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1 If you are in need of help, you need but ask....
2 ******************* REMOVED: 6 MAR 83 ******************************
3 Welcome to BWMS (BackWater Message System) Mike Day System operator
4 ************************************************************
5 GENERAL DISCLAIMER: BWMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INFORMATION PLACED ON
6 THIS SYSTEM.
7 BWMS was created as an electronic bill board. BWMS is a privatly owned
8 and operated system which is currently open for use by the general public.
9 No restrictions are placed on the use of the system.
10 It is intended that the system be normally used for messages and
11 advertisments by the users. As the system is privatly owned, I retain the
12 right to remove any and all messages from the system which are offensive
13 to me. Additionally because of the limited size of the system, it will be
14 periodically purged of older messages. (only 629 lines of data can be saved)
15 The saved information will be cycled to drive 'B' while the information on
16 drive 'B' will be archived, and a fresh disk will be installed in drive 'A'.
17 To leave a message, type 'ENTER' and use ctrl/C or break to get out
18 of the enter mode. The message is automaticly stored.
19 If after entering the message you find you made a mistake,
20 use the replace command to replace the line.
21 To exit from the system, type 'OFF' then hang up.
22 Type 'HELP' to see other commands that are available on the system.
23 ========================================
24 ???????????????????????????
25 To person contemplating getting a FAST printer. Epson
26 will be selling an upgraded version of the MX series, to be
27 called FX-80 and FX-100. The main difference is the speed:
28 About twice as fast, 160 cps. If you want something even
29 faster, Florida Data has a ca. 600 cps dot matrix printer.
30 That's Fast!
31 ???????????????????????????
32 NEVER FIND A MORE REASONABLE DEAL
33 A`P POLISHED` SET OF GOOD MANNERS
34 FOR SALE CHEAP C~^^CAPT DAN^
35
36 EXIT
37 TO KNOW ALL THE MEASUREMENTS IS` TO PERCIEVE A COMPLETE CzIRCUIT
38 ^CAPT DAN^
39 EXKIT
40
41 TO:HAVIN'FUN
42 FROM:MOON U.
43
44 ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()
45 Good news for software writers!
46 A new deal from the folks at T.I.!
47 The good guys from Texas are upgrading the graphics section of the
48 TI-99/4. They will be including a chunk of the circuitry in the
49 form of a chip in the software cartridge. If you want to market
50 a game in cartridge form, TI will license the right to use the part
51 in your cartridge for a 5% royalty. If you let TI do the marketing,
52 they will pay a 10% royalty up to $1 million.
53 Let's all give a cheer for TI for this inovative marketing effort!
54 By the way, if anybody tries to duplicate the functions of the chip
55 with a PAL or some such, they will be be talking to TI's lawyers...
56 Yours in awe...
57 the Phantom Glitch
58 ^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^2^4^83^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V^V
59 ==============================================================================================
60
61 JUST HAVE TO TRY A LITTLE SOMETHING WITH MY COLOR TERMINAL. STAND BY....
62 1,2,3,B4 S0NNNNNNF2 F1 VVVVVVF3// S1 BJK.KJKJKJKJKJKF7 S1
63 F2 B4 M MNKOHB1
64
65
66 NOW HOW DO I GET OUT OF HERE????
67
68 FAR OUT! YOUR B3YOUR CBBS STORES THE ESCAPE FUNCTION!!!
69 FOR ANY OF YOU WITH A VIDEOTEX DATA TERMINAL, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU........B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8S1F1
