This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Hi Paul, I've been told buy a boss of a software house that CBM UK bought Amigas from CBM France and from an independent distributor who had a few spare. Re. the latter, due to the way the Amigas were moved around CBM UK managed to pay for these particular…
Hi Steve, Hmmm, interesting. Thanks for sharing the info. Paul
Thanks Steve, Sounds interesting – what package do you use to implement Plan generation? Also, what packages do you use for your general office work? Paul
2 New (UK) Amiga Mags
Message #149054
Hi Bob, Hope you don't mind but I'm putting your letter into Amiga Pro. As it was a long-ish tome it'll go into issue 4 (I think) whereas a few other people who sent me letters on this forum will appear in issue 3. I wanted to print it in…
2 New (UK) Amiga Mags
Message #149053
Hi Tony, Hope you don't mind but I'm putting your letter into Amiga Pro. Actually, it was so good I'm giving it the Star Letter status which means you win a prize! It's a decent one too. A free Bruce Smith book of your choice (worth around 15-20 quid or…
2 New (UK) Amiga Mags
Message #149052
Hi Martin, Hope you don't mind but I'm putting your letter in Amiga Pro. Any problems please let me know. Paul (Editor – Amiga Pro/32)
2 New (UK) Amiga Mags
Message #149051
Hi Steve, Hope you don't mind but I'm putting your letter in Pro. BTW, what business do you use your Amiga with? Paul (Editor – Amiga Pro/32)
Rumour no.4340
Message #147560
Here's another rumour to throw into the pile. Friend of mine knows a guy in the Credit Referencing business. I think that's what it's called. You know the chaps. they check out your credit and tell the retailer that, no, you can't take out Hire Purchase on that vacuum cleaner…
Hi Daniel, That QL thing is a VERY long shot to find a Samsung link. The QL has been dead in the water, as far as Europe/UK is concerned, for a LONG time. You ask 90% of computer users in the UK what a QL is and they'll say "A…
Hi Paul, Well, we might include that particular type of non-AGA info if it's relevant but not within every issue. Hey, it was worth suggesting! You never know when you're gonna hot on something… Pro & 32 are linked for the forseeable future. You don't pay any more for the…
2 New (UK) Amiga Mags
Message #145896
Hi Bob, 1. You're tellin' me! Actually, you *could* say that (if all goes well) we are getting in right at the beginning. 2. Thanks. Well, if we venture away fron that identity I'd appreciate a kick to tell us were we're going wrong. 3. Well, in our interview, Digita…
Hi Paul, No, Pro/32 isn't available in the USA at the moment. I did say that I would be considering the Summary Box points. Also, I did say that we already feature differences between 1200 and CD32 version of all games. We do not look at non-AGA games hence looking…
Hi Tony, Many thanks for taking the trouble of noting your likes/dislikes re. Amiga Pro/32. It's nice to have some feedback. Okay, down to your points. 1. To print the Doc Sorrel code would have taken a further 4 pages. Space I didn't have and wouldn't want to waste. I'd…
Hi Martin, Blimey – more good reviews. Thanks (I know I'm butting in here, but anyway) for the comments. Paul (Amiga Pro/32 – Editor)
Steve, If you're interested, write a short synopsis about what you would like to write about. Detail all your ideas and send it via Private email to me. I'll seriously think about it. Many thanks for your kind comments! Paul
Hi Tom, Thanks for the comments. Yep, your products would fit quite nicely in Pro. Please send your details and we'll send you a media pack and a mag (note to lurkers: sorry, this is a corporate service only, you can purchase a subscription, though). Paul (Amiga Pro/32 – Editor)
#Japanese to buy C=?
Message #143954
Tom, Subs Dept., Amiga Pro Aceville Publ., Castle House, 97 High Street, Colchester, CO1 2QL. Paul
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Hi Mal, See my reply to Paul Idol for subs info if required. No, the mag will be a UK piblication only for now. I spoke to CBM UK co-MD, Colin Proudfoot today. Again, it seems that a deal is underway. It _can_ go wrong, of course (see Amiga Pro…
Ooops! I divided instead of multiplied. (see my reply to Tom). Paul
Hi Tom, Yea, that's about the right dollar rate. Please see Paul Idol's reply for numbers. If you need more info please ask. Paul
Paul, In the UK or via subscription. Tel the UK on 0206 861 574, Fax 0206 862537 and ask for the subs dept. Paul
Japanese to buy C=?
