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#118703-Sell me a CD-R! Message #118727

From: Jeff Weiss Forum: CDROM Forum July 6, 1995 5:46 AM

>>My company has three CDROM titles now, and we're about to make a fourth.>The discs often contain Unix files, so I'll produce a Rock Ridge- compatible ISO image file with some software under Linux, working from a hard disk image. I'll e that ISO image to a CD-R.

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Level 2 w MSDOS? Message #91035

From: Syndesis Forum: CDROM Forum August 3, 1994 2:13 PM

I've got an ISO Level 2 CDROM that I'd like to be able to use on an MS-DOS machine. There's a couple long directory and filenames on the disc that don't work well with MS-DOS. For example, there are directories named like "VEHICLES_LAND" "VEHICLES_AIR" and "VEHICLES_SPACE". These all appear as…

#52852-Nautilus – Can't run Message #52959

From: Peter T. Szymonik Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:52 PM

I solved my problem with the Viper and Toolbook 🙂 The answer was as simple as turning off the Viper's Turbo Palatte setting. I'm now happily running Nautilus/Toolbook at 1024x768x256 using the Viper's blistering speed 🙂 Thanx Peter Szymonik p.s. Next question – where do I find my Subscriber Info…

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#52931-Nautilus – Can't run Message #52958

From: Peter T. Szymonik Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:50 PM

Surprise, the Viper drivers work fine. 🙂 I found the answer to my problem – its as simple as turning off the Viper's Turbo Palette. I'm now happily running Nautilus at 1024x768x256 using the Viper's incredible Windows speed. Peter

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#52933-Problems with June Issue Message #52957

From: Ron Wodaski Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:24 PM

Linda – I use the ATI Ultra Pro at 1024×768 at 65,000 colors routinely with no problems. Ron

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#52731 Message #52956

From: Mark Solomon Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:09 PM

Thank you for response. The problem is evidently EMM386. Any suggestions on what parameters to try. Must have expanded memory.

TELEPHONE CD-ROMS? Message #52955

From: John Ausland Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:06 PM

There seem to be several telephone CD-ROMS on the market. I am interested in getting one to use with DOS and preferably in a DESQVIEW window. I would appreciate suggestions as to which to get and where to get it, online. Regards, John Ausland/Oslo, Norway

Snd card vs SCSI control Message #52954

From: Richard Cook Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:03 PM

I've been considering getting a CDROM drive and I think I've decided on the Toshiba 3401 internal. I have a Zeos 486 16 Mhz machine with 16 mb RAM. What I would like to know is if there is a recommended way to interface this drive? I have several different…

Sony CDU-6211 Drivers Message #52953

From: Greg Bulette Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:44 PM

Does anyone where I can get drivers so that my Adaptec 1542B SCSI controller can talk to my Sony CDU-6211 CD-ROM under DOS 6 and Windows ?

#52718-The 7th Guest 4 sale Message #52952

From: BILL LOUMPOURIDIS Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:21 PM

$30 and you have a deal

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Dumb Question Message #52951

From: Dale L. Pittock Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 11:57 AM

Hello Everyone I am new to the CD-ROM world by the fact that I need Census information off of a 200meg text CD-ROM file. The CD-ROM works cuz I can read smaller text files. What am I supposed to use to read the BIG ONES???? In windows perferably. Dale 🙂

What To Buy/Problem NEC Message #52950

From: Hudson Millar Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 11:05 AM

We bought an NEC CDR-84J Drive 280MS 300KB XFER 63K Buffer from Insight. This drive within five months began intermittently running at high speed without a command so that it vibrated the computer case. We had it installed in a Tangent (IBM Compatible) 386 20MHz. We would be in Word…

#52918-multiple session CDROMS Message #52949

From: David Dillard [MDI] Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 10:41 AM

Kyrie, To read multi-session discs requires not only a drive capable of reading sessions beyond the first, but also software that can handle multi-session as well. If the drive or software doesn't have this capability you'll only see the first session on the disc. What drive and software are you…

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#52923-CDROM Connected to LAN Message #52948

From: David Dillard [MDI] Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 10:41 AM

Sure, T.I.M Phone: (49) 611 270920 FAX: (49) 611 261603 or, if you'd prefer, you can call the MDI office in Bristol, England. Phone: (44) 454 614182 FAX: (44) 454 618206 David

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DISCIS mem reqmt-s Message #52947

From: Nill Toulme Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 10:17 AM

Is anybody successfully running any of the DISCIS Kids Can Read series under Windows? I tried to install one (from DOS) and it said I don't have enough lower memory to run it… even though I tweaked around to get it to recognize 543k. Good grief… how much does it…

