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>>> WELCOME TO THE LAMP! <<<
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE BEST OF THE A2 BULLETIN BOARD ON Syndicomm Online
AND THE BEST OF THE DELPHI A2 AND A2PRO MESSAGE BOARDS
"Teaching the Apple II user how to fish since 1998"
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The Lamp! An Onipa'a Software Production Vol. 6, No. 7
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Publisher................................Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W., L.S.W.
Editor.....................................................Lyle Syverson
Internet Email, Publisher.........................thelamp@sheppyware.net
Internet Email, Editor................................lyle@FoxValley.net
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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July 15, 2003
HIGH ABOVE THE ROCK RIVER---------------------------------------------[OPN]
A Unique Store
KFest is Unique
A2 FORUM AT Syndicomm Online (A2Central.com) DISTILLATIONS------------[DAS]
New Upload in A2 Library-----------------------------------------[NUL]
NinjaForce Web Site Updated--------------------------------------[NWS]
Test Your HTML Code----------------------------------------------[THC]
Patent on GIF LZW Compression Expires----------------------------[GCE]
New TimeTool 1.0.3 Archive Uploaded to Library-------------------[TTA]
The Lamp Index Updated-------------------------------------------[LIU]
Using Prizm in Programming---------------------------------------[UPP]
More Discussion on Marinetti Programming-------------------------[DMP]
Creating a Slide Show From a Series of Prints--------------------[CSS]
Comparing Phone Rates--------------------------------------------[CPR]
DiskMaker 1.3 Uploaded to Library--------------------------------[DMU]
Updated Lamp Index Uploaded to Library---------------------------[LIL]
TimeTool 1.0.3 Uploaded to Library-------------------------------[TTL]
ILLUMINATING THE LAMP-------------------------------------------------[ITL]
An overview of GEnieLamp A2 and The Lamp!
Editor's Note
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SYNDICOMM------------------------------------------[ANS]
To Sign up for Syndicomm Online----------------------------------[TSU]
The July 2003 Issue of Syndicommotion Is Ready-------------------[JSR]
THE TINKERER'S CORNER-------------------------------------------------[TTC]
The Traveling IIe
You are Invited
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR-------------------------------------------------[LTE]
No Letters to the Editor This Month
An Invitation
KFEST 2003------------------------------------------------------------[KFT]
KFest 2003 - Plan to be There!-----------------------------------[PBT]
KFest Registration Form------------------------------------------[KRF]
You Are Invited to KFest-----------------------------------------[YAI]
All Types of People Come to KFest - a Pinch of Salt--------------[ATP]
Peikop Endropov Airport Taxi Service-----------------------------[PET]
Syndicomm Will be Selling Dozens of Products at KFest------------[DOP]
The KFest FAQ Version 4.1.2--------------------------------------[FAQ]
New Unofficial 802.11B Antenna Contest Rules---------------------[ACR]
Kfest 2003 HackFest Rules----------------------------------------[KHR]
EXTRA INNINGS
About The Lamp! ------------------------------------------------ [INN]
[*] [*] [*]
READING THE LAMP! The index system used by The Lamp! is designed to make
""""""""""""""""" your reading easier. To use this system, load this
issue into any word processor or text editor. In the index you will find
something like:
EXTRA INNINGS
About The Lamp! ------------------------------------------------ [INN]
To read this article, simply use your search or find command to locate
[INN]. There is a similar tag at the end of each article: [EOA].
[OPN]-------------------------------
HIGH ABOVE THE ROCK RIVER |
------------------------------------
From The Editor
"""""""""""""""
by Lyle Syverson <lyle@FoxValley.net>
A Unique Store
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Just a half mile from the patio High Above The Rock River stands the
320 Store. A row of parking spaces occupies the space in front of the
unassuming brick building.
Inside, homemade counters and shelves display the store's claim to
fame... high quality fresh produce. A wide variety of fruits and
vegetables are available, both organically grown and regular. Today's
selection includes purple potatoes and fava beans.
The steady stream of customers coming and going attest to the
popularity of the store. They arrive by auto, bicycle, local bus and on
foot. One woman refers to her recipe for gourmet vegetable soup and asks
for help to locate the 17 different herbs and vegetables needed.
A teenager buys a single banana for a snack before going back to his
skateboard.
The checkout system is also homemade. Place your selections on one of
four checkout counters. The clerk places the first kind of produce on a
free standing electronic balance, then enters the price per pound on the
calculator connected to the balance. Hitting ENTER records the weight,
price per pound, and total for that item. After repeating the procedure
for each kind of fruit and vegetable you are buying, hitting TOTAL
calculates the sales tax, calculates the total, prints a tape of the
transaction, and unlocks the cash drawer.
Yes, the 320 Store is truly unique.
KFest is Unique
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Those who have been to KFest in the past will tell you that it is a
unique experience. Sharing, learning, building, trading, competing,
visiting... with others who have known the Apple II experience.
There is still time for you to be a part of KFest 2003. See the KFest
section of this issue for registration information.
[EOA]
ASCII ART BEGINS
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ASCII ART ENDS
[EOA]
[DAS]----------------------------------------------
DISTILLATIONS FROM The A2 FORUM at Syndicomm.com |
(A2Central.com) |
---------------------------------------------------
by Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>
[NUL]
NEW UPLOAD IN A2 LIBRARY
""""""""""""""""""""""""
There is a new upload in the education/word.games.and.reading directory:
File: type.away.bxy
Size: 5632
Date: Jun 17
Type.Away is a simple typing program for pre-school kids who aren't quite
ready for Charlie Hartley's Typing Tutor. Written in 8-bit 6502 assembly,
not because it needed to be but rather more as a coding exercise on the
road to my learning assembly. This was to be my Hackfest entry if I had
made it to Kansas Fest this year.
