THREAD.CAT Library 1: General/Help ------------------------ CISSW1.THD 04-Apr-87 5362 Questions relating to perceived bugs in the Forum software CISUSE.THD 25-Aug-88 7547 Tips for effective CIS forum usage. Great information from experienced users FAME.THD 17-Jun-87 5853 Includes unsolicited voting for a SIG "Hall of Fame" (people and programs) by some of our earlier members LIBSIZ.THD 18-Nov-89 6713 Describes what's involved in getting a "complete catalog" of this SIG's library files. Also, a good suggestion on abbreviating the chore LOGO.THD 15-Aug-88 4577 Some truly outlandish personalized logos. See Guerri's "Viking Shield", Tony's "Lecher" (Hmmmm), Wayne's \/\/, "Frogs at Play" and "The Great ynoT" MED.THD 13-Dec-88 10518 The Model 100, being a small portable machine which runs without needing power mains, is well suited for use by persons with certain disabilities. These messages discuss medical applicaitons of the Model 100: Biofeedback and voice synthesis. MSGHLP.THD 03-Jul-90 3064 Tips on composing messages off-line to save $$. QUE100.THD 25-Aug-88 8220 Discussed are RAM expansions, option ROM's, software, file transfers, etc. -- a real useful potpourri SIGHS2.THD 27-Jun-87 9696 Recollections of the past, more of our early members are heard from SIGHS3.THD 14-Nov-87 2622 Interesting replies re where we are and how we got here SIGHST.THD 17-Jun-87 13769 Reminiscences of eary M100 Forum from some by the early users UPLOAD.THD 11-Aug-90 14385 Discussing upload options, and formatting recommendations for text and program files. USES.THD 29-Jul-89 8056 Results of July 1989 survey of members regarding their use of Model 100/102/200 machines WHO.THD [76576,2735] 10-Jun-90 733 Re. finding a Forum member's name and last login Library 2: Text ---------------- CTLTIP.THD 15-Apr-90 2618 Describes a way to embed control characters in TEXT files and still use with its convenient formatting option(s). Also an explanation of why the simple LCD dump can put your printer in compressed mode. GRMPRT.THD 10-May-87 9937 How to type German characters (umlauts and sz) on the Model 10/102/200 and to print them out correctly on Epson (and, later, IBM) printer IMAGWR.THD 05-Mar-88 4409 How to connect an Imagewriter II Printer to the Model 100 family of Tandy portables OUTLIN.THD 07-Aug-87 5591 Comparisons of the various available M100/102/200 outline programs and the transfer of their outline files to desktop outliners PRTCOD.THD 10-Oct-87 4604 Enabling printer "enhancements" from the Model 100 (et al), printing graphic chracters, etc. PRTQIK.THD 06-May-87 3503 How to modify PRINT.QIK (Lib2) SR2PAR.THD 25-Aug-88 5211 How to use the Model 100 as a serial-to-parallel converting printer interface THINK.THD 20-Sep-87 5749 Problem one user was having, and the "memory hungry" nature of the program THINK.IT (with some workaround hints) THINK2.THD 19-Jun-88 4181 Provides a step-by-step example of using THINK.IT3 TXTFMT.THD 14-Nov-87 3756 Discusses the TXTFMT.PGD patch file and provides further info from a user on its use UR2LF.THD 13-Dec-87 4503 Tells how (and HOW NOT!) to get linefeeds with Ultimate ROM II WSKEYS.THD 28-Jul-88 10476 Messages deal with the question of obtaining a more complete keyboard emulation, specifically using Supera for the Model 100 Library 3: Telcom ------------------ 200102.THD 07-Jul-88(07-Jul-88) 4715 How to get two lappers to talk to one another. Question about getting 102 and 200 to communicate via RS-232 2400BD.THD 30-Aug-87 3651 Discusses why M/L communication programs are important for 1200/2400 baud modems. AUTANS.THD 20-May-87 3250 Topic of autoanswer cables for the Model 100/102, includes references to publications with answers on how to build your own AVATEX.THD 30-Aug-88 13044 file chonicles the attempts (and final success!) of one member in getting Avatex modem to work with Denny's "Hayes" series of programs BBS.THD 11-Apr-87 2549 Discusses use of the M100 as a BBS BINARY.THD 20-Sep-87 15907 Discusses downloading of binary files (CO & BA) to Model 100 family COMTIP.THD 18-Nov-89 782 Troubleshooting TELCOM problems CSC.THD 01-Jun-87 3028 Describes the current status of the CSC/Infonet system, and gives some up-to-date access numbers CSCNET.THD 20-Apr-87 3716 Discusses overseas communications with the CSC network CTRLSQ.THD 22-Dec-88 13375 It has been noted that the Model 100 loses characters when on-line with certain public BBS's. Messages discusses this phenomenon and some reasons for it DIRACC.THD 18-Oct-87 6439 Hints on using DIRACC, installation and removal, and use with a