15616  1FEB90-0235 T1000/1200/3000
     New User
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: ALL

Greeting Folks!  This is MIKEBASIC from the Big D.  I don't wear boots (much),
but I do dabble around in QuickBASIC and may be able to answer some of your
questions.  (This is a new board for me, excuse the malformatted text).  Since I
am a college student and can't afford much logon time, I would be interested in
mail (as in the post office) corespondence.  I don't PEEK/POKE much, but I do
just about every thing else.  This can include BASIC that comes with your DOS.
I recently submitted my first article to PCM (math-oriented), and expect to
author programs for PCM on a semi-regular bas I can be contacted by mail at: PO
BOX 401011: DALLAS: TX: 75240.  My given name is Mike Welch, but my name by God
is MIKEBASIC.  I look forward to hearing from you!

(BASIC lives!)


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15617  1FEB90-0244 T1000/1200/3000
     To a much-read author!
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: W4KY

Jim, I have to say that I met you through a Dallas-local BBS long before I met
you through PCM.  I downloaded one of your programs!  This note is particularly
devoted to your last article, BASIC ATTRACTION. I am a devoute QuickBASIC
programmer.  I do NOT think that BASIC is dead, and appreciate your likewise
attitude.  I sent for information on PDQ (872 byte "Hello World" -- WOW!!!!! now
we're talking!!!).  I really do enjoy your articles on basic, and expect to
contact you via USPS (since I'm in college and it's so much cheaper).  But,
since this is my first logon to Delphi, and since I have enjoyed your articles
so much, I wanted to let you know "semi-live."  BASIC SHOULD BE SUBSITUTED FOR
PASCAL IN THE CLASSROOM -- QUICKBASIC THAT IS!  I have a user-library (all  in
QB) that is over 80KB in ASCII size, and I don't have one GOTO in the entire
listing.  QB IS structured.  Hence, I'm with you on your excitement for QB.
Nice chatting.  Keep up the great work! A friend

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15619  1FEB90-0312 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Just was given an IBM Proprinter XL. (Re: Msg 15581)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: BARNUM

If you haven't had response on this one yet:  Why would you need CONFIG.SYS to
get the printer to work?  What is it NOT doing?  The proprinter should connect
fine with the standard (non-standart) Tandy cable.  if the printer isn't coming
on, maybe it's blown a fuse.  I know of no external software (DOS) commands to
configure your printer other than the usual LF on/off commands and TSR printer
controls.  That is, none that will work, for instance, like DRIVPARM.
   --- MIKEBASIC: Dallas

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15620  1FEB90-0319 General Information
     RE: DAC-EASY ACCOUNTING 3.0 (Re: Msg 15584)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: BRACKEN

>When i try to install DAC EASY... Sounds like the thing is trying to write to a
hard disk.  Let's see -- yes of course.  Assuming that your HX has EEPROM
(SETUPHX), DOS pretends that it is drive C:  (try DIR C:).  DAC may have an auto
sensor that automatically checks for a hard drive controler then automatically
trys to load to that drive.  Write Fault means something mechanical with the
drive (unlike write protect, et al.).  If you run CHKDSK C: and have an EEPROM,
DOS returns with some information about your "HARD DISK" -- Thus, The HX
supports the EEPROM by making it "look" like a fixed disk. Try the DOS command
that follows:
             ASSIGN C=[drive] Where [drive] is the drive where you want the
setup to go.

-- MIKEBASIC:  DALLAS  Good luck

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15621  1FEB90-0325 General Information
     RE: vga for a 1000hx (Re: Msg 15592)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: MATTCHIP (NR)

YO: MATTCHIP -- Ask MISAL if there isn't an external attachment that will let
you add standard PC cards to the HX.  I had a HX for over a year but traded it
up just because I couldn't expand it (without Tandy's overpriced expansions).
Seems like you can add a PLUS expansion board (which, in this case you would
HAVE to get from Tandy) which will add an extra set of expansion slots to the
system that accepts PC sized slots.  If you want a VGA, sounds like you're ready
to sell that HX like I did and get a more expandable system.  I have a SL with a
Paradise VGA Plus card and a Sony flat screen monitor.  No probs here.  The HX
just isn't equipped to "get big" ------>MIKEBASIC:  Dallas

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15622  1FEB90-0332 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy Graphics Programming (Re: Msg 15600)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: JJJJJ

I don't know about full access to the Tandy 16 color graphics, but I do know
that the following batch command will work if you have ANSI.SYS loaded into your
CONFIG.SYS file.
              TYPE <ESC>[=5h This sets the screen to Tandy's low res (like 120 x
300 or something) mode.  This is screen 5 in BASIC:  A Tandy specific function.
This being available suggests that ANSI.SYS has support for the Tandy special
modes. You might want to look into using ANSI.SYS as a last resort means of
Tandy graphics control.  It may be tough, though.  HEY!!! I just remembered:
There is a publication on the public domain called DOSINT (I think) which is a
free list of the DOS interrupts (kikda like a free dos Technical Ref. Manual).
They list a lot of the Tandy screen functions, which you could put into an
assembler,and call as a program external!
     ---MIKEBASIC:  dallas

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15623  1FEB90-0337 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15601)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: DONWM

I think you're right on the "writing two programs" to access different machines
stuff.  I have run into the same.  I program in QuickBASIC (which you might want
to consider as your transfer language -- unless you want to make a living at
programming), and I can assemble small DOS INTERRUPTS that I can call from
QuickBASIC to set the Tandy specific screen modes (like SCREEN 5).  However, I
haven't tried graphic writes to the screen afterwords, don't know if it will
work.

What you might want to do is create a small configure file, probably a
sequential (OPEN [FILE] FOR INPUT AS...) which would contain your screen and
graphic setting modes.  Then, all you have to do is change the little file.
Example:
    OPEN "FILENAME" FOR INPUT AS 1        REM OPEN CONFIGURATION FILE
        INPUT #1, SCREENMODE                  REM GET GENERIC SCREEN MODE
        CLOSE                                 REM CLOSE FILE
        SCREEN SCREENMODE                     REM CALL THAT MODE
        <ETC>

goodluck! -- MIKEBASIC:  Dallas

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15624  1FEB90-0344 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: MS PAINTBRUSH (Re: Msg 15605)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: RONNYD

Yup.  Just guessing, but it does sound like it is trying to write to the RAM
Tandy stores for video.  I had so many problems like that that I just went to a
"after market dealer," and purchased a VGA system. I don't get the 16 color
mode, but the 256K color mode, and I saved myself about 40K memory on my SL.
Except for a very few programs, most do not support that 16 color graphics.  In
addition, I can run software that used to "lock up" on my Tandy.  Replacing the
video card seemed to make the system more IBM compatible.  I don't know if it
will work with a CGA or not, since the Tandy comes with one.

Have you called Microsoft for help?  They're pretty good about answering Tandy
specific questions.


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15625  1FEB90-0408 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy Graphics Programming (Re: Msg 15622)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: MIKEBASIC

Hi Mike!
       Glad to see you online here at Delphi! As for the external assembler
program you told JJJJJ to write, it's already been written! It's called GRAFIX
and it's online here at DELPHI! Not only that but I've spoken with the author
and He's currently finishing up Version 2.0 of Grafix which adds many more
commands for access through QuickBasic, TurboPascal & C. As soon as I get a copy
from him (He's Direct Mailing me one), I'll upload it here. I love Quick Basic
too! Hope to here from you soon. Chow Fer Now...Jax...
  ___                         __
 (   >                       /  )
  __/___.  _.,  __________  /  / __  __.  _,  ________  __  o __/ _  __
 / / (_/|_/ /\_(_) / / / <_/__/_/ (_(_/|_(_)_(_) / / <_/ (_<_(_/_</_/ (_
<_/                                       /|
                                         |/

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15626  1FEB90-0740 T1000/1200/3000
     DeskMate's Sound files
     From: JIMREED      To: ALL


I wrote this long message to someone . . .

                   . . . who could not use a very large Sound file he had
obtained, because it would not fit in his free RAM on his Tandy 1000TL. I
thought some other DeskMate users might find it helpful.

Want to read about cramming large Sound files into DeskMate Sound? (Y/N)



Whew!

Well, I did get that big Perry Mason SOUND file to work . . .

             . . . but, I have to admit, it was a pain. I'll explain, since
some, but likely not all, of this probably applies to you, too. I am running on
a Tandy 1000TL under the new DeskMate 3.03.01. That's part of the problem of
loading this 339,348 bytes file.

You see, DeskMate 3.02 (not my newer 3.03) is what is actually on the TL's ROM.
So, that means that I can no longer rely on loading the DESKTOP.PDM and DESK.EXE
from ROM. Rather, I have to load them into RAM -- and that reduces the amount of
available RAM I have to work with in such Applications as DeskMate's Sound
Application.

The fact that I am running a VGA monitor, and need to load in a driver for it,
further reduces my available RAM. I also have some other odds and ends that make
still other demands on RAM.

What all this amounts to is that by the time I am ready to run DeskMate, I have
only 536,272 of available RAM. Then, by the time I load DeskMate and run the
Sound application, I have so much overhead, I have only 225,040 left for me to
use in loading in a Sound file. Well, that Perry Mason file is 310,891 even when
still zipped and when you unzip it, as you must before running it, it is 339,348
in size. What to do?

Well, I decided that if I temporarily renamed (for the moment, disabling them)
my AUTOEXEC.BAT and my CONFIG.SYS files, I could free up some additional RAM
that was being allocated for stuff I didn't really need to run DeskMate
applications. So, I did that and rebooted. That gave me 601,680 of free RAM
before running DeskMate. Not enough. So, I then went into the SETUPTL program
and reduced files and buffers there to the minimum, giving me 610,240. I thought
maybe this will do it.

Well, no, it was still not enough, for I now had 290,400 bytes free for loading
in Sound files, but I needed at least 339,348! Rats.

Hmm, I thought, "I vaguely recall that Perry Mason file. How did I listen to it
the first time, before it was released?" Was it before I went to VGA. Well, even
it that were the case, the VGA driver is only 22,802 bytes, so I'd still only
have about 313,000 bytes to use.

Kevin Nickols then reminded me that, "You probably were using the DeskMate that
comes with the machine then, Jim, and, remember it has the DeskTop file in ROM."
Hey! So, I configured to boot from ROM, using the SETUPTL command, thus loading
in the original DeskMate 3.02 that came with the machine. I then ran the Sound
application and found that I now had 330,832 bytes to use. But -- yikes -- still
not enough!

Next, I thought, well, if you weren't using the VGA driver you'd have enough,
but you'd have no video.  Hmm, but were I to go back and try renaming the
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and THEN reboot, from ROM, into the OLD
DeskMate 3.02, I ought to have plenty of free RAM.

So, that's what I did, and I got 396,272 bytes freed up -- enough to, at long
last, load and run that Perry Mason file, with some 50K left over!

About done. Keep reading? (Y/N)


How did I know how much memory was being freed up by these various avenues.
Well, you just run the Sound application and, on the Options Menu, there's a
Memory selection that tells you how much memory is available. I offer this
tidbit after belatedly discovering it while using a calculator to add up all the
system files I knew were needed to get into the Sound application and ready to
go.

Now, some of this may affect your situation, and some of it may not, so there is
no firm figure I can quote as to, "What is the biggest file I can run in the
Sound application?" If you use the Tandy CGA, have no RAM reserved for anything
else and run from ROM on an SL or TL (and you wouldn't be using Sound without an
SL or TL), you could have some 420K or more available. But, wow, if you do use
it every bit, you'll surely narrow your "listening audience," because a lot of
us have less than that amount of free RAM by the time we run Sound.

Anyway, I do hope this long explanation does help others to understand why some
of those very long Sound files may be difficult to run.

Hopefully, in your own situation, you may not have to do all of the above, but
you likely will need to do some of it.

  -- Jim Reed


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15627  1FEB90-2120 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy Graphics Programming (Re: Msg 15622)
     From: JJJJJ        To: MIKEBASIC

MikeBasic,
   Thanks I'll check out your suggestions.  In fact I use the meta functions in
my autoexec files prompt command to give me color while I'm in DOS.
                                             J. J. Campbell

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15628  1FEB90-2326 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: MS PAINTBRUSH (Re: Msg 15624)
     From: RONNYD       To: MIKEBASIC

That sounds like a good idea! I've got one slot left and I've been thinking at
VGA, just didn't want to fork over the bucks for a new card and monitor. I'll
probably stick with my SX  and forego upgrading until I'm forced to jump into
OS/2. Thanks for your input.

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15629  1FEB90-2344 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15623)
     From: DONWM        To: MIKEBASIC

Thanks for the info. While there is no "best" language to learn, QuickBasic
might be the most logical one for me. Your suggestion seems like a good AND
simple way to get the job done.
                  Thanks,
                   Don Mehlhouse

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15630  2FEB90-0331 T1000/1200/3000
     DESKMATE PHONELIST
     From: ALSHERALD    To: ALL

I have a Tandy 1000 TX with a 1200-bps modem and have a rotary phone dial When
using the phone list in deskmate version 2, there is no problem dialing a local
number with the command P######, however I cannot get a long distance number
with the command P1areacodenumber.  A Tandy dealer suggested that this command
may be dialing too fast so I've tried scattering some commas in it but with no
success:  I still get "Sorry your call did not go through."  Does anyone know
what I'm doing wrong?

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15631  2FEB90-1958 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15601)
     From: HADSTATE     To: DONWM

Si, Si, it's C you want.  Get a real good, real inexpensive C compiler and
debugger from Mix Software, 1132 Commerce Dr., Richardson, TX, 75081. You want
Mix Power C, $20, Mix Power Ctrace $20, Library Source Code $10, and the Mix
Split Screen Editor $20.

Their runtime library supports the PCjr video modes, which gives me access to
modes 8, 9 and 10.  I use the package privately as well as commercially.  It's
really a class act!  Do not confuse Mix Power C with an earlier product, Mix C,
which had a reputation for being junk (I don't know, never had the pleasure.)

Power C comes with a 600 page tutorial/reference manual that is bound in
softcover and includes an index!!  The book alone is worth the $20 price of the
Compiler.  Try it. You'll like it.

If you really want to get fancy, Mix also sells a B-tree database library and at
one time sold a screen manager from MagnaCarta Software.  You can phone them at
214-783-6001.  Their technical support is so-so, but at least they don't charge
an arm and a leg for it.

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15632  2FEB90-2036 General Information
     RE: 1000/hx graphics (Re: Msg 15501)
     From: MR60S        To: RVCUSER

So it goes.  Thanks for your answer.

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15633  2FEB90-2054 General Information
     New files in Databases
     From: FROBOTZ      To: ALL

Listing for the new files are under the GENERAL Topic in the databases.

Take a look at the PCM contest info while you're there too!


HBB...