The main executable is only 676 bytes so it will run on any Apple II ever
made and from either DOS 3.3 or ProDOS.
Freeware.
Uploaded by the author, Mark Percival.
Tony Ward, A2 Librarian
(A2.TONY, Cat 2, Top 37, Msg 17)
[EOA]
[NWS]
NINJAFORCE WEB SITE UPDATE
""""""""""""""""""""""""""
I received the following in email this morning:
Finally: on board new server
Almost two months of complete absence (thanks to our old provider and the
apparent cyber-bureaucracy), we're now back on our new server. Other than
that, there's nothing much new.
-- Jesse Blue / Ninjaforce
E-MAIL: jesseblue@ninjaforce.com
ICQ: 8895643
WWW: http://www.ninjaforce.com
(KGAGNE, Cat 11, Top 12, Msg 25)
[EOA]
[THC]
TEST YOUR HTML CODE
"""""""""""""""""""
I've heard of this site, but never used it before yesterday:
http://validator.w3.org/
This site contains a collection of tools intended to help streamline HTML
coding. The link labeled "Link Checker" will test the HTML links in any
online document and report which ones are broken or need modifying. Very
useful!
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 11, Top 29, Msg 53)
[EOA]
[GCE]
PATENT ON GIF LZW COMPRESSION EXPIRES
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
I read that Unisys' patent on GIF LZW compression expired on June 20th of
this year.
Can anyone explain the significance of this lapse?
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 22)
>>>>>
"""""
The expiration of the US patent for LZW means that software that uses the
LZW compression algorithm can be distributed and used legally without
forking over a license fee to Unisys. This means software that creates
GIFs, plus ShrinkIt software, since both use the LZW algorithm.
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 23)
>>>>>
"""""
Sheppy,
Does that mean programmers of utilities like Balloon, Shrink II, and
SuperConvert had to pay licensing fees for the compression algorithm?
Also, wasn't it quite a few years after CompuServe created the GIF format
that the owners of the LZW patent stepped forward to demand licensing fees
for GIF programs?
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 24)
>>>>>
"""""
>> Does that mean programmers of utilities like Balloon, Shrink II, and
SuperConvert had to pay licensing fees for the compression algorithm? <<
Yes, that's exactly true. We paid $1.50 to Unisys for each copy of Balloon
or Shrink II sold.
>> Also, wasn't it quite a few years after CompuServe created the GIF
format that the owners of the LZW patent stepped forward to demand
licensing fees for GIF programs? <<
Yes, it was. It surprised and annoyed everyone when they showed up out of
the blue to claim their rights.
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 25)
>>>>>
"""""
I find letting something become a standard while not charging and then
suddenly demanding money from even people doing software that they weren't
being paid for kind of tacky.
Sounds like something SCO would do.
Dain
(A2.DAIN, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 26)
>>>>>
"""""
"Kind of?" It sucks. Unisys has been pretty much universally derided
since they pulled that stunt.
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 12, Top 3, Msg 27)
[EOA]
[TTA]
NEW TimeTool 1.0.3 ARCHIVE UPLOADED TO LIBRARY
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
It came to my attention recently that the TimeTool 1.0.3 archive never
included the Orca/M macro and header file. I have uploaded a new archive
with the Orca/M programming tools included to the Syndicomm library.
I don't think Pascal, C, or Merlin headers/macros were ever written. If
anybody wrote this, please send them to me and I will make sure the archive
will get updated with the latest programming tools.
I apologize for the initial release that wasn't complete.
It is really nice to see that it useful for some folks.
Geoff
(GEOFF, Cat 20, Top 13, Msg 60)
[EOA]
[LIU]
THE LAMP INDEX UPDATED
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The latest edition of the Lamp Index was just uploaded to the A2 library,
including the 0306 edition of The Lamp!
Steven Weyhrich <IX0YE>--<
Apple II History
Scroll?
http://apple2history.org
(A2HISTORY, Cat 20, Top 20, Msg 96)
[EOA]
[UPP]
USING PRIZM IN PROGRAMMING
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I only use Prizm for editing. I have yet to successfully compile/assemble
software with it. And this is on a real IIgs. I'm sure if you
add/remove/change the order of system extensions on your emulated GS, you
will see different results.
Using the PRIZM editor makes me wish that an emulator would allow for
larger GS screen resolution to see more lines for editing. It is very
disconcerting to get 50+ x 160+ characters in my UNIX windows and get a
fraction of that in the IIgs windows. And don't get me started having
multiple windows open in PRIZM where you want to see both contents at the
same time.
Geoff
(GEOFF, Cat 22, Top 28, Msg 8)
>>>>>
"""""
This is something I planned to implement eventually in Sweet16 -- a
protocol for passing files to an extension that would then save them to
disk and cause ORCA scripts to run to compile the code, so you could use,
for example, CodeWarrior as an IDE but have it pass the files through to
ORCA to compile them. :)
It oughtn't to be hard to do, just need the code for a distributable
emulator and the time to add the feature. :)
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 22, Top 28, Msg 9)
>>>>>
"""""
That sounds pretty cool. Part of the thing holding me back with the IIGS
programming is that I've been trying to do it with Prizm and I got next to
no results. I am going to look into the MPW option. Hopefully, someone at
Kfest will have such a set up so that I can at least see it in action.