Message #143137
HI Greg, It competes with Shopper but, at the same time, takes a different tack. For example, we've got a lot of industry people who are actively taking part in the editorial, on a regular basis. From all angles – development, retail, PD/Shar, etc. There's more comment on social issues,…
Hi Mal, If you're worried about a Japanese company taking over the Amiga well, maybe I can ease your worries a little bit. No, I don't have any answers, just more rumours. However, considering your UK connections (I live in the UK) you might be interested to know that the…
Hi Richard, Apparently, CBM showed the CD32 compatible 1200 CD drive at CeBit'94 in Hannover. Paul
Hi Paul, You are a very cynical person, Paul – trouble is, I and every other Amiga user is in exactly the same state. And to think, before we met up with CBM, we were all optomistic, free spirits. Paul
Hi Mark, Assuming that's true, then it's a relief. This CD developer guy made me think twice, though. No-matter, he's probably been hit by similar rumour-mongers. Paul
Hi Denny, Yea, that sounds more like it . I just thought…with this CD developer n'all. Paul
Okay, we're talking about rumours… What about the rumour that CBM are pulling out of the US? According to a US CDTV developer (whose name I'll keep quiet for now) he says that he's heard that CBM have lost the fight in the US (lotsa developments but the Amiga has…
Hi Todd, CBM UK launched the machine at their HQ today (or was it yesterday?) Whatever, it's out now. I edit a UK mag called Amiga Mart. CBM UK invited me over to an open day they had planned. They said that they would be featuring plenty of human interest…
A500 3/486 PC EMULATOR?
Message #87079
Hi Guys, Anyone hear any rumours of a 386 or 486 PC emulator for the A500? I'm calling on behalf of a friend of mine who has a GVP Combo. He's aware of the 286 upgrade but was after a little more meat. Any ideas whether GVP might licence the…
Hi Chris, One more question. How do you change the disk icon to a project icon so you can see it? Paul
Hi Chris, Great, thanks very much for your help re. the hard disk icon. I'll pass on the info. Paul
#HARD DISK ICON…GORN!
Message #83195
A friend of mine is using WB1.3 on an A500 (with a GVP Combo). He copied (using CLI) SysInfo to his hard disk but the action replaced his hard disk icon with (he presumes) SysInfo's floppy icon. The icon is still labelled as a hard disk but he wants his…
Hi Dom, Haven't used the new mouse much but it's an improvement over the old one. I'm used to the Naksha mouse, myself (seen it?) which is just dandy. If you are after a mouse replacement I would target a third-party mouse supplier (such as the Naksha) every time. 99…
Hi Peter, Hmmm, I'm not on G*n*e (not yet, anyway). Would it be possible for you to send the stuff via email or is there too much of it? I would credit you for your efforts in the mag and shower you with praise at what a wonderful human being…
Hi Denny, Good point re. DSP. We'll soon see, I suppose. Paul
Hi David, The problem with the A1200 is that the present software lacks much of the necessary code to take advantage of the new facilities. At the moment it acts purely as an accelaerated Amiga. So, imagine a 14Mhz 68020 with fast RAM stuck in an Amiga and there you…
Hi Dom, The mouse is more rounded in shape – it resembles a Logitech model (can't remember what it's called, now) and has the proper lively mouse button contacts used on all commercial mice (I've gone brain dead – I can't remember what they're called either) instead of the older…
Hi Micheal, Falcon is Atari's ST replacement – a competitor to CBM's 1200. Paul
Hi Steven, Sorry to break in – just wondered – has the news broken that EMPLANT will emulate the Falcon? The chip is being worked upon right about now. Should be available in the first quarter of next year. Paul
Hi David, Funnily enough I just received my 1200 this morning (go green ). Looks nice. Haven't had a chance to kickstart her up yet. Looks a bit weired, though. It is actually a bit longer than the A500 – but lacks the depth, of course, as it the depth…
Hi Dave, Party-pooper . Paul
A1200 LAUNCHED IN UK!!!
Message #76569
Hi David, Sorry for the delay – I've been away for a while. No pictures at the moment – the only ones I had are at our printers and will be on the front cover of my mag next month. No info on configurations at the moment but the 399…
Paul Re-read my original message re. Apple. Sure, Apple have illegal software problems but not as great as Commodore. Commodore did not make great efforts to train, if I can use that word, programmers into an Amiga `culture'. In fact, they tended to create their own. Commodore have always had…
Dr Vic, While I am not in favour of Do-it-Yourself Surgery I will attempt to deal with your point. I don't think I used the word "enforce" when talking about legal/illegal software. My message dealt more with `encouraging' programmers to do their `duty'. Apple didn't `enforce' their developers to stick…
Hi Joanne, The A600 is sold for 299 pounds in the UK. The A1200 *is* being sold for 399 pounds. As the editor of a UK Amiga mag I have to be sure of my facts (ma'am) . Paul
Hi Sean, Yep, Mr Smith has the honour of holding, in his proverbial retail mittens, stocks of our mag. Give it a go. You might be disappointed (well, nothing is certain is it? ). Paul
Hi Sean, No Problem…and don't forget, Amiga Mart is out every month at a measly 95p, without needless and expensive cover-disks, from your favourite newsagents and packed with all kinds of pure, wholesome Amiga information that is digestible for all of the family. It is ecologically friendly, doesn't leave inky…
Hi Ron, Phew! Glad that's sorted out. Paul
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