xgr39@isuvax.iastate.edu (Marc Barrett) (05/23/91)
There have been numerous postings recently by various people asking
for specifications on the A2410 "ULowell" graphics board.
I do not have the specs handy, but I would like to ask a question
of my own: Where is the damn thing?!?
This video board was first shown nearly three years ago by the
University of Lowell, and is getting very old. Commodore later bought
it, and has been sitting on it for so long that I am beginning to
wonder whether or not Commodore will ever release it.
If thing ever does actually make it to the market, it will give
the Video Toaster a run for its money as the longest-awaited Amiga
video/graphics product.
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-------------------------------------------------------manes@vger.nsu.edu ((Mark D. Manes), Norfolk State University) (05/24/91)
In article <1991May22.220451.24010@news.iastate.edu>, xgr39@isuvax.iastate.edu (Marc Barrett) writes: > There have been numerous postings recently by various people asking > for specifications on the A2410 "ULowell" graphics board. > > I do not have the specs handy, but I would like to ask a question > of my own: Where is the damn thing?!? In the deep dark dungeons at Commodore. > > This video board was first shown nearly three years ago by the > University of Lowell, and is getting very old. Commodore later bought > it, and has been sitting on it for so long that I am beginning to > wonder whether or not Commodore will ever release it. > > If thing ever does actually make it to the market, it will give > the Video Toaster a run for its money as the longest-awaited Amiga > video/graphics product. I get so sick of postings like this, and especially from you. It will be released when it is ready, and not a moment sooner. The board is currently not directly supported by Intuition. This board has been displayed with UNIX. > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > / Marc Barrett -MB- | BITNET: XGR39@ISUVAX.BITNET / > / ISU COM S Student | Internet: XGR39@CCVAX.IASTATE.EDU / > ------------------------------------------------------------ > \ ISU : The Home of the Goon / > \ Who wants to Blow Up the Moon / > ------------------------------------------------------- -mark= +--------+ ================================================== | \/ | Mark D. Manes "The Most lopsided deal since ..." | /\ \/ | manes@vger.nsu.edu | / | (804) 683-2532 "Make up your own mind! - AMIGA" +--------+ ================================================== "I protest Captain! I am not a merry man!" - Lt. Worf
sam@ms.uky.edu (Mike Mills) (05/24/91)
manes@vger.nsu.edu ((Mark D. Manes), Norfolk State University) writes: [in reference to Marc Barrett] >I get so sick of postings like this, and especially from you. It >will be released when it is ready, and not a moment sooner. Not on a witch hunt, are we? The man has a right to ask questions as much as anyone else on the net. Just because you don't like him doesn't give you the right to flame him. His question wasn't anymore useless than your usual "When is Commodore going to release an '040 Amiga?" or "When is Commodore going to officially release OS 2.0?". These are typical questions asked by people wanting to know if any new information is available. But I don't see you flaming anyone else. Personally, I get sick of personal attacks in public. And an unneccessary waste of network bandwith, like you did with your post, and like I'm doing now. The only stupid question is the one that is not asked. > -mark= > > +--------+ ================================================== > | \/ | Mark D. Manes "The Most lopsided deal since ..." > | /\ \/ | manes@vger.nsu.edu > | / | (804) 683-2532 "Make up your own mind! - AMIGA" > +--------+ ================================================== > "I protest Captain! I am not a merry man!" - Lt. Worf -- --Mike Mills E-Mail: sam@ms.uky.edu, {rutgers, uunet}!ukma!sam --University of Kentucky mike@ukpr.uky.edu --(606) 255-3583, 257-3092 "Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing." -- Mark Twain
manes@vger.nsu.edu ((Mark D. Manes), Norfolk State University) (05/27/91)
In article <1991May24.040433.809@ms.uky.edu>, sam@ms.uky.edu (Mike Mills) writes: > manes@vger.nsu.edu ((Mark D. Manes), Norfolk State University) writes: > [in reference to Marc Barrett] > >>I get so sick of postings like this, and especially from you. It >>will be released when it is ready, and not a moment sooner. > > Not on a witch hunt, are we? The man has a right to ask questions as much > as anyone else on the net. Just because you don't like him doesn't give you > the right to flame him. His question wasn't anymore useless than your usual > "When is Commodore going to release an '040 Amiga?" or "When is Commodore > going to officially release OS 2.0?". These are typical questions asked by > people wanting to know if any new information is available. But I don't > see you flaming anyone else. Not on a witch hunt at all. A hunt implies that the target is lost. It was not lost, nor was I looking for it. Marc did not just post "has anyone seen the A2410 board?" It read more like Commodore has failed to deliver a promise, and so on. Typical Marc Barrett fashion. Further more, I have _never_ posted on the net asking when 2.0 will be out or when Commodore will release a 040 Amiga. Both questions I consider inane. I took the time and the money to become a registered developer so that I might know what Commodore intends. Perhaps Marc should spend a few dollars? It sure might cut his postings in half. 1/2 :-) If there is new informaiton, and you keep up with what is going on, you will know. There is _no need_ to see the montly "is such and such out yet from Commodore and if it is isn't then Commodore really sucks posting" Talk about wast of bandwidth! Actually I try to be more informative than a flame generator. Perhaps you need to read all the words? > > Personally, I get sick of personal attacks in public. And an unneccessary > waste of network bandwith, like you did with your post, and like I'm doing > now. > > The only stupid question is the one that is not asked. Agreed, when it is worded as a question and not a judgement. > -- > --Mike Mills E-Mail: sam@ms.uky.edu, {rutgers, uunet}!ukma!sam > --University of Kentucky mike@ukpr.uky.edu > --(606) 255-3583, 257-3092 > "Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing." -- Mark Twain -mark= +--------+ ================================================== | \/ | Mark D. Manes "The Most lopsided deal since ..." | /\ \/ | manes@vger.nsu.edu | / | (804) 683-2532 "Make up your own mind! - AMIGA" +--------+ ================================================== "I protest Captain! I am not a merry man!" - Lt. Worf