Dain
(A2.DAIN, Cat 22, Top 28, Msg 10)
>>>>>
"""""
I'll be doing a KFest session demoing the use of MPW to do IIgs
programming. :)
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 22, Top 28, Msg 12)
[EOA]
[DMP]
MORE DISCUSSION ON MARINETTI PROGRAMMING
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Okay, more Marinetti programming questions :)
Marinetti is up, and I'm able to get results on DNS properly, now I'm
trying to actually open the connection (a telnet connection to port 25, aka
to a SMTP server).
here's what I'm trying right now:
dummy := TCPIPOpenTCP(ipid);
constatus := mysrBuff.srState;
while constatus <> 4 do begin {4 being established}
TCPIPPoll;
dummy := TCPIPStatusTCP(ipid,@mysrBuff);
constatus := mysrBuff.srState;
end; {while}
It seems to hang forever here. If I check the TCP states I constantly get
2 (tcpsSYNSENT); if I check the TCP logic errors, I get 0 (tcperrOK).
I -am- supposed to be waiting for tcpsESTABLISHED, correct? :)
Is there something special I'm supposed to specify earlier in TCPIPLogin?
thanks
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 10)
>>>>>
"""""
It sounds like it's not managing to connect to the destination. You need
to add a timeout so it eventually gives up. Use the TickCount function in
the Event Manager.
Not sure why it's not connecting though. What's your TCPIPLogin call
doing?
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 11)
>>>>>
"""""
ipid := TCPIPLogin(UserID, IPAddress, 25, 0, 64);
BTW, I tried the reversed byte thing you mentioned in conference and it
didn't appear to help.
I did (somehow) successfully connect once, but I can't seem to do it
repeatedly.
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 12)
>>>>>
"""""
Sounds like funky juju going on. What version of Marinetti do you have
installed? 2.0.1 or the latest devo build off MOSP?
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 13)
>>>>>
"""""
2.0.1 at this point. Andrew's been in contact with me to help him test
some newer builds (not related to this project) but they've not really been
stable.
I'll continue to play with it. Kind of hoping Ewen and Geoff will check in
on this too, since they've successfully programmed Marinetti apps as well.
:)
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 14)
>>>>>
"""""
Ryan posted his question to Marinetti-devo list and I replied there.
Strange juju is the technical description of what was going on.
If this happens, you have to change the order, add, or remove extensions in
your system. You just need to so something to make sure the bits in memory
are in a different order.
Ryan had confirmed that my suggestion fixed the problem.
Geoff
(GEOFF, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 15)
>>>>>
"""""
Yeah, I had suggested that in chat previously but I think Ryan thought I
was kidding. :)
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 16)
>>>>>
"""""
Actually, I didn't think your were kidding, I thought that the system I was
running at had so few extensions installed this wouldn't make a difference.
Of course, I suck. :)
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 19)
>>>>>
"""""
I continue to work on Marinetti. I am now up to needing to use
TCPIPReadLineTCP, but I'm seriously perplexed.
Marinetti's programing documentation indicates this:
function TCPIPReadLineTCP (ipid, delimitStrPtr:
pStringPtr; buffType: integer; data: univ longint;
buffLen: longint; bPtr: rlrBuffPtr): integer;
rlrBuff = record
rlrBuffCount: longint;
rlrBuffHandle: handle;
rlrIsDataFlag: boolean;
rlrMoreFlag: boolean;
rlrBuffSize: longint;
end;
rlrBuffPtr = ^rlrBuff;
I'm not sure at all what data does, and "univ longint", while I can guess
at it, is not listed at all in ORCA references.
I need a lot of help with this one :)
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 21)
>>>>>
"""""
"univ" means turn off type checking and let anything with the right size be
used. "univ longint" means anything 4 bytes -- could be a long integer,
could be a Handle, could be a local buffer, etc.
buffType determines how marinetti treats data:
$0000 - pointer to a buffer of some sort
$0001 - handle (from NewHandle), Marinetti will resize
$0002 - buffData is ignored, a new handle will be returned in the rlrBuff
you should probably just pass $0002 and use the rlrBuffHandle for the data
(remember to free it afterwards).
Kelvin
(KWS, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 23)
[EOA]
[CSS]
CREATING A SLIDE SHOW FROM A SERIES OF PRINTS
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
My brother wishes to create a slide show from about 100 print pictures he
has. I am exploring options for him to do so, and have inquired with two
photo labs so far. Converting to slides would be an expensive process at
about $5.50 per photo; scanning/digitizing them is cheaper, but still
expensive at $10 for the CD, plus $1.50/each.
I have a scanner, but it is not the highest quality, and do not wish to
commit to the slow, laborious work. It was also suggested I use a digital
camera to take a picture of the print, but I'm unsure how well that would
work.
Any suggestions?
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 395)
>>>>>
"""""
I think the only real option is to scan them. It doesn't take a
spectacular scanner to do a fine job of scanning for screen viewing.
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 396)
>>>>>
"""""
Does he actually want real physical 35mm slides or does he want to do a
slide-show style presentation, like PowerPoint?
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 397)
>>>>>
"""""
Ryan,
Either, which is why I'm exploring both options. I think he'd prefer a
digital solution.
