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From: cb317@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Stephanie J. Kessler)
Subject: Re: .lnx files help?
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 18:55:04 GMT


If you cannot get it to dissolve properly with LYNX, you can use
Omega-Q to do it, I believe.  That should work out ok.  The
problem with your LYNX might be  what version you are using.  I
have had some problems with older  versions of LYNX working with
my 1581 on occasion.
-- 
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randomly enforced.     Frank Zappa

cb317 @ cleveland.Freenet.Edu
From: nevs@cs.tu-berlin.de (Sven Goldt)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: PAL vs NTSC
Date: 20 Aug 92 12:49:11 GMT
Organization: Techn. University of Berlin, Germany


Perhaps you have to switch your monitor to LCA and not CVBS ?
By the way,Dutch Breeze is a very nice demo !
Greets, Sven

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Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: etxansk@garbod20.ericsson.se (Anders Skelander)
Subject: Re: Comal stuff
Organization: Ericsson
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 13:41:02 GMT

lenin@wam.umd.edu (Alberto Alejandro Perez-Pulido) writes:


>I have heard about comal, what is it? is it an operating enviroment or a
>programing lenguage or what? doeas anybody has a book about it that would
>like to sell me?
>thanks.

 I used Comal on a Commodore 64 at school back in 1986. It's a programming
language similar to Pascal, but it interprets the code (no need to
compile the source.) The C64 Comal was developed in Denmark, and it was
delivered to my school on 16K or 32K cartridges using some bank-
switching technique. (At least it wasn't easy to copy it to a disk).

 With an add-on package for sprites and pixel graphics in it, it became
a very useful development environment on the C64, much better than the
built-in BASIC and the simple improvements over BASIC that were available
at the time.

 I'm sure there are some die-hard C64/128 users in Scandinavia still owning
the cartridge or a disk version.

 Anders Skelander, Sweden
Organization: The Pennylvania State University
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 23:56:10 EDT
From: Ernie Oporto <EAO102@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: .lnx files help?

I just got a file called Fonts1.lnx, which has the fontpack1 fonts in it.
I desperately want to unarchive it so I can use the fonts, but this has
been plaguing me for a week now.  The file is too big to hold on a 1541 disk,
yet LYNX doesn't seem to work with the 1581 I have the file stored on.  If
anyone can give me any help, I'd really appreciate it.  I got the file off
of the Magnetic Bottle BBS.

  _____)           ______        _)       _)  EAO102@PSUVM.PSU.EDU
                               __       __    OPORTO@CORVETTE.ECE.PSU.EDU
______    ______            ___      ___      Ernie "SHOKK" Oporto
                               __       __    Computer Lab Attendant
(_______ _      _ ________ _     _) _     _)  for PSU's CAC Department
From: hh2x@vax5.cit.cornell.edu (Aaron Peromsik)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Comal stuff
Date: 16 Aug 92 16:10:32 EDT
Distribution: world,comp
Organization: Cornell University

In article <jerry.05xt@marin.uucp>,
jerry@marin.uucp (Jerry C. Hudgins) writes: 
> Yes, there was a group called the Comal User's Group USA.  I obtained a V2.0
> cartridge from them, and I thought it was great.  This was many years ago.
> The cartridge (and excellent manual) went away with my C64.  I wonder if a
> C128 native version was ever done?
> 

I believe there was a 128 cartridge, but I'm not sure. I think Jean Nance,
president of Meeting 64/128 Users Through the Mail, mentioned it a while back.
I'm not certain, though.

Aaron Peromsik
hh2x@vax5.cit.cornell.edu

Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: edmondse@woods.ulowell.edu
Subject: C128 Stuff and Games For Sale - Cheap!
Organization: University of Lowell
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 15:45:11 GMT

Hello,

I am selling my C128 system. Everything is in excellent 
condition as I have not been home enough to use this unit.

Anyhow heres the list of equipment.

C128 computer with power supply and docs -- $80.00
1571 disk drive w/ docs and software from C= -- $75.00
Sears SR?000 RGB color monitor, can be used for both color
      composite (i.e. C64) or digital RGB (i.e. C128 or CGA mode
      on a PC).  ---- $60.00
Commodore (made by Epson) MPS1000 printer. Use this with either
C128 or C64, or throw a couple of dip switches and use it with
any computer as a parallel printer (ala Amiga, PC, ST etc..). This 
unit comes with all documentation and cables. --$50.00

I've also got alot of good productivity software including

Wordwriter128, DataManger128, EasyCalc128 by Timeworks.
All with original disks, docs, and boxes. $15.00 each or all for $35.00.

