22353  1AUG93-2343 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: STAR CONTROL 2 tl3 lockup. (Re: Msg 21873)
     From: ALLEGRETTO   To: DOBUTLER (NR)

your printer should not be affecting anything at all, powered or not.
:)

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22354  1AUG93-2344 General Information
     PAS/TANDY SENSATION CD-ROM?
     From: ALLEGRETTO   To: ALL

can the CD-ROM drive that comes with the SENSATION be hooked directly to a PRO
AUDIO SPECTRUM sound card?

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22355  2AUG93-0453 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: STAR CONTROL 2 tl3 lockup. (Re: Msg 22353)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: ALLEGRETTO (NR)

Allegretto,

   I'm sorry to say DOBUTLER had to leave us for awhile. He and his wife had
their first baby a few months ago, and - well, the budget, you know.

                                            Sue.


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22356  2AUG93-2051 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: STAR CONTROL 2 tl3 lockup. (Re: Msg 22355)
     From: GREGL        To: DAIRYLADY

> I'm sorry to say DOBUTLER had to leave us for awhile. He and his wife had
> their first baby a few months ago, and - well, the budget, you know.

You mean he still has a budget after the birth of the baby? :-)

        -- Greg KE4DPX

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22357  5AUG93-2306 General Information
     QuickBASIC Programs in PCM
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: ALL

   Has anybody out there typed in the QB programs, MEMBLOX.BAS and LOGIC.BAS
in the August issue of PCM? Did you have any problems with either one? For
me, MEMBLOX works except that the actual program name doesn't appear after
"Pro:" in the MEMORY BLOCK USAGE column. (Looks like this: "Pro:         ").
LOGIC looks and works OK until I type a number in the box at the "Input a
(Integer type) number" prompt. As soon as I do so, nothing happens, and the
program freezes. I can't even get out without doing a warm reboot. I've
combed through my typing at least a half dozen times since locating my last
typo in each of these programs, and can't find any more mistakes. I'm fairly
new to using QuickBASIC, but I've read the manual, done the tutorial, and
gone back and typed in 10 other programs that have appeared in the magazine.
Only one of them is giving me problems (DMOUSE.BAS), but I haven't spent
much time on it yet. Just for reference, I'm using a Tandy 1000 TL with a
Tandy VGA graphics card and VGM-440 monitor; a DCS Industries 85-meg IDE
hard card; and DMP-240 printer. I still use the original Tandy version
MS-DOS 3.30.20. I have never had any conflict problems with this
hardware/software combo. QuickBASIC is version 4.5. Can anybody offer any
ideas here? Thanks.

                                            Sue.

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22358  6AUG93-0301 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22357)
     From: BRIPLEY      To: DAIRYLADY

Sue,

    I just received the August issue a day or two ago and plan to try out
Memblox this weekend.  I'll let you know how (or IF) it works on both the
386/Dos5 and 1000SX/Dos 3.2.  I dislike typing Basic programs so I'm not sure
if I'll get around to the Logic program.  It's a big 'un! ;)

Ben

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22359  6AUG93-2003 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22357)
     From: BRIPLEY      To: DAIRYLADY

Sue,

    I've tried Memblox and got different, and poor, results with both
versions of DOS that I have.  On the DOS 3.2 machine, the program returns a
DOS version of 1 and has problems with the "Pro:" results that are similar to
your experiences.  Some programs return no name while others return junk data
from where I know not, yet.  What should be "RDISK" comes out as "iature" and
"MEMBLOX" is returned as "40m".  It looks like, under DOS 3.x at least, the
program names are in a differerent memory location from the place that Mr.
Olmstead's program looks for them.

    Using DOS 5, I got results like the sample below.  The "Pro:" lines work
fine but all other memory blocks are read twice and sometimes have different
results at the end of the line.  This doubling occurred with DOS 3.2, also.

  1.  0253       04130   16688      0008         System DOS Version 5
  2.  0253       04130   16688      0008         System
  3.  0667       00040      64      0008         Data
  4.  0667       00040      64      0008         Data
  5.  066C       00940    2368      066D         Pro: COMMAND
  6.  0701       00040      64      0000         Data
  7.  0701       00040      64      0000         Free block

    I found one small mistake in the printing of the program.  The variable
"printrow", initialized early in the program, is called "printline" in a LOCATE
statement just after the "checkindex:" routine.  As long as those two names are
different, the program can't crash properly! ;)

    I'm going to keep fooling with it for a while, and I'll let you know if I
get any better results.