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 398)
>>>>>
"""""
Having done both, I have to say that they're both tedious to do.
PowerPoint style presentations are not hard to do by any means, but
scanning is definitely not the most fun thing I've ever done in my life.
However, giving that, it's relatively low cost--way lower than making
slides out of those photos would be--and can be done pretty well.
No, I'm not volunteering. :)
Ryan
(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 399)
>>>>>
"""""
100 pictures? pif! That's only about an hour's work if you "get into the
rhythm."
We did a Powerpoint show with 395 slides! Now THAT was work. The hard
part was resisting the temptation to "fine-tune" each picture.
>> It was also suggested I use a digital camera to take a picture of the
print, but I'm unsure how well that would work. <<
I think the quality would REALLY stink using this method, unless you had
professional equipment to ensure that the camera was mounted and the light
was perfect.
Sheppy responded:
>> I think the only real option is to scan them. <<
I would definitely agree with Sheppy here. Remember, you only need 72 dpi
for screen viewing. You need to experiment with your scanner software AND
with powerpoint, if that's the target platform, to be sure that Powerpoint
isn't re-scaling your pictures. Powerpoint allows you to create slideshows
'targeted' for different screen resolutions, and if the show plays on a
different resolution, it will automatically re-scale, but the results
aren't always nice. I think the ideal solution is to figure out what
resolution to scan at that will bring the pictures in at the right size for
the presentation without having to do any scaling. Taking some time at the
front end to figure that out will save you a LOT of time later.
One other thing about Powerpoint. If I were to do it over again, I would
definitely leave the pictures external to the presentation (IOW, 'LINK'
them in). If you have too many pictures imported, it's too easy for the
whole presentation to be corrupted.
If you don't want comments or transitions in the show, GraphicConverter
also has a slide show feature.
_________
| homas
(TCOMPTER, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 400)
>>>>>
"""""
Thanks, all. I don't see the need to insert the pictures into a PowerPoint
presentation; if the files are appropriately named in the order I wish to
present them, GraphicConverter's slide show command will perform fine.
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 401)
[EOA]
[CPR]
COMPARING PHONE RATES
"""""""""""""""""""""
Does anyone know of a web site that compares rates offered by various phone
companies? I found ldwiz.com computes various rates for local and long
distance calls, but I'd like to find an alternative provider that offers
features such as caller ID and voice mail, as well.
-Ken
(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 411)
>>>>>
"""""
ABTolls <abtolls.com>
<10-10phonerates.com/>
These will give you the real story.
Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Wed 2 Jul 03 8:45:42 pm
cknoblo@cox.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b10
KFest 2003, July 22-27, 2003 - 20 days till KFest
On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard.
A2 RTC Staff - Sunday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com
(CARLK, Cat 2, Top 8, Msg 412)
[EOA]
[DMU]
DiskMaker 1.3 UPLOADED TO LIBRARY
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
There is a new upload in the utilities/16-bit/applications directory:
File: dmaker13.bxy
Size: 26368
Date: Jul 10
DiskMaker 1.3 is a minor update to the popular disk image-to-disk
conversion utility for the Apple IIgs. This version removes one step from
the process of making floppies by automatically beginning to write the
image out to disks inserted into a drive when you're asked to pick a disk
to write the image onto.
Uploaded by the author, Eric Shepherd.
Tony Ward, A2 Librarian
(A2.TONY, Cat 2, Top 37, Msg 18)
[EOA]
[LIL]
UPDATED LAMP INDEX UPLOADED TO LIBRARY
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
There are new uploads in the publications/genielamp_the.lamp directory:
File: index0306.txt
Size: 548454
Date: Jul 11
File: indexreadme.txt
Size: 5126
Date: Jul 11
The LAMP INDEX file is a topical index of nearly every individual article
that was posted in the digital magazines GEnieLamp A2 from April 1992
through October 1997, and The Lamp! from January 1998 through the present.
Uploaded by the author, Steven Weyhrich.
Tony Ward, A2 Librarian
(A2.TONY, Cat 2, Top 37, Msg 19)
[EOA]
[TTL]
TimeTool 1.0.3 UPLOADED TO LIBRARY
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
There is a new upload in the system_software/misc_16-bit/tools directory:
File: tool56v103.bxy
Size: 106624
Date: Jul 11
TOOL56V103.BXY is an updated version of the Time Tool 1.0.3 archive. This
time, the archive includes the necessary header files for Orca/M.
Uploaded by the author, Geoff Weiss.
Tony Ward, A2 Librarian
(A2.TONY, Cat 2, Top 37, Msg 20)
[EOA]
[ITL]------------------------
ILLUMINATING THE LAMP |
-----------------------------
An overview of GEnieLamp A2 and The Lamp!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EDITOR'S NOTE
"""""""""""""
The series, Illuminating The Lamp, will be continued next month.
[EOA]
[ANS]-------------------------------
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SYNDICOMM |
------------------------------------
by Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>
[TSU]
TO SIGN UP FOR SYNDICOMM ONLINE
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Please visit our web site at http://www.syndicomm.com for information or to
sign up!
(Logon message)
[EOA]
[JSR]
The July 2003 Issue of Syndicommotion Is Ready
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
The July 2003 (Volume 2, Number 7) issue of Syndicommotion has been emailed
to subscribers. The HTML edition can be found online at the following URL:
http://www.syndicomm.com/syndicommotion/v2n7.html
(KGAGNE, HelpDesk, Cat 5, Top 4, Msg 11)
[EOA]
[TTC]-------------------------------
THE TINKERER'S CORNER |
------------------------------------
By Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>
The Traveling IIe
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This project was inspired by the desire to make it easy to take one of my
computers, nicknamed the QE2 (for Quadra with IIe), along when traveling to
KFest 2003.