70 F2 F2F3
71 F4
72 B1F4
73
74 F5
75 F6
76 F7
77 EEF8
78 F8F8F0 F
79
80 S0B3F0
81
82
83
84 NOW LET'S SEE.
85 ANYBODY KNOW SOME BBS NUMBERS FOR THE SALEM AREA ?????????????????
86 *************************************************************
87 THIS BBS FINALLY WORKS HALF WAY GOOD.
88 I AM STILL HAVING A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE SYSTEM DROPING AND CHANGING
89 CHARACTERS. I LONG FOR THE DAY THIS BBS WORKS PROBLEM FREE....
90
91 THE SYSM, DAVID GREENMAN ......
92
93
94 ***************************************************************
95 FOR SALE: BURROUGHS 9350 VIDEO TERMINAL
96
97 THIS TERMINAL HAS BEEN MODIFIED (BY YOURS TRULY) TO RUN AS
98 A STANDARD CONVERSATIONAL RS232 DUMB TERMINAL. IT ALSO HAS
99 A SCROLL OPTION MOD (ME AGAIN) THAT SCROLLS HALF OF THE SCREEN
100 (THE BEST I COULD DO CONSIDERING THE TERMINAL) IT CAN TALK
101 FROM 110 BAUD TO 2400 BAUD (WITH A FEW NULLS THROWN IN) SWITCH
102 SELECTABLE FROM THE KEYBOARD (A DIP SWITCH). IT COMES COMPLETE
103 WITH DOCUMENTATION AND A SECOND TERMINAL FOR SPARE PARTS.
104 I AM ASKING FOR THE PALTRY SUM OF $25 FOR THE WHOLE BALL OF WAX.
105 OH YEAH, THE SCREEN SIZE IS 80 CHARACTERS BY 12 LINES.
106 ALSO HAS ERASE TO END OF LINE FUNCTION AND CLEAR SCREEN AS WELL AS
107 THE HALF SCREEN SCROLL TOP SIX LINE AND BOTTOM SIX LINES SCROLL
108 SEPERATELY THE CURSOR STAYS IN WHAT EVER SECTION IT WAS IN WHEN
109 THE SCROLL WAS ENABLED. WITH THE SCROLL OFF IT RUNS WITH WRAP AROUND
110 OPERATION (WHEN THE CURSOR GOES OF THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN IT GOES
111 BACK TO THE TOP OF THE SCREEN.)
112
113 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LEAVE ME A MESSAGE HERE OR CALL ME AT
114 231-xxxx WRK.
115
116 P.S. YES IT DOES WORK, BUT SINCE I HAVE MOVED I NO LONGER HAVE ROOM
117 TO KEEP THE BEAST LAYING AROUND SO IT MUST GO! THUS THE $25 ASKING PRICE.
118
119 **** MIKE DAY *** THE CISTOP OF BWMS **** 5 FEB 83 *******************
120
121 FOR SALE: TWO CARTRIVISION COLOR VIDEO TAPE RECORDERS
122
123 THESE ARE BRAND NEW. STILL IN FACTORY CARTONS. THE PAIR COMES WITH
124 A SPARE SET OF HEADS. TEN BLANK CARTRIGES. THE SERVICE MANUAL. AND
125 SOME MISC BELTS AND POLISHING TAPES.
126
127 I AM ASKING FOR $99.95 FOR THE PAIR. BUT WILLING TO TRADE FOR COMPUTER
128 EQUIPMENT IF IT IS SUITIBLE FOR MY NEEDS.
129
130 SEE ABOVE MESSAGE FOR CONTACT ARRANGMENTS AND REASONS FOR LOW COST
131
132 ***** CISTOP MIKEY AGAIN ******* 5 FEB 83 ************************
133 Hey Mikey, are those recorders any good for home use? And if not
134 what ARE they good for?
135 ................................................................
136 YES, THEY CAN BE USED IN THE HOME. PLEASE NOTE HOWEVER THAT THEY
137 ARE NOT STANDARD FORMAT CARTRIGES. THEY WERE PRODUCED BEFOR
138 THE BETA OR VHS MACHINES WERE ON THE MARKET. THEY ALSO REQUIRE
139 THAT THEY BE HOOKED UP TO MONITOR INPUTS RATHER THEN THE ANTTENA
140 LEADS LIKE THE NEWER ONES. IT DOES HAVE A TIMER ON IT THOUGH
141 THAT CAN DELAY UPTO 24 HOURS.
142 ****** CISTOP MIKEY ******** 6 FEB 83 ************************
143 Yeah, Mike, things do change. Try bulk erasing the disks before using
144 them, and then bend them 3 times to the east before using, and then see
145 what you get here. I'll bet it's pretty weird!!
