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90766 22-NOV 03:50 System Modules (6809)
     RE: RBF (Re: Msg 90760)
     From: ISC          To: RICKULAND

>      (Sorry guys, but this needs to be in the thread)
>
> > or adding a super-lubing additive such as Dura-Lube.......
>
>      Excellent   text,   but   one caution- bikes often  use  the
> engine  oil  as clutch coolant! Under no circumstances  should  a
> 'Slick50' type additive be used with an oil bath clutch! Doing so
> is  an invitation for repeated clutch failure until all that crap
> finally rinses out 20 plates down the road..
>                               -ricku
>
>                   Rick Ulland                 CoNect
>          rickuland@delphi.com           449 South 90th St.
> "Operating System Nine"- 268m           Milwaukee WI 53214
>
You are correct about the caution, Rick.  I have only owned an Italian 250cc -
it's so long ago that I remember almost nothing about it.  However, a
penetrating lubricant such as the new "moleculars" would probably glaze and
render the clutch inop. "...until all that crap finally..." wears out -
moleculars are NOT going to rinse out - at LEAST "...20 plates down the
road.." if that clutch uses the engine oil as clutch coolant.

Thanks.

Bill


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90770 22-NOV 21:55 System Modules (6809)
     RE: RBF (Re: Msg 90763)
     From: DSRTFOX      To: WDTV5

Funny you should mention a GS1000G.. that's my current ride! Like it with the
WindJammer on it! I've yet to have a serious wreck of any kind on a bike at
all... maybe I'm just a little more respectful than some??? I really only
started serious riding about 8 years ago... old enough to not try any of the
dare-devil stunts, just a little "extra throttle" every now and then.... ;>

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90767 22-NOV 04:18 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90675)
     From: LARRYOLSON   To: HAWKSOFT


   Chris,

 >    No .wav support yet. But, sooooon!!! Thanks to Colin MaKay for providing
 > the WAV file format info.
 >
 >    :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:
   Is the next version still open for requests ?

   Could you add a quick record menu option ? It would work something like
   this..

       The QUICK record function would be initially disabled, until the
   frequency and length have been set for the first time, then it would be
   enabled. Clicking on the QUICK record option would use the same settings
   that were entered the last time the REGULAR record function was called.
       Just a little step saver.



----- Larry Olson -----

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90779 24-NOV 22:22 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90767)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: LARRYOLSON

 > Could you add a quick record menu option ? It would work something
 > like this..
 >
 > The QUICK record function would be initially disabled, until the
 > frequency and length have been set for the first time, then it would
 > be enabled. Clicking on the QUICK record option would use the same
 > settings that were entered the last time the REGULAR record function was
 > called. Just a little step saver.
 >
 > ----- Larry Olson -----
 >

Hi Larry!

   Yeah, sounds like a good idea! I'll take a look in the source code and
see how work-able it would be. Tho I think I might assign some defaults for
use if the current settings aren't changed. Like 2 seconds at 1125 hertz
(Many files I've seen use that speed).

                                              Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90814 27-NOV 13:50 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90779)
     From: LARRYOLSON   To: HAWKSOFT


 > Tho I think I might assign some defaults for use if the current settings
 > aren't changed. Like 2 seconds at 1125 hertz
 > (Many files I've seen use that speed).

   Chris,
       Sounds good, (is that a pun?), I have been playing around with
   different things trying to get some good sound effects recorded and
   I find having to select the menu, select record, type 'y', then enter
   the same speed and time values that I have been entering for the last
   hour. Would it be possible to add another button for the quick record,
   so that you wouldn't have to go through the pull-down menu. You could
   have a record setting option in the pull-down that lets you set the
   values for quick record or the default settings, and then you would
   only need to click on the button to start recording.

   Was that 1125 hertz or 11250 hertz, I'm suprised at the low sample
   rate.

       Ok, Chris, give it some thought, I know that you are currently
   working hard on the CD read routines, and I don't want to pull you
   off that, but I also know that programmers like to get feedback on
   their programs.

       On a related subject, there was some talk about some change
   in ss_record to allow the use of memory outside of the 1 meg video
   ram, has this been done yet ? That "can't get enought memory" prompt
   is a bummer on a 9 meg machine ;-)

  Larry



----- Larry Olson -----

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90826 27-NOV 21:41 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90814)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: LARRYOLSON

Hi Larry!!

    Yeah, it was supposed to be 11025 hz!! And I'll look at waves as soon
as I get some time <g>!

                                     Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90768 22-NOV 20:52 OSK Applications
     CD Rom Drives
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: ALL

Hi All!

  I've found a source for refurbished external CD Rom Drives (bare, so to
speak). Using these drives (CDR25J), I would be able to sell a complete
Plug and Play CD Rom Kit. Would anyone (everyone?) be interested???

Kit would include:

   External NEC CD Rom Drive
   Power Supply
   Adapter Cable (from internal SCSI cable to back-plane mount DB-25. Mounts
                   in printer cut-out on back of computer.)
   External Cable (from DB-25 to CD Rom Drive)
   Descriptor
   Driver
   File Manager
   Audio CD Software ( Virtual CD Player )


    Cost would run about $150 complete incuding U.S. Shipping.


    Requires OSK computer with a WD33c93 (or WD 33c93A) SCSI interface.

  If there is enough interest, I can have them available in a few weeks.



                                                   Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90775 24-NOV 03:57 OSK Applications
     RE: CD Rom Drives (Re: Msg 90768)
     From: EDELMAR      To: HAWKSOFT

 Chris,

 I'll take one.  You want a check or credit card?

 Ed

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90776 24-NOV 08:41 OSK Applications
     RE: CD Rom Drives (Re: Msg 90768)
     From: BILLDICKHAUS To: HAWKSOFT

Chris,

I'm interested.



-Bill-

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90782 24-NOV 22:59 OSK Applications
     RE: CD Rom Drives (Re: Msg 90775)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: EDELMAR

 > Chris,
 >
 > I'll take one.  You want a check or credit card?
 >
Hi  Ed!

  That's what I like, a man of few words with money!!! Seriously, I can't
take credit cards, so, send me a check.  I'll order the drives and cables
and adapter cable parts for a few tomorrow, and should be ready to ship in
about 2 weeks!!!

   Send your check ($150 shipping and handling included) to:

     HAWKSoft
  244 S Randall Rd.
    Suite #172
  Elgin, Il 60123

                              Thanks!!

