This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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jOHN…You may be aware but there are SCSI interfaces that hook up to a parallel port allowing use on a laptop. I have connected CD drives and hard drives to my Gateway laptop using the Trantor T348 interface. You're right, it's quite cool. Be seeing you. -Larry
Charlie…Thanks for the offer. I'll send them via Email ASAP. Be seeing you. -Larry
Brian…If it's any consolation, I have also been unable to get MusicBox (or any other CDAudio player) to work with my Texel 5024. I've been meaning to call Texel about it. Tell me if you come up with any miracles in the meantime. -Larry
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HELP ME SELECT CD-ROM !!
Message #51533
Wen…Thanks for the info. I'm looking around for some recent buyer's guides in the computer mags but I'm in no hurry to buy. Be seeing you. -Larry
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HELP ME SELECT CD-ROM !!
Message #51532
Glen…I've been looking seriously at the HP scanners. Also Mustek, UMAX and others. I'm not sure if I want to spring for color. Also, software bundles are important. Lots to consider. -Larry
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User Interfaces
Message #51531
Neil…Work Lib has 950 classic works (all of Shakespeare, all of Poe…). There are DOS and Windows versions (MAC??). It has a good search engine but lacks hypertext browsing. The only app that I have using Viewer is Cinemania, and I agree with your comments. Even though it's essentially a…
Jack…Newark Electronics is indeed a major supplier of electronics supplies to repair shops and the like. Their catalog is about 1500 pages with semiconductors, cables, sockets, and all kinds of other neat toys. I have an NYC number for them (212-962-0869) but they may have one that's closer to you.…
Rich…Most of them probably just never thought of it. -Larry
Rich…One of the encouraging things is that CD-ROMS are inconvenient, at best, to copy. Allowing users to give away old disks to non-profits wouldn't take much trust on their part. -Larry
Lee…Welcome! I can certainly recommend the system I am using on my 486DX now. The Texel 5024 external (the 3024 is internal) has an access time under 300mS and transfer speed of 300KB/sec, just about the fastest around. It is a SCSI unit and can be had for under $600…
Rich…When I updated EZCosmos (a planetarium simulator) the publishers encouraged upgraders to donate the old version to any non-profit institution. Very forward-thinking of them. Be seeing you. -Larry
Larry…That's good to know. I'll put the cache on my wish list. Be seeing you. -Larry
Larry…Thanks for the info. I'm not really sure I need a CD cache since I just bought a double speed drive. Be seeing you. -Larry
Brian…The Texel 3024's manual states that it can be run either vertically or horizontally. I use the external model vertically. This drive uses caddies. Hope this helps. -Larry
Larry…How easy is it to disable devices like floppies? Can it be done on the fly? Thanks. -Larry
Jack…I don't know about the architecture of the PAS but it would seem that the bottleneck would be the bus interface. I agree that MediaVision made a good decision including the SCSI over some proprietary interface. Even with my Trantor it's nice to know that I have a spare port…
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#What Should I Buy??
Message #48665
Jack…Hmmm, I never tried the Texel on the PAS16 but what you say makes sense. I never liked the swiss army knife approach, anyway. The right tool for the right job. Be seeing you. -Larry
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#New CD-ROM Purchase Help
Message #48664
Gary…I called Texel and they told me that as of a couple of months ago the 3025/5024 is multisession photo-CD compatable. There is even a sheet included with the drive stating that. I've had it for a couple of weeks and it is (IMHO) the best thing since sliced bread.…
Thomas…Welcome! It looks like you're well on your way to fun and adventure. What's the CD market like in Germany? Be seeing you. -Larry
Patrick…Some CD-ROM drives require you to put the CD into a special case that is then inserted into the drive. The caddy has a shutter that opens when you put it in. The reason is apparently to make it easier to fit the drive into a standard 5.25" drive bay.…
Maurice…I'm not a lawyer but from what I have heard, you can't even give away older versions of software that you have upgraded. You should check the licensing agreement or call the company. Some will allow it if it is donated to a charitable organization. Hope this helps. -Larry
Frank…No problem. I use the Trantor T128. It is no longer made but Trantor has (I believe) replaced it with the T130. Hooking up the drive was just plug-and-play. I just pulled the old drive and hooked up the Texel. BTW, I also use the Trantor with my Syquest 44…
Rich…OzCIS for some reason shortens LIB names during configuration. This can be changed at any prompt but typing SET BRIEF (YES or NO). Be seeing you. -Larry