This computer is constructed from hardware purchased from the local thrift
store.
The CPU is a Mac Quadra 605 which has been upgraded in several ways:
1. Installation of an Apple IIe card. (See The Tinkerer's Corner in the
March 2003 issue of The Lamp!)
2. Replacement of the LC68040 processor with a full 68040 chip.
3. Installation of a 32MB ram stick. (Built in 4MB + 32 = 36MB total ram)
4. Replacement of the original hard drive with a 500MB drive.
Being one of the "pizza box" Macs, the CPU and keyboard fit into my
suitcase with my clothes.
The Mac 12" RGB monitor, modem, mouse, and cables fit neatly in a cardboard
file storage box purchased from an office supply store. (12" wide x 15.5"
long x 10" high)
A canvas bag with carrying straps was constructed to snugly fit the
cardboard box, holding it on end while it is carried.
So two hands can carry my clothes, personal items, and the computer all in
one trip from the car to the room.
So there you have an Apple IIe plus a Mac Quadra 605 that can be lugged
along when traveling.
[EOA]
YOU ARE INVITED
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You are invited to submit your favorite Tinkerer's Project for the Apple II
computers.
Send your write up or idea to Lyle Syverson, Editor <lyle@FoxValley.net>
The Editor reserves the right to edit any material submitted.
The Editor reserves the right to reject any material he considers
unsuitable for publication in _The Lamp!_.
[EOA]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |
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NO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THIS MONTH
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The mail box for Letters to the Editor remained empty this month.
[EOA]
AN INVITATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Express your opinions about the comings and goings in the world of the
Apple II computers.
Send your comments to Lyle Syverson, Editor <lyle@FoxValley.net>
The Editor reserves the right to edit any material submitted.
The Editor reserves the right to reject any material he considers
unsuitable for publication in _The Lamp!_.
[EOA]
[KFT]------------------------------
KFest 2003 |
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[PBT]
KFest 2003 - PLAN TO BE THERE!
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KansasFest 2003 is planned for July 22-27, 2003 at Avila University in
Kansas City, Missouri.
(Entrance banner, Cat 5, Top 5)
[EOA]
[KRF]
KFest REGISTRATION FORM
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The KFest registration form with instructions in PDF format can be
downloaded here:
http://lamp.a2central.com/klo/registration_forms/KFestRegForm2003g.pdf
If you can not access PDF documents with your computer contact Jerry Cline
at Intrec Software and request a form by mail. Contact information can be
found below.
Sponsored by:
InTrec Software, Inc.
3035 E Topaz Circle
Phoenix, AZ 85028-4423
Voc:602/992-1345
Fax:602/992-0232
kfest@intrec.com
[EOA]
[YAI]
YOU ARE INVITED TO KFEST
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OH MY LORD, WE'RE GOING TO THE DANCE!
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A few years ago, when the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team
earned its way into the National Collegiate Athletic Association
championship tournament--known alternatively as "March Madness" and "The
Big Dance"--with an improbable run through an impossible field of Western
Athletic Conference opponents, legend has it one of the homegrown players
on the Hawai'i roster screamed at the top of his lungs, "Oh my Lord, we're
going to the dance!"
Who wouldn't be excited? March Madness is a gathering of the best of
college athletics in this country, and while some may leave disappointed,
no one regrets going, although many regret squandering the chance to go.
The Apple II Community has its own Big Dance--it's called KansasFest.
It is indeed a gathering of the best the Apple II world has to offer, but
unlike college basketball's Big Dance, no one leaves disappointed, unless
it's because they couldn't do everything they wanted to, and like college
basketball's Big Dance, many regret squandering their chance to go.
Unlike March Madness, the field isn't limited to those who are invited
only--or rather, everyone's invited.
Don't live with regrets--go to the dance.
--
Ryan M. Suenaga
[EOA]
[ATP]
ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE COME TO KFEST - A PINCH OF SALT
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By some people's accounts, I'm still a KFest puppy. I can't remember if
this is 3.5 or 4.5 - .5 being when I was a guest interloper at some of the
evening events my first year. I've been a regular full timer ever since.
Thanks to Jerry Cline, I've met and have kept meeting some of the most
interesting people every year in July during KFest (and now you know who to
blame). ;)
One personal observation that I would like to share is the occasional soap
opera that is KFest. Every year, people of all types come together for a
common interest - the Apple II. Most of these people have strong opinions
about the II community, but not everyone agrees on the methods, goings-on
etc. It's political, it's real and it's likely to occasionally rub some
people the wrong way. Every year, there's been a meltdown somewhere -
someone got offended, frustrated, jilted, left out, interrupted,
patronized... =) (not on purpose that I know of) but it's understandable
that these things happen when a serious, passionate bunch of people get
together in close proximity for 6 days, eating weird food and engaging in
sleep-deprivation. Honestly, we could televise our own reality TV show or
human lab experiment. The good news is that before it's all over, pretty
much anyone and everyone who got miffed has found a way to make up and let
it go. I find it all very interesting, because the closet sociologist in me
believes this parallels most extended families and tribes. As communities
go, KFesters tend to be real top-shelf people. And besides all that, KFest
is just plain fun, chock full of chewy gooey geeky goodness.
