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Amiga 2000, SW for sale
Message #133627
My brother is selling a complete A2000 setup, detailed below. His asking price is $575.00. For any more information or to make an offer, call him directly at (508)746-6653. Amiga 2000 with 40MB Quantum Disk, 4MB RAM, GVP SCSI Controller, Magnavox Color/Green Monochrome (i.e., switchable) Monitor, Hayes 1200 baud modem.…
John- Well, here's at least one data point… I'm a software consultant by trade and a lifetime musician. As such, MIDI wasn't too hard to "grok," but that's not always the case for beginners. The MIDIforum typically is inhabited by a spectrum of folks from rank beginners asking questions, through…
Dunno, but I hear there's litigation pending against the Grand Canyon for echoing without paying royalties… go figure! Bob
RE: Sample of a piano note being legal… Gee, I guess that would depend on whether it was at A440 pitch- that's copyrighted, isn't it? (This is a recording.) Bob
Jeff- You've hit upon one of the unsolved legal issues of our time. Rules for how many *bars* of music can be "quoted" without copyright infringement are pretty well established (don't recall how many it is, tho- ), but not how many seconds of sampling. It's also really a whole…
Yeah, I sent some files to Mark several months back. I've been pretty busy too, what with haying, work, and other extracurriculars. Haven't taken the experiments any further to "re-break" B&P. (Believe me, when I do, it will be under *very* controlled circumstances!) Good to see you back "around." Bob
Adam- I'm curious- did you try the files I uploaded to your BBS? Being a software developer, I realize that sometimes the files used for testing don't always vary as much as they might. Your files may not "push the envelope" in the same way mine do, I don't know.…
Since many of us log on to CIS as a matter of course, and the call to your BBS is *not* local, would you mind uploading the ANiMal Tool? While it's not a big issue for me, I too have noticed the problem with HAM images.
John- Well stated. It's *always* good to see viewpoints expressed in an articulate, well-reasoned, and objective manner. I hope you remain an active participant in both MIDIFORUM and Blue Ribbon Software discussions! Bob
I deeply appreciate the efforts. I also apologize that my own schedule has delayed my own verification attempts. I did finally get to reinstall both B&P and SuperJAM! yesterday and (drum roll, please…) *ELIMINATED* both the measure-numbering problem and the failure to autostart SuperJAM! This is *not* a complete story,…
John- I'm a bit surprised that you ran into this sort of thing at BRS. To date, I've found them far more reasonable than the average vendor. I'd suggest pursuing this in private with Melissa or Todor, with the expectation that they'll see the problem as such and resolve it.…
Dom- Both Encore and the Windows 3.1 Media Player barf on SmerFF output. (This has been reported, never fear!) My SoundBrush plays them fine, though, which leads me to think that there may be some inconsistency which these packages resolve in a different manner. Perhaps a difference in a stated…
Dom- PMFJI, but perhaps Thomas is using MuFFy for the same reason I am: SmerFF files break some other software packages. (Two out of three, in my case…) Hopefully the patch will address this, though! (Hint, hint.) Bob
Adam- Thanks, just wanted an update on whether you were working furiously to fix the problem or couldn't reproduce it… now I know! This weekend I hope to have some time to research this thoroughly. Some possible areas: (1) I'm running 2.1, not 2.04; this has made a difference on…
Thanks, Dom. Bob
Adam- You're back! I haven't heard anything about my problems as of yet- do you have any news? (I also am waiting for status on some other bugs I reported in 2.0 beta testing.) Hoping for good news… Bob
No, I haven't had any problems… what sort of difficulty do you find? Bob
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SuperJAM! measure #'s
Message #30673
Hi, Adam- sorry for the delay, I've been *extremely* busy and this is my first CIS logon since your message. The problem occurs in either zoom-in or zoom-out mode. I tried running noninterlaced just to see if the problem went away (it didn't), and my normal mode is interlaced. The…
You're working with the same versions I am- see my earlier reply for details- Bob
Hmmm- interesting. I *have* upgraded, and to tell the truth, I was surprised when I checked my SuperJam! version and found it to be 1.0e, as I'd thought the upgrade version was 1.1. On further checking, I find that the "full" SuperJam! banner (that is, when run standalone) pronounces itself…
This is the same method I'd used before, with B&P 1.0 and SuperJam! 1.0. When I reopen the B&P song, SuperJam! doesn't even open up, not to mention load the SJ song I'd associated with the B&P composition. One thing I *have* done which may be relevant- I vastly prefer…
Hmmm. I think my explanation was a tad too brief, since I thought the problem would reproduce readily. If I define chords for measures 1-8, then scroll and display measures 6-14, the chords for measures 7 and 8 are *not* displayed. With a little experimentation, I deduced that it was…
Adam- Short addendum: Just getting into using the new SuperJam! version with B&P Pro 2.0. (Virtually all my use of both SJ and PatchMeister is from within B&P.) When I save my B&P song, the SuperJam! song associated with it is *not* saved- is this a known problem, or is…
Adam- I've just recently noticed a bug with SuperJam! (which you've probably already heard of, but who knows?). When defining chord sequences for a section, scrolling to the next "screenful" of data results in an incorrect display of measure numbers. I haven't yet gotten it pinned down to a precise…
Jerry- This is version 1.0, and yes, the "Personal" version is the one without the scripting language. The functionality is definitely there- it's quite easy to define your own databases and visually arrange fields as you see fit. Never had a bug with it, either. Bob
Actually, I tried to set eminently fair prices right out of the chute, to eliminate the "haggle" step; I'm asking $65 plus shipping. Bob
"Un-smart?" Commodore? Gee, that *would* be a first, nicht wahr?
