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Date:         Tue, 7 Apr 1992 08:07:37 CDT
From:         "Jerry V. Caswell" <LB.JVC@ISUMVS.BITNET>

If all you want to do is determine whether MSCDEX is loaded (as opposed to
having a program take a specific action based on whether it is loaded),
you can use one of the memory reporting programs which are associated with
a memory manager such as QEMM or 386MAX.  Manifest is the program that comes
with QEMM (it may be available separately).  It provides a full snapshot of
memory usage, including the name of the program and which segments of memory
it occupies.

You don't have to use QEMM or 386MAX to use the reporting program, but I
would advise anyone running either MSCDEX or a network operating system to
try to free up as much conventional memory as possible by loading MSCDEX and
network drivers into upper memory blocks.

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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 1992 16:31:32 CDT
From:         "Jerry V. Caswell" <LB.JVC@ISUMVS.BITNET>

Although I haven't seen any responses thus far, I too would be interested in
the operability of Meridian's CD-NET software with the LANtastic NOS.

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From:         edward tyrrill <cerebus@UCRMATH.UCR.EDU>
Subject:      Re: CD-ROM attached to IBM RS-6000
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This is definitely doable, and you can even buy the  RS6000
with a cdrom drive installed.  I used to work for a company
whose main area is CD-ROM for UNIX.  They had CD drives on
Suns, the RS6000, and the DG Aviion.  I believe drivers are
available from the companies you bought the machine from.
The exception being Sun 3's.  Sun is not supporting CD-ROM
on the Sun 3 line, but drivers can be bought from Young
Minds in Redlands, CA.

Ed Tyrrill
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Date:         Thu, 16 Apr 1992 17:12:24 CST
From:         Brent Stilley <UCCXBRS@OSUVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: SCSI Express questions
              14 Apr 1992 11:24:06 EST from <PEARSALL@UCS.INDIANA.EDU>

On Tue, 14 Apr 1992 11:24:06 EST Frank Pearsall 855-8179 said:

> If the standard rules for NOVELL memory requirements hold for mounting
>volumes, a 56 CD Drive SCSI-Express System could require up to (.023 x volume
>size (in MB) / Block Size (default is 4)).  If each CD averages 530 MB of files
>(for round numbers i.e. Novell requirement of 3 MB each), the system would
>require 168MB of memory for the CD's, plus 2 MB for the operating system and
>teh Server's hard drive...

Check your documentation again.  For SCSI-Express CD's you use a block size of
64, so for a 530M CD you would need .19M.  For all 56 you need a little over
10M.

Brent Stilley,  Oklahoma State University, 113 Math Sciences, Stillwater, 74078
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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 1992 13:40:00 CST
From:         ACADMARG@STMARYTX.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Digital Info-Server

In answer to the requests from Moshe Solow and Mark Wood, we are using the
Digital Infoserver in a Netware environment without Pathworks.  We are
running ABI/Inform, Periodical Abstracts, ERIC, PsycLIT, Marcive
Government Documents, National Trade Databank, and Books In Print Plus
on the network.  All run without any major problems except that
BIP requires extended memory (more than one meg) on 286's.  Also, we
have been unable to get the library holdings stuff from UMI to run on
ABI/Inform and Periodical Abstracts without getting intermittent error
messages so we have taken this off and are waiting for a software update.

Other than those two minor problems, our network has been running for three
months now without any interference from me except to load a new update
disk whenever one arrives.  The Infoserver seems to be very fast and
trouble-free and we hope things stay that way.  Our users have been very
please with the performance.

Margaret Sylvia
Network Administrator
St. Mary's University Academic Library
acadmarg@stmarytx.bitnet
acadmarg@vax.stmarytx.edu
From: MORGAN@ICARUS.CURTIN.EDU.AU (Bruce Morgan)
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Subject: SCSI Express, Bustek HA and > 16Mb Memory
Date: 17 Apr 92 12:51:01 GMT
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I am using 14 NEC CDROMs on a Netware 3.11 Server using SCSI Express
with Bustek 542B SCSI Controllers (ISA).

I've been very impressed by its performance.  However when I tried to
mount a further 5 drives I ran out of memory.  The memory on the
serverhas now been upgraded to 32Mb.  The memory registers
successfully but because of the 24-bit addressing capability of the
Bustek cards an error is created when the CDROMs are accessed -
something like "HA Error cannot address location 10DF560".

