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ÖHyperMOAUGAEFROM CONTROLLER #1  1) TEST EVERYTHING BUT RAM2) TEST HAND CONTROLLERS3) TEST PRINTER4) TEST VIDEO AND AUDIO5) TEST TAPE DRIVE 06) TEST RAM7) TEST ROMS8) TEST KEYBOARD9) TEST TAPE DRIVE 1Now you can select the test that wish to run by pressing the number on hand    controller number one.   1) TEST EVERYTHING BUT RAM - This test runs test numbers two, three, four,   seven, and eight.   2) TEST HAND CONTROLLERS - This test is for testing the hand controllers and super action controllers.  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The screen will show the following.         SELECT TESTS öTDOS_col_1HJµGRANDoldADHP¦Rich_1290AVÏit_HAPPENSA[ÓAC03.391AT`cHEXACEAEFTdSESSIONSATfaSHOPPERAFTlITAXHELPERHnÃASG_UPDATEHt§CONTESTHFTy¥BBSLISTAFTzbginmodem3HmEDITNOTEHT‰READMETWOAŠBLOCKS LEFTŽres of the standard hand controllers will be   on the screen.  Start by moving the joystick through all of its positions. You will notice each position you hit a bar will disappear on the screen, this     tells you if the hand controller is working.  Now press the fire buttons and   numbers on the numeric pad.  You will see two green squares on the side of the controllers.  Push numbers two and three at the same time then three and nine  at the same time.  By doing this is the same as pressing the lower twocape  key on the keyboard.  9) TEST TAPE DRIVE 1 - This test is the same as test number five except this is for tape drive number two.                                                This technical column has been provided by KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIR as part of   it's continuing support for the ADAM COMPUTER.  This column will be published  in both the A.N.N. & NIAD newsletters on a bi-monthly basic.  Reprinting is    allowed but must be reprinted in its entire length unedited unless express     written peical bars will appear on the screen.     These bars should be clear and picture snowless.  The colors should be close   to the NTSC color bar pattern.  Anything other than solid color bars shows     that there is a possible problem in the vram.  Shortly after the bars appear   on the screen you will hear three musical tones followed by one noise register sound.  These sounds should be clear and without any background noise.  To end this test press any key on either hand controller.                          ove mentioned accept no        responsibility for any losses or damages, direct, indirect, incidental or      consequental resulting from the application, use, misuse, interpretation, etc. of the information and material contained herein.                             If you have a problem with any Adam Computer equipment write to Kosowsky's     Adam Repair and send a SASE.  I will write back and also address some of the   letters in this column.Send To: KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIR         6067 JERUSALEM DRIVl show on the screen.                        7) TEST ROMS - This test will indicate what the game board oprating system   is along with the four ROM's on the CPU logic board.  The game board operating system check sum should be D483.  The four ROM check sum will vary depending   what revision your logic board is.                                              8) TEST KEYBOARD - This test is simple just press keys on the keyboard and   see if the same keys appear on the screen.  To end this test press the es buttons on the super action controller.  If you are testing super action controllers   use the spinner in both directions.  There are two squares that will flash one for each direction.  One more thing make sure you press the pound symbol on    hand controller number two last (#). That is the key that resets the           cartridge.      3) TEST PRINTER - This test sends 16 functions/characters to the printer.    What you will see is the printer type "test AB 12 &$".  4) TEST VIDEO AND AUDIO - Color vertrmission is given by Kosowsky's Adam Repair.  While all information  is believed to true neither Kosowsky's Adam Repair, Philip Kosowsky, NIAD,     A.N.N., any Adam Newsletter or BBS using or presenting this information, nor   the officers, agents, employees, or members of any of them, make any           prepresentations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,      safety, or utility of any material or information herein contained, either by  interpretation, use or misuse.  Further those ab    5) TEST TAPE DRIVE 0 - This test is for tape drive number one.  Place a      blank tape in tape drive number one then press number five from the main menu. The tape drive will rewind the tape then write to a sector on both track one   and track two, read back and then verify, when the test is complete "Tape      drive 0 is ok" or "Tape drive 0 is bad" will appear on the screen.              6) TEST RAM - This test will test the main 64K memory on the CPU logic       board.  The results of the test wilE         CICERO, NEW YORK 13039Or call (518) 699-6456 M-F 6:00PM TO 10:00PM SAT & SUN 10:00AM TO 10:00PM     FLAT REPAIR FEES for CPU, Printer, ColecoVision, SS Disk Drives, Keyboard,     Roller Controller, Driving Wheel Controller, Super Action Controller, Data     Drive, or Power Supply. Also available software, hardware, supplies & parts.   Send SASE for free listing. DEALERS/REPAIR CENTERS call or send for Dealer's Catalog of Coleco software,   hardware, supplies, parts, & complete Adam Systems. k size with a 64K expander is (I can't remember).  I   also added a vector for a user-defined NMI routine, which    might be used for, say, a buffered serial port character     read routine?  The default is of course RET.  I hope to show some more SB1.x at  the next BASIC meeting, assuming my wife's work schedule will permit my attendence.  Regards, Rich Drushel TP39 Almost forgot...I have also added MERGE and NOMERGE          commands.  As their name implies, they determine whether the LOAD  command willFROM THE ADAM XCHANGE BBS, (216) 883-9355.  24 HRS.A479 09:21 Jan-28-1991FROM: Richard F. Drushel       SUBJ: SB1.x update        Things have been moving along with SB1.x since the last      BASIC meeting. Following a suggestion by Ron Collins, I am   working on a WINDOW command which would let you define an    independent TEXT window within the physical screen           boundaries (31 or 40).  Making such a window is easy;        allowing you to PRINT outside of it once you've made it, *that* is harhave only been in  existence for 2 days!  I fixed my bugs in WINDOW.  I also    decided to reverse the order of the arguments:  WINDOW y1,x1 TO y2,x2  for compatibility with LOCATE y,x. It will be      great for having menu bars and status lines at the top and   bottom of the screen, unaffected by scrolling text.  Regards, Rich Drushel #36 gards, Rich Drushel TP39 Almost forgot...I have also added MERGE and NOMERGE          commands.  As their name implies, they determine whether the LOAD  command will x=1 to 7 sets    the drive size for drive x.  So now you people with 320K and 720K drives can INIT without POKEs.  Also, since I hear tell that the MegaCopy Tape Formatter can make tapes with sizes   other than 256, this allows you to redefine the tape size as well.  In keeping with my policy of allowing the user to     always know the machine state, a DSIZE(x) function will      return the current values.  The defaults are 1 directory     block, D1-D4 256 blocks, D5-D6 160 blocks, D7 whatever the   RAMdis                              responsibility for any losses or damages, direct, indirect, incidental or      consequental resulting from the application, use, misuse, interpretation, etc. of the information and material contained herein.                             If you have a problem with any Adam Computer equipment write to Kosowsky's     Adam Repair and send a SASE.  I will write back and also address some of the   letters in this column.Send To: KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIR         6067 JERUSALEM DRIV overlay a program already in memory       (MERGE) or else completely replace it (NOMERGE, the default  just like plain old LOAD).  At the machine code level, these commands simply implement the POKEs described by Ben Hinkle  in "The Hacker's Guide to ADAM Vol. 2".  They remain in      effect until cancelled by their opposite number; so it is    best to LOAD 1stfile, MERGE, LOAD overlay, then NOMERGE to   restore the LOAD command to its original form.  I  have      found these very useful already, and they der.  Still a small bug, but I  should figure it out.  The syntax is WINDOW x1,y1 TO x2,y2   where x1,y1 and x2,y2 are the coordinates of the upper left  and bottom right corners of the window, respectively.  It    stays active until any TEXT, TEXT31, TEXT40, etc. command is issued.  Following a suggestion by Steve Major, I have patched the    INIT routine so you can specify both  drive size and         directory size. DSIZE(0)=n sets the directory size to n; it  stays in effect until reset. DSIZE(x)=n forxO                                                   ortage IN.        46368Bob Blair  Reg.Ed.  36l Eden Dr.        Englewood   FL.    34223-l964Lani Brito Contest Ed. 6lTHE LATEST CURRENT ADDRESS THAT I HAVE FOR THE EDMONTON AUG IS AS FOLLOWS:Edmonton AUG        39 Salisbury Ave.        Edmonton Alberta T8N OM2                                                                  ked of many things, of cabbages & kings, of Camelot, of     things that might have been but were not, of promise and promises         unfulfiled, of Adam past and present.  It was a nice chat with a nice     person.Tony will be in Milwaukee for approx. 2 months and this will allow him    time to finally unpack his Adam and do some BBSing and some work on part  two of his Adventure Series  (Pit of the Snow Monkey or something like    that, I am bad with titles).Tony indicated that while the first adventuxOg task.  {I am currently being sued by the American Bar        Association for ruining their carefully created image that all attorneys  are rich and successful, and good I was up late Saturday Feb.2, l99l trying to catch up on my law work, a   never ending task.  {I am currently being sued by the American Bar        Association for ruining their carefully created image that all attorneys  are rich and successful, and goemple of the Snow Dragon were hand created by Tony to be      placed in the scene, whether they be something as small as a shelf or     wall hanging or something as major as a monster, etc.  Each must be       painstakingly hand drawn in Power Paint and then captured to be placed in an inventory of items, from this inventory of items, items are taken as   required for the various rooms, etc.     The finished product was the result of many long small steps which Tony   loving took.He really likes the Adaxt, etc.   It was that type of      sales job. Tony was traveling between Memphis and Milwaukee (his next assignment)    and happened to be near St.Louis and tired of driving for the day.  So he stopped checked into a motel, gave me a call and we set up a meeting for  coffee the following day, a Sunday , before Tony started on again.He was planning on stopping in Chicago to sell Jim Notini and Lyle M. if  he could.I found Tony to be a very warm, friendly, sincere person, very honest and open.   We talre in the series (Temple of    the Snow Dragon or something like that) was set in a series of rooms, the 2nd adventure was set in a series of caves and caverns, therefore         completely new graphics was required.   The new set of graphics is what   is taking most of the time.   The story line already exists and includes  at least a 3rd if not a 4th adventure.  It is just now doing all the      details and graphics.  We talked (Tony talked, I listened and learned) that all the little       details of Tod spellers}.   Suddenly the phone rang    close to midnite.  Like the fool I am, I picked it up  {Maybe the Lottery People, the drawing had been at 9PM, were calling to say I won} and found myself talking to Tony Patterson ( a pleasant suprise but nothing         compared to what winning the lottery would have been like).Tony who had been in sales before going into his ill fated adventure and  joint project with Sol Swift, was back in Sales.  He usually spent a      night in one city, maybe two in the nem, likes graphics, enjoys people, etc.Tony did not know where his job would take him in August but I did get    him to agree to seriously consider making it to adamcon 03 if his work    travels brought him anywhere near So. Bend at the proper time. As I said a nice meeting with a nice guy.   Just thought some of you      might have been wondering what had happened to Tony Patterson, where was  he, what  was he doing, etc. Barry Wilson for A.N.N.ned and learned) that all the little       details of Tany I require. But if necessary you can     actually rewind these       things. Its a long drawn out process   but is possible...trick is to get it all put back  together  again properly so be sure o note just how it was    put  together when you take it apart. One available ribbon would  be DIABLO 38002...and I believe XEROX 9R80O2.  Feb-03-1991 Feb-04-1991TO: Tiki Nelson     FROM: Nat Eiseman   SUBJ: Ribbons          You can open up the cartridge and replace the ribbon with  one of several "pancake" tFROM THE WIRES OF THE AWAUG BBS, 24 HRS. comes the           following:  Feb-02-1991TO: ALL     FROM: TIKI NELSON     SUBJ: PRINTER RIBBON      MY SMARTWRITER PRINTER  RIBBON CARTRIDE DIED AND I AM HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING A REPLACEMENT. JIM GAVE ME A   LIST OF        COMPATIBLES, BUT I CAN'T EVEN LOCATE ANY OF THEM.    DOES ANYBODY USE THEIR SMARTWRITER ANYMORE?  Feb-03-1991TO: TIKI  FROM: Bob Seat SUBJ: Ribbons     Be calm...you have no problem. AWAUG will supply  you.       That's how I   get drive do the format. The code    only tells it  "OKAY GUY>>> FORMAT IT!" Since it "KNOWS" that it is a 320K drive, it       formats that disk on both sides.  The ADAM knows that you want 160K ... so it formats then verifies the first 160K of the disk for you  and stops.     When you format the back, you are just           formatting the front again in a different direction.  I hope this is clear now.  The only solution is  to do what George   has suggested or to buy a 160K drive.... or quit using  flippiesypes. WIRES OF THE AWAUG BBS, 24 HRS. comes the           following:  Feb-02-1991TO: ALL     FROM: TIKI NELSON     SUBJ: PRINTER RIBBON      MY SMARTWRITER PRINTER  RIBBON CARTRIDE DIED AND I AM HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING A REPLACEMENT. JIM GAVE ME A   LIST OF        COMPATIBLES, BUT I CAN'T EVEN LOCATE ANY OF THEM.    DOES ANYBODY USE THEIR SMARTWRITER ANYMORE?  Feb-03-1991TO: TIKI  FROM: Bob Seat SUBJ: Ribbons     Be calm...you have no problem. AWAUG will supply  you.       That's how I   get emple of the Snow Dragon were hand created by Tony to be      placed in the scene, whether they be something as small as a shelf or     wall hanging or something as major as a monster, etc.  Each must be       painstakingly hand drawn in Power Paint and then captured to be placed in an inventory of items, from this inventory of items, items are taken as   required for the various rooms, etc.     The finished product was the result of many long small steps which Tony   loving took.He really likes the AdaFROM THE ADAM XCHANGE BBS, 24 HRS. Feb-02-1991TO: Barry Wilson  FROM: Ron Collins   SUBJ: 160/320             Barry, the problem is that the disk controller, once         modified to be a double sided controller (320K) now can do   only that with respect to     formatting. If you want to format  a disk, you can specify a verify of the  format and even      specify a 160K disk format.  When you begin, the ADAM  will  send the code out to the disk drive controller whose EPROM does the work of making the any I require. But if necessary you can     actually rewind these       things. Its a long drawn out process   but is possible...trick is to get it all put back  together  again properly so be sure o note just how it was    put  together when you take it apart. One available ribbon would  be DIABLO 38002...and I believe XEROX 9R80O2.  Feb-03-1991 Feb-04-1991TO: Tiki Nelson     FROM: Nat Eiseman   SUBJ: Ribbons          You can open up the cartridge and replace the ribbon with  one of several "pancake" t.  * Ron *     NGE BBS, 24 HRS. Feb-02-1991TO: Barry Wilson  FROM: Ron Collins   SUBJ: 160/320             Barry, the problem is that the disk controller, once         modified to be a double sided controller (320K) now can do   only that with respect to     formatting. If you want to format  a disk, you can specify a verify of the  format and even      specify a 160K disk format.  When you begin, the ADAM  will  send the code out to the disk drive controller whose EPROM does the work of making the your own risk. \\\\If you or anyone wants a \BFREE\b copy of this newsletter just send me \BTWO\b First Class postage stamps \BONLY\b to:  Norman R. Castro, 809W 33rd Avenue,   Bellevue, NE 68005.  