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Rainbow EchoMail Digest                         Nov  4, 1990

In this issue:
  SEDT ETC.                      (2 messages)
  RE: RAINBOW POWER SUPPLIE
  RE: EXTENDED MEMORY ONA       (2 messages)
  RE: EXTENDED MEMORY ON A
  LQP02 HELP
  RE: CONTACT VINCE PERRIEL
  REGIS


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Date:     11-02-90 (11:22)
To:       HOWARD HALL
Subject:  SEDT ETC.
From:     FRANK MALLORY

Thanks for the info on SEDT, Howie; that will be very helpful.

 HH>      NEW SUBJECT:  my LQP02 Printer quit on me.  I still have power to
 HH> the input, but get a wrong reaction when I resort to turning on the
 HH> machine.  I expect the print head to go to the left margin, I should
 HH> get the flashing lights, then a steady green 'power on' light.
 HH> Instead, the print head goes into the stops on the RIGHT side, I get a
 HH> low hum, and NO green power light.  Any thoughts?  And do you have a
 HH> recommendation for a repair shop?  (I'm not completely dead in the
 HH> water - matter of fact, I'm getting good service out of my LA100,though
 HH> not the letter quality that the daisy wheel gives me!

'fraid I can't help you on the LQP02.  I had one but never used it, and
sold  it together with my VT180.  The buyer called recently to
say that something  had burnt out in it.  I advised her to take
it to the local DEC service  center.  I think in your
situation, your best course would be to obtain some  font
cartridges for you LA100.  They should give you quality that is
pretty  close to that of a daisywheel printer.  Perhaps someone
here has some they  would like to sell?

I still have two LA50s, but since buying a LaserJet IIP, I hardly ever
use  them.  I have another book at the printer, done using
WordPerfect 5.0 on the  Rainbow with output to the HPLJ.  I am
now getting revved up to put out a  magazine for Mercedes collectors.

 HH>      It's good to be back in touch, I hope to check in on POTOGOLD on a
 HH> more regular basis in the future.  One hitch though - we are headed out
 HH> of town on the 3rd of November, return on the 9th.

Have a good trip.  Hope you got the wiring straightened out on your motorhome!


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 * Origin: Silver Bullet - Silver Spring, Md. - 301-622-2247 (1:109/417)
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Date:     11-01-90 (07:57)
To:       GARY STEBBINS
Subject:  RE: RAINBOW POWER SUPPLIE
From:     DAVID MAROUN

 > A number of years ago I added a hard disk to my Rainbow
 > A, and the kit included a B power supply.  I kept the original
 > AC fan to reduce the load on the power supply.  The B power
 > supply has connectors for either an AC or DC fan, as I

Interesting!  Using the AC fan does seem like a good idea.  Thanks for
the information!


- --- Opus-CBCS 1.12
 * Origin: Glacier Peak Rainbow, Bellevue, WA - 206/644-8431 (1:343/3.0)
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Date:     11-01-90 (08:01)
To:       GEORGE THEALL
Subject:  RE: EXTENDED MEMORY ONA
From:     DAVID MAROUN

 >    David, please note that "extended" memory in the area
 > of PC compatibles has a rather specific meaning - memory
 > whose addresses lie above 1024KB (ie, 1MB) - and as such
 > requires a 286 or better. As I don't believe the memory

Here we go again!

In fact, the term 'extended memory' is, in much of the literature I read
(and in particular, in the documentation with my copy of
Windows/286) used for the memory between 640 k and 1024 k.
Memory beyond 1024 k on an expansion board is referred to by
Windows/286 as 'expanded memory'.   When I tried calling the
memory between 640 k and 1024 k 'expanded memory' while
installing Windows on the AT&T, Windows gave me error messages.
 When I boot the AT&T, its internal diagnostics program tells
me there are 256 k of extended memory and 128 k of shadow
memory along with 640 k of base memory for a total of 1024 k.
I mppeal to you again not to argue about words.  If you have tried
using the upper part of the memory on the Suitable Solutions
board, or if you know someone who has, please tell us.
Otherwise, you know no more about th subject than I do.

- --- Opus-CBCS 1.12
 * Origin: Glacier Peak Rainbow, Bellevue, WA - 206/644-8431 (1:343/3.0)
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Date:     11-01-90 (08:21)
To:       CARL HOUSEMAN
Subject:  RE: EXTENDED MEMORY ON A
From:     DAVID MAROUN

 > This is very unlikely.

In other words, you have not actually tried using the extra memory on
the Suitable Solutions board.

