This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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There are several utility programs that allow you to read IBM formatted diskettes on an Amiga (CrossDos is one example, and the one that I use, and it works VERY nicely). The only restriction is that the diskette must be formatted at 720K (for IBM) since "Amy" can't handle the…
Hmm – you could also use a utility program such as CrossDos that reads and writes IBM formatted diskettes (
#Sonix Instr Format
Message #12894
Does anyone know what the Sonix instrument file internal format is or where I can find out ?
Ohhhh – Commodore has a new TCP/IP package with SLIP in it ?? Is this new version still based on Ethernet and Unix ??? – via Whap!
Ah the keyword in your reply is "Unix TCP/IP". I am trying to connect to a Cisco Terminal Server which supports SLIP so I can then Telnet or FTP into my VM host or another Internet host (eg; IBM AIX370). I have NO connectivity with any Unix platforms (hence the…
Hmm – I am not sure just what I have "turned on here" (Internet falling apart), but a network design that requires hundreds of people to fix a problem is not a simple nor stable design, albeit workable. The Internet is too much of a loose confederation of legitimate hackers…
Changing DF1: to DF0:
Message #38143
What do I have to do to change the drive number of a given floppy ? I would like to swap my two internal drives (DF1: and DF0:), but don't have any documentation on the drives themselves (the second one is a Chinon, unfortunately). – via Whap!
I have tried AmigaNOS, but it does not have a non-X.25 SLIP interface. I have been using Lattice's C++ to compile things, but have learned that not all "C's" are equal (nor MAKE programs nor MAKEFILE files !!). Oh well. – via Whap!
One of the libraries (might be easiest to find via FILE FINDER) contains an archive of several printer drivers, two of which are for the NX-2420. I have the same beast and use this driver all of the time and like it (WordPerfect likes it also). The particular driver that…
Thanks for the reply 🙂 – via Whap!
If you think Internet suffers from too much SN/N, you should try signing up for a couple of LISTSERVers in Bitnet !!! All in all, Internet is probably just as bad (useless traffic that is), but is not as easy to get into/become a part of, and there are TOO…
Hmmm – hearing that GfxBase is working on a new release of their TCP/IP software that includes SLIP is encouraging, but I suspect that without Unix or an X-Windows environment, that this will help me out – sigh. I need a TCP/IP package with SLIP to run in the stock…
At this point in time, you are probably correct: "the only files that have anything to do with TCP/IP are HAM related". I hope that there will soon be a non-HAM and non-Unix related version (with SLIP). Guess I'll just have to wait fer awhile 🙁 – via Whap!
I have to confess – I DON'T KNOW what these "newer" acronyms stand for: IMHO, SN/N ? You say that the Internet "is approaching one". Do you mean a single, stable TCP/IP implementation for Amiga, or did I misread your reply ? – via Whap!
Well, after a week of working with three versions of TCP for Amy (including source), I have finally given up. All of the available versions are either for Unix connections or X.25/Ham connections, which is very good for those situations, but not for non-Ham/X.25, non-Unix, straight/old dial-up modem (especially with…
Funny but unfortunate is the situation where I have downloaded THREE versions of TCP software for AMY, one with NO documentation, one with SOME documentation (for this version's unique capabilities), and another with MASSIVE documentation (from Internet) which actually covers ALL of the versions of AMY TCP software ! On…
Hmmm – Whap is a nice program in many ways, but reading this reply of yours, I can't remember what I said before about being a nuisance. It would be nice for the next version of Whap if a "two up" format for note reading/responding and reviewing old/saved/kept notes was…
Thanks for the reply on the ATTACH command, AX25, and NETROM. It makes things a lot more clear now. I have also downloaded a TCP package from Internet (AB20.LARC.NASA.GOV : comp.binaries.amiga) which includes a HUGE documentation file (userman.doc) which covers a LOT of the TCP setup and use issues for…
Hmmm – thanks for the info about GfxBase and their SLIP for XWindows. If I go to Unix via AMY, I will want to look in that direction, but am currently just a stock AmigaDOS + serial/modem connection user at this point. Is there an Amiga forum/library in Compuserve that…
amigat.zoo
Message #37113
Thanks for the info on the AS225 (CBM TCP over Ethernet). I have a flier on that product (which was pretty good in detailing what it offers). Unfortunately, my AMY is at home (where there is no Ethernet), and there isn't any Ethernet in my office at work (we use…
Ah – some light near the end of the tunnel ?? Thanks for the update on AX25, asy, etc.. I feel like a gargoyle trying to figure out how to apply my Acme makeup to look like a human when working with this Hammer stuff. Please don't take offense -…
More TCP.ARC
Message #15225
I tried to contact the "author" of Amitcp, but can't seem to get through to him. Can you pass on (or tell he how to) the fact that the TCP.ARC archive is missing a 'version' file (and a 'devstub.asm' file, though I think that I found it via uunet or…
Hmmm – thanks for the info on NOS. TCP/IP for Ami seems to be a rare animal, especially when not for Hammers.
