[HEA] _____________________ ___ _ |___ ______________| | | | | | | _ | | | | | || | | | | | | || | | | | | | || | | | ____ _ _ _ _ ______ | | | || | | | / __ \ | | / \_/ \ | ___ \ | | | || |__ ____ | | / / \ | | /\ /\ \ | | \ \ | | | || _ \ | _ \ | | \ \__/ | | | |_|| | | |__/ / | | | || | | || |_|| | | \___/|_| |_| |_| | ____/ |_| | || | | || |__ | |____________________ | | _ |__||_| |_|\____/ |________________________| | | |_| | | Lighting Your Apple II Path | | |_|----------------------------------- >>> 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" :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Lamp! An Onipa'a Software Production Vol. 5, No. 6 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ June 15, 2002HIGH ABOVE THE ROCK RIVER---------------------------------------------[OPN] Symbols KFestA2 FORUM AT Syndicomm Online (A2Central.com) DISTILLATIONS Apple II Historian Back to the Future----------------------------[AHB] The True Story of the Mark Twain IIgs----------------------------[TSM] Teck Ref Manual--------------------------------------------------[TRM] Source for A2 Hardware-------------------------------------------[SAH] GSCII+ NDA-------------------------------------------------------[GDA] How do You Use Your Apple II?------------------------------------[SUA] Really Cool A2 History Site--------------------------------------[RCH] Softdisk/Softdisk GS CD?-----------------------------------------[SCD] Switchbox for ADB------------------------------------------------[SFA] Doctor Design Sound Card-----------------------------------------[DSC] Another Header Problem-------------------------------------------[AHP]ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SYNDICOMM Syndicomm's New Online Store-------------------------------------[NOS] To Sign up for Syndicomm Online----------------------------------[TSU]DELPHI A2 DISTILLATIONS Imagewriter II on a PC-------------------------------------------[IPC]DELPHI A2Pro DISTILLATIONS Encryption Tool--------------------------------------------------[ENT]LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No Letters to the Editor This Month------------------------------[NLE] An Invitation----------------------------------------------------[LTE]KFEST 2002 Pre-KFest Chat---------------------------------------------------[PKC] Come One, Come all to KFest--------------------------------------[COC] (KFest) HackFest 2002 Rules--------------------------------------[HFR] KFest 2002 Registration Information------------------------------[KFR]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 Symbols ~~~~~~~ From High Above The Rock River, against the deep blue sky, the cloudsappear to be to be made of huge piles of white cotton. The park along theeast bank of the river is glowing from the lush green trees and neatlytrimmed grass. Flowers and shrubs are in glorious bloom. Within this park there is a sculpture that stands in sharp contrast.Standing some thirty feet high, it is constructed of steel tubing ofvarious dimensions welded together at various angles. This creation ispainted "Primecoat Red". It is titled simply, "Symbol". Many people indicated that they didn't understand what this symbolrepresented... some nicknamed it "The Tubes". The artist explained that itsymbolized the many factories of this heavily industrialized city. KFest ~~~~~ The term KFest, short for Kansas Fest, has become a symbol for theannual gathering of Apple II enthusiasts. A place to exchange ideas...learn 'how to'... announce new hardware... announce new software...visit... compete... If you have never been to KFest you really do not fully understandwhat this symbol stands for. We would be delighted to show you in person.See the section of this issue devoted to KFest for registrationinformation.[EOA]ASCII ART BEGINS_________ _ _ _|__ __| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |___ ____ | | _____ __ ___ _ _ _____ | | | | | ___ \ / __ \ | | /____ \ | v v | | v ___ \ | | | | | | | | | /__\ \ | | ____| | | /\ /\ | | / \ \ | | | | | | | | | _____| | | / ___ | | || || | | | | | |_| | | | | | | | |_____ | |____ | |__| | | || || | | \___/ / _ |_| |_| |_| \______| |______| \____^_| |_||_||_| | |\____/ |_| | | | | |_|ASCII ART ENDS[EOA]---------------------------------------------------DISTILLATIONS FROM The A2 FORUM at Syndicomm.com | (A2Central.com) |---------------------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson [AHB]Apple II HISTORIAN BACK TO THE FUTURE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""I'm "back to the future" again! It just might be fun around here!Steven Weyhrichhttp://apple2history.org(SWEYHRICH, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 136)>>>>>"""""Hello Steve.Great to have you around. I always have fun here:) Always nice to havesomeone around.Dain Neaterp.s. I learned quite a bit from your Apple II history pages.