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Atari/Atari Games VaxMail 1991 Jed Margolin
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 2-JAN-1991 12:37:15.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: New employee.
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If you haven't already noticed or been introduced, we have a new
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employee starting today.
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His name is John Moore. He is a hardware design engineer in the
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Electrical Design group, reporting to me. His office is the corner
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cubicle just outside my office.
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Drop by and say Hi.
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-JAN-1991 15:09:19.55
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To: FRYE
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Temperature
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It is 3:08 pm and it is 76 degrees in my office. 76 degrees is too hot.
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Jed
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 2-JAN-1991 16:01:40.42
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: YAMAICHI SOCKETS
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HI JED,
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I PLACED THE ORDER FOR YOUR SOCKETS, THEY ARE DUE IN ON 1-8-91 DUE TO
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INVENTORY. I ASKED TONY TO PLEASE EXPEDITE THE ORDER.
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F.Y.I. P.O.#LQ32174 PURCHASE REQ #4574....
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HAVE A NICE EVENING AND REMEMBER TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY.
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MELANIE
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From: KIM::LOGG 2-JAN-1991 16:14:13.48
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: SA audio and the 2105 comm boards
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Jed;
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I forgot to mention that I am going out to field test in February
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with the 2105 comm boards AND SA audio. This means I will need to solve
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the problem I am having with the SCOM interrupt and the comm board interrupt.
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Any ideas for a short term solution?
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From: GAWD::WEST 2-JAN-1991 18:29:22.72
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MsPacman for sale?
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Does anyone out there in Vaxland have a
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Ms.PacMan that they'd like to sell?
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Call Mark West at x3792 or vaxmail if so.
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-------Thanx
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JAN-1991 12:33:43.29
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: TPU problems
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TPU has been fixed on all nodes. You can use your TPU$INIT files again.
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ds
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 3-JAN-1991 13:25:56.78
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8022
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8022
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Sounds
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PROJECT: Race Drivin' USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,40 MHz, 68P,PLCC
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MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: ADSP-2105KP-40
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 3-JAN-1991 15:18:20.89
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj:
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 3-JAN-1991 15:06:43.02
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To: @SYS$MAIL:TEAMTACO
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CC:
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Subj: vacation log
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I have made up a nifty chart to keep track of your accumulative vacation
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hours and sick days. There is a small stack of them beside my cockroach
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infested computer. Please come by and pick one up. If there is only one
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left, please make a xerox.
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Keeping track of your own vacation hours is a wise thing to do.
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JAN-1991 22:15:53.57
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: LQ0 (TTQ2) printer location
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The QMS laser printer LQ0 (TTQ2) has been moved. The new address is by
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the engineering Xerox machine behind Lois Turner's office (yes, that big
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ugly printer that is there now is going away).
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ds
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From: GAWD::HORSE 4-JAN-1991 08:41:07.64
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Come and Play Horse!!!
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Hey all you Basketball Fans!!! Horse is going out on field test today.
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Please come and play a game while you're having your Friday donut.
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A 6-pack of your favorite beverage goes to anyone finding a serious bug.
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Thanks,
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The Horse Team
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 4-JAN-1991 11:07:41.88
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To: MARGOLIN,SMITH,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8022 - Completed
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 3-JAN-1991 13:25:03.33
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8022
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Sounds
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PROJECT: Race Drivin' USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,40 MHz, 68P,PLCC
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MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: ADSP-2105KP-40
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CONTACT: ANALOG DEVICES PHONE: 4-8 947-0633
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COMMENTS:
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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Note: this is a cheaper version of ADSP-2101KP-40 (137662-040)
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w/less features/int memory
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cc: smith
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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IC,DSP,CMOS,40MHZ,68P,PLCC | 137674-040
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 4-JAN-1991
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From: KIM::LOGG 4-JAN-1991 12:03:15.47
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: GSP time outs with DSPlink
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Jed;
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We are getting GSP time outs when the DSPlink PCB is installed. Is
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there anything that this board may interfer with to cause this? Does the
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DSP interrupt have higher priority that the ADSP interrupt or something to
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interfer with info going to the GSP?
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I will try disconnecting the DSPlink until I can isolate the problem.
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 4-JAN-1991 13:26:28.37
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: GSP time outs with DSPlink
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I don't know of anything that would cause the problem.
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Jed
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 4-JAN-1991 14:00:23.18
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: PHONE MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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JEFF KELLMAN OF PLUS LOGIC CALLED FOR YOU AT 1:50 PM, PLEASE CALL HIM
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AT 452-1353.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 4-JAN-1991 14:35:49.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Mr. Nakajima's Gift Turkey Give-Away
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If you have not picked up your holiday turkey from Mr. Nakajima, please
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make sure you see Cynde Grossman or Sandi Brown before the end of the
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day on Tuesday, January 8. Any turkeys left at that time will be donated
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to a local homeless shelter.
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 4-JAN-1991 15:28:57.76
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Arium Echo
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I spoke to Howard Randall at Manco, the Rep for Arium.
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He says that Arium continues to sell and support the Arium Echo Dev. system.
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He says Arium is focusing manpower on their logic analyzer line so there is
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no effort underway to support additional processors with the Arium Echo.
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This may have lead to the rumors here at Atari that Arium is longer supporting
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the Echo which others interpreted to mean it is no longer available.
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Howard says production, sales, and support of the Arium Echo will continue
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indefinitely.
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-JAN-1991 11:13:16.47
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj:
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A 1200 Bd. Hays compatible external modem complete with users manual and
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an additional adapter cable. It's ready to use on any Mac. or MacII.
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Also work on PC. with an adapter cable.
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$45 or best offer.
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Farrokh x-1775
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 7-JAN-1991 16:25:59.35
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI, JED!
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MIKE SEIBERT OF MICRON TRIED TO REACH YOU AT (208)368-3956.
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THANKS,
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LORENE
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 7-JAN-1991 16:27:38.38
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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PARDON MY MONDAY AFTERNOON SEIZURE...MIKE SEIBERTS NUMBER IS (208)368-3956.
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THANKS,
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LORENE
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 7-JAN-1991 16:56:42.86
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: MISSING BOTTLE OF SPECIAL ALCOHOL
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I HAVE MISPLACED A SMALL BOTTLE OF SPECIAL ALCOHOL (NO NOT THE INGESTIBLE
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TYPE). IT HAS A SPOUT TYPE LID AND IS ABOUT 7 IN. TALL. IF YOU HAVE FOUND
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IT IN OR AROUND YOUR AREA, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL COME AND RETRIEVE
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IT.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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LINDA PAULO
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 8-JAN-1991 10:40:03.60
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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PLEASE CALL MIKE SIEBERT OF MICRON AT (208)368-3956, HE CALLED FOR
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YOU AT 9:55 AM.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 8-JAN-1991 12:34:03.67
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: HOME FOR SALE
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My parents have put their home up for sale. It is being shown by appt.
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only. It is located in Morgan Hill off of East Dunne Ave. in the foothills
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Telephone # xxx-xxx-xxxx. Below is a description.
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A. Single family tri-level detached home, a planned development with home-
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owners assn., monthly dues $55.00.
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B. Two bedrooms, two and one half baths, 1553 sq. ft.
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C. Woodburning fireplace and ceiling fan in living room, central forced
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air heating and air conditioning.
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D. W-wood shake roof, wood shake roof, gutters and downspouts, and concrete
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slab foundation.
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E. City sewer and water, and PG&E utilities.
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F. Quiet street, end of cul-de-sac lot, with excellent view.
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G. Two car attached garage with automatic garage door opener and built in
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storage cabinets.
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H. Homeowners association maintains front landscaping and sprinkler system.
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I. All window coverings remain, 220 volts for dryer, inside laundry area.
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J. All double pane windows, tinted in living room, ceiling and walls insulated,
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garden window in kitchen.
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K. Kitchen has free standing range and oven, built in dishwasher, disposal
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and free standing microwave.
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L. Large deck overlooking hills with picturesque views.
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M. Cable tv, and rented water softener.
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N. Home decorated like a model home using extensive wall paper and upgraded
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carpet throughout home.
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O. Built in alarm system and wrought iron security doors and windows.
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P. Price: $237,750
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 8-JAN-1991 16:55:23.24
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Hot Processor at Great Price!?
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Here is a message Tim sent me - sounds exciting. My comments follow...
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From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 8-JAN-1991 12:15:46.26
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To: DOWNEND
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Subj: New 68000 development tools
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I would like to suggest that we make sure any new tools will support some of
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the new processors Motorola is planning. At least one of them, the 68EC020,
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looks very interesting. The 68EC020 is a reduced cost version of the 68020
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(EC stands for Embedded Control) that reduces the address bus to 24 bits and
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removes co-processor support so it can fit in a cheaper 100-pin package. It has
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a maximum clock speed of 25MHz. It's availability is slated for 2nd quarter
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this year (although who believes Motorola's release dates?) and is targetted
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for $15 in our quantities. Given that we are currently paying $13 for 16MHz
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68000s this sounds very interesting.
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Tim
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............................end of Tim's message......................
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This is exciting and frustrating at the same time. I am pretty sure NONE
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of the 68000/68010 emulators will support the 68020 processor. The jump from
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16 to 32 bit data is too much for them. So what do you do? Wait for something
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like the the 68EC020 to make it into our designs or buy new equipment now?
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Sometimes any action is better than no action even it turns out to be
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wrong in a year or two. In spite of the emulator problem, I would certainly
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encourage new hardware designs to consider processors with the
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power/price ratio offered by the 68EC020. It should be approached as
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a choice for the whole department with the intention of standardizing
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most future designs upon it. Tim also mentioned a 683xx processor which
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also offers greater speed while retaining much of the 68000 architecture.
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New purchases should be evaluted in terms of supporting that processor as well.
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From: GAWD::RAY 8-JAN-1991 17:52:40.65
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT
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CC: RAY
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Subj: ATEI early Feb. next year
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According to January '91 Playmeter, ATEI (London) will be the first week
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in February '92 (not early January). This should make getting
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the games over there in time much easier next year!
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John
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From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JAN-1991 18:06:30.80
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT
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CC: RAY
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Subj: ATEI earlyshow sym sys$mail
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According to January '91 Playmeter, ATEI (London) will be the first week
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in February '92 (not early January). This should make getting
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the games over there in time much easier next year!
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John
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From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JAN-1991 18:18:52.23
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE.DIS
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Moving party 1/19/91!
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The Ray family will be moving from beautiful Milpitas to the
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country (only 20 minutes away!) on Saturday, January 19, 1991.
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If you feel like getting some exercise that Saturday, we could
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sure use the help! (We will provide food and beverages to keep
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you going.)
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If you are interested in attending this "party", please RSVP. I
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will provide you with a map and further details.
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Thanks!!
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John
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 9-JAN-1991 09:49:44.92
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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GOOD MORNING JED,
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KEITH CHARLSTON OF REDAK CALLED FOR YOU AT 9:50 AM, PLEASE CALL HIM
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BACK AT (800)356-8352.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 11:08:42.64
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: hows about a date
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Today is 1-9-91
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Isn't that cute? Maybe we can get this year over with in one day.
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Note to Pat McCarthy: I know, I know, it's 9-1-91.
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 11:32:01.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: another date perhaps
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I was just writing the date on a drawing when I noticed the coincidence.
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No big deal, just a cute observation. But, now that I think of it, this
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is really quite significant. This hasn't happened since January 8th, 1881!
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This should be a holiday. Let's all go home and celebrate.
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 13:00:44.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Chris has the next one..
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-JAN-1991 12:19:09.31
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To: BERT::CAMERON
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CC:
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Subj: RE: another date perhaps
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is the next time Feb. 1, 2112?
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From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 9-JAN-1991 15:14:58.58
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: House to share
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Sunnyvale near 280, beautiful/quiet 3 bdrm condo, $500/mo + deposit
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utilities included. Professional M/F, non-smoker, available immediately.
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Call extension 3773 or xxx-xxxx.
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Thank you
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Kiyoko Humes
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 9-JAN-1991 15:26:11.24
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: YAMAICHI SOCKETS
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GOOD AFTERNOON,
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THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT YAMAICHI SENT OUR PARTS TO ANOTHER COMPANY.
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I SPOKE TO TONY AND HE PROMISED ME THAT THE PARTS WILL BE IN TOMORROW 1-10-91.
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HE WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS ARE READY FOR PICK UP, EITHER MYSELF OR
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A FELLOW ATARIAN WILL PICK UP THE PARTS.
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IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFO I WILL LET YOU KNOW.
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SORRY FOR THE DELAY
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MELANIE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FRYE 9-JAN-1991 15:42:10.60
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: DATES TO REMEMBER
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ONE
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HQW ABOUT........1-9-1987,.....IT WAS A FRIDAY AND EVERYONE WENT HOME
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AT NOON......BIG WATER MAIN BRAKE ON SYCAMORE DR........
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::KELLER 9-JAN-1991 15:58:23.47
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ROOM TO RENT
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EVERGREEN AREA, QUIET 4 BRM HOUSE, 375.00 + DEPOSIT, UTILITIES INCLUDED,
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PROFESSIONAL FEMALE, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
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CALL EXTENSION:
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CALL EXTENSION: 9412
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THANKS KAREN
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-JAN-1991 16:04:12.53
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: PCB parts lists
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Jed:
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I have an answer to your problems re. PCB parts lists not being
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available. Jeff Bell told me for over a year the SCIcards-generated parts lists
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have been copied over to the PARTSLIST: directory (it's on Bert, in case you're
|
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interested). Those files are plain ASCII except for the first line, which is
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extra long. If you do a directory of partslist:*.sc, you'll see there are 59
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files in that directory. The other zillions of parts lists in that directory
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are WordMARC format, of course. Probably the reason you couldn't find a SCI-
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cards parts lists yesterday was because it hadn't been released yet. Not until
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it's released does it get copied over to that directory.
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The three assemblies Ralph Perez used for the Compact link programs are:
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A048979-01 North American
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A048979-02 British
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A048979-03 German
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The link assemblies above are listed on the A048980-xx parts list. Hope this
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info helps you.
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Andrea
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-JAN-1991 16:33:20.95
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To: BERT::DENCKER
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: PCB parts lists
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Thank you,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::GRAY 9-JAN-1991 19:19:14.48
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: WILLOW GLEN HOME FOR RENT
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1250 sq. ft.,
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2 bedroom/1 bath,
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hard-wood floors and fireplace,
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newly painted exterior and interior,
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gardener service included,
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rent: $1050
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This quaint home is in an established residential area, approx. 1/2 mile
|
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from downtown Willow Glen. Respond to this message or call X-1772 (Atari).
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- Alan -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 10-JAN-1991 14:47:47.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: CAR SPEAKERS
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FOR SALE : 2 - 12 INCH. LANZAR PRO. SPEAKERS $ 250.00
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1 - 150 WATT AUTO TEK AMPLIFIER $ 250.00
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BOTH ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW ONLY 1 MONTH OLD, THEY ARE BEING SOLD EITHER
|
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WAYS, SEPARATELY AT $ 250.00 EACH OR AS A PACKAGE FOR $ 450.00.
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|
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IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL TINA AT THE FRONT LOBBY.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 10-JAN-1991 15:37:44.80
|
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To: MARGOLIN,OWENS
|
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CC:
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Subj: 136077 - DRIVER MEMORY MASTERS
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136077 - HARD DRIVIN/RACE MEMORY MASTERS 10-Jan-1991
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Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136077-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
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136077-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
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136077-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
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136077-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
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136077-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W
|
|
136077-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W
|
|
136077-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210X
|
|
136077-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200X
|
|
136077-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136077-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y
|
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136077-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,45C
|
|
136077-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H
|
|
136077-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H
|
|
136077-1023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-1024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K
|
|
136077-1025 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,40B
|
|
136077-1026 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,60B
|
|
136077-1027 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137665-1020,30J
|
|
136077-1028 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30F
|
|
136077-1029 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10F
|
|
136077-1030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E
|
|
136077-1031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E
|
|
136077-1032 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,70N
|
|
136077-1033 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,45N
|
|
136077-1103 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-1104 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-1105 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-1106 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-1111 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W
|
|
136077-1112 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W
|
|
136077-1123 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-1201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-1202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-1203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-1204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-1205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-1206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-1207 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-1208 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-1209 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-1210 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
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|
136077 - HARD DRIVIN/RACE MEMORY MASTERS 10-Jan-1991
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|
Page 2
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PART
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|
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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|
136077-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-2021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H
|
|
136077-2022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H
|
|
136077-2023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-2024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K
|
|
136077-3001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-3002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-4001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-4002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-4003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-4004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-4005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-4006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-4007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-4008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-4009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-4010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-4015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136077-4016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136077-4030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E
|
|
136077-4031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::RAY 10-JAN-1991 17:20:07.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Strategy Brainstorming! RSVP by Friday night!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You are invited to a brainstorming session, currently scheduled
|
|
for Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 12:00 to 2:00.
|
|
|
|
The focus of the session will be on corporate strategy. For example:
|
|
|
|
What does Atari do?
|
|
What does Atari do better than our competitors?
|
|
What are our unique advantages?
|
|
How can we capitalize on these advantages?
|
|
What areas do we want to explore?
|
|
What new capabilities should be developed?
|
|
etc.
|
|
|
|
We will have approximately 10 people in each group. The
|
|
moderators will be chosen from the Engineering and Marketing
|
|
Directors (Rick Moncrief, Pete Takaichi, Chris Downend, Mary
|
|
Fujihara, and yours truly).
|
|
|
|
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by VAX to RAY
|
|
by end of day tomorrow (Friday). I will organize the
|
|
participants into "well-rounded" groups and assign moderators
|
|
by Tuesday. You will receive details of your meeting place and
|
|
moderator on Tuesday.
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 11-JAN-1991 17:37:05.24
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ZOOM/shadows/ground avoidance
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have been asked by the lawyers if there are any games out there
|
|
that have used any one of the following features. If you could provide me
|
|
with any information that would be appreciated.
|
|
|
|
1. Player selectable Zoom. I have seen a Sega sitdown that used a zoom
|
|
to move to and from the cockpit of a jet but it was not controllable.
|
|
What is the name of this game? Are there other games with a zoom?
|
|
|
|
2. Terrain following shadows. I believe the game Zaxxon and F-15 used
|
|
shadows to give the player a height. Are there any others that
|
|
provided a shadow that followed the terrain?
|
|
|
|
3. Automatic ground avoidance. I believe F-15 and others prevented the
|
|
player from flying into the ground (vertical avoidance). Are there
|
|
any other games like this? Are there any games that detected terrain
|
|
in front of the player and helped the player avoid that terrain in
|
|
any way?
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SALWITZ 14-JAN-1991 11:18:26.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Here we go...
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|
|
Well somebody has to do it.. (2 days to go).
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|
|
Once we go to war there will be no turning back. There will be sons and
|
|
daughters and fathers and mothers killed. There will be thousands of Americans
|
|
killed and thousands more disfigured so that their lives will never be the same.
|
|
It may be a fast war, it may be a decisive war, but no war is a clean war.
|
|
|
|
The Arabs may or may not remember that Hussein attacked Kuwait but they
|
|
will most certainly remember the Arabs killed when the allied forces attack.
|
|
If we destroy Iraq there will be millions of refugees. They will not be looking
|
|
at America as their savior.
|
|
|
|
Going to war represents a major defeat for the administration. All the
|
|
talk about a "single voice" in the U.S. being the single greatest chance for
|
|
peace is just so much B.S. when the war starts.
|
|
|
|
I believe that sanctions should be given more time. One possible action
|
|
at this time is a full military blockade, stopping all air, sea and ground
|
|
transport into and out of Iraq. This is technically an act of war, but it will
|
|
kill many fewer people.
|
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|
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|
|
Peace,
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|
|
JFS
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 14-JAN-1991 11:23:23.12
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 2 WW 2105 PCBs
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|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
|
|
|
|
I will need 2 more WW 2105 serial boards for my Field Test cabinet.
|
|
Should we use the current design I am using or do you want to do 4 new WW
|
|
boards (2 to replace the ones we are using in the lab)? I would like to get
|
|
them started in the done in the next two weeks.
|
|
|
|
Ed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::OPERATOR 14-JAN-1991 11:24:05.38
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
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|
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|
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HI JED,
|
|
STEVE BUCHHEIT OF TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:00 AM, PLEASE
|
|
CALL HIM BACK AT 748-2267.
|
|
|
|
RE: P 15.
|
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|
|
THANK YOU,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 15-JAN-1991 11:28:06.36
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: PAL for DSK board
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|
|
|
|
At one time you said you might be able to change a PAL on the DSK and give
|
|
me the full address range in the pair of 512's there rather than half the range
|
|
which I can use now. Are you planning on doing this, and if so when?
|
|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 15-JAN-1991 11:30:53.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: ELECTRICIAN
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|
|
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|
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CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A GOOD AND DEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN TO ME. I WILL
|
|
BE NEEDING SOME ELECTRICAL WORK DONE IN MY HOUSE IN ABOUT 3 - 5 WEEKS.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU KEN WILLIAMS X3909
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-JAN-1991 13:30:47.84
|
|
To: BIKE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: DSK Addressing
|
|
|
|
|
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No, I don't have time to redo the DSK addressing. I don't have time now;
|
|
I don't expect to have time later.
|
|
|
|
Leon has started the layout of the Expanded Memory Board and will
|
|
probably be done next week. We will probably be able to get boards
|
|
on a two week turn-around.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 15-JAN-1991 14:30:29.86
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: BOAT SHOW FREEBEES
|
|
|
|
|
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I HAVE 4 TICKETS TO THE COW PALACE BOAT SHOW (COMPLIMENTS OF KRAGENS) FOR
|
|
WEDNESDAY..ONLY...
|
|
SHOW ADMISSION IS USUALLY $6 HOURS:1
|
|
;00...TRY THAT AGAIN...........HOURS: 1:00-10:30 PM
|
|
|
|
MILTY
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 15-JAN-1991 16:31:23.50
|
|
To: BEHENSKY, MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: FYI, re. returned EPROMs
|
|
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 15-JAN-1991 12:07:39.82
|
|
To: BEHENSKY,MONCRIEF
|
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CC: DENCKER,BENZLER
|
|
Subj: RACE DRIVIN LINK UPDATE KIT INSTRUCTIONS
|
|
|
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|
|
I already returned my copy of the instruction manual to Andrea; however,
|
|
Elaine may want to ask operators to return the old EPROMs for credit. She
|
|
will be reviewing this with Bob Stewart to see if it is worth the trouble.
|
|
|
|
Since we are not charging customers for the kit, it makes it difficult
|
|
to send them a credit. Also, our accounting system is not set up to give
|
|
credits back directly to operators. Basically, we would be buying EPROMs
|
|
directly from operators.
|
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|
|
--Linda
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 15-JAN-1991 16:37:27.90
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Micro Times
|
|
|
|
|
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Anyonoe out there have a copy of Micro Times I could look through,
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I would really appreciate it.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 16-JAN-1991 10:10:04.17
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Computer for sale
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*******************************
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* FOR SALE *
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* *************************** *
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* *
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* IBM PC *
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* 640K MEMORY *
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* 360 K DISC DRIVE *
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* DUAL FLOPPY *
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* MONO MONITOR *
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* EXTENDED KEYBOARD *
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* BEST OFFER *
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* *
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* (xxx) xxx-xxxx X2211 *
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* ASK FOR DIANE *
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* *
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*******************************
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 16-JAN-1991 10:19:17.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOR SALE $6500 MILTY EX 3742
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From: KIM::MILTY 16-JAN-1991 09:20:15.33
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To: MILTY
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CC:
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Subj: MUSTANG
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1985 MUSTANG GT,302 4V H.O.,5SP,3.00 POSI,53K MI,
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17 CTY/24 HWY ACTUAL MILEAGE,ORIGINAL OWNER,
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BLACK W/GREY FABRIC INTERIOR,T-TOPS
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P/S,P/DISC BRAKES,P/W,PDL,A/C,CC,TILT
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LIGHT GROUP,GUAGES,KENWOOD AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO,
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PIONEER SPEAKERS,G.E. CB RADIO
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UNDERCOATED,POLYSEALED,SCOTCHGUARDED.
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FIRST YEAR WITH ROLLER CAM
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LAST YEAR WITH HOLLEY 4V & ALUM INTAKE
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FINNED ALUM VALVE COVERS
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ALL FACTORY STOCK
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NU 3 ROW RADIATOR
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NU FACTORY HEATER CORE
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NU VISORS
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NU HOSES AND SERPENTINE BELT
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CAR COVER,DASH COVER,SNOW CHAINS,ALL RECEIPTS AND RECORDS.
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GOOD TIRES,GOOD BRAKES,GOOD CLUTCH,STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYS.
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NEVER RACED,NEVER HIT
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 16-JAN-1991 10:28:09.61
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: CAFE ATARI
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*******************************************************************
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THAT LONG AWAITED DAY HAS ARRIVED, THE GRAND OPENING OF CAFE ATARI! IF YOU
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HAVEN'T TRIED OUT THE BREAKFAST THIS MORNING, BE SURE TO "DO LUNCH".
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********************************************************************
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 16-JAN-1991 13:46:13.89
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8088
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|
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==============================================================================
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|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8088
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio
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PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS194
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DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Driver
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MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS194
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|
==============================================================================
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|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 16-JAN-1991 13:49:45.46
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8089
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|
==============================================================================
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|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8089
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio
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PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: DS III
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|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS195
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DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Receiver
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS195
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|
==============================================================================
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|
|
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-JAN-1991 15:36:29.54
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8088 - Completed
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-JAN-1991 13:45:21.17
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8088
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS194
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Driver
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS194
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|
CONTACT: TI PHONE:
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|
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COMMENTS:
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Data is in TI ALS/AS Logic Data Book, 1986, page 3-85
|
|
==============================================================================
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|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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==============================================================================
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|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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IC,LINE DRIVER,DIFF,QUAD,W/3 ST O,16P/.3 | 137675-001
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|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 1/16/91
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|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-JAN-1991 15:43:12.16
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8089 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-JAN-1991 13:48:44.70
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8089
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: DS III
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS195
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Receiver
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS195
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
|
|
Data is in TI ALS/AS Logic Data Book, 1986, page 3-95
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
|
IC,LINE RECEIVER,DIFF,QUAD,W/3 ST O,CER,16P/.3 | 137676-001
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 1/16/91
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LICHAC 18-JAN-1991 06:22:43.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: GAME TICKETS
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|
|
|
|
|
2 TICKETS FOR SUNDAYS 49'ER AND GIANTS GAME.........
|
|
SECTION 31 UPPER RESERVE .......ROW 17.. SEATS 15 & 16
|
|
$150.00 EACH
|
|
|
|
JOHN OR BILL
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|
|
|
xxx-xxxx
|
|
(xxx)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 18-JAN-1991 08:49:27.82
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: HEALTH INSURANCE MEETINGS
|
|
|
|
|
|
DON'T FORGET THE 9:00 AND 10:30 MEETINGS THIS MORNING. BE THERE AND BE
|
|
INFORMED.
|
|
|
|
SANDI
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 21-JAN-1991 13:31:35.82
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,@SYS$MAIL:MARKETING
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday Schedule
|
|
|
|
|
|
This schedule is posted on my bulletin board as well. Let me
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|
know if you see any problems.
|
|
|
|
WALKABOUT FRIDAYS
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|
|
|
DATE PROJECT PROJECT LEADER
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|
------ ---------------- -------------------
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2/1/91 Animators Sam Comstock
|
|
3/1/91 Audio Brad Fuller
|
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4/5/91 Hardware Pat McCarthy
|
|
5/3/91 Marketing Mary Fujihara
|
|
6/7/91 Danger Express Paul Kwinn
|
|
7/12/91 Pit-Fighter II Gary Stark
|
|
8/9/91 Kelly Turner
|
|
9/6/91 Ed Logg
|
|
10/4/91 John Salwitz
|
|
11/1/91 Bob Flanagan
|
|
12/6/91 Mark Pierce
|
|
1/10/92 Bonnie Smithson
|
|
2/7/92 Peter Lipson
|
|
3/6/92 Natalie Burgess
|
|
4/3/92 Ed Rotberg
|
|
5/1/92 Dennis Harper
|
|
6/5/92 Andy Burgess
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 21-JAN-1991 13:35:10.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: inkjet printers
|
|
|
|
|
|
Has anyone ever used a SIMENZ ink-jet printer? Weired Stuff's
|
|
got a few of these printers with serial interface for $10/ea.!! Any
|
|
comments?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 22-JAN-1991 17:39:35.18
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: BENEFITS RE-ENROLLMENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
IF YOU ARE PRESENTLY ON EITHER THE LIFEGUARD OR NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
|
|
(NWNL) GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS, OR IF YOU PLAN TO CHANGE TO THE NWNL
|
|
HEALTH PLAN, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF THE MEETINGS ON LAST FRIDAY AND
|
|
RECEIVED INFORMATION AND AN INSURANCE PACKET. IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED A
|
|
PACKET, PLEASE OBTAIN ONE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES.
|
|
|
|
THERE ARE EXPLANATIONS FOR TWO TYPES OF HEALTH INSURANCES INSIDE, THE PREFERRED
|
|
PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) AND THE EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (EPO).
|
|
BOTH ARE UNDER THE NWNL PLAN. THERE ARE ALSO INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR
|
|
EACH ONE. YOU MUST DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE YOU WANT, EITHER THE PPO OR
|
|
EPO, AND RETURN THE APPROPRIATE FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES BY MONDAY, JANUARY 28.
|
|
|
|
ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES (KAISER EMPLOYEES OR EMPLOYEES WITH JUST DENTAL COVERAGE)
|
|
MUST COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT FORM ALSO FOR THIS IS A RE-ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR
|
|
ALL EMPLOYEES. NWNL IS OUR INSURANCE CARRIER FOR LIFE INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTAL
|
|
DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE AS WELL AS MEDICAL AND DENTAL.
|
|
|
|
ALL FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO H.R. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN
|
|
JANUARY 28 FOR THESE CHANGES TO BECOME EFFECTIVE BY FEBRUARY 2.
|
|
|
|
REMEMBER, THIS RE-ENROLLMENT PERIOD INVOLVES EVERYONE!
|
|
|
|
SANDI
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 23-JAN-1991 07:40:06.19
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Atari Wine Glasses
|
|
|
|
|
|
An offer that is hard to refuse....................................
|
|
|
|
Human Resources is closing out its stock of limited edition 1990
|
|
Holiday Wine Glasses. Glasses will be priced at the unbelievable
|
|
low price of TWO for $3.00. Act quickly if you are interested in
|
|
purchasing these collector's items as supplies are extremely limited.
|
|
|
|
If you want to purchase glasses, stop by my office, call me at Ext. 3754
|
|
or send me a mail message.
|
|
|
|
cynde
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 23-JAN-1991 08:57:15.35
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: stuff from my garage to yours
|
|
|
|
FOR SALE
|
|
|
|
Delta Table Saw, 10" Thin kerf blade.
|
|
Only got ripped a few times.........$225
|
|
|
|
|
|
Craftsman Belt and Disc Sander with stand.
|
|
9" disc
|
|
6 X 48 belt
|
|
Get belted for only..................$175
|
|
|
|
Upright Freezer, white, spacious, cold
|
|
Put one on ice for only..............$125
|
|
|
|
I have the manual for the tools in my office. Write or call 3727....Carole
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::OPERATOR 23-JAN-1991 15:09:32.35
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ELI IS IN THE LOBBY...
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
LORENE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 23-JAN-1991 16:19:44.63
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST AND FOUND
|
|
|
|
|
|
AN EARRING WAS FOUND IN THE DESIGN SERVICES AREA A FEW DAYS AGO. IT'S BLACK
|
|
AND GOLD AND TRIANGULAR IN SHAPE. IF YOU LOST IT, YOU CAN RETRIEVE IT AT THE
|
|
MAIN LOBBY.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-JAN-1991 16:52:47.93
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: JAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD ENGINEERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD PROGRAMMERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MANAGERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD TECHS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD ENGINEERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD PROGRAMMERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MANAGERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY...
|
|
If you know of any unused (bare or otherwise) JAMMA style game boards
|
|
left over from previous prototypes that might be found around your lab,
|
|
please let me know. Your cooperation will be appreciated by all of us RATs
|
|
in the "RACE" lab.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 24-JAN-1991 17:03:32.86
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: LAST CHANCE
|
|
|
|
|
|
O.K. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF LAST FRIDAY'S HEALTH
|
|
INSURANCE MEETINGS BUT WEREN'T, OR FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE THERE BUT ARE
|
|
STILL CONFUSED OR HAVE QUESTIONS, THEN HERE IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. A NWNL
|
|
REPRESENTATIVE WILL AGAIN BE IN THE CAFETERIA TOMORROW FROM 10:00 TIL NOON TO
|
|
ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. THIS IS NOT A MEETING, BUT A COME-AS-YOU-ARE-WHEN-YOU-
|
|
CAN TYPE OF THING.
|
|
|
|
NO MORE EXCUSES ABOUT WHY YOU COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T ATTEND THE MEETINGS LAST
|
|
WEEK. THIS IS IT!
|
|
|
|
SANDI
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 24-JAN-1991 17:44:39.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: LOCKER ROOM/SHOWER ROOM CLEAN-UP
|
|
|
|
|
|
YOU KNOW THOSE FADED RED SHORTS AND THAT TATTERED ATARI SHIRT OF YOURS? YEAH,
|
|
THE ONES YOU HAVEN'T SEEN AROUND SINCE YOU STOPPED PLAYING VOLLYBALL LAST
|
|
SUMMER. WELL, I THINK I KNOW WHERE THEY ARE, AND PROBABLY ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS
|
|
COME WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE LOCKERS IN THE MEN AND/OR WOMENS RESTROOMS.
|
|
|
|
IT HAS BECOME QUITE GROSS IN BOTH THE LOCKER ROOMS AND THE EXERCISE ROOM AT
|
|
TIMES, SO ON FEBRUARY 1, AND EVERY FRIDAY THEREAFTER, THE LOCKERS WILL BE
|
|
CLEANED OUT. WHICH MEANS EVERYTHING LEFT IN THEM WILL BE DISPOSED OF.
|
|
|
|
SO LET'S JUMP ON THE "BETTER OUR ENVIRONMENT" BANDWAGON AND MAKE THIS A MORE
|
|
FRAGRANT AND NEATER PLACE TO WORK.
|
|
|
|
SANDI
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 25-JAN-1991 10:29:25.78
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Health Insurance Re-Enrollment
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are a LARGE number of employees who have not completed insurance
|
|
re-enrollment cards and returned them to Human Resources.
|
|
|
|
It is necessary for ALL EMPLOYEES to complete an enrollment form before the end
|
|
of today. If you are a Kaiser subscriber you need to complete the re-
|
|
enrollment form for dental coverage under Northwestern National. If you are
|
|
an existing Northwestern subscriber, you need to complete the re-enrollment
|
|
form for medical and dental. If you are currently covered under Lifeguard, you
|
|
need to complete an enrollment form for one of the Northwestern plans or
|
|
Kaiser.
|
|
|
|
If you have questions, please contact either Sandi or myself or stop by the
|
|
cafeteria between 10:00 am an Noon and talk to the Northwestern National
|
|
representative.
|
|
|
|
cynde
|
|
|
|
REMINDER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE AN INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORM BEFORE THE
|
|
END OF TODAY (Friday, January 25).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::STARK 25-JAN-1991 15:23:37.08
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: LOIS,STARK
|
|
Subj: Zax emulator demo...
|
|
|
|
|
|
There will be a demo of the Zax emulator in my lab on Wed @ 2:00pm. The Zax
|
|
rep will be there to answer questions. If I get it converted in time, I'll
|
|
load Pitfighter as the test case.
|
|
gary
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 25-JAN-1991 16:15:57.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: LOCKER CLEAN-UP RETRACTION
|
|
|
|
|
|
I AM SORRY. I MISCONSTRUED THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED REGARDING THE FRIDAY
|
|
CLEAN UPS. THE LOCKERS THEMSELVES WILL NOT BE CLEANED OUT, BUT THE AREA AROUND
|
|
AND ON TOP OF THE LOCKERS AND SHOWER AREAS WILL BE.
|
|
|
|
SANDI
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From: KIM::MILTY 28-JAN-1991 08:49:28.70
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOR SALE..TO GOOD HOME....$2500 EVERYTHING MUST GO!!
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From: KIM::MILTY 28-JAN-1991 08:40:12.47
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To: MILTY
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CC:
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Subj: RANCHERO 28/JAN/91
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1972 RANCHERO GT,351C W/HOLLEY 4BBL,RUNS PURRFECTLY
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A/T,P/S,P/DISC BRAKES,A/C,TRANS COMPLETELY REBUILT PROFESSIONALY
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NU SPEAKERS,TACH,GUAGES,
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AMER.MAGS,NU HR60/14 T/A RADIALS,RECEIVER HITCH,TRANS PAN COOLER,
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SHIFT KIT,HI ENERGY CAM,3 CORE RADIATOR,COMPLETELY REBUILT FRONT
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SUSPENSION,NU REAR AXLE BEARINGS AND SEALS,3.00 GEARS,DUAL EXHAUST
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W/TURBO MUFFLERS,AIR SHOCKS,NU FRONT SHOCKS,HOOD LOCKS,NU ALT,
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NU BATTERY,NU FUEL PUMP,NU WINSHIELD WASHER AND MOTOR,NU HOSES,NU BELTS
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NU SPARKS/WIRES/ETC.,GOOD BRAKES,UNDERCOATED,STEAM CLEANED OFTEN,
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ALL MAINTAINENCE RECORDS,FACTORY SHOP MANUALS.
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120K MILES ON ENGINE
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EXTRAS:LT & RT DOORS,DRUMS,ROTORS,STEERING COLUMNM,DASH GUAGES,KNOBS,
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TRIM,TAIL LIGHTS,DRIVE SHAFT,REAR END HOUSING COMPLETE BRAKE
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TO BRAKE,REAR WINDOW,NUTS N' BOLTS,AND...........
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A COMPLETE 140K MI 351C 2BBL ENGINE.
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..............MILT LOPER (xxx)xxx-xxxx...EVES (xxx)xxx-xxxx.......
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 28-JAN-1991 14:27:02.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: referral please
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I need the name of a physical therapist.
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Thank you.
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 28-JAN-1991 16:50:29.49
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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CALVIN OF BAY CALLED REGARDING PLUS LOGIC,452-4853.
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From: KIM::STARK 29-JAN-1991 10:24:42.21
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: LOIS,STARK
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Subj: Zax emulator demo
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Please note:
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Tomorrow's Zax emulator demo is being moved from 2:00pm to 1:30pm
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because of schedule conflicts.
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gary
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From: GAWD::RAY 29-JAN-1991 15:48:34.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY,HENRY,
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MSHERMAN,VERNON,MCDOWELL,CALFEE,HINDORFF,THOMPSON
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 2/1/91 3:30 - 5:00
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This Friday is Walkabout Friday (tm)!!
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Atari Games' world renowned ANIMATION department will be
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hosting this special event!!
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Expect some exciting new developments from the old
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timers: BMX Heat, NoName, BATMAN, and HORSE. Look out for those
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up-and-coming superstars: Danger Express, Marble Man,
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Gauntlet:TnA.
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The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
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Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
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munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
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negative).
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Friday, Feb. 1, 1991
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3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
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John
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 29-JAN-1991 18:42:54.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
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CC: JACKSON,LEON,JOE,MCCARTHY
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Subj: BOM parts lister program release.
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The parts list generator program for Viewlogic schematics is now
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available. To use it put into your login.com :
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$ BOM :== $ scicom:plist
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SCICOM should already be in your login.
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Type BOM /HELP for information about the switch options.
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You need to run the VIEWDATA portion on the PC first. See Art, Leon,
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Joe or me if you need help to get started.
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Here is the help information from the program. As always please
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report problems and bugs.
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Engineers. Use the /eng switch to generate a parts list format
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suitable for Tims COSTPL program using the MANPL option.
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The PLIST command format is :
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PLIST project assy#-version/rev (eg a012345-01a)
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optional : /add /create /eng /goto /help /keep='level'
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/local_xref /print /show='level'
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Only the first letter after the / is significant.
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project : The name of the project .bom file.
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assembly/rev# : The assembly number and revision of the parts list to create.
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The following switches are optional.
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/add : If the assembly is not fount in the .AO file, then add it.
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/create : If the .ao file is not found then create it.
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/engineer : produce engineering parts list only.
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/goto=n : Skip beginning procedures
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/help : this message.
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/keep='level' : What to do with temporary files
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level can be ALL SOME NONE or a number.
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/local_xref : do not copy or use the master plist_xref.dat file
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/print : print an existing pl on the documemntation printers.
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the project name is ignored.
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/show='level' : How much information to display on the screen.
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level can be ALL SOME NONE or a number.
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 30-JAN-1991 09:44:04.15
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: GYM PASSES
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IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE A FREE GUEST PASS FOR FITNESS USA, PLEASE CONTACT ME
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AT THE FRONT DESK. I CAN HAVE THEM TOMORROW. THEY HAVE FACILITIES IN
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DALY CITY, MTN. VIEW, MILPITAS (ON LANDESS), AND IN FREMONT. ALL SPAS
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HAVE CO-ED AND WOMEN ONLY WORKOUT ROOMS, AEROBICS, POOLS, AND HOT WHIRLPOOL
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SPAS.
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THANK YOU,
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LORENE
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From: GAWD::SALWITZ 30-JAN-1991 09:49:18.17
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Call to Wall People
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Hey you "Wall-Peoples".
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We will be putting a 2 player version of RAMPART into the Common Area.
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Please play it.
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thanks,
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JFS
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PS: Please play both 2 and 1 player games.
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From: GAWD::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 30-JAN-1991 11:22:01.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: batch job gone crazy
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My apologies to those of you who use GAWD. I started
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a batch job last night before I left, which was supposed to take
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about 8 hours. This morning I found it still running because the
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backup was run last night, and my job did not get much time. I
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am setting the priority lower so it will not interfere with other
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jobs being submitted today.
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Again, I apologize. I did not mean to run this processor
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intensive job during the day.
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Bob
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-JAN-1991 18:03:44.98
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: T-Shirts
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Tengen would like to make those totally radical black with day-glow
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K L A X T-shirts available to employees and their friends. If you're
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interested in purchasing a T-shirt ($7.50 each + tax), call Jeannine
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Smith at Ext. 430 on or before Wednesday, February 13. A minimum order
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must be met BEFORE the order is placed.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 31-JAN-1991 08:38:16.89
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Are your missing your ARMADILLO?
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I seem to have acquired a "LOVE AN ARMADILLO" coffee mug. If you are
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missing such an animal, please re-claim it from my desk top.
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cynde
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 31-JAN-1991 09:16:32.89
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLOWERS
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JUST A REMINDER ...THAT THERE STILL ARE FLOWERS AVAILABLE FOR ATARI
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EMPLOYEES AND TENGEN EMPLOYEES. YOU MAY COME TO THE FRONT DESK FOR
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AVAILABILITY AND PRICES. EACH WEEK STEVE THE FLOWERMAN WILL CALL FOR
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ORDERS BY WEDNESDAY MORNING, AND DELIVER BY THURSDAY.
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THERE WILL BE VALENTINES SPECIALS SOON.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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From: GAWD::KWINN 31-JAN-1991 09:55:31.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Lost videotape
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To Whom it may concern,
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I discovered a videotape of a certain Disney classic in the Danger
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Express lab on Tuesday. It's not mine. It may have been left here sometime
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last week (I was out sick). Come claim it if it's yours.
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Paul Kwinn
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From: BERT::FRYE 31-JAN-1991 10:45:44.11
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: EXCESS EXCESS
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AGAIN WE ARE CLEANING OUT THE WAREHOUSE AREA AND HAVE COME UP WITH
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LOTS OF MISC. ITEMS, WHICH MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING. A ROPED
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OFF AREA WILL BE SET UP FRIDAY AFTERNOON, FEB. 1ST FOR A ONE TIME
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WALK THRU. IT'S ALL HISTORY MONDAY MORNING.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LOIS 31-JAN-1991 11:45:40.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: New Addition
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The Harper home has a new addition. Her name is Kayla Rose. She was born last
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night at 8:00. Her vital statistics are:
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19" long
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8 lbs, 1 oz
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Lots of dark hair
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Congrats to Bonnie, Dennis, and little Miss Kayla!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 31-JAN-1991 15:22:01.75
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To: BIKE
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: 1meg parts
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Ok, I just checked the AVL for 150ns parts. They're listed under:
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137668-150 ,but stock availability is ZERO all around.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the BEAT began" 31-JAN-1991 16:13:58.10
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DIEKNEITE
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Subj: Live from NYC
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MIMELIGHT, a highly acclaimed mime duo from New York City will be
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appearing in a FREE children's performance this Sunday (Feb 3rd) at the
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Milpitas Community Center (corner of Calaveras & Milpitas Rd), at 4PM.
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Everyone is welcome to this concert sponsored by Young Audiences of
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San Jose ("The Best in Arts Programming for Children"). Bring the whole
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family, friends, relatives, in-laws, remote friends, aquaintances, and anyone
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else you can think of!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-FEB-1991 11:29:43.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: DIO update
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I want to update the DIO-288 unit outside the FAMILY LAB.
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If anyone's using it (or planning to) today, I'll shut it down
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This afternoon.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-FEB-1991 11:46:20.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: Correction to DIO update
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What I meant to say was that if anyone's using it, let
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me know so that I won't shut it down. So, unless if I hear
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from anyone by 1:00 today, I'll get started.
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I want to update the DIO-288 unit outside the FAMILY LAB.
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If anyone's using it (or planning to) today, I'll shut it down
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This afternoon.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 1-FEB-1991 14:45:44.60
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: Furniture for sale
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Is one of your New Year's resolutions to organize your hifi and TV setup?
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If so, I have two solutions. I am selling my TV/VCR cart and Scandinavian oak
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hi-fi cabinet. I'm buying an entertainment unit that will hold everything, and
|
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it's due here in mid-February. Therefore, these two items will be available in
|
|
about 2 weeks.
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TV CART: High-quality medium-dark wood laminate with rounded corners, casters,
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and open shelf below for a VCR. The shelf is reversible: one side has the wood
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laminate, the other side has a cane look. Perfect condition. (I have a picture
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of this cart in my office.) $25.
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HI-FI CABINET: Medium-gold tight-grained oak with radiused front edges; ample
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room for 3 components inside, and 4 compartments for records at the bottom. A
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turntable fits on top. Wood is in immaculate condition. This cabinet had a
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smoke glass door, which no longer exists. I got a quote from a local glass shop
|
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to have a new piece of glass cut for $54. I still have all the silver-colored
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door hardware. Remote controls work through the smoke glass, by the way. Open
|
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back allows for easy cable connections. 23 1/8" w x 18 1/8" D x 38" H. $60, or
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negotiable with new glass door.
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|
Andrea ext. 3718
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 4-FEB-1991 09:54:58.49
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: FIRMWARE update
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Final correction, DIO logicPak 303A-011A is now up to rev. level 14.0
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::JEDCOM 4-FEB-1991 11:11:20.92
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj:
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Play the new version of RAMPART! The two-player version needs to get
|
|
its Stats Package verified; please play the one in the common area as
|
|
often as you can today, both in 1-player and in 2-player mode.
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Thanks....
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 4-FEB-1991 14:19:29.93
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
|
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Subj: NEW HIRE
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WE HAVE A NEW ATARIAN ON BOARD. NO, NOT A NEWBORN, BUT A NEW HIRE. JIM FLACK
|
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STARTED TODAY AS DIRECTOR OF SIMULATION PRODUCTS. JIMS RESPONSIBILITY IS TO
|
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DEVELOP NEW SIMULATOR BUSINESS USING THE HARD DRIVIN' TECHNOLOGY.
|
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AFTER 10 YEARS AT ARGOSYSTEMS, INC., JIM'S MOST RECENT POSITION THERE HAS BEEN
|
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AS DIRECTOR OF LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLANS WHERE HE WORKED WITH THE STRATEGIC
|
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PLANNING ORGANIZATION AT ARGOSYSTEMS' PARENT, THE BOEING COMPANY.
|
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YOU CAN FIND JIM'S OFFICE IN THE DESIGN SERVICES AREA NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS
|
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INTO ADMINISTRATION. STOP BY, INTRODUCE YOURSELF, AND GIVE HIM A BIG ATARI
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|
WELCOME!
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SANDI
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BRAD "Give the gift that keeps on giving: A female kitten" 4-FEB-1991 14:51:57.28
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: BRAD
|
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Subj: Marble Madness
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I'm looking for a Marble Madness upright to purchase. If anyone is aware
|
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of any for sale please let me know.
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- brad -
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x3788
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::STARK 5-FEB-1991 09:29:49.85
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
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CC: STARK
|
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Subj: Zax emulator
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Our loaner Zax emulator will most likely be picked up on Friday. If you
|
|
have any questions or would like to try it out, I will leave it up & running
|
|
in my lab until that time. If you need any help, just let me know.
|
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|
gary
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 5-FEB-1991 10:14:40.01
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: V-DAY
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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!
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|
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I KNOW HOW HARD EVERYONE IS WORKING HERE AT ATARI/TENGEN, SO CONSIDER THIS
|
|
A FRIENDLY REMINDER.
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VALENTINES DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. YOU HAVE ONLY ONE WEEK TO DECIDE
|
|
ON A GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE. MAY I SUGGEST FLOWERS??!
|
|
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TINA AND I WILL BE TAKING ORDERS AT THE FRONT DESK UNTIL 9 AM TUESDAY, THE
|
|
12TH. THE FLOWERMAN WILL DELIVER ON VALENTINES DAY.
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1 DOZ. LG. ROSES - $22.00 1/2 DOZ. LG. ROSES - $11.00
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IF ROSES ARE NOT YOUR FLOWER OF CHOICE, PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE THE LIST OF
|
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FLOWERS AVAILABLE.
|
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THANK YOU,
|
|
LORENE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: ERNIE::LEON 5-FEB-1991 14:56:44.87
|
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To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: PARTS LIST
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DS III ERNIE$USERDISK:[BOARD.A049095.R1]A049095.01R1;1
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A049096.01R1;1
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ME A049098.R1 A049097.01R1;1
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A049098.01R1;1
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DSP A049242.R1 A049242.01R1;1
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A049243.01R1;1
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FIND PARTS LIST IN THESE FILES.
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LEON
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 5-FEB-1991 20:36:29.41
|
|
To: SHEPPERD
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Tape Drive
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|
|
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|
|
I am unable to arrange transport and I don't really have room for the
|
|
Tape Drive. Thanks anyway.
|
|
|
|
I couldn't get the LSI11 out last night. Today it was gone. I thought
|
|
I had more time. It is probably just as well.
|
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|
Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::HORSE 6-FEB-1991 14:14:49.48
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Come and try the new version of HORSE!!!
|
|
|
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HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!!
|
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HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!!
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HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!!
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Hey all you Basketball Fans (and non-fans)!!! Come out and try the new version
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of HORSE!!! We're going out on Field Test tomorrow, so please play as often as
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you can to exercise the stats, and of course, to find any bugs.
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THANKS!!! From the Horse Stable
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From: MIKE::SMITH 6-FEB-1991 16:42:39.58
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: 1991 PHYSICAL INVENTORY
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Well its that time of the year again. We are scheduled to take the annual
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Physical Inventory February 27 - March 3. There will be at least a one day
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shutdown of in the Receiving area and a two day shutdown of the Stockroom.
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If you are expecting delivery of material, fixed asset, or whatever during the
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shutdown period, you can help us by contacting the buyer to try and schedule
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your delivery prior to or after the physical. In the event that it cannot be
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rescheduled please make special arrangements with the Warehouse Supervisor,
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Steve Williamson, so that we can arrange to receive your material and at the
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same time coordinate the receipt with the auditors.
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All MTOs received at the Stockroom door by 12:00pm February 26, will be filled
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and available for pickup by 4:00pm. We'll be very appreciative, if you do not
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wait untill the last moment to submit your MTO. We expect to be released and
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available for business 6:00am Monday morning, March 4.
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Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any special requirements
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please contact me or Steve and we'll do whatever we can to accomodate your needs
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Thanx, Tom Smith
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DAVECOOK 7-FEB-1991 06:43:46.62
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: TRUCK FOR SALE
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FOR SALE
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1982 RED TOYOTA PICKUP
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DELUXE LONGBED 4X4
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5 SPD, AIR COND., AM/FM/CB/TAPE
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153K CARED FOR MILES
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SERVICE RECORDS
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NEW B.F.GOODRICH RADIAL AT'S
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8"(AMERICAN RACING) WHITE SPOKES
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KYB SHOCKS
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CUSTOM WALNUT CENTER CONSOLE W/CUP HOLDERS
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BRAHMA SHELL AND DASH COVER
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TOO MANY REBUILT AND REPLACED PARTS TO LIST
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ASKING $4,600.00 CASH
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NEED MORE INFO.?
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CALL DAVE COOK @ 434-3731
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAMPART 7-FEB-1991 10:09:54.33
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: The fortunes of War
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We Sold Out.
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In the Rampart lab you will find a 2 player JOYSTICK version
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of Rampart. Please play it.
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We are particularaly interested in the 1 player game and
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if we need to modify collisions, etc.
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thanks,
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JFS
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PS:
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I will leave a response sheet next to it.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::STARK 7-FEB-1991 15:03:15.12
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: STARK
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Subj: AMS emulator demo - Friday
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The AMS rep will be in tomorrow (Friday) at 2:30 in my lab to demo the
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latest from AMS. Like the Zax unit, source debug is supported via their
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version of XRAY. Although more expensive than the Zax, it supposably
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allows hot patching, traces, etc which are NOT easily accessable with the
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Zax. For the hardware people, the SF macros are available also.
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gary
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 8-FEB-1991 10:25:37.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Stealing
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Somebody stole the grease board cleaner from Ed Logg's lab.
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Somebody stole two grease board erasures from our lab area.
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Question: Is there anyone around that just got some new
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grease boards?
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Question: Are these items really stolen, or are they just
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being borrowed?
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Please let us know.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 8-FEB-1991 11:46:11.31
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: ATARI GAMES ACME SHOW
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THE LAS VEGAS ACME SHOW WILL BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS MARCH 22 - 24. AGAIN THIS
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YEAR THE COMPANY WILL REIMBURSE ATARI EMPLOYEES UP TO $200 OF SUPPORTABLE
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EXPENSES FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE ACME SHOW ON THEIR OWN. THE
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CONDITIONS OF THIS REIMBURSEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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1. THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE ONE WORKING DAY TO SEE THE SHOW. IF THE EMPLOYEE
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WILL MISS MORE THAN ONE DAY OF WORK, THE ADDITIONAL TIME MUST BE TAKEN AS
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VACATION OR UNPAID TIME OFF.
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2. EMPLOYEE MUST SUBMIT AN EXPENSE REPORT ALONG WITH ALL RECEIPTS (NOT
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INCLUDING MEAL EXPENSES FOR SPOUSE OR CHILDREN).
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3. EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION, LODGING AND
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PURCHASING THEIR OWN BADGE ($25) AT THE SHOW. BEFORE BUYING A BADGE YOU
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MAY WANT TO CHECK AROUND FOR EXTRAS AT THE BOOTH. IF YOU WILL NOT BE
|
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NEEDING YOUR BADGE THE FOLOWING DAY, YOU MAY WISH TO LEAVE IT AT THE BOOTH
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SO SOMEONE ELSE IS ABLE TO USE IT.
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4. THE EMPLOYEE IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING THEIR OWN TRAVEL AND
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LODGING. THE COMPANY WILL ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING FOR APPROVED COMPANY
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SPONSORED EMPLOYEES ONLY.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRANGE YOUR AIR TRAVEL TODAY, YOU CAN GET AN $82 ROUND
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TRIP FARE TO LAS VEGAS.
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BOB SHEFFIELD
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 8-FEB-1991 11:55:47.95
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: HUBBERSTEY
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Subj: 14/7MHz 680x0 processors
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With the increase in the number of 14MHz 68000 games we have here, I think I
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should point out a potential problem area. While it is obvious to all (I hope)
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that you can't run a board at 14MHz with an 8MHz 68000, it is also true that
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you shouldn't run a board at 7MHz with a 16MHz processor. This is because the
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faster parts have a MINIMUM clock speed requirement of 8MHz. If you do run a
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fast part at this speed you may encounter flakey operation, particularly when
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the part gets hot.
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So . . . The bottom line is when you grab a 68000 to stuff into your board
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make sure it is the right speed for the job. This goes especially for the
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processors in the Arium and AMS emulator pods since they typically run much
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hotter than processors on a board.
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Tim
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 8-FEB-1991 14:26:41.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Weird Stuff
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Weird Stuff is moving! Leaving us! Better get over there and make your
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deals now.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-FEB-1991 19:27:09.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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BOB FRYE IS ON VACATION FEB 11-24. DENNIS NALE SHOULD BE CONTACTED IF THERE
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IS A FACILITIES PROBLEM.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 11-FEB-1991 11:44:08.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Brake shop in Mountain View area
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Does anyone know a good brake shop in the Mountain View area? Is
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there a place I should avoid? I have a 83 Toyota Camry that may need some
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brake work. I may also need my wheel bearings packed and a front end
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allignment?
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Please leave a VAX mail message or call me at x1739.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-FEB-1991 14:15:00.70
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: 3-ring binders
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Get your black 3-ring binders for FREE at the ...STUFF next door.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 11-FEB-1991 18:31:46.42
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
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CC: LOGG,RAY
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Subj: 170 NS 1 MEG EPROMS
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REGARDING JOHNS message (attached), does this "buy" on 1 meg 170Ns
|
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EPROM's apply to Multi-sync games only? If yes, What parts of the
|
|
Multi-sync H/W as used by NoName require 170 NS 1M EPROMs? Then
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I can generate a requirement...
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|
|
....................... john's msg for reference .....................
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From: KIM::RAY 11-FEB-1991 09:41:48.57
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To: BIKE,KHODADADI,LOGG,DOWNEND
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CC: RAY
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Subj: 170nS 1Meg EPROMs
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|
At Jed's suggestion, Rob Bryant and Mary Burnias are putting
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|
together a buy on these EPROMs. The standard lead-time is 14
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|
weeks, so they will try to get some quicker through
|
|
distribution. Please let Rob know your requirements over the
|
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next 3 months or so. (Bonnie -- please c.c. me.)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SHELTON "EVELYN" 12-FEB-1991 08:21:32.87
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
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CC:
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Subj: JEFF BELL
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I WOULD LIKE TO WISH JEFF BELL A HAPPY 18TH. ANNIVERSARY WITH ATAIRI!!!!
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JEFF IT IS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU, AND I ALSO WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME
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TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN RECEIVING, HERE AT 735. YOU NEVER SAY
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NO! YOU ARE ALWAYS HERE WHEN WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE.
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A FRIEND ALWAYS,
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E.S.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::OPERATOR 12-FEB-1991 10:57:58.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLOWERS
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REMEMBER...TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PLACE YOUR FLOWER ORDER TO BE
|
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DELIVERED ON VALENTINES DAY.
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PLEASE SEE MYSELF, OR TINA, TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
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|
THANK YOU,
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|
LORENE
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::QA 12-FEB-1991 12:19:17.65
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
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Subj: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODYSAYING HI
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|
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JUST SAYING HI FROM THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE 12-FEB-1991 17:22:41.42
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: LOST AND FOUND
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|
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THERE WAS A BOX OF MISCELLLANEOUS STUFF FOUND IN THE MAIN LOBBY MALE RESTROOM.
|
|
IF IT'S YOURS, CLAIM IT BY FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE HISTORY.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE 14-FEB-1991 11:59:35.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FLOWERS
|
|
|
|
|
|
TO ALL WHO ORDERED FLOWERS, PLEASE COME TO THE LOBBY. THEY'RE HERE...
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|
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|
THANKS,
|
|
LORENE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 14-FEB-1991 13:21:24.44
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: Item 4 sale
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|
|
|
|
|
A friend has a 6'x6' teakwood wall unit for sale. She's asking $300 OBO.
|
|
Call (xxx) xxx-xxxx for details.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 14-FEB-1991 13:30:13.25
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Looking for...
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|
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|
|
|
I'm looking for an Imagewriter I or II for my mother. Who's looking into
|
|
getting a Mac Classic. If you have one you're l
|
|
thinking of getting rid of (especially those of you with laserwriters)
|
|
please keep me in mind.
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|
|
|
Thanks in advance,
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|
|
|
Andy Burgess x1782
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 15-FEB-1991 13:39:01.42
|
|
To: OWENS,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: 136078 - RACE MEMORY MASTERS
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|
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|
|
136078 - HARD DRIVIN RACE COMPACT MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991
|
|
Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136078-1001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
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|
136078-1002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-1003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S
|
|
136078-1004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S
|
|
136078-1005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T
|
|
136078-1006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T
|
|
136078-1007 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210U
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|
136078-1008 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200U
|
|
136078-1009 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210V
|
|
136078-1010 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200V
|
|
136078-1011 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210W
|
|
136078-1012 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200W
|
|
136078-1013 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210X
|
|
136078-1014 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200X
|
|
136078-1015 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136078-1016 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136078-1030 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-170,30E
|
|
136078-1031 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-170,10E
|
|
136078-1111 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210W
|
|
136078-1112 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200W
|
|
136078-2001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
|
|
136078-2002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-4001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
|
|
136078-4002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-4003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S
|
|
136078-4004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S
|
|
136078-4005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T
|
|
136078-4006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T
|
|
136078-4007 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210U
|
|
136078-4008 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200U
|
|
136078-4009 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210V
|
|
136078-4010 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200V
|
|
136078-4015 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136078-4016 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136078-4201 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
|
|
136078-4202 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-4203 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S
|
|
136078-4204 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S
|
|
136078-4205 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T
|
|
136078-4206 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T
|
|
136078-5001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
|
|
136078-5002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-5003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S
|
|
136078-5004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S
|
|
136078-5005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T
|
|
136078-5006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T
|
|
136078-5201 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R
|
|
136078-5202 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R
|
|
136078-5203 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S
|
|
136078-5204 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S
|
|
136078-5205 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T
|
|
136078-5206 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 15-FEB-1991 14:38:08.01
|
|
To: OWENS,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 136077 - RACE MEMORY MASTERS
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|
|
|
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136077 - HARD DRIVIN RACE MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991
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|
Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136077-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
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|
136077-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
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136077-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
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136077-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
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136077-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
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136077-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
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136077-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
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136077-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
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136077-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W
|
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136077-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W
|
|
136077-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210X
|
|
136077-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200X
|
|
136077-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136077-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136077-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,45C
|
|
136077-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H
|
|
136077-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H
|
|
136077-1023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-1024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K
|
|
136077-1025 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,40B
|
|
136077-1026 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,60B
|
|
136077-1027 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137665-1020,30J
|
|
136077-1028 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30F
|
|
136077-1029 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10F
|
|
136077-1030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E
|
|
136077-1031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E
|
|
136077-1032 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,70N
|
|
136077-1033 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,45N
|
|
136077-1103 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-1104 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-1105 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-1106 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-1111 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W
|
|
136077-1112 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W
|
|
136077-1123 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-1201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-1202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-1203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-1204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-1205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-1206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-1207 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-1208 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-1209 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-1210 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
|
|
136077 - HARD DRIVIN RACE MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991
|
|
Page 2
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|
|
|
PART
|
|
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
|
|
|
|
136077-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-2021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H
|
|
136077-2022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H
|
|
136077-2023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K
|
|
136077-2024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K
|
|
136077-3001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-3002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-4001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-4002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-4003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-4004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-4005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-4006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-4007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U
|
|
136077-4008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U
|
|
136077-4009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V
|
|
136077-4010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V
|
|
136077-4015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136077-4016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136077-4030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E
|
|
136077-4031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E
|
|
136077-4201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-4202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-4203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-4204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-4205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-4206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-5001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-5002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-5003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-5004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-5005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-5006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
136077-5201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R
|
|
136077-5202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R
|
|
136077-5203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S
|
|
136077-5204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S
|
|
136077-5205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T
|
|
136077-5206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::NATALIE 15-FEB-1991 14:48:27.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,MOMODA
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: NBA BRAINSTORMING
|
|
|
|
|
|
We are considering aquiring a license from the NBA for Horse, to make it more
|
|
appealing to our players and distributors. If you have some ideas on how we
|
|
could use this license, please come to a brainstorming meeting:
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, Feb 20
|
|
|
|
Time: 12:00 Noon, for lunch
|
|
|
|
Where: Engineering Conference Room
|
|
|
|
Pizza & Soda will be provided.
|
|
|
|
Spaces are limited, so please RSVP ASAP.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Natalie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RALSTON 15-FEB-1991 14:51:20.28
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: SURVIVORS SOFTBALL IS BACK!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atari Survivors softball will be starting up again this spring
|
|
with league play beginning in early April. Our games will be played on
|
|
Tuesday nights at 5:30 at Twin Creeks. Sign up outside my office if
|
|
interested.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 15-FEB-1991 15:43:21.31
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: weirder still
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trivia question: Quess why Weird Stuff is moving?
|
|
|
|
The City of Milpitas is throwing them out because this area is not
|
|
zoned retail.
|
|
|
|
Tomorrow is the last day they are open to the public.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 19-FEB-1991 12:21:19.51
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: ROMs on the Multisync Board
|
|
|
|
|
|
Are 250 ns parts OK on the main board? Or do they need to be faster.
|
|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-FEB-1991 15:15:09.71
|
|
To: KIM::BIKE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: ROMs on the Multisync Board
|
|
|
|
|
|
ROMs on the MultiSync (main) board must be 200 ns. I say again, 200 ns.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BAUER 19-FEB-1991 16:37:18.66
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ride sharing
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/19/91
|
|
|
|
If you drive from Alameda or you drive past any of the East Bay BART
|
|
stations on your way to work and you would like to take on a rider
|
|
to help pay fuel expenses and/or to allow you to use the car pool
|
|
lane, please call me at X419.
|
|
|
|
David Bauer
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 21-FEB-1991 15:13:34.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Common Bugs
|
|
|
|
|
|
(This file lives in ee$userdisk:[68k_us.memo]common_bugs.txt)
|
|
|
|
WHO NEEDS TO READ THIS: every game programmer and every project leader
|
|
whose game programmer says he/she has none of these bugs (they're lying).
|
|
Hardware engineers might also find it a useful refresher.
|
|
|
|
I have been doing a lot of poking around in dusty corners lately,
|
|
trying to move people from older coin and eeprom routines to newer ones.
|
|
In the process I have discovered a few bugs and "accidents waiting to
|
|
happen". Each is described below, although I'm not claiming that they are
|
|
new or that I didn't create some of them myself. First some background.
|
|
Most of our games have (at least) two levels of interrupt. Some games add
|
|
an extra level of "software interrupt" or "foreground". Others have
|
|
multiple processors (you don't? how about that 6502 on your sound board?)
|
|
All these things mean that the statements of a program are often executed
|
|
in a different order than one might expect from the source listing. Keeping
|
|
things on track requires a certain degree of (dare I say it) discipline.
|
|
NOTE: These are not the only bugs in our code. They are just ones I have
|
|
seen often, or lately. Each topic below is presented as: subject,
|
|
background, the bug, and suggested changes.
|
|
|
|
Mike
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: unrelated functions sharing a latch
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
Our hardware guys are very fond of grouping miscellaneous bits
|
|
together in four-, six-, or eight- bit latches. They are unlikely to
|
|
change because a) it's cheaper b) it's not _that_ much of a hassle,
|
|
usually and c) it's now the "standard". The problem arises because these
|
|
latches are write-only, so they need to be shadowed. Unfortunately, when
|
|
a game has two programmers (or one programmer in two different moods or
|
|
seasons), there tend to be two (or more) shadows for the same latch. Also,
|
|
we don't always take care about order of update or possible interrupts.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
Failure to use a single shadow, or to "guard" references to that
|
|
shadow, leads to random setting/clearing of bits. This is especially
|
|
prevalent in the _added_at_the_last_minute vcr code, which may, for
|
|
example, change the resolution of your LETA...
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
A single routine that has its own shadow and disables interrupts
|
|
while mucking with it. the one below is called to set a some bits by:
|
|
|
|
mod_latch( FIRST_BIT | OTHER_BIT );
|
|
|
|
and called to clear the same bits by:
|
|
|
|
mod_latch( ~( FIRST_BIT | OTHER_BIT ) );
|
|
|
|
and it assumes that there is only one such latch, of up to 31 bits.
|
|
The actual code snippet below assumes a 16-bit latch (and shadow), but
|
|
all the '.W's could be '.B' or '.L' for 8 or 31 bits.
|
|
|
|
It is _probably_ a real good idea if the latch address and the shadow
|
|
address were _not_ available to anybody else, to "put some teeth" in the
|
|
"convention" of using this routine.
|
|
|
|
-------- sample code follows --------
|
|
|
|
xdef mod_latch
|
|
* Modifies LATCH according to its param. If MSB set, clears any bits
|
|
* that are clear in the param, else sets any that are set. NOTE: this
|
|
* is the reverse of the original (ROMALOT) mod_latch, but nobody was
|
|
* using that, and this is a more intuitive interface.
|
|
mod_latch:
|
|
MOVE SR,D1
|
|
OR #$700,SR * Lock INTS
|
|
MOVE.L 4(SP),D0 * Read parameter LONG
|
|
BMI.S ML10 * D31 signals 0: OR in bits 1:AND out bits
|
|
OR.W bitshd,D0
|
|
BRA.S ML20
|
|
ML10: AND.W bitshd,D0
|
|
ML20: MOVE.W D0,LATCH Set LATCH
|
|
MOVE.W D0,bitshd update shadow
|
|
MOVE D1,SR
|
|
RTS
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: Spinning on eer_busy() in Vblank
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
Many of our games use EEPROM to hold statistics, High Scores, etc.
|
|
One problem with EEPROM is that each byte (typically) takes time to
|
|
write. This is normally handled by having a routine ( eer_hwt() ) that
|
|
is called every VBlank actually do the write. If the test switch is
|
|
changed while the game is writing, corrupt data could result. So, a
|
|
routine ( eer_busy() ) is supplied to tell when it is safe to "turn over"
|
|
the game from test to game or vice-versa.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
Somewhere, sometime, somone decided that the code to do this
|
|
should look roughly like:
|
|
|
|
VBLANK_IRQ:
|
|
<save some regs and hit VBACK>
|
|
TST.W INSELF
|
|
BEQ <go handle game Vblank>
|
|
* We think we are in selftest, does the switch agree?
|
|
IFTST <proceed with selftest version of Vblank routine>
|
|
* We need to transit from test to game.
|
|
VB0: JSR eer_busy
|
|
TST.L D0
|
|
BNE VB0
|
|
< code to fake a reset, which will find the test switch off and start game>
|
|
|
|
A similar piece of code is used when the game vblank finds the test switch
|
|
on. Since an EEPROM write can make no progress with Vblank IRQs essentially
|
|
disabled, the eer_busy() will, if it ever returns TRUE, continue to do so
|
|
forever (or until WATCHDOG kicks in).
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
Don't just hang. Work towards finishing the write by calling eer_hwt()
|
|
every Vblank until eer_busy() returns 0. This will let the game program
|
|
continue too, until it is safe to "turn over".
|
|
|
|
VBLANK_IRQ:
|
|
<save some regs and hit VBACK>
|
|
TST.W INSELF
|
|
BEQ <go handle game Vblank>
|
|
* We think we are in selftest, does the switch agree?
|
|
IFTST <proceed with selftest version of Vblank routine>
|
|
* We need to transit from test to game.
|
|
JSR eer_busy
|
|
TST.L D0
|
|
BEQ DIE
|
|
JSR eer_hwt
|
|
<restore regs>
|
|
RTI
|
|
|
|
DIE:
|
|
< code to fake a reset, which will find the test switch off and start game>
|
|
|
|
Incidentally, this is essentially what SYSTEM I originally did. I have no
|
|
idea how the buggy code arose, but I have seen it in several games now.
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: VBACK, who hits it and when
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
Most of our hardware designs generate an interrupt at the beginning
|
|
of Vertical Blank. Most also have an address to "strobe" to acknowledge
|
|
(and clear) this interrupt. Three warnings:
|
|
|
|
1) VAD-based systems cannot tolerate random gunk being stored in VBACK, always
|
|
store a zero. You may want to use a CLR instruction but...
|
|
|
|
2) If you are using a 68010 in development and a 68000 in production, make
|
|
sure your VBACK can tolerate being read (modern VADS can) because the
|
|
68000 (but not the 68010) does a read-modify-write cycle for CLR.W
|
|
|
|
3) Some games will generate another IRQ at line 256 if you strobe VBACK
|
|
"too soon" (i.e. between lines 240 and 256).
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
Several annoyances, mainly related to lunching VADS and getting spurious
|
|
double Vblanks, which may have the side effect of inducing EEPROM errors.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
Make sure you are writing the proper value, and preferably late, rather
|
|
than early in your Vblank IRQ routine.
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: How to set your priority level from C.
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
Sometimes a routine written in C needs to disable interrupts during
|
|
a "critical section". Since the MOVE xxx,SR instruction is not available
|
|
in C, various snippets of assembly have been making the rounds.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
One of these snippets goes something like:
|
|
|
|
OLD_IPL: DS.W 1
|
|
...
|
|
xdef ints_off,ints_on
|
|
ints_off:
|
|
MOVE.W SR,OLD_IPL ; Save old value of Interrupt priority
|
|
MOVE.W 6(SP),SR ; Set new value from parameter
|
|
RTS
|
|
ints_on:
|
|
MOVE.W OLD_IPL,SR
|
|
RTS
|
|
|
|
This works fine until the day that a mainline routine does an
|
|
ints_off(0x2200) (saving 20xx in OLD_IPL), then is itself interrupted
|
|
(say at level 4) by a routine that does an ints_off(0x2600), saving
|
|
22xx in OLD_IPL. BOTH calls to ints_on will "restore" the 22xx, leaving
|
|
the "mainline" at level 2 forever. I've seen a variation on this theme
|
|
which maintains a complicated stack in "private" memory, but does not
|
|
check for consistency or stack overflow.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
Work with, rather than against, the language. The following:
|
|
|
|
xdef set_ipl
|
|
|
|
set_ipl:
|
|
MOVEQ.L #0,D0 ; Not _strictly_ needed, but tidy
|
|
MOVE.W SR,D0
|
|
MOVE.W 6(SP),SR
|
|
RTS
|
|
|
|
can be used in conjunction with a local variable in the procedure calling
|
|
it:
|
|
|
|
void
|
|
foo()
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{
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int old_ipl;
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...
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old_ipl = set_ipl(#COMM_LEVEL)
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...
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(void) set_ipl(old_ipl);
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}
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|
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SUBJECT: is "foreground" really vblank?
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|
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BACKGROUND:
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|
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Many of our games use an "interrupt level" between the lowest priority
|
|
real interrupt and "background". This typically handles things that really
|
|
should happen once a frame (like animation drivers), but are not critically
|
|
dependant on the beam position. The Vblank IRQ routine checks to see if the
|
|
"foreground" is active. If not, it is "activated" by marking it active,
|
|
lowering the interrupt priority level, and "calling" the foreground. When
|
|
the foreground returns, the IPL is once again raised, the "active" flag
|
|
is cleared, and Vblank returns. If Vblank finds the foreground already
|
|
active, it simply returns.
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|
|
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THE BUG:
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|
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Sometimes the VBlank routine does not lower its IPL, making the entire
|
|
foreground routine essentially part of the Vblank IRQ. Another problem
|
|
is covered below.
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|
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THE FIX:
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|
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Make sure the sequence of operations detailed above is followed, and
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that Vblank can be re-entered safely.
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|
|
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SUBJECT: BIG "critical sections"
|
|
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BACKGROUND:
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|
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In just about any game there are "critical sections", where we need
|
|
to ensure that only one routine is mucking about with a given data
|
|
structure. For quick changes to small pieces of data, simply raising the
|
|
IPL will work just fine, but some games leave interrupts masked for
|
|
multiple frames, to keep "foreground" from running while a large routine
|
|
runs in "background".
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|
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THE BUG:
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|
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When VBlank is left masked for a long time, operations that actually
|
|
need to be done during the blanking interval will actually get done at an
|
|
essentially random time. The hardware may or may not allow this. Also if
|
|
Vblank is left masked for a long time, the result may be two "back to back"
|
|
Vblank interrupts, with subsequent errors in writes to the EEPROM.
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|
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THE FIX:
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|
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If you need to prevent the foreground from running, "mark" it in the
|
|
same way Vblank does. Since presumably this is done in "background", there
|
|
should be no hazards. If you really need to mask interrupts for a long
|
|
time, perhaps you need to re-think the data structure and associated
|
|
critical sections.
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: 6502 reading test-switch considered harmful
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
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|
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|
For reasons lost in the mists of time, the sound processor (6502)
|
|
has its own input for reading the test switch. Among other changes, the
|
|
"coin read exception" will return current values of the coin inputs,
|
|
rather than the "modulo four counters" if the test switch is found on.
|
|
The main processor also reads the test switch, and can, therefore, have
|
|
a different opinion about whether the pair are in "game" or "test" mode.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
When the test switch is switched on after some coins have been
|
|
deposited, there is a 1 in 4 chance of "seeing" an extraneous coin on
|
|
each mech. This will occur when the number of coins seen by a mech,
|
|
modulo four, is three, because the 6502 will change to reporting '0',
|
|
which is in fact the next valid value for the mech. The "credit" thus
|
|
earned cannot usually be spent, since the main processor should see
|
|
the test switch soon thereafter, but the EEPROM count of coins will
|
|
be off from both the Electro-mechanical counters and the number of
|
|
coins in the cashbox. Also, there is the possibility of a more permanent
|
|
fault leading to bizarre behavior.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
There are a variety of options, ranging from converting to a scheme
|
|
of "modulo three" counters, with zero a "forbidden value" to having a
|
|
different exception for "raw coin switch" to having a command to set
|
|
the 6502 in "test mode" rather than giving it access to the test switch.
|
|
I welcome and solicit comment, but would frankly prefer all three...
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: calling eer_incs() et al. from interrupt level
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
There are a number of routines in both the coin and eeprom code
|
|
that cannot be safely re-entered. I also cannot make all of them
|
|
"critical sections" because of deadly-embrace possibilties when called
|
|
an arbitrary number of times from who-knows-where in a game.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
Calling certain routines with interrupts masked (like, from your
|
|
VBlank routine) can lead to a deadly embrace. The most likely candidates
|
|
are eer_incs() and cn_credits(). They are only most likely because you
|
|
are most likely to want to call them then, although it never seems to
|
|
be really needed.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
Don't!
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: calling com_[f]wrt() with an exception, or com_exc() with a command
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
RPM accepts two kinds of "commands". The vast majority of them are
|
|
inserted in a queue when received, to be processed as soon as the main
|
|
loop has time. A special form, called an "exception" is processed as
|
|
soon as it is received, and requires special handling. The code in
|
|
RPMSLV.MAC (6502) and SND_COM.ASM (68000) take special pains to make
|
|
everything work. This work is subverted when a game programmer uses
|
|
com_exc() to send a "normal" command, or (more usually) uses com_[f]wrt()
|
|
to send an exception.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG:
|
|
|
|
Mis-using these routines (as the handed-down-for-generations sound
|
|
test code does, among others) can lead to spurious and/or lost coins.
|
|
It is the number one reason for such spurious coins, despite 6+ years
|
|
of my lectures.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX:
|
|
|
|
Use com_wrt() or com_fwrt() for normal commands, com_exc() for
|
|
exceptions. If your old code from games gone by does not do this, fix it.
|
|
While you are at it, make sure you check the return value from com_wrt()
|
|
if you care whether or not it succeeded. Hardware guys might consider
|
|
adding a (low priority) interrupt for comm_buffer_empty (maskable by
|
|
writing a latch bit, of course) to speed up "queued" output with the
|
|
sort of horrifying kluges I have glimpsed.
|
|
|
|
SUBJECT: Who hits watchdog and when
|
|
|
|
BACKGROUND:
|
|
|
|
I may not have been the one who brought the "Watchdog" to Atari,
|
|
but Rich Patak and I were the first I know of to have used one in a game
|
|
here. The basic idea is simple. If you can determine an upper bound on
|
|
the amount of "processing time" in your "main loop", you can have a timer
|
|
that will reset the CPU if it is not reset at least that frequently. As
|
|
a first approximation, this works fine, but there are a few problems.
|
|
Concessions to cost lead to watchdog circuits with a period of 128
|
|
milliseconds or so, while our games sometimes have sections (particularly
|
|
in initialization) longer than this. Also, our emulators often have
|
|
problems with watchdog, so it is disabled during most of the development
|
|
cycle, being tested as the game is going out the door.
|
|
|
|
THE BUG (1):
|
|
|
|
In an attempt to get around the tight timing of watchdog, some folks
|
|
hit it in their Vblank IRQ. While this solves one problem, it creates
|
|
another. In the absence of software "sanity checks", the mainline of a
|
|
game can be "insane" and effectively hung up, while the Vblank routine
|
|
is just fine and will never be reset.
|
|
|
|
THE FIX (1):
|
|
|
|
Add some sort of "sanity check", if only on such things as "stack
|
|
pointer in bounds" or a longer interval software managed timer. A really
|
|
spiffy scheme might include a software timer set at every "state
|
|
transition" to the maximum length of the state, and a "scanner" to check
|
|
critical data structures "in the background".
|
|
|
|
THE BUG (2):
|
|
|
|
As a quasi-religious reaction to bug (1), some folks shun hitting
|
|
watchdog in Vblank at all, prefering to sprinkle watchdog hits semi-
|
|
randomly through their code. Unfortunately, the choice of when and where
|
|
is made without much time (remember, watchdog is usually disabled until
|
|
management is breathing down your neck to release), and even choices that
|
|
worked once may be invalidated by late changes in "tuning". In the face
|
|
of these difficulties, a programmer often sprinkles enough "hits" to
|
|
ensure that watchdog will never "bite", no matter how tangled the game
|
|
gets, thus again effectively disabling it.
|
|
|
|
The near-random nature of the "sprinkling" can cause other problems
|
|
too. A few weeks ago I fixed a bug in the RAM test that had to do with
|
|
WATCHDOG statements being placed between a CMPA.L and the branch that
|
|
tested the result of the compare. These clobbered the condition codes.
|
|
What is particularly noteworthy is that in the process of writing this
|
|
memo, I came across a note from Jed Margolin (dated 16-JUN-1988) addressing
|
|
this issue. I assume I changed _some_ copy of the RAM test at that time,
|
|
but obviously not the "master". Old code rises from the grave...
|
|
|
|
THE FIX (2):
|
|
|
|
(OPINION ONLY) Abandon approach 2 and apply fix 1. I stress that
|
|
this is my opinion, but I feel fairly strongly about this and am willing
|
|
to debate at length issues of "correctness by construction" and the
|
|
"partitioning" of software projects...
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 21-FEB-1991 17:17:34.60
|
|
To: MOORE,FUJIHARA,RAY,DOWNEND,TAKAICHI,MONCRIEF,MEYETTE,BENZLER,AKNIN,CAMERON,
|
|
WEST,DIEKNEITE,MARGOLIN,KHODADADI,PEREZ
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: BMX Heat 3rd Review
|
|
|
|
|
|
B M X H E A T 3 R D R E V I E W
|
|
|
|
2pm, Monday Feb 25
|
|
|
|
Central Conference Room
|
|
|
|
Your presence is requested at our pre-fieldtest review. You'll
|
|
be receiving a hardcopy meeting agenda. The game will be playable
|
|
after 11 am that morning in the engineering common area. We'll
|
|
move the game to the conference room for the meeting.
|
|
|
|
Please RSVP to this VAXMAIL address.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::PASQUINELLI 22-FEB-1991 14:29:23.56
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CONDO FOR RENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, W/GARAGE, W/D, ELECT. KITCHEN,
|
|
CLOSE TO FREEWAYS, UPPER EAST SIDE.
|
|
RENT FOR $900.00/MO. FIRST & LAST, LOW DEPOSIT.
|
|
NO PETS. REPLY TO DOUG P. X3960, OR CALL AFTER
|
|
5 PM 259-2898.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 25-FEB-1991 08:54:18.62
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FOR SALE
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOR SALE
|
|
|
|
ROLAND D-10 MULTI TIMBRAL LINEAR SYNTH. WITH 1 ROM CARD, LIKE NEW!!!!
|
|
USED ONLY FOR HOME USE. $950.00 OR BEST OFFER.
|
|
|
|
SONY CCD V8AF 8MM CAMCORDER, COMES WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO RECORD AND PLAY
|
|
HOME VIDEO'S. USED ONLY A COUPLE OF TIMES. $650.00 OR BEST OFFER.
|
|
(PAID $925.00 NEW)
|
|
|
|
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL YVETTE AT X5850.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KENDALL 25-FEB-1991 10:08:40.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Development systems
|
|
|
|
|
|
The emulator saga continues!! For all who are interested, the folks in
|
|
applied research will be demonstrating and giving their opinions of
|
|
the HMI system and the AMS running XRAY with SCSI download. There will
|
|
be no salesmen present, only Atari programmers experiences. Come to
|
|
the Applied Research lab at 1:00 on Wed. Feb. 27 if you are interested.
|
|
|
|
Matt
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-FEB-1991 11:10:09.10
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED!
|
|
|
|
JOAN FROM DR. xxxxxxxx'S OFFICE CALLED AT 10:57. YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT
|
|
TUES. @ 1:00. PLEASE CALL HER AT (xxx)xxx-xxxx.
