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#: 17524 S1/General Interest
    13-Feb-93  19:15:52
Sb: Tomcat70 for sale
Fm: Jim Sutemeier 70673,1754
To: all

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE ---

Tomcat 70 Computer, Complete!!

This system includes the Tomcat 70 Computer from FHL, running, of course the
Signetics 68070 processor.

Also included is: 105 MB Quantum Drive 5.25" 40 DS Drive K-BUSS Card 2 Meg DRAM
Memory 256K SRAM Accelerator Card 2 Port Serial card with 68681 chip

1CM135 Magnavox Monitor


There is loads of software included in this sale, as this is a forced sale, due
to unforseen circumstances.

Including software, this system cost me over $3500 to set up.

Will sell for $1500 (o.b.o. - no reasonable offer refused).

Contact --

Jim Sutemeier 818:891-3369 (leave message if not at home)



#: 17525 S1/General Interest
    13-Feb-93  23:41:47
Sb: hardware sale
Fm: Steve Schroeder 70713,3255
To: all



                         HARDWARE FOR SALE

COCO 3 512k                   Piggyback socket installed                $75.00
Multi Pak                     Upgraded                                  $45.00
Disto mini controller         switchable between 2 roms                 $45.00
Speech and sound cartridge    Tandy                                     $20.00
EARS                          Speech recognition cartridge              $45.00
300 Baud Modem                                                          $15.00
RS floppy controller card     works erraticly Two button mouse
$10.00 2 joysticks
$ 5.00 Hi-low res joystick adapter   Hawksoft
$15.00 Blue streak                   Serial to paralell interface
$20.00
                              And lots more!!!!!!


#: 17547 S1/General Interest
    19-Feb-93  16:10:02
Sb: Letter reciept
Fm: BOB LEET 72020,2536
To: Brother Jeremy 76477,142

Brother Jeremy,

        Did you receive my letters yet?  Just wondering, since I haven't gotten
anything back yet.  I got plenty of packing materials from work, and everything
is packed good.  There will be 4 boxes of hardware and one box of books.  I
have a feeling it will cost us about $25-30 each.  There is a lot of stuff
there.  I hope you enjoy all of it.

                        Bob//////

P.S.  I found an extra SS F/D Tandon drive (one of the originals).
   

#: 17529 S7/Telecommunications
    15-Feb-93  03:24:18
Sb: #17434-#terminal help
Fm: Mike Haaland 72300,1433
To: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203 (X)


Hey Bob,  I think the main problem is LAP-M.  I setup my modem to only use
V.32 and MNP 5 and have had none of the symptoms your having since.  There
should be an AT code to turn off the LAP-M correction.

I use to get errors so bad that long DL's would abort about 9/10ths of the
way thru.  Really is painful on 2 meg DL's.

Let me know if this helps you out.

 - Mike -

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#: 17533 S7/Telecommunications
    15-Feb-93  21:10:24
Sb: #17529-terminal help
Fm: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203
To: Mike Haaland 72300,1433 (X)

Ummm, Mike, I don't recall what errors were are talking about. However, LAP-M
(the same as v42) works fine for me. I'm having no problems at all talking to
CIS these days. Well, I did "fix" the input buffer overflow problem with the
mm/1 screens getting behind sterm. I don't use v42.bis at all (could that be a
problem?).

#: 17534 S7/Telecommunications
    15-Feb-93  23:06:12
Sb: #Unzip w/ inflate
Fm: Don Kircher 76346,3475
To: Bob van der Pol

Hi Bob!
        I saw your upload of UNZIP.LZH for MM/1 and was wondering if
 the source for that is the current version available in IBMPRO
 with inflate?  What is the probability of compiling it for Coco successfully?
        I have been playing with the code, but I have no programming backround.
 Have even gotten it to run through to the linker, though I'm a bit suspicious
 that it will all fit in memory. This has become a rather critical issue
 for me since the archive feeds I get from the FAA of the Federal Register
 no longer work with Vaughn Cato's unzip3.[sigh]
        All I've done so far is #define it for UNIX and remove or comment out
exotic #if statements.
 Thx
 Don Kircher

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#: 17536 S7/Telecommunications
    16-Feb-93  20:46:54
Sb: #17534-#Unzip w/ inflate
Fm: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203
To: Don Kircher 76346,3475 (X)

The unzip I have was mailed to me by a friend who got it from a unix source.
The 'readme' says "A public distribution version of the Info-ZIP project's
generic UnZip utility; 21 August 1992." My binary is 55K, so I would think that
it _should_ fit in the coco3 since the binaries are usually much smaller there
due to shorter opcodes. Mind you, I see I have linked in 64K of stack space
too...so it might not. If you want I could send you the whole mess on a disk
(the source is about 300K so I don't want to waste $ on uploading). Send me a
formatted disk in a mailer and I'll copy the mess over for you.

