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From: patterson@koal.enet.dec.com (Jim Patterson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Bitmap Movies!
Date: 24 Jul 92 16:59:46 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


I've just finished coding and testing a cool animation program for the C=64.
The program consists of two parts;  there is a "packer" which eats koala files
and puts out a compressed datafile, then there is a "player" which sucks the
compressed info up into the 17xx REU and plays it back in realtime.  The entire
package was written in Blazin' Forth with heavy assembler.  Lots of thanks goes
to Jim Patterson for helping out with the design/debuggery, and also to Scott
Ballantyne for writing Blazin' Forth five years ago.

Now for the amazing specs:  The program can *probably* get 10 to 15 frames per
second and store maybe 30 seconds of film in a 512K REU.  I haven't generated
the necessary 3 meg of koala pics yet to test this theory, but I'm working on
yet another program to generate individual cels.  I plan to put out a demo with
just the player and a canned film as crippleware, then ask $20 for the whole
package (i.e. also the packer, the source code, some more films, etc...) 


Posted for:	Charlie Hitselberger (aka Hack Hogan)
e-mail at:	Internet: c/o Patterson@vfovax.dec.com (Will forward)
(descending	72570.2520@CompuServe.COM    Compuserve: 72570,2520
preference)	Wrestlemania BBS (703)533-3650 (3/12/2400 on a C=64)

By:
                                 Jim Patterson
                          (Patterson@vfovax.dec.com)

    Programmer on: VAX/VMS, Atari STe, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64
    Programming in: Pascal, VAX MACRO, 68000, C, 6502, Basic, Action, Forth
From: trb@icf.hrb.com (Terry Bower)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Big Blue related
Date: 25 Jul 92 18:30:18 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: HRB Systems, Inc.

In article <1992Jul18.044641.13154@cs.mun.ca>, georgen@pooky.cs.mun.ca
     (George Noel) writes:
> 
>  I would like to know the address to the company that sells the Big Blue Reader
>  and some information on how much it costs. I assume this will let you copy
>  IBM format disks onto your C64 drives. Does it support both the 1541 and 1581?
> 
>   Also, is there anyway of having a .qwk compatible offline mail reader for
>   the C64? Say to be an option of Novaterm? I cannot see what the problem would
>   be in creating one.
>    
>     -=*George*=-

          The Big Blue Reader program can be purchased from a company
     called Software Support International in the U.S.  Their international
     order number is 1-206-695-1393.  The latest catalog I have lists the
     price at $27.97.  The U.S. toll free order number is 1-800-356-1179.

          Please note that a 1571 or 1581 disk drive is required to use
     this program (a 1541 won't work).  I own a copy of the program and
     would be happy to answer any questions you may have about it.

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From: cba@hpuerca.atl.hp.com (Brian Abernathy)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1992 20:04:42 GMT
Subject: Hot 1541!
Organization: the HP Response Center, Atlanta
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm

Pardon me if this is a FAQ, but...

My brother has two 1541 disk drives, and both have a problem where a chip
inside them overheats, and the unit shuts down.  When the system is turned
off, and allowed to cool, everything is fine.

Is this something that can be easily remedied, without taking it to a repair
shop?  He is a ham, and familiar with electronics.
Organization: The Pennylvania State University
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 11:26:06 EDT
From: Ernie Oporto <EAO102@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Three disk drives in GEOS?

I've seen Worm Desk has a 3 drive capability, but I cant seem to get it
to work on three drives, just 2.  I have 2 1541s and a 1581.  Any info
on either Worm Desk or my configuration?  How about other desktop
replacements.

---
Ernie 'SHOKK' Oporto - EAO102@PSUVM.PSU.EDU OPORTO@CORVETTE.ECE.PSU.EDU
Computer Lab Attendant for the Penn State Center for Academic Computing
"But I was going to go to the Toshi Station to pick up some power
converters!"
Xref: sparky comp.sys.cbm:3170 misc.forsale.computers:27212 pa.forsale:669
From: krc@ecl.psu.edu (KEITH R. CONNORS)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm,misc.forsale.computers,pa.forsale
Subject: C-128 System for sale.
Date: 21 Jul 92 12:05:07 EDT
Organization: Engineering Computer Lab, Pennsylvania State University

This is being posted for a friend....

