There are 12 messages totalling 358 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Disks (4) 2. WANTED: Commodore Equipment 3. Fidonet (3) 4. fidonet 5. Springfield, MA (3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 21:54:48 -0500 From: " " Subject: Disks [B>I know you all are sick of answering silly questions, but. I just went to CO>the store to buy some disks and all I could find were 5.25", 96Tpi, Double CO>Side, High Density. I bought them hoping that they would work in my 1541, CO>but they did not work at all, when I tryed to format them the 1541 light CO>just flashed (a no go). What I was wondering is that there may be some thing CO>that I could do to them so the 1541 would formatt them. If not no big loss, CO>I only payed $3.00 for the ten of them, and I can use them in my IBMcomp. CO>Thanks all... CO>paceman@neca.com You can't use high density disks in a low density drive, however you can use low density disks in a high density drive. "The only stupid question is the one not asked! :)" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 23:06:34 -0600 From: "Tom A. Gislason" Subject: Re: Disks On Sun, 30 Jun 1996, Michael Trudeau wrote: > I know you all are sick of answering silly questions, but. I just went to > the store to buy some disks and all I could find were 5.25", 96Tpi, Double > Side, High Density. I bought them hoping that they would work in my 1541, > but they did not work at all, when I tryed to format them the 1541 light > just flashed (a no go). What I was wondering is that there may be some thing > that I could do to them so the 1541 would formatt them. If not no big loss, > I only payed $3.00 for the ten of them, and I can use them in my IBMcomp. > > Thanks all... > > paceman@neca.com > There is nothing that you can do to use HD disks on the 1541 drive. If you look at the center hole of the disk, you will notice that all you can see is the actual disk (media material). If you have any double density (DD) disks, look at the center hole. On those disks, you will notice a metal ring in the center. This is the only way you can tell the difference between DD and HD disks. If you know of some friend who has a HD 5-1/4 drive, maybe he might have some DD disks that he will trade to you. If not, then look around for DD disks. Tom Gislason - Sysop - Emergency Call BBS (403)734-2382 (403)934-4756 Pearako Network Node #10 - CommNet Node #10 Internet address: gislason@freenet.calgary.ab.ca FidoNet address: Tom Gislason @ 1:134/281.0 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 06:12:48 -0500 From: David Meads Subject: Disks [B>I know you all are sick of answering silly questions, but. I just went to CO>the store to buy some disks and all I could find were 5.25", 96Tpi, Double CO>Side, High Density. I bought them hoping that they would work in my 1541, CO>but they did not work at all, when I tryed to format them the 1541 light CO>just flashed (a no go). What I was wondering is that there may be some thing CO>that I could do to them so the 1541 would formatt them. If not no big loss, CO>I only payed $3.00 for the ten of them, and I can use them in my IBMcomp. CO>Thanks all... CO>paceman@neca.com Double sided, high density will NOT work...gotta get double sided, double density. Look at the Office Max/Office Depot/office supply store near you...I believe Fuji and Verbatim still make them... de Hat ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:57:06 -0500 From: " " Subject: Re: Disks CO>On Sun, 30 Jun 1996, Michael Trudeau wrote: CO>> I know you all are sick of answering silly questions, but. I just went to CO>> the store to buy some disks and all I could find were 5.25", 96Tpi, Double CO>> Side, High Density. I bought them hoping that they would work in my 1541, CO>> but they did not work at all, when I tryed to format them the 1541 light CO>> just flashed (a no go). What I was wondering is that there may be some thi CO>> that I could do to them so the 1541 would formatt them. If not no big los CO>> I only payed $3.00 for the ten of them, and I can use them in my IBMcomp. CO>> CO>> Thanks