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From: dlyons@Apple.COM (David A Lyons)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Mounting ISO 9660 formatted discs
Date: 30 Sep 92 22:48:23 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA

In article <fmlin.1jf2@terapin.com> fmlin@terapin.com (Frank M. Lin) writes:
>What was the address for the develop CD again??

Try APDA, at:

   APDA
   Apple Computer, Inc.
   20525 Mariani Ave, MS:75-2C
   Cupertino, CA 95014

   (800) 282-2732

-- 
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Apple II System Software Engineer         |   P.O. Box 875
Internet:dlyons@apple.com                 |   Cupertino, CA 95015-0875

My opinions are my own, not Apple's.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: blasjw@ntmtv.UUCP (Joseph Blas)
Subject: Re: Joysticks (was: Quality Computers)
Reply-To: blasjw@ntmtv.UUCP (Joseph Blas)
Organization: Northern Telecom Inc, Mountain View, CA
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 19:47:01 GMT

In article <1992Sep23.140147.27854@zip.eecs.umich.edu> grover@emunix.emich.edu (Grover Thomas) writes:
>In article <22SEP199218022769@utkvx3.utk.edu> sadasiva@utkvx3.utk.edu (Sadasivam, Krishna Madur) writes:
>>
>>I just wanted to thank Quality Computers for getting the Gravis Joystick
>>in....it has to be the BEST Apple // joystick on the market!!
>
>Gee, I dunno... I rather like my CH Mach III.  It even matches the platinum
>grey of my GS.

 I dunno either.  I agree, CH Products has the best joysticks I've ever
 seen.  However, I prefer the Mach II which doesn't have that big
 button on the end of the joystick.


Joseph W. Blas    
ntmtv!blasjw@ames.arc.nasa.gov
Northern Telecom
Mt. View, CA
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From: henigan@quando.quantum.de (Kevin Henigan)
Subject: Does GS smartport have enough power for a 3.5" HD too
Organization: Quantum Software GmbH, Dortmund, Germany
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 12:02:50 GMT


Hi,

just bought myself a 40Meg 3.5" sony HD for my GS, I also bought a
case, it's the size of the 3.5 Apple Drive, and looks just like one.

The case is designed to get it's power from the Disc Drive connector,
now on a mac it would be plugged into the Connector (then all have
internal 3.5 drives), I assume the power supply for the mac is big
enough to just run the HD.

On my GS I have 2 3.5 drives already connected to the smart port, so
I'll have to take the power from the last 3.5 drive chained to the
smartport.

Is the power supply in the GS large enough to take 2 3.5's and the
40Meg sony HD? What about just one 3.5 & the HD?


Does anyone have this type of case/drive currently in use on a GS?


Many Thanks for any comments.

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Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: irsman@iastate.edu (That Ian Guy)
Subject: Re: Suggestions: GS stereo card
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 22:03:15 GMT

The SuperSonic has significantly better output than the Sonic Blaster, but its
not up to Audio Animator standards.  The SS input is also better than the SB,
but not as nice as the AA...for best results use the heaviest shielded cable
you can get your hands on.  Dunno about max record rates on MDI and the Esq
itself, however the highest Ensoniq play rate in standard tuning is (get
ready for this, th-this) 3,342,285 Hz (!)

  
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 I dig: Apple IIgs, Rush, Tiny Toons, Ren & Stimpy, Dave Barry, David Letterman
  "I will choose a path that's clear: I will choose free will" - Neil Peart
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 15:52:18 EDT
From: <SAB121@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Apple II DSP card
 <9209291747.AA17655@chasm.scar.utoronto.ca> <17685@ucdavis.ucdavis.edu>
 <1992Sep30.153009.11411@javelin.sim.es.com>

For those of us who are unenlightened, could someone PLEASE explain just
what exactly a DSP card is, what use it is, etc.?

Thanks, ...Sal
From: kimba@gnh-cathouse.cts.com (Kim Brennan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Soundsmith1.01
Date: 29 Sep 92 11:35:29 GMT
Organization: The Internet
X-Unparsable-Date: Mon Sep 28 92 at 21:30:06 (EST)

> From: ltchean@rambutan.iss.nus.sg (lim thye chean)
> You mean SoundSmith uses MIDI-synth toolset?
> Can SoundSmith play MIDI-synth music now?