(A2.DAIN, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 137)>>>>>"""""Hi Steve, great to see you here! :)Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.comOwner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com Building communities, bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 138)>>>>>"""""Welcome Steve!Ryan(A2.RYAN, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 139)>>>>>"""""Wow. Welcome to Syndicomm A2 Steven! You were one of the guys on my wishlist for people that I would like to see participate here. I'm going tohave to change my A2 nickname. It was your a long time before it was mine.Mark Percival - Syndicomm.com Apple II RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 140)>>>>>"""""Yeah, it's good to see you, Steve!I like your work. B-{)Kirk(A2.KIRK, Cat 2, Top 7, Msg 142)[EOA][TSM]THE TRUE STORY OF THE Mark Twain IIgs"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Okay, I'm trying to make the Apple II History more accurate, in terms ofevents that have occurred since I originally completed it around 1992-1993.One thing that I'd like to clarify is the TRUE story of the Mark Twain IIgs(ROM "04"). I've read an article by a Jim Pittman that was in theAppleQuerque user group newsletter in Feb 1996. In that version, Mr.Pittman discovers someone who used to work for Apple in early 1993, who hadthis old prototype that turns out to be the Mark Twain IIGS.In another version, C.T. claims to have seen it as a service question fromsomeone who purchased it for $50 at a flea market. He then loses track ofit until the discovery by the AppleQuerque people.And somewhere in the mix is Joe Kohn, who documented what was found in anissue of Shareware Solutions II.I'm looking for the best correct accurate story that i can come across toexplain where it was found, by whom, and who has it now. Also, are thereany color photographs of it anywhere? Preferable a couple that could beincluded in an update to the History in the IIgs chapter.Can anyone help here? Thanks in advance!Steven WeyhrichApple II Historianhttp://apple2history.org(SWEYHRICH, Cat 2, Top 15, Msg 16)>>>>>"""""Hi Steve,Jim Pittman indeed tells a true story. The Albuquerque Mark Twain didexist, and I wrote all about it in the premier issue of Juiced.GS, Vol. 1,Issue 1. My article was based on in-depth e-mail interviews with twoprominent Apple II personalities who saw it and spent some time assessingits make-up and capabilities.My two sources were Mike Westerfield (Byte Works) and Joe T. Walters(former A2 forum sysop on Compuserve). Joe even sent me a batch of colorphotos of the Twain, and some were used with the article. It is myrecollection that the Albuquerque machine was quite fragile and did notperform well. Eventually, I believe it went back to its original owner, whoMike and Joe would not identify.The Joe Kohn Twain is a totally different machine, obtained independentlyof the Albuquerque Twain. Last I heard, Joe was still using it as his mainIIGS.Tony Diaz undoubtedly has a wealth of info about the Twain that he couldshare with you. He's probably the single best source for such info, butI'll let him take it from there.Good luck on your research. If there is anything I can do to help yourcause -- such as send you a complimentary copy of the Juiced.GS issue withthe Twain story in it -- I'd be happy to do so.-- Max Jones-- Editor Emeritus and founder :-)-- Juiced.GS(JUICEDGS, Cat 2, Top 15, Msg 17)>>>>>"""""Not mentioned here yet is that Tony Diaz has a complete, functioning ROM 4prototype. He brings it with him to KFest each year and I had a chance tosee it myself last year. I believe he obtained it at the same time andfrom the same person that Joe Kohn received his.Mark Percival - Syndicomm.com Apple II RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 2, Top 15, Msg 19)[EOA][TRM]TECK REF MANUAL"""""""""""""""Speaking of the IIc Tech Ref Manual: Was that book a hard cover edition? Ifso, I seem to have lost mine, and was wanting correct information for acitation in the History. Does that edition have pages in the lower-caseRoman numeral section that is about the Apple IIc family? My referencelooks like this:"Preface: The Apple IIc Family", Apple IIc Technical Reference Manual.Reading, Massachusetts, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1984,1986: xxiii-xxv.Since I can't find my copy, and each copy I have does not have anythingabout any stinking IIc family in the xxii pages, I presume I've lost mycopy. Can you tell me what is the copyright date, is the publisherinformation correct?(I _knew_ this A2Central subscription would be good for SOMETHING :-) )Steve(SWEYHRICH, Cat 2, Top 17, Msg 6)>>>>>"""""The original IIc Tech Ref was hardcover; the second edition (which addsIIc+ coverage) was softcover, much like the Toolbox Reference Volume 3.Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.comOwner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com Building communities, bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 2, Top 17, Msg 7)[EOA][SAH]SOURCE FOR A2 HARDWARE""""""""""""""""""""""In a recent burst of nostalgia and wanting to get some systems runningagain, I was wondering if you still had any hardware that you were lookingto unload. Right now I'm looking for any of the following:Second Sight VGA CardIIGS Sound Cards (SoundMeister, Audio Animator, SuperSonic, etc)ZipGS or TranswarpSuperdrive cardRamFAST or Apple High Speed SCSIthanks! -Jim Maricondo(DIGISOFT, Cat 3, Top 31, Msg 38)>>>>>"""""Hi Jim,Wow, talk about a blast from the past. Welcome to Syndicomm Online! :)Second Sight Card: Tough item to come by. Every now and again one pops up================= on eBay but very far and few in between.IIGS Sound Cards : Semi-common item on eBay. Tony Diaz *may* be able to================ get you one. You can find him in RTC here almost daily.ZipGS or TWGS : These tend to go on waves on eBay. You won't see any============= for any for awhile and then suddenly there are 2 or 3 selling at a time. Depending on the card they tend to sell in the $150 - $200 range.Superdrive Card : Last I heard Shreve Systems still had stock on them and=============== were selling them for $59 each.RamFAST or AHSS : Again fairly common on