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Suenaga, M.S.W., L.S.W.            THE BEST OF THE A2 BULLETIN BOARD ON Syndicomm.com          AND THE BEST OF THE DELPHI A2 AND A2PRO MESSAGE BOARDS           "Teaching the Apple II user how to fish since 1998" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Lamp!            An Onipa'a Software Production        Vol. 4, No. 5 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 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 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::                            TABLE OF CONTENTS                            ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                              May 15, 2001HIGH ABOVE THE ROCK RIVER---------------------------------------------[OPN]     From Down on the Farm - The Threshing Ring     K-Fest is Like ThatA2 FORUM AT Syndicomm Online (A2Central.com) DISTILLATIONS     Accessing the Members-Only FTP Site Using a Web Browser----------[UWB]     DSL vs Cable Modem-----------------------------------------------[DCM]     Syndicomm to Distribute GS+ Magazines and Software---------------[GSP]     Sending a Private Message in RTC---------------------------------[SPM]     Help Wanted to Staff the Palm OS Community-----------------------[SPC]     Why Bother With the Apple II Anymore?----------------------------[WBA]     Diversi-Cache on a IIgs With 3.5 Drives--------------------------[DCD]     Printing from Appleworks to the HP DeskJet-----------------------[PAD]     New Version of SOAR Available------------------------------------[NVS]     Ninjaforce Releases Samurai--------------------------------------[NRS]     Favorite Games From the Past-------------------------------------[FGP]     Source for Dragon Wars-------------------------------------------[SDW]     Using Commodore 1084s Monitors with the IIgs---------------------[CMG]     Keeping Your Apple II Cool---------------------------------------[KAC]     Juiced.GS, Volume 6, Issue 1-------------------------------------[JGS]     Which One Bug in a Sheppyware Program do You Want Fixed?---------[WBF]     Totally SheppyWare CD-ROM----------------------------------------[SCD]     Diskmaker--------------------------------------------------------[DMR]     KeyNotifier------------------------------------------------------[KNF]     ProBOOT----------------------------------------------------------[PBT]     Shifty List------------------------------------------------------[SLS]     SmartRestart-----------------------------------------------------[SRS]     Pointless--------------------------------------------------------[PLS]     Spectrum v2.5.2 vs v2.5.1----------------------------------------[STF]     Spectrum... Binary Mode with a Telnet Connection-----------------[SBT]     Spectrum Scripts-------------------------------------------------[SPS]     FishWings--------------------------------------------------------[FWS]     Success with KEGS------------------------------------------------[SWK]     Beta Testers Needed----------------------------------------------[BTN]     Best Applesoft Editor?-------------------------------------------[BAE]DELPHI A2 DISTILLATIONS     Google (Formerly DejaNews) Restores Archives---------------------[SCR]     Samurai (IRC Client for IIgs) Released---------------------------[SCR]DELPHI A2P DISTILLATIONS     PMPUnzip Reminder------------------------------------------------[PUR]LETTERS TO THE EDITOR     No Letters to the Editor This Month------------------------------[NLE]     An Invitation----------------------------------------------------[LTE]THINKING KFEST     The KFest FAQ--Ready for an Oddessey in 2001---------------------[KFE]     by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W., L.S.W.KFEST 2001     K-Fest Registration Information----------------------------------[KFR]     K-Fest Rooms Going Fast------------------------------------------[RGF]     K-Fest Memories--------------------------------------------------[KFM]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 thisissue into any word processor or text editor.  In the index you will findsomething 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>     From High Above the Rock River today you can see many miles into thedistance.  Thoughts turn to times past From Down on the Farm...                From Down on the Farm - The Threshing Ring                ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     The huge cylinders of the kerosene engine of the tractor barkloudly... transferring its mighty power to the threshing machine... two menare pitching bundles of grain precisely on to the conveyor... the knivescutting the twine on each bundle as it enters the machine... the cylinderthreshing the kernels of grain from the heads of the grain bundles... theshaking racks separating the kernels from the straw... the kernels of grainmoving to a wagon... the straw blower creating a giant stack of straw.     A dozen or so farmers have banded together to form a "threshing ring".All of them cooperate to harvest their wheat, oats, barley and flax.  Thereis plenty of work for all.     Men are loading bundles on horse drawn hay racks to take the place ofthe men pitching bundles into the threshing machine when their wagons areempty.  A young boy levels the grain in the wagon receiving the kernels ofgrain.  The machine must be adjusted.  The straw blower adjusted.  Thetractor refueled.  The kernels of grain hauled to the granary... the graintransferred to the storage bins.     Then at 12 noon this all comes to a stop as everyone heads to the farmhouse for dinner.  The women and girls have been busy preparing hugequantities of food to feed those hungry, hard working men.  Roast beef,roast pork, or fried chicken.  Piles of mashed potatoes.  Hugh bowls ofgravy.  Fresh baked bread with home made butter.  Peas, corn, pickles.Large pieces of pie.     The threshing ring was more than a means of harvesting grain... it wasa social function for all the farm families involved.   To fully understandwhat it was like you had to _Be There_.                            K-Fest is Like That                            ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     To fully understand what K-Fest is like you have to _Be There_.  EveryApple II user should go to K-Fest at least once in his/her life.     Check the K-Fest section of this issue of _The Lamp!_ for some of thememories of K-Fests Past to get a hint of some of the things that canhappen besides the "how to" sessions.[EOA]ASCII ART BEGINS_________  _                     _                                      _|__   __| | |                   | |                                    | |   | |    | |                   | |                                    | |   | |    | |___     ____       | |       _____   __ ___ _   _ _____   | |   | |    | ___ \   / __ \      | |      /____ \  | v   v | | v ___ \  | |   | |    | |  | | | /__\ \     | |       ____| | | /\ /\ | |  /   \ \ | |   | |    | |  | | | _____|     | |      / ___  | | || || | | |    | | |_|   | |    | |  | | | |_____     | |____  | |__| | | || || | |  \___/ /  _   |_|    |_|  |_| \______|     |______| \____^_| |_||_||_| | |\____/  |_|                                                            | |                                                            | |                                                            |_|ASCII ART ENDS[EOA]---------------------------------------------------DISTILLATIONS FROM The A2 FORUM at Syndicomm.com  |                                  (A2Central.com) |---------------------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>[UWB]ACCESSING THE MEMBERS-ONLY FTP SITE USING A WEB BROWSER"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Is it possible to access the members-only FTP site from a web browser?I tried navigating to it from ftp://ftp.syndicomm.com using iCab, and alsotried accessing ftp://kgagne@ftp.syndicomm.com/pub/members-only directly,but was never asked for a password and always got the following message:FTP error #550550 members-only: Permission denied.-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 82)>>>>>""""">> ... possible to access the members-only FTP site from a web browser? <<Yes, but it requires a strange URL and I don't know it offhand.People with enhanced accounts can use our Lynx feature to download filesusing Zmodem, by the way.  Just open Lynx, go toftp://ftp.syndicomm.com/pub/members-only/a2, find and select the file youwant, hit "D" to download, and when asked, choose Zmodem as the downloadmethod.  We have Kermit as well.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 83)>>>>>""""">> ... possible to access the members-only FTP site from a web browser? <<Yes, and I need to update the docs within a week or so.In the meantime, try this URL:ftp://username:password@syndicomm.com//pub/members-onlyWorks with Lynx and Links as well as your more conventional browsers :)RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 84)>>>>>"""""Thanks Ryan - the URL format you gave does work.  I find I'm hit with thesame "#550 Permission Denied" error message if I try to use the Back buttonon my browser, though - I have to re-enter the URL with my name andpassword.This happens with iCab, but not with Netscape - nor, of course, FTP clientssuch as Transmit and Fetch.-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 86)>>>>>"""""You can try entering the URL like this:ftp://username@syndicomm.comWithout the password, your browser should prompt you for it, and rememberit if the browser supports this feature. I know IE5 does. I'm not sureabout Netscape and iCab.When using the ftp:// URL format, you can tack on a directory name afterthe site name. The double slash shown in Ryan's example is used to forcethe directory path to start at the topmost ftp level instead of from yourhome directory.ftp://username@syndicomm.com/pub/members-onlyThe above URL would look for a directory called pub/members-only insideyour home directory. That's probably not what you want.ftp://username@syndicomm.com//pub/members-onlyThat one will get you to the library. - Tony(A2.TONY, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 88)>>>>>"""""I have been using Syndicomm's Lynx browser to access the file library.This allows me to use zmodem to transfer files to my IIe's hard drive.It's great!Mark Percival - RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT <- Be there or be square. ;)(MARK, Cat 2, Top 3, Msg 90)[EOA][DCM]DSL VS CABLE MODEM""""""""""""""""""Does anyone have any experience with DSL? I've heard horror stories aboutit.  