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
LORENE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-FEB-1991 12:01:34.83
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: DENCKER
|
|
Subj: Porsche 911S for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, it's time for a change. I've had this Porsche for 8 years, and am now
|
|
selling it. It is mechanically sound, very good condition inside and out, and I
|
|
wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country tomorrow. (Don't worry -- I
|
|
plan on buying another Porsche.) If you are interested in a very-well-cared-
|
|
for car, read on.
|
|
|
|
1977 Porsche 911S -- Coupe with Electric Sunroof
|
|
|
|
- Iris Blue Metallic paint with clear coat; sanded down to bare metal and
|
|
painted three years ago. Painted (not chrome) headlight rims. Hella H-4
|
|
halogen headlights, amber Cibie fog lights.
|
|
|
|
- Black and cork interior, black headliner. Leather seats and steering
|
|
wheel. Driver's seat has sheepskin cover. Floor mats.
|
|
|
|
- Amenities: Factory air conditioning, power windows, power brakes, rear
|
|
defroster, right-hand mirror added (both mirrors defrost and have
|
|
electric motors), bra, and car cover.
|
|
|
|
- Sound system: four Pioneer speakers, electric antenna. An AM/FM/cassette
|
|
is negotiable. Ungo Box alarm system with ignition kill switch.
|
|
|
|
- 2.7 liter, 165 hp engine was completely overhauled about 67K miles ago.
|
|
NUMEROUS improvements made to the engine: see me for details. Suffice it
|
|
to say the engine runs cool. 5-speed transmission is in good condition.
|
|
|
|
- Gold-center BBS wheels. Front tires are still good; rear ones are only
|
|
5 months old. Front brake discs replaced in 1987.
|
|
|
|
- Specs: 0-60 mph acceleration about 7.3 secs. or less. Takes ANY
|
|
gas of 87 octane or higher; gets 17-25 mpg. Easily passes smog tests.
|
|
|
|
- All records for the last eight years are available. Price: $13,500.
|
|
I'll even throw in a DMV certificate for a personalized license plate.
|
|
(High Blue Book price for this year and model is $14,450.)
|
|
|
|
For more information, contact Andrea Dencker
|
|
Ext. 3718
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::OWENS 25-FEB-1991 12:02:04.16
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: DIO 29A GAL Programer Problem
|
|
|
|
|
|
I believe the DIO 29A GAL Programer has bit the dust. With the GAL program
|
|
pack installed in the 29A the unit fails self test. MFG has a GAL programer
|
|
if you get desperate. Call Ken Williams.
|
|
|
|
RLO
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::KANE 26-FEB-1991 15:48:34.64
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you, or any other current or former Atari employee you know, has saved
|
|
articles or studies published on the video game industry from 1976 through
|
|
1984, I would appreciate knowing about it, I'm interested in articles
|
|
discussing general conditions, as well as profiles on specific companies
|
|
and products.
|
|
|
|
Please call me at x-1791 with and questions. Thanks for your help.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA 27-FEB-1991 08:56:29.83
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
|
|
MIKE FELICE OF ELECTEC CALLED FOR YOU AT 9:00 AM, PLEASE CALL HIM BACK
|
|
AT 496-0706.
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MARTIN 27-FEB-1991 10:22:38.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: DANCE FOR HEART
|
|
|
|
|
|
GOOD MORNING,
|
|
|
|
I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN AN AEROBIC FUND RAISER FOR THE AMERICAN HEART
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|
ASSOCIATION. DANCE FOR HEART IS A TWO HOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT.
|
|
|
|
THE PURPOSE OF DANCE FOR HEART IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH-
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HEART DISEASE. THE ONLY WAY DANCE FOR HEART CAN BE A SUCCESS IS FOR PEOPLE
|
|
LIKE YOU (KIND GIVING SOULS) TO SPONSER PEOPLE LIKE ME.
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|
|
|
SO, PLEASE HELP ME MAKE DANCE FOR HEART A SUCCESS. ANY AMOUNT WOULD BE
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|
DEEPLY APPRECIATED. ($5.00, $10.00, $15.00, ETC...) YOUR CONTRIBUTION
|
|
IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
|
|
|
|
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN HAVING ALOT OF FUN AND GETTING A GREAT WORKOUT,
|
|
GIVE ME A CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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|
|
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DATE: MARCH 2
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|
|
|
PLACE: OHLONE COLLEGE (FREMONT)
|
|
|
|
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.
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|
|
|
P.S.
|
|
|
|
TO THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE ALREADY SPONSERED ME (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE)
|
|
THANKS AGAIN...
|
|
|
|
MELANIE
|
|
X3930
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RAY 27-FEB-1991 14:54:51.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Abbreviation for Japan or Japanese is JPN
|
|
|
|
|
|
Any time you are trying to abbreviate Japan or Japanese, please
|
|
use JPN (not JAP). A small, but important point!
|
|
|
|
Thank you.
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KENDALL 27-FEB-1991 19:32:33.36
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,DOWNEND,RAY,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: HMI emulator
|
|
|
|
|
|
For those people who missed the HMI demo today (or couldn't see or hear
|
|
anything because there was no room in my office) here is a brief recap
|
|
of our experiences with the HMI emulator running HMI SourceGate debugger
|
|
software :
|
|
|
|
HMI Emulator
|
|
|
|
Pros
|
|
|
|
- Fast Download speed
|
|
|
|
Because it downloads using the parallel printer port of the PC, program
|
|
downloads are extremely fast. The ZAX emulator and the HMI have roughly
|
|
equivalent download times, which is about twice as fast as an AMS with fast
|
|
download capabilities
|
|
|
|
- Source Level Trace
|
|
|
|
It is possible to view the trace in assembly, bus state or source forms and
|
|
to search the buffer for address, data and other conditions. The trace can
|
|
be time tagged if desired.
|
|
|
|
- Performance Analyzer
|
|
|
|
Although a little tricky to set up, the performance anlyzer features of the
|
|
HMI are powerful. Code coverage analysis and performance timing information
|
|
are available.
|
|
|
|
- All Emulator features are Available from debugger
|
|
|
|
Because both the emulator and the debugger are from the same vendor, all
|
|
emulator features (trace, hardware events etc.) are directly accessible from
|
|
the debugger. Because XRAY is an emulator independent debugger, not all
|
|
emulator features are available from XRAY
|
|
|
|
Cons
|
|
|
|
- Flaky !!!
|
|
|
|
This unit does some very unpredictable things, and these things usually happen
|
|
at the worst possible time. Software breakpoints do not always seem to work
|
|
and sometimes calling the trace buffer causes the debugger to crash. HMI is
|
|
bringing a new emulator to see if this will fix our problems but it seems more
|
|
like a problem with the debugger software.
|
|
|
|
- Poor User Interface
|
|
|
|
Not all functions are available from the command line. To do some seemingly
|
|
simple things (such as setting a write break on a location), requires a great
|
|
deal of mucking around with various windows. The macro facility is weak and
|
|
only works for command line commands. There are a lot of flashy colors, but
|
|
the colors don't really mean anything and do not help the debugging process.
|
|
The general philosophy seems to be that flashy colors and windows make a good
|
|
user interface. The debugger works with a mouse (which XRAY doesn't). With
|
|
that exception, XRAY is definitely a better debugger than SourceGate.
|
|
|
|
- Slow Single Step
|
|
|
|
Single stepping is very slow. Single stepping source lines is beyond sluggish
|
|
bordering on painful. No facility is provided to step around subroutine calls.
|
|
|
|
- Not all features available for Microtec Compiler yet
|
|
|
|
In Applied Research we are using the Microtec Greenhills compiler, which
|
|
outputs in IEEE-695 format. Structure viewing, and viewing of local and
|
|
register variables is not supported with IEEE-695 format although HMI promises
|
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support "real soon now ..."
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In summary, the HMI system has good features but still has software problems
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to work out before we should consider the purchase of any more units. If
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anyone has any more questions or would like to play around with the system
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please give me a call at x1773 or drop by the Applied Research lab.
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Matt
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 28-FEB-1991 12:07:04.11
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To: @NOT-DAN
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CC:
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Subj: It's a SURPRISE Party
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Dan Van turns the big 40 on Friday. Judi Van Elderen is planning a
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surprise party for Dan in the Atari cafeteria on Friday, March 1
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@ 3:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and stop by the cafeteria to
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SURPRISE Dan.
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REMEMBER - Surprise Party for Dan Van - 3:00 pm on Friday.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 28-FEB-1991 12:19:40.08
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: BIKE
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Subj: Can you give me the part number for the power supply?
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John Moore needs it.
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Bonnie
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RALSTON 28-FEB-1991 15:21:24.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ATARI GOLF TOURNAMENT
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THAT'S RIGHT---PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR ANOTHER FUN-FILLED ATARI
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GOLF TOURNAMENT ARE NOW BEING MADE!
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WHEN: Don't know. (Some summer weekend.)
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WHERE: Probably Pleasant Hell...er...Hills.
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COST: Don't know. (Not much.)
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PRIZES: There might be some. (Depends on how much we
|
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charge to enter.)
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FOR WHO: Umm...let's see...I guess Atari employees,
|
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family, and friends...and probably anyone else.
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REFRESHMENTS: Sure.
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WHAT?! YOU WANT MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS?! SORRY---THAT'S ALL I
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KNOW.
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Actually, we need to get a rough estimate of how many people would
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be participating in order to get a date scheduled by the course. So, if
|
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you happen to be interested, please respond by mail or by signing up on
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the sheet posted outside my office.
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Oh, there is one detail I do know:
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FUN: Tons! (Don't miss it!)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 1-MAR-1991 10:51:52.40
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,BEHENSKY,OWENS,MEYETTE,DOWNEND
|
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CC:
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Subj: 53 vs 50Hz
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Jed;
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I have checked the vertical sync pulses with several scopes and they
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all indicate that I am running the monitors at 50Hz not 53Hz. Please check
|
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the frame rate again. If we are running at an incorrect rate maybe changing
|
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to the proper rate will improve some of the problems I am having adjusting
|
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the monitors (because they are rated at min of 50Hz). I also need to know
|
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the frame rate to determine clock time.
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|
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Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::HUBBERSTEY 1-MAR-1991 16:00:38.98
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: HUBBERSTEY
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Subj: IEEE
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Is anyone out there an IEEE member? I want to join and need someone to use as
|
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a reference.
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Thanks,
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|
Tim
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 4-MAR-1991 08:23:20.78
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: DSP BOARDS
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GOOD MORNING JED,
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YOUR DSP BOARDS ARE DUE IN ON 3-19-91. RICK ASKED FOR A 3 WEEK DELIVERY.
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JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION: P.O. #LQ32277
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VENDOR ADVANCED PROTO
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HAVE A GOOD DAY,
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MELANIE
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RALSTON 5-MAR-1991 08:43:01.80
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Atari/Tengen Golf Tournament
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That's right, all you fine folks at Tengen---this golf tournament
|
|
is open to you, too. Sorry I neglected to mention this in the initial
|
|
message.
|
|
The sign-up sheet outside my office is filling up fast. Please
|
|
come by soon and get your name on there if interested.
|
|
Again, the details: Tournament to be held on some Saturday or
|
|
Sunday, probably in May or June, at the beautiful Pleasant Hills Country
|
|
Club/Resort. Entry fee is yet to be determined, as are most other details.
|
|
PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT STEP, ACCORDING TO TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR JOSE
|
|
SANDOVAL, IS TO GET A DATE ARRANGED BY THE COURSE, THEN TO PROVIDE THEM WITH
|
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A DEPOSIT. THIS MEANS WE NEED SOME MONEY NOW. WE ARE ASKING THAT EVERYONE
|
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INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING PLEASE COUGH UP $10.00 A.S.A.P. THANKS.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 5-MAR-1991 13:12:59.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: For Sale
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|
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|
FOR SALE...FOR SALE....FOR SALE
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Olympus OM-1 35mm SLR Camera
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- Olympus 1:1.8 50mm lens
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- Albinar 1:2.8 28mm lens
|
|
- Pentax AF-18 flash
|
|
- Vivtar 49mm UV Haze Filter
|
|
- Albinar 49mm Polarizing Filter
|
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- Lebo Voyager Camera case
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$250.00 or B.O.
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If interested send mail to BURGESS.
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|
|
Andy
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMSON 5-MAR-1991 14:15:52.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: FOR SALE
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1974 CHEVY LUV STEPSIDE PICK-UP
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RUNS GOOD, NEW TIRES
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$1200.00 OR BEST OFFER
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IF INTERESTED CALL EXT.3931
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OR MAIL ME
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|
THANX
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|
STEVE
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 5-MAR-1991 15:19:05.04
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: Day with the A's
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|
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MANY OF YOU HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN HAVING A COMPANY BASEBALL OUTING. ON
|
|
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1991 THE OAKLAND A'S WILL PLAY THE BOSTON RED SOX AT 1:O5 PM.
|
|
WE CAN PURCHASE A BLOCK GROUP OF SEATS AT THE PLAZA LEVEL FOR $10.00 PER TICKET
|
|
IF WE ACT QUICKLY. CONTACT ME AT X5850 NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH TO
|
|
ORDER TICKETS FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ALL REQUESTS FOR TICKETS MUST
|
|
BE PRE-PAID PRIOR TO MARCH 19TH AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE. TICKETS WILL
|
|
BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOU PRIOR TO THE GAME. EVERYONE MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN
|
|
TRANSPRTATION.
|
|
|
|
A TAILGATE PARTY IS IN THE WORKS AND POSSIBLY MORE. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO
|
|
SEE THE A'S BURY THE BOSOX!
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RSVP ASAP!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 5-MAR-1991 17:03:35.84
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Need Info
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|
I need a first year physics textbook on mechanics so I can calculate the
|
|
g-forces created on a spinning object - like those contraptions they put pilots
|
|
in to simulate g-forces. If you have a physics textbook, please bring it in.
|
|
Where are Haliday and Resnick when you need them?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 6-MAR-1991 21:04:01.44
|
|
To: MCCARTHY,LEE,MARGOLIN,JMOORE,KHODADADI,DROBNY,NGUYEN,MCNAMARA,DURFEY
|
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CC: HUBBERSTEY
|
|
Subj: Bad PCB vendors
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|
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|
|
|
I have just had 2 bad batches of proto boards in a row from a vendor. I'm sure
|
|
all of you have experienced this problem as well so I am asking for any info
|
|
you may have on which vendors you have received bad work from so that I can
|
|
compile a "hit list" of vendors not to use that I will pass on to Melanie
|
|
Martin. Once I have the list, I will mail a copy to all of you so that you can
|
|
be informed and warned as well.
|
|
|
|
Thanks for your (anticipated) input.
|
|
|
|
Tim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAR-1991 21:26:19.38
|
|
To: HUBBERSTEY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: PC Boards
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|
The boards I have gotten from Cirexx were really awful.
|
|
Not just once, but twice.
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|
|
|
Since January I have asked Melanie not to buy my prototype
|
|
boards from them.
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|
|
|
I have had very good boards from 'SK' which I believe is Skyline Circuits.
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|
|
Regards,
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|
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|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LICHAC 7-MAR-1991 05:46:34.42
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: JACKET
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOUND IN THE MENS SHOWER ROOM THIS MORNING:
|
|
LEATHER JACKET....
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|
|
|
OWNER PLEASE CALL JERRY @ 3741
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA 7-MAR-1991 12:47:41.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PLANTS FOR SALE
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|
|
|
|
|
TO ALL ATARI/TENGEN EMPLOYEES, THERE WILL BE A HUGE PLANT SALE ON
|
|
FRIDAY MARCH 08,1991. IT WILL BE AT LUNCH TIME 11:30 AM. THE
|
|
LOCATION WILL BE AT THE ATARI EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE ( SIDE DOOR ).
|
|
|
|
ALL THE PLANTS THAT ARE IN ATARI/TENGEN BUILDING WILL BE UP FOR
|
|
SALE RANGING FROM $10.00 AND UP! THERE'S ABOUT 20-25 PLANTS.
|
|
DON'T MISS OUT !!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA 7-MAR-1991 15:14:09.46
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOCATION FOR PLANT SALE
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|
|
THE PLANTS THAT ARE BEING SOLD WILL BE BY THE SIDE DOOR OF THE
|
|
ADMINISTRATION AREA ( OUTSIDE THE BUILDING ). THE PLANTS THAT YOU
|
|
WILL SEE OUT THERE WILL BE THE ONLY ONES THAT ARE GONNA BE FOR SALE.
|
|
|
|
ALSO, ALL PLANTS BEING REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING WILL BE REPLACED
|
|
WITH NEW ONES.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::HINDORFF 7-MAR-1991 16:42:01.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Franz & Dave's
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|
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|
B I T M A S T E R S
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|
|
|
(aka Franz Lanzinger and Dave O'Riva)
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|
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|
********************************************************
|
|
*101110111111011 ANNOUNCE 1101101001010001*
|
|
*1101100011010 11010001001100*
|
|
*11001100001 OUR FIRST ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 10000110011*
|
|
*8000C000 E000FFF8*
|
|
*101001 FRIDAY, March 8, 4 PM - 7 PM 111010*
|
|
*1111 1111*
|
|
*10 3080 OLCOTT, SUITE 120D, SANTA CLARA, CA 01*
|
|
********************************************************
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|
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|
Free Refreshments, Game Playing, and FUN
|
|
(while supplies last)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instructions:
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|
|
|
From East Bay: Take Montague to 101, cross over
|
|
the bridge as the road turns into San Thomas Expy,
|
|
take an immediate right on Scott. Olcott is on the
|
|
left, but the law says to keep going, and make a U
|
|
at that time of day. Turn into the parking lot of
|
|
the wood paneled building at the corner of Scott
|
|
and Olcott, park (you ARE authorized to park there)
|
|
then look for 120D. There is additional parking in
|
|
the back.
|
|
|
|
From Elsewhere: Find 101 and Montague/San Thomas,
|
|
go south on San Thomas, then see above.
|
|
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|
|
|
For your Future Reference:
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|
|
|
Phone: (xxx)-xxx xxxx (24.0 hsr/day)
|
|
FAX: (xxx)-xxx xxxx (23.5 hrs/day)
|
|
Mail: Bitmasters
|
|
3080 Olcott Str, Ste 120D
|
|
Santa Clara 95054
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 8-MAR-1991 09:41:49.08
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DURFEY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: comm board cables
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|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
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|
|
|
When Eric and I were trying to get the comm boards running, we
|
|
discovered that shielded cables would not work (all 3 we tried). The
|
|
only cables that worked were loose wires. When you have some time (after
|
|
DSIII) please look into this.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 8-MAR-1991 14:56:09.86
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Need Victim, uh... Volunteer
|
|
|
|
|
|
(I apologize to all you hardware guys who dropped hot soldering irons in
|
|
your laps in your haste to read this, but there is no "Programmers" list)
|
|
|
|
I short while ago, I sent out a memo about common bugs. One
|
|
of them had to do with the 6502 and 68000 independantly deciding whether
|
|
or not they were in self-test. I have modified SACOIN.MAC to deal with
|
|
this problem by having a separate exception for self-test read of the
|
|
raw switches. I also added provision for table-driven assignment of
|
|
coin-counters to coin-mechs. I'd really like some brave volunteer to
|
|
use this version, so I can know if it _really_ works. It should "drop
|
|
right in" with no changes, if you can tolerate getting the incrementing
|
|
counters on your self-test screen. Then, by adding an exception that
|
|
uses E$TCSW (Test Coin SWitches) and using that, you will get the raw
|
|
switches for your self test and avoid bogus coins in your EEPROM when
|
|
you flip the test switch. The new code is five bytes shorter than the
|
|
old code, but the added table space for the exception cancels some of
|
|
that. In any case, it should pose no problem.
|
|
|
|
Takers?
|
|
Mike
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::DENTON 11-MAR-1991 07:33:06.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: NEW ADDITION
|
|
|
|
|
|
DODIE SALAS HAD A BABY BOY-JOSEPH RAYMOND. HE ARRIVED ON SATURDAY AT
|
|
12:40 AM WEIGHING IN AT 8 POUNDS 3 1/4 OUNCES. BOTH BABY AND MOMMIE
|
|
ARE DOING FINE.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::STARK 11-MAR-1991 09:07:23.50
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Pitfighter article...
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|
|
|
|
|
Thanks, Jed!!! I always appreciate getting ahold of articles which
|
|
mention the games I worked on....
|
|
gary
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-MAR-1991 09:12:44.88
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ST. PATRICK'S SPECIAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
ATTENTION ALL SPIRITED FOLK!
|
|
|
|
NEXT SUNDAY IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY. TO HELP CELEBRATE, THE FLOWERMAN HAS
|
|
A SPECIAL THIS WEEK. LARGE CARNATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN GREEN!! THIS
|
|
WILL BE THE TRADITIONAL BRIGHT GREEN, MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH
|
|
ST. PATTY'S.
|
|
|
|
2 DOZEN LG. CARNATIONS ARE $10.00
|
|
|
|
REMEMBER, ALL OTHER FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF YOU WISH TO PLACE AN
|
|
ORDER, PLEASE CONTACT TINA OR LORENE AT THE FRONT DESK BY WEDNESDAY A.M.
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
|
|
|
|
LORENE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 11-MAR-1991 10:06:04.65
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
|
Subj: Printouts
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please stop by the printer room and see if you have any listings under
|
|
your username. The place was generally a mess so I tried to arrange
|
|
listings as best I could. There are listings that have been buried
|
|
by people who apparently are too busy to arrange them neatly.
|
|
And there are listings that have been there for some time, perhaps
|
|
because they were buried or because the owner forgot to pick it up.
|
|
Just for those who don't know, you can add a switch to the $ PRINT
|
|
statement to have the system notify you when your job has completed
|
|
printing: /NOTIFY. I know most of us are very busy and when we print
|
|
a job out sometimes we forget to pick it up. Maybe the /NOTIFY switch
|
|
will help. Also, maybe we could stop in at the printer room to check
|
|
if there is a printout that we forgot about (even our leader has MAIL
|
|
listings that date back to NOV!).
|
|
|
|
- brad -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-MAR-1991 15:34:54.54
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: bmx
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ok, I narrowed it down to the DSK. I've double checked the mod for
|
|
10F and 30F slots on the DSK board, but they're done right.
|
|
|
|
Any idea where I can look?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 11-MAR-1991 16:08:51.97
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,THOMPSON,HINDORFF,CALFEE
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout "Friday" -- MONDAY 3/18/91 -- 3:30-5:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
The next Walkabout Friday (tm) is REALLY special. It is SO
|
|
special, it will be held on a Monday instead of a Friday! The
|
|
reason? Atari's world-class sales force will be in town! They
|
|
are coming all the way to Milpitas just to attend this
|
|
incredible event. (Well, maybe they will take care of some
|
|
other business as long as they are here -- like final plans for
|
|
the ACME show later in the week.)
|
|
|
|
Speaking of world-class.....
|
|
Atari's world-class Audio Department will be hosting the event.
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
Monday, March 18, 1991
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 11-MAR-1991 16:41:52.46
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CALIFORNIA KING WATER BED FOR SALE
|
|
|
|
|
|
12 DRAWER PEDESTAL, MIRRORED HEADBOARD WITH MOUNTED LIGHTS ON EACH SIDE,
|
|
SIDE PADS,HEATERAND LINER. $250 OR B.O. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED GIVE ME A CALL,
|
|
EXT.3700.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RALSTON 12-MAR-1991 10:17:08.41
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: GOLF TOURNAMENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following details have been worked out:
|
|
|
|
Location: Pleasant Hills
|
|
Date: May 11, 1991 (Saturday), 10:00 AM.
|
|
Cost: $22 per person for green fees, $19 for a cart (yes, carts
|
|
should be available, but we should probably let them know
|
|
ahead of time how many we'll need. Please let me know soon
|
|
if you'll want one.)
|
|
We will no doubt be asking everyone to chip in a few more dol
|
|
dollars to help pay for refreshments and some prizes.
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Scoring format: Any suggestions?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-MAR-1991 11:06:28.39
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LONG DISTANCE CALLING DISABLED
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TO ALL EFFECTED:
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THE PROBLEM WITH THE LONG DISTANCE CALLING IS NOT WITHIN THE SYSTEM AT
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ATARI, IT'S THE PHONE COMPANY. THEY'RE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SAY
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THEY WILL HAVE IT WORKING TODAY. WHEN?? I DON'T KNOW, BUT THEY'RE
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TRYING TO FIX IT.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
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LORENE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-MAR-1991 11:42:39.01
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LONG DISTANCE REPAIR
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IT'S FIXED!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FRYE 13-MAR-1991 09:07:01.42
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: VISITORS
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SOMETIME TODAY I WILL BE ESCORTING OUR PROPERTY OWNERS THRU OUR BUILDING
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FOR A LOOK SEE. THIS WILL INVOLVE BUILDING 675 ONLY.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::EVELYN 13-MAR-1991 14:50:06.54
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
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FOR SALE
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KING SIZE WATERBED
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BOOKCASE HEADBOARD WITH MIRROR
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PADS, DARK WOOD FINISH
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HEATER AND LINER
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$150 OR BEST OFFER
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** WILL DELIVER****
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CONTACT EVELYN AT X3740 OR STOP BY DOCUMENTATION
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PAAUW 13-MAR-1991 16:25:29.60
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Seeking DAMARK catalog
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Does anyone have the most recent DAMARK catalog?
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Thanks, Don
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 13-MAR-1991 16:29:21.24
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: SUTTLES
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Subj: How to find someone else who can't spell (either)
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A maxim stolen from Mr. Scott of the Starship Enterprise:
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There is no tool so useless that NOTHING
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can be found for it to be used to fix.
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I've found one of those tools...in fact several.
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Thanx to the efforts of Jeff Bell (who did the phone list part
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and maintains it for everybody), and another party I suspect wants to
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remain blameless {thanks, Mike}, I've glued a paper clip and a bobby pin
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together.
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There is now a tool called NAME to search the company phone list
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for people whose names you know but spellings that are, like, AlIEn??
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If you put "$ NAME :== $UTL$EXE:NAME" (no quotes) in your LOGIN.COM,
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next time you $RESTART or log in, you can say things like $NAME STEVE
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and get STAFF as a match. I don't want to use real examples, because
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those people think we spell our names wierd. 'Scuse me, weird.
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It does not supplant the FONE command most of you have, cuz it doesn't
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know about digits (you can't say $NAME 1710 and get anything useful; but
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$FONE 1710 will tell you that's my number). It can be customized to use
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other phone lists, if you have similar problems with private lists, but
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people who computerize their phone list tend to computerize their own
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solutions. See me if customizing this sounds useful to you.
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sas
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 13-MAR-1991 17:07:09.03
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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TANYA HENDERSON OF ELCOR RETURNED YOUR CALL,980-8868.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 14-MAR-1991 11:38:57.28
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED!
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TONYA WITH ELCOR CALLED AT 11:41 REGARDING ORCAD. PLEASE CALL HER AT
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(408)988-8068.
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THANKS,
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LORENE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KENDALL 14-MAR-1991 19:25:27.00
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: DSIII Mathbox
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S WORKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Question : When I set the area in data memory which contains the shadow
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locations for the ports (romaddrl, portwr, etc.) to 0 wait states the
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program develops 'polygon burps'. Any reason why the shadow locations
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must be set to the same number of wait states as the ports ?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DURFEY 15-MAR-1991 10:45:00.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: For sale
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Qty: One 1982 Datsun King Cab 4x4 w/ camper shell and optional lumber rack.
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About 109k mi., runs well, all recipts, $3800. or best offer
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Qty: One, 1948 Dodge 4 yard dump truck. Engine runs fine but due to la
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bers freeze, there is a slight 2 foot crack in the water jacket. Brakes need rk
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too. $450. or best offer. Will deliver.
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Qty: One, Year? Plymouth slant 6 engine and manual trans. Supposed to run.
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Make offer.
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Qty: One, Datsun 280Z 5 speed trans. $100.00
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Must sell all of this within the next year or ten.
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Erik x1755
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 15-MAR-1991 11:47:10.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: BENZLER
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Subj: HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED
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Does anybody have any good recommendations for a housekeeping service?
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I am fed up with my current service and looking for a change. I live
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in West San Jose/Willow Glen area.
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Also, any advice on services to avoid would be appreciated.
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Thanks!
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--Linda
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-MAR-1991 12:57:17.52
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To: KIM::KENDALL
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: DSIII Mathbox
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no.
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jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 15-MAR-1991 14:35:57.44
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: HOME LOANS
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IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN A HOME LOAN OR REFINANCING THIS IS A GOOD TIME
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TO DO IT. MY WIFE WORKS FOR HOME FUNDING, A MORTGAGE COMPANY, AND WOULD BE
|
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HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FOR YOU. INTEREST RATES ARE
|
|
VERY LOW RIGHT NOW AND YOU MAY BE ABLE TO LOWER YOUR HOUSE PAYMENT OR GET
|
|
CASH OUT TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR OR ?. CALL ME AT 3909 OR YOU CAN CALL HER
|
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DIRECT AT:
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408-985-2940 ASK FOR PAM WILLIAMS
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THANKS
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KEN WILLIAMS
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::JMOORE 15-MAR-1991 15:38:19.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
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CC: JMOORE
|
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Subj: Power-up woes
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Problem: The BATMAN board would occasionally (and sometimes often)
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power up without the VAD properly initialized, leading to Video RAM failures
|
|
which, by the nature of the test, would loop. If these tests were bypassed
|
|
by pushing buttons, the program would go on to hang (can't run without RAM)
|
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and the watchdog would reinit everything, which would somehow clear the VAD
|
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problem.
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|
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|
Solution: Modify the RAM tests so that if there is a failure, the
|
|
program goes back and reinits the VAD, just like after the watchdog timeout.
|
|
There is still somewhat of a scope loop for the RAM failure and the operator
|
|
can still bypass the test by pushing buttons.
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|
|
|
Observation: If the VAD does not create VBLANK after power up, and
|
|
the processor gets lost before it can init the VAD into working, things hang
|
|
up. Using an independent watchdog timer (ala 555) would eliminate having to
|
|
depend on the VAD to power up cleanly and permit the processor to reset the
|
|
VAD directly during init routines.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 15-MAR-1991 17:04:00.73
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: .
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|
|
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Happy St. Patricks day.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 08:52:08.50
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: World's Finest Chocolate
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|
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Monarch Christian School is having a fundraiser, so I have placed a
|
|
box of the World's Finest Chocolate in the Engineering Common Area. Please
|
|
stop by if you have the munchies. Each candy bar is $1.00.
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|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:06:46.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: Steel Talons is now ready
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|
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|
|
|
Steel Talons is going on test this Thursday morning so we need
|
|
your help in testing the latest and greatest program. Watchdog is now
|
|
enabled, so let Ed Rotberg or myself know if there are problems. If the
|
|
game stops for any reason then find us. Please do not press reset unless
|
|
you are sure that we already know about the bug.
|
|
|
|
We need to get accurate stats so play the game as you would in the
|
|
arcade and insert coins only when you need them.
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|
|
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Thanks and good hunting
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:23:17.30
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Correction - the chocolate costs $2.00 not $1.00
|
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Sorry about the error. (Don't you just love the 100% price increase
|
|
when you least expect it?)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:39:18.32
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Summer camps
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|
|
|
I would like to send my 12 year old daughter to her first summer camp
|
|
this year. Does anyone have any recommendations? Are there any camps you
|
|
would not recommend? I would appreciate any information you may have on this
|
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subject.
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::DENTON 18-MAR-1991 14:45:10.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RAMPART T-SHIRTS
|
|
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|
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RAMPART T-SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE.
|
|
THE COST IS $7.50 PLUS TAX.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 19-MAR-1991 08:28:27.97
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: MO'POLICY
|
|
|
|
|
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...SOOO,IN KEEPING WITH THE TRENDS,HOW ABOUT THAT HELMET POLICY,
|
|
..AND SEAT BELTS,..AND SO FORTH.
|
|
MILTY
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:08:30.63
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8277
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8277
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Cyclotron USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:09:05.65
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8278
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8278
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:32:18.13
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,OWENS,SMITHSON
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8277 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 13:59:31.77
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8277
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Cyclotron USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
|
|
Please assign a Programmed-Part Series for Cyclotron 521
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
|
|
WE WILL USE THE NEW RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PROJECT
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
|
IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTERS,BMX HEAT | 136086-XXXX
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RO J BELL 19-MAR-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:32:55.62
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,OWENS,LOGG
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8278 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 14:00:51.94
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8278
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
Please assign a Programmed-Parts series for Steel Talons 523
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
|
|
WE WILL USE THE NEW RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PROJECT
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
|
IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTER,STEEL TALONS | 136087-XXXX
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RO J BELL 19-MAR-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 19-MAR-1991 15:53:33.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CAFETERIA ( YOGURT )
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE FLAVOR FOR THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY WILL BE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE.
|
|
|
|
BE SURE TO CHECK FOR THE FLAVOR OF THE DAY.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
LORENE & TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 16:52:19.18
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8279
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8279
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Race Drivin' Panorama USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 19-MAR-1991 17:35:21.89
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RIDE-SHARE
|
|
|
|
|
|
IF ANYONE IS DRIVING DOWNTOWN S.J. OR NEAR THE LIGHT RAIL WITHIN THE NEXT
|
|
20 MIN AND WOULD LIKE TO HELP SOMEONE OUT, JIM NEWLANDER NEEDS A RIDE.
|
|
PLEASE CALL EXT. 3770.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::MEYETTE 20-MAR-1991 09:36:19.07
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does anybody out there in vaxland have Wordstar or IBM Displaywrite for PC/AT?
|
|
|
|
If you do, please give me a call at 1752 or reply to this address.
|
|
|
|
Thnx,
|
|
Rick
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAR-1991 10:55:58.95
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: free candy bars?
|
|
|
|
|
|
OK. I realize I did advertise a price of $1.00 before correcting
|
|
myself, and I realize I trusted you to leave some money behind after taking
|
|
one of the World's Finest Chocolate bars, but it appears that there are
|
|
several of you out there who did not pay for your sweet snack. If you
|
|
have a guilty conscience and would like to make amends then call me at x1739.
|
|
Otherwise, I will make a contribution to Monarch Christian School.
|
|
|
|
Many thanks to those of you who made this parents job of selling candy
|
|
so easy. I am sure I will return the favor.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 20-MAR-1991 13:39:11.32
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8279 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 14:26:34.10
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8279
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: Race Drivin' Panorama USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
Please assign a programmed-part series for Race Drivin' Panorama 534
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
|
|
we will use the new release procedure for this project
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTER,RACE PANORAMA | 136088-XXXX
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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JB J BELL 20-MAR-1991
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 20-MAR-1991 18:01:48.03
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To: LOGG,SMITHSON,STEVIE,CAMERON
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CC: RAY,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY
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Subj: coin counters for BMX HEAT and STEEL TALONS
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I am a little concerned about the ground return path for the coin
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counters on these games. The power comes from the audio board analog
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power, and the darlington switch is on the multisync board. The
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ground return goes through the serial interface (SCOM) signal ground wire.
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Even though it is contra DFM, for these two games I think we should
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use 5 volt coin counters, and drive them from the logic +5v supply
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located conveniently nearby at the coin door.
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Pat.
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 21-MAR-1991 08:59:08.26
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS...
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GHIRADELLI CHOCLATE
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From: KIM::JMOORE 21-MAR-1991 10:32:49.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: JMOORE
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Subj: Bodyshop needed
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I need to find a good autobody shop for some unscheduled hit-and-run
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repair for my Prelude. If anyone knows of a good shop, or ones to avoid
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(potentially valuable information!) I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 21-MAR-1991 12:36:16.53
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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DR. xxxxxxxx CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:50 AM, HE WILL TRY YOU LATER.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 21-MAR-1991 13:57:45.64
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: BOAT FOR SALE
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'64 CHRIS CRAFT "CHALLENGER", 36 FT. (ONLY 50 BUILT)
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NEW TWIN 350'S
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NEW TRANSMISSIONS
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SLEEPS SIX
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FULL GALLEY
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HEAD W/SHOWER
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FISH FINDER
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MARINE RADIO
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CB, ETC, ETC...
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CONTACT MICHELLE AT X-3753 IF INTERESTED
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 21-MAR-1991 14:44:53.84
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8285
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============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8285
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============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DSP LINK Board
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PROJECT: Steel Talons 523 USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: CRYSTAL, 10.000 MHz, 0.01%, S-R, HC-18/U
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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==============================================================================
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-MAR-1991 09:07:26.45
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS...
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VANILLA CREME
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 22-MAR-1991 09:28:48.19
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: KHODADADI
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Subj: A-D design
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Jed_
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I'm doing a project for my applied elec. design class where we have to
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interface some fiber optics with a microcomputer using voltage conversion
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to digital data between the computers I/O ports. I was wondering if I
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may model my basic A-D ckt after yours. You wouldn't mind, would you?
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I'll tell you more about it when I come back from vacation next week.
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Farrokh
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From: KIM::LOGG 22-MAR-1991 10:10:15.56
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talons on test
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Steel Talons is on test at Sunnyvale Golfland. Stop by and check it
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out. If you have any suggestions or see problems that the players are having,
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let me know. The game will only be out a week, so stop by soon.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KWINN 22-MAR-1991 11:05:45.03
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: The other side speaks out:
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Someone send this man a prize. (I like the way he thinks!)
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Then tell him to get all his friends back into the arcade.
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Meanwhile, introduce him to a teenager. (Sigh...)
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(But how could he be so wrong about digitizing?)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::STARK 21-MAR-1991 22:41:14.57
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To: PIERCE,KWINN,RAY
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CC:
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Subj:
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Path: dms!motcsd!apple!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!gatech!prism!prism.gatech.EDU!ce1zzes
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From: ce1zzes@prism.gatech.EDU (Eric Sheppard)
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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
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Subject: Williams/Atari (Was Re: No More Bally Tables?)
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Message-ID: <24784@hydra.gatech.EDU>
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Date: 21 Mar 91 05:33:35 GMT
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Sender: ce1zzes@prism.gatech.EDU
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Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Lines: 43
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(This article piece came through rec.games.pinball, and I wanted to
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add to that, but I forgot to cross it here.)
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baumgart@esquire.dpw.com (Steve Baumgarten) writes:
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>They've had a few bombs, of course, but back when video games were
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>being cranked out by the dozen -- most decidedly mediocre -- Williams
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>games always stood out. The attention to every detail -- from sound
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>to graphics to game play -- showed, and the arrival of a new Williams
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>video game usually meant that you had to start getting to the arcade
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>early to get any playing time.
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>Williams games are, above all, players' games, just the way their pins
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>are players' pins.
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You state exactly Atari's position today, IMHO. In these days of
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chop-socky/scrolling-blastemups, I always look forward to finding a new
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Atari video, because I know they go the extra mile to bring innovation
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into our otherwise dull lives... (eh! dramatic, corny pause)
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I could forgive them for "Pit Fighter", though I can't see why they
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would sully their mounting reputation with this muddled chop-socky
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derivative. Easy bucks, I guess. Couldn't they at least have digitized the
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characters more carefully, and animated them more smoothly? But I digress.
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Rattle through the list of recent Atari vids. Crystal Caverns, Marble
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Madness, Packrat, Indy & Temple of Doom, Road Runner, Paperboy, 720,
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Night Stocker, Rolling Thunder, (?forget name)/Badlands, Xybots, Toobin,
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Gauntlet, APB, Klax, Hard/Race Drivin', S.T.U.N. Runner, Cyberball, Rampart.
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Each truly in a class by itself; I've seen other companies try to copy them
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and fail miserably. (Remember that horrid SNK ripoff of Rolling Thunder?
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That one lasted only two months.) Some were disappointing, most were
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terrific, but each had at least one extremely well developed aspect.
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Some take an old idea and apply a new concept (Cyberball, Hard Drivin'),
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but many are totally unique (Marble Madness, Paperboy, Toobin, Klax, etc.)
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Let the other companies continue to spit out the ninjadrek shootanythings,
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but the only vids that get my quarters come from Atari.
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Eric
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One last thing. I hope this 'digitized people' thing passes quickly;
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Williams' new football game looks sloppy, with all those blitting images.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAR-1991 13:02:10.61
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To: KIM::KHODADADI
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: A-D design
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You are free to use any circuit that is public domain.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 22-MAR-1991 14:11:38.94
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,JEFFERSON
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CC:
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Subj: Central Conference Room
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I said it was OK to place the Road Riot Game in the Central Conf. Room
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for a week or so. Meetings can happen around it. When no meetings are
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in progress, it's OK to be in there playing the game. We needed a
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spot to put it where people could play it before field test without
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impacting the noise level in workplaces. The game room is full so
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the Central Conf. Room seemed like the next best choice. Sorry for
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any inconvenience.
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- Chris Downend
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PIERCE 22-MAR-1991 15:15:55.21
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Hey. Hey.
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ROAD RIOT
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4WD
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in the
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BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM
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PLAY THIS GAME to help us and YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORK!!
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ROAD RIOT 4WD is going out on test next week. Due to the
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sort-a-loud RUMP THUMPtm we have moved it to the CENTRAL CONFERENCE
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ROOM. Please stop by and give it a go and let us know any bugs
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or problems on the sheet on the attract plex.
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Also please use all the coins you enter so we have accurate
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statistic readings. EXTRA COINS HURT STATS!
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FREE SIX PACK OF MILLER BEER (MGD, Lite or High Life)
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TO ANYONE WHO MEETS AND BEATS the EVIL, LYING SKUZZY RAT.
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Thanx ---> TEAM ROAD RIOT
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 25-MAR-1991 09:40:45.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: RAY
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Subj: ACME video -- Tuesday 3/26 12:30 SHARP Central Conf. Room
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I got 15 to 20 minutes of video with my "Spycam" at the ACME
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show last week. Some of the highlights are:
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Sonic Blast Man -- Taito -- Punching bag for input
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Time Traveler -- Sega -- They called it a halogram, but
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it is a laser disc game that has a mirror that
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makes the image appear in space.
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Simpsons Video -- Konami -- Great graphics (just like
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the cartoon) but repetitive, old gameplay
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If you want to stay a couple minutes longer, you can see the
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new Excalibur Hotel.
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John
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-MAR-1991 11:15:18.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOUGURT FLAVOR IS...
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CHOCOLATE FUDGE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 25-MAR-1991 13:02:56.38
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8285 - Completed
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 21-MAR-1991 14:43:13.14
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8285
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DSP LINK Board
|
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PROJECT: Steel Talons 523 USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: CRYSTAL, 10.000 MHz, 0.01%, S-R, HC-18/U
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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==============================================================================
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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APPROVED:
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NDK_AMERICA 100NDK
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RALTRON A-10.000-S
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TOYOCOM TQC-211A-8R
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FOX_ELECTRONICS FOX100
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NYMPH/SARONIX NMP-100
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RXD_INC MP49-S-10.000MHZ
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PLETRONICS_INC SRMP18-10.000MHZ
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PLETRONICS_INC SRMP49-10.000MHZ
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==============================================================================
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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CRYSTAL,10.000MHZ,0.01%,S-R,HC-18/U (HC-49/U) | 144000-013
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==============================================================================
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 25-MAR-1991
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RUSTY 25-MAR-1991 14:01:50.59
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: RUSTY
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Subj: Mini-brainstorm for Navy Symposium
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Atari has been invited to participate in a Navy symposisium
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called the "Skill Enhancement Project." What they are really talking
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about is applying gaming techniques and interactive game technology
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to training someone in basic electronics (the selected example is
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"how to debug a three stage audio amplifier"). I just recieved a
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package with all the background information and some questions they
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will be discussing NEXT WEEK at this symposium.
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Also in this package, I discovered that I am to give a
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15 minute presentation and written comments on the topics they will
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be discussing. Being rather short on time, I need your help! I would like
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to have a mini-brainstorming on what kind of games could be created for
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their purpose or could enhance their training techniques tomorrow during
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lunch (around 11:30 to 12:30). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. I
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would like to keep this to around 4-6 interested people so if you are
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"interested people", please respond to this VAXmail. I will let you know the
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details and if this is a "go" by the end of today.
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If you have any question, or would like to see the information
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package the Navy sent me, just come by my office. I will have a copy of
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the package posted on the cubicle outside my door.
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Rusty
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 25-MAR-1991 15:13:17.65
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: New Marble Man game!!!
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MARBLE MAN
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MARBLE MADNESS II
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March 25, 1991
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!! NEW LATEST AND GREATEST FIELD TEST VERSION !!
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ps. includes all 17 levels of the final game
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Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need
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multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan,
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Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test tomorrow.
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The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets
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or hang ups.
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We thank you for your support.
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Marble Man Team
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 26-MAR-1991 09:34:13.58
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS...
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STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FUJIHARA 26-MAR-1991 16:14:25.78
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FUJIHARA
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Subj: ATARI AWARDS
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We just returned from the ACME show where Atari Games received "Manufacturer
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of the Year", awarded by AAMA (our amusement machine association). This
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award was voted on by distributors and based on:
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- Production, Quality, Reliability
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- Marketing and Promotions
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- Customer Support
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It is the only award extended to any manufacturer and this represents the
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second year in a row that Atari Games has received this top honor...they
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have only been doing it for two years!
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Also, during the ACME show, our Pit-Fighter game received a Platinum award
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for sales achievement, given by the AAMA. Very few games ever reach this
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level of achievement so again, it is quite a feat.
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And lastly, we also received this week, a very impressive trophy for
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STUNRUNNER, given by Game Player's magazine, as it was voted "best arcade
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game of 1990"!
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Congratulations to all employees for making Atari Game's achievements so
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highly recognized in our industry. These awards, along with many others
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received in past years, will be displayed in a newly-designed case that
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will be mounted in our re-decorated lobby.
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p.s. Not only did we receive some great awards at the show, but we
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also had success in selling our newest games!
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Mary
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 27-MAR-1991 09:44:19.15
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS...
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MOUNTAIN BLACKBERRY
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 27-MAR-1991 19:35:36.93
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
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"Late this afternoon Judge Fern Smith of the Federal Court in
|
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San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction to Nintendo which
|
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alleged a violation of its copyright by Tengen and Atari. The
|
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Court order provides a very one-sided and prejudiced opinion and
|
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determined as if we are unlawful copiers of Nintendo's NES console
|
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chips, which is definitely far from the truth. However, the
|
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decision was given, and the damage caused by the decision and its
|
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impact will not be small. As a matter of course, Tengen and Atari
|
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are prepared to appeal after having meetings with our attorneys.
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, it looks as though we lost a major battle.
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Let us accept the fact and maintain to be calm and strong. We
|
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will continue to be in business, so sit tight and wait for
|
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further comment to be announced by me shortly. Thank you for
|
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your cooperation, understanding and further support."
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Hide Nakajima, President
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::PETERSON "Eric" 28-MAR-1991 07:56:05.68
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: VGA MONITOR
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I need to borrow VGA monitor for a few days.
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If anyone has one please call me at ex. 3914.
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAR-1991 10:20:31.56
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To: MCNAMARA MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI GUYS,
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TANYA HENDERSON WITH ELCOR CALLED AT 9:43. PLEASE CALL HER AT 980-8868.
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THANKS,
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LORENE
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From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 28-MAR-1991 11:03:31.64
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: AMS Logic Pod
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Has anyone out there in engineering seen or know of the wherabouts
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of one of the AMS Logic Pods?
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Thanks in advance
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAR-1991 11:27:29.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY
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TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS...
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GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATE
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P.S.- HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 28-MAR-1991 13:55:04.70
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
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As I mentioned yesterday, the Federal Court in San Francisco issued
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a written decision in favor of Nintendo in the ongoing lawsuit.
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That order granted Nintendo's motion for a preliminary injunction
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prohibiting us from manufacturing or selling our Nintendo Entertain-
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ment System game cartridges.
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In its written order, the Court found that our cartridges infringed
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Nintendo's copyright on the computer program contained in Nintendo's
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lockout chips contained in the NES base units. The Court found that
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Tengen cartridges and the means by which they were developed went
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too far in incorporating similarities to Nintendo's program which
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we believe are necessary for Tengen cartridges to be compatible
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with the NES. We believe that the Court's opinion makes it
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impractical, if not impossible, to produce cartridges compatible
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with the NES.
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Given the proliferation of compatible computer products throughout
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the electronics industry, we find the Court's opinion to be a
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highly unusual result and an incorrect interpretation of the
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copyright laws which we intend to appeal. We expect to be taking
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the first step to pursue an appeal early next week.
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Hide Nakajima, President
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From: BERT::LOIS 28-MAR-1991 14:30:50.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: Facility Info
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Sometime this weekend some of the walls in engineering are going to be
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repainted. It is scheduled for Friday but that could change. If you do come
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in be aware of the wet walls. Thanks
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 1-APR-1991 08:45:32.32
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CANDY!
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Jack Aknin is selling delicious Helen Grace
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chocolate almond bars for his son's Little
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League baseball team. Price is only $1.00!!!!
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Hurry to Jack's office while supplies last!
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From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 1-APR-1991 14:03:17.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: MARBLE MAN game in common area - last chance to break it!
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MARBLE MAN
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MARBLE MADNESS II
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April 1, 1991
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!! MASSIVE BUGS HAVE BEEN SQUASHED !!
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!! COME TRY AND FIND MODRE !!
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Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need
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multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan,
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Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test tomorrow.
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The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets
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or hang ups.
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We thank you for your support.
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Marble Man Team
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From: GAWD::RAY 1-APR-1991 15:35:11.54
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY,THOMPSON
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CC: RAY
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Subj: ACME '91 Binder available
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The ACME '91 binder of sell sheets / ratings is on the common
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area table for your viewing pleasure. (A few more games will be
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added this week, as they get turned in.)
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Thanks to those who collected the info. and to Lois for
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organizing it!
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John
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From: KIM::PIERCE 2-APR-1991 13:52:48.73
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: IT'S BASEBALL SEASON!
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SAY HEY BASEBALL FANS
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IT'S SUNNY AND IT'S A BEAUTIFULL DAY FOR
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A BALL GAME. THE ATARI SURVIORS ARE BACK AND HAVE
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MOVED UP TO THE "DOUBLE D" DIVISION AT TWIN CREEKS
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SPORT COMPLEX.
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As former owner you can imagine my chagrin
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at having had to sell this team last year just as
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they were begining to blossom into their coveted
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"DOUBLE D" status. My organization back then knew they
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were destined for greatness but unfortunately could not
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afford the new uniforms they wanted and therefore had
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to let them go. But this doesn't mean I won't be there
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to show my support of this fine group of atheletes who
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have been training for months.
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DON'T YOU MISS OUT.
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The New ATARI SURVIVORS vs. The Psycos
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Field # 9
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TODAY, TUESDAY the 2nd of APRIL at 5:30 pm
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at
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Twin Creeks Sports complex just of Carribean
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Drive which is just off 237.
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NO BETTING PLEASE!
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DRESS WARM.
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MSP
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( Yes the S. is for Steinbrener)
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From: KIM::PORTERA 2-APR-1991 16:55:49.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: camel camel camel
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THE VIDEO LAB
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IS IN THE NEED OF A SMALL CAMEL, AS IN THE NATIVITY SCENE
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SEEN DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. IF ANYONE CAN BRING THERE CAMEL IN TO
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WORK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOTIFY ROB ROWE IMMEDIATELY
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IF YOU BRING ONE TO WORK WE NEED IT ASAP!!!
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THANKYOU
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 2-APR-1991 18:26:54.14
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To: PIERCE
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CC: SPEED, LEE, MCCARTHY, RAY, MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN, KHODADADI
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Subj: security
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Today Dennis showed me how to program the TMS320 chip. But it seems
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we " THE ROADRIOT TEAM " were not clear about what setting the R-bit
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does to the chip with respect to re-using/re-programming it.
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Thankyou JED & ERIC for pointing out the R-bit to me, and explaining
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how it works.
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Knowing that the security bit is set on these chips makes the
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piracy that much slower, and we can always ERASE THE CHIPS TO RE-BURN
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them if we need to.
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I'll personally make sure that none of the 320 chips will leave
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this building without the lock on them.
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Farrokh
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From: KIM::MILTY 3-APR-1991 12:03:31.88
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: THE SOUND OF THUMPING IN THE NIGHT...
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MILT WOULD MOST GRACIOUSLY ACCEPT ANY AND ALL COMMENTS,DIRECTION,OR
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DEFINITIONS OF A "PREFERED" SOUND OR BETTER SOUND, OR WHAT-IF,EVEN
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WITH REGARDS TO THE RUMPTHUMP ON ROAD RIOT AND/OR STEEL TALONS.
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.........."I NEED INPUT" (#5)
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MILTY
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-APR-1991 13:48:25.20
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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YOUR VISITOR IS IN THE LOBBY.
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THANK YOU,
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TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 4-APR-1991 14:36:14.92
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Art Jackson
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Art Jackson was taken to the hospital
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last Sunday and we just received an
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update on his condition. They found
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out he has pneumonia, and as soon as they
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have that cleared up (which will probably
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take 7-10 days) he will have back surgery.
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He is in the El Camino Hospital, room 531B.
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His wife said they are trying to limit visitors
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because they have him heavily sedated.
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We'll keep you posted as soon as we hear anything.
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From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 5-APR-1991 10:23:42.52
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Bradshaw Videotape Needs Repair
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Personal item:
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Help Needed : Videotape Damage Control
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Ouch! I have recorded over a big section of
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a borrowed tape and am HOPING somebody may also
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have taped it so that I can repair the damage.
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What it is: Bradshaw on The Family, episodes 1-5
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This is a self-help lecture series.
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These were broadcast a number of times on KQED and this
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tape was made during one pledge day -- five one-hour
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episodes in a row. I taped over episodes 2, 3 and half
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of 4.
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May I borrow your copy to restore this? Any help/suggestions?
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Please help me look less like a dope to my friend's friend...
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Sam
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 5-APR-1991 10:56:30.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CANDY!!!
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Jack Aknin has just a few more Helen Grace
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chocolate almond bars to sell for his son's
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Little League. This chocolate bar is
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delicious with coffee! Remember it's only $1.00
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 5-APR-1991 11:04:17.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: New MARBLE MAN in the common area!!!
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MARBLE MAN
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MARBLE MADNESS II
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April 5, 1991
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!! GAMEPLAY IS MUCH SMOOTHER - ENEMIES MUCH LESS FRUSTRATING !!
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!! PLEASE TRY IT OUT, WE NEED FEEDBACK !!
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|
|
Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need
|
|
multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan,
|
|
Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test TODAY.
|
|
The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets
|
|
or hang ups.
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|
|
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We thank you for your support.
|
|
Marble Man Team
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PS. We REALLY need feedback on the areas you used to think were frustrating.
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We also now give more continue time.
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From: BERT::FUJIHARA 5-APR-1991 15:17:20.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FUJIHARA
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Subj: Atari Games on Cable TV
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Financial News Network (FNN on cable ch. 18) is featuring Atari Games
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in a new segment called "Computing: Today and Tomorrow". We will be
|
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shown in a 9-minute segment for their Corporate Profile of the Week.
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AIR TIME: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 7:00 AM Eastern standard time
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YES THAT MEANS SET YOUR VCR'S FOR 4:00 AM TOMORROW MORNING IF YOU
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WANT TO SEE IT OUT HERE.
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For those of you who are interested, I will be circulating extra copies
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in manufacturing, engineering, and administration. I am sure these
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|
departments will have the tape available for showing next week.
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The segment shows some great footage of the manufacturing process and
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demonstrates the development of both Batman and Race Drivin' to some
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extent. Of course, there are also a few key executive interviews also.
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Thanks again to all of you who participated in the filming last week.
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Mary
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From: BERT::LOIS 5-APR-1991 17:15:28.31
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: Painting
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This weekend there will again be some painting in the building. Plans include
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the walls near the audio department. So be aware of the wet walls if you plan
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to work this weekend.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 8-APR-1991 14:43:22.50
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BENZLER
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Subj: WHERE DID THAT VAN COME FROM ANYWAY?
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OOOOOPPPS!
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My 87 Jeep Cherokee is in need of some body work--a new front quarter panel
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and some additional cosmetic/paint work to be exact. I have no idea where to
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take it to get the work done. Do any of you have a recommendation for a good
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body shop (or any to avoid)?
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...I guess that's why these things are called "accidents"...who would smash
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their car on purpose?...
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Thanks!
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--Linda
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From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 8-APR-1991 16:09:42.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: SUTTLES
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Subj: I moved!!!
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I guess my probation is over. I'm no longer in the no-man's-land of
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the Berlin Hall (we really DO have to rename that place). I've finally been
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admitted to the ranks of the Administration.
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My new office is back-to-back with my old office. Some will remember
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it as Bob Frye's old office. It, like the office I just left, is adjacent to
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the Executive Conference room, but it's nearer to Sandi Brown's office and
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Bob Frye's (my new neighbors).
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Bob pointed out that since I had to keep my door closed when I was in
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the hallway, the fact that I'm no longer a tenant wouldn't be particularly
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obvious. In my new home, the door will usually be open.
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The old office? It goes to storage (nobody else wants it, either).
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Stop on by! Marvel at the amount of junk I can squeeze in! Ogle the
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earthquake testing equipment! Tell me that you AREN'T moving anything, and
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that everything WORKS! Volunteer to help me move the next time!
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sas
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::STARK 8-APR-1991 16:15:27.94
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: RAD station moved...
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If you used the RAD PC in Andy's lab, it's been moved to my lab. Feel
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free to use it just as you did before (no need to knock)....
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gary
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::JEDCOM 8-APR-1991 16:22:55.35
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: change to MSGS
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Could you please incorporate the XDEF into your MSGS.ASM for me? See the
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definition of LASTMSG in my copy [JEDCOM.PROG.SELFTEST]MSGS.ASM near the
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end.
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You could do a DIF on it and your MSGS if you like...
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By adding the definition of LASTMSG, I can have my own messages declared
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and drawn by your routines without impacting any of your code (since i'll
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be able to chain my messages to the end of yours).
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Thank you. Peter.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-APR-1991 19:39:45.76
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To: KIM::JEDCOM
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: change to MSGS
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done.
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it is incorporated in gsptst.vlda .
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jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::JEDCOM 9-APR-1991 09:25:43.42
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: change to MSGS
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thanks.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 9-APR-1991 10:00:29.98
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: FLOWER SAVINGS
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THE FLOWERMAN HAS SPRING FEVER. THIS WEEK ONLY HE HAS REDUCED PRICES
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FROM OUR FLOWER LIST.
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2 DZ. LARGE ROSES - REG. $10.00 NOW..... $7.50
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2 DZ. LARGE CARNATION - REG. $12.50 NOW....$11.00
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2 DZ. MINI CARNATION - REG. $6.50 NOW..... $6.00
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IRIS - (10) PER BUNCH - REG.$8.50 NOW..... $8.00
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DAFFODILS - (25) PER BUNCH - REG.$5.50 NOW.... $5.00
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ORDERS WILL BE CALLED IN ON WEDNESDAY AND DELIVERED ON THURSDAY.
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THANK YOU,
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|
LORENE & TINA
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMSON 9-APR-1991 10:26:01.29
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,WILLIAMSON
|
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CC:
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Subj: TIME TO GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER
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FOR SALE:
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DP GYMPAC 1500 FITNESS SYSTEM
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Its a complete home workout machine that you can do about
|
|
50 different exercises. Its in great condition. I paid over
|
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$250.00 for it. I'm letting it go only $150. If interested
|
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I have the instruction course book for the machine in my office,
|
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it shows what the machine looks like and all the different
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exercises it does. Call Ext.3931 or stop by my office.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 9-APR-1991 13:17:56.10
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: WANTED
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WANTED: 7 - 10 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR, PREFERABLY LONG SHAFT
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CALL PAUL SHEPARD AT X3913
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 9-APR-1991 13:31:32.93
|
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To: @EE
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: +5v to GND short
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|
|
Any clever ideas on finding a 60 ohm bridge between power and GND on a
|
|
board that worked fine for several hours and then developed this short?!!
|
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|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-APR-1991 13:58:58.51
|
|
To: KIM::KHODADADI
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: +5v to GND short
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|
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Use a low resistance Ohmmeter.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JACKIE 9-APR-1991 14:28:12.89
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Entertainer
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|
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I am looking to book a clown (or similar) for my daughter's upcoming
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birthday party. Before I let my fingers do the walking I thought I
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would check to see if I can get any recommendations from Vaxland.
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If you could give me a call at 3772 or send me a note via vax with any
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suggestions, I would appreciate it.
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Jackie
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 10-APR-1991 11:19:59.54
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To: @EE
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CC:
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Subj: short
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I didn't find the short, but I did get rid of it by violently shaking
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the board. It seemed to be caused by some debris from a mod that was
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installed during FCC test.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 10-APR-1991 12:41:23.02
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: BIKE
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Subj: Xacto knife
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Whoever removed the Xacto knife from the ROM burning station outside of
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Dave Shepperd's office, please bring it back and leave it there.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::HUMES 10-APR-1991 13:32:12.22
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Thoughts on the recent
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From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 10-APR-1991 14:32:17.14
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: GENERIC AUDIO SELF TEST PROCEDURES
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The AUDIO Group recommends that before a game is released for manufacturing
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the majority of audio calls are removed from the AUDIO portion of the SELF-TEST.
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The reason is that we DO NOT want to give our competition the advantage of
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having intimate knowledge of our operations.
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The recommended audio calls to be included for RELEASE are:
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* Any audio processor related tests (like YAMAHA (usually S_YTST) and
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ADPCM (usually S_ADTEST)).
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* SCOM or other communications test (NOTE that this is usually an internal test
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and not a specific call available to the user. It is usually reported to the
|
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user at the beginning of the AUDIO SELF-TEST)
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* The ability to RESET or STOP all sounds
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* Reporting of diagnostic results (NOTE that this is also usually internal and
|
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not a specific call. It's usually reported at AUDIO SELF-TEST startup)
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* DAC for VOLUME calls (if appropriate)
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* Generally, any calls that would help test the game on the line
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 10-APR-1991 14:33:46.81
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Northwestern Nationanl Insurance Meeting
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Thursday, April 11
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10:00 am - Noon
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Atari Games Cafeteria
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Sandy Campigli, our Northwestern National Insurance representative will
|
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be in the Cafeteria to answer any questions you have on medical or dental
|
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claims or coverage. If you want clarification on any old or new issues,
|
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take a few minutes to stop by and discuss them with Sandy Campigli.
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Don't forget Thursday from 10:00 to Noon in the cafeteria, Sandy Campigli
|
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will be available to answer your EPO or PPO and/or dental insurance
|
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questions.
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|
cynde
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SMITH 10-APR-1991 14:40:31.12
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: JEWELRY
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IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SOME HAND MADE EARINGS, PINS & BOLO TIES,
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FOR A BIRTHDAY OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION CONTACT GINA CLOSE ON YOUR
|
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BREAK OR LUNCH AT 3968 YOU KNOW MOTHERS DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
|
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YOU CAN SPECIAL ORDER WHAT COLORS AND STYLES.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 10-APR-1991 14:41:21.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj:
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From: KIM::STARK 10-APR-1991 14:38:02.63
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To: KIM::BRAD
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CC:
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Subj: RE: GENERIC AUDIO SELF TEST PROCEDURES
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I fully agree and did so with Pit. You're mail made it sound more difficult
|
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than it really is. Since all the 'required' sounds are at the beginning of
|
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the list, all one really has to do is make an arbitrary upper limit cut-off
|
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after, say, the first 30 sounds. You might want to point this out to folks
|
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so as not to scare them away...
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gary
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SMITH 10-APR-1991 14:50:23.40
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: PRICES FOR JEWELRY
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EARINGS DEPENDING ON SIZE 13.00 TO 15.00 BOLO TIES 12.00
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PINS 10.00 BOLO AND MATCHING EARINGS 20.00 PIN AND MATCHING EARING
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18.00
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::HUMES 10-APR-1991 15:44:20.67
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Thoughts on the recent "tragedies"
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Now as the Persian Gulf crisis seems to be winding down, there is clearly
|
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much more to do before peace can truly become a reality.
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|
Life is full of contradictions. Society is full of injustice. Despite all
|
|
appearances to the contrary, human society is dominated by the animalistic
|
|
principle that the strong devour the weak. War is the symbol of that
|
|
principle. Even in ordinary society, the strong despise and look down upon
|
|
the weak and torment them. And the weak cling to the strong as they torment
|
|
those who are still weaker. Perhaps it is this chain of evil, if you will,
|
|
that has been the unchanging karma of the human race since ancient times.
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|
|
|
Even those who are supposed to protect and save those in trouble act in the
|
|
opposite fashion, using their position to arrogantly exploit and sacrifice
|
|
others in the interest of their own egoistic self-protection.
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|
|
|
Politicians tend to be haughty and pompous toward the general populace. And
|
|
they may resort to trickery in seeking to secure fame and fortune for
|
|
themselves. Lawyers are in the best position to protect persons who are
|
|
suffering and in trouble. But in spite of this, there are many lawyers who
|
|
take the opposite stance of lording it over their clients. (How well do I
|
|
know this to be the fact!) Clergymen may use the power of religion to
|
|
elevate themselves and look arrogantly down on their believers, viewing them
|
|
as a means to their own personal ends.
|
|
|
|
There are similar examples in other fields as well where the appearance and
|
|
the heart are mutually contradictory; in a word, this is falsehood.
|
|
|
|
What can be done about these contradictions and deceptions? Is there
|
|
nothing for us to do but give up in the face of the structure of evil? It
|
|
is true that since changes in the system alone will never in themselves
|
|
succeed in altering human nature, the same tragedies will simply go on
|
|
repeating athemselves?
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|
|
|
Your response is welcome and much appreciated.
|
|
Kiyoko
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|
send
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 10-APR-1991 16:26:25.33
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: MESSAGE
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TOM MCKEE OF ADI OF CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,559-2037.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 11-APR-1991 08:28:18.31
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Northwestern National Meeting
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Sorry, I got confused. Sandy from Northwestern National will NOT be in
|
|
today to answer questions. The meeting will take place next week.
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|
|
|
Further details to follow.
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|
|
cynde
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 11-APR-1991 15:59:53.90
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER.DIS
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: New CELPROCESS V1.67
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***** ATTENTION ***** ATTENTION ***** ATTENTION *****
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|
There is now a new version of CELPROCESS (v1.67). This new version
|
|
supports the ability to convert a close reduced cell in a .IMG/.ASM
|
|
file pair to a cell in a .RAD file. You can now examine the results
|
|
of the close reduction without having to burn ROMS!!
|
|
|
|
To invoke this new option, create a .OPT file with the following:
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|
|
|
/IMG2RAD = filename, label, [colfile]
|
|
|
|
where FILENAME = the non-suffix .IMG/.ASM file pair name
|
|
(i.e. ALPHA for ALPHA.ASM and ALPHA.IMG)
|
|
|
|
LABEL = a celprocess label in the .ASM file
|
|
(i.e. MAP000)
|
|
|
|
COLFILE = an OPTIONAL .COL file that contains the
|
|
palettes you wish to apply to the .RAD
|
|
output. (i.e. ALPHA.COL) If no COLFILE
|
|
is provided, the RAD default palettes
|
|
are used.
|
|
|
|
For further explanation of this new feature, see Andrew Burgess.
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|
|
|
Thanks in advance,
|
|
|
|
SYSTEM SUPPORT
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 11-APR-1991 16:58:47.86
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: Self Test
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|
|
|
|
|
In the selftest screen which sends force to the motor ( it still says
|
|
steering wheel ) force is also being sent to the port which we are using for
|
|
the fan driver.
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|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-APR-1991 18:37:14.63
|
|
To: KIM::BIKE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Self Test
|
|
|
|
|
|
When you know for sure that you want to use it I will do Self-Test for it.
|
|
|
|
Or, you can convince Rick that doing it now is more important than the
|
|
eight other things that I am doing, all at the same time.
|
|
|
|
jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::WEST 12-APR-1991 09:40:59.89
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: remedial towel training
|
|
|
|
O.K. That's enough of that. For the past two weeks, someone has
|
|
been throwing the towels in the men's shower room on the floor
|
|
underneath the bench. If you're angry with the clean-up people, or
|
|
the new rules about their clearing out the shower room every Friday,
|
|
then TELL THEM ABOUT IT, don't take it out on the rest of us. I invite
|
|
whomever is doing this to
|
|
|
|
1)respond to this mail address
|
|
|
|
2)cease the juvenile delinquency
|
|
|
|
3)do both of the above
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 12-APR-1991 09:46:10.45
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Big Brother is listening to you
|
|
|
|
|
|
Those of you who still believe that the U.S.A is
|
|
"The land of the free" may wish to read the following excerpt
|
|
from "The RISKS forum" on UseNet. The complete message can be
|
|
found in ee$userdisk:[Albaugh]Senate.txt. For those of you who
|
|
would be interested in such details. W. H. Murray has posted
|
|
other stuff on UseNet, which has tended to be fairly well
|
|
reasoned. I don't know anything else about him, but note that
|
|
he posted from DOCKMASTER.NCSC.MIL, which is the "visible"
|
|
network node run by the National Security Agency. If even
|
|
the spooks think this is going too far...
|
|
|
|
Mike
|
|
|
|
Path: dms!motcsd!apple!decwrl!ucbvax!CSL.SRI.COM!risks
|
|
From: WHMurray@DOCKMASTER.NCSC.MIL
|
|
Newsgroups: comp.risks
|
|
Subject: U.S. Senate S. 266
|
|
Message-ID: <CMM.0.90.1.671329115.risks@chiron.csl.sri.com>
|
|
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 91 17:23 EDT
|
|
Sender: daemon@ucbvax.BERKELEY.EDU
|
|
Reply-To: risks@csl.sri.com
|
|
Organization: The Internet
|
|
Approved: risks@csl.sri.com
|
|
Lines: 12
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senate 266 introduced by Mr. Biden (for himself and Mr. DeConcini)
|
|
contains the following section:
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|
|
|
SEC. 2201. COOPERATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
|
|
|
|
It is the sense of Congress that providers of electronic communications
|
|
services and manufacturers of electronic communications service equipment shall
|
|
ensure that communications systems permit the government to obtain the plain
|
|
text contents of voice, data, and other communications when appropriately
|
|
authorized by law.
|
|
|
|
[ Selected excerpts from the followup post by the same author:]
|
|
|
|
The referenced language requires that manufacturers build trap-doors
|
|
into all cryptographic equipment and that providers of cconfidential
|
|
channels reserve to themselves, their agents, and assigns the ability to
|
|
read all traffic.
|
|
|
|
[Does anybody] believe that it is possible for
|
|
manufacturers of crypto gear to include such a mechanism and also to reserve
|
|
its use to those "appropriately authorized by law" to employ it?
|
|
|
|
[Does anybody] believe that providers of electronic
|
|
communications services can reserve to themselves the ability to read all the
|
|
traffic and still keep the traffic "confidential" in any meaningful sense?
|
|
|
|
[Would _YOU_] buy crypto gear or confidential services from vendors who were
|
|
subject to such a law?
|
|
|
|
[...] An earlier Senate went to great pains to assure itself that there were
|
|
no trapdoors in the DES. Mr. Biden and Mr. DeConcini want to mandate them.
|
|
|
|
[...]
|
|
|
|
Any assertion that all use of any such trap-doors would be only
|
|
"when appropriately authorized by law" is absurd on its face. It is not
|
|
humanly possible to construct a mechanism that could meet that
|
|
requirement; any such mechanism would be subject to abuse.
|
|
|
|
[...]
|
|
|
|
William Hugh Murray, Executive Consultant, Information System Security 21
|
|
Locust Avenue, Suite 2D, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 203 966 4769
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 12-APR-1991 11:47:33.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: System down time
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have to put some new firmware in the terminal servers which is
|
|
supposed to fix some of the many problems we're having. I figure
|
|
it'll take a few hours to do, so expect the systems to be inaccesable
|
|
tomorrow (saturday 4/13) from about 10am to 2pm.
|
|
|
|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::HUMES 15-APR-1991 14:21:20.41
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Atari Games vs. Nintendo
|
|
|
|
|
|
To: Employees of Atari Games and Tengen 4/12/91
|
|
From: Hide Nakajima, President
|
|
|
|
On March 27 the District Court issued a preliminary injunction preventing
|
|
Tengen from the further manufacturing or marketing of its NES-compatible game
|
|
cartridges. As a result of the Court's order, many newspaper and industry
|
|
press articles appeared that portrayed our company in a negative lights. We
|
|
strongly disagree with the Court's position and steps were taken immediately
|
|
to appeal the decision.
|
|
|
|
One of the legal procedures taken was to ask the Court to stay its order
|
|
pending an outcome of the litigation. We believe that the denial of a stay
|
|
would result in grave consequences for Tengen. Yesterday, the Court asked
|
|
for additional information in considering Tengen's request for a stay. We
|
|
anticipate the Court's answer shortly, but for now, Tengen and retailers can
|
|
continue their NES-compatible game cartridge business.
|
|
|
|
However, it was necessary to have a staff reduction at Tengen because of the
|
|
considerable commercial damage done by the preliminary injunction order.
|
|
This was a painful process for all involved and I deeply appreciate the
|
|
loyalty and efforts of all affected employees.
|
|
|
|
At present, the Company's attorneys continue to vigorously pursue our
|
|
antitrust and other claims against Nintendo as well as continue the appeal
|
|
of the preliminary injunction. We strongly believe our position is as
|
|
correct today as when the lawsuit began. Thank you for your continued
|
|
efforts for, and belief in our Company. I am pround of you.
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
Hide Nakajima
|
|
|
|
P.S. Further information will be provided regarding the status of the
|
|
lawsuit as it becomes available.
|
|
send
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 15-APR-1991 15:15:45.11
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FLOWER SPECIAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE FLOWERMAN HAS EXTENDED HIS SPECIAL PRICES FOR 1 MORE WEEK.
|
|
YOU MAY STILL GET 2 DOZEN ROSES FOR $7.50
|
|
|
|
DON'T MISS OUT!!!
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
LORENE & TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LICHAC 15-APR-1991 15:58:47.67
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: SERIOUS STUFF
|
|
|
|
|
|
What is going on out there in VAXLAND? Was Kiyoko's mail message about the
|
|
middle east so thought provoking that no one can put their thoughts in a tidy
|
|
package or does responding mean taking a chance and showing inner feelings
|
|
that we are not willing to share? Right now, I claim both but have given
|
|
Kiyoko's comments serious thinking time..... Makes me define my position
|
|
on some of the things that count in life.
|
|
|
|
Jerry
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the BEAT began" 15-APR-1991 17:01:49.01
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: DIEKNEITE
|
|
Subj:
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|
|
|
JULIETTA & JEREMY
|
|
Clown Duo
|
|
|
|
FREE PERFORMANCE
|
|
|
|
Sunday April, 21 @4PM
|
|
Milpitas Community Center
|
|
|
|
Presented by Young Audiences of San Jose and the City of Milpitas
|
|
|
|
For info call 294-6991
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 15-APR-1991 17:04:16.83
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL REP
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE NWNL REPRESENTATIVE WHO WAS SCHEDULED HERE LAST WEEK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
|
|
FOR THIS WEEK:
|
|
|
|
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
|
|
10:00 - NOON
|
|
CAFETERIA
|
|
|
|
SHE WILL BE THERE TO ANSWER YOUR NWNL MEDICAL/DENTAL QUESTIONS SO BE SURE TO
|
|
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY.
|
|
|
|
HUMAN RESOURCES
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 16-APR-1991 11:26:19.41
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS
|
|
Subj: ".. not in my backyard..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm disappointed at all my co-workers and neighbors who've complained
|
|
about the relative high noise level of ROADRIOT and STEEL. Why don't you
|
|
try playing the game, have your rump thumped and you might change your
|
|
mind; you might even go back for more...
|
|
|
|
I bit those few who don't like a noisy rump-thump outside their office,
|
|
also oppose off-shore drilling along Calif. coast.
|
|
|
|
NOT IN MY BACKYARD... well just don't forget that it's these noisy thumpers
|
|
that keep you and I employed here. (and the attorneys too)
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BEHENSKY 16-APR-1991 12:37:20.14
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Compact Flourescents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yeah, I know you've heard it all before, but this time it's really
|
|
true: YOU CAN SAVE BIG MONEY AND HELP THE ENVIRONMENT TOO!!
|
|
Here's the deal: PG+E and OSH have teamed up to offer a $7.00 rebate
|
|
on the OSRAM electronically ballasted compact flourescent bulbs.
|
|
|
|
I know what you're thinking; flourescents buzz, they flicker, don't
|
|
come on fast, and the color of light makes you look bad. Suprise!
|
|
these have electronic ballasts so they don't buzz or flicker and come
|
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on almost instantly. Also, the chemists who formulate the phosphors have
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finally realized that people don't like to look like corpses and have
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come up with a new compound that has a reasonable color. I find it
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almost indistinguishable from an incandescent lamp in a lamp that has a
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shade.
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Now for the savings:
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75 Watt incandescent 20 Watt compact flourescent
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Bulb Life: 1000hr * 10 = 10,000hr 10,000 hr
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KWHR Used: .075 * 10000 = 750 .020 * 10000=200
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Elec. cost @$.10/KWHR 750 * $.10 = $75.00 200 * $.10 = $20.00
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Bulb Cost: $.75 * 10 = $ 7.50 $14.99-$7.00=$ 7.99
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Total Cost: $82.50 $27.99
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Thus, over the life of the compact flourescent (~3 years @ 10hrs/day)
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you save a total of 550 kwhr of electricity and $55.51 in cold cash.
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Your savings may vary due to different electric rates.
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The environmental benefits are also impressive: At .09 gallon of fuel oil
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and 1.5 lbs of carbon dioxide per kwhr (33% efficiency in a fuel oil
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electric plant) you will have saved roughly a 55 gallon drum worth of oil
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and prevented more that 3/4 of a ton of carbon dioxide from getting into
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the atmosphere.
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Here's the only downside: It can be a hassle to get these lamps to work
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in table lamps since the OSRAM bulb is longer and wider at the base than
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an incandescent bulb. You may have to modify the hoop that holds up
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the shade, or buy an extender to move the bulb higher in the fixture.
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The OSRAM lamps have such a high surface brightness that they may be
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uncomfortable to look at in bare bulb applications. OSRAM offers a 15 watt
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bulb with a built in reflector for $18.99-$7.00 that can be used under these
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conditions or to replace 75 watt spotlights. Panasonic also has a line
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of compact florescents that have built in globes to address this problem.
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There are two types: an older, non electronic type that uses a small amount
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of radioactivity to start the lamp, and a newer electronic type that
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works like the OSRAM. Unfortunately, the new ones are not available
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at OSH yet, and the older ones are not covered by the rebate. PG+E
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offered the new ones by mail order in last month's newsletter included
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with your bill for $7.50 for 20 watt (75 watt equiv) and $9.50 for 27
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watt (100 watt equiv). I sent away for 3 of each but haven't got them
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yet.
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If you want to see these bulbs, I have two in my office this
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week, and I'd be happy to demonstrate them for you. Just remember,
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for each one of these you can find a place for in your home you will
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save 55 bucks and enough foreign (or domestic) oil to drive your car
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more than 1000 miles over the life of the lamp. Check them out!
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(The PG+E rebate is good through the end of April).
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Max Behensky
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BEHENSKY 16-APR-1991 12:46:07.21
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MONCRIEF
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CC:
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Subj: Spelling....
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That's fluorescents, not flourescents.....
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 16-APR-1991 12:58:06.72
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: KHODADADI
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Subj: Is anyone selling girl scout cookies?
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I'ld like to buy some.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::HUMES 16-APR-1991 13:13:01.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Give yourself some moments to ponder on the fundamentals of life
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First of all, I thank you very much for those who took time to respond to
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my mail sent last week, namely, Mike Albaugh, John Ray, Bonnie Bike, Bridget
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Erdman and Gary Stark. I thank you to Jerry Lichac for your this morning's
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response.
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Here is an another familiar topic on which I would like to address to ponder
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...
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The recent beating of an unarmed citizen by a group of Los Angeles police
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officers has shocked a city and a nation.
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I've been taught that the three impurities of our age are greed, anger and igno-
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rance. Greed causes disharmony between people and the environment. Anger
|
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causes disharmony between people, and ignorance or complaining causes dis-
|
|
harmony within our very body or illness. The sight of uncontrolled anger
|
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shown on the video taped beating of Rodney King was a horrifying example of the
|
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world of Anger. And this comes just after humankind's greatest expression of
|
|
Anger, the war in the Middle Eas! People in the world of Anger may hate
|
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others simply because they are of different race or religion.
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One of the books I recently read states "...he who is in the world of Anger,
|
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motivatd by the warped desire to be better than everyone, is forever
|
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belittling others and exalting himself. He is like a hawk sweeping the sky
|
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in search of prey. He may outwardly display benevolence, righteousness, pro-
|
|
priety wisdom and good faith, and even possess a rudimentary moral sense,
|
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but his heart remains in the world of Anger."
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Controlling our negative impulses is the only way we can survive in a civilized
|
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sociery. My memtor in life explained that one of the major functions of
|
|
religion is to foster self-control and self-restraint. He said that "the
|
|
building of lasting peace depends on how many people capable of self-straint
|
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can be fostered through religious guidance. If a religion is worthy of the
|
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name, and if it is one that can respond to the needs of contemporary times,
|
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it should be able to nurture in its followers the spiritual base for becoming
|
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good citizens of the world."
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Society is a living thing. It is a process, a series of changes. We live in a
|
|
world where national borders are bridged by communication and travel in ways
|
|
never before dreamed of. we need to work on building bridges to link people in
|
|
humanistic ways. For us to create lasting harmony, we must become the broad-
|
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minded, self-controlled and intelligent individuals needed for the new century.
|
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We must become bigger than our problems!
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Thank you for allowing me to express my passion for bettering our world.
|
|
April 26 is my last day at Atari. If nothing else, at least, I am so very
|
|
delighted to hear from those people who responded to my passionate
|
|
appeal (!?) and I truly believe they are among many who teach or will teach
|
|
their children to be the leaders of our nation and of the 21st century.
|
|
Thank you!
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Wish you all the best, good health and a long happy life!
|
|
Remember that the happiness is our Right, not a privilege!
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Kiyoko
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send
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 16:51:27.19
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To: AVL
|
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board
|
|
PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461-
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DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC
|
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MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1
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CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037
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COMMENTS:
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ADSP-2101KP-50 (137662-050) and ADSP-2101KG-50 (137663-050) have
|
|
design errors which they do no plan to fix until the end of the summer.
|
|
They have agreed to select-out parts that will work in my circuit and
|
|
label it as "AD 90461-1"
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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Disqualify: ANALOG_DEVICES ADSP-2101KP-50
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Qualify: ANALOG_DEVICES AD90461-1
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AVLNOTE: SPECIALY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN
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==============================================================================
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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==============================================================================
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
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X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991
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==============================================================================
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 17:15:42.23
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To: BURNIAS
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CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: ADSP-2101 Forecast
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Please call Tom McKee of Analog Devices at (408) 559-2037. He needs
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|
to get a forecast for our use of ADSP-2101s. (He is filling in for
|
|
Margot while she has her baby, and is her boss.)
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This is what makes it complicated:
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The ADSP-2101KP-50, Atari pn 137662-050, (IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC)
|
|
has design problems that they do not plan to fix until the end of the
|
|
summer. In the meantime they will select-out parts that will work in my
|
|
circuit. The label on these special parts will be "AD 90461-1". I am
|
|
getting a new Atari part number for it and will use this new number
|
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on my parts list.
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This part is used on the DS III board which I am still checking out.
|
|
By all appearances, we will use this board (which replaces ADSP II) on:
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Steel Talons
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BMX
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Street Driver
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|
|
DS III also uses an ADSP-2105KP-40 which is not affected by their poor
|
|
design. However, this part is used on the DS III board to do Sounds
|
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and the EDs will probably use Brad's Sound Board on Steel Talons.
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The Eds' game did very well on field test and will probably be a big hit
|
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so we will need a lot of 2101s.
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If and when they get the regular IC to work we will switch over to that
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part.
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Regards,
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jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 08:45:59.03
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To: MARGOLIN
|
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8354
|
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==============================================================================
|
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board
|
|
PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461-
|
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DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC
|
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MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1
|
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==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 17-APR-1991 11:59:38.35
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: FLOWERS
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|
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Are you in the Dog House, according to your spouse?
|
|
Maybe you've got a Wild Hair and want to show a loved one how much you care!
|
|
Perhaps that special someone deserves flowers for something they've done.
|
|
But hey, who needs a reason to give flowers?
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|
|
|
We've got what you want. Reasonably priced, too.
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|
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|
2 DOZEN LARGE ROSES for only $7.50
|
|
Colors: Red, yellow, Pink, Orange, Salmon, Pale Peach, White, and
|
|
Spring Surprise (pink with white trim)
|
|
|
|
For a small fee, you may wish to add...
|
|
Baby's Breath $4.00
|
|
Fern Greens $2.50
|
|
|
|
Remember, flowers are not only for those of you with significant others
|
|
and are in no way a form of request for commitment. So don't be shy,
|
|
buy, buy, buy!
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|
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Have A Nice Day!
|
|
|
|
Tina & Lorene
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 17-APR-1991 12:52:14.01
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: BENZLER
|
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Subj: WARNING!!!!
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Our friends, the civil servants that park near here in those official
|
|
black and white cars, have found a new hiding place in the fields near
|
|
McCarthy and 237. One was spotted in the brush next to the new ramp
|
|
for 237 West off of McCarthy. You know, that signal that has nobody to
|
|
really signal to because there is currently no real cross-traffic (except
|
|
from the field)...well it turns red anyway sometimes and you are supposed
|
|
to stop even when there are no other cars around.
|
|
|
|
Drive defensively!
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|
--Linda
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 16:33:29.71
|
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: CER-8354 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 16:51:27.19
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board
|
|
PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461-
|
|
DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC
|
|
MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1
|
|
CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
|
|
ADSP-2101KP-50 (137662-050) and ADSP-2101KG-50 (137663-050) have
|
|
design errors which they do no plan to fix until the end of the summer.
|
|
They have agreed to select-out parts that will work in my circuit and
|
|
label it as "AD 90461-1"
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
Disqualify: ANALOG_DEVICES ADSP-2101KP-50
|
|
Qualify: ANALOG_DEVICES AD90461-1
|
|
|
|
AVLNOTE: SPECIALY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN
|
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==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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==============================================================================
|
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 16:41:24.17
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: CER-8355 - Completed
|
|
|
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 17-APR-1991 09:52:05.05
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8355
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: AVL CORRECTION APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: 137663-050 GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHZ,68P,PGA
|
|
MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-2
|
|
CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
APPROVE ANALOG DEVICES P/N AD 90461-2
|
|
DISQUALIFY AD P/N ADSP-2101KG-50
|
|
PUT IN AVL NOTE:
|
|
SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
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==============================================================================
|
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 18-APR-1991 10:02:04.50
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: NWNL REPRESENTATIVE
|
|
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|
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SANDI CAMPIGLI, FROM NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE, IS HERE IN THE CAFETERIA TO
|
|
ANSWER ANY NWNL MEDICAL OR DENTAL QUESTIONS. SHE WILL BE HERE UNTIL 12 NOON.
|
|
|
|
HUMAN RESOURCES
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 18-APR-1991 11:42:45.15
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: FLOWERS
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|
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|
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THEY'RE HERE!