Noone can own a C128 and not have some games to go with it so
here what I've got 




SubBattle Simulator by EPYX
Karnov by DataEast (my personal favorite)
Elite by Rainbird
Double Dragon by Taito
Gauntlet II by ???
Heroes of the Lance by SSI
Tetris by Spectrum Holobyte
ActicFox by Activision
GeeBee AirRally by ???


I will throw in some of these with the hardware for a very reasonable fee 
or I'll sell 'em separately if there is a certain one you've got to have.
I think around $5.00 or so would be fair.

If interested send me email and we can work out details.

THanks

Eric Edmonds
UMASS at Lowell

 


Xref: sparky comp.sys.cbm:3375 comp.sys.amiga.marketplace:6639
From: rthorstr@doc.bmd.trw.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm,comp.sys.amiga.marketplace
Subject: FOR SALE: Commodore 64 h/w and s/w
Date: 13 Aug 92 10:40:42 MST

Keywords: For Sale

Commodore 64 hardware and software.
(To be sold as a Package)

HARDWARE:
   Commodore 64 - needs repair (has diagonal lines moving accross screen)
   1541 Floppy disk drive
   Parallel Printer Interface
   300 Baud Modem
   Datasette Unit (tape drive)
   KoalaPad Touch Tablet

SOFTWARE:
   Productivity -
      Print Shop (creates banners, cards, announcements, etc)
      Newsroom (creates newsletters)
      Consultant (database)
      Easy Finance (budget)
      Cal-Kit (spreadsheet)
      KoalaPad Programmer's Tool Kit
      public domain disks (misc)

   Programming and Operating System -
      GEOS (replacement operating system)
      Simon's Basic (Basic programming language)
      Gorteck and The Mirochips (Programming tutorial/game)

   Educational -
      Koala - Dancing Bear
              Spider Eater
              Graphics
      Pre-Reading
      Kidwriter
      Sticky Bear Reading
      Big Bird's Special Delivery
      Peter Rabit
      Turtle ToyLand Jr.
      Micro Division
      Micro Multiplication
      Shape-Up
      Number Builder
      public domian (misc)

   Game -
      Wheel of Fortune
      public domain (misc)

   Other -
      Commodore Disk Bonus Pack
      Compute's Gazzette Disk
   --------------------------------------------------------------------   

MAKE ME AN OFFER!   If the offer is good enough I will pay the UPS shipping
costs.   Send offers to:

                     Rod_Thorstrom@oz.bmd.trw.com


Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: nastasi@cbnewsk.cb.att.com (joseph.l.nastasi)
Subject: C128, geos & games for sale
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 14:55:06 GMT
Keywords: C128, geos, mouse, games


Commodore 128 system for sale:
Hardware:       C128 cpu, 1571 drive
                Magnavox dual mode color monitor
                M-3 Mouse
                Graphix C128 to Parallel adaptor
		geoRam adaptor (for geos only)
                dust covers for cpu & drive
Software:
                Complete Geos 128 2.0 package that includes:
		geoWrite, geoPaint, geoSpell, geoMerge, desk access,
                geoFile, geoCalc, geoProgrammer, geoPublish, geoChart,
                Font + pack and several geoWorld disks.
                
                Paperboy, Indiana Jones, 720', Ghostbusters, many
                pre-school games, Space Shuttle, Dam Busters, Pinball
                Construction Set
                
                Abacus C compiler system w/ full 128 support.
                
Hardware in cream-puff condition and includes all original packaging,
even for most of the software.
I am asking for the best offer that includes shipping.
I prefer to sell it all in one package, but would consider splitting
it into three chunks: hardware, Geos S/W, Games.

