This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Jim, When you say "master Redbook audio from a DAT" do you really mean a "Master" or are you referring to a one-off (CD-R)? If the latter, then yes there are several packages which will make an audio CD-R and most of those work with DAT tape. If you really…
Val, I agree with Kathy 100%. Making 1000 identical CDs on one-off technology would be nuts. Much better (and far cheaper) to make a single premaster (one-off) then have one of us replicate for you. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Kevin, I've seen the data on the Trace CDP-5300 but haven't purchased one yet. We've been using silk screens with special ink. It works well but you've got to be making several copies of the same label to make it cost effective. Jerry
Val, Do you have a project in mind or just taking a survey? Our company offers one-off services as well as replication, shipping, inserts, packaging, and rush services. I don't feel very comfortable responding to such a blue sky set of questions with pricing. As I'm sure you understand, pricing…
Richard, Would you please send me the information on the search/retrieval software as well? Thanks. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 536 6 E. Monument St. Pleasant Hill, OH 45359-0536 800-860-CDRM (2376) 513-676-CDRM (2376) Fax 676-2478
Rich, That's my understanding anyway. Even with the old versions all you have to do is go into the forum header and tell it to update section and library names. After you've visited the forum two more times it's all correct. I did get a chance to try the Inmagic…
Fabian, What turn around time are the quotes you're getting based on? Are they including packaging? Are we talking audio or data? I'd find it a little hard to give a quote without knowing those items. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Rich, I don't think your answer was correct in regard to Navigator users. The newer version of Navigator automatically notes changes in sections and makes the change automatically. There should be no reason to delete the forum and re-install it. Jerry
Rich, It was the hybred software of Dataware which I was unaware of. The start of this thread may have scrolled off by now but they hybred issue was the concern/object of discussion. Jerry P.S. I own you a "thanks".
#Mac/PC CD-Rs Testing now
Message #52181
We now have the ability to make multi-platform CD-Rs using a new software program currently in beta testing. In order to better evaluate the software we are asking anyone considering the multi-platform option to post an E-Mail message to us so we can discuss the issue. It is our hope…
Jay, I don't have any experience with Dataware but it was my impression that they were getting ready to release a product, not that they had one already. Anyone know for sure?? I'm not a Dataware expert. I do know there are some workarounds to make some of the other…
Howard, Thanks! I'm off to the library. Jerry
Howard, What are the chances of getting an upload of your XA article in something other than a Zip file such as text? I use my Mac for my CIS work. I'm sure there are others here who prefer the Mac as well (or Amiga, etc). Jerry
Bob, The question you asks is a broad one. There's a file in the library here called "How_to.txt" which I'd suggest is a good place to start. Once you've read that I'd be happy to help you with any questions or to quote some prices. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
John, Right. The publisher is the person who physically produces the discs and gives them to the distributor. A publisher may be as little as a service bureau. Since many people try to sell their own work, the distributor and developer are the same. Also in the case of in-house…
Sean, Where can you buy the Sony for $5K? Jerry
Dave, Actually not such an elementary question. There is a standard format for CD-ROM which can be read by most all machines. It's called an ISO 9660 format. There are also format specific CDs which require a particular machine such as a Mac of PC. Some discs are also mixed…
Glenn, I'll send you some E-Mail on our services. You'll save yourself some money if you either mail those floppies or rent a tape unit. I'll send the pricing info ever E-Mail too so as to comply with CIS rules. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Paul, You're hardly being fair. You're suggesting Glenn go out and shell out $6995 for some hardware, plus a few thousand for some software just so he can buy Kodak blanks. All this because he doesn't want to spend a few hundred on a tape unit. Seems to me you'd…
Sanjay, One more bug (or two). You may have already heard about the new compression driver that allows more data to be written to a CD-ROM. It allows 1.3 GB or more of data on a CD. The second bug, you mentioned staying with a DOS platform. Since you're talking…
David, I was just reading your response to Sanjay and thought I'd throw another two cents worth in. There is a new compression driver that allows 1.3 GB of data or more onto a CD-R. That should really boost both the text page count and the graphic count. Jerry Warner…
Sanjay, I have a few opinions on the topic you've brought up. While it is possible to simply scan an image file onto the CD and use software such as Frame Maker or Folio to view those images as pages, that is most likely not the best solution. The value…
Terry, No the CD-ROM compression algorithm isn't one that CD Solutions came up with but we can use it. The compression, CRI-X2 is a compression driver by CD ROM, Inc. (303-526-7600). They have achieved lossless compression rates in the range of 8:1, and lossy compression rates in the range of…
Paul, Well yes, there _have_ been some neat new things since that Byte article (which was well done by the way). Most notable to me are 1) The increase in the number of service shops around which compete for business making it harder than ever to justify the purchase of…
Chris, I agree with you. Our court system needs some overhaul. It could be hard since our system is based on case history. It is still possible but how do you regulate a private practice and how they charge their fees without taking away too many rights of the attorney?…
Jan, I have been watching the big BBS case here in Ohio. It's been interesting. From what I've read, it sounds like the police have held the BBS to a higher ethic standard than the rest of us. Jerry
Jan, I wonder who the cop on the beat is when it comes to viruses. Seems to me they should be stepping in here with some charges. Does a private person need to file or is there an organization that does this. Rich, (if you're listening) do you know the…
Worst case you could back up the PC to tape then restore it to your Mac and make your CD from there. Or of course you could send it to us
Jan, Ok, so the publisher didn't know about the virus when he went to press. Lets give him that benefit. He knows now. To continue to sell the discs is (I think) a violation of Federal law. If it isn't illegal, then yes! I think it should be made so.…
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#Ethics vs. Sex on CDROMs
Message #48717
Jan, Is it even legal to include a virus on software when you know it's there? Jerry
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ISO filenames?
