEnie 128 I heard therese' a terminal program being developed for the 128 to be used exclusively on GEinie. Anyone know about it? 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 21 Message 2 Thu Dec 07, 1989 JOLSON at 19:48 EST How long until it will or could be ready? Sounds great. Will be waiting f more info.... ------------ Category 1, Topic 21 Message 3 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 19:23 PST Well, I know there is a protocol called ICON which was mainly designed with the Macintosh in mind. You can download a text file about this protocol from the GEnieus RT. I have heard of an Apple II version and an IBM version, but neither supports graphics because it apparently uses a special Macintosh protocol which is built into the Mac's OS. The C-128 has a 640 x 400 graphics mode which is the same as the Mac, so the C-128 could easily be completely compatible with the ICON standard. Well, just one more reason for me to upgrade to a 128, I guess... ---Jake ------------ Category 1, Topic 21 Message 4 Fri Dec 08, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 23:13 EST The program that's being developed will not have graphics capabilities. There is simply not enough memory in our computers to be effective. It does, however, use some of the special capabilities of that protocol that Jake refers to, to provide pop-up "point and click" menus for GEnie operation. We're in the pre-beta stage now .. Bill is still adding some features and working out some kinks. We'll keep you posted. Bill Coleman has spent a GREAT deal of time on this project. I'm sure you'll all like it. (and once the C128 version is done, a C64 version IS contemplated) BTW, the protocol is not CALLED "Icon" .. that's a generic term. It's called "an icon protocol" .. it was an experiment for GEnie, and has not been fully implemented. ------------ ************ Topic 24 Thu Dec 07, 1989 D.OLSON2 at 22:04 CST Sub: commoddore software Am looking for a program called Micro Cookbook 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 24 Message 1 Thu Dec 07, 1989 D.OLSON2 at 22:07 CST Help!!! I'm looking for a program called "micro cookbook" for my wife for c Chro istman s. Sears had it avail aa ble a cou: ple of years ago but I haven't seen it se ince. It's a cookbook and recipe program by CBM. Any body know where to locz ate this? ------------ Category 1, Topic 24 Message 2 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 19:25 PST This sounds like a very old program. It probably was marketed by Commodore with the Commodore logo on it. I'm pretty sure that it was being sold at Software Discounters of America's last sidewalk sale (in which they offer a limited selection of items at very inexpensive prices). Type SDA and ask for more information about this program. They might still have a few copies on hand. ---Jake ------------ ************ Topic 19 Mon Dec 04, 1989 S.WOOD3 [Scott] at 23:08 PST Sub: Pocket Writer v3.0 (vaporware?) Where is this newest release from Digital Solutions? 6 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 2, Topic 19 Message 2 Tue Dec 05, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 21:07 EST Scott, could you pop that Canadian phone number to me in GE Mail please? Perhaps if a SysOp on a national service calls and says there's some public discontent, you'll see some action. We've also been wanting to approach Digital Solutions about online support here. ------------ Category 2, Topic 19 Message 3 Wed Dec 06, 1989 N.L.WILLIAMS [Cpt Nathan] at 00:12 CST Has anyone GOT this product. Digital Solutions has NEVER sent me anything on it. I have only seen ONE ad for it. All the info I have seen is here on GENIE and that is not much. Their phone number is 416-731-8775. Note this in a normal long distance call. There are no special charges (by AT&T) for calling Canada. Cpt Nathan ------------ Category 2, Topic 19 Message 4 Wed Dec 06, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 17:29 EST I'll be calling early next week. Check in here for news. ------------ Category 2, Topic 19 Message 5 Wed Dec 06, 1989 S.WOOD3 [Scott] at 20:47 PST aw shucks... believe it or not, when I got home from work today you'll never guess what was waiting for me in the mailbox. Actually you're smarter than that huh? Yup, Pocket Writer 3. I haven't had a chance to really check it out yet but it has the look and feel of all previous versions. I will let you know what THEY say about it. (and I suppose I have to apologize for bad-mouth Digital Solutions since it does appear that MAYBE there were some problems beyond their control that delayed MY package) One more note before I carry on... if you're not a registered PW2 user I doubt you would have received the upgrade mailer. Right off the PW3 user's guide intro: - automatic side-by-side