BTW, as I recall, I ended up using GCC to compile this. Plus I needed a number
of unix functions...some from gcc and others from blarslib.l. Neither of which
will help you on the coco.

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#: 17537 S7/Telecommunications
    16-Feb-93  23:02:34
Sb: #17536-#Unzip w/ inflate
Fm: Don Kircher 76346,3475
To: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203 (X)

 The file I've been messing with carries the same banner and date as yours.
 It came with compiling instructions and .proj files for a BUNCH of computers.
  I'm guessing that the unix functions were ANSI standard library functions
 such as you might find in the Bourland C++ package? I stumbled across a
 book of source code for the ANSI standard C library (Plauger 1990) which
 <SHOULD> take care of that if it will just fit in memory. Too much tinkering
 and I'll have to throw in the towel. Linked lists and the like are **way**
 beyond what I'm capable of doing..
 Thanks for the reply
 dlk

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#: 17548 S7/Telecommunications
    19-Feb-93  19:14:58
Sb: #17537-Unzip w/ inflate
Fm: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203
To: Don Kircher 76346,3475

I don't think you'll have to resort to the Plauger book too much. The problem
is mostly a bunch of missing unix-like calls. I think there is a file around
here (unix.lib or something ....anyone recall for 6809???) which has most of
the missing stuff. Let us know how you fare.

#: 17532 S10/OS9/6809 (CoCo)
    15-Feb-93  18:31:20
Sb: coco software
Fm: Steve Schroeder 70713,3255
To: all




         2/15/93

Here is a list of used software I currently have for sale.  All software comes
with original disks and docs.  Buyer pays shipping on all items FOB Nanuet, NY.
Figure on $3.00 to $5.00 in most cases.

*******************************************************************************

       COCO 2

    OS9

OS9 Level 1 TRS Copy Deskmate Basic O9 DL Logo Tandy Hires screen dump
utilities

                I'll take $20.00 for all the level 1 stuff or $5 each.


   RS-DOS

DIsk EDTASM                                                              $ 8.00
512k memtest, Ramdisk, print spooler                                     $ 8.00
Flightsim 1                                                              $ 5.00
Sands of Egypt                                                           $ 5.00



*******************************************************************************

       COCO 3

   OS9

OS9 Level 2 (includes BASIC09)                                           $10.00
Multi Vue                                                                $10.00
Dyna Calc                Tandy spread sheet                              $10.00
Data Windows             Nice data base                                  $25.00
B+B PowerBoost software and instructions (just add the 6309)             $15.00
Level 2 Tools                                                            $12.00
Tools 2                                                                  $15.00

Lots of public domain patches and programs, device drivers, modules, etc.






   RS-DOS

Simply Better                 The best COCO3 word proccesor              $15.00
V-Term                        Terrific terminal program                  $15.00
COCO Graphics Designer Plus   make cards, flyers, signs                  $ 5.00
Newspaper Plus                Nice desktop publisher                     $22.00
Color Max Deluxe              Drawing program                            $12.00

Deception Path                Great game                                 $12.00
War Monger                    water ballons to space invaders            $15.00

KDSK3 (registered copy)       Disk editor+file keeper                    $50.00

Plus, I have all the notes and articles I've collected over the years, all the
sources and address's etc.                                       $10.00


Steve Schroeder CIS 70713,3255 Delphi STEVESCHR (914) 429 2031

#: 17535 S10/OS9/6809 (CoCo)
    16-Feb-93  13:47:06
Sb: 4in1 6551 blues?
Fm: Sandy Tipper 72060,76
To: all

I have a DISTO SCII with 4-in-1, and I cannot seem to get the serial port to
work.  I have ACIAPAK.DR and have it patched as specified, using /t2 as the
descriptor. I also used to use Wizpro, soI have PROACIA.DR and the descriptor
/mwp. Both descriptors are set for the right address $07FF54, and name their
respectively appropriate drivers. With /mwp, I can write to the modem, but
cannot receive.  With a loopback connector and using a 'scope, with 'xcom9
/mwp' I see data xmitted, but no characters echo, although DTR is fed back to
DSR and CD.

