This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Ray, In Directory Opus 5, did they fix the bug where the entire title bar flashes every time it is updated with new info? Thanks. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Atari
Message #196699
> The Atari is dead Not in the music industry, it isn't. It can still be found in a lot of recording studios. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Paul, > Kind of an odd system though, it seems. Well, not really. 😎 In effect, you get 1 point if you win the round (10-9), 2 points if you win the round really big, with a knockdown, etc. (10-8), and no points if it's a draw (10-10). Now, ice…
Paul, > Round 11, for example, seemed like the most decisive round of the match, in Foreman's favor, but the score was the same 10-9 as all the other rounds. Scoring is on a 10 point must system. That is, the winner of every round has to be given 10…
John, > Not me. I'm from the Sinatra era 🙂 I do know some of their stuff, and it was good. I asked because the lead singer of Steppenwolf is named John Kay. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Christian, > After all, this is big business – and the real BIG fight of the century has got to be between Foreman and Tyson before some nobody like Schulz may become world champion… Although technically, that shouldn't mean anything, in reality it does mean something. Generally, you have to…
> I second the request for a file listing the new features! And I third it. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
> Gee, woosh, I feel much better now Dom, thanks for shaking me out of it! You're right – womens' bodies are OUR property! What was I thinking? 8^) No need to be sarcastic, Paul. 😎 We just disagree. The fact is that the abortion decision is NOT based at…
Steve, If you leave me a fax number, I'll fax it to you. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Michael, 1) AutoPilot; Term; AIBB; Sys Info. 2) No. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
#Cuuuumo Bites the DUST!
Message #178955
> Cuuuumo Bites the DUST!! And it's NY's loss. You'll notice that Cuomo carried New York City. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
#Woman's right to choose
Message #178954
Paul, > What I'm saying is that it's the woman's body, the woman's choice. You've obviously been brainwashed by feminist propaganda. 😎
#Woman's right to choose
Message #178953
Karl, > No, he is only legally responsible for the child's support for the next eighteen years. In NY, a parent has the legal obligation to support the child until the child reaches 21. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
#Woman's right to choose
Message #178952
Paul, > and perhaps think it is wrong under any circumstances, but maybe allow as it's possible that they are wrong and that in any case it's the woman's choice. Whatever a person's views on abortion are, from a legal standpoint, it is NOT the woman's choice. The government is…
sexist stereotype
Message #178951
Mario, > he never said the secretary was a female… is that YOUR sexist stereotype? I didn't see the beginning of the thread, but I've read statistics that said 99% of all secretaries are female. So even if somebody does refer to all secretaries as female, there's nothing wrong with…
#Altar Boys
Message #178950
Steve, > I used to be an altar boy (way back when) too. Well that makes three of us. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
#Steve in Amiga World!
Message #178926
Steve, Congratulations! I see there were a few paragraphs about you on page 7 of the 1/95 Amiga World. If you haven't seen it, Tim Walsh gave you an award for the "Best Liquidation Summary." Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
AmigaGuide Window
Message #43140
Is there a way to have an AmigaGuide database open to a custom window size when you double click on its icon? I'm creating an AmigaGuide database and when I double click on the database icon the window always opens to its default size. I'd like it to open to…
John, I had the same problem. Here is how I cured it. Go to the phonebook and select the BBS. Then under Settings, select Translations. Then from the Translation Table requester, select PC-8.prefs and save it. That cured the garbage characters for me. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via…
Eulogio, It's not that the Liquidators don't care about the Amiga's future, per se. They have a fiduciary obligation to get the most money for the creditors when they sell the assets. They don't particulary care how much money the purchaser garners from the assets after acquiring them. If they…
#AmigaGuide
Message #164291
Dale, I asked a question recently about AmigaGuide and didn't get any replies. Maybe you can help. I'm writing an AmigaGuide database. How can I get the database window to always open at a certain size? Right now, when I make the window wider, it only stays that way for…
Robert, > I just re-installed Magic Workbench and it re-set the mouse back to normal. Okay, that's good to know. I'll keep your tips in mind when I install 3.1. Do you have the phone number for Expert Services? I decided to order the 3.1 upgrade. Thanks. Dom Fontana –>…
Wayne, > It looks like QuarterBack doesn't like 3.1… I believe New Horizons is out of the Amiga market, so it looks like that won't get fixed. Do you know how Ami-Back works with 3.1? Thanks. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Jim, > But there are many applications which _do_ need that performance, such as video, graphics, and games (which are probably the top three reasons people buy Amigas). Possibly, but those are NOT the top three reasons that people buy computers in general. That's why the Amiga was never a…