Cheers,
Joe Nastasi
AT&T, Middletown, NJ
(908) 957-6365 7am-4pm EST M-F
From: rmast@cs.vu.nl (Mast RN)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Desterm and High Speed Modems
Date: 19 Aug 92 12:20:08 GMT

I heard of the existence of a public domain program desterm 128
with which one can use 80-character mode while modeming.
Do you know an f.t.p -site on the internet where i can find this program?
thanks,
Robert

rmast@cs.vu.nl

Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: hal@HQ.Ileaf.COM (Hal Wadleigh)
Subject: Re: User Port Hardware Question
Summary: Simpler solution
Keywords: User port switching photoresistors specifications
Reply-To: hal@HQ.Ileaf.COM (Hal Wadleigh)
Organization: Interleaf, Inc.
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 14:13:52 GMT
Expires: 9/14/92

Actually, the circuit is simple.  Put a photoresistor inline between a data
bit and the port ground.  When the resistor is lighted, the circuit is
closed, giving you a zero bit.  When the resistor is in shadow, the circuit
is open, giving you a one bit.
What I need to know is the spec that describes a photoresistor that switches
at "normal" room light (say down to 5 lux) for a TTL logic line (5v, 100 mA).
From: cmanry@luke.wsu.edu (Charles (skip) W. Manry Jr.)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: UPDATE: 1541 disk and printer : SOLD!
Date: 14 Aug 92 02:30:24 GMT
Organization: Washington State University!
Originator: cmanry@luke.eecs.wsu.edu



FOR SALE...........   CHEAP....!

>> 1541 Disk drive.  $25 psh (large box with padding + ups shipping)
>
>     Needs alingment.  Original box, manual, and cables.  Plus
>     book by Abacus Software, "The 1541 Repair and Maintenance Handbook"
>     This will allow you to do the alignment job yourself.  I just never 
>     found the time to do this.  
>
>> Printer.  A Commodore MPS-801 printer $10+shipping.  Have not tested yet. 
>        I have never used this one becuase I used Printer#1.  It was bought 
>        used when I got a 128.  It has manual and might have cables.  If 
>        interested.  Contact me and I'll test it out for you.
>
>Also who ever buys the printer from me will get a Commodore plotter free, 
>well you do pay the UPS shipping cost.  I can not remember the number 
>but it plots using ink pens on 2-3" rolls of paper.  I might be willing to
>sale the plotter separate.
>
>

All the above items have been tentatively sold.  Waiting on the check etc.
Thanks all for the interest.

Charles W. Manry  cmanry@nextasy2.eecs.wsu.edu
From: soania@ac.dal.ca
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: CWAVES DOWN :((
Date: 13 Aug 92 01:12:51 -0300
Organization: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Re: cwaves site
I'm sorry to announce that the cwaves site is temporarily down
there has been some shuffling around and it hasn't had
a home for a while.. now, it doesn't seem to work..
it will be back up as soon as I can tro
trace the trouble with the net
which may take a while.. since I just
got a turbo NeXT to play with :)
sorry for the inconvience..
however I have good news..
a fellow in Germany is mirroring my site,
and as soon as I finalize things with him,
I shall announce the new site
I am still happy as always to chat cbm coding..
plus I have recived some new releases from UK demo makers..
e-mail to
taylorg@essex.stfx.ca
tot ziens
From: Kirk_Cowen@panam.wimsey.bc.ca (Kirk Cowen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Pwr Supply
Distribution: world
Date: 16 Aug 92 02:40:24 PST
Organization: Commodore Computer Club / PaNorAmA

Mike Van Pelt, you asked about a stronger pwr supply for the C=64.  If you
check the specs on the pwr supply that comes with the 1764 reu, you will
see that it is a C=128 unit with a C=64 end connector.

The stock C=64 supply trys to put out 1.7 amps, while the C=128/1764 unit
easily supplies over 4 amps!!  The C=128/1764 pwr supply is repairable, and
has an accessable fuse, as opposed to the stock C=64 unit being epoxy
encapsulated... yes, it DOES have a fuse inside all that epoxy, but I defy
you or anyone else to change it, let alone find it.

The HD C=128/1764 pwr supply is available to you if you buy a 1764 reu, or
if you buy one from Software Support Intrnational.  They buy 1764 reu's,
add the 8 missing dram chips, and sell the result as a "1750 clone" for
about $149 or 199, and the heavy duty pwr supply for $39.95.  Run was
selling the 1764's for $89 a while back, and that price included the HD pwr
supply.  Don't waste your money on the so called "HD pwr supplies" being
sold by others because they MIGHT put out 2 amps, and they cost the same,
or more than the stock reu unit.

