GEnie *StarShip* Weekend News Bulletin
Jim Loomis
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DateLine: June 26, 1992
This 5-MINUTE Newscast presents the following stories:
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1. Jay Miner Recovering
2. PP&S Ships Zeus HD Controller/68040 Accelerator
Releases Upgrades to BaudBandit & DiskMaster II
3. OpalVision: Centaur's 24-Bit Graphics & Video Solution
World Atlas Upgrade
4. This Week's *StarShip* Real-Time Conference Schedule
[ DELETED -- presumably of interest only to subscribers. Jim L. ]
5. INOVAtronics' Directory Opus Sale Ends June 30th!
6. Origins Confirms Wing Commander Coming for Amiga!
7. Great *StarShip* Files to Grab
*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
1st of 7 Stories
_ Jay Miner Recovering
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/ - \ *StarShip* News Network
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(_/ \_) casual telephone interview this week with Jay Miner revealed that
kidney problems continue to plague the father of our favorite computer,
although his health is reportedly on the upswing. Jay sounded tired, but says
he feels well enough to continue his full time job, and remarked that because
kidney dialysis requires four hours every day, he hasn't had time recently to
groom the hard drive controlling the popular BBS he runs from his home in
northern California on an Amiga 2000.
Jay doesn't travel much any more, but says he would like to go to the World of
Commodore/Amiga show scheduled this fall in Pasadena, California. We hope he
feels up to attending because the *StarShip* will be there and it's great to
see his hearty smile.
Hope you're feeling 100% soon, Jay. Hugs from the *StarShip* Crew!
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
2nd of 7 Stories
______ PP&S Ships Zeus HD Controller/68040 Accelerator
(__ __) Releases Upgrades to BaudBandit & DiskMaster II
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(_/hings are hopping at Progressive Peripherals & Software this summer!
Now shipping is the 28 MHz Zeus SCSI-2 Hard Drive Controller with 68040
Accelerator and 64MB Expansion for the Amiga 2000, with the 33MHz version
to be released on July 15th.
Zeus combines the processing power of the Motorola 68040 with state-of-the-
art SCSI-2 hard drive technology. Zeus offers an asynchronous 28 MHz or
33Mhz 68040 processor, for processing power of over 30 million instructions
per second (MIPS) -- up to 6 times the speed of a 26MHz Amiga 3000.
When equipped with a SCSI-2 hard drive, Zeus's high speed SCSI-2 controller
will transfer data at rates up to tem megabytes per second. In practical
terms, this is up to eight times the speed of standard Amiga SCSI controllers.
Zeus is fully compatible with current SCSI hard drives, and offers rigid disk
block support so existing 3-1/2" half-height or smaller drives can be mounted
easily, directly on the Zeus board. (Data transfer rates are about one
megabyte per second for SCSI-1 type hard drives.)
For expanding system memory, Zeus has 32-bit RAM capacity of up to 64
megabytes. 32-bit RAM may be installed easily using standrad 1MBx8 and/or
4MBx8 SIMM modules for configurations of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40,
48, 52 and 64 megabytes. Zeus was designed to accept page, static column, and
nibble mode SIMM modules. The 40ns SIMMs are recommended for use solely with
the 33MHz 68040 processor.
An Amiga 2000/Zeus system offers a high degree of performance, power, and
reliability at at price far below that of slower SPARC or RISC based
workstations. Zeus brings about a new era of computing potential to the Amiga
2000 market. For desktop video power, 3-D modeling, CAD and desktop publishing
in time-intensive environments, Zeus is the most comprehensive professional
solution.
Progressive's engineering staff noted that Zeus's single-card design is
unique. Zeus's 8-layer, double-sided surface mount design saves valuable A2000
expansion space, offering more technology on a single card than many high-end
hardware products on other computer platforms.
Zeus is compatible with NTSC and PAL systems, AmigaDOS 1.3, 2.0, the Video
Toaster, Imagine, 3-D Professional, desktop publishing software and many other
software and hardware products. Zeus was designed for upgradability to the
Motorola 68040 33MHz processor.
Available now, suggested retail price for Zeus (28 MHz) is $2,895.00. Upgrade
cost from the 2000/040 is $900.00 (US).