commercial VT-100 terminal emulation program DIRCON.THD 10-Oct-87 2294 How to adapt to phone system where no modular jack is available DNUNDR.THD 26-Dec-87 2096 One member's CIS experiences while traveling in Australia FLTIBM.THD 19-May-87 7068 Problems a Tandy 200 owner experienced with transfering files between Laptop and desktop computer FREEZE.THD 30-Aug-88 7384 discuss the probable cause(s) and cure(s) for an on-line "freeze" syndrome occasionally seen by users GERMAN.THD 04-Apr-87 11856 Information on CIS access from Germany IBMCON.THD 18-Nov-89 2360 File transfer tips, portables to PC's LAPMAC.THD 11-May-90 3706 More lore on file xfer to a Macintosh MAC100.THD 26-Oct-88 5300 comm connectivity of the Model 100 family with the Mac MAC200.THD 13-Aug-87 6126 Discusses interfacing the Tandy 200 with Macintosh MIGENT.THD 27-Jun-87 8002 Topic on Migent modem, and how to use it with the M100 MIGNT2.THD 21-Aug-87 5656 Use of the Migent modem with the Model 100 PACKET.THD 04-Apr-87 3966 Application of the Model 100/102/200 for amateur packet radio RS232.THD 06-May-88 6748 Application of the M100 for controlling and monitoring the status of scanning radio SE-COM.THD 25-May-90 1645 file transfer betw. Mac SE and Tandy lappers SHOTEL.THD 15-Apr-90 2488 large-screen terminal display for laptop TELCO SLOLCD.THD 15-Apr-90 4588 Why LCD scrolling slows TELCOM & how to disable scrolling STAT.THD 05-Oct-88 6254 messages explaining some constraints in setting the Telcom STAT in the 100/102/200, and explaining in detail the meaning of the STAT parameters for the 200 STATS.THD 21-Aug-89 7805 Information on the recommended TELCOM parameters, the "stat" setting, and an instructive discussion on data flow control and parity TELCOM.THD 31-Jul-87 10612 Discusses problem with PCSG Chipmunk program TELCOM.CO, and some alternate ways to download to the Chipmunk TONE.THD 17-May-87 3005 "Has anyone done a program that converts phone numbers to their tone equivalents and then sends them "down the line" after "picking up the phone" etc.?" VAXXFR.THD 10-May-87 2688 Messages discuss M100 to VAX transfers VT.THD 06-May-87 5357 Capabilities and shortcomings of VT100/VT-52 emulator, and some alternate approaches VT1.THD 19-May-87 3275 Topic on VT-52 emulation VTEMUL.THD 24-Jul-87 6111 Technical aspects of adapting VTEMUL.RLC to the DVI X-TEL.THD 19-May-87 5200 Discusses one of the things X-TEL does not do, and work-around ideas XMDPW2.THD 18-Oct-87 4074 Documents the problem with XMDPW2.100 and its replacement, for the benefit of anyone who is still using the defective version ZIPLCD.THD 06-Sep-87 10500 Messages discuss M/L code for LCD control Library 4: Applications ------------------------ CALBUG.THD 06-May-87 5328 Reporting the problem with CLKCAL.100 & HPCALC.100 CRDFIL.THD 31-Dec-87 15614 Messages on CRDFIL.BAS DBASE.THD 19-May-87 3254 How to export a 102 (or 100, 200, etc.) into dBase III HAMRFI.THD 21-May-90 3698 radio freq. interference and Tandy laptops LUCTIP.THD 15-Apr-90 2121 Lucid tips, including 'IF/THEN' math operations MINSEC.THD 07-Sep-88 5033 MINSEC.BAS adds minutes and seconds, providing a running total. One use is adding up total running times of various musical selections to see if a certain group of songs will fit on one side of a cassette. These messages deal with changing the program to elimate what was a "minor irritant" to one user OFFICE.THD 06-May-90 7233 concept of a 'Portable Office' explored SCPSIT.THD 05-Apr-87 2520 Use of linefeed patches with SCRIPTSIT from Tandy T-BASE.THD 22-May-88 4351 One user's problems in using T-BASE from Travelling Software Library 5: Games ----------------- Library 6: Graphics/Music -------------------------- GIF.THD 21-Aug-87 6442 Can GIF be used in the Model 100, et al? These messages report "progress" along these lines. GIFUPD.THD 15-Jul-88 3669 Situation re making the GIF protocol for graphics available on the 100/102 MIDI.THD 20-Apr-87 4261 Topic on MIDI with the Model 100 MUSIC.THD 27-Apr-87 5058 Subject of "Music Copyright", use of copyrighted music in a Model 100/200 program Library 7: Utilities --------------------- BARCD1.THD 03-Aug-87 9956 Bug fix in the Tandy barcode wand software for the Model 100/102, software availability for the 200, printing barcodes, and a potential software development project BARCOD.THD 19-May-87 5775 Info on use of bar codes, bar code standards, etc. INVISI.THD 04-Apr-87 3044 Pitfalls and cautions to be considered in making files invisible on the menu NICAD.THD 25-Feb-90(26-Feb-90) 11325 Message thread re internal nicad battery