Tell others of this offer Thanks\\\\I now support SIX Game Systems with game instructions reprints\\\\\L\BADAM/COLECOVISION, RCA STUDIO II, ATARI 5200, INTELLIVISION,\\ODYSSEY 500 game unit and VECTREX.\b\\\\\K\AJust send \BTWO\b First Class Postage Stamps \BONLY\b for samples of your      choice of syxO04,74\I\C\Q         Norman R. Castro, Founder\i\q\\\r~02,38\\\K\A\Thanks for your confidence and support.  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For info contact:     Barry Wilson, 12967 Weatherfield, St Louis, MO 63146  $35 year for 24 disks    +.\\\\TUDIO II, ATARI 5200, INTELLIVISION,\\ODYSSEY 500 game unit and VECTREX.\b\\\\\K\AJust send \BTWO\b First Class Postage Stamps \BONLY\b for samples of your      choice of sy   contributor(s) of any capacity make any warranty either express or implied     with regard to information contained herein, either by interpretation, use, or misuse  Reviews & opinions submitted by the readership at large do not         necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or staff.  OAUC has no          affiliation with Coleco Industries.  Unless stated otherwise, all              correspondence shall be considered as "open to public review".  Attempt        hardware projects and/or repair at drive do the format. The code    only tells it  "OKAY GUY>>> FORMAT IT!" Since it "KNOWS" that it is a 320K drive, it       formats that disk on both sides.  The ADAM knows that you want 160K ... so it formats then verifies the first 160K of the disk for you  and stops.     When you format the back, you are just           formatting the front again in a different direction.  I hope this is clear now.  The only solution is  to do what George   has suggested or to buy a 160K drive.... or quit using  flippiesstem/s.\\\\I also offer reduced size reprints of the following ADAM newsletters  at   $3   each   PostPaid.\\\\ADAM-LINK of UTAH issues 1 thru 7  ALL 7 ISSUES $17\\ADAM  TECHNICAL  JOURNAL   ALL 3 ISSUES for $8\\EXPANDABLE  COMPUTER  NEWS    ANY 6 ISSUES for $14 \\GARDEN OF ADAM (The only issue issued) INCLUDES 2 inserts \\\\\BBACK ISSUES\b:  Back issues of this newsletter are available.  Any 6 issues  (1 years worth) $4.25.  Two years $8.  Special 4 year back issue for $15 Post  Paid      Issue #GS w/prgms) received. 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But whether cable or TVRO, the hardware,   software, cable kit & all retl those hard to find answers?  Where do I  find all the programs that he THOUGHT he was getting with that last purchase?  I get them from ALL OVER THE CONTINENT!  The key to my "sucess is my MODEM!    Yep... the same little box my friend always insisted he would never need or    have any use for!  Are YOU like my friend who has no reason to get a modem?\\\\....Since our system is limited to 64K, we must make the most of what we have. Long ago, other 64K computer owners realized this & came up with a solut  Appleseed Lane, St Louis, MO 63132.  \QWHY - MODEM?\q by Ronald Collins.       "Where did you get THAT program from?" the guy asked me.  I had to chuckle a   bit because this same guy ALWAYS tells me he has "no need for a modem!"  When  he can't get a program to run & needs help... here he comes (grin)!  When the  program he bought "just doesn't do what I got it for"... here he comes (grin)! I'm not a miracle worker & I'm not the world's best hacker either.  This guy   just THINKS I am!  Where do I get alr stand-alone VCII or IRD and your Apple, Macintosh, IBM, Atari or Amiga computers, brings   the wire services of the world to your home.  The service to which consumers   subscribe is called \QX*Press X*Change\q and it's fantasic.\\\\Installing X*Press at your home couldn't be simpler.  The consumer loads the   appropriate software provided for the above listed computers, attaches the     data reciver to the computer via the RS-232, also provided, plugs the data     receiver into the wall, aims the dish ion.   The solution was an operating system called CP/M.  .... Just put in your CP/M  disk or data pack & pull \QRESET\q.  Just like you would do to load in         SmartBASIC isn't it?  ...To run \QACHAT.BAS\q just type ACHAT & hit the RETURN key.  All you left out was the word RUN.    Hmmmm, pretty complicated and      scarry isn't it? (grin).\\\\what I got it for"... here he comes (grin)! I'm not a miracle worker & I'm not the world's best hacker either.  This guy   just THINKS I am!  Where do I get alails at $189.  After that you'll pay only $5 per  month for a totally advertisement free, 24-hour per day, electronic            newspaper\\\\Simply put, the basic X*Press X*Change service is the best dollar value in     satellite television today.  Give them a call at their toll free #             1-800-7PC-NEWS for best response, or write X*Press X*Change, Regency Plaza 1,  4643 S. Ulster St., Suite 340, Denver, CO 80237.\\\\This is from the \QSAINT LOUIS AUG\q, $19 for 6 issues to Jeff Wilson, 1167 BxOFL      32703 $20 year.  \QBLURRY EYED ?\q by Robert Slopsema.  ... There is a "fix"   for your color TV to make it work as well as a monitor.  This is what you'll   need \r~01,37\A\K\This is from \QMETRO\q AUG, Patricia Herrington, 1003 Oak Lane, Apoka, FL      32703 $20 year.  \QBLURRY EYED ?\q by Robert Slopsema.  ... There is a "fix"   for your color TV to make it work as well as a monitor.  This is what you'll   ne apart, & plug the booster into a wall plug.  If you need     help or don't quite understand the process, let me know & I'll help you any    way possible.  Bob Slopsema, 1815 Camille SE, Kentwood, MI 49546.\\\\This is also from \QMETRO\q by John Y. Terry Sr on Chapter 8: \QDEBUGGING\q.   Look for the obvious:  the letter O where the number 0 is desired; the letter  l when the number 1 is desired.  Check syntax.  Be sure that all program       instructions are spelled properly, & are set up properly. Checks with an RCA computer plug on one end and coxial TV plug on the other.  First, cut both cables in half   Next solder the center wire of one RCA cable & the center wire of one coaxial cable together & then   solder the outer casing wires together.  Make two cables this way.  Now tape   up the connections making sure to tape up the center wires first so that they  do not touch the outer casing wires as you tape the cable together.  Your two  cables will now each have a coaxial plug on one end & a computer RC apart, & plug the booster into a wall plug.  If you need     help or don't quite understand the process, let me know & I'll help you any    way possible.  Bob Slopsema, 1815 Camille SE, Kentwood, MI 49546.\\\\This is also from \QMETRO\q by John Y. Terry Sr on Chapter 8: \QDEBUGGING\q.   Look for the obvious:  the letter O where the number 0 is desired; the letter  l when the number 1 is desired.  Check syntax.  Be sure that all program       instructions are spelled properly, & are set up properly. Checkbooster & use a regular coaxial cable for the    booster to the TV coaxial input.  The coaxial input to the TV makes for a      highly (mine-Norm) improved sharp picture on the TV.\\\\This is also from me.  I had just too many wires that I was not getting a snow free picture (grain was showing/ snow to me is grain in photo terms).  With    his arrangement I now have a perfect color TV Smart Writer screen.\\\\Now put your ADAM all back together again - hopefully in the same manner in    which you took ited at your local \QRadio Shack\q store.  Signal booster, $12.95 # 15-1118,   4' coxial cable # 15-1529 $2.79, 1-1/2' RCA to RCA cable # 42-2365 $1.79.\\\\This is from me as I do not solder anything together I used for $1.39 #        278-252 Archer \QVIDEO ADAPTER\q (adapts F-type connector to fit phono jack)   instead of the RCA to RCA cable I used two coaxial cables.  I CAN work with    this cable & have done so correctly as I now have excellent TV in every        room.\\\\The object is to make 2 cable arithmetics.   Be sure that your expressions are correct, as ADAM does its arithmetic         algebraically.\\\\Work out the problem on paper.  Be sure that your program steps follow the     same sequence. Use a "dummy" instruction.  Place a DI in the prgm that will    stop the prgm & write a message to the screen.  If you see the message on the  screen you know that the prgm has made it to that line number your DI was on\\\\all back together again - hopefully in the same manner in    which you took itA plug on   the other.\\\\Now that you're done making the cables, start disconnecting all the goodies    from your ADAM so you can get at the plug in the back   Plug one RCA end into  this same port, then plug the coaxial end into the input port of the signal    booster.  Plug the second coaxial end into the output of the signal booster &  the RCA end into the Game Adapter (switch) on the TV.\\\\Alternate connection - if your TV has coaxial cable input use only the         "adapter" cable to the signal xO ADAM  SURVIVAL GUIDE"\q.  This guide would be similar to the "ADAM RESOURCE          DIRECTORY" published several years ago.  It is to include LOTS of basic ADAM   inform\r~42,79\A\KMETRO (continued)  Barry Wilson recently started a project called \Q"THE ADAM  SURVIVAL GUIDE"\q.  This guide would be similar to the "ADAM RESOURCE          DIRECTORY" published several years ago.  It is to include LOTS of basic ADAM   infrd annual ADAM only       convention.  Many ADAM suppliers will be displaying their latest software &    hardware.  Workshops & demonstrations on every facet of ADAM will be conducted by the experts in the ADAM community.  An area often overlooked, "BASE ADAM"   will get a lot of attention.  This is for those ADAMites who want to get the   most out of their ADAM the way it came out of the box.\\\\We will have featured speakers on topics of interest to all.  Barry Wilson off ANN and SLAUG, Phil Kosowsky, B, so please ALL of you help, as support information is needed.  If you've been waiting for a GOOD REASON to help support your ADAM, this may   well be it!\\\\Software Update:  \Q22DISK\q converts CP/M files & programs to the DOS disk    format & back into any of the other recognized CP/M disk formats, therefore    allowing ADAM users to import programs written for other CP/M machines.  Files can also be trnasferred between ADAM & DOS machines for use in \QWORDSTAR,     PC-FILE\q, and others, allowing datard annual ADAM only       convention.  Many ADAM suppliers will be displaying their latest software &    hardware.  Workshops & demonstrations on every facet of ADAM will be conducted by the experts in the ADAM community.  An area often overlooked, "BASE ADAM"   will get a lot of attention.  This is for those ADAMites who want to get the   most out of their ADAM the way it came out of the box.\\\\We will have featured speakers on topics of interest to all.  Barry Wilson off ANN and SLAUG, Phil Kosowsky, B  Registered copies of the        program can be ordered for $25 from:  Miriam St. Clair, c/o SYDEX, PO Box      5700, Eugene, OR 97405   Voice:  (503) 683-6033    FAX: extension 1622   DATA: extension 1385\\\\This is from me.  How would \QYOU\q like to meet me, software and hardware     developers and be able to \QTALK\q to us for \QFOUR DAYS\q?  You can at        \QADAMCON 03\q on 1 August thru 4 August at South Bend, Indiana in the Ramada  Inn.\\\\Join ADAMites from all over the continent for the thiormation for beginners & others and, as plans look right now, it may well   run into 200 pages!!\\\\I'm asking for your \QHELP\q, is there anything you can contribute?  I'm sure  there is!  So please help this worthy effort to compile lots of ADAM           information into one single place by sending YOUR favorite tips, tricks and    trivia to:  Rick Lefko, 20 Ashley Drive, Milford, NH 03055.  Now don't forget  that this book will have chapters covering just about ALL aspects of our ADAM  computer systemruce Walters, Eric Danz, Bart "ZONKER" Lynch,   Rich Clee, Ron Mitchell, George Koczowra, Alan Neeley, Shon McCallum, NIAD,    Jim Notini, Mel Ostler, Norman R  Castro and others have started making their  plans to attend.\\\\The most popular part of ADAMCON 1 and 02 was the \QADAM STORE!\q  We will     continue this tradition.  ADAM suppliers are already lining up their booths to give you the best selection ever.\\\\\QNORMAN CASTRO 809W 33rd Ave, BELLEVUE, NE 68005\q (402) 291-4405\\inent for the thi to be freely interchanged.\\\\\QSYDEX\q has added 4 new ADAM disk formats (for a total of 5) to the over 300 CP/M disk formats (in the registered version) that the program can read.  The  5 ADAM disk formats are:  160K SSDD,  254K DSDD,  320K DSDD,  360K DSDD, and   3-1/2"  720K (Orphanware Format).\\\\Sydex is a company that produces Shareware programs that run on IBM compatible DOS machines.  SYDEX maintains a BBS for the purpose of upgrading programs.    Unregistered versions can also be downloaded.xOdaughter my          \BNEWSMAKER\b arrived from \BE&T SOFTWARE\b.  Ed's note said that it took him  3 months to get it in & he was sorry that it took so long.  \BTHANKS E&\r~42,79\A\K\\\\\\\\\\FINALLY while we were gone to Columbus, Ohio to visit our daughter my          \BNEWSMAKER\b arrived from \BE&T SOFTWARE\b.  Ed's note said that it took him  3 months to get it in & he was sorry that it took so long.  \BTHANKS no shipping or handling.  Add $2.50 for DataPack.\\\\The word is that all sources of \BADAM PRINTER RIBBON CARTRIDGES\b are drying  up & that only an uncertain limited supply remain that will work with the      \BADAM SmartWRITER Printer!\b  ADAM'S HOUSE still has a fresh supply of        correct fitting Replacement HYTYPE I ribbons for the time being.  Each $5.95,  or three for $16.95 plus $4 S/H per order   These are fresh sealed, but no     longer being manufactured!  \BSAVE\b your old cartridges for ES and down PAST the next traffic light on \BGALVIN   ROAD\b.  Continue straight & move over to the RIGHT LANE.  The next traffic    light is at \BLINCOLN ROAD\b about two blocks on the RIGHT.  Turn RIGHT on     Lincoln Road & look to the left and there is the \BBELLEVUE PUBLIC LIBRARY\b   at 1003 Lincoln Road(Phone 293-3159).  If you've past it the next building is  the Bellevue East High School set way back also on the left side of Lincoln    Road.   \BKeep these instructions as I will not print these out no shipping or handling.  Add $2.50 for DataPack.\\\\The word is that all sources of \BADAM PRINTER RIBBON CARTRIDGES\b are drying  up & that only an uncertain limited supply remain that will work with the      \BADAM SmartWRITER Printer!\b  ADAM'S HOUSE still has a fresh supply of        correct fitting Replacement HYTYPE I ribbons for the time being.  Each $5.95,  or three for $16.95 plus $4 S/H per order   These are fresh sealed, but no     longer being manufactured!  \BSAVE\b your old cartridges for ck method to transfer all my MAILING LISTS from SmartFILER into my     Emerson 8800EC Computer running the \BIBM\b PD PRGM \B"MASS APPEAL"\b.  Now I  have thousands of ADAM Owner/user names in one file on my Hard Disk Drive that can be accessed & printed fast, all in any order (zip code or name etc) & all  at the same time - nonstop.\\\\All products distributed by \BADAM'S HOUSE \b are now supported with \bFREE    UPDATES\b of software when it becomes available!  And if you purchase it on    disk, you pay E&T       SOFTWARE\b for hanging in there.  Oh yes, he will no longer sell NEWSMAKER.\\\\Here are the meeting dates that NEED to be confirmed with the library for      1991.  Remember OAUC meets the \BFIRST TUESDAY\b of every other month at the   Bellevue Library.  They start at 6PM.  From Omaha take 73-75 South past the    SouthRoads shopping center where around one mile you will come to Nebraska     131, also known as \BHARVEL ROAD\b.  Turn LEFT and continue UP to the top of   the hill pass LEOPARD LANreloading with    PANCAKES!\\\\ADAM'S HOUSE has located a supply of \BADAM PRINTER RIBBON PANCAKES\b which    easily replace the spent ribbon inside your printer cartridge.  Three pancakes are $11.95 shipped to your front door.\\\\ accessed & printed fast, all in any order (zip code or name etc) & all  at the same time - nonstop.\\\\All products distributed by \BADAM'S HOUSE \b are now supported with \bFREE    UPDATES\b of software when it becomes available!  And if you purchase it on    disk, you pay again for      another year.\b\\\\This is from \BAIM\b, ADAM'S HOUSE, 1829-1 Co. Rd 130, Route 2, Box 2756,      Pearland, TX 77581-9503 $20 year.  Invoicer 2 has now been upgraded to         \BINVOICER 3\b with further improvements & abilities.  Written by Terry        Fowler, it provides mailing lists for Customers, sorts inventory better (&     faster), & provides some new screen features.  $19.95  +  S/H  $5.\\\\The use of \BOPENFILER\b ($20) & \BTHE ADAM CONNECTION\b ($25) provided an     easy qui