Is there a new Bustek Disk NLM which provides some software mapping
to high addresses.  Is there another solution besides getting an EISA
machine?

Thanks in Advance

Bruce

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From: jeff@raven.alaska.edu (Jeff Harrison)
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Subject: Re: Digital Info-Server
Date: 13 Apr 92 23:12:15 GMT
Reply-To: sxjlh@alaska.edu
Organization: University of Alaska Computer Network - Systems Programming Group

What info are you looking for? I have tested and use the infoserver 
client access from dos. Standalone, with Pathworks, with Novell, and with both
Pathworks and Novell.

As long as you're set up for NDIS it works fine.

--
Jeff Harrison                                internet: sxjlh@.alaska.edu
University of Alaska Computer Network        voicenet: 907.474.6329
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Date:         Tue, 14 Apr 1992 09:25:00 CDT
From:         FB23@VAXB.ACS.UNT.EDU
Subject:      Re: CD-ROM workstation boo
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I would tend to agree with the person who questioned the need for CD-ROM
booking.  In our situation, we have provided access outside of the library
for some products (to user situated in offices on campus) which has cut
in-library demand somewhat.  We also have added additional LANed CD-ROM
workstations as demand increased.  What happens when someone books and
doesn't show up?
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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 1992 15:59:00 CST
From:         ACADMARG@STMARYTX.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Digital Info-Server

I've gotten a couples of requests for further information on our connection
of the DEC Infoserver to a Novell LAN.  Here are some details:

We are ruing a Novell 3.11 network on a 386 fileserver with 18 workstations
connected to it.  These are in a star configuration using 10baseT unshielded
twisted pair cabling with DEC Repeaters bringing all the wiring together at
the fileserver.  The network cards at 8-bat 10baseT cards also from DEC.
The Infoserver is connected to the LAN through an ethernet cable coming
off the DEC Repeater.

We also hope to be running campus-wide very shortly using a V-server
gateway from Virtual Microsystems to connect to our campus network through
our VAX in the campus computer center.  As soon as we get the ethernet cable
strung to the computer center, we can bring this up.

The Infoserver and the gateway were set up by Virtual Microsystems and they
can be contacted at 800-722-8299.  I have no connected with them other than
as a satisfied customer.  The system runs very nicely and their service has
been satisfactory when needed.

We are running ABI/Inform & Periodical Abstracts from UMI, ERIC & PsycLIT
from Silverplatter, Government Documents Catalog from Marcive, Books in
Print from Bowker, and the National Trade Databank from GPO.  All of these
run fine on our 286 workstations except for BIP.  We will need to add an
additional meg of memory to the 286's to handle BIP since it seems to be
something of a memory hog.  We also seem to be having a problem with the
local library holdings database offered by UMI for ABI/Inform and Periodical
Abstracts.  When this is brought up we get intermittent errors on those
databases, so we have deleted it and are waiting for a new software update.

Margaret Sylvia
Network Systems Administrator
St. Mary's University Academic Library
acadmarg@stmarytx.bitnet
acadmarg@vax.stmarytx.edu
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Date:         Fri, 10 Apr 1992 10:24:09 -0900
From:         "Susan Elliott, AK State Library" <JYSAE@ALASKA.BITNET>
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From:         Theodore.Morris@UC.EDU
Subject:      RE: What doesn't work with CD-Connection?
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I haven't gotten it to work with the Maxwell Compact Library AIDS disk
yet, but I'm still working on it...
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Date:         Thu, 16 Apr 1992 08:05:15 -0700
From:         ADM0404@SAIPA00.BITNET

Hello:
We have many    Macintoch CD's, Does any body knows about a
MAC CD TOWER (like those cd net towers for pc's CD's), and
If not, how can I put MAC CD drives on a novell network(don't
want to emulate MAC to PC) we like to use our MAC as a MAC not
as a PC.-- how about mixing ( don't think so) a variety of
different cd's on on CD NET tower ex: 10 cd drives for pc appl's,
and 10 cd drives for macintoch, since they both use SCSI.