BaudBandit V2.0
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Now shipping, BaudBandit V2.0 jumped from v1.52 and now sports a cleaner
Workbench 2.0 look. PP&S has expanded its ARexx support, added more protocols
(Auto-Zmodem, Kermit, CIS-B Plus), added a remote function (ala Procomm on the
PC), automatic file decompression to a predetermined directory, half-height
interlaced screen (like on DiskMaster 2), and true IBM ANSI suport (8 colours,
but 16 are mapped through quite well). Upgrade cost with original BaudBandit
disk is only $15.00 (US). Not bad, eh?
DiskMaster II V2.03
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Exciting NEW features make this super-popular directory utility program even
better! Besides upgrading printer support and replacing the long lost Print
Dir command, DiskMaster II now offers new public screen host support, AutoKey
commands, "Sort By" function and AutoModPlayer (for Tracker modules). Upgrade
cost is $10 (US) from any version of DiskMaster II, $25 (US) from any version
of DiskMaster prior to II.
Progressive Peripherals & Software has been developing and manufacturing
Amiga software and hardware peripherals since 1986. Recent product releases
include PP&S's highly acclaimed line of 68040 accelerators for the Amiga
2000 and 3000, the ProRAM 3000 64MB A3000 RAM expansion, and the Rambrandt
Video/Graphics system. Upcoming products include 3-D Professional Release
2, and QicTape tape backup system for the Amiga 500/1000/2000/3000. Contact
them at 464 Kalamath Street, Denver, CO 80204-4144.
Note: The *StarShip* 5-MINUTE News Network will have details on PP&S's two
68040 Accelerators for the Amiga 500 (the Progressive 040/500 and 040/500i)
next week. These products are set for August release and PP&S asks that
calls inquiring about price availability be kept to a minimum so they can
concentrate on getting them finished in time rather than spend that time
talking. :-)
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
3rd of 7 Stories
OpalVision: Centaur's 24-Bit Graphics & Video Solution
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_____ Seeing is Believing
/ _ ) from Centaur Development
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(_____/palVision thrusts the Amiga back into first place as the most powerful
video and graphics computer in the industry. OpalVision links the ultimate
video painting software with cutting-edge, high quality hardware providing
magnificent graphic and video capabilities. OpalVision's modular design lets
you select only the features you need while providing expandability for the
future.
OpalVision MotherBoard
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o The core of the OpalVision system, it is a true 24-bit frame
buffer and display device with 16.8 million colors available for
every pixel.
o Uncompromised 24-bit higher-than-broadcast-quality, crystal-clear
images which far surpass any composite video or HAM system.
o Amiga graphics and animations can appear in front of or behind
OpalVision images on a pixel-by-pixel basis.
o Double buffered 24-bit and 15-bit animation can be performed in
medium and low resolution modes while 8-bit double-buffered
animation is available in all resolutions.
o VLSI Microcode Graphics Co-processor enables resolution changes,
stencil modes, a host of transition effects and smooth scrolling
between screens.
o "Palette-Mapped" design updates screen colors in real-time. Fade
pictures in and out and change their palettes on the fly.
o Available in an internal version which occupies the video slot of
the Amiga 2000 and 3000 series computers. The external version
connects to the RGB port of any Amiga, including the Amiga 500 and
600 series computers.
o Equipped with 1.5 MB of display RAM.
o Automatically self-configures for NTSC or PAL operation.
Included Software
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OpalPaint: Unequalled 24-bit painting and image processing presentation
program. See the following pages for complete description.
OpalPresents: A comprehensive icon-driven presentation program offering
complete control over OpalVision images, Amiga graphics and live video (when
the Frame Grabber/Genlock is installed). Includes numerous built-in
transitions and effects including wipes, fades and scrolling effects. Takes
full advantage of OpalVision's double buffering and intelligent image
preloading to minimize delays. Utilizes 24-bit image thumbnails in both editor
and file requester. Trigger transitions by mouse button, timer or ARexx
commands. Initiates CLI and ARexx scripts. Fully multitasking.