TTUL8r, Kirk Cowen     Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

-- Via DLG Pro v0.992

Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: slogan@ms.uky.edu (Stan Logan)
Subject: Re: Copy program - What's the best one and who's got it?
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 13:19:53 GMT
Organization: University Of Kentucky, Dept. of Math Sciences

In article <BtA43v.Ezs@cs.dal.ca> digdon@ug.cs.dal.ca (Mike Digdon) writes:
>In article <1992Aug19.231813.3389@infonode.ingr.com> drudetb@infonode.ingr.com (Ted B. Drude) writes:
>>After a long lull,  I'm playing with my C-64 again.  I've got two 1541s
>>and lots of original game disks produced during a wide spread of years
>>('84-'90). But, I don't have a copy program to back them all up.  Last
>>time I was active with the C-64 everybody was raving over Di-sector, 
>>Fast Hack'em and ISEPIC.  Are any of these still on the market in
>>updated forms?  What's the most all-encompassing copy program that works
>>with older and newer game disks? 
>>
>>Any recommendations?
>>
>>Thanks, 
>>
>>- Ted Drude (drudetb@infonode.ingr.com)
>
>
>I would have to say that in all of the years I have been with the 64, the
>Maverick copier is the absolute best.. you name it, it does it.. It can
>copy almost everything (certainly all of the "old" disks), and if it can't
>copy it, it tells you what can.. you can also get a ram board that Maverick
>will work with, which will copy all of the stuff that can't be copied..
>I think they have finished at version 6, but they send out the parameter disks
>on a fairly regular basis..
>-- 
>	     Mike Digdon - Vice Prez DSCSS - Dalhousie University
>		     digdon@ug.cs.dal.ca  -- Halifax, NS
>	 	 - Real programmers never work nine to five -


I would have to agree.  Maverick is the best copier on the market for the 64.
It can be obtained from Softwarer Support International at 1-800-356-1179.
I've had good luck with them whenever I have needed something.  Maverick has
maxed out at version 5, but the catalog I received yesterday announced parameter
module #12.  They are also closing out their supply of RAMBOard's, so if you 
want one, now is the time to buy (29.95 for any version - previously as high
as 49.95).  I'm not trying to sound like a commercial, just trying to be
informative.

Stan Logan
From: JimC@cup.portal.com (Jim GEOS Collette)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Mac <--> cbm
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 17:01:18 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)

Nope, it's a hardware limitation - the 1581 uses industry-standard single
speed MFM drives (a la PC, Amiga, etc.) but the Mac uses variable speed GCR
drives which can't be read by anything else.

   Jim  :)

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| 6782 Junction Road      |  The point of the journey is not to arrive...   |
| Pavilion, NY 14525-9755 |  Anything can happen....." - RUSH (Prime Mover) |
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From: 6500hage@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (William F. Hagen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: FOR SALE: sx64, printer
Keywords: fo sale
Date: 20 Aug 92 06:26:48 GMT
Distribution: comp


 FOR SALE,
Commodore sx64 great condition, $250.00

Smith Corona TP-II daisywheel printer with a bunch of different fonts. make offer.
I will ship ups cod, cash only

I also have a commodore +4 computer, perfect condition, make offer.

You may contact by email at 
6500hage@ucabuxa.ucsb.edu
or (805)685-7971

Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: flatlinr@info.polymtl.ca (Miguel Pedro (Hiv 91))
Subject: Re: Mac <--> cbm
Organization: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 20:42:01 GMT

In article <cdminter.713759082@icaen.uiowa.edu> cdminter@icaen.uiowa.edu (Corey D Minter) writes:

   I know that the there is a program converting from ms-dos 
   to cbm (i uploaded it to a site a while ago) but is there
   any reason that the 1581 couldn't convert from Mac to cbm
   or is there some kind of limitation of the 1581?

I've heard that Apple disk drives use variable RPMs from one track of
another, unlike CBM drives (always 300 RPMs). Don't know if it's true
though... 

There was a program a few years ago that supposedly could access Amiga,
IBM, Apple and CP/M disks on a C128. I don't know if you needed a 1571 or
a 1581. There was an add for this product in Compute's buyer's guide
(1989) but it only mentions CP/M and MS-DOS formats. However, a friend of
mine has seen an add where they mentionned Amiga and Apple formats too.

