NET 286 GAZETTE
===============
OFFICIAL ONLINE MAGAZINE OF NET 286
===================================
from
NET 286 Publishing
October 30, 1993 No. 1.10
=========================================================================
Net 286 Gazette
Online Magazine
C. Brown
Publisher - Editor
-----------------------------------------
Net 286 Gazette Support BBS Systems
The latest issue is ALWAYS available on these fine systems!
Fido 1:286/66 Horseman's Hostel-FREQ only 1-417-623-8308
Fido 1:286/701 Vision 1-417-623-3263
Fido 1:286/702 Inside OK! 1-417-624-0000
Fido 1:286/703 LANStar - home of NC286 1-417-673-2283
Fido 1:286/705 Shadow's Keep 1-417-781-5688
Fido 1:286/707 Mega-Mania 1-417-781-7172
Fido 1:286/708 Deep Space Nine 1-417-624-8078
Fido 1:286/709 Quantum Retreat 1-417-673-1776
Fido 1:286/710 Yellow Crecent Inn 1-417-781-2492
Fido 1:286/711 Second City BBS 1-417-623-3187
Fido 1:286/712 The Music Station-FREQ only 1-417-673-4926
Fido 1:286/713 SuperSystem WBBS 1-417-781-2875
Fido 1:286/714 Eagle's Nest 1-417-673-8835
Fido 1:286/715 Rebel Alliance 1-417-782-7848
Fido 1:286/716 Windows Station 1-417-623-0536
Fido 1:286/717 Cedarhurst Ridge 1-417-624-6827
Fido 1:286/718 Powder Puff Palace 1-417-782-4325
Fido 1:286/730 Crawley Crypt 1-417-624-1887
Fido 1:286/777 PC Depot 1-417-624-3815
_________________________________________________________________________
> 10/30/93 Net 286 Gazette "The Original * Independent * Online Magazine!"
- The Editor's Desk - CPU Report - PEOPLE ARE TALKING!
- JCS Meeting Info - AudioMan for Windows! - Net 286 Confidential
- CONNECT! - POWER PC & MAC! - Mail Call
-* "MOSAIC ART" CD-ROM *-
-* PEARSON SNUBS NET 286 GAZETTE *-
=========================================================================
Net 286 Gazette Online Magazine
The Original * Independent * Online Magazine
-* FEATURING WEEKLY *-
"Accurate UP-TO-DATE News and Information"
Current Events, Original Articles, Tips, Rumors, and Information
Hardware - Software - Corporate - R & D - Imports
=========================================================================
LANStar WILL PRESENT $15.00 WORTH OF COMPLIMENTARY ONLINE TIME
to the Readers of;
NET 286 ONLINE MAGAZINE
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
"Joplin's Original Online Magazine"
NEW USERS; SIGN UP TODAY!
CALL: 1-417-673-2283 .. Leave E-mail for Tim Pearson
You will receive your complimentary time
and
be online in no time at all!
WHAT'S NEW ON LANStar (as of August 31)
The history of Net 286 is posted as file NET-286.TXT in the NEW UPLOADS
area.
The second set of "20 QUESTIONS" submitted by Net 286 Sysops are answered
by the candidates for the position of Net 286 NEC. Now available for
download as file 20-QUES.TXT in the NEW UPLOADS area!
Download file JAPANE.ZIP from the NEW UPLOADS area for a program which
makes it possible to display the Japanese and input single-byte katakana,
double-byte katakana, hiragana and more than ten different series of
special symbols which are assigned to symbol keys.
LANStar's FILE AREA
HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AN OFFICIAL
SUPPORT SITE BY THE JOPLIN COMPUTER SOCIETY
LEAVE E-MAIL TO TIM PEARSON FOR ACCESS THE "JCS FORUM"
"ENJOY LANStar WHERE CENSORSHIP IS A DIRTY WORD!"
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> From the Editor's Desk "Saying it like it is!"
""""""""""""""""""""""
Well now that the Circle show has been exposed it would seem like
some of the bad feeling could start to heal. Unfortunately this is not
the case as Chris Richards, Jim Collins, and Jason Buchanan are still
in Fidonet. Net 286 Gazette is not going to stop "saying it like it
is!" no matter what kind of flames or threats we receive. The latest
round of threats coming from Chris Richards are just the rantings of a
man about to go to prison.
There is another subject that is becoming monstrous in proportions.
That is the "so-called" beta-testing corps. maintained by many major
software publishing houses. The big question is whether or not these
"beta-testers" are really performing the services they are rewarded for
performing.
At this very moment we have no less than seven major software
packages in house for review. Truthfully speaking we cannot, in all
fairness to the publishers, proceed with the reviews until such time that
we confer with the programmers of these packages. At such time we'll ask
all the questions we can to ensure the "dodgyness" being found in the
software is not of our doing but is indeed "undocumented features"
needing immediate attention.
Hopefully, the problems can be resolved quickly so we can proceed
with reviews. Believe me when I say these new programs are exciting and
worth the effort to make sure they are working well.
At the same time however, it must be made very clear; If the users
(purchasing public) are being force recruited into becoming the real
BETA-TESTERS.... because of shabby beta-testing procedures and policies
in use at this time, the only proper thing to do is warn the publishers
of an impending problem. The paying users should never be "the beta
testers."
Know a few of the "professional" beta-testers myself, it must be
made known quite frankly speaking, I would not allow them to beta test an
ordinary lead pencil! They BRAG about the freebies and proudly display
the shelves full of software packages but rarely USE the software enough
to uncover the many known, forget about unknown, features. More next
week about this.
Chuck......
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> CPU STATUS REPORT LATE BREAKING INDUSTRY-WIDE NEWS
"""""""""""""""""
Computer Products Update - CPU Report
------------------------ ----------
Weekly Happenings in the Computer World
By: C. Brown
*** New Product Announcement ***
Logitech Inc. announces a new version of AudioMan, the complete
boardless sound solution for the Windows 3.1 environment.
