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January/February
LiveWire Online
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        Happy new year, and welcome to the January/February LiveWire Online. If
you're having trouble understanding how to download file or view GIFs, the
answer has arrived.  Since LiveWire Online is part of GEnie*Basic, there's no
charge while you view the articles.

        In addition to the usual LiveWire hardcopy articles, you'll also find
an appendum to Downloading Made Easy -- a very comprehensive guide on learning
how to download at the different computer RoundTables.  IBM, Macintosh, Amiga,
Atari ST and the Apple II RoundTable are all featured with detailed
explanations on what types of compression exist and the extraction utilities to
counter them.

        There's also the latest RSCards tournament news appended to the GEnie
Gamer. And last, there's a list of recommended files for downloading added to
the Apple II RoundTable.

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  1.[*]Capture Entire Jan/Feb '93 Issue   2.[*]Welcome to LiveWire Online
  3.[*]From the Editor                    4.[*]Glorious GIFs: Graphic Moves
  5.[*]Glorious GIFs: JPEG Gallery        6.[*]ART Appreciating Keeps Growing
  7.[*]Net Yourself a Job                 8.[*]Dow Jones News Retrieval
  9.[*]German RoundTable News            10.[*]Free Japanese PC-VAN Access
 11.[*]CALC Winter Term Schedule         12.[*]Special Events Calendar
+13.[*]Downloading Made Easy            +14.[*]GEnie Gamer
 15.[*]IBM PC RoundTable                 16.[*]Macintosh RoundTable
 17.[*]Amiga RoundTable                  18.[*]Commodore 64 RoundTable
 19.[*]Atari ST RoundTable              +20.[*]Apple II RoundTable
 21.[*]Entire Nov/Dec '92 Back Issue     22.[*]Entire Sep/Oct '92 Back Issue
 23.[*]Entire Jul/Aug '92 Back Issue     24.[*]Entire May/Jun '92 Back Issue
 25.[*]Entire Mar/Apr '92 Back Issue     26.[*]FEEDBACK to LiveWire
 27.[*]GEnie Users RoundTable            28.  LIVEWIRE MAIL COMMAND MODE
 29.   MEMBER DIRECTORY



Where's My LiveWire?

   Every so often customers don't receive their hardcopy LiveWires.  The
following is a guideline on what steps to take if you haven't been receiving
your LiveWire(s).

   First, move to the *BILL menu on page 920 (or simply type BILL from any main
GEnie prompt) and verify whether your address is correct or not (option 4).
Following that, send Email to FEEDBACK (type FEEDBACK at any main GEnie prompt)
explaining that you haven't received your LiveWire(s), and this should solve
the problem.

   Finally, all criticisms and suggestions are welcomed to LiveWire Online's
Feedback (menu item 31).



Editor
Peggy Herrington

Associate Editor
Donn King

Weary Editor
Kevin J. McCann

Publisher
Neil Harris



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From the Editor



From Graphics to Games -- all on GEnie
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(_/   \_)s you can clearly see from the gorgeous graphics throughout these
pages, we've come a long way from the early ASCII "art" programmers used to
type into mainframes. Learn how you can download GIF and JPEG files in this
issue and grab some of these digital beauties to use in your own personal
computing projects.

        For some real excitement, try a multi-player game. GEnie is the
undisputed King of the Mountain when it comes to interactive fun. Whether you
prefer graphics and sound enhancements or imaginative text-based adventure,
you're in for a real treat -- and some surprises about how real it can seem --
if you've never experienced the joy of gaming with real people as companions an
opponents.

        If you're new to GEnie, don't miss the GEnieUS RoundTable Bulletin
Board for GEnie*Basic tips on maximizing the time you spend online.

        As we go to press, Internet access on GEnie is undergoing some changes
for the better. Type INTERNET online for current details.

        And remember that back issues of LiveWire with completely new articles
are available free from LiveWire Online, our electronic edition. Reach it by
typing *LIVEWIRE from any numbered GEnie page prompt.


                                   See ya online!

                                      Peggy



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Glorious Graphics



Graphic Moves
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(____/ure, the computer on your desk works great with words, and can't be
beaten for figures. But this is the video age. Can it do something with visual
images -- in other words, with pictures?

  Have no fear, GEnie provides pictures of various types to treat your
eyeballs.

Getting Started

  Almost every RoundTable Library on GEnie contains some kind of graphics
files. Enter any one of them and search on the term GIF to start.