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|
|
|
DON'T FORGET TO PICK THEM UP BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
|
|
|
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THANKS,
|
|
LORENE & TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 18-APR-1991 14:24:51.00
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: pot joysticks on the IBM PC
|
|
|
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|
|
I am trying to determine what I should buy to have two pot joysticks
|
|
(4 inputs) connected to an IBM PC. What joysticks work well? Which ones to
|
|
avoid? The joysticks can be simple. One needs to return to center and the
|
|
other need not.
|
|
|
|
What interface PCB should I buy to read the two joysticks? Is there
|
|
any software interface beyond reading a latch?
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 18-APR-1991 16:45:48.58
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,@SYS$MAIL:MIKE_USERS
|
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CC: SHEPPERD
|
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Subj: System down time
|
|
|
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|
|
Some more equipment trickled in this week.
|
|
|
|
I'll be changing the rest of the firmware in the terminal servers
|
|
on Sunday. Judging how long it took last time, I expect it to take
|
|
about 4 hours. So the terminals connected to the servers will be
|
|
unusable from about 10am to 2pm this sunday (4/21/91).
|
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|
|
I'll also be adding some additional disks to KIM and replacing the
|
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disk controllers on MIKE. This should take about 4 hours (some of
|
|
it may overlap the terminal server firmware replacment time).
|
|
|
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One should expect the systems to be unusable on sunday from about
|
|
10am to 6pm.
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|
ds
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 18-APR-1991 16:52:10.33
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: New Coin-op employee
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|
|
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|
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Please welcome Victor Marcieca to Coin-op. Victor prefers to pronounce his last
|
|
name as Mer-CHEE-ah. Victor comes to us from Tengen where he was a Game
|
|
Counselor. His primary role in Coin-op is playtester with some game analysis
|
|
and design as a secondary role for all Engineering groups. Victor will also be
|
|
available to assist with field test games in terms of moving, stat taking, and
|
|
collections. He cannot drive the truck. Victor will report to me.
|
|
Initial assignments include final playtest on Marble Man and Road Riot - you
|
|
know, logging 40 hours of bug-free play before the program memory masters are
|
|
released. He is also assigned to work with the SPACE team in a game analysis
|
|
role and possibly some game design as circumstances permit.
|
|
Victor has quite a bit of experience with Coin-op games and I invite all the
|
|
game teams to solicit his opinions. I think you will find him enthusiatic and
|
|
insightful.
|
|
His office is the cubicle between Peter Lipson and The EPROM programmer.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::RUSTY 19-APR-1991 15:31:05.30
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,FUJIHARA,BENZLER,MOMODA
|
|
CC: RUSTY
|
|
Subj: Network Game Vote
|
|
|
|
|
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In an effort to expand the boundaries of where we can sell our game expertise,
|
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we are preparing a business plan for an Atari on-line Network.
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You can help!
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As part of the business plan, we will be proposing an initial offering of two
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different games on the network. We obviously would like to start off strong,
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and so would like to initially pick the two games which will best show off
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our system and generate the most player interest.
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So, please look over the very brief description of the capabilites of this
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proposed network and the 10 game ideas which we have come up with so far
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and pick which two you think would be best to start up with. If you have
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any additional game ideas you think would be good for this playing
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environment, by all means please forward them to this address and we will
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add them to our list of candidates!
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The file which contains the game ideas is called netgames.doc in [RUSTY].
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Please treat this file as company confidential and do not make copies of
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it or broadcast its contents.
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Please try and cast your vote on or before Thursday 4/25.
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Thanks,
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Rusty
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P.S. If you would like more information on the proposed capabilites of
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our network, please feel free to see me for the additional info.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 19-APR-1991 16:00:57.54
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: BLINDNESS
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IS ANYONE OUT THERE MISSING A PAIR OF GLASSES??? THEY WERE FOUND IN THE
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CAFETERIA. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO CLAIM THEM, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO IDENTIFY!
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THANKS,
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LORENE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 19-APR-1991 16:14:46.40
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: BENEFITS 360 LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM
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IT'S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE WE INTRODUCED "B360", AN ENHANCEMENT TO OUR
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EXISTING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE. THIS FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IS
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UNDERWRITTEN BY THE AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND MAKES
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AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR
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FAMILIES.
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B360 OFFERS MANY FEATURES:
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- THE DEATH BENEFIT IS GUARANTEED.
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- IT'S ECONOMICAL. COVERAGE MAY BE OBTAINED FOR AS LITTLE AS $4 PER
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WEEK.
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- THERE'S PORTABILITY. SINCE YOU OWN THE POLICY, THE INSURANCE IS YOURS
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WITHOUT AN INCREASE IN COST OR DECREASE IN BENEFIT IF YOU RETIRE OR
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CHANGE EMPLOYMENT.
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- RE-ENROLLMENT IS EASY. SIMPLY COMPLETE A BRIEF APPLICATION. PHYSICAL
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EXAMINATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED UP TO THE B360 PROGRAM LIMITS.
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- FAMILY PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. YOU CAN INSURE OTHER MEMBERS OF YOUR
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FAMILY EVEN IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE YOURSELF.
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THE COVERAGE OFFERED IS AN INNOVATIVE PLAN OF "UNIVERSAL LIFE" INSURANCE
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PROTECTION FROM AETNA. UNIVERSAL LIFE OFFERS ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL BENEFITS
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OF WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE, SUCH AS THE ACCUMULATION OF CASH VALUES AND FAVORABLE
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TAX TREATMENT, PLUS SOME EXCITING ADDITIONAL FEATURES.
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THE CASH VALUES IN THE PLAN ACCUMULATE AT ATTRACTIVE "NEW MONEY" INTEREST
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RATES, CURRENTLY 8%! THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM INTEREST RATE IS 4.5%. PREMIUM
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SCHEDULES ARE FLEXIBLE. THE AMOUNT OF COVERAGE CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT BUYING A
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NEW POLICY. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF MAKING ADDITIONAL "LUMP SUM" DEPOSITS
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IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PLAN'S ATTRACTIVE INTEREST RATES.
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AN AETNA REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HERE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, FROM 10:00 TIL NOON
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IN THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM TO MEET WITH EMPLOYEES WHO WERE NOT ELIGIBLE
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OR WERE NOT AVAILABLE DURING THE LAST ENROLLMENT PERIOD. YOU MAY WANT TO TAKE
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ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR EXISTING FRINGE BENEFITS PACKAGE.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 22-APR-1991 11:03:37.76
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: BIKE
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Subj: Aux Mem Boards
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I have one Aux Mem board missing. I vaguely remember Glenn thinking that
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the boards were malfunctioning and taking them over to your test setup.
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Do you have one of our still? 2 are in Florida, 1 in the destruct test bike,
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1 in a new dev bike and 1 on my bench = 5. At one point I had 6.
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Bonnie
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 23-APR-1991 08:36:07.88
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: UPDATE ON ART JACKSON
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Art had his back surgery last Wednesday, April 17th.
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The doctor's ran into some complications but as far
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as we know the surgery was successful. He was put
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into TCU (transitional care unit) for a few days aftr
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the surgery but should be back in his room now. His
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wife said she'd call Pete Takaichi when he's ready to
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have visitors. His family expects he'll be released
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from the hospital next week.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 23-APR-1991 09:29:43.54
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: 7th grade math
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My 12 year old daughter brought home the following math homework
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problems last night. Now everyone knows the standard joke about parents
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being unable to help their children with the new math. Now I consider
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myself intelligent and considering I have a Masters degree in Math from
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Stanford, I figured I could handle this.
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Find the next three numbers in the sequences:
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1. -16, -6, +4, +1
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1. +16 -6 +4 +14 (just add +10 each time)
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2. +10 +6 +2 -2 (just add -4 each time)
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3. -5 +10 -20 +40 (-80 160 -320 ok so it's a little harder)
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4. -1 +1 -2 +6 (???????)
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I could provide a dozen different answers for a dozen different
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reasons. Could someone give me a simple answer an ordinary 7th grader
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could understand? Maybe these people write tax laws and texts for the
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IRS during the summer months. I wonder what the advanced 7th graders
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get for problems?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 23-APR-1991 13:05:08.58
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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We are running out of numbers!!
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In late 1991, Pacific Bell will begin to require (408) prefixes
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to dial a 1 before any area code. This is already the case in the (415)
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area code. The bottom line is that YOU MUST dial 9(to get out)-1-area-number
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after this starts, and 9(to get out)-number for 408 numbers on our phone
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system.
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This dialing is available and will work now, if you choose to switch
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gradually, or like me, live in (415) and have to do it anyways. After the
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change, you'll get the recordings of "have to dial a one" and "a one is not
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necessary" at the appropriate times. Contrary to popular opinion, they
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DO need to issue the messages, because a few months after they start, they
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can no longer tell (nor insert it for you).
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For the curious and terminally bored, the reason for the change is
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as follows. Area codes are supposed to always have a 1 or 0 as the middle
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digit, and exchanges (the group of three that start a seven-digit number)
|
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are supposed to NOT have a 0 or 1 as the middle digit. They have begun to
|
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run out of exchanges, and are going to have to create exchanges that are
|
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against the rules. So, since there may be a 903 prefix and a 903 area code,
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when you dial a number starting with 903, they'll assume you want the newly
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created phone numbers for the apartments going up across town. Since this
|
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would make area (903) inaccessable (and others as each prefix was set up)
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the one in the front tells the equipment that this is an out-of-area call.
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To sum it up: One-plus dialing is coming to 408; you can start
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to use it at any time, but by Christmas it will be required. From company
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phones, dial 9, 1, areacode, number, or 9, number-within-408.
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sas
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 23-APR-1991 13:27:17.72
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MOTORAMPFANCONTROLANALOGPRINTEDCIRCUITBOARDASSEMBLY
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What connector are you using for the fan cord input?
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Will it generally be about the same size?
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Will the power input and motor output connectors be the same
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and generally in the same position?
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Hello and how do you do?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 23-APR-1991 14:42:37.19
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8363
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=============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8363
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=============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp
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PROJECT: BMX USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 2N6347
|
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DESCRIPTION: IC, Triac, 8A, 400V
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MANUFACTURER: MOTOROLA MFG P/N: 2N6347
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This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751
|
|
==============================================================================
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 23-APR-1991 14:46:14.91
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8364
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|
==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8364
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp
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PROJECT: BMX 521 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC: LM311
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DESCRIPTION: IC, Comparator, 8 pin DIP
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MANUFACTURER: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MFG P/N: LM311N
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|
This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751
|
|
==============================================================================
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 24-APR-1991 10:37:17.65
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: AETNA OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
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THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM AETNA IS HERE IN THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM TO MEET
|
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WITH THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NEWLY ELIGIBLE FOR THIS INSURANCE OR THOSE OF YOU WHO
|
|
HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BEFORE BUT HAVE NOW ONLY BECOME INTERESTED. PLEASE DROP BY
|
|
TO DISCUSS THIS INSURANCE PLAN WITH HIM.
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|
|
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I WILL BE PERSONALLY CALLING THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE JUST BECOME ELIGIBLE BECAUSE
|
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I WILL NEED A WAIVER FORM SIGNED IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED.
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SANDI BROWN
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 24-APR-1991 10:56:01.86
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8364 - Completed
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|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 23-APR-1991 14:43:19.67
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To: AVL
|
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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|
==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8364
|
|
==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp
|
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PROJECT: BMX 521 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01
|
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC: LM311
|
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DESCRIPTION: IC, Comparator, 8 pin DIP
|
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MANUFACTURER: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MFG P/N: LM311N
|
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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==============================================================================
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|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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APPROVE:
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NATIONAL_SEMICONDUCTOR LM311N
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MOTOROLA LM311N
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SGS-THOMSON LM311N
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|
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==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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|
|
|
| 137687-001
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==============================================================================
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 24-APR-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-APR-1991 11:12:19.05
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: ART JACKSON
|
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|
|
|
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Just got an update on Art's condition. The surgery
|
|
was a success, but he still has some fluid in his
|
|
lungs and has developed some blood clots. He will
|
|
probably be in the hospital another 5-8 days. But
|
|
now at least he can have visitors. If you'd like
|
|
to pop in to see him, here's the info:
|
|
El Camino Hospital
|
|
2500 Grant Rd.
|
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Mountain View 94039-7025
|
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415-940-7000
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Room: 404-B
|
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Visiting hours from 8:00 AM - Noon
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-APR-1991 12:57:13.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Art Jackson
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|
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OOPS!! Art's visiting hours are Noon - 8:00 PM!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-APR-1991 14:09:04.47
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: MESSAGE
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|
|
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|
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HI JED,
|
|
DAVE OF ABBUCUS ELECTRONICS CALLED FOR YOU AT 2:00 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM
|
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BACK AT 732-2000.
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|
|
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THANKS,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-APR-1991 14:34:28.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: PHONE BOOKS
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|
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|
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THERE ARE AVAILABLE WHITE PAGES AND YELLOW PAGES . IF INTERESTED PLEASE
|
|
CONTACT DAVID PASQUINELLI AT EXT. 3746 OR BY E-MAIL ( DAVE )
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 24-APR-1991 16:17:10.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: PHONE BOOKS
|
|
|
|
|
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AT THE REQUEST OF DAVE, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PHONE BOOKS BETWEEN 12-4 THURS.
|
|
|
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THANK YOU
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 24-APR-1991 17:17:52.49
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: SUTTLES
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
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|
|
|
|
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The CONNECT function is how you talk to a party you have on HOLD.
|
|
|
|
There are several ways for someone to wind up on HOLD. That's
|
|
complicated. How to talk to them? That's simple.
|
|
|
|
You have someone on HOLD if you get a higher pitched dial tone than
|
|
you're used to. You have had someone placed on HOLD if you hear a soft beep
|
|
during a conversation. And you can put someone on HOLD.
|
|
|
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How to UNHOLD? That's CONNECT. If you have a button marked CONNECT
|
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or CNCT, push it. If you don't, do a FLASH if appropriate, and dial * 1.
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|
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That's FLASH, STAR, ONE. Hurry, your parties are standing by!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 24-APR-1991 21:08:04.64
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
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CC: SUTTLES
|
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Subj: Featured feature
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|
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|
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What is this FLASH nonsense, anyways?
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|
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It's simple. When you push the buttons, you simply make noise.
|
|
IF the phone system is expecting you to make dialing noises, it dials. IF
|
|
it is expecting access codes, it accesses. IF the noises you make (like
|
|
talking, singing, playing the flute, or playing the keypad) get sent to
|
|
"the other end", it sends.
|
|
|
|
Once you are connected to another phone, the ONLY thing you can
|
|
do is hang up. BUT, if you hang up and quickly pick up again, phone systems
|
|
tend to not disconnect (as you may have experienced at home). This is called
|
|
FLASHing the switchhook (the hook that holds the handset and works the switch).
|
|
|
|
You FLASH when you need to get the attention of the phone system. You
|
|
can tell if you have its attention, because it generates a tone to let you know.
|
|
When you want to transfer a call, you are already connected by definition. You
|
|
need to tell the phone system what to do. You FLASH to get a dial tone.
|
|
FLASH is unneccesary (but doesn't hurt) if you already have a dial tone.
|
|
|
|
Now, some people find it difficult to get the timing down, and either
|
|
flash for too short or too long a time. Too short simply doesn't work, but
|
|
too long can be disastrous!
|
|
|
|
Some Ergonomic Engineer at Rolm realized this and provided a FLASH
|
|
button on the phones we use (most of us, anyways). If you have a flash
|
|
button, DON'T USE THE SWITCHOOK. It has electronics behind it to stay hung
|
|
up for long enough to make sure. It WILL hang up the phone. Just push the
|
|
flash button. On phones that don't have the button (like wall phones) simply
|
|
hang up very breifly--usually pushing the hangup button with your finger is
|
|
better than actually hanging up the phone.
|
|
|
|
Of course, there are exceptions, and several, at that. The best general
|
|
rule I can give for multibutton phones is: If it has a flash button, use it.
|
|
If it doesn't, it might be an ETS (one of the electronic types we have). ETSs
|
|
never need a flash, and in fact, can't. If you have feature buttons, they
|
|
should not need to be preceded by a flash (feature buttons are those that
|
|
aren't "line" buttons and also arent 0-9, #, or *--the dial pad). If you
|
|
find that you make noise instead of doing what you want, do a FLASH.
|
|
|
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The bottom line is: FLASH is to get the attention of the phone system.
|
|
Performing a FLASH gets you some kind of dial tone, and is needed before any
|
|
of the feature codes (watch this space for more details). ETS sets (only!)
|
|
don't have and can't use the FLASH function. All other sets need a FLASH;
|
|
if you have a button marked FLASH, use it; if you don't, momentarily push
|
|
the switchook. Dedicated buttons (buttons marked TRANSFER, for example)
|
|
won't need a FLASH beforehand if they are properly programmed; if they aren't
|
|
properly programmed, let me know, & I'll fix it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 25-APR-1991 10:05:56.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ZAX 68020 demo
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|
|
|
|
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ZAX will be here today to demo their 68020 emulator. Executive Conf. Room
|
|
@ 11AM. Come by if interested.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 25-APR-1991 10:35:03.27
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: trivia question
|
|
|
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|
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Who turns the big 4 0 today, and goes by the name Stevie?
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|
|
|
|
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Happy Birthday, Stevie!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 25-APR-1991 13:41:34.92
|
|
To: SMITHSON
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Hardware
|
|
|
|
To: Rick Moncrief 1 of 1
|
|
Fr: Jed Margolin
|
|
Re: Special Report
|
|
Dt: 25 April 1991
|
|
|
|
|
|
In order for BMX to be released, the following must be done:
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|
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Memory Expansion Board
|
|
----------------------
|
|
There is a PC error that must be fixed.
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PC must generate a useable parts list.
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MultiSync
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---------
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If BMX is to use the DSPLINK Board, the MultiSync board must be changed.
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The plan is to change the SCOM Interrupt and replace Slapstic with
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Pat's GAL6001. If these are the only changes, the board will remain
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compatible with Steel Talons and Street Driver. It could also be used
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in Panorama if a GAL6001 can be programmed to behave like a Slapstic 115.
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A new version will have to be created (MultiSync II), documented, and
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checked.
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ADSP II
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-------
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If BMX is to use the ADSP II Board, a new version must be documented.
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If BMX is to use a partially loaded DS III Board, we have to:
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1. Correct the existing Rev 1 Board;
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2. Create an appropriate parts list;
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3. Build and test two DS II RAM Boards so Bonnie can continue development.
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(Both her ADSP II Boards have RAM boards which can only be used with
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ADSP II Boards.)
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DSPLINK
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-------
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If Bonnie is planning on using it, it has to be released. I don't know if
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PC has a useable parts list yet.
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Motor and Fan Amp
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-----------------
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The board will have to work.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 26-APR-1991 10:23:34.11
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LOST KEYS ?
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DID ANYBODY OUT THERE LOSE A SET OF KEYS ? I FOUND THEM IN THE PARKING
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LOT ( ADMINISTRATION AREA ) YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. THEY WILL BE IN THE FRONT.
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ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY THEM.
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THANK YOU,
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LORENE & TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 26-APR-1991 10:41:03.57
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: RE: LOST KEYS ?
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APPARENTLY, MY MESSAGE DID NOT COME THROUGH. WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SAY WAS
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THEY WILL BE IN THE FRONT LOBBY. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY THEM.
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THANKS AGAIN,
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LORENE & TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 26-APR-1991 16:57:24.03
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To: @SM:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Vending machines
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Did you notice that the prices in the vending machines just went up another
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5 cents? What a rip off, that's about 25% inflation per year. Soda used to
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be 50 cents is now 65, and candy is now 55 cents for smaller amounts. Who's
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in charge of these bandits? What's to be done?
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How about self-serve sodas in the Engineering refrigerator? We keep a stock of
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various flavors in the cooler, available to anyone for a reasonable price (about
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35 cents/can) on a honor system. If the sodas get paid for, the practice
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continues. If they get ripped off, the practice stops. If you don't have the
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cash, an IOU is OK too.
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We could fund this initially from the donut fund, or interested parties could put
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up some cash.
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How about sodaheads, any interest?
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-- jim
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-APR-1991 17:12:35.51
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj:
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 24-APR-1991 17:36:10.22
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To: MONCRIEF,MCNAMARA,MCCARTHY,STEVIE,CAMERON,LOGG
|
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CC: DOWNEND
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Subj: Steel Talons - APU?
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The ADC on Multi-sync needs a regulated 15VDC. The plan is to put the
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regulator circuit on the "Rump-thump" driver PCB for production. Moncrief
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agrees that it's a good place to put it - he needs to check with Jed to
|
|
confirm the technical details. I am assuming Rick will get the circuit
|
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to Mccarthy so it will be included in the Rump-thump. Pat, please set a
|
|
deadline for getting the info. Pat/Rick can get the wiring info to Stevie.
|
|
I want to do an FCC test on the game in Mid to late June 1991, so I will
|
|
need Rump-thump PCB's W/15VDC regulation by 6/15/91 at the latest.
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|
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IN THE MEANTIME, Steel talons field test games will use an APU PCB since it
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has the needed 15VDC regulator.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 26-APR-1991 17:40:09.77
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|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: DENCKER
|
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Subj: Missing Videotapes
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We seem to be missing a set of three training videotapes on QuarkXPress 3.0
|
|
software for the Macintosh produced by the MacAcademy. The slip-in paper
|
|
labels on the plastic boxes are mostly light blue. I know Lois Turner
|
|
currently has one set, and we have one set. However, if you know of the
|
|
whereabouts of the 3rd set, I'd appreciate knowing where it is.
|
|
|
|
Thanks, Andrea
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 28-APR-1991 22:20:26.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF,STEWART,BRESHEARS,SMITH,BRYANT,FREITAS,
|
|
SHIRLEY,HENRY,FLACK
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- May 3 -- 3:30-5:00
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|
Well, it's time to get back on track with Walkabout Fridays --
|
|
the first Friday of the month (which happens to be this
|
|
Friday). May's special event will be hosted by Pat McCarthy and
|
|
the Electrical Design group.
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|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
Friday, May 3, 1991
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|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MILTY 29-APR-1991 08:34:46.87
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|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: free fire wood (ready to split)
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check out the back of my ranchero (which you may notice is again being
|
|
offered for sale)and take a stump home tonite,...thrill your friends,..
|
|
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|
dress up your garden or split it up for firewood.IT'S BLACK WALNUT,..MAYBE
|
|
YOU CAN SHAVE IT THIN AND MAKE SOME NICE VENEER (SP?),OR MAYBE WE CAN SPLIT THE
|
|
RENTAL OF A POWER SPLITTER AND HAVE A SPLITTIN' PARTY. HURRY,HURRY,..THIS
|
|
OFFER EXPIRES WHEN THE WOODS ALL GONE....... MILTY
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PIERCE 29-APR-1991 08:43:57.53
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Texas chainsaw message here.
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|
|
|
|
|
Hi
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|
|
|
Does anybody out there have any advice or insight into
|
|
which is a good( or bad) brand of chainsaw.
|
|
|
|
Does anybody have one they want to sell?
|
|
|
|
|
|
MSP
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RALSTON 29-APR-1991 10:42:42.20
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Here we go again........
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|
|
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|
|
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING OAKLAND A's GAMES:
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|
|
|
SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 12:00, vs. CLEVELAND; "YOUTH BASEBALL DAY"
|
|
(whatever that is); 2 seats.
|
|
|
|
TUESDAY, MAY 7th, 7:05 PM, vs. BALTIMORE; 2 seats.
|
|
|
|
TICKETS ARE $12.00 EACH. SEATS ARE FIELD LEVEL, FIRST BASE SIDE, 24 ROWS
|
|
ABOVE THE BULLPEN.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::JIMENEZ 29-APR-1991 13:40:00.98
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,JIMENEZ
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: VIDEO TAPES
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|
|
|
|
I HAVE A BOX OF VIDEO TAPES IN RECEIVING AREA,THEY CAME FROM FRY'S
|
|
ELECTRONICS IF SOMEONE IS EXPECTING THIS TAPES,COME AND PICK EM UP
|
|
|
|
THANKS. MIGUEL.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RUSTY 29-APR-1991 14:04:32.88
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,FUJIHARA,BENZLER,MOMODA
|
|
CC: RUSTY
|
|
Subj: Network Game Vote (a reminder)
|
|
|
|
There is still time to get your vote in for your favorite network games...
|
|
If you have already voted, THANK YOU!! If not, please take a few minutes
|
|
to review the games and send me your vote! I will be taking the final vote
|
|
count next Monday, so you still have 1 week, but don't put it off, vote today!
|
|
|
|
Currently the voting is running neck and neck between 6 different games!
|
|
In fact, only 1 out of the 11 games on the list has no votes at all!
|
|
Remember, vote for your TWO (2) favorite games...
|
|
|
|
The file which contains the game ideas is called netgames.doc in [RUSTY].
|
|
Please treat this file as company confidential and do not make copies of
|
|
it or broadcast its contents.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Rusty
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 29-APR-1991 18:21:31.12
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Soda preferences
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|
|
|
|
|
Ok, there's plenty of interest in having cheap soda in the Engineering cooler.
|
|
Now, those of you who are interested, what flavors and about how much per week
|
|
do you consume?
|
|
|
|
Also, Chris thought that we should share the fetching and stocking duties;
|
|
those participating taking turns on a regular basis. That's cool with me,
|
|
are YOU still interested?
|
|
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 30-APR-1991 06:18:53.34
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
|
|
|
|
|
|
A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North)
|
|
will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the
|
|
peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work;
|
|
then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start
|
|
misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example).
|
|
|
|
You should be able to tell from the location of the party you're calling
|
|
whether or not their area code has changed.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PIERCE 30-APR-1991 07:41:42.57
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Jim's soda thing has got me thinking.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ok so there is plenty of interest in getting communal soda
|
|
but has anybody noticed that the "Mousy" beer they are selling
|
|
in the Cafe has no kick to it?
|
|
|
|
Ok so how about an "Engineering Beer Cooler"? Why heck we
|
|
could set up neat bar area with like a stuffed mouse head
|
|
and some neat tall vinyl bar stools and maybe a dart board.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Come on let's organize!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LIPSON 30-APR-1991 10:23:08.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Pierce's Place
|
|
|
|
|
|
.. and the bar needs bartops like SHOOZ, HORSE and RELIEF PITCHER....
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 30-APR-1991 12:01:47.70
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: Please call
|
|
|
|
|
|
I wanted to ask you about DTST1 which is where my program has been hanging in
|
|
a loop. I downloaded your symbols for selftest from [margolin.bonnie].
|
|
It goes there when there is no watchdog clear. I'm not sure that that means.
|
|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 30-APR-1991 14:37:30.69
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 1985 ISUZU Trooper II 4 Wheel Drive for sale.
|
|
|
|
|
|
1985 ISUZU Trooper II
|
|
4 Wheel Drive 2 Door
|
|
4 Speed Stick Shift
|
|
1.9 Liter 4 Cylinder
|
|
AC,PS,TAPE,FOG LIGHTS
|
|
|
|
Oil Change every 2K miles
|
|
All Factory Maintainence Compliance
|
|
Michellen Tires - 15K miles
|
|
Brake Job - 15K miles
|
|
|
|
This vehicle was driven by a nurse with such loving care that most of her
|
|
patients were envious. She usually got 25 MPG in the City and 33 MPG on the
|
|
open Highway. Asking price $5,500. Give me a call at 4923 if your interested
|
|
and I'll drive it to work for you to inspect.
|
|
|
|
Thanx... Tom
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 30-APR-1991 15:12:55.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Quick Basic for the PC
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does anyone have a Quick Basic manual for the PC or know enough
|
|
about that version of Basic to answer some questions for me? In particular,
|
|
I need to know what the VIEW command and VIEW SCREEN commands do.
|
|
|
|
If you know please call me at x1732.
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 30-APR-1991 16:32:16.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: More stuff on the 1985 ISUZU Trooper II for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll have to excuse me..I just got back from vacation and it seems like I've
|
|
caught a case of Reaganism...I couldn't remember my phone number. It is 3923
|
|
not 4923. The color of the vehicle is a candy red exterior and a tan interior.
|
|
The driver and front passenger seats have sheepskin covers. It also has a fold
|
|
down rear seat, a full-size spare tire, and plenty of cargo area.
|
|
|
|
Thanx... Tom
|
|
|
|
PS: Thanx to QA (Jimmy Breshears) for catching the phone number error.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MSHERMAN 1-MAY-1991 08:04:09.66
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
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|
|
|
|
|
NEEDED URGENTLY A HOME PONG GAME FOR MASS MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT. WILL BUY
|
|
OR BORROW. GAME IS TO BE USED IN A COMMERCIAL FOR TURBO GRAPHICS.
|
|
PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P. TO MARK SHERMAN AT EXT. 3939 OR VAX MAIL MSHERMAN.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-MAY-1991 10:03:15.76
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: tools
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'ld like to have my wire stripper back. You know who you are.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KWINN 1-MAY-1991 10:18:41.57
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Pierce's Place
|
|
|
|
|
|
Or we could put Hard Drivin' in it and call it "Veers".
|
|
Or put BMX in it and call it "Gears".
|
|
Or Audio Group could run it and call it "Ears".
|
|
Or we could go there if Nintendo wins the suit and call it "Tears".
|
|
|
|
"You want a place where everybody knows your Game."
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-MAY-1991 10:57:19.93
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
PATTY OF DAVILLA CIRCUITS CALLED FOR YOU AT 10:38 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT
|
|
996-9855.
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-MAY-1991 14:14:18.75
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
PATTY OF DAVILLA CIRCUITS RETURNED YOUR CALL AT 2:13 PM. PLEASE CALL
|
|
HER BACK AT 996-9855. SHE'LL BE THERE UNTIL 3:30 PM.
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 2-MAY-1991 14:32:59.61
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attention all you CRAZY PEOPLE! It's time to whip out your favorite
|
|
HAWAIIAN SHIRT.
|
|
|
|
WHO - All Atari/Tengen employees
|
|
WHAT - Hawaiian Shirt Day
|
|
WHEN - Friday, May 17th
|
|
WHERE - Here, of course
|
|
WHY - Why not? Besides, PRIZES will be awarded!
|
|
|
|
Prizes for what???
|
|
|
|
One prize will be awarded for each of the following
|
|
categories:
|
|
|
|
FUNNIEST
|
|
UGLIEST
|
|
MOST COLORFUL
|
|
|
|
Don't forget... Friday, May 17th, wear those shirts!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RALSTON 2-MAY-1991 14:36:31.32
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ATTENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS!
|
|
|
|
|
|
DON'T FORGET---THE BIG EVENT IS A WEEK FROM THIS SATURDAY. IN THE MEANTIME,
|
|
YOU MUST:
|
|
1) FORM YOUR OWN FOURSOME/TEAM, IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO. IF NOT,
|
|
WE WILL ASSIGN YOU TO A FOURSOME. LET US KNOW BY MONDAY IF YOU'VE
|
|
GOTTEN YOUR OWN TEAM TOGETHER.
|
|
2) PAY UP! $28 COVERS EVERYTHING (EXCEPT CARTS). WE NEED MONEY
|
|
A.S.A.P. TO BUY SUPPLIES AND PRIZES.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 3-MAY-1991 15:14:28.33
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Stuff in UTL$PPS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings,
|
|
|
|
In an effort to identify obsolete utilites in utl$pps, I have moved a bunch
|
|
of files from
|
|
|
|
ee$userdisk:[pps.utilities] (aka utl$pps:)
|
|
to
|
|
ee$userdisk:[pps.utilities.obsolete]
|
|
|
|
If your favorite utility has suddenly vanished, let me know and I'll put it
|
|
back. If I'm not around and you need it right away, just define a symbol to
|
|
point to the new location for the utility and use that until I can put the
|
|
utility back for you. For example, if XXX.EXE has vanished, the line below
|
|
will let you run SYMXXX instead of XXX to run the utility.
|
|
|
|
$ symxxx :== $ ee$userdisk:[pps.utilites.obsolete]xxx.exe
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRYE 3-MAY-1991 15:47:06.01
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PAINTING
|
|
|
|
|
|
ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 5/6 & 5/7 THE EXTERIOR OF BUILDING 735 WILL
|
|
BE PAINTED.... YOU MAY WANT TO PARK YOUR CAR OUT OF PAINTING RANGE.
|
|
|
|
THE NEW PAINT JOB WILL BE RED ON LITE GRAY.....
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::MCCARTHY "Pat" 6-MAY-1991 10:46:48.57
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: DSPCOM BOARD.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi Jed.
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|
The FILM/FAB for DSPCOM pc board is in PC design. I know that you
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have signed it. However I do not konw if a purchase requesition has
|
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been written for it, and since Rick is out for the next ten days I
|
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thought I would ask you. No one from purchasing has asked for a copy
|
|
of the film/fab yet.
|
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Do you know what the requirements for this board are ?
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Pat
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DEPEW 6-MAY-1991 12:34:34.32
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: For Sale
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Mint Condition, RED, 1987, 325 BMW.
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5 speed, with air, cruise control,
|
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damper and spoiler. 35,000 miles with
|
|
12 months remaining on the warranty.
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Low Blue Book lists car at $13,500;
|
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asking $12,600.
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Call Rick Thompson at x3761
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAY-1991 13:11:00.45
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Volume Control
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Why don't you read the volume control pot with the A/D? The advantage
|
|
is that the operator will be able to set the volume during the game
|
|
(which is where the volume should be set) and you will be spared the
|
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abuse from operators outraged because they have just spent $8K on a
|
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game with a stupid volume control.
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regards,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAY-1991 14:01:18.32
|
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To: ERNIE::MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: DSPCOM BOARD.
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Rick filled out a Purchase Req before he left.
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Rich Moore reports he has signed it and sent it on its way.
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Last week I asked 'PC' to take the film&fab to Purchasing. Apparently they
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have not done so. So what else is new.
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regards,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-MAY-1991 14:17:38.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Meeting of employees of Atari Games and Tengen
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|
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Message from the President:
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I would like to have a meeting with all the employees from 11:00 to
|
|
11:30 a.m. on May 8 in the cafeteria to discuss the general status
|
|
of the company's current business and legal situation. With me in
|
|
attendance will be Mr. Marty Payson, Vice Chairman of Time Warner
|
|
who is also a member of the Atari Board of Directors. He also will
|
|
say a few words at the meeting.
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|
|
|
Please adjust your schedules to be in the cafeteria so that the
|
|
meeting can start promptly at 11:00 a.m. The cafeteria will
|
|
resume serving after 11:30 a.m.
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|
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From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. I am planning, tentatively, to have a
|
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tour of Atari and Tengen with Mr. Payson. However, we may or
|
|
may not have enough time to do this depending upon the agenda
|
|
of that day.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: GAWD::SYSTEM "Colossus/Guardian" 6-MAY-1991 14:22:45.35
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE_USERS,@SYS$MAIL:KIM_USERS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: System down time
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gawd seems to be having a serious problem. I have changed everything including
|
|
the rubber feet on the cabinet and the problem persists. The next option
|
|
requires a reconfiguration of the disk subsystems. Since Gawd remains highly
|
|
unreliable at present, I am choosing to do this reconfig today. I expect this
|
|
procedure to take around 10 hours and I'm going to begin at 6pm.
|
|
|
|
What's this mean to you? It means Gawd, Kim, EEx$USERDISK and TE$USERDISK will
|
|
be unavailable for use from 6pm today (5/6/91) until tomorrow morning.
|
|
|
|
I don't know what is causing the problem, so this might not fix it. Since
|
|
the system has had this problem off and on for about 2 years AND it shows
|
|
up anywhere from every couple hours to once in 3 or 4 months, it may take
|
|
awhile even to find out whether its fixed or not.
|
|
|
|
Sorry if this presents a problem to anyone.
|
|
|
|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 6-MAY-1991 14:25:45.27
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: SANDWICH BASKETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
At the request of the Cafe Staff, would all employees who
|
|
collecting the Burger/Sandwich Baskets please return them to
|
|
the Cafe at your earliest convenience. The supply of baskets
|
|
is limited and stock is diminishing ever-so-rapidly.
|
|
|
|
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
|
|
|
|
Enjoy your stay, and Thank You for flying America West!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 6-MAY-1991 14:32:13.94
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: Volume Control
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|
|
|
|
|
Because all four A/D convertors are in use and I did not plan on
|
|
stuffing the 8 bit ADC.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 6-MAY-1991 16:55:46.62
|
|
To: OWENS,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,BELL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 136088 - RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA MEMORY MASTERS
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|
|
|
|
|
136088 - RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA MEMORY MASTERS 6-May-1991
|
|
Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136088-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210R
|
|
136088-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200R
|
|
136088-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210S
|
|
136088-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200S
|
|
136088-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210T
|
|
136088-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200T
|
|
136088-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210U
|
|
136088-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200U
|
|
136088-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210V
|
|
136088-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200V
|
|
136088-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210W
|
|
136088-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200W
|
|
136088-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210X
|
|
136088-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200X
|
|
136088-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136088-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136088-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9/10K
|
|
136088-1018 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9/10H
|
|
136088-1019 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,10K
|
|
136088-1020 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,10H
|
|
136088-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9K
|
|
136088-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9H
|
|
136088-1025 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137668-150,10E
|
|
136088-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210R
|
|
136088-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200R
|
|
136088-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210S
|
|
136088-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200S
|
|
136088-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210T
|
|
136088-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200T
|
|
136088-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210U
|
|
136088-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200U
|
|
136088-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210V
|
|
136088-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200V
|
|
136088-2011 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210W
|
|
136088-2012 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200W
|
|
136088-2013 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210X
|
|
136088-2014 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200X
|
|
136088-2015 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210Y
|
|
136088-2016 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200Y
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 7-MAY-1991 06:18:33.89
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
|
|
|
|
|
|
A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North)
|
|
will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the
|
|
peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work;
|
|
then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start
|
|
misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example).
|
|
|
|
Also, the Campbell/San Jose/Santa Clara/Saratoga White Pages,
|
|
dated March 1991, has a misprint that Pac Bell felt was worthy of correction.
|
|
I dunno what it is, but it must be a doozy. If you have one of these phone
|
|
books (basically the San Jose white pages), pick up a corrected page in the
|
|
lobby. Please, only take one if you need it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 7-MAY-1991 10:50:31.16
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Flavor of the Day
|
|
|
|
|
|
Today's Yogurt Flavor of the Day is...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banana Strawberry
|
|
|
|
(only 10 calories/oz., contains NutraSweet)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 7-MAY-1991 11:08:25.60
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,TAKAICHI,FRYE
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Facility Cleanup 2:00-4:00 Today (Tuesday)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ladies and Gentlemen:
|
|
|
|
Because we have not done it in a while, and because of a VIP
|
|
tour tomorrow, we will be having a cleanup this afternoon from
|
|
2:00 to 3:00 (or however long it takes).
|
|
|
|
Chris, Pat, and I will be available for advice on what to do
|
|
with things you don't want. We will have carts you can put it
|
|
on. You should try to make your labs look tidy -- the janitors
|
|
will clean the floors tonight.
|
|
|
|
There are a lot of games in the common area and in the lab
|
|
corridors that are either sold or to be sold. These games will
|
|
be moved to the warehouse. If you have purchased a game but not
|
|
taken it home, you can take it home by May 24. After that time,
|
|
it will be sold (again) to someone who will take it home.
|
|
|
|
I will have drinks for those participating. Thanks for your help!
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
|
|
P.S. Techs should plan on 2:00-4:00.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 7-MAY-1991 11:32:24.96
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Mother's Day
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just a friendly reminder... Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12th.
|
|
As a courtesy, The Flowerman will deliver any orders on Friday rather
|
|
than Thursday to help the flowers remain fresh for Sunday.
|
|
|
|
For any occasion... Say it with style, say it with flowers. She'll
|
|
love 'em.
|
|
|
|
If you'd like to place an order, please contact Tina or Lorene
|
|
at the front desk.
|
|
|
|
Have a Nice Day!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::LIPSON 7-MAY-1991 11:37:10.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
|
|
|
|
|
|
.. this came in over USENET
|
|
>>>>>
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|
|
|
Newsgroups: rec.games.video.arcade
|
|
Subject: New Game
|
|
|
|
It's called "Brainstormer" and (of course) allows two player
|
|
interaction, but NOT the way you think---in alternating levels, the players
|
|
make the board for the other player _in real time_ or race through the board,
|
|
garnering more points for hard boards.
|
|
|
|
The basic object is to race through an epeliptic's mind (a fluid, ever-
|
|
changing thing), jumping your thought cycle from thought track to thought
|
|
track (these tracks fade in and out of existence QUICKLY), pick up power-ups
|
|
, such as the ability to fly for a short time, extra lives (BOY do you need
|
|
those!), mental screens (which block out the thought lightning and protectors
|
|
--small spheres whose job is to track and destroy you!). Yes, you do have a
|
|
laser to disrupt these bubbles, but the bubbles, speed of track fading, and
|
|
frequency and accuracy of the thought lightning increase as you go deeper and
|
|
deeper into the person's mind.
|
|
|
|
This game is hard but addicting! Anyone want to hear more about it?
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
I thought I felt love for you/There was a closeness and warmth that I had
|
|
never had before/Yet, it was not love./We both search endlessly for it/
|
|
We will not find it within each other/What we have, though, is also/
|
|
Special, in and of itself/We are too close to part/Yet too far to love.
|
|
>>>>>>>>>>>>
|
|
does this sound for real? Anyone heard of it or is it this guy's opium dream?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 7-MAY-1991 12:21:21.01
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Cheap Soda
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings sodaheads,
|
|
I have stocked the refrigerator in the common area with various soda
|
|
flavors. These are available to you and yours for the pittance cost of 35
|
|
cents per can, (or 45 cents/can for the Koala Springs). The sodas for sale
|
|
are all on the bottom two shelves of the refrigerator in cases. There are a
|
|
few loose sodas in there already; I put them on the upper shelves so nobody
|
|
takes them by mistake.
|
|
|
|
Take all that you want, just pay for what you take. If you don't have cash,
|
|
just mark down on the sheet (taped to the refrigerator door) what you've taken,
|
|
along with who you are of course. We'll settle accounts when it's time to buy
|
|
more. I prefer this later method, since it doesn't leave wads of cold cash
|
|
laying in the cooler.
|
|
|
|
Let me know if there are flavors you can't live without, and I'll try to get
|
|
them, but remember this stuff does come from the Price Club, so the selection
|
|
isn't the greatest. I have more Coke and Diet Coke in my office if the supply
|
|
runs low. These were by far the most popular requested flavors.
|
|
|
|
Enjoy,
|
|
- jim
|
|
P.S. Don't forget to recycle the empties.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-MAY-1991 14:57:09.75
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Volume Control
|
|
|
|
|
|
The complete 8 Bit A/D circuit costs $2.419 .
|
|
|
|
1 ADC0809 137243-001 $1.62 $1.62
|
|
1 74LS244 137038-001 $0.263 $0.263
|
|
16 Cap, 0.1 122002-104 $0.031 $0.496
|
|
8 Res, 100 110000-101 $0.004 $0.032
|
|
2 Res, 4.7K 110000-472 0.004 $0.008
|
|
------
|
|
$2.419
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 7-MAY-1991 15:51:43.88
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: Volume Control
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, maybe we can use this after all. I'm going to wait til Rusty
|
|
has the new code installed in RPM before I make a decision on software or
|
|
pot control of the DVC.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 7-MAY-1991 16:45:31.64
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: Aux Mem Board
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm not finished with my graphics run which will test the remaining ROM
|
|
slot on the Aux Mem board. Did you verify that selftest gives proper
|
|
checksums for those parts?
|
|
|
|
It will be tomorrow before I can complete this. I know you want to release
|
|
then.
|
|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-MAY-1991 17:01:41.29
|
|
To: KIM::BIKE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Aux Mem Board
|
|
|
|
|
|
I probably tested them but tomorrow would be fine.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 7-MAY-1991 18:14:48.67
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: ALL EMPLOYEE MEETING
|
|
|
|
|
|
REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER
|
|
|
|
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|
|
DON'T FORGET THE 11:00 EMPLOYEES MEETING IN THE CAFETERIA ON WEDNESDAY.
|
|
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|
|
|
|
PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT
|
|
|
|
|
|
Human Resources
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 8-MAY-1991 10:50:45.79
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RAD file format changes
|
|
|
|
|
|
I've made some changes to the RAD file format that result in smaller RAD files.
|
|
The newer file format starts in the next version of RAD (V1.5) that is in testing
|
|
with some of the animators (currently Bridget, Sean & Mark).
|
|
|
|
As a result of these changes, the programs that read RAD files on the VAX will
|
|
have to be updated. I have already converted PBCOLOR, and rewritten RADOPS to
|
|
support the new and old file versions. If you have any tools of your own that
|
|
read RAD files, let me know and I'll give details of the changes (they're fairly
|
|
minor).
|
|
|
|
What this means to you is that I'll be re-releasing any of the VAX tools that read
|
|
RAD files as fast as I can get them rewritten and tested. The newer versions will
|
|
be able to read both old and new formats, and will additionally recognize MacBinary
|
|
format RAD files.
|
|
|
|
Today's release is PBCOLOR (it's the first one anybody complained about).
|
|
Next stop is CELPROCESS, followed closely by RADMOD.
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 8-MAY-1991 10:54:51.14
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,STEWART,SMITH,FREITAS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Sega's Time Traveller at Sunnyvale Golfland
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sega's "Halogram" game Time Traveller is at Sunnyvale Golfland.
|
|
This is the one that uses a mirror to project a video disk
|
|
image into the middle of a small space. It received a lot of
|
|
attention at ACME. The game play was similar to Dragon's Lair
|
|
-- long annoying pauses when you guess the wrong way to push
|
|
the joystick. But the image is unique!
|
|
|
|
Check it out! Report back on your impressions and the player's
|
|
reactions.
|
|
|
|
Thanks!!
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 8-MAY-1991 13:06:05.28
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To: BURNIAS
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CC: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,MOORE,STEWART,LOGG,CCARTHY,RAY
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Subj: DRAM's
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Mary, I left youi a message on your answering machine, but here is the scoop
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again:
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*Jed Margolin heard for Joan at Merit that 64K x 4 DRAM's are in short supply
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with lengthening leadtimes. 150 NS or faster.
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* We need to use these on the Multi-Sync PCB being used in STEEL TALONS.
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The usage is : 4 per PCB
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8 per Game
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1000 games in August/September timeframe
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* PLEASE SEE IF YOU CAN GET THIS QUANTITY OF DRAMS IN THIS TIMEFRAME.
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We need thsi info in the next day or two.
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* As a point of comparison, please get data on the 256K x 4 DRAM, you
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know, price and delivery/leadtime etc. ... 150 Ns or faster.
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.....calling Jed for more info and he reports that:
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* Jed has already talked to Mary about this...Jed will not submit
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Multi-sync to PC Design till this is resolved. Expects to have
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info in a day or two at the most.
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* Joe is on vacation so Leon is doing DSIII, could'nt do Multi-sync now
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anyway.
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* Multi-sync was entered with "Schemactive" (sp?); has to be converted
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to Viewlogic before changes can be done.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:32.47
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To: KIM::DOWNEND
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: DRAM's
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On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running
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in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion
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program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program?
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 8-MAY-1991 13:36:12.94
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,STEWART,FREITAS,SMITH
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Sega's Time Traveller is also at Milpitas Golfland
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Jim Freitas tells me that Sega's Time Traveller is also at
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Milpitas Golfland (at least it was there over the weekend).
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John
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-MAY-1991 16:07:11.85
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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TOM DEMPSEY OF TI CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,748-2291.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-MAY-1991 16:49:47.55
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LAST CHANCE
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O.K. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO IMPRESS THAT WOMAN THAT BROUGHT YOU INTO
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THE WORLD (AND CAN STILL TAKE YOU OUT) WITH A LOVELY BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FROM
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THE FLOWERMAN. YOU MAY PLACE ORDERS UP TO 5:30 TODAY.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 9-MAY-1991 10:05:52.21
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
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CC:
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Subj: DVC control
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Jed;
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I will use the 8 bit ADC to control the volume for the interim. We
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do NOT need any changes to self test for now. I will let you know if this
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changes in the future.
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I believe the only self test screen turning the audio on is in the
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audio test. Is that correct?
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-MAY-1991 10:57:14.68
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To: MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Jeds question
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Pat, do you have any info on this?
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.....................................................................
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:29.35
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To: KIM::DOWNEND
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Subj: RE: DRAM's
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On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running
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in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion
|
|
program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program?
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 9-MAY-1991 11:19:52.30
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To: DOWNEND,MARGOLIN
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CC: MONCRIEF,RAY,MOORE,MCCARTHY
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Subj: Schemactive to viewlogic conversion.
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Scicards supplied a beta test version of the software to us
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yesterday. We do not expect this to be a piece of cake. We have an
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agreement with Sicards to keep the Megatek/VAX system and software
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until this software works satisfactorily.
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The upcoming changes to Multisync will be done with the old system.
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We will be attempting to convert Multisync and other boards to Workview,
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(the Viewlogic system) but we will not switch over to this until we
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are satisfied that everything works ok. We hope that the translation
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will be transparent to the end user, but we will let you know when we
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are doing it.
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Pat.
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==========================================================
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-MAY-1991 10:57:12.65
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To: MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Jeds question
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Pat, do you have any info on this?
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|
.....................................................................
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:29.35
|
|
To: KIM::DOWNEND
|
|
Subj: RE: DRAM's
|
|
On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running
|
|
in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion
|
|
program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 9-MAY-1991 11:50:17.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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|
CC:
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Subj: dnl speedup
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Max Behensky informed me that downloads will go faster with larger
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record sizes. I did some experiments and found that /rec=2000 instead of
|
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/rec=250 will reduce download times by 25% or so (your mileage will vary).
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|
|
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Feel free to vary the sizes and let me know the optimal size. We
|
|
believe this change occured when we added the ethernet to the VAXs. Do not
|
|
try to use /rec=4000 because it will hang the AMS. I do not know the limit
|
|
for the AMS, so if you find the limit let me know about that too.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-MAY-1991 12:13:25.69
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: DENCKER
|
|
Subj: Review of R.D. Panorama schematic package
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Jed:
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I need you to review the Panorama schemos when you get in today. They're in
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Mary Sumner's office, but not pasted up as of right now. I basically Xeroxed
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|
them from cockpit R.D. and compact R.D. for the Multisync.
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|
|
|
They have to go out this afternoon to Purchasing, so as soon as possible would
|
|
be appreciated.
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|
|
Andrea
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-MAY-1991 12:41:48.41
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: DENCKER
|
|
Subj: Dining table and chairs for sale
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|
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|
|
|
Brass-and-Glass Dining Table and Four Chairs:
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|
|
|
The table top is smoked glass, 42" square but with very rounded corners; the
|
|
base is four curved brass legs. Can seat six people. The chairs are Breuer
|
|
style, armless, with brass tubing. The seats and backs are upholstered in
|
|
burgundy/beige velour. Everything is in excellent, like-new condition. Asking
|
|
$225.
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|
|
|
Andrea, x3718
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-MAY-1991 13:14:00.95
|
|
To: KIM::LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: DVC control
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|
|
|
|
|
Yes, I believe the only Self-Test screen that turns the audio on is in the
|
|
audio test; however, audio is also turned on during the automatic part of
|
|
Self-Test.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-MAY-1991 14:33:18.68
|
|
To: PEREZ
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Motor and Fan Amp
|
|
|
|
|
|
The assembly number for the Motor and Fan Amp is:
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A049305-01
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|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRYE 10-MAY-1991 08:49:56.79
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CAFETERIA
|
|
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|
|
|
THE GRILL PORTION OF OUR CAFETERIA WILL SHUT DOWN AT ONE O'CLOCK
|
|
TODAY FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL OTHER SERVICES
|
|
WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL.
|
|
|
|
ON ANOTHER FACILITY NOTE, WE WILL BE REPAINTING THE PATIO BENCHES
|
|
ON BOTH SIDES OF OUR BUILDING TODAY AND WILL REQUIRE ABOUT TWO
|
|
DAYS TO DRY.
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|
|
|
AND, THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THE BUILDING CLEAN-UP
|
|
THIS PASS WEEK.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 10-MAY-1991 15:08:41.80
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Audio self test
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
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|
|
|
I believe you are right in that Brad changed the order of the self
|
|
test calls. Please tell me what you believe the standard is and I will get
|
|
Brad to use that standard in our game and Bonnie's too.
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 10-MAY-1991 18:13:20.57
|
|
To: MARGOLIN, STEVIE, MONCRIEF,TAKAICHI
|
|
CC: DOWNEND
|
|
Subj: More info on Steel Talons Harness design
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 10-MAY-1991 16:45:17.53
|
|
To: KIM::DOWNEND
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: Steel Talons, Cabinet #2 Harness
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please have Jed review the harness before deciding which way to go.
|
|
In fact Jed should probably approve all these decisions.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-MAY-1991 20:06:52.17
|
|
To: LEON
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: DS III Fil&Fab
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|
|
|
|
|
Leon,
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|
|
|
DS III looks good. Let's do Film & Fab.
|
|
|
|
I will have inputs for MultiSync on
|
|
Monday afternoon.
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|
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 13-MAY-1991 10:57:34.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: Vendor list
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|
|
|
|
|
There is a data base of vendors, manufacturers reps, distributors
|
|
etc. on the VAX. It was originally compiled by Erwin Arvidson so a
|
|
lot of the information is incorrect. Even still, I find it very
|
|
useful. In order to maintain this file and keep the information up to
|
|
date I have asked Jeff Bell to give all the hardware engineers
|
|
(Including Applied Research) read/write access to the file.
|
|
|
|
The hope is that if you use it and find some incorrect information
|
|
that you will take moment to edit it. I believe that Jeff sorts this
|
|
file every night.
|
|
|
|
If you would like to use it it is in mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis
|
|
I use these commands to search and edit it.
|
|
|
|
$ V*ENDOR :== SEARCH/NOHEAD mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis
|
|
$ EV*ENDOR :== edit /tpu mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis
|
|
|
|
If you try to update it and are denied access please contact Jeff bell,
|
|
Rick Meyette or myself. If you have comments, I am listeneing.
|
|
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-MAY-1991 11:07:33.59
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just a reminder, Hawaiian Shirt Day is this Friday, the 17th.
|
|
As a special treat, Atari will provide free Sno Cones in various
|
|
Hawaiian flavors; NO limit per person.
|
|
|
|
Also, to keep in tune with the Hawaiian theme, the Cafe will serve
|
|
|
|
Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Fish
|
|
Clam Chowder
|
|
Ham Sandwich or
|
|
Polynesian Burger
|
|
|
|
Don't forget your zaniest shirt, and DON'T MISS OUT on
|
|
|
|
GREAT FOOD & GREAT FUN!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 13-MAY-1991 12:39:45.85
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: Self Test
|
|
|
|
|
|
Do you have a screen we can test the fan driver with? I think it would be
|
|
find to have it as another option on the send force screen.
|
|
|
|
Bonnie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-MAY-1991 13:15:02.13
|
|
To: KIM::BIKE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Self Test
|
|
|
|
|
|
The last entry on the "DRIVE MOTOR TEST MENU" is:
|
|
"FAN: SEND FORCE"
|
|
|
|
This tests the Fan.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 13-MAY-1991 13:17:25.52
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: jumper cables
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyone has a set of jumper cables? I left the lights on this morning.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 13-MAY-1991 13:31:08.14
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,RAY,DOWNEND
|
|
CC: MOORE,TAKAICHI,MONCRIEF,MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: DSIII film/fab
|
|
|
|
|
|
Film and Fab for the DSIII board will be ready tomorrow (Tuesday)
|
|
afternoon. Is someone preparing a purchase req. for boards.
|
|
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 13-MAY-1991 13:51:04.05
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Re: jumper-cables
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks for response, I'm set.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-MAY-1991 13:54:44.93
|
|
To: KIM::MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: DSIII film/fab
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|
|
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|
|
yes
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-MAY-1991 14:30:34.43
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST KEYS
|
|
|
|
|
|
DID ANYONE OUT THERE LOSE A SET OF KEYS? PLEASE DESCRIBE.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 13-MAY-1991 15:26:28.43
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
TOM DEMPSEY OF TI CALLED FOR YOU AT 3:20 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT
|
|
748-2291.
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::EVELYN 13-MAY-1991 15:59:19.63
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FAX
|
|
|
|
|
|
DJED THERE IS A FAX FOR YOU IN MY OFFICE.
|
|
|
|
JEVELYN
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 13-MAY-1991 17:11:13.48
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: New Hired
|
|
|
|
|
|
"She has been with us for years, but she really belonged to someone else. As
|
|
of today, though, she is a genuine "Atarian". Yes, you guessed it. Linda
|
|
Paula is now a regular employee. Atari's gain, California Plant Protection's
|
|
loss. Stop by to congratulate her. You will be in for a pleasant surprise,
|
|
the lack of polyester!!!
|
|
|
|
Also starting today as a regular Atari employee is Ramsina (Remy) Sayad. She
|
|
has been working as a temporary employee in the Marketing/Sales Department for
|
|
the past thee months. She will continue supporting Mary, Shane, Linda, Jerry,
|
|
and Anne as Sr. Secretary
|
|
|
|
A big "Welcome" to both of you ladies.
|
|
|
|
Human Resources
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 14-MAY-1991 06:19:35.19
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
|
|
|
|
|
|
How can I remember all these strange CODES???
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|
|
It's easy...use the map.
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|
The MAP? I don't see no stinkin' MAP!
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|
It's on your phone.
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|
Oh.
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|
|
|
Say, how do you use it?
|
|
|
|
Glad you asked. See the areas near each of the keys on the side?
|
|
Like near the 1 it says "CONNECT *" and "CAMP-ON #"? That's to remind you that
|
|
CONNECT is * and 1 (that's why it's next to the 1). Likewise, CAMP-ON is #1.
|
|
All the CAMP-ON functions are #1; CANCEL CAMP ON is ##1. The "normal" codes
|
|
all start with # (pound) or * (star), and end in a single digit. The "undo"
|
|
codes are repeats of the pound or star, ending with the same digit.
|
|
|
|
On the right side of the phone, it says near the 3 key, "* PICK-UP".
|
|
This means PICK-UP is *3, not 3*. Things starting with digits are assumed to
|
|
be phone numbers of some kind: extensions, trunk access (like paging), outside
|
|
calls (actually, the 9 is a special trunk access), and so on. The function
|
|
codes always start with a pound or star.
|
|
|
|
Remember that you may need to FLASH before any particular access code!
|
|
|
|
For those of you who are into lists, here's the full translation of
|
|
the map (other codes exist, but this will get you a long ways):
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|
|
* 1 CONNECT * 3 <ext> Pick up extension
|
|
* * 1 garbage * * 3 GROUP PICK UP
|
|
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|
# 1 CAMP ON # 3 <index> dial STATION speed no.
|
|
# # 1 CANCEL CAMP ON # # 3 <index> <number> Program sta spd
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|
|
* 4 ADD ON (conf call) * 6 <ext> PARK a call
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|
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|
# 4 SAVE a phone no. # 6 <2-digit-index> dial SYSTEM spd no.
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|
|
* 7 <ext> TRANSFER a call to ext * 9 Put a call on HARD HOLD
|
|
|
|
# 7 REPEAT a phone no. # 9 <ext> FORWARD my calls to ext
|
|
# # 7 nonsense # # 9 CANCEL forwarding
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 14-MAY-1991 10:04:50.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Flavor of the Day
|
|
|
|
|
|
Today's yogurt flavor is ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
CAPPUCINO
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 14-MAY-1991 10:07:30.34
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Street Fighter II in Engr. Common Area
|
|
|
|
|
|
Street Fighter II, the current hit fighting game, is in the
|
|
common area for a couple more days.
|
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|
|
John
|
|
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From: KIM::RALSTON 14-MAY-1991 10:26:16.02
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ATARI CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
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The 1991 Atari Classic Golf Tournament is history, having been held this past
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Saturday at Pleasant Hills. Special thanks are in order to the following
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people for making it a most enjoyable event: Hide Nakajima, for his most
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generous donations to help cover costs; Rick Thompson, for his efforts in
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lining up an impressive collection of donated prizes; Lois Turner, Matt
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Kendall, and Rick Rowe for their efficient handling of the all-important
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beer cart (and for reserving the picnic site); and, of course, all who
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helped in organizing the tourney---Rob Rowe, Lois Turner, Jose Sandoval,
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Milt Loper, Peter Lipson, and others whom I'm forgetting now. (Sorry.)
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Oh yeah---thanks Farrokh for getting the golf lesson coupons.
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You all must be wondering who the big winners were. Well...OK, I'll tell
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you:
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FIRST PLACE TEAM (3 under par*): Ralston, Rowe, Rowe, Martins
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SECOND PLACE (3 under*): Momoda, Taylor, Williams, Lanzinger
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THIRD PLACE (Even par): Nakajima, Sheffield, Thompson
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FOURTH PLACE (4 OVER): McComb, McComb, Logg, Mercieca
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LAST PLACE (21 over): Hubberstey, Wrightnour, Moore (John), Mohr
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*The Ralston team took first place honors via an exciting sudden-
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death "chip-off" at the ninth green.
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MEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN #1: Hide Nakajima
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MEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN #2: Jerry Momoda
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WOMEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN/LONG DRIVE 1ST PLACE: Becky Rowe
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WOMEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN/LONG DRIVE 2ND PLACE: Kathleen (McComb)
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MEN'S LONGEST DRIVE #1: Fernando Martins
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MEN'S LONGEST DRIVE #2: Dave Ralston
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Well, you DID say you wanted to know, didn't you?!
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Stay tuned for details on next year's tournament to be held at the
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Old Course at St. Andrew's in Scotland.
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From: KIM::LOGG 14-MAY-1991 11:05:09.60
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Audio self test changes
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The SAxxx self test procedure has changed. In the old days we would
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send S_STAT (7) and follow with a S_YTST, etc. Now you must wait for the
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clear to send (55) that is returned from the 6502 before writing to the 6502
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port (S_YTST, etc.).
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Check your self test and see if it still works. This code was added
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when the latest DVC code was added.
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 14-MAY-1991 13:52:25.01
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: talons field test game
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Jed,
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Looks like we had one over-voltage detection event last night.
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I found out something today with the hardware so I need to tell you
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what I did when I first encountered this problem last week:
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I first exchanged ADSP II boards, then COMM boards, and the problem was
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still on the right side. Then I removed the MSYNC board from the right side and
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installed another MSYNC board and the problem was still on the right side. I
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figured the MSYNC board was ok so I assumed it was harnessing or power supply
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related.
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Well, this morning I exchanged complete board sets between the right
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and left sides and the problem changed to the left side!
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I looked at the rams on the MSYNC board and I noticed that 5K,15K,25K,
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and 35K are -10 instead of -12 which are on the development system boards. Can
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this be a problem?
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Glenn
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 14-MAY-1991 18:36:35.50
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To: KIM::MCNAMARA
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: talons field test game
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-10 (100 ns) RAMs should be ok unless they are our old friends the standard
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power Hyundai parts. (Part number does not say 'LP').
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-MAY-1991 19:45:53.47
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To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
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CC:
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Subj: New versions of CELLIST and CELPROCESS
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I have released new versions of the above programs. They are in utl$pps.
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The difference is that they will deal with the new RAD file format in
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addition to the old one. This means that the users of RAD 1.5 (a.k.a. NRAD)
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won't have to convert their files anymore.
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As always, if any problems occur, let me know. If you need the older version
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of either of these programs, it now resides in:
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EE$USERDISK:[pps.utilities.obsolete]
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-- jim
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-MAY-1991 19:55:28.90
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To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
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CC:
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Subj: Followup to that last mesg
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When I said the animators didn't have to convert their files anymore, I meant
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they didn't have to convert unless they use:
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RADMOD
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TEK
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RADTOPIF
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on the files. I'll get these changed as soon as possible and let you know
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when all are done and the evil CONVRAD program can be left in the past.
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-- jim
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 15-MAY-1991 10:52:14.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Flavor of the Day
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Today's yogurt flavor is...
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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
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From: BERT::FRYE 15-MAY-1991 14:56:37.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: VISITORS IN BUILDING 675
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TOMORROW MORNING BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM I WILL BE ESCORTING SOME
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INSURANCE PEOPLE IN AND OUT AND AROUND OUR BUILDING.
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From: KIM::LOGG 16-MAY-1991 10:36:24.53
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: SCOM mods
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Jed;
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The SCOM mods appear to work fine. You can release these for PC layout.
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I am considering adding a backlit to one of my control panel buttons.
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Is there any problem doing so? If not which output should I use?
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Thanks
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From: KIM::LOGG 16-MAY-1991 10:39:41.32
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To: DOWNEND,BENZLER,MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Resets
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Well, I spoke too soon. We have had three resets within the last
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half hour. I will have Glenn reburn the ADSP EPROMs. If this fails I don't
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know what I can do to fix the problem. We have swapped out everything and it
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seems to occur.
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I'll let you know more this afternoon.
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From: MIKE::FREITAS 16-MAY-1991 14:17:37.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO REPAIR SHOPS
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A RECENT ISSUE OF "BAY AREA CONSUMERS CHECKBOOK" HAS RATINGS OF OVER 500
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LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS AND AUTO REPAIR SHOPS. IT LISTS THE TYPES OF CARS
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EACH FACILITY SERVICES, THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING, PERCENTAGE OF
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WORK DONE PROPERLY ON THE FIRST TRY, THE SHOPS HOURLY LABOR RATE AND
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PRICE INDEX COMPARED TO OTHER SHOPS IN THE SURVEY, AS WELL AS A LOT
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OF GENERAL INFORMATION ON SELECTING A GOOD CAR DEALERSHIP OR REPAIR
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SHOP TO SERVICE YOUR CAR. THE REPORT IS VERY WELL DONE AND IS
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RECOMMENDED READING FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH A CAR IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT, THE REPORT WILL BE IN MY OFFICE
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FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
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JIM
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 16-MAY-1991 15:40:24.89
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY
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REMINDER, HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY IS TOMARROW FRIDAY 5/17/91 AT 1:00 PM.
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DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR SUN GLASSES & TANNING LOTION.
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 16-MAY-1991 16:02:55.62
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: It seems to me.......
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Yesterday I was making my usual dead complete stop at the four-way
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intersection, because I know better. Oliver Sudden, an unmarked Milpitas
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patrol car roared out of the parking lot from behind a tree and another
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big car to chase after a California stopper. Something suddenly occured
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to me! These numbheads are sitting on private property.
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Can they do that? Can't the owners of the property tell them to get lost?
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Catching people for traffic violations is not a matter of immeadiate
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public safety. They should have to have permission to use the parking lot
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like anyone else.
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Maybe the only way to get rid of them is to put pressure on the owners of
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the property to ask the police to go elsewhere. Whadda you think?
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If Milpitas really is this set on filling their coffers, why don't they
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just put a fu**ing toll booth on Barber Lane?
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 16-MAY-1991 16:52:51.80
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: Talons too hot!
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Just FYI Steel Talons is not going out tomorrow. I am performing a heat test on
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it by connecting thermocouples to it because the left side would not work at all
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after the back door was closed for a short time.
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Glenn
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From: KIM::HORSE 16-MAY-1991 18:48:54.18
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Come and try out the New Version of HORSE!!!!
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So, what better things have you got to do than to help find
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bugs in the latest version of HORSE. You're going to go there
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to get a donut (or bagel) anyway. So how 'bout stopping by and
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giving it a try. Grab a friend, and try the 2 player version.
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PLEASE let me know if you find any lock up bugs.
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Thanks,
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Natalie
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-MAY-1991 09:05:10.43
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN,MEYETTE,MCNAMARA
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Subj: Talons temperature measurements
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Here are the temperature measurements after running overnight:
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Monitor compartment: 41
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Upper center of electronics compartment: 38
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Lower center of electronics compartment: 29
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Center area of MSYNC pcb: 34
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Audio pcb audio output transistor: 44
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The game was playable this morning even though it was very hot. I got into self-
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test and found no errors, but when I exited self-test I got a "bad poly bufffer
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error".
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Glenn
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-MAY-1991 10:00:15.36
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: ambient room temp
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I forgot to mention that the ambient room temp was 22 deg.
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Glenn
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From: KIM::LOGG 17-MAY-1991 10:05:20.68
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To: LOPER,TAKAICHI,MOORE,DOWNEND,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY
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CC:
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Subj: Rump Thumper
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Milt;
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Last night, Jed measured the thumper at 119db. I have asked Rick
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Meyette for the UL or lawfull noise levels permitted. Considering the short
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time we have left before release, I believe we may need an electrical
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engineer to help you design this to meet the noise requirements.
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Suggestions I have heard are: reduce the throw of the solenoid,
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use a smaller solenoid, reduce the voltage to the soleneoid, add rubber
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stops to the solenoid, ....
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I have asked Rick Moncrief whether Jed is the engineer on the project
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or if I should ask PaT McCarthy for assistance. I should have an answer today.
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 17-MAY-1991 10:26:05.46
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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If you have my FLUKE VOM bring it back. I need
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to make some current measurements that are crucial to
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this project. And next time you take it, do leave a
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note behind. Again I need it back today.!!
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Farrokh
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 17-MAY-1991 10:41:53.34
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: lost & found
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Ok, thanks for returning my VOM and my wrenches
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too.! I still wished that you'ld leave me a note next
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time so I don't have to search every lab.
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Farrokh
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 19-MAY-1991 13:40:48.72
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: DIO 288's
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The 2 DIO model 288's have had firmware changes (from rev 2.? to rev 5.1).
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Evidently they made lots of little changes. The main change is the ability
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to use a faster programming algorithm on some of the TI Eproms. The next most
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significant change is the ability to program 4Mbit Eproms.
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Among the little changes was the addition of another byte of checksum. I
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changed the DIO programs on the VAX to both verify using a 24 bit checksum and
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also to report the 24 bit checksum (note that the lower 16 bits continue to
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represent the old checksum values).
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ds
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 20-MAY-1991 09:21:40.34
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To: LOGG,MARGOLIN,MEYETTE
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: talons heat test measurements
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Here are the temperature measurements for Steel Talons with the fan installed
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on the right side of the cabinet:
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Monitor compartment: 20 deg (41 w/o fan)
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Upper center of PCB compartment: 28 deg (38 w/o fan)
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Above center of PCB set: 28 deg (34 w/o fan)
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Ambient room temp: 22 deg (same as prev test)
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The left side did have 5 Error counts but no "bad poly buffer errors" nor resets
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occured over the weekend. The right side had 2 resets and 1 comm error.
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Glenn
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 20-MAY-1991 10:09:14.27
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: 8 mm projector
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Remember that old 8 mm projector that you watched
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your home movies on when you were a kid??? Well,
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does anybody out there still have one (or your
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parents)?? We've decided to put our old home
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movies on video tape, but we want to check them
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out first. My parents old projector died some
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years ago and I don't know where to find one. If
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you don't have one, any ideas where I could rent
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one??? Any advise will be welcome!!!!
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Thanks alot
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Karen
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From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAY-1991 10:29:33.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talons testing needed
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We are going out tomorrow morning for another field test. Please
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stop by and play the game. It is in the new cabinet located outside the
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Marble II lab. The new thumper is installed. Check it out. This is still
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the old program. If you see any resets let Glenn or myself know.
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Thanks
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-MAY-1991 16:08:47.76
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Ticket to A's/White Sox Game Thursday night (5/23)
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I have one ticket to the A's / White Sox game Thursday Evening.
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Lower reserved near the 1st base bullpen. $12.
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First caller takes it...
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- Ed Rotberg x1739 -
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From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAY-1991 16:15:38.35
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Thumper control
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Jed;
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I am using LC1ON and LC1OFF for the thumper control.
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-MAY-1991 20:14:27.28
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Thumper control
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That's what I thought. Didn't you also want to control an LED?
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Jed
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 21-MAY-1991 06:19:53.62
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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Have you ever started a phone conversation and KNOWN that the other
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party was not having a good day, just by how they spoke? That's called
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emotional leakage. Everyone is prone to it.
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If you're having a bad time, let the phone ring a little longer
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while you count to ten or recite your mantra or do whatever it is you
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do to calm down and change gears. Your caller may never know, but if
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they did, that's the path they would want to take anyways.
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Sometimes you'll connect with someone who is "leaking." Perhaps
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they just spilled coffee on their desk or clothes, or they're calling with
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a problem--their computer just dumped an hour's work. Realise that they
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are angry or frustrated with their situation, and not with you. Simply
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knowing that you are not the target makes the storm easier to weather.
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DO try not to get swept up, even if you are the target of someone's anger,
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temporarily or otherwise.
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And remember: Smile.
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 21-MAY-1991 09:25:30.07
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: free passes
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>>>> TONIGHT <<<<
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I have several free passes to see Mike Norris (of A's fame) pitching
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for the Reno Silver Sox at the San Jose Giants (who are about 28-16 and
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in first place!). Should be a good game... and enjoy the barbecue
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chicken & ribs and the $2.50 large Molsons' too!
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x1740 or the Family Lab (next to RampartS or Steel Talons)
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Peter.
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From: KIM::LOGG 21-MAY-1991 09:35:23.42
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: Thumper control
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Yes, can't I use LC2 for that?
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-MAY-1991 12:32:03.07
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To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: Programmable part family pin codes.
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Do you forget Programmable device family pin codes.
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There is a list of them on the vax.
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Put in your login
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$ fpin :== searc /mat=and ABEL3DEV:DEVICES.TXT in your login
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Then to search for a lattice gal 16v8 for example, enter
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$ fpin lattice,16v8
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or $ fpin lattice,16v8, dip
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Pat.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:20:13.89
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Thumper control
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Yes. I forgot there is only one rumper thumper per board set.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:24:45.11
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To: GAWD::MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes.
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How can I get the family code for the Lattice 22V10? It is not in the file.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-MAY-1991 13:39:23.17
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes.
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The list it the original list of devices that came with ABEL about
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two years ago. We could try and get the latest list from DATA I/O
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which should have newer parts on there if tere are several parts
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missing .
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We have been promised the new Version 4 of abel in a month or so which
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should have the latest software and device list.
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My wall chart shows that part wit a fam/pin code of
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Lattice 22v10 gal dip 36/28
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there is also a 22v10ues which has a f/p of 36/7f
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Pat.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:46:01.69
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To: KIM::MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes.
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Thank you.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 21-MAY-1991 18:44:37.96
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To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
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CC:
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Subj: New RADMOD version
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I have created a new version of RADMOD in UTL$EXE that deals with the new
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RAD file format, so files created with the new rad (v1.5) don't have to be
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converted first.
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I had to really look to find all the pieces to RADMOD, so I don't know if
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all of them are the most recent. Everything I tested seemed to work, but
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RADMOD is fairly complex, and I'm sure I didn't test everything, so I left
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the older version in UTL$EXE::RADMOD_OLD.EXE. If you have any problems with
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the new version, please let me know. You can always use the older version
|
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until any bugs you find are corrected.
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Thanks for your patience,
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-- jim
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P.S. The last program to be modified to handle the new version of RAD files
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will be TEK. I'll get that one out as soon as possible.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::FLACK 22-MAY-1991 11:37:16.11
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: FLACK
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Subj: Simulation Products Meeting
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Subject: Simulation Products Overview Meeting
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Jim Flack, Director of Simulation Products, will hold an after hours meeting
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this Thursday afternoon, May 23, at 5:00 pm in the company cafeteria. Jim
|
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will present an overview of recent activities related to simulator based
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|
driver training for police organizations. The meeting will take 30 to 45
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minutes. All those who can make this time available in their schedule
|
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are welcome to attend. Please coordinate with your supervisor as necessary.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 22-MAY-1991 13:20:27.99
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To: @SM:ENGINEER, @SM:ANIMATORS
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CC:
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Subj: New TEK version
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I have put a new version of TEK into UTL$EXE. This version will handle the
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new RAD (v1.5) files. The old version is now in UTL$EXE:TEK_OLD.EXE.
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Let me know if it has any problems.
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-- jim
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 22-MAY-1991 13:30:25.31
|
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To: @SM:ANIMATORS,@SM:ENGINEER
|
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CC:
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Subj: RAD v1.5 status
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Ok, now I've converted all the utilities normally used to muck with RAD files
|
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to handle the new file format. This means you should be able to use the new
|
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version(s) of RAD without converting the files (via CONVRAD).
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|
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|
The only time you should need to convert now is if you find a bug in RAD v1.5
|
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and need to work on that file with an older version of RAD.
|
|
|
|
Thanks for your patience in this switchover,
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAY-1991 15:15:36.69
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|
To: MARGOLIN
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|
CC: MARGOLIN
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|
Subj:
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To whom it may concern:
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|
The MultiSync board which was used in Compact Hard Drivin',
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|
Compact Race Drivin', Stun Runner, and Panorama, and which will be
|
|
used in Steel Talons, was designed to produce a video output in
|
|
accordance with Atari Standard Video, namely:
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|
|
|
Black Level: 0.5V
|
|
Low Level: 1.0V
|
|
Peak White: 3.5V
|
|
|
|
The monitors used in Stun Runner did not meet this standard and saturated
|
|
long before the video reached 3.5V. I installed resistors to reduce the video
|
|
to levels that the monitors could handle.
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|
|
|
Since Rick Meyette has apparently discontinued the practice of approving
|
|
monitors that do not meet his own specifications, I will have the Steel Talons
|
|
boards configured to produce 3.5V Peak White video.
|
|
|
|
If Rick Meyette wants to resume the practice of approving non-spec monitors,
|
|
I don't want to hear the complaints when there are problems with the displays
|
|
on the production line.
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|
|
|
By the way, he has a board set in his lab and could have easily measured the
|
|
video output.
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|
|
|
Also, I strongly recommend to the project team that they inspect their boards
|
|
to verify the absence of: R97, R108, and R112.
|
|
|
|
They should also verify that their monitors are tracked properly; otherwise
|
|
the game won't look right on Production monitors, and Meyette will assume
|
|
it is my fault.
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|
|
|
|
Regards,
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|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAY-1991 15:17:03.52
|
|
To: LOGG,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Why Me?
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|
|
|
To whom it may concern:
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|
|
|
|
The MultiSync board which was used in Compact Hard Drivin',
|
|
Compact Race Drivin', Stun Runner, and Panorama, and which will be
|
|
used in Steel Talons, was designed to produce a video output in
|
|
accordance with Atari Standard Video, namely:
|
|
|
|
Black Level: 0.5V
|
|
Low Level: 1.0V
|
|
Peak White: 3.5V
|
|
|
|
The monitors used in Stun Runner did not meet this standard and saturated
|
|
long before the video reached 3.5V. I installed resistors to reduce the video
|
|
to levels that the monitors could handle.
|
|
|
|
Since Rick Meyette has apparently discontinued the practice of approving
|
|
monitors that do not meet his own specifications, I will have the Steel Talons
|
|
boards configured to produce 3.5V Peak White video.
|
|
|
|
If Rick Meyette wants to resume the practice of approving non-spec monitors,
|
|
I don't want to hear the complaints when there are problems with the displays
|
|
on the production line.
|
|
|
|
By the way, he has a board set in his lab and could have easily measured the
|
|
video output.
|
|
|
|
Also, I strongly recommend to the project team that they inspect their boards
|
|
to verify the absence of: R97, R108, and R112.
|
|
|
|
They should also verify that their monitors are tracked properly; otherwise
|
|
the game won't look right on Production monitors, and Meyette will assume
|
|
it is my fault.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 12:04:47.05
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: SPEED
|
|
Subj: E-PROM/ ASIC65
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis has programmed a 27C512 to run the programming routine on the
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|
|
|
PCB, and I get to test it. When is a good time to use your bench set-up
|
|
|
|
to verify that this e-prom works?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-MAY-1991 13:06:36.96
|
|
To: KIM::KHODADADI
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: E-PROM/ ASIC65
|
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|
|
|
|
How about 3pm (Erik has to set it up)?
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|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 15:02:58.30
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ASIC65
|
|
|
|
|
|
3:00 SOUNDS GOOD, I'LL BE BY IN A FEW.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PIERCE 23-MAY-1991 15:28:00.06
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: A's Tickets.
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|
|
|
|
Hello
|
|
|
|
I have 2 tickets available for Saturday's 1:05 A's vs the
|
|
Sox Game. They are on the 1st baseline side behind the visitors
|
|
dugout and are $14.00 each.
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
MSP
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 15:32:56.31
|
|
To: PIERCE,AKERS
|
|
CC: @RACE,MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: ASIC65-B
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thankyou Jed for your help with this process. The part works fine in
|
|
game mode and passes our self-test.
|
|
|
|
Thanks again
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 24-MAY-1991 10:46:30.52
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ACM Meeting: Virtual Reality
|
|
|
|
|
|
There will be a meeting of the Bay Area ACM/SIGGRAPH in the auditorium
|
|
of XEROX PARC on Tuesday, May 28, at 8:00 pm. The topic of this
|
|
meeting is Virtual Reality: Technological and Socialogical. Admission
|
|
is free. The address of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center is
|
|
3333 Coyote Drive, Palo Alto.
|
|
|
|
- Jim Flack -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::LIPSON 24-MAY-1991 11:42:44.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: nets anyone?
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have just finished a two-day class on neural nets. If there is enough
|
|
interest, I can organize the notes and set up an hour or two to go over
|
|
the subject. Anyone who is interested should let me know and give me an
|
|
idea on your level of knowledge so i can set up an appropriate presentation.
|
|
|
|
Peter
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-MAY-1991 14:50:42.75
|
|
To: WILLIAMS,FREITAS
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Labels
|
|
|
|
|
|
A reminder:
|
|
|
|
When Tam brings over the ASICs on Tuesday morning to program for
|
|
Road Riot please make sure he also brings the labels. The labels should
|
|
say "B" .
|
|
|
|
The programming station will be set up for Road Riot, which means
|
|
the program Version is 2.0 (Race Drivin' was 1.3).
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BRYANT 24-MAY-1991 16:16:37.01
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
|
|
|
|
|
|
On your preliminary parts list for DSPCOM, item # 4 does not appear
|
|
in MANMAN nor on the AVL. I wanted to mention it to you, as perhaps
|
|
there is a CER pending. The part number is 137023-002, 74LS74. Perhaps
|
|
you can let me know what's the deal? Thanks and have a good weekend.
|
|
|
|
Rob
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-MAY-1991 16:57:01.45
|
|
To: MIKE::BRYANT
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: 74LS74
|
|
|
|
Try 137023-001.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 24-MAY-1991 19:49:53.51
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST KEYS
|
|
|
|
|
|
IF ANYONE FOUND A SINGLE KEY ON A KEY CHAIN, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WE HAVE A
|
|
STRANDED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HOPE OF HAVING A THREE DAY WEEKEND AWAY FROM LOVELY
|
|
MILPITAS.
|
|
|
|
LINDA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 28-MAY-1991 06:19:34.47
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don't you just HATE to talk to rude people on the phone? Well,
|
|
SO DO THEY. Yes, YOU can be just as rude as the people you despise.
|
|
|
|
Like the way this is going? Of course not. It's arrogant,
|
|
it talks down to you, and you feel like you know better. Unfortunately,
|
|
sometimes we DO sound like we are above dealing with people on the phone.
|
|
|
|
We can make this happen less often by avoiding certain trigger
|
|
phrases. These are things "nobody likes to hear--not a spouse, not a
|
|
child, and least of all, a customer."
|
|
|
|
I DON'T KNOW should be replaced with an offer to find out.
|
|
|
|
WE CAN'T DO THAT should come with a sincere apology, and only
|
|
when there are no alternatives to offer.
|
|
|
|
YOU'LL HAVE TO ... is a lie. The caller doesn't HAVE to do
|
|
anything. It feels much different to hear, "In order for that to happen,
|
|
we need you to ..."
|
|
|
|
JUST A SECOND never is. If you feel the need to excuse yourself
|
|
from the conversation, ask if the caller is willing to hold for a minute
|
|
or two. Don't simply presume that they have nothing better to do than wait.
|
|
|
|
NO, at the beginning of a sentence. If you avoid saying NO as
|
|
the first word, you force yourself to project a positive image, and even if
|
|
you must deny a request, you put the caller in your camp by giving reasons
|
|
or making the caller feel like you didn't WANT to say no, even if you had to.
|
|
|
|
|
|
These changes can't happen overnight. It takes a while to affect
|
|
speech patterns; it takes a while just to realize you have them. When you
|
|
hear yourself utter one of these trigger phrases, simply think of how you
|
|
could have phrased things differently...and before too long, you'll use
|
|
those speech patterns instead.
|
|
|
|
And people will call you just to hear you talk...