The product will be available in retail stores in November at a
list price of (U.S.) $179.
AudioMan is an external audio device with an integrated speaker and
microphone. It attaches to the parallel port of any IBM PC or compat-
ible, allowing users to record and play audio (voice, sound and music)
within a sound-compatible application.
It uses Microsoft's Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), a cross-
document interface standard that allows users to integrate a variety of
data formats (i.e., graphics, sound and text) from diverse sources
within a single document. AudioMan records voice, as well as sounds from
other sources, such as tapes and CDs, via the audio input port.
An output port permits the connection of headphones or external
speakers. The device is powered by standard "AA" batteries or by AC.
Through new software, AudioMan can now play back in mono both 8-
and 16-bit mono and stereo files, as well as MIDI files. The upgraded
package also contains additional software enhancements, including:
-- BeSTspeech ReadOut from Berkeley Speech Technologies (BST) -
This text-to-speech utility, which works exclusively with AudioMan,
reads aloud from user-highlighted text and even numbers within
most Windows-based programs, including word processors, E-mail and
spreadsheets. Copying text to the Windows clipboard before reading
is usually unnecessary. Because BeSTspeech ReadOut is true text-to-
speech, not just a playback of pre-recorded words, it has an
unlimited vocabulary.
-- AudioMan Annotator from Voyetra - For annotating messages in any
OLE application.
-- AudioPanel - Lets users record, play and construct play lists of
.WAV files.
-- AudioEdit - Provides tools for editing .WAV files.
-- MIDI Player - Enables AudioMan to play MIDI files.
-- Icon Hear-It Lite from Moon Valley - Customizes the Windows desktop
by adding sound effects and personalized icons.
AudioMan's ergonomic shape is compact and easy to handle, yet the
product is designed for durability using industrial-strength materials.
It can be used hands-free on the desk, or hand-held, and is optimized to
"focus" sound output for single-user convenience and privacy. To
accommodate a printer, Logitech has designed a special parallel port
"pass-through" connection that ships with the product.
Registered users of AudioMan 1.0 can upgrade to the new software
for $19.95 through Logitech's customer service department.
Sales and General Product Information - U.S. and Canada
Logitech Customer Sales Center 800/889-0043
CONTACT: Logitech, Fremont
Betty Skov, 510/713-4463
*** New Product Announcement ***
New and Unique "Mosaic Art" CD-Rom Hits Mac Marketplace
Rocky Mountain Digital Peeks (RMDP) announces the availability of
its new CD-ROM, Calculated Beauty(tm), whose Mosaic Art may define a new
category of resources for the color publishing and design markets. It is
NOT clip art nor a stock photo collection, but a gigantic connected
Mosaic of over 6,000 square feet of beautiful customizable graphic de-
signs. RMDP has created a beautiful "fractal forest" covered with
psychedelic carpets and strange "forest" sounds sure to capture the
interest and imagination of anyone journeying through it. Since Apple
intends to ship over one million computers with CDROM readers in 1993,
it shouldn't be hard to find admirers of this low cost, multi-featured
CD-ROM for the Macintosh.
The concept of devoting an entire CD-ROM to a single detailed image
is new to the CDROM world. Using the MandelDisplay(tm) program in
Calculated Beauty(tm), users browse the image inch by inch or jump to
any area directly, defining their coloring choices with point and click
ease. Users can view the "forest" as if from space, or instantly view it
microscopically. The images and sounds are created from over 600 MBytes
of raw data pre-computed from the Mandelbrot equation. This equation was
discovered by Benoit Mandelbrot, who in the 1980's began a new branch of
mathematics, called fractal geometry, which studies self-similar shapes
that mimic the forms of nature and chaos. The similarity to nature, the
intrinsic beauty of the images, and the simplicity of the equation make
one ask if there might be one simple set of equations that describes the
creation of nature itself.
Calculated Beauty(tm) will create high-resolution image files for
use in generating intricate color background designs for brochures,
posters, business presentations, calendars, or even quality art prints.
The images produced from the MandelDisplay(tm) program are free from
copyright restrictions, which makes the CD-ROM a fantastic bargain for
designers.
Calculated Beauty(tm) is also of great educational and entertain-
ment value, making it attractive to anyone with of beauty or science.
The CD-ROM also includes a Gallery of fractal art, a slide viewing
program, QuickTime(tm) movies, and fractal Shareware programs.
Rocky Mountain Digital Peeks is a CD-ROM development company
specializing in multimedia titles fore design, entertainment, and
education markets. Efforts are initially for the Macintosh computer
platform, but future titles will address other platforms such as the IBM
PC and Power PC. RMDP is distributing the Calculated Beauty(tm) CD-ROM
from their Rocky Mountain office in Colorado and can be reached at (800)
266-RMDP (7367). The U.S. retail price is only $44.00. The product is
also being distributed by Educorp (800-843-9497) and Media Magic (415-
662-2426).
Mr. James "Newt" Perdue, author of Calculated Beauty(tm) and
president of RMDP, located his innovative company high in the Rocky
Mountains to provide a more suitable environment for his product ideas
and his family. Mr. Perdue was formerly co-founder of Ultra Network
Technologies of San Jo California. Ultra closed its doors this summer
after eight years of providing gigabit/second network capabilities for
interactive color graphics and other data intensive applications. Mr.
Perdue has traded the fast track, high stress corporate life in Silicon
Valley for the more relaxed, innovative atmosphere of the mountains
without abandoning his high tech interests and aggressive style.
Rocky Mountain Digital Peeks
P.O. Box 1576
Nederland, CO 84066-1576
For more information contact: Donna Perdue 1-303-258-3779.
Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Calculated Beauty and MandelDisplay are trademarks of Rocky
Mountain Digital Peeks. (C) MandelDisplay 1993 RMDP.
