This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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>> Can you verify this? Someone posted a notice last week >> that it was 4X read but only 2X write… I have seen another writer that does 2X writes and 4X reads but don't recall the make just now. I can verify that the ad says 4X Read and…
#words
Message #196464
I did not save the thread, so to whomever objected to "re-architectured", as I recall the thread. I quote from an ad for SuperPrint (from Zenographics (Windows Mag. Nov. '95): "The new SuperPrint 4.0 has been *re-architected* from the ground up for Windows 95. SuperPrint delivers on the promise of…
>> There's a new CD-R from HP coming out this month, >> the HP SureStore CD-Writer 4020i, that has an expected >> street price of $1,099. >> HP's media should be street priced at $12. USA*Flex (Computer Shopper, Nov. '95, last pages) is advertising the HP SureStore CD-Writer 4020i from…
>> By this, do you mean that hitting alt-r while in the IPAS >> wouldn't create a shaded render in the active window, >> or something else? Sorry, I haven't downloaded the demo, >> so I don't know what the problem might be. Ok, I have done the shaded render…
>> The expansion unit should allow you to use any PCI card >> as if it was in your computer. Quoting from a Bit3 reply: For the time being, the best motherboard we have seen is the Intel Zappa. Our tests as well as other companies' tests show the Zappa…
>> (the demo) Should be up in IPAS usage library as we speak :^). Ok, I did download the demo and it is interesting BUT when I tried to use it, I could not render the examples provided. Since I can understand that saving to 3D Studio would make it…
>> info@bit3.com >>> Could you also post a phone number please? Thanks. Ok, I could have done that earlier if I had been awake . Here is the the info about the company that makes the 2101 PCI expansion box. ——————————— Bit3 Computer Corporation 8120 Penn Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota…
>> I think that means PCI-PCI Bridge, which means Neptune2 >> or Triton chipsets. OK, that sounds very logical. It just seemed like they used techno-babble rather than a clear statement of facts. I asked them for clarification (not to imply that I doubt what you say). The Applications they…
>> I guess it's just a matter of time before a 28,800 or >> higher node shows up near me. I noticed somewhere that a northeast area cable company was providing Internet access on a trial basis and the data rate is in excess of MB/sec or even higher. In…
>> For something like this, which is of interest to various people, >> go ahead and give the price. Unless you are going to start >> selling them . I couldn't sell ice cubes in hell, probably . But OK, you get kicked off if this is wrong . ————————————————–…
>> I got a flyer in the mail today from Bit3 Computer Corporation. >> They sell bus expansion units for ISA,… etc. >> They just announced a PCI expansion unit. I just got some literature from them also (asked for it via Internet:info@bit3.com). However the literature states: "PCI host expansion…
#Fargo trial
Message #192906
Fargo sent me a postcard with an unusual offer, it seems to me, which is not interesting to me, especially at this time. The PrimeraPro can be purchased with a 14 day No-Risk Trial period. This version of the printer claims to have a full 8.5"x11" print area (which would…
>> It's rather a 2.5 d composing and sfx package. You cannot >> paint cels in it. What it rathers does: You give it sequences >> of images, or avis, or txt or whatever. You add several layers. Thanks much for the info but it is not something that interests…
>> Does anyone know of any companies in the Washington/Seattle >> area involved in the gaming/entertainment industry. You may think this message a little silly (or not) but you did not specify the nature of your intended involvement. If advertising is your target, you might consider the State of Washington…
>> animo runs under the Next-Step-OS. >> …starting at $15000, … Well thanks but either of the above kills it for me. >> aaaand…. my discovery from Russia: Mania Broadcast,… >> If you're interested in further information or demo-versions, >> send me a e. Not sure whose demo you are…
>> … runs on next step operating system and costs 30K >> for all the modules. Ok, no wonder they said the *BIG* guys adopted it.
#2D animation?