146 ...........................................B.A.D.................
147 TO ALL::
148 I WANT TO SELL OR TRADE ATARI 2600 GAME
149 COMPUTER,AND 14 MODULES. I ALSO HAVE
150 EXTRA CONTROLLERS. I NEED T.I. 99/4
151 MEMMEMORY EXPANSION CARD FOR THE P-BOX.
152 CALL IF INTERESTED. ASK FOR
153 BARRY
154 ****************************************
155 ...............................................................
156 To the person with the Videotex terminal:
157 What were you trying? My term prog is supposed to be
158 compatible with the Videotex control codes etc, but all I saw
159 were the commands! (By the way, be careful with those ESC
160 sequences, one of them is compuserve's remote buffer dump command!
161 I don't want to think what would have happened if you sent
162 the commands to lock out the keyboard or display!)
163 ............................................................
164 Just a question: exactly what do you mean when you say "Videotex"?
165 As I understand the term it is a generic for 'data over the TV, or
166 phone.' Whose version are you talking??
167 ........................................................B.A.D.......
168
169 ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
170
171 Where are the philopsophers of the BWBBS? Have they been drowned in
172 an eddy of time? Some of the most interesting ideas, thoughts, illusions,
173 and comments have appeared before my eyes on this channel.
174
175 Some how, the thought of computers causes me to think that there was
176 hope and humanism was alive. No more. Just the same old, Buy and Sell
177 philosophy. No more of the thought stimulating ideas of the WORD
178 MAGICIANS of the Back Water BBS.
179
180 What's your philosophy of the enchanted forest of life? Forget about
181 the electrons, hardware and the software. Share a part of the humanism
182 in your life by expressing it through this media.
183
184 /`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`/`
185
186 YEAH THOUGH I STEP THRU THE TRACKS OF THE FILE
187 I SHALL FEAR NO BDOS ERRORS
188 FOR I AM THE SEMIDISK ALMIGHTY
189
190 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////
191 "Enchanted forest?" Is that you again, Little d? Be still my quaking
192 heart.^.^.^.^.^.^. Let us talk for a moment of LACK of philosophy, nay,
193 lack of LONG-TERM philosophy (enduring personal integrity, if you will):
194 I believe it is possible for any one of us who has taken the time to look
195 into himself to reject the short-term and fleeting "If it feels good, do it"
196 concept which bombards us constantly -- NEW IMPROVED product advertising
197 hyperbole; entertainment styles and formats designed for instant, high-
198 intensity gratification; glorification of celebrity status; planned
199 obsolescence; bottom-line analyses; plastic, body-oriented personal relation-
200 ships; re-election syndrome among politicians; drug distractions; and lies.
201 Once the short-term benefit is but a memory, the impact of that temporality
202 must be confronted -- its monetary costs, personal adjustments, interpersonal
203 dealings, mini- and mega-societal (r)evolution. If indeed we face so many
204 pains and problems in everyday consciousness, it's only because we took short-
205 cuts in past days that precluded the establishment of a more durable foundation
206 for today.
207 What can be done, right now? 1) Question, with serious intent, what you hear,
208 see, read, and feel and the sources thereof ... is it the truth, an interpre-
209 tation, a fabrication, a distraction, a deception ... was it derived from an
210 act of caring and sharing or of self-service ... is it good for the general
211 population ... what will it logically lead to? 2) Turn off your TV sets and
212 music-makers so that you can listen, really listen, to yourself and to those
213 dear to you and so that you re-learn how to make your own decisions and form
214 your own values. 3) Cast aside thoughts of "You can't fight the system";
215
216 concentrate on the beneficial impact of your own right actions. 4) Seek and
217 support those who possess and offer strong character and personal integrity;
218 relish their acquaintance and join in their pursuit of a future of fewer
219 problems and increased tranquility. 5) Speak up, having thought first.
