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Date/TimeFromToReply ToNumberSee AlsoSubject
01 Aug 89 04:46:5SysopRick Stewart-5-ThinkZ Outliner
01 Aug 89 04:48:3SysopRick Stewart-6-Bad Programs
01 Aug 89 04:54:2SysopCurtis Claar-715Bad Program
01 Aug 89 05:58:3David ZundelSysop-8-File Area Directories
01 Aug 89 06:02:2David ZundelCurtis Claar-9-CLI
01 Aug 89 12:40:1SysopAll-10-Cambridge Topper
01 Aug 89 12:53:2SysopAll-11-July Messages
01 Aug 89 14:16:5Gerald LindsayCurtis Claar412-BBS
01 Aug 89 16:25:1Dave BennettCurtis And Phil-1316Z88 QL cable
01 Aug 89 16:30:2Dave BennettCurtis Claar-14-QL Expansion Microdrive - Z88
01 Aug 89 23:04:5Curtis ClaarDave Bennett1316-QL cable
02 Aug 89 12:00:3David CooperAll-1718Loading Files in Pipedream without typing the name
02 Aug 89 15:17:1SysopDavid Cooper171820Loading to PD
03 Aug 89 03:45:2Curtis ClaarAll-19-box Z
03 Aug 89 07:34:3David ZundelDavid Cooper182021PipeDream
03 Aug 89 09:37:2David CooperDavid Zundel202122Pipedream filing
03 Aug 89 15:23:1SysopDavid Cooper2122100PF File
03 Aug 89 23:15:1Curtis ClaarAll-23-HELP
04 Aug 89 23:35:2David ZundelSysop-24-U)ser option on the main menu
05 Aug 89 11:27:5Curtis ClaarSysop-25-PATCH2
05 Aug 89 16:10:1Pete FischerVictor Roberts-26-Erasing EPROMs by sunlight
05 Aug 89 23:30:5Len RubinSysop-2738Z88COM/2400baud
06 Aug 89 14:38:1Brent PedersonAll-28-want used z88
07 Aug 89 01:41:3Curtis ClaarAll-29-ZED-88 BBS
07 Aug 89 02:00:5Curtis ClaarAll-3036BASIC HELP
07 Aug 89 23:15:4Chuck PlattDave Bennett-3133QL-Z88
07 Aug 89 23:33:1Chuck PlattCurtis Claar-3234MDV emulation
08 Aug 89 01:04:2Curtis ClaarChuck Platt313340QL etc.
08 Aug 89 17:14:2Richard HawCurtis Claar303637help
08 Aug 89 23:29:1Curtis ClaarRichard Haw3637-"help"
09 Aug 89 04:19:1SysopLen Rubin273841Z88COM/2400
09 Aug 89 23:03:5Curtis ClaarAll-39101Maclink
12 Aug 89 05:59:1Dave BennettChuck Platt3340-QL Z88 Cable
14 Aug 89 17:38:4Michael KaufmanRichard Haw And All-4245ZFU and Basic
14 Aug 89 17:42:0Michael KaufmanSysop-4351New files
14 Aug 89 20:26:2Chris FennAll-4457Article
15 Aug 89 01:10:1Curtis ClaarMichael Kaufman424549unlistability
15 Aug 89 01:15:2Curtis ClaarAll-46-TRADES
15 Aug 89 15:12:5Michael KaufmanCurtis Claar454950Listing
15 Aug 89 16:02:4Victor RobertsMichael Kaufman495085Erasing files
15 Aug 89 16:55:1SysopMichael Kaufman435152Stuff
15 Aug 89 20:22:1Michael KaufmanAll-53-The Books
18 Aug 89 00:34:3David ZundelAll-5586Ztape
18 Aug 89 06:42:1Joel LukacherGuy Smith-56-Z88 TO IMAGEWRITER
18 Aug 89 11:41:5SysopChris Fenn445769Article
19 Aug 89 08:19:5Mark StueberAll-58-NEW ITEMS
19 Aug 89 08:37:0SysopAll-59-New Stuff
19 Aug 89 11:04:1Victor RobertsSysop-6063Outline processors
19 Aug 89 13:06:5Curtis ClaarAll-6162Wanted
20 Aug 89 07:41:5SysopCurtis Claar6162-PC-Link
20 Aug 89 07:43:1SysopVictor Roberts606366PC-Outline
20 Aug 89 14:13:3Guy SmithAll-64-Batteries
20 Aug 89 20:45:4Bruce DurocherSysop-6567Cambridge Topper
21 Aug 89 14:27:1Victor RobertsSysop636668Utah
21 Aug 89 18:04:4SysopBruce Durocher6567-Topper
21 Aug 89 18:06:3SysopVictor Roberts6668-Utah
21 Aug 89 20:48:2Chris FennSysop5769-Consumer Report
22 Aug 89 22:29:4Curtis ClaarAll-7087ZFU
22 Aug 89 23:09:5Bill YergerNorthern Cal Bbs-71-Invitation
24 Aug 89 00:56:3Pat McclurgChris Fenn Sysop-7274Tandy's new WP-2: Coming Oct. 30
24 Aug 89 21:21:0Chris FennPat Mcclurg727475Keep me informed
25 Aug 89 05:39:4Pat McclurgChris Fenn747576WP-2
25 Aug 89 06:20:4SysopPat Mcclurg7576108WP-2
25 Aug 89 19:22:0Len RubinRichard Haw-77-ZFU Bicycles
25 Aug 89 19:48:0Len RubinRichard Haw-78-last message
25 Aug 89 19:50:1Len RubinAll-7981Garbage
26 Aug 89 05:39:5SysopLen Rubin7981-Garbage
27 Aug 89 01:26:0Michael KaufmanAll-8283Buisness
27 Aug 89 08:22:3SysopMichael Kaufman828389Business
28 Aug 89 04:49:5Richard HawMichael Kaufman5085-basic
28 Aug 89 04:59:0Richard HawDavid Zundel5586-tape
28 Aug 89 05:00:2Richard HawCurtis Claar7087-zfu
28 Aug 89 21:26:5Michael KaufmanSysop8389-Thanks
29 Aug 89 19:54:5SysopBrett Schnittlich-90-Retail
30 Aug 89 12:00:5Howard LiebermanAll-9194Z88 w/MAC
30 Aug 89 20:44:0Michael KaufmanBrett Schnittlich-92-Sharpes
30 Aug 89 20:45:5Michael KaufmanSysop-9398Finance stuff
31 Aug 89 04:52:4David ZundelHoward Lieberman9194102Outliner
01 Sep 89 07:33:3Mark StueberAll-95109SPELL MASTER U.S. VERSION
01 Sep 89 21:31:4Bill SantosAll-9697Z88 EPROM problem
01 Sep 89 22:10:5SysopBill Santos9697103Eprom
02 Sep 89 09:32:0Curtis ClaarMichael Kaufman9398-finance
02 Sep 89 15:19:3Michael KaufmanAll-99-README.Z88
03 Sep 89 15:35:4Steve GreenwoodDavid Cooper22100-Opening a Pipedream file without typing the name
03 Sep 89 16:01:2Steve GreenwoodHoward Lieberman94102-Mac and Z88
04 Sep 89 04:44:5Bill SantosSysop97103105EPROM
04 Sep 89 08:53:1Gerald LindsayAll-104-Programming Contest
05 Sep 89 21:25:3SysopBill Santos103105110Eprom
06 Sep 89 01:52:5David ZundelSysop-106107BIX
06 Sep 89 11:28:0SysopDavid Zundel106107-BIX
07 Sep 89 16:35:1Victor RobertsMark Stueber95109114Upgrade to US version of Spell Master
07 Sep 89 16:42:3Victor RobertsBill Santos105110-Z88 EPROM problem
08 Sep 89 22:54:5Michael KaufmanAll-111117CardBase for zBase
09 Sep 89 15:54:1Gerald LindsayAll-112-ZED-88 Contest
09 Sep 89 16:02:1Gerald LindsayAll-113-Contest Rules
09 Sep 89 19:33:0Mark StueberVictor Roberts109114-SPELL MASTER
09 Sep 89 20:51:4Michael KaufmanAll-115118Cardbase
10 Sep 89 01:02:3SysopRick Stuart-116120Memeory
10 Sep 89 01:04:4SysopMichael Kaufman111117-CardBase
10 Sep 89 01:06:0SysopMichael Kaufman115118119Cardbase
10 Sep 89 20:25:1Michael KaufmanSysop118119-Cardbase
11 Sep 89 19:42:4SysopRick Stuart120121-Memory
11 Sep 89 19:46:0SysopGerald Lindsay-122123Contest.txt
12 Sep 89 14:59:0Gerald LindsaySysop122123-Thanks
13 Sep 89 20:27:2Tom WarfelSysop-124-sorry!
14 Sep 89 19:36:5Brent PedersonMark Stueber-125126spellmaster export
15 Sep 89 18:16:3SysopBrent Pederson125126-Spelllmaster
15 Sep 89 23:34:1Len RubinSysop-127-garbage continued
17 Sep 89 21:14:3Claude SchleyerAll-128-QL-X88
17 Sep 89 21:19:1Claude SchleyerAll-129-WordPerfect
18 Sep 89 16:36:2Len RubinTom Johnson-131-4 sale
25 Sep 89 14:21:0Michael MattiAll-132-For Sale
27 Sep 89 07:46:1Glen CopelandEveryone-134-REPAIRS

