This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Greg, the usage meter isn't quite the problem it might seem. First it allows 5,000 searches and that's quite a lot in a year — the expected life of the disc if you think of it in terms of a telephone book published annually. And that meter can be circumvented…
Sheldon, as far as I know (info circa December, 1992) there were/are two versions of the Oxford English Dictionary. The first, of the old OED and revisions etc., was two discs and ran under DOS. Haven't seen it, or seen it for sale. The new version is the OED II,…
#CD Yellow/Business Pgs?
Message #52035
Greg, you might consider the American Business Phone Book (DOS) despite its limitations. It is a good number of U.S. and Canadian Yellow Pages listings, has good search capabilities and above all is cheap. You should be able to find it for $40 or less. I've seen it advertised for…
NOVEL IDEA
Message #52014
"I should have put a big , yes I was kidding, I think." Thanks for that very interesting explanation, Glen. As is often the case, a simple reason for what was perceived as a perplexing problem. I'm going to archive it for future reference. I appreciate you taking the the…
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Magazine Rack any good?
Message #51430
Thanks for the MagRack info, Chris. I have one, once had a couple, and have used Computer Select (and would love to be able to afford it). And now, thanks to your posting, will look forward to others. Cheers!
Oh geez, Jan, didn't know you were ill, was beginning to wonder why I hadn't seen anything of you here. I just assumed it was because you were doing one of your whirlwind business concepts. Darn, had I known I would have sent a message. At any rate, glad to…
And don't forget those "other" full-length movies that are now available on cd-rom, Rich. There was four or five of them at COMDEX. Can't understand why anyone would want to watch an entire porn flick in jerky (well, maybe that isn't a good choice of words) video and difficult sound…
Thank you for that information (re: differences between 1992 editions of Grolier), Jason. I had run across it before but didn't archive it. I'll make sure your info is safely saved. Appreciate it. Cheers!
Rich, I've never come across one of your references to cd-rom/Tardis. Glad you mentioned it here — it is a nice analogy. Cheers!
#encyclopedias
Message #49494
Keith, re: You asked whether The New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (DOS) and Software Toolworks equivilent were the same as Software Toolworks' Windows Multimedia. Answer. Yes and no. Glad I could clear that up for you Actually the text, graphics, audio is the same in the DOS and Windows versions as…
Thanks, Rich. Back home safe and sound. Well, safe anyway. I was glad I had a chance to shake your hand at COMDEX, wish I could have made the seminar but when federal cabinet ministers make major pronouncements on high tech/computers, duty calls. Maybe at Vegas, if we can all…
Jan, thanks for the message about sending something via e-mail. I'm up and at-'em now, and back from COMDEX so will look forward to it. And thank you very much for your concern in calling my wife about my recent illness. I was exceptionally fortunate and it was more of…
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Ethics vs. Sex on CDROMs
Message #48931
Jan, having read your quote from the original complaint about the review, and having read your quote from the original review, I concur with Nick. I see absolutely nothing in there that I as a journalist would have qualms about, nor do I see anything that would have difficulty with…
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Ethics vs. Sex on CDROMs
Message #48930
Jan, I'd be interested in as much (private) information as you may wish to share. While I am, as you know, very definitely not a lawyer, I have been a professional reviewer for more than 20 years and so have some knowledge of the latitude that is available to legitimate…
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#47439-#Encyclopedias
Message #48929
Grolier "has taken it upon themselves to re-write part of the Constitution, particularly the 2nd Ammendment?" Sorry, Sam, you are talking to a Canadian and I don't have a copy of your Constitution close at hand, could you explain what you mean? I have the distinct feeling that something is…
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Motion Picture Guide
Message #48928
Jan, just had a heart attack (my first) and just got out of the hospital an hour or so ago. Had a laptop in the room with me, but not the access numbers for CIS so didn't get in to say what was happening. I'm still intending (hoping?) to go…
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Motion Picture Guide
Message #48927
Rich, sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you on the question about Infobusiness — I was sidelined by a small heart attack and am just out of the hospital. There was a booklet with the disc listing other programs — they use the Folio access…
Maurice, I don't have Microsoft Developer but do have Knowledge Base and the Microsoft License Agreement that came with it. It states that you "may not rent or lease the CD-ROM PRODUCT (sic)." It makes no mention of giving it away, or of selling it for that matter. You may…
And now likely (hopefully) you won't be a lurker any more, Evan. Welcome to the wonderful new world of cd-rom and multimedia. You're going to love it. Cheers!