Cable modem connections, on the other hand, seem to be quite reliable.Bill DooleyBB Assistant(A2.BILL, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""There's some good DSL discussion in Cat 10, Top 4: ISDN, DSL, and CableModem.I'll probably be moving this summer and going through the DSL installationprocess again (assuming it's available in the hamlet of Sterling, Mass.).Hope it's not like last time.-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 12, MSG 2)>>>>>"""""I'm a cable rather than DSL user, although, quite frankly, I think thetechnology of DSL is superior.  OTOH, I find the cable company much betterto deal with than the phone company.FWIW, the Northpoint disaster has dealt DSL a serious blow, although, to behonest, it could just as easily have dealt cable an equally if not moreserious blow.RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 3)>>>>>"""""I tried to get DSL service.  Tried being the verb in that sentence.  Thephone co. wanted to give me a windows-specific internal dsl modem, but Iwas able to get an external one with a little wrangling.  Then I got it andfound out they were using PPPoE, which sucks.  And then I couldn't actuallyuse it (I must have been too far from their main line, or maybe the phoneline in my apartment was subgrade, or maybe they never switched my DSL on),and their phone tech support was absolutely worthless.I guess it depends a lot on where you are and who your provider is.  Quitea few DSL providers have disappeared recently, finding out that losingmoney isn't a good way to stay in business.(KWS, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 5)>>>>>""""">> I'm a cable rather than DSL user, although, quite frankly, I think thetechnology of DSL is superior. OTOH, I find the cable company much betterto deal with than the phone company. <<Each has it's strong points, and each is as good as the operating companybehind it. In the recent MacAddict article, DSL beat cable hands down, butthat was a particularly bad cable company. I think as DSL matures, it'sadvantages will grow, but for now, it's showing growing pains. It seems theonly reliable providers are the old local phone companies, and they don'talways offer it. Distance limitations are a serious drawback, until waysare found to extend the loop.Cable is more available, and if managed well, is an excellent alternative.It's generally, but not always, cheaper than DSL and if loops are lightlyloaded, faster than the slowest DSL, and almost as fast as the next DSLlevel, which is fast becoming the basic DSL. If poorly managed, all thehorror stories of slow cable modems can come true. Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Fri  13 Apr 01  10:39:25 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b2 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 103 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 7)>>>>>""""">>that's the reason why here, now, cable blows away DSL dollar for dollar<<This is true in my situation also. Cable, by far, is significantly betterthan DSL. LumiTech Cruising the 'railway' provided by: Spectrum v2.5.1 and SOAR! v1.0b2(LUMITECH, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 9)>>>>>"""""Right now, Cable is quite a bit more mature, and more widely available. Ina few years, when DSL has developed more, and reaches more people, thingsmay change. Since it's delivered over Telephone Company copper pairs, muchof the development must be by the Telephone Company, even for other DSLproviders to reach you. The Telephone Company has never been noted formoving quickly. :) Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Mon  16 Apr 01  9:59:46 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b2 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 100 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 2, Top 12, Msg 10)[EOA][GSP]SYNDICOMM TO DISTRIBUTE GS+ MAGAZINES AND SOFTWARE""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Syndicomm Signs Exclusive License to Distribute GS+ Magazines and software:May 1, 2001 - It is with great joy and optimism that Ross Falconer, ownerof the complete works of GS+ Magazine, announces an exclusive sales anddistribution agreement with Eric Shepherd of Syndicomm. Because thephilosophy of the original publisher was to be true to the Apple IIGSplatform, GS+ magazine deserves and will benefit from the high quality andprofessionalism on which Syndicomm has built their Apple IIGS reputation.It is worthy of note that the entire GS+ collection (magazine + disk combo)was created entirely using Apple IIGS desktop-publishing and programmingtools.GS+ Magazine chronicles an important period in Apple II history and is avaluable asset to the Apple IIGS community. Now being re-introduced in thecontext of full-featured Apple IIGS emulators and high-performance PowerMacintosh portables, GS+ Magazine will reacquaint former IIGSenthusiasts/developers with the wonder and power of programming in theirown computing environment. More importantly, new Apple IIGS users will beintroduced to a suite of useful and fun applications and utilities, as wellas a very capable and friendly computing platform.The re-release of the entire GS+ collection will include a limited numberof authentic original hard-copy back issues as well as a new and innovativedistribution model. Through special arrangement with EGO Systems (theoriginal publisher), the new distributions will be complete, in theoriginal layout, with the original software.Syndicomm, a leader in the Apple II community, has devoted the time andtalent necessary to provide developers and enthusiasts alike with a uniqueforum to share knowledge and resources. It is a place where legendary IIGSprogrammers may influence and interact with ongoing IIGS developmentefforts."I am extremely pleased that Syndicomm has received exclusive rights todistribute GS+ magazine and that this publication will continue to beassociated with such dedicated members of the IIGS community," said Mr.Falconer. "I am confident in the high quality and professionalism whichSyndicomm lends to its efforts, and that new developers and enthusiastsalike will find the entire GS+ compilation to be entertaining, informative,and collectible."Mr. Shepherd added, "Syndicomm is thrilled to be bringing these mostsought-after products back to the Apple II community after several years'absence.  We're enthusiastic about working with Ross for some time tocome."Visit Syndicomm's Apple II site and the whole Apple IIGS community athttp://www.a2central.com/.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 28, Msg 27)[EOA][SPM]SENDING A PRIVATE MESSAGE IN RTC""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""I would love to do a /r "Your Text Here" or /reply "" in the RTC and haveit send the message to the last person that you did a /send to (or it couldbe to the person you just did a /send to you BIG Difference there)Wayne(WAYNER, Cat 2, Top 30, Msg 27)>>>>>"""""Wayne,You might find it useful to set a keysub for the /sen command.  Example:/keysub $.$/sen $From then on I can just type a period, the person's handle, and my message,.Dain Try the new Nintendo game this month?-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 2, Top 30, Msg 28)>>>>>"""""You could also do:/keysub $.r$/s ryan $Then to send Ryan a message, just do:.rHi Ryan.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 30, Msg 29)[EOA][SPC]HELP WANTED TO STAFF THE PALM OS COMMUNITY""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""HELP WANTED   Looking for a few good staff for the new Palm OS Communityhere  on Syndicomm.com.  Applicants ought to be familiar with basic use ofPalm OS devices and the running of online forums.  Looking for Real TimeConference hosts and manager, Bulletin Board manager, and a Chief Sysop.Chosen applicants receive special account consideration.  For moreinformation or to apply please email a2.ryan@syndicomm.com.RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 35, Msg 1)[EOA][WBA]WHY BOTHER WITH THE Apple II ANYMORE?"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Why bother with the Apple II any more? Is it wise to switch now from a PCto a Mac? Discuss.Bill DooleyBB Assistant(A2.BILL, Cat 4, Top 7, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""The Apple II is fun.  And for many purposes, it's all you need.  You don'tneed a gigahertz of processing power and ultra-high-resolution monitors towrite a letter to mom.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 4, Top 7, Msg 2)>>>>>"""""Or a newspaper column or a school paper or...I'm always proud to see newsletters such as Juiced.GS published completelyon an Apple II. :)-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 4, Top 7, Msg 3)>>>>>"""""I wrote my master's thesis on an Apple II (an emulated Apple II, but inthose days, the emulator was usually no faster than the real thing).  Aswell as every paper I turned in during college, both undergrad and graduateschool.I've written at least part of every single professional andnon-professional published article I've submitted on an Apple II, real oremulated.  And I still am.As far as I'm concerned, as long as I can write, Apple II Forever!RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 4, Top 7, Msg 4)>>>>>"""""I really enjoy doing stuff on the apple II. I keep my cash flow on theAppleworks GS Spreadsheet, and often write letters on the GS too.I do all my programming on the GS too. Bernie on the iMac would be a littlefaster, but I prefer doing it on the real thing.For me, the fact that the GS is a mature platform that doesn't change (Nonew OS is going to force a complete rewrite of anything) is a tremendousplus. Even if health problems stopped me from being able to finish aproject for some time, the GS will still be the same when I finish it.KimRTC Host(KIMHOWE, Cat 4, Top 7, Msg 5)[EOA][DCD]Diversi-Cache ON A IIgs WITH 3.5 DRIVES"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Anyone still using Apple IIgs computers only with 3.5" drives and GS/OS?Well I participated in the Mar 17 wisconsin Apple Rescue operation, andpicked up half dozen GS systems with only 3.5" drives.  