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       It was as inevitable as the march of time itself...  The Information Highway has
 proven itself to be _the_ coming thing.  Of this there can be no doubt.  On the Highway,
 there are no real or implied impediments to the wonders of creativity other than good
 moral sense and taste.  As such, there are very little, if any, of the narrow minded
 corporate types that infest the online services uttering; "we (meaning Mr.. high and
 mighty himself) don't feel that type of product is exactly what we are looking for. 
 Controversy and the true stories, honest reviews and faithful endorsements, Pictures and
 voice overs don't attract??  Up to date news and inside track scoops don't attract
 readers, users, subscribers??  These stagnant corporate types are the very pitfalls
 (cancerous growths) the major networks are slowly dying from.  Sure, they (the major
 networks) are offering freebies and candy now, but as soon as the new users SEE what's
 really on the Internet and the WEB especially, the major networks are in very serious
 trouble.  What are the majors going to offer once the new users see they can get so much
 more in value by going through a server such as InternetMCI than accessing the Internet
 via an expensive online service??  These "pinstripe suits" are actually deadly
 liabilities to these online services their elitist attitudes have actually allowed the
 Internet and all its "warts" to literally "blow away" even the biggest of big when it
 comes to online participation.  This very narrow-minded pinstripe suited group are the
 very ones that literally killed an online service that we are all familiar with.  The
 "wake-up alarms" are ringing.  I'm willing to bet they're too deaf from all the applause
 they've given themselves instead of paying attention to the users.

       The Internet is growing in leaps and bounds.  Most all major software publishers
 are making powerful provisions in their new software or updates to allow users to enjoy
 the 'net to its fullest degree.  The WEB.... the name's not pretty, but it sure tells
 the true story.  It is like a spider web.  Once you've seen it and used it there is no
 turning back.  Its fantastic.  Of course at slow modem speeds the graphics can drag on a
 bit.  Sure, you'll hear the "purists" say they go in using text only mode.  Hah!  They
 remind me of the types who say; "it was good enough for my father.... its good enough
 for me."  Who do they think they are fooling?  Its only themselves they are fooling. 
 Honestly, you do need a fast modem and a good connection.  You need that anyway if you
 are doing any type of serious modeming.   The Online Services had better wake up and
 "get with it" or the 'Net is going to take it all.  As it appears now, this reporter's
 opinion is, ("saying it like it is"), "the Internet is well on its way to obliterating a
 number of the online services in fact, in mho, of the big five services; (CIS, AOL,
 Delphi, Prodigy, Genie), only one stands any chance at all.  The rest will soon be
 pricey and slow gateways to the 'Net or gone.
  
       The Telecommunications Revolution is upon the computing community.  The shame is
 the powerful decision makers at the Online Services appear to have little or no clue as
 to what its all about.  They're still busy being smug, conservative pinstriped dregs in
 the face of the telecommunications awakening.  We will, over the next few years, be
 witness to the "big shake out" of the online pay services.  The signs are all there. 
 Certain of those connected with these services who are "savvy" have already made changes
 and shifts to ensure a spot in the scheme of things for themselves.  Unfortunately, some
 still haven't a clue.  Some because of themselves and others because they are not up to
 another competitive climb.  The stiffly structured Online Service (again the big five)
 of today, that tells you what you are going to and not going to see, do, post, etc..  Is
 dead meat.  The wide open, free style of the 'Net is what's happening ..period.  Sure,
 there are the political Exon's out there who'll try and tell you the "Net is the Devil's
 Playground" these _panic mongers_ and wacky zealots who love to complicate our lives
 with goofy laws hoping to make names for themselves are not going to survive the
 efficiency of the 'Net.  You see, no sooner do they jump up with this nonsense, the
 modern day Paul Reveres notify the entire country in a matter of moments of the pending
 skullduggery.  This, coupled with the fact that the computing community is far better
 informed and educated than the politicians give them credit for.  Yes indeed you are
 correct, I put the crafty politicians in the same class as the "enlightened executives
 at the Online Services.  They haven't a clue as to how far ahead the 'Net and its users
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                           >> TI Wins $51.8M Patent Judgment <<

    After an eight-day trial, a federal jury in Dallas has awarded Texas Instruments Inc.
 a $51.8 million patent-infringement verdict against California semiconductor makers
 Cypress Semiconductor Corp., VLSI Technology Inc. and LSI Logic Corp.

    Reports say the jury decided the three firms violated two TI patents that covered a
 process to encapsulate semiconductors in plastic.  (TI says its technology reduced costs
 by providing a reliable packaging alternative to ceramics.)

    Commenting on the ruling, TI attorney Richard J. Agnich told McCartney, "We continue
 to wage the fight for intellectual-property protection worldwide, and it is heartening
 that this jury agreed with our contention. We're very pleased with the decision. Respect
 for intellectual-property rights is critical to the health of our industry."
  
    It isn't over, though, because Cypress, LSI and VLSI say they will appeal. Says
 Cypress CEO/President T.J. Rogers, "We will fight it with every means at our disposal."


                           >> Gateway Offers Home Pentium PC <<

    Gateway 2000 Inc. has announced the P5-100 Family PCT, the newest member in its line
 of home-oriented multimedia computers.

    The P5-100 Family PC, based on a 100MHz Pentium CPU, is priced at $2,999 and joins
 the company's current 66MHz 486DX2 and 60MHz, 75MHz and 90MHz Pentium Family PC models.
  
    The P5-100 Family PC comes with a 1GB hard disk and a 64-bit PCI graphics accelerator
 with 2MB of DRAM. Other standard features include a 17-inch Vivitron monitor; a
 CompuServe starter kit; 8MB of RAM; a four speed, three-CD-ROM changer; and a TelePath
 IIv 14.4 data/fax modem. Numerous software titles are also included.
  
  
                             >> IBM to Preload Win95 on PCs <<
  
    Despite its substantial investment in OS/2 Warp, IBM Corp. has announced that its PCs
 will also run Windows 95 when the new Microsoft Corp. operating system becomes
 available.
  
    IBM says it is working with Microsoft to ensure system compatibility and support of
 Windows 95 for its customers, including support of the Plug and Play Specification 1.0A.
  
    IBM also says it intends to preload Windows 95 on selected desktop and mobile systems
 and will provide customer support for these preloaded systems through IBM HelpCenters
 worldwide. In addition, IBM will work with Microsoft to establish a technical support
 team to ensure customers that Windows 95 is compatible with IBM hardware.
  
  
                            >> Microsoft Unveils Kids Mouse <<
  
    Microsoft Corp. has announced EasyBall, a computer mouse designed for children ages 2
 to 6.
  
    Compatible with Windows- and DOS-based PCs, EasyBall is designed to resemble a bright
 yellow sun surrounded by Saturn-like rings. The device will ship with a copy of
 Microsoft Explorapedia: The World of Nature, a children's interactive encyclopedia.
  
    Microsoft notes that EasyBall's design offers improved control for little hands as
 well as flexible software that's designed to grow with the child. In Microsoft usability
 testing, EasyBall was preferred by kids over all the other mouse products tested, says
 Microsoft.
  
    EasyBall is scheduled to become available in September for $54.95.
  
  
                             >> Toshiba Cools Oregon Rumors <<

    Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corp. says that, while it is considering a new
 chip plant abroad, it is not confirming reports it will build a $1 billion facility near
 Portland, Oregon.

    The Electronic Engineering Times is reported as saying it has learned the plant is
 coming to Oregon, possibly with some investment from IBM.  (It would be the first chip
 facility for Toshiba outside of Japan).

    However Toshiba officials as saying no decision has been made on location, form and
 size of investment, or products to be manufactured at the prospective factory.
  
  
                              >> Dell Preloads Win95 Beta <<

    Dell Computer Corp. says it's offering customers a limited number of computers
 preloaded with an evaluation copy of Windows 95.
  
    "The Dell evaluation platform for Microsoft Windows 95 will allow some Dell customers
 the opportunity to preview Windows 95 before its official release," says Sue King,
 director of software development at the Austin, Texas-based computer maker. "This
 offering will allow Dell and a group of interested customers to experience Windows 95 in
 a controlled, limited environment, before the large scale launch of Windows 95, which is
 expected later this year."
  
    Upon official release from Microsoft, Windows 95 will be offered across Dell's
 desktop and notebook products and will also be the default operating system available on
 all of Dell's desktop and notebook lines.
  
    Windows 95 is scheduled for an August release.
  
  
                            >> Nintendo Unveils Virtual Boy <<

    Nintendo of America Inc. reports that Virtual Boy, its new video game system, will be
 launched in the U.S. on Aug. 14.
  
    The $179.95 unit, which Nintendo describes as a "three-dimensional, virtual
 immersion, 32-bit video game system," will be backed by more than $25 million in
 marketing.
  
    Virtual Boy will be bundled with a game title and a double-grip controller.  An AC
 adapter will become available later this year.

    Virtual Boy is a RISC-based, 32-bit system that uses two high-resolution, mirror
 scanning LEDs to produce a 3-D experience. Notes Nintendo: "Its unique design eliminates
 most external stimuli, totally immersing players into their own private universe with
 high- resolution red images against a deep, black background. The 3-D experience is 
 enhanced through stereophonic sound and a new, specially designed, double-grip
 controller which accommodates multi-directional spatial movement."
  
    "We're bringing a totally unique, 3-D gaming experience to market at an affordable
 price and in time to get a jump on the holiday shopping season," says Peter Main, vice
 president of marketing for the Redmond, Washington-based company. "We expect to sell
 more than 1.5 million hardware units and 2.5 million pieces of software by the end of
 1995." 
  
  
                           >> Panasonic Cuts Notebook Prices <<
  
    Price cuts of up to $1,100 are being made by Panasonic Personal Computer Co. on its
 high-end multimedia notebook computers with integrated CD-ROM drives.
  
    Reports quotes officials with the Panasonic unit of Matsushita Electric Industrial
 Co. Ltd., as saying prices on the V41 line now start at $3,199 and vary depending on the
 memory, the display monitor and hard disk capacity, among other items. The company
 listed its highest V41 price as $7,399.
  
    The officials also said the company has cut prices on its V21 notebook computer line,
 offering them for a range of $2,099 to $4,099.
  
  
                            >> Japanese Firm Re-Packs Floppy <<
  
    Working with two U.S. firms the Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries Ltd. has
 developed a floppy disk and compatible drive with the largest-ever storage capacity of
 120MB.
  
    Sources say the new drive can read and write data on existing 3.5-inch floppy disks
 as well.
  
    The company says it has developed the products jointly with Compaq Computer Corp. and
 3M Data Storage Products.
  
    The developers say the new disk's capability equals the data storage potential of 83
 3.5-inch high-density floppy disks, noting that the previous best was a U.S.-developed
 floppy disk capable of storing 100 megabytes.
  
    Look for the new disk and drive to be commercialized later this year.
  
  
                            >> Game Software Alliance Formed <<

    Entertainment software publisher Electronic Arts says it has acquired a minority
 stake in NovaLogic Inc., an interactive game maker.
  
    Electronic Arts also reports that NovaLogic has signed a four-year agreement under
 which Electronic Arts will have exclusive distribution rights for NovaLogic's CD- and
 floppy- based entertainment software in English-speaking countries.
  
    Founded in 1985, NovaLogic's products include Comanche, Armored Fist, WolfPack and
 Ultrabots. Electronic Arts says the company pioneered real-time interactive 3-D
 rendering for the PC with its proprietary Voxel Space technology.
  
    The NovaLogic deal is the latest in a string of software publishing investments and
 acquisitions made by Electronic Arts over the past several months.
  
  
                           >> HP to Use AMD '486 Clones in PC <<
  
    Advanced Micro Devices Inc. says Hewlett-Packard Co. will begin producing PCs powered
 by AMD's Am486 microprocessors.
  
    According to AMD, HP will use the CPUs in some of its desktop PC systems. The models
 are scheduled to begin shipping this summer.
  
    "Because of continued, strong demand for 486 microprocessor-based systems, we need to
 take advantage of the opportunity to solidify our microprocessor supply," says Richard
 C. Watts, vice president and general manager of HP's personal information products
 group.
  
    AMD is the world's second-leading supplier of Windows-compatible PC microprocessors,
 following only Intel Corp. AMD has shipped more than 75 million microprocessors since
 1982 and more than 30 million CPUs in the last three years.
  
  
                              >> IBM Unveils New ThinkPads <<
  
    IBM Corp. has added two new models to its ThinkPad notebook computer line. One of the
 systems features a unique screen that allows the PC to work with an overhead projector.
  
    The ThinkPad 755CV's snap-off active-matrix screen panel gives the system the ability
 to "piggyback" onto standard overhead projectors.  With the PC's rear panel removed,
 images on the computer's screen become a see-through "slide show" that can be projected
 on a wall or screen by the overhead projector's lamp. An infrared remote control with 22 
 special effects and built-in telephony features are also provided.
  
    The ThinkPad 755CV is set to become available on May 31. Prices will start at $6,799
 for a system featuring a 100MHz 486DX4 microprocessor, a 540MB hard disk and 8MB of RAM.
  
    IBM is also offering the ThinkPad 755CX, which includes a conventional active-matrix
 color screen, built-in telphony features, a lithium ion battery pack and a 75MHz Pentium
 CPU.
  
    The ThinkPad 755CX, with a 540MB hard disk and 8MB of RAM, is available now for
 $6,549.
  