                                                    Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90783 25-NOV 00:21 OSK Applications
     RE: CD Rom Drives (Re: Msg 90782)
     From: RANDYKWILSON To: HAWKSOFT

Chris, add me to the list. Smail will go out tomorrow, unless you'd prefer
email. :>

   Randy

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90790 25-NOV 22:04 OSK Applications
     RE: CD Rom Drives (Re: Msg 90783)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: RANDYKWILSON

 > Chris, add me to the list. Smail will go out tomorrow, unless you'd
 > prefer email. :>
 >
 > Randy
 >

Randy:

   See my latest message. My supplier sold out almost immediatly, so I
won't be able to supply the CDRom drives.

                                                     Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90769 22-NOV 21:51 General Information
     RE: OS9/Intel (Re: Msg 90751)
     From: DSRTFOX      To: MACFADZEN (NR)

I might add that the PowerPC version is now being shipped as a developers
kit only, for the time being.

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90771 23-NOV 00:47 General Information
     RE: New CD-i Stuff (Re: Msg 90746)
     From: AJMLFCO      To: BOISY

I noticed that you said you "ordered" some CD-I titles.  I live
in a smaller town and would like to find a mail order outlet for CD-I
titles (would'nt it be neat if Columbia House or BMG started carrying
CD-I titles.)  I just picked up a Magnavox CD-I and the Digital
video cartridge at Price-Costco.

Allen Morgan

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90773 23-NOV 23:20 General Information
     RE: New CD-i Stuff (Re: Msg 90771)
     From: WA2EGP       To: AJMLFCO (NR)

If Phillips is up to par with following up, you might get an ad from them.
I received one where they offer the FMV cartridge at $250 and I would get a
movie or music video free.  I got my Maggie on the clearance table at Radio
Shaft for about $200 (some have gotten it cheaper).

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90784 25-NOV 06:32 General Information
     RE: New CD-i Stuff (Re: Msg 90771)
     From: BOISY        To: AJMLFCO (NR)

 > I noticed that you said you "ordered" some CD-I titles.  I live
 > in a smaller town and would like to find a mail order outlet for CD-I
 > titles (would'nt it be neat if Columbia House or BMG started carrying
 > CD-I titles.)  I just picked up a Magnavox CD-I and the Digital
 > video cartridge at Price-Costco.

Hey Allen,

Glad to hear that you picked up a CD-i player.  Did you get the 550 model?

There are several companies that have discount prices on titles.  One is
called Video F/X, but I don't have their number right now.  Perhaps someone
with an issue of CD-i Magazine can look it up and post their number?

Philips does have an order line; however, they sell titles at full
retail price, so it is advantageous for you to find a reseller who
sells below retail.  Here's a message that you might find interesting:

********************************

#: 49748 S6/Philips CD-i
Mon 31-Oct-94  17:03:54
Sb: #CD-i Software Support
Fm: Lucy Lediaev [Philips] 72056,1130
To: All


Dear Forum Members,

I am pleased to announce that as of today, Monday, October 31, 1994, a group at
Philips Interactive Media in Los Angeles is responsible for all support of
Philips Media CD-i and CD-ROM software products in the United States. (Those
outside the US should obtain support from the Philips organization in the local
country.)  The telephone number for this group is 800 340 7888; this is the
number that will be on software packaging in the US from now on.

This new group is comprised of experienced CD-i software support personnel, a
PIMA product test veteran and some new employees. We are able to answer gneral
consumer questions about CD-i, about specific titles in both CD-i and CD-ROM
formats, about title availability, and we can take orders, and give gameplay
hints. We can also send an information package to prospective developers.

Phone hours for the new software support group are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. M, T, W,
and F; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Pacific
Time.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions about US phone support
for Philips CD-i and CD-ROM titles.

We look forward to supporting our CIS forum friends,

Lucy Lediaev
Director, Customer Support
Philips Interactive Media

P.S. CD-I hardware and accessory support is available from Philips Consumer
     Electronics at 800 531 0039.

*****************************

--
Boisy G. Pitre__    __  __              Delphi:  BOISY
          |_   _|   \ \/ /              CompuServe:  74464,3005
I use...   _| |_     >  <               Internet:  boisy@os9er.waukee.ia.us
          |_____|NFO/_/\_\PRESS 1.2.0   OS-9 -- King of Operating Systems

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90772 23-NOV 00:53 General Information
     RE: CDRom stuff (Re: Msg 90758)
     From: AJMLFCO      To: HAWKSOFT

Chris,
Will your CDRom File manager be driver independent?  That is,
will it work with systems other than MM/1 such as Kix, VME, Gespac?
 Just wondering how narrow your market focus was,

Allen Morgan

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90774 23-NOV 23:23 General Information
     RE: CDRom stuff (Re: Msg 90758)
     From: WA2EGP       To: HAWKSOFT

Keep an eye on email for my beat-n-bash results.

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90781 24-NOV 22:59 General Information
     RE: CDRom stuff (Re: Msg 90772)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: AJMLFCO (NR)

 > Chris,
 > Will your CDRom File manager be driver independent?  That is,
 > will it work with systems other than MM/1 such as Kix, VME, Gespac?
 > Just wondering how narrow your market focus was,

Hi Al!!

   I'm hoping that it is driver independant (in true OS9 fashion)!!
Ed Gresik is trying it out on the System IV & V. And, Bob D der P is going
to give it a go on a VME system. I've got my fingers crossed!!!!

                                                    Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90777 24-NOV 10:17 General Information
     Turkey Day-CoCo3 Sale
     From: RICKMAC      To: ALL

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The holiday season is here again, thanx to everyone
for making the "CoCo experience" very interesting and informative.

Will be putting up a 512K/6309 CoCo3 system for sale. anyone interested?
Will post a classified within the week. Comes with a Magnavox monitor and
almost everything else 'cept a hard drive and a printer.
<oops>
Also have an "F" board CoCo2 with 64K. All details will be in the  classified
ad I will post.
                         Rick McNabb

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90778 24-NOV 16:47 Applications (6809)
     RE: 8-bit chips (Re: Msg 90486)
     From: GLOCKR       To: AJMLFCO (NR)

I got it in the mail about 2 weeks ago but didnt see the forum until today.
Thank you very much for the app note:) BTW do you know of any company producing
a kit based on the 6809? Thanks
Glockr

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90820 27-NOV 20:01 Applications (6809)
     RE: 8-bit chips (Re: Msg 90778)
     From: DSRTFOX      To: GLOCKR (NR)

You can write Motorola and get any of their spec sheets. The only 6809 boards
made at this time are controller boards. I do have the address of one company
who makes a board that uses simple address decoding. Marty Goodman
(MARTYGOODMAN)
has been working on converting one to nearly emulate a CoCo so that a CoCo could

be used as a development system. It wouldn't be able to address all RAM though
(32K max, I think).