After testing tomake sure they all worked, I messed around using them without hard drives.What a nightmare!  Swapping disks up to a dozen times is no fun.  Theperson with all the computers said we could come back the next day, so Idid, just to get 2 disk drives per computer to end the maddening diskswapping.Since my personal computer is a souped-up 7mhz ROM1 with multi-hard drives,I found found that the poky 2.8mhz speed of a basic GS is not thebottleneck-it's the 3.5" drive.Anyway, I installed Diversi-Cache on a 3.5" disk with Silvern Castle andfound it to be almost as fast as my hard drive!Unfortunately, GS/OS does not like Diversi-Cache.  Anyone know of a workaround?Jeff Fink(FINKSTERJ, Cat 8, Top 8, Msg 1)>>>>>""""">> Anyone still using Apple IIgs computers only with 3.5" drives andGS/OS?...After testing to make sure they all > worked, I messed aroundusing them without hard drives.  What a nightmare!  Swapping disks up to adozen times is no fun. <<The only way I've done that successfully is using Flashboot, from QualityComputers.  If you have 8 meg of ram, and make a 5 meg ram disk, itactually works fairly well.  The trick is to make several Flashboot sets,one for each major application you want to use.Of course, Jeff the computers you got there probably didn't have 8 meg ofram, eh?_________  | homas(TCOMPTER, Cat 8, Top 8, Msg 3)>>>>>"""""For good 'ol ProDOS 8 stuff, Diversi-Cache makes 3.5" disks extremely fast.Long before hard drives, cheap RAM, and functional GS operating systems(remember P16?), Diversi-Cache made 8bit 3.5" disk access fly.So for anyone with stock GS systems running as fast Apple IIe's,Diversi-Cache makes the GS seem faster than it really is.  Compared to its2.8mhz speed, the normal 3.5" floppy drive speed is SLOW.Jeff Fink(FINKSTERJ, Cat 8, Top 8, Msg 4)[EOA][PAD]PRINTING FROM APPLEWORKS TO THE HP DESKJET""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Printing to my DeskJet...Is PCL supported in AW3 or do I need to do use AWGS with those printerdrivers?W(WAYNER, Cat 9, Top 6, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""I know that AW5 came with drivers for DeskJets, and I think there are someavailable for AW3 as well. You are limited to text, and it does require aPCL printer. (A few Windows-only DeskJets lack PCL.) Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Fri  20 Apr 01  11:50:49 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b2 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 96 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 9, Top 6, Msg 2)>>>>>"""""Actually, John Link released SUPERPATCH the day NAUG sent out the lastissue.  There's a driver there for the DeskJet for up to ver.3 I believe,and AW 4 and 5 contained DJ drivers that could be installed.Additionally, the printer disks I did for NAUG and which should beavailable from the DB here soon if not now, contain DJ driver for AW2 andup.Also, if you had custom drivers you wanted to use that you had set up forone version or another, Doug Gum wrote a utility for us that ported thecodes from one SEG.ER version to another.  We included the utility on allversion of the disks.  (Besides the DeskJet, we had over 100 otherprinters, mostly dot matrix, in there, as well as laser printer codes)Later........Howard(A2.HOWARD, Cat 9, Top 6, Msg 5)[EOA][NVS]NEW VERSION OF SOAR AVAILABLE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""A new version of SOAR is now on my web site for downloading. This versionis required for the new menu system on A2Central.It now uses 'Page' commands instead of 'Go' commands, and can support themultiple Forums now appearing on A2Central.If you have had access to 'special' Forums, you will need to add thesemanually to the Forum lists.Please give me feedback and bug reports to either <speccie@mac.com> or<conductor@syndicomm.com>. Ewen Wannop - Speccie - Mon 30 Apr 2001 - 86 days till KFest '01 Delivered without using a IIgs by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR 1.0b3 Setup: Bernie ][ the Rescue 3.0 and a Blue & White G3/350 http://www.ewannop.btinternet.co.uk/(ONDUCTOR, Cat 10, Top 59, Msg 150)[EOA][NRS]Ninjaforce RELEASES Samurai"""""""""""""""""""""""""""Ninjaforce has released Samurai, an IRC client for the Apple IIgs.  It isin CDA format and has a similar appearance to ProTERM.  Here's an excerptfrom the docs.________________________________________________________________IntroductionSamurai is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Client for the Apple IIGS. IRC is acommon free worldwide chat service which has been around for a long time.If you are not familiar with IRC, have a look at these web pages:http://www.newircusers.comhttp://www.irchelp.comUsing SamuraiSamurai is a CDA (Classic Desk Accessory). In that way, Samurai can beactivated whenever you need it, regardless of the Application that iscurrently running. Enter the CDA menu (OA-Control-Esc) and select "Samuraiby Ninjaforce".(KGAGNE, Cat 11, Top 15, Msg 28)[EOA][FGP]FAVORITE GAMES FROM THE PAST""""""""""""""""""""""""""""One of my favorite games -- not because I was good at it, but because itwas just a great game -- was Karateka.  That and Choplifter defined myearly computer gaming days. :)Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 5)>>>>>"""""Kareteka was probably one of the 3 games that I've played all the waythrough.  Maybe it was four, but who is counting.(WAYNER, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 6)>>>>>"""""I was lucky enough to pick up a copy of Karateka some months ago. I haveplayed it through several times. Definitely a great game, that really showsoff what can be done on 1MHz.Kim HoweRTC Host(KIMHOWE, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 7)>>>>>"""""My favorite Apple II game (or at least the one I played the most, and I'mnot a gamer at all) was Sensei.  Loved it, loved it, loved it.RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 9)>>>>>"""""Ah...Karateka,I still hear that opening theme music in my head.....Great game.  One of my favorites.  One of the few games I actually finishedon the 8 bit side of Apple II world.Ultima IV being another, Bard's Tale I and III being the others.Another favorite of the 8 bit era for me was Short Circuit.  It was a gamewhere you had to go and battle on inside the microchip to save the planetfrom destruction.One problem with the game (If I remember correctly) was that it wouldn'twork on a IIc.  Not sure if it was just a 65C02 issue or just the IIcitself.  Still a great game though.Dain NeaterBulletin Board ManagerA2 ForumSyndicomm.com(A2.DAIN, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 10)>>>>>"""""My all time favorite game has got to be Pirates! GS.  Wow, I wasted so muchtime with that game (and it was educational, too :).  Imagine my shock whenI learned how to deprotect it and that it was written in AppleSoft :)My  younger brother (who prefers windows 98 & online games, and morerecently dream-casting) still boots up a IIgs to play Pirates (as well asDragon Wars).(KWS, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 12)[EOA][SDW]SOURCE FOR DRAGON WARS""""""""""""""""""""""I don't think I can say anymore that I have hundreds of shrink wrappedcopies of the 8-bit version of Dragon Wars, but nearly so. I'll let them gofor $5 each, plus postage.The Dragon Wars box weighs 10 oz, so that's $2.23 for domestic postage.Make it $7 even. For those in the US. Checks, money orders to:Joe Kohn166 Alpine StSan Rafael, CA 94901(JOKO, Cat 14, Top 8, Msg 15)[EOA][CMG]USING COMMODORE 1084s MONITORS WITH THE IIgs""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""I recently acquired two Commodore 1084s monitors. I believe these may beused on the GS, and would like to give them a try. Does anyone have thespecs for the cable required, and information on what settings to use onthe monitor to make it work?ThanksKim HoweRTC Host(KIMHOWE, Cat 17, Top 17, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""Redmond Cable (are they still around?) used to sell a IIgs cable for theMagnavox 8CM515, which is what the Commodore 1084 is. Drop them a note. Ifthey don't make it anymore, they'd probably provide you with the pinouts.To make it work, you simply plug the cable into the GS and into themonitor.  Behind the flip down door on the front is a switch that allowsyou to choose between RGB and NTSC input (I don't remember how it'slabeled). Choose RGB.Gary R. Utter(HINDMOST, Cat 17, Top 17, Msg 2)>>>>>"""""After some research on the web, as well as on good ole TIAB :)I'd start with this:    IIgs  1084S     15     9     1<---->1<--     2<---->3  |     3<---->7  |  -->6<---->2<--  |  5<---->4  |  9<---->5  ->13You also need to flip a switch behind a flip down door as well.Not sure this will work, but I think it's worth a shot.RyanHead Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 17, Top 17, Msg 3)[EOA][KAC]KEEPING YOUR APPLE II COOL""""""""""""""""""""""""""What methods are folks using to keep their Apple IIs cool?  I have SystemSavers on a IIgs and IIe, a Conserver on another IIgs, and a home made fanwith Radio Shack on another GS.  Still not sure which I like best, althoughthe home made fan is probably the easiest to get nowadays :)RyanChief Sysop(A2.RYAN, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""I've got System Savers on my GS's and ][+ or IIe (whenever I happen to havethem set up).  Whether they're effective as Surge Protectors is debatable,since I know at least one of them has "gone off" at least once, (completewith smoke) so I'm sure that the little mov's or whatever Harold used tocall them are fried by now.That brings up another question though.  The system savers suck air upthrough the top vent of the GS, which in turn sucks air in through thebottom vents of the GS.  