- Commodore 128
- 1541 Compatible disk drive (Blue Chip w/external power supply)
- 80 Column composite monitor w/adapter
- 1670 (300-1200 baud) modem
- Okidata 120 printer
- Plenty of software and books.

All of the above is in very good condition and has the original boxes
and manuals (except for the printer no box).  He is asking $380 OBO, 
please reply to me at the following address if interested.

Keith Connors

-krc@eclx.psu.edu
From: malachai@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Tod Ihde)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Hot 1541!
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:45:03 GMT
Organization: People-Net [pnet51], Minneapolis, MN.

pholland@iastate.edu (Paul J Hollander) writes:
>In article <7240003@hpuerca.atl.hp.com> cba@hpuerca.atl.hp.com (Brian 
>Abernathy) writes:
>>Pardon me if this is a FAQ, but...
>>
>>My brother has two 1541 disk drives, and both have a problem where a chip
>>inside them overheats, and the unit shuts down.  When the system is turned
>>off, and allowed to cool, everything is fine.
>>
>>Is this something that can be easily remedied, without taking it to a repair
>>shop?  He is a ham, and familiar with electronics.
>
>Hot 1541s aren't unusual.  First, if the drives are stacked one on top of 
>the other, unstack them.  Otherwise try 
>1) blocks of wood under the legs to raise the drive and improve air 
>   circulation.
>2) a cardboard cylinder 2 ft high at the vent on the top of the 1541.
>   It's a chimney.
>3) a fan.  Some put the fan on the top of the 1541.  I put one underneath,
>   blowing air through a piece of air conditioner filter into the drive.
>   The filter traps dust.
>
>Paul Hollander    pholland@iastate.edu
>Behold the tortoise: he makes no progress unless he sticks his neck out.


Paul, that still doesn't take care of the problem- the chips will eventually
fail, and no amount of fanning or cardboard will help.
He can easily buy the chips from a dealer / distributor (I think we buy from
Tenex on occasion) and install them himself.
   Malachai.

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From: stlucas@gdwest.gd.com (GSS 087272 St. Lucas)
Subject: 1600 modem schematic?
Organization: General Dynamics Corp.
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 17:33:24 GMT

I'm in the progress of tearing apart my old 300 baud 1600 commies modem, 
and was wondering if anyone had schematics for this?  I want to use the
user-port hookup and the phone line electronics on the board, but want to
scrap everything else that I don't think I'd need for my TDD project.
I'd really like a pinout of the Motorola 14412 slow-speed modem chip, but
don't have databooks available.  Anyone have a schematic?

-- 
Joe St.Lucas    stlucas@gdwest.gd.com        Standard Disclaimers Apply
General Dynamics Space Systems: our last launch (DSCS III) assuring the
security of our great country for years to come.
From: mbegger@cnedcu51.bitnet
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: GIFFY 64 wanted
Date: 27 Jul 92 15:50:51 GMT
Organization: University of Neuchatel, Switzerland

Hi!

  I've downladed from MILTON a file that allow you to view .GIF files with
a 128(++64Kvideoram, and I don't have them!!!!)

  In the .DOC file, I red that a program for the c64 called GIFFY 64 was
programmed and do the same thing.

  Does anybody know where I should can download it (or buy it).  Or Maybe 
someone could UUENCODE it and mail it to me?



Thank you very much...



Louis Egger            MBEGGER@CNEDCU51.bitnet
From: lee@lonex.rl.af.mil (Lee Ritter)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: COBOL 64 4/sale
Date: 21 Jul 92 16:34:21 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: RL

I have sold my C-128. I have remaining  Cobol 64 software for the C-64.
This program is from Abacus Software and includes original manual and disk.
I originally used this program to teach myself COBOL. Compiler and debugger
come with this package. You can write Cobol programs or learn the language.

Will sell it for $10 which INCLUDES shipping to you. Reply by e-mail 
if intereted.