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90780 24-NOV 22:45 General Information
     RE: Chicago CoCo-Fest (Re: Msg 90718)
     From: THESCHU      To: DISTO

Hello Tony.
YES!!!  Please do make it!  You my if you need to send it here that will be no
problem.
I doo want to purchase the 2meg upgrade as do others, and some of your other
products.
Brian

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90807 26-NOV 14:51 General Information
     RE: Chicago CoCo-Fest (Re: Msg 90780)
     From: DISTO        To: THESCHU (NR)

I may not have any 2-Meg or any other things left for the show. Only single
digit quantities of 2-Meg left. You may want to order now in mail-order. -Tony.

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90785 25-NOV 09:42 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90762)
     From: DONALDS      To: WDTV5

Hi Gene;
   I have been able to do most of the blob patches but still am having trouble
with getting boot6_sl_63 patch to work When i try to reboot it will start
loading ( I start with a floppy then most of the boot is from HD- moved CC3GO)
then it will do alittle loading from the HD then hangup. So I am still
working with that.
  I noticed in your first MYRAM file that when I install the driver then
do a IDENT onit where it should show 6809 obj code it shows (????) and when
I do a MDIR E it will show - r.?. - in the attr column. The ram disk
works fine but does show thise. I also wondered shouldn't there be at
least 1 cylinder allocated in the  r0  module   When I do a dmode on /r0
 i get cyls=0 sectrk=5760 (etc).
           I could not find your krnlutils in the data base.
         Don

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90793 26-NOV 02:37 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90785)
     From: WDTV5        To: DONALDS

The weird ident is because ident doesn't recognise a module which is set
in its atrv and tyla bytes to be a native mode 6309 coded module. The
same comment re mdir e. I wonder what dmode you are using, its not doing
it the same as mine obviously. cyls should be 0 ok, but sectrk in mine
is 'sct' and it reports in hex insteada decimal. Thats the only variable
that actually counts though. As far as the krnlutils goes, I'll check the
database and get back to ya in a sec.

Cheers for now, Gene

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90794 26-NOV 02:40 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90785)
     From: WDTV5        To: DONALDS

Back Don, its in 'dat sys' under the handle of WOAY as the submitter.
I was shareing an account with Jim Martin, the CE at WOAY at that time.
Its about 2.5 screens down from the top of the list.
        Cheers, Gene Heskett, WDTV5@delphi.com

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90800 26-NOV 10:05 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90785)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: DONALDS

if you running native mode, i skipped the 6309 patch for the BOOT module
on my main CoCo i didn't need to BLOB proof it at all since im using
Sdisk 3.3-DMC for my disk driver. My Second CoCo3 was the BLOB problem
I just replaced the cc3disk module with the patched one. I went through
and changed the ty/la back to 6809 object since ident couldn't
identify it. I have not seen the BLOB on the second coco since then

I also noticed replacing the RBF module with edition 33 (6309, multicluster
and undel) i got 18 second megareads from both hard disks, where before
only the first hard disk would do 18 sec, go figure!

(im using a Ken-ton SCSI interface with SCSISYS 2.0)

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90825 27-NOV 21:34 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90800)
     From: WDTV5        To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

Hi Mike; I take it that rbf ed33 is working for you. I hadn't heard, which
I guess is good news! 18 seconds for both drives is also good, I wonder
what I did to make them equal speeds. Thats 13 secs on my own Maxtor 7120s
here, so I must come to the conclusion that the disto is quicker, unless
this Maxtor is. I doubt that inasmuch as the drives are all able to move
250+k a second when tied to an Amiga, and often in the megabyte/sec area!
BTW, my 'vfy' will properly identify those modules with the 'munged' atrv
and tyla bytes! Theres a LOT it can do if you haven't yet checked it out.
Glad to hear its working for someone else besides me. Have you reformatted
one of them for mutliple sector clusters yet, or were you already doing them
with ed 28?
Cheers, Gene

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90835 28-NOV 08:56 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90793)
     From: DONALDS      To: WDTV5 (NR)

Thanks for the help Gene. After I sent the message to you I went to the
data base and searched again and found the first VFY and krnlutils. I
have been working with it some but keep getting a boot that I can't
format with.
               Don

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90836 28-NOV 08:58 System Modules (6809)
     RE: TESTCLOCK (Re: Msg 90800)
     From: DONALDS      To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

Thanks for the info. Where can I find RBF33 at ?  Is it here in the data
 base?
don

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90786 25-NOV 14:26 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90685)
     From: TIMKIENTZLE  To: MARTYGOODMAN

Actually, I don't think I would buy a $399 laser printer.  I've found
that with some computer equipment, you really do get what you pay for!
I have a suspicion that an equivalently-priced inkjet would be much
better quallity and much more reliable.

                         - Tim

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90791 25-NOV 22:30 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90786)
     From: ISC          To: TIMKIENTZLE (NR)

> Actually, I don't think I would buy a $399 laser printer.  I've found
> that with some computer equipment, you really do get what you pay for!
> I have a suspicion that an equivalently-priced inkjet would be much
> better quallity and much more reliable.
>
>                          - Tim
>
I agree Tim.  Epson and others have just released the new versions of their
inkjets which have significantly improved performance.  Check them out.

Bill

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90803 26-NOV 14:03 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90786)
     From: DBREEDING    To: TIMKIENTZLE (NR)

 > Actually, I don't think I would buy a $399 laser printer.  I've found
 > that with some computer equipment, you really do get what you pay for!

I just don't know what to think.  I paid $439 for an Epson LQ-870, thought
I'd go with the "best".  It had a 2 year warranty, and would you believe?
2 years and ONE month the logic board went out, or so the service people
said.  A replacement, refurbished board was about $230 installed.  With
so much invested in the printer, I felt I almost had to try to get my
money's worth.  I could have bought almost 3 cheaper printers for the
original cost and the repair cost.  I've decided that it might be best
to just buy cheaper printers and "Timex" them when they go bad.  Of course,
lasers might be a different story.