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15634  2FEB90-2312 T1000/1200/3000
     terminal emulator
     From: JACKKUEHNE   To: ALL

Does anyone know if a program exists that will allow me to emulate a Data G
General model 200 or 210 terminal.  I need to be able to use it with my T1000
and Procomm 2.4.2.  It can be commercial or shareware.  I desperately need it in
order to connect to the computer system where I work which uses screen
formating.  I've asked several commercial dealers, but they just shrugged their
shoulders and tried to sell me something I didn't need. Any and all sugestions
gratefully accepted.

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15635  2FEB90-2351 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15631)
     From: DONWM        To: HADSTATE

Finally some good news for programmers with Tandys! This sounds like what I'm
looking for. I've been told by many people that once you learn C you'll never
want to use anything else. The Tandy graphics support problem has been the only
stumbling block. I will definitely check out Mix Power C.
                                  Thanks Alot,
                                     Don Mehlhouse

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15636  3FEB90-0831 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15604)
     From: MISAL        To: DONWM

No, not to my knowledge (C compiler designed around Tandy graphics). I would
send a message to DOSWIZZ about this. He is "extremely" up on this subject.

Mike

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15637  3FEB90-0837 General Information
     DAC-EASY
     From: MISAL        To: BRACKEN

I tried DAC and found it to be a "good" program. I then tried MONEY COUNTS 6.0
and found it a "great" program. It is very inexpensive but performs extremely
well. It is produced by Parson Technologies.

From the Main SIG Menu - type DAT to enter the Databases.  Once there you will
see the Database TOPIC Menu.  Type the first 3 letters of any Topic and you will
enter that topic.

To see the programs listed under that topic, type DIR.  This will give you one
screen length of file headers.  Hit ENTER to get the next screens listing. Type
N for NO MORE to stop at the MORE prompt. To download a program, you must first
READ the description of the program. To do this type: READ {file header} and
press ENTER.

You can also search for a particular type of program by using SEARCH. If you are
looking for a program dealing with Hard Drives.  Type SEA HARD. Delphi would
come up with  40 FOUND.  Using DIR you can list the 40 file headers to your
screen and pick the one you want OR you can simply type READ and read each
description to see which one you want.

After reading the description, you will see this line: ACTION>  (Next, Down, Xm,
List)

To download, type one of the following: XM, YM or DOWN.  XM = Xmodem download.
YM = Ymodem download and DOWN will allow you to download via the preference set
up in you Setup section of Delphi.  LIST will list the file to the screen for
ASCII download if it is a straight TEXT file.

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15638  3FEB90-0841 General Information
     RE: deskmate (Re: Msg 15612)
     From: MISAL        To: SOSVILLE

The Event Menu has a REMOVE option to delete Annual Occasions. First, hilight
the occasion and then choose REMOVE from the Event Menu.

Mike

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15639  3FEB90-0848 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: terminal emulator (Re: Msg 15634)
     From: MISAL        To: JACKKUEHNE

The new Procomm allows a TVI 910 emulation. This "might" do the trick, as it is
very close to what Data General uses.

Mike

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15640  3FEB90-1119 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000 HX (Re: Msg 15535)
     From: PAMSMART     To: JMURPHY

Yes, after market drives are available, check out Discount Computer Supplies I
have a 42 meg on my EX now, and works great!



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15641  3FEB90-1131 T1000/1200/3000
     1200 Plus Modem
     From: PAMSMART     To: ALL

I have a 1200 Plus modme (new) installed in my EX, it works great one time, then
next time it will not let the carrier answer (meaning it cuts offline either
before the dialing stops or when the carrier answers) I know there was a problem
with the metal shorting out, but I read that kept it from working at all-this
works one time and not the next. Anyone have any ideas or know if there is a
problem with these?

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15642  3FEB90-1133 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15641)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: PAMSMART

Try entering these commands from the Terminal mode:

     AT&C1&D2&W  and press ENTER

Reggie

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15643  3FEB90-1525 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy Graphics Programming (Re: Msg 15622)
     From: DOSWIZZ      To: MIKEBASIC

Well, you just aren't going to get information on the Tandy 1000 special
graphics modes from any standard DOS/PC/Tandy documentation.  Essentially, the
older 1000 320 X 200 X 16 color mode and 640 X 200 X 4 color mode mimic the
extended graphics features found on the IBM PCjr and references to these
features can be found in Peter Norton's programming books.

While you're at it, I wrote a Turbo/Microsoft BASIC set of programs that allow
access to the 320 X 200 X 16 graphics modes and these routines can be adapted to
Turbo Pascal, C, or Assembly language.  I did not bother with FORTRAN, COBOL,
etc.  but they could be interfaced with little or no effort.

The source and compiled versions of these programs are in the PCM ($) database
and maybe MISAL or one of the other database managers can lock down the month of
issue.

John Harrell

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15644  3FEB90-1529 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15623)
     From: DOSWIZZ      To: MIKEBASIC

By the way -- you are risking crashing your computer shifting into these modes
indiscriminately -- the 1000 "steals" 16KB of memory on startup (unless you are
using one of the newer ones with the extra 128KB of memory) for the normal
graphic/text mode screens.  Using the extended graphics modes requires 32KB of
memory and the computer assigns this memory from the area adjacent to the
original 16KB.  Since this is always where the "top" of memory is, this is also
the area that the transient COMMAND.COM part of the program loads.

Your computer will surely crash if you exit with the screen in this mode and

where COMMAND.COM is executing.

John

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15645  3FEB90-2231 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15641)
     From: JIMREED      To: PAMSMART

  Pam,

  I don't have an answer for you, but . . .

                       . . . I'd like to hear about the "metal shorting out"
  problem that you "already know about." Maybe that's what happened to my aunt's
  1200 bps plus modem for her 1000EX.

  Could you share that bit of information?

                                   -- Jim Reed



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15646  3FEB90-2258 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New User (Re: Msg 15616)
     From: DARYLV       To: MIKEBASIC

Howdy, MIKEBASIC!  My name's Daryl Valent, and PCM just published one of my
programs for the first time - LOGIC BLOCKS (well, it shows up in the Contents
as Color-Animated Text Screens, but it says LOGIC BLOCKS everywhere else).
I live in the Chicagoland Metropolitan Area, and program in Basic and Assembly-
Language (8088 and Z80 Families).
My address is:
140 S. State St. Upper
Elgin, IL  60123
(708)-695-9732
And I love to discuss just about anything under the sun when it comes to
progming in Basic.  Drop me a line.  (P.S. The next article will hopefully be in
the May 1990 issue!)


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15647  4FEB90-0241 General Information
     1400LT & ext drive
     From: RINGGOLD     To: ALL

  Does anyone know if it's possible to get the Tandy 1400LT to work with a 1.2
Megabyte drive? I'm currently running DOS 3.2. I can format on the drive and get
730000+ byte format. But when I try to use it I get drive errors. When I try to
specify a 1.2 Meg format using "format c: /f:1.2" I get an invalid option error.
Can I use the 1.2 Meg if I upgrade to a newer version of DOS? Or am I stuck with
360K formats on a high density drive due to controller limitations in the LT?
   Later
     Ringgold

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15648  4FEB90-0642 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15644)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: DOSWIZZ

>By the way -- you are risking crashing your computer shifting into these...

I am using a Paradise VGA card with 256K additional RAM on the card.  I haven't
had any of the problems you are mentioning SO FAR, (Murphy's law...).  Could the
extra RAM be the cure for this, or am I still in danger of a lockup.  I am a
aware (somewhat) of how Tandy allocates video memory.  I did notice that when I
added my VGA card I gained about 20K RAM!  I think that the card "takes over"
immediately when the computer is booted.  I don't have to call any external
software to initialize the screen into VGA mode.

Thanks for the info...

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15649  4FEB90-0649 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New User (Re: Msg 15646)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: DARYLV

Congradulations Daryl!  That must be really exciting!  I will pay special
attention to that article when it comes out.  I will also write.  Though I'm not
usually good about writing, when it comes to programming, I'll be sure to be
more reliable.  Are you programming in QuickBASIC or BASICA? I have really grown
attached to QuickBASIC because of its extra capabilities, because it compiles to
.EXE, because of the external libraries I can get, and because I can write
structured code in the language.  My 80K user library (ASCII source code size
here) doesn't have one GOTO in the entire listing. I think they should go back
to BASIC for instructional purposes (as opposed to Pascal).  They started using
Pascal in high schools and in colleges for first time programmers because it was
such of a structured language.  Well, with the advent of QuickBASIC, students
can still get that feel for modular programming while sticking with the comfort
of BASIC.  BASIC, I will continue, should be really enhanced for power, after
all -- it's the most popular prog. language in the world.  That says a lot about
the language.  Why reinvent the wheel? Keep in touch////Mike Welch -- i.e.,
MIKEBASIC /////

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15650  4FEB90-0653 T1000/1200/3000
     Questions, questions
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: MISAL

Mike,  does Delphi offer programs that appear in PCM?  If I wanted to down load
a program I saw in PCM (not all of them interest me), could I get it here, would
I have to down load the entire PCM on Disk, is PCM on Disk



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15651  4FEB90-0913 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Questions, questions (Re: Msg 15650)
     From: MISAL        To: MIKEBASIC

Yes, Mike - you would have to download the entire "archive envelope" of programs
contained in a monthly issue. There is also a $12 surcharge for the download (so
PCM on Disk subscribers won't get upset).

After seeing DOSWIZZ's message to you - I think that you will like this:

Got to the TANDY Specific Database and take a look at a program called PIX1000D.
LOOPY (Tom) just uploaded the new version.

Mike

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15652  4FEB90-0917 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15641)
     From: MISAL        To: PAMSMART

Sounds like your modem initialization string is incorrect. Try this one:

ATE1 S7=60 S11=55 V1 X1 &C1 &D2

Mike

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15653  4FEB90-0926 General Information
     RE: 1400LT & ext drive (Re: Msg 15647)
     From: MISAL        To: RINGGOLD

Try this:

FORMAT C:/4

The /4 tells DOS that the drive is 1.2 meg.

Mike

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15654  4FEB90-0950 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15645)
     From: RVCUSER      To: JIMREED

Jim,

I know what he is talking.  It seems that Tandy had made the 1200 Plus modem a
little off when it came to making the metal plate.  I am not sure where on the
noard, but when the metal was made it was a little too long.  It at times and
for most people ( like me when I used an HX) it did not work at all.

You would get a bad case of line noice.  Tandy was no help in solving the
problem.  I finaly found one tandy person who was familiar with the problem and
told me that Tandy has no intentions of correcting the problem.  So while I was
using my HX I used a 300 baud plus. (Which worked fine I might add).

In the future if you are a HX owner and want to buy the Tandy plus 1200 modem
SAVE YOUR RECEIPT.  You just might need it for an exchange.

--Ray

PS  I am not the only one with the problem.

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15655  4FEB90-1127 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: terminal emulator (Re: Msg 15639)
     From: JACKKUEHNE   To: MISAL

Thanks for the ti  I've been considering upgrading to Procomm + anyway and this
information pretty much settles it.  Thanks again.

jack

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15656  4FEB90-1153 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15645)
     From: PAMSMART     To: JIMREED

I'll have to read the details again-it was in PCM a couple of months ago.
Someone had a problem with his not working at all, even exchanged it and had the
same problem again, and turned out that it was this problem. Will check again.


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15657  4FEB90-1155 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15652)
     From: PAMSMART     To: MISAL

OK, I'll try changing to this, have tried changing the registers, but haven't
gotten it to work all the time correctly. Thanks, Pam

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15658  4FEB90-1157 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15654)
     From: PAMSMART     To: RVCUSER

Did your modem work sometimes OK, and not work the next? That is what mine is
doing. I had a 300 in it that did work fine, but this one will not connect (will
cut offline before answer or upon answer) sometimes!    Pam

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15659  4FEB90-1225 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15658)
     From: RVCUSER      To: PAMSMART

Yes and and I had a hard time with Tandy.  Until I spoke with that tandy guy.
The local Tandy store I was served by before insisted that it was my phone line
or communications software.

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15660  4FEB90-1505 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15635)
     From: HADSTATE     To: DONWM

In my youth, I believed that given a FORTRAN compiler and a MACRO assembler, I
could conquer the world.  I thought that C was a curiousity and a playtoy for my
collegues that had too much tim on their hands.  Then I got plunked into the
middle of a contract programming job where I had to learn C.  I have not written
a line of either FORTRAN or ASSEMBLER code for 9 years, nor do I ever expect to
have to.  My use of C has extended from interrupt-handling device drivers under
VAX/ELN to optimization and modelling problems and even plain old
data-processing applications.  It comes as close to being a universal language
as there is.

The real payoff comes from being able to go back to a program I wrote two years
ago, scan the comments and code for a few minutes, and understand exactly what
is going on.  Incidently, I have written over 250,000 lines of C source code in
the last 5 years and never once coded a "goto".

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15661  4FEB90-1527 T1000/1200/3000
     1000 SL memory upgrade
     From: BILLBEAR     To: ALL

I volunterred to help a friend upgrade his 1000 SL from 384 to 640 K memory I
have upgraded my own original 1000 with board and another friends 1000 SX with
256k chips and a jumper change.  When i got into the SL I found 18 pin chip
sockets and no jumpers nearby.  What is the proper chip to upgade the SL.  It
uses 64k X 4 chips in the first bank or memory.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Billbear

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15662  4FEB90-1552 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1000 SL memory upgrade (Re: Msg 15661)
     From: RVCUSER      To: BILLBEAR

It also uses 64 x 4 in the rest also.  Place the new 64 x 4 chips in the same
orientation as the onese you described in the forum.  You will then have 640K
appear on the screen on power up.

NOTE:  There are no jumpers to set or move.  I have upgraded my SL to 640K and a
20Meg hard card.  I am legally blind and found the process relativly easy.  I
hope you have the same experience.

any more information needed please call.  also while i will xxxxxx still
remember the amount of free RAm you get with CHKDSK will not jive with your
expectations.  So don't worry if you do a CHKDSK and see system memory 58? K and
free RAM at about 544/543K.  I have had no problem with programs that require
640K to run (so far)

--Ray

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15663  4FEB90-1803 General Information
     QUICK BASIC VER 4.5 MATH COPROCESSOR EMU
     From: NINK         To: ALL

   I WRITE PROGRAMS WHICH USE A GREAT DEAL OF FLOATING POINT NUMBERS IN THE
CALCULATIONS.  I HAVE FOUND THAT QB 4.5 IS VERY SLOW AT FLOATING POINT
CALCULATIONS.  THIS I AM TOLD IS CAUSED BY THE MATH COPROCESSOR EMULATION USED
IN THIS VERSION.  hAS ANYONE OTHER THAN MYSELF EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND
IS THERE A WAY TO SPEED THINGS UP.