all... CO>> CO>> paceman@neca.com CO>> CO> There is nothing that you can do to use HD disks on the 1541 CO>drive. If you look at the center hole of the disk, you will notice that CO>all you can see is the actual disk (media material). If you have any CO>double density (DD) disks, look at the center hole. On those disks, you CO>will notice a metal ring in the center. This is the only way you can tell CO>the difference between DD and HD disks. CO> If you know of some friend who has a HD 5-1/4 drive, maybe he CO>might have some DD disks that he will trade to you. If not, then look CO>around for DD disks. CO>Tom Gislason - Sysop - Emergency Call BBS (403)734-2382 (403)934-4756 CO>Pearako Network Node #10 - CommNet Node #10 CO>Internet address: gislason@freenet.calgary.ab.ca CO>FidoNet address: Tom Gislason @ 1:134/281.0 On the other hand I know where I can get a HD1541 for the commodore, call me at:619-231-8388 ask for will... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:51:06 -0500 From: " " Subject: Re: WANTED: Commodore Equipment I am still looking for the where abouts of ST/R 4.0 or higher, any assistance as to where this file might be would be greatly appreciated! I also have a question.....can the C=64 or 128 view .GIFs? and if so, HOW? You can E-MAil me personally if you wish, Geminus@anarchyx.com Thank You! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:53:00 EDT From: Gaelyne@CRIS.COM Subject: Re: Fidonet To: COMMODOR@UBVM.CC.BUFFALO.EDU G'day, CL> What is Fidonet?!? Fidonet is an amateur BBS network that has been around for about 10 years now. There are Fidonet BBS's (run on IBM's and Amigas - as well as Macs all around the world. When you reply to a message, your reply is sent to a Hub BBS (usually late at night to save on costs), and then it is sent out to other BBS's. It is a little slower than Usenet, but very friendly. There are 3 Commodore only echos: CBM CBM-128 CBM-GEOS And there's also PCWRITE (I'm it's moderator), which is used to discuss emulators and cross-platform computers. Please DON'T send me Email asking about Emulators, though. I simply provide a place on Fidonet for these to be discussed. I have no personal interest in using Emulators, so I just direct people who send Email on that subject to the FAQ file on emulators for information. As well, there's an echo for CP/M. Cheers, Gaelyne Gaelyne R. Moranec (Gasson) moranec@hal9000.net.au //\ /\\ 90 Hilliers Rd || * \ . . / * || Reynella S.A. 5161 Fido: 1:366/221.128 \\____\X/____// Australia 3:800/809.128 / * /O\ * \ \__/ " \__/ WWW: http://people.delphi.com/gaelyne QWKRR128: http://people.delphi..com/gaelyne/qtoc.html Genie C= RTC hostess Mondays // IRC: #QWKRR on Dalnet - Thurs 9pm EST Speaking for myself and not for any publications or other employers. ___ QWKRR128 V4.51 [R] --- * Origin: Official QWKRR128 test site (USA) (3:800/809.64) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:52:58 EDT From: Gaelyne@CRIS.COM Subject: fidonet To: COMMODOR@UBVM.CC.BUFFALO.EDU G'day, CL> I have been meaning to ask someone this question for a long while. CL> There is no Fidonet access in my area. No BBSs will carry it here. If you send me an Email and tell me what City/State (or Providence) and country you are (and area code would be a big help, too), in I will check the Fidonet nodelist and see if there ARE any in your area. There may be some you're not aware of. CL> But I have been thinking that I have been missing out. The CBM echos are a nice friendly place. It is my first place of CBM mail and it's where I call "home". CL> A little while ago someone told me he thought that it was possible CL> to access Fidonet through the Internet. So can I do this? There ARE some newsgroups listed that start with "fido." but none seem to have any activity. I am a Fidonet BBS Point (meaning I run a private BBS). I receive Fidonet mail pkts via my Email, but that's not the same as what you're asking. I still have to take the packet and process it before I can read the messages. To keep this topical to CBM content, I'm also an Omni BBS Point and receive Omninet mail