Ben

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22360  7AUG93-0105 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22359)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: BRIPLEY

Ben,

   Here is the result of one of my runs with MEMBLOX:

   1.  09D1    03460    13408    0008        SYSTEM DOS Version 1
   2.  0D18    00D50     3408    0D19        SYSTEM
   3.  0DEE    00030       48    0000        Free Block
   4.  0DF2    000E0      224    0D19        Environment Block
   5.  0301    000F0      240    0E12        Environment Block
   6.  0E11    01F40     8000    0E12        Pro: C:\PUB;C
   7.  1006    00000        0    0E12        Data
   8.  1007    000F0      240    1018        Environment Block
   9.  1017    00D50     3408    1018        Pro:
  10.  10ED    000E0      224    1018        Environment Block
  11.  10FC    00040       64    1018        Data
  12.  1101    00100      256    1113        Environment Block
  13.  1112    0D140    53568    1113        Pro:
  14.  1E27    00100      256    1E39        Environment Block
  15.  1E38    62000   401408    1E39        Pro:
  16.  8039    000F0      240    804A        Environment Block
  17.  8049    00D50     3408    804A        Pro:
  18.  811F    000E0      224    804A        Environment Block
  19.  812E    00100      256    8140        Environment Block
  20.  813F    17850    97104    8140        Pro:
  21.  98F5    070A0    28832    0000        Free Block
 =========================================================================
 Memory: Free = 28880  Allocated = 585936  Hidden = 40544  Total = 655360

   What I did for this run was boot as usual, coming up with the DeskMate
Desktop. Then I started DLite from the batch file in my \BATCH directory
which has a List Box on the Desktop - this in turn runs DELPHI.BAT, which
loads BTRIEVE.EXE and DLITE.BAT. Then, so those would remain in memory, I
used the Dos Shell from DLite, and went to E: then \STUFF, then ran MEMBLOX.
All this was to make sure there were a few things in memory already when I
ran it. I had forgotten to mention that it consistently showed DOS 3.3 as
Version 1, just as you got for DOS 3.2. And I don't know how it got anything
from C:\PUB, because that is PFS:First Publisher (DeskMate version), which I
hadn't even *thought* of running for the test. The way it looks there,
however (with the ;C after it, that is), suggests that it came from my path
statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT. Seeing what's in memory *is* fascinating and
educational as to the workings of the computer, but I don't think this is
quite right yet. I'll be awaiting the results of your experiments with it.

   As to the other program, it is quite nice looking, and really helps keep
all those logic gates straight in your mind. Too bad I can't get the binary
math part to work, though. If we (you) can get it working, I think it's
worth the trouble.

   Thanks for your reply.

                                            Sue.


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22361  8AUG93-0227 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22360)
     From: BRIPLEY      To: DAIRYLADY

Sue,

    That bit of path statement from an environment block probably indicates,
as I suspect, that Memblox is looking in the wrong place for program names.
If I encounter a good memory editing program, or maybe even learn a bit about
DEBUG, I'll see if I can determine new starting points for the routines that
get program names and DOS version.  It seems that on our old DOS 3.x
versions, memory behaves differently than under DOS 5.

    There may still be a typo in my copy that's causing it to read blocks
twice.  I'd better read through it a few more times. :(  Even if *we* don't
work out its bugs, we'll probably see an update/fix in a future PCM.

    I'm not sure when, or even if, I'll type in the LOGIC.BAS listing,
especially if, even correctly typed, it won't work!! <G>  I do want to learn
some QuickBasic, though, so I'll probably get it typed eventually.

Ben

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22362  8AUG93-1950 General Information
     Sensation
     From: LEEFROMINDIO To: ALL

I'm new here. Just bought a 1110 HD notebook to use while traveling
so I can keep up with Delphi.

I just read about The sensation. Unfortunately, the Tandy brochure
does not give any specs as to drive time access or dot pitch for
the monitor. How can one tell if it will meet one's needs???

Has anyone any experience with this computer? The CD Rom idea
is enticing along with voice mail.

But not if the rest of the computer is not as good as the competition.

I would appreciate any info you have.

Thanks,

Lee

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22363  8AUG93-2337 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22357)
     From: STANB        To: DAIRYLADY

DAIRYLADY,

I didn't type in the programs from the August issue.  Instead, I downloaded
the programs from the entire issue (to avoid all of the necessary typing).  I
was so disappointed with the poor performance (or, should I say non-
performance) of the programs that I actually discarded the diskette
containing the programs.  My experience with MEMBLOX was exactly the same as
yours.  And, that was the program I was mainly interested in.

Oh, well .........

Stan



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22364  9AUG93-0313 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22363)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: STANB

Stan,

   You must have been on vacation, because I have seen anything from you for
a while.

   Do I detect that you are a little irked with these programs? <G> Maybe,
just maybe, somebody *will* figure out how to make them work.

   In the meantime, I have solved one other problem... I got the arrow keys
to work in Estep's TAD.BAS. (If you remember, he had programmed an
alternate set of keys to control the cursor, since that was before the
patch was announced for the arrow keys in Tandy GW-BASIC). Now if I could
just get the EGA/VGA BSAVE and BLOAD routine to work in that same program. I
don't understand - it works in the other programs I've converted from TGA to
VGA; but in TAD, it loads the picture back in black and white and ruins the
drawing "canvas."