Dave- WRT "2.0 feel," no, SIA is not a dedicated 2.0-style product, though I've had no glitches with it under 2.0. It's been around, and I've been using it, since 1.3 was the "latest and greatest" OS. And no ARexx support either, I'm afraid- just solid accounting on the Amiga.…
SIA has five "books" (graphically represented as such): Purchases, Sales, General Ledger, Inventory, and Jobs. (The latter is the real service-specific function, which lets you associate inventory sales and all pertinent charges with a specific contract or job.) General Ledger includes accounts payable and receivable functions. The entire package, while…
#Amiga Business software
Message #94932
I've migrated all my business apps onto a PC-compatible (don't fret, my Amiga is still quite well occupied…), and thus offer the following for sale: Superbase Personal $25 SuperPlan (with dongle) $25 Service Industries Accounting $65 Excellence! (2.0) $25 Package price for all: $120 (Prices do not include shipping.) I…
2091 and 40M drive
Message #94931
I have a 2091 controller with a 40Meg Quantum drive mounted on the card, for sale or possibly trade. (Reason: I've installed a 240Meg drive on a GVP accelerator/controller, and this is sort of redundant.) I'm asking $150 plus shipping, or will consider trade for an A2065 Ethernet card and/or…
#Telnet, ftp on Amiga
Message #94930
Does anyone know if C='s TCP/IP software includes Telnet and/or ftp? I'd like to hook up to a (non-Netware) PC using the A2065 using TCP/IP, but it's hard to tell from the product description whether Commodore's package only provides the protocol stacks. Thanks for any and all info-
"New 386sx/25 Bridgeboards are going for *under* $20 as well speak." *Do* tell me where I can get one of these for under $20, I may even pick up two…
Yo, J&E: There are gobs of musical programs which can help you out; from my personal perspective, I'd suggest you check out the complete line of music software published by Blue Ribbon Soundworks, in particular Bars&Pipes, Bars&Pipes Professional, SuperJAM!, PatchMeister, and the TriplePlayPlus MIDI interface. Basically, you'll need a MIDI…
Dave- Thanks, I'll try to get my "problem files" uploaded. Gotta say, though, it's hard to believe that the problems I found aren't easily reproduced, as for me I can't *not* reproduce them. Just for yuks, here's a quick rundown: (1) PostScript printouts are solid black. (2) Ledger lines don't…
Dom- Between busy business, a long-lasting award winner of a bronchitis, and an until-lately-down Amiga… aw, not so bad, I guess. Finally got 2.0 Bars&Pipes up, and waiting for time to send Blue Ribbon a new "rap sheet" on it (though it is generally "good stuff!"). Good to "see" you…
Dave- Pass on a couple of things to Annette for me: (1) I needed a "one's complement" checksum for an MX-8 (patchbay) driver, but had to go with no checksum instead. Add one, please? (2) The same box has the ability to download the "active" setup- which has no name.…
Thanks, John. The issue's been a tad moot for me of late, as my Ami has been down as a result of problems with a new accelerator card. Mayhap I can pick up the thread this week- Bob
Didn't mean my comment as a left-handed compliment- I know CrossPC is a good product, I just meant that it might not do what *I* need from it. Great deals on the shelf don't help… Bet Consultron loves your support, though! Bob
Tell the truth, John, I was thinking of doing that once I'm on NT; I'm not aware of TCP/IP support on the PC side- are you? That would be a far better solution, IMHO. Bob
HD/Controller plus SW
Message #90251
I have just upgraded to an '030 board with controller and (large) hard drive, and I've decided to sell my 2091 with mounted 40Meg Quantum. For anyone still operating with a floppy-only 2000, this is a great chance to turn it into a 2000HD. To sweeten the deal, I'm adding…
PMFJI = Pardon Me For Jumping In Just one of many colorful CIS acronyms… Bob
Reasonable suggestion, Denny. I'll keep it in mind, anyhoo- Bob
Jonathan- If I find out fer shure, I'll post info- Bob
John- I may yet be able to provide direct info on *one* of the setups I mentioned, as connectivity for my notebook to my desktop PC would help me a great deal. Getting CrossPC as a "gamble" I could probably justify. The fellow at Consultron (I got the impression he…
PMFJI, but yes, all you gotta do is ask. I don't use VLT much at the moment, as CIS is currently my only "electronic meeting place" for now. It *is* a nice program and quite good for general terminal emulation. Bob
CrossPC & Networking
Message #32475
Thanks, Vic- Bob
Sigh- Same reply as to other respondents: I'm considering only packages which support use of the parallel port, at least for this hypothetical solution- Bob
John- All the packages I mentioned support the parallel port, as does CrossPC; that's why I thought of it. Bob
CrossPC & Networking
Message #90046
Jonathan- Yeah, that I know. I was planning (if I go this route) on utilizing the parallel port, which is supported by each of the packages I'm considering. NetWare/Oxxi is the known solution, to which I'm looking for an alternative. Thanks for your response, anyway- Bob
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