ARCHIVED BBS MESSAGES -- AUGUST 1989
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#5 56 01 Aug 89 04:46:55 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Rick Stewart
Subj: ThinkZ Outliner

Yes, Rick, I have one and I like it. See the file THINKZ.REV in File Area 2
for my brief assessment. I ordered it from Sharp's in Mechanicsville, VA.

Phil




 #6 50 01 Aug 89 04:48:35 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Rick Stewart
Subj: Bad Programs

There are lot's of possibilities. Need more info. Are the programs you
download .BAS files or .CLI files? If the latter, see CLI2BAS.TIP in file
area 2. In general, see UPDOWN.HLP in file area 1 for how to do download.
ARe you using xmodem or some other protocol?

Rick, please describe just exactly what it IS you are doing, and we can help.

Phil




 #7 51 01 Aug 89 04:54:28 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Curtis Claar
SEE ALSO #15
Subj: Bad Program

Well, if it is a binary file (.BAS here) loading it into PD and saving it will
mess it up. If not a binary file, he needs to do the CLI2BAS trick using <>EX
in the filer, per CLI2BAS.TIP.

Phil




 #8 51 01 Aug 89 05:58:32 (RECV'D)
From: David Zundel
To: Sysop
Subj: File Area Directories

Thanks,
Davidz




 #9 51 01 Aug 89 06:02:20 (RECV'D)
From: David Zundel
To: Curtis Claar
Subj: CLI

I'm afraid it is going to require some kind of m/l call to get a new instance
initiated. (Phil, when you read this, give it a thought) However, we can
still go on hoping and exploring for a simple solution.
Davidz




 #10 49 01 Aug 89 12:40:19
From: Sysop
To: All
Subj: Cambridge Topper

The Topper is a tightly-fitted black plastic cover for the top of the Z88. It
has special provisions to prevent accidental turn on of the computer in a bag
or briefcase. Also keeps the keyboard clean and protects the display.

I just received mine from Sharp's in Mechanicsville, VA and it is well worth
the price (with second-day UPS and all it was right around $20). This is the
kind of thing I often by a second one of to have a spare.

The Topper turns the Z88 into a black plastic "brick" (hmmmm, mor of a
waffle!) that you can carry around sans case. Looks good, fits good and DOES
prevent those scarey accidental turn ons while in a bag.

Get one!!

Phil




 #11 50 01 Aug 89 12:53:24
From: Sysop
To: All
Subj: July Messages

July Area 1 BBS messages are now available for downloading in File Area 5.

Phil




 #12 48 01 Aug 89 14:16:55 (RECV'D)
From: Gerald Lindsay
To: Curtis Claar
REPLY TO #4
Subj: BBS

Thanks, hopefully things will pick up with support on both coasts. I've got a
lot of work still to do, but we're up and running and open for business, stop
on by.

*[+|> Gerald <|+]*




 #13 45 01 Aug 89 16:25:17
From: Dave Bennett
To: Curtis And Phil
SEE ALSO #16
Subj: Z88 QL cable

Now I did some further experimentation and came up with a cable that works
with xmodem at 9600 baud. I Killed my last message. This should be the last
cable. The cable is wired as follows: 2 --- 3, 3 --- 2, 7 --- 7. Z88 pin 8 to
QL pin 4. Pin 4 is connected to pin 5 on Z88 side. Pin 8 is connected to pin 9
on Z88 side. There are no jumpers on QL side. Thats it! Xmodem at 9600 baud in
both directions between the Z88 and the QL. Dave P.S. I don't think this will
work as Z88 - Z88.




 #14 46 01 Aug 89 16:30:22 (RECV'D)
From: Dave Bennett
To: Curtis Claar
Subj: QL Expansion Microdrive - Z88

That sounds real interesting. It would be great if someone can make a working
system out of it. Dave




 #16 47 01 Aug 89 23:04:59 (RECV'D)
From: Curtis Claar
To: Dave Bennett
REPLY TO #13
Subj: QL cable

A great big pat on the back!!! Thanks for the info, keep up the great job on
the Z88-QL connection etc.

[Curtis]




 #17 47 02 Aug 89 12:00:35
From: David Cooper
To: All
SEE ALSO #18
Subj: Loading Files in Pipedream without typing the name

When I bought my Z88, I was told that there was no way to load in a
file into Pipedream (or anything else) except by typing in its name
(and its directory). But I have found a way to do so without typing
out the name.

I open a blank Pipedream document by selecting Pipedream in the
Applications list in the Index. While in this blank file I type
"<>FL" and I am prompted to type in the name of my file, BUT I
DON'T. Instead I type a "[]F" which puts me in Filer and I select
the file I want and hit . A flag goes up by my selected
file. I then hit which returns me to the Pipedream "Name of
file to load" prompt WITH MY SELECTED FILE'S NAME AUTOMATICALLY
INSERTED. All I do then is hit and file loads in. By the
way, while you're in Filer, you don't have to scroll around to find
your document, you can use Name Match (or "<>NM") to reduce your
choices to those matching some string element in your desired file's
name.

I can do this to load an old document by itself, or I can use this
to merge documents. Also, I use this when I have just created a new
document and want to be able to save updated versions of it without
having to retype the name. Right after saving it, I use this
approach to load the very document I'm in and overwrite the document
with its own named self. Then each time I want to save it, the new
document's name is already fed into the "Name of file to save"
prompt.

The only problem I have is that I haven't yet found a way to get the
Z88 to open a directory without typing in its name. However, once
you do get into the directory and find, select, and flag the file
you seek, all you need do is hit and the file and its
directory path are listed at the load prompt, requiring only an
to get it to load.




 #18 48 02 Aug 89 15:17:10 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: David Cooper
REPLY TO #17 SEE ALSO #20
Subj: Loading to PD

Very nice, David. I think I will make your message into a PipeDream tip file
and immortalize it in File Area 4.

Phil




 #19 47 03 Aug 89 03:45:29
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
Subj: box Z

Is there any significance to the keystrokes shown below? Are they in some book
some place. I can't tell that they do anything, but the Z88 sure will let me
type them in.

[]ZZ-
[]Z----
[]-----

[] is the box key.

Can somebody tell me what these are if you know? Thanks.