So, take it all with a grain of salt. It's still too early for anyone to be
getting miffed. Gotta wait until at least day 4.
(Sean Fahey, KFest Mailing List, 3 Jul 2003)
[EOA]
[PET]
Peikop Endropov AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE
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Peikop Endropov Airport Taxi Service
The list of people needing rides to and from the airport isn't very long.
Is everyone else driving to KFest, renting a car, or just like paying huge
taxi charges? :)
Maybe you just haven't made your reservations yet.
Be sure to let me know, either here, the KFest mailing list, or direct
email if you want a ride.
Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Sat 28 Jun 03 10:36:09 pm
cknoblo@cox.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b10
KFest 2003, July 22-27, 2003 - 24 days till KFest
On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard.
A2 RTC Staff - Sunday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com
(CARLK, Cat 5, Top 5, Msg 69)
[EOA]
[DOP]
SYNDICOMM WILL BE SELLING DOZENS OF PRODUCTS AT KFEST
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Well, I'm in full swing cranking out dozens of products to be ready to sell
stuff at KFest. Syndicomm will have a ton of stuff available for sale,
including at least two new releases. I'm pretty excited. :)
Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.com
Owner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com
Building communities, bit by bit.
(SYNDICOMM, Cat 5, Top 5, Msg 78)
[EOA]
[FAQ]
The KFest FAQ Version 4.1.2
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The KFest FAQ--Summer Camp for Apple II Geeks
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by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W., L.S.W.
[editor@juiced.gs]
The KFest FAQ Version 4.1.2
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The following article is set up in a form commonly seen on the
Internet, called Frequently Asked Questions. It is designed to answer some
of the most common questions people have about KansasFest, the Apple II
event of the year. It is not designed to answer general questions about
the Apple II, although there may be some overlap.
Any questions about this article can be sent via email to
editor@juiced.gs.
Q: What's a FAQ, and how is it pronounced?
A: The letters "FAQ" stand for _F_requently _A_sked _Q_uestions. When
people first hear of or learn of a subject, such as KansasFest, they often
have a number of questions which others before them had when they also
first learned of the same subject. A FAQ is a document listing both the
questions and answers most frequently associated with new users, to save
themselves (and others trying to assist them) time and frustration.
And by the way, it's pronounced "fack", nearly identical to "fact".
Q: What is the purpose of this FAQ?
A: This FAQ is set up to assist people interested in KansasFest, also known
as KFest. Many Apple II enthusiasts are interested in attending or just
want some information about this event, so the most common questions are
answered here.
Q: How can this FAQ be distributed?
A: The content of this FAQ is copyright 1999-2003 by Ryan M. Suenaga.
Distribute freely, provided the content is unchanged.
Q: What is KFest?
A: KansasFest, abbreviated "KFest", is a computing conference held every
summer at Avila College (now Avila University) in Kansas City, Missouri.
Its original formal name was "The Apple II Summer Conference" while its
nickname was "KansasFest", which was abbreviated to "KFest". Today, the
conference's official name is "KansasFest".
Q: When was the first KFest held?
A: The first KansasFest was held in 1989. It was originally sponsored by
Resource-Central, the folks who brought you the wonderful _Open-Apple_ and
_A2-Central_ (among several other Apple II) publications. After
Resource-Central became ICON, The Apple II Summer Conference became
ICONference. This lasted one summer until ICON shut down. Two different
companies sponsored KFest before Intrec Software, publishers of _ProTERM_,
took over a few years back. This July will welcome the 15th KFest.
Q: When is KFest this year?
A: KansasFest 2003 runs from Tuesday through Sunday, July 22-27, 2003. The
very popular early arrival day is now officially rolled into KansasFest
proper. Meals, however, will not be served at Avila until Wednesday
dinner.
Q: Where is KFest held?
A: KFest is held at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. The address
and phone number are:
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145
United States of America
(816) 942-8400
Q: If it's held in Missouri, why is it called KansasFest?
A: I dunno. It does take place in Kansas City, and if it makes you feel
better, the Kansas border is very close to Avila University.
Q: Who comes to KFest?
A: While KFest was originally devoted to programmers, nowadays all kinds of
folk from all over the world show up at Avila University. Programmers,
users, newsletter publishers, and everyday folk show up from Europe,
Canada, Australia, and all over the United States to celebrate the Apple
II.
Q: Who organizes KFest?
A: Currently, KFest is organized by a committee headed by The Grand Gouda,
Steve "Godzilla" Gozdziewski, who has taken over from The Big Cheese, Cindy
Adams. Cindy remains on the committee. The scheduling is done by Tony
Diaz, of Alltech Electronics fame. Tony also handles the maintenance of
the World Wide Web site, Devin Reade maintains the email lists, and Eric
"Sheppy" Shepherd provides World Wide Web hosting services and organizes
HackFest, the programming contest. KFest is sponsored by Jerry Cline of
Intrec Software.
Q: How do I register for KFest? How much does it cost?
A: Depending on when you register, registration prices vary. If you
register early, you'll get a better deal. Please check the KFest Home Page
at
http://www.kfest.org/
for the most current information. You can download the registration form
in PDF format from
http://www.kfest.org/KFest2003Reg.pdf
If you cannot download the form or print a PDF file, please contact Jerry
Cline at Intrec Software (contact information is elsewhere in this file)
and he will send you a form by fax or postal mail.
