LIB 17 - The Soapbox [76257,3227] neil Smith 80MCRO.LTR Text, Bytes: 2795, Count: 34, 10-Jan-88(10-Jan-88) Title : Keywords: LETTER EDITOR 80 MICRO PROTEST Copy of a letter to the editor I sent to 80 Micro protesting their treatment of non-MS-DOS Tandy owners, and laptoppers in general, such as dropping laptop coverage without notifying us and not telling anyone how to cancel their subscriptions when 80 Micro went MS-DOS only. [76703,376] Wayne Day ACCESS.HIS Text, Bytes: 3072, Count: 42, 02-Mar-87 Title : Keywords: ACCESS PUBLIC DATA_LIBRARIES HISTORY Here's a look at the difference between Public Access and the forum's ACCESS data libraries, transcribed from a message on the forum 3/1/87. [75706,134] AIHEAV.EN Text, Bytes: 2268, Count: 24, 22-Jun-89 Title : Artificial Intelligence Keywords: AI HEAVEN Text file re the potential of future sentient AI [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BRAIN.THD Text, Bytes: 4883, Count: 69, 13-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: BRAIN FUTURE 100 200 102 LAPTOP MS-DOS MESSAGES THREAD This set of messages starts up where the thread FUTURE.THD left off, under the topic "Laptop Brain Drain". Views on the impact of the upcoming Tandy MS-DOS laptop on the future of the Kyocera (M100/102/200) are presented. This is not the first THD file on this, nor the last. After reading this one (and FUTURE.THD), tell us what you think. That's what a "Soapbox" is for! [76012,3532] Peter Tucker [UARCO] FACES.TXT Text, Bytes: 905, Count: 48, 26-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: LOGO FACES FACE This is an text file which relates to the ongoing discussion of personal logos. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler FUTURE.THD Text, Bytes: 7430, Count: 56, 05-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: 100 102 TOSHIBA TANDY NEC MULTISPEED FUTURE THREAD MESSAGES The future of the Model 100 family is always of interest to members of this Forum. A recent thread in the IBMHW Forum started with the premise that the soon-to-be-released Toshiba T1000 will "kill the Model 100". Doubtful -- but clearly machines which approach the Model 100/102 in weight and size, with much more power, are on the way. These messages discuss the future of the Model 100. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler FYI.THD Text, Bytes: 7518, Count: 23, 28-Jul-88 Title : Keywords: ALPHABET SHORTHAND CODE COMM ACRONYMN MESSAGES THREAD Scott Schad has a great money-saving idea. Hmmm...or is he just pulling our legs? It's called Acronymn City or Alphabet Soup. Whatever. I'm OK with FYI and BTW -- and even RSN. But some of the shorthand in this THD file is really mind boggling (POOSSLQ??). It is archived here just FYI. [71163,25] NIGHT HUNTER HALLOW.BA Text, Bytes: 1039, Count: 15, 28-Oct-92 Title : HALLOWEEN IDEAS (HALLOW.DO) Keywords: FUN HALLOWEEN SCARY GROSS BLOOD CHEAP A FILE OF HALLOWEEN IDEAS THAT DON'T USE MUCH MONEY A FILE OF HALLOWEEN IDEAS THAT YOU CAN DO WITH LITTLE MONEY/EXIT [75046,2325] Jon L. Olson KOOSH.TXT Text, Bytes: 4470, Count: 40, 10-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: KOOSH STORY ARMY PRIVATE INVENT MODEL US GOVERNMENT SECRET The story of the Army private who developed the first working model of the Top-Secret Koosh. [72757,3076] LUST.PRJ Text, Bytes: 4787, Count: 68, 07-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: USE APPLICATION FIELD NOVEL ARTICLE TEXT CAMZ MODEL 100 EXCITING A textual article on a project in which I am involved; It describes a novel and VERY exciting use of the Model 100/102 computer in Remote Monitoring Applications. :-) [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst NAUGA.THD Text, Bytes: 11140, Count: 19, 01-Feb-92 Title : Here comes the Nauga. Hide! Keywords: ANIMAL RIGHTS NAUGA HIDE RECIPE How one man's quest for portable computing developed into a crusade on behalf of neglected, downtrodden Naugas wherever you might find them. (The only thing you'll learn from this thread is that the inmates are running this asylum -- and doing it very well, thank you.) [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst NEWROM.THD Text, Bytes: 14177, Count: 53, 31-Dec-90 Title : Ideas about re-working the M100/102 ROM. Keywords: ROM OPTROM DATE BUG 100 102 EPROM RAMBO EXTRAM Talks in general terms about designing a new ROM for the M100/102 -- either to replace the current chip, or to work in the optROM socket. Describes some difficulties in re-tooling current software to run from an optROM, and gives some insight on how Mike Nugent fixed the notorious M100 date bug. This thread is high on idea content, a little sparse on technical detail. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler NTBOOK.THD Text, Bytes: 9732, Count: 44, 25-Aug-88 Title : Keywords: NOTEBOOK LAPTOP MEWS MESSAGES THREAD 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! [70406,445] David O. Rowell NUNTBK.WNT Text, Bytes: 9122, Count: 37, 25-Apr-89 Title : Keywords: NEW NOTEBOOK COMPUTER REPLACE MOD 100 WISH LIST What one user would like to see as a notebook computer to replace the Mod 100 he has used for 5 years now. Uploaded in the hope of starting a dialog that will influence future development by Tandy? NEC? Well - what do you think?? Dave Rowell [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PD?.LTR Text, Bytes: 2519, Count: 22, 20-Jan-89 Title : Keywords: PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE P100 QUINDRY COPYRIGHT Letter to Portable 100 magazine, published in Jan 1989 issue. Relates to Thomas Quindry's distribution of "public domain" software. See, also QINDRY.LTR in this Lib. [76257,3227] neil Smith PICOLF.ED Text, Bytes: 1517, Count: 27, 12-Jan-88 Title : Keywords: ASCII TEXT PICO PRINTERS POKES ERRORS CABLES 100 102 8201 Copy of a letter to the editor I sent to Pico regarding potentially dangerous errors in an otherwise interesting printer control article. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PREZ.THD Text, Bytes: 7104, Count: 17, 05-Sep-87 Title : Keywords: USA PRESIDENTS PRESIDENT FIRST MESSAGES THREAD The contest entry USA.100 (DL14) has led to speculation and "infotrivia" about who was the first "president". This file captures early messages re USA.100 and the following "Soapbox" discussions. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PRISON.THD Text, Bytes: 12775, Count: 11, 15-Aug-88 Title : Keywords: PRISON PRISONER RIGHTS BEHIND BARS MESSAGES THREAD 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. There is a moral here, somewhere! [76703,4062] Tony Anderson QINDRY.LTR Text, Bytes: 11995, Count: 29, 20-Jan-89 Title : Keywords: PROTEST LETTER COPYRIGHT QUINDRY PORTABLE 100 FEEDBACK PROGRAMS DISKS In the November 88 and January 89 issues of Portable 100, Thomas Quindry has stated his intent to distribute public domain and shareware program disks, which will include copyrighted programs which do not indicate that further distribution is not permitted. This is a serious violation of Copyright Law, and this file is a copy of the letter I have sent him, responding to his request for comment. Please advise me of your own feelings on the matter. [76703,4062] Tony Anderson QINDRY.REP Text, Bytes: 14080, Count: 22, 24-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: QUINDRY SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION LETTER REPLY Thomas Quindry's mail response to my five-page letter discussing his plans to distribute "public domain, shareware, and copyrighted programs" via mail order. (See file QINDRY.LTR in Lib. 17) 2/24/89 Tony Anderson [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY.ARC Bin, Bytes: 57866, Count: 12, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD ARC ARCE MSDOS This is the five QNDRYn.THD files in MS-DOS ARC form. Use ARC/ARCE to de-ARC on your PC. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY1.THD Text, Bytes: 23649, Count: 7, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD 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 first messages in QNDRY1.THD for background. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY2.THD Text, Bytes: 23688, Count: 7, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD 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 first messages in QNDRY1.THD for background. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY3.THD Text, Bytes: 22634, Count: 7, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD 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 first messages in QNDRY1.THD for background. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY4.THD Text, Bytes: 23662, Count: 9, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD 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 first messages in QNDRY1.THD for background. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QNDRY5.THD Text, Bytes: 19582, Count: 7, 18-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT QUINDRY P100 MESSAGES THREAD 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 first messages in QNDRY1.THD for background. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler QUOTE.THD Text, Bytes: 1397, Count: 72, 20-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: QUOTES MESSAGES THREAD Occasionally there are some quotable statements in the Forum message base which, while not fitting into a memorable thread, are too choice to let scroll off. This file is a collection of selected "one-liners" from M100SIG messages. It will be updated as material becomes available. This is only the beginning; put your best in a message (relevent or not!) and we will immortalize it! [71266,125] Phil Wheeler RADS.THD Text, Bytes: 10947, Count: 6, 30-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: RADIATION NEWS MEDIA MESSAGES THREAD This thread consists of a thoughtful series of messages on the subjects "European Radiation" and "Radiation & Media", stretching over a one week period - many from Thom Hartmann, a long-time member who is currently on the scene. Food for thought, both in terms of the true post-Chernobyl radiation in Europe and media news reporting quality and objectivity. [72757,3076] SMILEY.TXT Text, Bytes: 9342, Count: 48, 15-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: SMILEYS TEXT SMILEYS for your messages from APRANET [71266,125] Phil Wheeler SOAPBX.THD Text, Bytes: 4900, Count: 32, 04-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: SOAPBOX ORIGINAL MESSAGES THREAD 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"! [71266,125] Phil Wheeler T3000.THD Text, Bytes: 6786, Count: 13, 31-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: T3000 ADS ADVERTISING TANDY MESSAGES THREAD This thread 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. There is some interesting give-and-take on what is fair and normal in advertising. I remain a skeptic -- still trying to collect on one of my many "lifetime guarantees" (well it died, so the guarantee is void, isn't it?). [76703,4062] Tony Anderson TELE.WRE Text, Bytes: 2460, Count: 19, 26-Dec-88(26-Dec-88) Title : Keywords: SHAREWARE TELEWARE MARKETING SELLING SOFTWARE COMM For your information: An interesting new concept in the telemarketing aspects of shareware, which is developing in a thread in the IBMCOM forum. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler TERA.THD Text, Bytes: 5227, Count: 18, 06-May-87 Title : Keywords: TERA PICO MATH MESSAGES THREAD This thread started out as a discussion of PICO magazine. Then, one user decided (reason unknown!) to define what "pico" means. Eventually, the messages centered on mathematical whimsy. I saved and posted this thread at the special request of Denny Thomas [see the last message] -- perhaps so he can study it in depth at a later date! [71266,125] Phil Wheeler TOSH.THD Text, Bytes: 10877, Count: 17, 05-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: TOSHIBA MACHINES TRADE SANCTIONS GOVERNMENT CONGRESS MESSAGES THREAD 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). [71266,125] Phil Wheeler TRS-MX.THD Text, Bytes: 1095, Count: 32, 04-Nov-87 Title : Keywords: TANDY MX DEFENSE SOAPBOX MESSAGES THREAD Truly deserving of archiving, these messages identify Tandy's role in our national defense [73717,2674] USERS.001 Text, Bytes: 18098, Count: 29, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE Users profiles from the March/April 1987 premiere issue of LAPTOP USER magazine -- includes some names familiar to M100SIG members. Reproduced here by permission. [75046,2325] Jon L. Olson WHATS.THT Text, Bytes: 2120, Count: 36, 28-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: WORDS GAME PROVERBS HOMILIES SAYINGS PUZZLE Common sayings obscured by excess verbage... See how many you can figure out. Contact Jon Olson (75046,2325) if you get stumped. [76701,32] J.D. Hildebrand WHY100.DOC Text, Bytes: 5927, Count: 159, 27-Jul-91 Title : Why I still use a Model 100 Keywords: MAGAZINE LAPTOP USER M100 LAWSUITS PAIN The Model 100 community has been good and bad to me by turns. This text file contains the only public account of the final chapter in the Laptop User story, plus the unlikely reasons I, of all people, still use my battered old Model 100. LIB 17 - The Soapbox