This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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I ain't the sysop, but I have some info! Consultron, the folks who developed CrossDOS, have a similar program for MAC called CrossMAC. It should let you handle the Syquest. Consultron 8959 Ridge Rd Plymouth, MI 48170 (313) 459-7271
Lieven: I had an ancient Apple LaserWriter connected to my A2000 via the serial port (for PostScript output). 1. You need a null modem cable. 2. Serial port out of the Amiga 3. Set the Amiga's serial prefs: Xon/Xoff; No Parity; 9600, 8bits/char; 1 stop bit. I don't have the…
#Old MSS
Message #208607
Steve: Glad to hear you're thinking about jumping back into the market. I still use Analyze! Here's a suggestion for it: how about some basic "pre-defined" set-ups, like accounts receivable, accounts payable, checking, etc.? These could be used as templates. Nick "Nevertheless, I'd rather use an Amiga."
>>I assume that all switches off is device 0 Yep. >>throwing each switch in turn takes you from 1 through 6… Stop being logical! We're talking about computers! I had a NEC and trashed it (well, it stopped working, _then_ I trashed it), so I don't have the docs anymore.…
#NEC CDR-25
Message #196868
Elva: Welcome to the NEC CDR-25! I used it on my A3000 (same probs as you) and my A2000 until it broke. Thank goodness. Then I replaced it with a Chinon and have had no problems. But…here some tips: – I used ASIMWare CD software. – Let everything "quiet" on…
#Right foot
Message #196867
Christian: Some good points! >>5. Provide packaged solutions
Ben: Just a note: the more I use Imagemaster R/T, the more I like it! 🙂 [Though it does need some getting used to]. I'll be ordering the upgrade next week. I'm still "iffy" about the on-line docs. Call me old-fashioned, I still like the feel of a book! Nick
Barbara: The Clip Art Cornucopeia CD ROM has some real nice woodcuts (I assume you mean psuedo-Middle Ages look). Also, Image Club sells some classy woodcut clip art which gives a woodcut "feel" but has modern images. Nick
Michael: If you "Print" your document to a Postscript file, all you need to do is find somebody with a Postscript printer. If that person owns a PC, save the document on a PC-format disk (via CrossDOS or like). Use the "Copy to PRT" command at the PC. Should work.…
Hank: PMFJI – I've been using the Migraph OCR, maybe these "tips" will help: 1. Use different dictionaries! For example, I scanned a manual for work, and set up a Manual.ald. After a few passes, speed increased dramatically. 2. Make sure you've got a straight scan (even with a flatbed!)…
#Amigaworld Phone #?
Message #185867
>Does anyone have a phone number for AmigaWorld? I've decided to renew my >subscription one last time (well, at least one more time, anyway). The >subscription renewal card doesn't have a phone number on it, and I want >to use my Visa to pay for it. Good choice, Gene! Call…
PiM status
Message #185866
Don: Let me add my "welcome back"! Nick
Sean: "Can't find node" means that AmigaGuide can't find the "Main" node (the first node has got to be called "Main".) "Can't find database" could be that the file isn't a guide file, or doesn't have .guide appended to the file. Hope this helps. Nick
Betty: PMFJI, but you can get DMS to uncompress to other drives by using the CLI version. I can't remember the exact syntax, but its something like: DMS write .DMS drive For example, I uncompress to RAM:. The program still says "Put blank disk in RAM: and press return." Just…
Amiga<->PC disk reads
Message #168424
John: Sure, the disks will "fit"! 3.5 inches is 3.5 inches! The Amiga has a utilitt called "CrossDOS". It's been included in the Workbench from version 2.0 on. (It's also available as a commercial program). CrossDOS allows the Amiga to read and write to PC formated disks. Usually the double-density…
#Apple LaserWriter HELP ?