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> ONLINE WEEKLY Net 286 Gazette OnLine The wires are a hummin'!
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
PEOPLE... ARE TALKING
=====================
Hidi ho good neighbors and neighborettes. Its been a week since
we last talked and there is not much new or different this time around.
Well, let's get to the good stuff: The hints and tips available on
Ozark Net...
Current Discussions From Ozark Net
----------------------------------
compiled by C. Brown
Stephen Currier starts a discussion about news services:
Time : 24 Oct 93 09:24:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : Stephen Stull
Subject: Re: News Svc Online
When writing our own news stories there's no way around it. The
only time we don't is when we use UPI, and thats only when some
other of our BBS projects keeps us busy, or if a shortage of
dependable news occurs. Pat Robertson is really doing a good job
keeping UPI honest, their the most dependable News Service and
rate maybe second or third in the nation as regards credible
reporting, other than UPI, there is also the Wallstreet Journal,
their number 1, and the Christian Science Monitor. In my opinion
we sometimes provide better news right here on our local BBS
network, as regards the public's real views, and the true issues
involved in many of the world's news situations.
Lately,the CSM is getting to Australian,and though intelligent,
their news gets too much of the Australian and Commonwealth
political slant in it, and the result is they miss our US
intelligent viewpoints, and sometimes maybe even make the mistake
of regarding our American viewpoints as insignificant. All
reasons why I like being in the news business. Our people are as
intelligent as any Australian, even more so, they don't take up
for their rights to govern and benefit their nation without it
being at the expense of others enough, as regards Radio Australia,
and sometimes the BBC, and Christian Science Monitor. For example,
during the last election they attempted to portray the American
government as a government that is disinterested in defending the
American law abiding citizen, and attempted to allege that the
government's basic interests was that of defending the criminal.
What made them imagine that to be true is in that part of the
election Duke was running against Bush,and the Aussies imagined
the worst. They'd imagined Duke was going to win, and that our
nation simply wasn't any longer safe. Oh well, thats Australian
reporters for you. Sometimes they have good reporters,I remember
one of the Radio Australia news reporters,a certain Micheal Brady,
whose opinions are on course with the human side of world events.
He stood for the Chilian National Christian Party in the revolt
against Pinochet and of course The NCP are the winners, Chile is
free today. And he defended the right of everyone's interest in
the Creation Physics Theory back in the era when it was being
bannished from public high schools here in our nation. And he made
a very simple but on course comment in saying, despite the Supreme
Courts ruling against that intelligent study,''we encourage you to
keep on thinking and don't give up the study in independant
forms''. Thats a very intelligent, allied encouragement.
I think their interests in being participants in US News at
Christian Science Monitor is one of fear that if they didn't,there
wouldn't be anybody here who'd defend the public's intelligent
rights to know,and think and form individual opinions,etc.
The News is important,and its we the Americans rights to be the
people to report our news, and the people to own our newspapers.
Some foriegn liberals disagree vehemently with that. But, they
can't really do anything to prevent Americans from taking over
America. I'm not anti Australian, I appreciate their interests,
and I accept the challenge and am take up place in reporting world
events,and definitely I stay true to facts, as an objectively non-
biased as I can. I welcome any of you to participate in our news
reporting, and so forth, we are print any news editorial, feature,
or news story any of you are submitt, and we welcome your comments
and opinions in our Letters to the Editor message area on our BBS.
We reason we're a news service thats obligated to our readers
because news is not only the reporting of facts, its also a place
for Americans to share American opinions,critiques,and defenses of
American life and government.
Well I better get back on the job, I noticed your message late
last night when browsing some of the other BBS's, and thought I'd
post you an answer. Write ya later, we're offering an in depth
update on Hiati this weekend, hope you get a chance to read it.
Thanks for the post.
Later
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Don't worry about it,it just means your two tents. (1:286/777)
Stephen Stull has a quick comment for Stephen Currier:
Time : 24 Oct 93 14:06:00
From : Stephen Stull
To : Stephen Currier
Subject: Re: News Svc Online.
[not bothering to quote]
Aye, Mate!
--- QuickBBS 2.76
* Origin: Speaking as a former fetus, I'm against abortion! (1:286/711)
Mike Brandon suggests a way in which Stephen Currier could improve his bbs:
Time : 24 Oct 93 17:44:00
From : Mike Brandon
To : Stephen Currier
Subject: Re: News Svc Online
SC> Entreprenuer BBS Online News Service....... If you happen to
SC> call and do not get an answer its becuase we're updating news
SC> bulletins,call back in 5 or 10 minutes and we'll be online...
SC> Entrepreneur Sysop.
Sounds like you need to do some multi-tasking over there!
--- QuickBBS 2.76
* Origin: Speaking as a former fetus, I'm against abortion! (1:286/711)
Stephen Currier starts a new discussion thread concerning inflation:
Time : 25 Oct 93 12:23:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : All
Subject: Break in Inflation
Though in quite a few markets inflation is still a problem,
there are begining to be breakthroughs. In Airlines significantly
lower airfares are beginning to become more common. MarkAir began
flying on Sept 15 from Denver to Los Angeles at 705 lower fares;
Southwest Airlines on Sept 15 began flying from Baltimore to
Chicago for $39.00 one way, and from Baltimore to Cleveland $19,
one way;NationsAir Express hopes to be flying from Philadelphia to
Pittsburgh, Detroit, Milwaukee, and St Paul, Minn round trip for
$118. US Air's cheapest round is $161.
Nation's Air is planning to add service from Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, and St Paul, Minn,
which will also be at low rates. Midway Airlines will start flying
at significantly lower rates in November. Their cheaper flights
will be from Chicago's Midway to New York's LaGuardia, Washington,
Boston, and Philadelphia.
