This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Thanks Brian. As usual your answer is thorough and competent. With respect to the "Consumer Version" of 3D Studio… We now know that it exists. We now know where it is being marketed. We know what the label represents. And we know what it doesn't. And without the open, free…
> You definitely be jammin' my brother mon. Anyway, mon, it was just a dig, ya know. We be foolin' wit' you mon. Ha Ha Ha Have an uncola nut. Here. You still be favorite for "house whine" mon. > > Sorry, mon. I don't know who been writing da…
Dear PAUL + 1, Regarding the secret handshake: All is revealed in the struggle to find the Secret to Intergalactic Success. If you are persistent, not only will you discover the handshake, but you may win one of the Pentiums those crazy guys on the Seventh Level are giving away.…
Mr. Paul Sanford, Your complaint regarding Mr. Kennedy's cockroaches has reached my office. Quite frankly, I don't know what to do with it. It is addressed to the Mayor of StudioCity 2000, but to my knowledge there is no mayor at this time. *My activities* are presently limited to those…
Dear Syndesis, Inc.
Message #138384
John, old friend, You recently offered the following gems: > Don't look now but… you're not. > > Your marketing and PR people might not consider this a vote of confidence. When you are *sure*, call back. > > With regards to well-written press releases, my letter to Autodesk asks…
>> It's not as if there's an intelligence test required when you buy a modem. hehe
Hi Michele, Hope all is well and you had a pleasant Thanksgiving surrounded by family. >> Where could I order the software? > always looking for an excuse to get on a plane
#To Bugs-R-Us
Message #137943
Bugman, This is in response to your message Bugman to Kevin which scrolled off of the forum today. Please change your address book. My CIS # is 75313,620. I almost didn't catch your message. We've got to stop not communicating like this. You said: >>>> I don't know about the…
Dear Autodesk, Inc.
Message #137942
Dear Autodesk, Inc., A few questions, please. This message is coming to you via the Autodesk Multimedia Forum. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people frequent this source of information weekly. The Autodesk representatives who manage the forum, known as System Operators or SysOps, do a fantastic job of providing technical…
Brian and all… First and foremost. Brian, I think you and the other SysOps here in the forum are doing a great job. I firmly believe that. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The ASOFT SysOps are doing a great job. I do not fault you for…
#StudioCity 2000
Message #137912
Sanford Kennedy: I will upload a project file of part of the "city" I am doing a couple of neighborhoods. I'm naming streets, etc. Like Sim City, but in 3D Studio. Bill Batchelor: … it would be kinda' interesting if a project was passed around and members contributed geometry, maps,…
MEMO FROM [Level 13] To: Mr. Paul Sanford [Level 5] Regarding: Your interest in testing out and proceeding to a higher level. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -…
Mr. Mindscape, Speaking of all things proctological…. Did you know pictures of URANUS were on CompuServe? Just how close to you does Jeremy Hubbell live? They said they were made with his telescope. If I were you, I think I'd draw them drapes. URANUS is a part of CompuServe's Extended…
Mr. MAP, I was going to post this under the title: "What I would do to change the world" But I decided not to encourage the riff-raff. Regarding: > If Autodesk would let The Yost Group work on an OS/2 version …< I think we should clone the Yost Group.…
Jack: < I'm a member in good standing with the S.O.A. society… > We'd be glad to make you an honorary member of the S.O.B. Network, too! – Kevin OH! I'm sorry. That's Southern Ol' Boys Network. That's the trouble with acronymns.
#Consumer Version of 3DS
Message #137512
Kevin 2 Kevin In a back and forth between you and another, around 10 days ago, you were told: > To which you replied:
Diogenes/Voice of Reason
Message #137510
Diogenes is definitely in the house. He'll also be performing Live backed by Voice of Reason at John's Joint Friday night when we'll be closed for a BATCHELOR party. We're picking up the BILL. Kevin Gibson Food For Thought, Inc. -=Now taking reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner =-
– Food for Thought, Inc. – | * | – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – | * * | – – – | * * * | Memo from JOHN'S JOINT |…
Sure thing. Tony. I've got a doggie-bag full of BONES for ya. How's that mutt of yours anyway? You and KOSAR watch the Raiders beat the Aints this past weekend? Here. Have another drink. How'd you like the grub?
