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From: williams@nssdcs.gsfc.nasa.gov (Jim Williams)
Subject: Re: Trouble with Unix vi and HP95 comm program
Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 16:22:44 GMT

>Wish also that they had the cursor keys behave like cursor keys in 
>COMM too ... sending the ESC-[A etc. sequences, and ALT-cursor doing the
>scrolling. Very confusing since it is not consistent with the way the
>DOS screen ALT-arrow behaves. Also I miss the cursor keys.

Agreed!  I *really* wish the panning in comm was like the panning in
DOS: alt-arrows.  The inconsistency is frustrating.  I also missed the
arrow keys until I discovered an (undocumented?) feature.  In vt100
emulation, the function keys have the following mappings:

F1 - ESC O P (PF1)
F2 - ESC O Q (PF2)
F3 - ESC O R (PF3)
F4 - ESC O S (PF4)
F5 - ESC [ A (Cursor Up)
F6 - ESC [ B (Cursor Down)
F7 - ESC [ C (Cursor Forward)
F8 - ESC [ D (Cursor Backward)

Unfortunately, most "vt100" termcap and terminfo descriptions expect
the arrow keys to be in the Cursor Key Mode (not ANSI mode) which
sends ESC O {A,B,C,D}, so you need a special termcap.

The hp95 termcap I saw earlier today in this newsgroup seems to have a
lot of functionality that my unit lacks.  For example, mine does not
respond to the Set Graphic Rendition codes (blink/underline/reversed)
that were listed.  Perhaps this termcap was for kermit, not the
built-in comm app?  Has anyone else seen the built-in comm app respond
to things like being/end standout mode?  insert/delete line?

The "vt100" emulation of the comm app is only vaguely vt100.  For one
thing, it has 25 lines, rather then 24, which can confuse some
programs.  Also it seems to support vt52 and vt100 sequence *at the
same time*!  I've been checking into what escape sequences are
actually supported in the various modes of the comm app and will post
my discoveries soon.

I would add the lameness of the comm app to Ed Falk's "bug list".
I'd like to find a comm app that supports all possible features of
the display (blink/rev/underline), supports more ANSI sequences for
things like insert/delete, and is *real small*.  There are several
such programs on the various DOS archives.  Just need some time to
check them out.  But really, I shouldn't have to do this!

Note to Ed Falk:  You wanted to be able to insert things into, say,
appointment notes via the serial port.  I don't know how to do that,
but to get a short bit of text into the machine, you can do this in DOS:

C> copy aux foo.txt

Now send the data for foo.txt into the serial port and end it with a
^Z.  In some cases, this is faster than the whole
Comm/Transfer/Kermit/...  routine.  If the defaults for aux: aren't
right for you (9600,8,N,1), you'll need a copy of the mode program to
set the serial port first. (I haven't actually tried this yet, but it
ought to work.) 

Cheers,
Jim
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Internet: williams@nssdcs.gsfc.nasa.gov		Phone: +1 301 286-1131
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From: abraham@kean.ucs.mun.ca
Subject: eddie
Organization: Memorial University. St.John's Nfld, Canada
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 17:07:16 GMT

I'm sure this has been asked before so please pardon me (new HP95LX owner) 
but, what is the login and password for eddie.mit.edu? I can get to the 
system but not beyond.
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From: edp@math.zk3.dec.com (Eric Postpischil)
Subject: Re: Derive for Sale
Reply-To: edp@math.zk3.dec.com (Eric Postpischil)
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Distribution: us,usa
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 13:29:15 GMT

In article <C0ErG6.D4G@iat.holonet.net>, brianw@iat.holonet.net (Brian
Walsh) writes:

>I'm no expert but try to respect the programmers' rights.

I am a programmer; I am a senior software engineer in the Ultrix
Engineering Group at Digital Equipment Corporation -- I make my money by
writing software that is sold under license.  But I respect everybody's
rights, including those of the purchaser.  I don't hold people to phony
"licenses" that are revealed only after purchase.  Open the Fall 1992
Desktop Direct from Digital catalog to page 34 and you will find a
license agreement written out where a purchaser can see it BEFORE they
decide to buy.

If a company is honest and up-front with me, I will respect their
rights.  If they hide their license and agree to sell me a product
without specifying other terms, then they have no rights to require
other terms.

