#ESCOM – UUGH!!!
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I don't understand these arguments about usability. In my office we have a
mixed grouping of Commodore 128's, PC's, CP/M machines, and Macs, all of which
seem to operate just fine for the various tasks which are set to them. Some of
these machines might be considered very out of date, but no one has problems
using Wordstar on the CP/M machines, and the 128's do just fine with FAX
reception, and transmission. The PC's run WIndows, and the MAC's do the
desktop publishing chores. I personally feel that obsolencense is in the eye
of the beholder.
that's true which we meant by useability is that they can do various tasks
besides basic stuff…and run nuew apps and do multimedia
ps. i never knew the c128 had fax software
Fax on the C128. I didn't know it existed! I've got one in my attic collecting
dust but I'd rather be faxing! Joe
The FAX software for the 128 runs under the GEOS operating system, and is
available through Creative Micro Designs. It costs around $40. It will run on
anything from a 1541 to a hard drive, but an REU is recomended.
Thanks I've got GEOS Do you have their phone #, fax #, or email address?
I think that they can be reached at d.cotton@genie.com. You also need a
Swiftlink, which is a type of modem interface that plugs into the cartridge
port and allows up to 38.4kbps for modem transfers. Its around the same cost
as the software. Other than that all you need is a 128 or 64, GEOS, an REU, a
disk drive, and a monitor.
Thank you very much. It all adds up to be cheaper than a new fax machine since
I've got much of the hardware stowed. Brings back one memory; kind of like
compuserve forum "Go 64" <g>. -Joe