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#New 3DS'er in town

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#101397From: peter cvijanovicMay 12, 1994 10:57 PM
>>WFW?! Urgghhh… I don't envy you<< no. You sure don't.<g> You know anything re: Novell Personal? I hear it's the new thing past nw lite. I finally got the &%#@#@!! network cards to work, but havn't rendered anything on them yet. It was really an expitiment, as the sw was free. My friend Len, the only other registered 3ds user in Java, has 5 machines going on WFW so I thought I'd take a crack at it. If it don't get any easier, I'll have to go to Singapore and get Lantastic What's the scoop on the Targa 2000? —————————-beak
#101426From: John TissavaryMay 13, 1994 3:41 AM
I've heard netware personal is riddled with bugs. Someone posted their tribulations on the forum, and it didn't sound too fun. Lantastic is great, but there is a slight read-only attribute problem with it, and I don't know if 6.0 has that fixed. What happens is that heavy multiple file requests will be denied, and all but one machine will fail. Only Lantastic seems to have that problem. I assign read-only attributes to all files ready to go out on a VP composite, and if I'm rendering regular .prjs, I'll start the slaves in a staggered fashion. As far as the Targa 2000 goes, I think it'll depend on what you're apppication is. It can do some neat stuff, but it's square pixel, and seem aimed at multimedia more than video, so I haven't looked into it. I'm getting a Matrox MAX on monday. happy, happy, John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
#101793From: James M. MurphyMay 15, 1994 2:34 AM
John, >> I'm getting a Matrox MAX on monday.<< Thanks John, I knew I could count on you..uh …you were planning calling me right? Murph'
#101868From: John TissavaryMay 15, 1994 5:19 PM
I wasn't planning on calling you… unless you're giving me the MAX for free <g>. Matrox is sending me a unit for an article I'm writing. John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
#101918From: James M. MurphyMay 16, 1994 12:31 AM
John, >>>Matrox is sending me a unit for an article I'm writing. <<< That's Great! John, I know you'll give it a good work out….I'm looking forward to hearing/reading your results. How long before they make you give it back? If you ever deceide to purchase one for keeps….I guess that'll depend on your findings….Please give me a call…I'm dead serious!!! I'm looking forward to a Side by Side comparison between the quality and capabilities of the PAR Verses the MAX…With the difference in Price it will be interesting to say the least! <g> It's kind of funny because I was just cleaning out my old Data Bases and came accross my conversations regarding the "purported" differences between the two units….After So many Regulars had reported that they were happy with the PAR and Don Landis had a lot to do with this too…I deceided that there would indeed be a bigger difference in the market for the two…. I beleive Don or maybe it was one of the other "regulars" mentioned that the PAR would be doing 80% of the 3DS business and the MAX would probably be doing about 20% because not everyone would require the so called Higher output….However you may find the units are closer together in Quality which is not to say there may be other differences…. Yup! It's Gonna Be a Real Interesting Article. By the Way I'm currently looking to drum up a little PAR as well as MAX Business….Uh…You couldn't sort of mention the dealership in passing….OK!..OK! Geezzz, Can't Blame a Guy for Trying. <g> Good Luck with the article…Have Fun with it! Murph'
#102093From: John TissavaryMay 16, 1994 7:34 PM
I can't really comment on how long I keep the board… John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
#102119From: James M. MurphyMay 16, 1994 9:49 PM
John, >> I can't really comment on how long I keep the board…<< Opps!….Didn't meand anything John, I was Just hoping they allowed you enough time to do a good evaluation. Murph'