SoundSmith uses the MIDIsynth toolset that is correct. It uses it for the
interface/timing for MIDI input and that is all. It can not play synthLAB
style music. It only uses the toolset for timing NOT for generating music.

                    -=> Message from Kim Brennan <=-
                      (kimba@gnh-cathouse.cts.com)
         {Cathouse BBS (301) 840-8567 3/12/24/9600 V.32 24 hours}
      * "This is Rumor Control, and here are the facts." (Alien 3) *
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: irsman@iastate.edu (That Ian Guy)
Subject: Re: Sound files...
X-Tta-Quote-1: Babs: How's it work?
X-Tta-Quote-2: Calamity: (holds up sign) Magic!!
Organization: Two Meg Software World Domination HQ
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 14:43:35 GMT

SoundConvert auto-reads the sample rate in all its file (raw, hyperstudio, etc)
types by the appropriate method.  If the rate is invalid (zero auxtype or
something) a default is used (even if a valid rate is found you still may edit
the rate).  SoundConvert lets you name the sound as you load it; the default
name is the filename.




-- 
        Ian Schmidt: irsman@iastate.edu or aol.com, BITNET: twbv4@isuvax       
 I dig: Apple IIgs, Rush, Tiny Toons, Ren & Stimpy, Dave Barry, David Letterman
  "I will choose a path that's clear: I will choose free will" - Neil Peart  
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: jbush@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (J Eric Bush)
Subject: Re: Simple program
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 02:38:12 GMT

In article <01GPDEIX13NK90NLKK@NIEHS.BITNET> ALBRO@VAXE.NIEHS.NIH.GOV writes:
>
>I'm not a programmer (except for Basic, and we all know that doesn't count,
>right?) but I know what I want.  How hard would it be to write either an
>ampersand routine or a ProDOS external command to dump the 80-column text
>screen to a disk file while in a Basic program?
>
>Assume there is almost no free memory available in the Basic space, except
>perhaps 1K that could be used for a buffer.  The final goal is an ASCII text
>file that could simply be typed to restore the original appearance of the
>screen.  Inverse and mousetext would not be needed or involved.
>
>There is a nice CDA to do this, but that doesn't help in this case.  I need
>something that can work without messing up ModemWorks, under ProDOS-8 on a
>IIe.
>
>I wish I could offer a prize, but these are hard times.
>
> - Phil Albro


The program would not be hard at all to write.  In fact, you could probably
do it with a program that resided on Page 3.  Since all you are doing is
peeking memory locations that alternate from Main Memory to Auxilliary
Memory.  However, you could probably do the job easier by bsaving main and
them aux memory within your basic program.  It just takes a poke or two to
switch from reading main and aux.  The trick would be moving the main and aux 
memory so that bsave works, but there is a rom routine to do that.

What would you be willing to pay for such a routine in BASIC??? (which does
count by the way since most commercial programs written for the Apple II are
still written in basic - or at least part of it).

Eric
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: mmunson@animal.es.com (Mark Munson)
Subject: Re: New II GS Owner with Questions
Reply-To: mmunson@animal.es.com (Mark Munson)
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 00:27:28 GMT

Hal:  

You seem to forget who I was talking to.  Look at the Subject line and it will give
you a clue why I refrained from techno-jargon as much as possible.  All the
fellow wanted to know was what system he should be using.  Many new GSers don't
know that you can run both old and new applications under GS/OS.


BTW:  What do you call a volume that is partitioned over 32 MB in size on your
GS?  Look in the GS/OS Techinical Reference manual for what I'm talking about.