There is news Health Care Inflation is slowing even without the
help of the Federal Government. But the prices are still rising at
double that of other prices. In an survey of over one thousand
businesses employing more than 200 or more workers it was found
the average employer's cost for healthcare rose 8% the year ending
May 31. Thats the smallest rise in 6 years, down from the 11%
increase of the year before. Benefit costs fell by 7%, and are
unchanged at 26%.
The 8% average is still much more than the 2.5% 3% overall rate
of inflation last year. According to KPMG Health Markets Analyst
James Buckley, the survey proves Health Care is not on safe
grounds yet. Buckley says Employer's have seen health care costs
decrease because the Health Industry is in the public
''spotlight'', they're being pressured to hold health care costs
down by employer's, public opinion, and the President. Aonther
factor, says Buckley, is an developing trend of businesses
changing to ''managed care plans''. For example, health
maintenance organizations (HMO's). Currently an estimated total of
58% of the employees at the companies surveyed are enrolled in
HMOs or other managed-care plans-up from 27% in 1988.
Another change thats make a singificant contribution to the end
of inflation is the recent German management decision to lower
their interest rates in Europe, that eases off inflation causing
tensions in Europe, and in effect helps slow inflation on global
scale.
Economic analysts are also saying stock investments here in the
U U S, and in Latin America are making steady signficant gains
overall. They warn those invested in Latin America to be wary of
recessionary situations like that of last year when Latin Markets
made a large drop. Yet they add the chances of that happening this
year are significantly less. U S investors have lately been
investing more in Latin American Stocks in Argentina, Brazil,
Chile, Columbia, Mexico, and Venzuela. U S investments in
comparison U S stocks increased only 6%. Analysts also report
Latin selected stocks in those nations made a 14% increase last
year.
All in all our markets are still making good stable recovery
reports from qualified analysts, Lat Am Funds are gaining US
popularity. from the recession. The question now is how long will
it take before its all back up to par here in the U S.
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Don't worry about it,it just means your two tents. (1:286/777)
Stephen Currier replies to Mike's suggestion:
Time : 25 Oct 93 12:42:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : Mike Brandon
Subject: News Svc
Your right, I could use some Multi-tasking programs, set it all
up to where I could enter the News Updates from within a Window
without having to go offline, thats in the planning, its just a
matter of having the money to do it. At least by next spring I
intend to complete my C language library then it will be ''no
problem'', I'll have windows and multi-c both. Today its got to be
done the usual way,''patience''. Thanks for the reminder.
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Don't worry about it,it just means your two tents. (1:286/777)
Stephen Currier replies to Brent Scoles:
Time : 26 Oct 93 09:41:02
From : Stephen Currier
To : Brent Scoles
Subject: Vengeance
BS > SC> I'm really glad to see our people are getting out of
BS > SC> Somolia unharmed and that its prooving to be worthwhile
BS > SC> in that when the UN is
BS >
BS > Ditto. The main thing that had me upset is the slow action
BS > on our part to get things headed in the right direction. I
BS > realize International affairs are very difficult and even
BS > more difficult when the people we are trying to help think
BS > of us as 'evil devils'. It's allways made me wonder if
BS > that's the way they really think of us or if it is just
BS > something the media picks up on to try to sway public
BS > opinion.
BS > SC> done there,the new Somolian government will be one thats
BS > SC> civilized and democratic and will be accepted by its
BS > SC> people. Definitely thats what makes such efforts worth
BS > SC> the effort.
BS > That's the point exactly - *CIVILIZED* - and up to these
BS > recent actions I saw absolutly no civilized actions on their
BS > part. As for democratic, that will follow. It's the only way
BS > that allows a person to be what they want to be.
BS > Dictatorships, Socialism, Mob rule - all suppress the
BS > individual in favor of one, a few, or an ideal.
On Somolia, I think the U N did a real good job planning the
reorganization of the Somolian government,and are doing a good
follow up job, organizing the government they planned. The only
effective way to help a nation organize themselves a new
government is to plan the government they both choose and agree
with in a way that will work for all of them on humane terms.
Terms that won't cause human lives to fail,won't cause poverty,
and won't let crime take control of that particular country.
--- FMail 0.94
* Origin: SuperSystem WBBS (417) 781-2875 24 Hours-ZMH (1:286/713)
Ray Dauphinais gives us an update on his new bbs:
Time : 26 Oct 93 13:06:31
From : RAY DAUPHINAIS
To : ALL
Subject: NEMSPA On-Line!
NEMSPA On-Line! is now running Wildcat! 3.90
Come check it out at 782-6909.
--- GOMail v1.2 [92-0365]
* Origin: NEMSPA - "We Make House Calls!" - (1:286/926)
Mike Brandon replies to Stephen Currier:
Time : 26 Oct 93 13:35:00
From : Mike Brandon
To : Stephen Currier
Subject: Re: What was this about again?
SC> AK > Let us not forget athsmatics, allergy sufferers, and
SC> AK > pregnant women, all of whom suffer greatly from the
SC> AK > proximity of cigarette smoke. The question seems to be,
SC> AK > whose rights are preeminent? The smokers' or the
SC> AK > nonsmokers'?
SC> I think the right answer to the question, ''whose rights are
SC> most preeminent'' is both. Both the nonsmoker and smoker.
This truely confused me. How can both be preeminent? See my
earlier definition of a "grey" area...
--- QuickBBS 2.76
* Origin: Speaking as a former fetus, I'm against abortion! (1:286/711)
Stephen Currier continues the smoking debate:
Time : 26 Oct 93 23:06:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : Mike Brandon
Subject: Re: What was this about again?
Thats right there is going to be a grey area,wherein smoke can't
help but reach the nonsmoker. Thats why in many areas there are
the nonsmoker rules. I know someday I'm going to have to quit
smoking, I got my coffee drinking under control, all that
requires is buying decaffienated coffee. It works with coffee,
they haven't came up with the denicotinated cigarette yet, if
they did, it would maybe be the way to exodus from all those grey
clouds, and the smoke fatigue, and risk, etc.
