This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Mike – Maybe it's not what was left off the 1960, but what might be added to the Amiga modes …? Harry
Vic – I was at a CompUSA here in Atlanta a week or so ago and they had the 3.5" 105s instock, but they were IDE. I was a bit disappointed at that until I saw a spec sheet online that said they made a SCSI version. I don't remember…
Clint – There is a PD(shareware?) library called "xspecs.library" that has a whole slew of functions in it for using X-Specs. It should be on here somewhere, or if you have access to Portal (since they don't purge their files) it should be there. I'd upload mine, but there were…
Steve – KS mapping makes a difference on my A2000 as well 8^) but I was thinking that since the new ROMs have 32-bit access (it's a full 32-bit bus, right?) KS mapping would make less of a difference there. I guess I'll wait a couple weeks more to see…
Steve – My local dealer said he should have what he called an A2400 in stock in the next week or two. The specs he gave match the press release I saw on Portal last night for the A4000/30 (25MHz, 4M RAM, 120M HD, etc.) My main question (I've seen…
Michael – I just checked it out, and as I told Chris in EMail it looks like a disassembled and improved pirate version. There's no notice of it being a registered version, the text has probably been changed – I don't see anything that looks like an "opening screen", just…
Michael – I have a GUI version 1.14 (besides the gadget interface it's supposed to be faster) that I found on a local BBS. I'm not sure if it's legit or not. If you like, I can upload it and you can decide. Harry
Bill – The main thing to remember when printing to fax is, _don't_ select GPFax.driver in the printer setup of whatever program you're using. Instead, have GPFax running, start your WP, go to printer select and choose "preferences printer", using whatever name the program calls it. Most Amiga WP programs…
Betty – How would one go about contacting Fred Fish to discuss having a piece of software included on one of his disks? Harry
Steve – Well, they _do_ have a casino 8^). I can very well imagine a person "losing it all" and no longer being able to pay for his/her "room" or passage off the station. Harry
Sean – Check your User-Startup (or Startup-Sequence under 1.3) and make sure GPFAX: is assigned. It should indicate the directory that GPFax is installed in. Also, check your setup/pathnames and make sure they're what you want. If these don't work, I'm not sure what the problem is. Harry
Thomas – What's probably happening is CIS is reformatting the quoted part, making it all run together. To avoid this, put a . or a space in front of the > in each line – this has the same effect as a "post unformatted" except on a line-by-line basis. The…
Bill – Gee, I hadn't thought of that. 'Course, I never think of the obvious things 8^). But, they _are_ in Australia so the phone call could get kinda pricey. I think I'll mention that to the guy I've been Internetting with (I have to write him back anyway). Harry
Gracia – I'm selling the Supra because I finally got the USR Dual Standard/Fax that I'd ordered back before the hurricane. I originally got the Supra because it had the speed for a good price (the fax was an extra I didn't use before I had to start shipping off…
Richard – If I remember right, you had to edit the PgS executable and change the name of asl.library to something like asx.library. That makes PgS unable to load the 2.x requester and it defaults to the 1.3 (or its own, I forget exactly) file requester. Harry
Gracia – I just sent in the Supra card – the GPFax "card" is still in the manual. Since I have the generic version, and am selling the Supra anyway, I might just go ahead and send the GPFax registration in so I get notified of new versions (like the…
Jeff – M2Sprint was bought and squashed by Benchmark, who then proceeded to do absolutely nothing with either M2SPrint or their own M2 compiler. A year ago (about) they had a special "sale" on their libraries and the like (my opinion is they were dumping stock) and have since been…
Gracia – Basically, if the Supra-version patch works, you've got the Supra version; if the generic patch works, you've got the generic version. I tried asking both Supra and GPSoft if there was a way to tell what version I had, as at one point no patches worked – I…
FaxModem, etc.
Message #83437
Supra FaxModem V.32bis, 14.4KB capable, includes cables ….. $250 ECS Denise chip (never used) and diagnostic disk ………… $ 25 A.M.A.S. stereo sound digitizer/MIDI interface ………….. $ 50 All equipment is in excellent condition and is currently unused. Will consider trade for large capacity half-height drive but could really use…
Nick – Technically, not yet. GPFax is working on a new version that is supposed to work with it, but it's still in Beta at this point. I believe the AFax program (the demo's here in the libraries) will also work, but since I don't have a fax machine to…
Dave – Thanks for the rundown. Now I know I'll be able to get away with a "cheap" monitor for a while 8^). Harry
David – You mention using a 1080 with your 1200. Which of the video modes are usable with that monitor (or with a 1084) and which would require a multisynch? Would it be simple to hook a multisynch to the 1200 or would I need to call Redmond Cable? Thanks…
Patrick – There are 3 patches in the GPFax patch file that is here in one of the Amiga fora. The ne from MODEMVEN only patches the Supra version. I had bought my copy directly from Supra but found that I needed one of the "generic" version patches instead. You…
Joe – Thanks for the ideas, but I eliminated those two in the first two seconds 8^). I'm still trying to EMail that one internet address I have but now that seems to not want to go through either. Oh, well. Harry
#Misc. for sale
Message #82257
Supra FaxModem V.32bis, 14.4KB capable, includes cables and GPFax Amiga fax software ($99 value) ………………… $325 ECS Denise chip (never used) and diagnostic disk ………… $ 30 Commodore A2091 RAM/Hardcard, 0RAM, 0HD, includes all mounting hardware and cables for hard drive ………….. $ 50 A.M.A.S. stereo sound digitizer/MIDI interface …………..…
Jeff – GPSoft itself is in Australia, so it's not easy to reach them. I was able to leave mail for one person via Internet – Richard Carde, at internet address rc@splat.aarnet.edu.au. He's in the update docs as the person to contact about getting front-ends to work (don't ask me…
Jeff – I've been told (by someone connected to GPSoftware) that GPFax will work with the USR Dual Standard/Fax. I haven't been able to experiment with it yet, but it might be worth looking into. This would be the "generic" version of GPFax, not the Supra-specific version that usually comes…
Peter – OK, I misunderstood the flip-flop of which drive booted when. The only thing I can think of now is, perhaps the drive on the 2091 spins up slower than the one on the GVP. If it does, and its SCSI ID is higher than that of the GVP…
I may be mistaken here, but I believe booting in 68000 mode turns off the GVP card – I know the memory goes, and I wouldn't be surprised if the HD is inaccessible as well because of this. I think the onboard SCSI feeds directly into the 32-bit memory, and…
#FaxModem, etc.