[MGM]
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: bkogawa@pro-palmtree.socal.com (Bryan Ogawa)
Subject: Re: has tr been ported by anybody?
Organization: The Palmtree BBS - 310/453-8726 - Santa Monica, CA
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 22:24:32 GMT

There is a program for the GS that does this...an ancient one by Morgan
Davis himself, called FileFixer....it does the job, and can do a few other
things (tabs->spaces, and the other way)....It's freeware....I don't know
where you would go about picking up a copy, but if you can't find it
anywhere, then i could probably put it to comp.binaries.apple2 (I wouldn't
know if you would get it, but I could try...)
....
PS: I think it would be possible to write a BASIC program that would do the
job, but it would have to BLOAD the text file and then search through...
From: hl00@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (HOU-SHENG LIN)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Deteriorating Apple monitor
Date: 30 Sep 92 03:48:17 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University

I'm beginning to notice that my new (actually, second hand) Apple RGB
monitor is starting to show signs of deterioration.  Basically, it's starting
to look something like my old Apple RGB... the background (the screen border
and text background), even when set to black, is starting to look a little
grayish.  My old monitor got so gray and fuzzy it's a pain to look at it...
and I sure don't want it to happen to this new one!  Does anyone know the
cause of this?  Or how about a fix?  Thanks for any help!

-- 
-Sheng
hl00@pl122.eecs.lehigh.edu
hl00@m180k.cc.lehigh.edu
hl00@lehigh.edu
From: tcomtaob@CHASM.SCAR.UTORONTO.CA (Brian Tao)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Sampling MASSIVE sounds
Date: 5 Oct 92 22:16:48 GMT
Organization: The Internet

The following revelation escaped Stephen L. Hood's lips:
> 
> Is there any sampling software that will 
> allow me to work with samples larger than my available system RAM?   I 
> have 4.25 megs of RAM, but my first choice would be to record these 
> samples to the SyQuest drive.

    I think disk accesses on a GS (especially disk writes) generate
interrupts which are definitely detrimental to your sample quality.  You
would need some extra hardware that can sample and dump to disk at the
same time.  Soundmeister might fit the bill (anyone have more concrete
information on that?)
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From: phelps@ginkgo.CS.Berkeley.EDU (Tom Phelps)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Infocom games and infosnarf
Date: 5 Oct 1992 23:35:47 GMT
Organization: University of California, Berkeley
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: ginkgo.cs.berkeley.edu
Keywords: Infocom, infosnarf

In article <1992Oct5.005825.12477@cs.aukuni.ac.nz>, robert-s@cs.aukuni.ac.nz (Robert Sheehan ) writes:
|> I am having difficulty converting my Infocom games into ProDOS format using
|> Infosnarf.  No matter what I try (with several different games) I get a
|> ProDOS error #40C.  I expect the "C" is a mistake and it should just be
|> #40, a pathname error.  This happens after the game disk has been accessed
|> and the length has been written to the screen.  The disk to save the ProDOS
|> version on is accessed and then I get the error.
|> 
|> Any help appreciated.
|> Robert.
|> -- 
|> ------- Robert Sheehan ---- robert-s@cs.aukuni.ac.nz -------------------------

The "C" is an abbreviation for what ProDOS command caused the error,
in the case create.  You didn't give much information about your
setup, but my guess is that you're falling victim to a problem
Dave Chiu fixed over a month ago, a problem which I never experienced on
my IIgs.  Below I've reposted his article.

-Tom

------------

Article: 41890 of comp.sys.apple2
From: chiu@ucsee.berkeley.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Infocom_Pro patch
Date: 20 Aug 1992 09:15:06 GMT
Organization: University of California Society of Electrical Engineers (UCSEE)
Distribution: world
Reply-To: chiu@ucsee.Berkeley.EDU
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsee.berkeley.edu
Summary: Infosnarf does not work properly with clock card
Keywords: Infocom_Pro, Infosnarf
Originator: chiu@ucsee.Berkeley.EDU

Because infosnarf uses $200 (input buffer area) for storing file name,
people using Thunder Clock/Compatible slot cards may experience trouble
with infosnarf (most likely be ProDOS Error #40C or #40O) since ProDOS 8
uses $200-$210 as scratch pad for its clock driver. Apple //GS owners
need not worry since ProDOS 8 handles //GS internal clock differently
from Thunder Clock/Compatibles.

I've devised the following patch to get around the problem by changing
several lines of code in Infosnarf. If you do not have clock card in
your Apple // (//GS owners need now worry since ProDOS 8 handles //GS
internal clock differently) you will not need this patch.

Like the Infocom_Pro, this patch is supplied as-is so use it at your own
risk.