eBay. Often if you just ask=============== around someone will have a spare they are willing to sell. That is how I got my AHSS card.Mark Percival - Syndicomm.com Apple II RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 3, Top 31, Msg 40)[EOA][GDA]GSCII+ NDA""""""""""I've heard some people say that Derek Taubert's NDA, GSCII+, is notperfect. Could someone detail what's wrong with it? Does it corruptfiles, or produce corrupted output, or simply not work?Thanks,-Ken(KGAGNE, Cat 7, Top 5, Msg 10)>>>>>"""""The last time this question popped up, I think the answer was that thelength of the unbinscii'd file would be a little too long, so self-extracting files wouldn't execute, among other things.I also found a bug, where if you went to save the file, entered a filename, but then changed your mind and cancelled, it would still extract tothe file. Since there were other tools available at the time, I didn'tlook into it further.Kelvin(KWS, Cat 7, Top 5, Msg 12)>>>>>"""""I believe there is a length problem (as described above) mainly affectingSEA files. But in practical terms, it is the main utility that I've used,and I simply haven't hit many (any?) problems in practice.I like it and use it (although not exclusively - I use command lineutilities when I'm using the ORCA shell).Peter peterw@syndicomm.comPalm OS Community Bulletin Board Manager(PETERW, Cat 7, Top 5, Msg 13)>>>>>"""""I too haven't had any experience with problems with GSScii+.Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.comOwner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com Building communities, bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 7, Top 5, Msg 14)>>>>>"""""re: GSCII+ problems. . .Two documented problems from Tony Diaz's Apple2 FAQs, by Nathan Mates:8.2 What are the problems with GSCII?A: GSCII is a great program, but has two subtle problems: First, it won'twork correctly if you extract to a HFS disk (so extract to a ProDOS disk).Also, it won't set the size correctly on S16 files. This should only be aproblem when downloading Shrinkit GS. In that case, use BINSCII. The restof the time you will be extracting .SHK files, which don't care about extrabytes at the end.Another issue, documented by Steve Reeves in the July 1998 version of_The Lamp!_:When it creates the BinSCII file, it puts the auxtype $8102 into theBinSCII file instead of $8002. So any program that decodes that file willgive it $8102. (With the exception of David Empson's descii, which issmart enough to correct this as a special case.)Ryan(A2.RYAN, Cat 7, Top 5, Msg 16)[EOA][SUA]HOW DO YOU USE YOUR Apple II?"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""I am in the process of writing a new chapter for the Apple II History, a"Ten Years After" chapter that catches up on the Apple II world in generalsince I originally completed it. Since I have been out of the loop for awhile, I am in the process of getting myself updated by starting to readall of the Lamp issues that have come out since 1994, as well as all of themessages that are already posted here on the A2 Forum.What I am interested in particularly here is this: How are people usingtheir Apple II's today? Is it something that you use regularly, or is itmore of a nostalgia piece for playing old games (for example)? Or is yourApple II an emulated machine on some other platform?Be assured that anything you say will be used in the chapter that I writeONLY after I have your permission. And if you prefer from the start to notbe identified at all, please let me know.Thank you in advance!Steven WeyhrichApple II Historianhttp://apple2history.org(SWEYHRICH, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 5)>>>>>"""""I use my IIgs for a few specific tasks these days:I use it to create disks that Syndicomm sells to others.I use it for select computational tasks, like I'll have a calculator openon it, or something like that.I actually use it to manipulate disk images for Linux, BeOS, and Macsystems, because my own tools for it are better than the ones you can getfor those platforms. :)I play some of my favorite games.I also use it for some networking tasks, the occasional telnet session, orfor serial-line based remote debugging.These days I mostly use my real GS, but only because Bernie isn't Mac OS Xnative.Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.comOwner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com Building communities, bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 6)>>>>>"""""Steve,A little bit about me. I started my Apple II experience back in 1979 whenmy best friend picked up a new, 32K, Apple ][ plus with the earning fromhis summer job. I spent a lot of time over at his place exploring thecapabilities of his machine and was hooked. I wasn't able to get my ownApple II until November 1981. When I did I used that machine religiouslyuntil around 1985. At that time I started a full time programming job andpart of what I supported was IBM PCs.In 1994 I started the road back to the Apple II. While searching a localBBS for flight simulator software I fell upon an Apple IIe emulator,SimSystem IIe. It rekindled my interest in the old machine and in July1995 I bought a brand new Platinum IIe from Sun Remarketing. Also aroundthis time I found a text copy of your Apple II History which brought me upto date and further fuelled my interest.Since then I have picked up an additional 3 Apple IIe's, 2 Apple IIc's, anApple IIc plus, 2 Apple IIgs's, a Golden II (II+ clone), an Apple IIe cardfor the LC series Macintosh along with my original Apple ][ which I stillhave.. My online experience started with comp.emulators.apple2, tocomp.sys.apple2, to Delphi and to here when Sheppy opened the doors inDecember 2000. I have the regular my Wednesday night RTC slot and attendedmy first KFest last year.Right now I have 4 of my Apple II's setup in my home, the others are instorage. For me it is mostly a nostalgia thing. The program I use mostoften is ProTerm A2 in conjunction with my Linux box/cable modem from whereI can use Lynx, Links, Pine, Tin, FTP, SSH and Telnet. I make a point ofconducting my weekly RTC from a real Apple II.Over the last couple of months I've also started realizing a 20 yearambition to become an Apple II assembler programmer. My apprenticeship hasstarted with a copy of Roger Wagner's "Assembly Lines: The Book" and ORCA/MMacro Assembler. I have started my first programming project which Inaively expected to have completed by KFest but now expect to have readyfor Christmas.That's my story and I'm sticking to it. ;)If any of this manages to be useful to you please feel free to use ithowever you see fit.Mark Percival - Syndicomm.com Apple II RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 7)>>>>>"""""Steve,I purchased my Apple IIgs computer at the Frankfurt Post Exchange in 1987while stationed in West Germany with the U.S. Army. I later took the CPUback to the exchange for the ROM 01 upgrade. To this day it remains myonly computer. I use it on a daily basis read the boards here on Syndicommand check my email. I use Spectrum with the SOAR OLR and SAM to do this.I surf (okay maybe just wade through) the internet using SIS. I use it todo word processing and other tasks as I need to, and play games when I can.This includes the MUD here on Syndicomm.I joined GEnie when I got stationed state-side in 1992. When I wasstationed in Turkey in 1997, I got a Delphi account since GEnie had noaccess from that country. Marinetti v1.0 had just been released so I wasable to establish an account via TCP/IP with a local ISP. Try learning anew means of communication and working with the ISP's tech control in aforeign language at the same time. I joined Syndicomm (A2Central.com)shortly after the doors opened here.The computer started as a CPU with 8 empty slots. It now has, among otherthings, a stereo sound card, a 10 MHz accelerator, a SCSI card, 750 Meg IDEhard drive, and 8 Megs of RAM. Once I move into the new place next month,I will install the ethernet card and connect via DSL or cable ( which everis available). For me the Apple IIgs has been a story of continual growthfor over 15 years. Roger A. Schnorenberg - Roger "Roger A. Schnorenberg" Delivered by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b8 with NiftySpell 1.0 Via Marinetti 2.0.1 TCP/IP stack on a ROM 0 IIGS upgraded to the max!(SCHNORENBERG, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 8)>>>>>"""""Steve,I have a IIe, a ROM 1 GS, and a ROM 3 GS, as well as a couple of spares.The main three are all maxed out on memory, accelerated, and all slotsfull. I have no other computers and have been using Apple IIs since 1981.I use my Apple IIs for word processing, book keeping (both personal andbusiness), taxes, finances, budgets, inventories (personal), organizationand communications for the local Boy Scout District, telecomm (email andSyndicomm - I don't bother with the web), games, programming, and probablya few other things that don't come immediately to mind. AppleWorks 3.0 and5.1 and Prosel 8 and 16 are my heaviest used programs. Spectrum is mytelecomm program. I am also the "computer consultant" for my Dad, who useshis IIgs for word processing, games, and email, and an older friend, whouses his IIe (which I recently souped up for him) for word processing.They both use Appleworks for their word processors. My Dad uses ProTermfor his telecomm program. MT Steve(S.BERNBAUM, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 10)>>>>>"""""I have four tricked out IIgs's, a IIe, and a IIc Plus in semi-regular use.I use Bernie on my PowerBook a lot, particularly for putting togetherJuiced.GS.Every Apple II publication currently in print (with the exception ofCall-A.P.P.L.E., I guess) goes through one of those computers :)Ryan(A2.RYAN, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 11)>>>>>"""""My family currently has five computers (not including all the game machinesfor the boys) and we use them all (including this one [the GS] on a regularbasis). The GS is used to play two games and to access Syndicomm. I amlucky enough to be able to use Spectrum and SOAR through an ethernet boardover my cable connection so that the GS remains fast enough (relativelyspeaking) to allow me the luxury of using the best way to read and reply toa bulletin board. I can't stand using a web browser to read and reply totext (no offense Sheppy :) but even your web side is foreign to me.) Ilike to take the time to think about what I am reading, formulate my replyand then type it out (slowly I will admit).The games we play are Milestones (which goes too fast on the Mac) andMacZombies (which for some reason doesn't play well on the Mac.) I wonderwhy? :)I do have Bernie on one of my machines, but these three programs are all Iwould currently use for the GS, and all work better on this real GS. David R. Pierce Delivered by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b8(DAVIDP, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 12)I'm sad to say that the IIgs doesn't get used much these days. It is stillmy machine of choice to maintain several large (but simple) Appleworksdatabases. And I too like to run Milestones 2000.Interestingly, if I need to write a quick program to tweak the contents ofa file (for example, to convert one format to another), the IIgs is whereI'm likely to do it.Peter peterw@syndicomm.comPalm OS Community Bulletin Board Manager(PETERW, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 15)>>>>>"""""Two IIgs's set up... both used daily... one for my wife and one for me.Used for email (Pine), surfing the internet (Lynx), word processor(Appleworks), spreadsheet (Appleworks).And, of course, production of and uploading _The Lamp!