Info-IBMPC@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (10/09/89)
Info-IBMPC Digest Sun, 8 Oct 89 Volume 89 : Issue 91
Today's Editor:
Gregory Hicks - Chinhae Korea <COMFLEACT@Taegu-EMH1.army.mil>
Today's Topics:
44 x 132 col mode in Lotus 1-2-3, V 2.01
antiviral programs for IBM PC and clones, help
Dos Educational Materials
File: "IBMPC-L MAIL" being sent to you
Here is address for Software Research (Smartkey)
HP ColorPro
Info-IBMPC Digest V89
Info-IBMPC Digest V89 #79
Info-IBMPC Digest V89 #84
Info-IBMPC subject index or KWIC
MIDI, etc.
Multi User BBS
New IBMPC anti-virals uploaded to SIMTEL20
OS/2 under Xenix?
PC - PC xfer
UUD19.BAS and XXD.BAS uploaded to SIMTEL20
Windows 2.1 and HP ColorPro
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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 89 00:29:00 EDT
From: DAVID KLEIN <DAVID%YUOrion.bitnet@ugw.utcs.utoronto.ca>
Subject: 44 x 132 col mode in Lotus 1-2-3, V 2.01
Greetings,
Could someone please tell me how to force Lotus (V 2.01) to go into the
132 x 44 (or even higher) display mode in EGA? I'm using an ATI EGA
Wondercard, and have tried the SMS program, but to no avail. As soon as
Lotus starts up, it seems to force my display back to the 80 x 25 display.
There don't seem to be any screen drivers for Lotus in my package for this
type of situation, but then, I've had it for a few years. (Couldn't find
a reference to it in the manual either.)
Cheers,
Dave Klein
Computer Advisor,
York University, Glendon College,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 89 12:06 EDT
From: "Kevin Lepard" <SASQUATCH%ALBION.BITNET@CORNELLC.cit.cornell.edu>
Subject: antiviral programs for IBM PC and clones, help
We are experiencing difficulties with viruses infecting our LAN here at
Albion. Does anyone know of any good antiviral programs for the IBM PC
and clones?
[See message later on in the Digest regarding recent uploads... gph]
Many thanks in advance.
Kevin Lepard
Bitnet: Sasquatch@albion.bitnet
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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 89 9:08:25 CDT
From: david@wubios.WUstl.EDU (David J. Camp)
Subject: Dos Educational Materials
We are interested in acquiring effective Dos Reference materials. On-line
materials would be preferable, but good textbooks would be okay also. We
will need both tutorials and references. I am soliciting optinions of
netlanders on products they have tried. Thank you, -David-
Bitnet: david@wubios.wustl ^ Mr. David J. Camp
Internet: david%wubios@wucs1.wustl.edu < * > Box 8067, Biostatistics
uucp: uunet!wucs1!wubios!david v 660 South Euclid
Washington University (314) 36-23635 Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Date: Tue, 3 Oct 89 15:00 +0100
From: Magnus Olsson <dnalib@kcvax.ldc.lu.se>
Subject: GIF to PostScript conversion
Does anybody out there know if there's a program (for MSDos or Unix) that
converts .GIF picture files to PostScript? If there is, is the source code
available?
By the way, how is the GIF format defined? Are there any books or articles
about it?
Magnus Olsson
BITNET: DNALIB@SELDC51
Internet: dnalib@kcvax.ldc.lu.se, dnalib@kcvax.sunet.se
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Date: Tue, 03 Oct 89 22:25:14 EDT
From: Curt Priest <BMSLIB@mitvma.mit.edu>
Subject: Here is address for Software Research (Smartkey)
Command Software has the toll free number 1-800-824-5537. Nick Hammond
can be written at P.O. Box 0070, Fineview, NY 13640 or phoned at
613-541-1711.
