This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Bill, >> pre-sales in excess of 150,000 units. That's impressive! At 20 bucks it's a good deal so I can see why there is so much interest. It must be hard to determine what is the optimum price for a product such as that. Sell too cheap and you don't…
Thanks for the poop on your CDs. It sounds really good and I wish you the best of luck. How has the reaction been so far in the marketplace? I will check out the demos in COMART. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from…
3000T & s/w for Sale
Message #182029
***** Commodore Amiga 3000 Tower For Sale ***** 68030 Processor @ 25 MHz 68882 Math Coprocessor ECS Graphic Chipset 10MB Total Memory Configured as: 2MB Graphics Memory 8MB Fast Memory (data) 2 x 100MB SCSI-I HardDrives (200MB total) 1 x 3.5 High Density External Floppy Drive 1 x 3.5 Double…
Bill, Are your comic books generally linear or do you venture into the realms of multiple variations, hypermedia and the like? Do you have any samples on CIS? Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
>> Our focus is on multimeda fiction: Sounds interesting. I did a prototype for a children's book but unfortunately it never got anywhere. Could you elaborate on what the "typical panel style" would constitute,pls. >> Right now, based on grass-roots support, 3DO is the hottest machine. >> Visit a video…
>> Actually, CEI is doing something close to the $99.00 deal Thank you. I'll take a look.
>> The Scala MultiMedia MM200/A3000P version that sold for $99.00, >> promoted by Creative Computers in CA, were debundled (illegal) >> and sold seperately Illegal you say. Hmm. Pity. I thought it was a good idea (maybe you should consider it???). It offers a good opportunity to test a product…
Thanks for the info regarding the Windoze API and Toolbook double buffering. Perhaps that is why Toolbook has a reputation of being very troublesome with different video drivers. I heard of one person who did tests with TB on numerous PCs and almost 50% of the PCs didn't run TB…
Bill, >> The Director 3DO player has just been released… Thanks. Funny how I got 'em mixed up. Perhaps I was thinking of MediaMogul which IS used for CDi development. >> the types of titles created will not be your average arcade game… >> which is fine by us too…
Hi again Ed, >> I haven't haven't experienced any of the SCALA wannabes. I saw MediaPoint (that's the name) and it looked pretty good although if I recall correctly it crashed when it was being demonstrated (but then again, so did Scala the first time I saw it). Like I…
Hi John, >> Scala MultiMedia MM100 for the PC will >> work in the 32-bit memory protected Any news on a release date? >> From what I've been told it is not a hardware thing, its a Windoze >> thing. ;-} MM100 will support double-buffered animation. Oh, I thought it…
Bill, Does Director support 3DO yet? I thought that was still in the works. Also, isn't there support for CDi (or am I getting them mixed up)? Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Garry, Thanks for posting that. It was worth a couple chuckles. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
>> I made the cable by myself. Due to what I could possibly have earned >> otherwise during the time I made it, so yes, it was very expensive… I know what you mean. I made a ParNet Cable once and it took me quite a while and I almost…
Accounting
Message #180923
Dave, I have BEST Business Accounting that is old but offers a full set of services for small business including G/L, P/O, C/N, Invoiving, Inventory and Services, taxes etc, pretty well everything except payroll. It requires some knowledge of double entry accounting but is pretty easy to use and will…
>> I'll likely wait and add an '060 board Yes, that is what I'd do too. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Doug, >> I don't understand what you mean when you say "put a clock into >> your screen interface". Do you mean the AmigaVision screen interface? >> If so, how do you do this? I have never done this and I haven't used ver. 1.xx of AV in years but…
Werner, >> Make sure you got the right cable, which is not the same >> that you would use for a modem. Ahh, so that is why! Ok, thanks. Unfortunately, I lost the printer manual and wasn't able to check if it need to be a special cable. I will…
Jeff, >> Are you sure the cable is correctly wired? Nope. Werner just pointed out that the cable has to be special and I was using a standard Modem cable. Thanks for your help. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Vance, >> I have an A3000T here that I'd like to spruce up one day with Warp and >> Retina Z-III cards, OS 3.1+, and other things to extend the usefullness >> of it. You took me for a moment. I just installed OS/2 Warp on my PeeCee and I…
Hi Ed, >> I suppose if any of us had the answer to competing in this commodity >> market, we wouldn't have the time to be here to talk about it ! Yep! >> The only thing really left is to decide what market you want to pursue >> and…
Doug, The only idea I have would be to put a clock into your screen interface. This of course would not be dragable but you might be able to make it dragable by setting the x,y coordinates when you click on it (something I have never tried). The problem with…
George, Its been ages since I used Director but I will help you if I can. >> This command returns a -1 to the x variable if the mouse is >> still and a positive x coordinate if the mouse is moving. I assume you have set your mouse mode…
Martin, I thought it was a timing problem. I will try an play with the BG colours as you suggest. Thanks, Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
#Serial Printing Won't
Message #180572
HI, I am trying to hook up a HP500C via the serial port but I have been completely unsuccessful. Naturally, I set printer prefs to serial, set the serial prefs to match the printer and checked that the connection were ok. If I print from Turbotext I get a "Object…
Hi Michael, Nice to hear from you. I just have the OpalMain Board and as I am not really in the video arena I problably won't be buying the VideoProcessor (although if an extra $1300 fell my way I would consider it ). Yes, please give me a call and…
Hi Ed, >> So how does one compete in such a commodity market? I dunno, good question though. I think there is still a sense of you get what you pay for and that some people realize that it's cheaper (in the long run) to pay more. As service providers…
How's it going? >> Did you see the Amiga ads in January 1995 Amiga World? Yes, I did. The "A2200" is apparently a re-engineered CD32 and of the two I find it most interesting. It indicates that there is at least an anticipated demand for Amigas out there. I don't…
#Opal & Amiga Graphics
Message #44962
Hi Martin, I understand you are responsible for OpalVision tech support. I am trying to combine Amiga on OpalVision graphics using the OVPlayer but I get a line of white pixels down the left side of the Amiga graphics. Is there a way I can get rid of that? Thanks,…
Ed, >> anyone that can cram 28 hours into one day has my upmost respect Yes, it was difficult but luckily with the latest advances in time travel I was able to achieve it. >> Shoot, by my calculations (on a Pentium – hehe, it's a joke) you were >>…
John, >>> I suspect that Scala is probably pretty good [Tech Support] >> I think we do a fairly good job. ;-} That is worth the price of admission in itself! There is nothing like an approaching deadline to make you appretiate good tech support.
