This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Bob; >> Until recently I would try to save my .tga's Thanks for explaining what you do. Dennis
Bob; >> Speaking of Composer, any word on its future with Microsoft? I >> haven't seen anything in the rags. You are asking the wrong person. I only use it, I don't program it. Maybe a programmer will step in here. Dennis
Don; >> MC2217A Drives That is a really a surprise. So I called them this evening (at 8:45) (408) 739-9010, and they said that the newspaper price was only good for a couple of days. However, I asked for the current price, and it was $609.95. I had them confirm…
Greg and all; >> Of course, if you didn't need to save the original Targas on tape, >> NDUMP or the newer PAROUT would do the same thing. Do those of you doing animations for a living using the PAR, save your Targa's or do you just go to the…
#MC2217A Drives available
Message #156586
To anyone still looking for a Micropolis IDE Hard Disk 2217A, a company called "NCA" advertised a sale on them in the San Jose (California, USA) Mercury News paper. I don't know how many they have, or how long they will have them if they still have any. However, I…
Paul; >> STOP THE PRESSES! I was bustin up laughing on that piece. I had no idea one sentence could be misconstrued so many ways. Dennis
Gus; >> you should have no problems. Thanks again, Dennis
I got the UNIX cd and am preparing to install it. But as I am watching this thread, I am thinking I may want to re-partion and allow for WINNT also to play with it for a while. I am going to work with UNIX, because I need it at…
Max; >> ME Now this is the first time I have ever seen where it is appropriate to say "Hi, this is ME." Dennis
Bob; I found them at two places. Both were used computer hardware stores. The fans were new, and I paid $7 for some, and $5 for others. Dennis
Your right Don! And fans are so much cheaper. Dennis
Bob; >> looking for an oxygen cooled hat to put on my Micropolis I have had two Micropolis 2217A's for about a year. I didn't really pay much attention to how hot they got until I heard recently they were failing. At the suggestion of others on this forum, I…
Fred; Thanks for the very excellent explanation. I have just recently been able to do that in UNIX on workstations where I work. If NT does that now, it is what I want. I do understand. I constantly am working on a project and someone comes over and want something…
>> Windows NT Workstation….I am glad to see 3DS go to the NT environment Thanks for your explanation. It does help.
Jonas >> Microsoft System Journals Thanks, Dennis
>> If NT wasn't capable of supporting fast and reliable production work, >> I wouldn't be developing for it now. I was looking at NT in a local store yesterday. What I saw was Windows NT (client). I have heard of Windows 95. I think there might be another one…
>> As you can probably tell, I like Sun! The networking is fantastic, and >> it just doesn't break. That's good. Thanks for your reply. Dennis PS >> old enough to have had a Sun 386i? I'm old enough, just wasn't into this earlier.
>> I'll add that everyone should make the switch now, it certainly is >> worth it. If you don't mind, please tell me/us some of the good points of Windows NT. I am serious. I would like to know. Most of what I have heard is negative.
>> YES …. YES …… i will obey…. i willlll obey i'm in line now Very good Sherwood…..This isn't going to hurt a bit. Really, it won't. (Hold him down guys! Get the straight jacket! STAT!) PMJI, but I liked your response. I don't know what to think of Windows…
>> Go to a geek book store NEVER! Well, ok. Maybe just once. Dennis
>> sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/Hardware-HOWTO I got it! And some others. Very informative. Yet it introduces some new questions. One of the documents mentions a problem with 3C509 boards that may be corrected in the 3C509B. You also mentioned an Accton Hub. The above docs mention an Accton card. 1. Do you think…
Greg; >> No, same cards. Thanks! >> Greg uses PC-NFS (from Sun). I'm mixing and matching my questions here as I absorb the information. I was wondering why you went with PC-NFS as opposed to OnNet. Is that because you bought a Sun and it was included? Which Sun did…
Paul; >> unless I bend one around the CPU fan)? Send me the card and I'll get it bent in the sheet metal shop. Dennis
>> Or better yet, get a "Complete Linux Package" (the CDROM + a bunch of >> books and tons of documents) sold by SSC (206-527.3385). Last I heard it >> was around $80. I called this am and ordered it. They said Oh, I think the price on that is…
Thanks for the replies. I am understanding more and more. The only part I am unsure about [ I think 😉 ] is software. It sounds like I can eliminate Novell and go with only OnNet and be better off in the long run. OnNet is more expensive, but better.…
Gus; >> If you use coax all over you don't need a hub. You didn't mention if you were using coax (thinnet I think is another name for it?) or RJ45's (Twisted Pair?). I assumed everyone was using twisted pair. Am I to understand that you are running your UNIX…
Greg; >> Walnut Creek CDROM has it Thanks, Dennis
Gus; As soon as I figure out where to get a copy of Linux, I will. Please forgive me for these questions, but I don't understand some things. >> you need a TCP/IP stack How do I get this. What software? >> and a NFS client software. >> OnNet from…
>> You'll be amazed at what you can do! I am sure you are right. I appreciate the help I get here. I am thankful for the people on this forum. Everyone is so helpful all the time. Do I need special network cards? (different because of UNIX?) Thanks for…
Thanks Greg; >> You might want to get it on CD, just so that you have the entire >> installation (around $35) Do you know where I can get it?