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Date: Mon, 2 Oct 89 17:58:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: John Duchowski <jd3a+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: HP ColorPro
Hi there,
I seem to be running into some problems with connecting our HP ColorPro
to our IBM PC/AT. I have prepared a home made cable with the following
configuration:
Computer Plotter
---------- ---------
9 PIN 25 PIN
2 -----> 3
3 -----> 2
5 \
\ -----> 20
6 /
but I seem to be getting either no response or device time-out response
when I try to run HP's test program. I've tried setting COM1 parameters
via the mode command and from within BASICA, but nothing seems to work.
HP's manual is pretty explicit for 25 - 25 PIN cable connections but has
nothing in it on 9 PIN cables.
Is there something I'm overlooking here, such as that in 9/25 PIN
individual pins may mean different things ?
Thanks for any and all help.
Sincerely,
John Duchowski
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Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1989 12:00 EST
From: Norman Walsh <NORM%IONAACAD.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>
Subject: Info-IBMPC Digest V89
Richard Koop,
I assume that you really meant 320x200x256 colors not 640x480 since the
VGA doesn't support 640x480 in 256 color mode... Unless you're one of
those lucky dogs that has a SuperVGA of some sort (sigh). Anyway, you
should be aware that you can easily tweek the IBM VGA into 320x400 and
even 360x480 256 color modes. For more info on that tweek, get a hold of
the JAN/FEB 1989 issue of Programmer's Journal (Volume 7.1).
As far as extended memory goes, I recommend The Waite Group's MS-DOS
Papers published by Howard W. Sams & Company. They have a good discussion
of how to access the EMM device drivers. I think PC Magazine also ran a
couple of articles on it recently. In addition to EMM, remember that you
have multiple pages of video memory in some modes.
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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 89 15:04:54 EDT
From: emb978@leah.Albany.EDU (Eric M. Boehm)
Subject: Info-IBMPC Digest V89 #79
A programs that may be useful is qsort312.arc. It is available from
simtel20 in pd1:<msdos.txtutl>qsort312.arc.
Eric M. Boehm
EMB978@LEAH.ALBANY.EDU
EMB978@RACHEL.ALBANY.EDU
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Date: Wed, 4 Oct 89 07:48:58 EDT
From: youssef@NADC.ARPA (P. Youssef)
Subject: Info-IBMPC Digest V89 #84
I am in need for kermit documention. If anyone has it please send me a
copy it can be for the pc or for the VAX.
thanks,
[This should help you get your documentation.
Kermit files may be obtained over networks and by mail order. On the
Internetwork, use FTP to log in to host WATSUN, WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU, a
SUN-4/280 running UNIX (SUNOS 4.0), IP host number 128.59,39.2.
128.59.40.130. Login as user anonymous (note, lower case), any password,
and GET or MGET the desired files. The Kermit files are in directories
kermit/a, kermit/b, kermit/c, kermit/d, and kermit/e. You can also get
Kermit files over BITNET/EARN; to get started send a message with text
HELP to KERMSRV, the Kermit file server, at host CUVMA. For detailed
instructions, read the file kermit/a/aanetw.hlp (AANETW.HLP on KERMSRV).
To order by mail, request a complete list of Kermit versions and an order
form from Kermit Distribution, Columbia University Center for Computing
Activities, 612 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10025 USA.
gph]
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Date: 4 Oct 89 16:00 +0100
From: "Haavard Hegna" <hegna%nr.uninett@nac.no>
Subject: Info-IBMPC subject index or KWIC
Some years ago I FTP-ed a KWIC-index for Info-IBMPC Digest from
somewhere. It was outdated long ago and is currently of little help.
(KWIC = Key-Word In Context)
Reading the note resently about the back issue archives, I started
thinking about getting an updated index from somewhere. But where?
The RISKS-FORUM Digest keeps an updated subject/content-list for the
current volume available for FTP-ing at all times. And the last issue of
every volume is that "half-year"'s content. Most helpful. A KWIC-index for
every volume would help even more.