Robb, > Other than the preferences problem, I haven't had any trouble, yet. Thanks for the info. What preferences problem did you have? Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Robert, > I've got 3.1 running on my A2000. Do you have any problems or caveats to report? Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Mark, > What's been your experience with the 516 for making clean, ACCURATE music edits? I don't use the AD516 for video, so my editing is different than yours. I use it strictly in a Multitrack/MIDI music studio to sync analog sounds (guitars, vocals, etc.) with virtual MIDI tracks. For…
Need AmigaGuide Info
Message #163552
*** NEED AMIGAGUIDE INFO *** I'm creating an AmigaGuide database. Does anyone know how I can snapshot the size of the database window? I'll be distributing the database, which will have AmigaGuide as its default tool. When someone double clicks on the database icon, I want the window to open…
Dale, What exactly do I need to get to use 3.1 in my A2500? Is there an Upgrade Enhancer Kit that includes a new ROM chip plus new software? Originally I thought that 3.X could only be used with AGA machines, but then I saw some messages to the contrary.…
Jim, > AD516 may be just dandy for video applications, but I don't think it would be any good for games ("most, if not all, software" ) even if they did support it. So I don't think it's a viable replacement for an audio chipset upgrade. Huh? I think there's…
Steven, I'm not interested in your hardware, but I own the IVS GrandSlam. How is the GrandSlam Pro different from it? Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Brian, Will WB 3.1 work with an enhanced A2500 with a 2.04 ROM chip? Or is it only for the A4000/A1200? Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Paul, > It's called a SunRize 516 card and is available today. No kidding; I own it too. 😎 As a a matter of fact I'm writing an article on it for a new magazine called, "Computer Video." I was talking about including the capability in a future Amiga model,…
Vance, > Yes, 8-bit is outdated. But let's remember that it still beats a lot of PC's for pure quality in the 8-bit samples. I don't think that matters. It's still not pro-quality sound. Maybe for a hobbyist, the Amiga's 8-bit sound is okay, but for me, it just doesn't…
Dale, > Who cares about stinking music audio? I want a DSP for ISDN, v.34, advanced voice synthesis and recognition, etc. Yeah, that, too. I want both. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Michael, I meant having surround sound stereo either in firmware or software, not having a separate decoder. I know some of the latest game consoles allow this with the proper software. I'm not aware if the current Amiga hardware allows this, but I haven't heard much talk about it, so…
Dale, > 8-Track!?! Yes, like the AD516 card and not like the old cartridge tape players. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
John, > I'm with you, Jim. I'm glad we agree on the Amiga's sound, but my name is Dominick. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Jim, The graphics upgrades to any new Amigas would be great, but I hope they improve the audio, too. I'd like to see 44.1KHz/48KHz 16-bit, 8 track, surround sound stereo, direct-to-disk recording built in. 😎 Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
WordPerfect
Message #155756
Harriet, > 1. What is the dictionary/thesaurus file called, and where should it live? > 2. Is an assign for spell.thes necessary, or is something else wrong? Hi. There are two separate files for the WP dictionary (spell-checker) and the thesaurus. The dictionary is called "lex.wp". The user dictionary (that…
Dean, I've read a few different things, but I wanted to ask you, because I trust your opinion. Can I use 3.1 with an A2500. I'm using your MultiStart II and MegaChip 2000 boards with it. If so, what exactly does the upgrade consist of and should I expect any…
Matthew, Thanks for the idea about the manual and the binding. I appreciate it. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
David, Yes, the manual is a real problem. It just won't stay open for reading, as I try to enter the sample code. Also, the Tutorial section is a bit advanced. I know BASIC, but this version supports direct library calls. I'm not really familiar with that and the Tutorial…
Paul, I'm not sure if SW works with the TX16W, but I think it does. I think Amigaman and Safe Harbor both sell MIDIQuest. Good luck. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
David, Good. I'm glad you got the upgrade. So far the only thing I don't like is that the large manual is in a regular paperback format. It makes it tough to keep the manual open for reading while in front of the computer. I would have preferred a spiral-bound…
Chris, Sorry, but I have used neither Wavetools nor a SyQuest drive. However, SunRize will be able to tell you if the drive is fast enough. Maybe someone else here can help. Good luck. Dom Fontana –> Sent from NY via AP
Blue Ribbon-adios Amiga?
Message #41749
Gary, Blue Ribbon is still fully supporting the Amiga. They've been expanding to the Windows platform for some time, but not at the expense of their Amiga products. After CBM closed, they released B&P Pro V2.5b and they have a new Yamaha sound module for sale. The latest issue of…
#SampleWrench info
Message #41748
Paul, There's a demo of SampleWrench on the Blue Ribbon BBS. The number is (404) 315-0211. It's quite nice and it works well with Studio 16 as well as with outboard samplers. The author also frequents the Blue Ribbon BBS and works closely with them and SunRize to integrate SampleWrench…
Protext
Message #151362
Protext I finally received my new version of Protext. Some time ago I had said I might review it for a magazine and if not that I would post my impressions here. Anyway, I wanted to wait for the new version before I passed judgment and I just received it.…
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HiSoft Basic 2-Shipping!
Message #151361
John, I just received HiSoft Basic 2 today! So far, so good. I still need more time to go over the program. But so far it seems very nice, especially the new manual. You get one disk, a new manual and a vinyl disk holder. I'll report here when I've…
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