  
                             >> HP Offers New Home Printer <<
  
    Reacting to the continued blossoming of the home PC market, Hewlett-Packard Co. is
 introducing new color inkjet printers designed specifically for households.

    Reports from HP's headquarters say the new printers include:
  
    -:- The HP DeskJet 660C printer for IBM compatibles, to replace HP's DeskJet 560C.
    -:- The DeskWriter 660C, to serve the Apple Macintosh market.
  
    Michele Hamilton, HP deskjet product manager for the U.S. and Canada, said the
 printers, both of which will sell for about $499, are intended to offer improvements
 over earlier models in terms of print quality and ease of use for no additional cost.
  
    "We're seeing a precipitous drop in PC prices fueling rapid growth of PCs into
 homes," she said, "and where PCs go, printers go."
  
    Hamilton added the new printers will be available in volume through retail outlets
 nationwide next month.
  
  
                             >> Intel Makes WavePhore Deal <<
  
    In a project to develop data broadcasting technology to receive data sent in TV
 signals, chipmaker Intel Corp. has formed a technology alliance with WavePhore Inc.
  
    Sources say Intel has agreed to pay $500,000 cash along with license fees and
 royalties and may buy up to a quarter million shares of Wavephore.
  
    Reports say the agreement provides for WavePhore's licensing of technologies to Intel
 and Intel's granting to WavePhore of rights on the sale and distribution of products
 incorporating WavePhore technologies.
  
  
                              >> IBM OS/2 Warp Sales Soar <<
  
    A study by Computer Intelligence InfoCorp (CII) reveals that sales of IBM's OS/2 Warp
 operating system have increased more than 300% since the product first became available
 late last fall.
  
    According to CII's StoreBoard Channel Tracking service, sales of Warp in March
 surpassed 46,000 copies. In November, Warp's first month on the market, just under
 11,000 copies were sold.
  
    StoreBoard also says its most recent figures indicate that Warp edged out Windows 3.1
 in retail market share during the first three months of 1995 - 19.5% versus 17.9%. Only
 DOS managed a higher percentage (55.2%).
  
    CII ascribes much of Warp's success to the large investment IBM made in marketing,
 particularly in advertising targeted at the consumer market.
  
  
                              >> Apple Unveils TV Venture <<
  
    Apple Computer Inc. says it will provide the interactive TV set-top technology for a
 six- state trial of educational programming created by The Lightspan Partnership Inc.
  
    The computer maker notes that Lightspan is creating an interactive television service
 that will provide schools and homes with interactive curriculum programming for
 children. The will include a programming series for teaching reading and mathematics to
 children ages 4 to 12 and will be tested in ten school districts.
  
    Additionally Apple and nCUBE Corp., a leading provider of interactive digital media
 server solutions, have announced a low-cost interactive TV development system which will
 allow information service providers and content developers to create home shopping,
 education, video-on-demand and other ITV applications.
  
    The development system, dubbed nVision, will be marketed by nCUBE and will
 incorporate Apple technology. nVision, which includes nCUBE's video server, media server
 software and Apple's interactive TV set-top technology, is among the first turnkey
 end-to-end development packages on the market.
  
  
                            >> HP Unveils Printer Promotion <<

    Hewlett-Packard Co. has unveiled Cash In & Trade Up, a promotion that's designed to
 encourage customers to trade in their HP and non-HP laser printers for credit toward the
 purchase of new HP LaserJet printers.

    HP notes that by program participants can choose from new HP LaserJet printers that
 include faster-page-per-minute engines, high-speed RISC processors, JetAdmin network
 printing management software, 600 dpi resolution, duplex printing options, microfine
 toner and Resolution Enhancement technology (REt).
  
    "There are millions of earlier LaserJet printer models in good working order that are
 still being used by customers," says Carolyn M. Ticknor, general manager of HP's
 LaserJet printer group. "HP customers have asked for a way to upgrade to new LaserJet
 printers without losing the value of their older printers."
  
    To simplify trade-ins, HP will send packing and shipping materials and pay for
 freight costs. Deinstallation assistance will be provided for trade-ins of 25 or more
 printers.
  
    All laser printers received by HP through the Cash In & Trade Up promotion will be
 recycled and refurbished by HP's service organization.
  
    The promotion begins May 1, and runs through Oct. 3. All authorized HP dealers will
 honor the promotion.

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                             PICTURE PUBLISHER FOR WINDOWS 95
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                             Fully Multi-Threaded Image Editor
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 application, which is the most complete multi-threaded and multi-tasking product
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 using computer graphics," said J. Paul Grayson, founder and CEO of Micrografx. 
 "Micrografx is poised to meet with great success as we execute our Windows 95
 development strategy, and it's important we continue to share our success with users." 
  
 Micrografx Picture Publisher for Windows 95 is a fully exploitive 32-bit application. 
 The use of multithreading is extensive throughout the program's features, including all
 image enhancements and filters.  Users will experience a 50% improvement in performance
 when working with large files and up to a 200% performance gains when applying filters. 
 Other enhancements include complete Windows 95 common dialogues and a customizable
 interface. 
  
 To help users fully experience Windows 95, Micrografx is offering a CD-ROM preview
 version of Micrografx Picture Publisher for Windows 95 to all users running the Windows
 95 beta software.  The program is the most comprehensive Windows 95 application
 available today, and employs multithreading for all commands in the application. 
  
 "Since the beginning of the PC and GUI revolution, Microsoft has always worked will with
 Micrografx and are very pleased with their application plans for Windows 95," said Brad
 Silverberg, vice president of Microsoft's Personal Systems division.  "Picture Publisher
 for Windows 95 offers Windows 95 users tremendous performance gains, and we expect the
 application to be a leading example of true multithreading on the desktop."    
  
 Micrografx Continues to Lead in 32-Bit Application Development 
 -------------------------------------------------------------- 
 One of the first independent software publishers to deliver graphics software for
 Windows 1.0 in the mid-80's, Micrografx continues to help computer users fully exploit
 the power of their PC. 
  
 The company's work with Windows NT and Windows 95 began in the summer of 1993, and
 resulted in a "shipping beta" version of Picture Publisher 4.0 for Windows NT, which was
 available to registered users of Picture Publisher.  The project satisfied the needs of
 the most technically demanding user of the product, and also provided valuable insight
 into the process of porting and refining a true multi-threaded, multi-tasking
 application.  This experience has been leveraged during the Picture Publisher for
 Windows 95 development, and has allowed Micrografx to enjoy a strong lead in Windows 95
 applications. 
  
 Micrografx develops and markets graphics software to meet the creative needs of everyone
 who uses a personal computer.  Founded in 1982, Micrografx has become a leading software
 publisher by responding quickly to customer and worldwide market needs.  The company's
 U.S. operations are based in Richardson, Texas, with a development office in San
 Francisco.  International subsidiaries comprise Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
 Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan. 


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 > Internet Publisher STR FOCUS!
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                               NOVELL OFFERS INTERNET ACCESS
                                            AND
                                  PUBLISHING TO END USERS


                           
      Palm Springs, CA -- Spring 1995 -- Novell, Inc.  Has announced WordPerfect 
 Internet Publisher for Windows, a free add-on to WordPerfect 6.1 that allows users to
 easily create and view documents on the Internet--without having to learn hypertext
 markup language (HTML). Novell also announced WordPerfect Internet Publisher Pro for
 Windows, an open solution that provides users with seamless connectivity to the Internet
 from within WordPerfect 6.1. The two products will be available in early second quarter
 of 1995.

      "With the simple click of a button on the WordPerfect 6.1 toolbar, Internet users
 will be able to create, publish and view information anytime, anyplace," said Mark
 Calkins, general manager of Novell's Business Applications Division. "Novell continues
 to define its vision of pervasive computing by providing the tools and the access for
 electronic publishing in a global data network."

      Using WordPerfect, the world standard in word processing, anyone will be able to
 create documents for the World-Wide Web, a global document network of servers, and
 communicate with millions of people. With support for the most popular Internet
 protocols, WordPerfect Internet Publisher and WordPerfect Internet Publisher Pro will
 give users the tools and the access to global information through the world's most
 popular word processing interface. 

 Easily Create and View Internet Files
 -------------------------------------
      The Internet Publisher gives WordPerfect 6.1 users everything they need to create
 hypertext markup language (HTML) documents, the original document format of the
 World-Wide Web. A template guides them through the process of creating an HTML document,
 and a conversion program automatically converts the WordPerfect document into a native
 HTML file. Users can access HTML features such as hypertext links, graphics and bullet
 lists through the WordPerfect toolbar. With these tools, users do not need to learn an
 HTML authoring tool or have a detailed knowledge of HTML.

      In addition to the HTML template, the Internet Publisher includes NetScape
 Navigator, a sophisticated browser for the World-Wide Web, with integrated WordPerfect
 and Envoy viewers. The free availability of the WordPerfect and Envoy viewers enables
 users to publish documents directly on the Web in native WordPerfect or Envoy formats.
 No conversion to HTML is required.  WordPerfect Internet Publisher can be downloaded
 from the Internet, from the World-Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/ and from online
 services.

 Connect to the Internet
 -----------------------
      For users who need to get connected to the Internet, WordPerfect Internet Publisher
 Pro on CD-ROM provides all the tools in the Internet Publisher, plus dial-up Internet
 access software from Novell's LAN WorkPlace product, and a trial subscription to any of
 several Internet service providers. The suggested retail price for Internet Publisher
 Pro, including connecting software and service provider access, will be $49
 (US).

 Maintain Internet Files
 -----------------------
      Using the soon-to-be-released WordPerfect 6.1 SGML Edition, Internet users can edit
 HTML documents in native format and  re-post them to the World-Wide Web--a capability no
 other word processor provides. HTML documents can also be converted into  WordPerfect
 documents by importing them into SGML Edition. When the document is saved, the user can
 choose to save it as a WordPerfect or an HTML document. Users do not need to have a
 detailed understanding of HTML to edit ASCII text and tags manually. The document can be
 pulled from the Internet, edited and re-posted without any lengthy conversion or
 learning of an authoring system.

      For more information about the WordPerfect Internet Publisher, WordPerfect Internet
 Publisher Pro and WordPerfect 6.1 SGML Edition, customers can call (800) 451-5151.
 Information is also available on Novell's World-Wide Web home page at
 http://www.novell.com/.

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 > Novell - Word Perfect STR FOCUS!           Internet Gains More Support!
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                                          NOVELL

                               INTERNET PUBLISHING SOLUTION

                                        WHITE PAPER

 Introduction
 ------------

 The evolution of widespread computer use in the early 1980's was hailed by
 environmentalists as the end of unnecessary deforestation because information could be
 shared electronically rather than on paper.  unfortunately, the exact opposite happened!
 Paper use increased.  In spite of this, buzz words such as 'paperless office' and
 'paperless publishing' are still being used in discussions about the future of
 computing.  In the past, electronic documents presented few advantages over paper. 
 Software was engineered for document creation, not document consumption.  Documents were
 not distributed electronically because paper and monitors were different sizes, the
 recipient didn't have the application used to create the document, and graphics and
 fonts did not properly display on different systems.  Furthermore, computers were
 generally standalone machines and platform dependent, making document interchange no
 easier than transferring documents on paper.

 Finally, in the 1990's, the vision of publishing documents electronically is gaining
 more credibility.  Applications whose specific function is distributing and consuming
 electronic documents are just now becoming available.  The realization of a society that
 consumes less paper is coming to fruition due to better networked environments and E-
 mail systems to aid in document transfer, and most important, the ability of local
 networks and individuals to connect to the Internet.  Because electronic documents can
 be distributed both faster and cheaper, they now have a great advantage over paper. 
 What's more, documents can be stored and accessed by users in disparate locations, using
 different systems.

 The Internet was developed by the U.S. military for the purpose of transferring
 information to remote locations and has been in use by the government since the early
 1970's.  The Internet is a massive worldwide network of computers.  The word 'Internet'
 literally means 'network of networks.' The Internet comprises thousands of smaller
 regional networks scattered throughout the globe.  The Internet generally refers to the
 physical side of the global network, the cables and computers.  It does, however,
 include some software that routes information packets to the correct address.  The
 Internet structure has significantly contributed to other projects that have used its
 infrastructure.

 The World-Wide Web (WWW or Web) project, which originated at CERN in Geneva Switzerland
 in 1989, made the Internet more useful by using it as a backbone to connect over 7000
 servers.  The Web provides locations for information storage and is often referred to as
 a body of information or an abstract space of knowledge.  The 1993 introduction of
 NCSA's Mosaic viewer transformed both the Internet and the Web from systems used
 primarily by education and government, into an information exchange medium for the
 masses.  The Internet is now becoming the standard information storage and interchange
 mechanism for many organizations including large business and government.

 As a testament to its growth, on any given day in 1993 the Internet connected roughly
 15-million users in over 50 countries.  In 1994, that number grew to at least 30-million
 users (according to a Honolulu Community College Study).  Traffic growth, in bytes, was
 even more impressive.  From 1993 to 1994, traffic on the Internet doubled, and traffic
 on the Web increased by over 1400% (according to gopher://nic. merit. edu:
 7043/11/nsfnet/statistics).

 By facilitating the exchange and reuse of information to connect suppliers, customers
 and business partners worldwide, the Internet has the potential to change how businesses
 operate.  Businesses who fail to acclimate to this change could easily find themselves,
 in only a few years, hopelessly outdated.  It is interesting to note that currently over
 50% of white collar workers have not heard of the Internet.  This figure illustrates the
 growth that is still to come in this market.