   I've also done a little more work on ONECARD.BAS for VGA. There is just
one pesky little graphics glitch I'd like to get rid of for aethetics' sake.
But the program is *running* flawlessly, so far.

                                            Sue


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22365  9AUG93-2203 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22357)
     From: GREGL        To: DAIRYLADY

I just made a note to myself and will check both of those programs
when I get to work tomorrow morning. Offhand, you shouldn't have any
problems with your configuration.

        -- Greg KE4DPX

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22366 10AUG93-2011 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22364)
     From: STANB        To: DAIRYLADY

DAIRYLADY,

I haven't been on vacation, been busy at work.  I've been here all along.
Mostly just lurking, as they say.

What is the TAD.BAS program?  I don't remember that one.

Yes, I'm a little irked at the PCM programs.  The programs are one of a few
reasons I maintain my subscription.  In retrospect, I'm sure glad I opted to
download the August programs instead of typing them in.  I sure would like to
have a working version of MEMBLOX, but I haven't a clue myself as to how to
even begin to fix the program.

In any case, I'm hangin in there!

Stan


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22367 10AUG93-2359 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22365)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: GREGL

Greg,

   I have good news and bad news for you. <SG>

   The good news is that I found *one more* tiny typo that made all the
difference in getting LOGIC.BAS to work: I had typed "1% = 2 ^ 15" when it
should have been "1& = 2 ^ 15" in the BinaryNum subprogram. So I compiled
it and added it to my collection in my e:\stuff directory, which has its
own menu, the Portable Menus program (MENU.BAS) that was in the June 1991
issue.

   The bad news is that MEMBLOX.BAS still doesn't work as described - I
still get exactly the same results.

                                            Sue




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22368 10AUG93-2359 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22363)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: STANB

Stan,

   If you can rescue that diskette, try changing the line in LOGIC.BAS that
says DECLARE DrawBox (Row%, Left%, Height%, WWid%) to DECLARE DrawBox (Top%,
Left%, Height%, WWid%). The program ran the same both ways for me, but it
doesn't seem like it should. *My* problem was one more typo, which, once
found, allowed the program to work right. Still no luck with MEMBLOX.BAS,
however.

                                            Sue

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22370 13AUG93-0614 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22367)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: GREGL

Greg,

   I've been playing with LOGIC.BAS now that it works, and I finally learned
something I never could understand before. That is, how the XOR statement
works in graphics - I mean I knew *what* it does, but couldn't understand
*why*. Now whenever I get confused about the effect of some of these logic
statements, I have this neat little program to use for reference!

   I just got finished setting up a new processing table in filePro. It made
me think back to our conversation when you helped me figure out what the
manual lacked. Since then, I've become pretty adept a setting those things
up. Thanks again for all the help.

                                            Sue


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22371 13AUG93-1728 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22370)
     From: GREGL        To: DAIRYLADY

Sue:

I did find a bug in MEMBLOX.BAS, but it's related to the DOS version only.
In lines 40 and 41, he uses these statements to get the DOS version:

        dv$ = HEX$(outregs.ax)
        IF LEN(dv$) > 1 THEN dv$ = LEFT$(dv$, 1)

The problem here is that the DOS version number is stored just the opposite
of what he expected: DOS 3.30 is stored as 1E03 (1E is hex for 30 decimal)
in Register AX. Delete both of these lines and replace them with this line:

        dv$ = STR$(outregs.ax AND 255) + "." + STR$(INT(outregs.ax / 256))

This gets the lower byte of the DOS version (03) as an integer string,
appends a period, then gets the upper byte of the DOS version (1E) as an
integer string. The only minor problem here is that QuickBASIC insists on
putting a space in front of numbers so it's printed as Version 3. 30.

I also traced through the code with Turbo Debugger and discovered something
I should have remembered originally: DOS 3.30 and earlier do not store the
program name in the memory control block. Thus you won't get program names
unless you are using DOS 4 or later.

        -- Greg

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22372 14AUG93-0211 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22371)
     From: KA5S         To: GREGL

Greg,

You COULD do the ASCII operation (whatever it is in QB) on the numbers
for printing... seems like a lot of work to get rid of the space, though!

Cortland

(no longer a Tandy employee)

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22373 14AUG93-2112 General Information
     TRS 80
     From: LARRY47      To: ALL

        You can still get TRSDOS or LS-DOS from Computer News 80

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22374 15AUG93-1235 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22371)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: GREGL

Greg,

   I made those changes, and I now get the correct DOS version. As you said,
the program names still don't show up. However, I do still get an odd letter,
such as an e, s, X, or a fragment of my path statement after some of the
program name lines. Suppose I *know* just what I have loaded into memory
and in what order I loaded things, then when I run MEMBLOX, can I assume that
they will be in the same order on the list? Can I assume that MEMBLOX is
reporting the correct location, even though the name is not shown?