Q: How do I reach Intrec/Jerry?
Jerry Cline
InTrec Software, Inc.
3035 E Topaz Circle
Phoenix, AZ 85028-4423
Voc:602/992-1345
Fax:602/992-0232
kfest@intrec.com
Q: Which airport do I fly into and how do I get from there to Avila?
A: The major airport nearly everyone flies into is Kansas City
International, which goes by the code letters MCI (not KCI, which will get
you to Indonesia). There's a couple of small commuter airports which are
closer, but unless you're Tony Diaz (who flies his own plane), you're not
likely to use these.
Even though MCI is the "closest" major airport, it's still most of an
hour's drive from there to Avila, so walking is out of the question and cab
fare would be substantial. Your best bet would be to try and catch a ride
with another KFester who'll be flying in or passing by around the same time
you'll be arriving. Carl Knoblock unofficially organizes rides to and from
the airport. The best way to get in on the ride planning is to join the
KFest email list (information on subscribing is elsewhere in this
document).
Q: What kind of official activities go on at KFest?
A: Officially, there is a keynote speech, sessions on various computing
topics, HackFest, a celebrity roast, product demonstrations, and a vendor
fair.
Q: Who is this year's roastee?
A: Just announced by KFest Roast MC Ken Gagne: Geoff Weiss, author of
Spectrum Internet Suite and many other Apple IIgs programs, will be the
guest of honor at this year's roast.
Q: What if I want to host a session?
A: Email sessions@apple2.org with your ideas for a session. Sessions can
include new ways to use programs, new programs, networking, or just about
anything you can imagine. Everyone has something they can teach.
Q: What kind of unofficial activities go on at KFest?
A: Unofficially, there's been movie outings, pizza nights, Bite The Bag
contests, late night eating at Denny's, runs out to Krispy Kreme, Floppy
Disk Ninja, Apple II Jeopardy, and huge groups of folks going to eat huge
pieces of beef at K.C. Masterpiece and Jess and Jim's restaurants. And
there's a new contest this year called "CansasFest", a homemade 802.11b
antenna contest.
Q: Has anyone attended every KFest?
A: One person: Tony Diaz of Computer Circulation Center (formerly known as
Alltech Electronics).
Q: I hear that the Avila University dorm is wired for Ethernet. Is there a
way I can access that while I'm there?
A: Yes. In each dorm room in the halls of Avila are two outlets that seem
to be phone jacks. These _aren't_ phone jacks. They're Ethernet ports--to
be exact, they're RJ-45 connectors that are compatible with 10 Base-T
Ethernet. The entire Avila dorm is connected to the Internet this way,
making for high speed World Wide Web browsing, electronic mail, and ftp
connections for KansasFesters during their stay!
The Avila Ethernet uses a protocol called Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol, or DHCP, for short. Those of you who have set up TCP/IP
connections with Windows or Macintosh computers (or, for that matter, the
Apple IIgs) probably have some familiarity with inserting IP addresses, DNS
addresses, and Gateway addresses. The beauty of DHCP is that it sets up
nearly everything you need dynamically, meaning that the server assigns
these addresses--all you need to do is set up TCP/IP on your computer and
choose the DHCP protocol.
Regardless of which platform you use, if you have software set up to
share your hard drive with other computers, you probably ought to disable
it--unless you like everyone in the Avila Ethernet having access to your
files.
At this point, you ought to be connected. If you previously had any
proxy servers set up for use with your setup before Avila, disable them.
You ought to have easy access for checking mail, browsing the Web, or using
file transfer protocol--and very high speeds. One last caveat:
As Spam on the Internet proliferates, it has become accepted practice
to close off an Internet Service Provider's mail sending server--usually
using Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, or smtp--to access from anyone who is
not directly connected to the ISP. In other words, no one wants to be a
relaying point for Spam.
Because of this, it's likely you will not be able to use the same smtp
server you use at home to send mail while at Avila. There is, however, a
mail.avila.edu smtp server that can be used while at Avila. That ought to
keep your email flowing freely.
Q: I hear that there's wireless Internet access in the Avila dorm. How do
I get hooked up?
A: Ah, the infamous wireless. Several KFesters have set up Apple Airport
Base Stations and other equivalents. Please see one of them (Sean Fahey,
Dain Neater, Eric Shepherd, and Ryan Suenaga are likely candidates) if
you'd like to get on the wireless 'Net.
Q: How can I learn more about KFest?
A: You can get more information on KansasFest by visiting the KansasFest
World Wide Web site at http://www.kfest.org/ or sending email to
kfest-help@kfest.org. You could also subscribe to the KFest mailing list
by sending email to majordomo@kfest.org. In the body of the email include
the text:
subscribe kfest
You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on finalizing your
subscription.
Q: Should I go to KFest?
A: Need you ask? KFest is a must for the serious Apple II fanatic. Do
yourself a favor--you're worth it. Show up at KFest 2003, the summer camp
for Apple Geeks.
[EOA]
[ACR]
NEW UNOFFICIAL 802.11B ANTENNA CONTEST RULES
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Antenna specifications
1. Antennas can be any shape or design.
2. Antennas cannot be powered by battery or power outlet. They must be
passive. The only electrical or electronic connection they can have is to
the router used for testing.
3. At the time of testing, the top of all antennas must be no more than six
feet off of the ground.
4. All antennas must have a readily accessible female N connector for
testing purposes.
