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Re: Where's August Genie Lamp?
- Subject: Re: Where's August Genie Lamp?
- From: mpearce@crl.com (Matthew Pearce)
- Date: 1996/08/12
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
- Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest]
- References: <4unnmi$5t3@nz12.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de>
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GenieLamp Apple II ~ A T/TalkNET Publication ~ Vol.5, Issue 53
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Publisher................................................John F. Peters
Editor...................................................Douglas Cuff
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~ August 1, 1996 ~
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Notes From The Editor
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by Douglas Cuff
[EDITOR.A2]
The news from KansasFest is the most exciting news I've heard in
years. Apple is now beta-testing GuS, an Apple IIgs emulator (in software)
designed to run on Power Macintosh computers. You'll read plenty about
that in this month's HEY MISTER POSTMAN.
It would be plenty exciting if anyone announced software emulation of
the IIgs, but the mere idea that Apple themselves are involved makes my
eyes light up. Let's face it, folks, however much we might curse it
sometimes, Apple's meticulous works for us here. They'll make sure the
emulation follows the rules.
Just the announcement of GuS will mean a shift in the thinking of
those who program the Apple IIgs. Even I, who no one will ever call a
programmer, have made an adjustment or two.
Like many who discovered the Apple II in the early 1980s, I taught
myself BASIC using the Applesoft Tutorial manual from Apple, Beagle Bros
tip books, _Open-Apple_/_A2-Central_, and _Nibble_ magazine. Once I
discovered the various ID bytes that let you determine exactly which model
of Apple II your program is running on, I became determined to use them in
my own BASIC programs to do scrupulous checks of a user's hardware.
The problem was that there was no single ID byte for determining if
software was running on a IIgs. No official byte, that is. But while Val
Golding was working for _Softdisk_, he reported on a byte that programmers
could check. Golding issued a caution: "It is not officially recognized
by Apple and therefore may not be valid for future versions of the GS."
Yeah, right. I didn't let that worry me. I just made sure that the
byte was valid on ROM 0, ROM 1, and ROM 3 IIgs's. No one, especially
Apple, was ever going to put out a new IIgs. Or so I thought.
It looks now as though I'll have to change my few BASIC programs that
make use of this unofficial ID byte. It might just be valid under an
emulator, of course. But you can bet your boots that Apple's
officially-sanctioned method of check for a IIgs _will_ work on the
emulator. Which is good news for all of us.
[*][*][*]
Last month, I told you how close you came to losing me as editor of
GenieLamp A2. (Which I still think would have been a good thing for all
you readers.) This month, I can tell you how close you came to losing
GenieLamp A2, GenieLamp A2Pro, and all other versions of GenieLamp.
As of mid-July, Genie closed a bunch of low-traffic RoundTables.
Among them was DigiPub, the gathering place for all of us who publish,
edit, and write for the various GenieLamps. (The problem was that it
wasn't much more than a gathering place for GenieLamp staff.) Thanks to
our publisher, John Peters, GenieLamp was saved at pretty much the last
minute.
As a result, none of us is sure what the future holds for GenieLamp.
It doesn't seem likely that it will stay exactly the way it was, but I
can't even guess what changes are coming.
As far as I know, GenieLamp A2 is the only version of GenieLamp
publishing this month. I'm publishing with John Peters' blessing, but very
little more... certainly there aren't any GenieLamp facilities any more.
This month, GenieLamp A2 is not _practically_ a one-person operation; it
_is_ a one-person operation. I suppose this means that even if the
GenieLamp structure folds, I can keep putting out some sort of magazine for
Genie's A2 RoundTable, whether it's called GenieLamp A2 or something else.
Now that I've soothed any fears, I have to announce that the
September issue of GenieLamp A2 is going to be late. I'm actually getting
a summer vacation this year, for the first time in at least five years. I
won't be back until September 1, which is the day the September issue is
due. Well, even if I _could_ put together an issue in less than 24 hours,
I don't intend to try, so you'll have to resign yourselves to a late issue.
I am hoping that by the time the next issue is due, we'll all know
what the future holds for GenieLamp A2, and that I'll have joined my
brother and sister GenieLamp editors in producing to a more regular
schedule.
See you sometime around the middle of September, I hope.
-- Doug Cuff
Genie Mail: EDITOR.A2 Internet: editor.a2@genie.com
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FROM MY MAILBOX /
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Letters To The Editor
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NINJAFORCE PROMISES NEW GAME You might have heard that we are busy
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" working on a new game for the IIgs. The
game is based on the popular Bomberman, an arcade classic which is
considered one of the best multi-player games of all time by many serious
game players around the world. Since its initial release in 1983,
Bomberman got converted for many computer and video game platforms,
excluding the Apple II. And since we have always been fans of the game, we
had the idea of making a GS adaption that would feature the same addictive
game-play. It will be a fast action-paced arcade game for up to four
players simultaneously! A screenshot has been uploaded onto Genie and
comp.sys.apple2. In case you were not able to pick a copy of it, please
let us know and we'll get one to you.