Message #168423
sze: The Apple LaserWriter I use (an old one) uses the serial port. I use it with PostScript, so I can't help with drivers. But I've used the WordPerfect LaserWriter driver (in WordPerfect) just fine. Nick
sze: The Apple LaserWriter I use (and old one) uses the serial port. I use it with PostScript, so I can't help with drivers. But I've used the WordPerfect LaserWriter driver (in WordPerfect) just fine. Nick
#Picasso & Autoconfig
Message #167593
David: PMFJI, but… >>In my A2000 I have an A2386 and Picasso II… How did you do that? When my A3000 died, I transplanted my Bridgeboard, Picasso, and memory card into my A2000. BB and Picasso wouldn't work. Pulled out the memory board, Picasso still wouldn't work. Ripped out the…
#MODS
Message #42467
Jason: To enlarge on Steve's reply: .LHA is a file compression technique. So if you download "FILE.LHA", FILE has been packed with LHA to reduce the FILE's overall size. You will need the .LHA program (available in the libraries here) to de-compress the files. Nick
scanners!
Message #145723
Dale: I've got the Migraph flatbed sitting right next to my 3000! So far (I've had it for about a week), its been pretty good. Its a SCSI device (its happily sitting on the daisy chain!). The scanners are also TWAIN compliant, so it can be used with a PC.…
Novice-getting IFF/GIF
Message #40715
Rusty: To use GIF on your Amiga, you'll need a program that understands that file format (Deluxe Paint doesn't), or a conversion program that will convert from GIF to IFF. Commercial programs such as Art Department Pro and ImageMaster will do that. There are also some public domain programs that…
#PS Fonts, Listing Util.
Message #126351
Dale: Display PS fonts or body? For display fonts, I like "ProStream Plus" (Allied Studios). Some nice stuff. I also picked up a CD with 125 (count 'em!) PS fonts from Wayzata Technology (PO Box 807, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 55744). Its marketed as a PC/Mac CD, but I've had not…
#IM/Picasso
Message #71134
Mike: PMFJI, but I notice that you're having a Picasso and Imagemaster prob. I'm running Imagemaster R/T with my Picasso board, so let me toss in 2c. 1. Run Imagemaster in NTSC, not Picasso. 2. Select "Amiga" for the display modes (I don't have 3.0, so I don't know if…
Tutoring
Message #124419
Gary: The Amiga Friends User Group meets third Sundays at 1 pm in Huntington Beach, just a short drive from Long Beach. E-mail if you want directions, etc. Nick
Add me to the list of folks having trouble with the install routine! I may have to do it manually. Nick
A newish CanDo user
Message #55816
Bob: I'm not a Innovatronics gang person, but re: the file requester: The AskForFile command brings up the CanDo (an ugly, non-ASL one) that can be put in your application. If you want to program your own, do what I did (assuming you're not a programmer type): swipe the code…
BB Compatible accelertrs
Message #97395
Dave: Egads! Your multi I/O board is just what I'm looking for! At the right price! Pardon me for asking what is probably a very old question, but what is the ordering information? Thanks! Nick
A236 Questions
Message #97358
Is there a market for an "upgrade" BB manual? Sure is, here's a customer who is just beginning to make the CROSSING… (good plug, huh?) Nick
#DOS Conversion
Message #97357
Johm: I go between Amiga and MS-DOS WordPerfect all the time. Its as simple as pie! Have the Amiga folks use CrossDOS, which allows the Amiga's drive to function both as an Amiga drive and an MS-DOS drive (CrossDOS is commercial, but there are some PD programs which do the…
User Letter
Message #97356
Paul– Great idea about the group letter! Add me to your list of Letter Supporters! Nick
GiveMeInfo
Message #97355
What Jonathan said. I have 3 Amigas, including my A2000 '030 which I brought into work, dumped it on top of my junker of a clone there, and have been happily computing ever since–CrossDOS takes care of compatability issues for WordPerfect. Now the folks have discovered — tah dah! –…
Craig: Yes, you can scan something wider than the scanner and join them (I believe Migraph has a program called MergeIt that does just that), but I haven't done that yet. I'd also pick up a gizzmo called Scan:Align (available at Software Etc.) that is a "holder" for the scanned…
Craig: I'm not from Migraph, but here's a couple of answers to your questions: First, congratulations on joining the Amiga crowd! I'll be you'll see a BIG difference working on an Amiga versus a clone. BIG, BIG difference! Migraph does have OCR for the Amiga (two, actually). One is called…