formatting of up to four columns of text per page; - "duplex" printing features: print odd pages on one side of the paper, and even on the other. Define seperate headers, footers, and bind margins on alternate pages. - line and box drawing features. - a macro facility -- markers... up to ten places in a document - an undo command - improved paragraph, sentence, word count feature - forward/backward find and replace feature This is the stuff mentioned in the first paragraph of the intro - I did notice a few other changes that weren't mentioned, though they slip my mind at the moment. I was sorta in a hurry to get back on here and let y'all know I'm not thinking DS is such a big scumbag today as they were yesterday. Though geoWrite is rapidly becoming the word processor of my choice PW3 is certainly worthy of consideration since its LQ features are far superior to GW (at least with MY printer, Star NX-2400). When I have a chance to play with it more I'll try to post a WOODGRAM to y'all and let you know more about how I think it works. ------------ Category 2, Topic 19 Message 6 Thu Dec 07, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 01:50 EST Great news, Scott! I still plan to call them next week, to get some support from them on here and to see what the "official" word is for those who are not as fortunate as you are (I got a few other notes in GE Mail from users who were also waiting anxiously) Do stop back with your thoughts ... Sheri Lynn, can you contact this man about that review? ------------ ************ Topic 9 Tue Dec 05, 1989 M.LANGEVIN at 20:48 EST Sub: Looking for a C lang. compiler... Questions on the performance of any and all C language compilers available. 1 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 5, Topic 9 Message 1 Tue Dec 05, 1989 M.LANGEVIN at 20:54 EST I am looking into buying a C language compiler for my C-64. I have a few questions though. Are there any true ANSI standards out there? (i.e. Can I type in a working program on my C-64 and upload it to a Unix based system without any changes?) Are Power-C or Super-C sped up with the addition of a 1581 or RAMDISK 17**? What libraries and other features do these programs have? Thanks in advance!! Mike Langevin ------------ ************ Topic 12 Mon Dec 04, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 20:34 PST Sub: EBBS I've downloaded the EBBS BBS system and I have no idea what to do. I've created a data disk following the instructions, but I can't load the actual program. Can someone help me? 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 12 Message 1 Tue Dec 05, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 21:07 EST Drop a note to the author, Ed Parry. His GE Mail address is EBBS. ------------ Category 8, Topic 12 Message 2 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 19:34 PST Well, I downloaded the ST/R term from GEnie and I like it a lot, so I don't think I'll check into EBBS any further. I'm suspecting it's a problem with the ARC program I'm using (ARC250.4), as I've had problems de-arcing other programs too. I'll ask about this in the Category about disk drives, along with a few other questions I have... ---Jake ------------ ************ Topic 59 Sat Jan 09, 1988 CPX at 22:30 CST Sub: Help and informaton on ST/R BBS! The author is ST/R BBS gives all the help he can with any problems users(sysops my have. 32 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 8, Topic 59 Message 32 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 19:49 PST Well, I just download v3.6 of ST/R BBS and it works great! Since I only have 1 C-1541 disk drive, I am planning on keeping the U/D section on a separate disk. I will give nobody U/D access, and then when I'm around, I'll raise their access, swap the disks around and lower their access when they're finished. However, I probably won't have the BBS up for a while, because I need to get a new phone line in the house. Here's a tip for people who like to make C/G screens in lowercase/uppercase mode. The BBS always switches to graphics mode and then switches back when finished. Just type a CTRL-N at the beginning of every screen you do, which automatically switches to lower-case. Now, I have a question. I'm currently creating my C/G screens with Dynamic Screen (which I typed in from a Compute!'s Gazette), which works great, although it saves everything I type (even the mistakes). Also, it's copyrighted, so I can't give it out to anybody (at least, not legally!) Is there another program in the software libraries which solves these problems? Also, I've had problems with ARC 2.50 too (this is in response to one of the old letters in this section), especially when it dearcs two programs and sets the starting rack and sector of one to the track and sector of the other, so both have the same information! I have ARC 2.30, plus Omega-Q from Q-Link, so I'll have to use one of those until I know what the problem is. I'm going to ask about this in Category 17, as it has to do with disks, so check there for any answers to this problem. ---Jake ------------ ************ Topic 49 Tue Dec 05, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 23:36 PST Sub: CLINIC SESSION: Syrup on floppy disks! This is a summary of a discussion in the RTC which is presented to provide information to others in a similar "sticky" situation! 