Thank you in advance.
aziz
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From: fnsls@acad3.alaska.edu
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Subject: RE: What doesn't work with CD-Connection?
Date: 17 Apr 92 09:38:12 GMT
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Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks

In article <920414094634.3bd@MDLIB.HUJI.AC.IL>, LEABASH@MDLIB.HUJI.AC.IL writes:
>>I am trying to find out if there is/are ANY titles that people have been
>>un-able
>>to get working with CBIS CD-Connection.
> 
> Silver Platter's titles,
> ISI's Science Citation
>
We have run Silver Platter titles successfully in the past
and are currently running ISI's Science Citation using CD-Connection
   
Steve Smith
Rasmuson Library
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
fnsls@acad3.alaska.edu
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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 1992 15:26:00 EDT
From:         "Father Pomeroy" <JBP@HLYCROSS.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Digital Info-Server

We have had one for several months now. We have an extra SCSI drive that
provides extended hard drive capabilities to some of our pathworks PC's.
A DEC TLZ04 cartridge tape is used to back up our disk farm overnight
( about 3    1GB disks per night). The CD rom is great for on-line docs
and software distribution.
 No Problems. May I answer any specific questions for you? Privately
or net as you wish.

Joe

JBP@HLYCROSS    on BITNET
JBP@HCACAD.HOLYCROSS.EDU   on INTERNET
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Date:         Tue, 7 Apr 1992 12:29:08 CDT
From:         TSUTCT01@ASNTSU.ASN.NET
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              cdromlan%idbsu@cunyvm.cuny.edu, cneduc-l%tamvm1@cunyvm.cuny.edu,
              cread%yorkvm1@cunyvm.cuny.edu, cwis-l%wuvmd@cunyvm.cuny.edu,
              edtech%ohstvma@cunyvm.cuny.edu, educom-w%bitnic@cunyvm.cuny.edu,
              katalist%huearn@cunyvm.cuny.edu,
              lisres-l%nmsuvm1@cunyvm.cuny.edu, ibm-nets%uga@cunyvm.cuny.edu,
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                                 JOB LISTING

Library:  Information Technologies Coordinator:  To implement diverse
information products and develop an integrated information/instructional
network.  Plans cost-effective ways to use communication systems to
support the University's  information needs; recommends the
purchase of equipment; handles programming and troubleshooting
necessary to implement and operate the infmation system.
Technical position, 12 month contract, $28,000-34,000, excellent
benefit package.  College degree; strong interest in instructional
technology and/or computer science.  Experience with integrating diverse
computer applications as well as programming and database management
experience.  Excellent management, communication, analytical, and
interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to service.  Excellent
presentation and teaching skills.  Experience with library and/or
educational technologies, including CD-ROM products, electronic mail,
text data-files.  Reports to the Dean of Library Services.  Troy
State University Library serves 4,000 students on main campus and numerous
students on extended campuses.  Troy, AL population:  13,000:  small
town environment with centralized access to large urban area.  Send all
of the following:  resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, and copies
of transcripts to Personnel Office, Troy State University, Troy, AL 36082.
Application should be received by May 1, 1992.  EEO statement, minority
applicants welcomed.
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Date:         Tue, 7 Apr 1992 21:27:00 CDT
From:         FB23@VAXB.ACS.UNT.EDU
Subject:      SUBSCRIPTION TO CDROM-LAN
X-To:         CDROMLAN@IDBSU.IDBSU.EDU

I would like to subscribe to CDROMLAN.  I am LAN Manager at the University
of N. Texas Libraries.  I currently have a CBIS CD-Connection system with
26 drives as well as a fair number of standalone stations.  I would very
much like to participate in this list.

Thanks!

Arne J. Almquist, LAN Manager and Spcl Ass't to the Director
University of North Texas Libraries
P.O. Box 5188
Denton, TX  76203

ph. 817/565-3024
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From:         dave <TCHODGD@VCCSCENT.BITNET>
Subject:      CD-ROM networking/Reservations

<Reservations have nothing to do with networking> ?  My point is that
if you have enough demand for your titles that your patrons wait
in line (and of course complain about waiting) you have the need and
justification for increasing access.  What better way than to network
your CD-ROMS and add the appropriate number of workstations.

