This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Stephen, the 1 meg is on a board in the trap door. I don't know why you are unable to post a for sale message. I just use my terminal program, and come online to write whatever it is I need to send. Since I'm not using any of the…
#A500/Software 4 Sale
Message #132885
I'm looking to sell my A500 system. Includes 1 meg RAM, Magnavog stereo monitor, extra floppy drive, 2 joysticks. Lots of software, mostly games, including: Space Quest III NASCAR Challenge Flight Of The Intruder Fighter Duel Monday Night Football Hole In One Miniature Golf 4th and Inches Battle Chess Falcon…
A500 For Sale
Message #123025
For sale, Amiga 500 system, 1 meg RAM, stereo Magnavox RGB monitor, 2nd external floppy, mouse, all appropriate cables and hardware. Includes about 50 games and utility programs. Asking $500, or best offer. Shipping can be negotiated. Leave email if interested. Randy Michal
Fast RAM Wanted
Message #74440
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some expansion FAST RAM for my A500. I have an A-501 type expansion board, but am looking for some fast RAM to add to the system. If anyone has anything available that will fit the bill, please let me know. Randy
Ron, thanks for your help. I appreciate all the info, particularly on the aspect of potential problems. Far better to get all the info before I commit to this. Thanks again, Randy
#1 Meg Agnus?
Message #73589
:Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a question regarding the Agnus 1 and 2 meg chip upgrades. I have an A500, purchased in 1990, January 1. I have a Spirit add on A501 type board, for a 1 meg configuration. I have checked, and found that the Agnus chip I have…
Denny, thank you for the info. I'll take a look at that one and perhaps use it in my startup sequence. Randy
Betty, thanks very much for your help. I have several virus checking programs, VirusX is one of them. I'm trying to decide which is the best one at the moment and use that for the time being. I appreciate your help very much, you've been a big help to me…
Hi Homer, thanks for your input. I have captured the messages you've left for me and will make a hard copy so I can see it all at once. Scrolls by too fast otherwise. :> I am indeed using a copy of WB, I've had a bad experience with original…
#Startup Sequence Changes
Message #26634
Hi everyone, I have a few minor questions. (Major to me, likley minor to you) :> I have an Amiga 500, 1 meg ram, two floppies. I'd like to have a virus checker installed onto my workbench disk that can be run using the Startup or StartUp II sequence. I…
Jonathan, it does indeed help, thanks very much! I have a friend who can do the formatting for me. As I was told, the software emulators will be slow on this system, but I am still interested in seeing how well they work. Thanks again, Randy
Jonathan, I tried to make a 720K bootable floppy with one of the programs here in the libraries, then ran one of the software emulator demos and got the message "Not a system disk or boot error", so that made me unsure of the need for a hard drive. I…
Stevn, thanks for the information. I appreciate it! Randy
Alan, thanks for your help. I appreciate all the info. Now I just have to check out all the equipment and see if it's auitable. :> er, suitable. :> Randy
Alan, I appreciate your two cents worth, believe me. I have been in a bit of a quandry for some time as to buy an entire MS-DOS system or one of the emulators. I like the idea of the emulator, especially for cost. I've wondered however, do these emulators need…
Mike, thank you for the information. I thought perhaps you had a multisynch unit, but wasn't sure. I'll check into that enhancer, and if it fills my needs for a reasonable price, perhaps I'll try to trade up this RGB monitor to a multi-synch. Thanks, Randy
Mike, thanks for the info. That speed is a real problem, it seems that my best bet is indeed to go with a seperate MS-DOS system. How do the graphics look on your monitor with the IBM system? I have a Magnavox monitor for my A500, which can use the…
Software Emulators
Message #23567
Hi, I'd like some info regarding the software based MS-DOS emulators here in the libraries. The two files are PCDEMO.LZH and IBEM.LZH. I am assuming these are XT-compatible files. I see that IBEM.LZH can be used an any Amiga (I have a 500) and I assume PCDEMO can be used…
Peter, thanks for the info!
John, thanks for the info! I'll be looking around at local Amiga dealers here soon, and all this data from you knid folks will enable me to make an easier decision. :> Randy
Peter, thanks for your help! I have a sutiable camera already, so that's not a problem. I take it Digiview is monochrome only, so do you have any idea of the price range of the DCTV unit? I did find the PD programs in the libraries which will convert Amiga…
#Video Input Software?