It is a matter of simple ethics.  The publisher has no right to screw
over the purchaser by changing the terms AFTER sale.  Be honest; set the
terms up front.


                                -- edp (Eric Postpischil)
                                "Always mount a scratch monkey."
                                edp@rusure.enet.dec.com
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From: sknapp@iastate.edu (Steven M. Knapp)
Subject: Re: Boss, Wizard, 95, Opinions?
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 04:16:43 GMT

In article <C0IEB1.G1w.1@cs.cmu.edu> er+@cs.cmu.edu (Ekkehard Rohwedder) writes:
>Here's my $0.02 on two *low-end* organizers:

I have mine to give on a OZ-8200, Wizard by sharp.

>For the most part I want to use these beasties as note-takers/data repositories.

I use mine pretty much the same. Lists of things to do, phone numbers, email
addresses, and SCHEDULES!

>Secondly I did not want to spend more than $150 (figuring that I'll shell out
>another $100 for the PC-link).

With some effort you can construct the PC-link MUCH cheeper. The MAX232 chip
that is suggested is about $7, and the most expensive part out of the group.
Expect to pay no more than $20 for case and all, espically if you mail order
the parts.

>I thought that it was pretty intuitive to use: there are lots of `mini-menues'
>e.g. for selecting world timezones, special characters... that display the 10
>choices you used last. It also allows a primitive form of cut-and-paste between
>applications. 

The 8200 does the same thing. I really like how it keeps track of last used
things, this is a lesson to be learned by many a software engineer.

The cutting and pasteing is nice, as is the global search function. 

The 8000series also has a pretty nifty outliner. 

>What I did not like: the shift key works like a CAPS key. It becomes very 
>irritating when you type in mixed text. (Its display: 16x8 chars.)

The 8000 does not have this problem, caps and shift are two seperate keys.
There are even two shift keys. 

The scheduler is GREAT, it offers weekly, monthly, daily, indexed, or
event-by-event views. It also shows a time line to show when you are free and
when you have some obligation. It even shows overlaping events seperately.

Provisions are there for different forms of yearly events, including periods.

128K of RAM is nice, and the fields can be pretty long, more than I would want
to type.

>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>However, I then ended up with the Casio BOSS-8000, mainly because it has 64kB,
>a larger 32x6 character display, while it only runs up some $120. It also has
>a nicer tactile feeling.

I thought about one of these....decided that the 8200 was worth it, I got mine
used for about $150 with the dictionary thesaurus card. 

The 8000'S also has the business card feature AND online help.

I like mine quite a bit. It is easy to pick up and use well, and allows many
features for those willing to pick up the manual too. 

Complaints? 

Size, too big, keyboard, too small, connectors, not standard....

________________________________________________________________________ 
Steven M. Knapp                             Computer Engineering Student
sknapp@iastate.edu                  President Cyclone Amateur Radio Club
Iowa State University; Ames, IA; USA      Durham Center Operations Staff
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From: brianw@iat.holonet.net (Brian Walsh)
Subject: Re: BBS for HP handhelds
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access BBS: 510-704-1058/modem
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 14:48:41 GMT

asmith@acorn.co.uk (Andy Smith) writes:
: Is it possible to access this new BBS via Internet??
Sorry, no, it's only available by telephone dial-up.
-- 
-- Brian Walsh
   brianw@holonet.net
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From: brianw@iat.holonet.net (Brian Walsh)
Subject: BBS for HP handhelds
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access BBS: 510-704-1058/modem
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 04:45:20 GMT

                New bulletin board system for HP handhelds
               --------------------------------------------
For those who missed the previous announcement, I have started a free
public access BBS in the Chicago area for support of the HP48, 95, 41, 
42, 28, and 71/75.  File areas include Frequently Asked Questions, HP48
Goodies Disks, HP95, etc., with files being added daily.  Goodies #8 soon!
  >> Internet Usenet newsgroups weekly updates coming early next week <<
comp.sys.hp48, comp.sources.hp48, comp.sys.handhelds, and comp.sys.palmtops
messages (some with nifty programs) will be available for download.
First time callers have full access privileges, 120 min./day, no file ratios.
        Telephone number: (708) 304-0666
        Hours of operation: 11pm to 8am Central Time, 7 days/week
          other times on request (call the above number by voice first)
        8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
        1200bps-14400bps V.32bis; V.42bis, MNP5, LAPM supported
        easy to use
        Zmodem file transfers (now working)
Any questions, call me at the above number by voice at other times, or
leave a Comment to sysop when online.