It seems to me that also sucks in all thedustbunnies that collect on the desk.  Wouldn't it make sense to PUSH airthrough the top vent, thus pushing the dust OUT of the bottom vents?This, of course, is assuming that you aren't pulling air right out of a hotmonitor._________  | homas(TCOMPTER, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 2)>>>>>"""""I use a System Saver, and that's really about it.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 4)>>>>>"""""I use a System Saver with a more powerful replacement fan from Radio Shack.I use it more for the convenience of separately switched electrical outletsthan anything else.As for pushing in or pulling out the air, I honestly don't think it makesmuch difference as far as dust is concerned. You can put a filter on eitherend to keep out most of the dust, but it is easier to filter an intake fansince there's only one point of entry. Most fans seem to be exhaust fansthese days, the thinking probably being that it's better to pull hot airaway from the CPU than to push outside air over it. - Tony Ward   Chief Librarian (ftp open now!)(A2.TONY, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 5)>>>>>"""""I use a System Saver IIgs, modified with a 4" Radio Shack fan replacement.I've also reversed the original air flow direction to do as you suggestabove; push air through the top vent. I filter the air being pushed inusing standard air conditioning filtering material. I change it about oncea month. You should see the dirt I filter! The innards of the IIgs remainquite "dust free". I've used this setup for at least 8 years, and hasworked great for me. I've had to replace the fan a couple of times, butit's a standard 4" Radio Shack fan. I can get the catalog number if youneed it. LumiTech Wed, 11 Apr 01 @ 15:12:18 Cruising the 'railway' provided by: Spectrum v2.5.1 and SOAR! v1.0b2(LUMITECH, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 6)>>>>>"""""I have an Apple internal fan clipped to the power supply of my GS, and anAE Conservor on top, with the monitor on top of that. The noise isnoticeable, but not excessive.Bill DooleyBB Assistant(A2.BILL, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 7)>>>>>"""""I have a System Saver with a replacement Radio Shack fan. Works great, andis quieter than my hard drive. Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Wed  11 Apr 01  8:10:27 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b2 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 105 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 8)>>>>>""""">> Wouldn't it make sense to PUSH air through the top vent, thus pushingthe dust OUT of the bottom  vents? <<I'm not sure the air just above your computer is any cleaner than the airbelow it. The main advantage in a system blowing air into your computer isthat you have a better place to add a filter. But does anyone actually usea filter? I don't. :) Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Wed  11 Apr 01  8:14:45 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b2 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 105 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 9)>>>>>"""""Have used the System Saver, Conserver, MDIdeas, and a home built thingie.All except the MDIdeas have been adopted by other loving Apple II users:)I like the 3.5 drive and floppy disk bays as well as the power switchchoices.Steve(KFESTSTEVE, Cat 17, Top 12, Msg 11)[EOA][JGS]Juiced.GS, Volume 6, Issue 1""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Announcing ...=====  Juiced.GS, Volume 6, Issue 1  =====The April 2001 edition of Juiced.GS, the Apple II world's premierIIGS-specific magazine, was delivered to 175 subscribers in 40 states andnumerous points around the globe.Here's what you'll find in this 24-page issue:============FEATURESCover Story:  The IIGS Launching Pad ... by Gareth Jones -- An in-depthreview of the history behind program launchers that made the IIGS famous.Hardware:  Keeping your 3.5-inch disk drives in top shape ... Tony Diaz,the foremost expert on Apple II hardware, delivers an in-depth tech-torialon the process of maintaining and sustaining the all-important disk driveon the IIGS. Once again this issue, Tony tells the story in words ANDpictures.  That's right, this feature is fully illustrated with five --count 'em, FIVE -- photographs!The Virtual GS:  Alternatives in emulation ... Ryan Suenaga goes in searchof alien emulator beings and finds that his friend Bernie and Ernie aren'tthe only cool critters in town.COLUMNSMy Home Page:  Still lots of 'Wow' in Apple II world ... The editor takeshis new iMac in for repairs and discovers an Apple tech with deep Apple IIroots.  They're everywhere!!II Be Named Later:  Columnist Ryan Suenaga tips his hat to a mostimpressive final bow from the Byte Works.Desktop Publishing:  Our DTP guru, Dave Bennett, explores the expandingworld of digital photography and how it affects the work you do on moderncomputers.Telecommunications:  Telecom columnist Tony Ward introduces us to a brandspankin' new Apple II library close to home.DEPARTMENTSShareware Spotlight:  Yahtzee, the famous board game, makes its way to theIIGS as a New Desk Accessory.DumplinGS:  KFest 2001 registration begins; new developments atA2Central.com; An old online friend, Delphi, bids farewell to itstext-based service and goes 100 percent to the Web; Kim Howe releases a newpreview version of his IIGS Web browser and a Telnet NDA; and a new versionof Spectrum, v2.5.2, is released.Letters from the Land of ROM:  Readers ask questions, get answers, makesuggestions, and otherwise give us a piece of their mind. We have thecoolest readers in the world. Read our mail and see why.ADVERTISEMENTSA2Central.com; KFest 2001; Juiced.GS Friends for Life CD-ROM; and three newCDs, including Time in a Bottle, from Juiced.GS.============Juiced.GS is a quarterly, printed publication available by subscriptiononly.A subscription for 2001 is $16 in the U.S., Canada or Mexico, $22elsewhere.To subscribe, send a check or money order in U.S. funds to: Max Jones Juiced.GS 2217 Lakeview Drive Sullivan, IN  47882 Make checks or money orders payable to Max Jones.Complete sets of 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 issues are available for$16 each ($22 overseas). If you would like to purchase only a specificsingle copy (or copies) of back issues, they are available for $5 each ($7overseas). An index and brief description of articles published in'96/'97'98/'99/'00 are available on the Juiced.GS web site. See URL below.Apple II Forever! Max Jones Juiced.GS E-mail -- Internet: juicedgs@earthlink.net World Wide Web:  http://www.wbwip.com/juiced.gs(JUICEDGS, Cat 23, Top 2, Msg 121)[EOA][WBF]WHICH ONE BUG IN A SHEPPYWARE PROGRAM DO YOU WANT FIXED?""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""If you had one feature or bug fix you wanted to see in any SheppyWareprogram, what would it be?Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 1, Msg 17)>>>>>"""""Okay, you asked for it. :)The one thing I have always wanted is something other than a Finder Extrato edit my Shifty List scripts. As you probably remember, I use Wingsinstead of Finder most of the time, and it doesn't support Finder Extras.An editor in the form of a NDA or a separate application would sure benice. - Tony(A2.TONY, Cat 24, Top 1, Msg 18)[EOA][SCD]Totally SheppyWare CD-ROM"""""""""""""""""""""""""Totally SheppyWare is a CD-ROM containing all the software I've written(and released to the public).  Included with it is "The Complete Guide toSheppyWare", a nearly 300-page book containing documentation for all thesoftware on the CD.This package costs $50, which covers more than $100 worth of sharewarefees.  A bargain!Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 2, Msg 1)[EOA][DMR]DISKMAKER"""""""""DiskMaker lets you turn your disk images (in Universal Disk Image, DiskCopy4.2, and DiskCopy 6 formats) into real disks, using a simple and convenientuser interface.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 8, Msg 1)[EOA][KNF]KeyNotifier"""""""""""KeyNotifier is a control panel for the IIgs that adds the ability todisplay an icon in the menu bar indicating the state of the caps lock key.In addition, you can assign various meanings to the lights on an extendedkeyboard, such as "caps lock", "system beep", "system crash", and "diskaccess".  Very snazzy.Bonus Trivia Round: The original name of KeyNotifier was "CapsNotifier",which is why the icon for it is a speech bubble with the word "caps" in it.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 11, Msg 1)[EOA][PBT]ProBOOT"""""""ProBOOT is a utility for the Apple IIgs that lets you configure the defaultsystem speed to use when booting each slot; a menu is available at boottime to let you select a slot to boot.  You can boot from any port or slotin your computer -- without messing with control panel settings -- at anyspeed.  You can even boot from a drive connected to a PC Transporter.A Finder extension is provided for configuring the ProBOOT menu.ProBOOT is shareware, and is included on the Totally SheppyWare CD-ROM.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 13, Msg 1)[EOA][SLS]SHIFTY LIST"""""""""""The quintessential Apple IIgs boot manager, Shifty List has been anincredibly popular product.  Create alternate sets of extensions, deskaccessories, sounds, graphics, and more to be loaded during the bootprocess when shift-booting the computer.  There's even the ability toassign sets to keys on the keyboard that you can hit when shift-booting toautomatically engage that set.  Or you can pop up a menu at boot time andselect the set you want to use.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 14, Msg 1)[EOA][SRS]SmartRestart""""""""""""SmartRestart lets you split the Shut Down option in the Finder (whichnormally calls up a dialog box letting you specify whether to shut down,restart, or quit the Finder) into separate menu items.  Add a Restartoption to the Special menu, and/or a Quit option to the File menu.  Changetheir keyboard equivalents (or remove them entirely) if you wish.  Ah, thecontrol... the power...Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 15, Msg 1)[EOA][PLS]POINTLESS"""""""""Okay, the other day in chat.  The topic of "Pointless" came up.  I know itlets you use True Type fonts on your GS.  I was just wondering if peoplefeel that it is a worthy addition to your GS library and what limitationsmaybe be involved in this software package.Thanks,Dain Neater Bulletin Board Manager A2Syndicomm is my life....:)Brought to you via Terminal(A2.DAIN, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 62)>>>>>"""""Once you try Pointless you will never want to be without it.Lyle Syverson <lyle@FoxValley.net>Editor, _The Lamp!_, published monthly(LYLE, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 63)>>>>>"""""Replying to 'Dain' in Category 26 Topic 2:Limitations? I've been too busy noticing how it expands the utility of allmy printing to notice any limitations. :)I can make preview sheets on the Mac easier and faster than on the GS, so Ido that there. Then I pick what I like, and if I don't already have it onthe GS, I copy it over. Thus any font available for the Mac is availablefor the GS. With Fontpimp, I can even get fonts from any Windows machine. Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech - Sun  6 May 01  10:13:11 pm cknoblo@home.com - Via Spectrum v2.5.1 & SOAR v1.0b3 2001: A KFest Odyssey, July 25-29, 2001 - 80 days till KFest On cable via LANceGS & Marinetti 2.0.1 - Thank you, Richard. A2 RTC Staff - Saturday Night House Party - carlk@syndicomm.com(CARLK, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 64)>>>>>"""""Pointless was one of the best things to happen for the IIgs.RyanHead Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 65)>>>>>"""""If apple had released a system 7.0 for the IIgs, I would like to think theywould have bought the rights to Pointless and integrated it in.  If you doany kind of printing from gs/os, it will make your printouts so muchbetter, and can save disk space since you only need 1 Times font vsTimes.08, Times.10, Times.12, ... Times.72(KWS, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 66)>>>>>"""""As the author of the Pointless program manual and as the distributor of thesoftware, you might think I was just a little biased if I said that Icouldn't live without it, so I'm glad others have "taken the words rightout of my mouth" :-)So, I'll get right to the Pointless point...Pointless is available from Shareware Solutions II for $20. Joe Kohn Shareware Solutions II 166 Alpine St San Rafael, CA 94901 Joe Kohn Delivered by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b3 http://users.foxvalley.net/~joko(JOKO, Cat 26, Top 2, Msg 69)[EOA][STF]SPECTRUM v2.5.2 VS v2.5.1"""""""""""""""""""""""""I have noticed that Spectrum has been updated to v2.5.2.  What is thedifference between v2.5.1?Mark Percival - RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday Night.(MARK, Cat 26, Top 5, Msg 48)>>>>>"""""After releasing the public 2.5.1 update, I made a very minor change to tryand fix the TextEdit problem that strikes every so often due to the bugs inTextEdit.This version then became 2.5.2, and is the currently release version issuedby Shareware Solutions II.The public 2.5.1 updater will only update version 2.4 onwards. The 2.5.2updater from SSII will update from version 2.2 onwards.Those using 2.5.1, and having no problems with TextEdit, do not need toupgrade to 2.5.2. Ewen Wannop - Speccie - Sat 21 Apr 2001 - 95 days till KFest '01 Delivered without using a IIgs by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR 1.0b1 Setup: Bernie ][ the Rescue 3.0 and a Blue & White G3/350 http://www.ewannop.btinternet.co.uk/(CONDUCTOR, Cat 26, Top 5, Msg 49)[EOA][SBT]SPECTRUM... BINARY MODE WITH A TELNET CONNECTION""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Some of you may have noticed some messages recently about Binary mode usingSpectrum Telnet.Others may be having difficulty making Zmodem transfers with a Telnetconnection.I have placed a 'Patcher.3' XCMD on my web site that addresses theseissues. It forces a willing host into Binary mode so Zmodem and other 8-bittransfers will work.Just drop it into the Add.Ons:XCMDs folder of you working Spectrum 2.5.1 or2.5.2, and then when you start up Spectrum and make a Telnet connection,the connection will be in Binary mode from then on. Ewen Wannop - Speccie - Sat 28 Apr 2001 - 88 days till KFest '01 Delivered without using a IIgs by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR 1.0b1 Setup: Bernie ][ the Rescue 3.0 and a Blue & White G3/350 http://www.ewannop.btinternet.co.uk/(CONDUCTOR, Cat 26, Top 5, Msg 50)[EOA][SPS]SPECTRUM SCRIPTS""""""""""""""""FWIW, I have a Spectrum script that is helping me build whole categories inthe new Syndicomm.com communities.  Nice to work up a text file of topicnames and descriptions on any text editor, run a Spectrum script, and in aminute, have more than 60 topics available :)RyanHead Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 26, Top 6, Msg 9)>>>>>"""""Ryan,In your script, is there a limit on the length of topic descriptions?Since I'm creating multiple categories, I've written several text filesthat need to be processed.  I think I am going to add a Get File command tothe script, rather than rename each text file to a hardcoded default.Very useful script!  It came along just in time for me.-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 26, Top 6, Msg 10)>>>>>""""">> In your script, is there a limit on the length of topic descriptions? <<255 characters, I think, or whatever length Spectrum limits a single stringvariable to.>> Very useful script!  It came along just in time for me. <<Thanks.  Came along just in time for me too ;-)RyanHead GeekVisit the Palm OS Forum at page 590!(A2.RYAN, Cat 26, Top 6, Msg 11)>>>>>""""">>> In your script, is there a limit on the length of topic descriptions?>> 255 characters, I think, or whatever length Spectrum limits a single>> string variable to.I am glad to see that someone other than me is writing Spectrum scripts! :)The limit for a variable is 255 characters. If you want to work with datalarger than that, then use EditorHandles instead. There is no limit to thesize of the data if you do that. There is however a limit of tenEditorHandles at a time, so you might need to park them on disk while youwork. Ewen Wannop - Speccie - Sat 12 May 2001 - 74 days till KFest '01 Delivered without using a IIgs by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR 1.0b3 Setup: Bernie ][ the Rescue 3.0 and a Blue & White G3/350 http://www.ewannop.btinternet.co.uk/(CONDUCTOR, Cat 26, Top 6, Msg 12)[EOA][FWS]FishWings"""""""""***UPDATE***FishWings by Charlie Danemark has been updated to version 0.78e.  Nowincludes limited DOS 3.3 support.Freeware available for download from:http://www3.bboard.com/charlied/fishwings.htmMarkRTC Host(MARK, Cat 29, Top 5, Msg 10)>>>>>"""""Here are more details from the FishWings website:Fishwings is a Windows utility for viewing files (and their properties) onApple ][ ProDOS disk images. You can also import and export files betweenthe disk image and Windows. Within the image, files can be copied, deletedor renamed (including file type and access). New folders can also becreated and new disk images can be created. There are also functions forviewing the disk image on a lower level.(KGAGNE, Cat 29, Top 5, Msg 11)[EOA][SWK]SUCCESS WITH KEGS"""""""""""""""""I have managed to get KEGS to compile on OSX under the XFREE86 port forDarwin.  The project page will be http://www.apple2gs.com/kegsosx sometimetomorrow.Wayne(WAYNER, Cat 29, Top 40, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""Check out http://www.apple2gs.com for information on the project and ascreen shot!I know have it running in Rootless X mode.Wayner(WAYNER, Cat 29, Top 40, Msg 7)>>>>>"""""Looks good. :)How's the speed?  I'm not sure how fast of a Mac you're running it under,so it's hard for me to get a guess as to how quick Bernie would run underthe same Mac.RyanHead Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 29, Top 40, Msg 8)>>>>>"""""The speed is good, but the mouse is awful.  I need to talk to the kegs32guy and see what he is doing to get better mouse control.I'm running on a Powerbook Prismo 2000 G3-400  (wish I had spent the extra$on the 500 now)Wayne(WAYNER, Cat 29, Top 40, Msg 9)[EOA][BTN]BETA TESTERS NEEDED"""""""""""""""""""Ok, I'm looking for a few good err... people to beta-test my Hammurabigame.  Remember that one? It was (in my memory) a text-based applesoft gamewhere you took the role of King Hammurabi, and had to allocate resourcesfor your city.  Sort of a pre-cursor to Sim City.Anyway, I've written a GS version of that (inspired in part by Sheppy'srelease of Lemonade Stand GS at KFest last year), and I need some people tobeat on it.If you're interested, please respond here, or email me attcompter@gdarm.comThanks for your time._________  | homas(TCOMPTER, Cat 50, Top 3, Msg 1)[EOA][BAE]BEST APPLESOFT EDITOR?""""""""""""""""""""""What's the best Applesoft editor?  I'm kind of looking for one.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 1)>>>>>"""""Sheppy,I used Beagle Bros.' Program Writer back when I ran a BBS using Warp Six,which is written in Applesoft BASIC.  The difference between the built-inApplesoft editor, and Program Writer, was night and day.I've never used any other editors so I have no basis for comparison, butProgram Writer was recently reclassified as freeware thanks to the LostClassics program.I haven't used GSoft BASIC nearly as much as I'd like to; can itsave/export classic Applesoft programs?-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 3)>>>>>"""""Sheppy, I use Beagle Bros' Program Writer for my AppleSoft editor.  I rather likeit.  It allows the use of macros and OA commands for shortcuts.  You canswitch back and forth between the editor and AppleSoft command line to testyour program as you go along.                     