                   -- David Breeding --
                 CompuServe :  72330,2051
                     Delphi :  DBREEDING

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90819 27-NOV 18:56 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90786)
     From: MARTYGOODMAN To: TIMKIENTZLE (NR)

Tim,

   I really am not familiar with what the output of the current lowest
priced xerographic printers looks like.  HOWEVER... I can say that
IN GENERAL, I've never seen a decent, working xerographic printer
output (300 dpi standard minimum) that EVER looked worse than
the very BEST 300 or 360 dpi ink jet output.  This because
the ink jet process, tho refined considerably, still produces
a characteristic "ink blurring".   This makes print out,
in my opinion, always poorer than xerographic (laser or LED) printers.

  ---marty

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90823 27-NOV 20:17 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90819)
     From: DSRTFOX      To: TIMKIENTZLE (NR)

Tim, the only problem with low-cost laser printers is the print speed and
low memory. They usually have no more than 512K and print at 4 pages per
minute. If you do a lot of printing, lasers are MUCH cheaper than any other
printer. Drawback is high initial cost and cost of new cartridges ($70 or more)
. Cartridges print 5,000-10,000 pages though, sometimes more. If you are using
the laser for text based applications, the memory is no problem. Add on
average $150 for an additional meg of memory if you want to do graphics from
an IBM compatible, or wiat a LONG time!!

Ink jets don't stand up well to lots of use. With lasers now coming closer
to ink-jet prices, the only consideration is space. The small lasers can't
be as compact as the ink-jets. The only other problem with lasers is the
possibility of jarring the mirrors and other parts when moving. So if you
move it a lot, get an LED laser printer. These use a laser LED array rather
than a rotating mirror and are much more robust and compact.

I work with a lot of lasers here on the USAF base. We have many old Wang
LBP-8 printers (old LJ II clones) that probably have millions of pages on them
already with no problems other than cleaning and maybe some paper feed
rollers. Inkjets, on the other hand, don't stand up to that kind of use.
Our 2 year old printer has almost 20,000 pages on it (actually about 20 months
old).
It has only gone through two $80 cartridges (this is a big 15 ppm printer!).

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90834 28-NOV 05:43 System Modules (6809)
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 90803)
     From: EDELMAR      To: DBREEDING (NR)

 > I just don't know what to think.  I paid $439 for an Epson LQ-870, thought
 > I'd go with the "best".  It had a 2 year warranty, and would you believe?
 > 2 years and ONE month the logic board went out, ...

 Sounds to me like someone at EPSON should be fired - supposed to fail after
 2 years and one DAY <g>.

 Seriously, I've stuck with OKIDATA for dot matrix printers.  I have a couple
 that are almost 10 years old and still perform quite well - just replace
 ribbons.  They're used in the store and get pretty heavy use on a daily
 basis.

 Re Lasers - I have a TANDY 950 which I used for quite a while.  Supposed
 to be HPL2 compatible and it was, mostly.  Recently, I got an HP 4+.  Some
 of the code I used wouldn't work right - found that the TANDY wasn't
 compatible in those areas.  Also had similar problems with several clients
 that used laser printers that were supposed to be HPL(n) compatible.  Not
 all laser printers claim HP compatibility.  But, I don't believe HP is the
 standard although some laser printer manufacturers claim compatibility.
 Don't know that there is a 'standard' for printer languages.

 As to reliability, most lasers use the same engine and I haven't run into
 problems with the engines.  Paper handling is different for each manufacturer
 and some seem to have more problems than others.  But I've had no problems
 with either the TANDY or the HP.

 I think the big difference between the various manufacturers will be the
 availability of supplies; the toner cartridge and/or drum.  Several of my
 clients have tried third party toner cartridges (so have I) and have been
 unhappy with the results.  Part of the decision regarding purchasing a
 laser printer is to consider the availability of parts and supplies many
 years down the pike.

 Ed

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90787 25-NOV 14:29 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90730)
     From: TIMKIENTZLE  To: HAWKSOFT

Isn't it rather odd to have `attr' claim that CD-ROM files are _writable_??
                   - Tim Kientzle ;-)

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90789 25-NOV 22:04 General Information
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 90787)
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: TIMKIENTZLE (NR)

 > Isn't it rather odd to have `attr' claim that CD-ROM files are
 > _writable_?? - Tim Kientzle ;-)
 >

Yeah, I'll probably change that. It seemed simpler for copying to the Hard
Drive. You didn't have to change it to DED the files.


                                             Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

   ******************< Uploaded w/ InfoXpress vr. 1.02.00 >******************

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90788 25-NOV 19:31 OSK Applications
     CD Rom Drives
     From: HAWKSOFT     To: ALL

SORRY All!

  Due to an unforseen problem (the supplier is sold out!!) I will not be
able to supply the CDRom kits I was hoping to offer (see msg # 90768).
Tho if I can find another source, (based on your response) I'll pick up
a few immeadiatly!!

  I can, however, still offer the software:

        Descriptor, Drivers, and File Manager with the audio player (VCDP)

for $50 shipping and handling included.

        And the Adapter Cable (connects internal SCSI cable to external DB-25

for $25 shipping and handling included.

  The External Single Speed SCSI CD Rom drives are available from smaller
retailers (see Computer Shopper etc.) for around $100 or so.

                                           Sorry Again!

                                                   Chris


   :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :-> :->  Chris "HAWKSoft"  <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-: <-:

        Delphi: HAWKSOFT                   Internet: HAWKSOFT@DELPHI.COM

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90792 26-NOV 00:24 General Information
     RE: printer cable (Re: Msg 90745)
     From: WRHAMBLEN    To: WAYNETHOMPSO

Wayne,

Here's what came out of my Epson printer manual and "Upgrading and
Repairing PCs":
                           direction
. 25 pin end  description  from PC     36 pin end

.          1   strobe*      output     1
.          2   data 0       output     2
.          3   data 1       output     3
.          4   data 2       output     4
.          5   data 3       output     5
.          6   data 4       output     6
.          7   data 5       output     7
.          8   data 6       output     8
.          9   data 7       output     9
.         10   ack*         input     10
.         11   busy         input     11
.         12   paper out    input     12
.         13   select in    input     13
.         14   auto feed*   output    14
.         15   error*       input     32
.         16   reset*       output    31
.         17   select*      output    36
.      18-25   ground                 19-30

* means active low.