  GIF (which stands for Graphics Interchange Format) is a standardized method
of handling computer graphics, making it possible to store images created with
dozens of different paint programs on almost any computer platform. GIF images
are compressed, requiring less disk space and time to transfer electronically.
GIF viewers (available for most systems) automatically decompress images as you
view them.

GIFts of Friends

  You'll find all kinds of things in GIF files, including photos of some of
your GEnie friends. You'll also find photos dealing with the particular focus
of the RoundTable. For instance, if you frequent the Motorcycling RoundTable
you can download file #419 JWING1.GIF and see sysop Joanna Strohn with her 1993
Honda GoldWing.

  If you're mostly interested in pretty pictures, GEnie has some great picture
mines to excavate. For instance, the Deutschland RoundTable Library has
wonderful European pics like those shown with this article. And the Florida
RoundTable Library specializes in things related to Disney World.

Music for the Eyes

  Look too in the computer RoundTable devoted to your platform. If, for
example, you have a Macintosh, you'll find hundreds of pictures in graphic
formats especially for your computer such as #22911 in the Macintosh RoundTable
Software Library, a dazzling artist's image of a binary star.

  Next turn to the RoundTable that specializes in photographic images, the
Photobase RoundTable Library. Their splendid GIF collection continues to
expand, including images from both amateur and professional photographers such
as the spectatular file #3975 CROWN.GIF shown here.

  Photobase accommodates a burgeoning collection of GIFs from the Smithsonian
Institute Photographic Collection. These include photos of news events such as
#3387 STORM1.GIF, a photo of Desert Storm, and of national landmarks, such as
#3714 UNKWN1.GIF, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at dawn. The National Zoo
also provides pictures in such resplendent colors; you'll think the tiger in
#3514 ZOO02.GIF is looking at YOU rather than vice versa.

  Smithsonian Institute files include samples containing 15 tiny images on one
screen for previewing (as illustrated in File #3821 SIG023.GIF) from which you
may choose those you wish to download in their full size and glory.

  As a service to GEnie members, the Photobase RoundTable also scans
photographs you send them by regular mail and places them in their Library as
GIFs for downloading. Find out more in the Photobase RoundTable, keyword PHOTO.

Picture the Uses

  If you want to do more with GIFs than just look at them, you can use them in
your applications. Many paint and/or desktop publishing programs import them
directly. If you need to resize them first (to make them small enough for a
small desktop publishing program to handle), or convert them to black and
white, check your particular computer RoundTable for a conversion program.

  For instance, Graphics Workshop 6.1p from the IBM PC Library (#29084
GRFWK61P.ZIP) will handle most popular graphic formats. It converts between any
two formats (with a few restrictions), prints to any LaserJet Plus compatible
or PostScript laser and many dot matrix printers, dither color images to black
and white, scale, sharpen, soften and otherwise wreak special effects on them.
In addition, using the halftoning and dithering facilities of Graphic Workshop,
you can convert full color digitized photographs for use as superb black and
white clip art, suitable for inclusion in printed documents.

Moving Images

  Finally, if you'd like a little movement on your screen, or if unimaginative
screen blankers seem inappropriate for your high-tech brain, check out the
various programs designed to dance in front of your eyes. Dazzle in the IBM PC
Library (#29375 DAZZLE50.ZIP) is a performing art realization on a computer
platform, according to its documentation. In its slower-cycling VGA modes
(where it REALLY shines) Dazzle is often soothing and meditative. It fills your
monitor with continually evolving displays that protect the screen from image
burn. In reception areas, at trade shows, in display windows, and other spots
where you want to attract attention, use a faster cycling mode.

  Dazzle also constructs geometric images that can complement desktop
publishing materials, 35mm-slide and overhead design, or form background
animations for video production.

  Computer graphics can enhance your applications and raise your CEQ (computer
enjoyment quotient). Turn to the Computing RoundTable section in this issue for
information on getting started.


  Illustration: Beethoven as a young man in #634 BEETHOVE.GIF; Loads of
architectural detail in Deutschland Library #934 GARGOYLE.GIF.

  Illustration: Sumatran Tiger from the Smithsonian National Zoological Park,
file #3514 ZOO02.GIF in PHOTO Library.

  Illustration: Napoleon gave this crown of 950 diamonds and 79 emeralds to
Empress Marie Louise. Photobase file #3975 CROWN.GIF.

  Illustration: Typical Smithsonian preview of 15 GIFs you can download from
the Photobase Library, #3821 SIG023.GIF depicts a series of butterflies.