How about Info-IBMPC volumes? Does anybody keep the subject-lines in
a file for easy reference and KWIC-ing?
Haavard Hegna
Norwegian Computing Center
Box 114 Blindern
0314 Oslo 3, NORWAY
[I'll be glad to generate a KWIC index, as well as an updated
subject/content list foe the current volume if someone would tell me where
I could get the software... I don't have time to write programs for
myself, let alone for the Digest... gph]
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Date: Tue, 3 Oct 89 18:11 EDT
From: V109QG7U@ubvmsc.cc.buffalo.edu
Subject: MIDI, etc.
If anyone knows (or has) any software for sequencing music via
MIDI, please post here. I have a Yamaha PSS-480 synth and a Commodore
PC-40III IBM compatible. No MIDI connection as yet. Also, if you know of
any programs that print sheet music, leave mail to same.
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Date: Wed, 4 Oct 89 00:25:08 EST
From: jdangel@lynx.northeastern.edu
Subject: Multi User BBS
> Could someone give me information on multi user bbs's....
The Major BBS is excellent. It is used by Ashton-tate for user support
and many other companies. The best part about it is that it is $59 for a
version running 3 users.. Other versions are availiable (ones that support
50-100 users on a 386 nice..)
Availiable from:
Galaticomm, Inc.
4101 SW. 47 ave. suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33314 Modem: (305) 583 7808 <- demo system
Voice: (305) 583 5990
Fax : (305) 583 7846
Jeff Dangel | Northeastern University College of Computer Science
| "Stop calling me Shirley"
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Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1989 22:50 MDT
From: Keith Petersen <w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: New IBMPC anti-virals uploaded to SIMTEL20
[--forwarded message--]
From: jwright@atanasoff.cs.iastate.edu (Jim Wright)
I have uploaded the following new IBMPC anti-virals to SIMTEL20. All the
files in this batch are shareware.
bootchk.arc
Program to verify boot sector of disk. Performs comparison with
secure copy of boot sector. To be used in autoexec.bat. Sent to
me by author. Version 1.00 (first release).
m-1704.arc
Update to previous file of same name. Only change is in docs to
warn of possible false alert issued by viruscan. Direct from
author's BBS.
netscan.arc
Network compatible program to scan disks for known viruses.
Version 0.4v33, update to previous releases. Direct from author's
BBS.
scanrs39.arc
Resident program to scan executables for viruses before loading.
Version 0.9v39, update to previous releases. Note minor change
in spelling of archive name. Direct from author's BBS.
scanv40.arc
Program to scan disk and report any viruses found. Version 0.7v40,
update to previous releases. Direct from author's BBS.
shez48.arc
Shell program for manipulating archives which, with this new
release, is compatible with viruscan. Version 4.8. From HomeBase
where it was placed by author.
[ I was unable to get the viruscan aspect to work as advertised ]
[ but I only put forth a minimal effort. -- jrw ]
<msdos.trojan-pro>
BOOTCHK.ARC Verifies boot sector against secure copy, v1.00
M-1704.ARC Repairs and removes infections of 1704A and 1704B viruses
NETSCAN.ARC Network compatible program to scan for viruses, 0.4v33
SCANRS39.ARC Resident program to check for viruses, 0.9v39
SCANV40.ARC Scans disks and reports viruses found, 0.7v40
<msdos.arc-lbr>
SHEZ48.ARC Shell for archive manipulation w/ virus checking, v4.8
Jim
Thanks, Jim!
--Keith Petersen
Maintainer of SIMTEL20's CP/M, MSDOS, and MISC archives
Internet: w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.Mil [26.2.0.74]
Uucp: {ames,decwrl,harvard,rutgers,ucbvax,uunet}!wsmr-simtel20.army.mil!w8sdz
Note: Send ftp connectivity and slow throughput problem reports to
Action@WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.Mil
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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 89 6:00:27 CDT
From: david@wubios.WUstl.EDU (David J. Camp)
Subject: OS/2 under Xenix?