Ah – trying to FIND a working SLIP implementation is like trying to find the preverbial needle in a haystack, but I will keep looking (eg; while the CBM offering is good for Ethernet, it doesn't cover Token Ring nor SLIP). Thanks.
Right – I asked about no TNC since I am not a "hammer" and wish to use TCP/IP via SLIP to my local IBM/Cisco hosts. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the reply – I will try to contact the author for more info.
Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me what "NOS" is and where I can find out more about it (eg; any prerequisites) ?
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Midi For 2000
Message #12061
Yes, the Golden Hawk Technology, MIDI GOLD INSIDER is an excellent product. Relatively inexpensive, and very easy to install if you don't have too many internal boards near the serial slot. It is designed well, looks nice, and has good installation documentation. If you need it, it also provides for…
Actually, I am looking for 'regular' TCP/IP for the Amiga (eg; not for ham/packet radio). I am very interested in also finding any SLIP support.
#AMINET
Message #36243
Can the AMINET software work without a TNC (eg; straight TCP) ? The nt.README file mentions a "child" startup file, but it is not included in the archive. Is there any special requirement for SLIP ?? Thanks.
#AMIGAK
Message #36242
In AMIGAK, what is NETROM ? What does it require? Can I use this software without a TNC (eg; straight TCP/IP) ? Do you know of any SLIP support or interface ? Thanks.
#amigat.zoo
Message #36155
What happened to the "amigat.zoo" file that the file finder says is in Amigauser/comm ??
Hardware Help
Message #28415
Ever since I installed an internal hard drive, my second internal disk drive, DF1: (Commodore drive), always fails to successfully open a disk after the A2000 is first turned on. Workbench displays "DF1: BAD" when this happens. If the diskette is removed and then reinserted, Workbench opens the diskette and…
#Hardware Help
Message #28414
I have an Amiga A2000 with two internal disk drives. The "second"drive is assigned to DF0:, and is a non-Commodore unit (Chinon or Air Drive?). This "second" drive appears to be less than 100% Commodore compatible: certain software packages will NOT load on this drive. In those cases where the…
Aegis Video Titler
Message #100272
Someone called me and asked if I would see if I could find out something about Aegis' VIDEO TITLER program: how do you turn on the BACKGROUND color ? Using F5 as indicated in the manual doesn't appear to do anything. Does anyone have any suggestions ?? Thanks.
Aegis Video Titler
Message #32609
Someone called me and asked if I would see if I could find out something about Aegis' VIDEO TITLER program: how do you turn on the BACKGROUND color ? Using F5 as indicated in the manual doesn't appear to do anything. Does anyone have any suggestions ?? Thanks.
FReq.ZOO
Message #93768
Can you tell me where I can find a file called 'FReq.ZOO' ? It is a part of a REXX archival system and I am unable to locate it in any of the libraries.
Micro-Systems Software, Online! Platinum Edition, has a CHAT window which you an select via pull down menu or keyboard sequence. It supports many file tranfser protocols including CIS-B and CIS-B Quick and has the ability to turn off the title bar. It has some quirks as does every program (eg;…
ARexx
Message #131696
Tanks for the info.
ARexx
Message #131696
Tanks for the info.
#Bulletins
Message #118258
Guess I should have tempered any previous remarks with the additional information that I was comparing a group of forums as one entity. In other words, I have become disgruntled with the way other forums are managed. I am glad STILL that you guys do a better job here in…
#Bulletins
Message #118258
Guess I should have tempered any previous remarks with the additional information that I was comparing a group of forums as one entity. In other words, I have become disgruntled with the way other forums are managed. I am glad STILL that you guys do a better job here in…
Thank you anyhow for NOT having a bulletin all of the time. They SHOULD be used only for special announcements and then should be removed, so you won't entirely "pop my bubble" by doing what you are doing: a good job at MANAGING your bulletins. Course, I have the same…
Thank you anyhow for NOT having a bulletin all of the time. They SHOULD be used only for special announcements and then should be removed, so you won't entirely "pop my bubble" by doing what you are doing: a good job at MANAGING your bulletins. Course, I have the same…
#Bulletins
Message #117197
Thank you very much for not having any so called "short" bulletin at the 'front door' to your forum. It makes entering and getting right where I want to be without being bothered (by a bulletin) much quicker, easier, cheaper, and more friendly. Again, thanks.
#Bulletins
Message #117197
Thank you very much for not having any so called "short" bulletin at the 'front door' to your forum. It makes entering and getting right where I want to be without being bothered (by a bulletin) much quicker, easier, cheaper, and more friendly. Again, thanks.
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