With /t2 and the "correct" driver, the transmit line is dead. (scope shows
constant -ve voltage).

Is there something wrong with my software or understanding, or is my 6551
toasted?  I don't want to risk hacking at the 4-in-1 board to replace it if its
not a hardware problem.

Urgently required to get my system useful again.

Sandy

#: 17540 S10/OS9/6809 (CoCo)
    17-Feb-93  19:00:13
Sb: #6309 and 1 meg
Fm: james pottage 71750,2012
To: ALL

I am looking for help with my 1 meg upgrade and the  6309. Recently I installed
the 6309 processor with Power Boost and everything ran fine for the first two
months. A week ago I installed the 1 meg board to the processor and shorted the
proper resistor. The system works, but two of the three Ram drivers that I have
(Rammer by Kevin Darling and RDISK ) both crash the system either while being
formatted or after being formatted when a file is copy to /R0. I tried changing
R22 to a 47 ohm resister and the problem continues. No other problems have been
encountered except somtimes deiniz will lock the system up. I have also tried
changing the 512 K board with a spare board but this does nothing. Moreover,
Kyumgai to be Ninja and other VDG based programs run fine in a VDG window. The
Ram Driver that came with the OS9 development package works fine. Any ideas on
what is happening would be greatly appreciated.
                                                           Jim Pottage

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#: 17549 S10/OS9/6809 (CoCo)
    19-Feb-93  19:15:05
Sb: #17540-6309 and 1 meg
Fm: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203
To: james pottage 71750,2012

Sounds like the upgrade(s) are working fine but the software isn't. I guess the
easiest thing to do is just use the ramdisk which works <grin>. I do recall
some chatter awhile ago about patches to both Kevin's ramdrive and a patch to
the Dev. Pack ramdrive. If everything else is okay, it doesn't sound like a
hardware problem to me.

#: 17528 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    14-Feb-93  19:06:53
Sb: #17498-Xon/off
Fm: Mark Griffith 76070,41
To: Bob van der Poel 76510,2203 (X)

Bob,

 > Can anyone shed some light on xon/off for me when it comes to device
 > descriptors. I'm confused about just how these things work.

Sure.  In Sterm, it doesn't matter what you have your hardware descriptor set
to.  Sterm nulls out the entire descriptor and manages everthing itself. As you
found, the only time it uses XON/XOFF is during a buffer capture, and that is
only necessary with the CoCos.

If you don't null out the descriptor, the driver will send an XOFF when the 
drivers internal buffer gets full, and an XON when some room is available.

Hardware handshaking is another thing altogether, but much like XON/XOFF. With
the high speed modems, there is need for some sort of handshaking between the
modem and the computer.  Since you don't want to use XON/XOFF as you already
noted, RTS/CTS handshaking is used instead.  In fact, the higher speed modems
require this to be used properly.

Hope this helps some.


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#: 17526 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    14-Feb-93  10:06:02
Sb: #17513-G-WINDOWS for ATARI ST
Fm: Michael Fisher 72320,1233
To: Tom Birt 76640,1205 (X)

Hi Tom - thanks for the input.I appreciate the original GWindows Steve did is
mono only but would much prefer that to nothing.The company I mentioned may
provide colour even though, as you say, the ST is limited in that area.
  1) Re Kwindows I have talked to Kevin off and on for about two years, it
hasn't happened and may not, he just has too much to do.This is in no way a
critiscism of the guy, he has done wonders for us.
  2) Re the Falcon it sounds great but I have absolutely no faith in Microware
doing a port for it, they are not machine people unless they get big bucks from
a company who ask for it.
    I still hope a few more people will ask for G-WINDOWS to make the port
worthwhile to do, a few have come forward but not visa CIS, Cocolist so far and
I put it on comp.os.os9 also.
      Nice to hear from you - Mike Fisher


#: 17527 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    14-Feb-93  17:14:09
Sb: Amiga disks
Fm: LARRY OLSON 72227,3467
To: all

  Can anyone tell me if it is possible to read an AMIGA formatted disk on an
MM/1. If it is possible, what would be the DMODE settings needed ? Larry Olson

#: 17531 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    15-Feb-93  13:34:23
Sb: #MM1 and IMS worries
Fm: Hugo Bueno 71211,3662
To: All

OK people, I'm getting worried. I ordered an MM1 in November, my credit card
was charged on December 16th, but to date, no MM1. Apparently, there has been a
problem in obtaining good PAL chips.