 > you're talking about RAM which is addressed at the same
 > locations as ROM or other slower memory between 640K and
 > 1024K (PC clones).  It is NOT the same as extended memory,
 > which is addressed STARTING at 1024K and goes up from
 > there.

Both Windows/286 and the AT&T internal diagnostics program refer to the
memory *between* 640 k and 1024 k as 'extended memory'.   See my
message to George Theall for more details.



- --- Opus-CBCS 1.12
 * Origin: Glacier Peak Rainbow, Bellevue, WA - 206/644-8431 (1:343/3.0)
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Date:     11-02-90 (17:20)
To:       ALL
Subject:  LQP02 HELP
From:     PETER QUIGG

My LQP02 printer is on the fritz just when I need it most!  The letters
are faded and uneven.  I've washed the print wheel, replaced
the ribbon and adjusted the paper thickness lever.  I think the
problem is the ribbon's fault.  It's a generic brand named Qume
Fabric IV.
I notice the printer has two little sprocket inserts and the Qume
ribbon only has one.  So it seems to me that I'm only getting
"one wheel drive" when I should be getting two.  The printer
evidently doesn't have enough power to spin the ribbon with only one
sprocket doing the work.  Letters print repeatedly on the same
spot of the ribbon and hence the faded and uneven typed page.
My question:  Is my diagnosis correct?  And where can I get a more
appropriate ribbon for the printer?  Mail order is fine, but thesis
time is fast approaching and I naturally need the ribbon as of
yesterday.  I live in the Boston area.  Are they available near here?
Thanks in advance for any help.  You can reply here or on GEnie address
PQUIGG or CompuServe ID# 72570,3301.


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 * Origin: Navigator BBS - Weymouth, MA - (617) 331-1070 (1:101/465.0)
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Date:     11-03-90 (08:17)
To:       HOWARD HALL
Subject:  SEDT ETC.
From:     DON MARQUART


 >      NEW SUBJECT:  my LQP02 Printer quit on me.  I still have power to the

If all else fails I do have a spare LQP02 available for $100 + shipping.

Later...

- --- ConfMail V4.00
 * Origin: Club Micro * CompuMatch (303)973-8578 (1:104/888)
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Date:     11-01-90 (08:10)
To:       DAVID DEITCH
Subject:  RE: CONTACT VINCE PERRIEL
From:     CHRIS RYAN

 > I am afraid Vince is not listed in the latest FidoNet nodelist.
 >  If you ever find a node address for him, I would be happy
 > to show you how to gate mail between UUCP and FidoNet.
 >

******BBBBBBBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ*********
Since Vince IS one of the authors of BinkleyTerm (ie: THE TRIO), he IS
on FidoNet. His tear line (in the BinkleyTerm Echo, where he is
VERY active) is: "Bit Bucket Software, Executive Suite (1:132/491.0).

Hope this answers your need.
Later.
Chris

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 * Origin: Long_Island RB (Opus 1:102/138)
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Date:     11-03-90 (13:20)
To:       ALL
Subject:  REGIS
From:     PATRICK FINK

Does anyone have a copy of REGIS that they want to sell?
                                                -Pat


- --- Opus-CBCS 1.14
 * Origin: Silver Bullet - Silver Spring, Md - 301-622-2247 (1:109/417.0)
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Date:     11-04-90 (15:22)
To:       DAVID MAROUN
Subject:  RE: EXTENDED MEMORY ONA
From:     GEORGE THEALL

DM> >    David, please note that "extended" memory in the area
DM> > of PC compatibles has a rather specific meaning - memory
DM> > whose addresses lie above 1024KB (ie, 1MB) - and as such
DM> > requires a 286 or better. As I don't believe the memory
...
DM>In fact, the term 'extended memory' is, in much of the literature I read
DM>(and in particular, in the documentation with my copy of
DM>Windows/286) used for the memory between 640 k and 1024 k.
DM>Memory beyond 1024 k on an expansion board is referred to by
DM>Windows/286 as 'expanded memory'.

   Please look at the literature again, David.

DM>I mppeal to you again not to argue about words.

  I'm afraid that if we wish to participate in fruitful conversation
then we must agree on terminology. How useful would it be, for
instance, if I were to adopt the convention that "memory" referred to
hard disk space while others didn't? Me: "Hey, Joe, don't bother with
Turbo C on your Rainbow - it takes over 1 meg of *memory*." Joe:
"Geez, I guess it's impossible to run it on my Rainbow - I only have
896K installed."???

   You ask whether programs which use "extended" memory are available
for the SS Rambow. I reply the Rambow can not possibly have "extended"
memory, that you should look instead for programs which work with some
other type of memory. You can believe me or not, but as I said
earlier, your search will be easier if you use the correct wording.

George
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