Well, if you can get the OV support I would have a reason to get Scala but as I only have an ECS system it would be a bit of overkill for me to get it now. It's unfortunate that the fate of the Amiga puts into doubt all the…
Ed, Sorry for the delay but Christmas and all… >> Sorry to hear about your formatted disk disaster! Yes, it was a big disappointment but luckily I only felt sorry for myself for 12 hours or so (I resumed work at 4 AM the next morning). I was able to…
Charles, Sorry for the delay, Christmas and all… >> Actually, just ole Imagemaster will do. I'm more than happy to share >> this: I consider it my best discovery yet. Thanks for your suggestion. That is a great solution! I have to admit that I have only used IM for…
John, Sorry for the delay, Christmas and all… >> What's this you were not able to break MM300? ;-} I don't rightly know. Unfortunately, I don't recall exactly what I said but I suspect I ment that I have not used Scala although I have seen it demostrated on numerous…
Kevin, Yes, you are correct, it is a very general question and not really possible to answer but there are certain things that you can consider: The range can be anywhere from $10,000 up to $100,000. The first and so far last kiosk I worked on had a budget around…
Ed, Yes, you are correct that the excellent training made me appretiate the products all the more. And that training also assisted me when I went back and worked with OpalPaint and IM. Photo-Shop is pretty option rich (for what is basically a paint package). It doesn't have heaps of…
Robb, I don't remember exactly what I said but I hope I didn't insult you. I'd be interested if you do get the numbers. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
PICT Conversions
Message #97342
John, I understand you have a Pict IFF converter? If so, could you give me more info please. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Thanks Ben. BTW, Are there any plans on putting Pict support into IM? Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Vance, Thanks. Yes, I remember now. I knew I heard the name somewhere. Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
Ed, >> I also figured not many would be interested. I'm sure there will be some others who might want to drop in… Well, Amiga products are often very competitive on a feature for feature comparison but I feel that _sometimes_ Amiga developers will throw things in just to say…
>> What do you "glide" about in.. I'm not sure of the question but I assume you are refering to my tagline. My interests are multimedia and I use AutoPilot to automate my CIS logons (It's great if you don't have it). AutoPilot makes it so eaasyyy to log on…
Thanks Ben but what (or who) is Syndesis? Andrew ICAM — ActiveMedia Development / IICS "InforMedia" Newsletter Editor Gliding in from Toronto on AutoPilot…
#Amiga & Other Multimedia
Message #44774
>> Send me some EMail if you care to talk any further. We can keep this in public if you want to see if anyone else wishes to contribute. I was taking a course in MM development on the Mac which included products like Photoshop, Illustrator, SoundEdit, Director, Premier, CoSa…
You're welcome. Ya those creditors can really take the fun out of Christmas. Have a good one.
On the higher end Macs & PeeCees you can get more than 10fps (up to 30) but most machines can only go as high as 15fps. (160×120 to 320×240) It's lame compared to the Amiga but Macs & PCs don't always have video coprocessors and have a higher overhead for…
Hilary, PMJI, I have extensively used IMR/t to create GIFs, BMPs and TIFFs for transfers to Mac and PC systems and it works quite well. As for the diskette: yes your assumption is correct, use CrossDOS to write a IBM HD diskette. I have had some problems which may be…
Ed, >> I certainly wasn't going to let you get away with claiming my favorite >> machine doesn't have cross platform capability I was amazed as well! Glad to be proven wrong. >> In fact, I find the Amiga usually is best at this because it is >> the underdog…
Ed, In my previous post I asked if you knew the CIS name for AMISOX33.LHA because AutoPilot only listed 6 character names. Will, I set AP for a single file download and wadya know, I got the file. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'll give it a try…
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