                                            Sue


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22375 15AUG93-2257 T1000/1200/3000
     Windows on a 1000 RLX
     From: SSLICER      To: ALL

Greetings, Tandy owners and users.  This is going to be shocking to most,
because I work at Radio Shack and have been somewhat unable to get this infor-
mation from the 'usual' channels.  Okay, here goes.  My girlfriend bought a
Tandy 1000 RLX at a fabulous price at a local Tent Sale from me, and I made
sure it was in the best of shape.  We have a 40-meg HD with Stacker on it, as
well as the 1 Meg memory expansion option.  In the expansion slot, we have
a modem on COM2.  In fact, I'm using the computer right now.
Now to cut to the chase..  Using original Windows installation disks (I really
don't think it was tailored for a specific Tandy model), it tends not to
install whatsoever.  When it begins copying files to the hard drive, a low
constant sound comes out of the speaker.  Then the screen goes blank about
3 minutes later.  Windows is then rather unstable and frequently locks up.
I made the guess the problem was with HIMEM.SYS.  It doesn't seem to wish to
work without a "/Machine:2" switch on it.  If anyone can help, I would be
more than appreciative.  At any rate, this account is my mother's, and not
mine, so try not to confuse her if you write e-mail.  And for those of you
with Internet access, I can be reached at SLICER@OREAD.CC.UKANS.EDU.
Thanks!!!!
Jesse Slicer

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22376 15AUG93-2331 General Information
     Quantum Hardcard EZ hard drive
     From: LRIVERS      To: ALL

Hi, can anyone answere this ? I have a Tandy SL2 1000, with a 20 mg hard
drive in one slot,  640 mem. Is it possible to add the ez hardcard to a
slot, without removing the one I have. It's in the computer shopper, Sept.
issue ...page724. please reply. L.R

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22377 16AUG93-2206 General Information
     RE: Deskmate and 5.0 (Re: Msg 22050)
     From: GUSMOYER     To: MARK55 (NR)

After I added a couple of SIMMs to my Tandy 3000HL, I was able to run DeskMate
again.

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22378 17AUG93-0108 General Information
     msg.22736
     From: LRIVERS      To: SSLICER

Hi,I hate to bother you,but I posted a message and I can't seem to get an
answere, the very place I thought someone would know.I have a 286 SL1000,
with a 20mg hardcard in one slote, can I add the one I mention in my pass
post. this seem less exspensive and I have more slotes open. can you help me
.read message 22736. thank you L.R

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22379 17AUG93-0216 General Information
     RE: Quantum Hardcard EZ hard drive (Re: Msg 22376)
     From: DAIRYLADY    To: LRIVERS

L. Rivers,

   You probably didn't get an answer because nobody *had* the answer for
you. All I know about the 1000 SL/2 is what I read in an old R.S. catalog
and in the book "Upgrading Your Tandy," from DCS Industries.

   First of all, the SL/2 is not an 80286, it's an 8086. It is upgraded from
384K to 640K with DRAM chips.

   Second, you can add a second hard drive, if you insist. The problem is to
pick two that can work together. You need to find a knowledgeable person to
get information on any two specific drives. You have five expansion slots.
If you currently have a hard card in the right-most slot, it is not
overhanging any other slots. However, any additional hard card is going to
insert in one slot and overhang the slot to the right of that one, making
that slot unusable for anything else. DCS also thinks two hard cards in this
computer is asking a lot of the power supply, which is rated at 67 watts.

   When I wanted more hard disk space, I bought the biggest new hard card I
could afford (and justify for my computer, a 1000 TL), and just took the old
one out altogether. Your other option would be to find an external hard
drive that has it's own power supply - but again, you would have to find out
those individual cases where the two will work together.

   You might find more information by posting your question in the PC SIG,
where the really savvy techies hang out, but be prepared for a little
teasing about even *having* a Tandy computer...<g>

                                            Sue




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22380 17AUG93-0316 T1000/1200/3000
     hardcards
     From: SSLICER      To: LRIVERS

If they are both IDE hard drives, there should be mo problem adding them both,
provided you take a couple additional steps.  1), make sure your BOOT HD is
set to MASTER via the jumpers on the drive itself, and 2), make the other
one be set for SLAVE.  You may also want to upgrade the computer's power supply
to
a higher wattage to prevent power drainage.  Hope that helps.
Jess

Hope someone can answer my 1000RLX question.