Ed, while I agree with Rich that there probably will not be a *major* development in the next few months, you may consider waiting a few weeks. The Spring COMDEX starts May 24 and any changes/new drives/price drops etc. will likely be announced or demoed there. A number of cd-rom…
Maurice, re: Recycling CD-ROM discs. "Do I just throw them away?" You *can* just throw them away — unless you live in Australia where they always come back. On a more serious note, have you considered recycling them by giving them to a local school, library or computer club that…
Brian, I didn't know you were across the pond. It *seems* to me (from the price) that you likely have an older model Mitsumi drive. The newer 5S has a low selling price of about $200 U.S. in the U.S. and I would expect it to be more than the…
KiYun, a suggestion. Do you access cd-rom conferences on the BBS nets such as RHYME, FIDO, INTELEC, NANET etc.? If not you might consider looking for some on local BBSs. They are something of a flea market/classified ad section for titles. For instance when I received a $99 update notice…
Brian, re your inquiry about Kodak photo-cd. You say your drive is a Mitsui, could it be a Mitsumi? If it is, could it be a 5S? If so, your machine is Kodak multisession according to Kodak. Hope that helps a bit. Cheers!
KiYun (there, got the name right that time ), I can only answer for one bundle, one manufacturer. When I bought my first drive it came with a bundle that included an OEM version of Microsoft Bookshelf. After I sent in the registration card I received the updated version directly…
Ross, just as a couple of thoughts following those who have commented on purchasing an older cd-rom drive. I have one (a Magnavox CDD461 that has done me well) but I won't sell it now, even to my brother-in-law, because it just wouldn't be worth the *very* low price I…
Robert, re: Your questions about Grolier Encyclopedia for $60 to $100. I've seen it available in that range on BBS networks such as NANET, RHYME, FIDO etc., Robert. Incidentally that was both the DOS and Windows versions. I believe the Windows may have the MPC trademark but I'm not sure…
Tom, re: Your answer about the "bridge" with XA — and your comment, "Hope this helps!" Sure does, Tom. Thank you. As I mentioned in an earlier message, I happened to get your press release the day I posted the question, about three hours later as a matter of fact.…
Curtis: re: Caddy complaints. Good one, Curtis. Actually I keep waiting for someone to say their caddy wants a tip before they start to play, and another one at the 19th hole!
Hi again, Jan. Having gone through the tricky transition to OzCIS I know something of the problems you are encountering. Actually in my message I was asking whether you are carrying or have access to a good SCSI for the 604X. I have one, still no docs and so haven't…
Terry, re: Caddy source. Walnut Creek CDROM, 1547 Palos Verdes Mall, Suite 260, Walnut Creek CA, 94596. Phone 1-800-786-9907. They have caddies for $4.95 any quantity with a $5 S&H fee per order in U.S./Canada/Mexico. I've dealt with Walnut Creek (though not for caddies) and have always been impressed with…
Matt, re: Your explanation of XA etc. Thank you for that, and taking the time to repeat it for me. As chance would have it the Mammoth press kit came in the mail yesterday as well and, of course it clarified things for me as well. Best wishes.
David, it is availabe in one of the file areas here, sorry can't remember which. Perhaps someone else can jump in with the number. Cheers!