Steve(S.BERNBAUM, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 4)>>>>>""""">> I haven't used GSoft BASIC nearly as much as I'd like to; can itsave/export classic Applesoft programs? <<Yes, it can import most AppleSoft programs just fine-and export them too,but you have to be careful to only use features common too both or you'llhave a lot of editing to do.GSoft BASIC is a great program, but except for the most trivial programsyou are looking at a complete rewrite if you import standard AppleSoftprograms.If only someone would write a 100% AppleSoft BASIC language and takeadvantage of the features of the GS (even simply using all memory and usingthe super-res screen instead of the hi-res one).Hmm, is this in the right topic? :)Jeff Fink(FINKSTERJ, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 6)>>>>>""""">> What's the best Applesoft editor?  I'm kind of looking for one. <<What, the built-in editing features not good enough? :)This probably doesn't help, but I've used a simple line editor from Nibblethat loads completely into page 3 space for the longest time, plus a tinyampersand BASIC find utility (also from Nibble).Wrote virtually every program in BASIC with that combo-including SilvernCastle (can't help plugging my stuff). :)When I need to do extensive changes (such as adding another field tohundreds of DATA statements) I import/export from AppleWorks.  But you haveto be careful here because long lines get split causing problems.I've got Program Writer (I think there's a MicroDot version that came withMircoDot), but I've never tried it much.  Many AppleSoft utilities don'tlike big programs, and unfortunately much of Beagle Bros stuff doesn't likemy stuff because of that.  Does anybody know the largest sized programeditable by Program Writer?Oh yeah, another valuable utility is my own AppleSoft compare utility.This will display all differences between two programs, a must-have if youscrew-up a lot (sadly, I can hardly program without it). :)Some things simply is really the best, soon you may say "Poke 33,33: LIST"in your sleep... :)Jeff Fink(FINKSTERJ, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 8)>>>>>"""""I used PLE (Program Line Editor) from Neil Konzen.  This was a great DOS3.3 Applesoft line editor.  You could program escape key sequences (esc 1could do CATALOG,D1 for example) as well as editing specific lines ineither Applesoft or Integer BASIC.I have no idea what the status is of this but perhaps this would be a goodcandidate for Lost Classics?Mark Percival - RTC Host"Midweek Madness!"Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 51, Top 19, Msg 11)[EOA]------------------------------------      DISTILLATIONS FROM DELPHI A2 |------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>[GRA]Google (Formerly DejaNews) RESTORES ARCHIVES""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""It might be of interest to those out there reading this that Google(formerly DejaNews) has finally revived the Usenet message archive datingback to 1995!An absolute *tremendous* amount of *invaluable* Apple II information can befound in this archive, with answers to most any question you might have.Just follow this URL:http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_searchEnter "comp.sys.apple2" in the Newsgroup field and type in keywords relatedto the information your searching for. You'll be surprised how useful it is(in fact it's quite useful for researching just about any known topic, notjust the Apple II).I thought this may come in handy to those finding a lack of resources withDelphi A2 Forum in a near-death state.Mitchell Spectora_specto@alcor.concordia.ca(SPECTOR1, 3441.1, Delphi A2 web side)[EOA][SCR]SAMURAI (IRC CLIENT FOR IIgs) RELEASED""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""May 9, 2001Samurai releasedSamurai is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for the Apple IIGS.Using TCP/IP (Marinetti), it is now possible to connect to IRC chat serversand take part in discussions.Get it here: http://www.ninjaforce.com-- Jesse Blue / NinjaforceE-MAIL: jesseblue@ninjaforce.comICQ: 8895643WWW: http://www.ninjaforce.com(JESSEBLUE, 3446.1, Delphi A2 web side)[EOA]------------------------------------     DISTILLATIONS FROM DELPHI A2P |------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson <lyle@foxvalley.net>[PUR]PMPUnzip REMINDER"""""""""""""""""PMPUnzip works with .zip archives up to v2.04g. It stops working if thearchive contains files with MS-DOS long file names that was introduced withWindows 95.Mark PercivalSyndicomm.com RTC Host"Midweek Madness" every Wednesday night!7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pacific Time(PERCIM, 407.5, Delphi A2P web side)[EOA]------------------------------------             LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |------------------------------------[NLE]NO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THIS MONTH"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""The mail box for Letters to the Editor remained empty this month.[EOA][LTE]AN INVITATION~~~~~~~~~~~~~Express your opinions about the comings and goings in the world of theApple 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 considersunsuitable for publication in _The Lamp!_.[EOA][KFE]-------------------------------                     THINKING KFEST |------------------------------------The KFest FAQ--Ready for an Oddessey in 2001~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W., L.S.W.[thelamp@sheppyware.net]                         The KFest FAQ Version 3.0                         ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     The following article is set up in a form commonly seen on theInternet, called Frequently Asked Questions.  It is designed to answer someof the most common questions people have about KansasFest, the Apple IIevent of the year.  It is not designed to answer general questions aboutthe Apple II, although there may be some overlap.     Any questions about this article can be sent via email tothelamp@sheppyware.netQ: What's a FAQ, and how is it pronounced?A: The letters "FAQ" stand for _F_requently _A_sked _Q_uestions.  Whenpeople first hear of or learn of a subject, such as KansasFest, they oftenhave a number of questions which others before them did when they alsofirst learned of the same subject.  A FAQ is a document listing both thequestions and answers most frequently associated with new users, to savethemselves (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 knownas KFest.  Many Apple II enthusiasts are interested in attending or justwant some information about this event, so the most common questions areanswered here.Q: How can this FAQ be distributed?A: The content of this FAQ is copyright 1999-2001 by Ryan M. Suenaga, thepublisher of _The Lamp!_.  Distribution without the expressed writtenconsent of the copyright holder is prohibited.Q: What is KFest?A: KansasFest, abbreviated "KFest", is a computing conference held everysummer at Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri.  Its original formal namewas "The Apple II Summer Conference" while its nickname was "KansasFest",which was abbreviated to "KFest".Q: When was the first KFest held?A: The first KansasFest was held in 1989.  It was originally sponsored byResource-Central, the folks who brought you the wonderful _Open-Apple_ and_A2-Central_ (among several other Apple II) publications.  AfterResource-Central became ICON, The Apple II Summer Conference becameICONference.  This lasted one summer until ICON shut down.  Two differentcompanies sponsored KFest before Intrec Software, publishers of _ProTERM_,took over a few years back.  This July will welcome the lucky 13th KFest.Q: When is KFest this year?A: KansasFest 2001 runs from Wednesday through Sunday, July 25-29, 2001.For the second year, KFesters are being offered an extra night, Tuesday,July 24, at the Avila dorms if they want to come into town a day early--andit seems most everyone does.Q: Where is KFest held?A: KFest is held at Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri.  The addressand phone number are:     Avila College     11901 Wornall Road     Kansas City, Missouri  64145     United States of America     (816) 942-8400Q: If it's held in Missouri, why is it called KansasFest?A: I dunno.  If it makes you feel better, the Kansas border is very closeto Avila College.Q: Who comes to KFest?A: While KFest was originally devoted to programmers, nowadays all kinds offolk from all over the world show up at Avila College.  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, CindyAdams.  Cindy remains on the committee.  The scheduling is done by StanMarks.  There are several other folks on the committee as well: JerryCline, Allen Moore, and Max Jones all pitch in.  In addition to those goodfolk on the committee, David Kerwood handles the maintenance of the WorldWide 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 Intrec Software.Q: How do I register for KFest?  How much does it cost?A: Depending on when you register, registration prices vary.  If youregister early, you'll get a better deal; if you register early -and-you're a repeat KFester (meaning you've been to KFest within the lastcouple of years), you'll get an even better deal (but at the time of thiswriting, that deadline has passed). Please check the KFest Home Page athttp://www.kfest.org/ for the most current information.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 CityInternational, which goes by the code letters MCI (not KCI, which will getyou to Indonesia).  There's a couple of small commuter airports which arecloser, but unless you're Tony Diaz, you're not likely to use these.Even though MCI is the "closest" major airport, it's still most of anhour's drive from there to Avila, so walking is out of the question and cabfare would be substantial.  Your best bet would be to try and catch a ridewith another KFester who'll be flying in or passing by around the same timeyou'll be arriving.  Carl Knoblock unofficially organizes rides to and fromthe airport.  