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Don't worry about it,it just means your two tents. (1:286/777)
Ann Kemp continues the great smoking debate:
Time : 27 Oct 93 07:41:00
From : Ann Kemp
To : Stephen Currier
Subject: Re: What was this about again?
It used to be that there were "rules" but not laws banning
smoking in polite society. If we were to once again allow some
sort of social code in this country we wouldn't have to have so
many stupid laws. To me, it's fairly simple: the rights of the
nonsmoker to breathe non-carcinogenically-tainted air are
preeminent over the rights of the smoker to endanger not only his
own health but the health of those around him. It's one thing if
you're at a bowling alley or bar, where it is understood that
cigarette smoke will be present; it's another thing entirely when
you have made the effort to sit in the non-smoking section of a
restaurant and a smoker sits down right next to you and proceeds
to ruin your meal. While I do smoke myself, I have a housemate
who does not, and I myself am not so addicted that I need to
smoke while I eat or am in the presence of nonsmokers. Why is it
so difficult for some smokers to understand how distasteful
cigarette smoke is for non-smokers?
Ann
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: X marks the spot for idle chit-chat. (1:286/701)
To which Stephen replies:
Time : 27 Oct 93 08:56:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : Ann Kemp
Subject: What was this about again?
I understand why nonsmokers dislike cigarette and other types of
tobaco smoke. There are smoker's that don't,but they are the ones
that are heavy smokers, its habit, when they light up that
cigarette its all an unconcious act, like yawning or something
similar to that. Thats why they, well they don't realize about
the nonsmoker's dislike for smoke.
I have did that only once lately. At the JCS meeting I
accidentally light up a cigarette by habit, I had forgot they'd
just said ''not to smoke until break time''.
--- FMail 0.94
* Origin: SuperSystem WBBS (417) 781-2875 24 Hours-ZMH (1:286/713)
Stephen Currier gives Tim Wigmore a lecture about military budgets:
Time : 27 Oct 93 10:34:00
From : Stephen Currier
To : Tim Wigmore
Subject: Re: Vengeance
Yep, and the Congress has kept US Armed Forces UN involvment down
to $402 million, thats the only US Armed Force foriegn defense
operation. No troops in Europe, or any major US Military bases
outside of our hemisphere,no covert military operations.
The Pentegon's budget is $129 billion yet this year, but Powell
has resigned, and that amount is approximately $14 billion less
than last year's, with the National Public Review bill going into
action its going to come down, and next year the size of the
reduction will increase, plus all their surplus scrap in White
Sands, and Navy yards will be sold this next year.
And Clinton, this morning, made a second revision of the Health
Bill giving small businesses with 75 employees or under an
discount on the amount of insuranc e costs, that answers the
majority of small business complaints. He's doing a good job,
evidently he's being careful to make sure any public opposition
to the bill is based on facts first before making any revisions,
and making sure to that any reported public complaints are real.
Thats careful, intelligent democratic politics.
The Ukraine is deciding to surrender their nuclear arsenals with
offered U S Government payment for the dismantled materials, all
of which the U S Government will destroy in incenerators. That
progress will develop the way for more disarmament and less
defense costs as well. In at least two years there should be tax
cuts.
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Don't worry about it,it just means your two tents. (1:286/777)
Mike Brandon has the final word concerning smoking:
Time : 27 Oct 93 17:50:00
From : Mike Brandon
To : Ann Kemp
Subject: Re: What was this about again?
AK> It used to be that there were "rules" but not laws banning
AK> smoking in polite society. If we were to once again allow
AK> some sort of social code in this country we wouldn't have to
AK> have so many stupid laws. To me, it's fairly simple: the
AK> rights of the nonsmoker to breathe non-carcinogenically-
AK> tainted air are preeminent over the rights of the smoker to
AK> endanger not only his own health but the health of those
AK> around him. It's one thing if you're at a bowling alley or
AK> bar, where it is understood that cigarette smoke will be
Well I'd like to go bowling but can't hardly. I don't think a
bowling alley or bar is any better a place to smoke really. True
you'll find more smokers in those places, but the same fairness
still applies.
AK> addicted that I need to smoke while I eat or am in the
AK> presence of nonsmokers. Why is it so difficult for some
AK> smokers to understand how distasteful cigarette smoke is for
AK> non-smokers?
Because most smokers ARE addicted and it's hard to give it up.
Pysically and mentally.
--- QuickBBS 2.76
* Origin: Speaking as a former fetus, I'm against abortion! (1:286/711)
Well folks, that's about it for this week. Be sure tune in again next
week and relax for a while among friends here on Ozark Net. Just sit
back in your favorite chair, kick your shoes off, get comfortable, and
listen to what they are saying when...
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
*************************************************************************
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
=================
Net 286 Gazette Online Magazine is available every week in the
online magazine download area on the Crawley Crypt BBS. Net 286
Gazette readers are invited to join the Crawley Crypt and become a
part of a friendly community of enthusiastic computer users there.
SIGNING UP WITH THE CRAWLEY CRYPT
=================================
Via modem, dial up the Crawley Crypt at 1-417-624-1887
then...
When connected, press ESCape once or twice
and...
At the username prompt: type GAZETTE and press RETURN.
At the password prompt: type GUEST and press RETURN.
The Crawley Crypt's Basic Plan offers access for only $6.00 per hour,
for any baud rate. The $5.95 monthly fee includes your first hour online.
Try the Crawley Crypt for $1 an hour!