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#Library of Future 1 & 2
Message #46350
Gilles, re: your dealers claim about Desktop Library. I talked to the publisher (Walnut Creek) last year and again at COMDEX and your dealer is right. Walnut Creek had some threats about copyright suits that it likely would have won according to lawyers and others who have knowledge of the…
#CD-ROM-XA standard
Message #46349
Tom, I'm a little confused about SoftwareXA. You said to Matt that "Its function is to convert XA steams to run on PhotoCD ready MPC computers and upgrade kits. What confuses me — and frankly that isn't a difficult feat — is that I thought XA was a Kodak requirement…
Dale Hagen asked if the internal Texel can use Photo CD's. Dale, I'm obviously not Paul McAfee and hope neither you nor he mind me jumping in here. But since I live just down the pike from you (Hamilton) I thought I might be able to help. Kodak's January Compatability…
Shun Wakiyama asked if the Pioneer DRM-600A supports XA. Sorry, Shun, according to the Pioneer brochure for the 600A it DOES NOT support XA, only CD-ROM and CD Audio discs. Just a little further information, the 600A brochure doesn't mention anything about SPARC but the 604X (which is XA Mode…
Well good luck in finding that drive, Jerry. I'll be going to COMDEX in Atlanta in May and will try to pick up what I can — I have a special interest in Pioneer because I have one. I'll also be talking with a company regional sales manager in the…
Jerry Warner wrote asking about an external Pioneer drive with 280ms access time, 600Kb/sec transfer rate and price "around" $650. There is a Pioneer rep who occasionally appears here so perhaps he can give a definitive answer. However I think the person who gave you the information may have been…
Sorry Wick, I can't help you. Two reasons: 1. My main computer is off in San Francisco for major surgery. 2. I don't really know a darn thing about audio — at least not enough to even pretend to offer an answer. HOWEVER perhaps I can offer a suggestion: Use…
James, if you are most interested in intelligent text and are looking for a more "senior level" encyclopedia, I would go with the Grolier. Cheers!
Dave, may I suggest you try OzCIS? It is completely free, well supported, very fast and super simple to use — heck, even I know how to use it. It is a superb navigator and lets you get into (and out of) conferences quickly. I now consider it to be…
Hello, Johnathan. Depends on what you mean by interface. If you mean interface in terms of sound alone almost any of them should unless the Procom is very strange indeed. Your Procom card would take up one slot, the sound board another. They would interface via the sound cables. If…
Steve, I have the Compton's Interactive and have only seen/read about the other versions. From what I know about the CIE, it is substantially an updated version of the others, some updating of articles, much more in the way of multimedia effects such as animation and graphics, a new virtual…
Jan Schwenk wrote: "Gold does not tarnish. It is chemically inactive… (etc.) Geeze, go easy on the science, Jan. It took me 25 years to convince my wife that gold DOES tarnish, that going very green very fast is a sure sign of *quality* gold and that her friends' gold…
Katherine Cochrane wrote: "Welllllll…..(etc.)" Kathy, that very definitely was not my intention. If it makes you feel any better I had to check my files to make sure I was correct in my own assumption. Cheers!
Dennis, you mean you DON'T have that CD-ROM Classic-of-all-Classics, All About Cows? You should have been around in 1990/1991 when pretty well all you could get — at any price — was the bundled discs and anything at all that wasn't copyrighted such as the Bible, Shakespeare, shareware and All…
Re: "Which is better Grolier's or Software Toolworks Encyclopedia?" Depends on whether you think a zebra is black with white stripes, or white with black stripes, Turner. They are the same thing, really. Grolier and Software Toolworks have a business "alliance." Grolier does the encyclopedia, Software Toolworks does the world…
Re: "It seem to me…the transfer rate is more important than the seek time, so the double spin drives would have a big noticeable advantage. Am I missing something here?" No, you are quite right — up to a point, Shelly. For MPC compatibility the transfer rate must be a…
Hello again, Dennis. Oh, I don't overestimate the difficulty of doing demos with a "portable" CD-ROM system. My point was taking a computer plus "tiny little disc" into the home. It was made somewhat tongue-in-cheek — I guess I'll have to start using more "smilies" in my copy :-). Okay?…
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