Message #81201
Commodore A2091 RAM/HardCard – 0RAM, 0HD, all HD cables and mounts: $ 60 ECS Denise chip, unused, with diagnostic disk : $ 30 Supra FaxModem V.32bis,
Jonathan – What's the ballpark figure you're looking for on the Quantum? I'm looking to expand my system, but as you know I'm currently unemployed (but I did have a promising interview yesterday). Also, is it just the drive, or do you by chance have a 5.25" mounting adaptor for…
What are the main differences between 1.5 and 1.3c (the version I have)? I thought I'd upgraded but it turns out I didn't. Thanks … Harry
Daniel – I recently got GPFax and have not had any trouble getting PageStream to print. You've probably already thought of this, but what are your memory stats? I've had experience with past versions of PageStream that it isn't too careful about allocating memory, though the current version hasn't caused…
Don – Hmmm. Well, I'm expecting new ROMs from Supra any day now, and I've heard about some patches coming up for GPFax. I tried the patches that were posted here but neither would work with my image (I've got a message sent to Supra Tech Support already about that).…
Michael – Y'know, I would've sworn I saw a list of names … All I can find right now are Supra and Maestro modems, and those using the Rockwell and EXAR chipset. Also mentions those compatible with Group 3, Class 2 TIA TR29.2 fax standard. I've looked at every page…
Don – I just got GPFax from Supra – according to the manual, it's compatible with many different fax modems. They list 4 or 5, and they say there are others as long as they use the same command set. Harry
Steve – I've always thought that kind of silly myself. I mean, even if the majority of 9600-capable users _aren't_ using HST, at least allow the ones who _do_ have HST to get the 14.4K+ throughput that the modems CIS already has online are capable of. Allowing the modems to…
Jonathan – The RPM adjustment is actually mad via the Sybil connector (there's an adjustment pot on it). According to the docs, it's necessary in order to make the thing work right. Maybe for your application it won't be, but I'd still talk to them about it if you have…
Michael – My grandparents live here. They have a big old house with 2 apartments attached, one of which was open. My sister has my mom's old room. It's a good base of operations (the rent's cheap …) until I can find work. Having an apartment anywhere else would've cost…
Jonathan – I ordered a Sybil a few months back, but have discovered I can only connect it when I want to archive something. Luckily, it's all external connections so it's pretty easy. My problem was, the docs say to adjust the disk RPMS between 270 and 290 (or something…
Ed – Thanks for the reply. I found a BBS number posted in a mall today, but I don't know yet if they have an Amiga section. I'm gonna call them later. I guess I'll have to rely on mail-order more than I used to until I find a dealer…
Michael – I'll look for it around town. There's also a town called Putney, and I sometimes confuse the two if I don't look closely enough. I'll wave back 8^). Later … Harry
Chris – Yep, I plan to take a trip over there at some point to take ski lessons (provided I have enough money, which doesn't look promising at the moment …) and hope I don't break any bones 8^). Harry
Michael – I would if I knew where it was … 8^). Is it here in town somewhere? What kind of place is it? Harry
Ed – I'm in a little town called Poultney – about halfway between Rutland and Bennington (I think). I've been told it's about 1.5 hours south of Montpelier. Does that help? Also, do you perhaps know any Amiga-supporting BBSs in the area? Thanks … Harry
Jonathan – Please leave me the info on the groups and dealers and your number (you can do it in EMail if you like). If I can't find anything closer I'll probably have to hike on over there. Thanks! Harry
Betty – Nope, no job yet. I keep finding new places to send resumes, though 8^). I hope I don't run out 'cause that'll make it hard to keep collecting unemployment (they like to see at least 2 contacts/week). Vermont's OK so far – been really cold lately, the high…
Jonathan – I'm about two hours from Albany. Are the "couple" dealers or users groups? If UGs, when do they meet? I was kinda hoping for something closer, but … Anyway, thanks for the info. Harry
#VT user groups, etc.
Message #75525
I've recently had to relocate to Vermont and I'm looking for Amiga user groups, BBSs, and dealers. Does anyone know of any? Thanks … Harry
Dom – Thanks for the tip! I'll try calling them tomorrow. Harry
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