_Lyle Syverson Editor, _The Lamp!_published monthly at: http://lamp.a2central.com/(LYLE, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 16)>>>>>"""""My GS still has the place of honor at my computer desk, while my Beige G3sits to the side. I use the GS primarily for telneting here and otheraccounts using my LANceGS ethernet card, and playing "Reach for the Stars",one of those global conquest games that came out a long time ago. B-{)Before the ethernet card, the GS was just used for games, since my ISPdropped its shell accounts, and Marinetti had troubles with the CHAPlogins. Now it's back to being a working machine.I have two other GS's with SCSI drives as backups, and perhaps 8 otherssitting around waiting until I can get them set up with keyboards andmonitors.I also have 8 //e's, but as I get them, I give them away to my summerschool students with a bunch of games and educational software.Basically, I use my Apples as therapy. B-{)Kirk(A2.KIRK, Cat 8, Top 1, Msg 17)[EOA][RCH]REALLY COOL A2 HISTORY SITE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""Well, there's this really cool history site I found once... :-)Steven WeyhrichApple II Historianhttp://apple2history.org(SWEYHRICH, Cat 11, Top 3, Msg 2)[EOA][SCD]SOFTDISK/SOFTDISK GS CD?""""""""""""""""""""""""Regarding Softdisk/Softdisk GS:I recently was in e-mail communication with the person at Softdisk.com (nowmore of a web-hosting service, with some "store" sales of their PC-magazinegames) and asked the question about whether or not Softdisk, Inc., wouldever consider releasing the SD/SDGS series as "freeware" or whatever youwant to call it. He said that the master disks still exist, but wouldobviously require some conversion into disk image format. He didn't feelthat there was much demand for something like that, considering the timeand effort that would be necessary to create that type of archive. (He alsomentioned that any of their IIgs's still in existence are boxed up and inquestionable operating condition).I also asked whether some of the best games could even be made availablefor sale on their Softdisk store, and the issue still is the time andeffort and what they perceive as little value.And of course, they will NOT plan on sending the master disks offsite tohave someone else do the work, even if they are volunteering.Now, if someone lives in Shreveport, LA, has a IIgs with a 5.25 drive, 3.5drive, and appropriately sized hard drive, and the time to convert multipleissues of SD and/or SDGS into uploadable disk images, and wants to go totheir offices to do the conversion, maybe he would be interested. :-)Steven WeyhrichApple II Historianhttp://apple2history.org(SWEYHRICH, Cat 15, Top 4, Msg 23)>>>>>"""""Strangely enough, last week I copied all 82 issues of SDGS to my hard driveas a form of backup. I did this because I was concerned that the disksmight be degrading. Some of them were, but with a little effort I got goodcopies. I can tell you that they just fit on two 30 Meg partitions(Uncompressed). Roger A. Schnorenberg - Roger "Roger A. Schnorenberg" Delivered by Spectrum v2.5.2 & SOAR v1.0b8 with NiftySpell 1.0(SCHNORENBERG, Cat 15, Top 4, Msg 25)>>>>>"""""Softdisk/Softdisk GS is personally something I would love to see be madeavailable once again. I would personally volunteer to do the work toconvert all of their back issues to both Shrinkit archives and disk imagesfor distribution on either a low-cost CD or public archive.Unfortunately Montreal, QC is no where near Shreveport, LA. :(Mark Percival - Syndicomm.com Apple II RTC Host"Midweek Madness!" every Wednesday night.7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT(MARK, Cat 15, Top 4, Msg 26)>>>>>"""""I've got all but 4 or 5 issues of sdgs, but have wanted to see a sdgs CDfor quite some time now (CDs don't develop bad blocks, are easier foremulators, and take up less room than a 80 floppies). I'd also beinterested in an 8-bit softdisk collection.The last time the subject was brought up, I think there was concern thecopyrights on some programs might have reverted back to the authors. Themost excellent Silvern Castle (which they never got around to publishing)would be in that category.I think a softdisk cd would sell just as well as the GEnie Time In A BottleCD.Kelvin(KWS, Cat 15, Top 4, Msg 27)>>>>>"""""To clarify the matter, Silvern Castle was purchased by Softdisk in 1988 andthey retained all copyrights at that time. However, in 1997-98 I wroterequesting that all rights be transferred back to me. This they agreed tosince they never published it. In addition, although I requested it, theydenied transferring the rights of other programs I wrote that theypurchased and did publish.