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAY-1991 09:01:04.24
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: message
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi Jed,
|
|
|
|
You have some PC Boards in receiving.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Lorene
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 28-MAY-1991 09:42:21.87
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 3 FER SALE
|
|
|
|
|
|
WELL IT 'S PRETTY LIKELY THAT CARL IS GONNA BY HIMSELF ONE OF THOSE 1991/92
|
|
FULL SIZE CAPRICE STATION WAGONS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY PRESENT (HE'S 83 LAST MONDAY)
|
|
SOOO....THE 1988 AEROSTAR IS GOINGUP FOR SALE:
|
|
-1988 W/ 9K MILES
|
|
-V6 4 SPEED AUTO
|
|
-TRAILER PKG
|
|
-EDDIE BAUER EDITION
|
|
-RED W/TAN INT
|
|
-ELECTRONIC GUAGES AND ALL THE STUFF THEY HAD TO OFFER....
|
|
|
|
PRICE IS SOMEWHERE AROUND $13K....IF YOU'RE INTERESTED I'LL GET THE PARTICULARS.
|
|
CALL MILTY 3742
|
|
|
|
DON'T FORGET THE '85 MUSTANG GT 5 SPEED T-TOP BLACK BEAUTY, NOW ONLY $6000
|
|
|
|
...OR THE CLASSIC '72 RANCHERO (THAT'S HWAAVOS RANCHEROS) GT 351 4BBL MARKED
|
|
DOWN TO THE UNBELEIVABLE PRICE OF $2200....
|
|
|
|
CALL FOR A TEST DRIVE,....MILTY 3742
|
|
|
|
BOTH THE RANCHERO AND THE 'STANG ARE HERE TODAY.
|
|
(KEN ,DID YOU DRIVE THE 390 GT TODAY???)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-MAY-1991 11:08:01.03
|
|
To: MCNAMARA, MARGOLIN, MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: LOGG, DOWNEND, MOORE, RAY
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons FCC game
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is an important week. We have to get another Steel Talons cabinet
|
|
functional for the FCC test scheduled for the week of 6/3. If the FCC test
|
|
slips, it is possible that the Doc release on 6/17 will slip too.
|
|
|
|
Pete's group is building up the cabinet and will supply everything but
|
|
the PCB's.
|
|
|
|
Glen/Erik need to supply the PCB's:
|
|
|
|
Glen: (2) Multi-sync with all mods including SLOOP and SCOM interrupt.
|
|
Mods have to be extra neat and close to PCB.
|
|
(2) SA2S
|
|
(1) Rump Thump
|
|
Glen: please see Stevie and see if she needs any PCB's to
|
|
assist in the harness layout; I gave her (2) Multi-
|
|
Syncs and (1) SA2S PCB.
|
|
|
|
ERIK: (2) DSIII (if we have to, we can take them from Lipson's bench)
|
|
(2) DSPCOM (Lipson has DSPLINKS - no good: Need DSPCOM w/ASIC 65)
|
|
|
|
PROBLEM: Erik Durfey and Rick Moncrief are on VACATION all week.
|
|
Can Jed supply the needed PCB's?
|
|
|
|
PROBLEM: Ed & Ed's bench setup is still running DSPLINK PCB's - is firmware
|
|
compatible between DSPCOM and DSPLINK?
|
|
|
|
PROBLEM: Controls may not arrive til Thursday - then Jerry's group has to
|
|
construct them.
|
|
|
|
Let's try to get the game (cabinet is currently in Harness area) running by
|
|
6/3/91 at 5 PM even though the odds look low right now.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 28-MAY-1991 11:37:41.15
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
|
Subj: Sound Call Symbols
|
|
|
|
|
|
There have been many requests for different 'include' formats for audio
|
|
call symbols through the years. These files are produced when a new audio
|
|
program is linked. Currently we can produce five different formats for you.
|
|
|
|
Just so y'all are up to date, I'll list the formats that we can produce.
|
|
You can decide for yourself which one you would like to use. We suggest
|
|
however, that if you can, that you use the 'audio.asm' format as this is the
|
|
fastest way to include new audio calls. As shown below, 'audio.asm' contains
|
|
EQU for each symbol. This takes no space in your program and you only have to
|
|
re-link your program (not re-compile) to be up-to-date with the audio calls.
|
|
|
|
FORMAT: 'audio.ol'
|
|
|
|
.id "date" "May 24 1991 16:59:24"
|
|
.id "target" "unknown"
|
|
.id "translator" "SYMCON"
|
|
.defg {S_A}%1 191
|
|
.defg {S_ADTEST}%2 5
|
|
.defg {S_ARMPOUND}%3 159
|
|
.defg {S_B}%4 193
|
|
|
|
ETC...
|
|
|
|
FORMAT: 'audioe.asm'
|
|
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XREF S_A,S_ADTEST,S_ARMPOUND,S_B,S_BG1,S_BG2,S_BG3,S_BG4
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XREF S_BG5,S_BHIT,S_BLOWER1,S_BLOWER2,S_BLOWER3,S_BLOWER4,S_BLOWER5,S_BLOWER6
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XREF S_BLOWER7,S_BLOWER8,S_BLUE,S_BODACIOUS,S_BODBLU,S_BODGRN,S_BODRED,S_BONUS
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XREF S_BONUSCNT,S_BONUSINIT,S_BRICK_MOVE,S_BROOM,S_BUBBLE1,S_BUBBLE2,S_BUBBLE3,S_BUBBLE4
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ETC...
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FORMAT: 'audioe.h'
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typedef short *_STYPE;
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#define STYPE extern _STYPE
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STYPE S_A,S_ADTEST,S_ARMPOUND,S_B,S_BG1,S_BG2,S_BG3,S_BG4;
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STYPE S_BG5,S_BHIT,S_BLOWER1,S_BLOWER2,S_BLOWER3,S_BLOWER4,S_BLOWER5,S_BLOWER6;
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ETC...
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FORMAT: 'audio.h
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#define S_BG3 91
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#define S_BG4 92
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#define S_BG5 93
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#define S_BHIT 94
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#define S_BLOWER1 56
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#define S_BLOWER2 58
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ETC...
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FORMAT: audio.asm
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S_BG3 EQU 91
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S_BG4 EQU 92
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S_BG5 EQU 93
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S_BHIT EQU 94
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S_BLOWER1 EQU 56
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S_BLOWER2 EQU 58
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S_BLOWER3 EQU 60
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S_BLOWER4 EQU 62
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ETC...
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If there is an additional format that you would like, let us know.
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If you provide us with a convertor application we can add it to the list.
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAY-1991 14:18:06.26
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: WARNING!!
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FLASH! THIS JUST IN... WARNING TO ALL THOSE WHO HEAD HOME BY WAY OF
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NORTHBOUND McCARTHY...
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EVERYONES FAVORITE BOYS IN BLUE HAVE A SIX, COUNT 'EM SIX!, MAN SPEED TRAP
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HIDDEN BEHIND THE BUSHES AS YOU HEAD TOWARD 237. YOU MIGHT WANT TO WATCH
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YOUR SPEED AS IT APPEARS THEY TAKE NO PRISONERS!!
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HAVE A NICE DAY!
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LORENE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-MAY-1991 17:08:10.48
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To: MCNAMARA,LOGG,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
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CC: DOWNEND
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Subj: Talons fan
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Regarding Glenn's message (see below), I think that the fan on the bottom
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blowing down and out is our best bet right now. If it passes the heat test
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then I would favor it. Moncrief expressly asked that any fan mounted near the
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floor should be an exhaust fan to avoid sucking in dust. Jed's opinion would
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count more heavily than mine...
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............................ Glenn's message ...............................
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From: GAWD::MCNAMARA 28-MAY-1991 16:47:15.27
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To: DOWNEND,LOGG
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Subj: Steel Talons fan
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Someone needs to decide how the fan should be mounted in Steel Talons
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for production. It's Jed's hardware so he should have input. ID is at a loss
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of where to put the fan for the production cabinets. They asked me and I
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suggested on top of the cabinet, but they said no because it's too close to
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the monitors. The side is out because of the possibility of other games
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blocking the airflow. I suggested having the fan at the bottom blowing air
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down and out the rear with holes, but this can be a problem because hot air
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rises. I told ID not to do it this way until there was more input from other
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people, but they did it that way for the next game. Moncrief suggested having
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the fan blowing out the back, but the audio boards would have to be stacked to
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make room.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::GEYER 29-MAY-1991 09:50:29.99
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: TRAILER FOR SALE
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LAKE BERRYESSA, PLEASURE COVE RESORT
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ONE BEDROOM, 8'X 40', FURNISHED, PATIO, AWNING, SHED.
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INCLUDES PRIVATE BOAT DOCK.
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CALL DEBORAH GEYER @ TENGEN, 473-9427 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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ASKING $6,500 (SPACE RENT PAID TO AUGUST, 1991)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 29-MAY-1991 10:27:44.70
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MEMORY EXPANSION PCB
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GOOD MORNING JED,
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LEON FRITTS BROUGHT OVER THE 049097-01 REV A. I HAVE NOT RECEIVIED
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A PURCHASE REQ. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE QUANTITY AND DELIVERY
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THAT YOU NEED.
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THANKS
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MELANIE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 30-MAY-1991 15:00:02.99
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Message from the President
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On June 3 at 2 p.m. in the company cafeteria, I would like to have all
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employees present to discuss Atari's business during the last fiscal
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year and our financial results. I would appreciate it if you could
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arrange your schedule to be there promptly at 2 p.m.
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- Hide Nakajima -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 30-MAY-1991 15:31:21.66
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To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH
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CC:
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Subj: RUMP THUMP PCB
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Per Chris Downend's memo of May 21, 10 Rump Thump boards are needed
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around July 8th. Will this be the only requirement? I have increased
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numbers on every other board on the memo per Rick Moncrief's input. I'm
|
|
now wondering if there's reason to build more of these also. Please
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respond by VAX mail or call ext. 3925. Thank you.
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|
|
|
Rob
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 30-MAY-1991 15:40:48.65
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To: BRYANT
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CC: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH
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Subj: Rump Thump
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Only Steel Talons is using Rump Thump. Moncrief has no need for it on
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his projects hence he did not increase the quantity. It's OK to leave it
|
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at 10 - we have not missed something as far as I know right now. Thanks for
|
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the concern though.
|
|
............................................................................
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 30-MAY-1991 15:31:19.15
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To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH
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|
Subj: RUMP THUMP PCB
|
|
Per Chris Downend's memo of May 21, 10 Rump Thump boards are needed
|
|
around July 8th. Will this be the only requirement? I have increased
|
|
numbers on every other board on the memo per Rick Moncrief's input. I'm
|
|
now wondering if there's reason to build more of these also. Please
|
|
respond by VAX mail or call ext. 3925. Thank you.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-MAY-1991 16:30:03.04
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To: LOGG
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|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: Current Self-Test
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The latest Self-Test for Steel Talons is in:
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[margolin.aces]stal2_3.vlda
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It features menus for DS III and for DSPCOM.
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|
MSP Tests should work now.
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Regards,
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MILTY 3-JUN-1991 08:26:35.61
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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|
CC:
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|
Subj: clearance sale...
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|
1985 mustang GT,5.0 L HO, 5SP,T-TOP,BLK W/GREY INT
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|
55K MI,17/24 MILEAGE (ACTUAL) P/S,P/DB,P/W,P/DL,A/C,CC,TILT
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LIGHT GROUP,GUAGES,KENWOOD STEREO/CASSETTE
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ORIGINAL OWNER
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$5800.........GOING ,GOING,...
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1988 AEROSTAR (FORD MINI VAN) 3.8 V6,AUTO 4SP,EDDIE BAUER EDITION,RED W/TAN INT
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9500 MI,STILL LIKE NEW,ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.....
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|
ORIGINAL OWNER
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|
$12,000.....GOING, GOING,.....
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CALL MILTY....3742 MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T CONFUSE .
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-JUN-1991 13:26:12.15
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Flower Specials
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The Flowerman has reduced some prices especially for ATARI/TENGEN Employees.
|
|
These prices will be effective for the week of June 3rd and the following
|
|
June 10th. Then, the next 3 weeks he will be on vacation.
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|
Mixed Bouquets ..........................was $7.50 ..........now $7.00
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Large Roses .............................was $9.00 ..........now $7.50
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Football Mums .............................was $10.00 ........now $9.00
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Peruvian Lilies ............................was $7.00 ........now $6.50
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Tiger Lilies ...............................was $ 11.00 ......now $10.00
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|
|
The flower list is located at the front lobby. We have a variety of flowers
|
|
and colors available.
|
|
|
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DON'T FORGET THESE PRICES ARE GOOD FOR ONLY 2 WEEKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 3-JUN-1991 16:20:46.73
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,FLACK,CALFEE,HINDORFF,THOMPSON
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- June 7, 1991 -- 3:30-5:00pm
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|
Now that the weather has turned so nice, it is time to have
|
|
another Walkabout Friday! This month's event will be hosted by
|
|
Mary Fujihara and Atari's Marketing Department.
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
Friday, June 7, 1991
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 4-JUN-1991 06:19:06.64
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
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|
|
|
Today's feature is:
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a
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S E
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M L
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I
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One Nancy Friedman calls herself the Telephone Doctor (really!).
|
|
She runs a $1-million-plus telephone consulting business (yes, really).
|
|
She points out that when you smile, your voice sounds much more pleasant.
|
|
And a put-on smile sounds better than a real frown under any circumstances.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-JUN-1991 10:31:31.89
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Message
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|
|
Hi Jed,
|
|
You have a package here at the front lobby. It's from INTEL CORP.
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Thanks,
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|
TIna
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 5-JUN-1991 09:29:01.89
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Message
|
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|
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Hi Jed,
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|
|
You have boards in receiving.
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Thanks,
|
|
Lorene
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 10:30:33.99
|
|
To: E_D
|
|
CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: DATA I/O and ABEL 4 - VMS and UNISITE
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|
|
|
Wayne Winther, the local rep for DATA I/O is coming in tomorrow to
|
|
go over the details of a UNISITE programmer which I plan to purchase.
|
|
|
|
There are several modules for the UNISITE so I want to make sure we
|
|
get what we need. The unisite is primarily a PAL/GAL/FPGA/EPLD
|
|
universal logic programmer, though there is EPROM gang programmer
|
|
module available also.
|
|
|
|
Also ABEL-4 for VMS is finally released. This version has many new
|
|
features including the ability to process logic without specifying
|
|
the target device. We will be upgrading to ABEL 4 but we will not get
|
|
the retargetters unless we need them.
|
|
|
|
If you have other issues to raise, or have specific requirements for
|
|
logic programming that we need to be able to handle (Other that the
|
|
regular PALs/GALs that we use now, please let me know and I will
|
|
cover it or you can come by.
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 15:40:58.17
|
|
To: DOWNEND,LOGG
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA,STEVIE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons lamp drivers.
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|
|
|
|
The START button lamp on RACE RIOT is extremely dim. (It is hard to
|
|
tell if it is on or not.) the Mail message below describes the
|
|
problem. The 2N3904 solution is not significantly better to be a
|
|
complete solution. I recommend that the lighted buttons for STEEL
|
|
TALONS have 12 volt lamps, and be driven from 12 volts instead of 5
|
|
volts as is currently planned. Any Comments !
|
|
Pat.
|
|
|
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|
|
>From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 13:33:23.46
|
|
>To: LEE,MILTY,PIERCE
|
|
>CC: RAY,STEVIE,MCCARTHY
|
|
>Subj: lamp brightness on Race Riot
|
|
>
|
|
>The coin door lamp problem of yesterday was caused by having 12 volt
|
|
>lamps in the coin door. Coin Controls are rushing out 6.3 volt lamps.
|
|
>
|
|
>Todays START BUTTON lamp problem is less easy to solve. The lamp is a
|
|
>6.3 volt lamp. We supply 5 volts. The driver that turns it on and off
|
|
>is a 2N5306 darlington. (Most of the prototypes have 2N3904 drivers).
|
|
>The 2N5306 drops .8 volts. There is only 4.2 volts left for the bulb
|
|
>and it does not get very bright. The 2N3904 driver only drops .4 volts
|
|
>so th elamp get about 4.6 volts. This is much higher on the intensity
|
|
>curve so the light is brighter. The 2N3904 pinout is different from
|
|
>the 2N5306.
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>
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|
>These are the options that I see.
|
|
>. Replace the 2N5306 with a 2N3904. (Means MFG must hand form the
|
|
> transistors). We get a reasonable increase in brightness.
|
|
>. Find a 4.5 volt wedge base lamp. (Good Luck)
|
|
>. Change the Harness to apply 12 volts instead of 5 volts, and use 12
|
|
> volt lamps (the ones we remove from the coin doors). Lots of rework.
|
|
>. Its no big deal.
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>
|
|
>Whatever solution needs to be decided real soon or it will be too late.
|
|
>I personally prefer to ask MFG to hand form the 2N3904s and use them.
|
|
>I know that they will bitch and moan, but it will not take that long
|
|
>to bend out one lead in a few hundred transistors.
|
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>I do not recomment any rework. Just Phase in.
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>
|
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>Comments.
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>
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FUJIHARA 6-JUN-1991 18:07:47.18
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: FUJIHARA
|
|
Subj: WALKABOUT FRIDAY
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The JUNE 7 WALKABOUT (3:30 -5:50) is being hosted by the marketing department
|
|
and we would like to get as many interested parties coming through the labs
|
|
as possible. Sooo....we will do our best to put out a gourmet munchie
|
|
spread to entice any of you who are usually too busy, too timid, too
|
|
bored by the munchies, whatever.
|
|
|
|
We would also like to encourage all of you to share your comments about the
|
|
games with the teams, as this is a big part of the reason we have these
|
|
walkabouts. WE WILL HAVE A COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FORM AVAILABLE AND ASK
|
|
THAT YOU FILL ONE OUT AFTER YOU'VE PLAYED THE GAMES UP AND RUNNING.
|
|
|
|
THESE FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ENGINEERING COMMON AREA, WHICH IS
|
|
ALSO WHERE ALL THE GREAT FOOD/DRINKS WILL BE. You can write down your
|
|
comments while munching. We will summarize all of your suggestions
|
|
and make them available to the teams.
|
|
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|
GAMES EXPECTED TO BE UP AND RUNNING FOR TOMORROW:
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o STEEL TALONS
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o BMX HEAT
|
|
o STREAK SHOOTER (HORSE)
|
|
o DANGER EXPRESS
|
|
o ROUNDABOUT (Turner's lab)
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|
Hope to see a big turnout and thanks in advance for those of you who
|
|
take the time to give your feedback.
|
|
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|
-- Mary
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 7-JUN-1991 10:18:58.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: hello and how do you do?
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|
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|
|
|
Hello.......
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|
|
|
I have good news for those of you who miss Weird Stuff. There is a new
|
|
business called "Curtis Trading" to fill the void. Curtis Trading is located
|
|
on Milpitas Blvd near the corner of Yosemite. They deal more in big stuff
|
|
like furniture, computers, test equipment, software, metro carts, etc.
|
|
It looks like they are getting into smaller stuff, but they don't have
|
|
the piles of junk that Weird Stuff had. The big difference, though, is
|
|
.......they are really nice! (can you believe it?) When I walk in they
|
|
say, "Hi Carole!" And they wave at me every Saturday and Sunday when I
|
|
ride by on my bike. So, if you go there, be sure to say biker Carole
|
|
sent you.
|
|
|
|
Also, reserve a time in your schedule this weekend or next week to go
|
|
to Camera One to see "Citizen Kane". This movie has always been called
|
|
the greatest movie ever made. I had seen it several times on television
|
|
and always thought it was really good, but wasn't convinced it was the
|
|
best ever. Well, you have to see the film version on a big screen to
|
|
appreciate it. I sat in the theater saying to myself, "This IS the
|
|
best film ever made." The photography is incredible! They must have
|
|
lightened it up for video on tv. It is so beautifully shot, dark and
|
|
brooding. There are scenes when the characters are speaking from a
|
|
complete shadow. It is totally cool, no director now would do the
|
|
stuff in this film, it couldn't possibly be done in color, it's
|
|
awesome, go see it!!!!
|
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|
|
ok bye
|
|
Carole
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 7-JUN-1991 12:33:23.17
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,LEON,STEVIE,MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: msync coin counter outputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
After cutting the split pad that connects J6 pins 6 & 7 together I noticed that
|
|
pins 6 & 7 are swapped on the pcb. Pin 7 should be pin 6 and pin 6 should be
|
|
pin 7 according to the schematic.
|
|
|
|
Stevie,
|
|
The harness will need these wires exchanged.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRYE 7-JUN-1991 15:29:01.88
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FACILITIES
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|
|
|
|
|
I will be on vacation next week, 6/10 to 6/15. Please direct all your
|
|
building related problems to Sandi at x3751. Thanks, Bob
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 10-JUN-1991 13:15:05.92
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: metro
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Does anyone have a copy of this week's Metro here?
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Thanks already.
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Carole
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3727
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bye
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 10-JUN-1991 13:27:29.52
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MONCRIEF
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Subj: Prototype boards
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Hello. Just a quick question as to who will supply the following GALs
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on the following boards when we build these for you:
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A049096-01 DS III PCB
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136087-9002, -9003, -9004
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A049349-01 DSPCOM PCB
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136087-9005, -9006
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I am trying to have these boards completed by Monday, July 8th.
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I've used the parts lists you gave me for everything, so, should
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anything happen to change between now and then please let me know.
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If you want to do the GALs yourself, let me know if I should supply
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you with the raw parts. Perhaps we could give Joan a call, invite
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her into your office and see what she could supply. She's good at
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GALs......Anyway, let me know.....Also, did you know.....
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Mary Burnias has been talking to TI. They are having problems
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with the ASIC 65 falling out, not testing properly, failing, etc....
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I am already short to one of my kits to the floor for Road Riot.
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Is there anybody you can talk to at TI to help the situation? This
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is getting to be a serious problem. Probably Mary has talked to you
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already.....
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Thanks for your help.
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Rob
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x 3925
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 10-JUN-1991 13:29:57.44
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MONCRIEF
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Subj:
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Sorry. One more thing. What the heck is ASIC 65b on the DSPCOM
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board? Is this also 137665-1020 ? Thanks again...
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Rob
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-JUN-1991 15:04:09.07
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To: BRYANT,MONCRIEF
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Prototype Boards
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Hello. Just a quick answer as to who will supply the following GALs
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on the following boards when you build these for whomever:
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A049096-01 DS III PCB
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136087-9002, -9003, -9004
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A049349-01 DSPCOM PCB
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136087-9005, -9006
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You will.
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(I will supply the masters if you tell me when you need them by. Also,
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the JEDEC files will be available on a Floppy)
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The MultiSync Board (Rev B) uses one GAL (136087-9001). Pat McCarthy is in
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charge of that GAL, so I suggest you ask him.
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There has been a small change to the DS III parts list. Since I am scheduled
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to deliver to Leon the final changes for the DS III and DSPCOM Boards today
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I will have to get back to you later today or tomorrow.
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I am sorry you are having problems getting working ASIC65s from TI.
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I talked to the TI rep about the ASIC65s. He said he would try to arrange
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a conference call on Thursday with a TI engineer and myself. However you
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should know that:
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1. I did not design this IC; TI did. I am not responsible for
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ICs designed by persons other than myself.
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2. I do not run their Fab line. I am not responsible for
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ICs produced on Fab lines other than my own.
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3. I am not in charge of purchasing parts; see Mary Burnias. Or
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Tom Smith.
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4. This is the fourth TI rep we have had in the last 18 months. When
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I called him he didn't have a clue as to who I was even after I
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introduced myself.
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Regarding ASIC65b. When we programmed parts for Race Drivin' we put an
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'ok' label on them. For Roard Riot we put a 'B'. For Steel Talons we will
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put a 'C'. I thought it would be nice to indicate on the parts list which
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went with what game. I have since reconsidered and the parts list will simply
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say 'ASIC 65'.
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Regards,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 10-JUN-1991 17:48:14.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: flowers
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Flower special this week!
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Tiger lillies (named after me, of course) are on a 50% sale.
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You pay half and I'll pay the other half!!
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Call early, call soon.
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Lorene
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-JUN-1991 18:43:10.95
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To: LEON
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: MultiSync
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And the winner is:
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Please correct the schematic to show how the coin counter traces
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are actually run on the board.
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 10-JUN-1991 18:52:13.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BROWN
|
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Subj: FOR SALE
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A C L A S S I C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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1966 MUSTANG
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6 CYLINDER -- 4,000 MILES ON REBUILT TRANSMISSION
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ORIGINAL "RUNNING HORSES" INTERIOR
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$3,500 / OR BEST OFFER
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CALL SANDI AT X3751
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 10-JUN-1991 19:06:40.14
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Tek Printer now speaks Postscript
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|
We have upgraded the Tektronix printer to speak Postscript. This means you
|
|
can now print directly from the Macintosh to the TEK. Unfortunately this
|
|
also means that the TEK program no longer works. I've rewritten TEK
|
|
to output Postscript, but it doesn't work right as yet. I hope to finish
|
|
debugging Tuesday. In the meantime, if you want a color printout, you'll
|
|
have to go through a Macintosh (use Debabelizer for RAD files). Sorry
|
|
for the inconvenience. -- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 11-JUN-1991 06:19:38.24
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
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|
|
|
You need to talk to ____, and RIGHT NOW!! You tried CAMP, but they've
|
|
been on the phone for MINUTES. How do I let them know I'm waiting?
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HOLD on, a minute. Put yourself on HOLD!
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|
|
Yes, that's right. Put yourself on HOLD...on their phone. They'll get
|
|
the soft beep letting them know you're waiting on them, and unless they are
|
|
doing something uninteruptible, they can CONNECT with you to find out what's
|
|
wrong.
|
|
|
|
Here's how: Call them! Dial their extension. Listen to the busy
|
|
signal. What a nice rhythm it has. How peaceful the slow beat is... HEY!
|
|
When it disappears, they've been notified. Hang on, you're on hold, and they
|
|
know about you now. They may use CONNECT to talk to you, or simply close up
|
|
the call they were on. If they finish the call, you'll ring through. If not,
|
|
you'll have plenty to discuss...
|
|
|
|
How do you know if it worked? The busy signal goes away. Actually,
|
|
there are two busy signals. You get a fast busy if someone is already on hold.
|
|
In that event, when you don't get the hint (listening to the fast busy waiting
|
|
for it to go away), you'll eventually get switched to the error tone.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUN-1991 08:45:20.26
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: flower message sent 6/10
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please disregard the gramatically incorrect flower message sent from my
|
|
terminal Monday evening, AFTER I left! Apparently, I forgot to lo when
|
|
I left last night.
|
|
I'm almost certain I know who sent the message. Hmmm? Could it be
|
|
Dave Portera who is always using my terminal? I think so!
|
|
Sorry for any inconvenience for those of you inquiring as to how much
|
|
50% off is. Unfortunately, Tiger Lillies are still $10.
|
|
|
|
YA'LL HAVE A NICE DAY, Y'HERE!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 11-JUN-1991 09:08:34.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: david lynch returns
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|
|
|
|
|
Stay tuned 25 years for The Return of Laura Palmer.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 11:24:14.32
|
|
To: DOWNEND
|
|
CC: LOGG,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: Talons Eprom p/n's
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chris,
|
|
Quite awhile ago Jed Margolin had already got a base number of 136087 for Steel
|
|
Talons.
|
|
|
|
Ed,
|
|
Jed gave you the printout of the part numbers awhile back and yesterday he
|
|
suggested to me that we use the following numbers, if acceptable, for the audio
|
|
board programmed parts:
|
|
|
|
136087-5001 Audio program,
|
|
136087-5002 & -5003 Two 1M adpcm eproms,
|
|
136087-5004 2M adpcm eprom.
|
|
|
|
Are any of these going to be OTP'S? If so then the numbers will be different.
|
|
|
|
Glenn.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 11-JUN-1991 13:25:55.15
|
|
To: MCNAMARA LOGG, MARGOLIN MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: DOWNEND
|
|
Subj: TALONS MEMORY
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regarding your query on EPROM numbers (see message below),
|
|
We no longewr buy OTP's. SO you only need to have ROM and EPROM P/N's
|
|
for the areas likely to go to ROM...
|
|
.............................................................................
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 11:24:08.30
|
|
To: DOWNEND
|
|
CC: LOGG,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: Talons Eprom p/n's
|
|
Quite awhile ago Jed Margolin had already got a base number of 136087 for Steel
|
|
Talons.
|
|
Ed,
|
|
Jed gave you the printout of the part numbers awhile back and yesterday he
|
|
suggested to me that we use the following numbers, if acceptable, for the audio
|
|
board programmed parts:
|
|
136087-5001 Audio program,
|
|
136087-5002 & -5003 Two 1M adpcm eproms,
|
|
136087-5004 2M adpcm eprom.
|
|
Are any of these going to be OTP'S? If so then the numbers will be different.
|
|
Glenn.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 11-JUN-1991 16:50:47.24
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,JMOORE,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,ROTBERG
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: part numbers for SAIIS
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following part numbers are what I would like to use. Please
|
|
note that I do not know how many EPROMs I will be using at production time.
|
|
The current plan is to use 1Meg parts with a possiblility of using 2Meg
|
|
ROMs if time permits.
|
|
|
|
136087- 5001 Program 27512
|
|
5002 1Meg ADPCM
|
|
5003 1Meg ADPCM
|
|
5004 1Meg ADPCM
|
|
5005 1Meg ADPCM
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|
|
|
5006 2Meg ADPCM
|
|
5007 2Meg ADPCM
|
|
5008 2Meg ADPCM
|
|
5009 2Meg ADPCM
|
|
|
|
If there is a problem with these numbers then let me know.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-JUN-1991 17:29:50.37
|
|
To: MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: SLOOP
|
|
|
|
|
|
The SLOOP you gave me does not work as advertised.
|
|
|
|
Please advise.
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-JUN-1991 18:06:24.94
|
|
To: AVELLAR
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj:
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|
|
|
|
|
Manny Gerard.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 19:40:14.46
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,JMOORE,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: SAIIS programmed parts
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ed,
|
|
|
|
John Moore said these are the possible stuffing options for the SAIIS ADPCM:
|
|
|
|
Four 1M,
|
|
Two 2M,
|
|
One 4M,
|
|
Two 4M.
|
|
|
|
So it looks to me that if I reserve part numbers for four 1M and two 2M, it will
|
|
take care of all possible options, correct? This assumes that the 4M's will
|
|
replace the 2M's, which Pat says will be decided later?
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 11-JUN-1991 21:15:34.16
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST & FOUND
|
|
|
|
|
|
I FOUND A PERSONAL RAZOR TONIGHT. IF THE OWNER WISHES TO RETRIEVE IT, IT WILL BE
|
|
LOCATED AT THE FRONT DESK.
|
|
|
|
LINDA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RALSTON 12-JUN-1991 09:26:03.22
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: help
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyone still got yesterday's (Tuesday's) Business section from the Chronicle
|
|
handy? If so, could I have it? Thanks.
|
|
DR
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-JUN-1991 09:31:13.31
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Change in Cafe Menu
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Ortega Burger w/mild green chile & cheese will not be
|
|
served on Thursday, as the menu states.
|
|
|
|
The Teriyaki Steak Sandwich will be served Thursday, and the
|
|
Ortega Burger on Friday.
|
|
|
|
|
|
While I have your attention, The FOTD is LEMON CHIFFON.
|
|
|
|
HAVE A NICE DAY!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 12-JUN-1991 09:52:38.08
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: Have You Seen?
|
|
|
|
|
|
The manual for the NES Robot is needed. Does anyone know it's whereabouts?
|
|
Please reply asap.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 13:27:13.05
|
|
To: SMITHSON
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Memories
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have another Memory Expansion Board for you.
|
|
|
|
It works but use it only as a last resort (there were some
|
|
bad traces that I had to fix; others may be marginal).
|
|
|
|
Erik has the board so you can come by anytime to claim it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BRYANT 12-JUN-1991 13:39:28.36
|
|
To: BIKE,DOWNEND,RAY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 1 Meg, 150 ns Eproms
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hello. Will any of you be using 150 ns 1 Meg Eproms on your
|
|
upcoming games? Primarily Steel Talons, BMX and Street Driver is
|
|
what I'm interested in. If so, how many per game? Your input would
|
|
help me plan our requirements for the summer and beyond. Thank you.
|
|
|
|
Rob
|
|
x 3925
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 12-JUN-1991 13:51:41.65
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Science Fiction Paperbacks for Sale Cheap
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have a box full of old science fiction paperbacks from
|
|
the 50's and 60's in my office and I'm letting them go
|
|
at the incredible (by today's standards) price of only
|
|
50 cents each.
|
|
|
|
If you like aged and collectible sci-fi, stop on by.
|
|
|
|
Sam Comstock x3790
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 12-JUN-1991 15:01:06.69
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: msp is a reserved word
|
|
|
|
|
|
For those programmers out there who will be using Microtec, do
|
|
not use the symbol "msp" in your C or ASM files. This symbol is a reserved
|
|
symbol. Apparently, there is a register of that name on the 68020. Thus the
|
|
68000/68010 assembler will generate some non-informative error on lines using
|
|
this symbol.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-JUN-1991 16:36:36.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Public Apology
|
|
|
|
|
|
TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE/WERE CONCERNED:
|
|
|
|
I have been informed that it was NOT Dave Portera who sent the
|
|
E-mail message from my terminal. I'm sorry for alarming anyone.
|
|
|
|
I should've spoken to Dave prior to sending the message in which
|
|
I mentioned Dave's name. The Portagee temper, ya' just can't
|
|
control it sometimes!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 16:58:10.81
|
|
To: BERT::LORENE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Public Apology
|
|
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:02:18.45
|
|
To: BERT::LORENE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Public Apology
|
|
|
|
My last mail message was supposed to say:
|
|
|
|
" I love it when you're out of control."
|
|
|
|
Then I chickened out but instead of exiting the process I sent a blank mail
|
|
message which I don't like to do.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:05:26.91
|
|
To: MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: SLOOP
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLOOP #2 does not work, either. I am running out of time.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 17:28:37.54
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,LOGG
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: aromrel.doc location
|
|
|
|
|
|
I worked with Jeff Bell today on the CER to reserve SAIIS audio board
|
|
programmed part numbers and he had me input "See Attached Document" instead of
|
|
the actual part numbers that you two want to use. What this means is that I
|
|
need to tell components where the AROMREL.DOC resides. Jed, Ed has created a
|
|
release directory called [LOGG.ACE.RELEASE] in which this file should reside.
|
|
If you like I can copy and edit it, and then have Ed copy it to the release
|
|
directory, or if you prefer you can edit it with the following info:
|
|
|
|
136087- 5001 512k eprom Audio program location 1F
|
|
- 5002 1M eprom Adpcm loc 1M
|
|
- 5005 1M eprom Adpcm loc 1R
|
|
- 5006 2M eprom Adpcm loc 1M
|
|
- 5007 2M eprom Adpcm loc 1N
|
|
- 5008 4M eprom Adpcm loc 1M
|
|
|
|
If we eventually go to 4M eproms for Adpcm is there an existing Atari p/n or
|
|
will I need to request one, I look in the AVL and couldn't find one.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 17:34:56.84
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: forgot two numbers
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I forgot two part numbers:
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-5003 1M adpcm location 1N
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-5004 1M adpcm location 1P
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Glenn
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:56:52.86
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To: KIM::MCNAMARA
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: aromrel.doc location
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I would prefer that you handle the AROMREL.DOC, especially the Audio Part.
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Let me know when you want me to check it.
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By the way, according to the latest and greatest Components Procedure,
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Programmed parts do not go on the AVL and therefore do not need to be
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reserved. (Maybe no one told Jeff.)
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Jed
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ps - on 4Meg EPROMs: I do not have a clue.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 18:09:25.70
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To: MIKE::MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: RE: aromrel.doc location
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Ok, thanks. I'll copy the AROMREL.DOC into my own directory and edit it. I'll
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let you see it when I'm done.
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Glenn.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-JUN-1991 08:52:18.81
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOTD
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The flavor of the day is...
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Hazelnut Amaretto
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-JUN-1991 09:59:10.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Name Badges
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Anyone who has any of the PLASTIC Visitor Badge's that were left in
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your area from past visitors, would you PLEASE bring them forward?!!
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We are completely out of badges would GREATLY APPRECIATE your
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assistance.
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Thank You
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 13-JUN-1991 11:56:47.57
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: Online VAX training
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We have a test copy of a program called User Basics Tutor. This program is
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supposed to be a learning tool where one can gain a very basic understanding
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of the operation and use of a Vax computer. This program is only for the
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very novice users or those who don't know diddly about a computer.
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It'll take about 2 hours to run through the program, but anytime after the
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first 5 minutes (the first lesson), you can stop and be able to resume the
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course at a later time.
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I think the program expires in a couple of days, so today and tomorrow are
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the only time you have to try this. I signed up as a test location for it
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and have some simple before and after questionaires that the writers asked
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that those who run the tutor complete. In any event, let me know what you
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think of it, good or bad (I have some strong opinions already).
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You can run it the next time you login or RESTART by entering UBT at the
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dollar sign prompt. It draws a picture of a keyboard which may or may not
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match the keyboard you are using. The PF1, PF2, PF4 and ENTER or RETURN
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keys are about the only ones of significance. If you can find those keys
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on your keyboard, you can successfully run this program. If you are using
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a PC, it might draw the text wierd. You might get two copies of everything
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or the letters will appear with spaces between them. If this is too much
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to deal with, let me know because I want the writers to know too.
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Good luck.
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ds
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 14:14:50.17
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To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts
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The following is the ROM Release procedure that I suggest be used for
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Steel Talons. It is the procedure used for Panorama.
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Requirements:
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1. There should be a single file (AROMRELx.DOC) that contains all the
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information needed to produce the latest Masters to build a game.
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This file is created and maintained by the Project Team.
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2. This file should not contain unnecessary information such as ROMs that
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have been superseded.
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Reason:
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Previously, the parts lists maintained by the PC Group contained
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all the latest programmed part numbers. When a part was raised another
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Rev level the parts list was ECNed.
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With Component Engineering's new system this is no longer the case.
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I believe this is related to the new numbering system. Previously the Rev
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level was built into the part number so that 136087-1001 was a Rev A part,
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136087-2001 was a Rev B part, and so on. With the new system the part is
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labeled with the Rev level: "136087-1001 Rev A", "136087-1001 Rev B", and
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so on. The parts list is not changed as the Rev level is changed. The parts
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list would continue to call out "136087-1001".
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Therefore, there must be another document that tells Manufacturing what
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ROMs (and other programmed parts) to put into the game.
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Said document is the dreaded AROMRELx.DOC .
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When you first release Rev A parts, the information goes in AROMREL.DOC .
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Next is where my procedure might be different from the one specified by
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Components Engineering:
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When you release more Rev A parts or change the Rev level of existing
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parts you will create a new AROMRELx.DOC such as AROMREL2.DOC, AROMREL3.DOC,
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and so on.
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The latest AROMRELx.DOC will contain all the programmed parts necessary
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to build the game. It will not contain parts that have been superseded.
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For Steel Talons the AROMRELx.DOC files should be located in
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[Logg.Aces.Release] .
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Rev A parts should be in [Logg.Aces.Release.ROMREVA] .
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Rev B parts should be in [Logg.Aces.Release.ROMREVB] .
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Note that a game can (and usually does) have programmed parts at several
|
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different Rev levels.
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When you are planning to release parts try to notify Rick Owens ahead of
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time, preferably a few days. To release ROMs give him a copy of the new
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AROMRELx.DOC along with the masters of the parts you are releasing.
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Do not give him masters of parts that have already been released.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 13-JUN-1991 14:33:08.67
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts
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The directory name is [logg.ace....] not [logg.aceS....].
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Do you want to change your sub directory to match?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 14:44:53.43
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: RE: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts
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I stand corrected.
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No.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 16:23:55.62
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To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MOORE, BENZLER,
|
|
CC: LEON, DOWNEND, TAKAICHI, HATA, LANDAVERDE
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons FCC Test
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|
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Rick Meyette says that he was able to get Steel Talons to pass the FCC test
|
|
as of about 3PM today. Changes include:
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1) Metal Standoffs between PCBs (Jed said that official release
|
|
documentaion has always specified
|
|
metal stand-offs...)
|
|
2) Filter caps on DSIII - I believe Rick said he would supply input
|
|
to PCB design - I did not ask him to do it one way or the other.
|
|
This is up to Jed.
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|
3) Beads on Harness(es) - I did not ask how many.
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|
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Rick says the cabinet will be move to the ID common area since they are
|
|
anxious to get it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 16:33:32.93
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To: KIM::DOWNEND
|
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Steel Talons FCC Test
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I know about the caps to be added to the DSPCOM Board. Does the DS III
|
|
need caps, too?
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 16:43:18.14
|
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To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: SLOOP
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The latest SLOOP works in the simple mode, thus verifying that MultiSync Rev B
|
|
is correct.
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Thanks.
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 17:19:49.19
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To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMRA, MOORE BENZLER
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA, DOWNEND, STEVIE, LEON
|
|
Subj: Correction to FCC message on Steel Talons
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|
The caps have to be added to the DSPCOM PCB -- NOT -- DSIII PCB as stated
|
|
previously.
|
|
......................... previous message ..................................
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 16:24:12.76
|
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To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MOORE, BENZLER,
|
|
CC: LEON, DOWNEND, TAKAICHI, HATA, LANDAVERDE
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons FCC Test
|
|
Rick Meyette says that he was able to get Steel Talons to pass the FCC test
|
|
as of about 3PM today. Changes include:
|
|
1) Metal Standoffs between PCBs (Jed said that official release
|
|
documentaion has always specified
|
|
metal stand-offs...)
|
|
2) Filter caps on DSIII(WRONG: should read DSPCOM) - I believe Rick
|
|
said he would supply input
|
|
to PCB design - I did not ask him to do it one way or the other.
|
|
This is up to Jed.
|
|
3) Beads on Harness(es) - I did not ask how many.
|
|
Rick says the cabinet will be move to the ID common area since they are
|
|
anxious to get it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::MEYETTE 13-JUN-1991 17:41:43.27
|
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To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF
|
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CC: MEYETTE
|
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Subj: STEEL TALON'S PROGRAMMED PARTS
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The Program Master Release Form, which is updated with each software revision,
|
|
will document the revision levels of the programmed parts to be stuffed in the
|
|
board. Each PCB assembly has a separate PMR form that is included with the
|
|
parts list and assembly drawing for the board.
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|
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|
The PMR form is generated or revised from the AROMREL form when the programmed
|
|
parts are released. Using Jed's system will make it easier for us to update the
|
|
PMR form when there are software revisions.
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Rick
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 14-JUN-1991 11:12:00.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Virus...Virus...Virus
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|
|
As you may be aware, there are many amoral and sadistic programmers out there
|
|
and they have written programs for the PC's called Viruses. These programs hide
|
|
silently inside a legitimate application. Once you run the application on your
|
|
computer, they spring to life, and clone themselves into your computer and
|
|
continue to clone themselves into every computer they contact,. Once a part of
|
|
your machine, they do various things ranging from cute to destructive. And I
|
|
mean destructive. Many of the viruses intentionally destory data on your disk!!
|
|
|
|
The most popular way for viruses to spread is through "shareware" or other
|
|
"free" software particularly when downloaded from a BBS (Bulletin Board
|
|
Service). We now have more and more PC's in Engineering and they are NETWORKED
|
|
together which means a virus on one computer easily spreads to ALL the
|
|
computers. This means a virus can corrupt and destroy all our work. You have
|
|
a responsibility to your yourself, your fellow workers and the Company to
|
|
avoid introducing viruses.
|
|
|
|
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE
|
|
|
|
RULE #1: Only commercially purchased software may be loaded directly into
|
|
any PC on the Atari Games Network.
|
|
|
|
RULE #2: Think twice before copying any piece of software from one machine
|
|
to another. Is the source computer "clean"??? Is this piece of
|
|
software proven clean???
|
|
|
|
RULE #3: If you want to install downloaded or shareware/freeware software
|
|
on Atari Games Computers: 1) Download it from a reputable BBS; AND
|
|
2) use it regularly for at least 2 months on your personal property
|
|
computer (not on network) and verify its cleaness.
|
|
|
|
Feedback on this approach to viruses is solicited.
|
|
If this "on-your-honor" approach fails, we will have to take a harder line.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 14-JUN-1991 12:29:44.75
|
|
To: LOGG, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN, LEON, TAKAICHI,HATA,STEVIE,
|
|
CC: DOWNEND, RAY, MOORE, FUJIHARA
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons NY Introduction
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rich announced in this morning's status meeting that the Steel Talons
|
|
Product Introduction Plan is offical and dates are confirmed:
|
|
|
|
WHAT: Steel Talons Product Introduction
|
|
WHEN: July 29, 1991
|
|
WHERE: New York, Time-Warner Building
|
|
How Many: (2) complete cabinets
|
|
|
|
(This is a one-city introduction and (2) cabinets is the entire requirement;
|
|
we are not doing the 11-city road show that required (5) cabinets. I will
|
|
still ask Mfg. to build enough PCB's for the originally planned (5) games)
|
|
|
|
Manufacturing is shut-down (completely) 7/22 through 8/2 so facilities
|
|
to pack and ship the games will not normally be available. Options are:
|
|
|
|
1) Ship games Thurs. 7/18 w/o PCB's; Hand-carry PCB's to show. Assumes cabinets
|
|
can be ready. I would want to send someone out 2 working days before the
|
|
show to install the PCB's and make sure everything is perfect. If the
|
|
distibutor (?) holding the games for us is closed on weekends that means
|
|
flying the PCB's to New York on Wednesday 7/24/91.
|
|
|
|
2) Make special arrangements to bring Mfg. staff in to arrange AIR shipment
|
|
on Tuesday 7/23 for the NY Intro on Monday, 7/29.
|
|
|
|
I prefer option (1). Comments?
|
|
Also, who is receiving the games in New York? A distributor?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-JUN-1991 13:12:31.11
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Soda Drinkers
|
|
|
|
|
|
After doing inventory a few days ago I discovered that we went from 17 cents too
|
|
much in the till to $18.08 too little. As I said from the start, as long as this
|
|
plan breaks even (more or less), I'll continue buying soda. Well, $18 is not
|
|
breaking even, so kiss the cheap sodas goodbye. Please pay me what you owe me
|
|
so I can finish this plan off. It's too bad you can't trust your own co-workers
|
|
(at least the slime that took the sodas/cash).
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 14-JUN-1991 15:11:56.93
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Sodas
|
|
|
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|
|
Come on lets get with it and come up with the money! $18.08 are
|
|
alot of sodas (about 52). 52 sodas are not accounted for. How could this be?
|
|
We are all extremely honest people around here right! Or are we? Or is someone
|
|
STEALING the money out of the fridge. It seems to me that someone had a good
|
|
idea that was to benefit everyone, was willing to put in the time and effort,
|
|
was to recieve virtually nothing in return, and has found their efforts to
|
|
have been thwarted by the ignorant. Cool.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 14-JUN-1991 15:22:14.30
|
|
To: KIM::DROBNY
|
|
CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
Subj: RE: Sodas
|
|
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|
|
Are you suggesting that we all chip in an come-up with the missing $18.
|
|
|
|
Well if it would persuade Jim to continue his service it'ld be worth the
|
|
|
|
money, but is there something we can do to prevent this kind of theft?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::LIPSON 14-JUN-1991 15:32:53.68
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: shoulda used signup sheet, mon!
|
|
|
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|
|
jim had asked that we DON'T leave cash in the fridge at one point
|
|
(if i remember correctly) and i bet whatever opportunists we have here
|
|
are more likely to abuse cash than cola (coke may be another story....)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-JUN-1991 15:42:24.86
|
|
To: MIKE::BRYANT
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: 1 Meg, 150 ns Eproms
|
|
|
|
|
|
On Steel Talons I am not using using 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the MultiSync,
|
|
DS III, or DSPCOM Boards. I don't know what the Audio Board uses.
|
|
|
|
BMX can use up to ten 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the Memory Expansion Board. I
|
|
don't know how many Bonnie will actually use. Also, I don't know what the
|
|
Audio Board uses (it is the same one used on Steel Talons).
|
|
|
|
Street Driver will probably use 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the DSK Board.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 14-JUN-1991 16:21:00.92
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: solution to coke problem
|
|
|
|
|
|
It's easy. We just design alittle box that takes are money, counts it,
|
|
and keeps it secure. Then we just design a little thing that dispenses
|
|
the soda, one at a time. We make it so we can choose which soda we want.
|
|
It has to keep the soda cold. I guess it should have some way of making
|
|
sure you are using real money. Maybe it can even make change. Oh yeah,
|
|
it would be great if it let us know when one kind of soda is out. We could
|
|
even pay someone for the convenience of buying the sodas and keeping it
|
|
full.
|
|
|
|
|
|
oh, oh, sounds kinda like a coke machine...........
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-JUN-1991 19:52:27.82
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: TEK is back!
|
|
|
|
|
|
I (with generous portions of help from Lyle) have finished altering Tek to output
|
|
Postscript, so now you can all use it from the VAX again. I've noticed one caveat,
|
|
however; if you cancel a print job (DELETE/ENTRY=nnn TEK), the next print job will
|
|
also abort. If you cancel two in a row, it seems to screw up the tek print queue,
|
|
which can be fixed by some combination of turning the printer off and back on, and
|
|
STOP/RESET/QUE=TEK, then START TEK on the VAX.
|
|
|
|
Enjoy, but to be safe, don't cancel print jobs.
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 17-JUN-1991 11:24:04.89
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 34010 users
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beware there seems to be a bug in the 34010 C compiler. I was trying
|
|
to load a bit field but the code loaded 16 bits. There seems to be a missing
|
|
SETF instruction. I believe the compiler thought the last one was still in
|
|
effect across all the calls to the floating point routines. If you need more
|
|
info stop by and I will tell you more.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 17-JUN-1991 11:46:23.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: New Hire
|
|
|
|
|
|
In case you don't know aready, that fast moving guy with a smile from "here to
|
|
yonder" that you have seen delivering our mail for the past three months, is
|
|
Dave Pasquinelli. Dave has been substituting for Dennis Nale as a temporary
|
|
employee while the latter was proving himself as an Engineering Tech.
|
|
|
|
Congratulations to both Dennis and Dave are in order. Dennis is now
|
|
officially an Engineering Tech., reporting to Rick Moncrief and Dave is
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officially Atari's Office Service Coordinator, reporting to me.
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Sandi
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::MEYETTE 17-JUN-1991 13:00:19.26
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MISSING MULTIMETER
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Missing: Fluke multimeter, Model 87, with a bright yellow protective case.
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Last seen in the BMX lab. If anybody knows where it is, please contact me.
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Rick Meyette, Ext. 1752.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 17-JUN-1991 13:51:31.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: ROCKETEER
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Is anyone interested in trying to catch an early (i.e. ~4:00 PM) showing
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of ROCKETTER on Friday? If so reply to this message and maybe we can
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organize another "Batman-like" outing.
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- The Gonz -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DAVE 17-JUN-1991 14:35:16.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Supply Orders
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To: ALL ATARI GAMES AND TENGEN EMPLOYEES
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I need to request all employees help in insuring that Atari
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Games get the most competitive pricing on all office equipment
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and office supply requests. If you are attempting to purchase
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any materials, please contact me before placing the order.
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Many times an item appears less expensive through a mail order
|
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catalog, but when shipping and handling is included, the cost
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exceeds what Atari Games would pay through a local supplier.
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If you have a vague idea of what you want to purchase, stop by
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my office (knock if the door is shut), call me on Ext. 3746 or
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vax me at 'Dave' and I will let you look through my catalogs.
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If you have found exactly what you want in a catalog, at a show-
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room, etc., BEFORE placing the order, let me know and I will
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check local prices and we will decide, the quickest and least
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costly supplier.
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Please remember to coordinate through your local Office Services
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Coordinator, Dave Pasquinelli, for all office supplies, equipment,
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or any related items.
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Thanks!
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Dave
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 17-JUN-1991 15:32:10.81
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LOIS TURNER
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Cynde Grossman just talked to Lois and said she sounds
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great! She had microscopic surgery this morning which
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took 3 hours but everything is fine. Way to go Lois!!!!!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::STEVIE 17-JUN-1991 15:50:42.57
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: STEEL TALONS
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There's a copy of the wiring diagram on my desk for you to review.
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Remember, it is preliminary, hot off the press last Friday. Scheduled
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Production Release date is Monday, the 24th.
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Stevie
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 18-JUN-1991 06:19:25.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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Didja ever feel like camping on someone's doorstep to make sure
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you got to talk to them?
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Well, that's the origin of the CAMP function. When you GOTTA talk
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to someone, as SOON as they're off the phone, then CAMP on their line! As
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soon as they hang up, your phone will ring--a long, steady ring. You'll know
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it when you hear it. Pick up your phone, and theirs will ring (you'll get
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a busy signal if they hung up just long enough to start another call...and
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you took too long). Then discuss your urgent business.
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How to do it? Simplicity itself! Call their extension -- they're
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on the phone, right? DON'T HANG UP. Instead, if you have a CAMP button,
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press it. Otherwise, FLASH if appropriate, and dial pound, one. You'll get
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a (normal) dial tone back. It's all set. Hang up and wait for the phone to
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ring!
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What if the problem goes away, and you no longer need (or maybe
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want) to talk to them? Pick up the phone--you should get a normal dial tone.
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Dial pound, pound 1. You won't be bothered by the annoying long ring that you
|
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no longer want to answer.
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What if you forget, and leave your phone? Don't worry. If the long
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ring isn't answered, the system assumes you no longer need the service.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 18-JUN-1991 14:11:34.40
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: MORE VACATION DISCOUNT TICKETS
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In addition to the recreational parks listed in a memo you received a few weeks
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ago, we also have discount coupons for the following:
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk ($2 savings on all day unlimited rides)
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Knotts Berry Farm ($5.45 savings on adult ticket)
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Get these and other discount coupons from your friendly Human Resources
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Department.
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Sandi
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-JUN-1991 14:22:31.01
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To: MARTIN
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Rev A Memory Expansion Boards
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I received the Rev A Memory Expansion Boards (049097-01) yesterday.
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They will probably work except there is a small problem.
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On the component side of the board, parts usually have square pads on
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pin 1. Manufacturing likes 'em that way. This board does not have them.
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Rev 1 boards had them.
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The plots I received for this Rev A board had them.
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Leon thinks the vendor ('SK') screwed up; the board vendor made the film.
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Would you look into it and let me know if I need to do anything about it
|
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(like if there were a problem with the information we sent them)?
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 18-JUN-1991 17:25:21.66
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To: KIM::DOWNEND
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CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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Subj: RE: Virus...Virus...Virus
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I lost several months of data on my own PC to "JERUSALEM strain B." that
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was apparently picked-up from SJSU computer lab. It took nearly 2 months
|
|
for it to completely cripple my PC, it eventually penetrated all my system,
|
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.exe, and .com files until the computer came to a grinding halt.
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Needless to say that the department deen denied the possibility of passing
|
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out viruses from schools computers. So later I checked every PC in the lab
|
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and discovered viruses on 2 PCs using my new virus checkerssss (I'm currently
|
|
running 3 virus checker softwares on my PC).
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With so many PCs here, we ought to install an antivirus software on them
|
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and sterilize our modem lines, and avoid close contact with any unknown
|
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BBS and SHAREWARE products.
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Farrokh
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 11:20:51.01
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: ROCKETEER!!
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First of all, thanks to all those who responded. Now here's the scoop.
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We have been given leave to go see the 5:35 showing ONLY on Friday.
|
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Since matinee prices switch at 5:45 PM on weekdays, the cost will be
|
|
$3.75 per person attending. Rich Moore has kindly offered to cover
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|
Popcorn... I would like to have the money by 3:30 PM today.
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A side note is that I was planning on taking the afternoon off that
|
|
Friday and I was going to leave early enough to hold a spot in line.
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Right now, it looks like I won't be able to get out of an obligation
|
|
that I have later that evening which would make going to the 5:30
|
|
showing impossible. In this even, someone else will need to step
|
|
forward to hold a place in line for the gang. Any volunteers?
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|
- Ed Rotberg -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::BRYANT 19-JUN-1991 12:17:55.66
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To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,RAY,DOWNEND,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN
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CC: SMITH,STEWART
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|
Subj: Information..........
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I will be running a regenerative MRP this Friday night....There
|
|
will be major purchases on all electronics used in Steel Talons, i.e.,
|
|
1000 U.S. games & 250 Ireland games. This means I will be procuring
|
|
production quantities of the following assemblies:
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A049676-01 Steel Talons Board Set
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consisting of:
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A046901-21 Multisync board
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|
A049096-01 DS III board
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|
A049349-01 DSPCOM board
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A048480-01 SAIIS Audio board
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|
A049536-01 Rump Thump board
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|
Should any of you have requirements above and beyond those needed
|
|
to do the production run, please let me know by Friday morning. I do
|
|
NOT need to be advised on those pre-prod boards I have already scheduled
|
|
for you (the 40 DS III's, 36 DSPCOM's, 20 Rev B Multisync's and 10 Rump
|
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Thump's).
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|
Once again, MRP runs this Friday night...please phone me or send by
|
|
VAXmail any requirements you might have by Friday morning. Production
|
|
starts on or about August 16th.
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Thanks everyone.
|
|
Rob
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 19-JUN-1991 12:34:02.78
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FER SALE
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A "FRIEND OF MINE" HAS SOME FORD PARTS HE WOULD LIKE TO "UNLOAD".....
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1) A COMPLETE 1972 351C 2BBL ENGINE (140K MI AND RUNNING FINE WHEN REMOVED)
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2) A COMPLETE 1972 9" OPEN REAR END (BRAKE TO BRAKE) 3.00:1 RATIO 28 SPLINE
|
|
3) LT & RT DOORS ,COMPLETE,BLACK , FITS 1972-76 RANCHERO
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4) REAR WINDOW,DASH,ALL THE ALUM TRIM,ALL THE TRIM KLIPS N' WIDGETS,VARIOUS
|
|
FORD NUTS & BOLTS ,AND VARIOUS HARNESS ASSYS FOR THE SAME 1972 FORD RNCHRO.
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|
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I BELIEVE "MAKE OFFER" IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY OR ALL ITEMS......
|
|
"MY FRIEND" NEEDS TO "MOVE" THESE ITEMS THIS WEEK,...DON'T DELAY,SPEAK UP TODAY !!
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CALL MILTY 3742,...OR FARROKH 1775, OR REPLY THIS MESSAGE.
|
|
MILTY
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 15:35:49.72
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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Subj: STEEL TALONS
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Steel Talons will be going out to test on Friday Morning,
|
|
6/21/91 at Milpitas Golfland. We need heavy playtest in
|
|
the meantime. The game cabinet is located in the Alpha
|
|
Lab, so bring your buddy or your favorite competitor and
|
|
let 'em have it!!
|
|
|
|
- The Steel Talons Team -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 15:41:45.85
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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Subj: ROCKETEER
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|
|
|
|
Due to the underwhelming response ( < 5 people), the ROCKETEER
|
|
field trip is defunct. I will be returning the money to those
|
|
of you who paid me. Sorry.
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|
|
|
- Ed -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 19-JUN-1991 15:46:28.65
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ROCKETEER is back on!
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|
|
|
|
|
Please disregard that last Rotberg message. Due to an overwhelming
|
|
last-minute groundswell of support, the Rocketeer expedition is back
|
|
on. See Ed for details.
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-JUN-1991 09:02:06.50
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Auto For Sale
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|
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|
|
|
1986 Toyota MR2
|
|
4-cyl, 5-spd
|
|
Lt. Blue (metallic)
|
|
89K mi. (mostly frwy)
|
|
Power Steering, Windows, Brakes
|
|
Sunroof (removable)
|
|
Dual chrome exhaust w/glass pack
|
|
Spkr. sys. w/amp
|
|
|
|
well cared for
|
|
never needed any service other than tune-ups and oil changes
|
|
|
|
will part with for 2K and take over payments ($211 for 18 Mos.)
|
|
|
|
any questions, call x-444, Lorene, or Reply to this message
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-JUN-1991 09:27:38.22
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ROCKETEER
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|
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|
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I have the tickets, but I busy today, so if you want 'em, come and get
|
|
'em in the Talons lab.
|
|
|
|
- Ed -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 20-JUN-1991 11:45:19.58
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: EMPLOYEES IN NEED
|
|
|
|
|
|
For those of you who don't know, Rhonda Allen and Steve Williamson are Atari
|
|
employees who met at Atari, fell in love, and plan to be married this Saturday.
|
|
Sounds like a storybook romance and it has been until this past Tuesday at 2
|
|
a.m. when they were awaken by their dog barking and someone yelling "fire".
|
|
|
|
Everyone is fine, but their duplex was destroyed along with most of their
|
|
furniture and clothes. The wedding is still a go, and after some thought, so
|
|
is the honeymoon cruise.
|
|
|
|
Atari is making a donation to the couple to help them get on their feet again
|
|
and I am sure there are employees who would like to do the same. All monies
|
|
(checks should be made out to Atari Games) can be given to either
|
|
Melanie Martin (in building 735) or to the Human Resources Department. A list
|
|
of donors names, not the amount donated, will be given to the couple. If you
|
|
wish your gift to be anonymous, please let us know and we will honor your
|
|
request.
|
|
|
|
Sandi
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 20-JUN-1991 11:45:28.28
|
|
To: MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: LOGG, MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: Is this possible?
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|
|
|
|
|
Ed aske dGlenn to get EPROM ASIC65's from Mfg. Is that possible?
|
|
.................................................................
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 20-JUN-1991 11:13:52.89
|
|
To: MCNAMARA,DOWNEND
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ASIC65 chips
|
|
Glenn;
|
|
Please MTO ASIC65 erasable parts from manufactoring. Do NOT get
|
|
the OTP parts because we will be changing the code.
|
|
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:07:20.43
|
|
To: KIM::DOWNEND
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Is this possible?
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|
|
|
No. We stock only OTPs. However, eraseable parts can and should be purchased
|
|
because the ASIC65 code for Steel Talons will definitely change.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:14:12.79
|
|
To: LOGG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: ASIC65
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 20-JUN-1991 11:45:28.28
|
|
To: MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: LOGG, MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: Is this possible?
|
|
|
|
Ed aske dGlenn to get EPROM ASIC65's from Mfg. Is that possible?
|
|
.................................................................
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 20-JUN-1991 11:13:52.89
|
|
To: MCNAMARA,DOWNEND
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ASIC65 chips
|
|
Glenn;
|
|
Please MTO ASIC65 erasable parts from manufactoring. Do NOT get
|
|
the OTP parts because we will be changing the code.
|
|
Thanks
|
|
.................................................................
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:07:20.43
|
|
To: KIM::DOWNEND
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Is this possible?
|
|
|
|
No. We stock only OTPs. However, eraseable parts can and should be purchased
|
|
because the ASIC65 code for Steel Talons will definitely change.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-JUN-1991 14:09:40.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Forgotten Features
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sorry folks! The MR2 also has...
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|
|
|
AM/FM CASSETTE
|
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CRUISE CONTROL
|
|
A/C
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 20-JUN-1991 16:49:44.68
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Documents for the Atari/Nintendo litigation
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please provide me with any documents you have regarding the old
|
|
Atari 2600 or 400/800 machines. Contact me at extension 1791 if
|
|
you have any questions. Thanks for your help.
|
|
|
|
Berry Kane
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 18:54:39.21
|
|
To: LOGG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: GALs
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have changed the operation of the GAL on the DS III Board at location 1A/B.
|
|
|
|
This GAL is used in selecting the Graphics ROMs; these ROMs can be either
|
|
27C512s or 27C010s depending on whether there is a pin header in G0.
|
|
|
|
Old was: No Header = 27C512, Header = 27C010
|
|
|
|
I have changed it to:
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|
|
No Header = 27C010, Header = 27C512
|
|
|
|
On DS III boards starting with Rev 2, the 68010 can read the state of
|
|
Pin Header G0. Self-Test starting with Version 2.4 uses this so it can
|
|
correctly compute checksums.
|
|
|
|
I would like to have all DS III Boards to have the new GAL. It is a 16V8-25
|
|
and the file is [Margolin.GALs.Release]DS3_ROM.JED. The old part has a checksum
|
|
of 4177; the new part has a checksum of 4178.
|
|
|
|
At the same time, the games should get the latest Self-Test which is
|
|
[Margolin.Aces]STAL2_4.VLDA [Note that Self-Test is not yet finished.]
|
|
|
|
(When I release the GALs I will ask to have the files moved to
|
|
[Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA].)
|
|
|
|
DS III Rev 1 boards can be modified to have this feature:
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|
|
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1. On bottom of board, Cut the trace going to 6P pin 19;
|
|
2. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 19 to 5J pin 1;
|
|
3. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 11 to pin header G0;
|
|
4. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 9 to 5D pin 6.
|
|
|
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|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 21-JUN-1991 08:54:58.56
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: self test
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am now using the new self test. Please let me know when you fix
|
|
the CC1 and CC2 tests. I wanted to make sure you are aware that the thumper
|
|
must be left on for approximately 16ms before it is turned off.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::MEYETTE 21-JUN-1991 09:05:37.17
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: NUMFA PART NUMBERS
|
|
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|
|
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I assigned the following part numbers for these parts:
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|
142057-001 TRANSFORMER,POWER,120V;16VCT@0.7A
|
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179225-4401 FUSE_BLOCK,3AG,PCB_TERMINALS
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|
|
Rick
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: ERNIE::RAY 21-JUN-1991 09:25:03.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Happy Birthday, Ed!
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Everybody be sure to wish Ed Rotberg Happy Birthday today!!
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(He is 40 and very happy about it. Still a kid at heart, though!)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!!!!!!!
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-JUN-1991 13:12:02.80
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To: BERT::MEYETTE
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: NUMFA PART NUMBERS
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Thank you.
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Jed
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From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 21-JUN-1991 13:26:50.96
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: Garage Sale Tomorrow
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Garage Sale -- Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Smoke glass/brass dining table with four chairs, round Scandinavian Rya rug,
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18th-19th century art, posters, car magazines, books, and lots of high-quality
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women's clothing in sizes 10-16.
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Small appliances (including a waffle iron), pots & pans, mini-blinds, curtains,
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curtain rods, telephone answering machine, small tape recorder.
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DEC Rainbow computer with lots of RAM, hard disk, 2 floppy drives, in a floor
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stand, plus a Qume daisy-wheel printer. Communications software, WordMARC word
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processing software, all manuals. Runs MS-DOS. Additional software is
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available from the Rainbow Users Society (I have the telephone number).
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4150 Cranford Circle, San Jose
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(near Bascom and White Oaks Road)
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-JUN-1991 18:23:28.53
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To: OWENS
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Steel Talons GALs
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I couldn't release the GALs on Friday because I couldn't find Ed Logg
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at the end of the day. I think they all went to the movie. Will try
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again Monday.
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Jed
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From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 22-JUN-1991 15:29:20.57
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: STUFF!
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FOR SALE
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You name the price!
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NO offer will be refused!
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ATARI 520 ST -
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Modified to 1MB. Double sided floppy, mouse, mouse pad
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Hires and Medres Monitors. Paddles, joysticks, power supplies...
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ATARI ST software
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First Word Plus Word Processor
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24 track MIDI sequencer
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PC/INTERCOMM VT100 emulator
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Other various software (developers package, text editors etc...)
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ATARI 800 CARTS and RAM (AXLON 128k RAMDISK too!)
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Still got your 400, 800, 1200 computer? Here are some games and
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other carts that I've kept thru the years. Classics!
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3.5" single sided floppies
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Books and Manuals
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68000 family doc
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interfacing M6800, M6852, M6845, MC6821s
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using the MC6844 DMA controller
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MC68230
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MC68451
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dual-ported RAM for 68000
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more...
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ATARI/GEM development/programming books and manuals
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GEM programming (Both large volumes from ATARI Corp)
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Line A doc
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Hardware spec
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ATARI LOGO sourcebook
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Hitchhikers guide
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BIOS source
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2 ABACUS books
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ATARI ST application programming
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VT100 User Guide
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STANFORD Lisp Course notes
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Various Books:
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Home Video Equipment
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Digital Principles and Applications
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A reference Guide to Practical Electronics
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Modern Culture and the Arts
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Plane Trigonometry
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Principles of Electronic Instrumentation
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LISP by Winston and Horn (2nd edition. The standard)
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Let's talk LISP
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Stop by my office (located in the AUDIO area) for a look see.
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Please see me for all transactions.
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All sales final, no returns, sold as is.
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- brad -
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x3788
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-JUN-1991 08:58:37.94
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ART JACKSON
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TODAY IS ART JACKSON'S FIRST DAY BACK TO WORK
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WELCOME BACK ART!!!!!!!!!
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 24-JUN-1991 09:18:35.17
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To: MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY
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CC:
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Subj: GALS
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Howdy, gents.....Sure could use some masters for the following GALs....
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If I can get 'em I'll get you some built up boards.....
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DS III 136087-9002, -9003, -9004
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DSPCOM -9005, -9006
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Multisync -9001
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Thanks. If I can't get 'em just yet, please VAXmail scheduled delivery.
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I can blow copies for these pre-prod boards over here. Sooner the better.
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Regards,
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Rob
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From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 24-JUN-1991 09:50:10.62
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Science Fiction Book Sale: The Sequel
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The saga continues: MORE science fiction books for sale.
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Response was sufficient to my first offering to encourage me
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to bring in a new batch of both paperback and hardback books
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from the 50's, 60's and 70's. All still for only 50 cents each!
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They're in my office now for your perusal.
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Sam (x3790)
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 24-JUN-1991 10:51:58.08
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To: MONCRIEF,LOGG,MEYETTE,MCNAMARA,MCCARTHY,DURFEY,MARGOLIN
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CC: DOWNEND,RAY,MOORE
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Subj: Steel Talons Elevated Temp Heat test
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Our normal procedure is to operate a PCB set at 70 degrees centigrade
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in the Components Engineering Oven. This would be impractical with Steel
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Talons so we put a complete game in the Mfg. Heat room (typical temp 120
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degrees Farenheit) and let it run over the weekend, 6/21 - 6/24.
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I saw no problems upon observing video on Monday Morning. Moncrief will
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ask Erik Durfey to make a visual check as well. I will remove the game
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about 3PM on Monday, allowing anyone else to observe the heat test game.
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From: KIM::MILTY 24-JUN-1991 11:09:34.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MYSTERY CAFE THIS FRIDAY NITE
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THE LOPERS AND THE SALWITZS PLAN TO ATTEND A "MYSTERY CAFE" DINER\THEATRE EVENT
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THIS FRIDAY NITE....7:00-10:00 AT MACS TEA ROOM IN LOS ALTOS.
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THE UPSTAIRS BANQUET ROOM SEATS 81 IN TABLES OF 8 AND 7,....WE WOULD BE
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PLEASED TO HAVE OTHERS JOIN TO HELP "SOLVE THE MURDER" AND ENJOY THE DINING
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EXPERIENCE.
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FOR $40 A HEAD THE EVENING INCLUDES AN "INTERACTIVE" MURDER MYSTERY,..
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AND A 4 COURSE DINER.
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I'VE BEEN TO MACS TEA ROOM OFTEN. THE FOOD IS TERIFFIC AND THE PORTION
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MANLY.
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IF INTERESTED REPLY TO MILTY BY WEDNESDAY,..AS THE RESERVATIONS WILL BE
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MADE THEN.
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MILTY 3742
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 24-JUN-1991 11:50:03.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: The Last Laugh (FREE Passes!)
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For those who like to laugh, The Last Laugh salutes you!
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FREE PASSES are available at the front desk for
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the 8:00 show on Thursday, July 11. Each pass is good
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for four persons.
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For more information, please see Lorene or Tina.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 24-JUN-1991 13:14:21.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: china cabinet for-sale
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I have a china cabinet in excellent shape, the only thing is that
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it won't matche the new decor anymore. It's pickle stained and I'ld
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like to try selling rather than re-finishing it. So if it sounds
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like something you might be interested in call me at x-1775 or respond
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by mail.
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Farrokh
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:48:10.07
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To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: GAL Release
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To: Ed Logg
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Fr: Jed Margolin
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Re: GAL Release
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Dt: 24 June 1991
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I need to release GALs today.
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Please do the following:
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1. Copy [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release]
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2. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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3. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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4. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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5. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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6. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons
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(including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:49:48.58
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj:
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The previous message was sent by mistake. This is the real message:
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I released GALs for DS III and DSPCOM today. To that end, Ed Rotberg copied
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the following files to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED
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He also copied [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release]
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Therefore, [Logg.Ace.Release]AROMREL.DOC now contains all the currently
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released programmed parts for Steel Talons (my GALs).
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When you release more parts, please create AROMREL2.DOC . I would be
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happy to help you fill in the form.
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A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons
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(including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:50:36.02
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To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: GAL Release
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The previous message was sent by mistake. This is the real message:
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I released GALs for DS III and DSPCOM today. To that end, Ed Rotberg copied
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the following files to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA]
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED
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[Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED
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He also copied [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release]
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Therefore, [Logg.Ace.Release]AROMREL.DOC now contains all the currently
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released programmed parts for Steel Talons (my GALs).
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When you release more parts, please create AROMREL2.DOC . I would be
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happy to help you fill in the form.
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A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons
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(including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 24-JUN-1991 18:00:48.68
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FYI
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For anyone interested in LIFE INSURANCE...try
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TODD F. TAYLOR
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The Principal Financial Group
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(408) 249-1900
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Todd has been my broker for the last couple of
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years. If you are looking for a new broker
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give him a call, you can use my name.
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Andrew J. Burgess
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 25-JUN-1991 06:19:04.87
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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DOO dah, DOO dah, DOO dah ...
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You did something wrong, right?
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Well,... wrong.
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The ROLM system uses tones to "talk" to you. You get a "dial tone"
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to acknowledge that what you dial will be honored. You get a "busy signal"
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to let you know your call was blocked. In fact, there are several different
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dial tones, and busy signals, and ringing signals, to pass on different
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"flavors" of information. One example: a double ring is used for an outside
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call, and single for inside.
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So there is a signal for "??? HUH ???" When you dial a code that
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the phone system doesn't understand, you get what is known as Error Tone.
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It sounds a lot like a European siren (ambulance, some police), with a fairly
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rapid alternation of two pitches. The phone system is telling you, "I don't
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understand," or "I can't."
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An example is if you dial the code for a feature we don't have (like
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Maid Request). Another example is for a code we could have but didn't put
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in (like Display Time). One more is for a code that you're not allowed to
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do (like Test Trunk). Yet another is trying to put two many people on hold,
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or "camping on" more than one extension at a time. These are all things that
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can't be done. The phone system considers this an error on its part, and
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gives you the "error tone".
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 25-JUN-1991 12:08:04.94
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: new boards
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Jed,
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I got some new DSPCOM and DSIII boards from Karen and I want to know if you
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prefer to test them first or should I test them in a game cabinet. If you don't
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have the time then I will program the gals and get the needed parts and will
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install the boards into the next field test cabinet and test them.
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Glenn
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 25-JUN-1991 13:10:42.25
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To: KIM::MCNAMARA
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: new boards
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Ys, it is fine with me if you test them.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 25-JUN-1991 15:40:21.13
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To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,OWENS,MCNAMARA
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CC:
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Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS
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136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 25-Jun-1991
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Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R
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136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R
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136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S
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136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S
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136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T
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136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T
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136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U
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136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U
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136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V
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136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V
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136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W
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136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W
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136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X
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136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X
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136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y
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136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y
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136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M
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136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T
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136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K
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136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R
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136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J
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136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P
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136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H
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136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N
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136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F
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136087-1038 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-025,2F
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136087-1039 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-025,2L
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136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F
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136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1M
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136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1N
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136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1P
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136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1R
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136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K
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136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M
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136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N
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136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,1A/B
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136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C
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136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A
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136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: ERNIE::JACKSON 26-JUN-1991 09:15:04.04
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: APPRECIATION AND THANKS
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APPRECIATION AND THANKS
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GOD HAS BLESSED ME THROUGH MY MEDICAL DIFFICULTIES AND HAS FINALLY GIVEN
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ME THE STRENGTH TO RETURN TO WORK.
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I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE BACK.,I HAVE MISSED ALL OF VERY MUCH AND I
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WOULD LIKE TO SEND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL (ESPECIALLY JHON RAY WHO
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APPRECIATES MY REAL WORTH)THAT SENT CARDS, PHONED AND THOSE WHO CAME
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TO SE ME [SOME WITH CANDY AND SOME WITH SOUP]. EVERY ONE OF THOSE
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CARDS, CALLS AND VISITS MADE ME A LITTLE STRONGER.
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I HOPE TO GREET EACH OF YOU BEFORE THE WEEK IS OVER.
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WITH GREAT APPRECIATION AND THANKS
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ART JACKSON
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 26-JUN-1991 09:48:48.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: AUCTION;..H.D.s AND MORE
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DURFEY JUST CLUED ME IN TO AN "OPEN" AUCTION OF CITY OF OAKLAND VEHICLES
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TO BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M. THIS SATURDAY,29 JUN 91.
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PREVIEW OF THE VEHICLES IS FRIDAY FROM 9:00 TO 5:00 AND
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SATURDAY FROM 8:00 TO 10:00
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THE EXCITING PART IS THE 17 HARLEY DAVIDSONS....'84 THRU '88
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WITH 9K TO 40K MILES ON THEM
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....ALSO THERE WILL BE TRUCKS,GRADERS,DUMPS,CRANES,WHEEL BA
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CITY SKATE BOARDS.....ETC
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THE ADDRESS IS: 1000 GOODYEAR ROAD BENICIA,CA
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(IT'S AN OPEN FIELD/LOT)
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AGAIN THIS IS AN OPEN BID AUCTION,NO MINIMUM BID,NO ENTRY FEES,BUT ALL
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CASH TRANSACTION (CASHIERS CHECKS) OR 25% DOWN TO HOLD FOR FULL PAYMENT ON
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MONDAY. THIS IS BEING RUN BY "1ST CAPITAL AUCTION" AT (707)746-1844 (CAROL)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 26-JUN-1991 10:11:03.29
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To: BELL,OWENS,MCNAMARA,MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: 136087 reserved parts
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Jeff;
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The parts for the SAIIS numbered 136087-5002 through -5005 are
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1Meg parts NOT 27512s.
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The GALs 136087-1038 and -1039 should be 136085-1038 and 136085-1039.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 26-JUN-1991 10:53:15.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Speaking of Auctions....
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AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!
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Today, Wednesday, June 26 through noon Friday, June 28.
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The following "games" are lined up in the 675 warehouse and are
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offered for auction.
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Rules:
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There is a minimum starting bid and a minimum increment (i.e. you
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can't bid $1 over the last bid).
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The highest bid when I take down the bidding sheets (posted on each
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game) Friday morning gets the goods.
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Lois will gladly accept your money if you are the lucky winner.
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Games must be removed within ONE WEEK!
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Games:
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19" Family cabinet, 1 joystick, JAMMA supply/harness,
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$150 start, $10 increment
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19" System 1, 1 joystick, not JAMMA,
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$100 start, $10 increment
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19" Family Cabinet, no control panel, JAMMA harness, no power
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supply,
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$100 start, $10 increment
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4 Road Riots (2player):
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25" monitors, proto PCBs, controls, seats, etc.
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$500 start, $25 increment
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-JUN-1991 13:55:20.20
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: dsiii rev1 mods
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Have you given me a mod list to upgrade DSIII Rev1 pcb's to Rev2? If you did
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then I must have the mod list around here somewhere. If not then can you
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vaxmail me the mod.
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Thanks,
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Glenn
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::MEYETTE 26-JUN-1991 15:28:16.44
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To: RAY,SMITHSON,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,TAKAICHI
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CC: MEYETTE
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Subj: UL TESTS - BMX HEAT
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Due to a multitude of problems and unresolved design changes, I am delaying the
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UL tests on BMX Heat until Thursday, July 11. In order to avoid having to
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repeat this testing at later date, I need to have the following by that date.
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1. NUMFA Board - A working REV 2 prototype board with a sample of the Magnetek
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and Signal transformers.
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2. Motor Filter - A working prototype filter assembly, including the heatsink
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or metal chassis.
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3. Platform Covers - All platform covers, installed on the prototype game.
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4. Plastic Materials - Specification of the plastic materials to be used for
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the platform covers, nylon insulators, and any other molded platic parts on
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this game.
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5. Software - A working program that will interface with the NUMFA board in
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game play, and include self-test routines to exercise the motor and fan.
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6. Harnesses - All changes in the harnesses layout to be incorporated in the
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UL/FCC game, including the revised motor cable and harnesses to the NUMFA
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board.
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7. Power Supply - Production prototype power supply assembly, with the covers
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for the fuse block and terminal block installed.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 26-JUN-1991 16:04:51.63
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To: MCNAMARA
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
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|
Subj: DS III Rev 1 Mods
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I have changed the operation of the GAL on the DS III Board at location 1A/B.
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|
This GAL is used in selecting the Graphics ROMs; these ROMs can be either
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27C512s or 27C010s depending on whether there is a pin header in G0.
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Old was: No Header = 27C512, Header = 27C010
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I have changed it to:
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No Header = 27C010, Header = 27C512
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On DS III boards starting with Rev 2, the 68010 can read the state of
|
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Pin Header G0. Self-Test starting with Version 2.4 uses this so it can
|
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correctly compute checksums.
|
|
|
|
I would like to have all DS III Boards to have the new GAL. It is a 16V8-25
|
|
and the file is [Margolin.GALs.Release]DS3_ROM.JED. The old part has a checksum
|
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of 4177; the new part has a checksum of 4178.
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|
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At the same time, the games should get the latest Self-Test which is
|
|
[Margolin.Aces]STAL2_4.VLDA [Note that Self-Test is not yet finished.]
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(When I release the GALs I will ask to have the files moved to
|
|
[Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA].)
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DS III Rev 1 boards can be modified to have this feature:
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|
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|
1. On bottom of board, Cut the trace going to 6P pin 19;
|
|
2. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 19 to 5J pin 1;
|
|
3. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 11 to pin header G0;
|
|
4. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 9 to 5D pin 6.
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|
|
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|
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-JUN-1991 17:31:56.19
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: ds3 rev1 mods
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|
|
|
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|
I won't be able to mod your board until tomorrow because I have to leave now to
|
|
get the keys to the new house. Talk to you tomorrow.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 27-JUN-1991 09:49:33.57
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Ticket to see the A's Firday Night vs Kansas City.
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|
Nope,
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|
|
|
Bo don't know KC anymore, but you can still see the A's trash the
|
|
Royals Friday Night 7:35 PM.
|
|
|
|
I have one ticket in section 106 (1st base side - lower reserved - GREAT
|
|
SEAT!!). Cost is $12 (the marked price as opposed to the MARKed price!).
|
|
|
|
First come first serve...
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|
|
- Ed Rotberg -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 27-JUN-1991 10:38:56.15
|
|
To: OWENS,MCNAMARA,LOGG,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS
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136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 27-Jun-1991
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|
Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R
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|
136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R
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|
136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S
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|
136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S
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|
136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T
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|
136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T
|
|
136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U
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|
136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U
|
|
136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V
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|
136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V
|
|
136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W
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|
136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W
|
|
136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X
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|
136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X
|
|
136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y
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|
136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y
|
|
136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M
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|
136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T
|
|
136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K
|
|
136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R
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|
136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J
|
|
136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P
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|
136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H
|
|
136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N
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|
136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F
|
|
136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F
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|
136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1M
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|
136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1N
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|
136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1P
|
|
136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1R
|
|
136087-5006 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1M
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|
136087-5007 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1R
|
|
136087-5008 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137672-200,1R
|
|
136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K
|
|
136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M
|
|
136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N
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|
136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,1A/B
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|
136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C
|
|
136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A
|
|
136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 27-JUN-1991 18:30:24.80
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: mods to your ds3 board
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|
|
|
|
|
I still haven't had time to mod your DSIII board yet, but tomorrow I
|
|
should have the time after getting back from bringing Talons to Regency.
|
|
|
|
Also, Rick Owens had me verify the gals you released for the DSPCOM &
|
|
the DSIII and there were no problems, they all work fine.
|
|
|
|
And, we did another ESD test and got power-up resets when the coin door
|
|
was zapped with 15KV. Meyette found that installing a ground from the coin door
|
|
frame to the power supply base corrects the problem.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 28-JUN-1991 09:36:51.28
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: SOFTBALL
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|
|
|
|
|
WE NEED 3 WOWEN TO PLAY SOFTBALL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT TWIN CREEKS.
|
|
IF YOUR INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT GINA CLOSE AT 3968. NEED TO KNOW BY
|
|
MONDAY JULY 1, 1991. IT WILL BE A BLAST!!!!!!!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 28-JUN-1991 09:47:17.87
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FIX MY BOO BOO
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|
|
|
|
|
ITS SUPPOSE TO READ WE NEED THREE WOMEN BUT NOW WE ONLY NEED TWO!
|
|
THANKS LORENE!!!!.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KWINN 28-JUN-1991 09:49:17.44
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Indigo Girls tickets
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|
|
|
|
|
Music Fans,
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|
|
|
I have two tickets for Indigo Girls at Berkeley's Greek Theatre
|
|
TONIGHT! We paid $25.50 each, I'm asking $40 for the pair. Indigo Girls
|
|
is a pair of women who do folk-ish music of their own writing; by far the best
|
|
new musical artists I'VE seen in years. I will be leaving early today (10:45)
|
|
so if you want these tickets, call NOW.
|
|
|
|
Paul Kwinn (x1729)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::GEYER 28-JUN-1991 10:34:25.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
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|
|
|
|
|
I'm looking for a past issue of TWICE (This Week In Consumer
|
|
Electronics) -- May 27 -- does anyone out there have one I could
|
|
have? Please let me know ...
|
|
Thanks.
|
|
Deborah Geyer, Tengen x 427
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-JUN-1991 15:29:57.39
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Reserved_pns.Doc
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|
|
|
|
|
In [Logg.Ace.Release]Reserved_pns.Doc please change 136087-9004 blank part
|
|
from 137647-015 to 137646-015
|
|
|
|
Your version is more complete than mine so I would like you to correct yours,
|
|
then I will copy yours.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 28-JUN-1991 15:58:23.16
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: CC:
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|
|
|
|
|
Jed,
|
|
|
|
[logg.ace.release]reserved_pns.doc has been fixed per your request.
|
|
|
|
- Ed -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-JUN-1991 16:00:20.66
|
|
To: KIM::ROTBERG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: CC:
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|
|
|
|
|
Thank you.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 28-JUN-1991 17:11:40.56
|
|
To: MCCARTHY,LEE,JMOORE,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: HUBBERSTEY
|
|
Subj: AMD MACH PLDs
|
|
|
|
|
|
I attended a focus group last nught on PLDs and several of the participants
|
|
mentioned the AMD MACH series. Their comments were uniformly negative and
|
|
centered mainly around a large list of problems with the design software and
|
|
attempting to pry information from AMD on how it worked.
|
|
|
|
I felt that I should pass this on in case anyone is considering using these
|
|
parts.
|
|
|
|
It was also mentioned that there is a problem with Altera parts. It seems
|
|
that the input portion of the pin driver is prone to oscillation (circa 50MHz)
|
|
in the presense of slowly changing signals such as tri-stated busses. This
|
|
creates noise on the internal power rails and can cause problems even if the
|
|
input is not being used.
|
|
|
|
Tim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::NATALIE 1-JUL-1991 11:19:02.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMTATORS,@SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: BRIDGET'S LUNCH
|
|
|
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|
|
What'cha doin' on Wednesday at lunch? Nothing? Great!! Come to Bridget's
|
|
Going Away Party!!!
|
|
|
|
WHERE: Kowloon Restaurant
|
|
Near the corner of Abbott and Calaveras, on Abbott
|
|
|
|
WHEN: Wednesday, July 3
|
|
|
|
TIME: 12 Noon
|
|
|
|
Please RSVP to this address so I can call the restaurant with a count.
|
|
If you have preferences on what you want to eat, let me know, and
|
|
we'll order it. Also, reply with VEGGIE if you want a seat at the vegetarian
|
|
table (that's where the Guest of Honor will be sitting).
|
|
|
|
Spread the word since not everyone reads their mail right away.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Natalie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 1-JUL-1991 11:42:41.41
|
|
To: MCNAMARA, WILLIAMS
|
|
CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,LOGG, MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,STEWART
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons PCB's
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mfg. is building some PCB's for us. Glenn and I met with Ken Williams and
|
|
Jim Buchannan this morning and agreed to help each other out toward the goal
|
|
of having Manufacturing Build AND test the PCB's. Up until our convseration
|
|
this morning, Mfg. was going to build them only (no test).
|
|
|
|
Mfg. is building 20 Multi-syncs, 40 DSIII's 36 DSPCOM's. 17 sets are for
|
|
Steel Talons, the rest are for other Engineering needs.
|
|
|
|
The PCB's will be assembled 7/3/91. I expect testing to begin in earnest 7/8.
|
|
|
|
Steel Talons needs (6) board sets completed and tested by 7/11/91 -
|
|
(2) for the (1) Dist. Sample game due week of 7/8
|
|
(4) for the NY intro show games due week of 7/15.
|
|
We will need the rest of the boards by 7/19/91.
|
|
|
|
Ken Williams is checking on what shortages Mfg. might have. Glenn will
|
|
have to fill the shortages. Areas for concern are:
|
|
EPROMS
|
|
GALS
|
|
PCB assy parts (Stand-offs, ribbon cables)
|
|
PAT 9000 plug and Harness
|
|
Test procedure
|
|
2105's, ASIC 65's
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 1-JUL-1991 11:50:34.29
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: self-test & Pat-9000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed,
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|
|
|
When you get a chance today I need to talk to you about the latest
|
|
self-test roms and your suggestion for the Pat-9000 pin plug changes for testing
|
|
Steel Talons boards. I need to give Manufacturing this info by tomorrow morning
|
|
so that they can have the necessary time to program roms for the board sets that
|
|
Downend had just mentioned.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 1-JUL-1991 16:36:42.53
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: DS III Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
DS III Costs 1 of 3
|
|
------------
|
|
DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link) with
|
|
512K Byte Graphics EPROM (equivalent to 8 27C512 vs. 6 for ADSP II);
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Total Materials: $153.76
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The DS III stuffed for Graphics Only should cost $39.17 less than the ADSP II
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for what should be at least the same and probably greater performance. This
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includes four 1M EPROMs equivalent to eight 27C512s.