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 11, Topic 49 Message 1 Tue Dec 05, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 23:53 PST A little while back, I received a call for help from "Prarie Dog", a fellow commodore user about an interesting problem. It seems some of the younger set had attacked his computer area with pancake syrup and had managed to glue some floppy disks together with the goo! (Yuk..editorial comment! ). To date, he has four disks recovered, one drying, and a couple with some problems! How did he do it? He washed the disks! Yes you read it right the first time! A cautious washing can save these types of problems! First a little background: All floppy disks are made on a plastic material that is not water soluble. Virtually all disk casings are made of the same type of material. Here's the procedure: 1. Use WARM not hot soapy water. Dishwashing detergent works well. 2. GENTLY slosh the disk in the soapy water until the glop begins to dissolve. 3. When the disk is free to turn (under water) rotate ever so gently to ensure that the entire surface is free of the glop. 4. Rinse in cool water to remove any soap/glop residue. either 5a. Air dry, turning the disk within the cover VERY gently... or 5b. Use a hair dryer on the COOL setting while gently turning the disk to speed things up a bit. Notes: Avoid excessive heat anywhere in the process. It will warp the disk! Be VERY GENTLE! Left over glop may scratch the disk surface if you hurry the process! Anyone who has need of this or questions about the process, please post here. Best of luck, if you need it.... ------------ ------------ Category 11, Topic 49 Message 4 Thu Dec 07, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 23:53 PST An update on the floppy disk cleaning controversy! It has been mentioned to me that Baby Shampoo does a better job than dishwashing detergent at cleaning up a floppy disk with poor eating habits. It makes sense to me. In general, any non-abrasive detergent should do just fine! As Bartles and James would say.. Thanks for your continued support.. ------------ ************ Topic 50 Tue Dec 05, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 23:57 PST Sub: CLINIC SESSION: The C64 Creaking Door A clinic session started in another topic and forwarded here. 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 11, Topic 50 Message 2 Thu Dec 07, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 23:45 PST Hi Again, Jake, I told you I'd be back! Here's some of the info you asked for.. Gluing the label back on: Use a general purpose contact cement and follow the directions that come with it. That should do the job just fine. The errant spring: Yes, there should be a protrusion on the plastic part. If it's gone, you have two choices: a) buy a new mechanical unit, (It will cost between $75-$100 dollars depending on where you can get one) or b) replace the protrusion with a new one. Try super gluing a .1 inch piece of toothpick in its place. Haven't tried that myself, but it ought to work. Let me know, OK? Your first problem....Let me think on this one and I'll be back shortly... ------------ Category 11, Topic 50 Message 3 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 20:01 PST Actually, there is a little piece of plastic left, which I can hook the spring onto. I haven't replaced it yet because when I went to fix it, the spring flew out and I couldn't find it. Fortunately, my mother found it a few days later, but I haven't been able to replace it lately. By the way, anybody with an old, run-down 1541 like me should really consider the 1541-II disk drive. My friend (the one that I wrecked up his Test Drive disk) has one, and it works great. It's about the size of a Commodore 1571 or 1581 and has all the features that made the Excelerater disk drive so popular (as well as the other popular brands). Also, since it's made by Commodore, it's practically guaranteed to be compatible. However, one program my friend tried to load took several minutes on his disk drive and about 10 seconds on mine, so maybe some of the hardware has been changed (by the way, the program was Superstar Ice Hockey). Does anybody know what to do about my "creaking door" problem? It hasn't been bothering