Hope this helps.  Not all these connections are required for the printer
to print.  My PT68K-4 (Delmar System IV motherboard) talks to an Espson
printer through a cable has only data, ground, strobe and ack connected.

Bud

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90804 26-NOV 14:08 General Information
     RE: printer cable (Re: Msg 90792)
     From: WAYNETHOMPSO To: WRHAMBLEN

Thanks for the info!
 Thanks,
 Wayne


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End of Thread.

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90795 26-NOV 09:48 General Information
     RE: Multiboot. (Re: Msg 90687)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: CHARLESAM

What I do is have multiple bootfiles is use the utility "Blink" to change
boots. I usually keep three bootfiles on disk.


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90828 27-NOV 23:06 General Information
     RE: Multiboot. (Re: Msg 90795)
     From: CHARLESAM    To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

Thanx Mike, I'll check it out.    Charlie

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End of Thread.

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90796 26-NOV 09:50 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90688)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: WAYNETHOMPSO

According to the info I have on the disto. The Disto port uses the
address range $FF40-$FF5F. remember the disk controller (even the RS one)
isn't decoded properly so it ghosts several times in the map.

There is an alternative! If you want to mount the PIA inside the CoCo itself
with one chip you can fully decode the internal pia, and then use one of its
ghost slots for a new PIA.


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90805 26-NOV 14:23 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90796)
     From: WAYNETHOMPSO To: MIKE_GUZZI

Mike,
  The information I have in my SC2 manual says that the MEB (mini expansion bus)

is 8 bytes mapped into $FF50 to $FF57, which is not normally available due to
the ghosting.  The SC2 properly decodes this area.
  Your alternative sounds intrigueing!  I have heard of such a mod, ie
piggybacking
a PIA on the coco motherboard but I haven't had the addresse for the internal
PIA's and where they ghost to.  Since eventually I am going to upgrade an old
style RS controller to do high density, I was going to build both parallel
port cards, one to mount in the SC2 and one thats plugs into the MPI for when
I finally do the HD hack.  (Your PIA file has been very instructional and was
the inspiration for building the PIA card for my SC2!)  Could you give me some
more
info on the internal PIA?  Thanks for your help!
 Thanks,
 Wayne

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90809 26-NOV 23:17 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90805)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: WAYNETHOMPSO

Well its slightly different for a CoCo1 vs CoCo3. The CoCo3 isn't as bad
with ghosting. The CoCo3 ghosts go like this

 $FF00 pia ghosts to $FF04,$FF08,$FF0C
 $FF20 pia ghosts to $FF24,$FF28,$FF2C

this means the A2,A3 lines need to be accounted for. the internal PIA's
don't use CS1, its tied high, so cut the trace out of CS1 then take a
NOR gate and feed A2,A3 into the inputs, the output goes to CS1.
That fully decodes the PIA. Then is pretty simple to piggyback a new
PIA into the old ghost slots.


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90812 27-NOV 12:48 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90809)
     From: WAYNETHOMPSO To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

Mike,
  Just to make sure I understand, after I fully decode the Internal PIA,
The ghost locations are then free?  Looking back in what little information
I have about the piggyback PIA, didn't someone come up with a file describing
this modification in detail?  I seem to remember someone talking about it on
FIDO
but I can't remember their name.  Do you know where I could get that file.
z Thanks,
 Wayne


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90831 28-NOV 03:10 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90796)
     From: COCOKIWI     To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

The DISTO is ported at $FF50-FF5F.....$FF40-$FF4F is the Controller!
The FF50 is located in the Mini Port....it decodes ALL the plugin,,s that
Disto offered at one time! The CoCo-3 is decoded a little better than it was!
-FF03 -FF04-FF1F    PIA - 0   MIRRORED
                                FF20-23   -FF24-FF3F    PIA - 1    -----
                                FF40-5F   -FF60-FF7F
NOTE: IF  MC2 IS SET TO 0
          SCS IS NOW SET TO FF50-5F
          FF40-4F IS NOW INTERNAL......<SPARE pin on 138 chip>
TANDY could have come out with a box with the Disk system in the case!
mc2 is bit 2 FF90       1=STD MODE SCS  0= EXTERNAL scs now FF50-5F

Just thought I,d add some here!<grin> Mike!
chears!Hic..dennis

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90832 28-NOV 03:20 General Information
     RE: mini expansion bus (Re: Msg 90805)
     From: COCOKIWI     To: WAYNETHOMPSO (NR)

read my Note I tagged on to Mikes message!<Grin>
The CoCo-3 believe it or not has a built in decoder for the Disk area...
When BIT 2  FF90 is changed to a low the output SCS line is now setup as
FF50-5F......the other FF40-4F is off a spare pin on the 138...internal!
I built a disk system into my old coco 1 way back..ORG controller with an
extra board attached with switched EPROM...Sound port...Serial port...I
decoded the FF40-5f to  FF40-4F and opened up the FF50 - 5F area using the
FF40 scs line......SO! I am VERY knowlagble in this area!<grin>having done it.
regards Dennis

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End of Thread.

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90797 26-NOV 09:54 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90722)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: 01GEN40

try this

 display 5 21 1b 21 >/w7

that will re-enable the cursor and do a window select


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90798 26-NOV 09:56 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90724)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: DBREEDING

The "C" designation IE 63C09 means it can run up to 3mhz. the B means
2mhz part, and no letter means 1 mhz part.

Basically the same for our parts: 6821 vs 68B21, 6809 vs 68B09. same part
just tells you how fast it can go.

Mike

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90801 26-NOV 12:23 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90735)
     From: DBREEDING    To: AJMLFCO (NR)

 > If Hatachi followed the same numbering system their chips would
 > be as follows:
 >
 > 63A09 = 1.0 Mhz
 > 63B09 = 2.0 Mhz
 > 63C09 = 3.0 Mhz
 >
 > I guess I can't prove any of this since I have long
 > since disposed of all of my 8-bit Motorola books.

Apparently you're right, judging from all the other replies to the
post.


                   -- David Breeding --
                 CompuServe :  72330,2051
                     Delphi :  DBREEDING

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90813 27-NOV 13:34 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90732)
     From: 01GEN40      To: DBREEDING (NR)

Hi David,
  Thanks for the reply.  I am not too worried about the amount of time
I spend on-line.  I average about 12-13 hours a month.  I am on the
20/20 Plan and have figured that I would spend more if I were on the
4/10 Plan.  I like to go "net surfing" alot.  As for the modem, I have
not had a chance to check into it.  I will try the command you have
suggested though.  Well, gotta go.  See ya.