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22381 17AUG93-2125 General Information
     memory
     From: ENORDFORS    To: ALL

howdie....just hear a rumor and wanted to see if it is true...will there be a
problem with supplies and prices of simm's in the future..story i got was a
fire in a major plant that makes some of the coating on the simms was
destroyed...anyone else hear thi
s??...ed/

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22382 18AUG93-0029 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Windows on a 1000 RLX (Re: Msg 22375)
     From: KA5S         To: SSLICER

The RLX is NOT a "286" machine. It is an XT class machine with a 286
for brains.  Specifically, it has an 8 bit bus, not 16 bits.  I suspect
you are trying io run Windows 3.1, which wants a 386 -- or so I have been
told.  THis may be the problem.  The RSX -- a later machine -- uses a
386SX and will run widows. Not the RLX, or the RL. In fact, the only difference
between the RL and the RLX is the video; the RL is CGA/EGA, and the RLX is
VGA.

Cortland  -- former Tandy EMI engineer.


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22383 18AUG93-0251 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Windows on a 1000 RLX (Re: Msg 22382)
     From: SSLICER      To: KA5S

Thanks..  I did find out some of the problems I've been having.  A friend told
me there he has successfully installed Windows on a number of RLX's with
luck.  However, the mose on it will never work under Windows.  A serial mouse
will though.  I was slso told that Windows 3.0 is more stable on that machine
than 3.1.  Thanks for the info.
Jess

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22384 18AUG93-1843 General Information
     RE: Quantum Hardcard EZ hard drive (Re: Msg 22379)
     From: LRIVERS      To: DAIRYLADY

Thanks Sue, I know about the teasing, but this Tandy has served me well and
I won't to give it a little respect. :) Thanks L.R

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22385 19AUG93-0150 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: Windows on a 1000 RLX (Re: Msg 22383)
     From: KA5S         To: SSLICER

Yes, I understand windows 3.0 will run in real mode, wheras 3.1 won't

Good luck.


Cortland


BTW:  The RLX is one of the quietest (radio noise) computers.

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22386 19AUG93-2129 General Information
     RE: QuickBASIC Programs in PCM (Re: Msg 22374)
     From: GREGL        To: DAIRYLADY

From what I can tell, using the Tandy 1000 TL/3, 4033LX, and 2500SX/25,
everything is printed correctly with the exception of the program names
that aren't printed for DOS 3.30 and earlier. Whether or not they'll be
in the same order I can't say for certain but I can say that it is quite
possible for the memory blocks to be reported in "random order." :-)

        -- Greg

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22387 19AUG93-2244 T1000/1200/3000
     1200 and 3.5" drive?
     From: STEVEJZOO    To: ALL

A colleague asked me if I can add a 3.5" drive to his Tandy 1200 HD.
This workhorse has been running non-stop and largely unattended for the
past two years as a data logger "behind the scenes" at the Bronx Zoo.
Adding a 3.5" drive would make data transfer easier.
   I am dubious, however, since the machine runs MS-DOS 2.11--most versions
of MS-DOS didn't support 3.5" drives until 3.2 or 3.3.
   Then on the hardware side, I noted that the floppy controller is on
the motherboard.  I haven't a clue as to where and how to attach a
data cable for another drive.
   By the way, I haven't yet read the wonderful manual--it is being
retrieved from an attic in New Jersey.
   Thanks for any comments you might pass along.
  Steve Johnson

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22388 22AUG93-1412 T1000/1200/3000
     XMS/EMS on 1000TX
     From: BARTOLINATOR To: ALL


   Relaying this question for a friend:

   Has anyone found a way to trick this machine into setting up high memory,
   or upper memory, to load drivers above 640k?  He does have an EMS board,
   a MicroMainframe, I believe.

   I was able to gain UMB's on a 2500XL, by using TEMMXL (bundled with it)
   to convert extended memory to EMS, combined with Quarterdeck QRAM, which
   then converted this EMS into upper memory.  I can't remember exactly how,
   anymore, because I no longer have the machine, but I know it worked.  I
   was able to load a scanner driver, mouse driver & misc. in UMB's, leaving
   about 611K free for DOS programs.

   I told him not to get his hopes up, though, as the 1000TX is odd in that
   it is a rare example of a 286 XT.  I'm still not sure why, other than
   cutting costs, they decided to limit those machines with 8-bit busses!
   I've been told that this limits the 1000's (except RLX & later) from
   being able to ever "see" extended memory--the architecture doesn't allow
   it.  But if Dumbo was never told he couldn't fly...

   So, ANY impressive tricks regarding the TX would be helpful.  Incidentally,
   I manage a Radio Shack (since 1990), and am quite familiar with the pros &
   cons of our machines.  I have seen the TX to be one of our most reliable
   machines--they hold up like Sherman tanks!  So I told my customer that if
   he can't afford a new system, he can still put this machine to good use.
   But of course, I warned him not to drop a dollar into it, that he couldn't
   otherwise comfortable throw to the winds...

   ANY ideas would be helpful...  BTW, if you're wondering why I'm not asking
   Tandy Tech Support all this, bear in mind, that they are unable to provide
   info regarding untested/unapproved modifications of our equipment.  So
   they tell me this is impossible, and it might be, but the ones with the
   time to tinker are the one's who know the answer!