220 .^.^.^.^. DR .^.^.^.^. 2-9-83
221 =-----==-------==-------==-------==-------==-------==------==------====
222 Enough of this philosophy %#!"&* already! I liked it better when
223 this system was used by dolts and mental midgets!
224 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
225 Thanks, was almost afraid you guys would forget us dolts and mental midgets!
226 What can we do for you? or to you?
227 Paul Williams (sic)
228
229 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
230
231 In all seriousnuss (seriocity?). I just saw something on the telly about
232 all the frightened kids who are scared silly about atomic warefare. I remember
233 "Air Raid Drills" in the late '50s and '60s. We thought they were neat!
234 I propose a jackleg servey:
235
236 Everyone find a local kid, (you know, under 4'6", like Paul Williams)
237 and ask him/her/it what they think about the possabillity of nuclear
238 war. If you get an interesting answer, report your findings.
239 WARNING! Do your questioning carefully, I won't post bail for nerds
240 who get accused of Wierd Crimes (do not offer candy as an incentive
241 to talk..).
242 the Phantom Glitch.
243 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<2<9<83<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
244 Dear B.A.D.
245 Videotext is the generic term. Videotex & VIDTEX are
246 copyrighted trademarks for a couple of types of terminal &
247 software respectively. The Videotex terminal uses a version
248 of the VIDTEX software in ROM. I'm using TRS-80 VIDTEX (3.3)
249 and if you're interested I can describe the ESC sequences etc
250 that it uses (VIDTEX is also available for Apple, IBM, CP/M &
251 possibly others).
252 ...............................Leonard Erickson...............
253 Phantom Glitch: Honestly, I question your serious intent with the 'local
254 kids'. Why not teach them to discipline their minds (to avoid becoming dolts
255 and mental midgets, to quote a phrase) instead of exercising their mouths.
256 Your "survey" sounds to me like a tongue-in-cheek copy of what Channel 6 is
257 undoubtedly listing in their FCC report card as "public service effort".
258 On second thought, Alan Funt is approaching retirement... Sarcasm often
259 fails for lack of clear intent.
260 .^.^.^. DR .^.^.^. 2-9-83
261 A NEW PMS BBS (BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM(
262 PMS PORTLAND
263 245-xxxx
264 BEGINNING FEBRUARY 12, 1983
265 ***********************
266 From what I've read, VIDEOTEX is the generic term, while
267 VIDEOTEXT was the trademarked term. I remember this because
268 when I read the article, this seemed unusual. Unfortunately,
269 it's been a long time since I read it (6 months) so I don't
270 know where it came from.
271 ***********************
272 WHY ARE MANY CHARACTERS RECEIVED
273 INCORRECTLY? CAN BE IMPROVED BY TURNING SYSTEM OFF!!
274 THEN ON AGAIN. WORKS FOR A WHILE.
275 *************************
276 Maybe it's the phone line or your modem? I've seen a lot of
277 complaints regarding bad characters etc on various local systems
278 lately. But I don't have problems with any of them! It always
279 pays to check your system, THEN listen to the line while the
280 errors are occuring, and then FINALLY, if neither of the above
281 works- complain to the SYSOP. Most "problems" of this type are
282 just the lousy state of some of the phone lines!
283 ................................................................
284 Actually, I am serious. Are there really kids who are scared silly
285 of nuclear war? I have my doubts, but I am willing to be convinced.
286 the Phantom Glitch
287 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||2|10|83||||||||||||||||||