OpalVision HotKey: Display OpalVision images any time by using key
combinations. Show OpalVision and Amiga graphics simultaneously with single
keystrokes to control two different OpalVision screens, priority masks,
genlocking and other OpalVision features. Multitasks with all Amiga software
to provide 24-bit backdrops for Amiga graphics. ARexx compatibility integrates
all OpalVision features into Amiga environment.
King of Karate: The world's first 24-bit personal computer game! An exciting
karate competition which is lots of fun and an excellent demonstration of
OpalVision's capabilities.
OpalVision Enhancement Modules
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A complete range of enhancement modules will be available soon. Add
framegrabbing and genlocking, de-interlacing, Digital Video Effects and
input switching capabilities. OpalVision's modular design circumvents the
usual problems with incompatibility and loss of signal integrity associated
with the external components available from third parties and the "rat's
nest" required to connect them. The expansion modules connect directly to
the OpalVision MotherBoard without tying up Amiga slots. Adding all of the
modules creates a complete 24-bit Amiga desktop video system.
OpalVision Frame Grabber/Genlock Module:
o A true 24-bit frame grabber, genlock, composite decoder (color
splitter), composite encoder, 256-level linear keyer with alpha
channel output and live video effects processor.
o Broadcast-quality S-Video (S-VHS or HI-8) or composite input and
output.
o No external splitter required. Uses the Sony broadcast camera
chipset for quality in excess of broadcast standards.
o Instantly freeze and save multiple video frames or a sequence of
frames as 24-bit images. No still frame or signal preparation
required for image grabbing.
o High-quality integration of 24-bit OpalVision and Amiga images
with video. Define a 256-level transparency overlay (alpha
channel) for OpalVision or Amiga images so live video can be
displayed through transparent and semi-transparent portions of the
image.
o All features are software controlled for fading, source switching,
keying, etc.
o Uses external video or internal Amiga sync.
o Installs directly on the OpalVision Mother Board. No external
wiring or power supply required.
OpalVision Scan-Rate Converter:
o Display Amiga Graphics, OpalVision 24-bit images and live video as
rock-solid, non-interlaced, flicker-free images on any multi-scan
or multi-sync monitor.
o Acts as an independent 24-bit frame buffer for two-screen
multimedia applications.
o Perfect for high-resolution applications such as desktop
publishing and word processing, paint and ray tracing software,
etc.
o Requires and plugs into the OpalVision Mother Board. No external
wiring or power supply needed.
OpalVision Quad-Input Production Switcher
o An external unit which plugs into the OpalVision Frame
Grabber/Genlock for software controlled switching between two
video sources.
o Incorporates four video input signals each with its own color
splitter. These four inputs can be assigned to A and B sources for
switching in any combination.
o Performs cuts, dissolves, wipes and all the transitions made
possible by the OpalVision Roaster Chip between two different
sources.
o Each input includes both S-Video (S-VHS or HI8) and composite
jacks. Output is provided in both S-Video and composite format.
o Includes a jack for input or house sync, and output of the alpha
(transparency) channel as a 1V p-p signal for production mixing
desks.
o Requires and plugs into the OpalVision Frame Grabber/Genlock
board. No external power supply needed.
OpalVision Roaster Chip
o Real-time processing and morphing of live video. OpalVision
images or standard Amiga output. Take any live video signal. Flip
it. Scale it. Wrap it on a sphere. Wave it like a flag. Do page
turns to reveal a second source image. Provides an infinite
variety of amazing, real-time Digital Video Effects.
o "Picture-In-Picture" capability allows the display of full 24-bit
live or frozen video in a scalable window on the Workbench. Zoom
in on a portion of the image and pan around for a close-up look.
o Includes software to design and accurately sequence custom video
effects and transitions. Includes an expandable library of useful
wipes, dissolves, wraps, etc.
o Plugs into the OpalVision Mother Board. The Roaster Chip is a
fully integrated part of the OpalVision system and is fully
compatible with all other modules. For effective use, the Roaster
Chip and software requires the Frame Grabber/Genlock Module.
OpalPaint
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An unequalled painting and image manipulation program. Fast. Real-time.
Full 24-bit. OpalPaint gives you complete control over OpalVision's 16.8
million color palette. Includes a full range of drawing tools and
image-processing modes.