 Electronic Publishing Problems on the Internet
 In spite of its steady growth, interacting with the Internet is not an easy process.  In
 fact, an average computer user would have a very hard time even getting connected to the
 Internet, not to mention retrieving information from or publishing information to the
 Internet.  Some of the problems include:

            
1.          Connecting to the Internet
            --------------------------
            Connection requires a number of pieces, which, if the user knows little about
            them, can be very confusing.  Adding to the problem is that as the Internet
            gains in popularity, so does information about available options.  Additional
            information about options that one does not understand is only more confusing.
            What the average user needs is all of the tools delivered in one package, not
            multiple options for each tool.  Some of the pieces needed for Internet access
            are:
            
*           Web Browser -- An HTML browser that allows users to access Web documents. 
            NetScape and Mosaic are the most widely known.

*           TCP/IP Stack -- TCP/IP is the Internet's communication protocol.  The TCP/IP
            stack is the software that, when loaded on a PC, interprets the information
            that is sent over the Internet.

*           SLIP-PPP, and LAN Drivers -- SLIP and PPP are two protocols that allow dial-up
            access to the Internet through a serial link over normal phone lines.  The LAN
            Driver is used to connect directly to Ethernet.


 Internet Access Providers -- The service providers have the service and servers through
 which a user must call to access the Internet through standard telephone lines or direct
 LAN connections.  The service provider uses the server to house and administrate the
 user's account on the Internet.  The number of service providers is increasing rapidly. 
 In additional to the traditional niche players, software, hardware and
 telecommunications firms are entering the market by either setting up their own
 services, or purchasing smaller providers.  This consolidation will bring even more
 choice to Internet and Web users.

            Some Internet Access Providers also provide Web Server Service.  Users can
            rent server space from Web Server Service Providers to house documents that
            they wish to publish to the Web.  Without space on a Web server, a user cannot
            publish documents to the Web.

  
2.          Publishing Documents
            --------------------
            HTML is the standard document format on the Internet.  While many document
            formats may be on the Internet, HTML is the Web standard and required for home
            pages.  All Web browsers (software that allows one to navigate the Internet or
            "Surf the Net'), have the ability to view only HTML formatted documents.

            HTML is subset of SGML.  It is a special format of documents, including text
            and graphics, that allows information to be viewed using Web browsers.  HTML
            strips a document of its formatting and layout and maintains only its content,
            in the form of ASCII text, and its structure, in the form of tags that
            encompass each element of the document.  These tags define the location of
            content, style, and hypertext links.  Specifically, each element of a document
            is preceded by an open tag and followed by a close tag.  For example, the
            title of a document would be preceded by a 'begin title' tag and followed by
            an 'end title' tag.  The title would look like this:

                              <title>This is a Title</title>

            For this example, the tag was rather descriptive, but HTML tags arc very
            cryptic.  For example, a specific level heading tag in a Web document would
            look like this:

                           <Hl>This is a Level One Heading</HI>

            Without a very good understanding of HTML and the tagging structure, any given
            tag would be meaningless.

            Creating HTML documents is difficult.  To author HTML documents, users are
            typically technical and have a high level of understanding of Unix, SGML, and
            HTML, meaning that few mainstream users author HTML documents.  In fact,
            entire service industries now exist around creating, tagging and validating
            SGML/HTML documents because average users simply do not have the time or
            expertise it takes to work in the SGML environment.  These service industries
            have used niche tools for authoring and validating SGML structure, and were
            designed with the technical SGML user in mind.  Because authoring in HTML is
            difficult, the average computer user has been locked out of Internet
            publishing.

            Computer users generally create their documents in a proprietary file format
            such as WordPerfect or MS Word.  The average computer user who wants to author
            and publish documents to the Web has only a few choices.  The user can:

 *          Author their documents directly in HTML.  This method requires 
            the user to learn HTML and possibly a different authoring system.

            
 *          Convert their proprietary documents into HTML for Internet publishing. 
            Without an automated tagging software configured for their needs, this
            requires manually adding tags to ASCII text.  To configure the automated
            tagging software to their needs the user must either understand both HTML and
            the tagging software, or employ an SGML expert requiring additional expense.

            
 *          Access proprietary file formats with viewers created specifically for that
            purpose, alleviating the need to convert documents into HTML.

            The optimum solution to HTML publishing would incorporate HTML authoring in a
            mainstream word processing envirom-nent.  This would require the HTML
            authoring to be either transparent or easy for the user to accomplish.

            Another key would be the use of a Web browser that allows not only the ability
            to view HTML documents, but other standard document formats, such as word
            processing and portable document formats.  Then the user or consumer of the
            information could get at not only Web home pages, but other types of
            information as well over the Internet.

 3.         Managing Documents
            ------------------
            Once documents are posted to the Internet, they must be maintained and
            revised.  Because of the difficulty in working with the HTML format, HTML
            documents have been viewed as static or non-editable.  Considerable effort is
            expended to convert documents into HTML; to edit and revise existing documents
            would require a similar effort.  It is seldom the case that documents are
            static.  By some estimates, 85% of published information changes at least once
            a month.  This is hardly a new problem.  In the past, one of the larger users
            of the Internet has been education, an institution that is ripe with cheap
            and/or free labor.  Many graduate students have been kept busy maintaining
            educational servers.  Unfortunately, business doesn't have access to the same
            quantities of free labor.  They must pay competitive wages, so Web server
            maintenance becomes quite expensive.  Publishing houses experience yet another
            problem.  A publishing house that intends to publish up to 1900 magazine
            documents to their Web server as an additional service to their subscribers
            finds its efforts have been stalled because of the lack of electronic
            publishing tools available to maintain and revise the Web documents.

            One of the big advantages of HTML is that information can be stored, used and
            reused without the worry of disparate operating systems, non-compatible
            proprietary file forinats, or the need to continually reformat.  Both of these
            activities require editing existing HTML documents.  The same problems with
            publishing HTML documents apply to editing them.  There are no mainstream
            editing tools.  To edit HTML documents, users must:

 *          Edit pure ASCII text, including the manual editing of tags and 
            understanding HTML structure.  This requires that the user has 
            patience and a good knowledge of HTML.

 *          Convert HTML information into a proprietary forrnat for editing 
            and convert back to HTML for Web posting.  This is a three-step 
            process and still requires knowledge of HTML codes for tagging, 
            and a validation process for correct HTML output.

 *          Learn a new document processing system, which requires knowledge of HTML and
            leaniing an unfamiliar authoring envirorunent.

 Each of these options involves time-consuming processes and aid the perception that HTML
 documents are difficult to create and edit.  These methods also force document revisions
 to be document rewrites.  As Web documents grow in number, it will become unacceptable
 to rewrite each document that only needs revision.

 The Internet Publishing Solution
 --------------------------------
 For over a decade, WordPerfect has been the world-wide standard for word processing. 
 With over 17-million users, WordPerfect documents is one of the most familiar
 environments in which to author documents.  As technology has changed, WordPerfect has
 integrated such changes to give users the most advanced technology in document
 processing.  The recent release of WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows is a testament to this
 philosophy.  The following are excerpts from the press:

            "In our view, WordPerfect 6.1 is the strongest of the three [Windows word
            processors].  WordPerfect has always been laden with features, but this latest
            version makes significant progress in making these features simple to use ...
            Word for Windows lacks some of the sophisticated document filing capabilities
            of WordPerfect, which could make finding documents more of an ordeal on a
            complex system."
                                       Business Consumer Guide, December 1994

            "WordPerfect 6.1 is a coup d'etat over Microsoft's Word and Lotus's Ami Pro. 
            You'll find many improvements in WordPerfect 6.1 that you didn't think were
            possible ... Usability is just about as good as it gets ... An unparalleled
            combination of power and ease of use."
                        Five-star rating in the November issue ofPC/Computing

            "PerfectSense is the first breakthrough in editing that I've seen in a long
            time," said Jeffrey Tarter, editor of Soft*letter in Watertown, Mass. 
            "WordPerfect's a good two years ahead of the competition."
                                           Quoted in PC Week, August 15, 1994

 Over three years ago, WordPerfect Corporation saw that electronic document delivery was
 the wave of the future, and formed an electronic publishing team.  This team is
 comprised of electronic publishing tools experts who have studied market research,
 reviewed customer feedback, and developed the strategy and tools for bringing electronic
 publishing and document interchange to the mainstream.  The electronic publishing tool's
 group has been involved in various consortiums that explore electronic document
 delivery, such as SGML Open and the ODA Consortium.  WordPerfect Corporation has
 actively supported non-proprietary file formats (e.g., SGML and ODA) and has released
 electronic publishing tools (e.g., Intellitag, Envoy, ConvertPerfect/ODA) that make
 electronic document delivery a reality.

 Because WordPerfect Corporation has established itself as the first major vendor to
 provide a complete electronic publishing solution, the merger with Novell, Inc. only
 only added to the work that had been accomplished over the past three years.  The
 Internet is the next technological frontier in electronic document delivery, and Novell
 is poised to deliver the tools its users need for a successful Internet publishing
 solution.

 In establishing the strategy for Internet Publishing, Novell has three goals:

 1.         T o    e n able  users  to  use  WordPerfect  as  their  authoring  system  of
            choice for Internet publishing and electronic document delivery.

 2.         T o    e n a ble  users  to  view  not  only  HTML  formatted  documents,  but
            also native WordPerfect documents and Envoy portable documents.

 3.         T o    p rovide  users  with  the  first  superior  Web  document  maintenance
            solution. 

 To achieve these goals, Novell realizes it must provide a family of electronic
 publishing tools the customer can choose from to access, author, and browse the
 Internet.  The choice will be based on the pieces the user currently owns and currently
 needs.

 The products are:
            Internet Publisher
            WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition



 Internet Publisher
 ------------------
 This product is designed for the WordPerfect user who is already connected to the
 Internet.  As stated in the introduction, one of the problems that Internet users have
 is that they must either publish HTML documents to the Web, or they must have access to
 viewers for proprietary formats.  The Internet Publisher solves this problem as well as
 achieving the first two goals of the Internet family of products.  Specifically, the
 Internet Publisher provides:

 Puhlishing Solution
 -------------------
            Internet Publisher contains everything a WordPerfect 6.1 user needs to create
            HTML documents.  A WordPerfect 6.1 template is provided, which guides a user
            through the process of creating an HTML document.  This allows the user to
            easily create HTML documents from within WordPerfect.  A conversion program is
            also included which will automatically convert the document to native HTML and
            bring up the included Web browser to view the 'final form' of the Web
            document.  HTML features such as hypertext links and bullet lists are accessed
            through the toolbar.  With this tool, the user does not need to learn a new
            HTML authoring tool or have a detailed knowledge of HTML.

            With the WordPerfect viewer (explained helow), users simply need to create and
            publish WordPerfect documents, bypassing HTML altogether.  Users can also
            publish Envoy documents and view Envoy files existing on the Internet.  The
            HTML browser allows users to automatically access WordPerfect and Envoy
            formatted documents, along with the corresponding viewers.

 Viewing Solutions
 -----------------
            The Internet Publisher provides:
            Netscape's Web Browser to view standard HTML docs & Home Pages
            WordPerfect viewer to view native WordPerfect documents
            Envoy Mini-Viewer to view Envoy (.evy) documents

 WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition
 ----------------------------------------
 Documents on the Internet must still be maintained, and WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML
 Edition gives users that ability.  SGML Edition allows users to create SGML documents
 using WordPerfect 6.1 rather than requiring a completely separate editing application. 
 Users will be able to leverage their existing knowledge of WordPerfect.

 While a template-based approach to HTML document creation is useful for small numbers of
 documents, it does not scale well to maintaining servers full of documents.  SGML
 Edition was designed for this type of task.  Moreover, as electronic publishing and
 digital commerce applications demand ever more complex SGML document types, SGML Edition
 will provide a viable solution.

 SGML Edition allows direct editing of HTML documents that can then be revised, re-saved
 and published back to the Internet.  Because SGML Edition is a complete solution, the
 user is not limited to the HTML template provided with the Internet Publisher.  SGML
 Edition gives users the ability to create forms for Internet distribution and high-end
 customized HTML documents.

 As the Internet and the Web evolve, so will HTML.  In time, HTML will need to
 incorporate more of the robustness of full SGML, and will become closer to SGML.  For
 example, HTML 2.0, the current Web standard, is much closer to full SGML than was HTML
 ].O. By using WordPerfect 6.1 SGML Edition, the publisher of Internet documents will be
 ready for future HTML specifications changes.  To publish with each change, all the user
 will need is a new DTD for the enhanced HTML specification.  Because the SGML Edition
 will support any DTD, it will automatically support new HTML specifications and will
 always ship with the most recent HTML DTD.  New HTML DTDs will also be available free of
 charge from Novell.

 Other features of the SGML Edition include:
 -------------------------------------------

 Layout Designer
 ---------------
            The Layout Designer allows the user to assign format to SGML or HTML documents
            which contain only content and structure.  The layout designer, through the
            macro language of WordPerfect 6. 1, also allows batch tagging of documents.