For a limited time, you can become a trial member of the Crawley
Crypt, and receive 5 hours of evening and weekend access during this month
for only $5. If you're not satisfied, simply cancel your account before
the end of the calendar month with no further obligation. If you keep
your account active, you will automatically be enrolled in the Crawley
Crypt's 10/4 Basic Plan, where you can use up to 4 weekend and evening
hours a month for a minimum $10 monthly charge, with additional hours
available at $3.96 per hour. But hurry, this special trial offer will
expire soon! To take advantage of this limited offer, use your modem
to dial 1-417-624-1887. Press once or twice. When you get the
Enter your name: prompt, type your name and press . Then, just
answer the questions and within a day or two, you'll officially be a
member of the Crawley Crypt!
The Crawley Crypt- It's getting better all the time!
*************************************************************************
> EAGLE'S NEST WANTS YOU! Another BBS Supports Net 286 Gazette!
"""""""""""""""""""""""
EAGLE'S NEST - THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!
========================================
Net 286 Gazette has support on yet another top notch telecommunications
service! The Eagle's Nest (1:286/714) maintains an area just for our
favorite online magazine. Dial 1-417-673-8835 with your modem to log
on the Eagle's Nest! Once there, order an extended Eagle's Nest
Membership of 6 or 12 months, pay for it in advance and receive a bonus
in connect time at no additional charge.
Eagle's Nest lowers its connect time charges!
$5/hour non-prime time (EST. 7pm - 9am weekdays and all day weekends)
$8/hour prime time (EST 9am - 7pm weekdays)
Choose from two great subscription plans:
6-Month Membership
==================
Pay just $30 for a 6-month Membership and receive a usage credit that
entitles you to $15 of connect-time in the Premium services of your
choice. Your total savings using this plan would be over $20!
12 Month Membership
===================
Pay $50 for a full year's Membership and get even more free time on-line.
We'll give you a $25 usage credit to use in your favorite premium services
or try out new ones. You can save as much as $45. Eagle's Nest now offers
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). For a $2 per month service charge,
customers may have their Eagle's Nest online charges automatically debited
from their personal checking accounts. Please contact Client Services for
this new feature!
For more information about either of these plans..
Please, give us a call at; 1-417-673-8835.
Eagle's Nest Highlights
-----------------------
1. For the newcomers....
2. *** COMING SOON ---> *** LOWER RATES *** AND OTHER EXCITING CHANGES!
3. We have some NEW Forum Commands for you; that's just the beginning!
4. The Business Opportunities Handbook is now online!
5. If you shop by mail, this service is for you...
6. The Computer Networking Forum opens its doors...
7. Where to look for that book...
8. There are 16 conferences every night in the Soap Opera Forum...
9. Come to the Gala Opening! The Soap Forum Sunday, Aug. 29, at 10pm EDT!
10. Calling All Chatters! Successful Chatline VIP Club Continues!
11. WARGAMERS! Speak live to Scott Hamilton of ADC Fame on August 28th...
12. Hidden treasure? Yes, if you are digging for information...
13. Tune in to Sitcom Trivia in the TV Forum on Sunday, Aug.29, 10pm EDT!
____________________________________________________________________
> CONNECT - THE MODEM USER'S RESOURCE! Net 286 Gazette InfoFile
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
The Print Magazine for the Online Community
The online community is very fortunate to have what may be
one of a few magazines available that caters specifically to the
modem user. CONNECT magazine, published by the same folks that
gave us AIM, recently released their third issue.
While CONNECT does not deal specifically with the IBM line
of computers, or any other specific platform for that matter, the
magazine does cater to the general user of online and BBS
services. Many of the articles contained in the sample copy this
editor received were of a general interest nature blended with
some platform-specific pieces. As will be sampled further along
in this "review," the generic articles were extremely informative
and enjoyable. Dependant on your computer(s) of choice, the
platform-specific articles have a lot to offer as well.
The magazine offers an assortment of articles, reviews,
education, and general information. It also offers various
topical articles dealing with most of the online services: America
Online, BIX, CompuServe, Delphi, GEnie, Prodigy, and the Internet.
For many of you, one or more of these various topics should contain
some informative articles dealing with your favorite system(s).
They may also show you that these services provide many more
offerings than we've realized or taken advantage of during our
many online sessions. You'll also learn that many of our various
online friends are also in other online areas than just the local forums!
Let's take a look at what the September/October has to offer.
Similar to the dearly departed AIM, Editor Bill Rayl has his
short, but poignant editorial, followed by a letters to the editor
feature. Next is what appears to be a regular column by Editorial
Staff Columnist Michael Banks, called "The Inside Line." This
month, Michael takes a look at online "life" with an editorial
entitled "Online Low-Lifes and Other Electronic Creatures."
Folks, this is one must-read article! Banks really explores
what's "wrong" with some online users. Essentially, he is
referring to what many view as the online troublemakers: the
"fakes, rabble rousers, and hate mongers." He discusses these
various online personalities and how to discover them and deal
with them online. Although Banks realizes that to the veteran
online user this is not news, he prefaces his "study" to say that
there's a need to share this "with newcomers, in order to help
them chart their way through the vast online realm." This article
is a terrific read for _all_ online users, veteran or beginner!
Tom Smith's column deals with "BIX Balliwicks," an
informative, but general look at, obviously, BIX. By the way, BIX
was recently purchased from McGraw Hill (BYTE magazine) by General
Videotex Corporation (the Delphi folks). According to Smith, one
of BIX's biggest strengths is its connection to the Internet.
For the online gaming community, Jim Mallory takes a look at
"GEnie's Treasures" and its widely acclaimed Games Room. Jim
takes us through a number of game choices as well as the game
support areas on GEnie. An informative piece, especially if you
never realized that there was more to GEnie than just the
RoundTables!
For many students who use computers and modems, you're
probably well aware of the vast services provided by the Internet.
However, as Paul Gilster shows us, BIX and Delphi offer full
access while CompuServe, GEnie, and America Online offer limited
access to the Internet. Gilster details one of the largest
services provided by the Internet in his column entitled "The
Internet Gateway." This service is Internet mail and file
transfers. For those interested in learning more about Internet
mail, catch Gilster's column.
