bridger%rcc@RAND.ORG (Bridger Mitchell) (12/22/88)
An excellent source of CP/M information, help, and user-group software (over 4500 files) is the National CP/M RoundTable on GEnie, which is accessible in the U.S., Canada, and Japan through the GEISCO network at 300 and 1200 bps. The Bulletin Board area has several user groups to answer machine-specific questions for the TRS-80 using CP/M, Heath/Zenith, Kaypro, Osborne, Visual-1050, Commodore C128 using CP/M, Apple using CP/M, Atari using CP/M, and a category to discuss ZCPR3, ZRDOS, and the Z-SYSTEM. A particular strength of the CP/M Roundtable is the depth of experience that the four SysOps bring to the system. Keith Petersen, surely known to everyone on this list, guides the overall CP/M activities. He is backed up by Bill Duerr (All CP/M), Bill Juliani (Commodore C128 CP/M), and Jim Lill (Apple CP/M and Z-System). Since late October, the normal $29.95 signup fee for U.S. users has been waived (this waiver may be terminated soon, however). This means you can sample the system at very low cost. To get this free signup you do this: 1. Set your Terminal software for LOCAL ECHO/Half Duplex at 300 or 1200 baud. 2. Dial (toll free) 800-638-8369. Upon connection, enter HHH 3. At the U#= prompt, enter XJM11890,GENIE and press RETURN. GEnie is available without monthly charge and without any hidden extra charges for $5 per hour for both 300 and 1200 baud. You will be able to order a GEnie manual online or download one from the online manual. If you need additional assistance, call 800-638-9636 (voice). Additional information is available in these simtel20 files: PD2:<CPM.GENIE>GENIECPM.FRE PD2:<CPM.GENIE>GENIECPM.INF ---bridger