[Curtis]




 #20 50 03 Aug 89 07:34:32 (RECV'D)
From: David Zundel
To: David Cooper
REPLY TO #18 SEE ALSO #21
Subj: PipeDream

Dave,
When in PipeDream you can give a file a name that will display in the
suspended activities list and save to by issuing the <>FC command.
When in Filer, you can traverse directories with SHIFT up-arrow and SHIFT
down-arrow. SHIFT up-arrow will take you to the parent directory (if any) and
SHIFT down-arrow will take you to the subdirectory under the cursor.
Most of these are in the manual. It is worth re-reading to pick-up the
obscure little tricks. I recommend using small post-it-notes in the right
margin to create a suppliment to the inadequate index.
Davidz




 #21 48 03 Aug 89 09:37:21 (RECV'D)
From: David Cooper
To: David Zundel
REPLY TO #20 SEE ALSO #22
Subj: Pipedream filing

Thanks for the tip, David. Phil, I'd edit my message to reflect David Z's
points before immortalizing it. If you want I can do that and save some sysop
time.




 #22 49 03 Aug 89 15:23:11 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: David Cooper
REPLY TO #21 SEE ALSO #100
Subj: PF File

Sure -- adn just upload it as a file -- or put it into a new message,
whichever way is easier.

Phil




 #23 45 03 Aug 89 23:15:14
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
Subj: HELP

When I hit "HELP" from within Pipedream, I USED TO get the following as the
top two lines:

Pipedrem 'Trig. Functions'
COS(radians), SIN(radians), TAN(radians)

This is just the Trig Functions page of the Pipedream help.

Now for some reason, when I hit "HELP", I get the following as my first two
lines:

Trig. Functions | Relational Operators
Log. Functions | Wildcards

This is just a menu for the help available. It's real nice, but I've never
seen it until now. Am I just weird or does everyone get the menu.

(If by some strange "fortune", you get the former of these two examples, try
typing []ZZ- or []Z---- or []-----. ([] is the box key)

I think I've flipped my lid, but let me know what you get when y'all press
"Help".

Thanks.

[Curtis]




 #24 42 04 Aug 89 23:35:24 (RECV'D)
From: David Zundel
To: Sysop
Subj: U)ser option on the main menu

Phil,
Would it please be possible to implement the U)ser option on the main menu so
that we can ckeck to see who is on the BBS. (This occurred to me while trying
to follow-up on my message to Mo Budlong. Is he still on the BBS?)
Thanks, Davidz




 #25 41 05 Aug 89 11:27:52 (RECV'D)
From: Curtis Claar
To: Sysop
Subj: PATCH2

In the documentation for PATCH2, it advises against mixing text and graphics
in the same window and then it says it's possible with VDU but beyond the
scope of the document.

I am working on somethin that I need to mix text and graphics. Can somebody
help me with the difficult(perhaps) VDU statements to change the size and
location of the text and graphic windows?

Thanks.

[Curtis]




 #26 44 05 Aug 89 16:10:10 (RECV'D)
From: Pete Fischer
To: Victor Roberts
Subj: Erasing EPROMs by sunlight

It's been tried. Doesn't work at all. UV from the sun is just too weak.
Pete




 #27 44 05 Aug 89 23:30:56 (RECV'D)
From: Len Rubin
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #38
Subj: Z88COM/2400baud

Phil--never did get Z88COM to redail a busy number with the new modem...even
when I set panel to 1200 baud! I'm stumped! Is the Worldport 2400 somehow
different than the Worldport 1200, other than the obvious? Or d'ya suppose
that I somehow fried some code somewhere (seems farfetched)?!
Also-I wish I didn't have to buy another copy of Z-Term, as I've grown quite
accustomed to and fond of Z88COM, but I can't communicate with 50% of the
boards out there, due to the inability to reconfigure the bits setting (a
limitation of VT-52). Arrrrrrrrrrg. Any suggestions?
-LBR




 #28 44 06 Aug 89 14:38:14
From: Brent Pederson
To: All
Subj: want used z88

looking for a used z88, anyone who can sell me one, please call 415-865-9458
eves or 415-327-0555 days. Thanks.




 #29 42 07 Aug 89 01:41:30
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
Subj: ZED-88 BBS

Someone said they hadn't gotten connected to ZED-88 via PCP yet. I played
around and got in on my first try using:

ATDT9689438 (after connecting to DCWAS)

[Curtis]




 #30 47 07 Aug 89 02:00:56
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
SEE ALSO #36
Subj: BASIC HELP

Does the Developers Notes book explain how to make the HELP key usable from
within BASIC for certain BASIC programs. My guess is that that should be
possible or nothing at all would happen when you press HELP from within BASIC.

[Curtis]




 #31 45 07 Aug 89 23:15:44 (RECV'D)
From: Chuck Platt
To: Dave Bennett
SEE ALSO #33
Subj: QL-Z88

Dave,
Use serial port 1 on the QL. The manual (doc file) says to use ser2 but
don't you believe it. Works 100% for me.
Chuck




 #32 45 07 Aug 89 23:33:17 (RECV'D)
From: Chuck Platt
To: Curtis Claar
SEE ALSO #34
Subj: MDV emulation

Curtis,
What a wild idea! I wish i had thought of that. Let us know if you get it
figured out.
Chuck




 #33 43 08 Aug 89 01:04:26
From: Curtis Claar
To: Chuck Platt
REPLY TO #31 SEE ALSO #40
Subj: QL etc.

Ah ha. Another QL, Z88 user!

Which cable for which application is it that you were telling Dave to use ser1
with?

[Curtis]




 #36 44 08 Aug 89 17:14:26 (RECV'D)
From: Richard Haw
To: Curtis Claar
REPLY TO #30 SEE ALSO #37
Subj: help

Yes the developers guide does, but it has to be in an application EPROM, any
of the built in applications can have help in an EPROM, which will override
the default help. The help interface is a nice idea, there just isn't anything
there for the standard rom applications (except a little for pipedream). What
would be nice is for someone to come out with an extensive help rom. One of
these days if someone doesn't beat me
to it I plan on coming up with a help compiler which will allow the easy
creation of help eproms (since the z88 can burn its own), but I won't have
time to get around to it for a few months. The developers guide does describe
how to do, and even has a sample program to add help to import/export.




 #37 44 08 Aug 89 23:29:18 (RECV'D)
From: Curtis Claar
To: Richard Haw
REPLY TO #36
Subj: "help"

Yep, the best I've been able to do in my BASIC programs is have help accessed
by <>-HELP. Of course it's not really help, it's just another keystroke -- but
it works (kind of).

Good luc on your future project of the help EPROM.

[Curtis]




 #38 46 09 Aug 89 04:19:16 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Len Rubin
REPLY TO #27 SEE ALSO #41
Subj: Z88COM/2400

Can't answer what I don't know about. I don't own a WP2400, just the 1200
model -- and I have no such problem. In fact I never use my Z88 with a 2400
baud modem (having only the one that's tied to this BBS permanently). Could
be that Z88COM does not like to redial at 2400 baud -- tho that should not be
the case and no one else has reported such a problem.

I know that Z88COM, by using the integral VT-52 terminal emulator, has
limitations in the systems it can call. But it does work with THIS system
(which is the main reason I put it together). And to add its own terminal
emulator, with selectable params, would be a bigger undertaking than I am up
to.

As you may have noticed, I am not very active here these days -- just
maintaining the BBS. Other things in my life, both professional and personal,
are limiting my participation to that. And the personal part of that (an
on-going divorce) may result in the BBS going away altogether in time. No
plans along those lines yet, however -- and I may be able to have more time
when the high-trauma weeks pass. But highest priority is work work, as you
might imagine.

Phil




 #39 43 09 Aug 89 23:03:55
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
SEE ALSO #101
Subj: Maclink

I know Mac Link is really great and all and that it works, but is it worth the
$120? Anyone out there have any input they could give me or even a used
Maclink package they'd part with a little cheaper or trade for something (like
a 300 baud modemphone or a Mitsubishi 4852 full ht. 720K 5.25 disk drive)?