Granted a good reservation system can eliminate the waiting, but not
the complaining.  You will see a great deal of contention for prime
time slots.  I see reservation systems as a short term solution.  What
you really need is more access.

Dave Hodge
Systems Librarian
Tidewater CC
VA Beach, VA
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Date:         Tue, 14 Apr 1992 14:32:00 EST
From:         Bill Britten 4-1082 <BRITTEN@UTKLIB.LIB.UTK.EDU>
Subject:      DEC Infoserver

     I've recently installed an Infoserver with 13 cd drives.  We're
     accessing it over campus ethernet from pc's running *only* DEC's
     companion Infoserver for PC software--no Pathworks, no Novell.  All
     software is installed on the Infoserver's hard drive, including SPIRS
     (Silver Platter), ABI (with local holdings), Wilson, Bowker, and
     Marcive (Monthly Catalog).  After overcoming the usual configuration
     snags all is running very smoothly.

     Some others have commented on the Infoserver's memory cache, and I'll
     echo their raves ... access time is often faster than a standalone
     workstation.  Wilson software shows access times under 200ms even
     though the cd drive is rated at 400ms.  This phenomenon is due to the
     memory cache, which satisfies over 70% of all search requests.

     An important consideration:  you'll need DOS 5, with at least 1mb of
     RAM.  The Infoserver drivers take RAM, and MSDOS extensions takes a
     bunch when accessing multiple drives.  You'll need to load as much as
     possible in the upper memory area to have enough left over for the cd
     search software.

     I'd be happy to provide further info, specs, and install tips to
     anyone considering the Infoserver ... I think it's a great product.
     With DEC's typical 30% university discount, the Infoserver came out
     well below the alternatives I researched.

     Bill Britten
     Automation Librarian
     britten@utklib.lib.utk.edu
     britten@utkvx
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Date:         Fri, 10 Apr 1992 10:16:07 -0900
From:         "Susan Elliott, AK State Library" <JYSAE@ALASKA.BITNET>
Subject:      CDNet with Lantastic

Is anyone out there running CDNet with Lantastic?  We need a contact name,
library and phone number for consultation.  Thanks.

Susan Elliott
Automation Librarian, Alaska State Library
Bitnet:  jysae@alaska.bitnet
Internet:jysae@acad1.alaska.edu
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Date:         Wed, 8 Apr 1992 08:23:34 -0400
From:         "Graham W. Ward" <ward@MED-ITVAX1.BU.EDU>
Subject:      Knowledge finder info
X-To:         cdromlan@idbsu.idbsu.edu

I am posting this at the request of our medical reference librarian.
Please reply directly to Joe Harzbecker as indicated below.
Many thanks,
Graham w. Ward
Director, Information Technology,
Boston University School of Medicine
ward@med-itvax1.bu.edu  617-638-8854
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ATTACHMENT
===================================================================
We are interested in comparing KNOWLEDGEFINDER MEDLINE with
some other MEDLINE systems. We are interested in receiving
sugestions, comments, and experiences from users of this
system. Other bits of information that would help us:
how many people use KNOWLEDGEFINDER/MEDLINE ? How often
is it used? Who uses it (types of students, librarians,
physicians, etc. ).

Please reply to me directly at harz@med-itvax1.bu.edu
(Internet), or FAX 617-638-4233. Please do not reply to
MEDLIB-L or CDROMLAN.

Thank you.
Joe Harzbecker
Reference Librarian
Boston Univ. Medical Library
Internet: harz@med-itvax1.bu.edu
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From:         LEABASH@MDLIB.HUJI.AC.IL
Subject:      RE: What doesn't work with CD-Connection?
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>I am trying to find out if there is/are ANY titles that people have been
>un-able
>to get working with CBIS CD-Connection.

Silver Platter's titles,
ISI's Science Citation Index.


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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 1992 20:11:00 CDT
From:         "Thomas C. Wilson" <LIB4@JETSON.UH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: CD-ROM workstation booking program?
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We went to scheduling access to products because the users demanded it.  We
have many commuter students who need to plan their time very effectively, and
cannot wait around until a workstation *might* become available.  It is
staff intensive, but appreciated.  As we add more workstations over time,
the need to schedule may decrease.

Tom Wilson
University of Houston Libraries
LIB4@jetson.uh.edu
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