This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#8038-
Rock Ridge?
Message #8043
John, Good to hear from you again! Yes, we can do RockRidge now. I'll refer your question to someone who knows more than I do about it, however. Someone will get back to you shortly. Is this for another of your 3D-ROM discs? Kathy The One-Off CD Shop, Inc.
#1150-
CDROM Example
Message #1170
There isn't any. If you look at a greatly magnified (via electron microscope) photo of a CD-ROM, you'll see that the pits merge to make long grooves when they have the same value. I've still never figured out if the pits are 1's or 0's, though. That's *really* low level…
#1149-
CDROM Example
Message #1169
Well, don't worry about it. It's better than some things I've been called 😉 Kathy (a.k.a. Katherine) Cochrane
#1121-
CDROM Example
Message #1137
John, 5 GB…! Makes my IOMEGA Insider 250 (QIC 120) look pretty puny. Q
#1121-
CDROM Example
Message #1133
Why do men named John have trouble with my name? My husband wasn't convinced my name was Katherine instead of Kathleen until he saw our marriage certificate! (The look on his face…. 😉 The Exabyte 8500 tapes hold 5.5GB. Kathy Cochrane
#1120-
CDROM Example
Message #1132
That signature block belongs to Gess Shankar, the CDPUB list administrator. Here's the pertinent section: > I think it would be a good idea to ask his permission before using it. The figures are pretty accurate, I belive. The pits are one micron wide, but I'll leave the math to…
#1104-
CDROM Example
Message #1110
John, Thanks. Kathy also filled me in on some of the tape formats support. She says you're busy getting ready for a presentation. Thanks for taking the time to typechat! Q
#1104-
CDROM Example
Message #1106
John, You understand the process very well. The image is written, then the software adds "lead-out" information that tells the player where the data starts and stops on the disc. It seems redundant, but the TAR utility and the premastering program are similar in that each makes one large file…
#1075-
#CDROM Example
Message #1077
John, I'd still like to hear the details. I know _nothing_ of the requirements! What tape "formats" can be used, etc., You might try an enumerated outline summary format of the requirements, trials and tribulations, and results if that would reduce your typing load. Q
#992-
#CDROM Example
Message #1000
John, Why don't you write a "short story" and post to one of the libs? I'd like to hear all the (madden?) details. Q
Ross, I'll be glad to. There are some other programs available that are particularly good for engineering applications, too. I'll go through some of my product files & see what I can find. Are you interested in engineering drawings as well as journals? Kathy Section 6 sysop
#Folio demo?
Message #925
Hi Kathy, Thanks for picking up my message in the CD Rom Forum. I would like to get more info on Folio and any other products you have to assist me in converting engineering journals to CD Rom. If Folio has a demo disk it would be great to try…
Hugh, Yes, it is possible. First you have to put the images through an analog-to-digital converter, then you need to import it into a CD-I system. If you need to have the file compressed (I'm pretty sure that's necessary for video) that has to be done before it can be…
VHS to CD-I
Message #891
Kathy Is it possible to transfer video footage recorded on VHS to CD-I? If it is how would one go about it? regards Hugh
John, Wow, thanks! That should come in very handy. I'll get them posted right away. Kathy/sysop
In Adobe Illustrator, I created blank templates for the inlay card, booklet and silk screen art. I think I'll upload them to the library! They'd have to be considered "beta" because this artwork hasn't been sent to the printer or the replication house, but…
Lloyd, I do wish you luck. The Meridian (Personal Scribe, perhaps?) systems are excellent. We had a copy of their NetScribe to demo at Spring COMDEX. I'm sure you'll enjoy your choice. Kathy
Bud, > It should. Some does, some doesn't. Knowing which is which is part of the fun . The Sony s/w & writer are known to be excellent in just about every regard, and now that the prices are coming down a bit they're likely to be even more ubiquitous.…
Hello Kathy Sorry to take so long getting back to this, but things get rather hectic around here. We have decided to get the Meridian package. After looking at the specs we felt that it would do all that we needed. All we really need at this point is something…
Kathy, It is my understanding that the more competent premastering software inserts the track and timing info, but you would know more than I. I actually got the header strip trick from the manufacturer's rep for Sony at the PC Expo. He does it all the time and then picks…
CDROMS in Print/Fail
Message #815
Oh Oh! I've forgotten what it is I was supposed to be discussing with Shogo!