-Jeff Fink(FINKSTERJ, Cat 15, Top 4, Msg 28)[EOA][SFA]SWITCHBOX FOR ADB"""""""""""""""""Designing a switchbox for ADB isn't really that hard (I couldn't do it, butit is very reasonable to expect it to work correctly). You essentiallykeep power on the ADB ports. The switchbox isn't just a simple disconnectpins from one port and move them to another. There are additionalelectronics and you expect the price to start at a couple hundred dollars.Sun workstations are especially picky if you disconnect the keyboard. Theybehave as if it received a reset signal. But KVM switches exists for thesesystems and the reset behavior isn't present (as long as you get anexpensive enough switch) when switching the keyboard to differentworkstations.There are some systems (i.e. a Mac II) that can result in hardware failureif you pull a keyboard while it is powered on. The IIgs doesn't have thisproblem (as most Macs also don't have this problem). I have disconnectedADB devices frequently on my IIgs with no ill effect. This isn't to saythat a potentially flaky motherboard won't have problems. And apotentially flaky motherboard may not be apparent until its too late.Geoff(GEOFF, Cat 17, Top 11, Msg 24)[EOA][DSC]DOCTOR DESIGN SOUND CARD""""""""""""""""""""""""Has anyone ever heard of a Doctor Design sound card? I have been browsinga bunch of IIGS systems for sale and come across a couple of systems withDoctor Design cards in their machines. They have a headset jack and anon/off switch, and it appears that they plug into the internal modularsound connector. Ever heard of this before?-Jim(DIGISOFT, Cat 17, Top 30, Msg 12)>>>>>"""""I know a guy that works for Doctor Design, it's a for contract hardwaredesign facility - By the amount (or lack there of) I have surmised thatthis card is some type of amp or signal stabilizer. To provide line levelperhaps. I've got a couple here. Seems they were popular in schools andschools had headphones a lot. I've never hooked it up. He couldn't tell mewhat it was because they made it under contract. (No secrets, just noknowledge)http://apple2.gs/images/InterfaceCards/images/Sound.Music/image-html/DoctorDesignSound.htmlORhttp://apple2.gs/images/InterfaceCards/images/Sound.Music/index.htmlTony(A2.TONYD, Cat 17, Top 30, Msg 14)[EOA][AHP]ANOTHER HEADER PROBLEM""""""""""""""""""""""Another header problem...The marinetti programmers guide & the orca/c header files (and probably theother languages as well) list this call:DNSRecPtr TCPIPGetDNS(void)it should actually be:void TCPIPGetDNS(DNSRecPtr)Kelvin(KWS, Cat 57, Top 31, Msg 2)[EOA]------------------------------------ ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SYNDICOMM |------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson [NOS]SYNDICOMM'S NEW ONLINE STORE""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Syndicomm's new online store is now open at http://store.syndicomm.com.With more products, online secure ordering, and more accurate shippingcomputation, as well as support for customer reviews of products, it's amuch better solution than our old store.I would appreciate it if folks that own products we sell would add somereviews to products. Be honest, don't suck up or anything. :)Eric "Sheppy" Shepherd sheppy@syndicomm.comOwner, Syndicomm http://www.syndicomm.com Building communities, bit by bit.(SYNDICOMM, Cat 24, Top 1, Msg 48, Syndicomm A2)[EOA][TSU]TO SIGN UP FOR SYNDICOMM ONLINE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Please visit our web site at http://www.syndicomm.com for information or tosign up!(Logon message)[EOA]------------------------------------ DISTILLATIONS FROM DELPHI A2 |------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson [IPC]IMAGEWRITER II ON A PC""""""""""""""""""""""Tell me how to get my imagewriter II to work with my pc. Problem is myserial port is using my mouse. But I'll try most anything.God bless you.Bruce/www.hal-pc.org/~bbaker/(BRB, 3588.5, Delphi A2 web side)>>>>>"""""If your PC is standard, it should have TWO serial ports. Modern ATX boardshave dual DE9 connectors (9-pin male) while older AT boards often used DE9and DB25.You can use either serial port, it's just a simple matter of tellingWindows that the ImageWriter is using either 'COMM1' or 'COMM2' (COMM1 isusually used by a serial mouse). If you're using an analog modem (dial-up)then your second serial port would be in use, though you can safely swapserial cables with the power on.Windows has a built-in driver for the ImageWriter. When you click on 'Addprinter' pick 'C-Itoh' and choose the 8510 model. It should set everythingup for you automatically, just tell it which serial port you're using. Ifyou want to do color, you'll need to download a newer version of the driverfrom C-Itoh's page.As far as the physical connection is concerned, all you need is:-A plain Apple IIgs/Mac modem cable (mini-DIN8 to DB25m)-A plain PC modem cable (DB9f to DB25m; or DB25f to DB25m)-A Null-Modem adapter (an adapter with DB25f on both ends)If you want to free a serial port, you could switch to a PS/2 mouse.I prefer it anyway as you can set the polling rate higher to have smoothermouse movements, like the IIgs and Mac have always had.Btw, it turns out the StyleWriter I is a QuickDraw based printer, so itwon't work on the PC with standard software drivers like the ImageWriter(or an 8-bit Apple II for that matter). Unless someone has written aQuickDraw printer driver for Windows, it'll have to stay on my IIgs.Mitchell Spectora_specto@alcor.concordia.ca(SPECTOR1, 3588.6, Delphi A2 web side)>>>>>"""""Yes but where do I get a proper cable? I only have one serial port, this isa laptop.DB9 to MinDin8God bless you.Bruce/www.hal-pc.org/~bbaker/(BRB, 3588.7, Delphi A2 web side)>>>>>"""""Any computer store will carry what you'll need (it is possible to build,possibly even find, a single cable to do the job, but this is