THANK YOU NINK

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15664  4FEB90-2018 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1000 SL memory upgrade (Re: Msg 15662)
     From: BILLBEAR     To: RVCUSER

Thanks for the help Ray.  I had a suspcion that it used the 64 X 4 chips. I have
not run into those before.  I have the job of keeping 15 salesrep's computers
working but this was new to me.

Bill

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15665  4FEB90-2035 Printers and Peripherals
     DMP 130A
     From: JOEQUEENAN   To: ALL

I have a Tandy 1000 TX with a Tandy DMP 130 A printer.  I am trying to set the
printer to take full advantage of First Choice printing options.



exit

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15666  4FEB90-2042 Printers and Peripherals
     DMP 130 A
     From: JOEQUEENAN   To: ALL

//help I have a dmp 130A printer with a Tandy 1000 TX.  I use First Choice very
I am seeking directions on how to set the printer's DIP switches to accomodate
both programs.  The Tandy instruction manuel is of no use at all.  I can't
understand it at all and then trying the switches is a real nuisance and thus
useless to me.  Any help will be appreciated.

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15667  4FEB90-2206 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15660)
     From: DONWM        To: HADSTATE

Since your first message I've been looking into Mix Power C ver 1.1. I've read a
quite favorable review in a PC Magazine back issue (9/13/88). Tomorrow I'm going
to make some phone calls to find someone to sell it to me. I'll let yo you know
what I think after I sink my teeth into it.

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15668  4FEB90-2225 General Information
     Tandy 1000HX
     From: COCONAUT     To: ALL

While not new to Delphi (I've been a member of the CoCo Sig for about 2 years
now), I am quite new to Tandy 1000/PC use.  I just purchased a Tandy 1000HX,
mainly to use as a remote terminal for the PC I use in my business.  To make
things easier, I am trying to locate an external 5.25" drive, and memory
expansion boards at less than Radio Shack's asking price.  If anyone has any
goodies I may be able to use (I'm not afraid of used equipment, as long as it
works OK), or knows of any discount houses for T1000 upgrades, please let me
know.

Doug fisher

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15669  4FEB90-2229 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15668)
     From: RVCUSER      To: COCONAUT

Try Mega-hause for great external drives, memory boards and hard drives.

Tel # for orders and info is 1-800-426-0560

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15670  5FEB90-0112 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15668)
     From: FROBOTZ      To: COCONAUT

Try Computer Plus in Mass.  1-800-343-8124 for the memory expansion.

As for the drives - Tandy's will take any brand of drive, but Teac's are the
best.  J.B. Technologies in Calif. has good prices and they are dependable too.
1-818 709-6400

HBB...

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15671  5FEB90-1423 Printers and Peripherals
     SPOOLER.COM AFFECTS PRINT SETTINGS
     From: GEOFFREYBASS To: ALL

Has anybody else found that the printer default settings and printer control
signals are affected adversely when SPOOLER.COMM is installed on AUTOEXEC.BAT &
CONFIG.SYS?? Any help would be appreciated.!

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15672  5FEB90-1858 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15657)
     From: MISAL        To: PAMSMART

Let me know, Pam.

Mike

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15673  5FEB90-1902 General Information
     RE: QUICK BASIC VER 4.5 MATH COPROCESSOR (Re: Msg 15663)
     From: MISAL        To: NINK

Although there are software "add-ons" that emulate a coprocessor, I am afraid
that floating point is going to be slow, in any event - without the coprocessor
chip.

Mike

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15674  5FEB90-1908 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1000 SL memory upgrade (Re: Msg 15664)
     From: MISAL        To: BILLBEAR

As Ray has told you, you need to fill the banks of the SL with:

64K, 4 x 64K DRAM (4464) chips

I believe that they are 150ns (4464-15)

Mike

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15675  5FEB90-1910 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: DMP 130A (Re: Msg 15665)
     From: MISAL        To: JOEQUEENAN

Your DMP has an IBM mode. This involves setting the dip switch. First Choice
takes "full" advantage of IBM printers.

Mike

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15676  5FEB90-1919 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: DMP 130 A (Re: Msg 15666)
     From: MISAL        To: JOEQUEENAN

The DMP has two dip switch banks numbered 1 and 2. In each of these two banks
there are 8 switches. To turn the Tandy mode off and the IBM mode on, simply
find switch bank 1 and turn switch #1 of this bank ON.

Mike

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15677  5FEB90-2203 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Just was given an IBM Proprinter XL. (Re: Msg 15619)
     From: BARNUM       To: MIKEBASIC

I don't know what I did right, but I finnaly got the printer up and working
without any problem. Thanks.

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15678  5FEB90-2204 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Just was given an IBM Proprinter XL. (Re: Msg 15587)
     From: BARNUM       To: MISAL

Many thanx! I got the printer up and running. Incidentally, I'm an avid reader
of yours in PCM...........Jeff

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15679  5FEB90-2222 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15670)
     From: RVCUSER      To: FROBOTZ

True if they are external and have cables for the special controler board that
fits the HX.

--Ray

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15680  5FEB90-2328 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15679)
     From: FROBOTZ      To: RVCUSER

You can get both cables and external power supply from other vendors in Computer
Shopper.

HBB...

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15681  5FEB90-2355 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15654)
     From: JIMREED      To: RVCUSER


  Ray,

  Thanks for the report . . .

                  . . . but I gather you know of no fix for the metal problem on
  Tandy's 1200 Plus internal modem, eh.

                                      -- Jim


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15682  6FEB90-0015 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15669)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RVCUSER

Thanks, I'll give themm a call for some info.

Doug

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15683  6FEB90-0022 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15670)
     From: COCONAUT     To: FROBOTZ

Uh... According to the book on my HX, the power to the drive is supplied through
the cable from the computer, and not from an external power cable. Maybe I'm a
bit confused, as up to now I've been a Coco user, but is that a standard set-up.
As you may or may not know, the Coco doesn't supply the power to the drive...it
has to plugged into an AC outlet also.  I'm presently using a TEAC SS drive on
the CoCo, and It connected directly to the AC/ribbon cable connectors in the
CoCo's drive case.  I'm familiar with Computer Plus.  I've gotten some odds and
ends for the CoCo from them. I had only seen their CoCo-related ads, and didn't
realize they carried T1000 hardware also.  I'll give them a call.  Thanks.

Doug

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15684  6FEB90-0757 T1000/1200/3000
     t1000
     From: MROGERS      To: ALL

I have a friend who has a Tandy 1000 tl/2 with the CM-11 monitor and a 20 Meg
SmartDrive. Last sunday we installed the Complete Communicator, a communications
board which contains a Fax transmitter/reciever, an digital answering machine
with message delivery, and a 2400 baud modem. The answeringchine works fine as
does the modem. We can view the fax header page, bit mapped graphics, but when
we try to enter the actual Fax program, the system hangs. Per the manufacturer,
the program queries the system to determine the type of video display adapter
installed. Although we set the initial parameters to CGA, and we did try EGA,
the system hangs. Does the Tandy video adapter echo the standard codes for
display adapter types, and is there a way to perhaps intercept this hardware
call and continue with the program. Does anyone else have any experiance with
the Complete Communicator or the stand-alone product the Complete Fax. Any
help/comments would be welcome.

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15685  6FEB90-1857 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: t1000 (Re: Msg 15684)
     From: MISAL        To: MROGERS

The TL takes 128K of the base 640K of memory for graphics. The problem may lie
more with memory than with graphics calls. If the Fax board wants the memory
that the TL is "stealing" for graphics...........

Your friend can upgrade to 768K, which would then allow a full 640K base. This
is a standard upgrade for the TL. If he is interested, he can obtain the upgrade
"kit" from Computer Plus (800-343-8124).

I cannot gaurentee that this is the problem - but it sure sounds like it.

Mike

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15686  6FEB90-2057 General Information
     RE: Programming (Re: Msg 15667)
     From: HADSTATE     To: DONWM

It's only available from Mix Software, so far as I know.  That's how they keep
the price so low.  They take personal checks.

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15687  6FEB90-2131 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1000 SL memory upgrade (Re: Msg 15674)
     From: BILLBEAR     To: MISAL

Thanks Mike.  I have got the chips ordered.  I'll let you know how it comes out.
Bill

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15688  6FEB90-2213 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15683)
     From: RVCUSER      To: COCONAUT

I was talking about hard drives.  Hard drives are external and need a external
power supply and drive.  It is a sahme that the HX can't take standard PC
Boards.

--Ray

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15689  6FEB90-2216 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 1200 Plus Modem (Re: Msg 15681)
     From: RVCUSER      To: JIMREED

I have heard rumors of some Aluminum foil between the metal plate and the
computer surfase helped but I didn't have the chance to prove it.  I think in
thoery it should work.

--Ray

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15690  6FEB90-2222 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15683)
     From: FROBOTZ      To: COCONAUT

Nope, you're on the right track.  I was think external to the inth degree.
Sorry.

HBB...

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15691  7FEB90-1818 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15690)
     From: COCONAUT     To: FROBOTZ

It looks to me like the HX uses what is basically an Internal drive, packed into
an external drive case.  Maybe I could rig something up with a bare internal
drive, or have I gotten off track now?

Doug

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15693  8FEB90-0114 T1000/1200/3000
     A Non-Tandy Question
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: ALL

Does any one out there know what an "Error 2003: Integer Divide by zero" message
means?  I am getting it when downloading with PCPLUS  (only).  This error is
printed, and the whole system locks up.  The computer I am using is a NEC
MULTISPEED EL II with a V20 CPU (wait, maybe V30).  Anyway, this is real
frustrating.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

-*-

15694  8FEB90-0121 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15669)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: COCONAUT

I second the motion on Mega-haus.  Their 32MB (installed on my SL) has been
flawless (knock-on-wood) for one week short of one year.  Excellent company. If
you get a hard disk, get it from them.  Really.

-*-

15695  8FEB90-0133 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: A Non-Tandy Question (Re: Msg 15693)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: MIKEBASIC

20xx   Binary synchronous communications (BSC) adapter errors.

Sorry I can't be more specific than that Mike. That comes from IBM's error
message list.

Reggie

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15696  8FEB90-0137 T1000/1200/3000
     C Compilers
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: ALL

Flipping through pages, I have noticed a discussion regarding the Mix C (AKA
Power C) compiler.  Seems to be questions about their address.  I have the
compiler and their address is: Mix Software-1132 Commerce Drive - Richardson, TX
75081: (214)-783-6001.  I am a QuickBASIC fan, but know enough about C to know
what's frendly (and reasonably priced).  Frankly, I don't know how Mix can sell
Power C for (last price I heard of) $20.  My upgrade was $5.00! when they made
some minor changes.  Some things that you should know about the compiler are
thus:  1).  Unless a very recent change has been made, Power C does NOT create
Microsoft compatible .OBJ files.  This makes mixed programming a real headache.
Other than that one drawback, however, it is an excellent C compiler with a
plethora of "extra externals" (the C language in its natural state is actually a
limited language).  For instance, there is a PIE function that will
AUTOMATICALLY draw a pie chart for you on a CGA.  That's unusual.

The everpopular first programmer's program, "Hello World," will compile to under
3000 bytes!  That beats all the others (that I know of).  If you're unsure about
C (as was/am I) and just want to check out the language, buy this compiler (the
compiler only, not the editor and external libraries).

They devote several chapters to "beginning C programmiig <programming>" which is
one of the best tutorials I've seen in a compiler manual.  Power C is an
optimizing compiler, which means that, unlike QuickBASIC, only the code you need
is compiled to .EXE.  This ensures the smallest, fastest-running .EXE file
possible.  For first-time C programmers, I recommend power C.  (Oh yeah, also
unlike the Quick/Turbo models, Power C is a full-power C compiler which means
that it will use all of available memory, and will not be tied to the usual 64K
boundries of the lower-end C compilers).  When the compiler can create Microsoft
.OBJ files, it will be the BEST DEAL AROUND.


-*-

15697  8FEB90-2013 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: C Compilers (Re: Msg 15696)
     From: HADSTATE     To: MIKEBASIC

You are right about the incompatibility between Mix object files and usoft.
However, Mix provides their own linker with the Power C compiler and if you buy
the library source code option, they provide the MERGE utility which is sort of
a poor man's librarian.  Finally, if you have the usoft assembler MASM, Mix
provides a utility called MIX that translates usoft object files into .MIX
files.

The reason for the imcompatibility is that Power C supports external and
function names that are much longer than the usoft limit of 8.  I believe that
they support a full 31 character external tag, just like VAX-C.  In fact, the
only thing that VAX-C will do that Power C won't is extract #include-files from
libraries.  (Power C can get upset about HUGE macro definitions and a few other
things for which workarounds are available.) Power C also supports another
professional feature: new ANSI function prototyping.

I am told that the best compiler around is WATCOM C6.0 but I can't afford it and
my phone privileges at work won't allow me to call Ontario.

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15698  8FEB90-2153 General Information
     RE: Tandy 1000HX (Re: Msg 15694)
     From: COCONAUT     To: MIKEBASIC

Thanks.  I have already contacted B (oops) Mega-haus, and they seem to have the
best deal on external drives. I was a little disappointed that they only offer
memory boards populated with the full 640K though.  Computer Plus offers more
options when it comes to memory upgrades, and at roughly the same prices, but
they were overpriced on the external drives, and I am still trying to get a
rather bitter taste out of my mouth from the last purchase I made from them.
The fellow I spoke with at Mega-haus was extremely pleasant and is "sending a
catalog right out" to me.

Doug

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15699  8FEB90-2203 General Information
     serial board
     From: COCONAUT     To: ALL

Has anyone had any problems with the 1000HX Plus Serial board?  I picked one up
today and installed it, but when I boot up my term program, I get a "Port
Unavailable" message.  I even tried the telecom program on the Deskmate disk,
but the modem just kind of sits there and looks dumb. When I try to dial out
anyhow, I get a "No Modem" message.  I've got the DIP set for COM1 (I am not
presently using any other serial devices), but I tried setting it for COM2 also
and got the same response.  I know the modem works, I'm using it right now.
Modem is an Avatex 1200e, and I have it connected with a standard DB25 cable.  I
did notice that after only a couple of minutes of having the power on, the main
chip on the serial board became mildly warm.  Am I doing something wrong?  Do I
have a bum board?  Is there some problem with the HX?  Any help will be greatly
appreciated!

Doug

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15700  8FEB90-2203 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: SPOOLER.COM AFFECTS PRINT SETTINGS (Re: Msg 15671)
     From: DABBER       To: GEOFFREYBASS

        The only problem I had with Spooler was that it didn't work when I was
trying to print graphics files. I don't think it was written to handle these. If
you definitely need a spooler, then you might want to buy a commercial program(
I hope you have enough memory ) or buy a print buffer.