 Document Type Definition Support
 --------------------------------
            SGML is defined by a Document Type Definition, or DTD.  The DTD defines how
            the document is structured and facilitates the publishing of information
            between different applications.  SGML is extremely flexible to enable
            organizations to design their own userdefined or use an industry DTD that is
            similar to their organizations style.  The SGML Edition of WordPerfect can use
            any user defined DTD, and ships with a good number of industry defined DTDS. 
            HTML is basically a DTD that was defined specifically for the Web.  It will
            certainly change in the future to accommodate changing nature of the Web. 
            Because the SGML edition supports any DTD, it %ill always be up to date with
            the Internet.

 File Support
 ------------
            Either WordPerfect, SGML or HTML documents can be retrieved 
            directly into SGML Edition without conversion,

 Alias Support
 -------------
            As is often the case with HTML (recall the cryptic tag used as an example
            above), a DTD may contain tags that are not identifiable by name to the SGML
            author.  Using an alias allows the author to assign an alternative name to the
            tag.  For example, using the case above the level one heading tag <HI> could
            have an alias that states the ftmction it plays in the overall HTML tag.  This
            feature greatly simplifies the HTML authoring and editing task.

 Interactive Validation and Error Reporting
 ------------------------------------------
            As the user tags a document for SGML output, an interactive validation feature
            walks the user through the tagging process.  As determined by the DTD, HTML
            for this example, the validator will indicate what tag should be applied at
            that point in the document.  Error reporting occurs when a tag is improperly
            placed in the document.


 Conclusion
 ----------
 The recent announcement from Novell stated plans to deliver a full range of Internet
 access, hosting, and application development tools for NetWare.  The Internet Publishing
 Solution is the first step along a path to a complete Internet connection, access, and
 application family of products from Novell.

 Novell is moving forward in its promise to provide additional electronic publishing
 tools to easily act upon information available on the Internet.  This is Pervasive
 Computing ... It's connecting people with other people and the information they need,
 giving them the power to act on that information -- anytime, anyplace.


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 > Frankie's Corner STR Feature
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 The Kids' Computing Corner
 --------------------------



                                 SUPER SOLVERS SPELLBOUND!
                                 =========================


                       Dual format CD-ROM for Macintosh and Windows
                                   ages seven to twelve
                                   suggested retail $49
                                  by The Learning Company
                                      6493 Kaiser Dr.
                                     Fremont, CA 94555
                                       510-792-2101

            
            IBM Requirements                       Macintosh Requirements
            ----------------                       ----------------------
            CPU:    386/25                         CPU:    Mac Color Classic
            RAM:    4 megs                         RAM:    4 megs
            Video:  16-color VGA (256 SVGA rec.)   Video:  256-color
            Hdisk:  1 meg                          Hdisk:  1 meg
            CD-ROM: Double-speed                   CD-ROM: Double-speed
            OS:     Windows 3.1                    OS:     System 7.0.1
            Misc.:   Sound card, mouse

 by Frank Sereno

 Are you ready for an exciting and difficult challenge?  "Super Solvers Spellbound!"
 offers several vocabulary and spelling exercises besides a traditional spelling bee. 
 Featuring graduating degrees of difficulty, "Spellbound!" offers a continuing challenge
 to children.  With the option of adding your own word lists, this program can even be
 beneficial to adults.

 "Spellbound!" includes four activities.  These are Word Search, Criss Cross, Flash Card
 and the Spelling Bee.  The player must gain enough points in the first three activities
 before he can enter the Spelling Bee.  Advance through the five rounds of spelling bees
 and you become a national champion.

 Word Search is a game of finding words in a matrix from a list of eight.  On the lowest
 level, the words are hidden vertically and horizontally.  As the player moves to the
 harder levels, diagonals are added.  On the final level, the letters can be connected in
 an almost infinite array of patterns.  This makes the game challenging for players of
 all ages.

 Criss Cross is similar to a crossword puzzle but there are no written
 clues.  The squares are laid out so that each word intersects with at least one other
 word.  To place the words correctly, one must place the words in the proper places. 
 Attention must be paid to the length of each word and the letters which will be in the
 intersections with other words.  Criss Cross uses combinations of four to eight words.

 Flash Card is a spelling game.  The player may choose to see the word flashed before
 him, hear the word pronounced or both.  He must correctly spell eight words to earn
 points.  If a word is misspelled, the correctly placed letters will be shown.  After
 three attempts, the correct spelling is displayed.  On higher levels, the player will
 have to spell the eight words, then he will have to unscramble them.

 The Spelling Bee is the final activity.  After the player has accumulated enough points,
 he can go to the spelling bee.  He will face two computer opponents.  The contestants
 will spell words in turn until each has made an error.  Words from the included lists
 will be announced aloud but created words will be flashed on the screen.

 "Spellbound!" has eye-pleasing graphics and excellent sound.  The interface is point-
 and-click and it includes help text files.  The program provides audible encouragement
 and the player is never penalized for an incorrect answer.  The game play does not
 include any arcade action but children are encouraged for doing well.  If your child
 enjoys puzzles and challenges, then he will enjoy "Spellbound!"  Educational value is
 excellent.  The program teaches vocabulary, spelling, word recall, auditory recognition
 and problem solving.  By using the word list creator, "Spellbound!" can be used to study
 vocabulary, technical terms and even other languages.

 "Spellbound!" offers excellent value and it is backed by The Learning Company's 30-Day
 guarantee.  If you are displeased with this program, it can be returned for an
 equivalent program from TLC's library or for cash.   

                                          Ratings

                                 Graphics ........... 8.5
                                 Sounds ............. 9.0
                                 Interface .......... 8.5
                                 Play Value ......... 8.0
                                 Educational Value .. 9.0
                                 Bang for the Buck .. 9.0
                                 Average ............ 8.67



                           Activision's "Atari 2600 Action Pack"
                           -------------------------------------
 Are you ready for some gaming nostalgia?  Did you sell your old Atari gaming system
 years ago at a garage sale and wish you could play some classic games from yesteryear? 
 If you have an IBM compatible running Windows and a spare $25, you need look no further
 than the "Action Pack."

 Activision has included some of its greatest hits from the early days of video gaming. 
 You can relive the thrilling action of fifteen classic games all on one CD-ROM.  These
 are the games with the same code that you played a decade ago.  

 What makes this all possible is the Atari 2600 emulator.  The emulator does have some
 pretty heavy hardware requirements.  It needs at least a 486DX-33 CPU and a 256-color
 display.  Activision recommends that you have the latest drivers for your video and
 sound cards as well.  It is hard to believe that so much horsepower is needed to emulate
 an 8-bit game machine!

 Here's your chance to show the younger generation what gaming was like in the dark ages
 of video games, back when there was no full motion video and three-dimensional graphics. 
 Yes, those were the days when gamers had to have active imaginations plus quick reflexes
 and sore trigger thumbs.

 "Action Pack" includes Boxing, Chopper Command, Cosmic Commuter, Crackpots, Fishing
 Derby, Freeway, Frostbite, Grand Prix, H.E.R.O., Kaboom!, Pitfall!, River Raid,
 Seaquest, Sky Jinks and Spider Fighter.
 This is only the first volume.  I'm not certain what titles will be included in the
 future.  It's possible that Activision may obtain the rights to other companies'
 software.  I'd love to play some of the old Imagic games brought back to life.

 I'd also like to see some of these titles enhanced with better graphics and story lines. 
 Maybe an educational game could be incorporated into Freeway.  "Retro" or nostalgia
 gaming may be gaining popularity but I want more than that.

 If you are looking to re-experience the dawning age of video gaming, the "Action Pack"
 does an excellent job.  Just do not be disappointed with how the old games looked
 compared to today's best.  If gameplay is your thing, then these old classics still have
 it.

 As always, I thank you for reading!   
   
                      _______________________________________________


 > NOVELL SUPPORT STR InfoFile
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                    NOVELL ENHANCES ON-LINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFERINGS
                    ===================================================
                                                             
                 Customers Access Novell's Electronic Technical Services 
                            More Than 3.5 Million Times Monthly


      OREM, Utah -- May 8, 1995 --Novell today detailed the company's expansion of
 on-line technical support services, highlighting Novell's strategy of providing
 electronic support options that allow customers to be more productive, increase
 self-reliance and reduce technical support out-of-pocket expenses. Chief among the
 elements of the announcement was the consolidation of electronic-based technical
 resources from Novell, Inc., WordPerfect Corporation, the Quattro Pro business and
 SoftSolutions Inc., providing the industry's most comprehensive set of electronic
 services and tools.

      Other enhancements include branding Novell NetWire as the name of the company's
 technical support presence on all major on-line services; expanding Novell's strategy to
 broadly place Novell NetWire on additional on-line services; creating dynamically
 updated "Top 20" lists based on customer usage; increasing the number of forums
 maintained on CompuServe; and other initiatives that make the company's services easier
 to learn and use.

      "Novell has always had an extremely active relationship with its customers via
 on-line technical support, but further advancements in technology and management
 expertise have immensely increased our customers' use of and satisfaction with these
 services," said John Lewis, senior vice president of Novell Technical Services (NTS).
 "We expect this rapid increase in usage to continue as we also continue to innovatively
 enhance our electronic support solutions." 

      The increased customer usage of Novell's electronic technical services is evidence
 that customers find value in the services provided by Novell. Accesses to Novell's
 electronic technical support services increased more than 500 percent between March 94
 and March 95.

      "In March 1994, we received around 600,000 accesses to our electronic technical
 services," said Michael Bishop, director of Electronic Support at Novell Technical
 Services. "This March, we topped 3.5 million accesses, and the upward trend is
 accelerating monthly."

      Novell recently consolidated the technical information for all major company
 products and is now branding Novell NetWire as the name of the company's technical
 support presence on all major on-line services. Novell NetWire is currently on the
 Internet, CompuServe, and SpaceWorks. The company's strategy includes aggressively
 reviewing all on-line services for possible placement of Novell NetWire content. The
 current review includes America Online, Interchange, Prodigy and expansion of the
 company's presence on SpaceWorks. Novell plans on placing Novell NetWire on AT&T NetWare
 Connect Services (ANCS) when the service is available.

       Novell NetWire provides online access to technical, corporate and product
 information from Novell through remote access 24 hours-a-day. Novell NetWire includes
 message forums, easily searchable online databases and libraries of downloadable
 files. Novell NetWire is best known for providing quick, inexpensive access to technical
 solutions from experienced system operators (SYSOPS) and other knowledgeable users.
 Technical questions posted on Novell NetWire usually receive a response within 24 hours.
 Advanced questions are routed through Novell's direct technical resources, the same
 resources used to solve hotline support problems.

      Novell has also created two "Top 20" lists on Novell NetWire. These lists provide
 customers with the top 20 Technical Information Documents (TIDS) and top 20 downloadable
 files based on customer access to each Novell NetWire on-line service.  Automatically
 updated according to customer usage, the "Top 20" lists represent the most common
 technical solutions delivered on-line to customers by Novell.

      Additional expansion of Novell's electronic technical support offering includes
 adding 11 public forums on CompuServe, where information on all Novell Business
 Applications, GroupWare and Consumer Products will be maintained by Novell. Novell
 NetWire is also receiving an updated look, as Novell switches from the current bookshelf
 metaphor interface to an icon-based interface. 

      Novell's electronic technical support offering aligns with the company's vision of
 pervasive computing by providing Novell's service partners, large accounts, customers
 and technical support engineers with access to comprehensive technical information on
 Novell products, anytime, anyplace. Novell is establishing the electronic support
 programs and delivery vehicles required to provide technical assistance to a billion
 users worldwide by the year 2000.

                          ______________________________________


 > Integrity Master STR InfoFile
   """""""""""""""""""""""""""""



                        INTEGRITY MASTER DATA GUARD & VIRUS HUNTER
                        ==========================================



 Integrity Master(tm) provides complete, easy to use, data integrity for your PC plus
 virus protection. It can also be used to provide file change management and security on
 your PC.  It scans for viruses like other anti-virus products but it also protects you
 against more than just viruses.

 Integrity Master provides function and performance far beyond any other anti-viral or
 data integrity software, yet is easy enough for novice users.  Integrity Master is
 written 100% in assembly language and provides the utmost in speed and small size.  It
 is certified as a virus scanner by the National Computer Security Association (NCSA). 
 Integrity Master is the recommended anti-virus in "The 1995 PC Magazine PC Buyer's
 Guide" and recommended by John Dvorak in his "Inside Track" column in PC Magazine (see
 below).

  Distinguishing features:
  ------------------------
 1) Integrity Master recognizes known viruses by name and will describe their
    characteristics and then allow you to (optionally) remove them.

 2) It can detect not only existing viruses, but also as yet unknown viruses.
    Unlike other programs, which you must constantly update to keep ahead of
    the current crop of viruses, Integrity Master continues to protect you.

 3) Unlike other programs, it detects sectors and files which were damaged by
    a virus not just those that were infected.

 4) Integrity Master understands which files and areas on your disk are
    special and provides special specific diagnosis and recovery if these
    areas have changed.

 5) Integrity Master can reload system sectors on disks which are so badly
    damaged that DOS can no longer recognize them.

 6) Integrity Master detects any form of file or program corruption, not
    just that caused by viruses.  This makes Integrity Master a useful tool
    to provide PC security, change management and hardware error detection.
    Why spend your time merely checking for viruses when you give your PC a
    complete check out with Integrity Master?

 7) Integrity Master provides easy to use menus with context sensitive
    help plus a complete tutorial.  Integrity Master is designed so you
    you can start using it immediately -- no need to open the manual!