QIKCHK.THD 10-May-87 9635 Chronicles the intensive effort to fix QIKCHK & LDQQCK RND.THD 10-Oct-87 8103 Deals with comparative results of RND() function from different laptops, and the implications on cypher/decypher programs TNDCOD.THD 06-Sep-87 6524 Modifying TNDCOD (Tandy's program to print bar codes) for use with a C. ITOH printer, including a control codes list Library 8: Tech/Programming ---------------------------- 12VPWR.THD 04-Jul-88 14181 Topic on use of car battery power with the Tandy laptops, including the 600 ASMBLR.THD 10-May-87 4213 Discusses the selection of a Model 100 assembler ASMLIT.THD 15-Apr-90 4763 List of ref. material on 8085 m/l programming. BADRAM.THD 13-Dec-88(13-Dec-88) 14580 Cold Start: Possible causes, symptoms and recovery approaches (to get back DO files) BAS100.THD 05-Jul-87 2993 Some interesting information on the structure of tokenized Basic (BA) files in Model 100 memory BASREG.THD 10-Oct-87 3230 Technical discussion of some alternate ways to pass parameters to more than A and HL registers in M/L subroutines from a Basic program BATT.THD 28-Apr-88 2973 "What is the best battery combination for the 100"? BINCVT.THD 21-Aug-87 5528 Topic on using math routines in ROM for a specific need, also have some info which may be of use to adventuresome machine language programmers BRKTRP.THD 18-Nov-89 2542 Trapping Break, ^C and ^S in BASIC BUSTIP.THD 22-May-90(23-May-90) 1530 Where to get plug for M100 system bus COMP2.THD 27-Nov-87 6056 Subject on compilers for the M100, corss-assemblers, etc. COMPIL.THD 12-May-87 12954 Discusses the prospects for new or improved Model 100 compilers, and what they should be (capability, language, etc.) COMPL2.THD 25-Aug-88 11907 Discusses the Basic compiler available here and some other options CRLF.THD 27-Nov-87 2936 Did you ever wonder about the ^M and ^J you sometimes see on your M100 screen? Or wonder why its CR-LF and not LF-CR? Or have other perverse obsessions? If so, read on! DALITE.THD 11-Apr-87 3415 Messages on writing a program to automatically adjust the computer's time to adapt for daylight savings time DEVEL.THD 08-Dec-87 4629 Approaches to doing assembly of M100/102/200/Kyo M/L programs on desktop computers DINTIP.THD 22-May-90 4144 How to buy or make the special modem DIN plug EPROM1.THD 13-Apr-88 7706 Discusses desirablility of programming a "math ROM" for the Model 100 EPROM2.THD 13-Apr-88 13445 Technical issues involved in burning custom ROM for the M100/102/200 EPROM3.THD 29-Jun-88 4840 Discusses sources for the EPROM burner, how one user does his development, and related issues EPROM4.THD 08-Jul-88 18761 Emphasizes the software development system required to support EPROM programming FKEY.THD 11-Apr-87 4788 Topic on "Stashed Assembler Code", hiding M/L subroutines or programs in the computer's system RAM FORTH.THD 02-Dec-88 20586 dialog on Forth for the Model 100 -- features, status, capabilities, etc. FORTH2.THD 13-Dec-88 5883 More messages on the subject of FORTH for the Model 100 ICE.THD 15-Apr-90 5549 Re. cold starts and their prevention. HI-LO.THD 16-Dec-87 6594 Did you ever wonder what two bytes were needed to poke an address into a two-byte location? Includes some programs which relate to this question HIMEM.THD 21-May-90 12375 Re. HIMEM, MAXRAM, loading CO pgms; and more HWCTRL.THD 19-Jul-87 5504 Use of the Model 100 as a TDD device for the deaf by use of the cassette port, and general applications of the M100 for hardware control HWPB01.THD 18-Oct-87 9859 Specific problem report related to the RS-232 port distorting characters, and some diagnostic analyses HWPB02.THD 18-Oct-87 4774 Buying and replacing the LCD screen in a Model 100 GELCHG.THD 15-Apr-90 2694 Re. gel cell benefits and special care. KEYBD.THD 10-Jun-87 4515 Discussions of keyboard replacement KEYFIX.THD 25-May-90 1410 fixing bad keys on the 100/102/200 KEYSCN.THD 30-Apr-87 8322 Topic on intercepting key strokes for the purpose of entering a resident program LATCH.THD 10-Oct-87 3399 Discusses the availablity of latching keys for SHIFT, CODE, CTRL, GRPH keys LOGUSE.THD 05-Mar-88 3267 Technique of using the LOG command with number bases other than LOG(e) LOMEM.THD 10-Oct-87 2969 Adapting LOWMEM.200/SRC for use on the M100. See also LOMEM2.THD, LOMEM3.THD, and LOMEM4.THD. LOMEM2.THD 21-Oct-87 15374 Value and application of the program, including how it might work with low-memory resident programs (Supera, 0MENU, etc.). The LOMEM3.THD 21-Oct-87 16385 Discusses James Yi's adaptation to the Model 100, the results and why it did not work