Dick Evans takes us through a tour of Delphi's Desktop
Publishing SIG and the Graphics SIG. He also has interviews with
Bob Gorrill and Bob Pataki, SysOps for each respective area. If
DTP/Graphics is an interest, or you're considering either, you'll
enjoy this article.
A familiar name in the online community has the next regular
column. Jim Ness, visible (and vocal) on all three major
networks, writes "Connecting with CompuServe." For those of you
familiar with CIS, you'll probably know Jim through his work with
QuickCIS, a CIS navigator program which Jim authored. Jim's
column this month focuses on a number of items. Essentially, the
column describes some of the available Forums available; and he
specifically mentions MODEMVEN, which is the Modem Vendor Forum.
It's there that you'll find such familiar companies as Supra,
US Robotics, Zoom and others. Another sample Forum is the TRAVEL
Forum which contains some interesting tidbits about an assortment
of travel services available. Jim also describes how some vendor
forums come about. SInce Jim has an interest in navigation
programs, he ventures a look at Win CIM, the Windows version of
CompuServe's Information Manager. There's also an interesting
sidebar article with Ron Luks, a CIS Forum manager, dealing
with the origins of our favorite CIS forums.
The "News Bits" column is an interesting assortment of
telecommunications-related news stories.
For the Internet crowd, Peter Plantec's "Riding the Wild
Internet" gives us an overview of some of his recent findings
during his Internet travels, including a few helpful hints to find
your way around.
PC Columnist Victor Volkman takes a look at PowerBBS for
Windows, a full-featured shareware program which also happens to
be the first BBS written for Windows.
Julia Wilkinson takes us through America Onlines educational
information offerings, specifically through the Interactive
Education Services area. IES offers a number of computer and non-
computer classes. There are even some in which you can earn a
degree!
Ross Scott Rubin, with "Dial M for Macintosh," gives us part
1 of his column dealing with AppleTalk Remote Access, including
the pluses and minuses it creates for Mac modem users.
There are a number of interesting feature articles. Ever
wonder what online conferences were all about? Joe Sewell's
"Conferencing 101" explains it all, including tips for the novice.
Bill Rayl takes a look at the Electronic Frontier Foundation,
a non-profit organization designed to making the online world a
safe place. The history of the EFF makes interesting food for
thought and is a highly recommended read for everyone.
Another familiar face in the Online community is Bob Retelle.
However, this month Bob features a look at Qmodem Professional, a
telecomm package from Mustang Software (creators of Wildcat BBS).
David Cole takes us through GEnie's BBS RoundTable and its
resources for the BBS SysOp.
For the business side, Susan Futterman provides us
information for making better investment choices with the
resources available on CompuServe; and Susan Bloom, a founding
member of The Business BBS, describes how any business can benefit
from running a company-supported bulletin board system.
CONNECT is an 82-page jam-packed magazine of information that
both the novice and experienced modem user can enjoy. If this
particular issue is an indication of future issues, it's a must
read if your interests lie in learning more about
telecommunications and what it has to offer.
CONNECT
3487 Braeburn Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(313)973-8825
CompuServe: 70007,4640
Delphi: UNICORNPUB
GEnie: CONNECT.MAG
Internet: pegasus@cyberspace.org
America Online: CONNECT
FAX: (313)973-0411
____________________________________________________________________
> JCS MEETING! Net 286 Gazette InfoFile DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
The Joplin Computer Society invites you to attend the next meeting
which will be held November 23, 7:00pm, at Western Sizzlin in Joplin.
Come on out and enjoy the benefits of JCS membership. And while you
are there, be sure to thank David DeFoe for the effort he puts forth
in organizing these meetings!
_____________________________________________________________
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
:HOW TO GET YOUR OWN CEDARHURST RIDGE ACCOUNT:
____________________________________________
Set your communications software to Full Duplex
Call: (with modem) 417-624-6827.
Upon connection type ESC (twice).
Wait for the enter your name prompt.
Type: NEWUSER then, hit RETURN.
Fill out online application form and leave mail to
Sysop asking access. Mention Net 286 Gazette and
get a discount of 30% off the normal signup fee!
Cedarhurst Ridge Information copyright (C) 1993 by Tom Nabors
Information Services/Cedarhurst Inc., reprinted by permission
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> NET 286 CONFIDENTIAL "Rumors Tidbits Predictions Observations Tips"
""""""""""""""""""""
- Joplin, MO MARTIN MAKES VIOLENT THREATS
----------
Kevin Martin distinguished himself this past week by orating the
most profane string of phrases this reporter has ever heard. This
occured when Net 286 Gazette tried to get a phone interview with Mr.
Martin. He then went on to threaten this reporter with bodily harm.
Looks like another graduate of the Richard's school of speech.
- Carterville, MO PEARSON SNUBS NET 286 GAZETTE
---------------
Tim Pearson refuses to speak with Net 286 Gazette. This reporter
has tried repeatedly to get an interview with Mr. Pearson concerning
recent events. Mr. Pearson does not return Net 286 Gazette's phone
calls and refused to see this reporter when a personal visit to his
office was made. Mr. Pearson's secratary said she would "take a
message and give it to Mr. Pearson" but as of yet we haven't been
granted an interview. At least Mr. Pearson is polite and non-violent.