Tools
o Includes all standard painting tools: Sketch (Dotted & Freehand);
Line; Filled/Unfilled Outline; Arc; Filled/Unfilled
Ellipses/Circles/Rectangles; Text; Brush Cut.
o "Rip and Replace" repeats last drawing action after moving one
pixel in any direction. Very useful for precise placement of
brushes and objects.
o Definable level of anti-aliasing in any mode and with any tool.
o Definable level of global transparency for all operations, or set
transparency levels of individual RGB or HSV components.
o Texture mapping with 32-bit brushes, using any Drawing Tool,
Drawing Mode and Transparency Gradient.
o Transparency overlays "painted" using Alpha Work Mode can be
attached to cutout for 32-bit brush.
o Magnify tool with complete Zoom in/out control.
Modes
o 18 built-in Drawing Modes, including Paint, Tint, Colorize,
Brilliance (Brightness), Contrast, Gamma, Additive, Subtractive,
Mosiac, Smear, Smooth, Shade, Sharpen, Negative, and many others.
Most modes have independently adjustable parameters via an
on-screen slider; for example, you can adjust the Smear amount
from 1% to 100%. All Drawing Modes are used in conjunction with
the Drawing Tools; apply effects to either limited areas or the
entire image.
o Additional Drawing Modes on disk for unlimited image processing
power and expandability. Includes such Drawing Modes as Add Noise,
Convert to Grey, Median Filter, Emboss, High-pass Filter and
Logical Operations.
o True 24-bit multiple color gradients with adjustable radial,
linear, horizontal, vertical, border, and point gradient fill
choices; gradient colors can be either RGB or HSV color spreads.
o Transparency gradients. Define multiple levels of transparency for
a fill, similar to color gradients. Can be used alone or in
combination with color gradients.
Resolutions/File Formats
o Loads IFF (any resolution including HAM), IFF-24, JPEG, OV_FAST.
Saves IFF-24, JPEG and OV_FAST.
o Define unlimited spare pages. Spare pages can be any resolution
and page size.
o Rub through from any one spare page to the same or another spare
page.
o Supports all resolutions of the OpalVision card.
o Page size in any resolution is definable up to the limits of
available memory, or hard-drive space if the virtual memory option
is utilized up to 32,768 x 32,768 pixels. Large images can be
scaled for viewing on standard screen.
o Two different stencil types: Keep-out stencils (like artist's
friskets) which can be drawn with the painting tools over any area
of the image, and color stencils, which can include or exclude
ranges of color based on HSV tolerances.
o With one mouse click, switch between three different Work Modes
that all use the same Drawing Tools; Paint mode, for normal
painting and image processing; Stencil Mode for drawing keep-out
stencils, and Alpha mode to paint with grey scales representing
transparency. This transparency mask is used with 32-bit cutout
brushes and is supported by the OpalVision Frame Grabber/Genlock
for semi-transparent live video overlays.
o OpalVision Frame Grabber/Genlock can grab images or cutout brushes
directly into spare pages and the work area.
o Combine Drawing Tools, Drawing Modes, Texture mapping,
Transparency and effects for incredible image manipulation power.
Palette Control
o Supports several methods of real-time 24-bit color selection.
Choose colors from RGB & HSV sliders, use the 16.8 million "color
picker," choose from a list of named colors, or use OpalPaint's
color mixing area to create your own.
o A working palette of 260 selected colors is available at all
times. Load and Save custom color palettes. This palette can be
changed at any time without changing colors already in the image.
Colors in gradients, smoothing, etc., are not limited to colors in
the working palette.
o Includes pre-defined palettes such as Pastels, Metals, Ocean,
Skintones, Camouflage, Fluorescents., etc. Each has its own
pre-mixed mixing area for easy color selection.