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The difference between a DS III that does Sound and Graphics and a DS III that
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just does Graphics is $221.62 - $153.76 = $67.86 (Material only), and
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$279.19 - $194.61 = $84.55 (Material+Labor+Overhead).
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How much does the SA Audio cost, with ROMs, Labor, and Overhead?
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Here is how it compares:
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Material Labor Overhead Total
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-------- ----- -------- -------
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Driver Sound A046491-02 $127.40 $6.17 $50.40 $183.97
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ADSP II A047046-03 $192.93 $4.45 $36.40 $233.78
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DS III (Street Driver): $221.62 $6.17* $50.40* $278.19
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DS III (Graphics Only): $153.76 $4.45** $36.40** $194.61
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ADSP II A047046-03 $192.93 $4.45 $36.40 $233.78
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DS III (Graphics Only): $153.76 $4.45 $36.40 $194.61
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------- ------ ------ -------
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Savings = $ 39.17 $0.00 $0.00 $39.17
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Driver Sound + ADSP II $320.33 $10.62 $86.80 $417.75
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DS III $221.62 $ 6.17 $50.40 $278.19
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------- ------ ------ -------
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Savings = $ 98.71 $ 4.45 $36.40 $139.56
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* The DS III Board is similar to the Driver Sound Board in size and density.
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** The DS III Graphics Only is similar to the ADSP III in size and density.
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Jed
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2 of 3
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DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link)
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512K Byte Graphics EPROM (equivalent to 8 27C512 vs. 6 for ADSP II);
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1 PC Board $39.60 $ 39.60
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1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00
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5 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 19.50
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4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $ 25.20
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Other ICs = $ 12.33
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Diodes = $ 0.23
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Connectors = $ 3.01
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Capacitors = $ 4.42
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Resistors = 42 * $0.009 = $ 0.38
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Misc = $ 0.65
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Sockets = $ 8.44
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-------
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Total: $153.76
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3 of 3
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DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link)
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1 PC Board $39.60 $39.60
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137668-200 4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $25.20
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137662-050 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $40.00
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137667-035 5 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $19.50
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137647-015 2 GAL20V8-15 $ 2.00 $4.00
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137646-015 1 GAL16V8 $ 1.30 $1.30
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137327-001 1 74F00 $ 0.115 $0.12
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137005-001 1 74LS00 $ 0.120 $0.12
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137437-001 1 74F04 $ 0.130 $0.13
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137487-001 1 74AS32 $ 0.225 $0.23
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137052-001 1 7406 $ 0.180 $0.18
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137436-001 4 74F74 $ 0.150 $0.60
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137521-001 2 74F138 $ 0.320 $0.64
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137144-001 4 74LS374 $ 0.225 $0.90
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137420-001 2 74F374 $ 0.33 $0.66
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137038-001 6 74LS244 $ 0.256 $1.54
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137502-001 3 74F244 $ 0.33 $0.99
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137134-001 3 74LS245 $ 0.238 $0.69
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137137-001 1 74LS259 $ 0.230 $0.23
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Other ICs = $12.33
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122002-104 119 0.1,50V $0.034 $4.05
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122016-220 2 22pF, 100V, 5% radial $0.070 $0.14
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124000-106 1 10 uF, 35V, Elec $0.075 $0.08
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123009-107 1 100/35V, Radial Low ESR $0.150 $0.15
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Capacitors = $4.42
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131027-002 3 MV5053 LED $0.076 $0.23
|
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Diodes = $0.23
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179021-060 1 Conn, 60 pos 3M, straight $2.25 $2.25
|
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179069-009 1 Conn, 9 pos AMP (POWER) $0.520 $0.52
|
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179048-002 2 PIN_JUMPERS $0.120 $0.24
|
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Connectors = $3.01
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110027-102 21 1K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009
|
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110027-103 20 10K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008
|
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110027-151 1 150, 5%, 1/8W $0.009
|
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Resistors = 42 * $0.009 = $0.38
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179051-001 2 Test Point $0.026 $0.05
|
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144000-012 1 XTAL, 12.0 MHz $0.60 $0.60
|
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Misc = $0.65
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179237-068 1 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2101) $1.60 $1.60
|
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179259-020 1 Socket, 20 pin, 0.3" $0.064 $0.07
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179259-024 2 Socket, 24 pin, 0.3" $0.120 $0.24
|
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179259-028 5 Socket, 28 pin, 0.3" $0.57 $2.85
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179257-032 8 Socket, 32 pin, 0.6" $0.46 $3.68
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::GEYER 1-JUL-1991 17:54:59.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Car for Sale
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Buick Custom Regal, 2 door, power windows, good tires, 70K miles
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$6,900 -- please call Deborah @ Tengen, x 427 or 209/835-5707
|
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Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 2-JUL-1991 06:19:39.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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We are running out of numbers!!
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In late 1991, Pacific Bell will begin to require (408) prefixes
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to dial a 1 before any area code. This is already the case in the (415)
|
|
area code. The bottom line is that YOU MUST dial 9(to get out)-1-area-number
|
|
after this starts, and 9(to get out)-number for 408 numbers on our phone
|
|
system.
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|
This dialing is available and will work now, if you choose to switch
|
|
gradually, or like me, live in (415) and have to do it anyways. After the
|
|
change, you'll get the recordings of "have to dial a one" and "a one is not
|
|
necessary" at the appropriate times. Contrary to popular opinion, they
|
|
DO need to issue the messages, because a few months after they start, they
|
|
can no longer tell (nor insert it for you).
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|
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|
For the curious and terminally bored, the reason for the change is
|
|
as follows. Area codes are supposed to always have a 1 or 0 as the middle
|
|
digit, and exchanges (the group of three that start a seven-digit number)
|
|
are supposed to NOT have a 0 or 1 as the middle digit. They have begun to
|
|
run out of exchanges, and are going to have to create exchanges that are
|
|
against the rules. So, since there may be a 903 prefix and a 903 area code,
|
|
when you dial a number starting with 903, they'll assume you want the newly
|
|
created phone numbers for the apartments going up across town. Since this
|
|
would make area (903) inaccessable (and others as each prefix was set up)
|
|
the one in the front tells the equipment that this is an out-of-area call.
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|
|
|
To sum it up: One-plus dialing is coming to 408; you can start
|
|
to use it at any time, but by Christmas it will be required. From company
|
|
phones, dial 9, 1, areacode, number, or 9, number-within-408.
|
|
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|
sas
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 2-JUL-1991 07:30:01.03
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: HELP
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|
|
|
I seem to have misplaced my coffee mug...it is a white coffee mug with
|
|
the words Flamingo Hilton written in pink on the mug. Please note,
|
|
Natalie Burgess also has the same mug. If you happen to see my mug
|
|
laying around please let me know.
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|
|
|
Thanks in advance,
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|
|
|
Andrew
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 2-JUL-1991 11:10:25.00
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: THANKS
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|
|
I'd just like to thank the unknown person that FOUND my coffee mug!
|
|
Thanks for returning it to the coffee station.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Andrew
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 2-JUL-1991 14:42:26.75
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: SUTTLES
|
|
Subj: Rumors about my untimely demise
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|
|
|
|
|
It's true, and it's not exactly right.
|
|
|
|
Yes, I accepted another job offer. However, it's very difficult for
|
|
me to just say my goodbyes and leave. Atari, for it's part, feels the same
|
|
way.
|
|
|
|
So, although I start the other job next week, I'll be showing up from
|
|
time to time to smooth things over and take care of things while Atari hunts
|
|
up a replacement for me. Until my replacement starts (watch MAIL for further
|
|
details, but it'll be a while), everything will be the same as before, except
|
|
for my hours and the job opening.
|
|
|
|
I plan to be in house "usually" on Wednesday of every week, plus
|
|
whatever odd hours seem to be called for. As always, I'll keep up on my
|
|
VAXMAIL, and my phone will still be answered (trade secret). However, I'll be
|
|
doing things and getting back to you more often than fixing things on the spot.
|
|
|
|
The other job? It's with a 3-year old company that takes group photos,
|
|
has 40 employees and is rapidly expanding (9 last year). They make a software
|
|
product that allows transparent access to databases of several types, even on
|
|
other systems. I'll be leading the team doing the port to VAX/VMS when I get
|
|
up to speed. The name of the company is DB Access, and they're out of Santa
|
|
Clara.
|
|
|
|
My last day as a full-time employee at Atari is Wednesday, July 3.
|
|
Since the transition period will likely simply taper off, I'd like to take
|
|
this opportunity to point out that it was a very difficult decision to make.
|
|
I've appreciated the opportunity to work here, and thoroughly enjoyed the
|
|
company of those I work with. Compared against a very desirable job was
|
|
leaving dozens of good friends...many of whom I hope to keep anyways. And
|
|
this job was pretty good to me, too. Thank you all for the opportunity
|
|
to work with you.
|
|
|
|
BUT WAIT!
|
|
|
|
Now that I've said it, I feel better. I simply didn't want it to
|
|
go unsaid; now I can gradually fade out as my successor takes over...an event
|
|
I'm in no hurry to see.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::NATALIE 3-JUL-1991 08:49:49.93
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Last Chance!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Okay you guys, last chance to sign up for Bridget's lunch. There won't be
|
|
enough room for drop-ins. Please respond no later than 10:30 if you want to
|
|
come.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Natalie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 3-JUL-1991 09:35:00.66
|
|
To: LOGG,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: talons first manufactured board set
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|
|
|
|
|
The first Multisync, DSIII, & DSPCOM board set over in Manufacturing came up
|
|
running with no problems. The only thing was that I had to go over and switch
|
|
all of the dip-switches to their ON position on the MSYNC board.
|
|
|
|
Ed, don't forget to compile these switches out of the final version!
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 3-JUL-1991 09:54:07.34
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Apricots in Engineering Common Area
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mornin'!
|
|
Please help yourself to the apricots on the common area table.
|
|
They look like peaches or nectarines, but they really are
|
|
apricots. Don't worry, they don't have any pesticide residue.
|
|
(That's why they look less than perfect.)
|
|
Take a bunch, there are more in the fridge!
|
|
Farmer John.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-JUL-1991 12:56:19.69
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: NOT a featured feature (smile)
|
|
|
|
|
|
By the request of those involved, a couple of extension changes are
|
|
in process.
|
|
|
|
Susie Hartline, owner of extension 411, and Laishin Su, at 415, have
|
|
been getting a lot of calls from people who forget to dial a 9 to get out.
|
|
They've been quietly living with it, since they didn't know there was anything
|
|
they could do about it.
|
|
|
|
They were right; people will forget. SO, they have new extension
|
|
numbers. Susie is now 481, and Laishin is 485. The old numbers will still
|
|
work for outside calls (that wasn't the problem), and the new numbers will
|
|
work from outside for consistency. The old numbers will work FOR A LITTLE
|
|
WHILE LONGER, till everyone gets a chance to read this message. Then I'll
|
|
break them.
|
|
|
|
I wanted to make it return an error tone (sending the calls to the
|
|
operator just moves the problem), but the best I can do is to make the extension
|
|
always busy. SO, if you dial information, and get a busy, or you dial a
|
|
number in 415 and it's busy by the time you finish dialing, consider it a
|
|
reminder to dial a 9 first.
|
|
|
|
And to stave off the helpful hints: there aren't any answering machines
|
|
"laying around" to record a hint; if there was, somebody would want it for their
|
|
phone, anyways.
|
|
|
|
You will find the new phone numbers in any phone lists printed
|
|
after today...and the FONE command on the VAX.
|
|
|
|
I plan to "break" the old numbers about a week from today.
|
|
|
|
sas
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "Noise reigns supreme over human sensibility" 3-JUL-1991 14:34:22.08
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: DIEKNEITE
|
|
Subj: Live from San Francisco
|
|
|
|
|
|
ETH-NOH-TEC
|
|
|
|
Performance Artists Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang will perform their
|
|
dance/theatre/music piece "If We Only Knew" at The Stage, 490 S. 1st Street
|
|
in San Jose. Performances are at 8PM Sat. July 6 and 2PM Sun. July 7th.
|
|
|
|
I saw it in San Francisco last February and it's outstanding.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BATTLE 3-JUL-1991 14:55:27.37
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,@SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC: BATTLE
|
|
Subj: A rose, by any other name...
|
|
|
|
|
|
HELP! We are looking for alternate game names for the
|
|
Roundabout project (the multi-player pong/breakout type
|
|
game.) Some names so far:
|
|
|
|
SPINBALL
|
|
OFF THE WALL
|
|
BRICKOCHET
|
|
EXXITT
|
|
|
|
Please tell me if you like any of these or (even better) send
|
|
in some suggestions of your own. A six-pack of choice if we
|
|
chose your name!
|
|
|
|
THANKS!
|
|
|
|
The Roundabout Team
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-JUL-1991 15:45:53.58
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: DHL - LAST PICK UP
|
|
|
|
|
|
THERE WILL BE A CHANGE ON THE TIME FOR THE DHL PICK UP. THE LAST TIME
|
|
FOR PICK UP WILL BE AT 2:30 PM.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JUL-1991 15:51:10.19
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: August moon
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'll be on vacation until 7/22 and then be out again 7/23-7/25 (I got sucked
|
|
into the Nintendo legal quagmire).
|
|
|
|
You can refer your problem calls to Mike Albaugh (x1709) and/or Jim Petrick
|
|
(x1777) and they may be able to figure out what to do about your troubles. Keep
|
|
in mind that these guys have expertise and experience in entirely different
|
|
areas then what what you might be working in (as do I for that matter). If
|
|
you explain to them what it is you do, exactly how you do it and what's not
|
|
working correctly, they will have a better chance of solving your problem.
|
|
|
|
For printer problems, please call the service organization that is listed on
|
|
the printer and give them the serial number of the printer.
|
|
|
|
There seems to be two main catagories of MANMAN problems. One is the "stuck"
|
|
terminal problem which is really a lock conflict. This problem is the one
|
|
that happens most (at least of the ones reported to me). Mike or Jim can
|
|
run a procedure to find out who is causing the lock conflict and you can get
|
|
it resolved that way. The other MANMAN problems are failures of the various
|
|
commands to do what they are supposed to. ASK will have to fix those, since
|
|
nobody here knows how to do it.
|
|
|
|
Good luck, BCNU sometime near August.
|
|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 5-JUL-1991 08:38:18.64
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CAFETERIA
|
|
|
|
|
|
For all of you DEDICATED Atarians who are working today, ha ha! The cafeteria
|
|
will be open all day, so when you get the urge to pig out, give your business
|
|
to Pat. He looks bored!
|
|
|
|
Thanks, Steph
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 5-JUL-1991 12:16:49.27
|
|
To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,TAKAICHI,HATA,JANG
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FYI: 1st & 2nd week Collections on Steel Talons; still #1
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 5-JUL-1991 08:58:26.93
|
|
To: FUJIHARA,BENZLER,DOWNEND,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Collections
|
|
|
|
Ed Rotberg collected Steel Talons in Milpitas Golfland yesterday
|
|
morning. The collections for 6 1/2 days (Thursday 7PM to Thursday 10AM)
|
|
was 4093 tokens or $1023.
|
|
|
|
This compares with last week of $988 for 6 1/4 days (Friday 3:30PM
|
|
to Thursday 7PM).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 8-JUL-1991 06:41:59.40
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: DHL - LAST PICK UP
|
|
|
|
|
|
OOPS, I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE DHL TIME CHANGE IS FOR ONLY ON
|
|
FRIDAY 7/05/91. THEN THEY WILL GO BACK TO THEIR REGULAR TIME WHICH
|
|
IS AT 3:30 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 8-JUL-1991 09:50:13.36
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: missi g coffee mug
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, if it worked for Andy it ought to work for me too. If you find
|
|
|
|
a stray mug (ATARI/TENGEN) with KHODADADI written on the bottom rim
|
|
|
|
please let me know or drop it by the coffee station.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JUL-1991 11:18:01.26
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,BRESHEARS,SMITH,FREITAS,BRYANT,CALFEE,HINDORFF,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 7/12 -- 3:30-5:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
There is no Danger in Expressing yourself at this month's
|
|
Walkabout Friday, hosted by Paul Kwinn and the rest of the
|
|
Danger Express team.
|
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The mission, should you decide to accept it, will begin at
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3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please
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come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give
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your feedback (positive and negative).
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Friday, July 12, 1991
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3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
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John
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::ALLEN 8-JUL-1991 16:38:26.80
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: CONCERNED EMPLOYEES
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JUST A NOTE:
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Steve and I would like to thank everyone for not only the generous
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contributions, but also the prayers. During our time of need, we
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had many people volunteer personal possessions, along with time and
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money. We can't thank all of you who contributed enough, we only
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hope that someday we can repay "you" if you ever have a time of need.
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On a lighter side, Steve and I are doing fine. We took the big
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plunge and couldn't be happier with our decission of love and
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companionship. We may have gone through a tragedy at the beginning
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of our climb (
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(The rest of our lives) but maybe this just means the "Seven year
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ich" will be a piece of cake for us!
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Once again, Thank you... our friends of Atari-land.
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Steve and Rhonda Williamson
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 9-JUL-1991 10:04:42.81
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Ecilpse
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Does anyone have any equipment for the safe viewing of the ecilpse?
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If there is, please let me know. I am sure there are many here at Atari that
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would like to take the time Thursday to view the partial ecilpse safely.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-JUL-1991 10:29:06.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: A good Deal on a good Car
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FOR SALE
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--- ----
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1986 Toyota Corolla LE (5 Speed). This car is a light blue, 4
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door sedan. It has been well-maintained, with no dents, and is in
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excellent condition. Only 53,000 Miles.
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Featuring:
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Air Conditioning
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Assisted Power Steering
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AM/FM Cassette Stereo (SONY)
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Year Old "Yokahama" Radial Tires
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Yours for Only.... $5,795.00
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Call:
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JFS (1723)
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Or Reply.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 10-JUL-1991 11:01:00.46
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: ECLIPSE ...
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ORION telescope center on 10555 S. DeAnza Blvd. Cupertino
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is going to have telescopes set-up for public viewing of the
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ECLIPSE tomorrow. You can also go to the Santa Cruze or SF stores.
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ph# 255-8770
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458-1202
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 10-JUL-1991 11:49:38.91
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BENZLER
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Subj: GARDENER WANTED
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You folks have come through for me before on referrals for a housekeeper
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and auto body repairs, so here's another question for you VAXlanders:
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Anybody know of a good, dependable garden maintenance service?
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One would think that gardeners would be hungry for business these days, but
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apparently not! I've called several from the yellow pages and they either
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don't return my calls or want to charge me $140 per month to come to my
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house every other week. I could understand the latter if I owned four acres,
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but I have a track house in Willow Glen.
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My neighbor is also looking for a gardening service (they have given up looking
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after having several show up once, twice or not at all), so who ever I find
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might be able to strike a deal next door as well. So, if you have any
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referrals for gardening, please forward them on to me. Thanks!
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--Linda
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 10-JUL-1991 13:55:37.70
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MYLAR
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WHO WAS IT OUT THERE IN VAXLAND THAT ASKED FOR SOME REFLECTORIZED MYLAR ?
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MILTY
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 10-JUL-1991 15:09:37.41
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: IMI EPROM Programmer
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Our trusty old IMI EPROM programmer has been limping along with
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one socket marked "Bad Verify" - I understand that the socket is
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not used. Should we get it repaired? Do we program enough 27512's
|
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to make it worthwhile? It will cost $400 to repair it. We can also
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"upgrade" it for $1200; this buys us faster programming algorithms
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and faster download (IMI claims 38.4 K on the serial line), but still
|
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NO 32-pin devices. Is the upgrade worthwhile?
|
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IMI says their 32-pin device gang/set EPROM programmer is coming soon.
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I have heard that for about 2 years now.
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Opinions, testimonials, complaints, etc. are solicited.
|
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Is the repair worthwhile @ $400?
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Is the upgrade worthwhile @ $1200?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 10-JUL-1991 17:40:40.33
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To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
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CC:
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Subj: TEK will delete temporary files now
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I fixed a problem in TEK. It will now delete the TEMP.TEK file it creates
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when you tell it to print now and delete. Previously this file didn't get
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deleted.
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-- jim
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 11-JUL-1991 08:41:43.65
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: arts n' crafts
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I JUST HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT THIS WEEKEND,IN SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,IS THE
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ANNUAL "FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS" FESTIVAL. BBQ RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC....THEY
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BLOCK OFF THE MAIN STREET. NO MINIMUM/NO COVER. STARTS AT 10:00 SAT/SUN
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "Noise reigns supreme over human sensibility" 11-JUL-1991 08:58:18.25
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: DIEKNEITE
|
|
Subj: another psa
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Sci-Fi author Orson Scott Card will be signing new long-awaited copies of
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XENOCIDE the third in the Ender trilogy. Tomorrow at B Dalton in the
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Sunnyvale Town Center. 11:30-1pm.
|
|
Are you into autographs?
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|
dd
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 11-JUL-1991 09:43:57.71
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: ANNOUNCEMENT
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|
Proving yet again that truth is stranger than fiction, Paul Shepard
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|
wishes to announce his impending marriage to Teresita Robertson, Saturday
|
|
the 13th of July.
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|
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(p.s. Ths baby is due February 3.)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-JUL-1991 10:00:58.08
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
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CC:
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Subj: theft in the neighborhood
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To the theif who stole my ECLIPSE viewing glasses from the
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top of my monitor: YOU A__HOLE, I HOPE YOU GO BLIND.
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Farrokh
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 10:25:12.78
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Birthday Wishes
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|
|
HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY TO DAVID PASQUINELLI!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 10:57:38.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: ATARI/TENGEN COMPANY PICNIC
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! HECKER PASS, LOCATED IN
|
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EVER-SO-SCENIC GILROY, WILL BE THE SITE FOR THIS YEARS
|
|
PICNIC ON AUGUST 24TH.
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|
THE PARK, WITH ALL ITS AMENITIES, SHOULD LEAVE NOTHING
|
|
TO DESIRE. YOU'LL FIND:
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RAQUETBALL & BASKETBALL COURTS
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A WEIGHT ROOM
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|
A SWIMMING POOL
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BASEBALL FIELDS
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|
STAGE COACH RIDES
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PUPPET SHOWS
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& FACE PAINTING
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AND MANY OHTER ATTRACTIONS!
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|
TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST, SEE YVETTE EXT. 5850.
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ADULTS - $10
|
|
KIDS - $ 5
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 11-JUL-1991 11:30:00.51
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: Time Magazine
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|
|
|
Does anyone subscribe to Time Magazine here at Atari? If so can I please
|
|
borrow this weeks, and last weeks issue. You can call me at x3773 or reply by
|
|
mail.
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Steph
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 11-JUL-1991 11:45:41.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: Credit Union
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|
|
|
For those of you that have credit union deductions, I am here to
|
|
warn you that it might be a good idea to review your statement for this quarter
|
|
(period ending 6/30/91). I found mine to be incorrect, and having talked to
|
|
the person doing the posting at FEFCU, she is new and still learning the "ropes"
|
|
|
|
Aloha
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUL-1991 13:45:01.88
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: self-test & split pad
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|
|
|
|
Jed,
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|
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|
Manufacturing wants me to give them a Talons Test procedure by next
|
|
Wedneday. Since you said I can do the procedure I need to know when you expect
|
|
to have the self-test at a point where I can start writing the procedure.
|
|
|
|
Also, Don Wrightnour said that the assembly drawing does not indicate
|
|
that the split-pad needs to be cut on the multisync pcb.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 14:32:50.50
|
|
To: MCCARTHY MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI GUYS,
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|
REX HIGGINS WITH MARSHALL CALLED AT 2:21.
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THANKS,
|
|
LORENE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 12-JUL-1991 09:25:49.26
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: ECLIPSomania
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|
|
|
|
Did anyone watch the Nightline report on ECLIPSE last night? I
|
|
guess the ECLIPSomania was alot bigger than I thought. Some even
|
|
went as far as stealing others personal property to get a good look
|
|
at that solar phenomenon.
|
|
Speaking of personal property, I think I was too harsh on the
|
|
wanna-be astrologer who took my viewing glasses without telling
|
|
me. Wishing blindness on someone with such genuine interest in
|
|
the solar ECLIPSE was unreasonable. After all, much attention went
|
|
into safety of those lenses so I wouldn't hurt my eyes, I meant your
|
|
eyes. So it was totally pointless to wish blindness on you. Thats
|
|
why I now wish you a bad case of poison oaks all over your body.
|
|
Specially around your eyes.
|
|
Thankyou Milty for supplying me and many others with backup
|
|
viewing lenses.
|
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|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::TRAIN 12-JUL-1991 13:49:24.23
|
|
To: @WALKABOUT.DIS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Walk about perilously
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|
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|
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|
Dear Fellow Travellers on the Walk-About,
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|
|
|
This afternoon, @3:30, the Danger Express team proudly presents:
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D A N G E R S N A C K S ! ! !
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Enjoy them! (If you dare.)
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Danger Men (et Femme Fatale)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 12-JUL-1991 14:00:25.63
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Time magazine
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thank you everyone who replied, but I've already received the two copies that I
|
|
needed.
|
|
Steph
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 12-JUL-1991 19:34:23.76
|
|
To: @SM:ANIMATORS,@SM:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: New version of TEK
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|
|
|
|
|
I have just put a new version of TEK in utl$exe:. The new version
|
|
supports printing in black and white on the QMS printer next to Lois
|
|
(LQ0:).
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|
|
|
Why would you want to do such a thing? Well, grayscale pictures are
|
|
1/3 the data of color pics, so they print about 3 times faster. Also,
|
|
the QMS prints on plain paper, and so is quite a bit cheaper to print on.
|
|
The output looks pretty good, especially if you just need to know shapes
|
|
and relative scales of objects.
|
|
|
|
The black & white mode also works on the Tektronix printer, but you have to
|
|
save the output in a file, then do a "PRINT/QUE=TEK filename.TEK" to
|
|
actually print it.
|
|
|
|
How do I use this wonder? Easy, just specify '/BW' on the command line, as
|
|
in 'TEK/BW file' or 'TEK/BW' (it will ask you for the filename in this case).
|
|
When it asks you 'Print now and delete file?', a 'yes' will print to the QMS,
|
|
a 'no' will save a black and white Postscript copy to a file for later.
|
|
|
|
The other new thing is the '/DEFAULT' switch, which will accept all the
|
|
default answers to the questions without asking you. This allows you to
|
|
get a printout without answering any questions at all. A 'TEK/DEFAULT X.RAD'
|
|
will print X.RAD on the TEK (in color) with no other input from you. All
|
|
cels will be selected by default. A 'TEK/BW/DEF ZZZ.RAD' will print all cels
|
|
from ZZZ.RAD to the QMS printer in grayscale.
|
|
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SALWITZ 15-JUL-1991 10:03:13.96
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: A Moving Company
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|
|
Anybody have had good experience with a local moving company? We are
|
|
moving all of 1.5 miles and are in search of a company to move our furniture.
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|
|
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|
|
thanks,
|
|
JFS
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 15-JUL-1991 10:55:38.17
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: A Returning Animator
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|
|
|
|
This is to announce and welcome Sharon Plotkin back to the
|
|
Animation Department as a permanent employee. Her little boy
|
|
Benjamin (whom we knew best last fall as a certain bulge) has
|
|
just started day-care and she's rarin' to get animating. She'll
|
|
be working in what was formerly Bridget Erdmann's office.
|
|
We're looking forward to great things from her. Feel free to
|
|
stop by and give her a big Atari welcome!
|
|
|
|
Sam
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 16-JUL-1991 06:19:21.81
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
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|
|
|
|
|
Do you know how to tell if a given call is long distance?
|
|
If the other end is weak and scratchy??? WRONG!!!
|
|
|
|
You shouldn't be able to distinguish long distance calls
|
|
from local calls. The quality of the outside network is supposed to
|
|
accommodate calls from all over the world.
|
|
|
|
So what does it mean when you get a call like that? Inferior service,
|
|
that's what!
|
|
|
|
So what??? What can you do about it??
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|
|
|
Complain, THAT's what.
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|
|
|
When you get a call that is of inferior quality, or you make a call
|
|
and the quality is poor, TELL THE PHONE SYSTEM. Each call includes up to a
|
|
dozen different pieces of equipment. From a single bad connection, nothing
|
|
can be done. But if a record is kept, a pattern will show up.
|
|
|
|
On our system, ask the other end to hold briefly. Flash and then
|
|
dial *563 (star, five, six, three). You will be reconnected immediately.
|
|
This WILL NOT help that call, but it will record which pieces of equipment
|
|
you were using at the time. Each night, the VAX polls the ROLM to collect
|
|
this and other useful stuff. If several people complain about calls all going
|
|
out on one line, that's an indication that that line is bad. If it floats
|
|
over several lines, it is not line specific (it could be registers, coders,
|
|
decoders, line cards, your set, or the similar assortment on the other end).
|
|
|
|
Some phones (ETSs mostly) have a BAD LINE button. Simply press it
|
|
and you've done what you can. The phone guys will take care of the rest.
|
|
|
|
Some notes about bad line reporting: It records the same information
|
|
each time during a given call. Once per call is all that helps, and more than
|
|
once supercedes potentially useful information. Also, it only works during
|
|
(not after) outside calls, and not at all during inside calls (don't ask ME
|
|
why). If you try to use it at a time it isn't expected to be used, it will
|
|
produce an error tone. Flash and dial *1 (star one) to reconnect to your call.
|
|
|
|
That's (flash) *563 for bad (outside) line, and (flash) *1 for connect.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DURFEY 16-JUL-1991 09:55:34.81
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qty.: One QUANTUM color X-Y game complete. Trackball needs cleaning, doesn't
|
|
quite work right.
|
|
|
|
Make offer.
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|
|
erik
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|
x 1755
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 16-JUL-1991 10:36:10.26
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FOTD
|
|
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|
|
The flavor of the day is...
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|
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|
|
Nectarine!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 16-JUL-1991 14:47:33.87
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MTO items
|
|
|
|
|
|
For those of you that think you are going to need ANYTHING from
|
|
production in the next two weeks, you better get it together and MTO it by
|
|
this Friday. Manufacturing WILL be closed for two weeks after the 19th.
|
|
Everything will be closed the first week, and is unclear as to what will be
|
|
open the second week.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRYE 16-JUL-1991 15:22:59.85
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: BUILDING VISITORS
|
|
|
|
|
|
ALL PERSONNEL, BUILDING 675.........
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|
|
|
I WILL BE ESCORTING A SMALL PARTY (REPRESENTING THE BUILDING OWNERS)
|
|
THROUGH OUR BUILDING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH, AT AROUND 1:30 PM.
|
|
THANKS, BOB
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From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 17-JUL-1991 09:40:29.07
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: New sound-call symbol file: AUDIO.DEF
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In addition to producing various header and equate files that contain
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sound call symbols (AUDIO.H, AUDIO.ASM, AUDIO.OL, AUDIOE.H and AUDIOE.ASM) we
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are now producing a generic file called: AUDIO.DEF. This is an attempt to
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give you a symbol file that is generic enough for you to use in any imaginable
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scenario.
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This file is in the format:
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SOUNDCALL S_ABORT,102
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SOUNDCALL S_ADDCOINS,103
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...etc...
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For your convenience, Mike Albaugh has created a number of files that
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contain macros to aid in the massaging of AUDIO.DEF files. They live in
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EE$USERDISK:[68K_US.AUDIO] and are:
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AUDEH_PP.MAC To produce audioe.h, by doing:
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MACPP /out=audioe.h audeh_pp.mac
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AUD_H_PP.MAC To produce audio.h, by doing:
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MACPP /out=audio.h aud_h_pp.mac
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AUDIO.ASM To create audio.ol, assembled by ASM68 (or other MOTOROLA
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assembler)
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AUDIO.MAC To create audio.ol, assembled by MAC68K:
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MAC68K /NOBIN AUDIO.MAC
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Those who prefer binary object files can leave off the /NOBIN and get
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an audio.ob file.
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AUDIOE.ASM for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to "XREF" the symbols
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(for those who _do_ link to audio.ol or audio.ob)
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AUDIOE.MAC for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to "XREF" the symbols
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(for those who _do_ link to audio.ol or audio.ob)
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AUD_SYM.ASM for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to simply define the
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symbols (for those who do _not_ link to audio.ol, but re-assemble)
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AUD_SYM.MAC for inclusion in MAC68K assemblies, to simply define the
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symbols (for those who do _not_ link to audio.ol, but re-assemble)
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All these files "include audio.def", which may or may not be
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what you want. On the one hand it makes the assembly command simpler,
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which is a real plus for those using archaic command files that choke
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on anything more complex than a single file name. On the other hand, some
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MOTOROLA assemblers may choke if an "include" file also does an "include".
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On yet another hand, none of these files are very big, so they could just
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be snarfed and pasted...
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If you have comments to this approach please don't hesitate to contact
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us. Your suggestions might (and probably will) help the rest.
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 17-JUL-1991 10:51:25.53
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOTD
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The flavor of the day is...
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COOL MELON! (Mmmmm, tasty!)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 10:55:24.55
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
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CC: BIKE,RAY
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Subj: Gremlins in Milpitas Golfland
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Rick and Jed --
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Bonnie has reports that at 4:00pm the game in Milpitas Golfland
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has a problem. When they power the game off and on, the problem
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goes away. The problem is that the player pedals, but he does
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not travel down the road. Bonnie has never seen this, but
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suspects that she is not reading the opto for some reason.
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What I'm wondering is if the opto is read through an I/O chip
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that requires initializing. If so, maybe the line is noisy and
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the chip is getting glitched. If so, maybe we can initialize
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the chip at the start of each wave.
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Also, Bonnie thought there might be a way to monitor the line
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voltage with the Multisync hardware.
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Any help would be appreciated.
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Thanks!
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John
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 17-JUL-1991 11:40:32.04
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: WordPerfect (IBM PC) help needed
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Jocelyn Kane, the new secretary for Bob Sheffield, needs some help dumping two
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WordPerfect files to ASCII format on her IBM PC. All attempts so far result in
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files that still have some garbage in them. Anyone familiar with this word
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processing software should call her directly at x3779. Your help will be
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immensely appreciated.
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Thanks, Andrea
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-JUL-1991 12:08:31.98
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA
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Subj: need more asic65
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Jed,
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I need six more ASIC65 chips programmed for the games that are going out
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this week.
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Thanks,
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Glenn
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 17-JUL-1991 13:01:40.30
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Multisync board on Talons
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Hello there, Jed. You are calling out 150 nano-second VRAMs on your
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Multisync board. Mary is getting 120 ns instead. She has placed a P.O.
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for part number 137553-001 rather than -002. Should I submit a deviation
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to you for the entire run of Talons, or would it be simpler to request
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that we ECN the parts list to call out 120 ns? I want to make this as
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simple as possible, so whatever you think is the best way to go could
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you please send me a mail message? Thanks in advance......
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Rob
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 17-JUL-1991 13:05:32.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: COMSTOCK
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Subj: To The Wordperfect Saviour
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Will whoever helped Jocelyn Kane with Wordperfect this morning
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please give her a call? (She didn't catch your name) She's still
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having some trouble.
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Sam
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 13:10:24.31
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To: BRYANT
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: VRAMs
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Parts List A044998-03 (ASSY, SUB, MultiSync PCB for Steel Talons)
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calls out 137553-002 (150 ns VRAMs) with a comment that 137553-001
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(120 ns) and 137553-003 (100 ns) can be substituted.
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This should not require any additional paperwork from anybody.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 16:33:59.46
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To: RAY,MONCRIEF,SMITHSON
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: BM
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1. The only problem I can think of relates to the use of the new OptoCoupler
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Pot. When this pot is used, Resistors R182, R183, and R184 mut be removed.
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(They do not appear on the production parts list.)
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2. In the Driver, one of the 8 bit A/D inputs was connected to a half wave,
|
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unfiltered sample from one of the transformer secondaries. In Self-Test I
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calculated RMS by appropriate MultiPlies and Square Root routines.
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The routines were never installed in a MultiSync and would take time to
|
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convert. The harness and power supply board would have to be modified to
|
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provide this additional signal.
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The following is a description of the Opto Reader:
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Optocoupler Decoding Means
|
|
--------------------------
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|
The quadrature outputs of the Optocoupler are latched at 8 MHz in 185U.
|
|
These latched outputs (NEWQ0 and NEWQ1) are once again latched at 8 MHz to
|
|
provide a delayed version of the signals (OLDQ0 and OLDQ1).
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The reason for creating delayed versions of the signals is to permit the
|
|
detection of signal edges by PROM 195U.
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|
The PROM determines whether a counter should be clocked, and if so, in
|
|
what direction.
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|
The Latch/PROM do not constitute a state machine since there is no feedback
|
|
from the PROM.
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|
If an illegal state is produced, the PROM will not clock the counter.
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|
One 8 MHz clock after Q0 and Q1 from the OptoCoupler produce a valid sequence
|
|
the circuit will operate. It cannot get hung up.
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|
|
SECTION PROGRAM
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|
* __________ _______
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|
* __________/ \__________/
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|
* _____ __________
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|
* \__________/ \__________
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|
*
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|
* 0 2 3 1 0
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|
*
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|
*
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|
* Forward 0,2,3,1,0
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|
* Reverse 0,1,3,2,0
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|
*
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|
* D2 D1 D0
|
|
* New 1 New 0 Old 1 Old 0 New Old ERR /R /F
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|
* ----- ----- ----- ----- --- --- --- -- --
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|
* 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 1 3
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|
* 0 0 0 1 0 1 F 0 1 0 2
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|
* 0 0 1 0 0 2 R 0 0 1 1
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|
* 0 0 1 1 0 3 ERR 1 1 1 7
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|
* 0 1 0 0 1 0 R 0 0 1 1
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|
* 0 1 0 1 1 1 - 0 1 1 3
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|
* 0 1 1 0 1 2 ERR 1 1 1 7
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|
* 0 1 1 1 1 3 F 0 1 0 2
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|
* 1 0 0 0 2 0 F 0 1 0 2
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|
* 1 0 0 1 2 1 ERR 1 1 1 7
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|
* 1 0 1 0 2 2 - 0 1 1 3
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|
* 1 0 1 1 2 3 R 0 0 1 1
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|
* 1 1 0 0 3 0 ERR 1 1 1 7
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|
* 1 1 0 1 3 1 R 0 0 1 1
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|
* 1 1 1 0 3 2 F 0 1 0 2
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|
* 1 1 1 1 3 3 - 0 1 1 3
|
|
*
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|
*
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|
DC.B 3,2,1,7,1,3,7,2
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|
DC.B 2,7,3,1,7,1,2,3
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DC.B 3,2,1,7,1,3,7,2
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|
DC.B 2,7,3,1,7,1,2,3
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|
END
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 17:02:45.11
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|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE,RAY
|
|
Subj: RE: BM
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|
|
Jed -- Now really, what kind of a name is "BM"?!!
|
|
Thanks for your reply. We'll scrap the idea for monitoring the power.
|
|
Instead, we will ask Minh to verify the resistors are removed and check
|
|
the appropriate voltages with a DVM.
|
|
Thanks!!
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 17:09:36.52
|
|
To: NGUYEN
|
|
CC: BIKE,MARGOLIN,RAY
|
|
Subj: BMX at Milpitas
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|
|
Minh --
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|
|
|
We need to try to find out why the game does not work right
|
|
sometimes. The symptoms are that at 4:00 you pedal but don't go
|
|
anywhere. When the power is turned off and on, everything is ok
|
|
again. Bonnie thinks it has to do with the opto sensor. Or
|
|
could it be the brakes are on?
|
|
|
|
Anyway, Jed suggested we check that R182, R183, R184 are
|
|
removed. Could you also check the line voltage while the game
|
|
is operating? Maybe there is not enough capacity for this game.
|
|
You could also check to see if 5V is 5V.
|
|
|
|
Let me know if this is a problem or if you have other ideas.
|
|
|
|
Thanks!!
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:09:44.69
|
|
To: KIM::RAY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: BM
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|
|
I meant BMXI sent the message from my PC, and my X key is flakey.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:10:59.63
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: BM
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|
|
|
One more time. I meant BMX but my X key is flakey.
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|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:12:31.89
|
|
To: KIM::RAY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: BM
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|
|
Take 3.
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|
I meant BMX but my X key is flakey.
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|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 17-JUL-1991 17:58:54.96
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER, BROWN, FUJIHARA, BENZLER, MOMODA,BROWN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Promotion
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|
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|
|
|
Join me in congratulating Mark Stephen Pierce as he is promoted to the position
|
|
of Game Design Supervisor!
|
|
|
|
We are forming a new Service/Support Department: The Game Design Group. We will
|
|
publish a formal written plan for the department within a week or so. Just
|
|
briefly, the desire is to formally recognize the need and value of game
|
|
designers and to provide a way to nurture and develop game design as a
|
|
discipline in itself. Traditionally, the Project Leader/programmer has served
|
|
as the game designer on a project. This is well and good and we expect that to
|
|
continue. In fact the Project Leader will continue to have the game design
|
|
responsibility as well as the authority to delegate the responsibility. On
|
|
some projects, project leaders have solicited help with game design. They have
|
|
had no place to turn, but instead have drawn on the talents of interested
|
|
people who volunteer to do game design on top of their official duties as
|
|
animator or mechanical engineer for instance. Without a formal department to
|
|
service the need, our approach has been ad hoc. The Game Design Group is being
|
|
established to address the need.
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|
|
|
As an adjunct responsibility, the Game Design Group will also supervise our
|
|
playtester staff. Our playtesters will serve as one source of future game
|
|
designers. We will use other sources as well. We will be starting small
|
|
and growing to as many as 3 game designers and 3 playtesters in a couple
|
|
of years.
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|
|
|
Mark will be reporting to me. He will be moving to the hardwall office
|
|
next to Ed Rotberg.
|
|
|
|
I am very excited about this new direction. Rich, John and I have discussed
|
|
the need for quite some time. I formally proposed the formation of the new
|
|
group in January, 1991, and I was very pleased that Mark stepped forward to
|
|
take on the challenge.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 18-JUL-1991 08:06:16.14
|
|
To: @ENCODER.LIS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: OPTICAL ENCODER USES
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|
|
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|
|
I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED THE TASK OF DESIGNING THE NEXT GENERATION "TESTER"
|
|
FOR THE OPTICAL ROTARY ENCODER (THE LITTLE GUY ,ABOUT THE SIZE OF OUR 5K
|
|
POT ).
|
|
"I NEED INPUT"..HOW IS THIS ENCODER ENVISIONED BEING USED ?
|
|
I MEAN ,IN TERMS OF RESOLUTION.....HOW FAST WILL IT SPIN...?
|
|
THE OUTPUT RATE IS 128 PULSES/REVOLUTION PER CHANNEL (2 CHANNELS
|
|
IN QUADRATURE 90 DEGREES APART )
|
|
"BADLANDS STEERING" WAS 1:1 WITH A 58 PULSES/REVOLUTION RATE.
|
|
"WHIRLY-GIG IS 1:1 WITH A 72 " " "
|
|
"RACE DRIVIN (COMPACT)" 1:1 WITH A 72 " " "
|
|
"ROADBLASTERS" WAS GEARED 1:4 WITH A 36 P/R RATE....BUT THEN
|
|
THE STEERING WAS RESTRICTED TO 1/2 TURN,SO A
|
|
TOTAL OF 72 PULSES WOULD BE "SEEN" FROM
|
|
LOCK TO LOCK OF THE STEERING CONTROL.
|
|
....SOOO,LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD,...HOW MUCH "RESOLUTION" COULD WE
|
|
USE ,...
|
|
"GUMBALL RALLY" HAD AN ENCODER ON EACH MOTOR WHICH COULD SPIN AS FAST
|
|
AS 3600 RPM WITH 24 PULSES/ROTATION (1440 PULSES/SEC )...TO DO THE
|
|
SAME JOB THIS NEW ENCODER WOULD NEED TO SPIN AT 675 RPM.
|
|
IS THIS A TYPICAL APPLICATION ????
|
|
I UNDERSTAND LETA GETS INVOLVED IN THE CIRCUIT,...RUSTY,WHAT LIMITATIONS
|
|
MIGHT BE ENCOUNTERED? IS IT JUST PROCESSOR SPEED LIMITED?
|
|
|
|
IS THERE ANY REASON TO PURSUE 1,000 PULSES / MILLISECOND ?
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|
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|
|
IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUIREMENTS,POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS,IDEAS,PERTINENT INFO OR DATA PLEASE
|
|
REPLY TO THIS ADDRESS.
|
|
|
|
MILTY
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 18-JUL-1991 11:37:26.09
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: New ATARIAN
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Engineering Department is proud to announce the arrival of Sarah Claire
|
|
Diekneite. Vitals include:
|
|
Arrival Time: Saturday, July 13
|
|
Weight: 8 lbs.6 oz.
|
|
Height: 20"
|
|
|
|
Juliana and Sarah are home and doing well. Congrats
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::NATALIE 18-JUL-1991 11:51:28.79
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: New Tupperware Catalog
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, the Tupperware Lady sent me a mini-catalog in the mail. If you need
|
|
new stuff and would like to see it, drop by my office, or call me and I'll
|
|
bring it by. She sent a mail-in order form. (Cool! - you can get the goods
|
|
without even seeing the lady!) But, if you would like to see the new catalog,
|
|
let me know. If there's enough interest, maybe we can have another lunch hour
|
|
party.
|
|
|
|
Natalie
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|
x1714 or x1794
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 18-JUL-1991 16:20:40.62
|
|
To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Yet another TEK problem corrected.
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|
|
|
|
|
I put another new version of TEK in UTL$EXE:. This version fixes a bug that
|
|
caused it to print out n-squared copies of a picture, instead of just n.
|
|
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 18-JUL-1991 16:26:50.36
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PREFERRED PARTS REPORT - On-Line
|
|
|
|
|
|
Introducing the Atari Games PREFERRED PARTS REPORT, a guide for helping you
|
|
chose which components you should use on new designs. The report will be
|
|
published in hard-copy periodically, but you can search an up-to-date copy
|
|
that is compiled each night by adding the following to your LOGIN.COM:
|
|
|
|
Add: $PREFERRED :==SEARCH ATARI$AVL:PREFERRED.LIS
|
|
|
|
Then after your next login (or $RESTART), you can search by Atari part number,
|
|
generic number, or description. All you have to do is type:
|
|
|
|
PREFERRED item
|
|
|
|
where 'item' is the text or number your looking for. You can search for as many
|
|
items as you like at once by separating each item with a comma. You can display
|
|
the entire report by searching for " " (quote-space-quote).
|
|
|
|
examples: $ PREFERRED eprom
|
|
$ PREFERRED 6-32,8-32
|
|
$ PREFERRED 137001
|
|
|
|
Upper case/Lower case doesn't matter, and you can use any standard DCL
|
|
SEARCH qualifiers including:
|
|
|
|
/HIGHLIGHT=UNDER will underscore matching text
|
|
/LOG will tell you how many matches it found
|
|
/OUTPUT=file-spec will put the results into a file
|
|
/MATCH=AND will only find a record that matches all
|
|
the items/numbers that you specify
|
|
(ex: PREFERRED/MATCH=AND eprom,128kx8)
|
|
|
|
If you want a new hard-copy of the report between regular printings, you can
|
|
send ATARI$AVL:PREFERRED.LIS to any suitable printer (please note, the report
|
|
is 102 columns wide, so it wont fit vertically on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 19-JUL-1991 07:25:34.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOTD
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The flavor of the day is...
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Strawberry Banana
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 19-JUL-1991 09:14:11.65
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Self test
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Jed;
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Is there a way an operator can abort (turn off self test) the hardware
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self test? Once it starts there appears no way to stop it unless the power
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or reset is toggled.
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Are you planning to change self test to use the REAL HELI FLIGHT instead
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of the coin switches?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RALSTON 19-JUL-1991 09:36:55.78
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: A's tickets
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2 tickets available for tonight's game vs. the Yankees...field level, above
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Yankee bullpen...$12.00 each...see Ralston, Hally, or Lipson if interested.
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Game starts at 7:35.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-JUL-1991 14:19:57.26
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Self-Test
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You can leave Self-Test at almost any time by moving the Self-Test switch
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back to the Game position. There are exceptions such as during the VRAM
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tests.
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If you switch back to the Game during the ROM and RAM tests it takes effect
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almost immediately. If you wait until the VRAM test starts you are stuck
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until the VRAM test ends.
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Thereafter, I check the Self-Test switch between major tests.
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You can enter the Menu, bypassing the Automatic part of Self-Test, by pressing
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the Zoom buttom anytime during the initial ROM and RAM tests. (You may have
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to hold the button down for a few seconds in order for the switch to be
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recognized.)
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Once you are in the Menu, you can leave Self-Test at any time by moving the
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Self-Test switch back to the Game position. (If you discover Menus that you
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cannot leave, let me know.)
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The switches used during Self-Test are:
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Thumb Switch
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Trigger Switch
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Zoom Button
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If you would like me to change to the Coin Switches, I will, although it will
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make it extremely awkward to use.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 19-JUL-1991 15:52:47.99
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: Self-Test
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I stand corrected. I tried switching self test during the GSP test and
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I did not see any effect for awhile, so I assumed it would wait until all tests
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were done. My mistake.
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I realize now that the coin switches are used by us in our portion of
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self test, so I will ask Ed Rotberg to change to use the Real Flight button.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 19-JUL-1991 16:51:36.70
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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REX HIGGINS RETURNED YOUR CALL.
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LINDA
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-JUL-1991 10:15:35.04
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To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: FPGA demo this Wednesday.
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Interested in FPGAs. Read on.
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Marshell inc. distributors and TI are coming in this Wednesday at
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12.00 noon to demo TI FPGAs and software. They will probably bring
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munchies, (Pizza or sandwiches). If you are interested, please reply
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today so that I can give them an estimate of numbers.
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I will be trying to get other FPGA vendors in over the next month or
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two to demo their products. I can probably get them to leave me demo
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software for a while also. In most cases the software uses Viewlogic
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schematic capture as a front end.
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The primary companies that I am interested in at this time are :
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ACTEL Antifuse based gates
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ALTERA Eprom based
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AMD
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GEC PLESSY RAM based gates.
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INTEL Second Source for ALTERA parts
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PLUS LOGIC
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TI Second source for Actel parts.
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XILINX RAM based logic blocks
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If you have a particular interest in any one of these, or others
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please let me know.
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I plan on buying software to handle at least one of these FPGA products.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::JMOORE 22-JUL-1991 10:41:33.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: JMOORE
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Subj: Nintendo article
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Does anyone have a Sunday Chronicle (or is it Examiner) that I could look
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at -- I'm interested in reading the article on Nintendo's losing the lawsuit
|
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concerning a device that plugs into their NES. It sounds like Fern may have
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finally come to her senses.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RUSTY 22-JUL-1991 15:44:00.86
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: RUSTY
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Subj: Question of the day...
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I am compiling some data and needed to know the population of the
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bay area. This would be the area from Santa Cruz county through
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Marin county and east to Livermore and Martinez. If you would
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happen to know this data or have an atlas that would have this
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data in some form, or even would know where to get it I would
|
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much appreciate it.
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Rusty
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 23-JUL-1991 07:34:42.35
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: WINDSHIELD REFLECTOR
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F.Y.I.....CANVAS WORKS; 999 INDEPENDENCE AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW "MAKES"
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CUSTOM FITTING "HEATSHIELD WINDSHIELD REFLECTORS" FOR THE DASH OF CARS.
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CARL'S NEW CAPRICE HAS THIS HUGE WINDSHIELD AREA AND THEY WERE THE ONLY
|
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OUTFIT WHO COULD FIX HIM UP SATISFACTORILY. IF YOU'RE TIRED OF THE "OLD
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CARDBOARD" LOOK CHECK THEM OUT.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 23-JUL-1991 09:05:50.18
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOTD
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The flavor of the day is...
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Strawberry Banana!
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 23-JUL-1991 11:08:45.84
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To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: abel4 vms
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I have some good news, some bad news and some good news.
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The good news: Abel4 is up on the VAX (it has been for a couple of
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weeks now). It has several nice new features if you are into that
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sort of thing.
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The bad news: There are bugs in abel4 on the VAX.
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The good news: I am documenting the bugs do that you don't have to
|
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waste time finding them.
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The two I know about at this time are:
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Arguments in a MODULE statement. : If you try using an argument list,
|
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you get a strange undocumented error in your pin statements.
|
|
Solution: if it hurts when you do it, then don't do it. DATA I/O do
|
|
not expect to fix this until the next release of the VAX software. I
|
|
wouldn't hold my breath for that. I wouldn't be surprised if they
|
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phased out the VAX version. If you must have different compilation
|
|
options controlled outside the file then you can play games with
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|
include files.
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The cascading negation in pin statements : If you have multiple pins
|
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in a pin statement and you negate one of them e.g. a,!b,c,d pin 1 2 3 4;
|
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the software negates all the pins in the list after the first negation.
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I.E the software will treat it as if you have a,!b,!c,!d pin 1 2 3 4;
|
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Solution: Use a seperate pin statement for every pin.
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|
This last bug was hard to find because of the new .doc file format
|
|
and pla file structure. When a .abl file is read in it converts all
|
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the inputs to active hi and transforms the equations correspondingly.
|
|
The equations in the .doc file reflect this.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 13:01:42.63
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To: GAWD::MCCARTHY
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CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: RE: abel4 vms
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Since the new ABEL is crap why don't you put the old one back or at least
|
|
make it available. The bugs you have mentioned mean I cannot use many of
|
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my old files without converting them.
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Regards,
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 23-JUL-1991 13:04:40.74
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC: MCCARTHY
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|
Subj: RE: abel4 vms
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The old version (3.1) has not moved, and will not be moving. Use it
|
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as you always did.
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Pat.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 23-JUL-1991 15:03:11.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: The Boyz n' blue
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Our friends in blue are out on McCarthy with their ticket books at the ready so
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|
beware!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:30.31
|
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To: MOORE,SHEPPERD,PETRICK
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|
CC: MARGOLIN
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|
Subj: QMS Printer
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Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print
|
|
their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said
|
|
printer.
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|
|
1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download.
|
|
2. The QMS loses ordinary text files after being put into PostScript mode
|
|
by the animators jobs.
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|
I have been trying for an hour to get something printed out.
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Regards,
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 23-JUL-1991 15:49:18.34
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD,MOORE
|
|
Subj: RE: QMS Printer
|
|
|
|
>From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:28.72
|
|
>Subj: QMS Printer
|
|
>
|
|
>Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print
|
|
>their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said
|
|
>printer.
|
|
|
|
Sorry you think this was such an evil thing. I'm just trying to
|
|
make better use of the resources we've got, and save some money in
|
|
the meantime.
|
|
>
|
|
>1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download.
|
|
|
|
True. Like any bitmapped image, each pixel must be specified, so
|
|
we're stuck with a minimum of 1 byte/pixel. For the first cut at
|
|
the QMS TEK program, I used hex characters to represent each byte, so
|
|
we're using 2 bytes/pixel. I'm currently working on an update that
|
|
will send the pixels in binary form, which will cut the download
|
|
time in half.
|
|
|
|
Of course, the download time is only part of the problem. The
|
|
printer itself requires time to assemble the image. There is little
|
|
we can do about this, except buy more memory for the printer, or
|
|
distribute the job load to some of the other printers (there are
|
|
3 QMS printers in this building, LQ0 and IT are hooked to the VAX,
|
|
I'm not sure if the Admin QMS is or not). We could also buy
|
|
another printer.
|
|
|
|
>2. The QMS loses ordinary text files after being put into PostScript mode
|
|
> by the animators jobs.
|
|
|
|
This is not normally true. It happens only under certain circum-
|
|
stances, but when it does happen it usually kills the printer to
|
|
the point that it must be turned off, then back on. I believe Dave
|
|
S. was looking into the cause of this.
|
|
|
|
>I have been trying for an hour to get something printed out.
|
|
|
|
Welcome to Engineering. It happens to me all the time. Ever try
|
|
to debug a printer driver when the printer is always in use? I now
|
|
usually print things out at night only. Perhaps if people didn't
|
|
print out every single mail message they received there'd be more
|
|
time for important jobs. How many "Flavor of the Day" messages do
|
|
we need to print anyhow? (Sorry, that's just my own pet peeve)
|
|
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::SHEPPERD 23-JUL-1991 16:25:18.35
|
|
To: KIM::PETRICK
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN,MOORE,SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: RE: QMS Printer
|
|
|
|
> From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 23-JUL-1991 15:49:20.71
|
|
> To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
>
|
|
> >From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:28.72
|
|
> >Subj: QMS Printer
|
|
> >
|
|
> >Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print
|
|
> >their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said
|
|
> >printer.
|
|
>
|
|
> Sorry you think this was such an evil thing. I'm just trying to
|
|
> make better use of the resources we've got, and save some money in
|
|
> the meantime.
|
|
|
|
Admirable goal and a worthwhile addition to the animator's tool set.
|
|
|
|
> >
|
|
> >1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download.
|
|
>
|
|
> [...]
|
|
> Of course, the download time is only part of the problem. The
|
|
> printer itself requires time to assemble the image.
|
|
|
|
This is indeed a royal pain in the ass.
|
|
|
|
We have already discussed the need for another QMS for engineering at
|
|
the staff meetings, and ordering another one is on my agenda for this week.
|
|
|
|
BTW: There are 4 QMS printers in the building, all of them are connected
|
|
to the VAX (the one you didn't mention is TGLQ0 and is in Tengen's area,
|
|
right at the end of the "great hall"). The one in marketing is called
|
|
MKT$QMS.
|
|
|
|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-JUL-1991 17:35:51.49
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: China Beach
|
|
|
|
|
|
The TV network executives got me with their scheduling tricks and I missed the
|
|
final program of China Beach which aired last monday.
|
|
|
|
Did anyone out there tape it on VHS (or SVHS)? May I borrow the tape? In fact,
|
|
if you happen to have the previous 2 China Beach shows on tape, I'd like to borrow
|
|
them too.
|
|
|
|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 18:50:27.20
|
|
To: HARPER,ROTBERG,LOGG,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: ASIC65 for Steel Talons
|
|
|
|
|
|
I received the EPROM from Glenn to program the ASIC65 for Steel Talons.
|
|
|
|
The checksum is correct but the Version Number is not at the correct
|
|
address in the EPROM. (The 68010 program used to program ASICs calculates
|
|
the checksum but looks at a specific location in the EPROM for the
|
|
Version Number.)
|
|
|
|
It should be at ROM location $0F; instead it is at ROM location $0D.
|
|
If you plug the ROM into the MultiSync Board at location 210T, the Version
|
|
data should be $FF30 at address $4001E.
|
|
|
|
This probably does not affect the Version Number delivered to the game
|
|
by an ASIC65 command; however, it loses something valuable, which is
|
|
knowing that the correct part is being programmed.
|
|
|
|
Hard Drivin' and Road Riot are correct. Please try to figure out why the
|
|
Version Number is being put at different locations.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 24-JUL-1991 09:08:40.25
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,LIPSON,BRAD,COMSTOCK,ROTBERG,DOWNEND,MCCARTHY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Release time
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gentlemen;
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|
|
|
The time to release is upon us. I will need completed selftest, DSPCOM,
|
|
poly graphics, blit graphics, DSIII, GSP, MSP, ASIC and 68000 program before
|
|
Wednesday July 31. If you cannot make this date then let me know by tomorrow
|
|
and provide a date for completion. As always the sooner the parts are ready
|
|
the better the testing will be.
|
|
|
|
The only way to test all the code to finish as soon as possible. I
|
|
will only fix bugs beyond that date.
|
|
|
|
I believe the DSIII, GSP, MSP, and ASIC are completed. If this is not
|
|
true then let me know ASAP.
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-JUL-1991 14:56:54.08
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST KEYS
|
|
|
|
|
|
THERE'S A SET OF KEYS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA. PLEASE COME TO
|
|
THE FRONT LOBBY TO RECOVER THEM.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::GEYER 25-JUL-1991 09:03:48.34
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Baby Hartline
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looks like I forgot to tell everyone! Susie and Ty Hartline
|
|
(as in Tengen's Accounting's Susie...) welcomed a 7 lb. baby girl
|
|
to their world, and ours, last week at 3:30 a.m. on July 17 ... her
|
|
name is Sarah Louise ... Happy Birthday, Sarah!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 26-JUL-1991 11:00:53.58
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FOTD
|
|
|
|
The flavor of the day is...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lemon Chiffon
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 26-JUL-1991 13:29:47.65
|
|
To: MOORE,BENZLER,MCNAMARA,FUJIHARA,RAY,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: NY SHOW GAMES
|
|
|
|
|
|
ROTBERG CALLED ABOUT 10:30 OUR TIME SO SAY HE HAS UPDATED BOTH GAMES
|
|
AND EVERYTHING IS OK IN NY FOR THE INTRO SHOW.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 26-JUL-1991 17:47:26.81
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: ANOTHER BRAND NEW BABE
|
|
|
|
|
|
Since we have had a run of baby Sarahs born this past week or so at
|
|
Atari/Tengen, the Fujihara's decided to have a boy babe. David Jiro Fujihara
|
|
was born Friday, July 26 weighing in at 5 lb. 11 oz. Mary and little David are
|
|
both fine.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::JEDCOM 29-JUL-1991 09:29:38.23
|
|
To: ROTBERG,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: rev 5.3 dsp partyline stuff
|
|
|
|
|
|
In directory [JEDCOM.PARTY.REV5_3] you'll find the newest stuff:
|
|
in particular PARTY.DSP DEFINES.DSI OCTOPUS.DSI PBOOT.MOT (the rom)
|
|
.. this incorporates Jed's new stuff as far as I can tell.
|
|
You can also get the new stuff from /REV53 on my toadPC if you prefer...
|
|
|
|
I don't know how to exercise the new features of Jed's roms; i looked at the
|
|
DSPLINK tests and tried them a bit. The DSPLINK's can send and receive data
|
|
EXCEPT!!! they don't return when full if you select
|
|
"DUMP RECEIVE BUFFER WHEN FULL" -- maybe that routine didn't get changed
|
|
when the polarity of the GINT bit switched???
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-JUL-1991 13:08:02.75
|
|
To: JEDCOM
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj:
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I need to get your new code so I can add it to my new code and checksum it.
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'DUMP RECEIVE BUFFER WHEN FULL' might not work if you are using a Rev A
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MultiSync Board because of the interrupt line contention with the SCUM IC.
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Rev B boards don't have this problem.
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I only have one setup so it is difficult for me to test things like that.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-JUL-1991 15:29:41.84
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: SLOOP
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I need a final version of SLOOP (with documentation) so I can verify Self-Test.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 29-JUL-1991 15:32:38.32
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: SLOOP
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I do not have one yet. I send your request to Pat.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 30-JUL-1991 09:53:01.88
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: SLOOP
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Jed;
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We will decide the SLOOP pull addresses this afternoon. What addresses
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do you need? Is it just the Reset and 4 simple pulls?
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 30-JUL-1991 11:13:46.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: Brand New Books FOR SALE!!!
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Brand NEW Books. Never opened. Just received. Fantastic Prices!
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All books not sold will be sent back to the publisher by the end of the week
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SO ACT NOW!
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WordPerfect 5.1 in Business
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Ready to use templates and style sheets help you prepare both simple
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and complex text documents - including letters, memos, labels and envelopes,
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fill-in forms, and much more. Includes 5 1/4" diskette.
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$29.95
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Using dBase IV
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Complete User's Guide teaches you the fundamentals of dBase and provides
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expert advice for maximum prodctivity. Handy command reference provides
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information at a glance. Over 900 pages!
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$21.80
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Using Borland C++
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Tutorial and Reference for C++ programmers. Sample projects and
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programs. Detalied coverage of Object Oriented Programming. Over 1000 pages!
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$29.95
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All sales final. First come first served. See the books in my office or
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call me at x3788
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-JUL-1991 12:58:41.96
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: SLOOP
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Yes. And the other modes must not be activated when I read sequential
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addresses to do the checksum.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 31-JUL-1991 11:16:08.35
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: 049712-01 RE V
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HI JED,
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I HAVE THE FILM AND FAB FOR YOUR PROTO PCB. BUT, I HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE
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PURCHASE REQ WHICH MEANS I CAN'T BUY THEM. COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE
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QUANTITY AND DELIVERY DATE THAT YOU NEED??? LAST BUT NOW LEAST, DO YOU KNOW
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WHEN I WILL RECEIVE THE PURCHASE REQ???
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THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,
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MELANIE
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P.S. OOPS I MADE A MISTAKE ON THE FIRST LINE. SHOULD BE: BUT, I HAVE NOT
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BYE
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 13:56:26.20
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To: MIKE::MARTIN
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: 049712-01 RE V
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I will try to get approval for 30 boards and I would like them in two weeks,
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say 8/15/91. I will start the Purchase Req today. I don't know how long it
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will take me to get signatures.
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I will also do one for the Motor and Fan Amp Rev 2. That's the board I did
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myself with OrCAD. We got Rev 1 boards from Davilla and I would like to get
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Rev 2 from them, too. We will try for 20 boards with one week delivery.
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You friend,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 13:57:06.04
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To: MIKE::MARTIN
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: 049712-01 RE V
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Oops.I meant 'your friend' .
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 31-JUL-1991 14:53:13.33
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To: MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: 220V requirements
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I will be sending a game to Ireland and I would like to know the
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changes necessary to get Steel Talons running on 220V and/or 50Hz.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 31-JUL-1991 17:43:03.37
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN,MEYETTE,MCCARTHY
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Subj: RE:220V requirements
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The only part that I have been involved with is the solenoid, which
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needs to be the 220volt flavor for Ireland. Rick Meyette or Rick
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Owens can give you more detailed information.
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|
Pat
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>From: KIM::LOGG 31-JUL-1991 14:53:09.41
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>To: MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN
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>CC:
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>Subj: 220V requirements
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>
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>
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> I will be sending a game to Ireland and I would like to know the
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>changes necessary to get Steel Talons running on 220V and/or 50Hz.
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>
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 20:19:50.36
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To: LOGG,MONCRIEF
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: ROM Timing
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I have looked at the ROM timing and you can have 35 ns more.
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 1-AUG-1991 10:10:13.12
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Company Picnic
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Tickets are now on sale!
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$10 - Adults
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$ 5 - Children
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Come anytime, but lunch is from 11:30 to 1:00. Please see Yvette for
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tickets, x-5850, or vax her at FRANZELLA.
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Get 'em while they're hot!
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 1-AUG-1991 11:30:19.67
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: For Sale
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|
2 Lynard Skynard Tickets - 8/31, Shoreline
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2nd section, middle, towards the back
|
|
Asking face value, I think they were $45 for the pair.
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|
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If interested, call Lorene at the front desk, or REPLY.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MILTY 1-AUG-1991 11:46:57.22
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,SHIRLEY,HIDEYUKA
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CC:
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Subj: R.S.V.P. ROAST
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LUNCH PLANS FOR "DAVE RALSTON/JOHN SALWITZ GOOD-BYE ROAST" ARE AS
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FOLLOWS:
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WHEN?: NEXT (A WEEK FROM TOMORROW) FRIDAY,9/AUG/91
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WHEN?: ....LUNCHTIME....11:30
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WHERE?:ED LEVINE PARK.....MILPITAS,CALAVERAS RD (RIGHT SIDE,UP THE HILL)
|
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WHAT?: BROWN BAG/BOX LUNCHES..(DETAILS TO FOLLOW FOR THOSE WHO RESPOND)
|
|
WHAT ELSE?: I'M STILL WORKIN' ON THE DETAILS, BUT,...I NEED TO HAVE
|
|
SOME IDEA OF HOW MANY BODIES TO EXPECT. SO REPLY IMMEDIATLY IF
|
|
YOU'RE INTERESTED.!!
|
|
ALSO WHAT ELSE?:....THIS IS JUST A LUNCH,...NOT A "SPONSORED" EVENT.
|
|
IF YOU WANNA CHIP IN TO HELP PAY FOR JOHN AND DAVES PB&J SANDWHICH AND
|
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SODA,...LET ME KNOW. IF WE CAN GET 137 PEOPLE...IT'LL ONLY BE 2 CENTS
|
|
EACH.
|
|
.......................CALL OR REPLY NOWNOWNOWNOW!!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::CALFEE 1-AUG-1991 11:57:08.61
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: such a deal
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|
CABIN FOR RENT
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|
TWAIN HARTE
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� Three bedroom, 2� bath, nine years old.
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|
� In the pines, 4000 ft. elevation, beautiful
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|
views.
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|
� Air-conditioned, heated, fireplace.
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|
� Game room, with arcade video games and
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|
pinball machine.
|
|
� Cabin is just like a home - toys, games,
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|
books, TV, BBQ, laundry room, fully equipped
|
|
kitchen, linens, bedding, etc.
|
|
� Small private membership lake one mile away
|
|
� Thirty minutes from skiing at Dodge Ridge.
|
|
� Lots to do for families in the area - Columbia
|
|
State Historic Park, Jamestown (Antiques and
|
|
Railtown 1897), Moaning Caverns, Sonka's
|
|
Apple Ranch, Pinecrest Lake, Sonora Pass,
|
|
Calaveras Big Trees, Daffodil Hill, Gold Rush
|
|
towns.
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|
|
Rates: $75 per night, $100 per night 6 people
|
|
or more.
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|
|
|
Owners: Steve and Susan Calfee
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|
1217 Arnold Ct.
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|
Fremont, CA 94539
|
|
Please call 657-7426 for more Info.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::COMSTOCK 1-AUG-1991 11:58:10.75
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: New Intern in the Animation Dept.
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|
|
Atari has just signed on its first intern and he will be
|
|
working in the Animation Department for the next three
|
|
months. His name is Rhizaldi Bugawan, but if that's
|
|
too tricky for you, he will answer to Riz. He doesn't
|
|
have an assigned office yet, but feel free to stop by
|
|
the department and say Hi. He says he's very enthusiastic
|
|
about working here and is really looking forward to
|
|
working with everyone. At the slightest encouragement
|
|
he will let you see his epic-length flipbooks.
|
|
|
|
Sam
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MARTIN 1-AUG-1991 15:39:56.71
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 049712-01 REV 1
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|
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HI JED,
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|
|
|
F.Y.I. THE BEST QUOTE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED FOR YOUR PCB IS FROM SKYLINE
|
|
FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1850.00
|
|
|
|
I CANNOT PLACE AN ORDER UNTIL I RECEIVE A SIGNED OFF PURCHASE REQ FROM YOU.
|
|
|
|
I JUST WANTED TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE...
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|
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|
SEE YA
|
|
|
|
MELANIE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-AUG-1991 15:55:36.80
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LOST KEYS
|
|
|
|
|
|
THERE'S A SET OF KEYS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PLEASE COME
|
|
TO THE LOBBY TO RETRIEVE.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 1-AUG-1991 16:18:48.27
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: lost keys
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|
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|
|
I seem to have dropped my spare keys...
|
|
But they don't look like key's... they look kinda like a credit card, sort of.
|
|
They are a thin, white plastic thing, with key cutouts in the middle that fold
|
|
out (great for the wallet!). If'n you happen to see 'em, please gimme a ring
|
|
(ex 1750) or just REPLY to this address.
|
|
|
|
If you'd like to have a set of spare keys like this, gimme a ring and I'll turn
|
|
you on to a locksmith who will make 'em for a couple a bucks (not available for
|
|
all makes of cars, but most).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-AUG-1991 16:45:10.38
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MIDI anyone?
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|
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|
|
|
IF YOU DON'T CARE TO DISCUSS "midi" YOU CAN DELETE THIS
|
|
NOW.
|
|
|
|
Does anyone in the vaxland know of a good MIDI-card for
|
|
the PC? Have any of you compu-musicians used the Roland
|
|
MPU-401 or -401compatibles for your MIDI system? And
|
|
While we're on the subject of MIDIsystems, what's the
|
|
first time buyer to avoid in the world of MIDI software,
|
|
synths, and etc?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 1-AUG-1991 17:22:32.03
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: The Latest Steel Talons
|
|
|
|
|
|
We are updating the Steel Talons program. Play the Steel Talons in
|
|
the Common Area or the area outside the Marble Man lab. We will be updating
|
|
the field test units with this program tomorrow, so we need some testing tonight
|
|
and tomorrow morning. Please contact Ed Rotberg or myself at x1739 if you see
|
|
any bugs.
|
|
|
|
Watch this space next week for details about our Steel Talons contest.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MARTIN 2-AUG-1991 09:25:15.73
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 049712-01 REV 1 - UPDATE
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|
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|
|
GOOD MORNING JED,
|
|
|
|
I RECEIVED YOUR PURCHASE REQ THIS MORNING. THANK YOU...........
|
|
I QUOTED THIS JOB AS A 2 WEEK TURN AROUND FOR A LOT CHARGE OF $1850.00
|
|
YOUR DATE REQUESTED IS 8-12 WHICH IS NOT A 2 WEEK TURN AROUND.
|
|
IF YOU NEED IT ON 8-12 THE PRICE WILL BE MORE. (I ASKED FOR THE PRICING)
|
|
IF WE KEEP IT WITH THE 2 WEK TURN AROUND THE DELIVERY DATE WILL BE 8-16.
|
|
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO.
|
|
|
|
THANKS
|
|
MELANIE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 2-AUG-1991 10:55:07.07
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Hardware problem
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
|
|
|
|
I seem to have a hardware problem with the 8 bit ADC. I have an
|
|
intermitent problem with the pot reading moving without any change in the pot.
|
|
I have experienced this with the PCB on Rotberg's bench and I have recieved
|
|
reports of it occuring on field test and on my bench.
|
|
|
|
I have a scope hooked up to the pot output and to the input on the ADC.
|
|
The value on the ADC input will change when the pot value doesn't. The ADC will
|
|
slowly move until it snaps back to the correct reading.
|
|
|
|
Could you give us some help here?
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 2-AUG-1991 12:34:20.98
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: FLANAGAN
|
|
Subj: Attention AAAAAA's fans
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|
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|
|
Two killer tickets available for the sold-out Sunday game vs.
|
|
the first place Minnesota Twins. They are lower reserved on the first
|
|
base line by the opposing bullpen. Cost is $12.00 each. Please respond
|
|
via VAX mail to FLANAGAN or call ext.1742 or page Mike Hally or Bob
|
|
Flanagan by 3:00 pm today(Friday, Aug. 2).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 2-AUG-1991 13:14:09.78
|
|
To: @[RAY]PARTY.DIS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Party / Open House -- August 17
|
|
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|
|
!! OPEN HOUSE !! OPEN HOUSE !! OPEN HOUSE !!
|
|
|
|
Saturday, August 17
|
|
|
|
We have moved into the foothills east of Milpitas/San Jose and
|
|
we would like to invite you and your family / significant other to
|
|
an open house.
|
|
|
|
We will offer:
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|
|
|
Swimming Badminton Volleyball
|
|
Horseshoes Pool Video Games
|
|
Walking BBQ Conversation
|
|
|
|
You can come by anytime between noon and 8:00pm. We will have
|
|
hot dogs for lunch, chicken and hot dogs for dinner (plus salad,
|
|
beans and soda). A side dish (chips, salad, vegetable, dessert)
|
|
would be gratefully accepted.
|
|
|
|
If you would like to join us, we would appreciate an RSVP by
|
|
Monday, August 12 (so we know how much food to buy). You can
|
|
VAXmail RAY, or call John at work at 434-5860, or call us at home
|
|
at 254-4068 (feel free to leave a message).
|
|
|
|
Our home is at 4950 Sierra Road, about 30 minutes from Atari.
|
|
We will provide maps for those planning to attend.
|
|
|
|
See you then!!
|
|
|
|
John, Sherry, Diana, Kenny
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 2-AUG-1991 15:03:30.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: California 1950 3 cent Centennial Stamp
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|
|
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|
|
I don't know if this stamp is worth anything, but I received it with a letter
|
|
profile from a prospecting supplier. I don't collect but if you do...first
|
|
respondent gets it.
|
|
|
|
Thanx....Tom
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 2-AUG-1991 16:54:52.45
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: COMPANY PICNIC ACTIVITIES SIGN-UP
|
|
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|
|
ALL EMPLOYEES INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE PICNIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDING
|
|
BASEBALL, HORSESHOES, VOLLEYBALL AND THE TUG-OF-WAR MAY SIGN-UP AT THE MAIN
|
|
LOBBY DESK.
|
|
|
|
LINDA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 3-AUG-1991 21:06:18.47
|
|
To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: A/D Problem
|
|
|
|
|
|
Although I have not been able to duplicate the problem I believe it is due
|
|
to the unused A/D inputs floating.
|
|
|
|
In this regard, Input 6 may be the worst because, having been used only
|
|
internaly to read the output of the Strain Gage Brake Amplifier, it has no
|
|
bypass capacitors whose leakage can keep the A/D's input reasonably biased.
|
|
It does, however, have a very nice resistor to ground which, unfortunately,
|
|
was not loaded.
|
|
|
|
Plan A: Load R193 (1K, on Sheet 16)
|
|
|
|
Plan B: Load R193 (1K, on Sheet 16);
|
|
Replace C5, C6, C7, C8, and C14 with 100K 1/8W Resistors (110027-104)
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have added R193 to Rotberg's board so we can get a headstart in deciding
|
|
which solution to use.
|
|
|
|
We are under severe time constraints because Manufacturing is scheduled to
|
|
start building the boards this week.
|
|
|
|
If we choose Plan B we will need Meyette's blessing because these capacitors
|
|
may affect FCC.
|
|
|
|
Also: I need a SLOOP to verify Self-Test (and the SLOOP).
|
|
|
|
Also: I have done the Board Test Procedure for Manufacturing. Copies are
|
|
available upon request.
|
|
|
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|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 5-AUG-1991 09:38:58.02
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: A/D Problem
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SLOOP should come today. Glenn was handling field tests all Friday.
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I managed to get a failure on Rotberg's PCB. I noticed that input 6
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(counting 0 to 7) was below 0, the same as input 1 on the ADC!!!! Moving the
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pot just a little brought the value to 20H, where it should have been.
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Could I have a copy of the board test procedure? Glenn needs one too.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 5-AUG-1991 11:48:58.44
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY
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CC: RAY
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Subj: Walkabout Friday -- August 9 -- 3:30-5:00
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This month's extravaganza will be hosted by
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Kelly Turner and Norm Avellar, creators of that
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up-and-coming mega-hit: Off-the-Wall.
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The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
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Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
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munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive,
|
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negative, and off-the-wall).
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Friday, August 9, 1991
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3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
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John
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RALSTON 5-AUG-1991 12:32:00.96
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: A's tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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For tonight...2 tickets...field level...above visitor's bullpen...versus
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Seattle...7:05 gametime...$12.00 each, or best offer...sit with Hally (Oops!
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Well, maybe $12.00 is a little steep.)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 6-AUG-1991 06:19:04.36
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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The CONNECT function is how you talk to a party you have on HOLD.
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There are several ways for someone to wind up on HOLD. That's
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complicated. How to talk to them? That's simple.
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You have someone on HOLD if you get a higher pitched dial tone than
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you're used to. You have had someone placed on HOLD if you hear a soft beep
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during a conversation. And you can put someone on HOLD.
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How to UNHOLD? That's CONNECT. If you have a button marked CONNECT
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or CNCT, push it. If you don't, do a FLASH if appropriate, and dial * 1.
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That's FLASH, STAR, ONE. Hurry, your parties are standing by!
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 6-AUG-1991 08:34:35.00
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: ADC failure
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I came in this morning and moved the pot and immediately the value of
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the volume pot slowly converged to 0. It has stayed that way now. You may
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come in and see it for yourself.
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|
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I have only one other report of this happening in the field although
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I do not know for sure of the exact failure mode. Otherwise I would replace
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the ADC of Rotberg's PCB and hope that it was a bad part. I'll try to get
|
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the other failing PCB in from the field today.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 6-AUG-1991 13:03:33.46
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|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
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CC:
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Subj: Missing ZAX stuff
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|
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|
There were (2) ZAX 68020 Emulators brand new in the box in the SPACE LAB.
|
|
Hubberstey took one. That setup looks fine.
|
|
But the setup left in thr SPACE lab has been "raided"
|
|
- all software is missing (ZAX low-level ICE & Mictotec XRAY s/w)
|
|
(but the raider did leave a ZAX floppy disk sleeve and an empty box)
|
|
- The XRAY manual is missing
|
|
- It appears some PCB's from inside one of the boxes are missing?!
|
|
|
|
If you know the whereabouts of this stuff, please VAX mail me a message AND
|
|
leave a note on the remaining boxes in the lab
|
|
|
|
As a general practice, It is courteous to leave a note when you take
|
|
something - even if you think it's just for a moment.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 6-AUG-1991 13:54:18.30
|
|
To: KIM::LOGG
|
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CC: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
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|
Subj: RE: SLOOPs
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From: KIM::LOGG 6-AUG-1991 13:46:22.59
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To: MCNAMARA
|
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CC:
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Subj: SLOOPs
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Did you burn 2 for Jed? If not please do that as soon as you can.
|
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He is waiting for them.
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***********************************************************************
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Ed,
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Yes I did burn two for Jed.
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Jed,
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They are on my desk. I'm leaving for GolfLand right now and will get them to you
|
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when I get back.
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|
Glenn
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-AUG-1991 15:32:19.67
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To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Plan B
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|
I have done the mods for Plan B on Rotberg's board. I have written up a
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|
deviation and brought it to Manufacturing. I will ECN the Parts List.
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|
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|
I have noticed two things:
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1. The power supply connected to Rotberg's system is flakey and generally
|
|
refuses to start after it is switched off.
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|
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|
2. The MultiSync Board is lying flat on the table without standoffs
|
|
so that whatever dirt and crud happens to have been incorporated
|
|
into the surface of said table gets to contribute to leakage paths
|
|
to high impedance inputs.
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|
|
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Regards,
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|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-AUG-1991 16:03:27.90
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Message from the President
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|
|
|
The Company has accepted Mr. Shane Breaks' resignation effective
|
|
immediately.
|
|
|
|
I would like to announce that Mr. Mike Taylor has been appointed
|
|
Vice President of Sales for Atari Games effective today. European
|
|
sales will continue to be handled by David Smith.
|
|
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|
I am very pleased that Mike has accepted this new management
|
|
assignment and ask that you please give him your full support.
|
|
|
|
- Hide Nakajima -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::REMY 6-AUG-1991 16:55:17.16
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
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To: All At Atari/Tengen
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|
You all have been my other family in America. I'm proud to have
|
|
worked with you all. Please remember me and come and see me in
|
|
England. You are all welcome on the Isle of Wight.