[Curtis]




 #40 42 12 Aug 89 05:59:16
From: Dave Bennett
To: Chuck Platt
REPLY TO #33
Subj: QL Z88 Cable

My cable uses SER2. I thought that it was traditional to use SER1 for the
printer and SER2 for anything else So far I have not experienced any problems
with SER2. Dave




 #42 38 14 Aug 89 17:38:45
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Richard Haw And All
SEE ALSO #45
Subj: ZFU and Basic

Two things,
1) If you will release the file format for your ZFU utility, I will write and
post a PC program to list (and maybe display) .ZFU file on
a PC.
2) This is for anyone. How do you make a Basic Program unlistable?
Thanks, Michael




 #43 38 14 Aug 89 17:42:01 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #51
Subj: New files

Is there anyway to tell which files on the system are new since the last
LOGON? Also, please read 167. Does Richard Haw call this BBS?
Do you know the answer to <2>? Thanks, Michael
PS could you send me the US UsersGroup Info packet? Thanks.
Michael Kaufman
2255 LIndell Blvd #4103
Delray Beach FL, 33444




 #44 39 14 Aug 89 20:26:26
From: Chris Fenn
To: All
SEE ALSO #57
Subj: Article

There's a Z88 article in the new Computer Shopper by Stan Veit.
Mainly covering Mac to Z88.




 #45 40 15 Aug 89 01:10:16 (RECV'D)
From: Curtis Claar
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #42 SEE ALSO #49
Subj: unlistability

I do not know how to make a BASIC program unlistable. In BASICs where you can
define procedures and call them strictly with their name (ie. PAINT) rather
than with PROC (ie. PROC_PAINT or similar), you can create a bogus procedure
called LIST, one called EDIT, and whatever else. But in Z88 BBC BASIC, that
doesn't work.

If you included this question in your letter to Richard Haw for a specific
reason, you might be interested to know that ZFU is not a BASIC program. It is
just some sort of machine language code that loads in with one. This is my
understanding of it.

If I find time and knowledge, though, I'll play around with LIST protecting.

[Curtis]





 #46 39 15 Aug 89 01:15:20
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
Subj: TRADES

I'm flat broke or worse and need more memory and a Maclink package. Does
anyone have an extra one that they would trade for a 5.25 full ht. Mitsubishi
4852 (720K) drive, a modemphone (300 baud :( but a pretty nice phone), or
anything else.

Just checking.

[Curtis]



 #49 44 15 Aug 89 15:12:51 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Curtis Claar
REPLY TO #45 SEE ALSO #50
Subj: Listing

Thanks. Also, how does one go about eraseing files that the system says are
in use? I have no apps running.
Michael




 #50 47 15 Aug 89 16:02:40 (RECV'D)
From: Victor Roberts
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #49 SEE ALSO #85
Subj: Erasing files

As far as I know, if you cannot erase a file and get a "file in use" message
even though the file is NOT in use, you have to do a "soft reset" to clear
things up. This will close all your applications, but will not erase any
files. A soft reset is done by pressing the reset button on the side of the
machine with the plastic ROM/RAM cover CLOSED! (IF YOU PRESS THE RESET BUTTON
WITH THE PLASTIC COVER OPEN, YOU WILL DO A HARD RESET WHICH WILL ERASE
EVERYTHING!!!!!)

After the soft reset you will probably have to restore the PANEL []S
to its previous settings, and perhaps have to reset the clock. (I don't
remember about these two anymore.) Make sure that RAM.- is empty prior to the
soft reset.

Vic




 #51 46 15 Aug 89 16:55:13 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #43 SEE ALSO #52
Subj: Stuff

New files are at the top of each area, and mentioned (usually) in the
bulletin. No automatic "new files" with this software -- and PC-RBBS which
ahs the feature does not show it reliably.

Richard comes here ocassionally.

Don't know how to make Bas unlistable. Those that are are really machine code
packaged in a BAs format (such as the Patch files).

Don't know what the US user's group info packet is -- so I gues I cannot send
it to you. Oh -- if you mean Club Z88, leave message to Tim Woods, or such in
Club Z88 area #3. They use the board, but I don't do therir work for them --
and don't have a copy of the info myself.

Phil




 #53 47 15 Aug 89 20:22:11
From: Michael Kaufman
To: All
Subj: The Books

Has anyone typed in the example from the basic book and the Developers notes?
If so, could you please ul them, and save me some work? Thanks.

I am in the middle of a program to play LIFE. I will upload it as soon as the
first version is done. It will be early next week, because I am going away
for the weekend.
Michael




 #55 42 18 Aug 89 00:34:33
From: David Zundel
To: All
SEE ALSO #86
Subj: Ztape

Has anyone gotten Ztape to work successfully with a walkman? If so, which
make and model please.
Thanks, Davidz




 #56 42 18 Aug 89 06:42:19 (RECV'D)
From: Joel Lukacher
To: Guy Smith
Subj: Z88 TO IMAGEWRITER

I too want an imagewriter driver for the Z88. Dan at tec support said you
need their printer cable and a gender changer for the imagewriter.
Please let me know if you found anything else out.
Joel Lukacher




 #57 43 18 Aug 89 11:41:56 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Chris Fenn
REPLY TO #44 SEE ALSO #69
Subj: Article

Also a review, of sorts, in the Sept 1989 Consumer Reports -- which focusses
mainly on PC lappers. They don't like the screen, the keyboard or Pipedream.
See the Z88 as mainly for folks as a portable second computer. Mostly I
agree; if I had just one machine and it was a lapper, I'd go for the Toshiba
1200 HB (Harddisk, backlit). But the Z88 is my "go anywhere" machine; never
need to decide whether to lug a computer anymore -- just which one!!

Phil




 #58 39 19 Aug 89 08:19:59
From: Mark Stueber
To: All
Subj: NEW ITEMS

Sharp's now has Superchip-4 $269.95 which contains (zBASE, Z-Term, Z-Tape,
Thinkz). Will have on Aug. 21st Z88 Membrane Matrix for the keyboard, $24.95.




 #59 39 19 Aug 89 08:37:09
From: Sysop
To: All
Subj: New Stuff

Re Mark's message: The Z88 Membrane Matrix is for repair of failing keyboards
(like if keys no longer work). Note that replacement requires disassembly of
the machine, not just removeal of the rubber cover. Some will be put off by
this, but if your machine is out of warranty, this will be the best way to
solve such a problem.

Phil




 #60 38 19 Aug 89 11:04:12 (RECV'D)
From: Victor Roberts
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #63
Subj: Outline processors

Phil,

This note has little to do with the Z88, but you have mentioned that you
use outline processors quite a bit, so perhaps you have some ideas.

I am managing a large R&D program with lots of people, technical issues
and action items. I have a good project planner (Timeline 3) which I use to
generated budget and timing estimates, but it is not very good for following
an R&D project where the path keeps changing as you learn more about the
problem.

I have begun useing PC OUTLINE to keep track of the technical issues,
suggested solutions, data which resloves the issue, and related ideas. I have
also been noting the action items associated with resolving each of the
issues.

My problem is that the action items are buried in the outline of the
technical issues. I would like to keep a separate list of action items and due
dates, but have it automatically linked to the the issues list. Is there any
good way to do this?

Vic




 #61 39 19 Aug 89 13:06:50
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
SEE ALSO #62
Subj: Wanted

Does anyone have any memory (128K or preferably 512K) or PClink or MacLink
that they'd consider parting with for relatively cheap or a trad for a 5.25
720K disk drive or whatever else I may have that interests you?

[Curtis]





 #62 37 20 Aug 89 07:41:50 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Curtis Claar
REPLY TO #61
Subj: PC-Link

I pretty much never use PC-Link. Let me think about it a bit.

Phil




 #63 36 20 Aug 89 07:43:14 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Victor Roberts
REPLY TO #60 SEE ALSO #66
Subj: PC-Outline

Hmmmm...that's something I never have tried to do. Seems you want a way to
link multiple outlines. Since PCO supports up to nine outlines, you could use
8 of them for A/I lists. Linking is the issue; what you want is sorta like
what Lucid does with its 3D spreadsheet linking.

