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After 4.5 years...

Sun, 10 Mar 1996 01:46:33 -0600

From: Common Logic @1610044 *1
To: Iron @1509022 *1
Subject: After 4.5 years...

Re: After 4.5 years...

> After 4.5 years of running VBBS and VirtualNet, I believe it is time for
> The House of Iron to move on. I will be running VBBS 6.14 for another week
> or two and then it will disappear altogether from my computer.
> We are not shutting down, just changing software. VBBS and its author
> no longer cause warm fuzzies for me, but instead make me feel pissed.
> So since there is nothing I can do to change that, I have decided it is
> better to change software so that I can continue to enjoy this hobby.
> See ya'll on EmeraldNet (Glad that fido side was added <G>).

I feel the same way about VBBS turning into VA 1.0. I was gonna register
VBBS 7.o but decided not to because I don't feel like switching software and
learning the new scripting language and stuff. Anyway, I figured since I'd
have to change software anyway, I might as well make it something that is
cool.

Common Logic

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After 4.5 years...

Sat, 02 Mar 1996 19:48:17 -0600

From: Iron @1509022 *1
To: All @ *0
Subject: After 4.5 years...

After 4.5 years of running VBBS and VirtualNet, I believe it is time for
The House of Iron to move on. I will be running VBBS 6.14 for another week
or two and then it will disappear altogether from my computer.

We are not shutting down, just changing software. VBBS and its author
no longer cause warm fuzzies for me, but instead make me feel pissed.
So since there is nothing I can do to change that, I have decided it is
better to change software so that I can continue to enjoy this hobby.

See ya'll on EmeraldNet (Glad that fido side was added <G>).

Iron

(509)246-0629 14.4Kbps The House of Iron (509)246-0629 14.4Kbps
File request EMERFIDO.ZIP for your EmeraldNet startup packet.

VBBS 7.00.02 & Windows 3.1

Wed, 28 Feb 1996 20:01:34 -0600

From: Rick Blaine @1610022 *1
To: ShadowKing @1614004 *1
Subject: VBBS 7.00.02 & Windows 3.1

Re: VBBS 7.00.02 & Windows 3.1

> Advanced and Windows 95, I just installed win 3.2 with my VBBS and was hoping
> someone out there would be kind enough to explain the steps I need to take to
> have node 1 & a local node run simultaniously (multi-tasking?) I made an icon
> for node one and put it in my start icon (had it set to run minimized) but
> whenever I start it like this, the bbs won't answer. Thanks for any help.

I have been using Rolands PIF's from the 7.77 and thay work for 3 nodes plus
whatever I wish to run in the foreground. Email for more help.
Be patient. It takes tweaking but does work flawlessly with the right
parameters.
Rick
rickblaine@enter.net

VBBS 7.00.02 & Windows 3.1

Mon, 26 Feb 1996 04:56:33 -0600

From: ShadowKing @1614004 *1
To: All @ *1
Subject: VBBS 7.00.02 & Windows 3.1

Hello all. I'm a new SysOp and though I know all the talk is about Virtual
Advanced and Windows 95, I just installed win 3.2 with my VBBS and was hoping
someone out there would be kind enough to explain the steps I need to take to
have node 1 & a local node run simultaniously (multi-tasking?) I made an icon
for node one and put it in my start icon (had it set to run minimized) but
whenever I start it like this, the bbs won't answer. Thanks for any help.

****ShadowKing****
-SysOP of The Keep

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Hmm

Sat, 03 Feb 1996 08:17:32 -0600

From: Dennis Younker @1619001 *1
To: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
Subject: Hmm

Re: Hmm

> > > You mean 7.03? Because we have 7.02
> > If you're talking about VBBS, the current version is 7.00 revision .002.
> > A little confusing, true... This is also often referred to as 7.00.002.
> > Oh, wait- I'm wrong. I'm running revision 2, there's actually a
> > revision 3 out there (I think).
> <BG> Well i am not sure...... There may be a 7.00.003 now there wasn't about
> a week or two ago when i checked but............ And i was a bit lazy and
> didn't type the 7.00.002 <g> Oh well old age i guess.