                                Jack Amrol


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15701  8FEB90-2347 Printers and Peripherals
     Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printer
     From: MMCS         To: ALL

I just recently was given an Epson FX-80+, Model FX-80II printer.  The problem
is, no manual came with it.  I am having problems configuring it to work with my
Tandy 1000SX.  At present, the switches are set as follows:

        SW-1  1-1 - OFF
              1-2 - OFF
              1-3 - OFF
              1-4 - OFF
              1-5 - OFF
              1-6 - OFF
       1-7 - ON
              1-8 - ON

        SW-2  2-1 - OFF
              2-2 - OFF
              2-3 - OFF
              2-4 - ON

I have no idea what computer this was hooked up to prior to it coming into my
possession.  At the present time time, I can control the double spacing via the
Mode command, but sometimes when I try to printout graphics files, I get two or
three lines of the proper graphics and then garbage. (The file used to print the
graphics was Flow Chart II configured for Epson FX-80).  When I tried to print
out a file from my WordPerfect 5.0 file, all printer control codes are either
ignored or a line feed is generated.  Any help in configuring this printer would
be greatly appreciated.


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15704  9FEB90-0206 T1000/1200/3000
     Deskmate 3.02
     From: JOGLO        To: ALL

What are the correct system requirements for using Deskmate 3.02 ? My User's
Reference says you must MS-DOS 3.2 or later while the back cover of the Getting
Started manual says MSDOS 2.11 is all that is required. Indeed, the sales person
at my loca l Radio Shack said 2.11 would be fine. When the system runs, often
times it will not access the drives properly when searching for files. I sort of
feel like Tandy has taken me for a ride on this one. Is the only option to make
DM3.02 run properly to u pgrade to DOS 3.3 ? I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!

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15705  9FEB90-0833 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: t1000 (Re: Msg 15685)
     From: MROGERS      To: MISAL

Thanks for the quick response. I'll try the chips (I know they are 64x4, but
what speed,80ns,100ns,120ns,150ns,etc) and will let you know how it works out.
An interesting aside, the very first time we tried to configure the FAX aspect
of the card via the included software the message "Not enough memory to load
program" appeared. We've been unable to duplicate the message since, but changed
so many different switches, software setups, etc., it would be next to
impossible to duplicate the exact machine condition. Thanks for the quick reply.
                              --Mike--

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15706  9FEB90-1926 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15699)
     From: MISAL        To: COCONAUT

The chips on the serial board should not feel "warm". Before replacing the
board, try MODE COM1:12,n,8,1,p from the DOS prompt or your AUTOEXEC.

Mike

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15707  9FEB90-1929 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printe (Re: Msg 15701)
     From: MISAL        To: MMCS

I small piece of tape (Scotch) over pin 14 of the cable will take care of the
LF.

Have you "selected" the Epson printer in WP 5.0?

Mike

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15708  9FEB90-1932 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15704)
     From: MISAL        To: JOGLO

I have been informed that you need Tandy DOS 3.2 or Microsoft DOS 3.3 (or later)
to run the new Deskmate. Your local R.S. representative better do his homework.

Mike

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15709  9FEB90-2026 General Information
     Skywatch
     From: WEGMAN       To: ALL

Can anyone help me with the captioned program I copied out of December, 1987
issue of PCM? I used to subscribe to PCM until I ran out of time and money. I
copied this program out of an old issue and it is not running correctly. I
printed the program lines out and checked it with the magazine. I just need to
know now ifI have come to the right place for help. Or can you guide me to the
weator of this terrific program, Mr. Raymond Yancy.

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15710  9FEB90-2033 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: 286 Express at 12MHz? (Re: Msg 15599)
     From: PHARM        To: RONNYD (NR)

Ronny, I don't know where you live, but Sam's Wholesale Club has a Axcel
(Packard- Bell) 386SX with 1 MB, 40 meg hard disk, 1 3.5" *and* 5.25" drives, 2
serial, 1 parallel, and 16 bit VGA graphics on board, INCLUDING A VGA COLOR
MONITOR, all bundled with DOS  3.3, Microsoft works (and another software
package I can't remember), all for the INCREDIBLE price of $1995.  Service
Merchandise has the same system *on sale* for around $2300.

I'm thinking of hocking my first born so I can buy this system!!

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15711  9FEB90-2336 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printe (Re: Msg 15707)
     From: MMCS         To: MISAL

Mike,

   Yes I have.  I have also tried all of the Epson printer control files.  In
addition, I have also tried the PRINTER.TST file supplied with WP 5.0 and you
should see what I get. (Garbage to the max)  Thanks for the advice on the LF,
I'll do it.

Frank

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15712 10FEB90-1702 T1000/1200/3000
     Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3
     From: EDWILSON     To: ALL

Running a Tandy 1000 TX/20 meg HD/ 5.25" & 3.5" floppies w/Tandy's MS-DOS
3.2.2Attempted upgrade to 3.3 and find that it doesn't recog. the 3.5" drive.
Thought the 1000TX recog. drives - Do I need DRIVPARM? Thanks

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15713 10FEB90-1730 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15712)
     From: RVCUSER      To: EDWILSON

Yes you do need it.  (DRIVPARN) that is.

--Ray

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15714 10FEB90-1809 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15699)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: COCONAUT

If you are using your modem now, then it is using COM 1. You have to set your
new COM port to 2 and also set your COM program to 2. You might check to see
if you have to also set the IRQ on your new card from 4 to 3. There are usually
jumpers for this if this card is so equiped.

Reggie

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15715 10FEB90-1813 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15706)
     From: COCONAUT     To: MISAL

I already tried that, and no luck.  I checked with the store I got the board
from, and after a number of calls to more knowledgeable people, the manager
reached the conclusion that he had sold me a bad board. He's supposed to have
another for me on Monday, so I should find out for sure then.

Doug

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15716 10FEB90-1818 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15714)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RLYOUNG

Uh, gee Reggie.  I guess I wasn't quite specific enough.  I am using that modem,
but on a COCO!  I could get no response on the 1000 at all. I tried both com1
and com2.  My term program defaults to com1, so I tried by setting it up for
com2 and throwing the little dip switches on the board to match, no go.  The
only thing I get is a statement from the software that says "PORT UNAVAILABLE".
The manager at the store I got the board from is convinced that I got a bad
board (tho he says he's never seen a bad one before), so he's getting me another
one to try.

Doug

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15717 10FEB90-1846 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15716)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: COCONAUT

Ahhh...That's a port of a different color! Yes..It does indeed sound like
a bad port.

Reggie

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15718 11FEB90-0934 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15713)
     From: EDWILSON     To: RVCUSER

Ray - Thnx for the info re: DRIVPARM - Ed

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15719 11FEB90-1040 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printe (Re: Msg 15711)
     From: MISAL        To: MMCS

Let me know how the tape works, Frank. I will see if I can find out why WP 5.0
won't accept the Epson.

Mike

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15720 11FEB90-1042 General Information
     RE: Skywatch (Re: Msg 15709)
     From: MISAL        To: WEGMAN

Let me know what error messages you get with program (and what lines). I think
we can find an answer for you.

Mike

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15721 11FEB90-1048 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15712)
     From: MISAL        To: EDWILSON

DOS 3.3 uses the driver, DRIVER.SYS to access disk devices. For a 720K floppie
drive, you would add this to CONFIG.SYS:

device=driver.sys /d:2

A 1.44 drive would use /d:7

Mike

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15722 11FEB90-2212 Printers and Peripherals
     printers
     From: JOEQUEENAN   To: MISAL

I am still having trouble with First Choice and other programs printing on the
130 A.  You suggested in Msg.#15676, a reply to my Msg#15666, that I turn Switch
1 on switch bank 1 to "on."  I did that and then set-up First Choice using the
Tandy DMP130A printer.  As soon as the printer hit an italicized word it
immediately printed the rest of the document in small condensed print.  I then
set-up First Choice using the IBM Proprinter selection and everything came up
double spaced and only in draft print.  Also no italics.  I now have the printer
switch 2, 7 and 8 on bank 1 in the "on" position.  Switches 1 and 2 in bank 2
are both off.  In this configuration I can't use my labler without resetting the
DIP switches, nor can I use Personal Choice Term Paper Writer without resetting
the switches.  I'm looking for a common setting so I wont have to keep setting
the switches.  Those little switches don't look like they can take the strain of
being reset very often.  Please keep in mind that I'm a novice at this.  My
experiance is limited to this 1000TX.  I appreciate your help, the local Tandy
Computer store is of little to no help.  They haven't been able to help at all.
BTW I was really pleased to see such a speedy reply to

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15723 12FEB90-1939 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 15722)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: JOEQUEENAN

Try setting switch 1 and 2 on switch 1 on and all the rest off. This puts
it in the IBM mode. Then, set up your printer for IBM mode from your program's
setup. Now the DMP 130A only has Italics in Tandy mode. When using programs
that need this mode, I suggest you download the file "Print Codes - Make Your
Own" in the utilities Topic of the database. You can then change from IBM
to Tandy from the DOS prompt before you enter your program without touching
the switches.

If you like, let me know a time you'll be online and I'll post the file
(IBM to Tandy and visa versa) for you to download. It's a 12 byte COM file.

Reggie

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15724 12FEB90-2041 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 15723)
     From: JOEQUEENAN   To: RLYOUNG

OK Reggie - I'll tyy setting the switches as you suggest.  I"m a firefighter in
my home city so I won't be back here until Thursday night.  I have to work I'm
not sure how to DL'd on DELPHI, but if you post the file you mentioned I'll give
it a shot.  Thanks a lot.  I very muych appreciate the help.   See you then
                                               -Joe-


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15725 12FEB90-2304 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15717)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RLYOUNG

More problems!  AAAGGHH!!!  (growing balder by the minute)  I picked up my new
serial port today.  When I tried to run my term program (Better Working
AVAILABLE.  If I try to dial out anyhow, I get NO MODEM.  So... I loaded the
DeskMate term program, and I'm able to get the modem to dial out.  Trouble is, I
get nothing back on the screen at all.  If I set for self-echo, I can see what
I'm typing but I get nothing from the other system (e.g. Delphi).  WHAT AM I
DOING WRONG???  I just don't get it.  It must be something really simple that
will make me feel incredibly stupid when I get the answer.  I've been
telecommunicating by computer for about 2 years now, including on a Xenix-based
monster system in my office and here this silly $299 computer is making a monkey
out of me.  Any suggestions?

Doug

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15726 13FEB90-1402 T2000
     TK2000-IBM COMPATABILITY
     From: UNCLELARRY   To: ALL

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT HAS INFORMATION ON MAKING MY TK2000 RUN IBM
SOFTWARE. I KEEP GETTING A DISK READ ERROR ON MY ATTEMPTS. IS THERE SOME MAGIC
THAT CAN BE PERFORMED? THANKS!


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15727 13FEB90-1916 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: printers (Re: Msg 15722)
     From: MISAL        To: JOEQUEENAN

The common setting you speak of should be the setting for the IBM printer. I
have an Okidata and Star printer. Both have their own instruction set, as well
as the IBM set. I have set the dip swithces to emulate an IBM printer. BY doing
so, I have had to reconfigure some of my software to accomodate this.

Isn't it possible to reconfigure your Labeler and Term Paper Writer to an IBM
printer configuration? I realize that you may have some data (text) files that
will have to be revamped, but once this is done, you should have no further
problem.

Mike

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15728 13FEB90-1924 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15725)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: COCONAUT

Xenix??? We got a System that has Xenix on it with a 40 meg. The drive filled
to capacity and it won't boot as there isn't enough room. No one at our place
knows ANYTHING about Xenix. The customer didn't have the Op System so we had
to buy it. Now we're loading Xenix on an 80 meg in hopes of being able to
copy the files from the 40 over to it. See any problems?

Anyway, after you get to the terminal mode with Deskmate, type :

      AT&C1&D2&W  and press return. Then change your modem init. string to
      ATZ^M

See if it will kick over.

Reggie

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15729 13FEB90-2059 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15728)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RLYOUNG

Thanks Reggie, I'll give it a shot as soon as I clear out of here.  The only
other thing I could think of was that perhaps the dip switches on the modem
aren't set correctly.  I did reset them from the "CoCo" settings, back to the
standard settings as from the factory, but that didn't quite do the trick.

As for your Xenix problem, I am certainly no expert, but I don't see why that
wouldn't work.  I've never heard of that problem before...not being able to boot
due to a full drive, that is.  Is it possible that somehow some of the Xenix
files were over-written?  Or perhaps mis-named in such a way that Xenix was
compromised?  Maybe the directory names were not chosen with enough thought in
advance.  The guy that set mine up is a real genius when it comes to Xenix.  I
know that he mentioned that if it were set up with some of the wrong things
going into the wrong directories there could be mega-problems.  I think your
idea of installing Xenix on a larger drive, and then transferring just the data
files over should work tho...  If you still run into problems try over in the
CoCo SIG.  There are a couple of fairly knowledgeable Xenix-types over there
that have offered me assistance when I've needed it.

Doug

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15730 14FEB90-1625 General Information
     TRS-80 File transfers
     From: TINYJ        To: ALL

I am in need of some expert assistance, and this id probably the best place to
get the kind of help I need.  An organisation I belong to has kept all its
membership records on a TRS-80 computer for years.  Since I am the supposed
"expert" in the group I have been given the task of retrieving the information
from that computer to a DOS compatible machine for publishing a Directory of the
group.  I don't know anything about the old TRS-80 computers.  Can anyone tell
me if this is a totally hopeless cause or if there is a way of getting the
information out?   This is one of the old 8 inch disk machines so it is not just
a matter of outputting an ASCII file onto a disk a putting it in another
computer.

Thanks in advnce for any assistance.

Dennis J.

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15733 14FEB90-2236 General Information
     RE: TRS-80 File transfers (Re: Msg 15730)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: TINYJ

If your TRS-80 has a serial port, all you should need is a Null-Modem cable and
some type of Tranfer protocol on each machine that will transfer files. as for
reading in on a MS-DOS machine, you'll have to be sure to transfer a pure ASCII
file so that any word processor on the MS-DOS Machine can load and edit the file
for further use.

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15734 15FEB90-0229 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15729)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: COCONAUT

Thanks Doug. From what I know, they started running desparately out of space
about 3 weeks ago. That's when they ordered a larger drive form us. Then
last week the drive filled to capacity and Xenix refused to boot. The company
who set the drive up and whoose software is loaded on the drive, went out of
business so we're in the dark 100% on this one.

I'll let you know how we make out.

Reggie

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15735 16FEB90-0012 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printe (Re: Msg 15719)
     From: MMCS         To: MISAL

The tape worked great, once I taped off the right pin.

Frank

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15736 16FEB90-0425 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15708)
     From: JIMREED      To: MISAL


  Mike,

  Let's examine a few things . . .

                       . . . before we send that R.S.representative to "do his
  homework."  First, DeskMate 3.03.01 is the "new" DeskMate and has several
  differences from DeskMate 3.02, so we best not lump them together.