                      Thanx gang, and if any of you have Tandy questions,
                      that can't be better answered by the SIG manager or
                      another, I'm always glad to help...

                                              Eric    #8-)

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22389 22AUG93-1823 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: XMS/EMS on 1000TX (Re: Msg 22388)
     From: STANB        To: BARTOLINATOR (NR)

Eric,

I, too, have a Tandy 1000TX.  I'm still running the DOS 3.2 that was bundled
with it.  If I thought that what you're asking could indeed be done I'd have
upgraded to DOS 5.0 or 6.0 long ago.  However, I don't think drivers can be
loaded into UMB's on the 1000TX.  With DOS 5.0 or 6.0 you might be able to
load a part of COMMAND.COM high, but that's only a small gain.  Even with
EMS memory I don't think what you're asking can be accomplished.

I have added a MicroMainFrame 5150 board w/2Mb to my 1000TX and I find it
very useful for other purposes --- RAMdisks & Diskcaches to be specific.

Having said all that, I sure would like to see someone jump in here and say
that "STANB is all wet".  If there's a way to do what you ask, with a minimal
additional outlay of $$$ for Hard/Software, I sure want to know about it.

Here's hoping.
Stan



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22390 23AUG93-0047 General Information
     Prob w/ 2500SX/25
     From: ESCHULMAN    To: ALL

I've been dealing with a problem with a 2500SX/25 system, and I've gone as far
as I can go with it.  The system is equipped with an extra 4 1x9 70nS SIMMs
(total of 6Mb), and running OS/2 2.1 (the problem does not appear to be o.s.
related) primarily but also MS-DOS versions 3.2 through 5.0 and DR-DOS 6.0.
The BIOS is Phoenix 12/26/1991.

The system locks up or self-reboots at "random" times for no apparent reason.
It's been happening at an icreasing frequency.  It happens regardless of
operating system running but seems more likely to occur while the video is in
VGA mode and less likely in text mode (including 80x53).

Aditionally, the system does not always complete boot properly.  Sometimes the
system will stop dead in its tracks while loading an operating system kernel.
Twice I got a POST error beep code (-...) equating to a EGA failure according
to my Phoenix error list.  Very, very often not all installed RAM is recognized.

The memory check counts up to 3072 Extended (should be 5120) and reports a
CMOS configuration error.  Sometimes a RESET will let the system boot properly.
Sometimes using RESET twice will let the system boot properly.  Since the 5120
is sometimes recognized and the hard drive type and other data has never been
"forgotten" I'm ruling out the CMOS battery.  Sometimes I just cannot start
the system properly at all, though I can continue with only 4Mb with apparently
no problem.  Reseating the SIMMs and even shuffling them has had no effect.
Letting the system warm up for 45 minutes after power up may let the system
run without problems for hours, and I've noticed running with the cover off
helps a little.  If the 5120 is recognized and the operating system boots
properly, I will most likely have a problem in 1-10 minutes after boot or not
at all.  This applies no matter how long the system has been powered up (not
good for when I must switch operating systems), and a strange lockup or self
reboot can still possibly occur after the 10 minute threshhold.  Again, the
problems seem to not exist when I run with 4Mb except to the extent that using
the 4Mb is itself a problem.

I did get a POST code card from JDR Microdevices and installed it for some more
help.  When I don't get the 5120 recognized it reports 36 (Gate A20 failure on
Phoenix BIOSes) but this is not too useful because I noticed the 36 is displayed

even after a normal boot when the OS/2 Boot Manager menu is on the screen.  The
36 becomes 00 after a kernel begins loading.

This has been going on for two months and getting worse.  I've run over the
BIOS, CMOS, RAM, and video and can't nail down the problem.  And as is often
the case, my local RS stores are clueless.  I've exhusted everything I can come
up with (not to mention am exhausted (g) ).  I know this is a rather long post
but I wanted to attempt to leave enough detail.  I am highly suspicious a new
motherboard is in order but hope to avoid that.  The system ran perfectly for
15 months.  I would greatly appreciate any suggestions toward a successful
remedy.  Many thanks in advance!

Erich Schulman (KTN4CA)


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22391 23AUG93-0143 Printers and Peripherals
     tandy dmp130a
     From: RADICAL      To: ALL

I need to know what print driver to use with my dmp103a to get it online with
my new IBM compatible ast under windows 3.1


Thanks

Len

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22392 23AUG93-0228 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22390)
     From: ANTHONYKODIS To: ESCHULMAN

Erich,
    One of the SIMMS is bad and must be replaced. Exactly which one will
have to be located by trial and error, in all probability.
    Hope it is a SIMM anyway, because if it isn't, then one of the SIMM
sockets is bad, and unless you're very handy with a soldering iron, there's
no way you can replace it without obtaining a new motherboard.