x	Jmputer addict.  Quiz by Pat Herrington  of     MOAUG (or Hard Line Harriet, if you prefer) which is scheduled to appear in the Oct, 1990 issue of MOAUG newsletter.  =====This is a tongue-in-cheek test which purports to tell you whether or not you are a computer addict.  Quiz by Pat Herrington  of     MOAUG (or Hard Line Harriet, if you prefer) which first appeared  in the October, 1990 issue of MOAUG newsletter.  =====, CP/M IS:    a) Incomprehensible.    b) An operating system which opens up whole new worlds of       possibility.    c) A surefire way to get Barry Wilson's goat. 8.  WHEN I REALLY WANT TO LOOK SPIFFY, I:    a) Have my hair professionally styled and don formal evening       dress.    b) Comb my hair and put on shoes.    c) Cover up my hair with my ADAMCON 02 baseball cap and        rummage around in the laundry for my ADAMCON 01 T-shirt. 9.  MY SLEEPING HABITS ARE BEST DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:  A long soak in a hot tub while reading a users' manual.    c) Debugging a program. 3.  THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES MY COMPUTER AREA:    a) I have my ADAM set up neatly in a corner; I have a place       for everything, and everything in its place.    b) My computer gear is threatening to overflow my living        room, but I sometimes remember to use the dust covers.       c) My computer equipment fills three or more rooms, but I can       still can spend six weeks looking for a favorite program.    friends/family on a regular basis.    b) I respond graciously when someone I care about asks me to        turn down the volume while loading PowerPAINT.    c) My friends and family know that if it's important, they        can always upload a message to me on CompuServe. 12. WHEN I SEE THE LETTERS "AUG", I THINK:       a) Of a hot month toward the end of summer.    b) Of a friendly group of people who share my hobby.    c) "Good Lord... I have 27 minutes to slap a newsletter       together befor my feet when I am       busy at the computer.    c) 32 turtles.  (I had a cat once, but I gave her away the        last time she strolled across the keyboard.) 6.  THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES MY POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT:    a) I vote judiciously, only after a careful study of the       candidates and the issues.    b) I occasionally send a Congressgram via CompuServe.     c) I feel that if God had wanted us to vote, he would have       made polling booths accessible by modem.            7.  TO ME=============================================================            ARE YOU COMPUTER COMPULSIVE?Take the following brief quiz to find out for sure:1.  I GET MOST OF MY NEWS BY:    a) Watching the morning, evening, and late-night news       broadcasts on TV.    b) Listening to hourly radio spots and scanning the headlines       in the newspaper.    c) Electronic bulletin board systems, ADAM newsletters, and       A.N.N. disks. 2.  MY IDEA OF RELAXATION IS:    a) Nine holes of golf.    b)   a) I sleep 6-8 hours nightly, and wake up refreshed.    b) I dream of Klingons and tear up a lot of pillows.    c) I doze off at 2 AM and wake up at 3:30, thinking         "10--GOTO THE BATHROOM" 10. MY TASTE IN MUSIC RUNS CLOSER TO:    a) Beethoven, Brahms, or Brubeck.    b) Springsteen, Seeger, or the Stones.          c) That catchy little tune in PowerPAINT. 11. THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES MY INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS:    a) I hold deep, meaningful discussions with my spouse/           4.  ON MY DAY OFF, I USUALLY:    a) Work around the house, run a few errands, and relax in        the evening with a rented movie.    b) Check out the local bulletin boards and play a quick game       of Dragon's Lair in the evening.    c) Play Addictus for 24 hours or until my eyes look like       Monte's did at the convention. 5.  MY PET IS:    a) An Afghan who needs frequent walks and eats only sauteed       calves' liver prepared by my own hand.    b) A Labrador retriever who sits quietly ate the post office closes!" 13. MY EATING HABITS ARE BEST DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:    a) I have a hot, balanced meal at a sit-down dinner with        family and/or friends at least twice a week.    b) I sometimes meet a loved one at McDonald's for a quick        bite prior to a computer session.    c) I have had to replace three or more keyboards in the past       year due to peanut-butter-and-jelly buildup. 14. I EXERCISE BY:    a) Swimming three laps in the pool, or jogging around the       neighb Orphan Annie, which reminds me of my orphan ADAM.    c) Barry Wilson, who will put out a contract on me if I don't       get busy and send him some material for ADAM NEWS NETWORK. 24. MY IDEA OF A GOOD SHOW TO WATCH ON TELEVISION WOULD BE:    a) An imported British docudrama.    b) An uninterrupted screening of WAR GAMES.    c) HUH?  You mean a television can be used for something           besides a computer monitor??? 25.  IF MY SPOUSE/SWEETHEART/BEST FRIEND READ MY ANSWERS TO     THE FOREGOINo the best restaurant in town.    b) Buy me the lastest software release.    c) Can't tear me away from the keyboard long enough to blow        out the candles. 17. I THINK GREAT ART IS THAT WHICH IS CREATED BY:    a) Egg tempera, acrylics, or watercolors.    b) Eccentric Californians or members of extinct cultures.    c) Sprites. 18. WHEN I GO ON VACATION, I:    a) Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and take a lot of photos.    b) Finally have time to catch up on my summer reading        (newslett as you remember to program a   little balance into your lifestyle!n, who will put out a contract on me if I don't       get busy and send him some material for ADAM NEWS NETWORK. 24. MY IDEA OF A GOOD SHOW TO WATCH ON TELEVISION WOULD BE:    a) An imported British docudrama.    b) An uninterrupted screening of WAR GAMES.    c) HUH?  You mean a television can be used for something           besides a computer monitor??? 25.  IF MY SPOUSE/SWEETHEART/BEST FRIEND READ MY ANSWERS TO     THE FOREGOINAND STOLE MY ADAM, I WOULD:    a) Spend more time at the library.    b) Research vendor catalogs and newspapers until I could        find replacements for everything.    c) Croak. 22. ON SUNDAY EVENINGS, I OFTEN:    a) Grill steaks and invite the neighbors over.    b) Simultaneously barbecue chicken and attend an online          conference.    c) Get a bunch of kids together for a rousing game of           Burgertime. 23. WHEN I SEE THE LETTERS "ANN", I THINK OF:    a) Ann Bolyn.    b) Littleorhood.    b) Dancing around the kitchen while waiting for the printer       to finish a printout.    c) Flexing my finger muscles each time I press <RETURN>. 15. WHEN MY TELEPHONE RINGS:    a) It's usually an aluminum siding salesman.    b) It's usually someone wanting to know what happened at the        last meeting.    c) I am startled, because I spend so much time on the modem        that I've forgotten what a ringing phone sounds like. 16. ON MY BIRTHDAY, MY LOVED ONES:    a) Take me out tG QUESTIONS, HIS/HER REACTION WOULD BE TO:     a) Smile and nod in agreement.     b) Jab me in the ribs.     c) Leave me for greener pastures. SCORING: If you answered "a" to every question, your computer is  just taking up space that could be put to better use if you       replaced it with an aquarium.  If you answered "c" to every       question, you are in desperate need of deprogramming, before you  turn into a newsletter editor or a sysop.  Anything in between    means there is still hope, as longers and software manuals.)    c) Pack my ADAM before I pack my socks. 19. IF A GENIE GAVE ME THREE WISHES, I WOULD WISH FOR:    a) Peace, prosperity, and true love.    b) A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and Thou.    c) A scanner, a light pen, and a fully-implemented version        of GODOS.   20. MY IDEA OF HOME IMPROVEMENT IS TO:    a) Plant shrubs and install siding.    b) Build shelves for media storage.    c) Bulldoze the kitchen to expand my computer work area.  21. IF A BURGLAR BROKE IN „	Ems the reader is supposed to find.   It was written by MOAUG member Mike Weber and first          published in the October, 1990 MOAUG newsletter.------------------------NOTE: The following story is a kind of puzzle in which there are several computer terms the reader is supposed to find.   It was written by MOAUG member Mike Weber and first          published in the October, 1990 MOAUG newsletter.--------------------------NOTE:  The Story Above Contains at least 82 ADAM terms.  Can You Find Them All?OK A BYTE OUT OF  SYNTAX.  SHE HAD A HUGE CHIP IN HER      HULL.  I KNEW THAT WE COULD NOT RESTORE SYNTAX AND WE WOULD  HAVE TO GET A NEW BOAT SHOULD WE SURVIVE.  I TRIED TO        CONSOLE BETTY AND TOLD HER EVERYTHING WAS OK.  SHE GAVE ME A POKE AND A BOOT IN THE REAR AND SAID, "DON"T GIVE ME THAT    BBS!  I KNOW THAT WE WILL NEVER GO TO A MOAUG MEETING AND    NEVER GET TO MEET PAT!"   I TOOK THE FLARE PISTOL AND FIRED WE HAD 1200 BAUD IN THE HOLD AND ANOTHER 300   BAUD ON DECK.   WE HAD A COPY OF A MAP SO WE COULD KEEP TAB  ON OUR COURSE.  AN ERROR IN HEADING WOULD BE HARD TO UNDO! AFTER AWHILE, I LET BETTY DRIVE.  AFTER A BIT, I HEARD A     CRUNCH, AND SYNTAX BEGAN TO LIST.  THIS THREW ME FOR A LOOP  AND I LOST CONTROL.  I WAS SURE THAT WE WOULD NOT GET HOME   AND I WOULD NEVER AGAIN GET A PEEK AT THE MOAUG NEWSLETTER!  THE LOAD STARTED TO SHIFT.  THINKING THAT BETTY MADE AN      ERROR, I STARTED TO CURSOR UP AND DOW===================                    FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING                         by John Y. Terry, Sr. MOAUG                            CHAPTER 6: SUBROUTINES       Subroutines are probably the programmer's most useful tool. Any routine that will be used more than once should be put into  a subroutine.  A subroutine can even be executed from inside     another subroutine.  Be sure that you understand how to use more than one level of subroutine (nested subroutines.) By saving cop THE LAST CARTIDGE.         SHORTLY, THE SHIP SS MODEM PULLED ALONGSIDE AND THE CAPTAIN  YELLED, "DON"T WORRY, WE WILL SAVE YOU!"  HE BEGAN TO HELP   US A BOARD AND INTRODUCED HIMSELF AS CAPTAIN ADAM.  HE GAVE  ME FIRST AID FOR MY SLIPPED DISK AND GAVE US EACH A BOWL OF  SERIAL AND A CAN OF SPRITE.  (WE NOTICED THAT HE HIMSELF WAS DRINKING A ROM AND COCA COLA, THOUGH.)   NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE WERE HAPPY THAT WE WOULD RETURN TO HOME  PORT, AFTER ALL!!!!!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       BETTY AND MIKE WEBER'S NARROW ESCAPE                            by Mike Weber, MOAUGIT WAS A CLEAR DAY, AND BETTY AND I DECIDED TO TAKE OUR BOAT SYNTAX OUT FOR A CRUISE.  BEFORE WE COULD MOVE, WE HAD TO    INSERT THE KEY INTO THE LOCK TO START THE ENGINE.  WE LEFT   PORT AND STARTED TO RUN PAST THE STRING OF ISLANDS KNOWN AS  THE MONITOR ISLANDS.  WE WERE GOING DOWN TO THE KEYS FOR A   PAUSE FROM OUR WORK AT THE STORE.  WE WERE CARRYING QUITE A  A HEAVY LOAD:xG" by John Y. Terry, Sr. of MOAUG.  Chapter   6, SUBROUTINES, first appeared in the October, 1990 MOAUG        newsletter.=================================================This is the sixth chapter in a manual called "Fundamentals Of    Computer Programming" by John Y. Terry, Sr. of MOAUG.  Chapter   6, SUBROUTINES, first appeared in the October, 1990 MOAUG        newsletter.==============================================N!!!  BUT THEN I LOOKED OVER THE SIDE AND SAW THAT A SHARK HAD DECIDED TO RAM US AND TOOK A BYTE OUT OF  SYNTAX.  SHE HAD A HUGE CHIP IN HER      HULL.  I KNEW THAT WE COULD NOT RESTORE SYNTAX AND WE WOULD  HAVE TO GET A NEW BOAT SHOULD WE SURVIVE.  I TRIED TO        CONSOLE BETTY AND TOLD HER EVERYTHING WAS OK.  SHE GAVE ME A POKE AND A BOOT IN THE REAR AND SAID, "DON"T GIVE ME THAT    BBS!  I KNOW THAT WE WILL NEVER GO TO A MOAUG MEETING AND    NEVER GET TO MEET PAT!"   I TOOK THE FLARE PISTOL AND FIREDies of all subroutines, a file of program           subroutine modules can be made.  Later these modules can be used in other programs.  This is known as Modular Programming.  Often large programs are written in modules by many different          programmers; later these modules are put together to form the    final program. As in data manipulation, keep the subroutine as simple as        possible.  This simplicity is not for the benefit of the         computer, which can handle very complex operations, b~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Random Access: THE HARRIS FILE   by John S. Harris, MOAUG  Low-tech Idiot's confession...            Yes, now I remember.          There is a recessed and little-noticed button on the back of the   CPU to set your video display on either channel 3 or 4.          Now, I remember it. But before a recent, highly embarrassing       situation, I hadn't thought about that button since I set my ADAM up six     years ago. I had no need to think about it. In fact, I'd forgotten ite aware of your computer's limitations in handling    nested subroutines. Nested subroutines are sometimes very difficult to debug. Remember that the computer returns to the next sequential        instruction following the instruction branching to the           subroutine.  This is also true of nested subroutines.                    Next Month: Flow Chartingutine as simple as        possible.  This simplicity is not for the benefit of the         computer, which can handle very complex operations, bed.          I went over everything again... disconnecting and reconnecting.    Then I spotted that little button recess on the back of the CPU. I got a     flashlight and shined it up in there. It was set on channel 4. My blank TV   channel is 3. I pushed the button and Voila! Everything cleared up. Problem  solved.          Now I know I'm sure no one else would be so stupid as to have      overlooked this in the first place.          But just in case, when you get your CPU back after repairs, or you buxMntitled "Random Access: THE HARRIS FILE".  It was first printed in   the October, 1990 issue of the MOAUG newsletter.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The following article is the October, 1990 edition of John Harris' MOAUG     column entitled "Random Access: THE HARRIS FILE".  It was first printed in   the October, 1990 issue of the MOAUG newsletter.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ut for the  programmer. Avoid unconditional branch or GOTO instructions from within a    subroutine.  Improper exiting from a subroutine will throw off   the computer's ability to keep up with the program.  It is       possible to exit a subroutine with an unconditional branch       instruction, but further programming will be necessary to reset  the markers that the computer uses to keep up with the program's next instruction. When nesting subroutines (going from one to another) be sure     that you ar even   existed.          Anyway, I had sent my CPU in for repair. When it came back, I      hooked it up and got nothing on my TV screen but a jumble of dark green      waves looking much like the storms swirling on Jupiter.     I double-checked everything, replaced this component and that, and      still I had the same problem. So I sent it back for video repair.          But my trusty repairman found nothing wrong with it. When I got it back I still had the same problem. I was disappointed and perplexut for the  programmer. Avoid unconditional branch or GOTO instructions from within a    subroutine.  Improper exiting from a subroutine will throw off   the computer's ability to keep up with the program.  It is       possible to exit a subroutine with an unconditional branch       instruction, but further programming will be necessary to reset  the markers that the computer uses to keep up with the program's next instruction. When nesting subroutines (going from one to another) be sure     that you ary a new or a used one: check that little recessed button that you          otherwise have no occasion to think of. It can make a world of difference in your TV display!!!  Page overrun solution...            Scenario: Your screen shows your SmartWriter document will fit     precisely onto your 8 1/2 x ll paper.          So you print. But when the printer stops at the end of the page,   there are two or three lines left to print.          Or if you positioned the paper in the printer so as to leave extve? Cut the power? Or pop the disk while it's spinning?  *============================================================================ * Editor's Note: To the best of my knowledge, popping a disk out while it's spinning does no harm to the disk; in any case I know of no other way to     stop the disk.  Anybody else?     --- PJH============================================================================         Your comments are welcome and may be addressed  to John Harris at: 105       Burning Tree Laet.          Then using a regular 8 1/2 x ll sheet as a guide, trim off the top and/or bottom of the legal size sheet until it's regular size.          Not only does this insure you get all your text on the page, but   you can vertically position your text for the most pleasing appearance by    trimming more or less at the bottom and/or top.          Now an unrelated question: When a disk drive spins endlessly       searching for a directory on a disk that has none, what is the best way to   stop the drich..."  