Murph' Speaking of celestial spheres. Did you know you that you can download pictures of URANUS on CompuServe? No kiddin'. GO URANUS Kevin -= Lost in Subcluster B: =-
Thanks for dropping in. Glad you liked your meal. Here. Have one of Angela's Cybercookies… on the house. Ya'll stop by anytime. You G men are always welcome.
"Ahem. Sir. The tears…. they fall from your eyes. Perhaps zere are… too many un-yuns in zee CyberSalad? I will talk to zee Chef!" Thanks for the Bousquet of flowers, David. They make a lovely table setting. I'm glad you enjoyed your meal. It's always a pleasure to see you.…
"Always a pleasure to see you, sir. Here's your coffee. And a complimentary CyberCookie." Hi ya, Mr. Computer Animator News. Glad you dropped in. I've been meaning to call you about an idea we're tossing around here regarding the upcoming holiday season. We're thinking of passing out special treats to…
Mr. Sanford, *CRACK* You ask: >> I've been at Level 5 for nearly a year, can I test out? > I can't legally put my hands on anyone anymore. > Can I do it in public at Level 6?
#Whaddya think?
Message #136995
Sorry, Paul. That's Level 6. Let's put it this way. It's something you can't put your hands on. Why don't you join Dave and I for a Byte over at John's Joint. Mssg.#136994 I'm buying. -=In search of the new Pacifica.=-
#John's Joint
Message #136994
Welcome to John's Joint. The special for today is Fractal Soup and CyberSalad. Late breakfast? Try the French Yost with Maple Syrup. Here. Check out the menu. It's guaranteed to tantalize your palette. Your waiter will be with you in a moment. -+-+- – – – – – – -…
>>> Huh?
Dave Campbell…. Dave Campbell That name sounds so familiar…. but I just can't place it. Anyway, Dave…. I'm not sure I understand your question, but I'll take a stab at it anyway.. Heck, what have I got to lose, right? On the sidebar menu of AutoCAD rel 11 – 13…
Dave, Without seeing the shirt…. and having absolutely no idea what it looks like… the word "Frog" and the ASCII music you've provided have evoked images of a Leon Redbone album featuring a Warner Brothers cartoon character that at one time graced the coffee table near where my turntable used…
Whaddya think?
Message #136746
My, my, a bit touchy, don't you think, James? I pop off a two word howdy to ya and you throw a DO NOT DISTURB sign at me with four exclamation points behind it. OUCH!!!! 😮 I just wanted to ask you your thoughts on something I read recently here…
Trilobyte's "7th Guest" Best CD-ROM Game At Cybermania Viewers Teased with Preview of ASOFT Forumite Mechadeus' New Production – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -…
Gregory, Regarding your question: "Who makes a relay that can be triggered from a PC card or serial port?" HYBRID TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. is a vendor in the Compuserve mall offering home automation supplies. Reach them by typing GO HTS at most any prompt. HTS has products that allow you…
My how you do go on, John. Tsk. Tsk. Transient net denizen… hehe I'm going over to the Kafe for a cup. Hope you'll join me. We can talk about all manner of things… the relevance of yellow and black, how many people I know make a living doing just…
Jonathan, In your last post to me you offered up this tidbit: < … I hold in the foundation of Syndesis.> What a nice turn of a phrase. See why I like chatting with you. You're so dang literate. I'll agree with your assertion that "Users are crafty and come…
Hey Mr. Weatherman, Windows… Windows…. DeLorme's Street Atlas U.S. for Windows From the entire U.S. you can zoom into an area showing major cities and highways….. Zoom in further for counties and state roads… and for tracking the path of a tornado through residential areas you can zoom all the…
Yo John, You said: < Don't forget, some of those companies end up licensing Syndesis technology. > Can't forget something I never knew, John. But this is exactly why I like talking with you man. I continue to learn. Even if I have to blunder my way through it. You…
