From: twong@civil.ubc.ca (Thomas Wong)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard
Subject: Gravis BBS on Internet soon + other things....
Date: 27 Jan 1993 02:20:52 GMT
Organization: Dept. of Civil Engineering, U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Distribution: world
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Hi all. Here is the latest bulletin I just grabbed from the Gravis BBS.
One thing to note is that they now have Internet access. So very soon now,
you'll not need to call long distance to contact their BBS, you can
access it from here. We also hope that they'll eventually either link
to comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard, or more likely, link to the Ultrasound
mailing list. So if you have been reading the Ultrasound messages from
Usenet instead of from the mailing list, you'll be missing out on things
(probably already have). Anyways, here's the bulletin...

Thomas.
_______________________________________________________________________

    JUST TO LET YOU KNOW #1
    =======================
    
    Overview
    --------
      Internet and Fidonet e-mail links established
      QWK offline mail support added
      New Upgrade and Tech Notes information online
      User uploads enabled
    
    Important News
    --------------
      There is a new file online, GUS0013.ZIP, which contains a patch for
       those of you experiencing problems with 16 bit DMA on certain chip
       sets, including SOME models of OPTi.  You will find this file
       in our NEW UPLOADS area.
    
    Mail & Networks
    ---------------
      We are now hooked up to Fidonet and Internet.  Our Fidonet address
        is 1:153/978 and our Internet address is gravis.wimsey.bc.ca.  This
        will soon be shortened to gravis.com.  I'll let you all know when
        the change takes effect.
     
       Since many of you are calling long distance we have installed a QWK
        Offline Mail Reader.  This will allow you to call in, download any
        new mail and logoff.  Thereby saving you money by reducing the
        time spent online.
     
        Once you have downloaded your mail you will need a program which
        allows you to read and reply to it.  We have placed a few of the
        most popular offline readers online, BLUE WAVE, WINQWK and SILLY
        LITTLE MESSAGE READER.  All of them are available in our NEW
        UPLOADS area.
     
        To access our QWK mailer simply press "Q" from the MESSAGE BASE
        menu.
     
     News, Bulletins & Tech Notes
     ----------------------------
       Gravis is pleased to announce some special offers.
     
                                                  US    CAN
         *Memory Upgrade - 512K                   $10   $14
         *Air Combat - Chuck Yeager Air Combat    $15   $20
         *Making Music - MidiSoft & Power Chords  $10   $14
          Gravis Analog Pro(tm)                   $40   $48
          Gravis PC GamePad(tm)                   $20   $24
     
        To read the full text explaining the upgrades select item 9 in the
        NEWS, BULLETINS & TECH NOTES menu.
     
       * Only available to registered owners of the Gravis UltraSound
     
       I will be placing MANY new pieces of information in the NEWS,
        BULLETINS & TECH NOTES area.  Currently you may read, search,
        or download information on:
     
            Press Releases                Prices & Upgrades
            Product Information           Commonly asked questions
            Product Availability          Tech Notes
            GUS Support
     
        This information is updated as I receive it.  So it will be kept
        right up to date.  I recommend that you make regular stops to
        this area.
     
        If there are any MAJOR updates I will let you know via a bulletin
        such as this one.
     
     Files
     -----
       Users may now upload files to the Gravis Support BBS.  There are a
        few limitations and restrictions.
     
             Only upload files that RELATE to our products.
              We are NOT trying to become a shareware library.
              However, if you have something that you feel will
              be useful to other happy Gravis owners please feel
              free to share.
             All new uploads will be scanned for viruses with
              McAfee's latest virus scanner before being
              placed online.
             All uploads will remain invisible until the SysOp
              has had a chance to personally check the validity
              of the program.
     
        To upload a file press "U" from the file menu.
     
     
     Thanks, and happy computing.
     
     John
 
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