me that often, but it's good to know what the problem is. By the way, my friend (yes, the same friend) has one of the newer old-model 64's (not the 64C) and sometimes the computer locks up. Usually after he bangs on the side a bit and turns it off and on, it works fine. This is definately not a software problem, because it usually locks up for no reason (for example, during a program load). I suspect that one of the chips is overheating or something. Can anybody help me with this? ---Jake ------------ Category 11, Topic 50 Message 4 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:55 PST Jake, I moved the discussion of the C64 problem to Catagory 11, Topic 53. You'll find the answer to your last question there. ------------ ************ Topic 51 Sat Dec 09, 1989 L.FERRER at 12:00 EST Sub: Hardware, software for sale I am selling the following Items: 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 11, Topic 51 Message 4 Sat Dec 09, 1989 L.FERRER [Wiseman] at 15:04 EST Hardware for sale: 1. C128 with cover, Utilities 81 in rom, and CPS-128 power supply. $170.00 2. 1571 disk drive with 10 diskettes. $130.00 3. Sg-10C printer with 5 printer ribbons And 50 Sheets of paper. $100.00 4. 1351 mouse $ 15.00 5. 15 diskette case with 10 diskettes. $ 6.00 6. 35 diskette case with 19 diskettes. $ 10.00 ------- Total $431.00* *Total package for $410.00 Also have 3.5" diskettes for $1.30 ea. Software, books for sale: 1. Websters Dic on computer terms. $ 5.00 2. Top Gun. $ 5.00 3. Hellcat Ace. $ 5.00 4. Zork II. $ 5.00 5. Wishbringer $ 5.00 6. Infidel $ 5.00 7. HitchHiker's Guide $ 5.00 8. C64 programmer's Reference Guide $ 7.00 9. Plus/4 programmer's reference Guide $ 7.00 10. C128 programmer's reference Guide $ 7.00 11. 6502 ass & ML programming $ 7.00 12. C128 Basic programming techniques $ 7.00 13. Raid over Moscow $ 10.00 14. Def Con 5 $ 10.00 15. Super Cycle $ 10.00 16. Championship Lode Runner $ 10.00 17. Bard's Tale II $ 10.00 18. Yeager's Flight Simulator $ 10.00 19. Flight Simulator II $ 10.00 20. Skyfox $ 10.00 21. Geos128 $ 10.00 22. GeoWriter's Workshop 128 $ 10.00 23. GoeFile 128 $ 10.00 24. Beach-head II $ 10.00 25. OGRE $ 10.00 26. HomPak 64 $ 10.00 27. diskette cleaning disk with software $ 5.00 28. Beyond the Forbidden Forest $ 10.00 ------- Total $226.00* *All for $210.00 *Shipping for all items above is on me. ------------ ************ Topic 52 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:22 PST Sub: CLINIC SESSION: The Dented Disk! What can be done with a dented disk! 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 11, Topic 52 Message 1 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:26 PST Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 19:53 PST I just borrowed a friend's Test Drive disk and it worked fine. A couple of days after I got it, however, I couldn't load it. I turned it around in its jacket and found a big dent which obviously was causing the problems. I tried to unbend the dent but it wouldn't unbend. Any suggestions? Can something like this be caused by cool temperatures (in the range of 50 to 60 degrees F.)? Jake ------------ Category 11, Topic 52 Message 2 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:28 PST Jake, Sorry, but this is one time where you're out of luck. When the diskette itself is deformed like you mention, the magnetic particles which hold the data realign themselves in a random manner. Even if you could smooth out the dent, the data is going to be lost. Cool temperatures (in the range of 50 to 60 degrees F) are actually good for disk and could not have caused this problem. It's far more likely that the disk was damaged by something being set on it when it was laying on it's side. ------------ ************ Topic 53 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:31 PST Sub: CLINIC SESSION: Get A Bigger Hammer! A discussion about C=64 lockups which seem to be cured by a computer "Attitude Adjustment" 2 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 11, Topic 53 Message 1 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:41 PST This is a summary of the tail end of a message sent by J.HAMBY3 in another topic which was forwarded to make the information easier for all to find. By the way, my friend has one of the newer old-model 64's (not the 64C) and sometimes the computer locks up. Usually after he bangs on the side a bit and turns it off and on, it works fine. This is definately not a software problem, because it usually locks up for no reason (for example, during a program load). I suspect that one of the chips is overheating or something. Can anybody help me with this? -Jake ------------ Category 11, Topic 53 Message 2 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:51 PST Jake, EGADS! Bang a computer on it's side? Shades of old TV repair! Actually, the problem your friend is having appears to be fairly simple. There are a few chips in the C64 that are mounted in sockets. With a lot of physical movement of the unit, they tend to loosen up in the sockets. This causes a variety of oddball problems such as your friend is experiencing. The solution is to open the case and reseat all the socketed chips. You can find directions for opening the case in Library 1 by searching for uploader Digital.Doc (if you need them). Sorry, I don't have the file # handy. To reseat the chips in their sockets, have your friend do this: 1. Grasp the chip at both ends between the thumb and fore-finger. 