LOMEM4.THD 21-Oct-87 12200 Continues the saga, with Mike Nugent's M100 insight coming into play LONGLN.THD 13-Sep-88 9411 Thread show how to move beyond 255 characters limit on LINE INPUT statement, letting us do things that normally would require use of the slower INPUT$(1,1) approach LOWMEM.THD 08-Jul-87 3518 Discussion of approach and (mainly!) the addresses needed to adapt LOWMEM.200 for the Model 100/102 MAC.THD 27-Apr-87 14550 Chronicles work to integrate MACPGM with X-TEL & DIRACC, and to add keyboard scan capability to allow entry while in Text MATROM.THD 11-Jul-88 3077 Messages deals with attatching a math coprocessor to the system bus MAXLIN.THD 21-May-90 633 Re. highest line numbers acceptable to BASIC MEMPWR.THD 30-Aug-87 4090 How much power does the Model 100 consume, when not turned on? ML-STR.THD 14-Nov-87 16422 Technique of stuffing machine language code into strings, and running that m/l code via a CALL NICAD.THD 27-Nov-87 3448 General issues related to use of NiCads, specifically for the 102 NOTVAN.THD 13-Dec-88 18519 A highly edited thread (down from 50K+), including an epic sequence of a dozen or so messages from Wilson Van Alst which amount to a great tutorial on binary mathematics. NULLS.THD 21-Jun-87 9626 Deal with nulls (^@'s) showing up uninvited in Model 100 files PGM001.THD 29-May-87 6618 Topics are: Accessing the Model 100 keyboard buffer; a program to kill Model 100 programs from the main menu; and a trick to reserve RAM for special uses (which may not work, without further thought) PGM002.THD 17-Jun-87 14257 Discusses use of VARPTR to locate a file from a running Basic program PGMTYP.THD 10-Jun-90 8262 Re. types of programs: BASIC, Machine Language POPASM.THD 23-Apr-88 3804 "What is the best assembler?" PROMS.THD 11-Jun-87 7084 Discussion on burning custom ROMs, with both hardware and software issues PRTDEC.THD 10-Oct-87 3493 Discusses ways to use PRINT USING and INT for printing decimal numbers with truncated precision RAMDIR.THD 24-Jul-87 8200 Information on the use and meaning of RAMDIR.100/200 output, and general discussion on how files are organized RAMDR1.THD 31-Jul-87 2905 This pair of messages is a Supplement to RAMDIR.THD. Additional information on interpretation of the RAMDIR output data, specifically on identification of the file types RAMLOS.THD 30-Apr-87 3613 Tutorial on how to cure the problem of lost free memory RANDOM.THD 30-Aug-88 5348 Discuss "a RANDOMizing subroutine to READ F$, that will give a different word each time", an interesting programming problem introduced in the first message RIP100.THD 25-May-90 8195 tips on reviving a "dead" M100 ROMBRD.THD 20-Nov-88 9787 Discuss how do-it-yourself EPROM makers can get the needed adapter hardware ROMSW.THD 18-Jul-88 14948 Discussion on ROM switching for the M100/102/200. Focus on the Chipmunk, and include a discussion of combining the 100 and 200 CDOS ROM's into a single chip SCRCLN.THD 29-Apr-88 3822 Have you ever wondered how to clean the screen of your Tandy laptop? Experiences of one user who did it with a well-known commercial window-cleaning product SOLCHG.THD 07-Aug-87 8442 Addresses the ins and outs of using solar power to recharge batteries STACK.THD 07-Aug-87 14845 Topic on the "stack", an area of memory used for temporary storage of register contents, return addresses for subroutines being called and the like TALKNG.THD 24-Jul-87 2949 Making the Model 100 "talk", use of the piezoelectric "speaker", and what has been done with other computers TELTXT.THD 27-Oct-87 11492 Technical aspects of the approach used in DIRACC.100 TXTHK.THD 13-Apr-88 14293 Discusses how ROM "hooks" work TXTJMP.THD 30-Apr-87 13747 How to leave a Basic program and enter TEXT, rather than returning to the main menu YI-RD1.THD 13-Nov-87 5501 Translating James Yi's own assember's nemonics into more standard Intel-type code Library 9: Peripherals ----------------------- 2DRV2A.THD 20-Oct-88 10763 Messages focus on software utilities to support the dual-TDD system 2DRV2B.THD 20-Oct-88 13950 Messages focus on software utilities to support the dual-TDD system 2DRIVE.THD 14-Oct-88 19730 Discusses developing a dual-TDD system for the Tandy computers CAS1.THD 13-Jul-87 12672 Possible and feasible uses of cassette recorders in the Model 100 world, focusing on backup applications and protable use CAS2.THD 13-Jul-87 12101 Part 2 of CAS1.THD CASTST.THD 21-May-90 9068 Re. cassette reliability; pgrm to set rec. volume CDOS.THD 27-Apr-87 4385 Info on CDOS, operating systems for the Chipmunk disk drive CGP115.THD 05-Jul-87 2040 Repair