dgr0093@ritcv.UUCP (Michelangelo H. Jones) (10/16/88)
I got my Turbo Pascal 5.0 professional package two days after my check cleared, about two weeks after I mailed it. I have no complaints against Borland's shipping department. I had thought that the different programs of the ProPack were more integrated, though. At worst, however, a minor disappointment. The Borland manuals were better (thinner, but still thick paperbacks, 5 volumes taking about 6 or 7 inches of shelf space.) But what I want to know is, what's this about Turbo Technix being cancelled? I subscribe, and I didn't see any mention in the latest issue (the latest issue I have is the one describing the directory search engine in TP5 and announcing the new languages). That would be a truly sad thing if true, for it was one magazine well worth even a $10.00/issue price. (Good thing it was free, or I'd be broker than I already am keeping up with Borland's upgrades.) Dave Rutherford a.k.a. Michelangelo H. Jones.
gmcaulif@bonnie.ics.uci.edu (Garrett Mcauliffe) (10/16/88)
In article <940@ritcv.UUCP> dgr0093@ritcv.UUCP (Michelangelo H. Jones) writes: >The Borland manuals were better (thinner, but still thick paperbacks, 5 volumes >taking about 6 or 7 inches of shelf space.) Except, their new manual for Turbo Assembler--the example programs they list are filled with little bugs. It would make learning assembler for the novice a REAL nuisance. I wish Borland got on the ball with this!!! >But what I want to know is, what's this about Turbo Technix being cancelled? >I subscribe, and I didn't see any mention in the latest issue (the latest >issue I have is the one describing the directory search engine in TP5 and >announcing the new languages). That would be a truly sad thing if true, for .... Yes, it's true. I've heard Borland's been cutting back on its staff, and the staff of Turbo Technix was one of their cuts... Very unfortunate, for I haven't seen such a quality magazine out in years (and never one for the IBM programming languages). I called Borland, and they confirmed that they no longer publish the magazine. I think everyone should write them and try to get them to put it back together.... Garrett
davidc@fpssun.fps.com (David Collett ext 1648) (10/20/88)
I sent in my registration card over a year ago. Since then, I received one issue of Technix magazine. ONE! It was the issue about how to use the mouse in Pascal. It was a 2-part article. Of course, I never received the second part! Would ANYONE be willing to send me a copy of that article? It was the one about using the mouse in hi-res. I will happily reimburse you for mailing and Xerox fees. Thank you very much! David S. Collett 6830 S.W. 192nd Avenue Beaverton, OR. 97007
conway@hpdtl.HP.COM (Daniel F. Conway) (10/20/88)
gmcaulif@bonnie.ics.uci.edu (Garrett Mcauliffe) writes (re. Turbo Technix): I haven't seen such a quality magazine out in years (and never one for the IBM programming languages). I called Borland, and they confirmed that they no longer publish the magazine. I think everyone should write them and try to get them to put it back together.... I'll second the motion. Does Phillipe Kahn read notes? Dan Conway Hewlett-Packard Palo Alto, CA dan_conway@hplabs.hp.com