Feel   free to abbreviate or modify article and/or title to suit.  NOTE:  The original article had an incorrect phone number for the         Cleveland BBS, which has been corrected here. -----------------------------------------------------------------Bob Blair writes:   "Regarding the new Bulletin Board in the Cleveland/Akron area:  There was a distinct void in the ADAM BBS media when BJ decided to "pull the plug" on his system.  George Koczwara of Newburgh        Heights, Ohio acquired some of ne, Boca Raton, Florida 3343l.ar 8 1/2 x ll sheet as a guide, trim off the top and/or bottom of the legal size sheet until it's regular size.          Not only does this insure you get all your text on the page, but   you can vertically position your text for the most pleasing appearance by    trimming more or less at the bottom and/or top.          Now an unrelated question: When a disk drive spins endlessly       searching for a directory on a disk that has none, what is the best way to   stop the drira space at the top, the print runs off the bottom of the page.          Often these problems arise because of the space-and-a-half bug on  blank line returns. Your screen shows a return taking up only one space but  it actually takes an extra half space.          Solution: Insert a legal size 8 1/2 x 14 sheet of paper instead    when there's any doubt about your text fitting onto a regular size sheet.    Then you can allow ample space at the top and still be assured of getting    all your text on the she„Himple.  You have to read Jim Walters' mind (!)  Jim has selected his 3 favorites    among all the programs he's developed, and you are supposed to     guess which ones he The following article by P. Herrington is a compilation of news    from various sources, mostly in regard to bulletin board systems   and ANN.  It originally appeared in the OCT 90 MOAUG newsletter    under the fanciful title "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranve? Cut the power? Or pop the disk while it's spinning?  *============================================================================ * Editor's Note: To the best of my knowledge, popping a disk out while it's spinning does no harm to the disk; in any case I know of no other way to     stop the disk.  Anybody else?     --- PJH============================================================================         Your comments are welcome and may be addressed  to John Harris at: 105       Burning Tree LaBJ's equipment and BJ also allowed  him to download most (perhaps all) of the almost 40 MEG of         software formerly on BJ's BBS, and assisted him in setting up the  BBS software.  George initially called his BBS the new AKRON BBS,  but that caused confusion with the old one.  Indeed this was not a continuation of the old BBS.  Now he is calling it the             "Cleveland/Northern Ohio ADAM Exchange and Akron Area User Group   Bulletin Board."  By any name, it is an excellent BBS, with        frequen (714) 775-1603.  Larry has   also got some superb deals on ADAM hardware and software... he     says that if you want it, let him know, and he can find it for     you.  And he does hardware repairs, too, at reasonable prices.     When I talked to him, he had a couple of disk drives in stock, and the prices were excellent.  Larry is the official dealer for       QuickCopy 5.0, an excellent copy utility which Jerome Hess         reviewed here a couple of months ago.  At the time, that program   was "sharewarly business by the same name.  You may remember     occasions in the past where we have printed some very good         specials from his company.  For a free catalog, send a SASE...     Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope... to the address below.)  You    can call THE ADAM CONNECTION with ADAMLINK; change your options to 8-N-1  (If you are new to the modem, that means that you must      change "character format" to 8, and "parity" to "None".  The "1"   refers to stop bits, and is the same as the default optionse       boards.  Not only can you leave messages for other local members,  but you can "talk" to people in other parts of the country, and    sometimes Canada.  If you do NOT live in the Orlando area, there   must be SOMEONE in your home town who runs a BBS and accesses the  FidoNet network.  Make it a point to ask around the various boards and find a sympathetic sysop who will capture the ECHO for you. It is NOT difficult; most bulletin board operators are friendly folk  who try to accommodate their usersomehow missed anyone.)  The      number for the BBS is (518) 298-4294.  The address of the company  is:            THE ADAM CONNECTION  PO BOX 562 - Mason Road         Champlain, NY 12919-0562Steve's NON-BBS number is: (518) 298-8193                       * * * * * *  Larry Overman's popular California board is back up, too.  In a    recent telephone conversation, Larry said that the BBS runs from 4 PM to 6:30 AM Pacific Standard Time during the week, and 24 hours  weekends and holidays.  The number ist visits from the big names of the ADAM world, and us       regular folks too.  With over a thousand programs in the files     section, this BBS is one to visit often!  It can be reached at     (216) 883-9355 (Node 4222 for Starlink users.) By the way, BJ,     when he is not travelling, is a regular visitor to this BBS."                       * * * * * *        Another BBS you may be interested in is the board run by Steve  Major, called THE ADAM CONNECTION.  (Steve is also the proprietor  of an ADAM suppe", but Larry has released it to the public domain.   (Our PD library doesn't yet have a copy, but I hope we will have   it shortly.)  Larry's address is:   Larry Overman  11820 Gloxinia   Fountain Valley, CA 92728                           * * * * *Speaking of Bulletin Board Systems... If you have a modem, WHY     aren't you on the ADAM ECHO????  There are TWO local nodes in      Orlando... Gallifrey, at 9407) 273-9104, and Cornucopia at (407)   645-4929.  If you live in the Orlando area, PLEASE try the, so     does not need to be changed.)  Steve's BBS currently features a    "lottery " program.  Each person who logs on chooses a three digit number, and once a month, three winners are selected to win        various prizes.  The board is up 24 hours a day, and runs on a     hard drive.  You can also contact Steve on the ADAM Echo.  Steve   has cancelled his plans to publish a newsletter, because it didn't generate enough interest, but has refunded everyone's money (and   specifically wants to know if he s.  There was even a recent       message on the ECHO which suggested that a CP/M program has been   written that could probably be used by those ADAM boards that use  CP/M.  But the ECHO can be picked up by most non-ADAM boards, too; if the system picks up FidoNet, it can pick up the ECHO.  There    doesn't seem to be any reason at all why every town should not     have access to this FREE forum.  The more the merrier!!!!!                           * * * * * Do you live in a town that has NO bulletin boar since many newsletters are    published only every other month.  And there have been contests in which there were only a few entries.  For example, the June        contest was to award prizes for the best suggestions to make       ADAMCON 02 a success.  The only people who submitted suggestions   were those connected with ANN, who were not eligible to win a      prize.  That means that, if ANY ONE of us had entered ANY          SUGGESTION at all, he or she would have won $20 worth of software  from Waltersing two  types of settings.  If you are using ADAMLINK, your default        settings are 7-E-1, which is the same kind of setting used by the  ADAMNET bulletin boards and CompuServe.  The CP/M boards use       settings of 8-N-1, and those are also the settings used by most of the local NON-ADAM bulletin board systems.  If you get weird       characters on your screen using 7-E-1, then switch to 8-N-1 (and,  of course, vice-versa.)                           * * * * *  Meanwhile, if you don't have a modem, he chose.  They may or may not be the biggest     sellers or the most complicated... just the ones that Jim is       particularly fond of.  Post your guess to any cooperating ADAM     BBS, or send to Barry at the above address, and list in the order  of preference that you think will match Jim's choices (most        favorite first, etc.)  Winners will receive prizes from Walters    Software ($25 for 1st place, $15 for second.)-----------------------------------------------------------------LAST MINUTE ADDan Roades, whose group is slated to host ADAMCON 03  in 1991.  That's the 463 ADAM USERS GROUP, Dean Roades, president, at:  8522 Hohman Ave. Munster, IN 46321.                                     * * * * *For the past year, ANN has been holding monthly contests for the   purpose of getting folks more involved in the ADAM community. This has had mixed results.  It appears that  holding a contest each    month is a bit much; it does not really give us much of a chance   to promote it in advance, especiallyds at ALL?  Do you  want to run your OWN bulletin board?  That can be arranged, too.   And you even have your choice of EOS or CP/M.  The fellows who     distribute BBS software for ADAM are easy to deal with and always  willing to help fellow ADAMites interested in starting a new BBS.  Let me know if you want names and numbers.  Or call ANY ADAM BBS   and ask for details on the kind of software the sysop uses.                           * * * * *  Again, for new modemers: there are two types of boards, us!  But, the prize went unclaimed... what a waste!                             * * * * *    From now on, the contests will be held quarterly, giving us more   time to prepare.  But I'm not sure about this month's contest, so  to be on the safe side, post your entries before the end of        October.  It's a simple one... maybe deceptively simple.  You have to read Jim Walters' mind (!)  Jim has selected his 3 favorites    among all the programs he's developed, and you are supposed to     guess which ones there are other ways of      keeping in touch.  Besides newsletters and group meetings, there   is always the ADAM NEWS NETWORK, which consists of disks or        datapacks full of material submitted by sysops, editors, and all   sorts of others involved in the ADAM community.  ANN is            distributed monthly, and it continues to improve month by month.   To subscribe to ANN, contact the man behind the concept:  That's   Barry Wilson, 12967 Weatherfield Dr, St Louis, MO, 63146.  Or you  can contact DeITIONS:  ECAUG reports a brand-new BBS in New York; "Coleco Depot BBS", (718) 848-3066, operating 8 PM to midnight.    Sysop Darryl Quinn will expand to 24 hours if he gets enough       traffic.  Also, ECAUG's "home" board, 'The Hot Muddy Duck', has    installed another number.  This BBS, located in Shalimar, Florida, can now be reached at EITHER (904) 651-8684 OR (904) 651-8685.     Also from ECAUG: A printer's error in the August issue of COMPUTER MONTHLY occurred in Faye Deere's SmartBASIC column (page 9rcard is NOT on self-booting media.  One must boot        SmartBASIC first.  I'm not  sure just why this is.  While  Jason   understands HELLO programs,      perhaps he isn't familiar enough  with copying BASIC to make the whole thing    self-boot. This is   only  a slight drawback, however.  I  believe that                 Hypercard at this point is intended more for  programmers than as  a product  for the Adam community as a whole. Jason promises       updates  in the future.      Perhaps a self-booting This review of Hypercard for ADAM was originally written by Bart   Ly nch for     MOAUG, and first appeared in the November, 1990     MOAUG newsletter.  Bart may    have already sent a version to ANN. If , it will be slightly different from   this version... PJH-------------------------------------------------------------------------------        HYPERCARD for Adam!    Review by Bart "Zonker" Lynch       At Adamcon02, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Jason   Brown,       author of Hypercard foredit a card                                7. load a stack                                8. save this stack ?      Again  per instructions, I chose "7. load a stack".  This     then prompts    for the stack. I typed "demo". As the name         implies,this will give you a very  good demo program so you  can   see what Jason has in mind  for Hypercard. It's  fairly simple and straightforward.     But what,  you may ask,  IS Hypercard?  From messing around   with this     program, I can see that HC is a on makes enough on  this product to buy a disk drive.      It's been quite a while since I've done any work with data packs!       Accompanying the data pack  was a hard copy of documentation  bound in a   clear  plastic folder. In it, Jason gives pointers    on how to use  Hypercard   and what he  envisions for it in the    future.  This is very well-written and   includes on the  cover    some very "jazzy" hand-done graphics.  Jason encourages us to boot it and try it out.  So let's get at it.      Hype6.)  The errors should be corrected in their next issue, but for the        record, the program lines need to be adjusted as follows:   Line 3:          3  ONERR GOTO 660   Line 580:      580  IF s<=hs THEN 610bove address, and list in the order  of preference that you think will match Jim's choices (most        favorite first, etc.)  Winners will receive prizes from Walters    Software ($25 for 1st place, $15 for second.)-----------------------------------------------------------------LAST MINUTE ADDmedium is one  of those updates.     Per Jason's instructions, I booted Basic, then I entered "run TOOLKIT".   After it was  loaded, I was presented with the         following menu--                                0. exit toolkit                                1. display this stack                                2. create cards                                3. use this stack                                4. ...........                                5. show titles                               6.   Adam. At that time, he       hadn't quite finished the      product.  However, he promised that it would be ready in the next week or so.  As a veteren of  such   "promises", I took his  with a large grain of salt.      Imagine   my surprise when Jason  wrote me 2 weeks after the convention to   tell  me it was  finished! I decided to give it  a try and ordered it.     Hypercard arrived on data  pack. This is due to the fact      that Jason's    Adam only has a data drive, no disk drive.  I hope that Jasfine programming     tool. What it does is        eliminate the need for  programming   seemly endless  code. Instead of having to know everything there   is to  know about SmartBASIC before  you can even begin  to        program, you merely start typing in your "scenario". HC does the   entering  of code FOR you!  The benefits are immediate, especially in writing a text     adventure game.  You merely enter the text   and then at the end of a card, give the user the choice of what to do next. Once that inpDOS by James Poulin, MOAUGI have been asked to write a series of articles to familiarize our      readers with the T-DOS operating system.  During the course of these    articles, I will use passages directly from the T-DOS documentation     file.  This is done because I feel that the existing documentation      explains technical matters better than I might be able to.A brief explanation of what T-DOS is is in order.  T-DOS is a public    domain CP/M replacement operating system written by Toney Moreheh Jason,I can assure you  that he is a man of   his word.  He is also very enthusiastic  in his support for Adam.     While this program has a few  minor bugs (mostly the demos    are unfinished and merely dump you back to BASIC), I would         certainly recommend it to my       fellow Adam users.  Finally, we mere users can be in the driver's seat!           Hypercard may be ordered from:                                                              Jason Brown Software                             31ith many built-in features which reduce the number of         utilities required to run the system as compared with the standard CP/M provided by Coleco.  It also comes with its own set of specific         utilities to help manage the system and files.T-DOS is made up of three components: the CCP, BDOS, and BIOS.1. CCP (CONSOLE COMMAND PROCESSOR):  The CCP is the low level interface between the operating system and the user.  It has rudimentary features which help you manage your files and is responsibl„M  It first appeared in the November, 1990 issue of the     MOAUG newsletter.=================================================================     An Introduction to TDOSThis is the first of a series of TDOS articles by MOAUG TDOS librarian, James Poulin.  It first appeared in the November, 1990 issue of the     MOAUG newsletter.=================================================================     An Introduction to Tut is given, HC jumps to that next  card.    