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|
|
|
Shane
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-AUG-1991 17:21:46.39
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Message from the President
|
|
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|
|
|
The following is a news release which we are sending to the press
|
|
regarding the promotion of Mike Nevin:
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|
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|
"July 30, 1991 - Milpitas, California
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|
|
|
"Atari Games Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of
|
|
Mr. Mike Nevin to Managing Director/Vice President Operations of
|
|
Atari Games Ireland Limited.
|
|
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|
"Since 1984, Mr. Nevin has served as the Managing Director of
|
|
Atari Games Ireland Limited. He is responsible for all of the
|
|
coin-operated operational aspects of the business in Europe.
|
|
Mr. Nevin joined Atari in 1979 as Ireland's Controller.
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|
|
|
"Atari Games Ireland Limited is Europe's leading manufacturer and
|
|
distributor of video games and under Mike's leadership is enjoying
|
|
one of its busiest years ever!
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|
|
|
"According to Hide Nakajima, President of Atari Games, 'Mike
|
|
certainly deserves the new title and the broader responsibilities
|
|
that go along with it. I am sure we will continue to see
|
|
increased efficiency in the overall operation of the Ireland
|
|
facility."
|
|
|
|
- Hide Nakajima -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 6-AUG-1991 18:12:10.11
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: R193
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|
|
|
The board that I took out of the Golfland game already had R193 (1K) installed.
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 7-AUG-1991 09:34:47.81
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PCB test instructions
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have redone the PCB test instructions. I'll place a copy on you desk for
|
|
review. Please return these instructions with any comments or corrections.
|
|
|
|
I believe I had some questions on your test procedure. Could you stop
|
|
by and discuss this with me?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-AUG-1991 10:02:23.91
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: T-bills
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed, I was asking Rick for some input on buying Treasury bills and he
|
|
said you might know more about it. Do you have any suggestions before
|
|
I make a purchase, I'ld appreciate hearing anything you may know about
|
|
it.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BRAD "why deny the obvious child?" 7-AUG-1991 10:10:20.85
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
|
Subj: 101 Keyboard for sale
|
|
|
|
I bought a new fancy keyboard for my home system (Northgate 102) and I
|
|
don't need the keyboard that came with. This is a brand new keyboard
|
|
(well, I used it about 2 weeks) and it works absolutely fine.
|
|
It's an enhanced 101 keyboard with the function keys along the top.
|
|
|
|
$15 or best offer.
|
|
|
|
- brad -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 7-AUG-1991 10:19:47.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AIR CONDITIONING
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE A-C UNIT #1 WILL BE OUT FOR A SHORT WHILE.
|
|
|
|
THE UNIT IS BEING WORKED ON AT THE MOMENT. PLEASE BE PATIENT.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
BOB FRYE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 7-AUG-1991 11:20:26.81
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Milpitas game PCB
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have the other PCB that had volume pot problems at Milpitas and
|
|
I set it up on my bench. It appears to be the exact problem you speculated.
|
|
I am now having Glenn mod this PCB to match production PCBs. I'll let
|
|
you know the results.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-AUG-1991 13:21:26.70
|
|
To: KIM::KHODADADI
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: T-bills
|
|
|
|
|
|
You can buy Treasury Bills from a Broker and pay a fee or you can buy
|
|
them directly from the Federal Reserve and pay no fee.
|
|
|
|
You can set up a Treasury Direct Account before you buy anything or you
|
|
can set it up with your first purchase.
|
|
|
|
Treasury Bills are by definition one year or less. Notes are 1 - 5 years
|
|
(I think) and Bonds are even longer.
|
|
|
|
If you buy a Treasury Bill, you must pay for it with Certified Check or
|
|
Money Order. No personal checks. Notes and Bonds can be paid for by personal
|
|
check.
|
|
|
|
The way they pay you is by Electronic Funds Transfer to your bank account.
|
|
You simply provide them with your bank's routing number (it is on your check)
|
|
and your account number (it can be checking or savings).
|
|
|
|
Treasury Bill are sold at a discount. You buy a Bill for $10,000 they
|
|
Treasury Bill are sold at a discount. If you buy a Bill for $10,000 they
|
|
send you the 'interest'. It isn't exactly interest because you don't pay tax
|
|
on it until the year in which it comes due. If you buy a six month Bill today
|
|
you get the interest now but it is considered 1992 income. The interest rates
|
|
are understated because they don't take into account the fact that you can
|
|
have the'interest' now and can invest it for additional yield.
|
|
|
|
Treasury obligations are NOT TAXED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
|
|
|
|
You can set up a Treasury Direct Account and buy Treasury obligations from
|
|
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. You can call 415-882-9798 for
|
|
a general announcement, 415-974-2330 to talk to a person, or 415-974-2629
|
|
which is an answering machine where you can order forms. You can call it and
|
|
say "Please send me the forms and information for setting up a Treasury Direct
|
|
Account and buying six month Treasury Bills." And they will.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-AUG-1991 13:34:23.23
|
|
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: RE: T-bills
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks, now I can get started on this.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-AUG-1991 14:16:26.67
|
|
To: MCNAMARA
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: SA II S
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you will tell me where the SA IIS Test Procedure is, I will add it to
|
|
my documentation and bring it over to Manufacturing today.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PAAUW 7-AUG-1991 17:02:17.30
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Female Bowler Wanted
|
|
|
|
|
|
We (Don Paauw, Bill Hindorff, Doug Coward, and Mark Phoenix) are looking
|
|
for a female bowler to complete a team in a mixed handicap league.
|
|
The games will be at 6:00 pm on Tuesday or Thursday nights (your choice)
|
|
beginning the first week of September at Mission Lanes in Milpitas.
|
|
If you are interested, reply to this message of contact any one of us.
|
|
Otherwise, the guy with the short straw goes in for a sex change operation.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 7-AUG-1991 19:58:26.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LAPTOP COMPUTER
|
|
|
|
|
|
***** FOR SALE ***** FOR SALE ***** FOR SALE *****
|
|
|
|
Compact 286 LTE Notebook Computer (Laptop)
|
|
|
|
1 year old, Excellent condition
|
|
|
|
Features:
|
|
20 Meg Internal Hard Disk
|
|
3.5" Internal Floppy
|
|
1200/2400 Baud Modem
|
|
2.6 Meg RAM
|
|
3 Rechargeable Batteries (3 Hours each)
|
|
Charger/Converter
|
|
Mouse
|
|
Dos 4.0
|
|
Windows 3.0
|
|
Other Miscellaneous Software
|
|
|
|
1 year warranty still left.
|
|
|
|
$2000.00 or B.O.
|
|
|
|
Reply via Vaxmail or call me at x1782
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
|
|
Andrew Burgess
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 8-AUG-1991 09:15:27.12
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Bug in rand()
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have discovered a potentially disasterous bug in
|
|
the random number generator we use in our games. The problem
|
|
lies in the line:
|
|
|
|
return( (((ulong) in << 15) + lfrac) >> 16);
|
|
|
|
which should just be:
|
|
|
|
return lfrac >> 16;
|
|
|
|
Apparently the extra factor of in was added in an attempt to force rand()
|
|
to return numbers from 0 to in _inclusive_. Without this factor, rand()
|
|
should return a uniform distribution from 0 (inclusive) to in (exclusive).
|
|
With the added factor, rand() may actually return numbers LARGER than in!
|
|
|
|
By the time you read this, an updated copy of rand.asm for the 68K
|
|
will be in EE$USERDISK:[68K_US].
|
|
|
|
We now return you to your regular programming
|
|
Mike
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 8-AUG-1991 12:04:52.49
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
WILL PHILIPS CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:49 AM. HE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW
|
|
THAT HE WILL BE HERE AT 1:30 PM. FOR YOUR APPT.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCNAMARA 8-AUG-1991 14:45:20.60
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: test procedure
|
|
|
|
STEEL TALONS SAIIS AUDIO BOARD PCB TEST
|
|
G.F.M. 8/7/91
|
|
|
|
(1) SELF-TEST
|
|
A. Apply power to the SAIIS audio pcb.
|
|
B. Verify that the following leds are lit:
|
|
CR10 (-14V), CR11 (+14V), and CR4 (+5V). If one of these leds isn't
|
|
lit then reject the board.
|
|
C. Slide the self-test switch to enter self-test and press ZOOM to
|
|
bypass the 2 minute automated test.
|
|
D. Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
|
|
E. Select SOUND BOARD TESTS.
|
|
F. Select SA SELF TEST. If there is an error during this test then there
|
|
may be a problem with one of the following:
|
|
ROM at 1F,
|
|
Decode Gal at 2L,
|
|
6502 at 1D,
|
|
SCOM chip at 1L.
|
|
If there are no errors after this scom communication test then you
|
|
will hear 8 tones cycling between the left and right channels
|
|
followed by one long tone. These tones check the Yamaha circuitry.
|
|
After these tones you will hear 3 sentences followed by a sound
|
|
effect which come from the ADPCM roms in the following order:
|
|
ADPCM0 at 1M: "PRETTY GOOD" (PGOOD)
|
|
ADPCM1 at 1N: "THOSE ARE GOVERNMENT PAID FOR KID" (GOVTPAID)
|
|
ADPCM2 at 1P: "THIS IS YOUR FINAL EXAM KID GOOD LUCK" (EXAM)
|
|
ADPCM3 Sound of gunfire hitting a Tank. (TANKHIT)
|
|
If one of these sentences do not play then the corresponding rom
|
|
may have a bent pin or may be bad, or the ADPCM Gal at 2F may be bad.
|
|
These sounds can be manually played by going to the PLAY SOUNDS
|
|
screen and then selecting the names in the parentheses.
|
|
Exit this test by pressing ZOOM.
|
|
G. Select PLAY SOUNDS
|
|
H. Select R_CLICK and press the thumb switch to check the right coin
|
|
counter output.
|
|
I. Select L_CLICK and press the thumb switch to check the left coin
|
|
counter output.
|
|
|
|
END OF STEEL TALONS SAIIS AUDIO BOARD PCB TEST
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-AUG-1991 15:05:41.61
|
|
To: GAWD::MCNAMARA
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: test procedure
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looks good to me.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 8-AUG-1991 15:13:31.79
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: stalon_test.doc updated
|
|
|
|
|
|
I updated the Steel Talons PCB Test procedure on [logg.ace.release].
|
|
If you want to update this file, please copy it to your directory, make the
|
|
changes and mail me message where the updated file is located.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-AUG-1991 15:54:51.87
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: test
|
|
|
|
|
|
hello dere
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 8-AUG-1991 19:49:52.12
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: selftest
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
|
|
|
|
Let me know when self test is done. I'll copy it over to the
|
|
release directory and update the in-house units.
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Thanks
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From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 9-AUG-1991 07:12:23.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: Mike Geeks again
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My mail yesterday was based on the (dubious) practice of
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stripping the 'C' comments out of the 68000 assembly 'RAND' from
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Pit Fighter. In fact, the addition of (in << 15) is not only harmless
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in the asm version, it is needed, if the rest of the routine is
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left alone. Unfortunately, the "MULS" immediately above the lines
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in question makes the "raw" random number have a range [-in/2..in/2),
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so the addition (effectively) of in/2 was needed. On the other hand,
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changing to a MULU lets you shine on the addition _and_ save some time.
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If all this is just too confusing, just copy the _new_ RAND.ASM
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(if you took the old-new one yesterday) and accept my apologies for
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any hair-tearing that rand(42) occasionally returning -21 caused.
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Maybe I should go back to pumping gas,
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Mike
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From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-AUG-1991 09:32:01.12
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: 1 of 2
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My (New) Address is...
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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xxx-xxx-xxxx
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::BURGESS "Andrew" 9-AUG-1991 15:03:48.26
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: 2 of 2 (from John Salwitz)
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August 9, 1991
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I have had the belief for some time now that (sooner or later) I
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would need to shake up my life. Two weeks ago I closed on a new house and
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on a new job... I achieved "shake up".
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Of course, the decision to leave Atari was very difficult. Any good
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job is tough to leave, but very few places are like Atari. I need to make
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clear that my decision to leave is not a statement about Atari. Rather, it
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is a statement about my own restlessness.
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To those of you that I have been lucky enough to work with, I want
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to say thank-you. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you.
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Sincerely,
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JFS
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PS:
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Be careful, the senior sales staff became entirely too dependent
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on Dave and I, to the point that they needed to be released upon our
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departure. The guilt can be awful. Try to keep the new staff in line.
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PSS:
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Rich, don't think of it as losing a game designer, think of it as
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losing a Dodger fan, that should make it a whole lot easier to take.
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From: KIM::LOGG 11-AUG-1991 20:55:36.50
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Audio test
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Don't forget to stop the ADPCM test after 8 seconds instead of the
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current 2 seconds.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 11-AUG-1991 23:04:27.51
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Ignore the last message
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I was given the wrong EPROMs, forget the last message.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 12-AUG-1991 00:32:14.05
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: SLOOP
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Jed,
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I have a new sloop for you. It shouldn't affect any of your code, but
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it's best to be on the safe side...
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- Ed R. -
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-AUG-1991 07:45:53.10
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Shoreline Tickets
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2 tickets for Manhattan Transfer on Fri., 10/4
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Sec. 101, middle
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$45/pair
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If interested, call Lorene at the front desk, or REPLY to this message
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 12-AUG-1991 10:10:33.12
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,BROWN
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CC:
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Subj: one last bug for the road...
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From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-AUG-1991 09:31:50.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: typical salwitz misspelling.....
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My (REAL) (New) Address is...
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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xxx-xxx-xxxx
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BRAD "why deny the obvious child?" 12-AUG-1991 10:12:01.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: FREE!
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Empty boxes - suitable for shipping, gifts, etc...
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Hayes 300 baud smartmodem.
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Outside my office.
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::REMY 12-AUG-1991 14:33:02.39
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: REMY
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Subj: MESSAGES FOR MIKE TAYLOR
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Any E-MAIL messages for Mike Taylor should be sent to my account and I will
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forward to Mike as he does not have a VAX account. Thank you for your
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assistance.
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--Remy
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 12-AUG-1991 15:55:28.66
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: BLOOD DRIVE
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If anyone is interested in donating blood. Please contact Yvette Ext. 5850
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DATE : THURSDAY, AUGUST 15,1991
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TIME : 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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PLACE : MILPITAS COMMUNITY CENTER
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457 E. CALAVERAS BLVD.
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If enough interested , there will be a shuttle service provided.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 13-AUG-1991 08:19:12.11
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LOST COFFEE CUP
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THERE WAS A ABANDON
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THERE WAS A ABANDON
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 13-AUG-1991 10:46:50.02
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: DSPCOM checksum
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Jed;
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The self test says the checksum of the DSPCOM 27512 is 1025 yet the
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IMI says the checksum is 6420! Why the difference? Isn't this confusing?
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I am using 6420 as the checksum in the AROMREL.DOC. My plan is to
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release this part today unless I here differently from you.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FRYE 13-AUG-1991 11:48:06.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: VISITORS
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TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 8/14, I WILL BE ESCORTING A SMALL GROUP THRU 675
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AT APPROX. NOON TIME.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-AUG-1991 14:04:19.76
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To: LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: DSPCOM Checksum
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The 2105 cannot read the Boot ROM directly, it can only boot pages of
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program from it.
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The program checksum is done on code that has been booted. This is not the
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same as the actual data in the ROM because of things like:
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1. The byte at address 003 in the ROM is a count of the words*8 to load.
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2. A program memory word is 24 bits. Every fourth byte in the ROM is
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$FF and is not loaded.
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In addition, Peter did not leave enough room in his boot page to add a
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checksum routine, so I did something very clever that lets me overlay code
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from boot page 4. This means that only about 97% of the program code is
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checksummed, but it was either that or nothing.
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You are correct, $6420 is the checksum for the ROM. I made the program
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checksum come out to $1025 which is the last part of the part number.
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Note: There is a Note on the screen that says:
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NOTE: THE PROGRAM CHECKSUM IS NOT THE ROM CHECKSUM
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Since the checksums are correct, and assuming both Self-Test and Peter's code
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work, it looks like you can release it.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 13-AUG-1991 17:10:28.90
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MRS. FIELD'S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
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I HAVE A COPY FOR THOSE PEOPLE INERESTED IN MAKING THE THE BEST COOKIES AROUND.
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IF YOU WERE TO WRITE MRS. FIELDS DIRECTLY FOR THE RECIPE, SHE WOULD CHARGE YOU
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250.00. (A DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER HAS AFFORDED US THIS SAVINGS) IT WILL BE AT THE
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MAIN LOBBY DESK AS LONG AS I AM TODAY.
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LINDA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 14-AUG-1991 11:24:21.55
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: BIKE
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Subj: 0x6E cuttoff for NUMFA
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Is this cutoff value still correct? What happens if you drive it with a
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bigger number?
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Bonnie
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-AUG-1991 13:34:29.01
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To: KIM::BIKE
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: 0x6E cuttoff for NUMFA
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I don't know. The Rev 2 boards (and modified Rev 1 boards) can go higher.
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If you go too high you first get a loss of power followed by a knocking
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sound.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 15-AUG-1991 09:48:57.99
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Welcome, Welcome, Welcome
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Another new face in the Admin area - Sandy Stanislawczyk started on
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Monday as Executive Secretary to Mr. Nakajima. Sandy assured us it's
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ok to refer to her as Sandy Stan in an attempt to keep the Sandy/Sandi's
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straight.
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Please stop by, introduce yourself and welcome Sandy Stan to Atari Games.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 15-AUG-1991 09:54:36.21
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: DSPCOM cable test
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Jed;
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I got your message. We are updating the selftest in all three
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in house units (counting our station). I will release the selftest
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later today to tomorrow.
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Is it possible to have the cable test for a later release? If
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so, could you provide a date? Is there some thing you need (besides time)
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to complete this test?
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::OWEN 15-AUG-1991 11:59:27.08
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE
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I'M ATTENDING THE CLASS. IF YOU NEED ME I'M IN EXT. 3921
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THANKS
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DENNIS N.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DEPEW 15-AUG-1991 12:32:03.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj:
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This is an up-date on what has been happening with licensing of our titles
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to outside publishers. We have just closed the following licensing deals:
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TH Q, INC., licensed Road Riot, Pit-Fighter and Race
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Drivin' for the Super NES; Pit-Fighter
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for Gameboy
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|
ELECTRONIC
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ARTS, licensed Marble Madness for Sega Genesis and
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Rampart for IBM and Super NES
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ATARI CORP, licensed Rampart for Lynx and 7800
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We are also actively working on other licenses and will keep you posted
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to all future licenses we make.
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Thank you.
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Becky
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-AUG-1991 12:56:42.85
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: DSPCOM cable test
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Yes, it is possible to have the cable test for a later release. No, I
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cannot provide a date. I have one AMS and must make EPROMs to work with
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two systems. (The other system is the one used to make ASIC65s, which has
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priority.) It is too late to throw equipment at the problem.
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If I cannot get it to work today or tomorrow I will probably not be able to
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do it since I have several other projects to do things for before I go on
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vacation.
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Regards,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 15-AUG-1991 13:46:09.19
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: STEEL TALONS TOURNAMENTS!!! (yes, I meant the plural)
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******************************************
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*** ***
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*** OK ALL YOU CHOPPER JOCKS OUT THERE ***
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*** ***
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******************************************
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If you've been lusting after those sexy STEEL TALON's
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hats, or would like to win a six-pack of your favorite
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beverage, here's your chance!!!
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We are holding TWO SIMULTANEOUS STEEL TALONS TOURNAMENTS
|
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tomorrow. There are now two STEEL TALONS cabinets in
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the Engineering common area. One cabinet will be desig-
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nated as the HEAD-TO-HEAD TOURNAMENT CABINET, and the
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other cabinet will be designated as the MISSION TOURNAMENT
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CABINET. The rules are as follows:
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HEAD-TO-HEAD TOURNAMENT RULES
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-----------------------------
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1) You MUST register with either myself or Ed Logg by
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6:30 PM this evening (Thursday 8/15).
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2) You will be put on a SINGLE ELIMINATION tournament
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ladder. This ladder will be posted by the HEAD-TO-
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HEAD TOURNAMENT CABINET by Friday 9:00 AM.
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3) You must schedule your tournament match with your opponent
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and update the ladder yourself. All matches must be
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complete by 5:00 PM on Friday 8/16/91.
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4) Each match will be a best of 13 round event (i.e. the
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first player to 7 Kills)
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5) Third place will be determined by a consolation play-off
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of the semi-finalist losers.
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6) It is legal to use the 30MM gun or ANY OTHER MEANS short
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of direct physical abuse.
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7) The top three places will each win a sixer of the beverage
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of her choice.
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8) Fourth place will win a STEEL TALONS hat.
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9) All other participants will receive a STEEL TALONS patch.
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MISSION TOURNAMENT RULES
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------------------------
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1) You may use as many credits as you wish.
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2) You may play either solo or linked.
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3) NO CHEATING (if you know how to cheat you know what I mean)
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This is on the honor system, but there may be spot checking
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from time to time. If we catch you, we break the sixer of
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OUR choice over your head.
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4) The high score on each side will win a sixer of the beverage
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of his choice.
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5) The number 2 player on each side will receive a STEEL TALONS
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hat.
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6) All other players on the high score table will receive a
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STEEL TALONS patch.
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7) This tournament starts at 3:00 PM today (8/15) and ends at
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5:00 PM on Friday (8/16/91)
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NOTE: There is a limit of 1 prize per person FOR EACH TOURNAMENT.
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In the event of a dispute, the decision of the judges (Ed Logg and
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Ed Rotberg) is FINAL!!!
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- The STEEL TALONS Team -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 15-AUG-1991 15:43:06.95
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To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:MANAGEMENT, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: Apple Hi-Res Monochrome 12" Monitor Available
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I got a color monitor today, so my Apple Macintosh B&W monitor is now available
|
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for internal company transfer. It's in very good condition, and is capable of
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|
displaying 256 grays for full gray scale. It includes the video and power
|
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cables. It's compatible with the Mac LC and all Mac II-family machines that
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|
have built-in video or a video card installed.
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Whenever the next person orders a Mac system, please remember this monitor is
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available for inter-department transfer. It will save the company about $210
|
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(at the developer price). If you want to see it, it's in the spare office in
|
|
Publications.
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Andrea
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PLOTKIN "Sharon Plotkin" 16-AUG-1991 10:21:46.10
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: PLOTKIN
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Subj: computer stuff
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I've pinned a couple of articles from "Science News" about computers. One,
|
|
in particular talks about computer imaging, called Stereolithography. This
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process transform a two-d computer screen rendering of a three-d object into
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an actual three-d plastic model. The xeroxes are attached to the animators
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|
bulletin board by my cube.
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Sharon
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 16-AUG-1991 10:43:41.71
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: BIRTHDAY WISHES
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H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y D O U G P A S Q U I N E L L I ! ! !
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 16-AUG-1991 10:52:04.31
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Broom
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There used to be a push broom in the assembly area. It has disappeared.
|
|
Has anyone seen it?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 16-AUG-1991 10:52:14.92
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: System down times
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KIM, GAWD, the Schlage doors and the Ethernet will be down for an hour
|
|
or so tomorrow, Saturday 8/17/91 a couple of times during the day. ERNIE
|
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and BERT will be down for most of the day and MIKE will be down the
|
|
whole weekend. We'll be installing some new equipment which will require
|
|
recabling the power to most of the stuff in the room.
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The sequence of events will follow something like this:
|
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Starting about 10am all of the computers will be turned off and
|
|
unplugged. KIM, GAWD, the Schlage and the Ethernet will be reconnected
|
|
to power temporarily while all the equipment that has to be moved is
|
|
moved. ERNIE and BERT will remain down during this period. After all the
|
|
moves have been completed (probably pretty late in the evening), KIM,
|
|
GAWD, ERNIE, BERT, the Schlage doors and the Ethernet will be
|
|
disconnected again and reconnected to their permanent power outlets.
|
|
MIKE will remain down the whole weekend.
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From: KIM::LOGG 16-AUG-1991 12:27:13.00
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Self test
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I ran the test for over an hour without failure. Have you completed
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checking the self test? I am ready to release it as soon as I here from you.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 16-AUG-1991 13:20:18.76
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: DUART interrupt
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Do you have a pull up resistor on the DUART interrupt line? Max
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asked me to be sure that this is the case.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-AUG-1991 13:37:26.09
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: DUART interrupt
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According to both the schematic and the parts list (both released) the
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DUART Interrupt pullup resistor, R88, is, in fact, loaded. So is R49,
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the pullup resistor on the DUART DTACK line.
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Why do you ask?
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-AUG-1991 13:49:23.06
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To: KIM::LOGG
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Self test
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I have tested Self-Test as much as I can. Unless you know of any problems
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with it that you have not told me about you may release it.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 17-AUG-1991 10:36:11.24
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND,MOORE
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CC:
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Subj: Standoffs for DSIII
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Jed;
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I was inspecting the cabinets in production and I noticed there
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are no standoffs for the middle of the DSIII PCB. I think they are needed
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else the PCB will flex considerably during shipping. I told Bob Stewart
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about this. Please check the documentation and straignten this matter
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out Monday. Please VAX me a message when this has been taken care of.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 17-AUG-1991 12:27:59.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talon contest winners
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Thanks to all of you who helped test our game last week.
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Will the following people stop by to tell me what they would like
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for their favorite six packs:
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Glenn McNamara
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Victor Mercieca
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Chuck Eyler
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Bill
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Sparky
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The following can stop by Monday, near noon, for their hats:
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Tim Hubbersty
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Kirk Hunt
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Paul Kwinn
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In addition to those named about, the following have won patches:
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Emmette Craver
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Norm Avellar
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Jim Petrick
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John Paul
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Brad Fuller
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John Moore
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Jeff Bell
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Don Diekneite
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Dan Mohr
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THR
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Gunner John
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Chris
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 19-AUG-1991 10:14:05.90
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To: MARGOLIN,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: ECN DSIII
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Jed;
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I was in production this morning and I was asked to ECN the DSIII
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parts list to show only 2 1Meg parts instead of the 8. Could take care of
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this please?
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 19-AUG-1991 11:10:42.19
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: bring it back
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Missing pair of cutters with initials F.K on red handles.
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Please return them to my tool_box.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 19-AUG-1991 12:49:24.88
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ..HOUSE PAINTER STORIES ??
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SOOO,..DOES ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS,...OR
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HORROR STORIES WITH REGARDS TO HOUSE PAINTERS ????
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I'D BE MOST INTERESTED TO HEAR THOSE STORIES,...PRO OR CON....OR
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ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ONE MIGHT ASK,...HOW DO YOU PROTECT THE SHRUBS,.
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PRESSURE CLEANING VS SAND BLASTING ?? IMRON VS 9 COATS OF HAND RUBBED
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LAQUER ??
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THANX MILTY
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 20-AUG-1991 09:13:49.11
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MOORE,DOWNEND,WILLIAMS
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CC:
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Subj: ECN for DSIII
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Rick;
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I have read the Memory Master Release Procedure and I have discussed
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this with Rick Meyette. I am afraid I must agree with manufacturing and Rick
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Meyette. I believe the parts list should show the correct number of parts.
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The AROMREL file contains the information on the latest Revision of the program.
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Ask Jed to ECN the parts list for the DSIII to show only 2 EPROMs.
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If you still have problems with this, please contact Rick Meyette.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-AUG-1991 09:26:58.86
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Syquest Cartridge
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Anyone finding a Syquest Cartridge yesterday labeled "Transport Disk"
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please contact Ed Rotberg ASAP!!!!
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- Ed -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-AUG-1991 09:37:15.10
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Syquest Cartridge
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The cartridge has been found and returned.
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Thanks,
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- Ed -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 20-AUG-1991 10:02:12.66
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
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CC:
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Subj: ...reunited
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Thanks for returning my tools, saved me the trouble of
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sending another message for the other stuff that was gone.
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BJORKQUIST 20-AUG-1991 10:53:53.75
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FOR SALE
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FOR SALE: RC CAR $350
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2 BODIES
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3 SETS OF TIRES
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AIRTRONICS CONTROLLER
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BATTERY CHARGER
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ALL NOVAK SYSTEM
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needs motor
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IF INTERESTED CALL TOM @ 985-1932
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::LOGG 21-AUG-1991 09:53:29.27
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talons
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The latest version (Rev B) has been placed in the common area. We
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are DESPARATE for testing before 1:00PM TODAY. Please stop by the common
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area and play one of the two games. It is important to test linked games.
|
|
We have made many changes to the timeouts and we need to be sure that linked
|
|
games stay linked. If you see any problems call Ed Logg or Ed Rotberg
|
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IMMEDIATELY.
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 21-AUG-1991 12:16:51.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Yet Another Atari Welcome
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Another new face in the Atari Games admin. area --
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Gilbert Estrada has come on board as Corporate Telecommunications
|
|
Specialist. Gilbert's office is located across from Sandi Brown's
|
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office (Steve Suttles' old office) and he can be reached at
|
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Ext. 1710.
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Welcome Gilbert!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 21-AUG-1991 13:23:17.26
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To: MARGOLIN
|
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8631
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=============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8631
|
|
=============================================================================
|
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Programmed Parts
|
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PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
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DESCRIPTION: Programmed Devices, Street Driver (478)
|
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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This CER has been assigned to Jeff Bell, ext 1750
|
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==============================================================================
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-AUG-1991 14:44:06.37
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: 4 MEG eprom usage
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Do you intend to use 4 Meg Eproms, now or later. If not press delete
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now.
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I had a small stock of 4 MEG Eproms. I have had several requests
|
|
for them recently and am running out. If you think you need 4 MEG
|
|
eproms in the next few months please let me know what your expected
|
|
usage is so that we can plan for it. If you do not know if you will
|
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need them, please ask your engineer, or me if you can find me.
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Pat.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 21-AUG-1991 15:46:02.09
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: for sale
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'89 Honda Shadow 1100 cc
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Liquid cooled, very powerful V-twin motor
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Shaft drive
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Hydraulic valve adjusters
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automatic cam-chain tensioners
|
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color: Indian Lake Blue
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4k miles
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smooth cruisin' with no maintenance!
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Chrome Beauty!! Worth buying just to look at.
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Advertised for $5395. Make me an offer! (and let me drive it once a year)
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|
Carole 3727
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 21-AUG-1991 16:59:08.72
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
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CC:
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Subj:
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You senior engineer/programmers (who rarely burn roms)
|
|
probably have not run into this problem, but the less
|
|
fortunate staff who are blessed with using the DIO (every-
|
|
ones favorite machine) are familiar with this scenario.
|
|
|
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DIO claims that the roms are non-blank, you know that you've
|
|
erased them and wonder what's wrong? Try going out of the
|
|
COMPUTER-CONTROL mode (using up/down keys on DIO) and do a
|
|
BLANK-CHECK, you'll be happy to confirm that your roms are
|
|
indeed blank. Now if you resume RS232/COMPUTER-CONTROL mode
|
|
and try to program those parts it'll be a happy camper and
|
|
so will you.
|
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|
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Why does the DIO work this way? Any ideas?
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|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-AUG-1991 11:07:58.33
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Company Picnic
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|
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For all those who wish to purchase them, we have extra
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Sunglasses - $5.00 (assorted neon colors)
|
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Koozie Cups - $3.00
|
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T-Shirts - $5.00 (all sizes)
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|
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REMINDER: OUR SERVING TIME FOR LUNCH AT THE PICNIC IS FROM 12:00 TO 1:15
|
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|
|
HECKER PASS WILL PROVIDE BASEBALL BATS AND BALLS, BUT...
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|
|
NOT MITTS. SO ANYONE WHO HAS A MITT, PLEASE BRING IT, EVEN IF
|
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|
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JUST TO LOAN IT TO SOMEONE.
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THANKS!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-AUG-1991 11:11:15.04
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: TWTWTW comes to an end finally...
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I'm going to try to fix most of the remaining problems today, tomorrow and
|
|
Sunday.
|
|
|
|
If you have a terminal or printer or something else that still doesn't work,
|
|
please send me some E-mail clearly identifying what it is and what it is
|
|
doing wrong and I'll try to get it fixed over the next 3 days. It is unlikely
|
|
that I'll be able to talk to you personally about it today, so please be
|
|
as clear as possible since I'm won't be able to ask you questions about it
|
|
or have you try to use the newly "fixed" equipment.
|
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|
ds
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 23-AUG-1991 11:19:03.66
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: A's TICKETS available
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>>>>>>>>>>>>> TICKETS <<<<<<<<<<<<
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8/23 2 tickets for tonight A's vs. Milwaukee 7:35
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8/24 2 tickets for Saturday (same teams) SAFEWAY BBQ DAY 1:05
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8/25 3 tickets for Sunday (same teams) CAPRI COOLER-BAG DAY 1:05
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8/26 2 or 3 for Monday A's vs. BOSTON 7:05
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8/27 2 tickets for Tuesday (still boston) 7:05
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8/28 1 or 2 tickets for Wednesday (yep it's boston) 12:15 day game
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GO A'S
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|
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RPLY via mail OR CALL NOW! OPERATOR STANDING BY! Mike Hally x1740
|
|
- till 5:00 this afternoon
|
|
|
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(or see Mike at the Survivors' game TONIGHT!)
|
|
|
|
Oh, prices? $12 or negotiable...
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 23-AUG-1991 17:49:44.80
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: ACCIDENT ON 680
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|
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THERE IS A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 680 THAT HAS 237 BACKED AND 880 BACKED-UP.
|
|
I GUESS THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO STAY HERE AND WORK LIKE ME. HA HA.
|
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LINDA
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 26-AUG-1991 10:31:11.87
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Programs at the Exploratorium
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|
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|
|
I have posted the latest (September) schedule from the
|
|
Exploratorium in S.F. on the animation bulletin board. Of particular
|
|
note (sort of work-related) are the Robot Olympics and some short
|
|
films, but I heartily recommend browing the whole thing for stuff
|
|
that may not be work related (like a session on hand-made marbles)
|
|
but could be personally interesting.
|
|
|
|
Remember, you're never too old to have a happy childhood.
|
|
|
|
Mike
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 26-AUG-1991 12:18:46.80
|
|
To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MOORE,DOWNEND
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: low voltage test
|
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|
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|
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Rick;
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|
|
I would like to ask you to have Jed go over to manufacturing today
|
|
and to instruct them on what voltages should be used to test the PCBs for
|
|
low and high Vcc. They are currently using 4.9 and 5.1 but I don't think
|
|
that is good enough. Please see Bob Stewart or Jim Freitas.
|
|
|
|
We are shipping three games to Japan tomorrow and we need to test
|
|
these PCBs as soon as possible.
|
|
|
|
I also do not know where they are reading the voltage on their test
|
|
fixture. It could be at the power supply rather than the worst place on the
|
|
PCBs.
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|
|
Please let me know what instructions you have given them and the
|
|
results of your visit.
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 27-AUG-1991 10:54:02.08
|
|
To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY,MOORE,DOWNEND,ROTBERG
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Watchdogs on power up
|
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|
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|
|
Production has noted several games that generate watchdog resets on
|
|
power up. I have also observed this on some field test units on the East
|
|
coast. All the failures are on the right hand side. I am asking Jed and
|
|
Pat to help me solve this problem. I speculate that some part of the Steel
|
|
Talons is coming up faster than another. What is unigue about the right side
|
|
versus the left? How can I determine where the watchdog error occurs?
|
|
|
|
Manufacturing observed no GSP timeout errors over last night with the
|
|
games running the attract mode.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 27-AUG-1991 11:07:15.72
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: TALONS
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|
|
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|
|
Jed, we are experiencing some fallout of Talons board sets on the final
|
|
line. They come up with a GSP timeout error after being powered down then
|
|
powered back up again. We currently have 11 boards in this condition in the
|
|
tech area. Jim Buchanan has been working on these for 3 days now and can't
|
|
seem to isolate the problem. Would you please come over to meet with Jim
|
|
as soon as possible to help correct this problem?
|
|
Thank You Ken w. 3909
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::AVL "AKA - COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 27-AUG-1991 13:58:33.80
|
|
To: BURNIAS,MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8645 - Completed
|
|
From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 27-AUG-1991 13:44:27.08
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8645
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW VENDOR APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: 137662-050 GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHZ,68P,PLCC
|
|
MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD90461-7
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
ADD PART NO. & MANUFACTURER ABOVE.
|
|
LEAVE PREVIOUS & NOTE AS IS.
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN & BURNIAS
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 27-AUG-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MOSER 27-AUG-1991 14:41:39.17
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: cat needs home
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm not happy about it but it looks like I'm going to have to take my cat to
|
|
the SPCA. Our small apartment is just too small for me, my husband our 14
|
|
month old daughter and a cat. My daughter is more mobile than she used to be
|
|
and it's difficult for all of us when the space is so limited. Minerva, our
|
|
cat is very pretty, white tummy and paws, tabby spotted back. She needs a
|
|
quiet home like mine was before I got married and had a baby. Being crowded
|
|
is getting on her nerves. If anyone has any ideas about other alternatives
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besides the SPCA please let me know. I don't think my cat ever learned how
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to hunt so I don't want to leave her in a park or somewhere like that.
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Thanks, Kris
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 28-AUG-1991 10:01:57.06
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA
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Subj: VRAM PROBLEM
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Jed,
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I took the board and the new self-test eproms over to Jim and he tried
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them and we found that it still has vram problems with the new self-test eproms.
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He exchanged the Multisync board with another one that exhibits the problem more
|
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often for us to look at and I connected it to a bench setup in your lab and I
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can't get it to fail even with the original self-test eproms. Your new self-test
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roms are also on the bench.
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|
|
Glenn
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-AUG-1991 14:01:41.56
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Missing Brief Manual
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There are (4) Brief Manuals in circulation (the fat binder style) with
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the new PC/486's for the game programming staff.
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Rusty has one.
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Andy has one.
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Dennis has one.
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?????? has one. If you have the missing manual, please let me know.
|
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I think it was last seen in the SPACE lab.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-AUG-1991 19:56:00.67
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To: MCNAMARA
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: You Know What
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I would like to find out if there is still a VRAM problem when the
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board is powered solely by +5V.
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On Jim's test setup, either turn off the appropriate supplies or use a
|
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pin extractor to remove +15V and -22V from P1.
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On a real game with the Problem, unplug the Rump Thump Board.
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If you want to wait until I come in, that's fine.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 29-AUG-1991 09:11:35.85
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: DSP audio cost
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Jed;
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Could you give me an idea of the cost (including overhead, etc.) for
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a stand alone DSP audio PCB. Please assume the host 68010 will NOT be able
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|
to run RPM to drive the DSP.
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|
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Thanks
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 29-AUG-1991 09:13:01.36
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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|
CC:
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Subj: CAFETERIA CLOSING EARLY
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PAT HAS TO LEAVE EARLY TODAY. THE GRILL WILL BE TURNED OFF AT 1:00. DRINKS
|
|
AND SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 1:30. AFTER 1:30, THE VENDING MACHINES WILL
|
|
BE YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF REFRESHMENT.
|
|
|
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IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU'RE GOING TO EAT HERE TODAY, DON'T WAIT 'TIL THE LAST
|
|
MINUTE!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 29-AUG-1991 09:51:38.09
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: VRAMS
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THE LATEST ON OUR END.
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WE PULLED THE SAMSUNG VRAMS OUT OF A MULTISYNC WHICH WAS FAILING
|
|
SOCKETS WERE INSTALLED AND JIM LOADED MICRON TECHNOLOGY 150ns PARTS AND
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THE BOARD WAS CYCLED ON AND OFF 100 TIMES AND IT WOULD NOT FAIL. THE SAM-
|
|
SUNG DEVICES WERE REINSTALLED AND THE BOARD FAILED IMMEDIATELY. IT APPEARS
|
|
THAT THE SAMSUNG ARE NOT COMPATIBLE ON SOME BOARDS.
|
|
I SENT A MAIL MSG TO GLEN BUT LATER HEARD HE WILL NOT BE HERE TODAY. I
|
|
HAVE 30 BOARDS IN TECH REPAIR NOW FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND WE NEED HELP
|
|
TO FIND A FIX. OF COURSE WE ONLY HAVE THE SAMSUNG PARTS IN STOCK AND I DO
|
|
NOT KNOW AVAILABILITY OF OTHER MANUFACTURER PARTS. BURNIAS IS CHECKING THAT.
|
|
PRESENTLY WE WILL BE INSTALLING SOCKETS IN ALL 16 VRAM LOCATIONS SO IF THE
|
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DECISION IS MADE TO CHANGE ALL THE PARTS IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER.
|
|
COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US OUT IN THIS DILEMMA?
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|
|
|
THANKS KEN W. 3909
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 29-AUG-1991 11:12:24.18
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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|
CC: MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: RE: You Know What
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Jim fixed the board with the sockets and tried the other brand VRAM and could
|
|
not get them to fail. If the Samsung VRAM are in they fail quite often. He also
|
|
noticed a glitch on the reset line immediately after power-on and is wondering
|
|
if this is ok. He gave me a power supply like the one he uses so I can connect
|
|
it to the board in the lab and try to duplicate the problem over here.
|
|
Also Don Wrightnour has initiated a deviation to go to sockets for the VRAM.
|
|
|
|
Glenn.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 29-AUG-1991 11:14:51.65
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|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: From Manufacturing
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|
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 29-AUG-1991 06:54:33.72
|
|
To: MCNAMARA
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: VRAMS
|
|
|
|
GLEN, JIM GOT THE BOARD SET WORKING THIS MORNING AND INSTALLED THE MICRON
|
|
TECHNOLOGY VRAMS. HE COULD NOT GET THE BOARD TO FAIL AFTER POWERING UP AND
|
|
DOWN APPROXIMATELY 100 TIMES. AFTER REINSTALLIING THE SAMSUNG DEVICES, THE
|
|
BOARD FAILED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ALONG. WE NEED A FIX FOR
|
|
THIS PROBLEM ASAP. I HAVE ABOUT 30 BOARDS EXHIBITING THIS FAILURE IN MY
|
|
REPAIR AREA AND WHO KNOWS HOW MANY BOARDS ARE GOING TO FAIL OUT IN THE
|
|
FIELD. THANKS KEN W. 3909
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 29-AUG-1991 11:26:29.05
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Chronicle
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyone out there have todays S.F. Chronicle? I need to look at the
|
|
front page, pages 8-14.
|
|
|
|
Thanks in advance
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-AUG-1991 12:58:57.01
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: DS III Costs
|
|
|
|
DS III Costs 2/7/91 1 of 3
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
DS III Stuffed to do Street Driver (Graphics and Sound):
|
|
|
|
Material Labor Overhead Total
|
|
-------- ----- -------- -------
|
|
DS III (Street Driver): $221.62 $6.17* $50.40* $278.19
|
|
|
|
* The DS III Board is similar to the Driver Sound Board in size and density.
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
DS III Stuffed to do Street Driver (Graphics and Sound):
|
|
256K Bytes Graphics EPROM (2*27C010);
|
|
256K Bytes (2*27C010) + 64K Bytes (1*27C512) Sound EPROM;
|
|
Has Extra Sound Program RAM to do Sequencer (3 8Kx8-35 SRAMs = $11.70)
|
|
No 3D Processor;
|
|
All unused positions have sockets (27C010 sockets are $0.46 ea.)
|
|
|
|
1 PC Board $39.60 $ 39.60
|
|
|
|
1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00
|
|
1 ADSP-2105 $ 9.90 $ 9.90
|
|
8 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 31.20
|
|
4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $ 25.20
|
|
1 27C512 $ 2.75 $ 2.75
|
|
|
|
Other ICs = $ 39.74
|
|
Diodes = $ 0.49
|
|
Connectors = $ 3.68
|
|
Capacitors = $ 8.33
|
|
Resistors = 97 * $0.009 = $ 0.87
|
|
Misc = $ 1.39
|
|
Sockets = $ 17.27
|
|
Xtals = $ 1.20
|
|
-------
|
|
Total: $221.62
|
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
2 of 3
|
|
DS III Completely Stuffed (Graphics + Sound + 3D Sound Processor)
|
|
|
|
1 PC Board $40.00 $ 40.00
|
|
|
|
137662-050 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00
|
|
137674-040 2 ADSP-2105 $ 9.90 $ 19.80
|
|
137667-035 8 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 31.20
|
|
137668-200 16 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $100.80
|
|
|
|
137647-015 2 GAL20V8-15 $ 2.00 $4.00
|
|
137448-200 2 27C512-200 $ 2.75 $5.50
|
|
137646-015 2 GAL16V8 $ 1.30 $2.60
|
|
137327-001 2 74F00 $ 0.115 $0.23
|
|
137005-001 1 74LS00 $ 0.120 $0.12
|
|
137042-001 1 74LS02 $ 0.120 $0.12
|
|
137437-001 1 74F04 $ 0.130 $0.13
|
|
137487-001 2 74AS32 $ 0.225 $0.45
|
|
137052-001 1 7406 $ 0.180 $0.80
|
|
137436-001 7 74F74 $ 0.150 $1.05
|
|
137521-001 4 74F138 $ 0.320 $1.28
|
|
137675-001 1 75ALS194 $ 1.30 $1.30
|
|
137676-001 1 75ALS195 $ 1.20 $1.20
|
|
137144-001 16 74LS374 $ 0.225 $3.60
|
|
137038-001 12 74LS244 $ 0.256 $3.07
|
|
137134-001 7 74LS245 $ 0.238 $1.66
|
|
137137-001 1 74LS259 $ 0.230 $0.23
|
|
137579-001 2 TL084 $ 0.40 $0.80
|
|
137158-002 2 6012 $ 4.06 $8.16
|
|
137301-001 4 TDA2030 $ 0.86 $3.44
|
|
Other ICs = $39.74
|
|
|
|
122002-104 119 0.1,50V $0.034 $4.05
|
|
122016-220 6 22pF, 100V, 5% radial $0.070 $0.42
|
|
122015-224 6 0.22 uF, 50V, 10% $0.220 $1.32
|
|
122015-272 18 0.0027 uF, 50V, 10% $0.056 $1.01
|
|
122016-470 4 47 pF, 100V, 5% CER $0.070 $0.28
|
|
124000-226 4 22 uF, 35V, Elec $0.110 $0.44
|
|
121022-222 2 0.0022 uF, 100V Plastic $0.032 $0.06
|
|
124000-106 2 10 uF, 35V, Elec $0.075 $0.15
|
|
123009-107 4 100/35V, Radial Low ESR $0.150 $0.60
|
|
Capacitors = $8.33
|
|
|
|
131027-002 3 MV5053 LED $0.076 $0.23
|
|
131048-001 8 1N4001 $0.020 $0.16
|
|
131009-215 1 1N4742A $0.060 $0.06
|
|
133041-001 1 2N3904 $0.035 $0.04
|
|
Diodes = $0.49
|
|
|
|
179021-060 1 Conn, 60 pos 3M, straight $2.25 $2.25
|
|
179213-003 1 Conn, 3 pos, 0.156 (VOL) $0.109 $0.11
|
|
179213-006 1 Conn, 6 pos 0.156 (JSPK) $0.160 $0.16
|
|
179069-009 1 Conn, 9 pos AMP (POWER) $0.520 $0.52
|
|
179118-011 1 Conn, 11 Pos 0.1 (SERIAL) $0.16 $0.16
|
|
179048-002 4 PIN_JUMPERS $0.120 $0.48
|
|
Connectors = $3.68
|
|
3 of 3
|
|
|
|
110027-102 21 1K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009
|
|
110027-103 44 10K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008
|
|
110027-101 6 100, 5%, 1/8W $0.008
|
|
110027-151 1 150, 5%, 1/8W $0.009
|
|
110027-222 2 2.2K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009
|
|
110027-682 8 6.8K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008
|
|
110027-562 2 5.6K $0.010
|
|
110027-472 2 4.7K $0.008
|
|
110027-221 2 220 $0.008
|
|
110027-104 1 100K $0.009
|
|
110027-334 1 330K $0.011
|
|
110027-010 4 1 $0.009
|
|
110027-223 2 22K $0.009
|
|
1 180/1W $0.05
|
|
Resistors = 97 * $0.009 = $0.87
|
|
|
|
|
|
179051-001 2 Test Point $0.026 $0.05
|
|
2 Heat Sink $0.67 $1.34
|
|
Misc = $1.39
|
|
|
|
144000-012 1 XTAL, 12.0 MHz $0.60 $0.60
|
|
144000-013 2 XTAL, 10.0 MHz $0.60 $1.20
|
|
Xtals = $1.80
|
|
|
|
|
|
179237-068 1 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2101) $1.60 $1.60
|
|
179237-068 2 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2105) $1.60 $3.20
|
|
179259-020 2 Socket, 20 pin, 0.3" $0.064 $0.13
|
|
179259-024 2 Socket, 24 pin, 0.3" $0.120 $0.24
|
|
179259-028 8 Socket, 28 pin, 0.3" $0.57 $4.56
|
|
179257-028 2 Socket, 28 pin, 0.6" $0.089 $0.18
|
|
179257-032 16 Socket, 32 pin, 0.6" $0.46 $7.36
|
|
Sockets = $17.27
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::ESTRADA 29-AUG-1991 14:04:19.87
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
|
|
|
|
|
|
HELLO EVERYONE,
|
|
|
|
MY NAME IS GILBERT ESTRADA, I AM HERE REPLACING STEVE SUTTLES AND I
|
|
|
|
AM YOUR NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTACT. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH
|
|
|
|
YOUR TELEPHONE, PRINTER, OR TERMINAL PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME
|
|
|
|
AT EXT. 1710 AND I WILL DO MY VERY BEST TO TRY TO HELP YOU IN WHICH
|
|
|
|
EVER WAY I CAN.
|
|
|
|
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY
|
|
|
|
I WOULD PREFER IF YOU DO IT BY E-MAIL, SO I CAN HAVE A HARD COPY OF
|
|
|
|
YOUR REQUEST THAT WAY I CAN MAKE SURE IT GETS DONE A.S.A.P.
|
|
|
|
|
|
SINCERELY,
|
|
|
|
GILBERT ESTRADA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 30-AUG-1991 10:59:17.04
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BIKE
|
|
Subj: Multisynch PCB problems
|
|
|
|
|
|
As you recomended I did the following to fix the GSP TIME-OUT error
|
|
that we've been fighting this week:
|
|
|
|
~ 1_ Power supply reads 5.11 volts on the board.
|
|
~ 2_ CR22 & op-amp at 5B have been deleted/removed.
|
|
~ 3_ The entire set of E-PROMS have been re-burned using fresh parts off
|
|
the shelf.
|
|
|
|
Unfortunately, the GSP TIME-OUT error still crashes the program when
|
|
going in/out of operator screen in self-test and in the attract mode
|
|
it eventually hangs.
|
|
|
|
I
|
|
'll be eager to try any more suggetions you might think of. Bonnie and
|
|
I are kinda puzzled with this problem and need some help.
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 30-AUG-1991 11:14:28.86
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: SHORT-TIMER
|
|
|
|
TODAY IS YVETTE'S LAST DAY AT ATARI. SHE IS MOVING ON TO GREENER PASTURES IN
|
|
CHICO. CALL OR STOP BY TO BID HER A FOND FAREWELL.
|
|
|
|
SANDI
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::LIPSON 30-AUG-1991 11:44:16.25
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: A's TIX AVAILABLE
|
|
|
|
>>>>>>>>>>>>> TICKETS <<<<<<<<<<<<
|
|
|
|
8/30 1 ticket for tonight A's vs. DETROIT 7:35
|
|
|
|
8/31 2 tickets for Saturday (same teams) T-SHIRT DAY 1:05
|
|
|
|
9/1 3 tickets for Sunday (same teams) PG&E BINDER DAY 1:05
|
|
|
|
|
|
GO A'S
|
|
|
|
|
|
RPLY via mail OR CALL NOW! OPERATOR STANDING BY! Mike Hally x1740
|
|
- till 5:00 this afternoon
|
|
|
|
(or see Mike at the Survivors' game TONIGHT!)
|
|
|
|
Oh, prices? $10 what a discount!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 30-AUG-1991 12:17:47.47
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Sound cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed;
|
|
|
|
I got your previous message but I am starting up a new project and
|
|
I want the cost of a PCB to replace the SAIIS PCB. I cannot use the DSIII
|
|
as it stands. What does just the DSP audio section cost? How much would it
|
|
cost to add a 6502/68000/etc. to run RPM/other driver?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-AUG-1991 14:16:28.44
|
|
To: KIM::LOGG
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: Sound cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am just a bit busy right now and do not have time to design a Sound Board
|
|
for you.
|
|
|
|
Regards,
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-AUG-1991 20:55:11.07
|
|
To: MONCRIEF,LOGG,MCNAMARA,DURFEY,BRYANT,BURNIAS,FREITAS,MARTIN,SMITH,STEWART,WILLIAMS,WRIGHTNOUR
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Steel Talons
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is what I know so far. I am distributing it so others can comment on it.
|
|
|
|
The Big Sympton is the GSP Timeout Error.
|
|
|
|
This is definitely caused by the GSP program crashing.
|
|
|
|
The GSP program crashes because, after powerup, one or more of the VRAMs
|
|
do not work, and nothing can be done in software to make them work. (The
|
|
GSP Simple Memory Test identifies the miscreant VRAMs.)
|
|
|
|
If power is removed and reapplied, sometimes it will work and sometimes it
|
|
won't.
|
|
|
|
I do not know of anything that will cause a VRAM to permanently not work
|
|
in a circuit until power is removed and reapplied, except for Latch-Up.
|
|
(This is when the voltage on an input is greater than the IC's VCC. This
|
|
triggers an SCR that is part of the gate structure but is not a problem as
|
|
long as the input does not get higher than the IC's operating voltage.)
|
|
|
|
Things that have been tried:
|
|
|
|
1. I made Steel Talons Self-Test ROMs with the GSP Reset time extended
|
|
to 2 ms. Made no difference.
|
|
|
|
2. I had Jim remove the +15V and -22V from a board at his test station;
|
|
maybe it was causing the VRAMs to latch up. Made no difference.
|
|
|
|
3. As per Ken Williams' memo, when the Samsung VRAMs are replaced with
|
|
Micron VRAMs, there does not seem to be a problem.
|
|
|
|
4. Mary has checked around; only Samsung and Hitachi still make 64Kx4 VRAMs.
|
|
|
|
5. Glenn brought a boardset back and we fired it up on a bench with a
|
|
variable supply.
|
|
|
|
When we brought the voltage up slowly it screwed up every time.
|
|
|
|
We kept the supply on and switched it with just wire leads. It didn't
|
|
screw up.
|
|
|
|
We returned to bringing it up slowly. It had stopped screwing up. A short
|
|
time later the VRAM in one particular position started screwing up every
|
|
time.
|
|
|
|
If, with the board powered, I remove the VRAM and plug it back in, it
|
|
will usually work.
|
|
|
|
Replacing it with a Micron VRAM fixed it.
|
|
|
|
Swapping the Samsung VRAM with another one from a different location
|
|
seems to fix it, at least temporarily.
|
|
|
|
6. We removed the 0.1 uF bypass capacitor associated with one of the VRAMs
|
|
and measured it. It was, indeed, 0.1 uF. We added a 1 uF tantalum
|
|
capacitor to the area. Made no difference.
|
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7. I thought that maybe there was a problem with the plated-thru holes to
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+5V and Ground. I measured the resistance between +5V on every VRAM and
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a +5V Testpoint with a low resistance Ohmmeter and they seemed ok. I did
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the same with the VRAM Grounds. I also did it with the Bypass Caps. They
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all seem solidly connected.
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The VRAMs are now being put in sockets and I think this is a good idea.
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I would like to find out if all the MultiSync Boards are made by the same
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vendor. If there are several vendors, is there a correlation between the
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Problem and the board vendor?
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-SEP-1991 06:19:13.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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What is this FLASH nonsense, anyways?
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It's simple. When you push the buttons, you simply make noise.
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IF the phone system is expecting you to make dialing noises, it dials. IF
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it is expecting access codes, it accesses. IF the noises you make (like
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talking, singing, playing the flute, or playing the keypad) get sent to
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"the other end", it sends.
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Once you are connected to another phone, the ONLY thing you can
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do is hang up. BUT, if you hang up and quickly pick up again, phone systems
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tend to not disconnect (as you may have experienced at home). This is called
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FLASHing the switchhook (the hook that holds the handset and works the switch).
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You FLASH when you need to get the attention of the phone system. You
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can tell if you have its attention, because it generates a tone to let you know.
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When you want to transfer a call, you are already connected by definition. You
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need to tell the phone system what to do. You FLASH to get a dial tone.
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FLASH is unneccesary (but doesn't hurt) if you already have a dial tone.
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Now, some people find it difficult to get the timing down, and either
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flash for too short or too long a time. Too short simply doesn't work, but
|
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too long can be disastrous!
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Some Ergonomic Engineer at Rolm realized this and provided a FLASH
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button on the phones we use (most of us, anyways). If you have a flash
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button, DON'T USE THE SWITCHOOK. It has electronics behind it to stay hung
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up for long enough to make sure. It WILL hang up the phone. Just push the
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flash button. On phones that don't have the button (like wall phones) simply
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hang up very breifly--usually pushing the hangup button with your finger is
|
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better than actually hanging up the phone.
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Of course, there are exceptions, and several, at that. The best general
|
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rule I can give for multibutton phones is: If it has a flash button, use it.
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If it doesn't, it might be an ETS (one of the electronic types we have). ETSs
|
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never need a flash, and in fact, can't. If you have feature buttons, they
|
|
should not need to be preceded by a flash (feature buttons are those that
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aren't "line" buttons and also arent 0-9, #, or *--the dial pad). If you
|
|
find that you make noise instead of doing what you want, do a FLASH.
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The bottom line is: FLASH is to get the attention of the phone system.
|
|
Performing a FLASH gets you some kind of dial tone, and is needed before any
|
|
of the feature codes (watch this space for more details). ETS sets (only!)
|
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don't have and can't use the FLASH function. All other sets need a FLASH;
|
|
if you have a button marked FLASH, use it; if you don't, momentarily push
|
|
the switchook. Dedicated buttons (buttons marked TRANSFER, for example)
|
|
won't need a FLASH beforehand if they are properly programmed; if they aren't
|
|
properly programmed, let me know, & I'll fix it.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 3-SEP-1991 07:52:51.76
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MULTISYNC FABS
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The Multisync boards are being made by two different vendors and both have
|
|
failed for the same reason. Apparently no correlation between the problem
|
|
and the board vendor.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 3-SEP-1991 08:29:33.51
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,BRYANT,FREITAS,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN,CALFEE,HINDORFF
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- this Friday -- 3:30 - 5:00
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|
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|
This month's Walkabout will be hosted by Mark Pierce and
|
|
the Warriors. I've been told that if you don't go, they will
|
|
punch your lights out!
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
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|
|
|
Friday, Sept. 6, 1991
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|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 3-SEP-1991 16:30:57.95
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: MESSAGE
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|
|
|
RON SHUCK OF SIMPSON CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,727-7433.
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|
|
LINDA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 4-SEP-1991 09:22:04.03
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK.DIS
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: SLOT CARS
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|
|
|
I am looking for any TYCO slot car tracks, cars, equipment that might
|
|
be lying around in your house. I recently assembled some old sets I
|
|
have and am interested in expanding...but as you know things change
|
|
over time and I might not be able to find new tracks or cars to run
|
|
with or on my existing stuff.
|
|
|
|
Let me know how much you want for your old slot car stuff...
|
|
|
|
Thanks in advance,
|
|
|
|
Andrew J Burgess
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 4-SEP-1991 12:36:02.75
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: New Arrival
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|
|
|
The Engineering Department is proud to announce a new addition!
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|
|
|
WHO: Laura Shelby Stark
|
|
9 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches long
|
|
WHEN: Sept. 1, 1991 at 10:30P
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|
Proud parents are Gary and Karen Stark
|
|
Everyone is home and doing fine.
|
|
|
|
WELCOME TO THE NEW ATARIAN!!!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::GEYER 5-SEP-1991 09:41:48.14
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: San Diego anyone?
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have two tickets to a San Diego Padres game (against Cardinals) on
|
|
Saturday - Sept. 7 - at 7:00 p.m. in San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium...
|
|
I realize that's kind of far to go for a ball game ... but ... if anyone
|
|
is interested, give me a call (x 427)
|
|
|
|
If someone is interested but unsure as to how they'd get down there, I
|
|
also have a confirmed reservation for myself and my husband (not yet paid
|
|
for) for a Southwest Airlines flight out of Oakland at 6 pm Friday night,
|
|
Sept. 6 -- total round trip cost: $118 -- returning Sunday afternoon around
|
|
1 or so. The problem is, you'd probably have to pretend you're me...
|
|
I know, shudder at the thought ...
|
|
|
|
Accommodations? I have a reservation (also not yet paid for) at the
|
|
Raddison Hotel -- I have to cancel my plans, but someone else might want
|
|
to take advantage of the results of many evenings of hard phone work
|
|
making these arrangements ...
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JACKIE 5-SEP-1991 14:00:47.22
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AMOA SHOW - LAS VEGAS
|
|
|
|
|
|
ALL EMPLOYEES PLANNING TO ATTEND THE AMOA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS ON THEIR OWN
|
|
ARE ASKED TO ATTEND A BRIEF MEETING ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, IN THE CENTRAL
|
|
CONFERENCE ROOM AT 11:00AM.
|
|
|
|
THANKS!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 6-SEP-1991 12:25:00.10
|
|
To: @SM:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: C++ anyone?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does anyone out there have a C++ compiler I can use? I'm taking a C++ class
|
|
this semester, and just found out that we have to supply our own. Any PC,
|
|
Macintosh, VAX, or Sun compiler will probably do except for the GNU C++,
|
|
which doesn't support a ATT 2.0 streams (which the prof requires).
|
|
|
|
-- jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 6-SEP-1991 14:42:42.41
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: huh?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Did anyone catch "Law and Order" on Tuesday night? I just caught the end
|
|
of some statement about how drug dealers use real young children and
|
|
babies as shields from bullets. They call these kids "mushrooms"
|
|
after a video game where the bugs can hide behind mushrooms and not be
|
|
shot.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 6-SEP-1991 14:51:11.23
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
TOM DEMPSEY W/ T.I. CALLED FOR YOU AT 2:52 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT
|
|
748-2291.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-SEP-1991 19:37:57.42
|
|
To: WILLIAMS,WRIGHTNOUR
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Son of Samsung
|
|
|
|
Ken, I have left the following message on Jim's chair. Please make sure
|
|
he gets it. Thanks. I am history.
|
|
|
|
Jed 9/6/91
|
|
|
|
Jim,
|
|
|
|
These are the mods for MultiSync Boards with Samsung VRAMs:
|
|
|
|
1. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 18 to +5V.
|
|
2. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 16 to +5V.
|
|
3. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 14 to +5V.
|
|
4. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 160_U pin 8 to +5V.
|
|
|
|
5. Cut and lift 120_U pin 1
|
|
6. Connect a wire jumper from 120_U pin 1 to 120_K pin 2.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Let Rick know how mods 5 and 6 work out.
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|
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::LIPSON 9-SEP-1991 09:57:06.53
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: holographic commentary
|
|
|
|
|
|
>>>> This little editorial comment came in across an international network
|
|
where people have been discussing the merits of the Sega 'holographic' game...
|
|
>>>>>
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|
|
|
|
|
i like to play this game, although not the 'standard' way. i like to bust off
|
|
the little fluorescent blocks and throw them at pedestrians on the drive home.
|
|
also, a neat 3-D effect CAN be achieved on this machine: i lump a pile of
|
|
spittle on the horizontal plexiglass shield: the phlegm DOES ACTUALLY APPEAR
|
|
TO FLOAT ABOVE THE IMAGE! amazing, eh?
|
|
|
|
|
|
--
|
|
+-----------------------------+ <disclaimer> i represent me. exclusively.
|
|
| tim clinkenpeel | -_-_-_-end government by representation!-_-_-_-
|
|
| tpehrson@javelin.sim.es.com | _-_-_-let the people speak for themselves-_-_-_
|
|
+-----------------------------+ >warning< my messages are offensive to morons
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
|
|
From: KIM::MCNAMARA 9-SEP-1991 11:17:06.91
|
|
To: MONCRIEF
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA
|
|
Subj: latest vram mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
I talked to Jim this morning and the newest mod still does not solve the vram
|
|
problem. Of the 3 boards in question, 2 work now but 1 still fails. Another
|
|
problem is that 2 of the other 29 boards now fail with this last mod.
|
|
|
|
Glenn
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 9-SEP-1991 14:44:53.11
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Lens Missing from Animation Dept.
|
|
|
|
|
|
If anyone knows what became of the lens for
|
|
the tv camera on our Lyon-Lamb animaton system (located next to
|
|
the Macintosh IIfx next to Brad Fuller's office) please let me know.
|
|
I am replacing the lens with another and I would like to be
|
|
reassured that the first one was just borrowed and not stolen.
|
|
|
|
Sam
|
|
|
|
PS: As always, "It's best to leave a note when borrowing."
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 9-SEP-1991 15:37:50.74
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Message
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi Jed,
|
|
|
|
Joan Alpin with Merit tried to reach you at 3:35. Please call her at
|
|
434-0800, if you're not on vacation.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Lorene
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 9-SEP-1991 16:34:21.13
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CPR and ERT Classes
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atari Games will be offering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency
|
|
Response Training classes to a limited number of employees.
|
|
|
|
We are limited to the number of participants for each session. Although the
|
|
easiest way to select participants would be on a first come basis, in case
|
|
of emergency, we need to make sure all areas of the company have trained
|
|
emergency personnel. I will make sure we have employees from each area of
|
|
the company and use the first come process to select from those who respond.
|
|
|
|
If you are interested in attending the ERT session, or one of the CPR
|
|
sessions, please let me know no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
|
|
|
|
If you would like to attend one of the CPR sessions, please let me know
|
|
which class you would like to attend
|
|
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17
|
|
8:30 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18
|
|
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18
|
|
Class size is limited to 10 students per session.
|
|
|
|
There is only one ERT class which will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from
|
|
10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 students.
|
|
|
|
|
|
REMEMBER - If you want to attend, let me know via E-Mail or phone, no later
|
|
than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
|
|
|
|
cynde grossman
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 9-SEP-1991 17:15:18.63
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
|
|
|
|
|
|
The American Cancer Society has sent us information on free education
|
|
programs that they offer. I am polling to see if enough employees would be
|
|
interested in any session to make it worthwhile. We would need a minimum of
|
|
15 interested employees in order to schedule a particular session.
|
|
|
|
I have listed the topics available and if you are interested, please let me
|
|
know and if there is enough interest, I will contact the American Cancer
|
|
Society and schedule a convenient time.
|
|
|
|
With the 15th annual 'Great American Smokeout' upcoming on November 21, the
|
|
American Cancer Society offers -
|
|
|
|
TOBACCO AND HEALTH
|
|
FEMININE MISTAKE: WOMEN AND SMOKING
|
|
SPECIAL DELIVERY - an educational session for pregnant women
|
|
who smoke
|
|
|
|
Other sessions include -
|
|
Women's Health: The Good News About Cancer
|
|
Breast Health Program
|
|
Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer
|
|
Taking Control/Eating Smart
|
|
Skin Cancer
|
|
Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer
|
|
Prevention in the Workplace
|
|
|
|
I have a short description of each course if you would like further details.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Let me know if anything looks interesting!
|
|
|
|
cynde grossman
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 11-SEP-1991 07:57:40.03
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,HOBGOOD
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: pay day
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guess what...EVERYBODY gets a paycheck this Friday!
|
|
Guess what...Lois and I will both be gone!!
|
|
|
|
Since I figured those of you not going to the show
|
|
would probably still want your check before the weekend,
|
|
we've made other arrangements to get them to you.
|
|
|
|
Sam Comstock, Rick Moncrief, Pat McCarthy and Dave Shepperd
|
|
will get checks from Loraine Hobgood for their own
|
|
departments. Art Jackson will get checks for everyone
|
|
in Design Services.
|
|
|
|
For the rest of you, Loraine will make a trip through
|
|
Engineering about donut time and give out checks to
|
|
who she sees, if you miss her, drop by her office in
|
|
Finance and pick up your check.
|
|
|
|
(For those going to the show, be glad you'll have
|
|
some money waiting for you when you get back from
|
|
Lost Wages!!!!!)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::OWENS 11-SEP-1991 13:15:42.33
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 12TH ANNUAL CHILDRENS PAGENT, (OR GIVE ME THE MONEY)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well,
|
|
All those years I bought candy, pledged money for "what ever" to
|
|
support those beautiful children of yours, special projects have now
|
|
come payable. My son and daughter, (very cute twins), are entered in
|
|
a childrens beauty pagent sponsored by Mount Madonna Y.M.C.A. Mens
|
|
Service Club. The proceeds to benifit Y.M.C.A. youth projects. Each
|
|
ticket is cost $.50, and is worth 100 votes, 2,000 votes/book with an
|
|
additional 500 bonus points for each completed book. Door prizes are:
|
|
1st $300.00, 2nd $200.00, and 3rd $100.00, (winner need not be present
|
|
to win). Drawing is Sunday Oct 13, 1991, which gives you plenty of time
|
|
to withdraw your life savings to donate!
|
|
|
|
Just kidding, I do have two books of tickets on me now, and once
|
|
sold will bring in more, (key word "once"). It is a worth while promotion
|
|
and I sincerely appreciate your support.
|
|
|
|
OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY FOR YOUR CALL!!
|
|
EXT 1753
|
|
|
|
RLO
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 11-SEP-1991 14:39:55.47
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,MOORE,DOWNEND,STEWART,FREITAS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PCB failures
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rick Moncrief;
|
|
|
|
I returned today from vacation to hear there are several problems in
|
|
production. First, the horizon poly on 13 of the 20 or so games had rainbow
|
|
colors. These colors stay even though I rewrite the colors every frame. The
|
|
colors also stay even though the level (the whole color scheme) changes. This
|
|
problem was first noticed yesterday.
|
|
|
|
Second, of the 13 games mentioned above, 6 had GSP Timeout Errors.
|
|
When I was there, there were at least two other games with GSP Timeout Errors.
|
|
All of these PCBs had Hitachi VRAMs.
|
|
|
|
For your information, I was told that a "large" percentage of 2101-7
|
|
parts have failed recently. I was told the numbers are in the 16 to 18 count.
|
|
I was also told that 9 failed yesterday alone (6 with the date code 9121).
|
|
|
|
The Hitachi VRAMs just hit final assembly yesterday afternoon. I
|
|
suspect these parts may have something to do with the problem(s) above.
|
|
|
|
I checked the 12 or so games with the Samsung VRAMs with modified PCBs.
|
|
They have no GSP Timeouts and I have seen no "rainbow" horizons. What does the
|
|
mod Jed requested do?
|
|
|
|
Bob Stewart, Jim Freitas, and I agreed that we would not ship any games
|
|
until we have determined more about these failures. We are currently unboxing
|
|
and locating all the games that fail. We will try replacing the Hitachi parts
|
|
with Samsung parts. Please check with Ken Williams tomorrow to determine the
|
|
results of their experiments.
|
|
|
|
Bob Stewart, Jim Freitas, and I will not be in tomorrow. Bob and I can
|
|
be reached at the AMOA.
|
|
|
|
Could you please call Jed and ask him to come in and help solve this
|
|
problem? I realize he is on vacation but we are in a position where we need
|
|
to ship games without failures.
|
|
|
|
Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 11-SEP-1991 21:45:46.44
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: A tall TAIL
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Announcing an update to the TAIL utility. Now it has a -f option (or /F if you
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prefer) which lets you monitor the input file.
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TAIL with the -f option, will display the last n lines (defaults to the
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pagesize of your terminal) and add new ones as they show up in the input file.
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It samples the input file once every 5 seconds to see if anything changed. You
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quit out of TAIL in monitor mode by typing a <return> (or some other
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terminting character) on you terminal. If you put wildcards on the input
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filename and select the monitor mode, then typing a return will cause TAIL to
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advance to the next file. After all files have been displayed, then it'll exit.
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This feature can be used to do something like TAIL /PAGE where it'll show you
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the tail of a file and wait for you to type return to see the next one, etc.
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Typing TAIL with no parameters displays a small help screen.
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Normally, the job controller updates a batch log file only once every minute
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or when it's buffers overflow. You can change that with the DCL command SET
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OUTPUT_RATE=time. I've modified the BATCH and AT procedures to output to the
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log file once every 5 seconds which will make the BATCH.LOG and ??.LOG files
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reflect more timely information when using TAIL -F.
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ds
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 12-SEP-1991 10:19:43.43
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: another editorial comment from the net
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Path: dms!motcsd!apple!mips!spool.mu.edu!news.nd.edu!mentor.cc.purdue.edu!akg
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From: akg@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Mike Hughey)
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Newsgroups: rec.games.video.arcade
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Subject: Re: Teens
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Message-ID: <18679@mentor.cc.purdue.edu>
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Date: 12 Sep 91 06:12:41 GMT
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References: <1991Aug31.171730.25526@cbnewse.cb.att.com> <1991Aug31.175050.13717@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
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<1991Sep7.201459.15837@wam.umd.edu>
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Posted: Thu Sep 12 01:12:41 1991
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In article <1991Sep7.201459.15837@wam.umd.edu> vgriscep@wam.umd.edu (VGR) writes:
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> Apparently, Atari and Williams, being two of the smarter video game makers,
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>are aware that the ideas for games were exhausted long ago.
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Garbage. The video game makers have simply stopped using new ideas for games.
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There's a near-inexhaustible supply still out there; all we need is some
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creative people making the video games, instead of the brain-dead people that
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are at all of the manufacturers now.
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Problem is, with a new game idea, the makers aren't sure how the marketing will
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go. If they simply do another kill-kill game, it'll sell exactly X amount, so
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they can budget accordingly. Marketing has taken all of the fun out of this
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business.
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Mike Hughey
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 12-SEP-1991 18:24:35.25
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: I'M OUTTA HERE
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I WILL BE ON MY ANNUAL RESERVE TRAINING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR TWO WEEKS BEGINNING
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SEPT 16-27. MY REPLACEMENT WILL BE MICHELLE REIMEL. MICHELLE WILL TRY TO GET
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YOUR MESSAGES TO YOU BY EITHER CALLING OR PAGING. SHE WILL NOT BE SENDING
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VAXMAIL. IF YOU ARE EXPECTING A CALL AND HAVEN'T RECIEVED IT, PLEASE CHECK
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WITH HER. SHE WON'T KNOW ANYONE, SO STOP BY, INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND CHECK FOR
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MESSAGES. SEE YA IN TWO WEEKS.
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LINDA
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 13-SEP-1991 09:45:17.55
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: TV program on virtual reality
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Last night I was watching PrimeTime Live, and they announced next Thursday's
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program. One of the stories they'll be covering then is virtual reality (and
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possibly VR games). The footage they showed looked VERY interesting, with
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almost photo-realistic images. I don't know if that program is a re-run or
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not.
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Thursday, Sept. 19, 10-11 p.m.
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ABC-TV, ch. 7 and 11
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Andrea
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 16-SEP-1991 06:25:59.06
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: FURNITURE FOR SALE
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DESK 5 X 2.5 FT, CHAIR, REFERENCE TABLE 5 X 2.5 FT, BLACK DESKTOP ORGAN-
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IZER, BOOKSHELVES: TWO 36 IN WIDE X 29 IN TALL, ONE 36 IN WIDE X 55 IN TALL.
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ALL FURNITURE IS DARK WOOD GRAIN LAMINATE AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.
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100 BUCKS FOR EVERYTHING
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REPLY VIA VAX MAIL TXS KEN WILLIAMS
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DAVE 16-SEP-1991 08:25:43.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: NEW HOURS
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AS OF 9-16 MY NEW HOURS ARE 7:30-4:00 PM..IN LIGHT OF THIS,ALL OUTGOING MAIL
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MUST BE IN MY OFFICE BY NO LATER THAN 3:50...
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THANK YOU .
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DAVID PASQUINELLI
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From: KIM::LOGG 16-SEP-1991 17:10:02.45
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To: BENZLER,KENDALL,LIPSON,COMSTOCK,EYLER,STERN,BRAD,PAUL,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,
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DURFEY,ALBAUGH,HARPER,KHODADADI,ROWE,HATA,LANDEVERDE,LOPER,WINBALD,MERCIECA
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talons Tshirt
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I will try to get a T-shirt for all members of the Steel Talons Team.
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If you have already gotten a T-shirt please let me know. If not, let me know
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your shirt size. If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, I will assume you
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already got one.
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If there is someone I missed on the distribution list, please let me
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know.
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Thanks
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 17-SEP-1991 07:18:42.48
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MORE STUFF FOR SALE
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ATARI 800 XL, ATARI 800, 825 PRINTER, 1025 PRINTER, 1050 DISK DRIVE, 810
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DISK DRIVE, COLOR MONITOR, MISC. POWER SUPPLIES, MANUALS, DISCS, ETC.
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MAKE OFFER KEN W. 3909
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 17-SEP-1991 12:02:09.95
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Virtual Reality
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There is a three day Virtual Reality conference in San Francisco from
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September 23 to 25. I will not attend the Monday session. If anyone is
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interested in attending that day please stop by my office/lab or call me at
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x1732.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SMITH 18-SEP-1991 12:24:58.52
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: ISO 9000 Evening Seminar
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The COGSWELL College Center for Manufacturing Education is offering an evening
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overview seminar and a two (2) day detail seminar of the ISO 9000 European
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Requirements which are expected to begin implementation in 1992.
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Both seminars will focus on design, quality, and corporate certifications which
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will position those companies, who are striving to compete on a GLOBAL basis,
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to conduct business in the European Common Market. The major thrust of the
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seminars will be to understand the impact of the changes the ISO 9000 will
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create for American Corporations. A good portion of the impact will be in the
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design process using the ISO European relationship to ANSI/ASQC standards.
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The evening seminar is scheduled for September 26, 6-8pm $30.00 per person
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The two day seminar is scheduled for October 3 & 4, 8:30am - 5:00pm the cost
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is $325.00 per person.
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Both seminars are held at the Sunnyvale Hilton Inn, 1250 Lakeside Dr. off US
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101 Freeway and Lawrence Expressway. Phone (408) 973-0309. If you would like
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more information you can call me at ext 3923 or pick-up a brochure in front of
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the personel offices.
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Thanx....Tom Smith
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From: MIKE::ALLEN 18-SEP-1991 15:38:08.08
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: LEGAL HELP NEEDED
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As you all may know Steve and I experienced a fire in our rental
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unit in mid June. We have been doing the best we can at collecting
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all that is needed to make it a clean sweep in court.
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But... 2 weeks ago we confided in a lawyer in Santa Cruz (he was
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recommended by a friend) who said he would take the case - well
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his idea of payment (upfront) and our idea of payment (empty pocket-
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books) obviously were different. But of course he had to wait 3 weeks
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to tell us the above news.
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Needless to say... We are looking for legal help in the matter.
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Perhaps someone who has a specialty in "insurance claims" or "fire
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claims" in general. We would like to work on a contingency basis;
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We think it's possible since we have the fire marshall and his report
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on our side.
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We would like to find someone as soon as possible and put this nightmare
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behind us, so if anyone has any information that can help us - believe
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me it would be greatly appreciated.
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Thank you in advance for your help.
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- Steve & Rhonda Williamson
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From: KIM::JMOORE 19-SEP-1991 10:04:30.36
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: JMOORE
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Subj: another lost mug
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I've misplaced my coffee mug. It has an unusual design on it, with the
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word TENGEN on one side and ATARI GAMES on the other. It once had something
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written on the bottom of it identifying it as mine, but it has since washed
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off (I guess those pundits who wrote on the unglazed part are shaking their
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heads in an "I told you so" fashion about now). If anyone has an anonymous
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mug sitting around that they know doesn't belong to them, I would appreciate
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retrieving it so I may be rescued from paper cup hell. Thanks.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 19-SEP-1991 10:15:20.40
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: A's PARTYTIME
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PARTY AT THE A'S <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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it's that time of year again! the dead tickets have been piling
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up and we are pleased to make available LOTS OF TICKETS! Bring ALL your
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friends and join us at Oakland next week!
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29 tickets available for TUESDAY 24th - Kansas City
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40 tickets available for FRIDAY 27th - TEXAS & the NOLAN RYAN EXPRESS
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This is a perfect opportunity for that fall tailgate...
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Contact Dave Ralston, Mike Hally, or Peter Lipson (x1740)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 19-SEP-1991 17:44:40.22
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Virtual Reality
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Is anyone out there interested in Virtual Reality? If so, there is
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a conference in San Francisco next Monday and Wednesday. I will not be able
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to attend the complete conference, so please let me know if you are interested
|
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in taking my place. You can respond via VAX mail or by calling x1732.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::LIPSON 20-SEP-1991 08:35:47.25
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: not exactly G.C. but...
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>>> An allegedly humorous comment from the net.....
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Path: dms!motcsdblahblahblah
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From: billv@physics19.berkeley.edu (Bill Vareka)
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Subject: Humorous DOS quote
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Message-ID: <1991Sepblahblahblah
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I just couldn't resist. I was in the bookstore the other day looking
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at books on DOS 5.0 (don't ask why :{) and I came across the following
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rules for using a computer running DOS...
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RULE 1: Never turn off the computer when the disk access light is on.
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RULE 2: Always turn off the computer when you see a DOS prompt.
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I couldn't agree more :{)
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Just thought I'd brighten your day...
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bill
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--
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============================================================================
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= Bill Vareka == We're going BOOM BOOM BOOM 'cause =
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= billv@physics.berkeley.edu == that`s the way we live. -- Talking Heads =
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============================================================================
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 20-SEP-1991 09:48:05.19
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To: ROTBERG,LIPSON,ALBAUGH,HARPER,DOWNEND,BENZLER,JMOORE,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF,
|
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MARGOLIN,KENDALL,DURFEY,MCNAMARA,KHODADADI,COMSTOCK,EYLER,STERN,BRAD,PAUL,LOPER,
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WINBLAD,HATA,MERCIECA,ROWE
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CC:
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Subj: Replay magazine photo session
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On Monday September 23 there will be a photo session with Replay
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magazine. We would like to have the entire team come to a photo session.
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It will probably occur around 1:00PM. I will do a page around that time
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announcing where and when it will occur.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::FRYE 20-SEP-1991 11:10:40.03
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: EMERGENCY LIGHT INSPECTION
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, 9/21 THE LIGHTS IN BUILDING 675 WILL BE TURNED OFF
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BETWEEN 7 & 9 AM FOR RE-WORK & INSPECTION. NORMAL POWER, COMPUTERS
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ETC. WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS
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SCHEDULE, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO 2PM TODAY.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 21-SEP-1991 19:18:27.78
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF
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CC:
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Subj: Virtual Reality Conference,
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We have purchased (3) tickets to a conference on Virtual Reality in
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SanFrancisco, Mon, Tues, Weds. Most of the slot are taken, but (2)
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slots are open Monday, And Maybe a slot on Tuesday is open as well.
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Logg, Rotberg and Hubberstey hold the admission tickets. Contact them
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directly if interested.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 23-SEP-1991 10:10:04.37
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj:
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Attention SAFEWAY shoppers!!!!!
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A friend of mine (she's 10) is saving Safeway receipts
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for her school. If they get enough receipts they can
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buy computer equipment. So, instead of throwing away
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that receipt pass it my way. You may be helping develop
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a future Atari programmer!!!
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Karen Jefferson (x3738)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the Beat began" 23-SEP-1991 10:12:34.31
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DIEKNEITE
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Subj: got the coffee station bluestype adpcm.mapi
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For sale:
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Mr. Coffee 10-cup coffeemaker
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Fully functional, and broken in by the Audio Group for maximum brewing enjoyment
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Will give maximum robust coffee every time.
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-includes 0ver 150 free filters.
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-$12.00
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SMITH 23-SEP-1991 11:05:55.27
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: McCarthy - Police
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Don't exceed the posted speed limit on McCarthy...they're out there for month
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end ticket quotas.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 23-SEP-1991 12:53:49.07
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: Great A's tickets available for Saturday, Sept. 28!
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Two tickets 4 seats in from foul pole and in the second
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row. Go see the A's second to last game at home this season.
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Respond to 1728 or VAX mail to FLANAGAN
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Bob Flanagan
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 23-SEP-1991 13:43:50.33
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Steel Talons Team pictures
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At 2:15 today in the Steel Talons lab, there will be pictures taken for
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Play Meter magazine. Please tell others who worked on Steel Talons to come by.
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RAINS 23-SEP-1991 16:04:35.45
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Sting tix (Shoreline Oct 5th)
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I have two tickets for the Sting "Soul Cages Tour" concert at Shoreline
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(Sat Oct 5th, 8pm). Reserved seats (section 204). We also have a free parking
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pass for the "priority" (nearest)parking lot.
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We got them as part of a package, but are unable to attend.
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Asking $25 each or best offer by this Friday.
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Lyle (x3787)
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 23-SEP-1991 16:10:42.11
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Recreation Committee
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We would like to extend an offer to all Atarians and Tengenites to join
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the Recreation Committee. We are coming into the busy party season and
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can use all the help we can get. Sandy Stan (Mr. Nakajima's secretary)
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has agreed to chair the committee. Our next meeting will be held,
|
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Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 10:00 am in the Cafeteria. If you would like to
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be a member of the committee, but can't attend Thursday's meeting, please
|
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let me know and we will make sure you are notified of the next meeting.
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On Thursday, we will discuss the upcoming Halloween party and also talk
|
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about the Holiday Door Decorating contest, the Holiday Party on Dec. 13
|
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and some new ideas for other holiday events ....... so we can really use
|
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all the help we can get - remember
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RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING - THURSDAY, Sept. 26 @ 10:00 am
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Atari Games Cafeteria
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-SEP-1991 18:13:37.03
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: SHEPPERD
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Subj: Computers up for grabs....
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We have 4 PDP11/23's in non-working condition that are free to a good home.
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You have to provide transportation. No Ginsu knives are included.
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Reply to this address by Wednesday (9/25) if you are interested.
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ds
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 23-SEP-1991 18:50:41.88
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: New Atarian.
