This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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I haven't seen much about the game here or in the GAMERS forum. Made me wonder whether it was going to be a dud. I'd be curious to know what you think of the racing portion of the game once you get it going. Larry
Arthur, How about $30 for Great Wonders of the World volume 1, and I'll pay for shipping and insurance? Larry
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CD-ROM Software for Sale
Message #50594
Miekke, $25 for the Languages of the World CD, shipping prepaid. Is that okay? That includes the CD and a 3-1/2" disk containing the files needed on the hard disk. I can also include a photocopy of the instructions…they weren't self-contained but rather part of a bigger manual as I…
Need CD-ROM Adapter
Message #49968
Just had to switch to a new Future Domain 8-bit SCSI adapter for my CD-ROM (my old adapter wasn't compatible with my sound card) and, oh, how slow! I've got an NEC CDR-74 running on a Gateway 2000 486/33C and this card is making my drive look like a turtle…
Larry, I own a double speed drive (the NEC CDR-74) and as fast as it is, it's still a heck of a lot slower than a disk cache. I felt that Norton SpeedCache+ was a terrific value at only $19. LS
Larry, Very easy to disable floppies and it can be done on the fly…I do it all the time, especially in Windows. Larry
Steve, A CD-ROM cache is not going to help much with The 7th Guest unless you can allocate 10meg+ of memory to the cache and even that would probably have little effect. T7G is consistently sending a large volume of data from the CD-ROM to the PC for its graphics…
I've been using SpeedCache+ for a couple months now and it's worked great. It'll cache just about anything including CD-ROM drives (it replaces your existing disk cache). Yes, Symantec bought the product about 3 months ago and is selling it for $19 to registered owners of Norton Utilities. That's how…
Eric, I love it! You hated 7th Guest so much that you're going to sell it for a profit! Keith, here's a different point of view. I think The 7th Guest is one of the most amazing pieces of software to be put on the market in a long time…
NEC 74: What Adapter?
Message #46908
I have an NEC CDR-74 CD-ROM drive that I purchased as part of NEC's Multimedia package that comes with a combination CD-ROM adapter and Pro AudioSpectrum sound board. I already own a SoundBlaster Pro that I think I'd like to use instead of the combo board that came with the…
CD-ROMs For Sale
Message #44253
I have the following CD-ROMs for sale: Grolier's New Multimedia Encyclopedia For Windows (version 1.5–includes full motion video) Microsoft Word for Windows & Bookshelf Multimedia Edition Great Wonders of the World Volume 1 Guinness Disc of Records Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Software Toolworks World Atlas Software Toolworks U.S. Atlas The…
You think so? The "word on the street" suggested that Photo CD was simply a good way for Kodak to make money on poor resolution photographs. Yes? No?
#CD-ROM Drives/Photo CDs
Message #38463
I've seen lots of messages regarding various computer CD-ROM players which have the capability of working with Kodak Photo CDs. My question is: Given a compatible CD-ROM player and a Kodak Photo CD, what software do you need or use to actualy display the photos on the CD?
Walter, What sort of adapter card are you using with the cdr-74? I've been unable to get the cdr-74 to work with my Gateway 486/33 using the Trantor T-130 adapter and NEC has reported a possible firmware fix to make the drive more compatible with Gateway computers. I'm still looking…
Albert, Thanks. I called them and they recommended I use the 16-bit Adaptec AHA 1510 to connect my 486/33 to my NEC CDR-74. Are you familiar with this adapter? Larry
Albert, I've tried to no avail to get my NEC 74 to work with Trantor's T-130 adapter. I'd like to explore the Adaptec alternative. Do you have a phone number for them? Larry
Trantor/NEC Problems
Message #34852
I think I'm finally giving up with trying to get my Trantor T-130 adapter card to work with my NCR CDR-74 and going back to the PAS+ adapter with came with the drive (even though I preferred my SB Pro). I've tried every which way to get the adapter to…
#NEC CDROM 74
Message #34574
Believe me, I've checked everything from free memory to high memory, running under DOS and/or Windows (interestingly enough, Windows Bookshelf is the only CDROM I can get to run). I've tried every I/O address in combination with the zero wait states jumper, I've pulled boards out of my machine, rearranged…
Which version of Grolier's, Reference Library, World/US Atlas, etc. are included? At $89, I'd figure it would be the old stuff.
Thanks. I'll anxiously await your evaluation. One of the problems I'm having with Grolier's is this $100 per year upgrade fee. I think I've already upgraded twice now. Do you know if you're still eligible for an upgrade price even if you haven't upgraded in previous years (i.e., you own…
#Grolier's Latest Enc.
Message #28628
Has anyone tried out Grolier's "new" cd-rom based encyclopedia, the one featuring motion, animated sequences, more sound, etc.? Is it worth the $97 upgrade price? Do any of the motion sequences have simultaneous audio? Thanks in advance for the input. Larry S.
Games Bytes
Message #21321
Ross, What's this GAME BYTES that you were speaking of the other day? A new mag? Computer newsletter? Also, I thought you mentioned you'd be uploading the first issue to DL1 of GAMERS? Is this still true? I haven't seen sight of it. Larry S.
Mixed-Up M. Goose 4 Sale
Message #17142
I'm selling my original CD-ROM version of Sierra's Mixed-Up Mother Goose. Includes the box, two CDs (English and other languages), and instructions all in mint condition. $30 + $4 shipping. If you're interested, please let me know via CompuServe Mail. Larry S.
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#Street Atlas?
Message #16978
Do you plan to enhance the program? Add a printing capability? Speed it up? Allow multiple fonts for user-labeled streets? Etc… Larry