 8) Integrity Master is useful as an aid to PC security. If someone changes,
    adds or deletes any of your files you will know.

 9) Integrity Master is useful with disk diagnostics.  You can run your
    normal test programs to check if your disk drive is working OK right now,
    but was it working correctly at 3 PM yesterday?  Integrity Master will
    detect any disk errors which caused data damage earlier.

 10) You just restored your files from a backup.  Are all the files really OK?
     Integrity Master will tell you.

 11) You just deleted *.BAT rather than *.BAK.  Integrity Master will
     tell you exactly which files you need to restore.

 12) Your hard disk is having problems.  Now DOS will not even recognize it as
     a disk.  IM can diagnose and then reload your partition and boot sectors
     to "fix" your disk!

 John Dvorak wrote in the May 17, 1994 (V13#9) PC Magazine "Inside Track"
 column:

    "Genuinely Interesting Software Dept.: A friend of mine called me a
    month ago telling me that he had made the mistake of booting his
    machine on a Sunday when that old Michaelangelo virus would
    activate. It did. No backups, either. In time for the next year's
    outbreak, it's not too late to get what's considered by almost all
    experts to be the current state-of-the-art anti-virus package on
    the market: Integrity Master from Stiller Research (2625 Ridgeway
    St., Tallahassee, FL 32310, U.S.A.;phone, 800-788-0787,
    314-256-3130). In a side-by-side comparison, this product beats
    everything on the market. With its built-in scanner, Integrity
    Master will not only find every known virus, it will also handle
    polymorphic and other odd type viruses.  This is the anti-virus
    software I use. It's only $39.95 in the U.S. and $44.50 elsewhere.
    Shipping and handling is included in the price. Get this package
    and you will be glad you did."


                               What's new?

                               -----------

 Version 2.42d:

 This release fixes false positive virus indications in MSAV/CPAV products
 as well as DM300, Neuroquila, and ViennaF.

 Version 2.42c:

 This release fixes a false virus indication for: Auspara4 and Shiny.


 Version 2.42b released 3/17/95:

 1) Small addition to IM's scanner of a few more viruses including Diehard2
    and a correction to the Ming detection algorithm.

 2) Adjust alignment of text on IM's Option menu.

 3) Allow IM to update integrity data in initialize mode even when
    "Integrity Update" is set to Never.

 4) Fix false detection of Freddy2 in Cheyanne's INNOCULAN anti-virus.

 5) Corrected false positive of Auspara4 and Phalcon


 Version 2.42a released 2/28/95:

 1) IM supports a new option to allow rapid screening of diskettes for
    boot viruses.  This is available through the Check menu as well as
    the "/VB" command line switch.  This also allows IM to read boot
    sectors on diskettes that are unreadable to DOS.  Researchers can use
    this option when testing IM since IM will also check the boot sector
    for partition sector (MBR) viruses.

 2) New "Force update" option on the "Integrity update" options submenu.
    Selecting this option or using the new "/UA" command line switch will
    force integrity master to update integrity data for all files.  Normally
    IM will not update integrity data for what appear to be corrupted files
    when it is running unattended.

 3) When run from a diskette, IM will now automatically offer to change to
    change to another disk.

 4) New easier install.  SetupIM will now offer a super fast install that
    usually gets IM installed in under one minute.

 5) IM tolerates a wild card spec on it's /P (disk and directory change)
    parameter.  This allows you to use IM with some programs that insist
    on including a wild card with the directory to check.  For example:
    IMSCAND C:\DOS\*.* will scan all files in subdirectory \DOS.

 6) Changed colors on some help/tutorial screens to improve legibility.

 7) SetupIM changed so it will correctly recognize drive characteristics of
    disks using Symantec's Ncache.

 8) IM will not pause even if severe hardware errors occur when the /ND
    command line option is used.

 9) IM identifies over 600 new viruses by name and characteristic
    including: 7thSon2, Ambalama, Andromeda, Ansibomb, AntiCleric,
    Asexual, Attitude, Aurea, BNB, BigX, Big_Bang, Bloody_Warrior,
    Breaking, CarpeDiem, Centenary, Click, DA'BOYS, Dementia, Dichotomy,
    Dillinger, ESP, Emma, Felize, Galicia, Geek, Gipsy, Greetings, Heja,
    Hellspawn, Human Greed, Taslehoff, Icecream, Infernal, Iron, Jack,
    Jimmy, Jpage, Kode4, Kode4b, Kohn6, Kommuna, Leningrad, Leuk, Loki,
    Merde-3/5, NoLimitz, Ntit, Nygus.278, Offspring, Override, Ovile,
    PHB, Panek, Panic, PeaceMan, Peanut, Peter2, Phantasm, Pirate,
    Polifemo, Praying, Psychosis, Rambo, Raptor, Rattle, Redstar,
    Rubbit2, Saigon, Sampo, Sandy, Santa, Satyricon, Semtex6, Shin,
    Smallcomp, Soupy, Soupy-Death, Sov1, Sterculius, Strange, Sword,
    Teraz, VLamiX, Vampiro, ViNCHuCa, ViroGen, Wet, YB2, Zombie, and Zulu
    as well as the usual new but trivial ARCV, Australian Parasite,
    Jerusalem, Leprosy, PS-MPC, VCL and Vienna related viruses.

 Versions 2.40a, 2.41a and 2.41b are restricted beta versions please
 do not use or distribute these versions.

 New in Version 2.31:

 1) New /ND parameter allows even faster execution of IM in unattended mode.
    This works the /NE parameter but eliminates further pauses and screen
    displays.

 2) The primary display has been simplified and now displays license
    information.

 3) You may now choose report filespecs (disk, directory and filename) of
    up to 30 characters using the /RF= command line option.

 4) IM now supports a home directory so you can keep autonamed reports and
    reload files in a single subdirectory.

 5) Integrity Master now supports an option to never update integrity data
    under any circumstance.

 6) Registered users of IM can now download evaluation (shareware) versions
    from any of thousands of BBSes world wide and convert them to the
    registered version.

 7) IM identifies over 300 new viruses by name and characteristic including:
    3Tunes, 4Pirates, Accept, Agena, Aija, Aragon, Bengal, Berlusconi,
    BRAVO, Bruchetto, BuffEater, Chill, Chromo, Cobra, Curse, DAS_BOOT,
    Double heart, Dicker, Epidemic FeelBad, Fifo, Firefly, Fission, FLAME,
    Genesis, Gidra, Goga, Gusano, Hbex, HOP, Hot, JoeAnthro, Junkie, Kaos4,
    Khizhnjak, MidNight, Ming, Modor, MZ, Natas, Neuroquila, Nika,
    Noncemale, One_Half, P.Enemy, Paola, Phunnie, Plagiarist, Pure, Razor,
    Ritzen, RMBD, Scratch, Simplex, Slash, Slub, Smoka, SofiaTerm, Stimp,
    Stunning, Sunrise, Sybille, Sze, TaiPan(Whisper) Tajfun, Tamanna, Taurus,
    TISO, Trumpery, Tver, Veronika, Aver_Torto, Villino, Warlock, WXYC,
    W_Cards, XUXA2

 8) We've eliminated several Mutation Engine (mte) false virus indications.



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                                  MAC/APPLE SECTION (II)
                                  ======================
                                John Deegan, Editor (Temp)




 > eWorld Updates STR InfoFile
   """""""""""""""""""""""""""



                       eWORLD BRINGS VOICES TO ON-LINE CONFERENCING
                             UNVEILS NEW HOME MARKET CAMPAIGN


 CUPERTINO, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ via NewsPage -- Today, Apple Computer, Inc.
 (Nasdaq-NNM: AAPL), announced that users of its on-line service, eWorld can now actually
 listen to an on-line conference instead of watching a screen of scrolling messages. The
 feature, entitled "Speak" is one of the many capabilities of the service's next
 operating version -- code named Golden Gate -- that is available ahead of schedule.
 Golden Gate is expected to be released later this quarter and aims to enhance the
 service's ease of use and communication capabilities with expanded Internet access,
 intelligent electronic mail management, and other features.

 Separately, eWorld unveiled a new marketing campaign that focuses on the home/consumer
 market, leveraging the company's strengths in this area.  Using Apple's Plain Talk
 technology, Speak allows users to actually listen to the conversation in a conference
 room by assigning a different voice to conference members. The feature creates a richer
 conferencing environment by letting users participate in a conference while doing other
 things on the service. Moreover, the company expects the feature to be an important
 tool in creating disability solutions, especially for kids and adults with learning
 disabilities and to some extent, the visually impaired. eWorld is the first commercial
 online service to incorporate this technology.

 "Apple has a legacy of making all our products accessible to people with disabilities,
 so it's natural that the company pioneers this solution to the information superhighway
 with its own on-line service," said Alan Brightman, manager of Apple Worldwide
 Disability Solutions -- whose group also publishes the "Disability Connection" in
 eWorld. "One of the things eWorld Speak allows us to do is explore ways to provide on
 line solutions to the learning disabled and the visually impaired," he added.

 In addition to Speak, other features of Golden Gate that are now available for users to
 download include:

 -- Faster access to eWorld in 250 U.S. cities through support of 14.4 kpbs
    high speed modems -- at no additional cost.

 -- Exclusive on-line support from Apple. Users post a question and receive
    an answer directly from an Apple support professional the next business
    day. (Editors Note: See release 4/17/95, "Apple Offers Direct On-line
    Computer Support via eWorld.")

 -- An auto-open feature that opens to a specific eWorld area when logging
    into the service.

 -- Playful variations of the eWorld Town Square for users to download into
    their art folder, including Winter, Martian, Desert, Valentine, St.
    Patrick, Jurassic and Spring versions.

 When released later this quarter, Golden Gate is expected to include greater access to
 the Internet, more multimedia capabilities, and an electronic mail agent that allows
 users to automatically filter and better manage incoming mail. The company expects World
 Wide Web access -- also ahead of original schedule -- to be available to eWorld users by
 mid-year.

 New Home/Consumer Campaign Levers Apple's Strengths

 In addition, eWorld has launched a new advertising and direct marketing campaign that
 focuses on the home/consumer market. Executed by Wunderman Cato Johnson, San Francisco,
 the campaign shows a family at home exploring eWorld on their computer. The campaign's
 message is that eWorld brings solutions to family's real-world needs.

 "The home and consumer market is a key market for us because eWorld provides an on-line
 environment that is appropriate for every member of the family," said Peter Friedman,
 vice president and general manager of eWorld.  "Not only is the company strong in this
 area and eWorld offerings on target for families at home, but our studies are showing
 that our most recent subscribers are coming from the home market."

 The ads hit the newsstands this month in major Macintosh and computer industry
 publications. The company is also synchronizing an aggressive direct mail campaign to
 complement the advertising placements.

 eWorld is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, global family of on-line services from Apple,
 which include eWorld for Macintosh and NewtonMail -- eWorld's messaging service for
 Newton personal digital assistants. Included on most Apple Macintosh computers, the
 software is also available free to all U.S. Macintosh users by calling 800-775-4556.
 eWorld is available in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
 eWorld for Windows-based personal computers is expected to be available in 1995.

 Apple Computer, Inc. an information industry innovator, creates powerful solutions based
 on  easy to use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, on-line services and
 personal  digital  assistants.  Based  in  Cupertino, CA., Apple develops, manufactures,
 licenses  and  markets  products, technologies and services for the business, education,
 consumer, scientific, engineering and government markets in more than 140 countries.

 NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and Newton are registered trademarks and
 NewtonMail and eWorld are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  All other trademarks are
 owned by their respective companies.




          **********************************************************************


                                  ATARI/JAG SECTION (III)
                                  =======================
                                   Dana Jacobson, Editor


 > From the Atari Editor's Desk              "Saying it like it is!"
   """"""""""""""""""""""""""""


            It's been a really slow week with regard to Atari computing news.  I often
 wonder how much time remains before there's nothing to report, on a regular basis.  It
 must be the weather that is putting me in a dreary mood tonight.  It may also be due to
 the fact that I spent the best part of my day off today packing up most of my unused ST
 software and spare hardware and storing it in my basement.. it was taking up way too
 much space laying around spread out all over the place.  My wife is still in shock that
 I moved it all!

            Last week I mentioned that I'd be including an article on Europe's latest
 Atari-specific magazine, Atari World.  Well, I finally had a chance to put it all
 together and you'll find that article this week.

            Unfortunately, that's about all we have for you in this issue pertaining to
 the computing side (other than Joe Mirando's "People Are Talking" column).  Hey, it
 happens.  So, let's get the show on the road!

      Until next time...

                      _______________________________________________


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 > New HardCopy MAG STR Focus
   """"""""""""""""""""""""""



                                    Atari World Debuts!
                                    ===================


      A rare occurrence in today's world of Atari computing is the advent of a new
 magazine devoted to Atari products.  Well, Europe is more supportive than North America,
 so I guess it's not toostrange that a new magazine would originate from there.

      Out of the "ashes" of "ST Review" comes Atari World.  Many of the same names that
 you remember from Review are with Atari World.  It's hard to break up a good team,
 apparently.  Vic Lennard, former editor of ST Review, maintains his editor role with
 Atari World.  Along with Lennard comes Ofir Gal, Andrew Wright, and Nial Grimes.  There
 are also other contributors whose names are readily recognized from their activity on
 the UseNet.  These people havesome good experience; the magazine proves it.

      Atari World, as briefly mentioned last week, is actually a publication made up of
 three individual magazines: Atari World, Atari Pro, and ST Source - each with a specific
 purpose and slant.