what I'vedone and easiest to find). Walk into a store that sells cables, or ifyou're really stuck and price isn't a concern, a Radio Shack will do.Just ask for a serial cable to hook up a modem to your PC (DB25m to DE9f).Then a serial cable to hook up a modem to an old-style Macintosh (Mini-DIN8to DB25m) and finally a null-modem adapter. The PC modem cable is a snap tofind, the last you may or may not find, depending on the store.I don't know how common null-modem adapters are these days, it's just alittle adapter plug with DB25f connectors on each end. Radio Shack wouldhave them at least. Here's an image of what one looks like:http://www.ep-net.com/images/industrial/adapter_nullmodem.jpgIf you've ever used an external modem on your IIgs or Mac, you already haveone of the cables required.Mitchell Spectora_specto@alcor.concordia.ca(SPECTOR1, 3588.8, Delphi A2 web side)[EOA]------------------------------------ DISTILLATIONS FROM DELPHI A2Pro |------------------------------------by Lyle Syverson [ENT]ENCRYPTION TOOL"""""""""""""""As a spin off from the development work that I have been doing on theMarinetti Open Source Project to implement MS-CHAP, I have created a DESencryption toolkit.The structure is based on Geoff Weiss' Hashing Toolkit.The only algorithm that is currently supported is DES 56 bit. The toolsetcould be easily extended for other encryption algorithms as required.I've typed in the source code, made some changes for Apple II memorymappings and implemented a prototype system toolset. It en/decrypts 8 bytechunks at a time. It has not been optimized - the toolset is basically awrapper around 6502 code.It may not be pretty, but it works. I'm not interested in refining itunless it proves to be a major bottleneck.If anyone would like to take a look at it, let me know. I anticipate thatit will be made part of the MOSP project in the near future.Regards,Andrew(ROUGHANA, 418.1, Delphi A2Pro 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 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][KFT]------------------------------ KFest 2002 |-----------------------------------[PKC]PRE-KFest CHAT"""""""""""""" _ _ ___ _ __ __ __ __ ( ) ( )( _`\ ( )_ /'__`\ /' _`\ /' _`\ /'__`\ | |/'/'| (_(_)__ ___ | ,_) (_) ) )| ( ) || ( ) |(_) ) ) | , < | _)/'__`\/',__)| | /' / | | | || | | | /' / | |\`\ | | ( ___/\__, \| |_ /' /( )| (_) || (_) | /' /( ) (_) (_)(_) `\____)(____/`\__) (_____/'`\___/'`\___/'(_____/' ___ _ _ ( _`\ ( ) ( )_ | ( (_)| |__ _ _ | ,_) | | _ | _ `\ /'_` )| | | (_( )| | | |( (_| || |_ (____/'(_) (_)`\__,_)`\__)Join us Monday, June 17, at 7:00 PM PDT for our pre-KFest chat session!Bring questions, suggestions for sessions, ideas for the Roast, but mostall, bring yourselves!(A2.KIRK, Cat 2, Top 6, Msg 64, Syndicomm A2)[EOA][COC]COME ONE, COME ALL TO KFest"""""""""""""""""""""""""""Come one, come all to Kfest this year.Jul 22 thru 28, almost a whole week. The campus is nice, everything isclose together, the food's not too bad. Meet other A2 enthusiasts, shareadvice. Learn some programming or some good programs to use. See hardwaredemonstrated, maybe get some new hardware. Hey you can scrounge some 5.25"diskettes before Cindy and Tony and Kirk start throwing them around thehalls. (You can watch me dodge them trying to go to the bathroom.)Some of you guys who are expert game players should come and volunteer todo a session. I know I'd like the break from all the super serious stuffand I think my Silvern Castle session was pretty well received. But I don'thave another Apple II game I can review this year.This a varied group of people, all ages, sexes, temperaments. Not everyonestays up all night. Some people do come down for breakfast every morning.We'd love to see some new blood, and some new session holders.God bless you.Bruce/www.hal-pc.org/~bbaker/(BRB, 3501.17, Delphi A2 web side)[EOA][HFR](KFest) HackFest 2002 Rules"""""""""""""""""""""""""""It's that time again! The annual Posting of the HackFest Rules!We're also soliciting prizes for this year's event; if you would like todonate an appropriate prize, please let me know.KansasFest 2002HackFest Rules1. Contest begins at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, and ends at 7:00 AM onSaturday, July 27 so that judging can begin. The winners will be announcedduring the Saturday morning sessions. Entries submitted late won't beconsidered. Entries may be done by individuals or teams; however,individual achievement counts.2. Three judges will be selected by the KFest committee to judge thecompetition; at least one of them will be available at all times, toprovide assistance and judgement calls. At least one judge will bea non-programmer.3. Entries must be written entirely during the allotted time; no sourcecode -- printed or on any form of computer-readable media -- may be used(although sample source code printed inside standard and acceptablereference materials is allowed), and the program must run on an Apple IImodel present at KFest.4. Any version of any development environment and programming language maybe used; however, there may not be any libraries, header files, or macrosets used that aren't standard-issue for that version of the developmentenvironment or programming language.5. Programs can't require unusual additional software or hardware; it's upto the judges to decide what constitutes "unusual." The participant shouldask in advance.6. Programs can't take unfair advantage of system addons written in advancefor the sole purpose of easing the work to be done during the contestperiod. Any extensions or