  Illustration: This ceramic Mayan whistle made in Mexico between 550-900 A.D.
depicts an earth god emerging from a cornstalk. From Smithsonian Seeds of
Change Exhibit, Photobase Library file #3789 MAYAN.GIF.

  Illustration: Fascinating SFRT files #4238 VORLON.GIF and #4239 B5.GIF from
Babylon 5 television program set to air the last week in February. Created,
written, co-exec produced by GEnie member J. Michael Straczynski.


RoundTable                     Keyword   Page
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IBM PC RoundTable              IBMPC     615
Florida RoundTable             FLORIDA   195
Macintosh RoundTable           MAC       605
Motorcycling RoundTable        MOTO     1155
Photo & Video RoundTable       PHOTO     660
Science Fiction & Fantasy      SFRT      470
Germany RoundTable             GERMANY   725



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Glorious Graphics



JPEG Gallery
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   / /___    by Peggy Herrington
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(______/IF accomodates 8-bit images of 256 colors, but JPEG files -- like those
shown here -- can contain dazzlingly realistic 24-bit images in 16 million
possible hues. Even if your system doesn't do 24-bit graphics, a JPEG viewer
may well be available in your computing RoundTable. They display JPEGs in your
system's best resolution. Search Libraries on JPEG or JPG to find one.

  The advantages of GIF and JPEG are cross-platform compabitility accompanied
by a massive reduction in file size. For example, NASA's LAUNCH32.JPG shown
here is only about 77K bytes in size; it was converted from a Macintosh image
326K bytes big! Smaller files mean quick downloads, of course, and they
optimize disk space as well. The striking images on this page are only a sample
of the glorious graphics you can download from GEnie.

  Illustration: Surealistic DANDELION.JPG (#16755) by Bill Graham, *StarShip*
Amiga Library. Rendered with Imagine.

  Illustration: Chris Papademetrious' VistaPro creation TWO_MOUNTAINS.JPG
(#15871) from the *StarShip* Amiga Library.

  Illustration: Don't touch! Photobase Library file #3277 CACTUS3.JPG by
Richard N. Konrad.

  Illustration: A lush rain forest actually in NYC's Bronx Zoo. Richard N.
Konrad's file #3414 RAINFST2.JPG from the Photobase Library.

  Illustration: Fabulous NASA Shuttle Launch photograph from file #4008
LAUNCH32.JPG in the Photobase Library.

  Illustration: One of several of Claude Monet's oil paintings in JPEG from the
Photobase Library. File #4211 MONETLUN.JPG, entitled "The Luncheon."



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Business Front



ART Appreciation: It Just Keeps Growing
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 ______
(__  __)    by Donn King
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(_/he ART system -- Advanced Research Technologies -- continues to expand to
the benefit of GEnie members. GEnie recently released the latest wave of
information products. In many cases, you can download the full text of relevant
information. You can always choose to get a summary or a reference to the
information instead.

  Most of the new ART databases provide a Training Area where you can try your
hand at searching for titles without being charged the full cost of regular
searches and retrievals. Training Areas are smaller versions of real services,
so don't be discouraged if you don't find the find what you're looking for.

D&B Business Locator

  If you know the name of the company or professional you're searching for, the
D&B Business Locator will do the rest. By entering a company's name, you can
get the addresses of all its locations, with telephone numbers, Standard
Industrial Classification codes, descriptions, and number of employees. The
system lists more than 8.7 million companies.

  Closely related in form and function are D&B Canadian Company Profiles
(300,000 company listings), D&B Company Profiles (covers all of the world
except the United States and Canada and contains almost 3 million profiles),
and D&B European Company Profiles (more than 1.9 million company listings).

Commerce Business Daily (CBD)

  Use CBD to quickly find the latest announcements for product and service
procurements from the U.S. Government. Announcements are posted to this service
in advance of the printed publication, ensuring you the first chance at them.
You can search for requests for specific products and services or browse key
sections. Searches can be focused to specific agencies and locations.

Computer & Electronics Center

  Computer & Electronics Center contains full text and summary information from
the leading computer/electronics databases including Computer ASAP, Computer
Database, Compendex, Inspec, Microcomputer Software Guide, Byte Magazine, NTIS,
and more.

Medicine Centers

  With Consumer Medicine you can quickly locate information in the world's
largest collection of medical research. More than 3 million articles have been
summarized here on all aspects of human medicine. Enter your topic, whether it
is a specific ailment, drug, or medical procedure, to see the latest medical
research information. The first step searches through more than 3 million
records to find each record which matches your criteria.