      The main focus of the magazine is Atari World.  There are 84 colored-glossy pages
 jam-packed with information and ads.  Atari World covers just about all aspects of Atari
 computing and gaming news.  There is a news section covering show reports, product
 announcements, Internet news, etc.  There is news about public domain software,
 programming news, feedback (letters), telecommunications, user groups, and more.  There
 are feature articles as well as a number of reviews.

      Atari Pro is a 16-page magazine devoted to the Falcon (this month's issue).  This
 issue deals with DTP info, MIDI, graphics, and a question/answer section.  I found the
 articles to be quite informative; and I don't even own a Falcon!

      ST Source is also a 16-page magazine, but it deals with the "practical" side of the
 ST.  The articles are those which help you learn about the machine - primarily for the
 beginner/intermediate user.  Source has articles such as making a boot disk, formatting
 disks, desk accessories, AUTO folders and programs, and more.

      ST Source is a magazine that I wish that I had access to when I first started with
 my ST; it would have save me a lot of the frustration that I went through.  At that
 time, I needed to make calls to various people to understand these things.  The info in
 ST Source would have made all of the difference!

      Atari World and its accompanying magazines were special for me as I was enticed to
 read everything.  I've read a number of Atari magazines over the years, but I usually
 only read a select few articles and skipped over the rest.  There are (or were) only
 a few magazines that made me want to read them from cover to cover.  Atari World is one
 such magazine.  I must say that this is unique because this is the first European
 magazine that has warranted it.  Now if I can find a local source to buy it!

      If you haven't seen these magazines yet, I suggest that you make an attempt to find
 them.  I have heard that some dealers in the U.S. carry it; I doubt that bookstores will
 stock them.

      Subscription info:

                                 Atari World Subscriptions
                                     Unit 3 Green Farm
                                       Abbots Ripton
                                        Huntington
                                      Cambs PE17 2PF

                       ____________________________________________



                                      JAGUAR SECTION
                                      ==============

 E3 Debuts!  
 Hover Strike Codes!
 CatNips!  
 The "Other" Guys!
 Ultra64 Delayed!
 And more....


 > From the Editor's Controller  -  Playin' it like it is!
   """"""""""""""""""""""""""""  


      The E3 show has begun and it's likely to dominate the gaming industry's news for
 the next few days.  If you recall, this show is a departure from the traditional SCES. 
 From all preliminary reports, this show will be dominated by the Sony PlayStation and
 the Sega Saturn machines.  Nintendo's Ultra64 has been delayed, but may make an
 appearance at E3.  Early reports tell us that Atari's presence at E3 is smaller than its
 competitors.  However, with the focus likely to be on the newer machines, Atari really
 needs to make a better-than-usual showing to take away some of the attention.  As the
 show progresses, we hope to have some details of Atari's "performance" at the show.

      Until next time...

                          _______________________________________


 > Jaguar Catalog STR InfoFile  -   What's currently available, what's
   """""""""""""""""""""""""""      coming out.

     Current Available Titles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

     CAT #   TITLE                 MSRP      DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER

      J9000  Cybermorph           $59.99         Atari Corp.
      J9006  Evolution:Dino Dudes $49.99         Atari Corp.
      J9005  Raiden               $49.99     FABTEK, Inc/Atari Corp.
      J9001  Trevor McFur/
             Crescent Galaxy      $49.99         Atari Corp.
      J9010  Tempest 2000         $59.95     Llamasoft/Atari Corp.
      J9028  Wolfenstein 3D       $69.95       id/Atari Corp.
      JA100  Brutal Sports FtBall $69.95          Telegames
      J9008  Alien vs. Predator   $69.99     Rebellion/Atari Corp.
      J9029  Doom                 $69.99        id/Atari Corp.
      J9036  Dragon: Bruce Lee    $59.99         Atari Corp.
      J9003  Club Drive           $59.99         Atari Corp.
      J9007  Checkered Flag       $69.99         Atari Corp.
      J9012  Kasumi Ninja         $69.99         Atari Corp.
      J9042  Zool 2               $59.99         Atari Corp
      J9020  Bubsy                $49.99         Atari Corp
      J9026  Iron Soldier         $59.99         Atari Corp
      J9060  Val D'Isere Skiing   $59.99         Atari Corp.
             Cannon Fodder        $69.99          Virgin
             Syndicate            $69.99           Ocean
             Troy Aikman Ftball   $69.99          Williams
             Theme Park           $69.99           Ocean
             Sensible Soccer                      Telegames
             Double Dragon V      $59.99          Williams
             Hover Strike         $59.99          Atari Corp.


      Available Soon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      CAT #   TITLE               MSRP          DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER

              Pinball Fantasies   $ 59.95         Computer West
              Jaguar CD-ROM       $149.99             Atari

      Hardware and Peripherals ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      CAT #   TITLE               MSRP          MANUFACTURER

      J8001  Jaguar (complete)   $189.99        Atari Corp.
      J8001  Jaguar (no cart)    $159.99        Atari Corp.
      J8904  Composite Cable     $19.95      
      J8901  Controller/Joypad   $24.95         Atari Corp.
      J8905  S-Video Cable       $19.95
             CatBox              $69.95             ICD
   

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                    -/- Nintendo Delays Ultra 64 -/-

     
            Video game maker Nintendo says its much-anticipated 3-D Nintendo
 Ultra 64 home game system is being delayed until after Christmas, a
 development seen as giving a huge jump to rivals Sega, Sony and 3DO Co.
   
     
            Reporting from Nintendo of America's Redmond, Washington,
 headquarters, United Press International quotes company officials as
 saying the Ultra 64 video player, designed with Silicon Graphics Inc.,
 will be launched next April at a retail price under $250.
     
            The company officially will unveil the unit at its annual video game
 exhibition Nov. 24-26 in Makuhari, Japan, and at the Consumer Electronics
 Show on Jan. 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
     
            UPI says U.S. Nintendo Chairman Howard Lincoln sought to downplay
 the moving by saying, "We have made a conscious decision not to rush
 Nintendo Ultra 64 to market. We've decided to give our software
 developers additional time to maximize the power of this system in their
 game creation."
     
            However, the wire service notes Sega has said it will have its new
 3-D models in stores in September. Sony also plans to enter the fray
 before Christmas. "And interactive game producer 3DO Co. of Redwood
 City, California, said this week it will launch an upgraded 64-bit
 machine later this year that it claims will re-shape home
 entertainment," UPI says.



                  -/- Nintendo Unveils Virtual Boy -/-

     
            Nintendo of America Inc. reports that Virtual Boy, its new video
 game system, will be launched in the U.S. on Aug. 14.
     
            The $179.95 unit, which Nintendo describes as a "three- dimensional,
 virtual immersion, 32-bit video game system," will be backed by more
 than $25 million in marketing.
     
            Virtual Boy will be bundled with a game title and a double-grip
 controller. An AC adapter will become available later this year.
     
            Virtual Boy is a RISC-based, 32-bit system that uses two
 high-resolution, mirror-scanning LEDs to produce a 3-D experience. Notes
 Nintendo: "Its unique design eliminates most external stimuli, totally
 immersing players into their own private universe with high-resolution
 red images against a deep, black background. The 3-D experience is
 enhanced through stereophonic sound and a new, specially designed,
 double-grip controller which accommodates multi-directional spatial
 movement."
     
            "We're bringing a totally unique, 3-D gaming experience to market
 at an affordable price and in time to get a jump on the holiday shopping
 season," says Peter Main, vice president of marketing for the Redmond,
 Washington-based company. "We expect to sell more than 1.5 million
 hardware units and 2.5 million pieces of software by the end of 1995."



                 -/- Virtual Reality Headgear Ships -/-

     
            Forte Technologies Inc. says it has started shipping its VFX1
 Headgear Virtual Reality System.  The company, based in Rochester, New York, notes that
 the unit is the first truly integrated headset designed for PCs. The $995 product
 includes high-contrast 789- by 230-dot LCDs, a three-axis head tracker, high-fidelity
 stereo headphones, a microphone and custom lenses. Also provided is a CD-ROM with
 virtual reality versions of several popular PC games.
     
            "The VFX1 Headgear system is the only complete virtual reality
 headset system available today," says Paul Travers, president of Forte
 Technologies. "Unlike other head-mounted display systems that are bulky,
 uncomfortable and allow outside environments in, the VFX1 Headgear is
 ergonomically designed and truly immersive to enhance the computer
 gaming experience."
     
            On CompuServe, virtual reality is discussed in the Cyber Forum (GO
 CYBERFORUM).


                  -/- Game Software Alliance Formed -/-

     
            Entertainment software publisher Electronic Arts says it has
 acquired a minority stake in NovaLogic Inc., an interactive game maker
 located in Calabasas, California.
     
            Electronic Arts, based in San Mateo, California, also reports that
 NovaLogic has signed a four-year agreement under which Electronic Arts
 will have exclusive distribution rights for NovaLogic's CD- and
 floppy-based entertainment software in English-speaking countries.
 Financial terms of the agreements weren't disclosed.
     
            Founded in 1985, NovaLogic's products include Comanche, Armored
 Fist, WolfPack and Ultrabots. Electronic Arts says the company pioneered
 real-time interactive 3-D rendering for the PC with its proprietary Voxel
 Space technology.
     
            "NovaLogic has some of the best creative talent in the interactive
 entertainment software industry," says Larry Probst, chairman and CEO of
 Electronic Arts. "This is an investment in a successful, growing
 publisher with great products, a proven track record, and leading-edge
 technology."
     
            The NovaLogic deal is the latest in a string of software publishing
 investments and acquisitions made by Electronic Arts over the past
 several months.

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 > Hover Strike "Secret Missions" Codes!
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 From CompuServe's Atari Gaming Forums:
 -------------------------------------
 Just got some codes off the net c/o Jeremy Haines.  After completing
 Hoverstrike you are given codes for the game.  The codes allow you to
 access a secret mission on each level which is filled with powerups.
 If you enter the codes correctly you will receive a tone.  I have not
 tried them yet but here they are.

 Level 1:  2+3+6+up
 Level 2: 2+6+7+8+down
 Level 3: 3+5+6+right
 Level 4: 2+5+8+up
 Level 5: 2+4+5+6+right

 [Editor's note: These codes are not confirmed]

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                               E3 is NOW!
  
 The first wave of Atari people have invaded the Los Angeles area with
 several more waves to follow. Along with them are boxes sealed with
 pilfer-proof tape and scores of developer carts. While the U64 has been
 delayed and 3DO makes promises of a machine that has yet been shown to
 exist, the 64-bit Jaguar has passed its most difficult hurdles. Atari
 has proven 64-bit technology does exist. Atari has proven they are here
 for the long haul and Atari has some really cool things to show the
 industry at E3. You will undoubtedly hear reports early on. In fact, the
 pros at Atari Explorer Online will be filming two separate and intensive
 videos at E3. Make sure you pick up their issue to be released this week
 for ordering info.
  
 As E3 progresses through the weekend, two teams of us will be sneaking
 away from the convention center with E-Proms to show at selected Jaguar
 retailers in the LA area. There will be hundreds of T-shirts given away
 and we will share the latest E3 news.
  
 On Thursday night (May 11) from 6pm to 9pm, John Skruch will be leading
 the "TRF" (Thea Relm Fighters) team to the Virgin Megastore located at
 8000 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. John has produced countless game
 titles back to the 8-bit days and remains faithful to the fun-factor
 philosophy at Atari.
  
 Also from 6pm to 9pm Thursday night, Don Thomas and Tal Funke-Bilu make
 an encore appearance at the Wherehouse located at 3115 Foothill
 Boulevard in La Cresenta. Don and Tal travelled last weekend. They met
 with Albert Dayes of Atari Explorer Online and Juan Gonzalez who is
 active on the Internet. They even met Ed of Industrial Light and Magic
 and we saw a prototype of Darth Vader's stunt double's helmet for the
 upcoming film. Ed got two T-shirts! <g>
  
 On Friday from 6pm to 9pm, see John and the TRF renegade at Electronics
 Boutique located at 108 Lakewood Center in Lakewood. OR see Tal and Don
 at The Good Guys at 1401 Hawthorne Boulevard in Redondo Beach.
  
 I apologize to all CATscan members for not getting the latest issues
 of online mags up sooner. It is now up to date and I will refresh it
 again as soon as I return on Monday. CATscan BBS may be accessed by
 dialing 209/239-1552.
  
                                           ****

 Sb: Jaguar CD - Release Date
 Fm: Laury Scott [ATARI] 75300,2631
 To: All

 We will be announcing at E3 an August release date for the CD.  It will
 be $149 and will include 3 CD's - Vid Grid (music videos in a puzzle
 game), the Tempest 2000 audio CD and one other CD game.

 The software development has taken longer than expected and is the main
 reason for the delay.

 We expect to have 6-8 game titles available at the time of shipment.

 The following titles will be coming out with or shortly after the CD
 player:

         Demolition Man
         Baldies
         Creature Shock
         Highlander I
         Myst
         Blue Lightning
         Battlemorph
         Dragon's Lair

 Note: As many of you have speculated the Hardware has been done for some
 time and we have just been waiting on the software.  The software is
 coming along fine (as anyone attending E3 will be able to see) and we
 are now able to commit.