  While my User's Reference for DeskMate 3.02 says that MS-DOS Version 3.2 or
  later is required (coinciding with JOGLO's observation), unlike JOGLO, I
  cannot find any reference to MS-DOS 2.11 in that version's Getting Started
  manual. Certainly, it is not on the back cover of my manual for DeskMate 3.02,
  though that may be because it is the version of DeskMate that comes with my
  1000TL. Perhaps JOGLO has the stand-alone package of DeskMate 3.02. It may be
  that I need DOS 3.2 in order to use some of the features of DeskMate that only
  work on a TL or SL, such as the enhanced Sound application.

  Until now, I had just sort of assumed that anyone would need DOS 3.2 or later
  to use DeskMate 3.02. Maybe the separate, stand-alone version will, indeed,
  run in MS-DOS 2.11.

  Since, in addition to the DeskMate 3.02 that came with my 1000TL, I also have
  the newest DeskMate 3.03.01, I decided to take a look at it and was surprised
  to see on Page 4 of the Getting Started manual, "you will need . . . MS-DOS
  diskettes, Version 2.11 or later." Not only that, but the cover of the display
  box says "512K RAM and MS-DOS version 2.11 or later." So, I cannot get too
  upset at a Radio Shack employee if he believes what is on the cover of the box
  the newest DeskMate is sold in!

  Anyway, if JOGLO has DeskMate 3.02 ( and not the newer DeskMate 3.03.01) then
  I suspect that he has the "stand-alone" version of DeskMate and not the same
  package I received with the TL. Without the enhanced sound capability of the
  SL or TL, he will not be able to use some features of DeskMate 3.02, but he
  may, indeed, be able to run the program in the old DOS 2.11. Of course, even
  if he upgraded to DOS 3.2 or 3.3, he still could not use the enhanced sound
  features.

  The fact that the back of the User's Reference says "To use the Task Switch
  accessory, you must be using MS-DOS Version 3.2 (or later) and must have
  512K," suggests to me that some people must be using it with less than DOS
  3.2!

  Anyway, I'll call Fort Worth and get to the bottom of it.


  Now, John Glover (JOGLO) did not mention memory requirements, but if he has
  only 384K or memory in his computer, there are some more limitations when
  using DeskMate 3.02 (Ver. 3.03.01 has 512K as a minimum configuration).

  With only 384K the following restrictions will apply when using DeskMate 3.02.
  1. Not capable of using Spell Checker (needs 512K). 2. Use of the Alarm
  function is not recommended with less than 512K. 3. Task Switch accessory not
  functional with less than 512K. 4. You will not be able to use the Text
  Application's Add Field option. 5. The Calendar and Form Setup applications
  will allow only ASCII or Daisy Wheel printer drivers. 6. Phone List will not
  dial.

  To sum this up, the only way to have absolutely full use of DeskMate 3.02 or
  3.03 is to have a TL or SL with 640K and DOS 3.2 or later. Any configuration
  less than this will not have full use of all of DeskMate's features.

                                      -- Jim



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15737 16FEB90-1818 T1000/1200/3000
     EGA,VGA T1000
     From: DANCOLLINS   To: ALL

New member here.  Yes, I've spent my entire 4 hour sign-up discount scrutinizing
your message base for VGA in a T1k info.  Questions;  RE: 10017, JOEPIERCE had
two hardware hacks to allow EGA in a 1k, does anyone have this info?  RE: 10708,
CAMPER was awar e of Matthew Electronics offering a kit to disable motherboard
video, was (or is) this kit available?

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15738 17FEB90-0240 T2000
     RE: TK2000-IBM COMPATABILITY (Re: Msg 15726)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: UNCLELARRY

>IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT HAS INFORMATION ON MAKING MY TK2000 RUN IBM...
Well, Unk, it depends on the software you're running.  I am assuming you're
talking about the TRS 2000 (I haven't heard it called TK2000).  If the soft-
ware you're running trys to access the BIOS chip (Basic Input/Output System),
also called your ROM chip, then there's nothing you can do.  All that I can
offer is to try to buy software that uses DOS reads/writes, and include the old
famous DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS file.  I have a friend that has a 2000
and has been able to get ANSI-controlled IBM software to run on his system.
(2):  You may have a different drive format.  Seems like the 2000 (or is it
1200) uses a 720K 5 and 1/4" diskette (not very popular). That could be where
your "DISK READ ERROR" message is coming from.  Good luck, MIKEBASIC.

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15739 17FEB90-0247 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: EGA,VGA T1000 (Re: Msg 15737)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: DANCOLLINS

Dan: (I know someone else in Dallas with the same name): I am not sure what you
are asking.  I have a Paradise VGA Plus card with a Sony VGA monitor and have no
problems running it.  Are you thinking about installing an EGA?  If you do, most
cards take over the 1000 CGA, disabling it.  It's as simple as pluging it in and
letting it go!  That 4 hours goes pretty quick, doesn't it?

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15740 17FEB90-0843 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15721)
     From: EDWILSON     To: MISAL

Mike -Thanks for the reply re: my drive quandry with DOS 3.3. Ed Wilson

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15741 17FEB90-0850 T1000/1200/3000
     VGA
     From: EDWILSON     To: ALL

Can anyone advise a VGA aftermarket set-up (board & monitor) that works well (
translate = easily) with the Tandy 1000 TX - preferably something a little more
reasonably priced that Tandy's equip.  Thanks Ed Wilson

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15742 17FEB90-1308 T1000/1200/3000
     RAM
     From: MCINTOSH     To: ALL

I AM RUNNING A 1000SX WITH 640 RAM.  WHEN I RUN PCTOOLS IT TELLS ME THAT THE
TOTAL REPORTED BY DOS IS 624K, BUT THAT IT FINDS 640K.  WHAT HAPPENED TO THE
OTHER 16K?

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15743 17FEB90-1351 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: Tandy 1000SX and Epson FX-80+ Printe (Re: Msg 15735)
     From: MISAL        To: MMCS

Glad to hear it, Frank!

Mike

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15744 17FEB90-1406 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15736)
     From: MISAL        To: JIMREED

It matters not whether the manual states "different" DOS version requirements.
The R.S. salesman should "know" which DOS version is actually needed. If, some
functions will not run with less than DOS 3.2, while some will run with DOS
2.11, the salesman should be aware of this also.

Tandy's policy of sending their people for training, prior to taking their
positions, should include this. As new developements in their product come
forth, they should also be updated. This is what I consider "doing homework".

Now, if Tandy does not supply their people with these updates then I will
retract the statement. Better yet, I will rephrase it. In my opinion, the
salesman should be aware of his wares.

Mike

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15745 17FEB90-1409 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15742)
     From: MISAL        To: MCINTOSH

Files, Buffers in CONFIG.SYS take up memory, as well as COMMAND.COM's resident
code.

Mike

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15746 17FEB90-1713 T1000/1200/3000
     help on 1000sl memory
     From: BILLBEAR     To: RVCUSER

Thanks for the help on the memory upgrade on my friend's 1000sl.  $25.00 worth
of chips plugged in and 640K.  Tandy wants a fortune for this.  Thanks for the
advice. Bill

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15747 17FEB90-1900 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: help on 1000sl memory (Re: Msg 15746)
     From: RVCUSER      To: BILLBEAR

On the price of the memory chips that Tandy wants,  tell me about it.

--Ray

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15748 17FEB90-1950 T1000/1200/3000
     hard card
     From: GEORGI       To: ALL

i am trying to install a recently purchased kalok kl330 30 meg hard card in my
t1000a with little success. when i get into debug for the low level format
proccess
 i can sometimes complete the format but then i cant find FDISK is it on my DOS

isk? i called the help phone but there is no ans on saterday. i also have a
multi function card installed that been working fine for 2 years. it bring RAM
 up to 640k with comm port and clock. is the controller on this card causing my
problem?? georgi

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15749 17FEB90-2016 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15748)
     From: RVCUSER      To: GEORGI

I suspect that the ROM bios on the t1000 ( it it is the original) has to be
updated.  Also i sugest you either purchase the hard drive util disk from Tandy
or upgrade to MS-DOS 3.2 or 3.3


The DOS upgrade will give you FDISK.  Another area to be concerned is that if
the card is not designed for the tandy then you may have to reset a jumper.
Maybe someone can help with the jumper to set that I forget at the moment.

--Ray

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15750 17FEB90-2033 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15749)
     From: GEORGI       To: RVCUSER

thanks ray. to upgrade ms dos to 3.2 is that just getting a new disk?

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15751 17FEB90-2215 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15750)
     From: RVCUSER      To: GEORGI

Yes ( to upgrade the DOS.)

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15752 18FEB90-0003 T1000/1200/3000
     Complete Fax
     From: MROGERS      To: MISAL


Unfortunately it did not solve the problem of the system hanging when i tried to
activate the FAX side of the Complete Commuicator (the answering machine aspect
works fine). I have come across a generic CGA Video board and wonder if it will
solve the problem. Only one thing, how do you disable the onboard video card? I
think a berg jumper has to be removed or shifted, but, which one? As before any
help will be appreciated.
                       --Mike--

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15753 18FEB90-0140 T1000/1200/3000
     Deskmate 3.02
     From: JOGLO        To: JIMREED

Jim, Yes, the version of deskmate which I have is a stand alone package.
Currently, I'm using Deskmate 3.02 with a T1000 EX with 640K of ram and two
drives (720 and 360). I have upgraded to using MS-DOS 3.3 with my system and the
program runs flawlessly. However, I was unaware of the system requirements being
indicated on the box ( my original box is long since history! ). But my quick
reference and the User's reference both inidicate a diffence in systems
requirements. I also noted in Mich tem requirements of DOS 2.11, so maybe the
program will function under 2.11. However, I did experience all kinds of minor
annoying glitcehs when running under 2.11. I would like to see this discrepancy
resolved as I think Deskmate is an excellen t program for the home or small
business user and would not like to see people put off on using the product due
to a misunderstanding of the system requirements. Thanks for your insight on
this problem. This has been the first time I've use d the forum here for
information and I've been pleased with the response I've got. i just wish it
were cheaper to call. I live in the boonies and every call to a delphi or packet
switching service is long distance!


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15754 18FEB90-0212 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: EGA,VGA T1000 (Re: Msg 15739)
     From: DANCOLLINS   To: MIKEBASIC

No, to the EGA.  I picked up a IBM PGA "converted to VGA" monitor at a decent
price, now I need a card to drive it.  A tech. at Paradise told me that none of
their products would work in an original T1000 (what model do you have?). Techs.
at Sota Technology, Headland Technology and Logix Microcomputer said their cards
should work, but, only after I disabled the motherboard video.

This appears to be the major problem (as others on here have also found out)
because I was able to get an ATI Edge VGA board to come up in mono.  This was
it's default state when in dual monitor mode with another color card installed,
i.e., it reconized the Tandy CGA on the motherboard as the primary color card
and it won't let me change it.  I wouldn't mind having to run two monitors,  I
would just like to have VGA for my CAD program.

I've been looking through a BIOS manual and I may try something with it, if
someone on here doesn't come up with a better idea.  Let me know what you think.

Thanks,  Dan.

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15755 18FEB90-1052 T1000/1200/3000
     expansion slot box t1000a
     From: HOLLEMAN     To: ALL

phone# for an expansion slot box for the t1000a?  I am out of slots,need a hard
disk.thanks.

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15756 18FEB90-1928 T1000/1200/3000
     Multi-tasking
     From: STEVEP       To: ALL

Does anyone have any knowledge of either Carousel or Headroom?  They are
utilities that allow multiple programs in memory simultaneously (not executing
simultaneously, however).  I'm trying to get info on either from someone who has
used either.

Thanks, |Steve|

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15757 18FEB90-1931 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 15741)
     From: HADSTATE     To: EDWILSON

I recently became the proud papa of a Swan 386-SX.  It came with an 8-bit VGA
card and a Magnavox Color VGA monitor (9082 or some such number). Both of these
are available as components from Tussey Computer Products, 1-800-468-9044, the
VGA card for $129, the monitor $429.  I wish I could tell you I knew they would
work in your 1000-TX (because that would mean that I had them in my 1000-TX).
The Magnavox monitor is great-- crystal clear and solid as a rock.  Maybe
someone else out there has tested this configuration.  A bit of gratuitous
advice--don't skimp on the monitor; that's really where it all comes together.

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15758 18FEB90-2001 Printers and Peripherals
     printer
     From: JOEQUEENAN   To: RLYOUNG

I set up my printer, for First Choice, in the IBM mode, and on First Choice I
choose the IBM Quickwriter because it had all the features that First Choice
had.  I have the DIP Switch bank 1 switches 1 & 2 on, all the rest off.  I still
cannot use the Italics.  You said you had a program "Print Codes - Make Your
Own" and offered to post it so I could download it.  I will be on line tomorrow
night after 10 p.m.  Could you post it for methanks [C
-JOE I could also use some help on this message system you have here.  This
editor doesn't wrap the way I like it to.


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15759 18FEB90-2139 T1000/1200/3000
     Miniscribe 8450
     From: FRANKGEN     To: RLYOUNG

Reggie or Mike,  I hope you can help me with this problem. I have an original
T1000 with a PC-Sprint board, PBJ multifunction board w/640K and DMA, and the
BIOS has been upgraded to 1.01.
  A little over a month ago I ordered a Miniscribe 8450 and WD 1004A-27x from
Hard Drive Int. Fast drive, 40+Meg, for $300. Well, when I first installed it I
couldn't do a loqw-level format on the drive. A couple of Long distance calls
and lengthy calls to a very shaky tech support got me nowhere. On the third call
I tolf THEM I had a bad controller card and wanted to swap it. Sent it overnight
and waited 2+ weeks for a replacement (hey, they're busy!).  I was able to do
the low-level format with the new controller but from there on it has been a
PIA. The drive comes with Disk Manager from Ontrack which is supposed to do the
high level formatting and partitioning.  The drive light is almost constantly on
and it seems to me that there is some kind of problem between the drive and the
controller. After several tries with the disk manager, I finally got a partition
that DOS would recognize. It took about an hour to do (it seemed to hang- I got
away from the computer before I put my foot through the monitor and when I got
back the manager had announced that the partition was set) but I could change to
drive c: but the drive light stays on constantly. I have tried to copy to the
drive but now I get either a "Drive not ready" or a similar message.
  Now for the questions: 1) The 8450 is a RLL drive right? 2) Are there any
known incompatablities between a RLL controller and A T1K? 3) Does it sound like
the drive itself or communication between the controller and drive?  Any help
would be greatly appreciated!
        -Frank-

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15761 18FEB90-2230 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15734)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RLYOUNG

Sheesh.  Guess there's no hope of tracking down the tech that did the actual
installation?  He could probably be of some help.  I guess if you can't get
Xenix to boot, you have no way of looking at the directories to see how they're
layed out.  How do you plan to copy the files over?  Good Luck!