of the Tandy CGP-115 printer/plotter, what to do when the plasitc stepper-motor gear fails CHP-AC.THD 27-Nov-87 2561 Availability of a power supply suitable as an AC-only supply for the Chipmunk CHPADP.THD 10-Oct-87 2096 Some info on the two-drive adapter for the Chipmunk CHPFRE.THD 18-Nov-89 1016 Describes a way to find free disk space for the Chipmunk drive, using CDOS 3.24 and 3.45 on the M100 CHPHLP.THD 27-Nov-87 7176 Topic on recovering data from the Chipmunk disk CHPPWR.THD 04-Nov-87 16275 Continucation of DEDCHP.THD, with some info on NiCd charging in general CHPREC.THD 21-Aug-87 6301 Subject on the Chipmunk disk recovery DEDCHP.THD 18-Oct-87 10443 Reports and discusses the failure of Chipmunk from exhaustion of the NiCad battery pack DM-PGD.THD 13-Jun-87 7918 Patching DSKMGR to work cleanly with 0MENU vers. 1.1 from PG Designs DOWTDD.THD 05-Apr-87 8798 Topic on downloading to disk DRIVES.THD 24-Jul-87 6294 Discussion on which drive to buy for use with the Model 100/102 DSKMGR.THD 09-Jan-88 6020 Bug report on DSKMGR regarding its detection of defective media, with explanation of the cause DVI-DS.THD 15-Apr-90 2523 Re. using both sides of DVI disks EXP102.THD 21-Aug-87 5082 Nicely crafted reply to a new owner's query on expanding his Tandy 102 M100CO.THD 23-Apr-88 9505 Messages relate to operation of M100CO.EXE, an IBM-PC program which makes the IBM compatible computers emulate TDD MICREC.THD 30-Aug-87 2144 Use of a micro recorder as a portable storage device NODE01.THD 16-Dec-87 12380 Discusses word processing approaches with the Node RAM, and some technical info required to convert some of the support programs NODE02.THD 13-Jan-89 8856 Discuss a problem with losing all files in the Node unit, as well as a bit about the electonic architecture NODEBA.THD 10-Dec-87 1952 How to recover lost RAM after terminating a BA program while using a Node 256K module in a Model 100 NODMNU.THD 25-May-90 4792 Programmers' tips on running sofware from Node PARROT.THD 28-Apr-88 4895 Problems with the Novation Parrot modem when used with a Model 100, due to the power available from the 100/200 RS-232 being inadequate to power the modem RAMEXP.THD 25-Aug-88 4502 A notice that Tandy RSCC is now selling the PG Designs 224K RAM expansion for the M100, and discuss characteristics and compatibility of this device SANTA.THD 19-Aug-89 13070 discusses one members "Christmas wish computer", and the subsequent discussion that most parts of it already exist. SW232.THD 21-Aug-87 2258 Topic on switching multiple peripheral devices, so as to share the single RS-232 port of the Model 100 TDD2.THD 05-Apr-87 10755 Discusses differences between TDD and TDD2, idintify some documentation errors, and use of "old" third-party software with the TDD2 TDD2A.THD 20-May-87 5722 Topic of the TDD2 (and even the TDD), include software (operating system) available for the TDD2, machine language conflicts, and some inconclusive problem discussions TDD2B.THD 30-Aug-87 10487 Topics include: FLOPPY for TDD2 (recovery from killing menu program and calls available from Ba or CO programs), Disk Power 100 with TDD2, TDD1/TDD2 disk format difference, TS-RANDOM TDD2 compatibility, etc. TDDCLN.THD 19-Jun-88 8590 With regard to disk drives: "To clean or not to clean, that is the question" TDDREC.THD 11-Apr-87 3582 Info on data recovery program for TDD TP-10.THD 06-May-88 6761 How to use Tandy TP-10 printer with the Model 100 family TTX.THD 18-Oct-87 3397 Discussion of operating the TTX Express printer from NiCads Library 10: Tandy 200 ---------------------- BAR200.THD 18-Oct-87 9821 Info on 200 barcode software, including the part numbers(!) for ordering/buying this software from Tandy BDGBNK.THD 18-Nov-89 2814 Some questions and answers about installing the Yi/Globman "Budget Bank" RAM expansion modules in a T200. BNK200.THD 10-Oct-87 1785 One member of the Staff questioned some artifacts on the screen during bank switching; obsevations and the experience of other users BUDBNK.THD 31-Dec-90 6075 A technical explanation of why the T200's BUDGET.BNK memory expansion project needs (relatively) complex circuitry, instead of just a chip and a few wires. CALMSP.THD 11-May-90 3205 Discussion of how to enter MSPLAN on the T200 from BASIC or, with caution, from a machine language program CCITT.THD 01-Jul-87 2706 Modifying the Model 200's modem to make it support the (European) CCITT modem signals CLD200.THD 21-Aug-87 8145 A "how to" file on doing cold starts on the Tandy 200 GRDUMP.THD 28-Apr-88 2441 Identification and solution to problems with GRDUMP