Lee
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm,bnr.sys.pc,bnr.buysell,bnr.misc.classifieds,dfw.forsale
From: bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu
Subject: Computer stuff (mostly) for sale.
Organization: Bell-Northern Research, Richardson, Tx
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 15:48:08 GMT

2 100-disk storage boxes (5.25)   $5 each
1 50-disk storage box (5.25)   $3
Atari SC1224 RGB color monitor   $175
Atari ST s/w (Word Writer, Partner, Data Manager)   $15 each
C64 Game Killer cartridge (disables sprite detection 3 ways)   $10
C64 The Final Cartridge (fastload/cracker/gamekiller/etc)   $35
C64 Mach-5 fastload cartridge   $15
C128 Mach-128 fastload cartirdge $20
C64/128 4 cartridge selector unit with warm reset buttons   $10
C64/128 'LBow 90 degree cartridge port "bender" w/ warm reset   $5
C64 ADA training course software   $10
C64 Fast Hackem copy program (V3.0)   $10
C64 Bount Bob Strikes Back (Miner 2049er II) (Game)   $5
C64 Moebius (Game)   $5
C64 Questron II (Game) $5
C64 Might and Magic (Game)   $5
C64 Ghosts 'N Goblins (Game)   $5
C64/128 Reference Books ($5 each):
  Mapping the Commodore 128 (Compute! $19.95)
  Commodore 128 Internals (Abacus-1 $19.95)
  Commodore 128 Tricks & Tips (Abacus-3 $19.95)
  Creating Arcade Games on the Commodore64 (Compute! $14.95)
  Compute!'s First Book of Commodore 64 ($12.95)
  Programming the Commodore 64 The Difinitive Guide (Raeto West $19.95)
  Commodore 64 Computing (Sinclair $12.95)
  Compute!'s Machine Language Routines for the Commodore 64 ($14.95)
  Mapping the Commodore 64 (Compute! $14.95)
  Compute!'s Third Book of Commodore 64 ($12.95)
  Superbase The Book (Hunt $15.95)
  CP/M Plus User/Programmer/System Guide (Digital Research $????)
Seikosha SP-1000VC 9 pin NLQ dot matrix printer (serial)   $40
Alphacom-81 80 column thermal printer (serial)   $15
Medium size 70's-80's comic book collection (call for list and price)
 
I am willing to make package deals for big purchases.
 
P.S. I know some of this stuff doesn't neccessarily belong in this
newsgroup but I am crossposting to use bandwidth more efficiently
 
Please use the email address below becuase this host will bounce my mail.
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From: markt@terapin.com (Mark Townsend)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: For Sale:
Date: 22 Jul 92 19:54:51 PST
Organization: BBS

I know this isn't a for sale place, but this thing I have for sale is 
specifically for Commodore 64/128 machines.

I have a Okidata 120 dot-matrix printer for sale.  It works great, hardly
been used.  I am willing to part with it for $100.  If you are interested,
please send me e-mail to the address at the bottom.  Also, I have a 
Avatex 1200hc modem I could sell if anyone wants it, I will let it go for $25

I will pay shipping UPS charges on any or both of these items.  Please send
e-mail if interested, thanks.

Mark Townsend
Oakland, California

Internet: markt@terapin.com
From: stlucas@gdwest.gd.com (GSS 087272 St. Lucas)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Not BBR but ...
Date: 30 Jul 92 22:51:10 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: General Dynamics Corp.

Ok, I'm not very knowledgeable in the dealings with the ms-dos formats
and the like, but it seems the msdos/commodore disk utilities all load
the files into memory, crunch on them (converting petscii to ascii or
vice-versa), and then spit the stuff out to the disk.  They are limited
to 32k (40k, it doesn't matter).  Why can't the program read a minimal
amount of data from the msdos disk, whatever a block/sector equivalent
is on ibm, and then dump it to the commodore disk, doing whatever 
conversion is necessary, and then read some more?  THis wouldn't be 
limited to memory space available.  If one were going only from msdos
to commodore, what's wrong with this?  Is the limitation on these 
programs mostly in going from commodore to msdos format?
Really curious, maybe I should re-read the last hardware hacker...