Message #192192
Some time ago, I heard on TV (don't recall the name of the show) about some big studios (Spielberg etc. Studio and others) "adopting" an animation package called Animo (spelled a little wrong, I think). I have not seen anything about this, as I (don't) recall. I gather that it…
>> It really is an erase function. Flip the pen over and erase >> what you just painted. I tried it out at Siggraph and as soon >> as I'm 100% sure it supports WinNT I'm getting one. Ok Ted B. & DaviD G.: I guess it is *what* is…
#Erase Pen?
Message #192033
TigerSoftware sent me yet another catalog with the Wacom Erasing UltraPen. Mentioned as supporting the erase function are: Adobe, Fractal Design and Macromedia. What I am curious to know is: WHAT are they supporting? Is it an undo funtion? Or what? Just curious. Thanks for any comments.
>> I read somewhere that Intel has spend several 10s of >> millions making the Pentium mark know, so it only seems >> natural that they want to captilize on it further. >> So the P7 will be called Pentium Pro DX4? From having watched product naming generally and specifically…
#P6 name?
Message #191687
Today on the radio news, I heard that Intel has decided on the "real" name of the P6. Pentium Pro ———– Or has this been mentioned here before? WOW, what a catchy name! Like if someone introduces you to someone else and says, "This is Boring II; he is just…
>> How would I incorporate an fli file into a c/c++ program? There are at least two ways I can name. 1) Smacker SDK which was announced here recently. 2) Metagraphics Media!Lab (GO METAGR) Hope that is what you wanted and it helps.
>> Well, it's not *strictly* true, but it is true. >> Using a product called Visual DLL (around $250) you can >> create DLLs with VB. Actually my comment WAS strictly true since I said "with VB". You are saying with VB and Visual DLL. However, some time ago when…
>> I don't believe there is a 32-bit VisualBasic, is there? Officially NO. But I am told by people who seem to be beta testers that it is going to come fairly soon, now that Win'95 is out and about. I refer to VB 4.0 and it is still NOT…
>> – We are told that plugins will be DLLs. It should not >> matter what so ever what creates a DLL. People _should_ >> be able to write 3DS plugins with Visual Basic. Don't know how you intended that. If you intended to say that someone CAN write a…
>> I should also point out that InterLibrary Loan will do more >> than just books — they will photocopy articles from nearly >> any publication … Our County Library system has attempted to supplement revenue by making the copy machines into profit centers. They charge much more than commercial…
Hi Fly
Message #186716
Just saw a piece on the evening ABC "news" about the Purple Martins of New Orleans. They eat bugs very much like the Purple Martins who reside here and also consume their bugs. Ok, they are not the same bugs but to each his own. P.S. The reunion of all…
>> PMJI, but as my wife works in InterLibrary Loan I know you >> can also get, free of charge, nearly any book from any >> library in the U.S., assuming you're willing to wait. While it is not very large, our County library charges a fee for the InterLibrary…
>> The 3Demon comes in three models: >> SX44 >> SX48 >> SX88 I sit corrected and notice the third on the data sheet (now). On the list of supported APIs and Libraries is Reality Lab from Rendermorphics (recently purchased by Microsoft). But do you know what 3DR from Intel…
#3Demon ?
Message #185662
Literature from Omnicomp arrived describing the 3Demon, for the most part. The picture shows two connectors on the end of the card. After looking and looking, I could find *NO* mention of the connectors or their funstions. It looks like they make two models, the SX44 and the SX88.
.DOC format
Message #185231
I saw (yet another) demo of Windows '95 and learned that the new WRITE that comes with it (and also Windows NT ???) will import .DOC files just fine. It will also export .WRI files, so conversion is possible. So I am saved by the generosity of the wonderful Mr.…
>> I think New Orleans will be the greatest site ever >> (great music and food). It's easierfor me to fly to >> another city than to drive to downtown . IMHO of course! I guess you missed the piece 60 Minutes did about corrupt cops. They said that a…
The Jaz
Message #184828
The Jaz(z) is familiar to those who watched the A-Team. But the Iomega Jaz is a 1 Gig disk drive, it seems. Being a enthusiastic hardware watcher, I searched the Sept. Computer Shopper but found only one ad with the Jaz (without a listed price). Anyone seen a Jaz? Reaction?…
>> We have worked with Autodesk and the Yost group during >> the past few months to get direct Heidi drivers for >> GLINT under Windows/NT. I take it that you are working on (or have completed) Heidi drivers for your Glint graphics board? So any board maker using Glint…
#Glint ?
