This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Nick: If you're running OS 1.3, there's Whap! If you're running OS 2.0, get AutoPilot. Both are in the AmigaVend section, library nine. I just upgraded to v1.02 of AutoPilot. It's great! I can't recommend it enough. Get it! If you don't have OS 2.0, then get OS 2.0 and…
John: It's not an Ameega or an Omega. It's an Amaga. And they wonder why we call their OS MessyDOS! 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Don: (Laughing out loud) – I have friend who works at a Mac shop who'll love the Apple II+ question. He just upgraded from an Apple IIe to an Amiga 500. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Aki: That's a good point. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Bob: The two A2000's I work with every day don't have that problem. In fact, I can't say that I've even ever heard of DF0: blinking while using the parallel port. Maybe it does on some motherboards. The two I have are of the v4.4 and v6.2 variety. I've tried…
Brian: Some VGA/MultiSync monitors have internal sub-adjustments for the front panel controls that may allow you to widen the picture even further. However, I don't recommend messing around inside a monitor if you don't know what you're doing or aren't comfortable working around very high voltages. Wayne Steele Saving $…
Ben: WOW! You're the first person I've encountered who's opinion of the Mac/PC/NeXT/Amiga exactly mimics mine. What's that old saying about great minds… 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Aki: I understand and agree with what you're saying. I was just pointing out that an MS-DOS PC is NOT required to use the Toaster. Some people think it is. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
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#Zipper effect
Message #74240
Brian: The zipper is normal if you have the non-ECS version of Denise. I've only noticed it on non-Commodore MultiSync or VGA monitors that won't allow the Amiga's output to fill the display. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
John: I've used an HP LJ-III on my A2000 under 2.04 without any problems at all. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Karl: That's funny. I have never had the kind of trouble with the Amiga that I routinely have with the PeeCee. I work with both daily. The grass isn't usually greener in the PeeCee world. You've just stumbled on a well fertilized patch of it. 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $…
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COMPUTE/November
Message #74237
Denny: I am one of the COMPUTE Amiga Edition subscribers who received the MS-DOS only edition. Needless to say, I was bummed! Oh well, mistakes happen. I'll E-Mail you the info from my address label so that you can get it straightened out. Thanks in advance. Wayne Steele Saving $…
Nick: I _hope_ that Commodore doesn't move to IDE for the entire line! However, in a low end machine, like the A600, it makes a lot more sense than it does in an otherwise powerhouse machine like the A4000. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Luke: I agree that NewTek could be a little more flexible in this case. However, you are wrong when you say that no one would have thought of copying the disks and selling them with the manual as a cheap upgrade. It has happened in this industry before. In fact,…
Aki: You don't have any performance degradation while rendering because the Amiga (aka Toaster Workstation) is doing all the work. Your PeeCee is nothing more than a control display for the Toaster. The Toaster Workstation is nothing more than a Commodore Amiga 2000 computer with a factory-installed Video Toaster card.…
Kenneth: Your best bet is to post your request in Section 9 of the AmigaVend forum. I don't know of any other way to get AutoPilot without downloading it. I don't think the author is interested in distributing it by mail or any other means. Wayne Steele Saving $ with…
Jean-Eric: If it's a PC modem as you say, finding a cable should be easy. Good luck in your quest. As for an AmiMac… I already have one (A2000 w/A-Max)! However, the Mac genes must be recessive since I almost never see (use) the Mac. 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $…
Vic: I knew that. 🙂 I just hope that AGA machines have a little more room to grow than the original machines did. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Jean-Eric: What kind of modem is it? If it's Mac specific, you'll need some sort of cable to hook it up to your A500. If it's non-machine specific (RS-232), you can use the same cables that are used by MS-DOS clones w/DB-25 serial ports. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Thomas: Why did you post your request for an A2000 here? You'd probably get more response if you try the classifieds section of the AmigaUser forum. Anyway, I have an A2000 with 2.04 ROM, ECS Agnus (1MB Chip RAM), an ICD AdSCSI 2080 card with 4MB Fast RAM and an…
I cast my vote for HotLinks support in FinalCopy! Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Charles: I think an under $1000 AGA machine is the way to go also. I'd like to see the low-end (base) Amiga be a bit more than the A600. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Jean-Eric: I'd like more info on the clip-art. Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Jean-Eric: I bet you're sick of my replys by now! 🙂 WordPerfect couldn't make it on the Amiga because they tried to insult our intelligence by giving us an outdated kludge. WP Amiga was an obvious port from the MS-DOS version. In fact, they ported v4.1 when v5.0 was already…
Jean-Eric: You may be right about Gold Disk. When I called and told them that I was a software dealer that wanted to set up an Amiga for DTP in my store, they turned me over to a sales rep that tried to sell me a bunch of worthless PeeCee…