Doug

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15762 19FEB90-0004 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15753)
     From: JIMREED      To: JOGLO


  Well, John,

  I contacted Tandy in Fort Worth . . .

                      . . . and got a somewhat confusing official answer. I
  mean, it just takes reading it a couple of times, but it does pretty much
  explain the discrepancy about what DOS is actually needed.

  I agree with Mike that Radio Shack people -- at least computer center
  personnel -- should know their wares, but I can see why the confusion arose,
  after reading the response I got from Tandy.

  Here it is, in its entirety:


  "When DeskMate 3.0 became available, it was listed to run on MS-DOS 3.x or
  higher.  After it was in circulation, it was found to run on some of the
  versions of 2.11.x that came with the early 1000s, 1000As, and 1000 HXs.  The
  book was never changed to reflect this.  When DeskMate 3.03 became available,
  it was stated that it could run with 2.11.x as it was tested before released;
  but, you will not be able to accomplish the  TASK SWITCHING capability due to
  the version of MS-DOS that  is being used."



  So, apparently, it runs on "SOME of the versions of 2.11.x," but perhaps not
  all.

  Well, anyway, you ought to update your DOS when you get a chance.

  I cannot get too upset with R.S. sales people, since they have to handle
  computer questions one minute and C.B. radio questions the next and "What size
  batteries does my TV remote need?" the next.

                                      -- Jim


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15763 19FEB90-0046 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15762)
     From: JOGLO        To: JIMREED

Jim,
 I have upgraded my DOS to 3.30 and am having no problems. An interesting
sidelight to my problem - it seems my local R.S. lost there Computer Center
classification but have not as of yet taken down there sign. So I guess I cannot
blame the sa les people as they are not working out of a R.S. computer center.
Thanks.

John.

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15764 19FEB90-0206 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Deskmate 3.02 (Re: Msg 15763)
     From: JIMREED      To: JOGLO


  Yeah, John,

  I guess it is a bit hard to quibble . . .

                 . . . about labeling on the DeskMate package, when they have
  the store itself mislabeled!

                                      -- Jim


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15765 19FEB90-1846 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15750)
     From: MISAL        To: GEORGI

Your hard card must be for a T1000A. Interrupts 2 and 5 are switched in the
T1000A and must be on the controller.

You do not need the BIOS upgrade, as the T1000A already had the new BIOS.

Ray, is correct about your needing a newer DOS version. Yours is probably DOS
2.11 and this did not support hard drive intallation.

Mike

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15766 19FEB90-1847 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Multi-tasking (Re: Msg 15756)
     From: MISAL        To: STEVEP

I have tried Software Carousel and it worked flawlessly.

Mike

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15767 19FEB90-1852 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Miniscribe 8450 (Re: Msg 15759)
     From: MISAL        To: FRANKGEN

First, dump On Track's Disk Manager. This is a TSR and causes many problems. You
can format your drive with several formatting utilties (if you have none send me
Mail).

Second, get DOS 3.3. Hard Drives should have told you that they "recommend" at
LEAST DOS 3.3.

Mike

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15768 19FEB90-2017 General Information
     FAX
     From: DDICCON      To: ALL

I AM USING A 1000 HX  AND DESKMATE TELECOM PROGRAM TO SEND A FAX. WHEN I SENT
THE MESSAGE USING THE /PAGE COMMAND AT THE BEGINNING AND /PAGE WHEN I WANTED A
NEWPAGE I GOT THE MESSAGE /24 LINES. WHEN THE MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED AT MY JOB,
THEY GOT ONLY 1 PAGE. WHAT HAPPENED?

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15769 19FEB90-2142 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: printer (Re: Msg 15758)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: JOEQUEENAN

That program is already in the Utilities Topic Joe. The specific program
you need is one that changes from Tandy to IBM and back. After you download
the program from the Utilities Topic, if you have any trouble, let me know.

Reggie

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15771 19FEB90-2145 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15761)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: COCONAUT

We finally got the correct version of Xenix in. We copied some old backups
of data that they had. Then..............................................

They FOUND the son-of-a-gun whoose programs are on the system. He's going
down to the sight to have a look-see.

Reggie

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15772 19FEB90-2149 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15748)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: GEORGI

FDISK comes on the Suplimental DOS diskette. Now, I'm not sure if it comes
with DOS 2.11. You might have to get DOS 3.2 or later.

Reggie

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15773 19FEB90-2153 General Information
     Tandy interrupts
     From: DABBER       To: MISAL

Mike,

    Which of the Tandy 1000 models have the 2 and 5 interrupts switched?

    I have seen quite a few questions lately on VGA and disk drive installations
on different 1000's, and if the interrupts are switched, then "unswitching" them
with motherboard switch 2 (for the VGA along with a HD reformat-low level
probably), or with the infamous jumper on sw-27 trick (for the new hard drive
installations) should do the trick.

    Shame on you. You KNOW the "missing 16k " is used for video on the 1000
series, since although we do have compatability with IBM, we definitely do NOT
have "parity"!

    Thanks again for all your past help,

                                DABBER

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15774 19FEB90-2211 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15771)
     From: COCONAUT     To: RLYOUNG

AHA!  Stupidly, I didn't even THINK of the backups!  Of course, anyone with any
sense in a business situation would have backup!  I personally back up my
business data daily, weekly, and monthly, I make monthly backups of the
software, and bi-monthly backups of the entire system. I think they were VERY
lucky to track down the guy that set the thing up in the first place!  If anyone
knows how to get it going again, he should!  Glad you seem to have gotten it
straightened out, that could have been a REAL mess.

Doug

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15775 20FEB90-0043 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Multi-tasking (Re: Msg 15766)
     From: STEVEP       To: MISAL

O.K., thanks for the feedback.  I appreciate it!

|Steve|

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15776 20FEB90-1853 General Information
     RE: Tandy interrupts (Re: Msg 15773)
     From: MISAL        To: DABBER

The "original" T1000 and the T1000A have the interrupts swithced. A hard drive
for the 1000 or 1000A is certainly possible, but you can forget VGA.

Unless the T1000 has more than 640K, then some of that memory is used for files,
buffers and COMMAND.COM. I "thought" that the report was being made by a memory
utility, which accepted the fact that some memory was used for video (guess I
will read the message again <grin>).

Mike

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15777 20FEB90-2001 General Information
     RE: TRS-80 File transfers (Re: Msg 15730)
     From: TJW          To: TINYJ (NR)


  If the TRS-80 has 8 inch drives I assume it is a Model II or a Model 12.
  Both are basically the same computers (same operating systems) with different
  capacity drives and different color cases.  The II has a silver case and the
12
  a white case.  I believe both of these come with a serial port and the DOS
  comes with a terminal program called TERMINAL.  Several years ago I transfered
  lots of files from a 12 to a 1000.  I can't remember exactly how I did it,
  but it did work, although it was SLOW.  Hook up a null modem between the
  two computers.  You then have to set up the COMM port on the II/12 ... can't
  remember the command ... maybe MODE.  Anyway, if you can't find it in the
  manual I can look it up at work.  Anyway, set it up for 300 baud, yes 300
  baud (I told you it was slow).  TERMINAL has problems with anything faster.
  Terminal only has ASCII transfers and it only sends from its buffer, not from
  disk so if the program is larger than the buffer (this size is again, in
  the manual) you will have to break it up into smaller chunks.  I tried
  Procomm on the 1000, along with several other programs and finally had to
  settle on DESKMATE.  I had to do quite a bit of experimenting to find a
  combination of settings on both ends that would work.  It is a slow and
  arduous task, but it is better than re-entering everything on the PC.  Let
  me know if you need anymore help (as if this message was any help at all).

  Tom - TJW


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15778 20FEB90-2008 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15745)
     From: MCINTOSH     To: MISAL

I understand that, but PCTools says that the available RAM is 624, but that DOS
is reporting 640K.  Friends of mine are running the same programs and they get
a report of 640K available and 640K reported by DOS.  Some how or other I am
losing 16K.

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15779 20FEB90-2231 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15778)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: MCINTOSH

That 16 K is used by your Tandy 1000 as Video Memory for it's 16 Color Graphics
Capability which true IBM Compatibles don't have, they only have 4 color CGA
while your machine has 16 color CGA (Or as many now call it "TGA") As far as I
know there is no way to disable this feature to free up the RAM for a full 640
K, but someone here might know how if your really desparate! You'll lose your 16
Color Graphics if you can figure out how to do it though.

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15780 20FEB90-2308 General Information
     RE: DAC-EASY ACCOUNTING 3.0 (Re: Msg 15620)
     From: BRACKEN      To: MIKEBASIC

Thank you for your help, MIKEBASIC. At what point of the installation process do
I type "ASSIGN C=[drive]" I'm very new to computers. BRACKEN: LAS VEGAS

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15781 20FEB90-2320 General Information
     RE: DAC-EASY (Re: Msg 15637)
     From: BRACKEN      To: MISAL

Thank you again. How do I know which download to choose? How do I get data from
DELPHI to download onto a blank disk in my "B" drive? BRACKEN: LAS VEGAS

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15782 21FEB90-1957 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA (Re: Msg 15757)
     From: EDWILSON     To: HADSTATE

tHANKS MUCH FOR THE ADVICE ON vga, ETC. ED WILSON

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15783 22FEB90-1235 T1000/1200/3000
     Expansion Box for Tandy 1000(A)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: HOLLEMAN

The Following information was printed in the December 1989 PCM Magazine
concerning Expansion beyond the Tandy's Limited slot space:

                  "The PC-XTRA HP from PC Horizons has five option adapter
slots and a 60-watt, switching, power supply. The PC-XTRA HP connects directly
to the I/O bus on your Tandy/IBM compatible without any modifications to the
operating system or applications programs.
                  "The PC-XTRA is 9 1/4 inches wide and the same height and
depth as the average PC. For More Information contact PC Horizons, Inc.,
1710M Newport Circle, Santa Ana, CA 92705; (714) 953-5396."

The Following is additional Information that I got over the phone by calling
the above number. PC Horizons told me that they have two expansion chassis
for the Tandy 1000 series of Computer. The prices quoted area as follows:

PC-Extra    $449.00 15 Watt Power Supply unit.
PC-Extra HP $549.00 60 With a Fan and Higher Power supply.

Both units add slots by using one slot of your machine with a card that ports
to the expansion units. For 3 slot machines that brings your slot capacity
up to 7 slots for your use.
I Hope the above Information helps everyone.

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15784 22FEB90-1657 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15778)
     From: MISAL        To: MCINTOSH

As one of the other members pointed out - you are also using part of the 640K
for video. This is normal in the T1000. Your friends are running computers other
than the T1000, right?

Mike

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15785 22FEB90-1700 General Information
     RE: DAC-EASY (Re: Msg 15781)
     From: MISAL        To: BRACKEN

Here follows an explanation of the download procdeure:

From the Main SIG Menu - type DAT to enter the Databases.  Once there you will
see the Database TOPIC Menu.  Type the first 3 letters of any Topic and you will
enter that topic.

To see the programs listed under that topic, type DIR.  This will give you one
screen length of file headers.  Hit ENTER to get the next screens listing. Type
N for NO MORE to stop at the MORE prompt.

To download a program, you must first READ the description of to this type: READ
{file header} and press ENTER.

You can also search for a particular type of program by using SEARCH. If you are
looking for a program dealing with Hard Drives.  Type SEA HARD. Delphi would
come up with  40 FOUND.  Using DIR you can list the 40 file headers to your
screen and pick the one you want OR you can simply type READ and read each
description to see which one you want.

After reading the description, you will see this line: ACTION> ext, Down, Xm,
List)

To download, type one of the following: XM, YM or DOWN.  XM = mnload. YM =
Ymodem download and DOWN will allow you to download via the preference set up in
you Setup section of Delphi.  LIST will list the file to the screen for ASCII
download if it is a straight TEXT file.

To download to your B: drive you must set the "download path" as B:

Mike

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15786 22FEB90-1858 General Information
     QC
     From: COMTECH      To: MISAL

Mike

I happened to be looking through some old issues of PCM and noticed that you
were connected with Quality Control at GM. I myself am the Q.C. manager for a
manufacturer of work holding fixtures. Hydramatic and Ford are our two largest
customers and we have received out T.F.E. rating and Q-101 rating within the
last year. I know you probably don't like to talk shop after work but I would be
interested in knowing which programs you are active in. It never hurts to have a
little insight as to where these Q.C. programs are heading.

Just as an aside I noticed the thread about training or lack of it for Radio
Shack sales reps. I worked part time for them here in the Detroit area for five
years and while I can't speak for other areas, if you didn't teach yourself how
handle computer problems you were out of luck. The level of expertise at any
store depended on which sales people were interested enough to learn about the
equipment. District management even had a policy forbidding sales people from
taking equipment home (with permission) to try and learn about it on your own
time. Pretty short sighted I'd say.

Larry

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15788 22FEB90-2032 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15784)
     From: RVCUSER      To: MISAL

I know about the 16K RAM decrease from video RAm, but why does the SL and TL use
even more.  When I upgraded my 1000 SL to 640K I was greeted by the Memory 640K.
RAM checks out fine.  When I do a CHKDSK or a memory check from another program
i get aprox.  545K bytes free.  Further more both program report that 585K bytes
are in system memory.  640K bytes are available is also displayed.  I am just
wondering what feature eats up so much RAM.  Others have 624K RAm free while the
SL/TL when run with 640K get 545K free.

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15790 23FEB90-0008 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15788)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: RVCUSER

Ray,
   The reason the SL/TL use up even more memory for Video is because they have
higher Resolution capability. The SL/TL have an additional 16 color Graphics
capability in 640x200 Resolution! That's even closer to EGA than the 320x200 16
color resolutions of the Tandy 1000,(A),HX,SX,EX,TX. The TL can use up to 128 K
For video Memory that's why it has the capability to be upgraded to 768K. Check
out your Basic Manual to see about accessing the 640x200x16 Color Graphics and
let me (A poor 1000(A) user) know how fantastic that mode looks. Chow Fer
Now...Jax...

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15791 23FEB90-1857 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15788)
     From: MISAL        To: RVCUSER

I see that Steve has already answered the question, Ray. He is correct. Ever
wonder why the TL has a special 128K memory upgrade (marketed by Tandy)? It is
to allow memory hungry programs to run - because the system steals 16K for video
and DOS takes about 80K.

Mike

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15793 23FEB90-1917 General Information
     RE: QC (Re: Msg 15786)
     From: MISAL        To: COMTECH

Well Larry, I am active in almost every facet (program) of Q.C. at Harrison G.M.
Divison. Starting with design until shipment. I work with vendors, engineers and
SPC specialists. I program Coordinate Measurement machines (L K Tool, Brown &
Sharpe, and many others) and interface them with CAD.