    D-LITEd to be here!    --Tony--
    ** Don't assume I know what I'm talking about. **


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22393 23AUG93-0238 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: tandy dmp130a (Re: Msg 22391)
     From: ANTHONYKODIS To: RADICAL

Len,
    I'm using the IBM GRAPHICS driver for my DMP-133. It should work for the
DMP-130a also.

    D-LITEd to be here!    --Tony--
    ** Generic tagline **


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22394 24AUG93-0247 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: tandy dmp130a (Re: Msg 22393)
     From: RADICAL      To: ANTHONYKODIS

My printer is not coming online.  Is the cable you are using supplied from the
shack, or a regular printer cable?  I am told the cable I have may be wroing.

Len

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22395 24AUG93-2135 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22392)
     From: ESCHULMAN    To: ANTHONYKODIS

Thanks for the lead.  And as luck would have it, the system finally completely
failed the RAM test and consistently reports the same address.  From that
address I think I know which SIMM went south.  I never even thought about the
SIMM sockets; real sharp you picked up on that idea :-).  I imagine I can
shuffle the SIMMs and see if the fault address changes to see if it's a SIMM or
a socket, and identify exactly which part is bad.  With prices what they are
now, the problem being a SIMM and not a socket is a dubious blessing.  I am
debating whether to replace the one 1x9 SIMM or buy a pair of 4x9's and use this

as an "opportunity" to upgrade RAM which for OS/2 I should've done long ago.
If it really is new motherboard time I will likely get a better one than
replace the present one.  I'd like to have a bigger case anyway.

Erich Schulman (KTN4CA)


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22396 24AUG93-2224 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: tandy dmp130a (Re: Msg 22394)
     From: ANTHONYKODIS To: RADICAL (NR)

Len,
    Perhaps the Tandy tradition for proprietary hardware strikes again. I'm
using the Tandy cable that I got with the printer.

    D-LITEd to be here!    --Tony--
    ** Tagline for rent: your message here! **


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22397 25AUG93-1350 General Information
     RE: Why? (Re: Msg 22337)
     From: CHEESEMAN    To: TONYI

Someone on CompuServe generously sent a whole batch.

Kent

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22398 25AUG93-2238 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22395)
     From: GSJENKINS    To: ESCHULMAN

Erich,  been lurking in on this thread.  I have the EXACT same system as
you, ie. a 2500 SX/25 with 6 megs running OS/2 2.1.  I love it.  Thankfully,
I haven't had any problems.  Was the SIMM that went south under warranty.  I
think all the ones I bought were lifetime warranties.  If you do decide to
buy the two 4 meg chips (I want to, too -- very badly), please let me know
of any performance improvement.  If it doesn't get lots better, as expected,
I would rather apply the (currently) $400 to a new 486 motherboard.  Have
you added any hard drive?  How about video?  I installed an extra 170 meg
hard drive, a Boca SVGA video card and a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 sound card.
I hate the ol' .52 pitch VGA monitor, but it gets the job done.  This system
has been as solid as a rock since late May of 1992.  Hope I haven't rambled
too much, I just haven't seen anyone else running my system with OS/2 2.1.
Good luck.

Stewart...


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22399 26AUG93-0041 T1000/1200/3000
     RE: XMS/EMS on 1000TX (Re: Msg 22388)
     From: GREGL        To: BARTOLINATOR (NR)

Unfortunately you can't load DOS into high memory or device drivers into
upper memory (above 640K). Yeah it would be nice, but it just ins't feasible.

        -- Greg

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22400 26AUG93-0050 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22390)
     From: GREGL        To: ESCHULMAN

The first step is to make sure the SIMMs are seated correctly in the sockets.
If not seated properly, it could cause these types of symptoms. If the SIMMs
are seated properly, it might be possible that one (or more) of the SIMMs is
defective -- or intermittent. You might also check the video memory chips
if they are socketed.

        -- Greg

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22401 26AUG93-0053 Printers and Peripherals
     RE: tandy dmp130a (Re: Msg 22391)
     From: GREGL        To: RADICAL (NR)

If you mean the DMP-130A printer, you can use the IBM Graphics printer
driver.

        -- Greg

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22402 27AUG93-0143 General Information
     Batch Downloading
     From: KALEM        To: ALL

     I am trying to start a 'petition' of sorts.  I would like
Delphi to impliment a batch DownLoad option.  If you feel the
same way send E-Mail to DELPHI.

