This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Well sir, It certainly does appear that someone is bitter over the death of the amiga, huh?? Well, don't cry your eyes out–you wouldn't want to blow a CIA chip!! Enjoying what the rest of the computer industry has to offer… Andrew S. Milkis proud FORMER amiga owner
Gordon, SGI, with the express purpose of running LightWave 3D. Andrew
Uh, no, I don't sell cars. And on what channel? Andrew S. Milkis
#Power Mac for Sale
Message #157804
Attention all.. Do you long for a Power Mac…But Can't afford one? Are you looking to buy a Power Mac…But the prices force you to the low end Well Worry No More!!!!! Announcing my official– MY JOB IS FORCING ME TO SWITCH PLATFORMS SALE!!!! I am offering a 3.5 month…
Daniel, I was the NYU Apple Student Rep. When I was at the PPC rollout, one of the Apple PPC software development guys said that "The Toaster People were at one of Apple's test-sites and were impressed with what they saw." This was in March. Andrew S. Milkis Digital Euphoria–Three…
John, Thanks, but the system is already sold. Thank you again. Andrew s
#Toaster/PAR system
Message #140186
This is it!!!!! The Sale of the century….. IT'S THE OFFICIAL —I'M JUMPING PLATFORMS SALE!!!— This is it, and everything must go!!!!!! Amiga 2000 with 2MB Agnus & Flicker Fixer GVP 33MHz 68040 with 16MB RAM!!!! DPS PERSONAL ANIMATION RECORDER WITH 540MB HARD DISK VIDEO TOASTER WITH 3.1 SOFTWARE!!!! DPS…
#Toaster 2000 only $850
Message #139969
I am selling my Toaster 2000 card for only $850–that's right $850. This is with the 3.1 software!!! I am jumping to Mac, and must offload my system for investment capital. I also have a TBC III for sale for only $450, but if you buy the two together, you…
Anthony, The powermacs can THEORETICALLY record and playback full-screen, 30fps video, except that they posess no real compression hardware that can handle it. So you are left with QuickTime movies in a 324×240 window, or half-screen at 32,768 colors. To get real output, you need a nonlinear editing card, ala…
Eddie, I just needed a MAC to VGA 15pin adapter. It cost me $14.95 at a local computer store. You'll Love It!!! Andrew S. Milkis Digital Euphoria—Three Dimensional Imaging and Animation
Eric, The regular Mac version is rather good, and who knows, hopefully the PowerPC version will have animation. I'll know soon!!! Andrew S. Milkis Digital Euphoria—Three Dimensional Imaging and Animation
John, Thanks for the translation, IIMSSM (If I May Say So Myself)!!! Andrew S. Milkis Digital Euphoria—Three Dimensional Imaging and Animation
Erik, Yes, I do lose all surface attributes, and no, I don't know prices, since I haven't received the beta software yet–not for another month. I would asssume that it would be the same as current Pixar Pricing, which is rather reasonable compared to Strata & Electric Image (under 1k).…
Peter, The PowerMac 8100/80AV, with 16RAM, expandable to 264, 500MB hard disk, 80MHz PowerPC, CD ROM was $4995 A laserwriter 320–postscript, 2MB RAM, was $845 An IDEK 17" monitor for both the Mac and Amiga was $959. YES, I still use my amiga, there is yet to be a LightWave…
Eric, PowerPC provides 8 to 10 times the speed of a Quadra 840av, which is a 40Mhz 68040-based computer. Apply that to not only the rendering speed of 3D apps, but also REDRAW on the screen, and the ability to do modeling and layout with colored, shaded polygons in real…
Eric, I picked up a PowerMacintosh 8100/80av. It was a big chunk of change, but believe me, it is worth it. I am a beta tester for Pixar for their PowerPC software, but I am eager to get ahold of Alias for PowerPC–not just Sketch, but the whole PowerAnimator package.…
Eric, I, unfortunately, must agree with you. I have been a Toaster Owner since early 1991, but I have been forced to make the switch to another platform to do my work. My decision was based on an unclear future for Commodore, and a lack of adequate software to compete.…
Amen, Hallelujah, Amen. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I just bought a PowerPC 8100, and it is unreal. My toaster is fighting an uphill battle when it comes to speed and quality. Just give me lightwave in native PPC code, and I will be happy!!! Andrew S. Milkis Digital Euphoria…
Will the Soft-Screamer software run on any MIPS processor-based computer?
I guess what I was getting to was how the screamer promised to give lightwave a future. There is nothing on the horizon for the Amiga when it comes to improved performance, so the screamer was the only way out of a dead platform. I am sorry if I offend…
I am ecstatic with your announcement and intentions. I own and operate a small 3D animation company in New York, and I was planning to abandon my Toaster system for a PowerPC Macintosh. Your announcement has made me have second thoughts. I realize that it is impossible to post prices…
larry, ON MY CABLE I GO FROM THE RS232 PORT ON THE A100 TO THE COMMODORE 64 USERS PORT IT HAS 24 PINS I DID IT THIS WAY BECAUSE IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND A CHEAP RS232 PORT FOR THE C-64 THANKS LARRY
STEVE THANKS FOR REPLYING SO FAST AND TELLING ME WHAT THE NEW GIF PROGRAM INCLUDES THANKS AGAIN LARRY
THANKS FOR YOUR SUGGESTION BUT I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND YOUR MESSAGE TO WELL PLEASE EXPLAIN IN SOME DETAIL WHAT YOU MEAN. ALSO THE PROGRAM I HAVE WORKS TERRIFIC ON THE 1000. COULD I GET THE SAME RESPONSE WITH ONLY THE THREE WIRES (WOULD IT WORK AND WHICH PINS ON THE…
GIF viewer
Message #97397
Steve, I read your message about you updating your GIF viewer and was wondering what new features would be included in the update. If possible could you include print options for laser and inkjet printers. Another big help would be detailed docs on all of the new features. A BIG…
SONGS
Message #97392
I have Music Studio and I was wondering how I can play SMUS and other files I downloaded the convert program but it only converts files of a certain length. Please let me know the best way to go about playing song files other then Music Studio. THANKS Larry
#500/2000 PORT PROBLEM
Message #97390
I helped develop a hardwire cable and program to link the Commmodore 64 and the Amiga 1000. My problem is that the serial port on the 500/2000 is slightly different than on the A1000. The pins that are used on the A1000 are 2-9 and 14. I know that pins…
thanks guys for all your help i really appreciate it thanks lawrence
#MOVIE.ARC
Message #93198
I downloaded MOVIE.ARC and 2Balls.arc de-arced them both and when i tried to view the animation file it said i have a cleanup error 'cleanup error 3' i was wondering what it means because i think i have enough memory(512k) thanks lawrence neibauer
2BALLS.ARC
Message #93195
I HAVE AN AMIGA 1000 WITH 512K OF MEMORY. I GOT MOVIE AND 2BALLS.ARC AND DE-ARCED THEM BOTH. WHEN I RUN MOVIE WITH 2BALLS.ANIM I GET AN ERROR ITS NOT THE GURU ERROR ITS A CLEANUP ERROR 'CLEANUP ERROR 3' AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I'M DOING WRONG AND…
movie1.arc
Message #92899
somebody help I DOWNLOADED MOVIE1.ARC AND DE-ARCED IT. I ALSO DOWNLOADED 2BALLS.ARC AND DE-ARCED THAT TOO BUT WHEN I TRY TO RUN IT FROM THE CLI I GET A CLEANUP ERROR 'CLEANUP ERROR 3' THIS IT HOW I TRY TO RUN IT 1. BOOT WITH KICKSTART 1.2 2. OPEN THE…