  In the Medical Professional's Center you will find information on medical
research, cancer research, AIDS research, nursing & allied health, hospital
administration, and more.

  Educator's Center provides information on education research, child abuse &
neglect, psychology, exceptional child education, a-v materials online, and
more.


ART Database                   Page
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Commerce Business Daily        1284
Computer & Electronics Center  1282
Consumer Medicine              1258
D&B U.S. Business Locator      1274
D&B Canadian                   1276
D&B European                   1280
D&B International              1278
Educator's Center              1286
Medical Professional's Center  1270



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Business Front



Net Yourself a Job!
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 ______
(__  __)    by Donn King
  / /
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(_/he boss nags you just once too often. "I'll show her," you say. "This isn't
the only game in town."

  But a quick breeze through the local want ads indicates that, yes, it WAS the
only game in town. What's your answer?

  Perhaps you should "get out of town" with the help of a nationwide database
of employment listings newly available to GEnie members.

Working at Job-Hunting

  Adnet Online is an employment advertising network which allows organizations
to reach PC-literate professional, technical and managerial candidates
nationwide. This database of job listings and opportunities is updated weekly.

  Even if you don't seek a job change right now, Adnet helps you keep abreast
of the job market. Though it provides a valuable source of information (many of
the employment listings that appear on Adnet Online are unavailable in other
media), you only pay regular GEnie Value rates to view it.

How to Find Your Job Finder

  Type ADNET or M304 at any numbered GEnie page prompt. Select "SEARCH the Job
Listings." A series of menus will guide your search through the database. To
view the listings under any menu item enter the number of that item.



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Business Front



The Flat Fee Plan:
An Incredible Value from
Dow Jones News/Retrieval
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(_/rivate investors... stop watching the clock!

  Now you can use Dow Jones News/Retrieval without paying connect-time or
Information-Unit charges. Just pay one monthly flat fee as low as $25. Then log
onto Dow Jones News/Retrieval as often as you want from 8:01 PM to 6:00 AM
(Eastern time plus weekends and major holidays) and you have unlimited access
to the databases offered in the Tier(s) you choose.

  You may subscribe to Tier 1 - News & Quotes, Tier 2 - Forecasts & Analyses,
or both Tiers 1 and 2. The monthly subscription fees for the tiers are: $25.00
($32 Canadian) for Tiers 1 or 2, or $45.00 ($60.00 Canadian) for both tiers.

  Tier 1 - News & Quotes - of the After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan gives you access to
the following databases:

   //DJNEWS (Dow Jones News)
   //CQ (Current Quotes)
   //CQE (Enhanced Current Quotes)
   //HQ (Current & Historical Quotes)
   //DJA (Dow Jones Averages)
   //FUTURES (Commodities and index quotes)
   //SYMBOL (Symbols directory)

  Tier 2 - Forecasts & Analyses - of the After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan gives you
access to the following databases:

   //INNOVEST (Innovest Technical Analyses Reports)
   //FUNDS (Mutual Funds Performance Report)
   //WSW (Wall Street Week Online)
   //WATCH (Corporate Ownership Watch)
   //MG (Medial General Financial Services)
   //EPS (Zacks Corporate Earnings Estimator)
   //SP (Standard & Poor's Online)
   //RELEASE (Press Release Wires (Business Wire & PR Newswire)
   //BUSINESS (Business & Finance Report)
   //SYMBOL (News/Retrieval Symbols Directory)

  If you are currently a Dow Jones user, you only need to complete one step to
subscribe to the After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan:

  1. SELECT OPTION #3 ON PAGE 264 - Subscribe/cancel Flat-Fee Plan

  If you are not a Dow Jones user you must complete two steps in order to
subscribe to the Dow Jones News/Retrieval After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan:

  1. SELECT OPTION #3 ON PAGE 260 - Initialize News/Retrieval Access

  2. SELECT OPTION #3 ON PAGE 264 - Subscribe/cancel Flat-Fee Plan

  The After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan becomes active on the first day of the month
following your selection of Option 3 - Subscribe/Cancel Flat-Fee Plan - on Page
264. Your request must be received by the 25th of the current month in order to
be enrolled in the After Hours/Flat-Fee Plan for the following month.

  NOTE: You are charged standard rates (prime time or non-prime time) when
using Dow Jones News/Retrieval at times not specified by the plan and when
using any database not included in the plan. For a complete overview of
News/Retrieval rates and terms and conditions, see //GUIDE, Dow Jones' FREE
online user's guide.