program for the Tandy 200 HLP200.THD 14-Apr-88 11027 One user's travails and some resulting step-by-step instructions on reassembly of the Tandy 200 LPTCOD.THD 28-Dec-90 2849 This talks about passing special printer codes ("escape codes", for such things as underlining and bold-face type) from a T200 TEXT file to a printer. Includes notes on how to use these codes even with the computer's formatter -- even though the formatter tries to filter out so-called control characters. MORSE.THD 27-Oct-87 3847 Deals with Morse code learning program, includes a detaied conversion prescription to make MORSE.BA run on the Tandy 200 SCN200.THD 03-Aug-88 2560 Useful information re Tandy 200 system memory usage, in the area of the LCD buffer SORT.THD 05-Sep-87 7899 Use of SORT.200 from within another program, creating a resident/menu copy of SORT.CO, and other arcane issues TONES.THD 03-Jul-90 9939 A discussion on using the T200 TELCOM program to generate pushbutton dialing tones after you've made "voice" connection with a system that uses tones for information retrieval -- things like bank account balances and stock data. WP200.THD 27-Nov-87 7454 Use of the Worldport 1200 modem with the Tandy 200 and the Hayes/Qport series of programs. Some patches are given, and the relative advantage of the 200 vs. 100 for 1200 baud Library 11: Tandy 600 ---------------------- 600BAT.THD 20-Jun-88 4551 Operation of the NiCads, and give a recipe for rebuilding a spent battery pack by replacing the individual cells. Information on ordering a new battery pack is also given COMFIX.THD 21-May-90 3403 Troubleshooting the RS-232 port DSK-PC.THD 21-May-90 6450 Thread on reading M600 files with a PC DSKADD.THD 21-May-90 3934 Technical information about adding an external 5.25" disk drive to the M600 via the computer's external drive port M600.THD 11-Apr-87 4490 Is Tandy 600 a good buy? This file captures recent messages addressing that question. M600AA.THD 24-May-87 6820 Topics include: installing expansion RAM; Basic ROM's for the 600; and computer obsolescence (focused on the 600) M600AB.THD 29-May-87(25-Feb-90) 10150 Deals with using a sctipt file to automate downloads to the Tandy 600 M600AC.THD 17-Jun-87 10731 The Tandy 600 has its detractors (many) and its supporters (less). These messages give both points of view M600AD.THD 22-Dec-88 15962 Topics include the Basic ROM, enhancing the capability of Basic, comm download protocols, accessories (in general), battery packs, support, Club 600, etc. M600AE.THD 07-Oct-89 5676 Since the Tandy 600 was first released, there has been a continuing discussion of it's merits and shortcomings. This is a captured thread of recent messages which address the same question, and which has been previously discussed in other thread files in this series. MANZ.THD 07-Jun-87 9080 The Manzana 3.5 inch disk drive offers interesting possibilities to T600 owners who also use a PC-compatible Library 12: NEC/Olivetti/Kyo-85 -------------------------------- KYO.THD 11-Apr-87 5240 File focusses on the possibility of changing the Kyotronic 85 ROM to a M100 ROM KYO-2.THD 17-Apr-87 9796 Messages deal with a variety of issues, from technical issues and adding linefeeds to printer output to the pros-and-cons of the Kyo85 vs. the M100/102/200 KYO-3.THD 21-Oct-87 7984 Info on memory expansion for the Kyotronic 85 LFKYO.THD 14-Nov-87 2420 Info on Kyotronic 85, distant relative of the Model 100, including the poke to add a linefeed on Telcom transmissions NEC.THD 13-Aug-87 4638 Info regarding the NEC upgrade, the NEC 8300 Library 13: Products/Reviews ----------------------------- 102BUS.THD 30-Apr-87 4718 A major difference of the Tandy 102 from the 100 is the systems bus configuration. These messages indicate another change in the 102 system bus configuration. ACE.THD 13-Jul-87 4533 Info on Franklin Spelling Ace, a pocket-sized (big pocket!) electronic spell checker BIGRAM.THD 20-Apr-87 13903 Info on the 224K RAM bank available for the 100 from PG Designs BOOST.THD 08-Dec-87 7525 Impressions of the Booster Pak and its extended Model 100 operting system BP-WP.THD 28-Jul-88 6795 Discuss hardware differences and software compatibilities of Booster Pack's WorldPort modem BP-XT.THD 28-Jul-88 5063 Discuss modifying forum software to work with BP version of X-Tel BUS102.THD 01-Jun-87 5025 Contains recent messages regarding a change in the electrical configuration of the Tandy 102 and its implications of this change CHOIC2.THD 30-Apr-87 7799 Addresses such issues as use of the Tandy 200 (et al) in conjunction with