My manual for PCO is at work. I will take a look tomorrow (my brain cells
willing!) and get back.

BTW -- are you still in NY or spending time in Utah?

Phil




 #64 36 20 Aug 89 14:13:32
From: Guy Smith
To: All
Subj: Batteries

ust received the first two issues of PIPELINE which mentions using 1/2 AA
NiCads for the Z88...I rushed out to Radio Shack and bought one of the
rechargable packs for a portable phone and have had "marginal" luck with
them...
My questions are (1) is it necessary to use 91 ohms resistors when charging
these puppies? (2) Is it okay to ust put the two AA's and three 1/2 AA's in
the Z88 without any kind of spacer? (3) Anybody had real good luck with the AA
and 1/2 AA arrangement?(4) Any alternatives...for instance using six of the
1/2 AA's...
thanks/ Guy Smith




 #65 38 20 Aug 89 20:45:41 (RECV'D)
From: Bruce Durocher
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #67
Subj: Cambridge Topper

+0 A quick question--will the topper fit over the Z88 in such a way that if
you carry the machine around (the way I do) you *CAN'T* grab the door over the
ram/eprom slots in such a way to reset the machine and lose everything you had
in RAM? I've done it three times this month, and it's beginning to annoy me.
I'd been planning on finding some sort of small hard case for it, but if the
Topper will do the trick I'll go for it...




 #66 37 21 Aug 89 14:27:18 (RECV'D)
From: Victor Roberts
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #63 SEE ALSO #68
Subj: Utah

Phil,

My own small part on the Cold Fusion program has decreased as my main
program has fallen behind (hence the need for some better project management
tools.) I am not one of the people who visit Utah on a regular basis. This
project is so secret here that I get faster news from usenet than I do
internally.

Vic




 #67 37 21 Aug 89 18:04:47
From: Sysop
To: Bruce Durocher
REPLY TO #65
Subj: Topper

Well, you can -- but you have to work at it. Topper does covet the top of the
door, but where there's a will there's a way! But at the price, go for it; it
may be just what you need. I really like it!

Phil




 #68 41 21 Aug 89 18:06:33 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Victor Roberts
REPLY TO #66
Subj: Utah

I know what you mean. I often find out what's going on in my own organization
(which I am presumably in control of) from people in other parts of the
company.

Phil




 #69 40 21 Aug 89 20:48:24 (RECV'D)
From: Chris Fenn
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #57
Subj: Consumer Report

Yep, although I haven't read the article yet. I don't think I would
recomend the Z88 as an "only" computer". I think your choice of a
1200 HB is a good one. If you only have one computer you would want
to be able to run all the great applications. The Z88 sure makes a
great "second" computer though. Did they appreciate any of the nifty
things the Z88 can do? like task-switching, instant on etc.? Most of
the time they don't understand, or mention it as they don't know what
value it would have.




 #70 40 22 Aug 89 22:29:42
From: Curtis Claar
To: All
SEE ALSO #87
Subj: ZFU

I'm a little low on memory in my Z88. Can somebody tell me how ZFU works. Does
it let me store all my files compressed and then when I run witht he MENU.ZFU,
they uncompress and run or what? You see, right now, I don't have enough room
to add another 5K program (unless of course the above is true) -- eventually
of course I will break down and buy a 512K.

[Curtis]





 #71 40 22 Aug 89 23:09:59
From: Bill Yerger
To: Northern Cal Bbs
Subj: Invitation

All are invited to call the Microworld BBS, running on an Atari ST and 135
megabyte hard disk. We are supporting the Zed 88 as best we can with an
entire message area and files area. For those of you who are nearer the
415/Berkeley area code than L.A. join in and let's encourage Cambridge
activity. We have a sales area where Z-88 products are sold at discount, and
have support for mmost other computers as well, such as Mac, PC, Atari, &
Amiga for those of you for which the Z-88 is not your only computer. Please
call 1-415-845-1789 once to log on and then call back 24 hours later for files
access. Thanks, Bill Yerger, Sysop




 #72 38 24 Aug 89 00:56:31
From: Pat Mcclurg
To: Chris Fenn Sysop
SEE ALSO #74
Subj: Tandy's new WP-2: Coming Oct. 30

At one point, as you know, I was
seriously considering buying a Z88. But
no more! As of yesterday, I learned
that Tandy, on Oct. 30, will introduce
its WP-2 portable wordprocessor, a Tandy
102 look-alike, with an 8 by 80 screen,
expandable internally to 96K of non-
volatile RAM, with a 100,000-word spell
checker and a 200,000-word thesaurus in
ROM, all packed into a 3.1-pound package
that will retail for $349. It will have
both parallel and serial ports, just
like the 102, plus it can be hooked to
the Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2, and for
sending and receiving data you will have
either a 1,200 or 2,400 bps snap-on
portable modem option. The old 300 bps
internal modem, which came with the
other Tandy portables, is out. I think
this machine, from the little I know, is
going to be unbeatable and the
affordable portable of choice for many,
many people. Incidentally, I left you a
private message on the Huddle BBS in
Vegas in reponse to your message to me
in June, but you never replied.
Apparently you don't get on the Huddle
much, then too, neither do I.
Later, Pat




 #74 35 24 Aug 89 21:21:09 (RECV'D)
From: Chris Fenn
To: Pat Mcclurg
REPLY TO #72 SEE ALSO #75
Subj: Keep me informed

Pat I'm glad you found your new laptop. Will it run 100-102 programs?
or is it a dedicated WP? It sounds very practical with excellent ports
etc. What happens when you need a spreadsheet? or other such programs,
buy them from Tandy? Just curious. I have two strict rules for buying
any kind of portable. 1.)it's gotta have a QWERTY keyboard 2).it's
gotta have a built-in language of some kind. Everthing else is
negotiable. For a lightweight multi-purpose machine I'll have to stick
with SIR ZED. After being spoiled by task-switching and everything else
including mega-memory expansion it'll take quite a machine to convert me.
(but when ya get one I wanna see!)
Sorry I didn't reply. I just got on HUDDLE last week, and by then the
msgs. were really dated. I've been playing mechanic for the last month
or so (Austin Healey Sprite/Harley Sportster) I'm a glutten for
punishment Ha!




 #75 35 25 Aug 89 05:39:48
From: Pat Mcclurg
To: Chris Fenn
REPLY TO #74 SEE ALSO #76
Subj: WP-2

The WP-2, as I understand it, is a dedicated wordprocessor, which will also
allow you to telecommunicate but I don't think it comes with BASIC. Without
Basic, I'm curious how it uses the Tandy Disk Drive 2. There are still a lot
of questions, such as: What kind of processor does it use? Can the "IC Card"
RAM expansions be programmed? Why does the printer cable cost $35? Who wrote
the software for it: Microsoft, Tandy or someone else? The thing looks good
in the catalog, but the software, I'm sure, is more complex than that of the
early Tandy portables. There are a lot more function key options, for one
thing. Oddly enough, it's all black, like the Z88. I'll let you know more
when I find out more. It will be introduced to the world on Oct. 30. So on
that day cruise on down and take a look at most any Radio Shack store.
Later,
Pat




 #76 37 25 Aug 89 06:20:41 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Pat Mcclurg
REPLY TO #75 SEE ALSO #108
Subj: WP-2

Pat, no secret re TDD-2 w/o Basic. None of the OS's for TDD in the 100/102
use Basic; all are in machine language. The problem with not having Basic is
whether you can "roll your own" programs. For example, an outline processor
would be a must for my "word processor" and a spreadsheet is often a handy
thing, too. Much less valuable (to me) is a thesaurus (since I tend to have
mine in my head).

It will be an interesting beastie. But I'd rather have a Tandy 102 with an 80
col screen and Basic!!