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22403 27AUG93-0255 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22398)
     From: ESCHULMAN    To: GSJENKINS

My SIMM warranty is way, way, way past expired.  But I did find someone on
Usenet who wants to buy dead SIMMs (that fail memory checks, not damaged).  He
works for Wang and needs them for some kind of SIMM testing project.  So all is
not lost.  I almost don't see how 2 4x9 SIMM's won't improve my OS/2 performance

and they would certainly be a big help in a 486 motherboard so I'll keep them
even if I don't see much improvement.  Of course I'd then need 2 more (sigh).
I added a Western Digital 257Mb IDE drive and really wanted to use it and the
original 80 together.  They do work fine together but there are not enough bays
to go around.  I was *very* disappointed that the Teac dual floppy didn't
work.  JDR's tech support traced the problem to a less than 100% IBM compatible
floppy controller
though I was warned by Super PC-Kwik in DR-DOS refusing to give me advanced
floppy caching due to under 100% compatibility.  My next system I am building
myself and have picked out a great big case that not only has 8 bays but has
plenty of work space.  One of my peeves is that the case is so small and tight
that my hand says to the screwdriver "this town ain't big enough for the 2 of
us" (G).  What's really surprising is I found this case at an excellent price
at a local dealer and not at mail order.  The dealer is very competitive on
motherboards too.  But their prices on RAM are very high even by current
standards.  My tentative plans are that when I am ready to get a new mother
board, I will get it and the case/p.s. there together because they will install
the motherboard and attach the speed LED for free.  I know people who have
killed an hour trying to get that MHz LED going.  I have really liked the 80Mb
WD drive that came with the system.  The drives' performance and that they
effortlessly work together perfectly have made me a big WD fan.  I do run the
old drive occasionally to avoid stiction.

I'm using the built in video support with the 512K upgrade kit.  I don't like
that the old WD chipset is not fully supported under OS/2 for SVGA.  There's a
solid color I want so much for my WPS background but I can't get it in Color
Palette since I'm limited to 16 colors.  I saw that color while running PC Mag
Labs benchmarking program under DOS so it's there, locked up tight.  But I do
get full 640x480x256 in CShow and other DOS apps.  I took the RS upgrade option
of an extra $100 for a .42 monitor and never regretted it.  Sure a .28 would
be nice but this is enough that a new monitor is far down on my priority list.

It's not the system's fault, but there is one thing I've been extremely angry
about ever since getting the system (read my profile too).  The manager of my
local store assured me and swore up and down that this system has full
SoundBlaster compatibility right on the motherboard, and this became a major
determining factor in my buying decision.  He even demonstrated a SB-required
game.  I had no software which would use SB until several months later and only
then did I discover the truth.  He said there was some bug which could be fixed
easily.  He gave me something he got faxed from Ft. Worth while I was in the
store which told me to adjust two jumpers which do not exist.  When I went back
he said I had an old version of the 2500SX/25 which has only Tandy Enhanced
Sound and the new version indeed has SB right on the motherboard.  He would
only offer me a full-price copy of DeskMate which would let me record sound.
Just recently I went to another store to actually get DeskMate but I looked at
the program, box, and docs and there was no sound record capability.  That stoer

store
told me recording is provided only in the ROM versions of DeskMate.  Struck
out again.  And of course I can't prove he said what he did so I'm stuck.  But
I do know I will never, never, never, never, never, NEVER walk into that store
again for the rest of my life.  And it's unlikely I'll ever buy another Tandy
system from any store considering the foresaid and....

... this was supposed to be a plug and play system with Win 3.0 and MS Works/
Win preinstalled.  I unpacked the system and there was no hard drive or MS
Works.  I got the hard drive 5 days later and Works 12 days later.  The
foresaid manager said in the rush to get this new model out they scaled back
normal Quality Control procedures and 12000 units were shipped without a hard
drive.  I could just barely get him to give me Works (he didn't believe I
didn't have it).  I decided to install everything myself rather than have him
ship the system to the repair center in the next county.

At any rate, OS/2 2.x have worked quite well on this system and until the SIMM
died I was using OS/2 almost all the time.  The system has been running an
average of 140-150 hours a week since March 1992.

And you thought you were rambling?? (G)

Erich Schulman (KTN4CA)


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22404 27AUG93-0301 General Information
     RE: Prob w/ 2500SX/25 (Re: Msg 22400)
     From: ESCHULMAN    To: GREGL

I have been reseating the SIMMs regularly yet the problem kept getting worse.
I finally got a RAM failure message from POST with the same address reported
each time.  From that I could tell which SIMM went south, and even which
"chiplet" on the SIMM (not that I'd solder on a new one).  I confirmed it by
shuffling the SIMM's and looking for the fault address to change.

Erich Schulman (KTN4CA)


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22405 28AUG93-0333 General Information
     RE: Batch Downloading (Re: Msg 22402)
     From: JAXOMSTEVE   To: KALEM

Kalem,
     What do you mean by batch downloading not being on Delphi? If a group
has multiple files in it for downloading all you have to type is ZDOWN ALL to
batchdownload every file in the group. Now if you're wanting to Implement a
batch download of multiple GROUPS now that's a different story.

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22406 29AUG93-0124 General Information
     RE: Batch Downloading (Re: Msg 22405)
     From: KALEM        To: JAXOMSTEVE


     Yes, DIFFERENT groups and individual files.

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