LONG LIVE OS-9! <FOREVER> ** In whatever form it is in!

-= 01GEN40 =-

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90815 27-NOV 13:54 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90761)
     From: 01GEN40      To: RICKULAND

Hi Rick,
  Let me go to another window and list my file and check... I sure like
this OS-9 and my CoCo.  Using the command "display" codes are sent to
the following palette registers, I think.  In this order: 4,5,6,8,b,0,9,
1 and a.  I do not use this command much at all, so I am figuring a
command such as "display 1b 31 4 1" means to make palette register
#4 the value of 1, right?  A friend worked on this and gave it to me as
well.  He figured I would like it, and I do.  It keeps the various parts
of OSTerm in darker colors.  I hope this will be of some help.
  Hey!  I just noticed, in your tagline, that you live in Milwaukee.  I
used to live there back when I was 5 or 6 years old.  I am almost 43
now.  Could not tell you what part, too far back for me to remember.  If
only I had had a CoCo back then!  Anyway, gotta go.  See ya.

LONG LIVE OS-9! <FOREVER> ** In whatever form it is in!

-= 01GEN40 =-

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90816 27-NOV 13:56 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90797)
     From: 01GEN40      To: MIKE_GUZZI (NR)

OK, I will.  Thanks for the tip, Mike.  See ya.

LONG LIVE OS-9! <FOREVER> ** In whatever form it is in!

-= 01GEN40 =-

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90817 27-NOV 14:20 General Information
     RE: My cursor!? Those darned dots! (Re: Msg 90816)
     From: 01GEN40      To: ALL

  Ok, now that we all know the difference between the 63b09 and 63c09,
has anyone got a clue as to where to find a 63c09 and what other modi-
fications need be done.  Obviously, a crystal change is in order.  I
do have a 32Mhz crystal.  Will it work?  Is there going to be any kind
of tweeking to be done to say, the monitor?  What about the MPI?  At
the time that I swapped my 6809 for the 6309, I knew, from all that I
had read, that it was an even swap.  I had no problem with that.  I
mounted a socket and dropped in the 6309, and away I flew.  Well,
I think that might be enough questions for now.  See ya.

LONG LIVE OS-9! <FOREVER> ** In whatever form it is in!

-= 01GEN40 =-

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90799 26-NOV 09:58 General Information
     RE: MVCanvas (Re: Msg 90741)
     From: MIKE_GUZZI   To: DONALDS

Far as I know, MVcanvas only has version 2.0 I never knew of any
update from then.

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90802 26-NOV 14:02 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90753)
     From: DBREEDING    To: PAGAN

 > You need to zero out the path options.  Under 3.2 you will use _gs_opt()
 > twice (one to change and one to save), zero out everything but the baud
 > rate and use _ss_opt to set the new options.

Thanks, Stephen, I got feedback from Bob Van Der Poel and Pete Lyall over
on CIS, saying the same.. well, actually, all I did was zero out EKO..
Learned something there.. didn't realize that the EKO would cause the system
to echo back to the modem, in this case.. I thought it would send it to the
screen, or whatever was path 1.

What I was trying to do was get an external autodialer up and running.. Got
it to get the connect, but now find out that there are already autodialers
available, but apparently have been put in archives or something..  There
are some for OS9 but I couldn't find any for OSK.

 > Since switching to UCC for
 > all dvelopment most of my old 3.2 code was put onto floppies so I dn't
 > have anything I can conveniently send you.

Well, I think I'm on the right track now, if I continue, may just wait and
see what's available.  No use re-inventing the wheel  <G>

How are you liking UCC?  I may try another compiler, no real problems with
3.2, but thought I might give either GNU a try or get UCC.  Haven't done
much programming yet.



                   -- David Breeding --
                 CompuServe :  72330,2051
                     Delphi :  DBREEDING

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90810 27-NOV 00:25 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90802)
     From: PAGAN        To: DBREEDING


 >Thanks, Stephen, I got feedback from Bob Van Der Poel and Pete Lyall over on
 >CIS, saying the same.. well, actually, all I did was zero out EKO..  Learned
 >something there.. didn't reaaaze that the EKO would cause the system to echo
 >back to the modem, in this casren, or whatever was path 1.

 I'm not sure exactly what has to be zeroed in the scf path descriptor and
 waht makes no difference - I just set everything to zero.  I'm open to being
 educated.

 >How are you liking UCC?  I may try another compiler, no real problems with
 >3.2, but thought I might give either GNU a try or get UCC.  Haven't done
 >much programming yet.

 I think it great.  A bit slower to compile than 3.2.  If I turn off
 optimization (-x=aoio) it take about 10% to 20% longer than 3.2 to compile
 the same program after porting for UCC mode.  With the optimization set to
 default it take 1 1/2 to 2 times as long.  Small price to pay for the
 greater flexiblity and the finished code runs noticeably faster.

 Once you get used to the differences, porting applications over to OS9000 is
 much easier too.  So far, I've found that the I$Sleep and I$Create calls are
 different and the scf path structures are different.  Oh yea, the global
 pointer void *_glob_data isn't documented :-)

 From now on, just about everything I post will be compiled with UCC.  I'm
 porting most of my G-Windows stuff for recompilation to OS9000.

 Stephen

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90811 27-NOV 09:04 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90802)
     From: JEJONES      To: DBREEDING (NR)

 > How are you liking UCC?  I may try another compiler, no real problems
 > with 3.2, but thought I might give either GNU a try or get UCC.  Haven't
 > done much programming yet.

Well...as time goes on, more and more code is going to be written assuming
an ANSI/ISO C compiler.  Either GCC or Ultra C will help in that regard.
They both generate better code than the 3.2 compiler, though of course,
doing so does take CPU time and memory.

I don't know what the people distributing GCC are doing for libraries.
Initially, I think the OS-9/68000 version was set up to use the 3.2
compiler's libraries, though that wouldn't suffice for ANSI conformance,
since ANSI adds a lot of library functions and adds bells and whistles to
the commonly-found functions.

If you intend to develop a commercial product and are thinking of using
GCC, IMHO you had better read the GPL VERY carefully.

Opinions herein are solely those of their respective authors.