2. Gently rock the chip up just a little bit. 3. Place one finger on each end of the top of the chip. 4. Using a rocking motion, gently push the chip back down into it's socket until its completely seated. This should cure your friend's problem and help prevent computer abuse! ------------ ************ Topic 11 Wed Dec 06, 1989 D.ISENBERG at 21:48 CST Sub: 1581 bugs Is anyone else having problems with the 1581??? 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 17, Topic 11 Message 1 Wed Dec 06, 1989 D.ISENBERG at 21:55 CST I am having problems with 3 1581 drives I own. I'm using it with a large relative file, and several seq. files for pointers. Occasionally after scratching one of the seq. files, and rebuilding it from the rel. file, the pointers in the seq. file will get messed up, pointing to the wrong sector. It might point to one of the other files, or even a program file. Also, they sometimes report a 74, not ready, normally in track 40, the directory. Has Commodore released any new Roms for the 1581 ??? Does anyone else have this problem??? At least 2 of the 3 do it. I am getting tired of rebuilding the disk every month. Any help would be appreciated. thanks ------------ Category 17, Topic 11 Message 2 Wed Dec 06, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 23:46 EST There is a known bug in the WD1770 controller found in early 1581's, and there is also a jumper which needs to be changed from some versions. Search the software library on the keyword "1581" and you'll find a program from Fred Bowen which tells you where you stand. If it reports a WD1770 controller, you're entitled to a free replacement from a CBM authorized dealer, who will put in a WD1772. (This is a standard Western Digital controller, and is available from several other sources, if you can't find a dealer to do it and you're electronically inclined. If the program reports that the Jumper (J1, I think) is OPEN, it should be CLOSED. I believe some people have fixed the jumper setting without replacing the controller, and have found performance improved, but I'm not sure. ------------ Category 17, Topic 11 Message 3 Sat Dec 09, 1989 D.ISENBERG at 17:10 CST I forgot to mention that they have wd1772's, the jumper is closed, and u10 pin 10 is grounded. I am an electronic tech, so I did the work myself. However, I was talking to a dealer today, and he says he's heard that commodore has announced a new Dos Rom to fix up the bugs. Hopefully, I can get my hands on one. ------------ Category 17, Topic 11 Message 4 Sat Dec 09, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 19:41 EST We'd all love to hear of _anything_ new from Commodore for the 8-bit line .. do keep us informed! ------------ ************ Topic 12 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 20:12 PST Sub: SFD-1001 and other IEEE-488 disk drives This is about the IEEE drives that Commodore used to make which can store around 1 megabyte per DSDD disk. These disk drives are very useful when running BBS's but are not made by Commodore anymore. 6 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 1 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 20:18 PST I was reading through a book of tips & tricks and found a tip that mentioned the SFD-1001 disk drive. Apparently, this disk drive can store about 1 megabyte per DSDD disk. I checked on the back of my disk drive manual (it's a very old disk drive) and found that, sure enough, the SFD-1001 could store 1 mb. per disk. I also noticed that this was an IEEE device. Now, IEEE devices are devices made for the PET/CBM computers which had IEEE ports. IEEE-488 is an old standard like Commodore's serial port, but a parallel version. It allowed daisy-chaining (also called chaining) of peripherals. Well, I sent a letter to Commodore asking about this disk drive and they referred me to a company called Progressive Peripherals. I sent them a letter and received no reply. I called them and found that they hadn't been making this disk drive for several years. Well, I'm starting a BBS soon, and now I want an SFD-1001 more than ever. I recently found out that Commodore also made the 8050 and 8052 