 -Laury


 Sb: New Hardware Info
 Fm: Laury Scott [ATARI] 75300,2631
 To: all

 I will take this opportunity to give you all a preview of the new hardware that will be
 shown at E3 -

 Jag Link Interface - The Jag Link will be in stores next month at about $30. This
 product will allow you to connect 2 Jaguars to play such games as Doom, Battlesphere,
 etc.

 C2 (I don't know what name Marketing has settled on) - The new 6 button controller will
 be released during the summer and should sell for around $25.

 Team Tap - The 4 player adapter will also be available during the summer and should sell
 for around $25.  It will be available by the time we ship White Men Can't Jump which
 will be the first title to support it.  Arena Football will also support it and I am
 hearing rumors about it being able to support 8 players.

 Jaguar VR - We will be announcing the Jaguar Virtual Reality System at E3.  I will
 provide some more information about it later this week. 
 -Laury

                                           *****

                                     PRE-E3 SHOW NEWS
                                     ================
      

 by Andy Eddy, Delphi's Video Gaming Forum manager

 Okay, here's some news from the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Excuse my generality,
 because all the news hasn't been fleshed out.

 * As you probably know by now, Nintendo has delayed the Ultra 64 to April 1996. A
 presentation downplayed the delay, and emphasized the system it will be bringing out in
 August, Virtual Boy. The show hasn't started yet, so we can't say how good the games
 will look, but Nintendo claims close to 100 VB licensees.

 * Software for Nintendo includes Killer Instinct for SNES and Game Boy(?!), Donkey Kong
 Country 2 (which focuses on Diddy's adventure and a new female sidekick who can
 propeller her ponytail), Donkey Kong Land for Game Boy and Earthbound for SNES.

 * Sony is gearing up for the PlayStation's release. I didn't get a firm price and date,
 but I heard about $350 and September. Again, as the show goes on, I'll have more info.
 Many of the people I talk to (including journalists and developers) seem to think that
 Sony will have the upper hand in sales vs. Sega and even (later) Nintendo. Games in the
 Sony booth will be reported on later.

 * Sega reportedly thought that Sony was going to have a *giant* booth at E3. So they
 went wild spending money, only to find that Sony had a pretty *normal* booth. (g) Sega
 also has been buzzing the various  pre-show parties with a slew of Sega Saturn vans with
 Cherry Coke logos on them too. However, the big news is Sega's release of the Saturn to
 three chains of stores (so far a rumor and with the three store chains unknown by me at
 this point) TOMORROW (May 11)! Price isn't determined, but pack-ins are reported to be
 Virtua Fighter *and* Panzer Dragoon.

 * 3DO again demo'ed the M2 upgrade, which was *very* impressive. However, very few
 people (because the demo was on video) believed that this truly existed. Even so,
 there's no announcement of price, availability or who the hardware manufacturer(s) will
 be. Trip Hawkins told me that they are looking to the current hardware manufacturers for
 its construction and release. A reporter from Time asked how 3DO would compete against
 "a company with deep pockets, Sony," and Trip answered that they are in good shape and
 that his personal commitment was far beyond any other company head in the industry.

 * Not much to report on Atari, because they didn't have a pre-show event, but I did talk
 to Garry Tramiel, who gave a very confident dissertation on how they are in a great
 position with a $159 price against Sony, Sega and 3DO, with a CD unit just around the
 corner.

 I'll definitely have more to report on as the show progresses. Heck, it hasn't even
 started yet as I write this!
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 Hidi ho friends and neighbors.  I just got back from Washington DC for a friends
 wedding.  I took a couple of extra days so that I could see the sights.
  
 I made my usual pilgrimage to the Air and Space Museum in the Smithsonian where I got
 the chance to see a "show" at the Einstein Planetarium.  If you ever find yourself in DC
 with a couple of hours to kill, go directly to the Air & Space Museum!  Next we (my wife
 and I) walked to the Washington Monument and along the reflecting pool to the Lincoln
 Memorial.  Even though the Parks Service is now working to determine the best way to
 restore the memorial (there are scaffolds everywhere), this was still my favorite place
 in all of Washington.  I've never thought of myself as an especially patriotic person
 but I've found that when I'm standing inside the Lincoln Memorial, reading Honest Abe's
 words, peering into that huge, weary, ever-so-slightly down-turned face, and even
 looking at the profile of Mary Todd Lincoln in the curls of Abe's hair, I feel oddly at
 peace.  Even with the ever-present noise within and without the monument, it's like I'm
 all alone with the giant Lincoln, waiting for a bit of wisdom or a sample of his famous
 humor from across more than a century.  Yes, there is much that we can learn from
 Lincon... much that we should have learned already perhaps, but perhaps there is still
 time.
  
 Well I guess that's enough of my babbling.  Let's get on with the real reason for this
 column... all the great news, hints, and tips available every week right here on
 CompuServe.


 From the Atari Computing Forums
 ===============================

 On the subject of accessing the Internet with an ST, Chris Roth tells us:

   "I had my first PPP connect to CompuServe today! And I even managed to
   try a ftp session. Unfortunately it was slow again, but I don't know
   how far that depends on the business hours in the States, where the
   Internet, meanwhile, seems to be helplessly overloaded.
   
   However, I am kind of happy..
   
   I'll post instructions and the setting files in the next messages."

 Michel Vanhamme tells us:

   "I've been trying to contact Behne & Behne (makers of NVDI) for upgrade
   information by mail and e-mail for quite some ime now, and have had no
   reply yet. I'm wondering if, just maybe, the addresses I have are
   correct, so I'd be glad if someone could correct/confirm this
   
   Behne & Behne Systemsoftware GbR Lindenkamp 2 31515 Wunstorf Germany
   
   e-mail: Wilfried_Behne@H.maus.de
   
   BTW I had the same problems with OverScan (makers of Screenblaster) so
   I'm still trying to find their address too!"

 Simon Churchill asks Michel:

   "Are you in Europe or the U.K.?
   
   If so then you can get details about NVDI from System solutions and
   details about Screenblaster from COMPO,  they are both well established
   companies and give all the help they can."

 Michel tells Simon:

   "I'm in Europe (Belgium).
   
   Re: Screenblaster, the dealer I bought it from told me I had to contact
   OverScan in Germany directly. But your reply gave me an idea: I might try Compo
   in the Netherlands one of these days (no Compo in Belgium, alas).
   
   Also, I'll annoy the dealers here one more time..."

 Back to accessing the 'net with an ST.  Chris Roth tells us:

   "Since I managed to get a PPP connect with the NOS package (available
   here in the Libs) I want to share my 'knowledge':
   
   I have put NOS in the directory c:\nos and start it with the parameters
   "-dc:\nos", so that I don't have to keep startup.nos nd dialer.pp0 on
   the root directory. I noticed that on my Falcon NOS bombs on exiting
   when run in 16-color mode. As it doesn't do so in mono mode, I didn't
   try to locate the failure.
   
   Here is my startup.nos file:
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   # startup file for KA9Q-NOS ST (DIS Version)
   
   log c:\nos\nos.log
   
   # Attach the SLIP driver to the serial port
   
   #      if  port 0 slip dev buff mss  baud
   #      --- ---- - ---- --- ---- ---  ----
   attach asy AUX: 0 ppp pp0 4640 1500 19200
   
   #dialer pp0 dialer.pp0
   #
   ppp pp0 lcp local accm 0
   #ppp pp0 lcp local compress address on
   #ppp pp0 lcp local compress protocol on
   ppp pp0 lcp local magic on
   ppp pp0 lcp open active
   #
   ppp pp0 ipcp local compress tcp 16 1
   ppp pp0 ipcp open active
   #
   route add default pp0
   
   domain addserver [149.174.64.41]
   
   # how many hops before a packet is discarded (Time To Live)
   ip ttl 64
   
   # tcp parameters can be tuned.
   tcp mss 960
   tcp window 5000
   
   echo refuse
   
   # Start the servers
   
   start smtp
   start ftp
   start echo
   start discard
   start finger
   start telnet
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   
   I used pricipally the startup.nos found in the archive here in the
   Libs.  I have commented out two of the "ppp pp0 local compress ..."
   commands because the resulted in error outputs at startup.  Also,
   there's a commented dialer command in the file that can be removed for
   automatic connect.
   
   The login script (dialer.pp0):
   -------------------------------------------------------------------
   #
   # Sample login script for CIS
   # replace  tel number, User ID ad password!
   #
   configure:
   init "ATZ\"
   dial_cmd "ATD"
   ld_code ""
   number "12345678\r"
   retries 1
   #
   execute:
   init
   cwait  10000 "OK"
   dial
   cwait  45000 "CONNECT" "BUSY" "NO CARRIER"
   wait 2000
   send "\r"
   cwait 50000 "ame:"
   wait 1000
   send "CIS\r"
   cwait 50000 "ID:"
   wait 1000
   send "User,ID/GO:PPPCONNECT\r"
   cwait 50000 "ord:"
   wait 1000
   send "YourPassword\r"

   -------------------------------------------------------------------
   
   With the command "dialer pp0 dialer.pp0" the login script starts and
   connects your modem to CompuServe, establishing PPP protocol.  You can
   issue "ppp" after a few secs to see your current ip address. I suggest
   one also could configure a name for the own host in startup.nos with
   the "hostname" command. I tried "100321.1763@compuserve.com" but don't
   know which effect it produces.
   
   It was interesting to learn that you can open more than one session
   and switch between them. F.i. I did a hopcheck to various Austrian
   sites (which took quite a time ;-) and then opened a ftp session. F10
   always takes you back to the commando cental. There you can view your
   current sessions or switch to a specific one with the "session"
   command.
   
   Note also the file domain.txt that grows in your nos directory - hehe.
   
   I hope that's help for some of you and I didn't forget something
   essential."

 Michel tells Chris:

   "I'm glad you're getting somewhere!
   
   Hum, I'm afraid you're way ahead of me for the moment. So, what you'll get for
   now is just a bunch of questions <g>.
   
   Anyway, I _think_ I got logged on... but I couldn't do anything afterwards.
   
   I'll start with 3 questions:
   
   1) > You can issue "ppp" after a few secs to see your current ip
        address.  "ppp" alone just got me a "usage: ppp <iface>". So I
        tried "ppp pp0", and NOS issued a bunch of cryptic messages. Among
        them, though, were 2 IP addresses. I assumed that meat that my
        connection was OK. On the same note, I tried the command "ip
        address", which also gave me an address.  Am I right so far?

   2) Then I tried anftp session. I typed "ftp site.name" (site.name
      being sites that I know for sure to exist), with different sites.
      Every time NOS issued a message "Resolving site name" or something
      similar, ad after a while, "host unknown", or something similar. So,
      either I did something wrong at this stage, or I had been wrong
      before (wrong connection from the start)... :-(

   3) How do you get the thing to hang up? I thought that when typing
      "exit", the program wouls also hang up, but no..."

 Chris tells Michel:

   "...you were connected to the internet!"

 There is lots more folks, but let's move on to something else.  Milton
 Horst tells us:

   "I'm getting tired of finding CIM-only applications on CompuServe that
   I can't access with my ST.  The new United Airlines is CIM-only, and
   Worldspan Travelshopper plans to discontinue their ASCII support.
   
   We need a CIM for Atari.  I have a couple of C compilers and would be
   willing to try writing one if I could get the interface specs."

 Ethan Mings tells Milton:

   "I agree.  It is frustrating to find a "CIM alike" for the atari
   computer. What I don't know is, how many people still have ataris and
   how many are willing to stick with the plateform for a least the next
   five years.  I know I have a mix of atari and DOS based machines at
   home.  Even DOS based applications are not being upgraded.  Instead
   programmers are spending their resources on windows based applications.
   Maybe, before you committee the time, you should post a quick
   questionnaire in the fourm to find out how many people would be willing
   to commit and what type of hardware they currently are using.
   
   I'll start. Mega st4, 250 hard drive, TOS 2.06. Yes I purchase the
   software for a maximum of $50.00.  I'd want upgrades through the fourm.
   
   Hope this helps.
   
   PS  I am computer user not a programmer.  So my comments are from a
   user standpoint."

 Alberto Sanchez adds:

   "I absolutely agree. I have Falcon 030 and (for BBS -NeST system- and
   communications) a MegaSTe 4Mb I also agree paying for that AtariCIM
   round $50.  I feel it just for programmer and cheap enough to be
   successfull. Please, do it!!!!!! Saludos."

 Sysop Jim Ness bursts our bubble:

   "CompuServe protects the HMI protocol (used within CIM) by providing
   compiled object code to developers, and giving devs the spec for
   accessing the module.
   
   They only distribute the module compiled for DOS, Windows, OS/2, Mac
   and certain palmtop portables.  There is no ST version, therefore there
   is no way to use HMI on the ST."

 Chief Sysop Ron Luks adds:

   "While I appreciate the offer to write a CIM for the Atari, you can't
   write a CIM without a CIS-provided CIM toolkit which they are not
   porting to the Atari OS.
   
   There will be more and more CIM-only areas on CompuSErve and someday
   (regretably) this may turn into a CIM-only service.  Thats definitely
   the way its headed.
   
   You wont see a CIM for CP/M or the Coleco Adam or the Atari ST.  Just
   like you can't go to the local movie store and rent beta-format movies
   for most releases, the Atari ST like Beta, CP/M, and other discontinued
   formats is simply being left behind."

 Chris Roth summarizes:

   "That's simply bad news.
   
   So the only hope to stay tuned with the Ataris is that there will be a
   WWW Browser and you'll find an Internet provider."