Phil




 #77 38 25 Aug 89 19:22:08 (RECV'D)
From: Len Rubin
To: Richard Haw
Subj: ZFU Bicycles

I downloaded your ZFU program, and am very excited about it. Although
it took 30 minutes to create my first "archive" (it occupies 65k since
being compressed), I am enthusiastic about the prospect of quicker,
easier, more complete backups from now on. I ferverently hope that you
expand the capabilities to include:

1. Enabling the remaining menu options (especially Delete)
2. Restoration of file dates
3. Automatic time-stamping from system clock, if feasible
4. Ability to "mark" files to be archived from Filer, or similar approach

I will gladly send you the $25 as soon as I am able--I think this is
definitely worth it!

P.S. I am curious about the bicycle connection--I'm the Technical
Editor for
Sutherland's Handbook for Bicycle Mechanics, a bicycle designer,
and former shop owner! Your name seems AWFULLY familiar--have you
written any bicycle books, articles, etc.? I have often thought of
putting together a first-rate program for the PSION hand-omue
(are you familiar with that?), or the Z88 for calculating spoke
lengths for wheel-builds. The comrilyaalbeporm r dreadful, crude,
inconvenient, and inaccurae otrqieteue
to supply accurate rim and hu esrmns hc otweluies wheelbuilders have
neither the time nor the rigor for!
Using the accurate data that I have compiled on hundreds of rims and
hubs over the last few years, a truly "user-friendly" system could
easily be created, probably in an evening, with the widelblse
formula from Sutherlads opeo lou als n ary
simple machine-language (or even AI)porm Iwudlv o
not have to carry around my four-pound data logbook anymor there
might even be some commercial interest (seilywt h PSION, due to t ie rc n
ugdes.
Let me know if you have any interest in such a project.

-LBR




 #78 35 25 Aug 89 19:48:04 (RECV'D)
From: Len Rubin
To: Richard Haw
Subj: last message

Firstly, if you saw a partially garbled message preceeding this, I
appologise--it was, I believe, due to the fact that I had indented
(using spaces) a section of text, and the Telecommunications gods
didn't like that, appearently. Anyway, here's the message:

I downloaded your ZFU program, and am very excited about it. Although
it took 30 minutes to create my first "archive" (it occupies 65k since
being compressed), I am enthusiastic about the prospect of quicker,
easier, more complete backups from now on. I ferverently hope that you
expand the capabilities to include:

1. Enabling the remaining menu options (especially Delete)
2. Restoration of file dates
3. Automatic time-stamping from system clock, if feasible
4. Ability to "mark" files to be archived from Filer, or similar
approach

I will gladly send you the $25 as soon as I am able--I think this is
definitely worth it!

P.S. I am curious about the bicycle connection--I'm the Technical
Editor for Sutherland's Handbook for Bicycle Mechanics, a bicycle
designer, and former shop owner! Your name seems AWFULLY familiar--have
you written any bicycle books, articles, etc.? I have often thought of
putting together a first-rate program for the PSION hand-held computer
(are you familiar with that?), or the Z88 for calculating spoke lengths
for wheel-builds. The commercially available programs are crude,
inconvenient, and inaccurate. Most require the user to supply accurate
rim and hub measurements, which many wheelbuilders have neither the time
nor the rigor for!

Using the accurate data that I have compiled on hundreds of rims and
hubs over the last few years, a truly "user-friendly" system could
easily be created, probably in an evening, with the widely ulsformula from
Sutherland's, a couple of "lookup tables" and a arysimple machine-language (or
even BASIC rga. ol oet not have to carry around my forpuddt obo nmr,ad
there might even be some commercial interest (especial ihte
PSION, due to its size, price and ruggedness).

Let me know if you have any interest in such a project.

-LBR




 #79 35 25 Aug 89 19:50:13
From: Len Rubin
To: All
SEE ALSO #81
Subj: Garbage

I am beginning to dislike computers. Much of my telecommunications is
incomprehensible now, and I have not a clue as to the cause. On the
MicroWorld BBS in Berkeley (Ph:415-845-1789) I cannot read 30-50% of the
bulletin (the words are as they might appear to a dyslexic!)
As I tried to upload messages here, I ran into the same phenomenon--most of
the message was fine, but as it progressed it got increasingly garbled! This
does not happen while "chatting", however. Points to note--I have xon/xoff
set to "off"; I have no carriage returns in my text; I have saved in Plain
Text; I am using Z88COM.BAS with my WorldPort 2400--the same setup I've had
for sometime--I am really getting bored with the e.e. cummings approach to
telecommunicating--no actually it's more like Burroughs!!!!!!!!!!!
-Exasperated
-LBR




 #81 37 26 Aug 89 05:39:59 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Len Rubin
REPLY TO #79
Subj: Garbage

On reading messages at the Berkely BBS: They may need 7 bit word setup in
Terminal -- maybe you need to try Z-Term for that one.

On garbage in sending here: Long messages may be opverunning the buffer. Try
slowing down be setting the pacing parameter in Z88COM (line 90) to a bigger
value (e.g., .5 or 1.0).

Note that there are a number of systems on which the VT-52 emulator in the Z88
gives bad results. Z-Term will let you overcome that. Z88COM will not.

Phil




 #82 36 27 Aug 89 01:26:04
From: Michael Kaufman
To: All
SEE ALSO #83
Subj: Buisness

I just convinced my dad to get a Z88, and he has a problem. One of the things
that he misses is the various beisness function that were built into his
calculater. DOes anyone know of a good book that will have formulas for
things like PMT, Rate of return etc? Thanks, Nichael
p.s. Your reward will be that I will put up the program when it is done.




 #83 34 27 Aug 89 08:22:35 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #82 SEE ALSO #89
Subj: Business

Michael, there is a program in file area #1 called FINANCE.CLI which does many
of the "business" functions you may want. I don't believe it will do IRR, but
it does do PMT and the like. Been a while since I've looked at the code, but
it will be (at least) a starting point.

As far as books with such equations, they should abound in any bookstore with
business books. The ones I have are all textbooks from the UCLA Graduate
School of Management, and very pricy ($40 and up); hence not recommended for
just looking up equations.

No way a Z88 or anything will come close to an HP-17B or other dedicated
financial calculators, though.

If you tell me specific equations you need (some limited number of them) I
will look tem up next week (books are in the office where I use them when
needed); HP-17B is here, but does not display its equations!

Phil




 #85 35 28 Aug 89 04:49:58 (RECV'D)
From: Richard Haw
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #50
Subj: basic

To make a basic program unlistable, it you must change all of the
line numbers to 0, which can only be done outside of basic, ZFU
for example is really all M/L, only basic statements are the first
comment, a check for PAGE and corrupted data, and a CALL statement.




 #86 34 28 Aug 89 04:59:06 (RECV'D)
From: Richard Haw
To: David Zundel
REPLY TO #55
Subj: tape

I have used Z-Tape with a portable, but it required building an amp
interface, there is a file here about it, see the file section.




 #87 35 28 Aug 89 05:00:27 (RECV'D)
From: Richard Haw
To: Curtis Claar
REPLY TO #70
Subj: zfu

ZFU is a simple archive utility, just compresses files, current drawbacks are
that it does not delete, and extract extracts all of the files. Program itself
is about 5K, needs basic to run.




 #89 37 28 Aug 89 21:26:56 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #83
Subj: Thanks

Thanks a lot Phil. I will talk to my dad, and find out which he needs that
are not in the FINANCE.CLI if it is only A few, I will let you know. Michael




 #90 39 29 Aug 89 19:54:55 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Brett Schnittlich
Subj: Retail

Best source I know of is Sharp's in Mechanicsville, VA. See the file
SHARPS.PRC in File Area 2 for more info. Or call info and get their phone
number and give them a call. They seem to sell ALL the Wordmongers stuff.

Phil




 #91 39 30 Aug 89 12:00:51
From: Howard Lieberman
To: All
SEE ALSO #94
Subj: Z88 w/MAC

Hi, I am new to the board and have just ordered a Z88. Intend to use with a
Mac. xDAnyone out there have any comments on if this makes sense, or is easy,
difficult? In particular I am interested in doing outlining and downloading to
the Mac (into MORE). Has anyone got an outliner or a way to use pipedream to
do it? Thanks.