Greetings from Germany,
Jesse Blue & Clue / Ninjaforce
ug0a@rz.uni-karlsruhe.de
WANTED: APPLE II BBSES OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA My name is Doede Boomsma,
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" and you may know me of Dark
Castle Magazine. But I am not going to promote this well-running magazine
now. No, I'm going to tell something about Apple II BBSes. Maybe you are
interested, maybe you aren't.
More than two years ago I dialed a BBS in America. It was called
Computist BBS, and it still exists. I fell in love with the BBS software,
and wondered if it ran on an Apple II. After asking the sysop (Andy-C), he
confirmed that it ran on his Apple IIgs.
Since I wanted to start a BBS, I asked if I could get a copy of his
BBS software. So he sent me two disks with the software, and I was happy.
[lots of things happened]
And I'm still happy with the software. There have been updates and
fixes, and it even runs better now. We have internet email, usenet groups,
local conferences and networked conferences. And of course huge file
transfer sections.
The software that my BBS and those who are connected through the
network, is METAL/FutureVision 4.1. This software is great!
But unfortunately, a lot of Apple II BBS's have gone down, and
besides mine, there is only one other METAL/FV BBS in Europe. It is run by
Magnus Ericson, and his BBS is called Aug-Sweden.
Hereby I would like to ask other people in Europe, but also in
America and Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, to join the group.
This is THE way to get in touch with other Apple II users in the world if
you can't afford an Internet or Genie account.
For more information you can email me at
dark_dude@darkcastle.ecore.fnet.org, and I can send you a complete and
smoothly running system if you want. Or you can ftp it from the support
site.
Come on, and join the group. It is really worth it! You, as a
sysop, will help a lot of other Apple II users in your country or region.
Wanted systems: Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Finland,
France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Austria and maybe even more in
the eastern part of Europe.
Mail now, and ask for the software or ftp site address. It's all
free, even the Internet mail and usenet feeds!
On behalf of the whole crew,
-= Doede =- a.k.a. Dark Dude.
Dark_Dude@darkcastle.ecore.fnet.org
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HEY MISTER POSTMAN /
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Is That A Letter For Me?
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by Douglas Cuff
[EDITOR.A2]
o BULLETIN BOARD HOT SPOTS
o A2 POT-POURRI
o HOT TOPICS
o WHAT'S NEW
o THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
o MESSAGE SPOTLIGHT
>>> BULLETIN BOARD HOT SPOTS <<<
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[*] CAT 5, TOP 14 ......... GuS, the Apple IIgs emulator!
[*] CAT 13, TOP 17 ......... IIe 2.0.1 for Mac
[*] CAT 44, TOP 8 ......... KansasFest 1996 reports and summaries
>>> A2 POT-POURRI <<<
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HARTLEY SHAREWARE PROGRAMS NOW FREEWARE Computer Keyboarding 5 is now
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" freeware.
Scavenger Hunt, World Edition, is now freeware.
Scavenger Hunt USA is now freeware.
Scavenger Hunt USA, Junior Edition, is now freeware.
The freeware editions of these programs have been uploaded to the
library, and are now available. If you previously downloaded one of these
and didn't pay the shareware fee to get the passwords, you will need to
download these new editions.
For Computer Keyboarding 5, if you have a 3.5 drive or hard drive,
then download file #27484. If you are using a 5.25 disk drive, then
download files #27485 and #27486.
Scavenger Hunt, World Edition, is file #27487.
Scavenger Hunt USA is file #27488.
Scavenger Hunt USA, Junior Edition, is file #27489.
You may be wondering why I am making these commercial grade programs
available as freeware. The answer is simple. I have not received a
shareware payment, or had any new orders for any of these programs in quite
some time. It seems fairly clear that there are few, if any, folks who are
willing to spend money on these programs now.
Yet, I am reasonably certain that there are lots of folks who would
enjoy and benefit from these programs if they had them.
So, here they are. Enjoy them. Share them with your kids. Make
copies and take them to schools that still have Apple II computers. Spread
them far and wide. That way, you will make me and others happy.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the many many people who
paid their shareware fees, and purchased the programs from me. I am indeed
grateful for your support.
Before I conclude this message, one thing needs to be said. I know
that some will wonder if this means that I'm leaving the Apple II. The
answer is NO.
Charlie Hartley
(A2.CHARLIE, CAT13, TOP8, MSG:90/M645;1)
SECOND SIGHT PROGRAMS Just got hold of two new (or updated )programs for
""""""""""""""""""""" the SS. View DL 2.0 has been upgraded to use the
SS in color. Another called FLIccs (something like that) lets you look at
FLIs in full color with the SS. Pretty neat.