 Michel Vanhamme tells Chris:

   "I think there will be a WWW browser. The problem is when... ;-)
   
   A little namedropping to lift our hopes, maybe? There's a WWW browser
   called Lynx currently under development. It seems you can even download
   a beta version. Here's an address : ftp.twi.tudelft.nl, directory:
   pub/atari/lynx/.  Of course, you must be able to do FTP, which brings
   us back to square one. <G> Oh, and it can be tried out by telnet to
   www.twi.tudelft.nl, login as 'lynx'.  Better than nothing...
   
   On the subject of this HMI protocol that's only distributed in
   compiled form:  maybe we should do a fundraiser and buy the CIS guys a
   compiler for our machines..."

 Shelly "G" asks:

   "What's new with Compo's latest Falcon Speed emulator. Does anyone
   know?"

 Albert Dayes of Atari Explorer Online Magazine tells Shelly:

   "Currently still the 286 version. Nothing much has been said about the
   486 version."

 Michael Gaitor asks:

   "Does anyone know of a disk editing utility for the 1040 ST that is
   comparable in ability to the PC's NU or DiskEdit (Norton Utilities) or
   DE (Central Point PC Tools, which is sadly disappearing after being
   bought by its main competitor, Symantec/Norton, apparently to crush
   competition)?  I really screwed up an ST floppy disk by trying to
   unerase a file from it on my PC using NU.  Now the disk is all but
   totally useless on my ST and I lost valuable data.  (No HD on my ST, so
   no backup, either.)  I did nothing else to the disk so I'm hoping
   there's _some_ way to salvage the data, though I've been totally
   unsuccessful so far."

 Albert Dayes of Atari Explorer Online Magazine tells Michael:

   "There is Disk Mech which should be in the library which is a good
   sector editor for floppy disks.  The newest version of ORA's Diamond
   Edge has a sector editor (I don't know the quality of it).  Then there
   is Knife ST by HiSoft/ORA.
   
   You can find ORA and HiSoft/ORA products at an Atari Dealer like (Toad
   Computers).
   
   Can you read the floppy disk on the PC?  If so it might be useful to
   copy all of your files to another disk or hard drive on the PC.  Then
   copy them back to newly formatted PC disk (720K) and see if that
   works."

 Michael tells Albert:

   "Thanks for the info.  Unfortunately, I _did_ try copying the files to
   the PC, copying to another diskette and then moving back to the ST, but
   apparently the directory structure is corrupted ('think there are also
   two physically bad sectors) and neither NU or DE will read the
   directory and FAT correctly. The files, when moved back to the ST, are
   just garbage.  I think the FAT may be incorrect or offset by some
   factor and everything else is being thrown off."

 Sysop Bob Retelle tells Michael:

   "We should have a program in our library here called  RECOVR  (I
   believe that's the name), which lets you read the sectors from a disk
   one by one and selectively save them into a disk file sequentially.
   
   It's not much good for binary files, but for readable text it can help
   you recover lost files.  Naturally, it works best if the file is
   completely contiguous on the disk, but you can also save out sections
   and rearrange them in a word processor if necessary.
   
   I've only had to use it once or twice myself, but when I did need it,
   it worked pretty well."

 Michel Vanhamme asks about a particular file extension:

   "I downloaded a file with the .tgz extension from a BBS. I assume tgz
   stands for a compression protocol, but I have no utility that
   decompresses such files.  I browsed the libraries with the keyword TGZ
   but nothing came up.  Can anyone help?"

 Albert Dayes tells Michael:

   "It sounds like the file has tar and gnu zip used to create it."

 Carl Barron adds:

   "In Unix the command is gzip -dc filename | tar xf -
   In pre mint atariland this done as
  
              gzip -dc filename >tempfile.tar
              tar   xf tempfile.tar
              delete tempfile.tar.
    
   Some pre mint cli's will accept the unix syntax but do it as I showed
   above.  A mint aware shell can do it the same way unix does and avoid
   the HUGE tempfile.tar
   
   Also beware unix filenames are not restricted to 8.3 and this can cause
   some conflicts in names chosen by tar during extraction.  There are
   ways to get all the files out of the tar file even if they all would
   reduce the the same 8.3 name."

 Eric Minoli asks for help:

   "I have a PC computer. I would like to copy my ASCII files from my
   atari Mega ST to my PC. I used STTOPC.COM but it didn't work (error
   message is :  Unable to read boot sector - status byte is hex 10).  I
   try to use FDREAD.EXE and other program but without good results.
   
   May be someone can help me to copy my atari files to my PC."

 Albert Dayes tells Eric too...

   "Format a 720K floppy on the PC and then use on your Atari to transfer
   files in both directions."

 Sysop Bob Retelle asks Eric:

   "Do you still have your MegaST computer..?
   
   If so, then Albert's suggestion to format a floppy on the IBM computer
   and use it to transfer the files should work well...
   
   If you don't have an Atari computer any more, it's more complicated.
   I do know that we've had members here report that they've used the
   STTOPC program successfully, so maybe they can give you some help in
   that area..."

 My old pal Doug Finch asks for help:

   "Atarians past, present and [:)] future:  I realize that I'm about five
   years late (or more), but I recently picked up somebody's unused Zubair
   Z-RAM 3-D/4MEG upgrade kit for my old Atari 520STFm. Came with 2MB f
   RAM seated on the board, would like to add 2MB more to get full use of
   its capacity. Have some questions for anyone who has done the upgrade
   and knows what they're doing (or did):
  
   1) Board was populated with Samsung(?) RAM chips (KM41C1000P-10). In
      obtaining extra RAM, do I need to get EXACTLY the same type of
      chips to fill the restof the board, or are others OK as long as I
      match the speed of the existing ones? Do I need to know anything
      about the limitations of the ST with regard to faster RAM chips? Can
      anyone direct me to distributors that carry these chips for a decent
      price?
  
   2) My unit has the original TOS 1.0. When I get around to upgrading
      this, are any more recent versions of TOS incompatibl with the Z-RAM
      upgrade?
  
   3) MMU is older CO25912-38, so I apparently do NOT have to replace it
      to accomodate all 4MB, right?

   4) Would appreciate additional tips anyone might have to make the
      upgrade a successful one."

 Andreas Rosenberg tells Doug:

   "Re: 1) Any one mega bit chip that's organized 1M*1 (NO 256K*4) that is
   faster than 150ns should work.
   
   Re: 2) TOS versions below 1.04 are a little bit slow in dealing with 4
   megs. You should upgrade to 1.04 (or even 2.06) because you will get
   more speed, more comfort and less bugs. You could make the TOS
   switchable if you have older programs, that won't run on a newer TOS.
   
   Re: 3) No idea. I've running a 4MB upgrade in a 260ST for several years
   and it works perfectly."

 Sysop Bob tells Doug:

   "Do you have the installation instructions for the Z-RAM board..?
   
   The ST can only address 2 banks of memory, no matter how large each
   bank may be.. the motherboard RAM is one bank and the 2 Megs currently
   on the Z-RAM board is the other.  If you go to 4 Megs, both baks will
   be on the Z-RAM board, and the original RAM will have to be disabled.
   The Z-RAM documentation should detail how to do that.
   
   As Andreas mentioned, any 256K x 1 RAM chips should work.  There
   shouldn't be any speed related problems at all, as long as you keep the
   same speed within the individual banks of memory."

 George Kopeczky asks for opinions...

   "I'd like to hook up my Atari ST 1040 with a host adapter to my Mac's
   SCSI chain. (consisting of a CD-Rom, HD, Syquest, Bernoulli, 600 Meg
   optical, & scanner) to access these goodies.
   
   The scanner might be impossible to use without additional software, the
   Mac-formatted HD won't work, but the remaining remvables should work (
   I guess ).
   
   Any suggestions from someone who already managed to carry out a such
   feat?"

 Kevin at PG Music tells George:

   "I too would like to connect my Falcon030 and Quadra 660av together via
   SCSI.... mainly so I could share the CD-ROM and SyQuest drives.
   
   Let me know what you find out. I haven't tried it yet. :)
   
   It is one of those things I just haven't gotten around to tinkering
   with."

 Chris Roth tells Kevin:

   "I did and still do sometimes connect my Kurzweil K2000 Sampler/Synth
   via SCSI with the Falcon. They share a Syquest reovable. It works, you
   just have to pay attention that they NEVER try to access the same
   device at the same time.
   
   I once destroyed a whole partition byaccessing the Syquest with the
   Kurzweil and meanwhile started SCSI-Tools on the Falcon...
   
   Anyhow, if you're using advanced hd drivers, you can write protect
   partitions."

 George Kopeczky asks:

   "I wonder, what does an ICD Host adapter (with a box) for the ST 1040
   cost. (Are there several versions or only one, BTW?)"

 Albert Dayes tells George:

   "The most current ICD host adapter is the AdSCSI+. There are also
   external ones like the LINK and LINK 2. Both the AdSCSI+ and the LINK 2
   support parity.
   
   You can have dealers build boxes for you.  Atari dealers like Toad
   Computers is just one of many."

 George asks Albert:

   "So, all in all, there are three kinds of host adapters. OK. Which is
   the best if I want to hook up the cheapest 'big' Mac-compaible SCSI
   drive I can find?
   
   (Something like the second hand optical removable 600Meg for $800 I
   run into from time to time on AOL Classifieds?)
   
   I can understand the difference between an internal and external host
   adapter, but the meaning (and role) of parity isn't quite clear to me."

 Albert explains:

   "I don't think ICD makes host adapters anymore that do not support
   parity. It is good to have the parity option (so you can use it if you
   need it). Anyway Link2 and AdSCSI+ are the adapters too look for.
   
   I think of AdSCSI+ as an internal board which must be placed into a box
   or cabinet. The LINK 2 is about the size of a seral (25 pin) gender
   changer. It plugs into your DMA port and then you plug the SCSI cable
   into the LINK 2. The SCSI cable would be coming from your device which
   could be anything like CD-ROM, Hard Drive, MO drive, etc...

   Parity is basically a simple error checking scheme. You basically add
   up all the bits and set the parity bit based on the result. There are
   different types of parity (odd, even and none).  If the result of
   adding all of the bits is odd then the odd parity would be set (if
   using odd parity). If the result of adding all of the bits together was
   even then the parity bit would be set to zero."


 From the Portfolio Section of the Palmtop Forum
 ===============================================

 Jeremy Setter posts:

   "I have noticed several messages mentioning DIP in the UK who can
   supply replacement Portfolios and accessories. I have used them
   frequently for memory cards and for Portfolio programmes.They can be
   reached at:
   
              DIP Systems Limited:
              Tel: +44 1483 301555
              Fax: +44 1483 578072
              Mob: +44 831 513938
   
              32 Frederick Sanger Road
              Surrey Research Park
              Guildford GU2 5XN, UK"

 Alan Ogden tells Jeremy:

   "I beleve that DIP developed the Portfolio and Atari just badged and
   sold it.  One may still get Ports from DIP and there is at least one
   deler who advertises them in U.K. computer mags at about 100 pounds.
   DIP will do repairs too but they are not cheap.   The main problem
   seems to be the cable to the screen which wears with the constant
   opening and closing of the case."


 Well, that's about it for this week.  Join me again next week, same time, same channel,
 and be ready to listen to what they are saying when... 
  
                                    PEOPLE ARE TALKING



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                         How to Change a Lightbulb

   Q: How many WordPerfect support technicians does it take to change a 
      light bulb?
  
   A: We have an exact copy of the light bulb here, and it seems to be 
      working fine. Can you tell me what kind of system you have? OK. Now 
      exactly how dark is it? Ok, there could be four or five things 
      wrong....Have you tried the light switch?
  
   Q: How many managers does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: We've formed a task force to study the problem of why light bulbs 
      burn out, and to figure out what, exactly, we as supervisors can do 
      to make the bulbs works smarter, not harder.
  
   Q: How many testers does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: We just noticed the room was dark; we don't actually fix the 
      problem.
  
   Q: How many Microsoft technicians does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: Three. Two holding the ladder, and one to screw the light bulb into 
      the faucet.
  
   Q: How many MIS guys does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: MIS has recieved your request concerning your hardware problem and 
      hads assigned your request service number 39,712. Please use this 
      number for any future references to this light bulb issue.
  
   Q: How many C++ programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: You're still thinking prodeduraly. A properly designed light-bulb 
      object would inherit a change method from a generic light-bulb 
      class, so all you'd have to do is send a light-bulb-change message.
  
   Q; How many developers does it take to change a light bulb?

   A:The light bulb works fine on the system in my office...

   Q: How many shipping department's pesonnel does it take to change a 
      light bulb?

   A: We can change the light bulb in seven to ten working days, but if 
      you call before 2 p.m., and pay an extra $15, we can get you the 
      bulb changed over night.

   Q: How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

   A: None. Bill gates will just redefine Darkness [tm] as the new 
      industry standard.

   Q: How long does it take a DEC repairman to change a light bulb.

   A: It depends on how many burnt out light bulbs he brought with him.

   Q: How many Microsoft vice presidents does it take to change a light 
      bulb?

   A: Eight. One to work the light bulb, and seven to make sure Microsoft 
      gets $2 for every light bulb ever changed around the world.

   Q: How many Atari execs does it take to change a light bulb?
  
   A: We no longer support that product, however the new Jaguar CD does 
      include a virtual light bulb that never needs changing!



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