Jean-Eric: WRONG! You cannot convince me that I should get a PC or Macintosh while I still can. I can, but I won't! I've worked with the PC, Mac, and Amiga on a daily basis for over four years now. I wouldn't trade the Amiga on my desk for anything…
Paul: Agreed. I just hope AGA has a better upgrade path than the original chips did. ECS is hardly what I'd call a major leap in technology. 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Paul: I think my hopes are well founded. Even if they aren't, a little optimism never hurt anything. 🙂 I, too, will believe it when I see it. Commodore has yet to initiate a solid marketing plan for the Amiga. I wish we could discover the reasons behind this. They…
Vic: When are you moving to Wyoming? We need all the Amigoids we can get here! 🙂 Wayne Steele Saving $ with AutoPilot
Steve: You make an important point. How can Amiga developers be expected to improve their products when Amiga users won't buy an early version because "it doesn't do what Excel/WordPerfect/Lotus does"? How can this market ever grow if we won't support and nourish it? We have to face the facts…
Brian: I never liked WordPerfect either. Not on MS-DOS, not on the Mac, and not on the Amiga. In fact, not even on Windows! I'd say that "kludge" is an accurate description of each. I'm not into video either. I've always liked the Amiga for its interesting custom hardware and…
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#Selling the Amiga
Message #28564
Steven: I'd agree that there are many poor quality (aka "cheaply made") Amiga programs. However, I also think that there is a growing number of high quality Amiga programs. I'd also agree that the focus of the Amiga software market needs to change. I think that feature-packed Amiga software that…
Paul: You have some valid points. I think Commodore has made a step in the right direction with the A4000. With the exception of IDE, the A4000 seems right as the next logical step in the Amiga evolution. I also think that the A4000 is just the beginning. When machines…
Paul: I can see your point and the possibility; however, I really don't think Commodore is in any danger. I think the new prodcts will help revitalize the Amiga market and stimulate developers into doing some really incredible applications. It may not happen in six months, but I think it…
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COMMDORE SELL RUMOURS
Message #71920
Denny: Similar rumors were already spreading like wildfire before Paul posted them here. It's a shame that there is probably no truth to them at all, and that many people are forced to take these rumors as facts because they don't have access to better sources of information. BTW… Good…
AutoPilot
Message #71919
Bill: AutoPilot is available from the "Whap!/AutoPilot" section (#9, I think) of the AmigaVendor forum. There is a lot of discussion about it in the message area. You can download the demo version from the library area with the filename "AP.LHA" (no quotes). Once you have it working to your…
Leslie: Commodore's stock symbol is CBU. I'm not sure which exchange, but I think it's NYSE. It was going for around $7.00 but I haven't checked it for about a week. Wayne
Frank: I use Term 2.2B with a 2400 bps MNP modem (link speed of 9600 bps). My serial settings are 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, one stop bit. I also have "Strip Bit 8" enabled in the terminal settings. Hope this helps. Wayne
John: I'd agree with your group's conclusions. What I meant by "reasonable" pricing was pricing that reflects the level of power and usefulness of a product. I didn't mean to imply "cheap". I think the Amiga needs a better balance of software, especially medium to high-end. I also think that…
Malcolm: I've been using HDBackup for several months. I don't really like it, but it does work. I've used it to do exactly what you want to do… Backup, reformat FFS, and restore. I don't have any fancy backup drive. I just use floppies. Trying to use both floppy drives…
Michael: Thanks for the info. It sounds like an external, two-bay case would work perfectly for me as well. I'd like to add both CD-ROM and Streaming Tape to my setup. Wayne
Michael: Is the "Archive Viper" you mentioned internal or external? I'd have to have an external unit. All bays in my A2000 are filled. 🙁 Wayne
[ continuation ] Amiga still remains the "ultimate" computer. Wayne
Peter: I also seem to remember the word "football" in the VHS/BETA wars of way-back-when. I don't know "ProWrite" or "QuickWrite". I use "excellence!" and is has similar output limits. It's a shame because the program is very nice otherwise. I've heard pretty good things about "Final Copy". Anyway, I…
Tom: Thanks for your input. I'll look you up next time I'm in Casper. As for cheap software, that wasn't my idea. It was Marc's. I don't really think the Amiga needs more cheap commercial software. We already have great shareware products that fill that need. In addition, your point…
Karl: I have the motherboard jumper closed, DF0: jumpered as ID DS0, DF1: jumpered as ID DS1, and the twisted end of the floppy cable going to the DF0: drive. Works fine. Both of my drives are the Chinon internal variety. Wayne
Karl: There is a jumper on the motherboard that needs to be closed. It is fairly close to the floppy connector. I don't happen to know its number. Wayne
Tom: A good forms processor would be nice! Great suggestion. Does Ami even have one of these? I can't recall ever seeing one. Marc and I have been working on the "Works" idea a little. I don't know if we'll do it or not. I think the Amiga could stand…
Brian: There is no point in installing 2.0 on the hard drive if the Amiga's ROM is still 1.3. That wasn't what I was trying to say. Once the ROM is correctly installed, the rest is fairly easy. Wayne
Leslie: Don't feel bad! You're not the only one with a lot of catching up to do. I have no accelerator, no graphics card (except CBM's Display Enhancer), and only 80 megs of hard drive space. At least I have 2.0! 🙂 Wayne
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