 #92 37 30 Aug 89 20:44:03 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Brett Schnittlich
Subj: Sharpes

The number for Sharpes is: 804-730-9697




 #93 37 30 Aug 89 20:45:53 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #98
Subj: Finance stuff

I found a program written in Basic for the PC that has all of the stuff that
my dad needs. I am going to convert it to Z88 basic and I will put it up here
when I am done.
Thanks again for the help, Michael




 #94 37 31 Aug 89 04:52:47
From: David Zundel
To: Howard Lieberman
REPLY TO #91 SEE ALSO #102
Subj: Outliner

Howard,
see THINKZ.REV in file area 2.
Davidz

ARCHIVED BBS MESSAGES -- SEPT 1989
----------------------------------


 #95 33 01 Sep 89 07:33:32
From: Mark Stueber
To: All
SEE ALSO #109
Subj: SPELL MASTER U.S. VERSION

SPELL MASTER U.S. VERSION WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM SHARP'S AS OF SEPT. 6TH.
PRICE IS $119.95. IF YOU HAVE THE UK VERSION AND WANT TO UPGRADE SEND JUST THE
EPROM BACK AND $20 TO SHARP'S BOX 326 MECH., VA. 23111
(804) 730-9697.




 #96 40 01 Sep 89 21:31:41
From: Bill Santos
To: All
SEE ALSO #97
Subj: Z88 EPROM problem

I am having trouble with eprom cards. I'm using a file transfer program on
EPROM from cambridge (Z88 to Mac link) and suddenly I can no longer access the
program. I have the card in slot 3 and it usually appares as the last item on
the index, but it no longer is there. When I do a <>CARD from the index I the
EEPROM does not show up, though when I move a RAM card to slot 3 it responds
fine. Is there a problem with my machine or something else. (I have a
duplicate EPROM card for Z88 to mac and it does the same thing.)
Help.




 #97 41 01 Sep 89 22:10:59 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Bill Santos
REPLY TO #96 SEE ALSO #103
Subj: Eprom

Remember, Bill, that when you install and remove an Eprom you must be at the
Index with the machine on. Otherwise, the operating system will not recognize
the card.

Also, best not to have a RAM card in slot 3 -- will use batteries much faster.

Phil




 #98 35 02 Sep 89 09:32:01 (RECV'D)
From: Curtis Claar
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #93
Subj: finance

Great, go to it! I'll be anxious to use it. I like money computations.

[Curtis]





 #99 36 02 Sep 89 15:19:32
From: Michael Kaufman
To: All
Subj: README.Z88

I was reading a file from the board called Readme.Z88 and it discusses two
files, FTSDC.Z88 and TSNNMAC2. Does anyone know where these files are?
Thanks, Michael




 #100 37 03 Sep 89 15:35:41
From: Steve Greenwood
To: David Cooper
REPLY TO #22
Subj: Opening a Pipedream file without typing the name

Thanks, David! I've been trying to figure out a way to do this, but I was
going about it baassackwards, first in filer and then in Pipedream, like you
use Calendar and Diary together. You've made my day!




 #102 38 03 Sep 89 16:01:28
From: Steve Greenwood
To: Howard Lieberman
REPLY TO #94
Subj: Mac and Z88

I'v been using a Z88 with both my hame and work (I'm Director of Tech Support
for Mainstay, a Mac Software Publisher) for 5 months now, and I LOVE the 'lil
guy! Sorry, but I don't generally use MORE, but getting Pipedream to export a
plain text file is a cinch...




 #103 34 04 Sep 89 04:44:51 (RECV'D)
From: Bill Santos
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #97 SEE ALSO #105
Subj: EPROM

Phil,
I've been inserting the EPROM with the machine on and in index and still the
machine doesn't respond. I have two EPROM cards, and neither is being
recognized. I was telling you about inserting a RAM card in slot 3 to let you
know that slot 3 DOES work with a RAM card.

Let me know if I should send this machine back or what.





 #104 34 04 Sep 89 08:53:17
From: Gerald Lindsay
To: All
Subj: Programming Contest

The ZED-88 BBS will be running a programming contest, starting Oct. 1, 1989.
Details will be available on the ZED-88 BBS prior to that date. There will be
real prizes awarded (Z88 related). Start honing your programming skills, the
contest is coming, the contest is coming,......

Gerald

PS The ZED-88 BBS is in Centreville, VA, and is reachable by PCP, number is
703-968-9438.




 #105 34 05 Sep 89 21:25:30
From: Sysop
To: Bill Santos
REPLY TO #103 SEE ALSO #110
Subj: Eprom

I'd send it back. Sounds like there may be a contact applicable only to
Eproms that is not working.

Or get someone else to try your Eprom's first!

Phil




 #106 35 06 Sep 89 01:52:52 (RECV'D)
From: David Zundel
To: Sysop
SEE ALSO #107
Subj: BIX

Phil,
BIX lists you as a member as "pcwheeler" but other than that you don't seem to
exist. Are you still on it or not? If so, is it o.k. to contact you there?
Davidz




 #107 35 06 Sep 89 11:28:01 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: David Zundel
REPLY TO #106
Subj: BIX

I am nominally a member. But it is one of my least favorite places to go.
Best place to reach me (aside from here) is Compuserve -- 71266,125.

Phil




 #109 36 07 Sep 89 16:35:12 (RECV'D)
From: Victor Roberts
To: Mark Stueber
REPLY TO #95 SEE ALSO #114
Subj: Upgrade to US version of Spell Master

Your upgrade policy requires me to live without Spell Master
during the delivery back to you, your turn around time, and the shipping
back to me. How fast can you turn the upgrade around? Have you considered any
option which would allow users to return the U.K. versions after receiving the
U.S. upgrade? (Such as bill the full amount, and the issue a credit?)

Vic Roberts




 #110 40 07 Sep 89 16:42:33
From: Victor Roberts
To: Bill Santos
REPLY TO #105
Subj: Z88 EPROM problem

The software may actually be on an EPROM card, but it must be configured
as a ROM card as far as the Z88 is concerned, since you say you are running a
program on the card. have you tried the card in Slot 2 to see if it works?
Also, have you tried a "real" EPROM in slot 3 to see what happens?

Vic




 #111 29 08 Sep 89 22:54:55
From: Michael Kaufman
To: All
SEE ALSO #117
Subj: CardBase for zBase

My SuperChip 2.5 Just showed up, so the first thing that I tried to do was to
install CardBase. I got all of the files copied, but ewhen I run the sucker I
get a "BAD FILE" error on the line that says, "use CardBase.dbf index
Cardbase.ndx". I have compared the file to the original one on my PC and it
is the same. Does anyone have any idea what might be causeing this? Also,
the version of Z-Term that came on the chip is 2.5. I will loet you all know
what isd new as soon as I find out. Thanks for the Zbase help. Michael




 #112 35 09 Sep 89 15:54:10
From: Gerald Lindsay
To: All
Subj: ZED-88 Contest

I am uploading a file called Contest.txt. It contains all the rules for the
ZED-88 programming contest. Prize will be a 128K RAM Cartridge, and there is
an earlybird prize of a Z88 Topper. Download the file for complete
information. Any questions can be directed to the Sysop (me) at the ZED-88 BBS
703-968-9438 (DC Node PCP). Contest starts October 1st, and the prizes will be
awarded even if there is only one entrant, BTW heres my entry:
10 cls
Try and beat that you suckers..............





 #113 38 09 Sep 89 16:02:11
From: Gerald Lindsay
To: All
Subj: Contest Rules

Contest.txt is in area five.