packets from Brian Bell via Email too. Same deal though. I have to process the mail before I can read it. CL> Can someone tell me how I might be able to access it? If you can send your info (above) to me, I'll find out if you have someplace local to you. Other than that, I don't think you can over the Internet. I *could* put the packet files on an FTP site, but you wouldn't be able to reply to them. You can read these with Rod Gasson's Browser program though. Cheers, Gaelyne Gaelyne R. Moranec (Gasson) moranec@hal9000.net.au //\ /\\ 90 Hilliers Rd || * \ . . / * || Reynella S.A. 5161 Fido: 1:366/221.128 \\____\X/____// Australia 3:800/809.128 / * /O\ * \ \__/ " \__/ WWW: http://people.delphi.com/gaelyne QWKRR128: http://people.delphi..com/gaelyne/qtoc.html Genie C= RTC hostess Mondays // IRC: #QWKRR on Dalnet - Thurs 9pm EST Speaking for myself and not for any publications or other employers. ___ QWKRR128 V4.51 [R] --- * Origin: Official QWKRR128 test site (USA) (3:800/809.64) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 19:28:43 PST From: Steven A Cavanaugh Subject: Re: Fidonet How do you get fidonet? steven c stevenc1@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 20:48:20 -0400 From: Gaelyne Moranec Subject: Re: Fidonet On Sun, 30 Jun 1996, Steven A Cavanaugh wrote: > How do you get fidonet? You need to call a Bulletin Board that carries Fidonet messages. Then you just read the messages and reply to them. (Or use an offline mail reader to download the messages and read them offline). Usually, Fidonet BBS's are simply your local Bulletin Boards -- and they may even carry Fidonet messages without "announcing" that they do - it's just a matter of checking out the message areas or asking the sysop. Also looking to see if the BBS has a "Netmail" message area is another good clue. Cheers, Gaelyne //\ /\\ Gaelyne R. Moranec (Gasson) Fidonet: || * \ . . / * || 90 Hilliers Rd 1:366/221.128 \\____\X/____// Reynella, S.A. 5161 3:800/809.128 / * /O\ * \ Australia \__/ " \__/ Gaelyne@cris.com / moranec@hal9000.net.au http://people.delphi.com/gaelyne QWKRR: http://people.delphi.com/gaelyne/qtoc.html Speaking only for myself and not for any employers or publications. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 21:27:08 -0400 From: "Ajit V. Joshi" Subject: Springfield, MA Does anyone know of a store near Springfield, Massachusetts that would sell products compatible with the Commodore 64 computer? I need to buy floppy disks. Thanks. Ajit Joshi ajoshi8167@aol.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:16:12 PST From: Steven A Cavanaugh Subject: Re: Springfield, MA Dear Ajit, I know of a place,but it isn't near where you live.It is New York State.They sell all kinds of stuff for the Commodore computer lover.Hope this helps.Also,I must ask you,is this computer you have new,because I have one like yours that is 8 years old.Well,hope ya find ya disks.See ya, Steven stevenc1@juno.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 23:43:52 -0500 From: Doug Cotton Subject: Re: Springfield, MA >Does anyone know of a store near Springfield, Massachusetts that would sell >products compatible with the Commodore 64 computer? I need to buy floppy >disks. Gads... that's OUR backyard. CMD (Creative Micro Designs) is located in East Longmeadow, a southeast suburb of Springfield MA. We're at 15 Benton Drive, in the industrial park near Milton Bradley. If you need directions, just give a call to 413-525-0023, M-F, 10 AM - 5 PM. Doug Cotton email: doug.cotton@the-spa.com ====================================================================== | Creative Micro Designs, Inc. | Orders: (800) 6383-CMD | | P.O. Box 646 | Support: (413) 525-0023 | | East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | Fax: (413) 525-0147 | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Visit our WWW Site at: http://www.the-spa.com/cmd/ | ====================================================================== ------------------------------ End of COMMODOR Digest - 30 Jun 1996 to 1 Jul 1996 **************************************************