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Deutschland Real-Time Conference
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 \ \/ /   by Patti Kelley, Asst Sysop
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 (_/ou might find this hard to believe, but a lot of beautiful things happen
every day in the German RoundTable. The people who gather there to talk and
play are incredibly bright, interesting and sensitive. And in a world that
remembers the second world war with pain and anger and humiliation and shame, a
small but beautiful healing is taking place through the sharing by those who
lived it.

  Some time ago, with urging and encouragement from other members of the
RoundTable, Leska Wright began talking about what it was like to be a 16 year
old girl living in the middle of a war she didn't understand.

  The conversations that ensued from those posts were so deeply meaningful and
moving to all of us. We cried, we laughed, and we saw the world from a
different standpoint. And it opened the door for some really important
conversations from all sides. People began talking about the pain of it --
without anger or blame.

  We've placed clippings from those posts in our Library so that you can share
some of the feeling we had discussing it the first time. And we're going to
follow that up with a live chat with Leska on Sunday, February 21, 1993,
starting at 10PM Eastern time.

  Please join us. Bring your curiosity and your willingness to risk asking a
personal question or two, and be prepared for an evening full of wonder and
pain and love. It will be an evening you won't soon forget.



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Special Offer



Free Japanese PC-VAN Access
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    ____
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    / /     by Peggy Herrington
   / /
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(____)f you are interested in the orient and speak some Japanese, you'll be
excited to learn that PC-VAN, Japan's number one online service, is available
through GEnie free of GEnie&Professional fees from now through May 31, 1993.

  The $39.95 sign-up fee for PC-VAN as well as GEnie$Professional fees for most
services (normally ranging from $30 to $36 an hour) are waived during this time
to give you a taste of the variety of things PC-VAN provides. Regular GEnie
access fees and any surcharges for calling from an outlying area or through
Sprint Net still apply.

From Soup to Cookies

  PC-VAN's services include electronic mail, bulletin boards, live chatting,
and over 140 special interest groups devoted to a multitude of topics from
animation to science. News from Asahi and Mainichi newspapers, sports coverage,
and financial news from Nomura and Yamaichi Securities Ltd. are available along
with weather forecasts and information on business, travel, sight seeing and,
of course, personal computers. You can shop online for such delicacies as
Japanese tea, sake and fresh fish. PC-VAN also publishes a magazine.

  Most, but not all of PC-VAN's services are encompassed by this special offer.
Among those not available are C&C-VAN Database, Nichigai ASSIST and DIALINE-PC
Version.

Kanji Software

  Also not included in this free offer are English translation services, so
you'll want to access PC-VAN using special Kanji software. Kanji, a Japanese
writing system, is available built into communications and text editing
programs from the Japan RoundTable Library on GEnie page 225 (keyword JAPAN).
The sysops there will be happy to provide any technical assistance you may need
to utilize them.

Half a World Away

  Whether you'd like to plan a vacation, investigate business opportunities, or
keep in touch with family and friends, PC-VAN offers instant access to all
things Japanese. It's your gateway to the orient through GEnie.

  This exciting special offer is made to both new and current PC-VAN
subscribers in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland
through May 31, 1993. For details, type PC-VAN or M315 at any numbered GEnie
page prompt.



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Learning Online



CALC Winter Term 92-93
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by Margaret Morabito, Director of CALC

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(_/his Winter, CALC's online campus on GEnie is the premiere continuing
education center for the entire family. Instructors are professional educators
from all levels of schooling, and the courses are the same as you'll find in
your local community college.

  We're all watching our budgets, and many of you have told us that CALC's
Self-Study courses are a great buy. Attendance is optional, and weekly lessons
are provided by the teacher for you to download and study offline. Learn at
your own pace. This flexibility is one of the most appealing features of CALC,
and students come back for more every semester.

  Why don't you join us? Registration for the Winter Term is open through
January 15. If you miss that session, Spring Term Registration is open from
March 1 until April 23 with those courses starting on April 24. Annual
membership in CALC for your family is just $35. Course fees run from $25 to
$50.

  Here are CALC's non-credit courses offered this winter. You'll need the
Course Title and Section Number to register on GEnie Page 179. For
descriptions, teachers, time slots and costs, see the complete course catalog
online on page 174.