Brian Walsh
-- 
-- Brian Walsh
   brianw@holonet.net
From: roberts@luxor.crd.ge.com (Victor D Roberts)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: FAQ question candidate: HP95LX boot to dos?
Date: 10 Jan 93 03:54:56 GMT
Organization: GE Corp. Research & Development, Schenectady, NY

In article <1993Jan7.094156.5182@sfu.ca> howesb@fraser.sfu.ca (Charles Howes) writes:
>I (think I) scoured the eddie.mit.edu site for information on how to set
>the HP to run CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT on start-up, but I'm obviously
>missing something.  (It's 2am.  I'm missing sleep.)
>
>FAQ question time!
>
>Thank you for your support.


If you do not have a RAM card, put config.sys and autoexec.bat on C:\.
If you do have a RAM card, put them on A:\.
-- 

Vic Roberts
GE Research and Development Center, Schenectady, NY
roberts@crd.ge.com
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From: jim@ilo.dec.com (Jim Lawton)
Subject: Re: Future of HP95LX ?
Reply-To: jim@ilo.dec.com
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 11:28:23 GMT


In article <1993Jan06.020910.158014@jrh.uucp>, jrh@jrh.uucp (James R. Hamilton) writes:

>    I don't have the dates for the next release (and, working for IBM, I'll
>    not likely get them :-) ) but having just purchased a 1 meg model and 
>    immediately consuming the entire memory I would *strongly* recommend
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 The same happened to me soon after I bought my 1 Meg 95 last year. Then I 
 discovered DIET. Run in TSR mode, it compresses/uncompresses your files on
 the fly. Initially, you compress all your files manually, using DIET from
 the command line. Afterwards, it's done automatically. I ended up with 
 slightly less than half my memory free. Works great! It's available in the 
 usual place on eddie.mit.edu.

 /jim
From: bt@irfu.se (Bo Thide')
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: IR95 is excellent
Date: 4 Jan 93 14:13:35 GMT
Organization: Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Uppsala, Sweden

In article <1993Jan04.014652.115301@jrh.uucp> jrh@jrh.uucp (James R. Hamilton) writes:
>In article <1992Dec31.233554.14701@Princeton.EDU> fuchs@tsar.princeton.edu writes:
>>
>>Quite so. Just do a binary download of inbound/ir95.zip.
>
>    I just finished installing and setting up IR95 (it now drives 2 CD
>    players, 2 VCRs and a TV) and it is absolutely amazing.  Its easy to
>    install, easy to use, looks great, etc., etc. Strongly Recommended.  
>
>    Thanks to Gilles Kohl for writing IR95 and contributing it to the
>    net and to Ira Fuchs for putting it up on the ftp server.
>
>                        --jrh
>-- 
>
>James R. Hamilton                               inet: jrh@jrh.guild.org
>telephone: +1 416 493 4162                      uunet: ...!uunet!jrh!jrh
>Toronto, Canada                                 work: jrh@torolab.vnet.ibm.com


I can only agree.  It *is* a bloody amazing piece of software.

Bo
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 /|F|\          INTERNET: bt@irfu.se      UUCP: ...!mcvax!sunic!irfu!bt  
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From: dale@mkseast.uucp (Dale Gass)
Subject: Re: Sharp Palmtops???
Organization: Mortice Kern Systems, Atlantic Canada Branch
Distribution: na
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 20:59:57 GMT

ppicot@irus.rri.uwo.ca (Paul Picot) writes:
>I am trying to assemble information about the PC-3x00.  Sharp doesn't
>seem to want to allow 3rd party software development -- It's like
>pulling teeth to get a BIOS reference manual from them.  Has anybody
>had any success getting technical info from Sharp?
>
>I would like to hear from other users of this machine.  Have you any
>tips/tricks/favorite utils?  (I've already looked at the archive site)
>
>I am keeping a running log of everything I learn about the machine,
>and would be happy to share knowledge with other users

Here's a few things I've discovered:

-	ALT-C will pop up the calculator at any time, when running any 
	application.