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Hello
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Please join me in welcoming Haywood Beaird to Atari
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and more specifically to the Game Design Group. Haywood will be
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working 20 hours a week as a game tester. He is finishing
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his education at San Jose State. He is here to learn the ropes
|
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of the video game craft and hopes in the near future to be a part
|
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in the creation of games here at Atari.
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He is setting up office in my old office in the Road Riot
|
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lab and can be reached on the VAX at "BEAIRD". He will be working
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in the afternoons. Stop by and say Hi.
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MSP
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 23-SEP-1991 19:00:45.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: 3.5" floppy disk drive problems
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Mary Sumner's Mac has a SuperDrive (reads up to 1.4 MB floppies) that has been
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doing weird things lately -- it often thinks both 800K and 1.4 MB disks are
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locked, when the latch is really NOT in that position. I can put the same
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floppy in my Mac's disk drive and it doesn't show up as being locked, so I
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don't think it's a crummy out-of-spec disk.
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How do these drives work? Do they have an optical sensor that shines light
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through the hole, if the latch is open? Is there a possibility a lot of dust
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is covering up the lens or the sensor is going bad? Is it really true the
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whole disk drive has to be replaced? The Milpitas Apple dealer said the floppy
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disk controller chip is going bad and has to be replaced. I find it hard to
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believe a chip is flaky one day, and works fine for several days afterwards. I
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thought chips die in the first 24-hr. burn-in if they're bad, otherwise last
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forever.
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If no one around here can help, then I'll ask another Apple dealer for a second
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opinion.
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Thanks in advance! Andrea
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 24-SEP-1991 09:25:17.45
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To: MARGOLIN,BURNIAS,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8672 - Completed
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 24-SEP-1991 08:04:34.04
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8672
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: AVL CORRECTION APPLICATION:
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PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: 137553-001 GENERIC: 4461
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DESCRIPTION: IC,VRAM,64KX4,120NS,CMOS/NMOS,24PIN/.400,PLASTIC
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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Disqualify HITACHI p/n HM53461P-12 due to application problems.
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Approve Texas Instruments p/n TMS4461-12NL.
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Add AVL Note: No longer manufactured by Microbn & TI.
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==============================================================================
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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CC: Margolin & Burnias
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==============================================================================
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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==============================================================================
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
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X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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R SHERMAN 24-SEP-1991
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==============================================================================
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 24-SEP-1991 10:16:22.04
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Cancer Seminars
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Ok - another plea from your friendly H.R. department -
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I recently put out a memo about free educational seminars offered by the
|
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American Cancer Society. A number of employees indicated an interest in
|
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the following seminars -
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Skin Cancer
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Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer
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Taking Control/Eating Smart
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Prevention in the Workplace
|
|
Women's Health: The Good News About Cancer
|
|
Breast Health Program
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|
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|
Here is the problem - we need a minimum of 15 people for each session in
|
|
order for the cancer society to send out a speaker. No one session has
|
|
15 people signed-up, please re-think and let me know if you would be
|
|
interested in attending one or more of the sessions. Sessions will be
|
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brief, about an hour.
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If you need more information about any session, please give me a call
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at Ext. 3754 or via VAX @ grossman.
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Where your health is concerned, an hour of your time is not a big
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investment!
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|
cynde
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 24-SEP-1991 10:46:01.00
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Cyberball 2072
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Anybody knowing of or having a Tournament Cyberball 2072 for sale,please
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contact me.
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- Ed Rotberg
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- x 1727
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 24-SEP-1991 10:58:51.72
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
|
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Subj: Free tickets to Seybold Computer Publ. Expo
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I have 3 free-admission registration cards for the upcoming Seybold Computer
|
|
Publishing Expo being held next week in the San Jose Convention Center (I
|
|
can get an unlimited number of additional cards from one of our printers).
|
|
The Expo will fill the building, plus Gutenberg's Garage across the street,
|
|
also free for attendees. The Garage is several hand-on demo areas for
|
|
which you have to sign up in advance; each is 2 hours long and lets you see
|
|
more details about a system than is possible on a crowded convention floor.
|
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Attend if you can while it's still conveniently close -- the Seybold people
|
|
booked fall dates for the next five years in the newly-expanded Moscone Center
|
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in San Francisco.
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The exhibitors include Apple, IBM, DEC, Sun, NeXT, software and hardware
|
|
companies, including mfrs. of scanners, monitors, laser printers, film
|
|
records, imagesetters, multimedia equipment and software, animation packages,
|
|
desktop video editing, magazines, books, you name it. The hours are: Oct. 2nd
|
|
and 3rd, 10 am-5 pm; Oct. 4, 10 am-3 pm.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 24-SEP-1991 11:40:54.19
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Looking For...
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|
A neighbor of mine is currently looking for a video (almost any) to
|
|
purchase. If anyone out there is looking to sell their old video game
|
|
please let me know what game and what price your asking.
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|
Thanks in advance,
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|
Andrew J. Burgess
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ext. 1782
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::SHIRE 24-SEP-1991 13:22:51.33
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: TESTERS NEEDED
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Tengen needs 8 individuals for temporary game testing.
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Minimum Age: 18
|
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Wage: $5.50
|
|
Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
|
|
Monday thru Friday
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If you know anyone who maybe interested, contact Mike Klug (X 436) or Dan
|
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Shire (X 435) As soon as possible.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 24-SEP-1991 13:40:07.02
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: wanted
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|
Wanted: Table-top slide viewer. Maybe you have old Uncle Arnold's
|
|
slide viewer in the garage. I'm
|
|
looking for the kind that blows up\
|
|
the image to about 6-8 inches square.
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SX-70 Poloroid camera .
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|
Give me a buzz. I already have ginsu knives.
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|
Carole
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DAVE 24-SEP-1991 13:56:11.08
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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|
CC:
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Subj: NEW CALENDAR'S
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<N E W C A L E N D A R ' S>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ORDERING CALENDAR'S FOR THE UP-CUMING YEAR,
|
|
PLEASE SEE ME.
|
|
ALL CALENDAR ORDERS MUST BE IN BY THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER,OR WE WILL
|
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BE LIMITED TO LEFT OVERS. THANKS,
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DAVID PASQUINELLI
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PAAUW 24-SEP-1991 14:17:39.32
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
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CC:
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Subj: EE Times back issues
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|
|
Does anyone have recent issues of EE Times from August or September?
|
|
I'm looking for the issue that had an article about the IIC (Inter-IC
|
|
Communications) protocol supported by DEC and Signetics.
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
-- Don
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 24-SEP-1991 16:35:34.20
|
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: MULTISYNC SLOOP
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|
If you are making changes to MULTISYNC, I have a request.
|
|
Connect 68010 address A17 to the SLOOP chip at pin 15 (currently
|
|
unused/grounded.
|
|
This reduces the number of possibilities for wild keys that a
|
|
programmer must consider.
|
|
Thanks
|
|
Pat.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::SMITH 24-SEP-1991 17:22:18.97
|
|
To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,LOGG,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: STEWART,BRYANT,BURNIAS,SMITH
|
|
Subj: Hitachi VRAMS
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We have completely purged the Hitachi VRAMs and isolated them in the MRB cage.
|
|
All of the SAMSUNG VRAMs have been returned to stock and are being used in all
|
|
MODIFIED Multi-Sync PCAs. The Hitachi VRAM inventory position is as follows:
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|
NEW : 3,852 @$3.50 each = $13,482 Good Chance to RTV at cost
|
|
USED : 3,239 @$3.50 each = $11,336 Will sell for best price
|
|
====== =======
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|
TOTAL: 7,091 $24,818
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|
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|
ORDER: 8,000 @$3.75 each = $30,000 On order with Merrit Non-Cancable
|
|
Mary's still working on it.
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|
Exposure: $54,818 will probably recoup 60%-75% of cost through sale, RTV, and
|
|
cancellation charges.
|
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|
|
Thanx....Tom
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-SEP-1991 19:11:42.80
|
|
To: KIM::MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: MULTISYNC SLOOP
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|
ok
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::ALLEN 25-SEP-1991 09:09:17.14
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: VOLLEYBALL
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|
|
We, the Atari-Survivors Volleyball Team, are looking for a few new players.
|
|
We play at the Power B2 level, and generally do very well. We have made
|
|
the play-offs just about every season and have won a few 1st place awards
|
|
in the league.
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|
|
We need some new blood - people who have played before, preferably in a
|
|
league level. We are in dire need of a female (or two) to play either
|
|
as a setter or a hitter, and we always need tough male "SPIKERS"!
|
|
|
|
Needless to say this is a co-ed team and we all have a blast together.
|
|
So, if you are interested in some fast-paced exercise and a good time
|
|
call me at ext. 3905 or vax me via "ALLEN". (Just volleyball fun, please!)
|
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|
- Rhonda Williamson
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SHIRE 25-SEP-1991 14:58:40.97
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: GAME TESTERS
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Thanks to the overwhelming response, we now have all the testers needed.
|
|
|
|
Thanks for all the help!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 25-SEP-1991 17:19:56.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: Friday Activity
|
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|
|
You are cordially invited to attend:
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|
|
|
What: "Let's Clean Up the Cage Area" Party
|
|
When: Friday, September 27, starting at 3:00P
|
|
Where: 675 Warehouse Cage Area
|
|
Who: Hosted by Rich Moore
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::PLOTKIN "Sharon Plotkin" 25-SEP-1991 19:38:22.43
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: PLOTKIN
|
|
Subj:
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|
Recently inspired by the poetry in John Moore's letter, which asked 'O-where
|
|
has my little coffee mug gone?', I've decided to send my own. I've misplaced
|
|
my Atari/Tengen mug as well as a stainless steel teaspoon from home. The mug
|
|
has a slight hairline crack on the Tengen side. Any leads greatly appreciated
|
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|
|
Sharon
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|
3784
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 26-SEP-1991 12:00:36.95
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
|
|
CC:
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Subj: SCOPES
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|
|
You know that blue box you use to look at waveforms, that's right its
|
|
|
|
your TEKTRONIX-scope that I'm talking about. If it's been giving you
|
|
|
|
any problems, bring it to me or mark it and let me know so I can have it
|
|
|
|
repaired and calibrated.
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|
|
|
Thankyou
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|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 26-SEP-1991 13:33:12.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Embedded Systems Conference
|
|
|
|
I have an exhibits only pass for the Embedded Systems Conference at the Santa
|
|
Clara Convention Center. It is good for today until 6 or 7pm (I'm not sure of the
|
|
exact end time. Just about every emulator manufacturer I've ever heard of is
|
|
there. The pass is stuck into the bulletin board beside my office for anyone
|
|
who is interested.
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|
Tim
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|
|
|
PS the convention center is on Great America between 101 & 237
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 26-SEP-1991 14:37:54.16
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Smoking Cessation Program
|
|
|
|
|
|
This message is directed to all Atari Games and Tengen SMOKERS!
|
|
|
|
Atari Games has agreed to hire a facilitator through the American Cancer
|
|
Society to help those interested employees QUIT smoking. There are five
|
|
one hour sessions which would be held at Atari Games, probably in the
|
|
Central Conference Room. We already have several people signed up for
|
|
this program.
|
|
|
|
If you are a smoker, this is a perfect opportunity to make 1991 the year
|
|
to quit. Please let me know before the end of the day, Friday, September
|
|
27 if you would like to join the Smoking Cessation Program. We are trying
|
|
to coordinate this program to be completed on or about November 21 to help
|
|
celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT!
|
|
|
|
cynde
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::GEYER 27-SEP-1991 09:40:00.65
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj:
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|
|
If anyone is interested in hearing 60s and 70s music, played by a small but
|
|
good band, my friend's band, The Back Pages, is playing tonight and tomorrow
|
|
night (Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28) at The Huddle in Fremont (on
|
|
Farwell @ Mowry, facing Orchard Supply Hardware) -- I think they start playing
|
|
at 9 or 9:30. If my being there influences your decision whether or not to
|
|
come and enjoy the music, I'm probably going tonight -- then again, I just
|
|
may decide to torment people and show up both nights!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FRYE 27-SEP-1991 09:54:44.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: BUILDING 675 LIGHTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
AGAIN, THIS SATURDAY, WE NEED TO TURN OFF OUR LIGHTING SYSTEM BETWEEN
|
|
7AM AND NOON. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
|
|
|
|
ON ANOTHER FACILITY NOTE, THIS AFTERNOON IS OUR THIRD ANNUAL ENGINEERING
|
|
CLEAN-UP DAY. IF YOU'VE BEEN SAVING YOUR JUNK, BRING IT TO THE WARE-
|
|
HOUSE THIS AFTERNOON MARKED AS JUNK AND WE WILL DISPOSE OF IT FREE OF
|
|
CHARGE.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 27-SEP-1991 18:08:52.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: Do you need some PCBoards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Do you need some JSAIII Boards. How about some ROUND (OTW) boards.
|
|
How about FSG42 boards.
|
|
|
|
Please let me know any requirements that you forsee, so that I may
|
|
plan adequately.
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-SEP-1991 11:05:28.46
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CPR Trainees
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following employees were trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
|
|
at the recent certification classes:
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|
|
Administration: Lorene Kiger
|
|
Dave Pasquinelli
|
|
Tina Sayson
|
|
|
|
Engineering: Natalie Burgess
|
|
Sam Comstock
|
|
Don Diekneite
|
|
Mike Jang
|
|
Rick Moncrief
|
|
John Ray
|
|
Rob Rowe
|
|
Bonnie Smithson
|
|
Pete Takaichi
|
|
Mark West
|
|
|
|
Finance: Michelle Bucholz
|
|
Isabella Jaczynska
|
|
|
|
Manufacturing: Grandy Laxamana
|
|
Rhonda Williamson
|
|
Steve Williamson
|
|
|
|
Marketing: Linda Benzler
|
|
|
|
Tengen: Mike Alexander
|
|
Bill Hindorff
|
|
|
|
The Safety Committee is in the process of establishing safety stations
|
|
throughout the company. Lists of employees trained in CPR and ERT will
|
|
be posted at all stations and a copy will also be kept at the Main Lobby
|
|
Reception desk.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 30-SEP-1991 11:13:01.05
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EE
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: EPROM pricing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pricing for 4Meg (and 2Meg) EPROMS is good.
|
|
4 Meg EPROMS, 100 nS (TI) $14-16 by December.
|
|
2 Meg approx half that.
|
|
|
|
80nS parts slightly more expensive, 120nS parts slightly less
|
|
expensive.
|
|
|
|
Current pricing for 1 Meg EPROMS is approx. $3.75 - $3.95
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 30-SEP-1991 13:13:38.50
|
|
To: @WALKABOUT.DIS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 3:30-5:00
|
|
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|
|
|
I'm not sure who will be hosting this month's Walkabout
|
|
Friday (Ed Logg is in Japan), but rest assured that there will
|
|
be munchies available.
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
|
|
Friday, Oct. 4, 1991
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-SEP-1991 13:41:39.34
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ERT Trainees
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following employees completed the recent Emergency Response Training
|
|
session:
|
|
|
|
Administration: Lorene Kiger
|
|
Dave Pasquinelli
|
|
|
|
Engineering: Natalie Burgess
|
|
Sam Comstock
|
|
Don Diekneite
|
|
Erik Durfey
|
|
Joyce Fluty
|
|
John Ray
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Rob Rowe
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Pete Takaichi
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Bonnie Smithson
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Finance: Isabella Jaczynska
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Manufacturing: Grandy Laxamana
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Rhonda Williamson
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Steve Williamson
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Tengen: Bill Hindorff
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A list of employees trained in ERT will be posted at each safety station
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and a list will be kept at the Main Lobby Reception desk.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 1-OCT-1991 06:19:06.69
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North)
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will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the
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peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work;
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then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start
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misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example).
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You should be able to tell from the location of the party you're calling
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whether or not their area code has changed.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 2-OCT-1991 16:54:31.78
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Missing money and/or candy
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Maybe I just have trouble doing arithmetic. I left a box
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of "Teddy Bars" in the engineering common area. They were clearly
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marked as costing $2.00 each and benefitting Curtner School.
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Somehow, all ten candy bars are gone and only eight dollars
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remain, so I'm out either $12.00 or six candy bars. I used to think
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everbody around here was pretty honest.
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Mike
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BROWN 2-OCT-1991 17:41:16.71
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: BROWN
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Subj: ANOTHER "NEW KID ON THE BLOCK"
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THERE IS A NEW FACE IN HUMAN RESOURCES. LAVERNE POTTER, WHO COMES TO US FROM
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BUSINESSLAND, STARTED ON MONDAY AS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT. LAVERNE WAS
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TAKEN ON A TOUR OF ATARI/TENGEN AND MET A LOT OF YOU, BUT IF YOU MISSED AN
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INTRO, PLEASE STOP BY AND "SAY HEY".
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SANDI
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-OCT-1991 09:23:54.63
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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RON SCHRECK W/ SAMSUNG TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 8:12 AM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK
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AT 727-7433.
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THANKS,
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TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::JIMENEZ 4-OCT-1991 12:16:51.39
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: 45MB ITEM
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DID SOMEONE OUT THERE SEND OUT A 45 REMOVABLE DRIVE, IF SO
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I HAVE IT BACK IN RECEIVING WITH NO NAME TO CONTACT IF YOU
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ARE EXPECTING THIS ITEM, PLEASE CALL ME.
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THANKS
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|
X 3934.
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MIGUEL J.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 4-OCT-1991 17:36:37.15
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: RAY
|
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Subj: New Employee -- Norm Copperman
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I am pleased to announce that Norm Copperman will be joining
|
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Atari Games as Software Manager for Simulation R&D on Monday,
|
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October 7. Norm has more than 20 years experience with Honeywell,
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Singer-Link, Applied Technology, and most recently, ARGO Systems.
|
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His experience and degrees in software, mathematics, and
|
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experimental psychology will be very valuable to Atari's Training
|
|
Products.
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Alan Gray will report to Norm who will report to me. Matt
|
|
Kendall currently reports to Rick Moncrief, but will work half-time
|
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in Norm's group.
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Norm, Alan, and Matt will have offices and a lab adjacent to
|
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Tengen Engineering. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself!
|
|
|
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John
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 8-OCT-1991 11:35:29.16
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Honda mechanic
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I am looking for a good mechanic to work on a 1980 Honda Civic.
|
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This car has been in the shop for nearly two weeks without any solution
|
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to it dying on the way home form work. Any suggestions would be greatly
|
|
appreciated.
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|
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Thanks
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 10-OCT-1991 08:59:34.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Smoking Cessation Classes
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Just a reminder -
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11:00 am today (Thursday, Oct. 10), Central Conference Room
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The first Smoking Cessation class sponsored by the American
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Cancer Society.
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If you signed up, this is just a reminder, if you didn't sign up, but
|
|
want to attend, please come to the conference room at 11:00 am, we are
|
|
not limited to the number of participants.
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Any questions, give me a call.
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cynde (Ext. 3754)
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JEFFERSON 10-OCT-1991 10:37:28.08
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Halloween pictures
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Does anyone out there have pictures of monsters,
|
|
such as Dracula, the Mummy, etc. that Mike Jang
|
|
can borrow for a short time? Any other Halloween
|
|
characters are okay too!
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|
Thanks
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|
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Mike's #3732 or mine #3738
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|
Karen
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 10-OCT-1991 14:07:53.94
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|
To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,MCNAMARA,OWENS
|
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CC:
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Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS
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136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 10-Oct-1991
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Page 1
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PART
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R
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136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R
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136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S
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136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S
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136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T
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136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T
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136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U
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136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U
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136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V
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136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V
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136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W
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136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W
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136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X
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136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X
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136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y
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136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y
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136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M
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136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T
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136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K
|
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136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R
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136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J
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136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P
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136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H
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136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N
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136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F
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136087-2003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S
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136087-2004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S
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136087-2005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T
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136087-2006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T
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136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F
|
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136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1M
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136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1N
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136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1P
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136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1R
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136087-5006 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1M
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136087-5007 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1R
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136087-5008 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137672-200,1R
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136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K
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136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M
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136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N
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136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,1A/B
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136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C
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136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A
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136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 14-OCT-1991 14:12:06.31
|
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To: MARGOLIN
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|
CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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|
MARNI MAR W/ HITATACHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 2:08 PM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK
|
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AT 954-8100.
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THANKS,
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|
TINA
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::RUSTY 14-OCT-1991 15:46:27.57
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: RUSTY
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Subj: Name for our new game network...
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|
We have now received approval to start preliminary work on Atari's multi-player
|
|
interactive game network...
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However, we cannot use the word "Atari" anywhere in the name for our network.
|
|
Also, the initial working name for our network "CyberNet" is also in use by
|
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UniSys for one of their hardware systems, so we can't use that, either.
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|
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|
So, we are in search of a new name. This would be the name of the network
|
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under which the user mall and all other games on our network would be played.
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Any suggestions?
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|
|
|
Please send your responses to this E-mail address... If you submit a name
|
|
which we end up using, I will reward you with a 6-pack of your choice of
|
|
beverage!
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Rusty
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JACKIE 16-OCT-1991 10:15:37.27
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Missing
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|
|
A sample gift basket is missing from my cubicle, last seen yesterday
|
|
wearing a gold sparkle top hat with a french coffee press and beans.
|
|
If anyone knows its whereabouts please let me know as I have to return
|
|
it to the supplier.
|
|
P.S. Didn't anyone ever tell you that it's not polite to take things
|
|
that don't belong to you?
|
|
|
|
Jackie (x3772)
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 16-OCT-1991 10:59:40.75
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: MILTY
|
|
Subj: haunted house
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Carol and Milty plan to go to the Old Mill HAUNTED HOUSE this friday
|
|
around 7:30. It was pretty good last year,..they usher you thru,in small
|
|
groups,to 40 unique horror settings and acts of terror.
|
|
If you might be interested in joining (there's safety in numbers),..reply
|
|
to this mail msg.
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milty
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 17-OCT-1991 08:26:31.71
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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Subj: New Game Design Group member.
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|
|
|
Hi
|
|
|
|
Please join me in welcoming Scott Sava to Atari and more
|
|
specifically the Game Design Group. Scott's new position is Associate
|
|
Game Designer. He comes from a background with a strong creative basis
|
|
and has worked on comic books and consumer video game projects. He is
|
|
an avid game player and has a great desire to get busy on games here
|
|
at Atari.
|
|
|
|
He joins the new Game Design Group which consists of myself
|
|
and our Playtesters Victor Mercica, and Haywood Beaird. The addition
|
|
of Scott as a Associate Game Designer is an important step in the plan
|
|
to develop the Game Design Group into a strong resource from which our
|
|
arcade projects will be able to draw creative assistance, ideas, and
|
|
direction.
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|
|
|
If the the name Sava seems familiar to you it's because his
|
|
father once worked here. Another "trivia" note is that he was also the
|
|
model the animators used for the Paperboy character. He has taken up
|
|
residence in John Moore's old cube in Engineering. Please stop by
|
|
and say hello.
|
|
|
|
MSP
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 17-OCT-1991 11:56:32.82
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE,BRUMBAUGH,BURNIAS
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: Matra-Harris 2Kx8 SRAM moving spec.
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Q. How do you maintain high yields on an IC production line.
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|
A. When too many parts fall outside spec., change the spec.
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|
We recently had a production line problem with Matra Harris 2Kx8 35nS
|
|
parts. The cause was Address Hold From End Of Write, specified at
|
|
0nS. We had one part that needed 6nS before it would work. Most parts
|
|
needed 2-3nS.
|
|
After checking several data books we found that the 1987 data sheet
|
|
specified 0nS for this parameter, the 1989 data sheet specified 5nS
|
|
for this parameter, and the 1990 data sheet specified 2nS for this
|
|
parameter. Not fair I say. Be forewarned.
|
|
|
|
Matra were called in and so far have agreed to accept the parts back.
|
|
The specification discrepency was not discovered until after they left.
|
|
While they were here they claimed that their part was compatible with
|
|
Cypress parts. The Cypress part specifies 0nS for this parameter.
|
|
The also suggested that since we have been using this part for
|
|
several years without problem that this must be just chance error.
|
|
What garbage !
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I will be recommending disqualifying them for this part, (after they
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supply enough good parts go keep production going) and putting them
|
|
on restricted approval as a company for any part.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 17-OCT-1991 13:35:18.53
|
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To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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|
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HI JED,]
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|
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AL BUDRIS W/ A M D TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 1:32 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK
|
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AT 452-4214.
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THANKS,
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TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 18-OCT-1991 09:28:55.24
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: AMOA Scholarship
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Atari Games has received information from AMOA concerning the Wayne E.
|
|
Hesch Scholarship Program. This program provides financial assistance
|
|
($1,000) to deserving high school, college and graduate students. If
|
|
you are interested in this scholarship program, please contact H.R.
|
|
for an application and/or further details.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 18-OCT-1991 14:14:17.41
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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|
|
|
HI JED,
|
|
MARNIE MAR W/ HITATCHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 2:10 PM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK
|
|
AT 954-8100.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 18-OCT-1991 14:53:58.05
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Sega's System 32
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|
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Sega has a growth motion object hardware with 8 playfields. I have
|
|
been asked to find out more about it. I have prepared a list of questions
|
|
in [logg]sys32.lis. If you are interested please read this file and comment on
|
|
it before Monday morning.
|
|
|
|
I also have the one page description they provided to us. See me to
|
|
get a copy of it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 21-OCT-1991 18:37:32.15
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: BROWN
|
|
Subj: HELP FOR THE FIRESTORM VICTIMS
|
|
|
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|
|
We all know by now about the devastating firestorm that has raged through the
|
|
Oakland and Berkeley hills. Thousands of people have been left homeless with
|
|
no where to turn but to the relief services like the Red Cross and United Way
|
|
that have been set up for this purpose.
|
|
|
|
As we did two years ago after the earthquake, we need to help the victims of
|
|
this latest catastrophe. Here is a partial list of what is needed. Keep in
|
|
mind that it will be a couple of days before these items are delivered, so
|
|
don't bring anything that is perishable:
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|
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Eyedrops Bottled Water Boxed food
|
|
Blankets Sodas Candy
|
|
Pillows Juices Soap
|
|
Sheets Baby Food
|
|
Towels Bread
|
|
Diapers Canned food (especially meats)
|
|
|
|
Boxes will be set up in the Cafeteria to collect your donations, or if you
|
|
prefer, you can bring them directly to H.R.
|
|
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
Sandi
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-OCT-1991 11:31:22.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Today's Mail Service
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|
|
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F.Y.I. - Dave Pasquinelli is out sick today, so I am handling the mail today.
|
|
My apologies if any of your mail was placed in the incorrect box.
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Outgoing mail will still be sent this afternoon.
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Thank You
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|
|
|
Lorene
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::MARTIN 22-OCT-1991 15:24:28.38
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: CONDO FOR RENT
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|
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CONDO FOR RENT IN NEWARK AREA (NEAR NEW PARK MALL)
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1 BEDROOM 1 BATH
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FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER
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2 PARKING PLACES
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ACCESS TO 6 SWIMMING POOLS WITH HOT TUBS
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TENNIS COURTS AND MUCH MUCH MORE
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|
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IF YOUR INTERESTED PLEASE GIVE ME CALL @ 3930
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|
|
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THANKS MUCH
|
|
MELANIE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::FUJIHARA 23-OCT-1991 09:42:22.00
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: FUJIHARA
|
|
Subj: TAITO GAME
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|
|
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|
|
Taito is supposedly developing a digitized fighting game, claiming it
|
|
to be the next evolution from what has already been done by Williams
|
|
and Atari Games. It uses CD-ROM. No news yet about any testing
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plans, but they may be looking at Jan.-Feb. release.
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Mary
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From: MIKE::EVELYN 23-OCT-1991 09:54:36.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: GIFT CERTIFICATES
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MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
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CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY
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Gift certificates available for $10.00 each -
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Good at Safeway or Lucky Stores
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Anywhere All Year Good as cash!!
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Purchase from Lily Chan x3703
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This progrram is for the California Youth Symphony
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You can purchase any combination of certificates for
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both Luckys and Safeway.
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Lily's daughter would appreciate your support.
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Thank you
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Lily Chan x3703
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PS Don't forget to save Safeway receipts for
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Karen Jefferson.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 23-OCT-1991 10:31:48.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BENZLER
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Subj: JOIN US TONIGHT!
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Are you a C/W fan? Do you recognize the name Garth Brooks? Can you
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yell real loud?
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If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are invited to join
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an already committed group of 15-20 Atarians and friends at the Saddle Rack in
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San Jose tonight at 8:00 pm.
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Believe it or not, we have a celebrity amongst us. Fame and fortune are just
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around the corner for our very own Mark Pierce. A group of us almost got Mark
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to go up to the stage during the AMOA juke box awards in Las Vegas to accept
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an award for Garth Brooks, but he said he didn't have the right hat. So tonight
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Mark will don his Stetson and get up on stage and sing about all of us friends
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he has in low places.
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Yep, that's right! The Saddle Rack is having a Garth Brooks look alike
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contest and Mark is a dead ringer!
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Voting is by audience support. That means we need lots of loud people
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screeming and clapping. So join us if you can (even if you didn't answer
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yes to any of the questions above) it'll be fun.
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That's 8:00 tonight, Wed. 10/23, The Saddle Rack, 1310 Auzerais (off Meridian
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near San Carlos) in San Jose. No cover charge. Bring your friends!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-OCT-1991 12:47:16.89
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: OWENS, PIERCE
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Subj: release of programmed parts
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Jed, welcome back from vac. We're in the process of releasing all
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programmed parts of Linked Road Riot, and the e-prom & gal on the
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DSP-COM link PCB have to be released to Mr. Rick Owens too. If you
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want me to release them to Rick, tell me where the .JED file for
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the Gal resides and I'll take care of it. Also can we up-load the
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512 eprom to the vax or otherwise?
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If you prefer doing this yourself for any reason, that's fine too.
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Let me know.
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Thanks
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Farrokh
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-OCT-1991 09:08:19.03
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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RON SCHRECK W/ SAMSUNG RETURNED YOUR CALL BACK AT 8:22 AM. PLEASE CALL
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HIM BACK AT 727-7433.
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THANKS,
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TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 24-OCT-1991 10:33:38.50
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Message from Marth.
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Well..
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I just want to thank all of those who came
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out and supported me in the ridiculousness of last nite
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that I was somehow cajoled into. I came in second so Elaine
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wasn't totally wrong. Even though I am only now getting over the
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fact that I won't be going to Hawaii all expense paid I will
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always look back on this as a high point in my life. Now that
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I have competed in a celebrity look-a-like contest I can go to
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my grave confident I have done it all.
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Next week I understand they are having a Reeba MacItire
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contest I wonder if I .........
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Thanks
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MSP aka. Marth
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LOIS 24-OCT-1991 11:19:39.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: Changes
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TO: Engineering Department
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FROM: Rich Moore
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SUBJ: Changes
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I have been remiss in announcing several changes within the Engineering
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Organization:
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Simulation R & D
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We have formally organized the Engineering team developing training systems
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under a new department. This department reports to John Ray who has the title
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of acting Simulation Training R&D Manager. Applied Research will continue to
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design and develop state of the art display systems for use in Coin-Op,
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Simulation Training, and other appropriate new markets.
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Game Design Department
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A new department has been established for the game design group headed by Mark
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Pierce. This department is composed of: Mark Pierce; Supervisor, Victor
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Mercieca, Haywood Beaird, and Scott Sava.
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We expect these two new departments to improve significantly the potential and
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success of Atari Games. Please give them your full support.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::STEWART 24-OCT-1991 15:05:39.73
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To: MOORE,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND,RAY,MCDOWELL,SMITH,BRYANT,
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CC:
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Subj: Williamson,Stewart
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The following componets are being removed from active inventoy
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and moved into our manufacturing obsolete account. As you will note by
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part number,many of these componets are still in die form. We will move
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these same componets into our scrap account in January. If for any reason
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you have a requirement for any of these parts "Speak Now or Forever Hold
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Your Peace".
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SLAPSTICK
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DIE # 137411-101 PACKAGED # 137412-101
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-102 -103
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-105 -104
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-107 -105
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-108 -107
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-108,-110,-111,-112,-113
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-114,-115,-116,-118
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GANG OF FOUR
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DIE # 137418-102 PACKAGED # 137419-101
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-103 -102
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-103
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SLAGS # 137415-101
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If you would like know the quantities of any of the parts that are listed
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they are still on the system located in the 735 warehouse.
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BOB STEWART
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 25-OCT-1991 08:47:43.91
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Men's Health Class
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Mark your calendar ---
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Thursday, November 14
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11:00 am - Noon
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Central Conference Room
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in association with the American Cancer Society,
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guest speaker, Henry Ritter, will be at Atari Games
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to discuss -
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"Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer"
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This educational class is aimed at men, but women are invited and
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encouraged to attend.
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We have assured the cancer society that there will be a minimum of 15
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participants, so please support this informational effort.
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Any questions, comments, etc., give me a call or mail message.
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cynde
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::KWINN 25-OCT-1991 09:21:54.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Yesterday's Merc?
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Good day, Gentle-persons,
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If anyone happens to have an un-needed copy of yesterday's (Thursday's)
|
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Mercury News lying about, I'd appreciate you giving me a call (x1729) or
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dropping it off at my office. A friend of mine is apparently featured in some
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fashion. Thank y'all.
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Paul Kwinn
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-OCT-1991 09:38:18.21
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: WHITE SHEETS NEEDED!!
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The Recreation Committee needs your help! We need donations of old, fairly
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clean, white sheets. Unfortunately, we will neeed to write on them, so they
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won't be returnable.
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Your donations would be a big help and greatly appreciated. You may respond
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to this message, or call Tina or Lorene at the front desk.
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Thanks in advance!
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Lorene
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 25-OCT-1991 09:44:01.01
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ( FLOWERS )
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It's that time of the year. The flowerman is offering once again Christmas
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specials on flowers. Orders will need to be turned in by November 06,1991.
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They will arrive on December 09,1991.
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IVY WREATH WITH POINSETTIAS
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6" POT ................. $ 12.00
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MINI-TREES
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4" POT ................. $ 5.00
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6" POT ................. $ 8.00
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POINSETTIAS
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6" POT ................. $ 8.50
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There are pictures of the flowers at the front lobby. Place an order now thru
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Lorene or Tina.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 11:56:08.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: STAN,DENCKER
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Subj: New font library quick reference sheets are available
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I revised and updated the font quick reference yesterday (it's now 3 pages
|
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long). It shows all the fonts loaded onto the Varityper VT-600 laser printer's
|
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hard disk.
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|
Note that if you print a Mac file on any of the QMS PS-410 printers, the
|
|
majority of the fonts on the sheet are NOT in those printers. For those
|
|
unfamiliar with how Mac fonts work, you HAVE to have the downloadable printer
|
|
fonts on your computer (usually in the System folder) to print properly at the
|
|
QMS printers. If you have a small hard disk, remember that the entire collec-
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tion of these printer fonts takes up about 4.25 MB -- and the screen fonts for
|
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them take up additional space.
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Copies of the quick reference are available on the round table in the
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Publications Dept. common area. Help yourself. If you want the printer or
|
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screen fonts, see me.
|
|
Andrea
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 25-OCT-1991 12:09:04.50
|
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To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: message
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Hi Jed,
|
|
Allen Budris w/ A.M.D. tried to reach you at 11:33 am. Please call him
|
|
back at 452-4214.
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Thanks,
|
|
Tina
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-OCT-1991 13:55:58.90
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN!!!
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R E M E M B E R . . .
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ONLY
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66666
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6666666
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666666666
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6666 66
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6666
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6666 666
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666666666
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6666 666
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6666 666
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666666666
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666666666
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6666666
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MORE DAYS 'TIL HALLOWEEN!!!
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DON'T FORGET TO DRESS AND ATTEND THE BIG PARTY AND
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ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND THE FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 25-OCT-1991 15:27:45.42
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Hey, Big Spender
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Here's a chance you don't get every day. Rather than try
|
|
to paraphrase, I'll just quote the letter I got:
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|
|
--------- cut here for quoted letter --------
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Dear Friend & Supporter of
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Golden Gate Railroad Museum:
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Here's your chance to win a free 3 day, 2 night weekend trip for two
|
|
($1500 value) on a beautifully refurbished 1921 luxury railcar. Be one of eight (*)
|
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pampered guests travelling on the "Los Angeles" (**) a vintage businesscar that once
|
|
carried public dignitaries and celebrities throughout California. The Los Angeles
|
|
is not just any businesscar. Featuring a full kitchen, dining room, and stateroom,
|
|
it offers all of the elegance and comfort of grand lux service. On board an
|
|
attendant and private chef will provide you with all amenities reminiscent of
|
|
authentic, turn of the century rail travel.
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|
|
|
This great opportunity can be _yours_ this November when the Golden Gate
|
|
Railroad Museum (formerly Project 2472) holds its annual raffle to benefit the
|
|
continuing restoration and preservation of the museum's vintage railcars.
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On Friday, November 15, 1991 the Los Angeles, as part of an Amtrak train
|
|
will leave the Oakland terminal, and arrive in Reno (The Biggest Little City in the
|
|
World) where entertainment and excitement abounds. Upon arrival, the _lucky_
|
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_two_ will be chauffeured to the Flamingo Hilton for a fun-filled two-night stay.
|
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Sunday afternoon the Los Angeles will depart for its journey back to Oakland.
|
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Here's how you and a guest can be the "lucky two" on board for an u
|
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unforgettable journey:
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Just tear off the stubs from your "winning ticket(s)" and send them with
|
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a check for the # of tickets purchased, made payable to the: Golden Gate
|
|
Railroad Museum. Ticket donations are only $2.00 a ticket or (12) tickets for
|
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$20.00. If you would like to purchase additioanl tickets, you may do so by
|
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calling the Golden Gate Railroad Museum at (415) 363-2472. Due to the high
|
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demand for tickets, the drawing date has been extended to November 4, 1991.
|
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You need not be present to win, Winners will be notified.
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Sincerely,
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|
Michael J. Mangini
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Golden Gate Railroad Museum
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* The other 6 seats are being sold directly
|
|
** In the event the Los Angeles is not available, the elegant Houston
|
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businesscar will be substituted.
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------------- end of quoted letter -----------
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Okay, so you can get them from the museum, _or_ you can drop by and
|
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I'll sell you one of the tickets they sent me. I'll even be a sport and
|
|
send the money and stubs in for you, saving you a stamp. Or, if you don't
|
|
trust me, you can mail it in yourself. I don't have enough tickets for the
|
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discount rate, so _real_ big spenders will have to contact the museum directly.
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Mike
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 16:38:31.37
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: DENCKER
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Subj: (Re)construction costs
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In light of what happened in the Oakland hills last weekend, I looked at my
|
|
home fire insurance policy again. Two years ago I was told $85/sq. ft. is the
|
|
average price for building from the ground up, with tract-house quality. $75
|
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per sq. ft. was low-end quality of materials, and over $100/sq. ft. was custom-
|
|
home quality.
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I currently have enough insurance at $85/sq. ft., but would like to change it
|
|
if necessary. Does anyone here have more up-to-date figures, due to getting
|
|
recent quotes on home additions from a general contractor? Any info would
|
|
help. Thanks in advance,
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|
|
Andrea
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 18:16:34.16
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: DENCKER
|
|
Subj: Good housekeeper available
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I have a new housekeeper I can recommend, if you're looking for someone to
|
|
clean your home. She really could use additional clients, so I'm trying to
|
|
help her. She works hard, is honest, and charges very reasonable rates.
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|
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Her name is Eloisa Figueroa, and she has her own car. She speaks little
|
|
English, but is taking night school classes three times a week. For informa-
|
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tion, call Doris at (xxx) xxx-xxxx; she will relay messages to Eloisa in
|
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Spanish. Please consider her if you need someone for house cleaning, even if
|
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just occasionally.
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|
Andrea
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 28-OCT-1991 11:34:51.32
|
|
To: @WALKABOUT.DIS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- Nov. 1 -- 3:30-5:00
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Ed Logg and Bob Flanagan will be hosting this week's
|
|
Walkabout Friday. For those interested, the Walkabout schedule
|
|
for the next few months is posted on my bulletin board.
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
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|
|
|
Friday, Nov. 1, 1991
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|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::RAY 29-OCT-1991 09:05:25.01
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,MSHERMAN,CALFEE,BROWN,MCCOMB
|
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CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Wanted: Engineering Technician for Simulation R&D
|
|
|
|
I am currently looking for an Engineering Technician for the
|
|
Simulation R&D group. Please let me know if you have any leads on
|
|
qualified candidates (A.A. in Electronics Technology, >5 years
|
|
experience as Engineering Technician, excellent communication
|
|
skills). This is a great opportunity to get in on the start of a
|
|
new business! Some of the tasks that would be assigned to the
|
|
technician are listed below:
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Demonstration and Customer Support
|
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-Coordinating off-site support -- forklift/pallet jack, size
|
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of doorways, manpower, storage for crates
|
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-Traveling to off-site locations, setting up equipment
|
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-Replacing/repairing malfunctioning equipment
|
|
-Interfacing with the customer -- answering questions, helping
|
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customers to operate the vehicle
|
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-Disassembling and packing the equipment, seeing that it gets
|
|
shipped properly
|
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-Setting up and servicing Beta test units
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Product Design
|
|
-Assisting with specification and design of dashboard, turn
|
|
signal, cabinet, and seat assembly
|
|
-Assisting with specification and design of scenario
|
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development
|
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-Assisting with product documentation
|
|
-Assisting with "radio" feature
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Lab Support
|
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-Maintaining tools and lab equipment
|
|
-Assembling and maintaining programmer development stations
|
|
(PCs, AMSs, Universe CAD, target electronics, monitors, power
|
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supplies)
|
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-EPROM programming
|
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-Expediting facilities requests, harnessing needs, MTOs, etc.
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Thanks for the help!
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John
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 29-OCT-1991 09:47:47.59
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Thanks
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|
|
Thanks to you all for the calls and cards sent during my recent surgery,
|
|
it made a difference......great to be back.....Jim
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 29-OCT-1991 10:44:08.17
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: MESSAGE
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|
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|
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HI JED,
|
|
IRMA
|
|
W/ YAMAICHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 10:39 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 452-0797.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 29-OCT-1991 13:59:48.95
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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REX HIGGINS STOPPED BY TODAY AT 2:00 PM. HE WILL CALL YOU LATER.
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THANKS,
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TINA
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 29-OCT-1991 16:58:33.17
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: HOLLOWEEN PARAPHERNALIA
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THE REC COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO GRANT THE COMPANY THE USE OF A
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STROBE LIGHT FOR THE HOLLOWEEN PARTY. IF YOU ARE SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE
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SENT A REPLY TO THAT EFFECT TO DAVE PASQUINELLI AT VAX ADDRESS DAVE.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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LINDA
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 30-OCT-1991 07:27:47.85
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: DISCOUNT TICKETS
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If anyone is interested in attending...
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The Mickey Thompson Off-Road Championship Gran Prix...
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discount coupons are available at the front desk. The event will be held
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this Sat. at the Oakland Coliseum, 7:00 PM. For further details, contact
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Tina or Lorene at the front desk, or reply to this message.
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Thank You
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Lorene
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From: GAWD::NATALIE 30-OCT-1991 13:26:05.95
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Tupperware
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I've got the latest Tupperware catalog. Call me if you would like to see it.
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I'm at x1714.
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Natalie
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 30-OCT-1991 14:45:26.55
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CAFETERIA HOURS ON HALLOWEEN
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PAT WILL BE SERVING BREAKFAST ON HALLOWEEN FROM 7:30/9:30 AM.
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AFTER 9:30 THE CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED.
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 30-OCT-1991 15:03:13.25
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CAFETERIA FOOD TRAYS
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PLEASE BRING FORWARD ALL FOOD TRAYS. THERE IS A LOW SUPPLY.
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From: BERT::LOIS 30-OCT-1991 15:35:54.95
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: Halloween Party
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For those out there who want to partake of the Halloween Party (free food and
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entertainment), and don't cook, don't want to, don't have the time, don't have
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a spouse to depend on to do it, well I have a deal for you. As you know
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Engineering is supposed to bring the dessert. Well it just so happens I am
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willing to supply the dessert for a small fee. So ante up $3.00 to me and all
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of your dessert problems will be gone.
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-OCT-1991 16:35:10.18
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To: PIERCE
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: FYI
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The current figures on ASIC65s made for Road Riot are as follows:
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Date Parts Received Good Bad
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---- -------------- ---- ----
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5/28/91 470 437 33
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5/31/91 450 435 15
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6/12/91 372 325 47
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6/18/91 528 516 12
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6/25/91 280 272 8
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6/26/91 325 317 8
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--- --- --
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2425 2302 123
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Salvaged +24 -24
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---- ---
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Total 2425 2326 99
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Jed
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From: MIKE::ATGAMES 31-OCT-1991 09:06:41.39
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: BIRTHDAY
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EVERYONE WISHES JACKIE SHERMAN A VERY HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
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From: KIM::LOGG 31-OCT-1991 09:28:52.54
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: approximations for sqrt(x*x+y*y)
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There is a better linear approximation for sqrt(x*x+y*y). The
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classic approximation of max + 3/8min has an error of -2.78 to 6.8%.
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Using max + 1/4min + 3/8(min-1/2max)(if positive) the error is between
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0 and 3.07%.
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For those of use using growth hardware, the classic approximation
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will cause a 100 pixel high object to vary in size by 9 pixels over the
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visible range. The better approximation will reduce the size distortion
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to 3 pixels.
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From: MIKE::GEYER 31-OCT-1991 09:59:48.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj:
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Has anyone got a copy of this morning's USA TODAY and/or Oakland TRIBUNE?
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My boss sure would appreciate it if we could look at it today ... Thanks.
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Deborah
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From: BERT::FRYE 1-NOV-1991 09:29:18.69
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: LIGHTING SHUTDOWN, BUILDING 675
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THIS SATURDAY MORNING, BETWEEN 7 & 9 AM. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
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THIS MAY CAUSE. WE HAD TO REPLACE MANY OF OUR EMERGENCY LITES WITH
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NEW ONES AND RELOCATE OTHERS. THIS SHOULD BE OUR LAST SHUTDOWN FOR A
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WHILE. THANKS, BOB
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From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 1-NOV-1991 09:47:45.91
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: FLANAGAN
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Subj: USENET Video game review in London
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This review came over the USENET
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The main subject is Virtuality vs. Battletech,
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but there is also an interecting paragraph about
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a gambling version of Space Invaders.
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From: ofoz@cbnewse.cb.att.com (steven.s.ozdemir)
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Subject: Video games in London - an American's perspective
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Date: 31 Oct 91 15:09:54 GMT
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Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
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After a week long trip in London, I can say those Brits really know
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how to make video games!! And the arcade at the Troc near Picadilli
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Circus was just as good as people said it was. Specifically, the Funland
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at the Troc had Virtuality and R360 playing GLOC!!
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Virtuality is an simulator game, which is very similar in concept to
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Battletech here in Chicago. However, in my opinion Virtuality is what
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Battletech was suppose to be. The main difference between the two
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is that Virtuality does not need a support staff of half a dozen people
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(like the Battletech center needs), thus making it more like a video
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game that you just walk up to and plunk your quarter (or 2 pounds ~ $4).
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Secondly, Virtuality's controls are more intuitive that Battletech's
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(a friend of mine, after hearing about Battletech's controls, thought
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that only a heavy machine operator would think the Battletech controls
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are intuitive). The main advantage of Virtuality over Battletech is that
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the aiming mechanism is a helmet that you place on your head! Movement
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of the helmet (say by turning to the left) causes the scene to shift (to
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the left) and the gun sights are at a fixed point on your screen. Thus
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aiming becomes the intuitive act of tracking an object with your eyes,
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and the helmet's motion sensors determine where you are looking. In
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addition to these controls are a steering wheel and a gas pedal - again
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very intuitive. My only complaint about Viruality controls was the
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firing button is a two position lever - one position for laser and one
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position for missiles. This could have been replaced by two fire buttons.
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Battletech and Virtuality are about the same in play, except that Virtuality
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put two 3 inch LCD displays in the helmet (covering your eyes) where as
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Battletech uses three screens in your pod.
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R360-GLOC was essentially a pod (that looked like a gyroscope) that held your
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body. It was constructed so that the pod could spin in any of the three
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directions, x y or z. I never was any good at GLOC, so I couldn't play it
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well. But I really enjoyed doing barrel rolls with the plane and feeling
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the simulated acceleration!!
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The last bit of news was a Space Invader's game in the Gatwick Airport! The
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game cost a $1 and would increase a pay back pot every time you reached a
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certain score. At the end of a wave, you could take the pot (which I got
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up to $2 with little trouble) or continue and risk everything on the next
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wave. I really enjoyed playing a gabling game that was based on your video
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game skill. One change in the rules was that, if a saucer successfully
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went across the screen without being hit then your score would be null.
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This made the game alot more playable, since when your score went to null
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so did the pay back pot!
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Ok, complaint department. Battletech crashes often and has visible problems
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due to not enough processing power. Virtuality runs flawlessly, like an
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arcade game should! Also after sorting through all the articles, I feel it
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is my duty to say that all you shouldn't pick on M Channing as much as you
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do! The poor guy must have to sit at his terminal all day waiting for flaming
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articles to come in so that he can immediately respond back and clear his
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name (or clear up a minor misunderstanding, or a spelling mistake, or a
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rude insinuation, or just plain name calling...). I must have seen a dozen
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articles alone from him over the last two weeks where he was responding to
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someone's teasing!! Maybe two dozen!!! So please stop teasing him. 8^)
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 1-NOV-1991 15:47:40.56
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: More info on Virtuality and R360
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The Virtuality system described in the previous USENET message is
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made by a British Company called W Industries. Yes, they use
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a helmet display system. The collective wisdom says that it will
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not sell in the US market because:
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a) Putting a public helmet on your head is unsanitary -
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one commentator likened to putting a dirty bowling shoe
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on your head
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b) The helmet is secured to the cabinet by cables which
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means it will be ripped off as a neat decoration for
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any teenagers bedroom.
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Edison Bros. have recently signed up to be exclusive USA distributors
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of the product. So maybe we will see a few in selected locations
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with strong supervision - Theme parks and Mega Arcades. I have a vague
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recollection of a price in the $100,000 range.
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The R360 is a sphere containing a seat, harness, video display and controls.
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It is suspended by a double gimbal allowing full 360 degree pitch and roll.
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It costs about $50,000. Sega makes it. It is marketed in the USA at
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Theme park trade shows since the price tag is out of the reach of the
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typical arcade.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BRAD "Why should people go out and see bad films when
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they can stay home and see bad TV for nothing?" 1-NOV-1991 16:01:36.39
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: Landscape contractor/architect
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It's time for me to gut the yard and start over. Have you worked and
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been pleased with a particular landscape contractor or architect? If
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so, could you please pass the name and number along to me?
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Thanks!
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- brad -
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-NOV-1991 09:41:00.93
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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IRMA W/ YAMAITCHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 9:38 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT
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452-0797.
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THANKS,
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TINA
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::PAUL "Art is a Lie that tells the Truth" 4-NOV-1991 16:44:23.63
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Another American's Perspective
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Last month while I was in London on vacation, I too spent some time exploring
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the virtual reality games that are in that city. I found two. The one that
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seemed to be closest to the virtuality reality ideal was located at the Rock
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Garden (a bar/disco) at Covent Garden. You put on a helmet, you held a rifle
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in your hand, you could move head and body around, and fire at who-knows-what.
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It was a gas to watch the game being played. Each player was involved in their
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own private war, fighting enemies invisible to all but themselves. This game
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seemed very popular. Unfortunately, the lines were just too long and with my
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time constraints I was unable to play it.
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The Virtuality game that I did play was at Funland, a large arcade at the
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Trocadero, and it wasn't anything to write home about. It was a racing game,
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6 units linked together. Each driver had to put on a helmet which contained
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2 separate monitors (one for each eye). One arcade employee was needed to
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assist all 6 players with their helmets and getting set up in their vehicles.
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It took me quite awhile to adjust the helmet in order for my brain to process
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the images in STEREO-VISION. The graphics were polygons, much like HARD-
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DRIVIN', and once the race began (even with separate screens for each eye),
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the 3-D effect was no better than its predecessor. If asked if the STEREO-
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VISION effect was worth the extra cost of helmet and time putting it on, I
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would say no.
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The sanitary question that Chris Downend brought up about the helmets didn't
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seem to be much of an issue for me. The helmets were loosely fitting, made of
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a hard smooth plastic, and tightened down (as in "strapped on") by a screw-like
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mechanism which connected to the base of the neck. Perhaps if I had thought
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about it more, I would have been more squeamish about putting "a dirty bowling
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shoe on my head". But the helmet didn't smell like a bowling shoe and thus I
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had the false impression of it being clean. As far as the theft issue is
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concerned, I can't see it as a problem since there would always need to be an
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employee present anyway to assist patrons with the helmets.
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The controls were the least satisfying aspect of the game. Speed was
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controlled by two buttons located down by the feet. To speed up, you would
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tap on the right button. To go faster, you would tap more times on the button.
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To stay at the same speed, you would do nothing. To slow down, you would have
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to tap on the left button. Why Virtuality didn't go with the more traditional
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accel/brake controls, I have no idea. The steering wheel was more traditional,
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but I don't remember it having any feedback. HARD-DRIVIN' and most other video
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driving games FEEL much more realistic than this supposedly virtually-real game.
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Another criticism was that gameplay did not exploit the virtual reality
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capabilities of the equipment. There was no reason to turn your head and
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frankly I don't think the game program would shift the images in the monitors
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had I done so. The stereo "headphone-quality" sound however was effective
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with nice car pass-by's and lots of crowd and announcer effects. But all in
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all, it really seemed like an quite ordinary video game dressed up as high-tech
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product. I am sure the hardware had much more potential. At 3 pound ($4.50)
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for a 2 minute race, this game from Virtuality was a disappointment.
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Apparently, this racing game was a replacement for the Battletech-type game
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described in Flanagan's original message. Its too bad they decided to replace
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it.
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=john paul=
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 4-NOV-1991 19:21:15.69
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To: BJORKQUIST
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: GALs
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Karen,
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I will need a few GAL16V8-015s (I cannot use -025). If you do not
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have some, would you try to get some? I need ten.
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ManMan says there are no raw parts (137646-015) but there are some
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programmed parts (that I can reprogram) used in Steel Talons. The
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numbers are:
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136087-9004, 136087-9005, and 136087-9006
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Thanks,
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 5-NOV-1991 06:19:36.84
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC: ROLM
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Subj: Featured feature
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How can I remember all these strange CODES???
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It's easy...use the map.
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The MAP? I don't see no stinkin' MAP!
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It's on your phone.
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Oh.
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Say, how do you use it?
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Glad you asked. See the areas near each of the keys on the side?
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Like near the 1 it says "CONNECT *" and "CAMP-ON #"? That's to remind you that
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CONNECT is * and 1 (that's why it's next to the 1). Likewise, CAMP-ON is #1.
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All the CAMP-ON functions are #1; CANCEL CAMP ON is ##1. The "normal" codes
|
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all start with # (pound) or * (star), and end in a single digit. The "undo"
|
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codes are repeats of the pound or star, ending with the same digit.
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On the right side of the phone, it says near the 3 key, "* PICK-UP".
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This means PICK-UP is *3, not 3*. Things starting with digits are assumed to
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be phone numbers of some kind: extensions, trunk access (like paging), outside
|
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calls (actually, the 9 is a special trunk access), and so on. The function
|
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codes always start with a pound or star.
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Remember that you may need to FLASH before any particular access code!
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For those of you who are into lists, here's the full translation of
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the map (other codes exist, but this will get you a long ways):
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* 1 CONNECT * 3 <ext> Pick up extension
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* * 1 garbage * * 3 GROUP PICK UP
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# 1 CAMP ON # 3 <index> dial STATION speed no.
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# # 1 CANCEL CAMP ON # # 3 <index> <number> Program sta spd
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* 4 ADD ON (conf call) * 6 <ext> PARK a call
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# 4 SAVE a phone no. # 6 <2-digit-index> dial SYSTEM spd no.
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* 7 <ext> TRANSFER a call to ext * 9 Put a call on HARD HOLD
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# 7 REPEAT a phone no. # 9 <ext> FORWARD my calls to ext
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# # 7 nonsense # # 9 CANCEL forwarding
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::PAUL "Art is a Lie that tells the Truth" 5-NOV-1991 10:02:43.17
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: SPECIAL 1 TIME OFFER
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2 TICKETS FOR SALE
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OSLO PHILHARMONIC
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Mariss Jansons, conductor
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DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL, S.F.
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SUN. NOV. 10, 8:30pm
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$20/ticket or best offer
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Enjoy a cultural evening in the City with that special someone! The Oslo
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Phil is coming to SF as part of the Mercedes Great Performers Series. I don't
|
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know what's on the program, but these guest artist concerts at Davies tend to
|
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be excellent. The two tickets are on the 2nd Tier - the sound is good but you
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may want to bring your binoculars!
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=john paul=
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ext. 3782
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 6-NOV-1991 13:11:18.93
|
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To: MEYETTE, RAY, MONCRIEF, MOORE, STEWART, BRESHEARS, MARGOLIN
|
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CC:
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Subj: SEGA STEEL TALON
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Gentlemen, the sega unit has displayed some problems that I wish to
|
|
alert you to:
|
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1.) Unit had Hantrex monitors....we changed them.
|
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2.) Error printouts follows: RIGHT
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Watch dog 138
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ADSP time out 1
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SAIIS except 168
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LEFT
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Watch dog 138
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ADSP 1
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SAIIS 181
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GSP 20
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Helper Processor 19
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We cleared the stats and error print out and ran unit. Zero repeat,
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don't have enough time to do extended test so, we shipped it.......
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sure hope everything is OK. I tried to contact Meyette and Margolin
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for help but couldn't locate.......Jim
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-NOV-1991 13:43:42.50
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To: MIKE::BRESHEARS
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CC: MEYETTE,MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,STEWART,MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: SEGA STEEL TALON
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The errors you have reported in the Steel Talons unit that Rick Meyette and
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I worked on are the results of some of the bizarre and scary experiments
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that we tried.
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Clearing the Error screen was a good idea.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 6-NOV-1991 14:42:49.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Ride needed
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Is anyone out there coming from and/or going to the area of hiway 17 & Camden
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tomorrow at around 8:30 am and 4:00pm who would be willing to give me a ride?
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Please call me at x1789 or reply via VAXmail if you can help me.
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Thanks,
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Tim Hubberstey
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::POTTER 6-NOV-1991 16:46:16.30
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: 1991 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
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It's time for the 1991 United Way Campaign to begin, and
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you will be hearing about United Way and the 104 health and
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human care agencies and special projects it supports. Atari
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supports United Way for a number of reasons.
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Perhaps the most compelling reason to support United Way
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is because your gift will touch the lives of many people
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in our community. Last year, one out of three county
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residents used the services of a United Way - supported
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agency -- services such as emergency assistance, vocational
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training for people with disabilities, counseling and educa-
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tion programs for abused children and emotionally disturbed
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children, day care for children and the elderly and much more.
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United Way strives to keep its administrative costs to a
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minimum. Through the support of dedicated volunteers, United
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Way achieves this goal. Approximately 90 cents of every dollor
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contributed to United Way goes directly to local agencies.
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Allocation of funds to each agency is decided by volunteers,
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after a very thorough process of evaluation.
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Through Atari's support of United Way, many people will receive
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vital health and human care services from agencies throughout
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Santa Clara County. Your gift can be given through payroll
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deduction, a method that lets you offer a generous gift by
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spreading small payments throughout the year, or by a one time
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donation. Your contribution is a wise way to show our community
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you care.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 7-NOV-1991 06:13:09.54
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To: MARGOLIN,DURFEY
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CC: WILLIAMS
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Subj: ROAD RIOT
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WOULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP. WE ARE DOING A RUN OF ROAD RIOT FOR
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IRELAND AND NEED TO PROGRAM 102 "B" VERSION OF ASIC 65. AS I RECALL IT
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AINT NO BIG THANG TO CHANGE THE PROGRAMMER TO DO THE "B" PART. I KNOW IT
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IS SHORT NOTICE, BUT I REALLY NEED TO PROGRAM SOME PARTS TODAY.
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THANKS KEN W.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 7-NOV-1991 10:28:39.86
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,ROTBERG,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: Multisync II
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Jed;
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I got your request. I do not understand why you need a Steel Talons
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program to test on Multisync II. It appears that Steel talons will never use
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Multisync II. If you would still like to have a Steel talons version as an
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additional test of Multisync II, let me know today. I found at least two
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places where the CONTROL register at C00000B0 is written to. Is this the
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correct address for the GSP 34010?
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Ed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 14:18:11.45
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To: WILLIAMS
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: Road Riot ASIC65
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Please bring some 'B' labels with you.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 14:33:46.63
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To: LOGG
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CC: DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MOORE,ROTBERG,MARGOLIN
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Subj: MultiSync II
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As per your memo of 7 November 1991, please confirm that Steel Talons will
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never use MultiSync II.
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Finding DRAMs for the MSP is becoming a lot of work. Since Steel Talons is
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the only game using the MSP I will just take it out.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 7-NOV-1991 18:11:26.21
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To: MARGOLIN, LOGG,MONCRIEF,ROTBERG,MOORE
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CC: DOWNEND
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Subj: Multi-sync II
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Will Multi-sync II be used in Steel Talons?
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It's tough to predict the future. Here is some data and some conclusions
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on Steel Talons:
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1) Recent wisdom from Exec Committee:
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"Standard Distribution channel has done all it can; no more orders.
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2) We have 175 Steel Talons in inventory.
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3) We have 200, possibly 400 Steel Talons PCBs purchased in inventory.
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4) We may build some Steel Talons uprights; no testing yet; may begin
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testing as early as 11/18/91.
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I feel confident saying we will not build anymore sitdown Steel Talons. I
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speculate that as many as 800 Steel Talons uprights may be released for
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production in January 1992 (quantity is based on what they did with Road Riot
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upright). Since we have an inventory of 200-400 Multi-syncs, it is likely we
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will begin such a build with Multi-syncs; then once the ball is rolling that
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way, it is likely that Mfg. will want to complete the build with Multi-syncs
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and not switch to Multi-sync II. It's hard to ask Mfg. what they would do until
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they have a time and quantity for the Upright Talons build and can try to
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procure parts for more Multi-syncs. Given the weak state of the market,
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we may end up with a release of Upright Steel Talons that matches our
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inventory of Multi-syncs, powersupplies, joysticks etc. In that case, we
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would not use multi-sync II on Upright Steel Talons at all.
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In summary, the probability of using Multi-sync II on Steel Talons is small,
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maybe 1 in 10. This would go up if Upright Steel Talons tests extremely
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well, the market improves and Mfg. has difficulty procuring Multi-sync parts.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 20:03:06.76
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To: KIM::DOWNEND
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CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Multi-sync II
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The reason for doing MultiSync II is that the 64Kx4 VRAMs and 64Kx4 DRAMs
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are becoming increasingly difficult (like impossible) to get.
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Don't plan on building more MultiSyncs.
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This latest flurry of memos got started when I asked Logg for some programming
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support so I could verify that one of the new circuits works with Steel Talons.
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After my experience with Hitachi VRAMs I see no reason to believe that anything
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works unless I see it.
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Unless I am otherwise ordered, I am continuing to work on MultiSync II. It will
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probably be needed for Street Driver. It will probably be the only hardware
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available to the Training Group until they can do their own.
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MultiSync II also has the built-in option to use EPROM, Flash EPROM, or RAM
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on-board. This makes possible a very fast download from a PC with a PCLINK
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card.
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MultiSync II is not the next generation hardware.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 10:05:35.79
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC:
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Subj: This is more work that it seemed at first
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 8-NOV-1991 09:15:01.69
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To: LOGG
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CC:
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Subj: Control in GSPCODE
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Ed,
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I did a cursory examination of the code, and there are 5 modules that
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seem to set the CONTROL location. These are BLITROUT.C, PICBLIT.C,
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COL.ASM, GRCMDS.ASM, and DPOLY.ASM. Ein most cases they either clear
|
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a register and store it to CONTROL, or use the combination of some
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#defines/EQUs to store an immediate value. NONE of these seem to set
|
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the low bit to anything other than zero.
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I'm not exactly sure what this means, but I would be loathe to make
|
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changes to these modules bindly. It looks to me like we need to talk
|
|
with Max or find some other solution...
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- Ed -
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 10:10:28.32
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To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND
|
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CC:
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Subj: GSP code changes
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Rick;
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I am going to make the assumption that we may need to use Multisync II.
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|
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I have made the changes in the 68000 code for the new CAS/RAS mode but
|
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there seem to be at least five places according to Ed Rotberg in the Max's GSP
|
|
code where he sets this register. Can you get Max in to make these changes or
|
|
should we attempt to change the code ourselves? If we do the latter, this will
|
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be a case of if it doesn't work, we will be at a loss of how to debug it. We
|
|
have a no tools to debug the 34010 code in the GSP!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 16:03:10.48
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|
To: MARGOLIN,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF
|
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CC:
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Subj: Multisync II
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Jed;
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We should have EPROMs for you on Monday. We have no way of knowing
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|
if we changed all the locations. Ed Rotberg will bring them over.
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I will return on Tuesday.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-NOV-1991 16:04:04.49
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To: KIM::LOGG
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|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
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Subj: RE: Multisync II
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ok.
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Jed
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: BERT::POTTER 11-NOV-1991 14:28:42.94
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
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Subj: SEES'S CANDY SALE
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|
|
As the holiday season once again approches us, that can only
|
|
mean one thing. CANDY! Don't miss this opportunity to get
|
|
a head start on your Christmas shopping. See's candy is
|
|
always a thoughtful gift whether it's a special treat for
|
|
yourself or for others. Our quantity price is only $5.80
|
|
per pound (a savings of $2.60 per pound over retail).
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|
|
|
There are See's Candy brochures located in Human Resources,
|
|
and the main lobby. If you wish to purchase, please stop by
|
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H.R. to pick up your individual order forms. ALL ORDERS
|
|
SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH for
|
|
delivery the week of December 16. Please make all checks
|
|
payable to Atari Games (there is no sales tax).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 12-NOV-1991 15:23:11.21
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Multisync II
|
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|
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|
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Jed;
|
|
|
|
I left the 6 EPROMs for Steel Talons Multisync on your desk.
|
|
Let me know if these work or not.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 12-NOV-1991 16:13:05.83
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Reminder - Men's Health Class
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|
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|
|
Just to reminder everyone
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|
|
|
Thursday, November 14
|
|
11:00 am
|
|
Central Conference Room
|
|
|
|
Dr. Henry Ritter will be at Atari Games to discuss Men's Health.
|
|
|
|
I would appreciate all the support I can get, since I guaranteed a
|
|
minimum of 15 employees. Everyone is invited, male and female. If
|
|
you are interested and really can't attend, let me know and I will
|
|
pass along some information to you.
|
|
|
|
That's all folks - see you on Thursday in the Central Conference Room
|
|
at 11:00 am
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|
|
cynde
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ICY::MARGOLIN 13-NOV-1991 17:42:45.17
|
|
To: LOGG
|
|
CC: DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MOORE,ROTBERG,MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: MultiSync II
|
|
|
|
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I have received EPROMs from Ed Logg that have the GSP produce CAS-Before-RAS
|
|
Refresh.
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|
|
|
The game runs but produces pixel errors on some screens. The pixel errors are
|
|
different from the ones produced by the Hitachi VRAMs and are on different
|
|
screens.
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|
|
|
The error count on a game that was run overnight was Zero in all categories.
|
|
|
|
I have measured the signals coming from the GAL and they look very good.
|
|
I have tried a bipolar PAL but there was no difference. (PALs have a higher
|
|
noise immunity than GALs.)
|
|
|
|
Freezing the 68010 makes the pixel errors disappear. Since the 68010 tells the
|
|
GSP when to change buffers we may be looking at buffers that are out of order.
|
|
|
|
This board, with the GAL, when loaded with the original program, runs
|
|
perfectly with no pixel errors. This leads me to believe that the problem
|
|
is not being caused by the new GAL circuit.
|
|
|
|
I believe the pixel errors may be due to an error introduced when the Eds were
|
|
changing GSP code.
|
|
|
|
It would be nice to have the GSP Code examined and corrected. If this is not
|
|
possible at this time, I will assume the problem is with the GSP code and
|
|
will proceed with the board. (I am running out of time to do this board.)
|
|
|
|
Also, it turns out that all of the Game Code we have released has the
|
|
GSP generate a refresh cycle every 5 us. It only needs to to produce one
|
|
every 10 us. (Self-Test has it generate refresh every 10 us.)
|
|
|
|
This is set in the CONTROL Register, bits d3 and d4. They are both currently
|
|
being set to zero, presumably by the instructions setting the other bits in
|
|
the register that control other functions. d3 should be set to '1' and d4
|
|
should be set to '0'. (d0 is LSB.)
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|
|
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Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-NOV-1991 17:49:35.54
|
|
To: MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: DOWNEND
|
|
Subj: FYI: EPROM directions
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|
|
|
|
|
Just to pass along some recent developments...
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|
|
|
4M EPROM's have reached parity in terms of price/bit with 1M EPROM's.
|
|
Pat McCarthy & Mary Burnias have quotes from TI of $14-16 each.
|
|
Warrior and Danger Express both plan to use them. I expect that 4M EPROM's
|
|
will become a standard part for us in 1992. We will continue to use
|
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1M EPROM's in the program area in 1992, but I expect that usage to
|
|
diminish through out 1992.
|
|
|
|
4M ROM prices are even better @ $6.00 each in qty ?? I think we can order
|
|
a minimum of 1000. I think Pat amortized mask charges into that.
|
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See him for the details.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 14-NOV-1991 07:38:23.84
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: movie
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|
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|
|
|
So like people have been bugging me, "How come no movie recommendations
|
|
lately?". Well, (a) I haven't had time to peruse the TV guide and (b)
|
|
TV sucks. But I do usually like to find a little sparkle of a good film
|
|
on the tube.
|
|
|
|
However, I can recommend a movie coming to the small screen on Sunday.
|
|
I heard that "Back to the Future, Part III" will be on.
|
|
|
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Why that movie? You may ask. Because it stars MY DADDY!
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|
|
|
That's right! My father is in three scenes. He's in the opening town shot,
|
|
the dance scene, and the big showdown scene. He plays an old geezer prospector.
|
|
(No make-up or costume required)(just kidding) If you don't know what my
|
|
dad looks like, come by and see his photo on my wall.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 14-NOV-1991 09:28:07.11
|
|
To: ICY::MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: DOWNEND,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF,MOORE
|
|
Subj: RE: MultiSync II
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have asked Ed Rotberg to add the 10us refresh rate by changing the
|
|
D3 bit to 1.
|
|
|
|
Ed and I do not believe our changes cause the pixel errors we see on
|
|
the screen. Our changes would either kill the GSP/RAM if it failed. Since
|
|
the pixel errors occured on Multisync I with different RAMs, and the GSP has
|
|
known bugs, and we did not create or modify any original GSP code, we believe
|
|
Applied Research should correct the GSP code.
|
|
|
|
It is my opinion that the errors we see are due to a RAM/circuit
|
|
failure.
|
|
|
|
Since we have been promised support for the Multisync hardware and
|
|
firmware, it seems strange to ask us to examine and correct the GSP code. We
|
|
have been more than cooperative in changing the GSP code for the new RAMs when
|
|
it is the responsibility of Applied Research to do so. We will gladly supply
|
|
you with the source code if you wish to do your own examination.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 14-NOV-1991 10:19:12.97
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Robin Ziegler
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robin Ziegler will be in town today. I will pick him up at the airport
|
|
at 11:45 and we should be at Atari at 12:15. Please stop by the lunch room
|
|
to say Hi.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 14-NOV-1991 10:42:20.48
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
|
|
CC: SHEPPERD
|
|
Subj: A new mail list
|
|
|
|
This just announces the new mail list SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS which has, I hope, the
|
|
names of all the (informed) users of PC's.
|
|
|
|
ds
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 14-NOV-1991 10:50:21.02
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: slide projector
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|
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|
|
Does anyone out there have a slide projector
|
|
I can borrow for the weekend??? I promise to
|
|
take good care of it and return it on Monday!
|
|
Thanks,
|
|
|
|
Karen Jefferson x3738
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BRAD "I wish the Arabs and the Jews would settle their
|
|
differences like Christian gentlemen." 14-NOV-1991 11:43:09.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
|
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CC: BRAD
|
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Subj: Borland C++ announcement
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|
|
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DELETE THIS MESSAGE NOW IF NOT INTERESTED IN BORLAND's NEW C++ COMPILER
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for $150. Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0 has a suggested retail
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price of $749.
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Turbo C++ for Windows is the fast track to Windows programming. It is the
|
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first Windows hosted development environment for C and C++. It provides the
|
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more casual C or C++ programmer with an affordable learning tool for Windows
|
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programming. It includes the ObjectWindows application framework to simplify
|
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Windows and a graphical ObjectBrowser to make understanding OOP easy. Turbo
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C++ for Windows is a complete Windows programming environment -- no Windows
|
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SDK is required. It has a suggested retail price of $149.95.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------
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BORLAND ANNOUNCES THREE NEW C++ PRODUCTS!
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We are releasing three language products in late November 1991:
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Borland C++ 3.0, Borland C++ & Applications Frameworks 3.0, and
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Turbo C++ for Windows. All three products feature our
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third-generation C++ compiler. Our C++ product line will now
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look like this:
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DOS WINDOWS
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___________________________________________________________________
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Turbo C++ Turbo C++ for Windows
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Entry level SRP: $99.95 SRP: $149.95
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programmer Turbo C++ & Turbo Vision
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SRP: $199.95
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___________________________________________________________________
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Professional Borland C++ Borland C++
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SRP $495.00
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programmer Borland C++ & AF Borland C++ & AF
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SRP $749.00
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___________________________________________________________________
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UPGRADE INFORMATION
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__________________________________________________________________
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From\To Turbo C++ Borland C++ 3.0 Borland C++ &
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for Windows Application
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Frameworks 3.0
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__________________________________________________________________
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TC++,TC 89.95 ----- -----
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TP,dBase 99.95 ----- -----
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BC++,TC++Pro, ----- 125.00 199.95
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BC++&AF 2.0 ----- ----- FREE
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__________________________________________________________________
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FEATURE OVERVIEW
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Borland C++ 3.0 highlights:
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o Global optimization to create code that is faster or smaller
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o Full implementation of both ANSI C and C++ 2.1 with templates
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o Windows and DOS hosted Integrated Development Environments
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o Greatly increased compiler speed for C++ and re-architected to
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compile the largest C++ programs
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o DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI) hosted compiler and IDE
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o ObjectBrowser to visually display relationships between code
|
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objects and to help you navigate through your code.
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o Resource Workshop that lets you "draw" Windows resources such
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as menus, icons, dialogs, etc.
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o EasyWin library that lets you convert DOS applications to
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Windows just by recompiling
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o Pre-compiled Headers that dramatically decrease recompilation
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time.
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o No Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit required.
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o Borland C++ comes with a complete set of tools for creating
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DOS and Windows applications. It includes:
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- Turbo Debugger with debugging support for optimized code
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- Turbo Profiler now with Windows support and coverage
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analysis
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- Object Oriented Turbo Assembler
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Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0 includes:
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o Borland C++ 3.0
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o Turbo Vision - application framework for DOS:
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o ObjectWindows - Application Frameworks for Windows:
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o Source code for Turbo Vision, Object Windows and the Runtime
|
|
Library
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Turbo C++ for Windows highlights:
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o Full implementation of both ANSI C and C++ 2.1 with templates
|
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o Windows hosted Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
|
|
o ObjectWindows application framework
|
|
o ObjectBrowser graphical source browser
|
|
o SpeedBar -- convenient icons for commonly used functions
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o Turbo Debugger for Windows
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o Resource Workshop
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o EasyWin library
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o No Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit required.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------
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BORLAND C++ 3.0
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BORLAND C++ & APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS 3.0
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TURBO C++ FOR WINDOWS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Q: What version of C++ does Borland C++ 3.0 support?
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A: Borland C++ 3.0 implements the AT&T C++ v2.1 specification.
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In addition, Borland C++ 3.0 supports templates, which have been
|
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approved by the ANSI C++ committee. Exceptions have not been
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implemented.
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Q: If I only program for DOS, should I buy Borland C++ 3.0?
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A: Yes. Many of Borland C++'s new features will directly
|
|
benefit the DOS programmer including the global optimizer, C++
|
|
2.1 support with templates, increase compile speed for C++,
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enhancements to Turbo Debugger, Turbo Profiler and object
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|
oriented programming support for Turbo Assembler.
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Q: What is the difference between Borland C++ 3.0 and Turbo C++
|
|
for Windows 3.0?
|
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A: Borland C++ 3.0 is Borland's professional development
|
|
environment for both DOS and Windows applications, and comes with
|
|
a full suite of professional command-line and IDE tools including
|
|
global optimizations. Turbo C++ for Windows is an entry-level
|
|
product for developing Windows applications and includes the
|
|
ObjectWindows Application Framework.
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|
|
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Q: What is the price of Turbo C++ for Windows and its upgrade
|
|
price for Turbo C++ and Borland C++ 2.0 users?
|
|
A: Turbo C++ for Windows has a suggested retail price of
|
|
$149.95, any Borland language user that owns Turbo C, Turbo C
|
|
Professional, Borland C++ 2.0 or Turbo C++ can upgrade for
|
|
$89.95.
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|
|
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Q: If I only program for Windows, should I buy Borland C++ &
|
|
Application Frameworks 3.0, Borland C++ 3.0 or Turbo C++ for
|
|
Windows?
|
|
A: All three products are capable of generating Windows
|
|
applications, but Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0
|
|
includes all of the tools that a professional developer would
|
|
require for DOS and Windows and has a retail price of $749.
|
|
Borland C++ 3.0, which has a retail price of $495, is ideal for
|
|
professionals programming for DOS or Windows in C. Turbo C++ for
|
|
Windows is intended for more casual programmers who want to learn
|
|
how to simplify Windows programming with OOP. It has a suggested
|
|
retail price of $149.95 and comes with the ObjectWindows library.
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|
|
|
Q: If I upgrade to Borland C++ 3.0, do I need a new
|
|
ObjectWindows library?
|
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A: If you currently own Borland C++ 2.0 and have upgraded to the
|
|
Application Frameworks, which includes ObjectWindows, you will
|
|
receive Borland C++ 3.0 & Application Frameworks at no charge.
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|
|
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Q: If I currently have the Application Frameworks, how much does
|
|
it cost to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0?
|
|
A: There is no charge to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application
|
|
Frameworks 3.0. It will be provided as an automatic free
|
|
upgrade.
|
|
|
|
Q: If I have already purchased Resource Workshop, do I get a
|
|
discount on the purchase of Turbo C++ for Windows, which includes
|
|
Resource Workshop?
|
|
A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows includes the Windows-hosted IDE,
|
|
ObjectWindows, EasyWin, Turbo Debugger for Windows and Resource
|
|
Workshop. It reflects an outstanding value at $149.95.
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|
|
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Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have any limitation in the size of files
|
|
it can compile?
|
|
A: No. Borland C++ 3.0 has been completely re-architected to
|
|
handle the intensive symbol table requirements of C++. Borland
|
|
C++ 3.0 has compiled the largest PC based C++ applications
|
|
available under Windows and DOS today.
|
|
|
|
Q: How can I convert my DOS programs to Windows?
|
|
A: Turbo C++ for Windows and Borland C++ 3.0 feature the EasyWin
|
|
library that allows DOS applications that use standard input and
|
|
output to be run under Windows without changing a single line
|
|
code. The result is a fully functioning Windows application.
|
|
|
|
Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have a Windows hosted IDE?
|
|
A: Yes. Borland C++ 3.0 includes the Windows IDE from Turbo C++
|
|
for Windows.
|
|
|
|
Q: Can Turbo C++ for Windows create DOS applications?
|
|
A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows creates Windows applications. Turbo
|
|
C++ 2nd edition, and Borland C++ 3.0 support DOS application
|
|
development.
|
|
|
|
Q: Does Turbo C++ for Windows have full support for resource
|
|
editing?
|
|
A: The Resource Workshop is included in Turbo C++ for Windows.
|
|
It has full support for editing all Windows resources and
|
|
user-defined resources including menus, bitmaps, dialogs, string
|
|
tables, accelerators, icons, and dialog controls. It can edit
|
|
resources in .exe, .rc, .dlg. .bmp, .ico, and .res files. The
|
|
Resource Workshop is easy to use, yet fully featured.
|
|
|
|
Q: Does the Windows IDE provide the capability to optimize the
|
|
executable it generates for size or speed?
|
|
A: Yes, it includes register and jump optimizations. To take
|
|
full advantage of our global optimizing compiler, the character
|
|
mode IDE or the command line compiler must be used.
|
|
|
|
Q: What is object-oriented assembler?
|
|
A: The addition of object-oriented data structures gives Turbo
|
|
Assembler the power to easily create object-oriented programs
|
|
while retaining the speed and flexibility of assembler.
|
|
|
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Q: Why did you add OOP extensions to Turbo Assembler?
|
|
A: Assembly-language programmers have always sought ways to make
|
|
their work easier with extensions such as macros and directives.
|
|
Object-oriented features allow data structures to be encapsulated
|
|
and inherited. This removes dependencies that hinder
|
|
maintenance, saves work, and in general makes assembly-language
|
|
programming more effective.
|
|
|
|
Q: What is the difference between Borland C++ and the Microsoft
|
|
Windows SDK?
|
|
A: Borland C++ is a professional DOS and Windows development
|
|
environment. It includes a C and C++ compiler with all the tools
|
|
needed to develop a Windows application without purchasing the
|
|
Windows SDK. The Microsoft Windows SDK is a supplement to
|
|
Microsoft C 6.0, which includes some libraries and tools that are
|
|
not available from Borland. These tools are not required for
|
|
Windows application development.
|
|
|
|
Q: Does Borland C++ come with the debugging version of Windows?
|
|
A: The debugging version Windows which comes with the MS Windows
|
|
SDK is now available through resellers for $195. Borland does
|
|
not include this operating system with Borland C++.
|
|
|
|
Q: How will I get Windows 3.1 support?
|
|
A: When Microsoft ships Windows 3.1, Borland will make available
|
|
to all of Borland C++ 3.0 and Turbo C++ for Windows 3.0 users, an
|
|
upgrade kit that will give them full Windows 3.1 support. No
|
|
Windows 3.1 SDK will be required.
|
|
|
|
Q: When will Borland C++ support Windows 3.1?
|
|
A: Borland C++ currently supports beta versions of Windows 3.1.
|
|
Users beta testing the Windows 3.1 SDK can download the necessary
|
|
files for Borland C++ from Compuserve. Once Windows 3.1 becomes
|
|
commercially available, we will make an update available that
|
|
provides the necessary files and documentation to support the
|
|
development of Windows 3.1 applications.
|
|
|
|
Q: Can I compile OS/2 applications with Borland C++?
|
|
A: If you develop applications using ObjectWindows, you will
|
|
maintain the highest degree of portability for OS/2. Borland C++
|
|
for OS/2 2.0 will not be available until the third quarter 1992.
|
|
|
|
Q: When will Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 be available?
|
|
A: Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 goes to beta in the first quarter of
|
|
1992 and will be commercially available in the third quarter.
|
|
Early betas willbe available by year end.
|
|
|
|
Q: Is Borland C++ going to support Windows NT? When?
|
|
A: Yes. Borland is actively developing 32 bit compiler
|
|
technology for Windows NT. Beta test versions will be available
|
|
after Microsoft's broad release of the NT SDK beta.
|
|
|
|
Q: Why is Turbo C++ for Windows version number 3.0?
|
|
A: Turbo C++ for Windows uses the same, third generation,
|
|
compiler that is found in the latest version of Borland C++.
|
|
|
|
Q: What are the hardware requirements for Borland C++ 3.0?
|
|
A: Borland C++ 3.0 requires a 286 with at least 512K of base
|
|
memory and 1 megabyte of extended memory. A minimum of two (2)
|
|
megabytes of extended memory is required for the Windows IDE.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 14-NOV-1991 14:06:38.23
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
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|
Subj: Free to first (or second) taker: 4x4 Pinball Game
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|
|
This is available if you want to dirve to Monterey to pick it up from
|
|
Robin Ziegler (xxx) xxx-xxxx. For more info about just what the 4x4
|
|
Pinball Game is, contact Milt Loper or Cris Drobny.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::BRAD 14-NOV-1991 14:37:52.44
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
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Subj: Terminal Emulation Demo by DynaComm
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I have received 2 demos from FutureSoft. The demos are for terminal
|
|
emulation under WINDOWS. FutureSoft offers several emulation packages
|
|
called DynaComm which run under, Windows, HP NewWave, OS/2 and the MAC.
|
|
|
|
The emulation that most would be interested is called: DynaComm Asynchronous
|
|
Edition since it emulates VTxxx terminals and supports DEC LAT.
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|
|
|
If you would like to run the demo you may stop by my office and pick up
|
|
the demo disk. Literature is included. These are full working demos except
|
|
that some features have been removed (DEC LAT is non-operational on the demo).
|
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|
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- brad -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::MILTY 14-NOV-1991 15:32:05.69
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
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Subj: VARIAC
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I'M LOOKING TO BORROW A "VARIAC" TO USE FOR A SHORT DEMO OF THE
|
|
"MOTO-BIKE" ....I HAVEN'T BEEN SUCESSFUL LOCATING EITHER OF THE TWO
|
|
BIG GREEN (DUAL VOLTAGE) VARIACS WE HAVE USED IN THE PAST...SO IF YOU
|
|
KNOW WHERE ONE IS,OR SOME OTHER ONE THAT COULD BE BORROWED FOR TOMORROW
|
|
(FRIDAY) PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS MAIL ADDRESS,..OR CONTACT ME OR JACK.
|
|
TANKS....OR ELSE
|
|
MILTY
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MARTIN 14-NOV-1991 16:00:45.93
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: GARAGE SALE
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|
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|
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WHAT: GARAGE SALE
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|
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WHEN: NOV 16TH AND 17TH
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WHERE: 1495 PATIO DRIVE CAMPBELL
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WHY: BECAUSE TWO ARE BECOMING ONE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 14-NOV-1991 16:21:04.52
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,MSHERMAN
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Wescon passes
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|
I have posted on my bulletin board outside my office some
|
|
Wescon info. Wescon is next week, the 19th through the 21st in
|
|
San Francisco. Included are a list of the seminar topics as well
|
|
as a registration form that may be freely copied for
|
|
complimentary registration.
|
|
|
|
If you plan to go, please check with your supervisor first.