Bud, Thanks for a very clear explanation. However, making a RedBook CD is a little more involved than stripping file headers from WAVE files. There are matters of subcodes, which include information for audio CD players about tracks, timing, etc. This has been one of the sticking points with early…
#Folio
Message #794
Kathy, For a change, I don't have a list of questions for you! Re audio recording, some thoughts. When you have a mixed down DAT in hand it _is_ digital audio, but you have to get it onto the disc somehow. I have seen a thread on this board which…
Neil, You're probably right — isn't getting away from tape one good reason to use CDROM? It's a little ironic that we use it so much to get data to CD… Ya hafta do what ya hafta do, sometimes. Kathy
kathy, it is no problem, i was planning on shipping a hard drive anyway, i trust the hard drive more than the tape… neil
Philip, Another thought — you might keep and eye on the library for this section — we're planning to add some files soon that may help your quest. Kathy
Neil, Thanks. I've posted a message on our inhouse email, to see if any of the other shops have one, and I'll look around here to see if I can find one to use. It seems a shame to have a more elegant piece of equipment and have to buy…
Philip, This is an interesting subject, one I'm trying to learn more about myself. There are a number of aspects to study: the music part itself (you need well-engineered musical data or I'm told the CD will make it sound even worse than it might on tape or vinyl); the…
#CD-R Technology
Message #778
Hello all! I'm researching a project which would involve recording music onto CD's and I am trying to find out about the technology. I'm interested in the manufacturers of such equipment, prices, and generally every last bit of info I can get my hands on… And in case you're worried,…
kathy, can't remember for sure, but i think the drive and card go for $800 to $950……. neil
blank disks?
Message #773
Thanks, I'll look forward to receiving info
Neil, Let me check around the other shops, etc. I may be able to get the files transferred now that I know what you have. Please give me a few days — holiday weekend and all, y'know. How much do those QFA-700s retail for? Kathy
Thanks, Neil. Before you know it, if you're not careful, I'll have a complete dossier on you . Kathy
my tape drive is the higher end model from colorado memory systems, their qfa-700 which is a 700 mb drive… neil
kathy, my fax # is: (615) 928-3677 neil
Neil, There have been several people telling me they haven't received information packages lately. I'm looking into it, and I'll send you one today myself to make sure you get it. Would FAX be better? I don't have your fax number, so if you want me to send it that…
Neil, I just emailed you! Yes, SCSI drives are probably better than Jumbo, but that's what we have, mainly because they are very common and lots of people send us data that way. Specifically, what kind of drive is yours? Kathy
kathy, i still have not heard anything from your assistant about prices, etc. neil
kathy, jumbo drives are cheap enough, if that is what i want to do, i will get one… i like the scsi drive better, easier, etc… neil
Mark, My company, Information Inception, could supply and support all your CD R requirements. We are based in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK. You can contact us on Tel: 0252 371118 Fax: 0252 513 050 regards Hugh Speirs
blank disks?
Message #715
Do you sell blank write once media? Appreciate cost and brand info.
Mark, I'm obviously asleep here — try contacting Nimbus, in Section 5 of this forum. Their headquarters is in the UK. Kathy Cochrane
John, I am truly sorry about that not reaching you. I remember sending it — good ol' snail mail strikes again. I'll fax the info now. Kathy
#Art Specs
Message #711
Still no sign of the CD silk screen and jewel box card art specifications… Can you FAX me something, at (414) 674-6363, I need to get this info to the artist ASAP!
Mark, I think I can help you out, but it will take a day or two. Please hang in there, and I'll get back to you. Kathy
#UK Manufacturers
Message #698
Hi All Interesting stuff on this forum! Can anyone help by giving the name and address of a few CDROM replicators in the UK? We are currently working on a project, for a customer, due to launch next year, where they will require to produce a CD every 10 days…
#Tape compatibility
Message #686
Neil, I've looked up the Colorado compatibility chart, and apparently the Jumbo drive can read only DT-120 or DT-250 tapes (QIC-40 or QIC-80 formats). Sorry this doesn't match what you've got. What kind of drive is it you have? Maybe one of our other shops has one. Kathy
Neil, Yes, we can use any SCSI device. That might be a bit risky though. Let me look through the tape drive manual to see if it can read your tapes. I'll get back to you about this in a little bit. Kathy
kathy, i guess it is not qic-80, the specs mention qic-150,113,122,112, but no 80… perhaps shipping a scsi drive is best… you do do that don't you? neil
Slow learner
Message #674
Paul…. Thanks for your generous response to my "Confession of Ignorance". It's comforting to know that I'm getting some support out there. Beleive me I no longer feel like an ousider in the CDROM conference. Rich Bowers is a a great Sysop and he has lots of good company on…
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