288 TO: ALL FM:CISTOP MIKEY RE: PHONE PROBLEMS
289
290 MOST PHONE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED ARE THE RESULT OF POOR CONDITIONS WITHIN
291 THE ACCOUSTIC CONVERSION LINK OF THE COMMUNICATIONS LINK.
292 OR FOR YOU MENTAL MIDGETS OUT THERE ITS THAT JUNKY MODEM YOU BOUGHT!
293 ACTUALLY THE PROBLEM IS REAL, AND COMES AS A RESULT OF A NUMBER OF
294 PROBLEMS. SOME SYSTEMS ARE BETTER THEN OTHERS SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY USE
295 BETTER EQUIPMENT. ITS THE OLD YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR BIT.
296 THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
297 AT THE VERY BASIC LEVEL IS IF NORMALLY YOU DON'T HAVE PROBLEMS IN
298 TALKING TO A PARTICULAR BBS AND ALL THE SUDDEN ITS GIVING YOU PROBLEMS.
299 THIS SIMPLY MEANS YOU GOT A BAD CONNECTION. THERE IS NOTHING UNUSUAL
300 THERE ARE MILLIONS OF POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS OUT THERE, AND NOT ALL OF
301 THEM CAN BE PERFECT DESPITE ALL OF MA BELLS EFFORTS TO TRY AND KEEP
302 THEM UP. IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU, THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE HANGUP THE
303 PHONE AND CALL BACK AGAIN. THE CHANCES ARE EXTREMLY GOOD THAT YOU WILL
304 NOT GET THE SAME CONNECTION AGAIN.
305 IF THIS DOESN'T HELP, OR IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM, THERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS
306 TO TRY. MOST COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS (LIKE COMPUSERVE) CONNECT THEIR COMPUTERS
307 TO THE LINES VIA DATA JACKS. BASICLY WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT THE PHONE
308 EXCHANGE CANNOT HAVE A SIGNAL STRONGER THEN -12DB AT THE EXCHANGE. WHAT
309 THE DATA JACK IS FOR IS TO ADJUST THE TRANSMIT SIGNAL STRENGTH SO THAT
310 IT IS AS STRONG AS POSSIBLE (IE -12DB AS MEASURED AT THE EXCHANGE).
311 US POOR OL' PRIVATE TYPES THOUGH CAN'T AFORD THE COST OF THE 'COMPUTER'
312 LINE SO WE HAVE TO GO WHAT IS CALLED A 'PERMISIVE' CONNECTION. BASICLY THIS
313 IS THE REGULAR PHONE LINE YOU GET WITH YOU TELEPHONE, BUT YOU ARE RESTRICTED
314 TO A TRANSMIT LEVEL OF NO MORE THEN -9DB AT YOUR TRANSMITTER. THIS IS DONE
315 BECAUSE THEY FIGURE THAT NO MATER WHERE THE PHONE LINE IS OR HOW LONG IT IS
316 THAT THIS TRANSMIT LEVEL WILL NOT EXCEDE THE -12DB LIMIT AS MEASURED AT THE
317 EXCHANGE. WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU IS A MUCH LOWER SIGNAL LEVEL AS MEASURED
318 AT YOUR END WHEN YOU CALL SYSTEMS SUCH AS THIS ONE, AND THAT MEANS THAT
319 THERE IS A GREATER CHANCE OF PROBLEMS OCCURING. ONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT
320 CAN OCCUR AS HAPPENED WITH THE OLD BWMS LINE WAS THAT IT WAS SO FAR OUT
321 IN THE STICKS THAT BY THE TIME THE SIGNAL GOT TO THE EXCHANGE IT WAS VERY
322 WEAK WHICH WAS A SOURCE OF PROBLEMS FOR MANY CALLERS. ALSO THESE LONG LINES
323 TEND TO BE SOMEWHAT UNBALANCED WHICH AGRAVATES THE PROBLEM (ESPESIALLY WITH
324 DATA TRANSMISSIONS). THERE IS LITTLE THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS SINCE
325 WE ARE LIMITED BY WHAT THE FCC WILL ALLOW US TO DO ON THE PERMISSIVE
326 CONNECTION. (SOME HAVE GONE AHEAD AND BOOSTED THE LEVEL ANYWAY WHICH IS
327 OK AS LONG AS NOBODY CATCHES YOU AND YOU DON'T MESS UP THINGS FOR OTHER
328 PEOPLE.
329 OK, SO WE ARE STUCK WITH THE SITUATION, WHAT CAN WE DO TO AT LEAST IMPROVE ON
330 WHAT WE GOT? WELL, NOT COUNTING POOR MODEMS, ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS
331 ENCOUTERED IS NOISE AND DISTORTION CAUSED BY THE CARBON MIC IN THE TELEPHONE
332 YOU ARE USING (THIS IS ASSUMING YOU ARE USING AN ACCOUSTIC COUPLER SINCE
333 OF COURSE DIRECT CONNECTS DON'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM). IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE THIS
334 PROBLEM, IT CAN TEMPORARILY IMPROVED BY BANGING THE MIC END OF YOUR PHONE
335 (THE END THE CORD COMES OUT OF) AGAINST A HARD SURFACE (LIKE MY HEAD) A FEW
336 TIMES THIS SHAKES UP THE CARBON GRANUALS IN THE MIC WHICH DISTRIBUTES THEM
337 MORE EVENLY AND HOPEFULLY REDUCING THE DISTORTION A BIT. IF THIS
338 IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM, YOU MAY WANT TO TAKE SOME MORE SERIOUS ACTION
339 THROWING IT OFF THE NEAREST BRIDGE AND GETTING YOURSELF A DECENT
340 DIRRECT CONNECT MODEM. BARRING THIS, YOU CAN GO A LONG WAY BY
341 REPLACING THE CARBON MIC IN YOUR PHONE WITH A CAPACITOR (OR CONDENSOR) MIC
342 NOVATION MAKES A GOOD ONE. TRY COMPUTERLAND , NORVAC, OR ONE OF
343 THE MAILORDER OUTFITS OR BUY IT DIRECTLY FROM NOVATION THEY COST $9.95
344 AND ARE WORTH EVERY PENNEY. SAY, P.G. HOW ABOUT WRAM CARRYING
345 THE NOVATION SUPERMIC? NOBODY AROUND TOWN SEEMS TO KEEP THE BUGGERS
346 IN STOCK. I HAD TO GET MINE FROM PRIORITY ONE ELECTRONICS.
347 WELL, I HOPE THIS IMPROVES YOU PROBLEM, OR AT LEAST HELPS YOU UDERSTAND IT.
348 ***** CISTOP MIKEY IN AN ASSITIVE PHASE ***** 10 FEB 83 *************
349 Since I have never had any trouble with BWMS, or any ot the others, I
350 have wondered whether the trouble is BWMS, or on the other end, and
351 finalyy decided it had to be elsewhere. A common problem with the cheaper
352 modems is low sensitivity. The PCS is very good here.
353 ...........................................................
354 to havinbfs
355 [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[
356 I very rarely have any problem with any bbs, short or long distance.
357 I have a direct-connect homebrew modem with some super-expensive
358 active transmit and receive filters, which probably explains it.
359 As I understand it, a very small change in the signal/noise ration
360 can have a tremendous effect on the error rate, which would explain
361 why turning up the transmit level by a factor of two, for example,
362 might totally eliminate problems.
363 Somewhere I saw someone selling a direct-connect modem for
364 under $100. If true, this would be an excellent solution to a
365 user's woes.
366 ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
367 Did anyone hear of the new TI computer
368 that uses an Intel 8088 processor.....
369 Now what does that say about the great
370 TI 9900 processor??
371 =======================================
372 How many people out there have heard,
373 seen or played with the VECTREX arcade
374 system?...Does anyone know where
375 technical info can be found for this
376 great system.....The future belongs
377 to VVECTREX!!!!!!!!
378
379
380 }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
381 Remember: AMIGO-MONDAY will be on-line
382 Monday Feb 14. Call 652-xxxx
383 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
384 It's not surprising that TI would use 8088's in their computer.
385 After all, as personal computers become more common, software
386 compatibility will become even more important. Intel has used
387 TI TTL parts on their boards for years (mainly 'cause they had
388 no choice, they don't make TTL).
389 You'd be surprised how cooperative 'competitors' can
390 be when it suits their purposes....
391 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
392 I saw the TI "Profesional Computer" at the Byte shop in Seattle.
393 I was extremely impressed with the quality of the keyboard and the
394 display. I am still leery of TI support.