Message #17299
Hi! I'd like some help on a certain matter, which is I would like to get started on doing some simple graphics work on my A500. Specifically, what means are there to take some input, such as from a Video Camera, or a VCR and create still frame images, similar…
Alan, ok, thanks much for the info! Randy
Alan, thanks much for the info. Sounds like quite a package, but cost is a definite factor here. How much might all that run? Randy
Robert, thanks for the info, Randy
#Hard Drive info Wanted
Message #51647
Ok, here goes with the big hardware question! I have an A500, currently using 1 meg RAM, to be expanded soon. I am also looking to buy a hard drive, and want to avoid spending a fortune. I have seen the various HD's which allow one to add memory via…
Jim, yeah, it would be considerably cheaper for us to call direct, since I live in Rancho San Diego. :> Down here in the southeast county, and maybe it's a slight long distance call, but it will be cheaper than the lobby! :> The lobby I mentioned is good for…
Jim, the Modem Gaming Lobby here on CIS is a prefect place to allow for direct connect/null modem capable games. Since the connection has already been made to CIS, no phone call needs to be made. :> Let's see, the modem or null modem capable games I have are Falcon,…
Jim, what games do you have which support modem play? I am an avid modem gamer and a staff member in the Modem Games forum. I have quite a number of Amiga modem games, perhaps we can play a few sometime. Randy
Rick, thanks for the info. I have been debating what accessory to add to my A500, and this appears to be the next on the list. So many things to add, so little $$$. :> Randy
#AdSpeed, etc?
Message #44889
Hi everyone, I have a request for some info, if I may. I have an A500, bought new on Jan. 1 1991. (Happy first B-Day to my machine tomorrow! ;> ) Anyway, I have seen a lot made lately of the need for an accelerator on many new Amiga games,…
Koji, the .LZH extension on a file means the file has been compressed to take up less space on Compuserve and less time for you to download. You will need a utility to uncompress those files before you can view them with your viewing program. Once uncompressed you should be…
John, thanks again. I modified the cable using the references for pin assignments in both my Amiga manual and the printer manual. Have the unit working fine now, again, many thanks! Randy
John, any chance you would know where to get such a cable? I clipped the pin on this cable which corresponds to the power supply line (It is 14) and still got the same result. This kind of thing really upsets me, I wish once in a while I could…
John, thanks very much for the info! I will check the cable connector pins and see if eliminating that one cures the problem. I really appreciate the help! Randy
Michael, thanks for the tips. Now the problem seems to be in actuality that when the printer is plugged in, the second drive is not ackmnowledged. Weird. I left another message about that one. Thanks again, Randy
More Printer Probs
Message #43615
Hi everyone, it's me again. This time with the REAL problem with the printer I bought. (Panasonic KX-P1091) I needed a cable for the unit, and went to my locla Radio Shack to buy one. Plugged the cable in the parallel slot in the Amiga 500, and the port on…
Richard, thanks, I appreciate the help. Now, to see if I can get it working. :> Randy
Printer Problems
Message #43570
Hi everyone, I have a small problem I'd appreciate some assitance with. I recently purchased a Panasonic KX-P1091 printer (Used). I have hooked the printer up, and installed the driver the person who sold it to me said he used. (In this case, EpsonX.) However I can't seem to get…
C-64 Shareware emul.
Message #41563
Hi everyone, since I am a relatively new Amiga owner, (Bought my 500 Jan 1 of this year), and still have a C-128 and tons of associated software, I'd like to get any opinions on the shareware C= – 64 emulator here in the libraries. Is the program good and…
Survey
Message #13308
Hello everyone! I have a question I'd like to put forward to all of you, and especially those of you with modem capable Amiga games. With regard to the Modem Gaming Lobby, would you be willing to spend more time in that area of CIS if a reduced rate were…
Robert, well I would have possibly bought your printer but just had to spend a bundle on new transmission for one of my cars. Sorry bout that! Randy
Robert, I am looking for a printer for my Amiga, but I think I want something capable of graphic printing. Any chance you have anything of this nature for sale? Randy
Bill, sorry to hear about that bad deal. I recently had my first dealings with buyting something from someone here in the forum. We reached agreement, the check was sent and the merchandise immediately returned. Thus we were both happy. I'd have to say, that as you mentioned, the vast…
Eric, thanks. I do indeed need at least 286 power to run some of the items I would like to deal with. Guess it's either the ATonce or maybe the Bodega Bay and some other card. Randy
Tim, thanks for the answer! Randy
#Bodega Bay
Message #37205
Hi, I was wondering if anyone in the forum has purchased the Bodega Bay. I would like to add IBM emulation capabilities to my Amiga500, but am not sure if I want to go with an ATonce or Supra board, or get the BB and put in a regular IBM…
Ben, thanks. Randy
Ben, thanks for the info. If I understand Eric correctly the Supra product runs as an 8088 system, is that correct? Randy
Eric, thanks for the comments. Lots to consider here. :> Randy pos
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