From BASIC.SYSTEM set the prefix to appropriate volume/subdirectory where
infosnarf is kept, then enter the following (ignoring comments enclosed
in '/* ... */')

]BLOAD INFOSNARF
]CALL-151

*0B23:9D 00 1E		/* This patches the 'get_path' code to store */
*0B2A:8E 00 1E		/* file name starting $1E00 instead of $0200 */

*0BD0:00 1E		/* This patches the destroy, create, and open */
*0BD3:00 1E		/* MLI parameter tables			      */
*0BDF:00 1E

*BSAVE INFOSNARF,A$800,L1029

After this patch infosnarf should work on Apple //s with ThunderClock or
Compatible clock cards. 

-Dave C.

Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: cs902117@ariel.yorku.ca (TONY D'ALFONSO)
Subject: DOS for //c wanted
Keywords: DOS 3.3, ProDos
Organization: York University, Toronto, Canada
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 16:13:15 GMT

Hello there!  I am new to the // world as I recently picked up a //c.  

My problem with the system is that DOS 3.3 or ProDos wasn't in the box with
my //c!  I am first going to approach local // owners to help me out, and
maybe even Apple, but if all else fails, CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT!?
 
   ____
    / o n y.
 


Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: mmunson@animal.es.com (Mark Munson)
Subject: Re: My IIc: 1984-1992
Reply-To: mmunson@animal.es.com (Mark Munson)
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 17:48:55 GMT

Linda:


Most of the systems that I've seem for sale seem to go something like this:

  Apple IIgs ROM ??
  1.25MB RAM
  Apple RGB Monitor
  3.5" and 5.25" drives
  lots of software

  Asking $500 - $650


I purchased a brand new GS system back in '86 or so for ~$1400 (new) when the GS
was the latest thing in the Apple II arena  (GS, RGB mon., 3.5" FD, 768 KB RAM).

I'd say that $550 or $600 would be an OK deal since you get an extra 3.5"
drive and some software.  If you get the printer too, then you're
really doing OK (I've seem Used IWII's for around $150-$200).

[MGM]

  
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: behrenss@Informatik.TU-Muenchen.DE (Soenke Behrens)
Subject: Re: Orca/C Bug?!?!
Organization: Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 13:44:53 GMT

toddpw@cco.caltech.edu (Todd P. Whitesel) writes:

>When you say volatile you are basically telling the compiler that it is a
>hardware register. The actual standard is a lot more abstract, but that's what
>it comes down to. ANSI does not strictly require support for volatile but I
>think it is quite reasonable to expect Orca/C to support it.

One might think so. From all I remember, ORCA/C ignores volatile. So,
you are stuck with ASM. I'd be glad if you proved me wrong.

Soenke
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From: marc@cxr_rs6000.med.ge.com (Marc Wolfgram)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: One World Software - NEW Group PR
Date: 29 Sep 92 16:05:13 GMT
Organization: The Internet

C. Matthew Curtin writes...
>I wonder who originally said "Apple II Forever," and if he (she?) had any 
>idea just how long that sentiment would (and will continue to) be 
>echoed... :)

One can presume forever :)
Marc
From: vandry@CAM.ORG (Phillip Vandry)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: GS relational database
Date: 3 Oct 92 21:57:02 GMT
Organization: Champlain Regional College, St-Lambert QC  CANADA


I would like to know how many people would like to see a 16 bit relational
database system for the GS. Here's what I would put in it:

- Text interface w/pull down menus
- Multiple database systems open at a time, each containing multiple
  tables.
- Table sharing
- Two levels of record selection (Advanced & Powerful // Quick & Easy)
- Run under GNO/ME or any other shell -- or standalone.
- File size limited by disk space.
- Alphanumeric fields, Integer fields, LongInts, Words, Bytes, DblLongWrd,
  SANE number, date fields, paragraph fields (multiline)
- Pieces (tables, querries, reports, forms, scripts) can be mixed and
  matched from one database to another.

Maybe more.