Think of these "cards"  as a deck of playing cards.  They can      either be set up to  take the user down a predetermined path or    randomly       depending on the user's input.     What the above means is that  ANYone can now program on the   Adam. While  I used only a text  adventure as an example, the      possibilities are almost      endless. And Jason promises to  add  graphic abilities to Hypercard in the very near  future. Having    met and talked  witn.      T-DOS stands for "Tony's Disk Operating System" (or so I've been told.) This system has gone through many modifications and improvements with   the current version being 4.58.  I must caution you to use only those   files that come with TDOS 4.58.  Files from previous versions may not   be compatible.T-DOS is a flexible system that can handle disk drives of various       sizes, RAM disks up to 1 megabyte, parallel printers, internal and      external modems, hard drives, and much more.It comes w2 ADELAIDE ST. WEST  #805 B                             TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA M5V 1R2 Cost is 25 dollars American  plus 3  dollars S&H. Send a  Money    Order for      prompt  delivery. You'll find the product well      worth the low  cost! eans is that  ANYone can now program on the   Adam. While  I used only a text  adventure as an example, the      possibilities are almost      endless. And Jason promises to  add  graphic abilities to Hypercard in the very near  future. Having    met and talked  wite for processing      batch files.2. BIOS (BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM):  The BIOS is the high level        interface between the programs (and BDOS) and the physical devices      composing your system.  It has the necessary drivers to access your TV, monitor, or dumb terminal, the tape and disk drives, the expansion      memory, hard drive, etc.  The T-DOS BIOS supports up to 4 disk drives   of different sizes, and one hard disk partitioned into 4 logical        drives.The operating system is smart enougor ADAM printer       h) Current Path=A0: Change(Y/N)?  Type N       i) Background Color: White          Foreground Color: Blue           Change (Y/N)?     Your Choice       j. Do you have EVE VD-MB 80 column display (Y/N)?  Type N       k. Change Key Translations  (Y/N)?  Type N       l. Display SmartKeys on line 25 (Y/N)? Type Y (your choice)       m. Edit Smart Key Strings (Y/N)?  Type N        n. Hit ENTER to install TDOSAt this point, the TDOS operating system will be written to the floppy  dlonger have to leave the system disk in the boot drive or wait for      time-consuming reboots when exiting from your favorite utilities!Let's run through an installation for a system configured as follows: a TV, 2 SSDD disk drives, 2 tape drives, a ram card and an ADAM printer.You must have a bootable version of CP/M or T-DOS to install T-DOS      4.58.  Have ready a blank, CP/M formatted disk or datapack.             Installation is as follows:   1.  Boot CP/M or T-DOS (remember, the boot drive is tve any questions or need help with T-DOS, you can contact me   (James Poulin) at the following phone numbers:Work: (407) 853-4775     Home: (407) 631-0958     FAX: (407) 730-3025 Do you have EVE VD-MB 80 column display (Y/N)?  Type N       k. Change Key Translations  (Y/N)?  Type N       l. Display SmartKeys on line 25 (Y/N)? Type Y (your choice)       m. Edit Smart Key Strings (Y/N)?  Type N        n. Hit ENTER to install TDOSAt this point, the TDOS operating system will be written to the floppy  dill be       installed:       DISK DRIVE 1 = A       DISK DRIVE 2 = B       RAM DRIVE    = C       TAPE DRIVE 1 = D       TAPE DRIVE 2 = E       Press <Return> to Continue             c) Maximum size of Disk Drive "1"?  Type 1 (145k)       d) Maximum size of Disk Drive "2"?  Type 1 (145k)       e) Serial Port 1 Parameters?  Type 0 (No Change)       f) Serial Port 2 Parameters?  Type 0 (No Change       g) I/OBYTE SETTINGS:          1. Select CON=CRT for television           2. Select LST=LPT fh (via the user installation) to     access only the devices that you have at the time of installation.  You may change your system configuration by adding a disk drive or other    peripheral and re-install T-DOS to match.The operating system resides on disk, tape (or cartridge) and is loaded into memory when you boot your system.  The CCP and BDOS are also       copied to an unused area in the Video Ram.  When programs exit with a   warm boot, the system is instantly re-copied to memory.  You will no    isk in the default drive.       o. Do you wish to install another? Y/N  Type NTo run the newly installed T-DOS operating system, pull the reset       switch and the system automatically loads.  You can then remove the     boot disk and run programs from any of the installed drives.Next month we'll get into some of the ramifications of making alternate choices during installation.  We'll also discuss the built-in commands. I think you will find T-DOS to be very user-friendly and customizable.If you hahe default       "A" drive.)   2.  Insert the T-DOS Program Disk into drive "A".         Type "40TDOS45" and press <Return>       The program will now load and run.   3.  Insert the blank CP/M formatted disk into the default drive.   4.  Answer the following questions as indicated:       a) Which drive to install T-DOS on?  Type "A" (default drive)       b) Place Ram Disk Before or After Disk & Tape Drives (B or A?)          (Select "A".)       The program displays the system configuration as it wxOg on the roots of country music (and relating this to ADAM.)  The  article first appeared in the November, 1990 issue of the MOAUG newsletter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The following article by Monte Neece of MOAUG is a personal viewpoint,      reflecting on the roots of country music (and relating this to ADAM.)  The  article first appeared in the November, 1990 issue of the MOAUG newsletter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~om and Dad met and married, then shortly after I joined the family.  In those early days of my youth I remember Dad        playing his guitar and singing those country songs he learned as a boy.  He also listened to, and sang, the songs of Jack Greene, Chet Atkins,          Gentleman Jim Reeves, and Little Jimmy Dickens.  These giants of country    music were the foundations of the style that country music is today.  Now   these have been replaced by the likes of Randy Travis, Hank Jr, and the     Oakridge n stage in the left   wings watching the performers as they prepared to come out to that fabled   microphone with the "WSM - GRAND OLD OPRY" logo affixed to its stand, I     closely studied the procedings going on around me.  I suddenly was struck   by how much the Opry was like my ADAM computer.My ancestors lived in Middle Tennessee, in the area around Lynchberg, from  1803 until 1886, when my great-great-grandfather moved with two of his      brothers to Arkansas.  After a short stay there (could you blc have been absorbed into time, almost obscured by the explosion of today's high-tech music industry.  These people played and     sang live music.  No taped accompaniment, no synthesizers, no               super-amplified sound.  Just a microphone and an acoustic guitar and a      single spotlight.  Simple people and simple music.I walked through the "Green Room" to the dressing area.  Minnie Pearl had   just walked out of Roy Acuff's dressing roon, where at least 40 people were crowded around the mastere would sit under a big oak tree on the family dairy farm in Dallas and try out different chords while he kept  an eye on the grazing cattle.  The music he was copying was the music he    heard on the family's radio every night after dinner.  It was the music of  Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, of Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, and Roy Acuff. These were the big stars of country music.  They were the leaders. They     were young and strong and they represented the future of America.Not too many years later my M~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~GRAND OLD ADAM by Monte NeeceLast Saturday night I had the unique experience of being backstage at the   Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.  It was an especially exciting      night because it was the 50th anniversary of the legendary Minnie Pearl as  an Opry performer.  The house was packed with Opry fans.  Backstage there   were dozens more country music legends and other well-wishers, all on hand  to celebrate this milestone at the Opry.  As I stood oBoys. Today's artists perform music with a power and complexity    undreamed of by those early country stars.I wished my Dad could be there as I walked around backstage at the Grand    Old Opry.  These were his people.  He passed on a few years ago, but I      thought I saw some of him in just about everyone there.  As I watched them  I thought about their past glory, when they were young and vibrant.  Their  faces have graced the covers of countless albums.  But now their            contributions to musiame them?),    they moved on to Texas, settling in the wild west about 100 miles west of   what is now downtown Ft. Worth.  Merchants and farmers by trade, they found their pleasure in music.  My Great-grandfather played the fiddle and his    son (my Grandfather) played a wonderful ragtime piano.  My Father played    guitar.  Music was a part of my family, and I guess, considering where they came from, it was only logical that their music of choice would be country.My Dad taught himself to play guitar.  H of the Opry.  She walked past Hank Snow, who      greeted her warmly; then she left the theatre through the stage door.  The  Governor of Tennessee held the door for her on the way out.I thought to myself about how remarkable it was that there was so much      interest in these performers, most of whom are now in their 60's and 70's   (Acuff, Snow, and Pearl are all 78.)  The stars of today put on shows that  require massive staging with elaborate sound and lighting systems so        complex that they hao be back!!  Say, what do you mean you didn't notice  I  was gone?!?!?!     What a nice time to be back as well, during the Holiday season!!  I've moved and bought a home so I could join the ranks of the indebted and       broke.   Congratulate me!!     After my 2 month hiatus from writing, I must say it's been rather      interesting sitting on the sidelines and just "watching" for a change.     The things I've seen truly run the gamut from positive to negative     reports about our ADAM.     Let me sare was first a foundation to draw from.   In the same way Coleco was an innovator, laying groundwork with the ADAM.   Now the ADAM is a legend in its own right.  I admire those flashy 386X 25mz machines with 110 meg hard drives and 2 meg of ram.  In contrast, my ADAM   is slow, and old.  It's just an old acoustic guitar and a single spotlight  on a bare stage.  But its message is simple, and it makes beautiful music!e massive staging with elaborate sound and lighting systems so        complex that they ha ADAM survive where others have faded into oblivion, new friendships.     As the New Year is almost upon us we have an impressive new array of   ADAM products, and new ADAM vendors,  to choose from in 1991 as well as the 3rd ADAMCON to look forward to!! I really hope to make this one!     Articles I hope to be writing these next few months should include a   review and discussion about OPENFILER3 and how I converted my video         database.  Mel Ostler of Roadrunner Publications has graciously sent me tThe following article was first published in the December, 1990 MOAUG       newsletter under the heading "That's Rich" (a regular MOAUG column written  by Rich Lefko.)  This column marked Lefko's return after a "leave of        absence" and briefly touches upon a number of topics such as Mel Ostler's   new books, Yule Tools I, and telecommunications.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"THAT'S RICH"    by Richard Lefko  December, 1990                Well, it's nice tve to be controlled by computer.  Why do so many people still hold them in such reverence?  Today's artists are young and           beautiful, with strong voices and modern sounds.  Why do people still       bother with these outdated entertainers?Then I realized, these old stars are just like my ADAM computer back home.  These people are legends.  They paved the way for the big stars of today.   They developed the sound, style, and color of country music.  There could   be no complex production until they this about that.  I've owned my ADAM since the beginning    and I've seen all kinds of "supporters" come and go.  As each one left they touted the demise of the ADAM, and you know what, despite these             "predictions"  we're still here!  In fact, new users and supporters always  seem to take their place and they have that zeal that we all had in the     beginning (some of us "old-timers" still do y'know) and they are now        supplying us with new ideas, new products, and the thing that's helpedve to be controlled by computer.  Why do so many people still hold them in such reverence?  Today's artists are young and           beautiful, with strong voices and modern sounds.  Why do people still       bother with these outdated entertainers?Then I realized, these old stars are just like my ADAM computer back home.  These people are legends.  They paved the way for the big stars of today.   They developed the sound, style, and color of country music.  There could   be no complex production until thewo of his books to review, "Learning to Read with ADAM", and his newest        endeavor, "Learning to Write with ADAM".  I've only just started reading    them and they are IMPRESSIVE!!  Any questions I can answer about these or   anything else, please feel free to write me (please include a SASE) to the  address at the end of this article.     For those of you interested in tele-communicating, I'm now a SubOP on  the CONNECTION bulletin board run by Steve Major in New York.               (518-298-4294)  Iason, and congratulations  on  their new home.  But the Editor wishes to take exception with the       hypothetical two years... we hope to run That's Rich for MANY years to      come!        --- PJH    up on         Christmas Day with ADAM and  a new piece of software!!  Hmmm...perhaps I    should put that another way?    <smile>     I'd like to wish all those reading this a joyous holiday season and a  Happy New Year from the bottom of my heart!!  A very special wish to PJ &   Family, we've become goTWORKS owners!!  What a holiday package!!!  Just to    give  you a sneak preview on this, it has 480 individual sprites, 62 files  in all for a total of 158K of artistic beauty all on one disk or            data-pack!!  If you see this one before the end of the year, BUY IT!!     Since the holiday season is upon us, I'd like to remind those that     have forgotten the hint included in my last year's holiday article.(Which I know you've memorized!!) Fill out some order forms, as many as is humanly   possiblan, CompuServe sysop        Ok... it happened to me. I noticed that my 320 5.25" drive light was out... so I figured it might be the power    supply. I swapped the power supply with the one from my main drive,  my 720 3.5"... and it still didn't work. BUT... it   turned out that now BOTH drives were  down. See... it wasn't the power supply... it was the 320 drive. I opened the power supply  <not an easy feat...since it's a sealed plastic      unit> and found both fuses in the power supplies blown.  I   mod friends and we all have much to be thankful for!! I've truly enjoyed writing for MOAUG these past 2 years and hope to keep    going for 2 more!                                                      ADAM....INTO THE 90s AND BEYOND.....                                   Rick Lefko                                20 Ashley Drive                               Milford, NH 03055  Editor's Note: PJ and family also wish to extend warmest wishes to Rich and his wonderful wife, Nancy, for a happy holiday set's operating 24 hours a day now at 300/1200 baud, 7-E-1   for ADAMLink and 8-N-1 for any others.  While I haven't been there much I   do plan to frequent the board more often in the future so feel free to      contact me there.  I hope to do some future articles about this board as    well.  I'm also on Compuserve, user ID# 70017,3535.     I've just received the beta test version of "YULE-TOOLS" from the good folks at EYEZOD GRAPHICS and let me tell you, this is absolutely a MUST BUY for POWERPAINT & PRINIMPORTANT NOTE TO EDITORS:  I have secured Rob Friedman's    permission to send the following article out via ANN, WITH   THE ONE STIPULATION that you send him a copy of any          publication in which you choose to reprint the article.      This was originally an "Easyplex" message to me on           CompuServe; its final version was published in the December, 1990 issue of MOAUG newsletter.  --- PJ Herrington~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   "YES, *&$% HAPPENS" by Rob Friedme, and leave them lying around (so your significant other can find   and send them) to ASSURE yourself the thrill of opening an ADAM software    gift this year!!  There's no better fun than locking yourself up on         Christmas Day with ADAM and  a new piece of software!!  Hmmm...perhaps I    should put that another way?    <smile>     I'd like to wish all those reading this a joyous holiday season and a  Happy New Year from the bottom of my heart!!  A very special wish to PJ &   Family, we've become goade a quick bridge, and re-plugged it in the (now opened)   320 drive.  And... I smoked a diode!      Okay, now I KNEW we had problems!  Well... after        panicking at no longer having a boot drive to access my Hard drive <for want of 2 disk drives... Icould no longer use one single block> I started calling.  Ron Collins  wasn't  home. BJ wasn't home. I woke up Alan <sorry Alan> Neeley.  I took  one of my TDOS.GIV datapacks  and reinstalled it for the     Hard Drive... so I could access my BHD program <             Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548                    904-862-1007My thanks to Faye  Deere for having the information in       Vulcan's, Marty and  Howard at Oscar's for helping me over   the  phone so quickly, Kyle  at  MW Ruth for the suggestion  to call Oscar's, my old friend John Lingrel for doing <or    helping  me  do>  my 320 conversions some years ago, and Pat Herrington for suggesting I write about this, which is what  you've just read.    Well, be brave, cross your fingers, and I hope i from work right afterwards and talked to Marty.   He was          incredibly helpful <after he found out I wasn't afraid to    tackle my own disk drive>. He told me the amperage of fuse   in the disk drive power supply <it's 3 amp Slo-blo> and also told me a little about the 5v regulator <mine has been       running hot all the time>. I called back about an hour later and talked to Howard Pines.  He told me about modifying the  regulator <BJ had told me about that some years previously.. but I didn't liste             Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548                    904-862-1007My thanks to Faye  Deere for having the information in       Vulcan's, Marty and  Howard at Oscar's for helping me over   the  phone so quickly, Kyle  at  MW Ruth for the suggestion  to call Oscar's, my old friend John Lingrel for doing <or    helping  me  do>  my 320 conversions some years ago, and Pat Herrington for suggesting I write about this, which is what  you've just read.    Well, be brave, cross your fingers, and I hope ill I can say is,  "BRAVO,    OSCAR'S!!" <The only deal for pay was to mention Oscar's on  CompuServe, which I already have.>      So... yes... things can go  wrong... BUT if you have    some knowledge of soldering, and aren't afraid to try a      repair yourself, it CAN be fixed. I, for one, would          recommend Oscar's to anybody who has a problem with their    unit.The address is:                    OSCAR's Computers                    Mariner Plaza                    224-F Elgin Parkway       that's the   TDOS Big Hard Drive version... since I have a 40 meg> and I  was back online.        The next morning, I took the Vulcan's  Computer      Monthly from November, in which Faye Deere mentioned several places to get the drive fixed. Well... I wasn't waiting.  I  called Jane Lingrel and got the number where BJ was staying. Phil Kosowsky wasn't in.  Oscar's wasn't open yet. And then  I tried good old M.W. Ruth.  Talked to Kyle... and he        recommended calling Oscar's in Florida.  I  called themt never      happens to you. Oh, the comment in the title that is not     printed... well, it rhymes with "pit".    <SMILE... and,     PEACE!>              Rob Friedman    East  Rockaway, NY   11/8/90ing, and aren't afraid to try a      repair yourself, it CAN be fixed. I, for one, would          recommend Oscar's to anybody who has a problem with their    unit.The address is:                    OSCAR's Computers                    Mariner Plaza                    224-F Elgin Parkway       n to him> and also the type of diode it    needed.       At lunch I went to two different Radio Shacks and got   all the parts. That night, after a few hours with a hot      soldering iron, I was back online. Total downtime... a       single night!  I called BJ where he was staying in Florida   on business, and told him what happened.  He was happy that  it was fixed, and that Oscar's had all the info to give out  over the phone <like he used to do with me when he was doing is ADAM modifications.>  About aADAMCON 03 UPDATE - March 91Dean Roades - Convention ChairmanIn addition to the many verbal commitments we have for AC03, we have started to receive confirmed reservations.  Norman Castro was the first and now it's a race to see who can be the first on their block to register.We have also been getting many letters with questions, suggestions and comments.  It seems that a few things are not clear from the initial registration form and information.  We will try to clairify some of these questions.Firsing rooms open with an ADAM set up in each.  It's a great opportunity solve a problem or make a new freind.Having the convention run from Thursday evening to Sunday evening was a difficult decision.  We knew that there would be some problems, but we felt that having two full days of convention on the weekend would entice more people to attend.  Please feel free to comment on any aspect of the convention.  Our goal is to 'give the people what they want'.  The 'final' agenda should be set by June and will'Advanced Hardware', may be narrowed down to include only a couple of hardware items.  There is a lot we can do to help everyone get the most out of the convention. What will happen when we set the final agenda is that the sessions will be geared to the majority.  It also means that some subjects will not be covered if there are only a few responses.  Rather than just set an agenda, we are asking you to help us plan it.Another topic of discussion is the format for the sessions.  At AC01 and AC02 all dele              Convention Chairman               8522 Hohman Ave.               Munster, IN 46321 freind.Having the convention run from Thursday evening to Sunday evening was a difficult decision.  We knew that there would be some problems, but we felt that having two full days of convention on the weekend would entice more people to attend.  Please feel free to comment on any aspect of the convention.  Our goal is to 'give the people what they want'.  The 'final' agenda should be set by June and willble to see everything you want.We have scheduled the afternoon off on Saturday by popular demand.  The majority of those who responded to MTAG's survey after AC02 want to keep this 'free' time.  It is not necessarily intended for sightseeing, even though there are many things to see in Indiana. At the past two conventions, this time was spent with other ADAMites checking out the latest programs or hardware, trading PD software, or talking to ADAM suppliers about their products.  We expect to have the meett and foremost, the agenda.  The agenda outlined in the registration form is PROPOSED.  Absolutely nothing is cast in stone.  In order to provide the most wanted information, we suggested an agenda and asked that the registrants check the sessions they wanted to see.  We will adjust the agenda based on these responses and attempt to secure qualified speakers.  Several changes are already in the works.  A 'Frugal Hacker' session has been proposed which was not in the original agenda.  Some sessions, such as  be sent to all registered delegates and published though the usual channels of ADAM News Network and ADAM BBSs.  There will be conflicts for some people but try to look at the convention as a whole.  To paraphrase Lincoln:We will satisfy some of the people           all of the time; All of the people,            some of the time; but We can't satisfy ALL of the people,          ALL of the time.  Please bear with us.  We are genuinely trying to do what's best for ADAM.               Dean Roades gate were invited to all sessions.  Several commented that if a they were not interested in that topic, there was no alternative.  Our goal is to schedule sessions with a minumum overlap of interest.  For instance: We think that the people who will want to attend 'BASIC Programming for the Novice'  will not be interested in 'Advanced CP/M + TDOS'.  The more popular sessions will be repeated so you have a better chance of attending them.  There WILL be conflicts, but we hope to minimize them so you will be aADAMCON 03 - SUPPLIERSBy Dean Roades - Convention ChairmanHEXACE SOFTWAREI spoke with Bruce Walters the other day and he told me he was formatting disks on 4 disk drives at the same time.  With the number of disks I use each month, faster formatting is of great interest to me.  Bruce was using a mix of 160k, 320k, and 720k disk drives.  He programmed an EPROM that allows the use of 4 (or up to 8!) disk drives.  He then wrote a program which allows him to format disks simultaneously and independently.ST CARTS + SOFTWARE - Phil KosowskyDISASSEMBLING THE 6801 CHIP  - Bruce WaltersHARD DRIVE FOR BEGINNERS     - Al FitzgeraldAl will show you how to set up and access a hard drive, and how a hard drive can help you.STARTING A USER GROUP        - openWhere to get names in your area, tips on putting together a newsletter.  How to maintain interest, attendance.SOFTWARE DEMO'S              - Jim NotiniThis is quite wide open.  It could be on some of the PD software available, or review some of the oldee can make it available for sale if there is interest.  The package would include two EPROMS for you to install in two of your disk drives, and the software to run it all.  Contact:  HEXACE Software          Bruce Walters          RD#2 Box 51          Franklin, PA  16323me.  Bruce was using a mix of 160k, 320k, and 720k disk drives.  He programmed an EPROM that allows the use of 4 (or up to 8!) disk drives.  He then wrote a program which allows him to format disks simultaneously and independently.ucky winner drawn from the people who send in questions.  Send to: Mel Ostler, 3217 Mesilla Hills Drive, Las Cruces, NM, 88005.  Don't be shy, Mel can handle the tough questions as well as the easy ones.THE FRUGAL HACKER            - openHere is another workshop we need your help with.  Send in your favorite money saving ideas for ADAM.  I re-inked my Panasonic ribbons the other day and thought that some people may not have discovered how to do it.  We all have developed our own ways of doing things for ADAMCON 03 WORKSHOPS,INFORMATION SESSIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONSBy Dean RoadesHere is a little detail about some of the sessions planned for ADAMCON 03.  Some of these have speakers lined up and it's fairly certain that they will be included.  Others are proposed and looking for someone to take them over.  Don't be shy.  If you see a session you would like to handle, speak up.  You are free to suggest and volunteer for other sessions which are not listed.  Here's what it it looks like so far:COLECO TE  This allows him to set the parameters for the first drive, start formatting, set up the second drive, start it formatting, and repeat for the rest.  By the time the first drive is finished the others are running.  After that, it's an assembly line, swapping disks in each drive as it finishes.  Bruce also told me about the ability of the program to INIT, install a boot block and other things that went right over my head.  The point is, Bruce will be demonstrating this set-up at the convention.  He said hr, but still quite useful, software.  What do YOU want to see?THE ADAM ANSWER MAN          - Mel OstlerMel is one of our ADAM experts.  He is quite well versed in all aspects of ADAM and has written several books.  He has proposed a session where he will answer questions sent to him by mail or asked at the session.  To allow himself a little time to prepare the best answer, he is encouraging everyone to send in their questions.  He has offered a copy of his book "From Basics to BASIC" as a prize to one l  This allows him to set the parameters for the first drive, start formatting, set up the second drive, start it formatting, and repeat for the rest.  By the time the first drive is finished the others are running.  After that, it's an assembly line, swapping disks in each drive as it finishes.  Bruce also told me about the ability of the program to INIT, install a boot block and other things that went right over my head.  The point is, Bruce will be demonstrating this set-up at the convention.  He said hless so how about sharing with everyone.  After the convention, we will put all the ideas on a file for the ADAM News Network to share with the whole community.  Send your ideas to AC03 headquarters at the address listed below.HARDWARE TROUBLE SHOOTING    - Howard PinesWORD PROCESSING              - openThis session could take several different turns.  One idea is to have an experienced person in each of the many word processing programs available for ADAM.  Each person could explain the advantages of me of the best experts in this field.  Novice and Advanced sessions are planned.BBS (Bulletin Board System)  - ZONKERWe plan to demonstrate how to logon to a BBS and show some of the advantages of doing so.  The plan is to have a 'BBS' set up in the hotel to demonstrate this popular activity.¯PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS¯ADAMCON 03 will be the place to see the latest ADAM hardware and software.  Many ADAM suppliers have committed to attending and showing off their latest wares.  Since the release of the pe are at least 2 different sessions planned, Novice and Advanced.  The Novice session will concentrate on techniques to allow the novice to turn out high quality graphics with little or no artistic talent.  The Advanced session can look at shading, Sprites and Clips, color bleeding, Fonts, and many other ways to improve your graphics.BASE ADAM                    - openThere are a couple of sessions planned which will be panel discussions.  We hope to get several novice ADAMites to relate some of the thinour ADAM.HEXACE Software - Bruce Walters has been working on programming EPROMS and writing software to allow you to format disks on up to 8 disks drives at one time!  There will be much more at ADAMCON 03.  It will be the place to see, hear and touch all the best the ADAM community has to offer.ADAMCON 03, 8522 Hohman Ave. Munster, IN , 46321 to see the latest ADAM hardware and software.  Many ADAM suppliers have committed to attending and showing off their latest wares.  Since the release of the p     - openMany experts in the computer world consider ADAM's version of LOGO to be the best written for any computer.  LOGO is often depicted as a childrens programming enviroment, but it is much more than that.UTILITIES Novice and Advanced - openThe Novice session will concentrate on making back-up copies, file management, and similar functions.  The Advanced session can concentrate on block editing, directory rebuilding, and other advanced methods.CP/M + TDOS                  - openWe will have soa particular program and answer questions.For example: (Don't panic if you see your name here. I am just using it as an example.  BUT if you DO want to volunteer, let me know.)SmartWriter         Dave SandsShowOff II          David Cobley/                      Norman CastroSpeedyWrite         Terry KaiserCP/M WP             ZonkerGRAPHICS                     - openWe hope to have Pat Herrington of MOAUG run some of the graphics sessions.  Graphics on the ADAM is always a very popular subject.  Therroposed agenda there has been a lot of activity causing us to see the need to increase the product demonstration time.  Here are some of the things you will see:ADAMZap Software - Eric Danz will demo his newest Text/Adventure games including 'The Navigator' and 'The Comedian'Walters Software - Jim Walters will show his cartrige utilities and how to get your favorite program on cart.Bonefide Systems - Chris Braymen and his amazing Midi-Mite musical interface will show how to make beautiful music with ygs they are doing with their ADAM.  This should develop into an exchange of information geared directly to those who use their ADAM the way it came out of the box.  There will be some more experienced ADAMites in the group to answer questions and help guide the discussions.HARDWARE - BASIC ADD-ONS     - openHow to install the most popular ADAM hardware add-ons such as a dot matrix printer, memory expander, and modem.  What you need to do this and how will these add-ons help you.LOGO                    From the 3/91 463 ADAM Newsletter463 ADAM SHOPPERKOSOWSKY'S ADAM    REPAIR(courtesy ANN)Please note that the Post Office has made a change in the mailing address for KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIRNEW ADDRESS IS:     KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIR     6067 Jerusalem Dr.     