The best way to get in on the ride planning is to join theKFest email list (information on subscribing is elsewhere in thisdocument).Q: What kind of official activities go on at KFest?A: Officially, there is a keynote speech (this year given by Syndicommowner and prolific Apple II programmer Eric Shepherd), sessions on variouscomputing topics, HackFest, a celebrity roast (_Juiced.GS_ publisher MaxJones is the victim of honor this year), product demonstrations, and avendor fair.Q: What kind of unofficial activities go on at KFest?A: Unofficially, there's been movie outings, pizza nights, Bite The Bagcontests, late night eating at Denny's, and huge groups of folks going toeat huge pieces of beef at K.C. Masterpiece and Jess and Jim's restaurants.Q: Has anyone attended every KFest?A: One person: Tony Diaz of Alltech Electronics.Q: I hear that the Avila College dorm is wired for Ethernet.  Is there away I can access that while I'm there?A: Yes.  In each dorm room in the halls of Avila are two outlets that seemto be phone jacks.  These _aren't_ phone jacks.  They're Ethernet ports--tobe exact, they're RJ-45 connectors that are compatible with 10 Base-TEthernet.  The entire Avila dorm is connected to the Internet this way,making for high speed World Wide Web browsing, electronic mail, and ftpconnections for KansasFesters during their stay!Those bringing their true blue Apple IIs will be needing to go the triedand true modem route aside from LANceGS owners--and even they will needassistance in the form of a router, as the LANceGS does not currentlysupport the required DHCP standard used on Avila's campus--but thoseKFesters who bring Ethernet-capable computers of other platforms can makefull use of these high speed connections.  Let's look at what hardware andsoftware is needed to get this high speed resource working with yournon-Apple II.THE HARDWARE   All Avila provides is the RJ-45 jack.  This looks like an""""""""""""   overgrown RJ-11 jack (the kind your telephone plugs into),and in fact, it's a close relative.  What you need to bring is a computerwith an appropriate 10 Base-T Ethernet interface and a cable that ends in amale RJ-45 jack.  There are many, many of these cables on the market.  Ifyou are going to purchase one, be sure it's a straight-through class 5cable, not a crossover cable.  Additionally, due to the way the RJ-45 jackis mounted, you will need a cable ending with a RJ-45 male jack that is notmolded with a surrounding sheath, as the cable will not fit properly.  Youwant a cable end that looks like this:ASCII ART BEGINS      ___________     |   |   |   |     |   |   |   |  <--- Male RJ-45     |   |   |   |     |   |___| <-|------ Locking tab     |           |     |           |     |           |     |___________|       |       |       |       | <------ Cable       |       |as opposed to this:      ___________     |   |   |   |     |   |   |   |  <--- Male RJ-45     |   |   |   |     |   |___| <-|------ Locking tab     |           |     |           |    _|___________|_   |               |   |               |   |               |   |               | <-- Large, molded sheath   |               |   |               |   |_______________|       |       |       |       | <------ Cable       |       |ASCII ART ENDS     I had problems with this at KFest 1998.  If you need to get differentcables (or need other hardware in general) you can ask your fellowattendees if they have extras, or you can run over to the CompUSA in thearea to get what you need.  If someone brings an Ethernet hub, perhaps youcan plug into that instead of into the jack provided by Avila.     Once you have this equipment, simply plug in your RJ-45 cable into theprovided jack.  You do not need an Ethernet hub unless you'll be runningmore than two devices in your room.THE SOFTWARE   The Avila Ethernet server uses a protocol called Dynamic""""""""""""   Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, for short.  Those ofyou who have set up TCP/IP connections with Windows or Macintosh computers(or, for that matter, the Apple IIgs) probably have some familiarity withinserting IP addresses, DNS addresses, and Gateway addresses.  The beautyof DHCP is that it sets up nearly everything you need dynamically, meaningthat the server assigns these addresses--all you need to do is set upTCP/IP on your computer and choose the DHCP protocol. I am much morefamiliar with the setup of DHCP for Macintosh computers than for Windowsmachines, and am taking the Windows instructions from a reference.MAC   To set up a Macintosh running Open Transport networking for DHCP,'''   all that needs to be done is to switch the TCP/IP protocol to DHCPServer.  So:(1) Get into your TCP/IP Control Panel;(2) Select "Ethernet" (or "Built-in Ethernet" or "Alternate Ethernet" as    appropriate) in the "Connect via:" field;(3) Select "DHCP Server" in the "Configure" field;(4) Quit and save the changes.WINDOWS 95   To set up a Windows 95 machine for DHCP, there are several''''''''''   additional steps:(1) Get into your Network Control panel;(2) Add or select the appropriate Ethernet interface;(3) Set the "Obtain an IP address automatically" control in the "IP    Address" tab of the TCP/IP Properties window;(4) Remove any existing setting for a Gateway address in the "Gateway" tab    of the TCP/IP Properties window;(5) Disable DNS in the "DNS Configuration" tab of the TCP/IP Properties    window;(6) Save the settings and reboot the computer.     Regardless of which platform you use, if you have software set up toshare your hard drive with other computers, you probably ought to disableit--unless you like everyone in the Avila Ethernet having access to yourfiles.     At this point, you ought to be connected.  If you previously had anyproxy 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 usingfile transfer protocol--and very high speeds.  One last caveat:THE SMTP SERVER   As Spam on the Internet proliferates, it has become"""""""""""""""   accepted practice to close off an Internet ServiceProvider's mail sending server--usually using Simple Mail TransferProtocol, or smtp--to access from anyone who is not directly connected tothe 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 smtpserver you use at home to send mail while at Avila.  There is, however, amail.avila.edu smtp server that can be used while at Avila.  That ought tokeep your email flowing freely.Q: How can I learn more about KFest?A: You can get more information on KansasFest by visiting the KansasFestWorld Wide Web site at http://www.kfest.org/ or sending email tokfest-help@kfest.org.  You could also subscribe to the KFest mailing listby sending email to majordomo@kfest.org.  In the body of the email includethe text:     subscribe kfestYou will receive a confirmation email with instructions on finalizing yoursubscription.Q: Should I go to KFest?A: Need you ask?  KFest is a must for the serious Apple II fanatic.  Doyourself a favor--you're worth it.  Show up at KFest 2001--a KFestoddessey![EOA][KFT]------------------------------                        KFest 2001 |-----------------------------------[KFE]K FEST EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 1"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""(April 2, 2001) KFEST REGISTRATION UPDATE: +++ Deadline Extension: To allow everyone the opportunity to attend this    exciting event, the (early  bird registration) deadline has been    extended to MAY 1st!+++ Please note: You MUST send the NEW registration form below (via postal    mail) when you register.(KFESTSTEVE, Cat 5, Top 3, Msg 77)[EOA][KFR]K FEST REGISTRATION INFORMATION"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""KFest 2001 Registration Info... meet old A2 friends... meet new friends...""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Help usher in the new millennium with the Apple II!!When: July 25-29, 2001Where: Avila College, Kansas City, MissouriThe most important Apple II event of the year, KFest 2001, is on ourcalendar again, and it's never too early to make sure it has a place onyour calendar, too.Better yet, KFest is back with the same great prices as last year!Check these rates, which include room and meals from Wednesday evening(dinner) on July 25, through Sunday morning (breakfast) on July 29.(Saturday evening dinner not included. That's KFesters' Night Out On TheTown!)KFest 2001 Registration FormView and print this document using 9-point Monaco or Courier font (thedefault of most monospaced font applications such as ProTERM & Spectrum).Registering for KFest 2001:NOTE: - The information requested in the KFest Registration Form below must        be sent even though the information is called in.      - If a member of the family accompanies you to KFest, please send a        separate registration form for each person.<> Fax or email KFest Registration Form using a credit card number:    - Complete the form below and send the KFest Registration Form;      (EMAIL IS NOT SECURE).<> By postal mail: Credit card, check, Purchase Order or money order:    - Print and fill out the KFest Registration Form.    - Send the form with the payment to:      InTrec Software, Inc.       <kfest@intrec.com>      Attn: KFest Registration     Voc: 602/992-1345      3035 E Topaz Cir             Fax: 602/992-0232      Phoenix, Az 85028-4423Discover, Visa, Mastercard or AmEx accepted. Checks & money orders must bepayable to InTrec Software, and must be in US dollars from a US bank.---[ The Form ]------------[ Cut Here ]----------[ Print Clearly ]---=>___                           =>___First Name                      Last Name=>___Organization (if applicable to KFest)=>___Shipping Address=>___City=>___State/Province Zip+4 or Postal Code=>___                           =>___Day Phone                       Eve Phone=>___Internet Mail Address=>___                                               =>___Credit Card Number (Mastercard-Visa-Discovery-AmEx) Expiration Date=>___Name on Card (please print clearly)=>___Authorized Signature (If printed, and mailed or faxed.)If you feel that using a credit card number via email may not be secure,consider mailing via postal service, fax, or call voice to give the cardnumber.Checks and money orders must be on a USA bank and USA compatible funds.Registration Cost Check Applicable~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  1 [ ]  Early Arrival Double room ............................   25.00  2 [ ]  Early Arrival Single room ............................   