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PIP Article List Now Complete!
Several versions of the PIPARTnn.LST have appeared since I became editor. It was started in a vain attempt to keep track of what articles published and so that I could discard those files that were no longer needed. From time to time it has also turned out to be valuable because when I wanted to find something that had appeared in PIP I could simply turn to the file or a printed copy and find it.
Each time the PIPARTnn.LST has appeared I have not only added listings of articles in the most recent issues of PIP but have also carried the job a bit backwards. Now I have finally carried that job back to issue number 1 as well as forwards to cover the first issue of 1990. The latest edition is PIPART08.LST, which is found in the library and on the Antelope Freeway Remote Access System as PIPART08.ARC. Happy Hunting.
For those who want the back issues of PIP to go along with the PIPART08.LST, drop me a note or leave a message on the Antelope Freeway. We do have some back issues. Those we don't have in stock will have to be copied at a cost of about 7 cents a page, depending on volume, that is, the number of copies are ordered.
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Dos-Alike For Unix
If you're moving to a Unix system, either voluntarily or because your company is going that way, and you have been using a CP/M or 'DOS system, you might want to look into Dos-Alike, a $99 program that translates CP/M or 'DOS commands into the Unix equivalents. The technical stuff says it provides DOS or CP/M command syntax to either a Bourne or C shell on a Xenix or Unix system. Version 1.3 is now shipping from Campus Computer Corp., 1908 Belcourt Ave., Nashville TN 37212, [615] 383-6000.
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For Sale
From time to time we get letters or telephone calls from people having CP/M systems for sale. If you are interested in obtaining one, leave a message on the CFOG answering machine, [312] 726-3569 indicating what you might be interested in. We have a couple of 'listings' right now. If you don't get one of those items, we can put you on a list.
Books and Bytes
We've been given the name of the abouve bookstore with a notation that it's just computer books. Location: 1163 East Ogden Avenue #105, Naperville, IL 60563, [708] 541-2126.
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Such a Deal!
Some of the 'deals' that come in the mail give us quite a chuckle. Now comes a group called "Computers Etc." that offers to act as a "computer products and peripherals distribution and consulting firm" just for you. The pitch is this: "For the fee of a thousand dollars a year, you and your members can take advantage of the opportunity to save money and time on future computer related purchases. That is approximately $8.33 per month per member for a 10 member group, or approximately $4.17 per month per member for a 20 member group, ETC.. WOW, that is LESS THAN the COST of most Newspaper Subscriptions!" Are you as impressed as I was?
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Acco Super Glare Filter
I splurged. The nylon mesh glare filter on my ancient Zenith monitor had some holes in it. It was a bit disconcerting to watch. I checked the Quill catalog: nylon mesh runs about $15, but there was an Acco glass filter for $32.94. It was worth it. The ancient Zenith monitor has NOTHING on it to reduce glare. Without a filter it's AWFUL. But the Acco Glarecare GS Series filter is so good that I can barely tell that there's anything but the amber characters on a black background. If reflections are bothering you, call up Quill at 708-634-4800 and ask for their microcomputer supplies catalog. There are five different sizes of filters from 8 7/8" x 8" to 12 1/16" x 8 7/8" to choose from. Try it, you'll like it.
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Eagle Computer Users
Most Osborne groups have become generic CP/M user groups and in many instances -- CFOG included -- tried became or tried to become [if not all things to all members] at least in a small way MS-DOS user groups, as well. A number of 'orphan' groups that still exist have not travelled this road. One of them is the Eagle Computer Users Group, whose December 1989 issue comes to hand, marked Volume 89 (must refer to the year, can't be the 89th volume!), No. 12. There was a full column of 'for sale' ads, a listing of books, magazines, and manuals in the group's library, and a few letters. If you have an Eagle write to the editor David A. J. McGlone, at P.O. Box 3381, Saratoga, CA 95070.