395 the Phantom Glitch
396 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^2^13^83^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
397 ***************************13-Feb-83*****************************************
398 For Sale )-------- A new TI 99/4A with invaders ROM cart. ----125.00 cheap
399 Call Rick- nites or weekends- 246-xxxx
400 **********************************************************eof
409 ***********************************
410 ***********************************
411 ANNOUNCING THE PORTLAND ATARI CLUB
412 FULL FEATURE, 24 HOUR, B.B.S.
413 NOW ON LINE AND HOPEFULLY DEBUGGED
414 ---------- 245-xxxx --------------
415 ########################################
416 HI THERE P.G.
417 THE STATED VIEWS ON NUKE WARFARE SEEM
426 USELESS DO TO THE FACT THAT WHEN THE
427 TIME COMES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL
428 KNOW WHEN THEY SEE THE FLASH
429
430 SIGNED:
431 FORMER SAC TROOP
432
433 ########################################
434 Dear SAC:
435 If you see the flash, it's far too late...
436 The subject of interest is still of interest.
437 I.E. Are there really a whole bunch of little kids whose lives
438 are just miserable because they are scared out of their skulls
439 of nuclear warfare? I grant that being scared of the bomb is
440 a reasonably sane idea. So is being scared of a plane crashing
441 into ones house, a much higher probability. I am just curious.
442 the Phantom Glitch.
443 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2~14~83~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
444 I believe that Mr. P. Glitch was leary of TI support. We have a
445 slug of TI silent 745's at work. A recent one we received had a
446 NFG cooling fan. A call to TI had a guy there the next day for
447 warranty service. That's a lot better service than I get from the
448 majority of vendors I deal with...
449 AS I HAVE SAID PREVIOUSLY HE WHO KNOWS ALL THE MEASUREMENTS
450 HAS PERCIEVED A COMPLETE CIRCUIT
451
452 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
453 Here's a rather dull thought, since I can't get excited about computer
454 conjecture and atomic attitudes: users here may be more concerned about
455 bit patterns dividing messages than the messages themselves. Not having
456 heard back from Humanism Anonymous, I was...this time at least.
457 DR 2-14-83
458 =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
459 -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
460 HP-41C 114-FUNCTION CALCULATOR
461 -- FOR SALE --
462
463 HEWLETT-PACKARD MODEL HP-41C CALCUALTOR: $160 OR BEST OFFER.
464
465 Features:
466 o Fully Programmable
467 o Alphanumeric Display (12 Characters)
468 o 114 Built-In Functions
469 o Expandable: full range of software cartridges
470 available from HP (not included), along with
471 RAM cartriges, printers, a video interface,
472 a card reader, mag tape drive, etc, etc, all
473 available seperately from your favorite HP dealer
474 to plug in...
475 o All keys may be assigned to user-defined functions
476 o Excellent condition
477 o Synthetic programming manual also available ($7)
478 o Calculator comes complete with all documentation,
479 carrying case, one overlay (with function stickers),
480 new batteries.
481
482 If interested in owning this fantastic
483 piece of computing equipment, contact:
484
485 Steve Willoughby
486 (503) 249-xxxx
487
488 ==*===*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*
489 caution: do NOT read this message!!!!!
490
491 Oh, sorry about that.. The doctor says I am very contagious, and not to
492 even talk to anybody for a week. Since you did, I reccommend a plastic
493 wastebasket next to your bed, and some Bismarex; nothing else helps.
494 SICK, SICK SICK..
495
496 You too??
497 ...........................................don't even ask...........
498 THAT YOU, W.C.?
499 -------
500 Well now....the person who sent in the file about vidtex demo really
501 belw me away. It seems that the vidtex info shifted my H-19 into graphics
502 mode and I got the most strange information for awhile. I pity the poor
503 H-19 user who does not hit "lefthand shift&reset" after recieving that
504 "info". Have mercy on us vidtex users... those ESC codes can do weird things
505 to unsuspecting users who come here. Please keep the vidtex sequence between
506 yourselves. And I shall keep H-19 codes to myself. thanks.