Rich…Well in the case of Internet, it is paid for, but not by the people who use it. It shouldn't be that hard to set up a billing system whereby cost could be applied for the time it takes to flash data through the system. If the "super-highway" will be…
Larry…You might want to consider the Texel drives. The once I have is the 5024 external and has 300+Kb/sec transfer speed and 265mS access time. I bought mine from CDW for $470 (no interface). This is a SCSI drive. Be seeing you. Oh yeah, it is PhotoCD multisession compatable. -Larry
Peter…I don't know if anyone mentioned but one of the ports on the back of the PAS16 will handle a joystick. That saved me a slot. Be seeing you. -Larry
Peter…Thanks much. I just called them and they are faxing me info. From what I heard on the phone it sounds like a great drive. Be seeing you. -Larry
CDs for trade
Message #46287
Greetings…I have two CDs, National Geographics Mammals and Stellar 7, I would like to sell or trade (I'd rather trade). Please respond via Email. Be seeing you. -Larry
Beth…I have seen the PDR CD listed in some of the mail order ads. Check some of the computer mags. I think the price is around $500. -Larry
Wim…NEC's FaxBack service is at 800-366-0476. That should get you started. -Larry
Martin…I received a T128 with my CDR-36 and have been pretty much satisified with it for CDs and hard drives. Do you have any complaints with it? I'm looking for a new (faster) CD drive so I'd be interested. Thanks in advance. -Larry
NEC CDR-36
Message #43758
Howdy…I have been using an NEC CDR-36 drive for about a year now. I have only recently started using MPC disks (with .WAV and .AVI files) and the transfer time on the drive seems very slow. I tried MPC Wizard on it and came up with a transfer rate of…
Ran…A friend of mine showed me some 8" drives he had picked up. When I asked him what he was going to do with them…well he just smiled and said that he had no idea. It must be nice to have a basement. 🙂 Be seeing you. -Larry
Dave…Well we know what you don't like about CIS but you said nothing about what you are looking for in an on-line service. I have been on CIS for 10 years (this month) and am (or was) also on Genie, America Online and BIX (run by BYTE magazine). While their…
Jim…Do you have any 8" floppies? 🙂 -Larry
Mike…I just bought a ProAudio Spectrum and the way they say to do it is to plug the AUDIO OUT on the CD drive to the LINE IN on the sound card. If your setup is similar, it should work for you. My understanding is that Audio CD's sound cannot…
Rich…All I know about it is what is on the postcard (not much). I'll call them tomorrow for more info. More when I get it. Be seeing you. -Larry
Bryan…Virtual Realities' # is 805-545-8515. They are in San Luis Obispo, CA. I have one of their other programs, Mars Explorer. Be seeing you. -Larry
Jack…Do you know if a DAT can be used for both audio recording and computer data backup? Thanks in advance. -Larry
Randy…Check into the PCVENC forum, where Gateway has a section. There have been some threads there about the PAS 16 but I didn't follow them. Just FYI, Gateway uses Micronics motherboards and Phoenix BIOS. I don't think there is anything proprietary there. Be seeing you. -Larry
Ed…American Heritage has: jack- A socket that accepts a plug at one end and attaches to electrical circuitry at the other. Hmm. So jack is female. 🙂 -Larry
David…Yes I can see where the American dictionary would be just enough of a pain to make the English version preferable. Be seeing you. -Larry
Bo…CS sounds great but I'm not prepared to pay that kind of price for what would be a convenience item. I can see where it would be a boon to computer writers. Be seeing you. -Larry
Paul…Say no more. nudge nudge..wink wink -Larry
Paul…I don't know of any CDs like those you're looking for but there is an on-line service called Knowledge Index that may fit the bill. It has about 100 databases including Books In Print and 2 Art databases. KI is a subset of the Dialog Information Service and costs a…
David…Are there that many spelling differences between American and English that a separate dictionary is needed or is it just a convenience? -Larry
Paul…You might also want to consider a "computer" version of your mag-on-a-disk. Back issues of BYTE, PC Mag, PC Computing would be very helpful if only for the hints and tips they contain. BTW, I'd be interested in being a beta tester if you need any. Be seeing you. -Larry
Jack…I'll make sure those royalties get right off to you. 🙂 When I got the flyer from Sierra I certainly didn't expect to see my name in print. -Larry
Erik…Trantor makes a microchannel SCSI card (the T228). I use some of their other products and feel they are solid. Hope this helps. -Larry
Michael…Trantor makes a SCSI interface (the T228 PS/2 host adapter) that is for microchannel machines. Since it is SCSI your choice of drives will be easier. Hope this helps. -Larry
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