-- 
Joe St.Lucas    stlucas@gdwest.gd.com        Standard Disclaimers Apply
General Dynamics Space Systems: our last launch (DSCS III) assuring the
security of our great country for years to come.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: pholland@iastate.edu (Paul J Hollander)
Subject: Re: Hot 1541!
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 04:43:15 GMT

In article <7240003@hpuerca.atl.hp.com> cba@hpuerca.atl.hp.com (Brian 
Abernathy) writes:
>Pardon me if this is a FAQ, but...
>
>My brother has two 1541 disk drives, and both have a problem where a chip
>inside them overheats, and the unit shuts down.  When the system is turned
>off, and allowed to cool, everything is fine.
>
>Is this something that can be easily remedied, without taking it to a repair
>shop?  He is a ham, and familiar with electronics.

Hot 1541s aren't unusual.  First, if the drives are stacked one on top of 
the other, unstack them.  Otherwise try 
1) blocks of wood under the legs to raise the drive and improve air 
   circulation.
2) a cardboard cylinder 2 ft high at the vent on the top of the 1541.
   It's a chimney.
3) a fan.  Some put the fan on the top of the 1541.  I put one underneath,
   blowing air through a piece of air conditioner filter into the drive.
   The filter traps dust.

Paul Hollander    pholland@iastate.edu
Behold the tortoise: he makes no progress unless he sticks his neck out.

Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: bx304@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jeff Epler)
Subject: .MUS, .WDS
Reply-To: bx304@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Jeff Epler)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 22:56:47 GMT


Are there any generally available editors for SID .MUS and .WDS files?

I have an editor for .MUS, but it has no support for .WDS files.

So I'd like FTPable descriptions (at worst) of a .WDS file, or at best a
program (Maybe BASIC so I can look at the source?) that will make
enterig them relatively painless?
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From: "commodore chairman" <commodore.chairman@canrem.com>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: .sidplayer
Date: 22 Jul 92 22:50:05 EST
Reply-To: "commodore chairman" <commodore.chairman@canrem.com>
Distribution: comp
Organization: Canada Remote Systems


I'm trying to write a program that will display the description of a
.SID file, like the players do before the song is played.

I know that the description is at the END of the file, but I can't
figure out how the players know exactly where it is...  I noticed that
before the description in a few sids I checked out, there was a $01 $4f.
I'm sure that searching for this isn't the answer.  There must be a
pointer at the beginning of the file for where it's located.

Alex Burger - Commodore Chairman of CRS (416-798-4713)
--
Canada Remote Systems  - Toronto, Ontario/Detroit, MI
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: nevs@cs.tu-berlin.de (Sven Goldt)
Subject: Re: How to use kermit to download .sda file to my 128, Please help!!
Organization: Techn. University of Berlin, Germany
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 14:43:38 GMT

Hi Kevin,
you were right - type c for connect and press return after it !
then you may send all (usually hayes) modem commands.
for instance type at d (p for pulse,t for tone) number.then return.
After succesfull connection with your school you have to call kermit
on this side,too.Type set file type bin and then send <filename>.
Return to your C64/C128-Kermit (perhaps with CTRl-Y c) and type
receive.By the way,there u need  file type bin,too.
After a while u got desterm.sda and sda means,it's a
self de-arcing archive.You just load it and type run.Then it will
selfextract itself.

This Procedure is the same for other protocols,like xmodem ...
On the one side u have to send the file with a programm,which
uses your protocol and on your side you have to receive the file.

Greets, Sven


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Organization: The Pennylvania State University
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 22:22:40 EDT
From: Ernie Oporto <EAO102@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: geoWrite help! quick!

My only version of geoWrite 2.1 just got destroyed and I have been relying
on that program for my schoolwork.  If anyone can uuencode me a copy and
send it ASAP, I would appreciate that very, very much.  Help me, please?!?!