Unique Features
o Easy, intuitive icon-based interface. No cluttered screens of
buttons or layers of menus.
o Fast, real-time operation. No waiting for buffer updates or
working on a second screen.
o Virtual memory support. Store unused portions of the image, spare
pages, or spare cutout brushes on hard disk to save memory. This
allows you pages much larger than memory would typically allow.
o Unique nozzle brushes can be independently used with adjustable
"Artist's Tools" such as perfectly smooth airbrushes, pencils,
charcoals, texta, oil paints, etc. In addition, the "paper type"
can be adjusted, such as smooth, rough, watercolor paper, etc. for
realistic, real-world effects.
o "Magic Wand" allows automatic filling or cutting of irregular
objects using edge detection.
o Supports pressure-sensitive Wacom(tm) drawing tablet in
conjunction with Artist's Tools for incredible real-life effects.
(Requires Workbench 2.0.)
General Characteristics
o Load/Save file requesters show an "Art Gallery" of 24-bit
"thumbnails" or miniature representations of images, Cutout
Brushes and Palette sets on disk for visual location of files.
Create Art Gallery thumbnails for existing IFF images.
o "Undo" button for any operation.
o "Dynamic Undo:" Use the right mouse button as an eraser to paint
from the undo buffer with any tool.
o Keyboard equivalents follow DPAINT(tm) standard where possible.
o Full AREXX support and fully compatible with Workbench version 2.0.
Price: OpalVision Mother Board with OpalPaint -- $995.00
(Prices not available for Modules)
Availability: Late July 1992
Created by: OpalTech(tm) of Sydney, Australia
Manufactured and Distributed by
Centaur Development
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4451-B Redondo Beach Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
Phone: 310/542-2226
Fax: 310/542-9998
For More Information Call: 1-800-621-2202
World Atlas Enhanced
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In other news from Centaur Software, an enhanced Version 2.5 of their
popular World Atlas for the Amiga was released earlier this year. World
Atlas provides geographic, political, historical and other information on
over 170 countries and all fifty of the United States. Centaur's World
Atlas has been updated to reflact the latest available global statistical
and political information, such as the unification of Germany and the
dissolution of the Warsaw Pact.
Complete re-written in the "C" programming language, the revised version
now features easy hard drive installation, the ability to print maps and
other data, AmigaDOS 2.0 compatibility and an extensive ARexx interface.
This new version has a suggested retail price of $59.95. Registered owners
of World Atlas can upgrade to the new version for $10.00
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
4th of 7 Stories
*StarShip* Real-Time Conference Schedule
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
5th of 7 Stories
____ Directory Opus Sale Ends June 30th!
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(____)NOVAtronics' popular Directory Opus has been the Amiga's Number 1
selling directory utility. A special price of $49.95 ends on June 30, 1992.
That is $10 off the normal retail price.
Martin Murray, Presiden of INOVAtronics says, "I guarantee you will love this
program." Included with the directory utility people have been talking about
for months is an exhaustive manual and a great initial configuration. You can
order on the INOVAtronics toll-free number, 800-875-8499. They honor Visa,
Mastercard and American Express.
Directory Opus was named one of the "Top Ten Toaster Accessories!" by
BreadBox, the Video Toaster magazine.
Remember to get the special price of $49.95, you need to place your order by
June 30th. Tell them The *StarShip* 5-MINUTE Network News reminded you of the
sale deadline.
The features are so numerous I'm hard pressed to get them to fit here, but
let's try.
o Plays Anims o Shows Brushes
o Plays Brus Anims o Launches CanDo Decks
o Runs Executables o Displays Fonts
o Displays Hex o Shows Icons
o Plays 8SVX Sounds o Shows Pics
o Plays raw Data Sounds o Plays SoundTracker Files
o Memory Monitor o Configurable
o AmigaDOS error code help o User configurable buttons
o Help for all functions
o Clean DOS 2.0 look & feel
o Standard Dir Util Features:
o copy, move rename, delete files
o copy, format and install disks
o archive files automatically
o read and print text files
o create new directories
o make assigns, encrypt files and more
o Special Features:
o 100 configurable menus
o Unlimited configurable buttons
o Memory resident w/ hotkey access. Iconifyable
o Complete directory tree
o Complete directory history
o Complete ARexx support
o Support for all 2.0 screen modes
o 1.3 or 2.0 compatible
o TOO MUCH MORE TO LIST!
This shopper will not be missing THIS sale! I've been meaning to pick this
program up for months.
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
6th of 7 Stories
It's True!