I also make sure that flow, process and capability is met by our people and our
vendors. Mostly I attend "meetings" - I hate meetings!

You must be going to the Quality Show in Chicago, this April? If so, maybe we
can get together! There is always a heck of a party put on by the L K Tool
people (top of the Hyatt - revolving dining area). Might be able to pass you off
as one us - for the party (-;

Mike


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15794 23FEB90-2214 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15779)
     From: MCINTOSH     To: JAXOMSTEVE

THANKS FOR THE INFO ON THE 16K OF THE 1000.  AT LEAST NOW I KNOW WHAT IS GOING
ON.

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15795 23FEB90-2217 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15784)
     From: MCINTOSH     To: MISAL

BINGO!  YES THEY ARE USING OTHER THAN TANDY 1000'S.  I AM GLAD THAT NOW AT LEAST
I KNOW WHY I AM GETTING THE READINGS OUT OF PCTOOLS THAT I AM GETTING. BY THE
WAY WHAT IS THE REAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXTENDED RAM AND EXPANDED RAM? WHAT ARE
THE PROS AND C ONS TO EACH?  CAN I PICK BETWEEN WHICH ONE I WANT TO USE ON MY
1000 OR NOT? THANKS

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15796 24FEB90-0233 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: EGA,VGA T1000 (Re: Msg 15754)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: DANCOLLINS

> I picked up a IBM PGA "converted to VGA"... What's a PGA?

Paradise told me none of their cards would work on an original 1000... I am
running mine on the new 1000SL.  Maybe that's where the difference is. My
Paradise VGA Plus card automatically "takes over" and totally disables the 1000
CGA on the mother board.  If you still have the card that you said you could get
to work in monochrome, try loading BASIC and changing the screen modes.  The
version of BASIC should come with Tandy's 3.2 or 3.3 version ofI don't know how
much you know about computers so, risking an insult to your intelligence, do the
following (assuming that you have the VGA that will come in mono): >BASIC
rem load basic >SCREEN 9                                              rem load
VGA screen >COLOR 5                                               rem magenta
color >PRINT "Hello World"                                   rem print something

If the "Hello World" prints in magenta, then your VGA is running okay, not only
in mono., but you may be having problems with whatever software is trying to run
the VGA.

Really, it is very likely that you are correct about having to disable the CGA
on the motherboard if you have an original 1000/1000A.  They simply weren't very
IBM compatible, in many ways.  The 1000SX actually turned out to be more IBM
compatible than my new 1000SL (I think because of the different keyboard and the
new sound capabilities).  Good luck. I know how frustrating these things can be.
They happen to me all of the time.

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15797 24FEB90-0243 General Information
     RE: DAC-EASY ACCOUNTING 3.0 (Re: Msg 15780)
     From: MIKEBASIC    To: BRACKEN

I have forgotten much of our conversation.  Seems like we were discussing the
EEPROM, weren't we?  Let's assume that you have your DAC program in drive A:.
Let's also assume that your EEPROM from hell is C:.  Let's assume that your DOS
is in drive B:.  (1) First, get to drive B: by typing B: and pre((I'm having
word wrap problems, here):  ...typing B: and pressING [ENTER]. (2) Second, type
ASSIGN C=A (for the drive that your DAC program is on. (3) Fourth, type A:
[ENTER] to get to the DAC drive.  Now try running your program.  I can't
remember if you had two drives or not, so you may substitute the explaination
above with the following:  1-put DOS in A: and do the ASSIGN routine.  2-put DAC
in A: and try to run it.

This may or may not help, I don't know.  I do know that DOS thinks of the EEPROM
as an additional drive (most programs that check to see what kind of system you
have will report that you have this -little- hard disk, and they will report
information about it).  This is just a stab in the dark. Good luck, and let me
know how it goes.  [I was in VEGAS about 4 years ago.  Wow!  Whata town.  I was
driving back home to Dallas from California at the time, and when we got there
it was about 4:30am.  Pretty quiet then, for what I would expect Vegas to be.].
MIKEBASIC

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15798 24FEB90-0843 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: EGA,VGA T1000 (Re: Msg 15737)
     From: CAMPER       To: DANCOLLINS

Dan,
 Mathew had that for the original T1k and the T1k-A. Since they hardly sold any,
they dropped it. Hopefully, you have a SX,TX, SL, TL that can take EGA. Thos can
take ega's without any surgery. As for the originals, none that I am aware of
anymore.
   --- Barry

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15799 24FEB90-0844 T1000/1200/3000
     New BIOS for TX three Fingers
     From: CAMPER       To: ALL

 I have been told thos someone took their T1k-TX to a RS service center to have
their problem with no warm boots with EGA fixed. What was done was to replace
the machines Bios chips.
 Does anyone know of the new Bios Part number and if this guy was telling it the
way it is? It would be nice to be able to run the TC with ega and not have to do
a cold boot when a warm boot would be fine.
    --- Barry

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15800 24FEB90-0845 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15742)
     From: CAMPER       To: MCINTOSH

 With the SX you might be able to disable that video.. if you do not use the
internal tga. On a TX, you can either add the 128k of memory above 640, and the
video goes there and you'll have the full 640. Or you can disable the video and
use ega or vga with its own memory and have that 640 available. Like I say, on
the sx, you may not be able to do that... I do not know the machine that well.
 -- Barry

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15801 24FEB90-1930 T1000/1200/3000
     system crash,lock up
     From: HOLLEMAN     To: ALL

Ihave a tandy 1000a.Expansionslots are filled as follows. 286 express board,pbj
multifuction board to 640k,xram to 2 megabites.Am running dos 3.2.Since I added
the 286 express board,periodically I get failure to write to disk,failure to
calculate in lotus.usually locks up at the worst time. Never had these problems
before.Even when I reboot,it some- times does not help.If I shut it down then
boot it is k then.Would appreciate some help. I also have trouble with the hold
key,it locks it up.

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15802 24FEB90-2229 General Information
     DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTORY OF
     From: JRCOMM1      To: ANYONE WITH (NR)

I AM A FIRST TIME USER OF THE FORUM AND NOT REALLY WHAT YOU WOULD CALL
EXPERIENCED AT COMPUTERS, BUT I MADE A VERY BIG MISTAKE RECENTLYBY DELETING ALL
MY FILES IN MY ROUTE DIRECTORY OF MY HARD DRIVE.  I HAVE A 1000 WITH A 20 MEG
HARD DISK  CARD WITH ALOT O F FILES IN OTHER DIRECTORIES.  BUT I AM UNABLE TO
LOAD UP MY    1000 FROM MY HARD DRIVE ANY LONGER.   THE DRIVE IS A RADIO SHACK
20 MEG CARD IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME WITH THE COMMANDS TO INSTALL A DRIVER
PROGRAM SO THE 1000  KNOWS I HAVE A HARD DRIVE I WOUL D APPRICATE IT .    THANKS

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15803 24FEB90-2313 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15765)
     From: GEORGI       To: MISAL

thanks for the good input. i put in DOD ver 3.30 and loaded FDISK ran partition
, format and off to the races it works realy well. Much faster reading the hard
disk relative to the flopy. i am now reinstalling wordstar and all the other
stuf
 i had on my flopy's. see ya around and thank's again... georgi

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15804 24FEB90-2318 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: hard card (Re: Msg 15772)
     From: GEORGI       To: RLYOUNG

thank's for the input. i loaded DOS ver 3.3 ran FDISK and the hard disk is oper-
ational..... thanks again .....georgi

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15805 24FEB90-2346 T1000/1200/3000
     Tidal chart
     From: NIKKI        To: ALL

Does anyone know of a program, shareware or other, that will compute the high
and low tides of any area, or one that will figure out the tides based on an
enter time of day.  If so please leave a message for me, I would greatly
appreciated it.   Thanks..........NIKKI

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15806 25FEB90-0007 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15802)
     From: DRSPOON      To: JRCOMM1

I once did the same thing on a Zenith 248 at work.  I had a serious panic
attack, 'cause I didn't think the boss would be too happy!!  Fortunately,
I calmed down and did the following which worked for me:

1.  Boot up the computer with the system floppy disk in the A: drive.
2.  At the "A:" prompt do a "Dir C:"  If you get a directory of the
    hard drive, then all is well.
3.  type in the following command
    Copy A:command.com C:
    (This will replace the missing "Command.com" file on your hard drive)
4.  Reboot the computer.  You should now boot up to the hard drive C:
5.  Replace or reconstruct your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files.

This will get you up and running on the hard drive.  It may not be quite the
same as before depending on how you had other files on the root directory
linked, but you will be able to run off the hard drive and access all the
files there.  If you don't get any directory reading in step 2, you have more
serious troubles that will require more expertise than I have to offer.
Good Luck!
-Don Spoon-

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15807 25FEB90-0159 T1000/1200/3000
     LIM 4.0 memory
     From: STEVEP       To: ALL

Can anyone recommend an LIM 4.0 T1000SX compatible memory board?

Thanks in advance, |Steve|

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15809 25FEB90-0249 T1000/1200/3000
     New user
     From: ABELC        To: ALL

Hello everyone! Just introducing myself to you all here. I've really enjoyed
myself so far, getting aquainted with using this service. I've got a Tandy
1000EX with a Paradise autoswitch EGA, 286 EXPRESS card, 20MEG external HD, 360K
external floppy, 720K external floppy, DMP 130A printer, Avatex 1200e ext.
modem, two serial ports , Magnovox EGA monitor, and an EPSON MX100III printer
and a ZNIX supermouse.

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15810 25FEB90-0940 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: RAM (Re: Msg 15795)
     From: MISAL        To: MCINTOSH

The real diffrecnce between expanded and extended memory is that expanded
conforms to the LIM standard (Lotus/Intel/Microsoft). This means that programs
like 1-2-3 will be able to use the memory as if it were part of your system's
base memory. Becareful here, as different expansion boards conform to either LIM
3.2 or 4.0. You must decide (by the programs you use) which LIM version you
need.

Extended memory can only be used for such things as a RamDisk. This is because
it cannot be "linked" to the computer's base memory. There are "some" newer
programs that recognize extended memory (as base) - but not many.

Yes, you can use either expanded or extended memory in your 1000. The thing you
must be aware of is that the board must be compatible with your computer. Be
sure to ask.

Mike

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15811 25FEB90-0947 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: system crash,lock up (Re: Msg 15801)
     From: MISAL        To: HOLLEMAN

Here is shot in the dark - are the expansion memory chips in your system
different speeds? That is are you mixing 150 ns with 120 ns chips?

If so, Lotus takes advantage of the LIM expansion memory. Processing a
spreadsheet at different speeds would cause such a problem.

Mike

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15812 25FEB90-0957 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15802)
     From: MISAL        To: JRCOMM1

You need to copy the file COMMAND.COM from your DOS diskette into the root
directory of your hard drive (C:\). I am guessing that you did not delete the
system files (hidden files). If however, you did - place your DOS diskette in A:
drive and type SYS C:. This will replace the hidden system files.

Once you can boot from the hard drive, you need to place the CONFIG.SYS file in
the directory of C:\ (root). To do this type the following:

COPY CON CONFIG.SYS{press enter}
FILES=20{press enter}
BUFFERS=20{press enter}
{hold down the CTRL key and tap the Z key}
{press enter}


Oh yes - be sure you are at the "C:\" prompt before you type the above.

Let me know how you make out.

Mike

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15813 25FEB90-1001 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15807)
     From: MISAL        To: STEVEP

Check out CompuAdd's EMS board, Steve. They have one for max memory of 2mb,
using 256K chips (0k on board) - costing $99. It does not say if it is 3.2 or
4.0 compatible, but you can ask for free. Their number is 800-627-1967.

Mike

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15814 25FEB90-1003 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New user (Re: Msg 15809)
     From: MISAL        To: ABELC

Welcome Abel! Glad to have you with us. If you need any help finding your way -
let us know.

Mike

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15815 25FEB90-1015 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New BIOS for TX three Fingers (Re: Msg 15799)
     From: MISAL        To: CAMPER

That is a new one on me, Barry. Let me see if I can dig up some info on a new TX
BIOS.

Mike

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15817 25FEB90-1223 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15725)
     From: PHARM        To: COCONAUT

Doug,

I have a T1KA with a 640K Zuckerboard with built-in serial port.  I was trying
to run an Avatex 1200 modem on my system and I had the **same** problem.  I
could dial out just fine.  The lights on the modem would flicker, so I knew that
I was contacting the other system.  However, NOTHING would be returned on the
screen, not even what I was typing (unless I set Procomm for self-echo, as g!  I
got a new Zuckerboard, a new system board, tried every combination of swithces
on the modem, but nothing seemed to work I finally conceded and bought an
internal modem, and literally gave the Avatex away.

I wonder if it was an interupt problem?   Nonetheless, good luck, and if you
ever find out what was werong, let me know.

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15818 25FEB90-1410 General Information
     RE: serial board (Re: Msg 15817)
     From: COCONAUT     To: PHARM

Hmmm...That's VERY interesting.  I've been using this Avatex modem for over a
year now on my CoCo with absolutely NO problems.  Maybe there is some sort of
compatability problem between Tandy equipment and the Avatex.  With Tandy's
history of producing non-standard hardware, I wouldn't be a bit surprised.  I am
returning the HX to the store it came from tomorrow, and I have another
(non-tandy) XT-clone on order.  When it comes in later this week, I'll know if
it was a Tandy problem or an Avatex problem.  With the aggravation I've had out
the HX in the last few weeks, and the TOTAL lack of assistance from anyone in
the Tandy organization, I felt compelled to make a change.  Imagine my surprise
when I found that I could get a true XT clone that will accept 8 standard
expansion boards, comes with serial/parallel/game ports, MS-DOS 4.01, 640K on
board expandable to 1MB, 5.25" drive, 3 additional drive bays, dual floppy
controller, CGA/MONO graphics board, and a 1-year warranty for $399.!  That's
only $40. more than I paid for the HX and serial board, and it's about twice the
computer.  Add to that the fact that I can go from 640K to 1MB for about $65.,
and can add my choice of drives for $65-$75 and the HX looks worse and worse.  A
comparable machine from Radio Shack would have cost at least $1000.