The latest official release is 7.00.02. Roland has announced there will be
no further releases in this series. The new upgrade path is Virtual
Advanced, which is available on his BBS, mine, and others.

lala

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 23:04:02 -0600

From: Mickey Gee @1612003 *1
To: All @ *1
Subject: lala

I'm Runningmy Board underan OS/2 Shell overlay for windows, and I was
wondering if there is anything I can do to my PIF so that I can only open up
one window of VBBS, and so that when I double click on the little icon in the
upper left corner of the window it will shut down VBBS?
these are my two main concerns.... if you can help, than thanx

Sysop of da BBS........
MiCkEy GeE!!!!
1@1612003 VirtualNET

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Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Fri, 02 Feb 1996 02:07:00 -0600

From: Richard Glidden @1905000 *1
To: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
Subject: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

> It may very well be your EIDE i have seen a few problems with those. What wa
> it.......i think that they suggested using the win95 driver and it would
> still work well but that would be a bit hard in your situation. Is there a
> driver that you can use besides the one you have in now, and then install 95

There are no drivers. The EIDE controller I have is built into the
motherboard, and is handled completely by the BIOS. Works quite well too.
(Gotta love those ASUSTeK Motherboards!)

> If all else fails try the MS tech support...... Good luck with it.

I already did. They were completely useless. I've since given up on it
(it runs moderately well on the 486, and I don't need to run Win32 apps all
that badly. I'll just stick to OS/2 on my Pentium system. =) )

Thanks for your suggestions anyhow...

/\/ Richard Glidden \/\

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Hmm

Fri, 02 Feb 1996 02:06:29 -0600

From: Purple Beast @1609000 *1
To: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
Subject: Hmm

Re: Hmm

> > > > ∩┐╜ ∩┐╜And any idea on a release date for 7.01? Just wondering.
> > > You mean 7.03? Because we have 7.02
> > If you're talking about VBBS, the current version is 7.00 revision .002.
> > A little confusing, true... This is also often referred to as 7.00.002.
> >
> > Oh, wait- I'm wrong. I'm running revision 2, there's actually a
> > revision 3 out there (I think).
> <BG> Well i am not sure...... There may be a 7.00.003 now there wasn't about
> a week or two ago when i checked but............ And i was a bit lazy and
> didn't type the 7.00.002 <g> Oh well old age i guess.

RdG has stated that version 7.00.02 will be the last release of VBBS. From
now on it will be releases of his newest software program.
PB ]:>

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win95 comms problem

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 05:38:49 -0600

From: Alan Kendall @44689003 *1
To: All @ *1
Subject: win95 comms problem

Hi all you '95 guru's out there. Can anyone solve the problem of slow receive
rates when running dos comms (BBS) in background using win95, transmit rates
are fine in background, I have have tried pretty well all the documented
suggestions but can't resolve this problem. The machine is DX4100 (intel) PCI
motherboard, PCI Graphics card, SCSI CD-ROM (Nakamichi MBR-7) No system
conflicts, no weird system crashes. Normal throughput in forground for
28800/ARQ connects GSZ Zmodem (dated 2-2-94) reports recieve and transmit 3343
approx for zipped files, but in background at the same connect speed
throughput on receive is only 1325 approx and transmit is 3343 approx. Fixed
speed to modem is 115200, Hardware handshaking is enabled. Help! I like
win95, it has a lot of useful features but if I can't resolve this problem
it'll have to go. I've tried calling microsoft but they want to charge me for
tech support for comms or networking. (probably 'cause they have a lot of
problems in these areas) Maybe a replacment comm driver would do the trick
but I havn't seen one yet for '95. Any help or suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.
Alan

Hmm

Mon, 29 Jan 1996 23:58:52 -0600

From: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
To: Bill Wehrkamp @1717008 *1
Subject: Hmm

Re: Hmm

> > > ∩┐╜ ∩┐╜And any idea on a release date for 7.01? Just wondering.
> > You mean 7.03? Because we have 7.02
> If you're talking about VBBS, the current version is 7.00 revision .002.
> A little confusing, true... This is also often referred to as 7.00.002.
>
> Oh, wait- I'm wrong. I'm running revision 2, there's actually a
> revision 3 out there (I think).