IBM's. Included is an excellent summary of the differences between the 102 and 200 CHOIC3.THD 11-Jul-88(11-Jul-88) 18510 Pros and cons of the 200, how it compares to the 100/102, a bit about the "used" market, and its status CHOICE.THD 20-Apr-87 10863 Messages discussing choice between the 102 or the 200, and describing some of the characteristics of each computer CUPFIX.THD 27-Apr-87 3347 Set of messages on fixing the acousic cups CUPS.THD 11-Apr-87 7039 Deal with fixing a non-functional set of ACP's, and give the catalog number of the new model CUPS2.THD 18-Oct-87 5494 Info on new acoustic cups from Tandy DTEXT.THD 06-Jun-87 8108 Discusses conflict between D-TEXT and SuperROM, with an empirically derived approach to avoiding it DTEXT2.THD 24-Jul-87 6198 More messages on the D-TEXT prblem, and some discussion of Model 100 support and Model 100 "stockpiling" recommendations DYNABK.THD 04-Apr-87 7045 Messages on the Dynabook, an early computer architectural model EPSP80.THD 20-Jun-88 3043 Infor on using the Epson P-80 printer EXCDRY.THD 10-Oct-87 5214 A review of Executive Diary, as well as recommendations in favor of using TMPC EXTRAS.THD 27-Dec-90 10162 Information and opinion about new and re-released products that have extended the power of the Tandy laptops GOLD01.THD 26-Jun-88 6061 Discusses the Gold Card from SoundSight, and provide insights from someone with "inside information" into its operation and capabilities GOLD02.THD 26-Oct-88 13391 Discuss the Gold Card and some of the possible options -- including a "budget-conscious" configuration. Some RAM alternatives are also touched upon HSTRY1.THD 04-Apr-87 6406 Discusses the history of computers, with particular pertinence to the Model 100 family HSTRY2.THD 11-Apr-87 8484 Part 2 of computer history. Topics include: Sharp PC-5000, Epson HX-20, Sony Typecorder, and NEC PC-8221 printer LAPDOS.THD 06-May-90 6448 Discussion about continued availability of LAPDOS LU.THD 01-Jul-87 3481 Information regarding Laptop User, published by J.D. Hildebrand LU2.THD 13-Jul-87 5691 Continuation of the thread file LU.THD LUV100.THD 18-Nov-89 2725 Comments on why some people prefer the M100 to its successor, the 102. MEMORY.THD 24-Oct-88 14927 Discuss some of the currently-available memory expansion products. And they go beyond, to suggest alternatives -- such as using a desktop PC for mass storage NOCHIP.THD 12-Aug-87 3721 Announcement of discontinuation of Chipmunk disk drive NODE.THD 05-Apr-87 5468 Info on Node 256K RAM disk for the Tandy 200 NODINF.THD 22-May-90 1942 Functional description of the Node RAMPAC OLDUSE.THD 10-May-90 10422 Researcher asks how "older" computers like the M100 can compete with MS-DOS laptops P100-A.THD 28-Apr-87 9828 Info regarding Portable 100 (aka Portable 100/200, Portable 100/200/600, etc.) magazine. P100-B.THD 28-Apr-87 11363 Part B of P100 thread P100-C.THD 24-Jul-87 2745 Part C of P100 thread PIC.THD 10-May-87 3524 Info on PIC Disk, a M100 peripheral which makes the M100 a CP/M computer PWRPOL.THD 19-Jun-88 3656 One user's problems with the Power Pole, an outboard products designed to provide long-life NiCad battery operation of the 100/102 REV200.THD 05-Jul-87 7430 Messages focus on the Tandy 200 and its pros and cons; topics also touched are ROM's (Sardine, UR-2) and the TDD2 (and operating systems for it) ROMDIF.THD 10-May-90 6731 Thread comparing SuperROM and the Ulitmate ROM II ROMS.THD 22-May-87 13952 The question of Super ROM vs. Ultimate ROM II. Tip on importing data to Lucid in Super ROM is included SMALL.THD 21-May-90 7168 Brief user comments on a variety of pocket-size computers SR-UR2.THD 22-May-88 7903 Some opinions and facts contrasting Super ROM and Ultimate ROM II TANDY.THD 07-Aug-87 10539 Info on all the new Tandy machines, focusing on the 1400LT UR2INF.THD 08-Dec-87 9101 Potpourri of topics relating to commercial ROM's, outline processors, and disk operating and file management software VAULT.THD 20-Apr-87 2818 Info on the Vault, a new product from PG Designs for the 102. VAULT2.THD 03-Jan-88 8910 Some problem reports and usage tips on Vault VELCRO.THD 19-May-87 3596 Application of the velcro. Advantages of hot-melt glue are also expounded WLINK1.THD 04-Apr-87 7005 Discusses use of WorldLink 1200/WorldPort 1200 modem overseas WLINK2.THD 05-Apr-87 10935 Use of WorldLink 1200/WorldPort 1200 modem, why its name changed, availability of a manual, power sources, etc. WPORT3.THD 01-Jun-87 4642 More discussion of PorldPort 1200 modem Library 15: WP-2 Support ------------------------ BATLIF.THD 10-Jun-90 3502 