Clipper Chip: Big Brother Inside

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90824 27-NOV 20:36 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90811)
     From: NIMITZ       To: JEJONES

RE the GPL - from what I can see, the GNU folks have learned a little,
and the developer now has little to worry about using GCC to develope
commecial software.   The last GCC library contained mods to make it much more
ANSI compatible, and the library is
growing more powerful over time.  Of course, the GCLIB code is available
for those needing functions not included with the compiler yet.

         David

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90827 27-NOV 22:13 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90824)
     From: EDELMAR      To: NIMITZ (NR)

 David,

 > RE the GPL - from what I can see, the GNU folks have learned a little,
 > and the developer now has little to worry about using GCC to develope
 > commecial software.  ...

 Suggest you enlist the services of a good legal beagle experienced in
 copyright law as it applies to software.  The last word I've received is
 that you still cannot charge for programs using their libraries and you
 must make the source code available to anyone requesting it.  Also, you
 are placing at risk customers that purchase software using the GNU libraries.
 Of course, you can get a license (for cash money) from the GNU people
 negating these risks and requirements.

 GCC has not been ported to OS9000/386.  UCC has and it isn't a major task
 porting stuff written in UCC from OS-9 to OS9000.  Further, when the PowerPCs
 become available, MW will have OS9000 and Ultra C ready to go.  So far as I
 know, the only C-Compiler will be UCC - at least for a while.

 All of the above aside.  One of the complaints members of this community
 have made is that MW isn't providing adequate support.  Don't you think these
 complaints would have more merit if members of this community supported MW?
 Maybe MW would support the personal market better if the personal market
 supported them - just a thought.

 Ed

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90833 28-NOV 05:42 Programmers Den
     RE: _gs_rdy() Question (Re: Msg 90802)
     From: EDELMAR      To: DBREEDING (NR)

 David,

 > What I was trying to do was get an external autodialer up and running.. Got
 > it to get the connect, but now find out that there are already autodialers
 > available, but apparently have been put in archives or something..  There
 > are some for OS9 but I couldn't find any for OSK.

 Don't know of a stand alone dialer but there are several comm packages that
 include dialers.  Check out 'aterm' - dialer in there works well but is
 written in assembler.  Also, check the new UUCPb port.  It includes code for
 dialing and auto-logon.  Works quite well.

 > How are you liking UCC?  I may try another compiler, no real problems with
 > 3.2, but thought I might give either GNU a try or get UCC.  Haven't done
 > much programming yet.

 PAGAN, in message #90810, covered the advantages of UCC pretty well.  I had
 looked at using the GNU compiler several years ago from a legal viewpoint.
 According to the legal beagles, you may not sell software compiled by GNU
 if you use the GNU libraries.  And you are required to either provide, or make
 available at no charge, the source code.  (You are permitted a nominal charge
 to cover copying and shipping costs.)  I'm not aware of a port of the GNU C
 Compiler to OS9000 - something I consider essential today.  If you are
 considering the PowerPC as a platform in the future, then UCC is the way to
 go.  IMO, I don't believe MW will port 3.2 and whether someone will do a GNU
 port is unknown.  One other thing and for what it's worth to you, MW is
 working on making UCC Posix compatible.

 To elaborate on PAGAN's comments re speed.  The ports I did of G-WINDOWS
 for the SYSTEM's IV and V were done using 3.2.  Replacing certain functions
 with assembler resulted in speed increases between 2 and 3 times.  Under
 OS9000, I've had similar speed improvements re UCC vs 3.2.  The driver was
 compiled under UCC giving no weight to size and maximum weight to speed.
 I don't know if I could improve performance using assembler - the assembler
 listings (under UCC) looked pretty good.  On the other hand, I'm not very
 experienced with Intel assembler code.

 Support may be another factor.  MW has done a pretty good job of supporting
 Ultra-C.  If you don't have a maintenance contract, they won't be cooperative
 after 90 days for phone support but they have been responding to e-mail.  I'm
 not aware of any support (except from other users) for the GNU C Compiler.

 Ed

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90806 26-NOV 14:48 OSK Applications
     MM/1 monitor compatibility
     From: MMCCLELLAND  To: ALL

   Can somebody tell me if the MM/1 works properly with monitors that can
only sync down to a horizontal frequency of 31.5 KHz? I will be buying a
monitor in the near future, and I need one which will be MM/1 compatible. I
have heard that the MM/1 is switchable between 15.75 and 31.5 KHz, but that
the current drivers cannot support the latter frequency.

-=Mark=-

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90808 26-NOV 15:31 OSK Applications
     RE: MM/1 monitor compatibility (Re: Msg 90806)
     From: BOISY        To: MMCCLELLAND (NR)

Hi there,

The MM/1 needs a monitor that can sync at 15.75 KHz.  Any monitor that
won't sync that low will not work.  If you're looking for a good monitor
that works on the MM/1, CoCo 3 and a PC compatible, you might want to
check out the SONY CDP-1302.  Mine is 14", .25 dot pitch, 800x600 res.,
and works absolutely great with my MM/1.  In fact, I can bring in the picture
and see the entire overscan screen.  David Graham (NIMITZ) can give
you information on the SONY monitors that he is selling.  I highly recommend
it.  You will not find a sharper picture on an MM/1 or CoCo 3, plus it's
switchable between analog and digital RGB.

True, the VSC in the MM/1 can do 31.5 KHz, but the trade off is that the
horizontal resolution is halved.  And K-Windows does not support the 31.5
KHz mode, so you're stuck with having to buy a monitor that syncs down
to 15.75 KHz

Good luck.