<BG> Well i am not sure...... There may be a 7.00.003 now there wasn't about
a week or two ago when i checked but............ And i was a bit lazy and
didn't type the 7.00.002 <g> Oh well old age i guess.
Thorn Wu∩┐╜∩┐╜

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Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Mon, 29 Jan 1996 23:57:02 -0600

From: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
To: Richard Glidden @1905000 *1
Subject: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Re: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

> Already tried it. I swapped out ALL of the hardware on my system, except
> for the motherboard (Which means the CPU, RAM, and EIDE/FLOPPY controllers),
> and the Hardware. I even changed Keyboards, and Mice! No luck...
> It's something in the HD's, or the Controllers I think. Mickeysoft Tech
> Support told me to disable the EIDE controller in Device Manager, which is
> fine, except that Windows '95 won't even install, so I can't SEE Device
> Manager. (And ALL of the installation options I've tried, right down to
> nothing fancy, normal VGA doesn't help).
> The strange thing is, I installed in on my 486DX without any problems at
> all. I'm starting think this Plug'n'Pray stuff isn't quite as good as they
> claim. =)
> /\/ Richard Glidden \/\

It may very well be your EIDE i have seen a few problems with those. What was
it.......i think that they suggested using the win95 driver and it would
still work well but that would be a bit hard in your situation. Is there a
driver that you can use besides the one you have in now, and then install 95?
If all else fails try the MS tech support...... Good luck with it.
Thorn Wu∩┐╜∩┐╜

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Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Thu, 25 Jan 1996 18:19:24 -0600

From: Richard Glidden @1905000 *1
To: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
Subject: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

> Well from the sound of the display, maybe it is the vidio board?

Already tried it. I swapped out ALL of the hardware on my system, except
for the motherboard (Which means the CPU, RAM, and EIDE/FLOPPY controllers),
and the Hardware. I even changed Keyboards, and Mice! No luck...

It's something in the HD's, or the Controllers I think. Mickeysoft Tech
Support told me to disable the EIDE controller in Device Manager, which is
fine, except that Windows '95 won't even install, so I can't SEE Device
Manager. (And ALL of the installation options I've tried, right down to
nothing fancy, normal VGA doesn't help).

The strange thing is, I installed in on my 486DX without any problems at
all. I'm starting think this Plug'n'Pray stuff isn't quite as good as they
claim. =)
/\/ Richard Glidden \/\

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Hmm

Sat, 27 Jan 1996 15:46:28 -0600

From: Bill Wehrkamp @1717008 *1
To: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
Subject: Hmm

Re: Hmm

> > ∩┐╜ ∩┐╜And any idea on a release date for 7.01? Just wondering.
> You mean 7.03? Because we have 7.02

If you're talking about VBBS, the current version is 7.00 revision .002.
A little confusing, true... This is also often referred to as 7.00.002.

Oh, wait- I'm wrong. I'm running revision 2, there's actually a
revision 3 out there (I think).

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WIN95 and Doors

Wed, 24 Jan 1996 02:16:16 -0600

From: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
To: Matthew Wood @1509001 *1
Subject: WIN95 and Doors

Re: WIN95 and Doors

> Eliminate Fossil's whenever possible....... They are not liked by Windows
> 3.1x/Win95 or anything else. If you must run it, load it in the .BAT that
> runs the door ONLY!
> Matthew Wood

Really? I had some of the same problems and a lot of errors with the modem
and i added bnu back in with a 3k receive and transmit buffer and the
problems went away and i am getting 1700 to 1850 with 14.4 modems now. <G> I
like it..
Thorn Wu∩┐╜∩┐╜

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Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Wed, 24 Jan 1996 02:12:40 -0600

From: Thorn Wulf @1614046 *1
To: Richard Glidden @1905000 *1
Subject: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

Re: Windows '95 Installation Problems...

> I was just wondering if anyone else has had similar problems, or if anyone
> else has gotten Windows '95 to load correctly on some, or all of the above
> hardware. I'm beginning to think that it's the System BIOS, which is why I'm
> curious... Anyhow, the problem is that the Win '95 Setup program completes
> goes to the blue "Preparing to load Windows 95 for the first time..." screen.
> The mouse pointer appears on the screen, turns to an hourglass, and then the
> screen goes black, and the mouse pointer turns purple. The system locks.
> Under a Safe-Mode boot, the same thing happens, but the screen does not tur
> black, and the cursor remains white. Instead, there are little parallel gree
> bars running vertically down the screen for about an inch near the top of the
> display. Still locks up.
> Thanks in advance for any information, or hints that anyone might have...
> /\/ Richard Glidden \/\

Well from the sound of the display, maybe it is the vidio board?
Thorn Wu∩┐╜∩┐╜

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