Doug

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15819 25FEB90-1548 General Information
     Pascal Program problem
     From: PFNSTRE      To: ALL

I would like to know how to clear the keyboard buffer in Turbo Pascal 4.0. In
BASIC it is accomplished by executing the command "A$=INKEY$" approximately 15
times.  (I put that in in hopes that it clarifies what I'm asking).  I
appreciate the help. Ray Wojtak (PFNSTRE)

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15820 25FEB90-1554 General Information
     BASIC Problem
     From: PFNSTRE      To: ALL

I have a program that will dial the phone with my modem, but my new modem
doesn't have a speaker.  I would like to know if and how I can get my BASIC
program to read the S-register #1.  I've tried sending the string "S1?" to the
modem but I get problems.  The portion of the program after that is easy, I loop
the program until S1 equals a 1 the close the modem and control returns to my
phone.  Thanks for the help. Ray Wojtak (PFNSTRE)

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15821 25FEB90-2000 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15807)
     From: RFREY        To: STEVEP

There is only one, and it is sold by Tandy or related dealers (check PCM). It's
made by Micro Mainframe.
CAUTION !!!!!
The board is "hardware compatible" with LIM 3.2 only.  They sell a software
upgrade to get it to work LIKE 4.0.  There are major problems with this board
and the SX.  I've got one installed at work and there are major lockups at
the worst times.  Seems there is a conflict with other addressing, etc.
Whatever you do, don't install it along with a 286 speed up board.

Don't bother to ask Tandy about the problems, the'll just run you in circles.

Also, a tech at Micro Mainframe told me last week that it will NOT work with
WordPerfect 5.1.

If anyone has completely solved the SX problems, please let us know.

                 RFREY

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15822 25FEB90-2013 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15802)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: JRCOMM1

Unless you have made backups of your drive, you may be in trouble. There
are utilities (Norton's Advanced Utilities, PC Tools, Mace Gold) to name a
few, that can unerase those files. With Norton, you'de boot from a floppy in
drive A and, run his QU(Quick Unerase) or NDD (Norton Disk Doctor) to recover
your ROOT and it's files. Even if you can't in this case get them back, these
are must have utilities. The important thing is, DON'T WRITE ANYTHING TO THAT
DISK. If you do, then these recovery tools won't be able to unerase your files.

Reggie

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15823 25FEB90-2016 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New user (Re: Msg 15809)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: ABELC

My, my, and my! You've got that EX loaded to the gills! Welcome aboard.
Just jump right in and don't hesitate to ask for help.

Reggie

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15824 25FEB90-2025 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15812)
     From: JRCOMM1      To: MISAL

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.  I HAD ALREADY TRIED COPYING COMMAND.COM AND THE ERROR
MESSAGE WAS "INVALID DRIVE SPECIFIED".  THEN I TRIED "SYS C:" AND RECIEVED THE
SAME MESSAGE "INVALID DRIVE SPECIFIED" .  I DID INFACT DELETE THE HIDDEN FILES.
THINKING I WAS I N ANOTHER DIRECTORY I ENTERED "DEL *.*" IN MY ROOT DIRECTORY.
I THINK I HAVE TO INSTRUCT MY TANDY 1000A WITH A 20 MEG HARD DISK CARD THAT I
NOW HAVE A C:. I DONT KNOW HOW MANY TRACKS OR SECTORS I HAVE AND REALLY DONT
THINK I HAVE ENOUGH KNOWLEGDE IN THE IS AREA TO FIGURE OUT THE CORRECTIVE
ACTION.  I WOULD APPRICATE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU COULD PROVIDE.  THANK
YOU.

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15825 25FEB90-2025 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15821)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: RFREY

Well, I have one in my SX with the 286 card and don't have any problems.
However, I don't run Word Perfect. The only problems I had is when I first
got it ( the 286 card ). I installed the SYS file in my Config.sys and
had nothing but lockups. Since I've taken it out, and put as the last line
in my Autoexec.Bat (PCM 286), it's been smooth sailing.

Reggie

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15826 25FEB90-2111 General Information
     QuickBasic Help
     From: SKIDKID      To: ALL

I need to write a program, using QuickBasic 4.5, that will selectively look at
files on a disk.  The selection criterion is the date that DOS stamps on the
files as they are saved to disk.  The file format is non-delineated ASCII.
    I'm wondering if there is a shortcut to getting to the date that DOS has
stamped on these files.  My initial thought was to SHELL to DOS and redirect a
DIR to a file, read that file, checking the proper line location for the date.
I'm not sure if that WILL work, but off hand it was the only thing I could come
up with. Is there a routine or a simpler method of accomplishing this???  I've
poured through the books provided with QB4.5 and a book I had on QB4, but to no
avail.
    Any input, insight, or even sympathy would be greatly appreciated!!
    Thanx,
                     Keith

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15827 25FEB90-2125 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: New user (Re: Msg 15809)
     From: JIMREED      To: ABELC


  Welcome, Abel,

  It sounds like you have the most powerful EX . . .

                    . . . I've heard about. You took a basic, stripped down
  machine and added the works!

  Glad to have you here.

                                   -- Jim Reed



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15828 26FEB90-0104 T1000/1200/3000
     VGA AND DESKMATE SOUND
     From: HILTRON      To: ALL

I HAVE READ IN pcm THAT THE SOUND AND MUSIC PROGRAMS IN DESKMATE WOULD NOT RUN
IN TH TL/2 WITH A VGA BOARD..I HAVE NOW FOUND THIS TO BE TRUE..DOES ANY ONE KNOW
IF tANDY HAS FIXED THIS BUG?i SURE LIKE USING THE SOUND CAPABILITIES IN
DESKMATE,BUT ALSO LOVE T HE VGA..ANY THOUGHTS??

HILTON

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15829 26FEB90-0449 T1000/1200/3000
     Tandy 1000 TL
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: ALL

WANTED: Best Price on a Tandy 1000 TL (Not the TL/2!). I want to upgrade
to the TL so I can add VGA. I'm looking for the best place to get one (New
or used). Thanks...Jax...

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15830 26FEB90-1155 T1000/1200/3000
     HELP!
     From: EDWILSON     To: ALL

A couple of weeks ago I asked if anyone cud assist me re: upgrading to MS-DOS
3.3 from 3.2.22 on a T1000 TX.  The prob was that my "A" drive; a 3.5" 720 K
would run ok but if I tried to format a disk, it wudn't recog the 720K; only
360.  I got the answers re: DRIVPARM but unfortunately lost the print out.  Cna
someone help me out once more? Thanks Ed Wilson

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15831 26FEB90-1948 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA AND DESKMATE SOUND (Re: Msg 15828)
     From: JIMREED      To: HILTRON


  Hilton,

  That's a new one on me about DeskMate's Sound and Music . . .

                     . . . not working on a TL/2 with VGA. I have a TL with VGA
  and it has not affected it, BUT I did notice when I added a DeskJet printer
  that Sound and Music will no longer work UNTIL I turn the printer on!

  So, you might wish to try turning on the printer and see if that helps. I
  don't know if the printer problem is VGA related, but I do know that many
  people find that they must have the printer ON and ONLINE before Sound and
  Music applications will work.

                                   -- Jim Reed


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15832 26FEB90-2042 T1000/1200/3000
     Tandy 100tx memory upgrade
     From: AWAC         To: ALL

the manual suggests. However, both Norton Utilities and PC-Tools still say that
the sys tem only has 640K avaiable for memory. What gives.

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15833 26FEB90-2330 T2000
     dos 2.11.03 environment expansion
     From: JOHNMYSELF   To: ALL

I recently had a chance to play around with command.com relative to patching in
a larger environment.  If you find that the usual 160 bytes of environment space
is too restricting, and want an easy way to increase that number, here is how I
did it.

using debug and following instructions that came with an environment utility
found in the pc sig databases ( i believe ) i searched for the environment setup
as follows:

   S 100 4600 BB 0A 00 B4 48 CD 21
              /   \
           0DF2    0DF3

debug located this at address 0DF2.  The Byte to be changed was the next one
over (0DF3).  Change the 0A to 38.  This will increase your environment to 896
bytes.

Why did I stop there?  Actualy, I didn't.  I changed the byte to 40. the system
failed to execute the autoexec.bat file.

I changed it to 39 and the next byte to FF which gave a divide overflow error in
an endless loop.

I then tried 39 leaving the next byte as 00.  the system loaded the devices
specified in the config.sys file and then halted.

It really wasn't worth playing around with the remaining byte to see what the
limit between 38 and 39 really is.  For me, that is the practical limit to which
I can safely extend the environment space.

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15834 27FEB90-1324 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15824)
     From: MISAL        To: JRCOMM1

The hidden ssytem files (which of course you cannot see in the directory) would
not be deleted by the "DEL *.*" command. COMMAND.COM, however - would.

From what you have told me, it appears that you will have to reformat that C:
drive. If your system will not recognize it, it has lost its format. This is
known as a "high-level" format because you will use the FORMAT file on your DOS
diskette to do it. Boot your system with the DOS diskette in A: drive. Next type
FORMAT C:/S{hit enter}. This should format the C: drive and place the hidden
files in the root directory. Next copy COMMAND.COM to the C: drive.

Reboot your system and see if you default to the C:\ prompt (cause the C: drive
to boot the system).


If this does not work, you will have to ~low-level" format the drive and then
"High-level" it. Let's take one step at a time.....let me know if the high-level
format works.

Mike

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15835 27FEB90-1329 General Information
     RE: QuickBasic Help (Re: Msg 15826)
     From: MISAL        To: SKIDKID

Take a look at the new library routines for QB 4.5 in the Programming Topic. I
think you may be pleasantly surprised.

Mike

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15836 27FEB90-1331 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA AND DESKMATE SOUND (Re: Msg 15828)
     From: MISAL        To: HILTRON

Have you tried turning your printer "on" when you attempt to use the sound and
music in Deskmate? I am not sure about the VGA problem, but sound and music
would not work without Deskmate seeing the printer online.

Mike

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15837 27FEB90-1337 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: HELP! (Re: Msg 15830)
     From: MISAL        To: EDWILSON

Type READ 15721, Ed. I answered your message about DOS 3.3 and the 720K drive.

Mike

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15838 27FEB90-2247 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15740)
     From: EDWILSON     To: MISAL

Mike - Thanks once again for the info I lost on 3.3 - Seems to me there was also
a solution using DRIVPARM.  Is one better than the other? Thaks Ed

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15839 27FEB90-2313 T1000/1200/3000
     MEMSIM32
     From: MCINTOSH     To: ALL

I am having a problem with a program called MEMSIM32.  Basically it is supposed
to take a selected portion of my hard disk and turn it into a simulated expanded
memory area.  It loads up as advertised.  The problem occurs when I try to load
PC-Cache from PCTools 5.5.  When I load the cache it says that the cache has
been loaded in expanded memory and gives me the stats on how it is set up.  The
only problem is that once it says that it has successfully loaded; it locks up
my system and wont let me do anything.  Anybody have any suggestions?  The
expanded memory is supposed to be LIM 3.2.  This has me stumped and I would
appreciate any ideas that you may have.  Thanks.

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15840 28FEB90-0045 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15834)
     From: JRCOMM1      To: MISAL

Thank you for your help I was hoping I would not have to reformat, but I have
done as you instructed to FORMAT C:/S and it did work correctly after that.
Thanks again.

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15841 28FEB90-0144 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15813)
     From: STEVEP       To: MISAL

Unfortunately,  that card is only suitable for a true compatible; it's too long
to fit in a Tandy 1000.  Thanks for the come-back, though!

|Steve|

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15842 28FEB90-0153 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15825)
     From: RFREY        To: RLYOUNG

That's PCT 286.  We went through all this before.  It still locks up.  Tandy
"repair" service had it for two weeks.  Answer, shortened for clarity, was "da,
I don't know."

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15843 28FEB90-1824 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15838)
     From: MISAL        To: EDWILSON

DOS 3.3 does not have DRIVPARM, Fred. In the 3.3 version it is called
DRIVER.SYS.

Mike

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15844 28FEB90-1827 General Information
     RE: DELETED ALL FILES FROM ROOT DIRECTOR (Re: Msg 15840)
     From: MISAL        To: JRCOMM1

Sorry that I could not suggest a way to get around re-formatting. After you
become more experienced, there are ways to get the files back, after deleting
them. We all 'live and learn' - then call it experience <grin>.

Mike

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15845 28FEB90-1829 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: LIM 4.0 memory (Re: Msg 15841)
     From: MISAL        To: STEVEP

You mean you haven't "cut out the rear-end" of your Tandy! I did forgetabout the
short-slot-Tandy.

Mike

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15846 28FEB90-1955 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15843)
     From: EDWILSON     To: MISAL

Mike - I left my manual in the office but unless I'm totally mistaken, Tandy MS-
DOS 3.3 does contain DRIVPARM and in fact was used when the Shack set up my 3000
HL. ? ? ? Ed

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15847 28FEB90-2016 T1000/1200/3000
     DOS 303
     From: EDWILSON     To: MISAL

Mike - This gets 'curiouser & curiouser.'  My 3000 HL has 3.3 - Manual is RS Cat
# 25-4109  MS-DOS/GW Basic - Page 270 definately explains DRIVPARM  B U T
there's no DRIVPARM on the DOS disk as you already mentioned.  However, when RS
set up the 3000, the used DRIVPARM for disk ID (Mid '88). . . . Ed


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15848 28FEB90-2055 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: MEMSIM32 (Re: Msg 15839)
     From: RLYOUNG      To: MCINTOSH

PC-Cache in versions 5.0 and 5.5 is buggy. I had an earlier version that ran
with NO problems. Ever since I upgraded to version 5.0 and then 5.5, it
has done nothing but lock up. JEFFMORRIS has had problems with this new
version of their cache also. I called their tech-support when 5.0 came out
and was told they knew it was bad. They said the update disk they sent out
would fix it.

Ha!! I still can't run PC-Cache!

Reggie < Speeding along with FLASH Disk Cache >

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15849 28FEB90-2147 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Tandy 1000  TX/Dos 3.3 (Re: Msg 15846)
     From: RVCUSER      To: EDWILSON

I also used it in my Tandy MS-DOS 3.3  Saves memory space i gather.

--Ray

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15850 28FEB90-2152 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: DOS 303 (Re: Msg 15847)
     From: RVCUSER      To: EDWILSON

I think it is a config.sys command that is much like the FILES command.  You
don't see the FILES command on disk, but it is there to use in CONFIG.SYS. Can
anyone validate this thought for me?  I am almost sure it is a CONFIG.SYS
command like FILES, BUFFERS......

--Ray

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15851 28FEB90-2252 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA AND DESKMATE SOUND (Re: Msg 15836)
     From: HILTRON      To: MISAL

Thanks I'll try ONLINE printer trick..HILTON

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15852 28FEB90-2339 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: VGA AND DESKMATE SOUND (Re: Msg 15831)
     From: HILTRON      To: JIMREED

Jim thanks so much for the suggestion..I'mm dancing around..opening beers b
because I am now able to use the SOUND & MUSIC of the TL/2 and Deskmate!! MAJOR
interests of mine and a big PROBLEM for the 2 weeks I've had this new
machine..The problem was 1st brought up in a pcm article or forum display and
the solution is illogical to my limited computer senses..BUT who cares [L for
your sanity saving replies(i know my wife is glad i have stopped cursing)..Peace

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