Andy
(L.MIDDLETON3, CAT20, TOP14, MSG:114/M645;1)
CHINOOK SCSI UTILITIES RELEASED Today I received the following letter in
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" the mail:
Chuck Newby
Attn: Software Licensing :)
9081 Hadley Place
San Diego, CA 92126-1523
Dear Chuck,
Please consider this letter as authorization from me to freely
distribute the program Chinook SCSI Utilities to anyone who has an interest
or a need. I believe that I own the software rights to that program. I
even have the source code (in Merlin) and if anyone has an interest in
that, I'd be glad to send hem a copy. I do not wish to receive any money
associated with this. I consider any APple II programs that I have written
over the years to be in the public domain at this time. This would include
any rights hat I may have to the No Slot Clock program, the Business Card
Clock program, Print Using & Friends, and any other programs you maay find
written by me. Many of these I have uploaded to GEnie in my name. You may
charge a small amount to cover your costs in connection with this
distribution if you wish to. Best of Luck to you.
Thanks.
Sincerly,
[signed]
Craig Peterson
2434 Hill Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
NOTE: In the Chinook SCSI Utilities Manual, it is noted that the
copyright to the software is in the name of Craig Peterson, while the
manual is in the copyrighted name of Chinook Technologies.
As to the No-Slot-Clock software, latest version, Craig Peterson may
not have copyright, but if the company, SMT is no longer in business, and
the software cannot be used by other than the No-Slot-Clock anyway, then
Craig probably has the right to release its use.........
Chuck Newby
Charlie's AppleSeeds
(A2.CHUCK, CAT7, TOP2, MSG:117/M645;1)
>>>>> Good news, Chuck! :) And yes, I would like to see the source code
""""" uploaded to A2Pro and available for download. Can you track that
down for us? If you wish, I can write Craig a letter instead. Let me
know.
Joat
(A2.TIM, CAT7, TOP2, MSG:119/M645;1)
JUICED.GS NEWSLETTER TO CONTINUE While at Kfest '96 last week, I made an
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" anouncement that I would now like to
share with everyone in the A2 RT ....
Juiced.GS will definitely be published in 1997!!!
It's been a great year so far, and there are big plans for future
issues. The support and encouragement I've received from the Apple II
community has been awesome, and I hope to keep this publication going
strong for a long, long time.
More info about the 1997 subscription drive will be forthcoming in a
few weeks.
I am pleased to tell you all that, thanks to the Kfest '96 Vendors
Fair, Juiced.GS has burst over the 200 mark (202 to be exact) in
subscribers!
Thank you all!!!
Apple II Forever ...
Max Jones
Juiced.GS
(M.JONES145, CAT13, TOP43, MSG:202/M645;1)
>>> HOT TOPICS <<<
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KANSASFEST REPORTS I guess I get to make the first KFest report, which
"""""""""""""""""" only seems appropriate since I arrived here first, and
I'm the "Big Cheese".
The weather is warm, but doesn't seem too muggy -- yet. (Which must
mean the humidity isn't too bad.) I heard that it's supposed to be near
100 before the week is over. :)
I checked in with Avila, and they are ready for us!!!
If you arrive during the afternoon on Wednesday, you should just go
directly to Marian Centre to get your room assignment and key. If you
arrive during the 7:30 - 10:00 hours, you might want to stop at KC
Masterpiece (Metcalf and I-435) first, and then go get settled in your
room. There will be signs on the doors at Avila telling you who to contact
for late check-in.
Marian Centre and Ridgway Dorm are on the north side of the campus.
If you are going south on Wornall, turn left on 118th, and then take the
SECOND right into the parking lot, and you will see Marian Centre, and
Carondelet (sp) dorm. Ridgway is a little farther back.
Just remember to bring cool and casual clothes, and plan on getting
minimal sleep.
See yu'all tomorrow!!!
Cindy (aka Big Cheese)
(CINDY.A, CAT44, TOP6, MSG:1/M645;1)
>>>>> K.C. Masterpiece was very good last night
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Today I attended Will Nelken's session on AppleWorks/Macros, which
was very enlightning, and might even inspire me to write a few macros of my
own. Then I went to Ewen and Dave Hecker's Specrum session, and learned a
bit about scripting and works in progress.
Lunch. College cafeteria fare, but I don't think anyone was
complaining about starvation.
After lunch GraphicWriter III with Richard Bennett & Dave Hecker,
where we learned more about the new features and some planned for the
future. I then went to the robotics session with Erick Wagner & Mike
Westerfield, and learned that there is more to learn than can be done in an
hour and a half. Mike's robots provided a lot of entertainment. Eric
covered the basics and sources.
It's almost time for supper, with the Keynote Address and couple more
sessions to follow. I actually slept well the first night, but tonight is
"Bite the Bag" night, with Pizza paid for by Roger Wagner, even though he
was unable to be here.
Carl Knoblock - Telephone Tech