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-NOV-1991 18:37:50.56
|
|
To: BURNIAS
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: DRAMs
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Mary,
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|
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Rick and I have decided to use the 256K x 4 DRAMs (4 per) instead of
|
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the 128K x 8 DRAMs (2 per).
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The reason is that the 256K x 4 has several sources so we are less likely
|
|
to get caught in a long leadtime crunch.
|
|
|
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I met Janell from Wyle today after having known her over the telephone for
|
|
a long time. She is very nice. She has volunteered to get me samples of the
|
|
256K x 4 DRAMs from both TI and Micron. I hope that is ok.
|
|
|
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We will be using these parts in the DIP package.
|
|
(The TI number is TMS44C256-12N; faster parts are ok)
|
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|
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We will still be using the 128K x 8 VRAMs (TMS48C121-12DZ; faster parts
|
|
are ok.)
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Missed you,
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|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 15-NOV-1991 09:26:13.58
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: pay checks!!!
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I have your pay checks! I'll start making some rounds
|
|
now....if I don't find you, start looking for me.
|
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|
|
Karen
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: KIM::LICHAC 18-NOV-1991 06:54:06.22
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: FOR SALE
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FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH FOR FULL SIZE DOMESTIC PICK-UP. $200.00/OFFER
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|
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JERRY X3741
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 18-NOV-1991 15:11:43.30
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FLOWER SPECIAL
|
|
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|
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THIS WEEKS SPECIAL
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2 DOZEN LARGE ROSES FOR $7.50
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|
|
CHOICE OF COLORS PER 2 DOZEN:
|
|
RED, YELLOW, PINK, ORANGE, SALMON, PALE PEACH, & WHITE
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|
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IF INTERESTED, YOU MAY ORDER AT THE FRONT DESK.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
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From: GAWD::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 18-NOV-1991 18:38:05.86
|
|
To: @SM:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: "Young Americans" by David Bowie on CD?
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If you've got a copy of this song on CD, I'd like to borrow it for a couple
|
|
of days. Let me know...
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-- jim
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|
x1777
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::POTTER 19-NOV-1991 16:17:30.14
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
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We are pleased to announce two organizational changes within Tengen/
|
|
Atari Games, effective Monday, November 18, 1991.
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|
|
Jeannine Bishop, formerly Sales Administrator, will become Marketing
|
|
Administrator, reporting directly to Ted Hoff. Jeannine will now
|
|
assume the responsibilities for media buying, marketing planning,
|
|
sales and marketing reports, and trade shows.
|
|
|
|
We are pleased to welcome back to Tengen from Atari Games Lisa Jarneski,
|
|
who will be the new Sales Administrator. Lisa will now be responsible
|
|
for sales order entry and preparation and release of all Tengen product
|
|
shipments. Lisa will report to Ted Hoff.
|
|
|
|
Congratulations to both Jeannine and Lisa in their new positions.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 20-NOV-1991 11:06:53.12
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: How to order game cartridges!
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|
|
Alot of people are starting their Christmas shopping already and those of you
|
|
who want to purchase a Tengen Game Cartridge at an AWSOME price can get them
|
|
through me!
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|
|
|
GAMES FOR THE NINTENDO INCLUDE:
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RBI Baseball 3.....$20.00
|
|
RBI Baseball 2.....$20.00
|
|
Pacmania...........$20.00
|
|
Ms Pacman..........$20.00
|
|
KLAX...............$10.00
|
|
Rolling Thunder....$10.00
|
|
Gauntlet...........$10.00
|
|
Pacman.............$10.00
|
|
RBI Baseball.......$10.00
|
|
Skull & Crossbones.$10.00
|
|
Fantasy Zone.......$10.00
|
|
Shinobi............$10.00
|
|
Toobin.............$10.00
|
|
Afterburner........$10.00
|
|
Alien Syndrome.....$10.00
|
|
Road Runner........$10.00
|
|
Vindicators........$10.00
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|
|
|
SEGA GENESIS GAMES INCLUDE:
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|
KLAX...............$20.00
|
|
Hard Drivin........$20.00
|
|
Ms Pacman..........$20.00
|
|
Pacmania...........$20.00
|
|
Road Blasters......$20.00
|
|
Pitfighter.........$20.00
|
|
RBI Baseball 3.....$20.00
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|
|
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Plus 8.25% TAX
|
|
|
|
If you would like to place an order come by my office with a VISA,
|
|
MASTERCARD, Money Order or Check! (NO CASH PLEASE!) If you have any questions
|
|
feel free to call me at X491.
|
|
|
|
Thank You,
|
|
Stephanie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-NOV-1991 13:18:01.38
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Bike for sale
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Diamond Back BMX bike, 2 yrs. old. It sits in the garage and collects dust
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as it has only been ridden 3 times!
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Like new...$100/obo
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If interested, call Susie at x-481
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::SAVA 20-NOV-1991 14:28:50.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: SAVA
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Subj: telescope for sale
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I have a Meade 4.5 inch reflector telescope with three lenses and
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four filters. It's really cool. See Jupiter's moons, Saturn's rings,
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Mars's ice caps, and Venus, Neptune, and Uranus. Marvel at the wonderous
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sites of Orion's belt, the Seven Sisters, or the Andromeda galaxy. See
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Binary stars, Nebulae, White dwarf stars, Red giant stars, and Comets.
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I did and it was "Way Stylin'", but I don't have too much time for it
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any more. So anyone who might be interested in purchasing a telescope,
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please contact: Scott Sava at ext. 1723.
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Thanks
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PS. I paid $500 for the telescope and about $150 for all of the accessories.
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But I'm asking for around $400/obo. So please call.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-NOV-1991 14:55:27.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
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CC:
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Subj: Suspicions confirmed!!!
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Path: dms!motcsd!apple!olivea!uunet!mcsun!uknet!edcastle!tjc
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From: tjc@castle.ed.ac.uk (A J Cunningham)
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
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Subject: Disclaimer
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Keywords: joke
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Message-ID: <15036@castle.ed.ac.uk>
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Date: 20 Nov 91 11:36:46 GMT
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Organization: Edinburgh University Colouring Book Software
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Lines: 21
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Found somewhere on the Desperately Seeking Seven Developers' CD:
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This software has not been painstakingly tested by Apple's ruthlessly
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efficient quality engineers (although it was co-written by one of them.)
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Neither Apple Computer, Incorporated, nor the authors of this software
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make any legally binding claim that this software will do anything in
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particular besides use up valuable space on a CD or hard disk. In the event
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that your use of or inability to use this software results in a visitation
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from MacsBug, damage to other software or hardware, the explosion of your
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Macintosh in a shower of sparks (as seen on Star Trek.) or indeed the end
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of Western Civilzation As We Know It, your attempts to attach blame onto
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Apple Computer, Incorporated or the authors of this software will be
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expensive and unsuccessful. Have a nice day.
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--
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Tony Cunningham, Edinburgh University Computing Service. tjc@ed.ac.uk
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Inspiration, move me brightly, light the song with sense and colour, hold
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away despair. More than this I will not ask faced with mysteries dark and vast.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::SMITH 20-NOV-1991 16:27:41.19
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Computer Graphics evening on Channel 54
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Channel 54 is presenting another night of computer animation wizardry on
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Monday December 2nd 8-11pm. There are two shows "Computer Visions" which
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explores computer generated cartoons/graphics and "Computer Magic" which is
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supposed to include Virtual Reality and Interactive Computer graphics.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 21-NOV-1991 07:55:38.20
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: STUFF'S GOTTA GO..
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FREE TO A GOOD HOME ,..OR ANYHOME FOR THAT MATTER:
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-REALISTIC "WALKAROUND"PHONE (W/ INTERCOM FEATURE)
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(W/BATTERY ON IT'S LAST LEGS)
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-"REELY CHEEP EXERSIZE STAND" USED WITH A BIKE REAR WHEEL
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-BIKE CARRIER RACK "BILLED"AS UNIVERSAL FIT..LAST USED ON
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'83 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK
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-MID '70'S HANGING BURL "TABLE" (ABOUT 18" ACROSS) COULD USE
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A LITTLE FRESHENING UP
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....ALSO I HAVE A "VINTAGE" HUFFY 'OPENROAD' 3-SPEED HUB MEN'S BIKE
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WITH FULL FENDERS AND SIX-PAK RACK,..SKINNY TIRES,.HI-WAY YELLOW..
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......$40 /0B0
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MILTY #3742
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 21-NOV-1991 08:46:46.93
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: MAKING A DREAM A REALITY
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THERE IS A 7 YEAR OLD BOY BY THE NAME OF GRAIG SHERAOLD IN FOLSOM WHO
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HAS AN INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR WHICH DOES NOT GIVE HIM LONG TO LIVE.
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GRAIG DOES HAVE ONE WISH WHICH WE ALL CAN HELP HIM ACHIEVE.....THAT IS
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TO GET INTO THE GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS BY HAVING THE BIGGEST
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BUSINESS CARD COLLECTION. SO....COULD YOU PLEASE GO THROUGH YOUR OLD
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BUSINESS CARDS AND SEND THE UNWANTED ONES TO ME? I WILL GATHER THEM AND
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MAIL THEM TO GRAIG. YOUR CARING AND EFFORTS WILL BE APPRECIATED. OH
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YEAH, INCLUDE ONE OF YOUR BUSINESS CARDS ALSO.........JIM
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P.S. I WILL COLLECT THEM UNTIL FRIDAY DECEMBER 20TH. THANKS!
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::BRAD 21-NOV-1991 10:11:25.75
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To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:WIN3-USERS
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: New Programmer's Editor Announcement
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FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 11, 1991
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Development Tool for Microsoft Windows Makes Its Debut
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(Boston, MA) -- Premia Corporation introduced today the first
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professional quality programmer's editor for Microsoft Windows at
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the Windows International Developers Conference being held in
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Boston this week.
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The program, named Codewright, was designed from the ground up to
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operate efficiently in the Windows environment thus avoiding the
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bottlenecks usually encountered in programs that are ported from
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the MSDOS or other environments. The result is performance that
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is similar to, and in some cases better than, the performance of
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DOS-based editors. The orientation for windows also makes
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Codewright fit more smoothly into a programmer's way of working by
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eliminating the need to switch to a DOS session in order to edit
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the code files. Codewright can be controlled using menu
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selections, key commands or a full command line interface.
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Codewright is highly configurable and extensible allowing
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programmers to adapt it to their own or their workgroup's
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practices and preferences. Configurability is provided by means
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|
of a .INI file, familiar to those who use Windows, that allows
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settings and preferences to be established each time Codewright is
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run. The .INI file can be read from one of several locations so
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that Codewright can be configured in common for all workgroup
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members, configured differently for different projects, or always
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configured the same way.
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Configurability is further enhanced by a mechanism for assigning
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keystrokes to editing functions thus allowing Codewright to be
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|
configured to operate like an editor that a programmer already
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|
knows. Codewright comes with pre-defined keymaps for CUA-
|
|
compliant operation as well Brief-compatible operation (Brief is a
|
|
popular programmer's editor for the MSDOS environment). Modifying
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the supplied keymaps for personal preferences can be done
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interactively or by modifying the source code provided. Creating
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entirely new keymaps is relatively simple and can be accomplished
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|
using any Windows-compatible language such as C or Pascal.
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Codewright is extensible by means of an Application Programming
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|
Interface (API) that comprises over 500 functions that can be
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|
called from user-written procedures. The procedures can be
|
|
written in any language that supports Windows Dynamic Link Library
|
|
(DLL) calling conventions such as C, Pascal, or FORTRAN to name a
|
|
few. Source code, written in C, is provided for many of
|
|
Codewright's higher level functions. This serves as an example of
|
|
how to write extension functions and provides the programmer with
|
|
the ability to modify the operation of such functions if desired.
|
|
Other samples of extension code are provided to illustrate the
|
|
process of augmenting Codewright's functionality.
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|
In addition to the "standard" features that are expected in a
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programmer's editor such as unlimited file and line sizes,
|
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unlimited undo and redo of changes, automatic indenting, multiple
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file/multiple window editing, Codewright provides capabilities
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|
that expedite and simplify the programmer's tasks. These include
|
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the ability to compile, link and debug the target program without
|
|
ever leaving the editor. An interface to version control systems
|
|
is included that utilizes project orientation. This capability is
|
|
invaluable in workgroup environments. Language-specific support
|
|
such as smart indenting and coding templates are provided for C,
|
|
C++, assembly language, Pascal, and Paradox Application Language.
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|
The list of standard features also includes a file difference
|
|
analyzer and a hexadecimal viewing and editing mode.
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Two advanced features are provided to help programmers more easily
|
|
understand and work with their code. Selective text display
|
|
greatly facilitates understanding complicated, multi-platform
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|
programs. This unique capability allows designated portions of
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|
the file being edited to be hidden from view. This allows
|
|
programmers to more easily focus on the sections of code that are
|
|
of current interest. Codewright comes with the ability to hide
|
|
conditional code often used to adapt a program for multiple
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environments. However, the text to be hidden is programmable
|
|
allowing programmers to implement their own style of selective
|
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text display.
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|
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The second feature that improves comprehension is Codewright's
|
|
exclusive ChromaCode(tm) technique. Using this capability,
|
|
designated parts of the file being edited can be automatically
|
|
rendered in user-specified colors for fast detection and
|
|
recognition. Codewright can be configured to ChromaCode(tm) lines
|
|
that have been inserted or modified. Furthermore, it can display
|
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language constructs such as keywords, function declarations or
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comments in a special color.
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Taken together, the capabilities of Codewright realize one primary
|
|
benefit for programmers - increased productivity. According to
|
|
Donald Kinzer, President of Premia, "given the advantages provided
|
|
by Windows' multi-tasking and the capabilities of Codewright, many
|
|
programmers will find it productive to switch to Windows to do
|
|
their development whether or not they are actually developing for
|
|
Windows." Kinzer added, "[Codewright] has been enthusiastically
|
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received by beta testers. They've said that Codewright is the
|
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editor that the Windows environment has been needing."
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Codewright is available immediately direct from Premia at an
|
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introductory price of $199.00 (regular price $249.00) for a
|
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single-user license and comes with an unconditional 30 day money
|
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back guarantee. Continuing technical support is also included and
|
|
is provided by telephone, fax, Compuserve and private BBS.
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For more information contact: Premia Corporation, 1075 NW Murray
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Blvd., Suite 268, Portland, OR 97229 USA. Tel. (503) 647-9902,
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800-547-9902. Fax (503) 647-5423. Compuserve 70673,2627.
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MILTY 21-NOV-1991 10:52:06.68
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: STILL GOTTA GO..!!
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........B.FLYBACK SEZ $40/OBO IS TOO HIGH IF EVERYTHING ELSE IS FREE...
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...SO TO THAT I SAY "$25/OR LESS" FOR THE VINTAGE 3-SPEED YELLOW HUFFY.
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IT'S HERE TODAY FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYER'S INSPECTION.
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-STILL GOTTA "UNIVERSAL" BIKE CARRIER FOR THE BACK OF A CAR
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-AND A THING-A-MA-GINGY BIKE STAND/EXERCYCLE
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*BURL-BE-GONE
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*FONE-BE-GONE
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::CALFEE 21-NOV-1991 11:45:46.76
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Video on Nintendo's monopoly
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Today at 12:30 in the Tengen Conference Room. We will be showing
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|
a video tape of last Tuesday night's Frontline TV show.
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|
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|
The topic was Japan Inc. It had a large segment on the Nintendo
|
|
video game monopoly.
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|
|
It had starring appearances by such luminaries as Dan Van Elderen and
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Rich Frick.
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Be there if you want to see it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 21-NOV-1991 13:28:12.71
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
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CC:
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Subj: AMOA Scholarship
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Several weeks ago I sent out a mail message announcing AMOA's $1,000
|
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scholarship for deserving students. I have since found that all
|
|
applications must be submitted to AMOA prior to January 1, 1992. If
|
|
you already picked up an application or are planning to, don't delay.
|
|
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|
H.R. is requesting that all applications be returned to us for processing
|
|
prior to December 16.
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|
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If you know a deserving student who could use financial help for 1992,
|
|
don't hesitate, you only have three weeks to complete the necessary
|
|
paperwork. Employees, their families and friends are eligible.
|
|
|
|
Any questions, or if you need an application, give me a call or a
|
|
mail message.
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|
|
cynde
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
From: KIM::BRAD 21-NOV-1991 13:51:16.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:WIN3-USERS
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
|
Subj: KEATerm demo - VT420 emulator
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I received another demo by Kea Systems named KEAterm. It's a VT420
|
|
(and under) emulator that uses a variety of communications protocol, including
|
|
DECLAT. Actually this is not really a demo, but the real McCoy.
|
|
|
|
This emulator is very, very good. Far better than the VT320 emulation
|
|
that comes with Pathworks. You must have WINDOWS and PCSA 3.0 or Pathworks
|
|
4.0 to run KEAterm.
|
|
|
|
If you would like to install this application on your machine you are most
|
|
welcome to. But, remember that this is a demo and after your evaluation
|
|
you MUST remove the app from your disk.
|
|
The installation is not automatic, but it is not difficult either. I
|
|
installed KEAterm and had it running in 5 minutes. I highlighted the
|
|
installation procedures in the manual that accompanies the disk so that
|
|
you will not have to fumble around in the manual looking for instructions.
|
|
|
|
Please stop by and pick the manual and disk if you would like to try it
|
|
out. After installation, please return both the manual and disk for
|
|
others to install it. You really don't need the manual after installation
|
|
as most procedures in KEAterm are self-explanatory and there is Context-
|
|
Specific Help available.
|
|
|
|
The prices are inside the front cover of the manual:
|
|
$245 one copy, 2-9 15% discount, 10-? 20% discount. Site license available.
|
|
|
|
If you would like to purchase this product maybe we should all get together
|
|
and purchase them together for the discount. Site license starts at 20.
|
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|
|
- brad -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::GROSSMAN 22-NOV-1991 08:53:02.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
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Subj: Door Decorating Contest
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Last Holiday Season, Atari Games/Tengen started yet another tradition,
|
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the Holiday Door Decorating Contest. Last year's participation was
|
|
limited, but those who participated did an exceptionally fine job.
|
|
We are hoping that even more will participate in the ATARI GAMES/TENGEN
|
|
2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST.
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|
|
Door decorations (cube wall decorations are a winner also - proved last
|
|
year by Design Service's ''winner') can be put up anytime during December.
|
|
Judging will be held on Friday, December 20. Make sure all displays are
|
|
ready for judging on Thursday, December 19, since the judges will be asked
|
|
to do a preliminary walk-around on that day.
|
|
|
|
So over the four day Thanksgiving break, start thinking, preparing,
|
|
shopping, etc., to create the best Atari Games/Tengen Holiday Door ever!
|
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|
|
cynde
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::BRAD 22-NOV-1991 10:50:26.16
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BRAD
|
|
Subj: ****** FOR SALE ******
|
|
|
|
For Sale:
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|
|
|
-- Goldstar CT3051 --
|
|
-- 14" Analog VGA Monitor
|
|
-- 640x480 resolution --
|
|
|
|
This monitor is only about 2 months old in near mint condition, with original
|
|
box and packing materials. Documentation included.
|
|
|
|
I was actually quite surprised at the clarity of this monitor. I used it with
|
|
WINDOWS and it worked quite well. It will work very well with any PC that
|
|
has an analog color output.
|
|
|
|
This would also work quite well for a group or department that checks out PCs
|
|
from time to time. For instance, our group owns a roll around cart with a
|
|
VGA monitor and keyboard attached. It has saved us a lot of time. We just
|
|
roll the cart up to the PC and plug in the monitor and keyboard.
|
|
|
|
This monitor is also nice for a backup. For instance, if your monitor breaks
|
|
down and you find yourself without a one (it happens! - we've had one in twice
|
|
and I know other groups have found themselves in similar predicaments).
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How Much?
|
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-- $188 --
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|
|
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For a look see, stop by my office or reply to this address.
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|
|
|
- brad -
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 22-NOV-1991 12:39:10.82
|
|
To: MCCARTHY,LEE,RSHERMAN,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: LITERATURE LEFT IN THE LOBBY FOR EACH OF YOU.
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|
|
|
|
|
HI THERE!
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|
|
|
JOAN ALPEN W/ MERIT DROPPED OFF SOME LITERATURE FOR EACH OF YOU. PLEASE
|
|
PICK UP AT THE LOBBY.
|
|
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU,
|
|
TINA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 12:55:06.63
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: Data I/O 29a / UNISITE
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|
|
|
|
|
We have received the DATA I/O UNISITE programmer. It is functional in
|
|
the Hardware lab. It should program everything we need to program,
|
|
even the TMS32010 family parts.
|
|
|
|
Data I/O just announced a trade-in value of $4000 for a 29A when
|
|
purchasing a full featured unisite. (Last month the trade-in value
|
|
was just $1000). Even though we have already placed our order and
|
|
received the goods Data I/O will give us the $4000 trade-in.
|
|
|
|
For $1000 trade_in value I wanted to keep the 29A. However, $4000 is
|
|
too much to pass up, especially since there are two of them in the
|
|
company. So, I propose to trade in the DIO 29A behind Cris Drobnys
|
|
office to offset the $20,000 cost of the UNISITE.
|
|
|
|
There is still a 29A in customer service if the need arises. (It used
|
|
to belong to Manufacturing before they bought their DIO-2900.)
|
|
|
|
If you have a different view, speak now.
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 13:43:50.18
|
|
To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MCCARTHY
|
|
Subj: 4 Meg EPROMS.
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|
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|
|
We will be moving to 4 MEG EPROMs as our primary EPROM device
|
|
starting with Warrior. Boards being layed out now will have the
|
|
number of sockets reduced, or the graphics address space increased
|
|
based on the 4Meg device. These parts are at price parity (or better)
|
|
with 1 Meg parts, and the speeds are faster (80,100,150nS).
|
|
We can still use 1 Meg and 2Meg parts in the same sockets.
|
|
|
|
Since MultisyncII is going through a significant rework in PC design,
|
|
I thought that this might be a good time to add 4 Meg compatibility.
|
|
|
|
Pat.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-NOV-1991 16:09:27.97
|
|
To: MCCARTHY
|
|
CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Out-a-Site Programmer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regarding your intention to get rid of the Data I/O 29A:
|
|
|
|
1. Where will the Unisite be located? Will it be moved to the location now
|
|
occupied by the 29A?
|
|
|
|
2. Will it program Bipolar PROMs?
|
|
|
|
3. Is it connected to the VAX?
|
|
|
|
4. Are there explicit written instructions for its use?
|
|
|
|
5. What is its projected usage? Presumably it was purchased in order to
|
|
program parts that could not be programmed on the 29A. What are these
|
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parts and how much of the time do you expect the Unisite will be busy
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programming these parts and therefore not available to program the parts
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that would otherwise be programmed on the 29A?
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6. The Unisite socket for PLCCs appears to be the same as that used on
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the 2900, which I evaluated. There is something you should know:
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It doesn't work.
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The first 2900 we had would not read a 320P15 no matter what. Data I/O
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replaced it with a new unit that would sometimes read it if it was
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jiggled appropriately in its 'socket'. I would not trust it to program
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OTPs.
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7. The 2900 had another problem with the 320P15 that may apply to ALL devices
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that you may want to secure. If you attempt to read the 320P15 after the
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Security Bit is set, the unit will refuse to read the device. It will
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inform you that the device is secured and cannot be read out.
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|
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This is bogus. The security is in the device, not the Programmer.
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|
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I have had a few 320P15s in which the Security Bit was set and verified
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but the part could still be read.
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I called Data I/O and informed them of this but they didn't understand why
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this is a problem.
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Does the Unisite do it this way, too?
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8. Rick has asked me to ask you to make sure the Unisite is working
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completely before you get rid of the 29A.
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Jed
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 16:34:00.36
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,MCCARTHY
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Subj: Out-of-site programmer
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> To: Mccarthy
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> From: Margolin
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> Subj: Out-a-Site Programmer
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>
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> Regarding your intention to get rid of the Data I/O 29A:
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>
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> 1. Where will the Unisite be located? Will it be moved to the location now
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> occupied by the 29A?
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In the Hardware lab, where it is now located. No, it will not be moved.
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>
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> 2. Will it program Bipolar PROMs?
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Yes. And PALs, GALs, FPLAs, FPGAs, EPLDs, EMICROs, EPROMs, ...
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>
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> 3. Is it connected to the VAX?
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Yes, via 9600 baud RS232. (Same as all the DATA I/O stuff here.)
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>
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> 4. Are there explicit written instructions for its use?
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Yes. I have posted them on the machine. They probably will not cover
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every situation. Only the current situations that I know about.
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|
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>
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> 5. What is its projected usage? Presumably it was purchased in order to
|
|
> program parts that could not be programmed on the 29A. What are these
|
|
> parts and how much of the time do you expect the Unisite will be busy
|
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> programming these parts and therefore not available to program the parts
|
|
> that would otherwise be programmed on the 29A?
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I don't know.
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|
|
|
>
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|
> 6. The Unisite socket for PLCCs appears to be the same as that used on
|
|
> the 2900, which I evaluated. There is something you should know:
|
|
>
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|
> It doesn't work.
|
|
>
|
|
> The first 2900 we had would not read a 320P15 no matter what. Data I/O
|
|
> replaced it with a new unit that would sometimes read it if it was
|
|
> jiggled appropriately in its 'socket'. I would not trust it to program
|
|
> OTPs.
|
|
Duly noted.
|
|
|
|
>
|
|
> 7. The 2900 had another problem with the 320P15 that may apply to ALL devices
|
|
> that you may want to secure. If you attempt to read the 320P15 after the
|
|
> Security Bit is set, the unit will refuse to read the device. It will
|
|
> inform you that the device is secured and cannot be read out.
|
|
>
|
|
> This is bogus. The security is in the device, not the Programmer.
|
|
>
|
|
> I have had a few 320P15s in which the Security Bit was set and verified
|
|
> but the part could still be read.
|
|
>
|
|
> I called Data I/O and informed them of this but they didn't understand why
|
|
> this is a problem.
|
|
>
|
|
> Does the Unisite do it this way, too?
|
|
I don't know.
|
|
|
|
>
|
|
> 8. Rick has asked me to ask you to make sure the Unisite is working
|
|
> completely before you get rid of the 29A.
|
|
>
|
|
> Jed
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|
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|
The UNISITE is working to my satisfaction. It is in your own interest
|
|
to check that devices you program are handled by the programmer. I
|
|
will not do this since I do not know what devices you use. It should
|
|
be able to program any currently manufactured part at least as well
|
|
as the 29A can.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 22-NOV-1991 19:47:43.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: MESSAGE
|
|
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|
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|
BOB FRYE IS ON VACATION 11-25-91 TON 12-2-91. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS REGARDING
|
|
FACILITIES, PLEASE CONTACT DAVID PASQUINELLI.
|
|
|
|
LINDA
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 25-NOV-1991 09:38:02.99
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Food Donations
|
|
|
|
|
|
You've probably read how charities are really
|
|
hurting this year for food to serve Thanksgiving dinner.
|
|
I'm planning to make a run downtown to drop off food
|
|
tomorrow so if you have anything you'd like to donate
|
|
bring it by my office tomorrow morning and I'll take it
|
|
along. LET'S SEE IF WE CAN FILL THE VAN!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
Karen Jefferson x 3738
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 25-NOV-1991 10:23:52.15
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: PC-GLOBE
|
|
|
|
|
|
Say, can anyone who runs PC-globe tell me in what Country/Continent is
|
|
ZANZIBAR?
|
|
|
|
Farrokh
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-NOV-1991 16:44:09.91
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: DENCKER
|
|
Subj: Low-priced local source for printers, software, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
My sister, a friend, and I went to a Sunnyvale computer dealer this weekend and
|
|
found that the mail-order houses listed in the back of MacWeek magazine are not
|
|
necessarily the lowest dealers, at least of QMS printers. We went to M & P
|
|
Computers and Communications, 1270 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 111, Sunnyvale (tel.
|
|
738-8578). Their regular price for the QMS PS-410 printer with one toner
|
|
cartridge is $1595. Because they were buying two, the salesman lowered his
|
|
price to $1550 each, plus he threw in for free two AppleTalk cables worth $13
|
|
each. The optional 200-sheet letter-size paper tray was an extra $150.
|
|
|
|
The MacWeek ads I've seen for this printer start at $1645, and continue at
|
|
$1699, $1749, and $1795. I suppose you could find additional MacWeek advertis-
|
|
ers who didn't mention that printer specifically, but are QMS dealers, and who
|
|
might match that $1595 price. In either case, M & P has a very extensive
|
|
collection of B&W printers, color printers from QMS, Seiko, and Tektronix,
|
|
computers (but not Macs), etc. Their software was very competitively priced,
|
|
e.g., QuarkXPress for the Mac was $525 (mail order houses typically bottom out
|
|
at $519).
|
|
|
|
By the way, the QMS PS-410 (of which we have around 10) has three constantly
|
|
active interfaces: serial, parallel, and AppleTalk, so it works with virtually
|
|
all computers.
|
|
FYI, Andrea
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 26-NOV-1991 06:24:58.36
|
|
To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DURFEY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: ASIC 65
|
|
|
|
|
|
I NEED TO BEGIN PRORAMMING ROAD RIOT "B" LABEL PARTS TODAY. WOULD ONE OF
|
|
YOU PLEASE CALL ME ASAP THIS AM SO WE CAN ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE PROGRAM
|
|
THESE PARTS.
|
|
|
|
THANKS KEN W
|
|
PS YOU CAN REACH ME AT 1793 (THE TENGEN CARTRIDGE LINE) OR HAVE ME
|
|
PAGED
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::VARNEY 26-NOV-1991 09:32:45.85
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Moving Sale
|
|
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|
|
Two 10 Speed bikes one mans & one womans $100 obo
|
|
|
|
Bedroom Set
|
|
Dresser 9 drawer with bookshelf & mirror
|
|
Waterbed with 8 drawer pedestal
|
|
mirrored bookcase headboard
|
|
floatation system mattress $1000 obo
|
|
|
|
Couch & Recliner $100 obo
|
|
|
|
Table with Lamp $40 obo
|
|
|
|
Contact Mike Varney @ x3967
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 26-NOV-1991 10:11:48.63
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Missing coffee cups
|
|
|
|
|
|
HELLLLP! Not only has my primary coffee cup sprouted feet and walked
|
|
away, but my Backup cup is now also languishing somewhere, not sure of ever
|
|
seeing me again. If you see either of these, please call me at x1709:
|
|
|
|
Primary cup: Large (almost a bowl) dark-blue-ish hand-thrown ceramic
|
|
cup with light brown feet (even toes) very distinctive and hard
|
|
to miss, so why is it missing? Got lost in the panic yesterday.
|
|
|
|
backup cup: A mug, but not as large as the primary one. Relatively
|
|
ordinary white manufactured cup with "green-line" design to look
|
|
like computer paper with printout.
|
|
|
|
Please help them find their way home
|
|
Mike
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 26-NOV-1991 13:06:21.01
|
|
To: MIKE::WILLIAMS
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: ASIC 65
|
|
|
|
|
|
It is now set up for Road Riot. (I tried calling and then paging you at 1:05pm.)
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::JEFFERSON 26-NOV-1991 14:22:05.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FOOD DONATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Many people asked me if it was too late for them
|
|
to bring food in, and the answer is BRING IT IN!!
|
|
Becky Depew graciously offered to deliver the
|
|
food to the Loaves & Fishes charity. It is
|
|
located by her daughter's school so she will
|
|
take food in today AND TOMORROW!! So if you
|
|
have some canned food or an extra turkey
|
|
hanging around bring it in tomorrow. The
|
|
notice in the paper said they also need
|
|
pumpkin pies, potatoes and salad greens.
|
|
|
|
Karen
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 27-NOV-1991 18:03:29.06
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: FYI: CPU prices
|
|
|
|
|
|
Based on our purchasing data plus some numbers from a recent
|
|
Microprocessor Report:
|
|
6502-2 $ 2.15 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost
|
|
68000-8 $ 3.49 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost
|
|
68000-16 $13.00 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost
|
|
68010-8 $10.95 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost
|
|
68EC020-16 $16.90 qty, 1000's no FPU,MMU, 100-pin quad flat pack
|
|
68EC020-16 $26.90 qty, 1000's no FPU,MMU, xxx-pin pingrid array
|
|
68020-20 <40.00 6 months ago, I recall $90...
|
|
68030-25 $40.00 qty, 1000's
|
|
68EC040-20 $90.00 qty, 10,000 no FPU or MMU
|
|
68EC040-25 $104.00 qty, 10,000 no FPU or MMU
|
|
80386-25 $156.00 qty, 1000's (comparable to 68030 in power)
|
|
68040-25 $490.00 qty, 1000's
|
|
80486-33 $650.00 qty, 1000's this is a vague recollection
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 30-NOV-1991 15:59:00.87
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: Departure
|
|
|
|
|
|
We are sad to announce the departure of Matt Kendall. His last day will be
|
|
December 6, we wish him well.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 2-DEC-1991 11:05:35.28
|
|
To: @WALKABOUT.DIS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 12/6 -- 3:30-5:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonnie Smithson will be hosting this week's
|
|
Walkabout Friday. I'm sure you can look forward to some healthy
|
|
snacks!
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
|
|
Friday, Dec. 6, 1991
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RAY 2-DEC-1991 11:33:08.90
|
|
To: @WALKABOUT.DIS
|
|
CC: RAY
|
|
Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 12/6 -- 3:30-5:00 -- 2nd try...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonnie Smithson will be hosting this week's
|
|
Walkabout Friday. I'm sure you can look forward to some healthy
|
|
snacks!
|
|
|
|
The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and
|
|
Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the
|
|
munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and
|
|
negative).
|
|
|
|
Friday, Dec. 6, 1991
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
|
|
Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::HOBGOOD 2-DEC-1991 13:09:59.77
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: WARRIOR TICKETS AVAILABLE
|
|
|
|
|
|
RICK THOMPSON HAS TWO (2) WARRIOR TICKETS FOR SALE. GAME DATE IS TUESDAY,
|
|
DECEMBER 3, 1991. TICKETS ARE $23.00 A PIECE. PLEASE LET RICK KNOW IF YOU
|
|
ARE INTERESTED.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 2-DEC-1991 14:59:57.74
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8631 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 21-AUG-1991 13:05:58.50
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8631
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Programmed Parts
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
|
DESCRIPTION: Programmed Devices, Street Driver (478)
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
|
IC,PR MEMORY MASTERS,STREET DRIVER | 136091-XXXX
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
JB J BELL 8/22/91
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::HOBGOOD 2-DEC-1991 15:41:56.36
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: WARRIOR TICKETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RAY 2-DEC-1991 16:28:36.09
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,COPPERMAN,MCCARTHY,MCNAMARA,RAY
|
|
Subj: Multisync II
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bottom line: 11 boards.
|
|
|
|
Background: Jed asked me how many rev. 1 Multisync II's we need
|
|
for the police trainers. They may take a long time to get here
|
|
because mfg. won't be here to send them out for surface
|
|
mounting or to wave solder them. Jed will give us one working
|
|
board, and it is up to us to get more stuffed and tested. 11
|
|
will give us enough for two 5-monitor units plus one spare.
|
|
|
|
At this moment, we are planning to use MSII for all 5
|
|
positions. It is yet to be determined if the center monitor can
|
|
be MSII or not. The sooner we find this out, the better. If we
|
|
cannot use MSII, the Main board will have to be re-layed out
|
|
for available VRAMs and the new memory scheme for the program.
|
|
This has not been scheduled into anyone's plans.
|
|
|
|
John
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-DEC-1991 18:41:50.26
|
|
To: RAY
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: Call Rick
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rick would like you to call him at:
|
|
|
|
(407) 934-3400 Room 1548
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-DEC-1991 20:23:12.23
|
|
To: MARTIN
|
|
CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: MultiSync II Boards
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please get quotes for 26 MultiSync II Boards. (We get 15 and John gets 11
|
|
for Training.) I would like them quoted both tested and untested.
|
|
|
|
MultiSync II Rev 1
|
|
Board: 049850-01
|
|
Size: 16 x 16.05
|
|
Holes: 6003
|
|
Has eight SOJ Surface Mount Devices
|
|
No Cold Fingers
|
|
Four Layers
|
|
|
|
I don't know when Joe will actually finish the board.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-DEC-1991 06:19:30.49
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC: ROLM
|
|
Subj: Featured feature
|
|
|
|
|
|
Have you ever started a phone conversation and KNOWN that the other
|
|
party was not having a good day, just by how they spoke? That's called
|
|
emotional leakage. Everyone is prone to it.
|
|
|
|
If you're having a bad time, let the phone ring a little longer
|
|
while you count to ten or recite your mantra or do whatever it is you
|
|
do to calm down and change gears. Your caller may never know, but if
|
|
they did, that's the path they would want to take anyways.
|
|
|
|
Sometimes you'll connect with someone who is "leaking." Perhaps
|
|
they just spilled coffee on their desk or clothes, or they're calling with
|
|
a problem--their computer just dumped an hour's work. Realise that they
|
|
are angry or frustrated with their situation, and not with you. Simply
|
|
knowing that you are not the target makes the storm easier to weather.
|
|
DO try not to get swept up, even if you are the target of someone's anger,
|
|
temporarily or otherwise.
|
|
|
|
And remember: Smile.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MILTY 3-DEC-1991 10:19:15.02
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: XMAS SHOPPNG
|
|
|
|
|
|
DOES ANYONE IN VAXLAND HAVE ANY "CONNECTIONS" OR KNOW OF ANY "GOOD DEALS"
|
|
OR "SPECIAL SALES" ON THE GENESIS 16 BIT SYSTEM ? I'M LOOKING FOR THE
|
|
"MOTORBOYS DISCOUNT" DEAL, OR A NEW/USED ITEM.
|
|
ANY INFO IS APPRECIATED AND STRICTLY IN CONFIDENCE.
|
|
......INCENTIVES AVAILABLE,SORRY,..NO GINSU KNIVES IN STOCK.....
|
|
MILTY
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From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 10:44:44.13
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Employee Holiday Party - Friday, Dec. 13
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This Friday, December 6, is the final day to purchase
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your ticket to the Christmas Party which will be held
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at the Fairmont Hotel on Friday, December 13. If you
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are planning to attend, please contact LaVerne Potter
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in Human Resources, or Tengen Employees can purchase
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From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 11:04:18.83
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Employee Holiday Party - Follow-up
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Tengen Employees can purchase their tickets from
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Deborah Geyer.
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Hurry and purchase your ticket for a Fun Night
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Out.
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Sandy Stan
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From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 11:15:39.55
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Don't forget the Children's Christmas this
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Saturday, December 7 in the Cafeteria. Santa
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will be here from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. We'll
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have face painting, balloon sculptures and a
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magic show beginning at 11:00 until 1:00 p.m.
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The Magic show will be from 12:00 to 12:30.
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Bring your children and let them have a good
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time. There'll be plenty of fun for all, and
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lot's of cookies to munch on.
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No need to make reservations. Hope to see you
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all there with your children.
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Thanks. Sandy Stan
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 3-DEC-1991 15:36:21.67
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To: BERT::FUJIHARA
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CC: MCCARTHY,RAY,MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Link kit parts
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As luck would have it, one of only two LINK boards didn't work when I
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tested them! But thanks to Jed's excellent communication test software,
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and his help, I managed to fix it.
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Jed, the 75ALS195 was indeed ZAPPED!
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Both board sets are tested and set-up, packed in static-sensitive bags
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, we couldn't come up with the production type interconnect harness due
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to some problems with production. So I've made-up a make shift harness
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that'll do the job. Rick Mcdowell is going to request them to return
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the link kit for a production version when it becomes available.
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Farrokh
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From: GAWD::RELIEF 3-DEC-1991 15:56:15.23
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: your name here!
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>>>>>>>>>>> SIGN UP NOW <<<<<<<<<
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We need 36 names to fill out our four teams in the new game RELIEF PITCHER.
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The teams are the BOSTON BASHERS, the L.A. SPEEDERS, the HOUSTON DUSTERS,
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and the CHICAGO STROKERS.
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Come by the Family Lab and sign up for your favorite guy! Each team
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has a roster of players with statistics but NO NAMES.... So have your name
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immortalized! You can use your real name or a clever pseudonym; last names
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only limited to eight letters.
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The sign-up sheet is attached to the door.
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(The Family Lab is located next to the STEEL TALONS lab).
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DISCLAIMER: The development team reserves the right to alter or remove any
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names deemed unsuitable for any valid or invalid or arbitrary reason....
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From: KIM::BRAD 3-DEC-1991 17:22:58.17
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To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS
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CC: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS,BRAD
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Subj: Apps
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Two new files in [audio.windows]:
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ALCV14.ZIP ; An MS-DOS (non-windows) application that will convert various
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; graphics file formats (GIF, TIFF, Targa, Ilbm, Sun Raster
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; PCX, MAC PICT.) Has a couple of file formats not found
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; (I don't think) on Dave's DeBabbilizer. Plus, this app
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; claims to be able to perform JPEG compression and
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; decompression on the above formats. Perhaps it could be
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; handy for transporting large images from the Video Lab to
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; an animators PC?
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MSCDROM.ZIP ; Mucho documentation on Microsoft's CD-ROM driver MSCDEX.EXE.
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; from Microsoft. Also includes CD-ROM tests from Microsoft.
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- brad -
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From: GAWD::BRAD 3-DEC-1991 18:03:22.07
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC: BRAD
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Subj: **> FOR SALE <mcr sleep**
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--- Prometheus External 1200 Baud Modem ---
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This is an excellent modem! Never gave me a single problem. Will always be
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there when you need it!
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Price: $60
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- brad -
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From: BERT::LOIS 4-DEC-1991 09:34:55.29
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: Business Cards
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If you need new business cards please let me know asap. I know Karen Jefferson
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has already taken care of the Taco Team. Thanks. Lois
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 4-DEC-1991 09:54:48.31
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: RSHERMAN
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Subj: Panel Mounted Audio Potentiometer
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Per your request, a panel mount audio pot has been selected with the
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w/solder lugs, threaded bushing & anti-rotation lug. (detailed info on file
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& will be provided under separate cover).
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The AVL assigned p/n is 119028-103.
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The vendors are Bourns p/n PCW1J-B24-CAD103 & Clarostat p/n RV4NAYSD103D.
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Two (2) other sources (CTS & Mallory) are being considered & info gathered.
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Notes: Mounting nuts only provided with Bourns.
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Life expectancy: Bourns 50Kcycles;Clarostat 25Kcycles.
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Price & delivery quotes are:
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Bourns: min. 100pcs.at $1.81,$1.05(500),$0.85(1K),$0.76(5K).L.T.:8 weeks.
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Clarostat: min.120pcs. at $4.49,$2.70(500),$2.14(1K),$2.10(5K).L.T.4-8 wks.
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Samples have been requested & are expected in 3-4 weeks.
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When price, rotational life, & provision of hardware are considered; the
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Bourns part would seem to be the better buy.
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Will provide you with more info as acquired.
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 4-DEC-1991 10:01:26.92
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: RSHERMAN
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Subj: Addenda to Pnl. Mtd. Audio Pot msg. 12/4/91
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The 2nd line of subject message was inadvertently omitted & should read as
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follows:
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following parameters: 10Kohm,CW audio taper +/-20%,.25W,single turn/section,
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Sorry about that !!!
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From: BERT::MEYETTE 4-DEC-1991 13:42:16.79
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: WARRIORS
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Anybody out there in vaxland have a G.S Warriors schedule I can look at?
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Rick
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1752 or 1799
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From: KIM::PAAUW 4-DEC-1991 14:01:06.73
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: BASIC recommendations
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I am starting a 13 year old in the BASIC language. Can anyone recommend
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a good BASIC package, books, tutorials, shareware, ...?
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Thanks
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-- Don
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P.S. This will be on a pc.
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From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 4-DEC-1991 16:40:51.02
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj:
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I'm looking for a small size transformer to build a
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1.5volt power-supply for the Microphones in the central
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conference room. One of those small battery adapter
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types would be perfect. If you have one from an old toy
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that you don't need, I'ld be glad to put it to good use.
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Farrokh
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From: BERT::POTTER 5-DEC-1991 09:41:13.75
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: TOYS FOR TOTS
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Tis the season for...
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caroling and candlelight,
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candy canes and toy trains,
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presents and popcorn garlands,
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and desperately poor children who have no hope for the holidays.
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If you've ever wondered, "What can I do to help?"... The answer is
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TOYS FOR TOTS.
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Atari Games will help the U.S. Marine Corp sponsor their annual Toys for Tots
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program. We are asking for your help in collecting enough toys to remember
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each and every needy child this Christmas. A collection box will be in the
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Human Resources Department for your donation until December 18. Thank you
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for your donations.
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From: BERT::POTTER 5-DEC-1991 10:37:13.44
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: TOYS FOR TOTS
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P.S All toys should be new and unwrapped.
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 5-DEC-1991 10:40:01.86
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: MESSAGE
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HI JED,
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GRACE BIAGINI W/ SUN CIRCUITS TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 10:27 AM. PLEASE CALL HER
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BACK AT 727-7784.
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RE: PCB FAB
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THANKS,
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TINA
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From: KIM::PAAUW 5-DEC-1991 10:45:17.09
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Had any speeding tickets lately?
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There's a Bronco-type vehicle on McCarthy using radar; probably doing a
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traffic survey for the city. The posted speed limit is usually set at the
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speed that 85 percent of the cars in the survey drive at or under. So nows
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your chance to get out there and vote with your foot.
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From: BERT::JACKIE 5-DEC-1991 12:18:39.24
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Holiday Food Drive
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Starting today and continuing through December 16, Atari will be
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sponsoring a holiday food drive in conjunction with Second Harvest
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Food Bank. Second Harvest is dedicated to providing food and supportive
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nutritional services to thousands of people in need in Santa Clara and
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San Mateo Counties. Children, the elderly, the disabled and the many
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unemployed comprise the majority of those receiving emergency food
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assistance in our area. Second Harvest channels donations through
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hundreds of non-profit agencies, shelters and churches. By involving
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the community, Second Harvest strives to alleviate hunger.
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In the true Atari spirit of generosity, we have set a company wide goal
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of filling four barrels by December 16th (approximately 1,000 pounds) and
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in addition, Atari management has agreed to match our food drive effort
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with a $1,000 donation. Let's all "fill the barrel and feel the joy"
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this holiday season and share the abundance we have with others who are
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not as fortunate.
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You can deposit you non-perishable donation in one of the barrels
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located in the cafeteria (if you want some ideas on the types of foods
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that are especially needed there will be a list posted at the coffee
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stations).
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From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-DEC-1991 14:23:58.60
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: MCCARTHY
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Subj: The future for Palettes
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What is in the future for palettes.
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Looking at new, next generation growth motion hardware and
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multi-playfield hardware, what role will palettes play. The trend at
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the moment is towards more pixel bits and less palette bits.
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Your comments appreciated.
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Pat.
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 6-DEC-1991 08:00:56.66
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8736
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8736
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
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PROJECT: Street Driver 478 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-XX
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC, VRAM, 128Kx8, 40 pin SOJ, 120 ns
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MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: TMS48C121-12DZ
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This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 6-DEC-1991 08:01:22.90
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8737
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8737
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
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PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-XX
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC, DRAM, 256Kx4, 20 pin DIP, 0.3 wide, 120ns
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MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: TMS44C256-12N
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This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751
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==============================================================================
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From: BERT::STAN 6-DEC-1991 08:44:48.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj:
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Are you planning to attend the Employee Holiday Party
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scheduled for next Friday, December 13? Well, today
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is the last day to purchase your ticket. Tickets will
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be on sale until 5:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Department.
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Please contact LaVerne Potter -- $10.00 per person,includes
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2 free drink tickets per person, and free parking. Sorry,
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only Atari/Tengen employees are invited.
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We have plenty of good prizes, the food promises to be
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great, and the Mood Swings (band) will have you dancing
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all night long. Hope to see you there.
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Buy your tickets today!!!!!!
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Sandy Stan
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From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 6-DEC-1991 08:52:46.15
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: REMINDER
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TO ALL THOSE WHO ORDERED THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ON THE FLOWERS. THE FLOWERS
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WILL BE DELIVERED ON MONDAY DEC.09,1991. PLEASE BRING FORWARD CASH OR MAKE
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A CHECK OUT TO " THE FLOWERMAN ".
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From: BERT::STAN 6-DEC-1991 09:00:52.97
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Tomorrow (Saturday) is December 7, and Santa Clause will be
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at Atari/Tengen Cafeteria at 11:00 a.m. for pictures and to
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hear those wishes from your children. Santa will be here
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from 11:00 to 12:00 Noon only. We will have a magical elf
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doing balloon sculptures from 11:00 to 12:00, and will do
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a show for the children from 12:00 to 12:30. More balloon
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sculptures from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Face painting will go
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continuously from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.
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Your recreation department is coordinating the party for the
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children, so we hope you will bring your children for a few
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hours of fun and excitement. We'll have some little surprises
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too.
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If you haven't already done so, please stop by the front
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lobby desk, pick up a picture and have your child color it,
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so their creation can add to the decor.
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There is no charge, just bring the kids and let them have
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some fun.
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The game room will be closed during party hours.
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Hope to see you with your children tomorrow morning at
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11:00 a.m.
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 6-DEC-1991 10:55:07.80
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Link parts
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Jed,
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Do you have the data sheets on 75ALS194 & 75ALS195 chips
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on the DSP COMM LINK board? I'm helping Jim with a problem
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in production of these boards, and he asked me for some data
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sheets. Also, do you think these parts are specially static
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sensitive?
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Farrokh
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-DEC-1991 13:05:18.21
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To: KIM::KHODADADI
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Link parts
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The data sheets for the 75ALS194 and 75ALS195 are in TI's 1986
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ALS/AS Logic Data Book, pages 3-85 and 3-95.
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I have no reason to believe they are especially static sensitive.
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Please let me know what you find out.
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Jed
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From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 6-DEC-1991 13:07:06.17
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To: KIM::MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: RE: Link parts
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Thanks, I found the data. I don't know what's causing the problem. I
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no longer suspect the ALS parts. The boards pass all the tests except
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LINK test. I'm still working on it.
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Farrokh
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 08:51:22.43
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8736 - Completed
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 5-DEC-1991 18:44:34.42
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8736
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
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PROJECT: Street Driver 478 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-XX
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC, VRAM, 128Kx8, 40 pin SOJ, 120 ns
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MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: TMS48C121-12DZ
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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Other speeds: TI TMS48C121-10DZ (100 ns)
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TI TMS48C121-80DZ (80 ns)
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Other Manufacturer: Micron MT42C8127-12DJ (120 ns)
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Micron MT42C8127-10DJ (100 ns)
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Restricted approval on these parts until they are tested in a MultiSync II.
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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IC,VRAM,128KX8,120NS,CMOS,40P SOJ | 137693-120
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 09:20:42.19
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8738 - Completed
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 6-DEC-1991 10:44:07.85
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8738
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
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PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC,VRAM,128KX8,100NS,CMOS,40p.SOJ
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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Approve:
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Texas Instruments p/n TMS48C121-10DZ
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Micron Technology p/n MT42C8127DJ-10
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Add AVL Note: Restricted Approval pending evaluation.
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Do not procure for production without C.E. approval.
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NOTE THIS IS FOR RESTRICTED APPROVAL ONLY (this CER).
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CC: Margolin
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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| 137693-100
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 09:21:44.24
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8739 - Completed
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 6-DEC-1991 10:47:50.49
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8739
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
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PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC,VRAM,128Kx8,80ns,CMOS,40p.SOJ
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MANUFACTURER: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS MFG P/N: TMS48C121-80DZ
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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Restricted Approval
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Add AVL Note: Restricted Approval pending evaluation.
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Do not procure for production without C.E. approval.
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==============================================================================
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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CC: Margolin
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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| 137693-080
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
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==============================================================================
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 10:35:53.96
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8741 - Completed
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 6-DEC-1991 10:56:08.51
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To: AVL
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CC:
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Subj: AUTO-CER
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==============================================================================
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8741
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==============================================================================
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
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PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
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DESCRIPTION: IC,DRAM,256Kx4,80ns,CMOS,20p..3DIP
|
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MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
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CONTACT: PHONE:
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COMMENTS:
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Restricted Approval
|
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Texas Instruments p/n TMS44C256-80N
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Micron Technology p/n MT4C4256-8
|
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Add AVL Note: Restricted approval pending evaluation.
|
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Do not procure for production without C.E. approval.
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==============================================================================
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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CC: Margolin
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==============================================================================
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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| 137694-080
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==============================================================================
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
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AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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|
RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
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==============================================================================
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 10:36:06.12
|
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
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CC:
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Subj: CER-8740 - Completed
|
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From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 6-DEC-1991 10:52:19.65
|
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To: AVL
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8740
|
|
==============================================================================
|
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION:
|
|
PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY:
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
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DESCRIPTION: IC,DRAM,256Kx4,100ns,CMOS,20p..3DIP
|
|
MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N:
|
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CONTACT: PHONE:
|
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COMMENTS:
|
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Restricted Approval
|
|
Texas Instruments p/n TMS44C256-10N
|
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Micron Technology p/n MT4C4256-10
|
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Add AVL Note: Restricted approval pending evaluation.
|
|
Do not procure for production without C.E. approval.
|
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CC: Margolin
|
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==============================================================================
|
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
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| 137694-100
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==============================================================================
|
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DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
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__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
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__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
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__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
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==============================================================================
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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|
|
RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
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==============================================================================
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|
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From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 9-DEC-1991 10:36:18.48
|
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To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: CER-8737 - Completed
|
|
|
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From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 5-DEC-1991 20:45:01.36
|
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To: AVL
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: AUTO-CER
|
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==============================================================================
|
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ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8737
|
|
==============================================================================
|
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REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-XX
|
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PART NUMBER: GENERIC:
|
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DESCRIPTION: IC, DRAM, 256Kx4, 20 pin DIP, 0.3 wide, 120ns
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: TMS44C256-12N
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
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COMMENTS:
|
|
Other Speeds: TI TMS44C256-10N (100 ns)
|
|
TI TMS44C256-80N (80 ns)
|
|
Other Manufacturers: Micron MT4C4256-10 (100 ns)
|
|
Micron MT4C4256-8 (80 ns)
|
|
Restricted Approval until these parts are tested in MultiSync II.
|
|
==============================================================================
|
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ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
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==============================================================================
|
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AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
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|
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IC,DRAM,256KX4,120NS,CMOS,20P,.3DIP | 137694-120
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==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED X_RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
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==============================================================================
|
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ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 12/6/91
|
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==============================================================================
|
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___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-DEC-1991 10:41:28.18
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: 68000 Analyzer
|
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|
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I am looking for a 68000 analyzer - something that can passively clip
|
|
onto a 68000 and give us trace, and most impoortantly, do performance
|
|
analysis in terms of measuring the execution time of a specified code segment.
|
|
|
|
I you have any leads, or even a vague recollection, please let me know.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::JOE 9-DEC-1991 14:13:39.97
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,JOE
|
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CC:
|
|
Subj: STREET DRIVER P/L
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|
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|
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JED,
|
|
STREET DRIVER P/L'S ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR APPROVAL. THEY ARE
|
|
LOCATED IN [BOARD.A049852.1]TOPP.LIS
|
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SUBP.LIS
|
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SMP.LIS
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|
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LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES.
|
|
|
|
|
|
JOE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 9-DEC-1991 15:55:26.95
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Steel Talons sitdown auction
|
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|
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|
|
There is a Steel Talons sitdown up for auction. This beauty has
|
|
only been played a few thousand times on field test. It is currently in the
|
|
engineering common area. There is a sheet attached to the game for sale.
|
|
If you are interested please place your name and bid under the previous bid.
|
|
The starting bid is $450. The auction will close this Friday at 5:00PM.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 9-DEC-1991 16:16:31.35
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: Steel Talons auction
|
|
|
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|
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I forgot to mention that this game is to be sold to employees only.
|
|
Vendors and operators are not allowed to bid on these games. Furthermore,
|
|
the game cannot be used to collect money in any manner. Violation of this
|
|
rule will result in severe disciplinary action as well as the loss of this
|
|
benefit to others in the future.
|
|
|
|
I have also been informed that the minimum bid is $500. (Although
|
|
I doubt that this unit would be sold for under $500).
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 9-DEC-1991 16:42:26.32
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BENZLER
|
|
Subj: JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
|
|
|
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|
|
How would you like to play TV? That is, compete along with others on game
|
|
shows such as Jeopardy, or even call the plays during the Super Bowl? You
|
|
can even win prizes...all from the comfort of your living room.
|
|
|
|
This handy little unit receives information by FM radio signal. There are
|
|
no cables or wires to hook it to your TV. There is no need for you to own
|
|
a personal computer or game system. So, does it sound interesting?
|
|
|
|
Well, you can buy a control unit now and save $50 or wait until they are
|
|
offered at Circuit City in March. You can even sign up for a no-risk lease
|
|
of a unit for a trial period. Of course you have to know somebody to get
|
|
in on the ground floor of such a deal, and it just so happens that I do...
|
|
|
|
...but you don't even need to talk to me. You can call Rich Adam direct
|
|
at Interactive Network (xxx)xxx-xxxx and get the full sales pitch, I mean,
|
|
more details.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 10-DEC-1991 08:16:07.64
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8750
|
|
|
|
============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8750
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver 478 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-01
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 74BCT2984
|
|
DESCRIPTION: IC, BiCMOS, 9-Bit Bus Interface Transparent D-Type, 3-State Out
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: SN74BCT29843NT
|
|
This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
From: ERNIE::JOE 10-DEC-1991 09:01:53.93
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,JOE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: STREET DRIVER P/L
|
|
|
|
|
|
JED,
|
|
P/L TOPP.LIS ITEM 17 PART NUMBER HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO
|
|
137538-001.
|
|
JOE
|
|
|
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|
|
From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 10-DEC-1991 10:10:42.70
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: CER-8750 - Completed
|
|
|
|
From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 9-DEC-1991 20:34:00.03
|
|
To: AVL
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: AUTO-CER
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8750
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: MultiSync II
|
|
PROJECT: Street Driver 478 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049852-01
|
|
PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 74BCT2984
|
|
DESCRIPTION: IC, BiCMOS, 9-Bit Bus Interface Transparent D-Type, 3-State Out
|
|
MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: SN74BCT29843NT
|
|
CONTACT: PHONE:
|
|
COMMENTS:
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES:
|
|
AVL NOTE: PART MARKING MAY BE ABBREVIATED TO BCT29843NT
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER
|
|
|
|
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IC,LATCH,TRANSP(NON-INV)D,9-BIT BUS INTFC,BICMOS,TS,24P,.3D | 137695-001
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE
|
|
__REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
|
|
|
|
AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION
|
|
__REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ
|
|
__REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE
|
|
|
|
RS R SHERMAN 10-DEC-1991
|
|
==============================================================================
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 10-DEC-1991 11:25:50.50
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BENZLER
|
|
Subj: SET YOUR ALARM FOR SATURDAY MORNING!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Road Riot 4WD will be featured on this weekend's GamePro television show.
|
|
The program airs bright and early on Saturday morning (6:30) on channel 7
|
|
and is repeated again at 7:00 am on Sunday.
|
|
|
|
Although I have not seen a preview of the show, the program should feature
|
|
Road Riot in the "Hot at the Arcade" segment. There may also be a mention
|
|
of Steel Talons and several other Atari games in the background of the set.
|
|
|
|
Special thanks goes out to our Customer Service group for arranging
|
|
transportation of the games for filming in Sacramento.
|
|
|
|
So, set your VCR's to record GamePro this weekend:
|
|
|
|
Saturday, 12/7, 6:30 am on channel 7
|
|
Sunday, 12/8, 7:00 am on channel 7
|
|
|
|
I'm going to set my alarm as well!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 10-DEC-1991 12:43:06.74
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BENZLER
|
|
Subj: NO, NOT LAST WEEKEND, THIS WEEKEND!
|
|
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|
|
|
TIME WARP!!! Star date 911210...
|
|
|
|
It has been brought to my attention that my previous message gave the wrong
|
|
dates for the GamePro TV show this weekend (thanks, Norm).
|
|
|
|
So here it is again (slightly modified):
|
|
|
|
Road Riot 4WD will be featured on this weekend's GamePro television show.
|
|
The program airs bright and early on Saturday morning (6:30) on channel 7
|
|
and is repeated again at 7:00 am on Sunday.
|
|
|
|
Although I have not seen a preview of the show, the program should feature
|
|
Road Riot in the "Hot at the Arcade" segment. There may also be a mention
|
|
of Steel Talons and several other Atari games in the background of the set.
|
|
|
|
So, set your VCR's to record GamePro this weekend (not last weekend!):
|
|
|
|
Saturday, 12/14, 6:30 am on channel 7
|
|
Sunday, 12/15, 7:00 am on channel 7
|
|
|
|
Thanks, again, to Customer Service for their assistance in the delivery of the
|
|
games to the GamePro set in Sacramento.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: ERNIE::JOE 10-DEC-1991 14:18:37.77
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: P/L
|
|
|
|
|
|
JED,
|
|
THE PROG P/L PART NUMBER IS A049853-01P.
|
|
|
|
JOE
|
|
|
|
|
|
From: ERNIE::JOE 10-DEC-1991 15:14:54.60
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,JOE
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: STREET DRIVER
|
|
|
|
JED,
|
|
THE SCHEMATIC AND P/L FOR STREET DRIVER ARE COMPLETE.
|
|
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU WANT A HARD COPY OR IF THERE ARE
|
|
ANY MORE P/L CHANGES.
|
|
THANKS,
|
|
|
|
JOE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 10-DEC-1991 16:38:39.22
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: FAX MACHINE
|
|
|
|
|
|
We have a new addition in Engineering!!!! The only thing we have to feed it is
|
|
paper. We have been blessed with our own fax machine. Okay, okay so it is
|
|
used but hey it does work. Our new fax number is (408) 434-1400. Please give
|
|
this number out to the people who need to contact you by fax.(If you know in
|
|
advance) Your business cards will be changed when you reorder.
|
|
|
|
Also please mark on your calendar, December 20, when we have the Bosses Cook
|
|
For Us Holiday Party (The Third Annual). Details to come later in the week.
|
|
PS Does anyone know where the bowling ball might be hiding?
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-DEC-1991 17:59:42.46
|
|
To: ERNIE::JOE
|
|
CC: MARGOLIN
|
|
Subj: RE: STREET DRIVER
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have the parts lists from the VAX. I do need a copy of the Street Driver
|
|
MultiSync II schematics.
|
|
|
|
Jed
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SHELTON "EVELYN" 11-DEC-1991 13:45:07.07
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: C.O.D.
|
|
|
|
|
|
UPS HAS A PACKAGE C.O.D. FROM UNIVERSAL LIGHT FOR THE AMOUNT OF
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$67.19 ONLY INFORMATION I HAVE IS PURCHASE ORDER NAME -DAVE,
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IF YOU ARE THE REQUESTOR OF THIS PACKAGE PLEASE CONTACT MIGUEL
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AT RECEIVING 735 BLD.
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X3934.
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THANKS.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 11-DEC-1991 14:23:12.76
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: Open Enrollment
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Attention all Atarians and Tengenites - the 1991 Medical and Dental
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Insurance Open Enrollment Period is about to expire ---
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All changes to your health insurance coverage for 1992 must be received
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by Human Resources before the end of this Friday, December 13. If you
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don't act now, the only changes that can be made to your insurance coverage
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until December '92 are the birth of a child, or if your dependent(s) lose
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coverage, you may add them (within 30 days of the event) or you can drop
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dependents at any time.
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But, if you wish to change carriers or just add a dependent, now is the
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only opportunity until next year at this same time.
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Don't delay - OPEN ENROLLMENT is about to expire - 2 days and counting!
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cynde
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 11-DEC-1991 17:51:50.43
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To: JMOORE,LEE,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY,PAAUW
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CC: HUBBERSTEY
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Subj: Creation of WorkView symbols
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John and I have just gone through our standard library and tagged the PINTYPE
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attributes that need to be changed for the Logic Design Rule Checker (LDRC) to
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work. Once we have PCB make these changes it should be possible to get
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meaningfull DRC reports from WorkView.
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In order for us not to have to repeat this exercise, I would ask that when you
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define a new symbol you make sure that the PINTYPE attributes are set properly.
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The choices are:
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IN input-only pin
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OUT always enabled output pin
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OEM open emitter/source output pin
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OCL open collector/drain output pin
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BI bi-directional I/O pin. This must be used for bidirectional data busses
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if the LDRC is to work properly
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TRI tristate output pin. Use only for tristate outputs, not for I/O pins
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ANALOG any analog component pin or other pin you don't want to hear about
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(like connectors)
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If you don't specify the pin types, Leon will make a (usually incorrect)
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guess as to what they are so please remember to specify.
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Many thanks,
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Tim
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 12-DEC-1991 15:20:40.04
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: To Virtual Reality Enthusiasts
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Kris Moser says that a sit-down virtual reality machine
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will be open to the public this weekend at Stonestown Mall
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in San Francisco. The charge will be dollar a minute.
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Apparently, two games will be available; one is a shooting
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game on platforms in the air while being harried by
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pterodactyls. This is one of the two units being offered
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by a British company for about $50k.
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 12-DEC-1991 16:05:21.71
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Christmas Party Tickets
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For Sale -
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2 Tickets to the Atari Games Christmas Party.
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If you would like to go to the party but didn't buy tickets,
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you still have a chance to partake of the festivities,
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Call Lorene or Cynde, if interested.
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$10.00 one ticket
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$20.00 Pair of tickets
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LOIS 12-DEC-1991 17:16:17.18
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC: LOIS
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Subj: FAX Number/Conference
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Well, our new addition to Engineering, aka the fax machine needed it's number
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changed. It's new number is 434-3910.
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The 1992 Western Simulation Multi-Conference in Newport Beach will be held on
|
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January 20-22. Information has been posted on the outside of my cubicle.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 13-DEC-1991 06:51:43.33
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Door Decorating Contest
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Just though I would remind all you out there in vaxland that there is one
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short week left until judging takes place for
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THE ATARI GAMES 2ND ANNUAL DOOR DECORATING CONTEST
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This evening's Holiday Party should put everyone in the mood to rush back
|
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on Monday and decorate a door or cube wall.
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Get busy, get creative - prizes await the three best doors.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-DEC-1991 08:42:15.96
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Message
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Hi Jed,
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Don Wrightnour tried to reach you at 8:00. Please call him at x-3915.
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Thanks,
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Lorene
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::JACKIE 13-DEC-1991 10:11:22.01
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
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FOOD DRIVE UPDATE
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TO DATE WE HAVE REACHED ABOUT HALF OUR 1,000 LB GOAL . . . BUT DON'T
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WORRY IF THE FOOD DRIVE HASN'T BEEN A PRIORITY ON YOUR LIST. WE KNOW
|
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THIS IS A VERY BUSY TIME OF YEAR AND WE DECIDED TO EXTEND THE FOOD
|
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DRIVE TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH.
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SO THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND YOU HAVE TO CLEAN OUT THOSE OVER-STUFFED
|
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CUPBOARDS AND IN DOING SO, YOUR BENEFIT IS MORE THAN JUST A TIDY
|
|
KITCHEN, IT'S KNOWING THAT SOMEONE THIS WINTER WILL NOT GO HUNGRY
|
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BECAUSE OF YOU!
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|
|
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BROWN 13-DEC-1991 10:23:03.71
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
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CC: BROWN
|
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Subj: Time Cards
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All non-exempt employees please remember to complete and turn in three time
|
|
cards today for weeks-ending 12/14, 21, and 28. You should already have
|
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timecards for weeks-ending 12/14 and 21, but will have to get a blank from
|
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Payroll for week-ending 12/28.
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Sandi
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
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From: GAWD::NATALIE 13-DEC-1991 10:48:35.71
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
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CC:
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Subj: Fridge
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To Fellow Refrigerator Users (near Lois' office):
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There's some stuff in there that has been sitting for a while. If it is
|
|
yours, kindly remove it. It's getting pretty raw it there. With the holidays
|
|
coming up, we should clean it up before we leave, or I'd hate to be the first
|
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one to open it on 1/2.
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Thanks,
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|
Natalie
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|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::LOGG 13-DEC-1991 12:46:57.22
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC:
|
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Subj: Steel Talons sitdown for sale
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Today is the deadline for the Steel Talons to be auctioned off. The
|
|
game is located in the Engineering common area. Mark Hoendervoogt had to with-
|
|
draw his bid so the current bid is $500. If you are interested please stop by
|
|
and check it out. The auction will close at 5:00 today.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::PLOTKIN "Sharon Plotkin" 13-DEC-1991 13:03:01.81
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: PLOTKIN
|
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Subj: scanner for sale
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|
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Apple B&W Scanner (flatbed, does greyscale) for Sale. Like new. Comes with
|
|
cables and software. $650 or b/o. Call (xxx)xxx-xxxx. Ask for
|
|
Terry or Nori.
|
|
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These people are pals of mine -- so don't be rude, I mean I can vouch for their
|
|
honesty in these business matters.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::MARTIN 13-DEC-1991 14:35:07.21
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN
|
|
CC:
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Subj: SOFA FOR SALE
|
|
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SOFA AND LOVE SEAT FOR SALE. COMES FROM A LOVING HOME. IN GREAT (EXCELLENT)
|
|
|
|
CONDITION. THE COLOR IS FRENCH BLUE (WITH WHITE MARKING) PLEASE CALL IF
|
|
|
|
INTERESTED...I CAN SUPPLY PICTURES...$600.00...GOING...GONE...
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::RUSTY 13-DEC-1991 16:44:11.50
|
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To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
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CC: RUSTY
|
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Subj: Names for our game network...
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|
I am trying to pin down the name we will use for our game network...
|
|
The following 15 names for our network are what I consider the "top 10"
|
|
out of the 54 names suggested. Please reponse via Vaxmail if you
|
|
feel so inclined with your top 3 choices. I'll be sending the top 5
|
|
vote getters to our legal department to run them down as possible
|
|
choices...
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Adventure Network
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CyberLink
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CyberPark
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Engage
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Excalibur
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Gamegrid
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GameNet
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Gameport
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|
GameWorld
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|
Interplay
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|
Linkscape
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|
PlayLink
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PlayNet
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ThrillNet
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Venturlink
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|
Thanks,
|
|
Rusty
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 16-DEC-1991 09:42:48.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
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CC: BENZLER
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|
Subj: ROAD RIOT ON TV
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I don't know exactly what happened, but I'll find out!
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|
|
|
The "Hot at the Arcade" segment of Game Pro did not appear on Saturday morning.
|
|
I taped the show on Sunday, but I didn't get a chance to review that program
|
|
but I assume it was a re-broadcast of Saturday's show.
|
|
|
|
I will call the producer of the show today to see when the Road Riot segment
|
|
will be on and let you know.
|
|
|
|
If any of you got up at 6:30 to watch that bogus show, I'm sorry!
|
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|
--Linda
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 16-DEC-1991 10:06:44.31
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC: BENZLER
|
|
Subj: MORE ON ROAD RIOT
|
|
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|
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|
I have heard from a reliable source that the Road Riot segment did appear
|
|
on Sunday morning and that the coverage was very good. Apparently, however,
|
|
there was no mention of Steel Talons. I'll bring in my tape tomorrow if
|
|
anybody wants to see the show.
|
|
|
|
--Linda
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::SMITH 16-DEC-1991 10:11:56.55
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: ROAD RIOT ON TV SUNDAY
|
|
|
|
|
|
The sunday show has the "hot at the arcade" segmentin it.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 16-DEC-1991 10:21:56.27
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Ordering Sega Product for Christmas
|
|
|
|
|
|
Once again Sega is allowing us a chance to purchase their Genesis System and
|
|
game carts at a discounted price. The list is too long for me to include in
|
|
this memo, but if you are interested please call me at x491 or come by my
|
|
office to place your order. Please don't send me mail, I rarely read it! The
|
|
system itself will be sold for $124.00 and will include one Sonic the Hedgehog
|
|
game (whatever that is!). If you would like to purchase additional games the
|
|
prices do vary and there are alot of them, so please stop by for prices and
|
|
additional information. Ok! Now for the catch, you MUST place your order with
|
|
us (Tina or myself) NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday Dec 18th. I know
|
|
this is short notice but we just received the list late Friday afternoon. We
|
|
won't be able to extend the deadline for ANYONE because we have to have the
|
|
entire order in to Sega at this time. We will be picking up the goods Will
|
|
Call on Thursday evening, so you can pick them up from us on Friday!
|
|
Thank You,
|
|
Stephanie
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BRYANT 16-DEC-1991 11:28:16.73
|
|
To: MARGOLIN
|
|
CC: BRYANT
|
|
Subj: Multisync II
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|
|
|
|
|
Hi Jed. Mr. Moncrief mentioned that you and he might want some
|
|
Multisync II PCB's stuffed and waved over the shutdown (production)
|
|
period. If you have some sort of parts list for this board, I could
|
|
pull a kit for them this week before we go. Rick mentioned probably
|
|
@ 25 boards. What do you think?
|
|
|
|
Rob
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|
x 3925
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::MEYETTE 16-DEC-1991 13:13:38.24
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
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Subj: FREEBIE
|
|
|
|
|
|
Free for the taking:
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|
|
|
13" CGA display with touchscreen sensors.
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|
CGA color adaptor card.
|
|
|
|
If you want them, come to the Components Lab and take them.
|
|
|
|
Rick
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::MEYETTE 16-DEC-1991 13:47:42.03
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: 13" CGA DISPLAY IS GONE
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: KIM::DOWNEND 16-DEC-1991 16:04:44.12
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Computer Systems during Xmas & New Year Week.
|
|
|
|
|
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Daily back-ups of the VAX computers will NOT occur 12/23 through 1/1/92. All
|
|
computer systems staff will be gone 12/23 through 1/1/92. If you need computer
|
|
assistance, leave an E-mail message (if possible) or a note on the door of the
|
|
following individuals:
|
|
Dave Shepperd Mike Albaugh Gilbert Estrada
|
|
Shepperd will login from home occasionally to check on systems (not Xmas week).
|
|
Albaugh will login from home occasionally to check on systems.
|
|
Estrada may be at work 12/23 and 12/27.
|
|
|
|
In most cases, these folks will be out-of-town for several days during
|
|
the Xmas/NewYear Break and will not be able to login. Worst case, a computer
|
|
failure will not be addressed until 1/2/92.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 17-DEC-1991 11:36:26.99
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: Calendars
|
|
|
|
|
|
The back ordered calendars have come in. If you are still missing yours come
|
|
and check with the pile of calendars in front of my office. Please check off
|
|
your name if you take one. The list is hanging on the cubicle wall over the
|
|
calendars. Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Don't forget our party on Friday, December 20. Time will be announced later.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: MIKE::BRYANT 17-DEC-1991 12:09:48.62
|
|
To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,RAY,DOWNEND,MOORE,BJORKQUIST
|
|
CC: STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT
|
|
Subj: Proto build of Multisync II PCB's
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have created preliminary bills of material based on input from
|
|
Jed and run a component availability check for 25 boards. I can
|
|
supply all parts to Karen EXCEPT the following:
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p/n Description Qty short
|
|
118010-103 Sip resistor 50
|
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128002-390 Cap 25
|
|
133041-001 Transistor 145
|
|
137023-001 IC, 74LS74 56
|
|
137038-001 IC, 74LS244 288
|
|
137134-001 IC, 74LS245 312
|
|
137144-001 IC, 74LS374 103
|
|
137146-001 IC, 74LS393 46
|
|
137243-001 IC, Converter 3
|
|
137437-001 IC, 74F04 14
|
|
137502-001 IC, 74F244 42
|
|
137518-001 IC, Prom 25
|
|
137646-015 IC, 15ns GAL 100
|
|
137693-120 VRAM, 120ns, surf mnt 200
|
|
137694-120 DRAM, 120ns 100
|
|
137695-001 IC, Latch 75
|
|
179069-009 Connector 4
|
|
179118-011 Connector 43
|
|
179178-002 Connector 34
|
|
179257-024 Socket 29
|
|
179257-032 Socket 335
|
|
179259-020 Socket 96
|
|
|
|
Jed and I have discussed the surface mount issue with Fine Pitch.
|
|
They are aware that the VRAMs are small outline J leads, 40 pin, with
|
|
50 mil centers, and are due to Atari Games @ Jan 2. I told them I
|
|
would try to get the boards and VRAMs to them on Monday, Jan. 6. I
|
|
also told them that a 5 day turnaround would suffice, which means that
|
|
if all goes well Karen would have the assembled surface mount boards
|
|
on @ Jan. 10 (Friday) or Jan. 13 (Monday).
|
|
Please be aware of the shortages to Karen's kit for 25 boards as
|
|
listed above. I am changing all quantities per on the kit to reflect
|
|
only the amount I have available in our stockroom, so that no shortages
|
|
will be created on the production shortage report. Obtaining the
|
|
above parts for successful completion of said 25 boards is now in the
|
|
hands of our engineering group (Unless, of course, I am directed to
|
|
do otherwise by Mr. Stewart and/or Mr. Smith).
|
|
I should have this kit pulled by Thursday morning of this week.
|
|
Is it Karen I should call when the kit is available?
|
|
Please get back to me soon if there are any changes, questions or
|
|
comments pertaining to this scenario. Thank you.
|
|
|
|
Rob
|
|
x 3925
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
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|
|
rom: MIKE::SMITH 17-DEC-1991 16:12:03.59
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: Manufacturing Shutdown 01/02/92 - 02/10/92
|
|
|
|
|
|
Manufacturing will be closed for seven weeks starting 12/23/1991. There will be
|
|
minimal purchasing and warehousing staffing. Doug Pasquinelli will be available
|
|
in purchasing starting January 6. He will be responsible for ALL purchasing
|
|
and receiving activity during the shutdown.
|
|
|
|
Warrior is scheduled to be released January 2 and the following manufacturing
|
|
personnel will be onboard to accomodate the release:
|
|
|
|
Jim Freitas 1/6..1/8 Documentation sign off
|
|
Don Wrightnour 1/6..1/8 Documentation sign off
|
|
Rob Bryant 1/6..1/17 Structure, plan, and run MRP
|
|
|
|
Mary Burnias 1/13..1/17 Procure material
|
|
Melanie Martin 1/13..1/17 Procure material
|
|
Claudia Perez 1/13..1/17 Input Purchase Orders
|
|
|
|
Jim Breshears and I will be here throughout the shutdown period. Ken Williams,
|
|
Steve Williamson, and Rob Bryant will in and out during the shutdown.
|
|
|
|
Physical Inventory is scheduled for the week of January 27. All Materials
|
|
personnel will report back to work at that time. Video and PCB production
|
|
personnel are schedule to report back on February 10.
|
|
|
|
Please have all Purchase Requisition to purchasing by noon, Thursday December
|
|
19. Purchasing, as well as the other departments will be spending Friday putting
|
|
their offices in order for the shutdown period. This will require the bulk of
|
|
their time during the day.
|
|
|
|
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS......Tom Smith
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: BERT::LOIS 18-DEC-1991 10:57:35.90
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER
|
|
CC: LOIS
|
|
Subj: Employee Benefit Offer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Last week information was passed out with the paychecks. It concerns a new
|
|
employee benefit. If you did not receive this information please contact me.
|
|
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Fajita Feed will be starting around 12:30P on Friday.
|
|
___________________________________________________________________________
|
|
From: GAWD::RELIEF 18-DEC-1991 11:32:48.42
|
|
To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
|
|
CC:
|
|
Subj: help us find pictures
|
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|
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>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<
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|
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We are looking for pictures from the HOUSTON ASTRODOME (specifically of the baseball
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field, although the football configuration might help too).
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If you have taped any Astro's games or have any books with pictures of the
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ballpark, please contact
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Mike Hally or Peter Lipson - Family Lab x1940
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or Sam Comstock x3790.
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Thanks.
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From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 18-DEC-1991 11:56:50.66
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC:
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Subj: Message
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Hi Jed,
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Robert with Bae Sales called at 9:40. Please call him at (408)452-4369
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re: Micron.
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Thanks,
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Lorene
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 18-DEC-1991 14:24:35.37
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC: BRYANT
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Subj: Multisync kit....
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The kit is all pulled. I can either hold it in the stockroom or
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give it to one of you this week. If you don't get it this week, I
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won't be back to see you till Jan. 6 (Monday). If it can wait till
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then that's OK too. Let me know. Thanks.
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And thanks, Jed, for the paste master. Joe just gave it to me
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and I will send it to Fine Pitch with the boards when they come in.
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Rob
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From: KIM::DOWNEND 18-DEC-1991 15:32:55.11
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To: BRYANT
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CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN
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Subj: Multi-sync kit
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I do not want the parts...
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 18-DEC-1991 14:24:39.24
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND
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CC: BRYANT
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Subj: Multisync kit....
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The kit is all pulled. I can either hold it in the stockroom or
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give it to one of you this week. If you don't get it this week, I
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won't be back to see you till Jan. 6 (Monday). If it can wait till
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then that's OK too. Let me know. Thanks.
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And thanks, Jed, for the paste master. Joe just gave it to me
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and I will send it to Fine Pitch with the boards when they come in.
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-DEC-1991 15:47:08.34
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To: MIKE::BRYANT
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: Multisync kit....
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Don't give Downend the parts.
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Jed
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From: KIM::MCNAMARA 18-DEC-1991 18:21:33.21
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To: MARGOLIN
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CC: MCNAMARA
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Subj: SAIIS audio board
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Jed,
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After realizing that you want an SAIIS audio board for yourself, not for test
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purposes, I want to tell you that I will get you a working board and not the one
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that has a variable volume level problem. I assume you are not in a hurry, so I
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will get you one after the holidays, OK?
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Glenn
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-DEC-1991 19:00:10.73
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To: KIM::MCNAMARA
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: RE: SAIIS audio board
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yes, thank you very much.
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Jed
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 19-DEC-1991 07:42:17.68
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Door Decorating Contest
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If you have a door or cube wall that you would like included in the
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judging on Friday, let me know. I want to make sure that our illustrious
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panel of judges sees all the decorated doors, sure would hate to miss
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anyone's handy work!
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If you have a decorated door or plan to have a decorated door, let me
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know.
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thanks!
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cynde
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From: MIKE::BRYANT 19-DEC-1991 08:59:14.03
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To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF
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CC:
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Subj: Multisync II kit
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I guess I won't give Downend the parts......
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From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-DEC-1991 14:10:27.73
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To: MARTIN
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CC: MARGOLIN
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Subj: PC Boards
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Please ask the PCB Vendor to deliver the MultiSync II boards to 675.
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If they deliver them to Receiving I won't get them for at least a week.
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Jed
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 19-DEC-1991 15:14:54.48
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: immeadiate need
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Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a standard Dynamo cabinet?
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Thanks already..
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From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 20-DEC-1991 09:22:34.51
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: govvvvner Wilson
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I have a petition to recall Mr. Wilson. Come by if you would like
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to sign it.
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Carole
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From: GAWD::HARPER 20-DEC-1991 10:41:58.49
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: New Year's Party!
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For all you folks looking for something FUN for New Year's Eve...
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Come and see some Jazz and Rockin' Blues with EXPRESSO and The GRINDERS at
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the new T&B's Restaurant and Bar in San Mateo! For a small cover charge
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you get 2 bands for the price of one, food and dancing all night long.
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Also available for $49 are dinner and party packages which include... dinner
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for 2 (Mexican Mequite BBQ), a couple cocktails, a reserved table ALL NIGHT,
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and a bottle of champagne at midnight. For an additional $49 dollars, a room
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will be reserved for you across the street at the Quality Inn.
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WHAT: NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
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WHERE: The new T&B's Restaurant/Bar
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1860 S. Norfolk
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San Mateo
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(415)349-9413 (ask for Cynthia or Fred)
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Call to reserve the dinner package now before they sell out. Also, tell 'em
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EXPRESSO sent you!
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Hope to see you there. But if not, have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEARS!
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-Dennis Harper
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From: BERT::GROSSMAN 20-DEC-1991 13:39:10.91
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To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK
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CC:
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Subj: Door Decorating Contest
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Final Results are in -
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The three judges - Natalie Burgess (Engineering)
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Judy Davis (Manufacturing)
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Susie Hartline (Tengen - Accounting)
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have awarded the following prizes:
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1st Prize - David Pasquinelli (Office Services)
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2nd Prize - Bob Frye's Door (Decorated by our Janitorial personnel)
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3rd Prize - Linda Benzler (Marketing))
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and a special Honorable Mention - Douglas Coward (Tengen Product Development)
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for not really a door or cube wall with a really great story.
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Please take a few minutes to visit all the doors - there are so many creative
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ones - Design Service's truly "Atari" door, Nicky Stern's drawing from Age 6,
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Deborah Geyer's triple hit, Mike Albaugh's kid's artwork, and Evelyn Perez's
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Winter Wonderland.
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Once again thanks to all the creative Tengenites and Atarians who decorated
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doors and especially to our three distinguished judges.
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T H A N K S !!! and H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S !!!
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cynde
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___________________________________________________________________________
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From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 30-DEC-1991 09:06:17.74
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To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY
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CC:
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Subj: RETRIEVAL OF CHILDRENS' CHRISTMAS ART WORK
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IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD HAD A COLORED PICTURE THAT WAS HANGING IN THE CAFETERIA,
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PLEASE CLAIM IT AT THE FRONT DESK. THOSE PICTURES NOT RETRIEVED BY 1-13-91 WILL
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BE DEPOSITED IN THE NEAREST CIRCULAR FILE.
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LINDA
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