On a whim, I called IMS today only to find their phone has been temporarily
disconnected.  This is a not a good sign and makes me wonder if buying an MM1
was a good idea.

I ordered the unit through Blackhawk Enterprises (an IMS rep). David Graham has
been as helpful as possible, but the delay is getting ridiculous, and the slow
disappearance of Paul Ward is worrisome.  First he dropped off Delphi, now he's
gone from Compuserve.

I'm especially worried because I've already paid off the bill, trusting soul
that I am.

Does anyone know what's going on?  If yes, please let me know.


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#: 17538 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    17-Feb-93  05:31:35
Sb: #17531-#MM1 and IMS worries
Fm: Mark Griffith 76070,41
To: Hugo Bueno 71211,3662 (X)

Hugo,

 > Does anyone know what's going on?  If yes, please let me know.

Paul has been going through some very difficult times lately.  He has had a
number of orders waiting on PAL chips for a couple months now. I don't know
what the problem is there, whether there isn't enough money to buy the chips or
if they are back-ordered.  I sent him a few sets of PALs that I had so he can
at least get those orders out. After that, I don't know.  Paul has been slow
getting orders out in that past, but as far as I know, everyone has received
what they ordered after the charge to the credit card was made.

Hope this relieves your fears somewhat.


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#: 17541 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    17-Feb-93  19:20:59
Sb: #17538-MM1 and IMS worries
Fm: Hugo Bueno 71211,3662
To: Mark Griffith 76070,41 (X)

Thanks for your response Mark.  I hope one of the PAL chips you sent was mine.

I guess I got antsy when I found the phone had been disconnected...

Hugo

#: 17550 S12/OS9/68000 (OSK)
    20-Feb-93  00:42:34
Sb: OS9/68K Programmer Avail
Fm: steve mann 71310,1742
To: All

I am a S/W engineer with 3 years of OS9/68k experience, and I
am looking for a new position.  Any leads would be appreciated.
 

#: 17530 S15/Hot Topics
    15-Feb-93  10:21:00
Sb: #17414-#New Product Announcement
Fm: Walter  J Schilling 70312,3406
To: Mark Griffith 76070,41 (X)

Mark:

        I hate to be so openly dumb, but what is OS/9?
        I noticed you are from Missouri, so I feel a little
        safer exposing my lack of being "in-the-know";  I'm
        a Missouri transplant in California.  Also, I keep noticing
        that there seems to be more going on in Missouri than I
expected.

Thanks,

Walt 

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#: 17539 S15/Hot Topics
    17-Feb-93  05:31:54
Sb: #17530-#New Product Announcement
Fm: Mark Griffith 76070,41
To: Walter  J Schilling 70312,3406

Walt,

 >
 >         I hate to be so openly dumb, but what is OS/9?
 >         I noticed you are from Missouri, so I feel a little
 >         safer exposing my lack of being "in-the-know";  I'm
 >         a Missouri transplant in California.  Also, I keep noticing
 >         that there seems to be more going on in Missouri than I
 >         expected.

Well, you are asking me this question in the OS-9 forum you know.  OS-9 is a
multi-tasking, multi-user operating system for the Motorola CPUs (6809, 68000
series, etc.) that looks and operates much like Unix, but is much more modular
and easy to use.

I don't have their address handy, but someone else here will be able to give
you the address and phone number for Microware Systems, the people that make
OS-9.  They will be able to send you more information if you like.

Not that I don't want to talk to you, but it is difficult to explain about the
entire operating system.  If you have any specific questions, I'll be able to
answer them for you.


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#: 17542 S15/Hot Topics
    17-Feb-93  22:51:59
Sb: #17539-New Product Announcement
Fm: Chris Perrault 75346,165
To: Mark Griffith 76070,41 (X)

 Ok Walter<I know this is addressed to Mark but...> here's the address for
 Microware:
 Microware Systems Corporation
 1900 N.W. 114th Street
 Des Moines, Iowa 50325-7077 You should just give them a call at:515-224-1929

 Ask them for some documentation of OS9 and they'll send you a BUNCH of FREE
 books and other documentation describing OS9. You'll be glad :)
 Like Mark said, there is so much about OS9 to just describe it in Forum, which
is why I wish Microware still had their little section
 up because they had menu options that gave a great big summary on
 the products including OS/9. Have you ever heard of OSK? That IS OS9 under a
different name.
 >Chris<

Press <CR> !>