You may want to contact the company to find out these facts. Here's the
info I have (from the magazine):

Format Executive 3.0 (this one doesn't mention Amiga nor Apple formats)

  from

Powersoft
P.O. Box 7333
Bradenton, FL 34210


If their claims are true, I don't understand why their product didn't
become popular (like Big Blue Reader)...

Let us know if you find out anything... I'm interested.

Pedro
--
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   Please use flatlinr@info.polymtl.ca to reach me
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: bvrielin@napier.uwaterloo.ca (Bruce Vrieling)
Subject: Re: Using CNT1 & CNT2 inputs on C-64
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 12:22:27 GMT

In article <19724@plains.NoDak.edu> stenslan@plains.NoDak.edu (David Stensland) writes:
>According to the Programmer's Reference Guide, it is possible to measure
>frequency, pulse width, and delay times of external signals using the CNT
>pins on the 6526's.  Has anyone tried this?  It appears too easy to be true.

There was an article in the Transactor a couple of years ago on exactly what
you are asking, I believe. It used the C64 as a frequency counter.

Unfortunately, I don't have my C128 handy at the moment. If you are
interested in a quick summery of the article, email me next week, and I'll
send you one.


...Bruce


Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: thester@nyx.cs.du.edu (Uncle Fester)
Subject: Is there a CBM archive?
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 19:52:23 GMT


I don't have a Commodore machine but my neighbor does.  I have informed
her of the wonders of the net to try and get her to try it.
I am an Atari enthusiast myself and can get files by email from BART at
atari@atari.archive.umich.edu. (I can't ftp).
Is there a similar counterpart site for the 64/128?
If there is a way to access files for the 64/128 by other means than ftp,
I would appreciate any help you can give me to pass on to her.
Post here, or email me.  I have learned a few things from this group even
though I don't have a Commodore.

Thanks in advance!

Uncle Fester

--
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:    Me and Rex took the kar      :   thester@nyx.cs.du.edu  : on 100%  :
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From: worth@matt.ksu.ksu.edu (Jason Worthington)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Comm64 acting quirky
Date: 21 Aug 1992 14:18:24 -0500
Organization: Kansas State University
Distribution: na
NNTP-Posting-Host: matt.ksu.ksu.edu

Some advertisers in Run Magazine offer replacement power supplies at reasonable prices.  I don't have an issue handy or I would give some prices.

Jason Worthington
worth@matt.ksu.ksu.edu
From: rknop@cco.caltech.edu (Robert Andrew Knop)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Music, stereo, NTSC, PAL
Date: 14 Aug 92 21:05:09 GMT
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena

mcbride@cs.arizona.edu (Chris M. McBride) writes:

>  First it is possible to make your 64 stereo by adding a second sound
>chip. You can either buy a cartridge, or make your own. I have plans
>for them floating around at home. But it would probably be easier to
>buy one. And I can't for the life of me remeber who sells them.

CMD.  They have ads in most any C= magazine, including RUN and Twin Cities
128.

-Rob Knop
rknop@tybalt.caltech.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: par@nwu.edu (Pete Rodriguez)
Subject: Re: What to do with broken C64.
Followup-To: comp.sys.cbm
Organization: Northwestern University
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 14:37:59 GMT

In article <par-110892162556@mac124.ugadm.nwu.edu>, par@nwu.edu (Pete
Rodriguez) wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have any advice on what to do with a broken C64?  I don't want
> to repair it since I was able to get a new one cheap.  Is there anything
> that's worth salvaging for use with the one that works?
> 
> 

What about using some of the parts in this broken one to add onto an
expansion card to make a super 64?  Is this possible and if so, what chips
could I use (RAM, SID, etc.)?


____________________________________
Pete Rodriguez
Undergraduate Admissions
Northwestern University
E-mail:par@nwu.edu
       pete@casbah.acns.nwu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
From: cb317@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Stephanie J. Kessler)
Subject: Re: .arc files-- how to de-arc?
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 19:18:14 GMT


.arc can be dissolved using one of several methods, I believe.  If
it is a self-dissolving arc (.sda), then just run  the program and
it will do it itself.  I believe Omega-Q also dissolves them.
You might also find the .arc program t dissolve them...
-- 
The United States is a nation of laws:  badly written and
randomly enforced.     Frank Zappa

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