-	When the batteries get low, the clock speed drops by 1 mhz every time
	it tells you that the batteries are getting low.  The clock speed
	isn't proportional to the battery life, just proportional to how
	many times it's told you about it.  If you turn your machine on and
	off 7 times when the batteries are low, you'll be running at 1 mhz.

-	Fn-F6 changes the display to a lighter font.

-dale
-- 
 Dale Gass, Mortice Kern Systems, Atlantic Canada Branch
Business: dale@east.mks.com, Pleasure: dale@mkseast.uucp
From: Gordon O. Perkins <gperkins@igc.apc.org>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Date: 11 Jan 93 16:46 PST
Subject: AMSTRAD NC100. Z80 and PCMCIA.
Nf-ID: #N:cdp:1528100002:000:205
Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!gperkins    Jan 11 16:46:00 1993


Anyone used/bought an AMSTRAD NC100 notebook computer. Was described in
a recent BYTE. Uses Z80 microprocessor and has PCMCIA memory card slot.
Retails for $300 (170 UK pounds). Is there a US distributor?

From: holly@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Holly Sniff)
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 18:15:12 GMT
Subject: Casio 4300 Secret Memory Area
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops

I have a new Casio SF-4300 Digital Diary. I've spent *some* amount of time 
entering data. When I tried to access the "secret area", I found that 
apparently a password had been inadvertantly entered and I have no idea what
it could be! (Not too surprising when you have kids!)

I will probably attempt to backup the current contents to either a PC or unix
system (depending on where I can scrounge the s/w & cabling) and then reset
the Casio.

But before I go to the trouble, I was wondering if anyone knew of a "super-
double-secret backdoor" way of accessing the current password and changing it.

Also, if I do have to reset the Casio and download the data from the saved 
files, I'm guessing that that old password will come along with it. Therefore,
I'm thinking I'll probably need to do some decryption of the saved data to 
get that password. Does anyone have any experience along these lines who 
could offer any advice?

Thanks!

Holly 
(I *really* don't want to enter everything again on those little bitty keys!) 
Sniff

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From: jeremyw@well.sf.ca.us (Jeremy Weinstein)
Subject: Re: Derive for Sale
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Distribution: us,usa
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 23:59:59 GMT

In <C0EMBA.Bqr@iat.holonet.net> brianw@iat.holonet.net (Brian Walsh) writes:

>edp@math.zk3.dec.com (Eric Postpischil) writes:
>: I never agreed to Soft Warehouse's license; the ROM card was sold to me
>: without condition other than the guarantees printed in EduCalc's
>: catalog.  The software is subject to copyright law, but I am making no
>: copies, just selling the one I have.

>By opening a software package (disks or plug-in card) you automatically
>agree to the manufacturer's license, as the packaging makes clear.  While
>an earlier (outdated) version is in ROM instead of on floppy disks, either
>is intended for the bit bucket on purchasing an update.  It may seem a gray
>area, but I'd be surprised if Soft Warehouse's disposition differs from
>this.  Whether EduCalc's catalog stated that is irrelevant.
>-- 
>-- Brian Walsh
>   brianw@holonet.net
Shrink-wrap software licenses are not necessaruly enforceable or binding.
Check Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
From: anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Anthony J Stieber)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: Tiny, 24x80 flat terminal.
Date: 6 Jan 1993 03:22:07 GMT
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Distribution: na
NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.7.4

In article <1993Jan5.164231.27525@nsisrv.gsfc.nasa.gov> williams@nssdcs.gsfc.nasa.gov (Jim Williams) writes:
>In article <1ials4INNcro@uwm.edu> anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Anthony J Stieber) writes:
>>This program and the fnt80x25 program are available on Compuserve.  The
>>author, David K. Goodman (72330.130@compuserve.com) has specifically
>>prohibited distribution of any of his software on the Internet or
>>Usenet.
>
>What reason has he given for this?  This seems like a totally bizzare
>attitude to me...