#52877-PC Mag's Drive Reviews Message #52946

From: Nill Toulme Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 10:17 AM

Toshiba 3401, also available in Procomm and Smart & Friendly clothing. Nill

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#52421-Night Owl Distribution Message #52945

From: Sanjeev Manucha Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 9:11 AM

Sorry it took so long to answer. The title we have on the market now is called Multimedia Shareware Explosion. It is a shareware disk with many fonts, sound files, games, and pictures. Several manufacturers are currently bundling it with their multimedia kits. The price for this disk is based…

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#52907-Street Atlas question Message #52944

From: Robert Galbraith Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 9:10 AM

Thanks, I'll call DeLorme Monday and see if or when they will be coming out with a newer version. I don't really need it, just thought it would be fun to have one. Thanks again, Bob..

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#52887-PC Mag's Drive Reviews Message #52943

From: Matthew de Ganon Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 6:29 AM

Always glad to get a recommendation, thanks!

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#52887-PC Mag's Drive Reviews Message #52942

From: Matthew de Ganon Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 6:29 AM

Thanks I'll give it a look!

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#52847-New PhoneDisc Release Message #52941

From: Lou Navarro Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 5:45 AM

Phil, You didnt give me your address. Is it Georgetown Rd, Boxford, MA 01921? Please provide complete info. Lou

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Cd trade Message #52940

From: Stephen Ott Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 1:19 AM

I have these CDs for sale or trade: Ringworld — $30 Sci-Fi adventure game based on popular novel. Sort of a Star Trek feel to it. Composer Quest — $30 Multimedia educational game that explores famous classical music and jazz composers. Includes lots of sound clips of their work, plus…

#52829-Adaptor/NEC84 Match?? Message #52939

From: Jack [ Trantor Systems ] Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:41 AM

There is no special adapter needed for the double speed drives. I think ANY SCSI bus-based adapter is MUCH faster than the double speed drives, so you don't need to worry.

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#52660-t130b scsi int&external Message #52938

From: Jack [ Trantor Systems ] Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:41 AM

Maybe one of your cables is at fault! Have you tried changing either or both the internal and external cables?

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#52703-TMC850/TEAC CD-50 Message #52937

From: Jack [ Trantor Systems ] Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:41 AM

You can also get the Trantor SCSIworks! package, which will work with PowerSCSI and supports the CD50 Teac drive. It lists for $79, and includes support for HD's, HP ScanJets, Tape and more as well as the universal CD-ROM drivers.

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#52932-Problems with June Issue Message #52936

From: Ron Wodaski Forum: CDROM Forum July 17, 1993 12:11 AM

I had two Texel drives. One had the symptoms you described, and they got rapidly worse; I sent it back to be replaced. The second drive had minor symptoms that went away entirely with the upgrade. In addition to upgrading to 1.09 of the firmware, i also upgraded my Trantor…

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#52889-What do I need? Message #52935

From: steve soto Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 10:58 PM

Yes, I am the eng. mgr. at TODD.

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#52851-EJECT CODE ? Message #52934

From: BARRY G. MILLER Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 10:23 PM

Steve, I'll give you a call sometime next week. Thanks, Barry

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#52926-#Problems with June Issue Message #52933

From: Linda L. Rosenbaum Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 9:21 PM

Karin, >>Hi Linda! QuickTime for Windows movies are very new to the marketplace. A few subscribers have reported intermittent problems with the sound volume automatically rising to the maximum.>As far as Media Player not working since you installed the June issue, we tested ours and have no problems with it.…

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#52867-#Problems with June Issue Message #52932

From: Linda L. Rosenbaum Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 9:21 PM

Ron, >>Well, I had the exact same problems you described with the Texel drives, and they didn't go away until I got the 1.09 version of the ROM chip.

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#52888-#Nautilus – Can't run Message #52931

From: Ron Wodaski Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 9:15 PM

Well, surprise: there are lots of folks having problems with "the latest drivers" from Diamond. They apparently haven't done a very good job with the Viper's drivers, I'm sorry to say. I monitor this forum daily (although I am not a Nautilus employee), and I see a message from someone…

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#52714-mitsumi error message Message #52930

From: Mike Bonett Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 8:51 PM

Thanks, I look forward to hearing about the results…

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#52877-PC Mag's Drive Reviews Message #52929

From: Ed Smith Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 8:36 PM

The Toshiba 3401 is great. I just got mine and am pleased. 200 ms access time. Cost was $429-

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#52888-Nautilus – Can't run Message #52928

From: Margo Riedel Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 8:28 PM

Peter, please ignore the second reply regarding lowering your resolution and number of colors. I didn't see your answer to my reply until just now. I will keep working on a solution to your problem. Thanks for your continued support and patience. Karin Gall Nautilus Technical Support