33.00+++ Early Bird rates (Register BEFORE May 1) +++ 7 [ ]  Double Room before 5/1 ...............................  225.00 8 [ ]  Single Room before 5/1 ...............................  275.00 9 [ ]  Spouse or child before 5/1 ...........................  175.0010 [ ]  Registration only (no room or meals) before 5/1 ......  175.00+++ Regular Attendee rates (Register AFTER May 1) +++Rates (after May 1 and at the door):11 [ ]  Double Room after 5/1 ................................  275.0012 [ ]  Single Room after 5/1 ................................  325.0013 [ ]  Spouse or child after 5/1 ............................  225.0014 [ ]  Registration only (no room or meals) after 5/1 .......  225.00T-Shirts must be ordered in advance15 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear Small ...............................   15.0016 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear Medium ..............................   15.0017 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear Large ...............................   15.0018 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear X-Large .............................   15.0019 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear XX-Large ............................   15.0020 [ ]  T-Shirt softwear XXX-Large ...........................   15.00May we send your registration confirmation via e-mail? [ ]Yes [ ]No[ ] As a PDF (Acrobat Reader) file  (preferred)[ ] As a TEXT file mailed to the listed addressRoommate preference: =>___Prefer smoking/non-smoking roommate: [ ] Smoke [ ] Non-smokeToday's Date: _=>___        /       /1- Registration fee (see above dates & fees) ......... =>__2- Registration fee for spouse if applicable ......... =>__3- T-Shirts Quantity [ ] @ $15.00 ea) ................ =>__4- Sub-total of lines 1-3: ........................... =>__5- Arizona residents only add 7.5% tax: .............. =>__6- Total cost (total of lines 4-5): .................. =>__For attendees planning to arrive at the normal time on Wednesday, check-inwill be from 1-4 pm. Check-out will be from 11 am-1 pm on Sunday.Current plans call for formal KFest 2001 sessions to begin with dinner inthe Avila cafeteria on Wednesday evening (time to be announced), followedby the traditional opening event, the Keynote Address. We've got some greatplans again for that opening night activity. Stay tuned!!Computer sessions will be conducted on Thursday and Friday. Software andhardware demos are scheduled for Saturday morning, with a vendor fairslated for Saturday afternoon.Reminder: Meals included in the registration price are Wednesday dinner          through Sunday breakfast, with the exception of Saturday dinner.On Saturday night, attendees can dine on their own at one of the many finerestaurants near the Avila campus, or join groups of KFesters at a localfavorite selected by the Roastee.All children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legalguardian.***KFest 2001 is again being sponsored by InTrec Software, Inc., makers ofProTERM telecommunications software for the Apple II and Macintosh.If you have questions about KFest, or wish to make suggestions, you canfind answers via the Internet. Just send an email message to:kfest-help@kfest.org... or visit the KFest World Wide Web page: <http://www.kfest.org>If you're thinking about attending KFest, you'll enjoy the KFest Internete-mail chat:To subscribe to the KFest Information Mailing List, send email to:<mailto: majordomo@kfest.org>.Place the following text in the BODY of the message:     subscribe kfestYou will receive a confirmation e-mail. To be signed up for the list, youwill have to respond to this confirmation as the instructions dictate, andthen you will then be able send and read messages on the mailing list.Sponsored by:InTrec Software, Inc.3035 E Topaz CirclePhoenix, AZ 85028-4423Voc:602/992-1345Fax:602/992-0232<kfest@intrec.com>(KFESTSTEVE, Cat 5, Top 3, Msg 77)[EOA][RGF]K-Fest ROOMS GOING FAST"""""""""""""""""""""""The early registration deadline is just a few days away. Ok, everyone mightknow that already BUT there is another thing you should also consider ifyou haven't yet registered.Avila College has only guaranteed us a fixed number of rooms and most havebeen taken already. In the past Avila has been able to give us a few morerooms but that might not be the case this year. It's their call and if theyhave other groups on campus at the same time we may not be able to getadditional rooms:(After all you've already planned don't miss out on KFest 2001 because youregistered too late!(KFESTSTEVE, Cat 5, Top 3, Msg 84)[EOA][KFM]K-Fest MEMORIES"""""""""""""""I've had chiggers every year I've been to KFest. I know to stay off thegrass, but I can't stay away from that swing. :)Cindy(CINDYADAMS, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 5)>>>>>"""""One of my favorite KFest memories is the last KFest Burger Bill attended,with Weird Al music blaring and a few of us singing along at the tops ofour lungs.  '96, I think it was.Eric 'Sheppy' ShepherdOwnerSyndicommBuilding communities bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 6)>>>>>"""""Funny moment from KFest 2000: waking up at 6 am to use the bathroom,opening the door, and having about 200 5.25 inch floppy disks comecascading down at my feet.Well, after I made it to the bathroom, slept another hour, ate what passedfor breakfast, and got some caffeine, it was funny :-)RyanChief Sysop and Head Geek(A2.RYAN, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 7)>>>>>"""""I enjoyed making s'mores on the gas grills. It was a little unconventional,but I couldn't figure out where else we could have a campfire.It all started in the RTC on GEnie when we were trying to explain toRichard Bennett about s'mores. He figured out marshmallows and Hersheybars, but graham crackers were something we couldn't quite explain. Thedifferences between cookies, crackers, biscuits, and digestives got lost inthe "English translation".Richard was the KFest roastee that year. So after he was done beingroasted, we all went out onto the patio and roasted marshmallows and hads'mores. I hope everyone else enjoyed this "campfire" treat as much as Idid.Cindy(CINDYADAMS, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 13)>>>>>"""""One of my favorite KFest moments was in 1996, my first KFest, when GregTempleman tried to explain the algorithm theory he was applying to a newpiece of movie software he was attempting to write. ... at 3 o'clock in themorning.  Heck, I wouldn't have been able to understand what he was sayingeven if I had been wide awake. :-)MaxP.S. There have been so many great KFest moments for me, I could compile alist that would last for days. I'll spare you all those details, except tomention that one of them includes an episode when Howard Katz and Iunwisely let Ryan Suenaga drive to the airport. :-0!!!!(JUICEDGS, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 11)>>>>>"""""Max, if you remember, Ryan ended up NOT driving to the airport.  I thinkthat's the proper way of phrasing that little incident.  (It's one of the...uh....highlights of my 1st Kfest, too.  :) )Later..........Howard(A2.HOWARD, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 14)>>>>>"""""Ah yes, I remember it well. .... Getting lost in downtown KC, searchingfrantically for the outer interstate loop, then, just when it seemed wewould actually find our destination, Ryan, while cruising in heavy trafficat 70 mph, saying, matter-of-factly, "hmmmmm, my eyes are watering, I can'tsee!!"Seems as though Ryan was having an allergic reaction to mainland airpollutants. He managed to pull off to the side of the interstate and swapvehicle positions with Howard. It was an interesting ride. :-)MaxP.S. We found the airport, picked up Greg Templeman, and got back to KCMasterpiece, where I then met a series of Apple folks I had been readingabout for years: Sheppy, Burger Bill, Michael Lutynski, James Smith, TimKellers, etc. I was star-struck!!(JUICEDGS, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 15)>>>>>"""""Another thing I enjoyed about my KFest experience: one evening a bunch ofus were taking the night air (and adult beverages) out in front of the dormwhen some rambunctious students broke a window right in front of us. Thelarge and intimidating Donnie Grimes instantly flipped into CorrectionsOfficer mode and put the fear of the Lord into them. Every school needs aDonnie.Bill DooleyBB Assistant(A2.BILL, Cat 5, Top 10, Msg 19)[EOA][INN]------------------------------                     EXTRA INNINGS |-----------------------------------About The Lamp!   The Lamp! is published on the fifteenth of every month in"""""""""""""""   the Database of the II Scribe Forum on the Delphi onlineservice (GO CUS 11).This publication produced entirely with real or emulated Apple II computersusing Appleworks 5.1 and Hermes.  Apple II Forever!     * The Lamp! is (c) copyright 2001 by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W.  All       rights reserved.     * To reach The Lamp! on Internet email send mail to       thelamp@sheppyware.net     * Back issues of The Lamp! are available in the II Scribe Forum on       Delphi as well as The Lamp! Home Page,       http://lamp.sheppyware.net.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors, and do notnecessarily represent the opinions of A2Central.com, Delphi OnlineServices, Syndicomm, Ryan M. Suenaga, or Lyle Syverson.  Forum messages arereprinted verbatim and are included in this publication with permissionfrom the individual authors.  A2Central.com, Delphi Online Services,Syndicomm, Ryan M. Suenaga, and Lyle Syverson do not guarantee the accuracyor suitability of any information included herein.  We reserve the right toedit all letters and copy.Material published in this edition may not be reprinted without theexpressed written consent of the  publisher.   Registered computer usergroups, not for profit publications , and other interested parties maywrite the publisher to apply for permission to reprint any or all material.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<[EOF]
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