Sorry. As I noted in my first request for info re: the Video Post batch calling your home… I had seen a discussion on it, but apparently didn't save the thread. I thought you were talking about something you were actually doing. So does your entry count as a 'real'…
Greg, Please don't make me beg… You stopped short of giving me the full scoop on your batch file handiwork. You said: (put in here whatever it takes for your particular modem to call you) In my request to you I also asked what kind of modem you use. I…
Martin, Greg and ALL I said: < Share with us this mysterious magical formula you've concocted for making your computer work so well. > Greg, you said: < Perhaps we should have a contest… > Martin said: < I'll judge, if you like. No problem. > So I say: Let's…
John, I wasn't so much predicting your product's demise, as much as I was proclaiming the fact that more and more software manufacturers (the smart ones) are building into their products the ability to import and export .3ds files. And why not? As for the future of InterChange, who better…
#Toxic Frog / NAAUG
Message #135848
Regarding Messages #135489 and #135582: If you have any influence, and I suspect you do, I hope you can route your traveling show through this neck of the woods in the not too distant future. In my own small way, I'm helping reinvigorate the local economy and increase awareness of…
Korner Kafe
Message #135809
Sanford, In a message you sent my way, you asked: < Anyway, how far down under are you? > Your confusion on my geographical location may stem from the fact that I referred to another forumite by borrowing a line from a song, mentioning "the man Down Under", which in…
LOCATING MISSING MESSAGES Messages can be deleted by the sender or receiver of the message. The command DEL only works from certain locations as you move through the various menus, but it does work. The SysOp also has the power to delete or move messages from one area to another.…
ALERT Two New Graphics Forums Open ( from the What's New Menu ) (Nov-94) Two new graphics forums focusing on computer animation and graphics are now open. The Computer Animation Forum ( GO COANIM ) Offers workgroups and upload space for people interested in developing and working with animation, raytrace…
#Korner Newsstand
Message #135803
SHAREWARE GAME PRODUCED USING 3D STUDIO IS FREE DOWNLOAD FROM EPIC "One Must Fall" by Epic Games is the October download-of-the-month in the GO EPIC forum. Though we're two weeks into November, the game is still available as I post this message. "One Must Fall" is fascinating. It was produced…
Oh Angela… Ya got me all excited now…. Alicia???? Is she single??? Does she have her own NAVFLYER??? Maybe she and I could swap stories about virtual reality and Florida life and I wouldn't have to worry about no husband named Mallard, er, Millard. 😉 This could be the best…
Hi Michael! Where did you hear about RAZOR? The original RAZOR and RAZOR Professional are available directly from the manufacturer, in:sync They have ads in NewMedia Magazine, 3D Artist Magazine, Animation Magazine the Autodesk Multimedia Partner Catalog, and a bunch of other places us animation junkies like to frequent. in:sync…
Brandon, You said: < Personally, I would like to maintain the discussion here on the forum, > < so everyone interested can benefit. > And then you said: < I know I'm learning a lot and I hope some of y'all are too! > To which I would like to…
Dave, For the Benefit of all: In the 3D Studio Library #3 [75313,620] PCGNET.LST/Text Bytes: 5633, Count: 182, 15-Oct-94 Last:12-Nov-94 Title : Professional CAD and Graphics Network BBS List Keywords: PCGNET BBS BULLETIN BOARDS NAAUG 3DSTUDIO ANIMATION NATION TM PCGnet BBS List – Professional CAD and Graphics Network Bulletin Boards.…
Dave, I really don't need to consider supporting the program. I've already begun! I uploaded the PCGNet list of BBSes to the 3D Studio Library (PCGNET.LST) and have uploaded the same file on FIDONET twice. ( And I ain't finished! ) I've even gotten feedback from our friends over in…
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