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#52816-Nautilus – Can't run Message #52927

From: Margo Riedel Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 8:25 PM

Peter, GPFs indicate an incompatibility between your video card driver and ToolBook. Are you running in a high number of colors? If so, try lowering them to 256 or lowering the resolution to 640×480 or 800×600. Also, have you updated your video card drivers lately? If not, you might want…

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#52785-#Problems with June Issue Message #52926

From: Margo Riedel Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 8:19 PM

Hi Linda! QuickTime for Windows movies are very new to the marketplace. A few subscribers have reported intermittent problems with the sound volume automatically rising to the maximum. We have passed this onto Apple so that the problem can be resolved at a future time. As far as Media Player…

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#52911-Encyclopedia Britannica Message #52925

From: Werner Schienle Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 7:18 PM

Marcus, yes, in Germany they do have the 15 volume (6000 pages) Bertelsmann Encylopedia on CD-ROM, but do You know for what price they sell it? Halte Dich fest: 2,800 Geman Marks! If one compares that with the American 21 volume Groliers, which I bought for somewhat 200,- or so…

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#52904-Got a 3401-Now Wot? Message #52924

From: Dave McKeen [Dallas] Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 7:12 PM

Roger, Thanks! I'll be trying it this weekend. I appreciate the input. Dave McKeen

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#52397-#CDROM Connected to LAN Message #52923

From: Stefan Keitel Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 6:58 PM

We are using NETware 3.11 and trying to connect a Toshiba 3401 with a Adaptec 1740. Could you please give us a telephoneno. of an european or german distributor of your software ? Thanks Stefan Keitel

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#52613-CDROM Connected to LAN Message #52922

From: Stefan Keitel Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 6:56 PM

Could you please give me the address of an eouropean or german distributor of your software ? Thanks Stefan Keitel

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CD-ROM test software? Message #52921

From: Edward Bauman Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 5:34 PM

I use Norton Disk Doctor to check all distribution disks before installing software. Not often, but once in a while, I come across a defective disk and have it replaced. Is there a need to do this with a CD-ROM disc? Is there a reasonably priced util for this? Should…

#52845-CD Speed Benchmark Util. Message #52920

From: Art Schneiderman Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 5:05 PM

Brian: Two that I know of: 1. There's a file VIDST.ZIP that has a program called VID_TEST.EXE that will test your CD-ROM's capability with a .avi file. I downloaded from CIS but I don't remember where. You should be able to find it using BROWSE. It doesn't gove you very…

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#52808-PC/LAN Help Desk Support Message #52919

From: Art Schneiderman Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 5:05 PM

Two that may help are Support-on-Site and Microsoft's new TechNet. They are both CD-ROM's that are sent out monthly.

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#multiple session CDROMS Message #52918

From: Kyrie Garretson Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 4:52 PM

Hi. We are about to start producing CD-ROMs in house and I noticed in an article a comment to the effect that CD-ROMs that are produced in multiple sessions require special CDROM readers in order to read all of the sessions. Can anyone here expand on this? One of the…

#52546-Encyclopedia of Science Message #52917

From: Dave Woolcock Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 4:18 PM

Jerry, thanks for the note – are you connected with Xiphias then? dw

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Convert Data to CD ROM Message #52916

From: Donald Liebson Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 4:08 PM

Sounds good – where do I find it?

NEC CDR-84-1 Flakey! Message #52915

From: C. David Eakin Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 3:53 PM

I am working with a client who purchased as a second choice the NEC 84-1. We have had nothing but trouble. Some of our window CDROM applications will not function with the NEC. The software Rep stated there is a problem with the NEC drivers and Windows. This seems to…

#52693-Chinese Language course? Message #52914

From: Cheryl L. Rothwellc Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 3:50 PM

According to my Visa bill I bought the Hyperglot Berlitz Italian CD-ROM from PCZone. It WAS NOT in their catalog. I called them up because they had the cheapest upgrade to DOS6 and while I was talking to them I ask about the CD. I had seen it elsewhere for…

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NEC CDR-73/CorelDRAW 4.0 Message #52913

From: Mike Harris Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 3:32 PM

I reported a problem to Corel concerning disk #1 of CorelDRAW! 4.0. When I try to read the disk using a DOS "dir" command, I get an "invalid function" message with no information at all. All other CD-ROM disks work fine — even CorelDRAW! 4.0 disk #2. I've tried disk…

#52634-CD-ROM CompuServe? Message #52912

From: Graham Jones Forum: CDROM Forum July 16, 1993 3:19 PM

>> CIS may not be far behind. Well it would make sense! Even for all the people who are not on CompuServe, after all howmany people buy shareware CD-ROMS? Regards Graham >>> in the U.K.

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