_____________________________________________________________
> Net 286 Gazette Mail Call "...a place for the readers to be heard"
"""""""""""""""""""""""""
**************************************************************
* IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! READ IT!!! *
* *
* Hot off the press!!! *
* *
* The next scheduled JCS meeting is Tuesday, November 23!!! *
* This is the FOURTH Tuesday of the month, so be sure to *
* write this down in your calendar and be there at 6:30pm *
* to eat, and enjoy the meeting at 7:00pm! *
* Hope to see you there!! *
**************************************************************
Messages * NOT EDITED * for content
-----------------------------------
From the Joplin Computer Society's "mailbag"
Conf : Joplin Computer Society
Time : 24 Oct 93 19:51:09
From : LINDA MURRAY
To : ELAINE EDWARDS
Subject: JCS Meeting
Hi Elaine: Be prepared next meeting as I have to take your picture
for Patti Bader in San Diego, CA. I told her I would take my polaroid
and get a picture. I am on Ray's new board 782-6909 and thought I'd
leave you a message about the next meeting. Linda Murray
--- GOMail v1.2 [92-0365]
* Origin: Former Home of the JCS Newsletter (1:286/926)
Conf : Joplin Computer Society
Time : 26 Oct 93 09:00:00
From : Elaine Edwards
To : LINDA MURRAY
Subject: Re: JCS Meeting
Hi Linda,
In a message to ELAINE EDWARDS <10-24-93 19:51> LINDA MURRAY wrote:
LM> Hi Elaine: Be prepared next meeting as I have to take your picture
LM> for Patti Bader in San Diego, CA. I told her I would take my
LM> polaroid
Hmmm, may be a problem there. I signed up for another class that starts
Tues. Nov. 23rd. It may be put off for a week, the last class I took was.
If not, maybe we can work something else out. I'll let you know closer to
the 23rd of November.
Elaine
--- QuickBBS 2.76a
* Origin: Deep Space Nine, Where Ex-Presidents Party. (1:286/708)
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Net 286 Gazette's "EDITORIAL CARTOON"
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> A "Quotable Quote" "The times sure are changing..."
"""""""""""""""""
"THE TRUE MEASURE OF A MAN IS THE OS
HE USES IN HIS PERSONAL COMPUTER!"
..the village idiot!
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
> CLASSIFIED LIST InfoFile * Listing of Dealers & *
"""""""""""""""""""""""" * Related Service Providers *
-------------------------------
Babbage's Software
==================
Northpark Mall
Joplin, Missouri 64801
1-417-782-1033
America's Software Headquarters
Featuring:
Computer Software
Video Games
Computer Supplies/Accessories
Everyday LOW prices
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Computer Cowboys
================
1609 E. 20th
Joplin, Missouri 64804
1-417-782-9512
Yahooooo - come see the Computer Cowboys
for all your computing needs! We get the job done!
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
The Computer Patch
==================
3316 E. 32nd
Joplin, Missouri 64804
Est. 1985
1-417-782-0285
AUTHORIZED FULL LINE COMPUTER DEALER FOR
APPLE/IBM/HEWLETT PACKARD/SAMSUNG/EPSON/NEC
System Support, Service & Training
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
COMPUTERLAND
============
SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER
32nd & Range Line
Joplin, MO 64804
1-417-782-6545
FULL LINE COMPUTER DEALER
Authorized IBM-Apple-Compaq-Epson-Hewlett
Packard-Novel-Hyundai Dealer
SALES - SERVICE - TRAINING - SUPPORT
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Connecting Point
================
526 Main Street
Joplin, MO 64801
1-417-623-5553
Computers - Printers - Software - Peripherals
Classes & Training - Supplies - Business Leasing
Authorized dealer for
IBM-NEC-Digital-Microsoft - Hewlett Packard-Novel
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Creation Computers
==================
Wal-Mart Shopping Center
7th & Maiden Lane
Joplin, MO 64801
1-417-782-3888
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF COMPUTER DEALER
Computers - Peripherals - Software
Leasing - Financing - Layaway
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
IBM
===
931 E. 32nd Street
Joplin, MO 64804
1-417-625-4000
Industry Specific Solutions
Application Design & Implementation
Network Design & Consulting
Systems Integration
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Lowry's Business Systems
========================
501 E. 15th
Joplin, MO 64801
1-417-624-7634
For all your business computing needs
Computers: IBM/IBM compatibles / Notebooks
Networking: Novell / LANtastics
Printers: Brother / IBM / Okidata / Hewlett Packard
Software and Training available!!
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Midwestern Telephone Inc.
=========================
110 W. Main
Carterville, MO 64835
1-417-673-1977
Specializing in complete Business Phone Systems
- Computer Wiring - Fiber Optics -
- Multi Plexors - LAN Hardware -
- Active and Passive Hubs -
* AUTHORIZED Agent for Southwestern Bell Telephone Network Services *
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
RFE Computer Consultants
========================
1505 Pearl
Joplin, MO 64801
1-417-782-9594
World Class Business Management Systems
Novell Certified Netware Engineer
SCO UNIX Authorized Reseller
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Please support the above listed businesses!
Be sure to mention you heard about them in Net 286 Gazette
(DEALERS; to be listed here, please drop us a line.)
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Net 286 Gazette Online Magazine
AVAILABLE ON OVER 8 PRIVATE BBS SYSTEMS
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Net 286 Gazette! "YOUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SOURCE" October 30, 1993
Since 1993 copyright (c) 1993 All Rights Reserved No. 1.10
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Messages quoted in whole or in part are done so under the Fair Use
provision of the US Copyright Laws. USPC Title 17. Views, Opinions and
Articles Presented herein are not necessarily those of the editors/staff
of Net 286 Gazette Online Magazine. Permission to reprint articles is
hereby granted, unless otherwise noted. Reprints must, without exception,
include the name of the publication, date, issue number and the author's
name. Net 286 Gazette and/or portions therein may not be edited in any
way without prior written permission. Net 286 Gazette, at the time of
publication, is believed reasonably accurate. Net 286 Gazette, its staff
and contributors are not and cannot be held responsible for the use or
misuse of information contained herein or the results obtained therefrom.
While Net 286 Gazette, it's staff and contributors try to verify the
contents of each issue, they are not and cannot be held responsible for
any inaccuracies presented in any issue.
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""