  _____)           ______        _)       _)  EAO102@PSUVM.PSU.EDU
                               __       __    OPORTO@CORVETTE.ECE.PSU.EDU
______    ______            ___      ___      Ernie "SHOKK" Oporto
                               __       __    Lab Computer Attendant
(_______ _      _ ________ _     _) _     _)  for PSU's CAC Department
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: f2rx@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca (Craig Bruce)
Subject: Re: Not BBR but ...
Organization: University of New Brunswick, Canada (eh!)
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 12:14:08 GMT

stlucas@gdwest.gd.com (GSS 087272 St. Lucas) writes:

>Ok, I'm not very knowledgeable in the dealings with the ms-dos formats
>and the like, but it seems the msdos/commodore disk utilities all load
>the files into memory, crunch on them (converting petscii to ascii or
>vice-versa), and then spit the stuff out to the disk.  They are limited
>to 32k (40k, it doesn't matter).

I think the reason that these programs limit themselves to reading files into
memory and then spitting them out is for people who have only one disk drive.

>  Why can't the program read a minimal
>amount of data from the msdos disk, whatever a block/sector equivalent
>is on ibm, and then dump it to the commodore disk, doing whatever 
>conversion is necessary, and then read some more?  This wouldn't be 
>limited to memory space available.  If one were going only from msdos
>to commodore, what's wrong with this?

There is nothing wrong with that.  In fact I have written a program that does
just that - reads one "cluster" (usually 1024 bytes), translates it, and
writes it to a Commodore file (although that program is too complicated and
bug-ridden to release).  In fact, this scheme is easier to program than
writing to memory.  However, the guy with only one disk drive could not use
the program.

A possibility is to have buddy with only one disk drive install a RAMdisk
driver that emulates a Commodore drive.  However, the only RAMdisk driver I
have seen requires an REU.  Perhaps a minimal RAMdisk could be built into
the Mess-dos file copier program.  (One that uses dynamically allocated
memory for around 100K of copy space on an unexpanded 128).

Are there any active C-128 users out there who still have only one disk drive?

>  Is the limitation on these 
>programs mostly in going from commodore to msdos format?
>Really curious, maybe I should re-read the last hardware hacker...

You can write files in the same way, only using one cluster worth of storage
for copying from disk to disk.  (Of course, it would be a little faster to
read and write entire tracks at a time (= 4608 bytes)).

What's "hardware hacker"?

Keep the Faith!

-Craig Bruce
f2rx@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca
"If I gave a damn what other people think of me, I would be more like
 other people."
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: digiuser@endor.byu.edu (Robert Perkins)
Subject: FOR SALE C-128 system
Reply-To: Rob_Perkins@byu.edu
Organization: Brigham Young University -- Mathematics Department
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 92 19:28:50 GMT

FOR SALE:
Commodore 128 Computer: $100
Commodore Monitor: $150 (the dual mode monitor that sold with the 128)
Commodore 1581 3 1/2" disk drive: $80
Commodore 128 Programmers reference guide: $20 ($26 retail)
*******Bundle Price: $300, throws in all my software (except GEOSware) on 5  
1/4" disks*******
I have all cables, but no documentation, except the guide.

GEOS 2.0 package for the C-64: $20
GEORAM unit, 512K RAM Expansion: $120
*******Bundle Price: $120, throws in all GEOSware*******
Full documentation is included. GEORAM, comes with a GEOS 128 kernel that works  
very well with all of the GEOS 64 programs.

I will take all resonable offers. All items are in good working conditin and  
have served me well.

REASON FOR SELLING: have to pay the rent.  I have not left the commodore  
community, I still have a C-64 and 1541 setup that I use faithfully.

I would prefer to ship items COD, since I can get a UPS discount through the  
university here; I think that will make things cheaper.

I can be reached at (801) 373-4394 (home) or (801) 378-5189 (work) or through  
E-mail, Rob_Perkins@byu.edu.


---
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From: v131p9t3@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Ninstar Cybermage - Back Again from the Mists!)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Looking for a C=64 VT100 Term..?!
Date: 22 Jul 92 03:38:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

>Hey,! anyone out there reading this Post?..I am looking for a working terminal
>program for my c64 at 1200 baud/1670 model.I have Novaterm 9.3, but the system
>does not work.I am not able to d/load. It aborts transfer after 12 blks of

I also have Novaterm 9.3 (using it right now) and it works great!  Maybe there's
a problem with your configuration.  Mine works fine with an Aprotek 2400 baud
modem.  I haven't tried it with any other setup so *shrug* I dunno.



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