Message #184188
From the Press Reslease (text version): >> Through Heidi, 3D Studio MAX supports a wide array of >> graphic display devices, including the GLINT(R) chip set >> from 3Dlabs, which can provide TrueColor performance at >> two to four times MAX's 8-bit dithered performance. >> Using the Heidi technology, 3D…
>> Someone posted there is a Word .doc viewer in one >> the MS libs. MS gives it away for free. Yes there is indeed a free .doc viewer and I even had it on my system for a while. BUT (as I recall) 1) it is HUGE by my…
#A Nag
Message #184009
Ok, I am going to be a nag nag nag . For those of us who are both too cheap and of the opinion that we can get along just fine without a full blown word processor, could the text files in 3DSMAX.ZIP also be provided in .WRI format? I…
#183253-
OpenGL
Message #183293
>> I was wondering if anyone had information on glint based >> openGL boards name,number and contact. I would add one item to the list from Terry Miller. THE AUTODESK MULTIMEDIA PARTNER CATALOG has an ad for the Fujitsu Saphire 2SX which has the Glint 300SX processor. I called for…
>> There are so many people on this thread that we may have not >> sent the invitations we thought we sent. >> We're checking into this. In past years I got invitations and even gave it away last year because I could not go. This year, NO invite (I…
>> Haven't spoken to Bill in a while, so the best answer >> I can give is 'shortly'; I'd guess some time after Siggraph, >> but that's just my guess. Thanks for the good Real 3D info even thought it seems to be somewhat less than the impression of it…
This is really good info and I want more . >> I believe it is a dongleless version of the 2.5 software, >> w/the modelling book Bill's working on when he gets it done. Ok, based on the "Partner Catalog" and 3D Artist (#20), I gather that there may be…
>> If you have specific questions on what you see, feel free to ask. Ok, I do have a number of curiosities. 1) Do you have the "Special Real 3D version for 3DS users" as described in the Partner Catalog? 2) Do you (or can you) use the texturing ability…
>> There was a fairly long thread on this a couple of >> months ago; Yes, and I should have known that someone would catch me on that. What I should have said is that I have not seen anything since then, as I recall. Thanks for the search suggestions.
>> I read an article on the Pinnacle in Multimedia World Mag >> when it first came out. They gave it pretty good marks, >> but they are only $2K or so. Just a comment from a lurker. A recent catalog from Midwest Micro (big advertiser in computer shopper) has…
#Real 3D
Message #182426
In "The Autodesk Multimedia Partner Catalog" (Vol. 2) that came with 3D Artist (Issue #20), I see the ad for "Special Real 3D version for 3DS users…", "… with flawless export to 3DS." Can those who have this product, if any, express their opinions about the use and qualities of…
>> Sorry Albert, but I'm a little blue in the face from all this. I can relate to that. Just want to make the point that government fixes for even real problems can leave everyone very ill. We have had at least 30 years of federal "fixing". Political plug: Pete…
>> I talked to one of the reps at fujitsu and they said … Could you post the telephone number? I am curious. Thanks.
>> ELSA's GLoria is a 3D controller that combines a 3Dlabs >> GLINT chip with an S3 Vision968 to give you excellent >> performance for 3D acceleration as well as Windows performance. >> >> You can look for the file WINNER.TXT, that describes ELSA's >> product line, in the libraries…
no glint?
Message #178362
I have been following the messages in the STB area for a while for information on their video board with glint. See the bad news below. Does anyone know of a still pending board that will have the glint? Thanks in advance. I left a private email message for 3DLabs…
#.PNG format?
Message #176756
PC Techniques magazine has an article about dumping the GIF file format (and also the royalty payment) in favor of the free format known as .PNG (pronounced ping). I just glanced at the article but the .PNG format seems to have some more capability than the current .GIF format. Any…
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