 #114 34 09 Sep 89 19:33:07 (RECV'D)
From: Mark Stueber
To: Victor Roberts
REPLY TO #109
Subj: SPELL MASTER

VIC,
GIVE ME A CALL (804) 730-9697. WE CAN CHARGE YOU FOR IT THEN ISSUE YOU
CREDIT ON RETURN OF OTHER CARTRIDGE.
MARK




 #115 32 09 Sep 89 20:51:41
From: Michael Kaufman
To: All
SEE ALSO #118
Subj: Cardbase

This is more information in reguard to my trouble getting Cardbase to work.
When I kill the padding that the system puts on, I get different results. Has
anyone gotten CardBase to work, and what did you do?




 #116 34 10 Sep 89 01:02:32 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Rick Stuart
SEE ALSO #120
Subj: Memeory

Rick,

You need more than 32K of RAM to run most Basic programs. Until you get at
least 128K in slot 1 (must be in slot 1!), Basic is limited to 8K of memory.
So only very small programs can be run. Suggest you buy a 128K RAM (or better,
512K).

Phil




 #117 36 10 Sep 89 01:04:42 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #111
Subj: CardBase

You may need to look at your default directory in the Panel. Sbase may be
looking for Cardfile stuff where it is not.

Phil




 #118 37 10 Sep 89 01:06:03 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Michael Kaufman
REPLY TO #115 SEE ALSO #119
Subj: Cardbase

I have successfully run Cardbase. Been a long time tho. But it does work.

Phil




 #119 32 10 Sep 89 20:25:13 (RECV'D)
From: Michael Kaufman
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #118
Subj: Cardbase

It is definatly finding the cardbase files because it prints out the "Cardbase
Initializing..." string before it dies. The problem seems to be coming from
the fact that the dbx and ndx files were padded when I finally got them on my
Z88. If I do not touch either file, I get a "Bad File" error on the "USE"
command. If I take off the extra chars (THey show up as inverted '3's in
pipedream) I get a "Bad index error" and it I take them off the index too,
Pipedream expands the dbx file untill it fills up memory. Do you remember if
you had this problem, and if so, what did you do to fix it. Thanks, Michael




 #121 35 11 Sep 89 19:42:43
From: Sysop
To: Rick Stuart
REPLY TO #120
Subj: Memory

Well, its kinda long story. but a fully expanded Z88 must have at least 128K
in slot 1. That makes 40K available for Basic. With 32K there is only 8K
available for Basic. There are some other constraints, too.

Must be a file somewhere on this subject; I will look for it.

Phil




 #122 34 11 Sep 89 19:46:07 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Gerald Lindsay
SEE ALSO #123
Subj: Contest.txt

Look in area 5 now; just had forgotten to make it visible in directory (but it
has always been there).

Phil




 #123 31 12 Sep 89 14:59:00 (RECV'D)
From: Gerald Lindsay
To: Sysop
REPLY TO #122
Subj: Thanks

Thanks, I've been dreading rewriting the sucker as it wasn't on the backup, as
is I'm operating on a backup from August 25th so I lost a lot of registrations,
and the doors are completely gone. Already bought a new drive, and sent the
old one in for repair, if I'm lucky I'll get it back with the data intact (I
fried the electronics plugging in the one way plug the wrong way). Well the
board is back up and running and the contest is still on, hopefully there will
be some interest generated by this contest,

Gerald




 #124 30 13 Sep 89 20:27:26 (RECV'D)
From: Tom Warfel
To: Sysop
Subj: sorry!

Sorry, I seemed to double over you earlier this evening.
I am not used to this type of on-line exchange; my experience
is with a split-window "phone" utility that allows both parties
to type simultaneously. For my future reference, how does the "yell"
command work, and do both parties need to "yell" to talk, or just
one? I got the bit about looking at patpcw.inf, was there more?
-Tom




 #125 31 14 Sep 89 19:36:57
From: Brent Pederson
To: Mark Stueber
SEE ALSO #126
Subj: spellmaster export

Say, Mark, as long as you call into this board, I've been wondering how to get
spellmaster to save a document without the carriage return at the end of each
line. I've been using it as a word processor, instead of pipedream, since it
is a little more convenient as a text processor, and since I read that I could
export without these pesky returns. However, whenever I choose save, or save
for export, I get them anyway. What am I going wrong. I am sending them over
to my mac for use in writenow. I've been sending them with the export program,
into smartcom on the mac. Is this my problem? Would it work better if I use
the Maclink program instead? Thanks for any light you can shed.




 #126 27 15 Sep 89 18:16:39 (RECV'D)
From: Sysop
To: Brent Pederson
REPLY TO #125
Subj: Spelllmaster

Gee, Brent -- as best I remember, when I use save for Export I get CR's only
at the end of a paragraph, not where Quickedit wordwraps. Then I export to a
PC and format it the way I want. Could be that there is something different
with Mac exports, but that would surprise me.

Phil




 #127 27 15 Sep 89 23:34:16 (RECV'D)
From: Len Rubin
To: Sysop
Subj: garbage continued

Phil-
I think you correctly identified the problem causing garbled text
(missing characters all over the place) in longer uploads and downloads
of messages as overloading of the buffer. You suggested that I change
"Pace" (line 90) in Z88COM to 1.0 or so. That did seem to slow down
the transmission of the uploads, but the downloads are worse than ever!
Do I want the value to be lower for downloads and higher for uploads?
If so, this is a real paradox! I don't recall this ever happening
before, and I'm wondering whether it all began when I got the 2400 baud
modem (I was using the 1200 previously)--I think that's about when it
began--also, I still can't get it to auto-redial on a busy signal like
it used to with my 1200. I'm really, as they say in your neck of the
woods, "like, bummed!" For what it's worth, I have never had a problem
with downloads on this board, only on the other boards I've tried
(MicroWorld in Berkeley, and the ZED-88 BBS in VA)--it happens on
continously scrolling things. Is the problem maybe that the CLI
screen-capture function is not fast enough? Too many variables for me
to figure out what's what.

-LBR




 #128 27 17 Sep 89 21:14:39
From: Claude Schleyer
To: All
Subj: QL-X88

I finally got my QL and Z88 to communicate properly.
The QL-Z88 software that I bought included a straight-through cable that did
not work at all. Crossing pins 2 and 3 provided one way communication and
crossing pins 8 and 9 provided the other half. The other pins remain connected
straight through. It works good now and also works with QL-TERM modem software.




 #129 31 17 Sep 89 21:19:12
From: Claude Schleyer
To: All
Subj: WordPerfect

I need a Pipedream to WordPerfect converter since my office uses WordPerfect
and the Wordstar converter is not much use to me. I keep getting all of those
hard returns. HELP!!




 #131 35 18 Sep 89 16:36:28 (RECV'D)
From: Len Rubin
To: Tom Johnson
Subj: 4 sale

Tom--I'd be interested in buying your disk drive. My address is:
Len Rubin
325 Park View Terrace #18
Oakland, CA 94610
You can ship it to me U.P.S., C.O.D.
Alternately, I can send you a check if you prefer, but I would need your
address, and C.O.D. would be faster (on this side).
Thanks.
-LBR




 #132 15 25 Sep 89 14:21:07
From: Michael Matti
To: All
Subj: For Sale

Z88 $300
1 year old, impeccable condition.
INCLUDES new keyboard membrane ($25),
AC adaptor ($20), serial cable ($20)
and carrying case ($25).

512K RAM $275

SpellMaster $ 75
Spell checker & editor.
U.S. Version.

Z-Term $ 50
Comm, ver. 2.5.

But, since I'd like to sell it all in one shot, and since you'd really like it
all anyway - wouldn't you - save $100 more and take the whole enchilada for
just $600. Indulge you spouse. Indulge your cat. Indulge your alter-ego.

These are firm prices. No longer need a laptop and can't stand to see the
stuff gather dust. Leave a message here or call 919-967-2634 (N. Carolina)
during reasonable daylight hours. Thanks.



 #134 19 27 Sep 89 07:46:12
From: Glen Copeland
To: Everyone
Subj: REPAIRS


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ARE OF HIGHEST QUALITY AND BACKED BY FRIENDLY LAID-BACK TECH SUPPORT. MY NAME
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