Message #48373
Hello John, An ISO file contains capital letters A-Z, digits 0-9, underscores, periods, or semicolons. It has a max depth of 8 levels in the directory. In general it should be limited to 8 characters with a three character extension. Level 2 or Level 3 may contain up to 31…
David, I looked around the office and can't find the article but I know where I saw it. It was in 'New Media' either last month or the month before. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Matt, Have you asked around in the Religion forum? I'd be interested in what you find. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
What about the TMM compression? It's supposed to handle up to four hours of 30 fps video and doens't have compression degregation. Screen size doesn't matter because of the method of compression. I don't know much about this one, just what I've read in a few press releases. Jerry
CD-ROM & COLD temps!
Message #46927
Does anyone know of a CD-ROM player which will operate at zero degrees F.? Does anyone know what part of the player malfunctions at such cold temperatures? I need a player for use in harsh conditions especially cold conditions. Any suggestions? Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Thomas, You may want to give us some more information about your system. What type of card are you using, how much RAM, what TSR's, what CD player, what driver, what version of DOS, what version of windows, what SCSI ID #s, etc. Jerry
Squeeze virus ???
Message #46920
I've heard about a new virus called Squeezer something this weekend that is supposed to be especially evil and hard to get rid of. In addition it's new and most software won't detect it. Does anyone know of a detector for this virus or an eradicator? The nature of our…
Jim, Are you wanting to move the CD-ROM player or are you looking for a CD-ROM disc that you can use both places? The player will need to be SCSI for both systems. Adaptec makes the best board for the clone (IMO). I'm not sure which drivers are needed for…
Antonia, I'd better pick that one up in E-Mail so as not to offend CIS. I'll catch you there. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Scott, While we've talked about your CD in progress I guess I never answered your survey. I'd like to see the disk and while I might have some fun with it I doubt that I'd personally use it in production. However since we work with so many folks who author…
Rich, Good idea. Jerry
Patrick, I think we can help you on both the scanning and the CD-ROM production. I think we should move to E-Mail though because as we add detail it gets harder to make this valuable to the general forum members. I'll post to you there. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
Attorney Kathy, Did I say "can't"? I'll have to go back and read that again as I certainly meant "shouldn't". It _is_ true that you _can't_ if you're working with Cd-ROM instead of Cd-R buy a smart attorney like you knows that already Jerry
Robin, That's my point exactly. You were just able to put it into fewer words than I. Jerry Warner CD Solutions, Inc.
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#CD-ROM Production
Message #46272
Patrick, The process of putting a book on CD is simple (provided you've got the rights to do so). The bigger question is "Why?" Are you going to add anything to the book by putting it on CD? Will there be text search? Will this open any new market to…
#Writing to CD's
Message #46263
Kathy, Thanks for keeping me from putting my foot in my mouth. However… this time I did mean to say what I said. I also want to stress that I said _practical_. While as you well know there are multi session CDs. There are also quite a few players around…
Used Space on CD-ROM?
Message #46261
What operating system are you using? DOS 5.0 does not allow chkdsk on a ROM drive. Jerry
#Writing to CD's
Message #46260
Robin, Yes multi session allows you to write to the same CD-R more than once. You should know however that there are a _lot_ of drives out there that can not _read_ multisession CDs. That means unless you know what equipment your CD is going to be played on you'd…
Chris, We aren't a replication house but rather a service bureau. We make small orders in house and coordinate larger orders with the replicators. Some replicators are cheaper than others depending on the quantity to be run and timing also comes into play. We make sure all the needed materials…
Jim, I'm guessing he's confused and is thinking of the Pioneer 640. I _wish_ he was right but my guess is that he isn't. Jerry
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