Jonas; >> Don't under value Gus' comments regarding Linux. I don't. I listen VERY carefully when Gus speaks. I was only saying that I thought anything for free must not be too good. But that was BEFORE Gus said it was good. As soon as I heard that, I was…
John; >> because if a computer goes down on you over the weekend, all you have >> to do is move the software and dongle to another machine All good points. I just thought it seemed better. But I haven't had any hardware failures yet. Dennis
Barbara; Thanks. I'll look at it. Dennis
Gus; >> it makes more sense to get a bare bones Indy (around $5K) That would be nice. I like the Indy. It seems that I remember a thread some time ago about a minimally configured Indy being about $20K. We paid about that for the ones at work. >>…
UNIX Network Server? HOW
Message #151607
I hope you don't mind if I ask this, but — I have some questions on your SUN UNIX server. If I may give you some background, the company I work for recently purchased 7 SGI INDY's and some 3D Solids Modeling Software. I was fortunate to be chosen as…
#UNIX Network Server? HOW
Message #151604
Greg; I hope you don't mind if I ask this, but — I have some questions on your SUN UNIX server. If I may give you some background, the company I work for recently purchased 7 SGI INDY's and some 3D Solids Modeling Software. I was fortunate to be chosen…
#Dongles vs Auth codes
Message #151603
I was wondering if instead of a Dongle, the software companies could use "Authorization codes"? AME has this. It is a lot simpler than a Dongle. Initially it could be a problem if you are installing on a weekend and the company is closed, but once it's done, it's done.…
SUS; It is really a simple matter to get the upgrade. I just called my dealer, told them about it, and they called and got a fax from ADESK. They filled out some info, and the package was mailed directly to me in a few days. Hope this helps. Dennis
#150008-
Survey
Message #150535
Ed; I have 31 rows and 91 columns. Dennis
Ed; I've never heard of "Planet Studio". Do you have subscription info. Thanks, Dennis
Mike; >> I am using Lantastic 5.0 w/1-486 66mhz as the server I don't have a solution for you, I'm just taking notes on what works, and what doesn't. May I ask how much ram you have on your 486 as a server? Thanks, Dennis
Reza; See the reply to myself on what I found. I couldn't figure out how to get that into this post. Dennis
Reza and all; For what it is worth, I decided to get a pentium (even if I can't afford it). This is my own benchmark of CPU's. (If anyone is interested). Below are results of systems I have tried. For reasons I cannot explain, the AMD 80Mhz chip on two…
Sorry for the scramble. Hope this is better. Why would this happen? I did a benchmark on 3 systems. 486-25Mhz Intel, 486DX2-66Mhz Intel, 486DX2-80Mhz AMD I ran the following renders with these results. All were from frame zero single renders to the screen except Plasma which was frame 25. 80Mhz…
Reza; >> I would'nt trust AMD's chip and just go with the Intel 66Mhz. if I was >> you. Do you have some reasons? The AMD was about 13% faster in most tests. I was thinking of also trying the Cyrix 80Mhz chip. It is supposed to be 35% faster…
#486 Benchmark rendertest
Message #147997
Why would this happen? I did a benchmark on 3 systems. 486-25Mhz Intel 486DX2-66Mhz Intel 486DX2-80Mhz AMD I ran the following renders with these results. All were from frame zero single renders to the screen except Plasma which was frame 25. 80Mhz 66Mhz 25Mhz 57Chevy 1:40 1:53 3:41 Birdshow 1:38…
John; >> Perhaps this will help if your clocks are not consistent? Thanks for the posting. I'll save it for when I get my network. Dennis
Mike; >> Yep, that's the beastie. That's where I first saw it as well (bundled >> with the CDs) and I was glad to find it on its own. Thanks for replying with the number. I couldn't see purchasing a bunch of CD's not needed just for the case. Dennis
Bill; Thanks for the tip. I'll call your number and Mike's number for the best price. Dennis
Brian; >> Ram necessary to run the network. Whatever that takes. OK……… Thanks, Dennis
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