507
508
509 Lumberjack
510 ###########################################################################
511 WANTED CHEAP ACOUSTIC MODEM
512 PREFER 300 BAUD
515
516 SAC TROOP
517 ##################################2/15/83####################################
518 Yes, T.I. support of printers is pretty marvy.
519 Why do you assume the same service will apply to the computers?
520 It hasn't in the past.....
521 the Phantom Glitch
522 \\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//02//15//83//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//
523 TO SAC TROOP RE MODEM
524 SUGEST YOU CONTACT ROGER GILES AT 297-xxxx ABOUT THE PCS MODEM KIT
525 A VERY IMPRESSIVE MODEM FOR THE PRICE (STARTING AT $105)
526 THIS SYSTEM RUNS ON ONE.
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529 ATTENTION: ALL ANTI-VALS
530 FROM : VAL-KILL H.Q.
531 SUBJ : VAL-KILL '83
532
533 THE BRIGADEER GENERAL OF VAL-KILL HAS AUTHORIZED THE
534 FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FOR VAL-KILL '83 (HAPPENING 2/14-
535 2/20).
536
537 STRINGING UP VALS BY THEIR HAIR
538 PHYSICALLY GAGGING THEM WITH SPOONS
539 BARFING ON THEM
540 SHOWING THEM WHAT GROTE IS (PLEASE USE SOME TASTE HERE)
541 PLACING THEM IN LARGE BROWN PAPER SACKS
542
543 ALL MEMBERS OF VAL-KILL '83 ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO REPORT IN
544 TO VAL-KILL H.Q. BY 14:50HRS ON 16-FEB-83. VAL ROUND UP BEGINS
545 AT 15:00HRS SAME DAY.
546
547 GOOD LUCK....AND DON'T SCREW THIS ON0E UP!!!
548
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551 YES, LET'S USE SOME TASTE HERE!
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553 S<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><LIKE HI AGAIN SYSTEM OPERATOR,,LIKE HAVE
554 NOT BEEN ON THE LIKE SYSTEM FOR A WHILE
555 LIKE MY CURLING IRON LIKE BRROKE DOWN
556 AND IM LIKE IN THE LIKE BLUES,YA KNOW
557 WHAT I LIKE MEAN?????ITS LIKE SO GRODY
558 TO LIKE WALK AROUND WITH F-L-A-T HAIR
559 YA KNOW,LIKE BARF ME OUT!!AND LIKE
560 SOMEONE LIKE RUINNED MY LIKR BLUSH TO
561 THE MAX!!!LIKE I TEELL YAAA!!!THIS HAS
562 BEEN A BARFY WEEK LIKE IM SOOOO SURE
563 LIKE YA KNOW HOW LIKE TOTALY HORRIBLE
564 IT IS TO LEAVE YOUR LIKE LIPSTICK IN
565 THE LOCKER ROOM AND COME BACK AND LIKE
566 SEE THAT YOUR LIKE LIPSTICK HAS LIKE
567 MELTED LIKE I C-R-I-E-D!!!!!!TOTALY!!!
568 I MEAN THERE WAS LIKE PURPLE LIPSTICK
569 EVERYWHERE.....EEEEEEWWWWWW!!!!!!
570 OH!!!I LIKE HAVE A TUBULAR LIKE JOKE!!
571 .....WHAT DID THE PREPPIE SAY TO THE
572 VALLEY GIRL???????(TAKE A GUESS,PLEASE)
573 ANSWERS 2/20/83 BY 9:00..........
574 WELL I LIKE HAVE TO LIKE GO.....TO ALL
575 YOU VALLEY LOVERS:LOVE YA,LOVE YA!!!..
576 ...TO ALL LIKE VALLEYS HATERS:LIKE
577 BAG YOUR LIKE FACE!!!!!
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582 (WRITE BACK!!!!>
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615 Anyone who knows anything about the PSU computer system
616 please see message starting at line number 160 on drive A.
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