other system addons used by an entry must havebeen released to the general public at least three months prior to thecontest date.7. Entries will be judged on completeness, cleverness, and the somewhatvague "cool" factor. Entries don't have to be useful if they're otherwiseimpressive, and they don't have to be "finished."8. All entry programs are the property of the creator, and do not have tobe released to the general public at any time; however, we hope thatentries will be distributed by some means (whether for free or otherwise)when ready. However, entries may be described or discussed, includingscreen shots (where applicable), by the KFest committee for promotionalpurposes, or by legitimate Apple II community press.The following lists are not necessarily complete lists of everythingallowed; 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, ANSITermAcceptable 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 cardAccepted 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 ofthe judges in advance. When in doubt, ask the judges.Eric ShepherdOwnerSyndicommhttp://www.syndicomm.com(KFest Mailing List)[EOA][KFR]K-FEST 2002 REGISTRATION INFORMATION""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""KFEST 2002 REGISTRATION:+++ Please note: You MUST send the NEW registration form below (via postal mail or fax) when you register.KFest 2002 Registration Info... meet old A2 friends... meet new friends...""""""""""""""""""""""""""""When: July 23-28, 2002Where: Avila College, Kansas City, MissouriThe most important Apple II event of the year, KFest 2002, is on ourcalendar again, and it's never too early to make sure it has a place onyour calendar, too.Check these rates, which include your room from Tuesday and meals fromWednesday evening (dinner) on July 24, through Sunday morning (breakfast)on July 28. (Saturday evening dinner not included. That's KFesters' NightOut On The Town!)PLEASE NOTE: There is no "extra day" fee this year. Because of thepopularity, we've arranged to make Tuesday an official part of KFest!KFest 2002 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 2002: 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. Attn: KFest Registration Voc: 602/992-1345 3035 E Topaz Cir Fax: 602/992-0232 Phoenix, Az 85028-4423Discover/Novus, Visa, Mastercard or AmEx accepted. Checks & money ordersmust be payable to InTrec Software, and must be in US dollars from a USbank.---[ Begin 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-Discover/Novus-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 each Applicable Line~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+++ Early Bird rates (Register BEFORE May 15) +++ 7 [ ] Double Room before 5/15 .............................. 265.00 8 [ ] Single Room before 5/15 .............................. 330.00 9 [ ] Spouse or child before 5/15 .......................... 200.0010 [ ] Registration only (no room or meals) before 5/15 ...... 200.00+++ Rates after the Early Bird Special (Register AFTER May 15) +++Rates (after May 15 and at the door):11 [ ] Double Room ......................................... 335.0012 [ ] Single Room ......................................... 385.0013 [ ] Spouse or child ..................................... 285.0014 [ ] Registration only (no room or meals) after 5/15....... 285.00T-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 1X-Large ............................ 15.0019 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 2X-Large ............................ 15.0020 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 3X-Large ............................ 16.0021 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 4X-Large ............................ 17.0022 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 5X-Large ............................ 18.0023 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 6X-Large ............................ 19.0024 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 7X-Large ............................ 20.0025 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 8X-Large ............................ 21.0026 [ ] T-Shirt softwear 9X-Large ............................ 22.00May 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 8.1% tax: .............. =>__6- Total cost (total of lines 4-5): .................. =>__---[ End Form ]------------[ Cut Here ]----------[ Print Clearly ]---Check-in will be from 1-4 pm on Tuesday. Check-out will be from 11 am-1 pmon Sunday.Current plans call for formal KFest 2002 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 dinnerthrough 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 2002 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: 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:.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(KFESTSTEVE [Gouda], Cat 5, Top 4, Msg 24, Syndicomm A2)[EOA][INN]------------------------------ EXTRA INNINGS |-----------------------------------About The Lamp! The Lamp! is published on the fifteenth of every month on""""""""""""""" the WEB at: http://lamp.a2central.com/This publication produced entirely with real or emulated Apple II computersusing Appleworks 5.1 and Hermes. Apple II Forever! * The Lamp! is (c) copyright 2002 by Ryan M. Suenaga, M.S.W. All rights reserved. * To reach The Lamp! on Internet email send mail to thelamp@sheppyware.net * All issues of The Lamp! are available at The Lamp! Home Page, http://lamp.a2central.com/>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>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] .