Materials
1. Non-exhaustive list of materials:
Food containers (such as a Pringle's can)
Wire
Washers
Bolts
N connector
Can lid
Nuts
Aluminum foil
2. The only material used in the construction of your antenna allowed to be
brought to KansasFest at the time of your arrival is one female N
connector.
3. All other materials used in the construction of your antennas must be
obtained while the entrant is attending KansasFest through "legal" means.
Theft is disallowed; "dumpster diving" is generally permitted, but
trespassing to do so is not.
4. Purchased materials exceeding the N connector cannot exceed $20 total
cost; all receipts must be kept and presented at the time of judging.
5. Any non-purchased material must include written documentation as to its
origins, such as, "This length of wire given to me by Kirk Mitchell in
exchange for a Budweiser on Tuesday, July 23, 2003 at 9 am."
Tools and supplies
1. Non-exhaustive list of tools:
Soldering iron
Knife
Awl
Drill
Hacksaw
Tubing cutter
Screwdriver
Pliers
2. Tools may not be part of the actual antenna!
3. Tools may be brought with you to KansasFest. Tools may also be
purchased during the event.
4. Non-exhaustive list of supplies:
Solder
Tape
Epoxy
5. Supplies may be brought with you to KansasFest. Supplies may also be
purchased during the event.
6. Plans may be brought with you to KansasFest or made during the event.
Contest procedure
1. Entrants -must- be registered KansasFest 2003 attendees.
2. Contest begins at 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 23, and judging begins
after lunch on Friday, July 25. Entries must be ready for judging
immediately following lunch on Friday, July 25. Late entries will not be
considered.
3. Individuals or teams can enter.
4. Two judges will be selected to judge the competition.
5. All entrants will have an opportunity to position their antenna. The
antennas will be judged by attaching each antenna's N connector to a
wireless router. The same wireless router will be used for all entrants.
A Titanium PowerBook will be placed along a pre-set path some distance away
from the antenna and will be moved away until connection is lost for five
seconds. At the distance connection is lost, a marker will be placed on
the ground to mark that entrant's results.
Other issues
Any questions should be brought to the attention of the judges during the
event.
Disclaimer
CansasFest is not an official KansasFest event. Please refer to the
appropriate FCC rules on use of antennas. You are responsible for your own
equipment and any damages to your or anyone else's equipment.
(Ryan M. Suenaga, KFest Mailing List)
[EOA]
[KHR]
Kfest 2003 HackFest Rules
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It's that time again!
KansasFest 2003
HackFest Rules
1. Contest begins at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 23, and ends at 7:00 AM on
Saturday, July 26 so that judging can begin. The winners will be announced
during the Saturday morning sessions. Entries submitted late won't be
considered. Entries may be done by individuals or teams; however,
individual achievement counts.
2. Three judges will be selected by the KFest committee to judge the
competition; at least one of them will be available at all times, to
provide assistance and judgement calls. At least one judge will be a
non-programmer.
3. Entries must be written entirely during the allotted time; no source
code -- printed or on any form of computer-readable media -- may be used
(although sample source code printed inside standard and acceptable
reference materials is allowed), and the program must run on an Apple II
model present at KFest.
4. Any version of any development environment and programming language may
be used; however, there may not be any libraries, header files, or macro
sets used that aren't standard-issue for that version of the development
environment or programming language.
5. Programs can't require unusual additional software or hardware; it's up
to the judges to decide what constitutes "unusual." The participant should
ask in advance.
6. Programs can't take unfair advantage of system addons written in advance
for the sole purpose of easing the work to be done during the contest
period. Any extensions or other system addons used by an entry must have
been released to the general public at least three months prior to the
contest date.
7. Entries will be judged on completeness, cleverness, and the somewhat
vague "cool" factor. Entries don't have to be useful if they're otherwise
impressive, and they don't have to be "finished."
8. All entry programs are the property of the creator, and do not have to
be released to the general public at any time; however, we hope that
entries will be distributed by some means (whether for free or otherwise)
when ready. However, entries may be described or discussed, including
screen shots (where applicable), by the KFest committee for promotional
purposes, or by legitimate Apple II community press.
The following lists are not necessarily complete lists of everything
allowed; these are to be taken as "givens." If it's not on the list,
please ask for confirmation.
Acceptable software:
System software
Development environment (no customizations)
GSBug
Nifty List
Marinetti
Exerciser
ORCA/Debugger, Splat!
DesignMaster, Foundation, Genesys, ResLin
Talking Tools
Spectrum, ProTERM, ANSITerm
Acceptable hardware:
Apple II computer, monitor, disk drives, hard drives
CD-ROM drive, tape drive
Hard disk controller card
Sound card (speakers/headphones/etc)
Accelerator card (any speed)
RAM card
Accepted reference material:
All official Apple reference materials (including
manuals, technical notes, and file type notes).
Reference manuals included with development tools
and software.
Commercially-available reference manuals.
Any other hardware, software, or reference material needs the approval of
the judges in advance. When in doubt, ask the judges.
This is the 'kfest' mailing list. To unsubscribe or customize
your settings, visit <http://www.gno.org/lists>.
(Eric Shepherd <sheppy@syndicomm.com>, Kfest Mailing List)
[EOA}
[VKF]
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE KFest HOME PAGE
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KFest Home Page
http://www.kfest.org/
[EOA]
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This publication produced entirely with real or emulated Apple II computers
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* The Lamp! is (c) copyright 2003 by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W. All
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