He said that he is going to commercially release his software at some
point and that he doesn't want too many people to get it for free until
then.  His software might be also available on the Palmtop Paper disks
or from ACE Technologies.  If you don't like his license agreement,
complain, I did, but I'm only one person.
--
<-:(= Anthony Stieber	anthony@csd4.csd.uwm.edu   uwm!uwmcsd4!anthony
From: martinh@hpopd.pwd.hp.com (Martin Harris)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Microwriter/Academy Liquidation
Date: 11 Jan 93 10:58:03 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, CCSY Messaging Centre, UK.


  The company that produced the Microwriter (aka Academy) - the palmtop that
used a chording keyboard - has gone into voluntary liquidation here in the UK.
They have though made a commitment to honour all existing warranties, and
provide a repair service and other services where appropriate. They also have
some old stock which they are selling off.
  The contact address/number in the UK is as follows;

                Microwriter Services Ltd.
                Unit 1
                Seaforth Works
                Rear of 8-12 Seaforth Avenue
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From: gingell@rock.concert.net (Michael J Gingell -- Personal Account)
Subject: auto wake up remote control
Organization: CONCERT-CONNECT -- Public Access UNIX
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 14:00:35 GMT


A few days ago I posted a request asking how to wake up your HP95
run a program and then go back to sleep for a while until the next
scheduled event.  The application I had in mind was for myREMOTE a
program which turns your '95 into an infra-red remote control.

With the posting of power95 there is a least one workable solution.
Power95 allows you to change the wakeup time of the HP95 from
midnight to any specific time and to activate or deactivate the
wakeup. It will also turn the power off.  Also myREMOTE has a mode
where you can call it from a DOS command line thus:

myremote vcr 5   calls the 5th command in the vcr.ir command file

and returns to DOS.  So here is an example of a batch file that
should wake up, start a VCR at 2PM, stop it at 3PM, then tomorrow
do the same thing at 5PM. By building a much larger batch file
there is no limit to the complexity of sequences one can control
over any number of days. You can also have any number of device
files, not just vcr.ir.  It would also be more efficent and error
free to write a simple program to automatically generate a command
file from a sequence of simpler statements. 

auto_ir.bat file:

power95 135900         set wake up 60 secs before 2pm
power95 off            95 goes to sleep and suspends batch till 2pm
myremote vcr 3         VCR power on
power95 135930         change wakeup to 30 30 secs in the future
power95 off            back to sleep
myremote vcr 4         VCR record
power95 150000         set next wakeup for stop
power95 off            zzzzz
myremote vcr 2         VCR stop
myremote vcr 3         VCR power off
power95 000000         wait till midnight
power95 off
power95 165900         wakeup at midnight, set next wakup for 4:59PM
power95 off
myremote vcr 3         VCR power on

.... and so on

A big thank you to the author of power95, Dennis Nara.

Note that myREMOTE is a commercial program from ACE technologies, I am
just a happy user.  I have also just ftpd the ir95 but havn't had time
to check it out yet.  Does it have a DOS callable mode like myREMOTE?
-- 
Mike Gingell  gingell@rock.concert.net
Raleigh, NC USA
From: jkovach@agora.rain.com (Jeff Kovach)
Subject: Upgrading the Portfolio
Summary: How to upgrade the memory?
Keywords: Portfolio
Organization: Open Communications Forum
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 21:41:04 GMT

Just a quick question.  I have an Atari Portfolio and I love it.  It
does everything I have wanted it to do up to now.  Recently, I was 
working on a function graphing/calculator program for it and started
wishing I had more RAM to work with.  Can the Portfolio's memory be
upgraded from the default 128K.  If so, is it an internal modification
or is a clip on module?  Even just another 128K would be more than enough.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff Kovach

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From: rasas@minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au (Greg Patten)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Sharp ZQ-5200 help please.
Date: 8 Jan 93 06:23:06 GMT
Organization: RMIT Computer Centre
NNTP-Posting-Host: minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au
Originator: rasas@minyos.xx.rmit.OZ.AU

I have the afore mentioned personal diary and I need some help
as to getting it to send data (and eventually receive). There is,
I believe, commercial software available for the Mac and PC but I
have neither. I'm not too flash at C but learning very quickly and
hope to write a simle program for the Atari (STe) so I can back up
my data.

If anyone has the spec sheet regarding how to get it to send/receive
etc. It'd be _HUGELY_ appreciated.

Oh yeah, I have the serial cable...:)

Any hints/tips/pointers/src/ftp sites etc. greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Greg.

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