CICERO N.Y. l3039.Phone remains: (3l5) 699-6456Editor's Note: Phil Kosowsky was the FIRST ADAM supplier to commit to attending ADAMCON 03.DISK DRIVES!(From the 2/91 Computer Monthly,           Faye Deere)The new disk drives are nolex while others are very simple.                       I use a Professional Outside Tax Computing Service which must have huge   main frame computers  and produces fine lasar copy quality returns. They  do however get a huge price for doing this.Well when I was first presented with a Review Copy of TaxHelper 1990      written by Gary Hoosier and distributed by Adam's House, I thought what   do I need this for.   But I decided I would give it a try.  I am very glad that I did.Of course it didn't do wery good.Editor's Note: ADAM-Link of Utah is a sponsor of ADAMCON 03REPAIR(courtesy ANN)Please note that the Post Office has made a change in the mailing address for KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIRNEW ADDRESS IS:     KOSOWSKY'S ADAM REPAIR     6067 Jerusalem Dr.     CICERO N.Y. l3039.Phone remains: (3l5) 699-6456Editor's Note: Phil Kosowsky was the FIRST ADAM supplier to commit to attending ADAMCON 03.DISK DRIVES!(From the 2/91 Computer Monthly,           Faye Deere)The new disk drives are no I didn't.  Is it worth deducting the $20.00 to         charity, what difference would it make if I filed jointly or separately,  etc.   All kinds of questions you might have wondered about but were      afraid to ask your tax preparer, who would most likely charge you an      additional fee for re-running your return under the different             circumstances.   With TAXHELPER 1990, you just punch in the numbers and   run the calculations, print them out and you can see and compare all      types of optxOler).Reviewed by Barry Wilson, Editor of Adam News Network (A.N.N.).         Each year I prepare approx. 90 individual tax returns for clients. Some   are very complex^ATAXHELPER 1990Written by Gary Hoosier and Distributed thru Adam's House (Terry Fowler).Reviewed by Barry Wilson, Editor of Adam News Network (A.N.N.).         Each year I prepare approx. 90 individual tax returns for clients. Some   are very compw available from Micro Innovations.  The 320k drive is $199.00, and the 720k is $250.00.  Shipping not included.  These are available thru:Howard Pines, Oscar's Computers                    (904) 862-1007NIAD                (708) 961-3529ADAM's House        (713) 482-5040ADAM-Link of Utah   (801) 484-5114The ADAM Connection (518) 298-8193The first three suppliers listed are equipped to handle credit cards.If you do not own a disk drive, this is an excellent chance to get one.  The prices are vhat the Outside Computer Service could do. But    then it wasn't going to cost me $ 3-4000 for the tax season.  All one     needed to do was make an initial expenditure of approximately $ 20.00 and they could run basic tax returns for their family, including kids, for    their relatives, friends, whomever they wanted to.   Even if it was just  used for your own tax return, you would save both time and money. Also    you could figure your return several ways.  What if I did take an IRA     deduction, what ifw available from Micro Innovations.  The 320k drive is $199.00, and the 720k is $250.00.  Shipping not included.  These are available thru:Howard Pines, Oscar's Computers                    (904) 862-1007NIAD                (708) 961-3529ADAM's House        (713) 482-5040ADAM-Link of Utah   (801) 484-5114The ADAM Connection (518) 298-8193The first three suppliers listed are equipped to handle credit cards.If you do not own a disk drive, this is an excellent chance to get one.  The prices are vions and variations.TAXHELPER 1990 gives you the option of Printing (Adam or Parallel         Printer) a detailed 8 page Tax Organizer form.  All you have to do then   is fill out this easy to follow form.  This will help you organize your   tax records and also help prevent your overlooking some items.Once you have this form completed, you can input your data from the form  into the computer.  The computer input program follows the same outlines  as the Tax Organizer, so it is a simple matter to transfl990 KNOWS THIS.  You just input your        medical expenses and the program automatically handles the 7.5%           limitation; it handles the 2% limitations on Schedule A miscellaneous     deductions; it knows whether or not the dependent filer gets the $2050.00 personal deduction or not.   There are many built-ins like these which    make completing your tax return very easy.  You  do not have to know all  the rules as many are automatically handled by the program.I found this to be a very written prl36, 4255, 4684, 4797, 4952, 4970,  4972, 5329, 5884, 6251, 6252, 86ll, 86l5, 880l, 88l4, or 88l5, IT WILL    accept your input from these hand prepared forms and will include them in its calculations for the l040 & related forms & schedules it does         calculate and print.    It is very versatile in what it will handle or    allow you to input.  Heaven help you if you need more forms than this     program will handle.There are very specific instructions in the documentation to help you go  through thl990 KNOWS THIS.  You just input your        medical expenses and the program automatically handles the 7.5%           limitation; it handles the 2% limitations on Schedule A miscellaneous     deductions; it knows whether or not the dependent filer gets the $2050.00 personal deduction or not.   There are many built-ins like these which    make completing your tax return very easy.  You  do not have to know all  the rules as many are automatically handled by the program.I found this to be a very written prto your form l040, Schedule A, Schedule B, etc.  and have your tax forms quickly prepared and ready for filing.Lets see, is the medical deduction limitation 5%, 7.5%, ???; are the      Schedule A miscellaneous deductions reduced by 2% of your Gross Income,   Net income, adjusted Gross income ????; for your dependent filer (child)  does he get a standard deduction, a personal exemption and is that        personal exemption 1500, 2000, 2050, ????.  WELL IT DOES MATTER IF YOU    KNOW THIS OR NOT.  TAXHELPER er from the       Organizer to the input program.The Program comes with its DOCUMENTATION on the disk and you can print    this out (Adam or parallel printer) very easily.    The Documentation     contains an over-view of the program which indicates that it will         calculate and print (for copying to the actual forms) Form l040,          Schedules A,B,D,D-l, SE and U as well as Form 4l37.    While the Program will NOT do Schedules E,F & R, Forms lll6, 2106,     2119, 2439, 3468, 3800, 3903, 3903F, 4ogram, with good documentation, on    screen menu choices, easy to use and a very useful and practical program.I highly recommend this program unless your tax return is extremely       complex requiring the use of many other forms & schedules than those      normally utilized in preparing tax returns.TAXHELPER l990 Written by Gary Hoosier and Distributed by Adam's House    (Terry Fowler).Barry A. Wilson, Editor, Adam News Network  (A.N.N.)  WELL IT DOES MATTER IF YOU    KNOW THIS OR NOT.  TAXHELPER e input program, line by line.  These instructions answer the   questions you may have about exactly what and how these lines should be   inputed.The input program can store your tax information, calculate your tax      return and print out the tax information.The print out (Again, Adam or parallel printer) is not on your tax forms  but is on plain paper where it labels each line number of the print out   to match the line numbers on your tax return.  Therefore it is simple to  transfer the information xO you the ANN monthly information     Disk service, the Adam Expert Panel, Support for New AUGS, the Adam       Gallery of Honour, a combined mailing list of all Adamites p                                               A.N.N. Adam News Network which brings you the ANN monthly information     Disk service, the Adam Expert Panel, Support for New AUGS, the Adam       Gallery of Honour, a combined mailing list of all AdamiteThe early chapter submissions are VERY PROFESSIONAL, VERY WELL WRITTEN    and should be of help to Adamites of ALL skill levels but mostly novice,  beginners, isolated adamites, etc.  However, there is something for       everyone.  Mel who is quite skilled technically did pick up several new   routines and hints from just the lst article he reviewed.PRICE, still to be determined as we are still obtaining printing costs.   Printing costs for 200 pages are large, while the condensed l00 pages     would of IS MOVING ALONG ON SCHEDULE.MEL OSTLER of Road Runner Publications has joined the ASG project as      Co-Editor and brings much experience and technical knowledge as well as   professionalism to this project.The ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE will have 34 separate chapters on such subjects   as Important addresses, Service/Repairs, User Groups,                     Publications,newsletters, Dealers, Software, Hardware, Graphics, CPM,     TDOS, Smart Basic I & II, LOGO, Games, Speedywrite, MIDI, and others. We  areERTISE IN    THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE AND TO SUPPORT IT.WE WOULD LIKE TO ESPECIALLY ASK YOU TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING DEALERS WHO  HAVE EITHER SUBMITTED OR INDICATED THAT THEY WILL SUBMIT ADS FOR ASG.THEY ARE SUPPORTING ADAM, ANN, ASG and WE ASK THAT YOU SUPPORT THEM.   ELLIAM ASSOCIATES  (CPM programs of all types for Adam)   NORMAN CASTRO   (Game instructions, Newsletter reprints,etc.)   ROAD RUNNER PUBLICATIONS (Mel Ostler) (Many great Adam hacker books)   ADAMZAP SOFTWARE (ERIC DANZ) (All types ofr costs to ASG and therefore lower selling price to          Adamites.   ANYONE with any opinion on this is invited to send their      suggestions and ideas to either MEL OSTLER OR BARRY WILSON.Chapter Editors include: Tom Keene, Dean Roades, Rich Clee, Ron Mitchell, Phil Kosowsky, Eric Danz, Ron Collins, Bart Lynch, Guy-R. La Forest, Guy  Cousineau, Peter Hartzler, Bob Blair, Bart Lynch, Mel Ostler, Pat         Herrington and several others. TO BE AVAILABLE NOT LATER THAN AUGUST l, l99l AT ADAMCON 03.s project, AND   IS NOW BRINGING YOU A NEW MAJOR PROJECT                                   ...................................................      *************************************      The publication of the    ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE.         *************************************    This  Adam General Information Desk Book containing all you need to       Survive with our Orphaned Adam and  information on how to find other      information you might need IS IN PROCESS, PROGRESS IS BEING MADE, ANDIT course be less.   Profits from this ASG venture will go back into ADAM.  They will be used  to fund the ANN projects mentioned above, as well as Adam Convention      Sponsorship, future ANN publications, etc.We have a good number of Chapters already submitted ; editing of these    articles is now taking place; we are very pleased by the professionalism  of these articles.  SUPPORT ADAM, SUPPORT A.N.N. -----PURCHASE THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE.When you write to or buy from an Adam Dealer, ASK THEM TO ADV looking at approx. l00-200 pages of Adam information.[We had planned on 34 chapters of approx. 6 pages each for a total of     200+ pages. bUT MEL has been able to take the initial chapter submissions in by using two columns &/or condensed type, get 6 pages of information   into 3 pages of ASG.   This means we may try to add additional            information to go back to 200 pages of condensed information or we may go with 200 pages condensed down to l00 pages.   The advantage of the l00    pages is lowe Adam software)   ADAM CONNECTION (STEVE MAJORS) (Adam hardware & software).SEVERAL OTHER PUBLICATION EFFORTS ARE BEING CONSIDERED  BUT WILL DEPEND   ON THE  SUCCESS OF THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE.Your support is certainly appreciated.  PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE, ASK DEALERS TO      SUPPORT IT AND ADVERTISE IN IT, IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR INFORMATION OR      CHAPTERS NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT MEL OSTLER OR BARRY WILSON.            (ADDRESSES IN ANN.ADDRESS ON ANN DISK).               : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : SLC ADAM-LINK BBS  ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 6P-8A & WNDS  1200/300 Phone     : (801)/484-5114 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: UTSLC -  534 Sysop     : Alan Neeley  (ALAN) Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : THE ST. LOUIS AUG  ECHO Hrs/Baud  : THR-SUN 9P-6A  1200/300 Phone     : (314)/383-3617 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: MOSLO - 8979 Sysop     : Al Fitzgerald (SHAMAN) Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 8:23 PM  Name      : T.A.P.P.S. BBS     ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 9A - 2A 24Hrx	Eó thå joâ®  

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      124.A.N.N.     SWEEPSTAKESThe ANN contest for the month of March is open to EVERYONE   that owns an ADAM !Just send your name & address along with a brief description of your ADAM system set-up and what you use your ADAM for    (eg. word processing, graName      : THE COLECO DEPOT  ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 8P - 12A 300 Baud ONLY Phone     : (718)/848-3066 PCP/SLink#: NYNYO/ N/A Sysop     : DARRYL QUINN Posted    : Mon Aug 2, 1990 2:38 PM  Name      : MON-BEAU-ADAM      ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 24 HOURS/7 DAYS Phone     : (514)/474-3756 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : LEAVE E Mail IF U KNOW Posted    : Mon Jan 2, 1991 9:48 PM  Name      : ADAM eXchange Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS 24/12/300 BAUD Phone     : (216)/883-9355 PCP/SLink#: OHCLE/4222 Sysop     : GEORGE K. PRead!*********************************** ***   A LIST OF YOUR FAVORITE   *** ***   ADAM BBS Phone Numbers!   *** ***    (A) Denotes A-NET BBS    *** *** ECHO = A-NET ECHO MAIL SYS. *** ***                             *** *** If ya KNOW 'em Then ADD 'em *** ***********************************  Name      : THE TRADING POST   ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  1200/300 Baud Phone     : (216)/791-4022 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: OHCLE - 4222 Sysop     : Herman L Mason (HERMAN) Voice Ph.#: (216)/231-8813 Posted                                                  If interested in working on A.N.N. projects please contact me, giving me  some information on your background, Adam setup, Adam interests,          Adam/computer skills, if any.  LETS KEEP ADAM AND A.N.N. ALIVE :: SUPPORT THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE.Very best wishes,Barry A. Wilson904 No. Warson Rd.St.Louis Mo. 63l32.      *************************************    (Mel Ostler) (Many great Adam hacker books)   ADAMZAP SOFTWARE (ERIC DANZ) (All types ofs Wkn 12/3B Phone     : (416)/741-2432   8-1-N PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : Terry Cairns Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : CONNECTION BBS     ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS 1200/300 Baud Phone     : (518)/298-4294   8-N-1 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : Steve Major  CONNECTION Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : CAT'S LAIR (A-NET) ECHO Hrs/Baud  : 300/1200 BAUD Phone     : (802)/295-2550 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : PETER AMES (BLACKPW) Posted    : Sun Oct 8, 1990 1:26 AM  phics, etc.).Also include your thoughts on the position of the ADAM       today, and what you'd like to see for it in the future.All entries must be received no later than March 30, l99l.   Two names will be chosen at random to win great prizes for   their ADAM Computer.SEND entries to:   Lani Brito                   Contest Editor                    6l32 Sandcrest circle                    Orlando FL 32819osted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : PHONEX ADAM-LINK Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  1200/300 Baud Phone     : (602)/936-3892 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: AZPHO - 9532 Sysop     : Rusty Gillott (RUSTY) Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : AWAUG Hrs/Baud  : 24HR 300/1200/2400 Baud Phone     : (202)/561-2475      PCP PCP/SLink#: DCWAS -  N/A Sysop     : Jeff Jodoin Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : CLEVELAND FREE-NET Hrs/Baud  : 24HR 2400/1200/300 Baud Phone     : (216)/368    : VOICE of the EAGLE  (A) Hrs/Baud  : 9P-6A DAILY Phone     : (615)/431-9833 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : RICKI GERLACK Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : MAINE ADAM BBS Hrs/Baud  : 6P-8A WKLY 12/300 BAUD Phone     : (207)/583-4923 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : BOB SEBELIST Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : MICRO INNOVATIONS Hrs/Baud  : M-F 6P-10P ONLY  3/12 B Phone     : (703)/264-3908 PCP/SLink#: DCWAS - 2262 Sysop     : MARK GORDON Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1'S CORNER Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  3/12/2400 8 1 N Phone     : (313)/754-1131 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: MIDET - 5968 Sysop     : Tony Bauman Posted    : Thu Nov 8, 1988 8:28 PM  Name      : ADAM LINK IN NEW JERSY Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  300 Baud Phone     : (201)/224-5764  PCP Sysop     : Fred Vicente Posted    : Thu Nov 8, 1988 8:28 PM  Name      : LAS VEGAS ADAMLINK Hrs/Baud  : 24 HOURS  300 Baud  8N1 Phone     : (702)/873-8056 Sysop     : Harvey Seppala Lf-ON Posted    : Wed Jan 7, 1987 3:27 AM  Name -1212           : Call the above number           : for more information on           : how to join this great           : servce (the ADAM has its           : own computer club here)!  