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90818 27-NOV 17:58 General Information
     CoCo3 System For Sale
     From: RICKMAC      To: ALL

512K CoCo III System for Sale
---------------------------------------------

        > HARDWARE <
512K CoCo III w/6309 PowerBoost installed, spare 6809s.
    (Practical Peripherals 512K Board)
64K CoCo II "F" Board Design
Magnavox 8CM515 RGB/comp. Monitor
FD-500 Disk Drive Case & Controller
    w/two TEAC FD-55BR drives installed (720K DS)
CoCo III upgraded MultiPak
Commplus 2400 BPS Modem
RS-232 Pak w/socketted 6551A chip.
ORCH-90 Stereo Music Pak
CCR-81 Cassette Recorder
Blue Streak Serial to Parallel Printer Interface
2 ea. Deluxe Joysticks (two button)
2 ea  Regular Joysticks (one button)
Two button mouse.
One button mouse

        > SOFTWARE <
OS-9 Level Two              MultiVue                     Deskmate 3
Home Publisher
Dynacalc for OS-9           C Compiler For OS-9          Basic09
Disk Editor Assembler
Phantomgraph                Bio-Sphere                   Rogue
Rescue on Fractulus
Koronis Rift                Microscopic Mission          Sub Battle
Robot Odyssey I
Carmen SanDiego             Kings Quest III              CoCo Max III
Crystal City
Telewriter-64               Telepatch                    Gwana-Bwana
Micro-Ilustrator
InterBank Incident          PitStop II                   Shamus
Bugs
Galagon                     Buzzard Bait                 Cubix
The King
Zeus                        Bedlam                       Raaka-Tu
The Third Rainbow Book of Adventures

        > ROM PAKS <
Rampage                       Predator                      Rad Warrior
Robocop
Malcolm Mortar                Mind-Roll                     Super Pitfall
Football II
Castle of Tharoggad           Silpheed                      StarBlaze
Project Nebula
Microbes                      Poltergiest

        > BOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. <
Technical Reference Manual for CoCo II
Technical Reference Manual for CoCo III
The Complete Rainbow Guide to OS-9
Assembly Language Graphics - Don Inman & Kurt Inman
6809 Assembly Language Programing - Lance Leventhal
Disk BASIC Unravelled
Extended Color BASIC Unravelled
Super Color BASIC Unravelled

100+ Public Domain Programs for RSDOS & OS-9

NOTES:
     All equipment and software is in COMPLETE working condition and
the system was working reliably last time used.
Everything except a few items has the original packaging.
Am asking $350 for this "bundled" sale. Includes the shipping.
Everything sold "as-is". No warranties implied or intended.

                      Rick McNabb

Contact me at the following addresses:
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90821 27-NOV 20:08 General Information
     OS-9 Late Night:Reminder
     From: THETAURUS    To: ALL

                            OS-9 Late Night
               Monday November 28, 1994 at 10:00 PM(EST)
                           Topic:Open Forum

      As usual, come one,come all! There is quite a bit going on in
     our little 'Cult Society'<grin> as of late. Boisy Pitre has a new
     terminal program for the MM/1, CD-I is really going over well,
     and I'm gonna have a TON of Basic09  questions, so please be
     there! :-)

      By the way, I should hopefully have the schedual for BOTH
     December and January shortly after this Monday's conference, so
     do keep your eyes open for that.

      See Ya!
      >Chris<

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90822 27-NOV 20:17 System Modules (6809)
     boots
     From: RICKULAND    To: ALL

     Well,  I  haven't had this much fun in years.  Anybody  else
want  to play? The givens- a 1 meg 6809 and disto drive. Needed a
new boot badly. trot out all the old favorites.....
     Results-   after  remembering the attr thing, a deblob (just
repositioned)  to get the floppies writing, looks ok, except std*
won't  merge to /w, and I cannot install term_win. Term_vdg works
fine, extra windows look ok, MVue even starts (without fonts).
     Ezgen  term_win in -  boot failed way back in the  OS9  BOOT
stage. Tried 3 windints, 2 scf, and serveral term,w,etc descripts
     So I'm quite stuck. Anybody?


                              -ricku

                  Rick Ulland                 CoNect
         rickuland@delphi.com           449 South 90th St.
"Operating System Nine"- 268m           Milwaukee WI 53214

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90829 27-NOV 23:24 General Information
     Zip/Unzip 5.0 C source
     From: BOISY        To: ALL

I have the source to the latest version of zip/unzip (5.0).  If anyone
would like to port it to OSK, please let me know and I'll send you the
source.

I would do it, but am involved in too many things as it is.  It sure
would be nice to have this latest version ported over.

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90830 28-NOV 02:13 General Information
     CoCo 3 Emulator
     From: MRUPGRADE    To: ALL

  There has been qpuite a flurry of messages about theh release of Jeff's
 CC3 Emulator.  Most of it (but only most) true.  But little has
upght up in a firpestoem
 of others ideas.  Some pure speculation!  It is NOT PD, and SHOULD NOT
 BE in downloads anywhere!
 Jr
 Jeff has written a heck of a program,, give him a day to think things through
 and there will be a fair chance for everyone.

  Terry Simons   UPGRADE Editor

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90837 28-NOV 13:27 General Information
     OS9 running on an HP200
     From: CSLEWIS      To: ALL

P95 (these are Hewlett Packard palmtops)

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90838 28-NOV 19:53 General Information
     IMPORTANT!  FROM: JEFF
     From: MRUPGRADE    To: ALL

   28-NOV-1994 02:50:07.30
 From:   IN%"jeffv@PHYSICS.UBC.CA"  "Jeff Vavasour"
 Subj:   CoCo 3 Emulator,   IMPORTANT

 Well, with others putting out notices about the CoCo 3 emulator,
there are a few things I feel I should post to clear up:
  1. The CoCo 3 emulator is available only by registration.

  2. Registration info is found in the *new* ver 1.40 release of
the CoCo 2  emulator, which should appear on SimTel FTP mirror
sites shortly.  The file is coco2-14.zip (*not* coco2-13.zip).
One SimTel site is oak.oakland.edu, the directory is
pub/msdos/emulator.

  3. Those who contributed to Rick Cooper's CoCo Emulator Bounty
Escrow Fund will receive credit up to the full value of the
registration fee, $25.   (I'm taking the monthly report in CFDM's
Forum as authoritative on who contributed, and how much.  Please
contact Rick if there is any error in your entry in this report.)

4. Those who contributed in excess of the $25 to the Fund will
receive a typeset printed version of the manual with their copy.
(This is a bounus available *only* to those who contributed to the
Fund in excess of $25.)

5. Those who did not contribute to the Fund may obtain a copy of
the emulator for $25 by following the instructions in Section 8 of
the CoCo 2 emulator's documentation.
 (The file is COCO.DOC in coco2-14.zip.)

6. Please take time to follow verify that you have the correct
system requirements by reading the COCO.DOC file and following the
test procedure for your VGA card and disk drives.

Please feel free to repost this message anywhere you can.  There
appear to be rumours and speculation circulating already, which
I'd like to clear up.

 Again, the CoCo 3 emulator is not in itself shareware.  The CoCo
2 emulator is shareware in that, if you register it, you get the
CoCo 3 emulator.  The CoCo 3 emulator is only available to those
who register, and is not freely distributable.

- Jeff

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