It sure would make sense for SCO Xenix or similiar product to run OS/2
applications. This would simplify our search for the 'ideal' operating
system. I have heard there is a company called MCS working on something
like this. I am interested in hearing more details. -David-
Bitnet: david@wubios.wustl ^ Mr. David J. Camp
Internet: david%wubios@wucs1.wustl.edu < * > Box 8067, Biostatistics
uucp: uunet!wucs1!wubios!david v 660 South Euclid
Washington University (314) 36-23635 Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Date: Wed, 4 Oct 89 14:28:12 EDT
From: Peter Jones <MAINT%UQAM.bitnet@ugw.utcs.utoronto.ca>
Subject: PC - PC xfer
On Fri, 1 Sep 89 12:18 GMT, GROENEVELD%HDETNO51.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU asked:
>Hello there,
>Does anyone of you know of useful PC-PC xfer software?
You could try KERMIT between the PC's. There is also an XSEND package with
it that sets up the commands for sending multiple directories. If the
machines are side by side, or have a high speed link between them, you can
transfer at maximum baud rate. (There will be occasional recovered
transmission errors.
To aquire KERMIT, you can start with TELL KERMSERV AT CUVMA HELP.
Peter Jones MAINT@UQAM (514)-987-3542
"All's well that ends." :-)
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Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1989 16:37 MDT
From: w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL
Subject: UUD19.BAS and XXD.BAS uploaded to SIMTEL20
[--forwarded message--]
From: Erich Neuwirth <A4422DAB%AWIUNI11.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>
Re: UUD19.BAS and XXD.BAS
People usually have problems in bootstrapping UUDECODE and XXDECODE
programs. Using MAKEBAS from PC Magazine I produced Basic source files
which can be sent by mail to enable the recipient to produce David
Kirschbaum's UUD19.COM and XXD.COM. The recipient can then decode any
encoded binary files he or she receives, including TOADUU19.ARC and
TOADXX10.ARC which contain these binaries.
Erich
Thanks, Erich! UUD19.BAS and XXD.BAS have been added to the SIMTEL20
archives in directory PD1:<MSDOS.STARTER>.
This is an excellent way for bootstrapping uudecode and xxdecode since
most MSDOS users have GWBASIC or BASICA.
The program source includes a checksum at the end of each line in order to
assure error-free creation of the COM file. It's also a very short
program since David Kirschbaum's uudecode and xxdecode are each about 750
bytes in size.
I have verified that these Basic programs create UUD19.COM and UUX.COM
files which are identical, except for a few bytes of zero padding on the
end, to those distributed by the author David Kirschbaum. The padding is
probably caused by Basic's insistance of writing even boundry 128 byte
binary files. That will not affect the operation of the COM files.
--Keith Petersen
Maintainer of SIMTEL20's CP/M, MSDOS, and MISC archives
Internet: w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.Mil [26.2.0.74]
Uucp: {ames,decwrl,harvard,rutgers,ucbvax,uunet}!wsmr-simtel20.army.mil!w8sdz
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Date: Mon, 02 Oct 89 12:58:24
From: CS1CWM%primea.sheffield.ac.uk@NSFnet-Relay.AC.UK
Subject: Windows 2.1 and HP ColorPro
In number 79 Bernie Lantz said he was having trouble driving the HP
ColorPro under Windows/386 V2.1.
I am using Corel Draw (a fine package) under Windows/286 V2.1 and if I try
to output using the V2.2 ColorPro driver either directly or to file the
machine seizes up and needs a hardware reset.
I have talked to Corel who do not seem to have met this problem yet and
from what Bernie says, it seems there is something wrong in the driver.
I have had the ColorPro working with Smart II with no problems, same
machine, same cable, same port &c. &c.
Chris Martin
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