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Rainbow EchoMail Digest                     Mar 22, 1990

In this issue:
  Rainbow GIF Viewer
  RE: Changing port config
  Help for new 'bow user


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Date:     03-22-90 (15:23)
To:       PAUL NANKERVIS
Subject:  Rainbow GIF Viewer
From:     GEORGE THEALL

PN>Does any-one know where I can obtain a GIF viewer for a Rainbow,
PN>or do I have to write one myself?

   There's one called RBGIF.ARC. Trouble is, I don't know where to find
it off-hand. INFO-DEC-MICRO doesn't have it, and my local link with the
Rainbow Echo on FidoNet appears to be down. If you don't get a better
lead in the next few days, I suggest you call Caroline Mack of _Rainbow
News_. Last I heard she could be reached at +1 618 632 1143.

   BTW: The question seems to pop up every once in a while, so if you
find something please let us know.


George
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 ~ EZ 1.26 #263 ~ Without waves there would be no change

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Date:     03-22-90 (15:31)
To:       ALAN WATSON
Subject:  RE: Changing port config
From:     GEORGE THEALL

AW>I have tried doing the <SHIFT><S> in setup but the computer beeped
AW>implying that it was an illegal keystroke. And after the reset the
AW>parameters were back to the default.

   Hmmm, did you hold down <SHIFT> while typing <S>? This should work
regardless of which model Rainbow you have.

AW>If there is some way of setting the parameters in
AW>autoexec.bat that would solve the problem as well.

   In the INFO-DEC-MICRO file archives on DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU you
could look at BAUD.ZIP. I believe it only sets the baud rate of the comm
port, though. Other than this, look into a keystroke simulator used in
combination with SETPORT. One possibility, I believe, is Carl Houseman's
AUTOTYPE utility, included in RB-BUFFR.ZIP on DRYCAS.


George
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 ~ EZ 1.26 #263 ~ El amor es un camino que de repente aparece

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Date:     03-22-90 (15:41)
To:       WADE KEMP
Subject:  Help for new 'bow user
From:     GEORGE THEALL

LD>        Is there an online FTP'able site for software?

   Yes, Rob Locke maintains an archive of Rainbow software submitted to
INFO-DEC-MICRO. You can access the stuff via anonymous FTP from
DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU. Once you've logged in, issue the command "CD
[.INFO-DEC-MICRO]" (skip the quotes) and grab the first two files.

LD>        Where can I buy an upgrade to MS-DOS ?

   Suitable Solutions is the only game in town. They can be reached by
phone at +1 408 727 9090 or via email as 76666.3003@Compuserve.Com. I
believe the cost of DOS v3.10 is $125, but don't quote me on it.

LD>        What hardware is out there for the 'bow?

   Most of what there is comes from Suitable Solutions. They do a
tremendous job of supporting Rainbows. Want a drive capable of reading
IBM disks? Get their I-Drive. Want to soup up your Rainbow with a 286
chip? Talk to them about their Turbow board. Interested in Windows for
the 'bow? They sell a kit for it.

LD>        Is CPM for the 'bow still available ??

   Yeah, I suppose so. But why bother?

   BTW: Since you're new to Rainbows, I suggest you do two things.
First, get a hold of archived messages from INFO-DEC-MICRO and read thru
them. Look in [.digests] on DRYCAS. Second, spend $35 and subscribe to
_Rainbow News_, which is the best source of printed info for Rainbow
users. Call +1 618 632 1143 for more info.


George
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 ~ EZ 1.26 #263 ~ C code. C code run. Run, code, run... PLEASE!

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