Phil
vandry@Cam.Org
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: mauricio@maxwell.aero.ufl.EDU (Mauricio Tavares)
Subject: Re: II+ ROM
Reply-To: mauricio@maxwell.aero.ufl.EDU (Mauricio Tavares)
Organization: That Would be telling...
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 92 15:06:03 GMT

In article <1al709INNt2t@gap.caltech.edu>, toddpw@cco.caltech.edu (Todd P. Whitesel) writes:
|> joe_luzzi@QMBRIDGE.CALSTATE.EDU ("Joe Luzzi") writes:
|> 
|> >There is a socket on my friend's II+ mother board labeled "ROM SPCL" and
|> >the chip number is 2716.  Can anyone tell me what this chip does?
|> 
|> It's the character generator. All the bitmaps for the various text characters
|> are stored in it.
|> 
|> Todd Whitesel
|> toddpw @ cco.caltech.edu

	2716, if I am not mistaken is an EPROM.
From: rath6051@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Investment Software
Date: 2 Oct 92 16:17:00 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

Hi!

        Thought I would ask all of you on here.....see if I could get a little
help.  I am looking for a IIgs software package that will keep track of/ do
something with stocks, bonds, investments, etc.  I don't really want a
financial, or money matters type thing, more investments.  Does anyone know
of such a package?

        Please email to me directly.  Thanks for your help.

-John
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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 02:36:14 EDT
From: <SAB121@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: ProDOS System Date/Time

The only time that ProDOS updates those locations is when a disk command is
issued.  If you don't have any open files, I believe you can use FLUSH to
force a time update.  Other than that I think you're out of luck.  Mind you,
the last time I actually DID any basic programming was in 10th grade, so my
info may not be accurate...

...Sal
From: usr3947a@TSO.UC.EDU (Kenneth Wronkiewicz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Apple IIGS NTSC
Date: 29 Sep 92 19:54:55 GMT
Article-I.D.: tso.9209291954.AA15008
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet

FORWARDED FROM: /mail/39/usr3947a(#4027) From:info-apple-request@apple.com()
I've been trying to connect my GS and VCR. The manuals say that the GS
can output NTSC video signal, but my VCR refuses to pick it up. I've
set my VCR to ch3. The RCA jack in the back of the GS (between the
ADB and RGB jacks) is connected to the VCR Video-In RCA jack.
Is there a section of the Control Panel I have to set?
Any suggestions?
I was hoping to give a class demo of special education devices
in Hyperstudio, but my 12' RGB screen is too small and I was hoping to
connect to the VCR and then to a 21' screen.

thanks
richar
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-----FORWARDED BY: usr3947a(Kenneth Wronkiewicz)
        that should work great...... it's what *I* did for MY hyperstudio demo..
must be with the gs/vcr or the cable....... try switching cables, and vcrs's....
or it just might be a problem with your ntsc port...... it's like a weitek 
socked on a pc.  most don't use it, but when they do need one, they hit themselv
es on the head and say "darnit, it's broken..... wish i could of tested it"
        |<en \/\/ronkiewicz
        usr3947a@tso.uc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
From: ppuskari@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Petar E Puskarich)
Subject: Re: Apple II DSP card
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 02:24:48 GMT


I do remember a certain Ken Poppleton that was doing some work with DSP
stuff.

I heard from him a couple of times and I even bought the newly released
Motorola Z1  HC16 evaluation board of their medium range DSP chip.
It has potential but I can't find a good 5v 1 amp powersupply to power
the unit.  It has programming for the IBM included witht the board and
since I have a PcTransporter and the right cables and drivers I think
this will work.  Just need the power supply to start work on the 
frequency analyser project tutorial that came with it.

I am excited about it but that is the last of anything DSP I have
come across lately.

Let me know anything,

Petar Puskarich
ppuskari@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
From: CD46@DKAUNI2.BITNET (Volker Herrmann)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Apple II DSP card
Date: 1 Oct 92 11:42:12 GMT
Organization: University of Karlsruhe, Germany

> mock@madrone.eecs.ucdavis.edu (Kenrick Mock) writes:
>
> > My confidential sources close to the developer (hehe, don't you hate
> > it when people say that) inform me that the DSP card has basically
> > been axed.  Too expensive to product at the expected cost, and Pete
> > doesn't have enough time to put the thing together...so the plans and
> > such are around, but no development is being pursued at this time.
>
> Is there anything that we might be able to do, in terms of email support
> or whatever, that might convince the developer to continue work...
..
Don't ask, just do it!
..
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