units. Does anybody have any information about these disk drives and/or one of these units that they'd be willing to sell me? It would have to come with an IEEE interface for the Commodore 64 and also all instruction manuals. ---Jake ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 2 Sat Dec 09, 1989 D.RAY1 [Dale] at 23:07 EST If you are starting a BBS you should look into a hard drive. Xetec makes the Lt.Kernal which has a good reputation. Creative Micro Designs (the makers of Jiffy Dos) are releasing a hard drive soon that will be cheaper than the Xetec. Also, a company called ICT made drives called the Mini-Chief which were 20 megs drives in a 1571 case. You can still find these used. A hard drive makes more sense for a BBS. ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 3 Sun Dec 10, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 06:20 EST And my Lt. Kernal will be for sale in about a week ... ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 4 Mon Dec 11, 1989 H.HERMAN1 at 02:15 EST Howard, Selling your LK? How come? How much? Was waiting for CMD's HD, but yours may be a quicker way! BTW, are there any sources here for ASCII graphics that I could use to get out some quick holiday greeting cards? Howie ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 5 Tue Dec 12, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 07:49 EST Selling it because I'm about to step into an MS-DOS machine. I'm keeping (and always will) my C128, but I need to be able to develop stuff for my office in MS-DOS. The LK, which I got primarily to run CP/M, would then be redundant. I'm waiting to finish up the DOS machine, and then have to de-install the LK (a minor chip modification needs to be made for the C128 version, and I don't solder, so I need help) ... Price, I think, would be in the $550 neighborhood. I was gonna sell it COD, but for you, Howie, I'd deliver :) ------------ Category 17, Topic 12 Message 6 Thu Dec 14, 1989 KERNAL-ROM at 22:55 PST TO THAT GUY ABOUT THE IEEE DRIVES THERES A PLACE THAT BOUGHT THE RIGHTS TO THE SFD-1001 AND ALL THE OTHER DRIVES. THE ADDREES AND NUMBER IS THE COMPANY IS MIDWEST COMPUTERS AT 519 BROADWAY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701 (314) 339-0491 EXT.101. I HOPE THAT HELPS YOU I HAVE ONE SFD-1001 BUT ITS NOT RUNNING BUT THIS PLACE SELLS SFD'S FOR AROUND 200.00 COMPLETELY REFRUBISED SO THERE IN GOOD CONDISTION. IF YOUR NOT THING ABOUT THE SFD-1001 THERES BOTH THE 9060 AND 9090 THAT ARE HARD DRIVES THE 9060 HOLDS A GOOD 5MEGS THE 9090 HOLDS I GOOD 7.5MEGS. YOU CAN MAKE THE HARDS 10MEG BY REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSIDE THE 9060 OR 9090 WITH A 10MEG FULL HEIGHT HARD DRIVE. I HEARD THIS SOME WHERE BUT I NEVER TRIED IT SO ASK SOMEONE HERE AND SEE WHAT THAT SAY. WILL HOPE THAT HELPS. BYW ------------ ************ Topic 54 Sat Jun 18, 1988 MRABOY (Forwarded) Sub: 1 sided vs 2 sided disks what limits are there to c64 disks 5 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 17, Topic 54 Message 3 Fri Dec 08, 1989 J.HAMBY3 at 20:10 PST This is a very old topic, but I thought I'd add my 2 cents anyway. Yes, DS/DD disks work, and in fact, at most places that sell disks, those are the only kind you can buy. Sometimes, you will see HD (high-density) disks which are NOT compatible. Getting back to double-sided disks, most people use a disk notcher to punch a second write-protect notch so they can use the back side of the disk just like a second disk. I used to do that, but I stopped for two main reasons. First, disk notching shortens the disk's life. All the dirt that has collected in the lining is released on the disk when it's flipped over, so dirt build up usually causes the disk to get messed up. Also, most companies (especially the ones catered towards IBM & Macintosh owners) will void your warranty if you notch the disk. Not only does it shorten the disk life, but it is also a modification to the disk. Just thought I'd tell you the complete story... ---Jake ------------ Category 17, Topic 54 Message 4 Sat Dec 09, 1989 HORO [ SysOp ] at 03:43 EST Since disks cost less than a buck a shot, and the warranty always excludes replacement of your data, why would you worry about the warranty? Lots of folks I know have been notching disks for years. With the little cutters made just for that purpose, I doubt there is any debris worth worrying about. ------------ Category 17, Topic 54 Message 5 Thu Dec 14, 1989 DIGITAL.DOC at 09:16 PST Jake, The idea of notching the other side of double sided disks and flipping them over has been around for a long time like you said. When using reasonable quality diskettes, this should pose no problems. Dirt particles trapped by the liner would cause problems with the disk no matter how you used it. I've used double notched