_____ Origins Confirms Wing Commander Coming for Amiga!
/ _ ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
/ / ) / *StarShip* 5-MINUTE News Network
/ (_/ /
(_____/rigins Media Manager Galen Svanas today confirmed to the 5-MINUTE News
Network that the first of the super-popular IBM PC game series, Wing
Commander, is in the works for Amiga computers.
While no official announcement has yet been made, Svanas revealed that
MindScape in England -- the same talented group of programmers responsible for
the splendid Amiga version of Ultima VI -- is in the process of porting and
"Amigatizing" Wing Commander for release sometime in the fall of 1992,
possibly for the Christmas buying season. We'll have FULL details as soon as
they are available!
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*StarShip* NEWS *Flash*
7th of 7 Stories
____ Great *StarShip* Files to Grab
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(____/ysOp Recommended Downloads:
16238 DIRWORK162.LHA
Chris Hames' new Directory Utility DirWork is a lot more than just another
Dir Util. This is a slick easy to operate and easy to configure shareware
program that will amaze you. It isn't large, it runs under 2.0 or 1.3, and
you do not have to be a scripting genius to figure it out. Worth a look.
Also worth the shareware fee!
16277 BENCHBALL.LHA
Crickets uploaded this adorable little Workbench hack to us. It is written
by Amiga programmer Greg Cunningham [Mr. Baud Bandit!]. Dribble your
benchball all over your WorkBench screen. Corner it and watch it go nuts!
Cuteness alert! :)
15967 CLRHEAD1.LHA
You know there is something special in a picture when it says "Another Kilby
Picture." At least *I* know there is. *StarShip* member Ronn Kilby uploaded
this great composition of a crystalline head out of a bed of crystal-like
background. It is my favorite of all his new uploads -- but you may want to
make that decision for yourself. Ronn's pictures are always something I look
forward to. This one will not disappoint you.
16283 CAT.IFF
And for you cat Lovers...don't miss John Gerecht's new upload. This is not
one of his usual topless models, in fact, this one is in fur! True to form,
John [GERECHT] sent up a top quality scanned picture of one of his
photographs. The cat is playing with a bag. And any of you who have seen
cats play with bags know how terminally precious such a sight is. He
managed to capture it on film. No small feat, even for someone as talented
as he is! What is the cat's name, John?
16183 SATTRACK21A.LZH
The only one of it's kind, this demonstration program graphically tracks
and displays up to 300 satellites in multiple databases all over the world.
Great for educational purposes and just plain interesting. Tells how to
register the program and find scientific data to depict satellites in YOUR
neighborhood so you can go out and track them down. #16240
SATTRACK_KEPS_STS50.LHA is recommended as well; provides a STS50 estimate.
16057 JCGRAPHDEMO.LZH
Demonstration version of a specialized in business graph generation,
JcGraph will output your data as Pie, line, bar, stack charts, (etc...more)
in two or three dimension from ASCII text file. With a full Workbench 2.0
Intuition interface, you will then be able to rotate the resulting graphs
on X,Y,Z axes and output them to Gray and Color EPSF, Geo 3D, AegisDraw2000
or IFF ILBM. JcGraph will automatically generate legends to EPSF. Full
on-line, context sensitive help is suported. The demo is almost fully
functionnal, the only limits are that the help system has been removed,
graph size limit to 3 X 3, and save formats are removed.
[ These may be available elsewhere. Jim L. ]
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The usual disclaimer: My only relationship with GE and any of its many
subsideries, including GEnie is as a subscriber. No endorsement of the
GEnie service or any of the statements made herein is intended.
Jim Loomis LOO...@ITHACA.BITNET GENIE: J.LOOMIS 607-274-3913
Director, Telecommunications Facilities
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850 USA
FLA...@wugcrc.wustl.edu
Through the recent Starship broadcast, I learned that Jay Miner is ill with
kidney disease and currently on dialysis.
Does anyone know if Jay has an email address, or how I could get ahold of
him? I've had 5 years of dialysis and am on my 3rd kidney transplant, having
battled renal failure for 43 years.
I'd like to offer some 'tech support' to Jay.
Thanks in advance for any leads,
Dan Flasar
Washington U School of Medicine
Clinical Research Center
St. Louis, MO