Re. battery life and alternate power sources CABREC.THD 22-May-90 1443 Re. cable for connecting with M100/102/T200, etc. COM-PC.THD 21-May-90 2415 Procedures for transferring files between the WP-2 and an MS-DOS machine using PC Tools 5.5 MACCOM.THD 21-May-90 2366 One WP-2 user's success story on communicating with a Macintosh, using the Microsoft Works communications module PGMWP2.THD 25-May-90 9047 Getting started on WP-2 programming SLOLCD.THD 21-May-90 2115 Re. TELECOM bottleneck: because of LCD display? WP2-01.THD 10-Nov-89 8046 Describes a cold-start procedure. Talks about Telecom troubles -- including reports from several people with problems, but one user who's doing fine with file transfers to a PC at 2400 Baud. WP2-02.THD 10-Nov-89 4201 Describes some first impressions of the features, speculates about software development, and confirms existence of an inboard DOS. WP2-03.THD 10-Nov-89 9244 Mostly talks about the WP-2's disk interface WP2-04.THD 10-Nov-89 9122 A report on what's inside the case. Speculation about the add-on memory chip -- and some of the other electronics -- and confirmation on the type of chip Tandy's selling for memory expansion WP2-05.THD 10-Nov-89 12221 Starts with a discussion of how big a file can be ... and ends with lots of speculation on Tandy's intentions for this machine, and its "position" in the laptop world WP2-06.THD 10-Nov-89 2292 Using the WP-2 with a Macintosh. Contains a pin-out list for the WP-2 serial port -- and proper connections for to both the MAC and the MAC Plus WP2-07.THD 10-Nov-89 6879 Discussion on the WP-2's microprocessor ("Z-80 type") and what's good and bad about that selection WP2CAS.THD 15-Apr-90 4809 Re. WP-2/M100/T200 tape file similarity & recovery WP2UR2.THD 21-May-90 4698 Comparison between the WP-2 and the M100/102/T200 equipped with an Ultimate ROM II Library 17: The Soapbox ------------------------ BRAIN.THD 13-Jul-87 4883 Views on the impact of the upcoming Tandy MS-DOS laptop on the future of the Kyocera (M100/102/200) are presented FUTURE.THD 05-Jul-87 7430 Discusses the future of the Model 100 family laptops NEWROM.THD 31-Dec-90 14177 Ideas about re-working the M100/102 ROM. NTBOOK.THD 25-Aug-88 9732 Have you ever been bugged by those who refer to the Model 100 as a "notebook", rather than the highly-respected(?) appellation "laptop"? Did you ever wonder why the Model 100 has been referred to as a "MEWS"? No?? Ah, come on -- get with the program, and read on! PREZ.THD 05-Sep-87 7104 Speculation and "infotrivia" about who was the first "president" PRISON.THD 15-Aug-88 12775 This set of messages relates to the curtailment of a prisoner's "right" to use a computer. Most fascinating is the difference between the original message reporting the incident, and another account with more data farther down the thread QNDRY1.THD 18-Feb-89 23649 This is a very long thread, on the general topic of software copyrights, what is public domain (and not) and ethics in the area of software distribution. A number of strong views and positions are expressed; in fact this is likely the most heated THD here. Total thread is several files; see QNDRY2.THD, QNDRY3.THD, QNDRY4.THD and QNDRY5.THD QNDRY2.THD 18-Feb-89 23688 QNDRY3.THD 18-Feb-89 22634 QNDRY4.THD 18-Feb-89 23662 QNDRY5.THD 18-Feb-89 19582 QUOTE.THD 20-Apr-87 1397 Occasionally there are some quotable statements in the Forum message base; this is a collection of selected "one-liners" from M100SIG messages. RADS.THD 30-Apr-87 10947 Thoughtful series of messages on the subjects "European Radiation" and "Radiation & Media" SOAPBX.THD 04-Apr-87 4900 Here they are, immortalized for all time -- the messages marking the beginning the infamous "Soapbox" area of the Model 100 Forum. In later years we can say "We wuz there"! T3000.THD 31-Jul-87 6786 Addresses advertising practices, with Tandy's advertising of the Tandy 3000 as "OS/2 Ready" taken to task by one of our more active members TERA.THD 06-May-87 5227 This thread started out as a discussion of PICO magazine. Then, one user decided (reason unknown!) to define what "pico" means. TOSH.THD 05-Jul-87 10877 Toshiba Machines, a 51%-held subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, was recently revealed to have sold technology (precision, computer-controlled machine tools) to the Soviet Union which damages our national defense position. This thread presents two different viewpoints of what our government's response should be (Wayne's and Phil's). TRS-MX.THD 04-Nov-87 1095 These messages identify Tandy's role in our national defense