Name      : MACH 1 BBS Hours     : 9:00PM TO 6:00AM CE Phone     : 414-762-0492 Posted    : Fri May 2, 1989 6:57 PM  Name      : ROCKY MOUNTAIN BBS Hours     : 24 (MST) Phone     : (719)783-9046 Posted    : Thu May 3, 1990 1:37 AM  Name      : THOMAS ELECTRONICS Hours     : 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Phone    88 4:56 PM  Name      : MSB-BBS Hrs/Baud  : 24/300-2400 Phone     : (602)/395-9726 Sysop     : MICHAEL BENEDICT Posted    : Sun Jan 5, 1989 7:31 PM  Name      : MIDAS TOUCH Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS, 2400/1200/300 Bd Phone     : (407)/648-1133 PCP/SLink#: N/A  -  305 Sysop     : DALE MALONE Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : ADAM STAR BBS Hrs/Baud  : 11P-9A MOUNTOIN 24/12/3 Phone     : (406)/652-6641 PCP/SLink#: N/A Sysop     : BLUE MAX Posted    : Sat Dec 9, 1989 3:37 AM  Name  -3888 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: OHCLE - 4222 Sysop     : Herman Mason Jr (AA337) Posted    : Sun Jun 3, 1990 6:23 PM  Name      : COMPUTER WISE GUYS Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  300 Baud Phone     : (404)/424-6258 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: GAATL - 8795 Sysop     : SCOTT EARLEY Posted    : Thu Mar 9, 1989 8:28 PM  Name      : GARDEN OF EDEN Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  300 Baud Phone     : (404)/445-0723 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: GAATL - 8795 Sysop     : Sherman Murddock Posted    : Thu Mar 9, 1989 8:28 PM  Name      : TONY990 6:23 PM  Name      : LVAC BBS  (8-N-2) Hours     : NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS Phone     : (702)/873-8056 Posted    : Sat Mar 4, 1987 8:18 AM  Name      : PLINK-COMPUTER CLUB Hours     : Call VOICE 800-524-0100             for info on how to join Phone     : TELENET/TYMNET lines Posted    : Wed Dec 3, 1987 8:33 PM  Name      : POWDER KEG Hours     : 6PMFRI TO 6AM MON Phone     : 416-492-5756 Posted    : Sat Aug 7, 1988 1:03 AM  Name      : COMPUSERVE Hours     : 24 hours Phone     : (800)555     : THE GAS STATION Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  1200/300 Baud Phone     : (817)/265-8938 PCP/LINK Sysop     : M. D. Henderson Posted    : Tue May 6, 1988 2:55 AM  Name      : ADVENTURE LINE Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  300 Baud Phone     : (313)/445-1313 PCP/LINK PCP/SLink#: MIDET - 5987 Sysop     : LEAVE E MAIL IF U NO Posted    : Tue May 6, 1988 9:55 AM  Name      : INNER CIRCLE IN MIA Hrs/Baud  : 24HRS  1200/300 Baud Phone     : (305)/227-9643 PCP/LINK Sysop     : SHANE & KEITH Posted    : Fri Dec 6, 19 : (306)384-7682 Posted    : Mon Aug 3, 1990 2:13 PM  Name      : THE IEAUG BBS Hours     : 4P-6A M-F 24hr Weekends Baud      : 300/1200/2400 BAUD  81N Phone     : (714)775-1603 Posted    : Thu Sep 6, 1990 8:15 AM  >> R)ead, W)rite, Q)uit.- ne     : TELENET/TYMNET lines Posted    : Wed Dec 3, 1987 8:33 PM  Name      : POWDER KEG Hours     : 6PMFRI TO 6AM MON Phone     : 416-492-5756 Posted    : Sat Aug 7, 1988 1:03 AM  Name      : COMPUSERVE Hours     : 24 hours Phone     : (800)555you will probably get more info and finally   it will say something like "ENTER YOUR HANDLE OR ID#:" If    this is your first visit,type NEW at this prompt. Then just  follow the directions. Be sure to give all information       correctly i.e. phone number,name,etc. Verification of such   information is at the discretion of the sysop. And no sysop  likes to be lied to! One further tip....the last bit of info you'll enter as a new user on the A-NET board is called      feedback and you'll be prompted to replx	Eorld of Adam BBS communications. And in this regard,you ARE lucky!  There are many Adam only (and Adam support) boards to      choose from. If you are reading this artic  Oh you lucky people. Armed with my wisdom,you are now      ready to leap into the world of Adam BBS communications. And in this regard,you ARE lucky!  There are many Adam only (and Adam support) boards to      choose from. If you are reading this arlook like->>SAVE -and be sure to hit the return key.  On the A-NET(and any other Adam-only bbs)you'll be given   an ID# and a password of your choosing. Write these down as  you WILL need them to get back onto the bbs on all           subsequent visits! Be aware that on this first visit,your    time will likly be limited and there is NOT much you can do  except look around. This is to give you time to see whats    what and to give the sysop time to see if you are a worthy   user(that is,someone who doesnat might be the cheapest bbs to call. Just go through them by trial and error. And keep a keen eye on the old clock on  the wall!   If you've chosen an A-NET bbs to call,this is what you'll see as your "opening screen".(What you see when you've       actually connected to the bbs.) It will say something to the effect that this bbs is released through AdamLink of Utah.   It hmight also have some info about the modifications that   some folks have made. At some point,it will say "PRESS       RETURN:". Here -1212           : Call the above number           : for more information on           : how to join this great           : servce (the ADAM has its           : own computer club here)!  Name      : MACH 1 BBS Hours     : 9:00PM TO 6:00AM CE Phone     : 414-762-0492 Posted    : Fri May 2, 1989 6:57 PM  Name      : ROCKY MOUNTAIN BBS Hours     : 24 (MST) Phone     : (719)783-9046 Posted    : Thu May 3, 1990 1:37 AM  Name      : THOMAS ELECTRONICS Hours     : 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Phone    y with hobbies,best   area of the Adam,what sort of setup you have,etc. When you   are done typing this info,you MUST have the bbs SAVE this    text. To do so,hit the carriage return then type .s. As in   the example below-hi this is my first time on a bbs and thought i'd try yours. hope to be on here quit often and ANY help you can give      would be truly appreciated!.sWhat you will see on screen when you type the . is >>.       Immediatly after that,type S and you will see SAVE. this is  what it will ticle as part of your ANN mailing,then please see a file enclosed called BBSLIST.  If you are reading this through one of the many fine         newsletters and there is not an enclosed bbs list,ask the nl editor for a copy. better still,if you are local to that     user group,show up at one of the meetings and ask.(Your      local AUG meeting is a terrific place to get                 information!)Now,pick a bbs,any bbs! Long distance dialing   being what it is,it's hard to determine by distance alone    wh't just come in and start      trouble. believe it or not,such people exist!!) When you are ready to leave,I strongly suggest you leave the sysop        feedback. let them know whether you are interested or not    and if you plan to call again or not. This is simple         courtesy and will let the sysop now if he should give you an upgrade in status or simple remove you from his files.       Please don't forget to do this.   Logging off is very simple. After leaving feedback(just   type F at almost any p M to get to the     first message base,GENERAL. To read the messages,there are a few options available. You can simple type R for read. The   board will then prompt for which message number(after        showing you which numbers are available.). This will display one message at a time and prompt you to hit a key before     typing the next one. You can type RC and the messages will   flow nonstop until the last one. Or best of all,you can type RN. The N stands for NEW messages which won't do you any     goo the prompt. To see the       topics in the area,type S. When you find one you wish to     read,type R and the number,as in R3. On your first visit,you won't be able to reply or post but you should be able to on  follow up visits. Remember,if you have ANY problems,don't    hesitate to use that F key and leave feedback! It's a little overwhelming at first,but it gets easier as it goes along.   Speaking of easy,there is the OTHER Adam-only bbs. These  are called ADAM-NET and were actually the second type ofve. This is THE origonal place for Adam information! Before there were Adam boards,there was    Compuserve. (AKA CIS,for Compuserve Information Service.)    It's exclusion from this article is due to my own ignorance  as I've just recently started logging on there and am trying to figure out how to navigate. My apologies to Rob Friedman  (Adamania cisop and all around nice guy!) and perhaps I will do one on CIS in the future. In the meantime,don't hesitate  to call the toll free number to find the CIS node wer.)  Here again you'll be prompted at log on for your ID#. And  like on A-NET,just type NEW and go from there. Again,you     won't be able to participate on the board your first visit   so take it like you would the A-NET above. DON'T FORGET TO   LEAVE THE SYSOP FEEDBACK AT LOG OFF! The commands are        similar but be aware that to log off of ADAM-NET,you type    OFF,with NO prompt to leave feedback. So make sure you are   ready to leave before typing that OFF!   When you have properly logged on,typerompt.),either hit O for OFF or hit +. The + will log you off QUICKLY(in fact,it merely disconnects you!)with NO chance to leave feedback so be careful using    this function.    While on this first visit,you may check out the message  base area. To get there,type B at the MAIN: prompt. This     will put you in the FIRST message base,titled aptly enough   B1. There are several message areas,divided by topic. To see all areas,type L at the message base prompt. If you want to  switch areas,type the number atd first time around but is a time saver for your next     trip!  One final note on ADAM-NET boards. I must apologise to     those sysops who run them. I'm not as familiar with ADAM-NET as I am A-NET and if I've left anything out of this          description,it was NOT intentional. To those of you reading  this,please be sure to try out BOTH types of bbs's. They     each have features that are too numerous to list here.   Here we are at the end of my ramblings and I see I        haven't mentioned Compuser     Adam only boards to appear. These are extremely easy(and     fast) to use. Instead of dividing the conversation into      topic areas,they have a continuos flow of information and    one just jumps in and goes with it. The boards ARE divided   into very GENERAL topic areas such as                        TDOS/CPM,GENERAL,HARDDRIUVE etc. While A-NETs are run under  Smartbasic,ADAM-NETs are run under TDOS/CPM which allows     them to be a touch faster.(The way Smartbasic handles files  causes it to be slonear you.  I've also not related ANY info on Adam related boards.     These are generally run on OTHER computers(IBM,Mac,etc)with  space GENEROUSLY donated to us Adam users by the sysop. They are a totally different creature and should be approached    after you've done some really extensive practise. But many   Adam users DO find them usefull. Perhaps you will as well.  Thats it,my gentle readers. I hope that some where in this sketchy information,you may glean some worthwhile tidbit.    And if you didWAUG BBS.  ADAM ribbon source..160_320    A   Ron Collins to Barry Wilson on ADAM Exchange BBS.  Once you modify your disk controller from 160 to 320 you cannot then format only 160..===========================================================From Omaha ADAM Users Club Newsletter, Feb/Mar 91, Norman R. Castro, editor..OAUC_FEB91 H   Disclaimer and ads.OAUC_FEBp2 H   X*PRESS, ModemsOAUC_FEBp3 H   Monitor-quality TV, DebuggingOAUC_FEBp4 H   ADAM Survival Guide, 22DISK converts CP/M files to DOS disk x	E a note saying i had 1-2K for you. funny how the  damn thing grew! :) but this finishes off my begin modem     opus so what the hell. also included BBSLIST for you to     dear newsletter editor,  hello,my name's bart aka zonker. if you are running my     begin modem series,please do me a favor? include somewhere   IF SPACE PERMITS the file here titled BBSLIST. i refer to it in my 3 installment and it would be handy if hn Harris.  Random Access:  The Harris File.  Trouble on Channel 4, "Fix" the space-and-a-half bug, stop the endless disk spin..RanchMOAUG H   Pat Herrington.  ADAM BBS info..HyperMOAUG H   Bart Lynch reviews Hypercard.  This file and several others were read-protected.  A test to see if I could figure out how to un-protect them?  I used Speedywrite 2, my vote for the best ADAM word-processor..TDOS_col_1 H   James Poulin, MOAUG TDOS Librarian.  Introduction to TDOS..GRANDoldAD H   Monte Neece.  ADAMÔ0 Ì5 ×70 Ð669103ANN-2READMETWO  This file, a summary of the other files.  Prepared by Joe Alford of 463 ADAM.===========================================================MENU_cart  H   Philip Kosowsky, Kosowsky's ADAM Repair.  Directions for Coleco's Menu Test Cartridge..DR_BASIC   A   Richard F. Drushel, ADAM Exchange BBS.  WINDOW & MERGE commands for SB1.x, INIT patch.EDMONTON   H   Address for Edmonton AUG.TONY_P     H   Barry Wilson writes about a visit from Tony Patterson..RIBBON     A   A,I hope to see YOU on one of these fine        bulletin boards!BART LYNCH4511 S. 256th ST.KENT,WA 98032AKA CIS,for Compuserve Information Service.)    It's exclusion from this article is due to my own ignorance  as I've just recently started logging on there and am trying to figure out how to navigate. My apologies to Rob Friedman  (Adamania cisop and all around nice guy!) and perhaps I will do one on CIS in the future. In the meantime,don't hesitate  to call the toll free number to find the CIS node formats, SYDEX ADAM disk drive formats, Castro to be at AC03OAUC_Decp2 H   Directions to OAUC, INVOICER upgrade, ADAM to IBM data conversion, ADAM's House free updates, ribbon source.===========================================================From MOAUG, Pat Herrington, editor..Quiz_MOAUG H   Pat Herrington.  Are You Computer Compulsive?.WEBR_MOAUG H   Mike Weber.  Find the Computer Terms..JYT_chap6  H   John Y. Terry.  Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Part 6:  Subroutines..Harris1090 H   Jofolks could see it in the nl. thank you very much and please,all of you,keep up the fine work in getting the word out about our excellent computer!ZONKERda treeemendous woik!! :)ZONKERut the distribution disk  and one   copy  away  in a safe  place.    However,  the  program  is copyrighted and it is  illegal  to  give  copies  of  Filemanager  to   your  friends.  Remember,   the ADAM is an orphaned computer and  new programs are  becoming  quite rare.    Don't  discourage the   remaining com is a legend..Rich_1290  A   Rich Lefko, "That's Rich" column.  Mel Ostler's new books (How to Read/Write With ADAM), Yule Tools I, telecommunications..===========================================================it_HAPPENS A   Rob Friedman, CompuServe sysop on hardware problems and lots of good guys willing to help out..===========================================================From 463-ADAM, Dean Roades, editor..AC03.391   A   ADAM Con 03..HEXACE     A   Dean says Bruce Walters of Hexace Softwarååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååååin..BBSLIST    A   Bart Lynch     ANN       Current list of ADAM Bulletin Boards..bginmodem3 H   Bart Lynch     ANN       A beginners guide to the world of BBS's..EDITNOTE   H   Bart Lynch     ANN       Note to Newsletter Editors who are using the above files.dware problems and lots of good guys willing to help out..===========================================================From 463-ADAM, Dean Roades, editor..AC03.391   A   ADAM Con 03..HEXACE     A   Dean says Bruce Walters of Hexace 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formats on 4 disk drives at once and you can too..SESSIONS   A   ADAM Con 03 Sessions..SHOPPER    A   Kosowsky's new address, Micro Innovations disk drive retailers..===========================================================.TAXHELPER  H   Barry Wilson   SLAUG     Review of 'Taxhelper 1990' by Gary Hoosier..ASG_UPDATE H   Barry Wilson   ANN       New information on the ADAM Survival Guide..CONTEST    H   Lani Brito     ANN       Information on a new ANN contest that is so simple, anyone can 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