double sided disks for years with no problems. ------------ ************ Topic 5 Sun Dec 10, 1989 R.SMITH71 at 06:35 PST Sub: Turbo Master CPU Info concerning the Turbo Master CPU Processor Accelerator for the C64 by Schnedler Systems 3 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 19, Topic 5 Message 1 Sun Dec 10, 1989 R.SMITH71 at 06:37 PST Does anyone know if this product is still available and if it's any good for Geos? Have they been able to adapt it for use with the REU? Please let me know what you've known or heard. Thank you. ------------ Category 19, Topic 5 Message 2 Mon Dec 11, 1989 DO.RAE.MI at 01:36 EST I saw an ad in Run magazine for the Processor accellerator sold by Schnedler Systems in the last issue of Run, as I recall. They noted on the ad that it was in stock. As to REU working in combination with it, the ad doesn't say. It does specificly claim that GEOS works with it, running 4x faster. Athough it claims it is "compatible with most software"...what ever that turns out to be. Optional Jiffy dos comaptiblity is said to be available. I don't have experience with this piece of hardware, however, I expect that if it's using the cartridge port rather than the user port that getting it to work with the REU might be a problem. For all I know they might be using both lines to access the C64. (1750 & the Quick Brown Box can co exist because each cartridge uses a different entry to the system & can in effect talk more or less at once with the C64. Other cartridges fight with each other because they are trying to "talk" to the C64 using the same line...like two people trying to make a phone call to 2 different places via the same phone line at once. It doesn't work out.) The best folks to ask, after users, would be the people selling it. The Ad states their phone number is 704 274-4646. Address: Schnedler Systems, Dept. R1, 25 Eastwood Road, P.O. Box 5964, Asheville, North Carolina 28813. They claim to accept plastic, have prices including shipping in US, & the humblest slogan I've seen in a long time: "We engineer miracles." Anybody Else Know Anything. I'm rather nosey myself. Ted ------------ Category 19, Topic 5 Message 3 Tue Dec 12, 1989 R.SMITH71 at 22:36 PST OK, I talked to the makers of the CPU and they are working on REU compatability. It looks like it's about 6 months away. ------------ ************ Topic 11 Sat Nov 11, 1989 S.WOOD3 [Scott] at 01:51 PST Sub: geoWrite I have questions... anyone else have questions? Anyone have answers? 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 19, Topic 11 Message 4 Wed Dec 13, 1989 K.SLAUGHTER1 [GeoRep Ken] at 01:17 EST Sorry for the long delay in getting back to you. Obviously, I can't spend the time on here that I'd like to, as I have to be on Q-Link most of the time. The HEADER and FOOTER trick is one that I use all the time. With BSW 9-point as the HEADER and FOOTER font, you'll get a very consistent look, regardless of the text fonts you use. As far as the Oki 393-C printer goes, I can't really comment on it, as I have never seen it. I don't even know anything about it at all. I will check with George Wells and see what he knows about it. George is the "printer expert" of the GeoReps. I would imagine, though, that you might get good results with the EX-800v3.4 driver, and setting you LF dip OFF. Not the best results, mind you, but certainly better than what you're getting at this point. I'll get back here to you as soon as I find out anything. Ken ------------ ************ Topic 3 Wed Aug 16, 1989 C128-BILL [SYSOP] at 20:29 EDT Sub: CMD: JIFFY-DOS C-64, C-64C, SX-64 Specific Q/A and discussions for the 64 series machines. 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 21, Topic 3 Message 2 Tue Dec 05, 1989 C128-BILL [SYSOP] at 22:46 EST Ted, there should be an update sheet (8 1/2 X 11) that mentions the newer commands. On the 64 I think the Control Key pauses the display and the @#9 command will switch the default drive to 9. Almost forgot to mention the Control S will halt the listing, too (Ctrl W resumes single stepping mode). ------------ Category 21, Topic 3 Message 3 Wed Dec 06, 1989 D.RAY1 [Dale] at 02:45 EST Ted, using CONTROL-D will toggle you through the drives on-line. When you press CONTRL-D the new active drive # is displayed. The control key is now now the only key that pauses a directory on the 64. On the 128 you can also usethe no scroll key. ------------ Category 21, Topic 3 Message 4 Mon Dec 11, 1989 DO.RAE.MI at 01:46 EST Thanks, Guys! Hmm. I don't think I got an update command sheet. Ads for Hardisk & Ramlink, a Do-Not-Fry-This-Chip instruction sheet, installation instruction sheet (I still had my old one), order widget & lots of plastic popcorn... well, I'll check it again. Cookied to Edge of the Earth, Ted ------------ ==FINI==