Winter Term Course Title       Section Number

Stock Market Technical Analysis    BU350
Intro. to Financial Planning       BU303
Economics                          BU304
Small Business Management II       BU314
Principles of Real Estate          BU302
Business Communication             BU212
Business Law                       BU210
Business Ethics                    BU203
Accounting I                       BU320
Intermediate Accounting            BU321
Managerial Accounting              BU322
Income Tax Preparation             BU200
BASIC Programming I                CSE310
Advanced BASIC                     CSE311
C Programming I                    CSE401
C Programming II                   CSE402
Software Design & Development      CSE410
COBOL Programming                  CSE300
dBASE IV Workshop                  CSE102
LOTUS 1-2-3 Workshop               CSE105
PC Communications I                CSE103
PC Communications II               CSE104
GED (High School Equivalency) Prep GED100
Interactive Bible Study            GST300
Intro. to Astronomy                SH301
Intro. to Earth Science            SH302
Chemistry I                        SH210
Chemistry II                       SH211
Survey of Pre-Calculus             MTH250
Beginning Calculus                 MTH313
Algebra I                          MTH310
Sci.Fi. & Fantasy Workshop         EN105
Express Yourself                   EN106
Fundamental Tools of Fiction       EN314
Reading American Drama             EN260
Reading The Short Story            EN250
New Testament As Literature        EN240
Business & Technical Writing       EN312
Electronic Media                   CMM200



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GEnie Special Events



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         Hints     Night                                  6PM-3AM

 8:30PM GEOWORKS             ENABLE

 9:00PM RADIO      SHOWBIZ   AMIGA     MILITARY  PCALADDIN  AMIGA   ASTROLOGY
        Listening  Live Chat Help      General   Automate   Help    GENIEUS
        PF:Current GENEALOGY FAMILY    FAMILY    INVEST     SFRT    GEnieJAM\!
        Events    Beginners Mothers   Teens     Q&As       Queen's AMIGA
        SPACE      ROMANCE             AMIGA     WRITERS     Own    Help
        MAC:Fights AMIGA:Help          Help      ROMANCE            SFRT
        AMIGA:Help GERMANY                       AMIGA              Star Wars
        FAMILY                                   Help               MACHelp
                                                                    9-11PM

 9:30PM IBMPC     A2        IBMPC     IBMPC       SCORPIA     A2      AMIGA:-
        General   New Users Comms     OpSystems   Open House  Telecom News
        A2        AUTO    A2:Guest  A2:Hypermedia A2:TBC Forum AMIGA  3PM-3AM
        II Speak  CarTC     SFRT      AMIALADDIN  GemStone III News    A2
        SFRT                Writers   SCORPIA     WP:WordPerfect    Small Biz
        Pern              ERT:Parents Ask Sysops  STALADDIN    MPGRT   RADIO
        WRITERS          &HomeSchool ERT:Education MPGRT       Battletech
        All Types          UNIX       MPGRT       Air Warrior
        AMIGA:News        Coffee&Code Ask Sysops
        3PM-3AM           DTP         WRITERS
                          LAPTOPS     Non-Fiction

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        Graphics  MacTalk   Music      Games       Video    Beginners Party
        FORTH     AMIGA     MAC        AMIGA       GERMANY  SFRT      SFRT
        SFRT:SCA  DTP       Hypercard  AmiGames    AVIATION General   Cyber-
        FOOD      ST: Atari CBM        ST: Atari   MPGRT    GENEALOGY  space
        CooksChat DTP       HOME       Open House Gemstone  HOME      FOOD
        MOTOr-    SFRT      Open House SFRT        CANADA   Q-Hut     Beer
         cycles   Star Trek WRITERS    On Screen   SFRT     CBM       Tasting
        ST: dpt   MPGRT     Poetry     PRO/AM(iga) Quantum Leap       HOME
        HOSB      DragGate  MOTOrcycles GEOWORKS   FOOD               Parlor-
        HOME      CBM                  GERMANY    Cooking&Computers    Games
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                  Horror

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                 11PM-1AM Star Fleet   MACHelp     General Night-Owls
                          MAC:Help     11PM-1AM   MAC:Help MAC:Help
                          11PM-1AM                11PM-1AM 11PM-1AM

Midnight                                            ASTROLOGY LEFTCOAST
                                                    Mystic    TGIF!


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Events. Topics are subject to change without notice.

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Breakfast Chats at 6AM Eastern time. Complete schedule on GEnie Page 400.

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Hints & Tips



Downloading Made Easy
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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   / \    by Alice H. Amore
  / - \
 / ___ \
(_/   \_)re you taking advantage of everything GEnie has to offer? Maybe you've
visited several Bulletin Boards, perhaps played some games and attended a
Conference, but have you explored GEnie's Software Libraries? They contain
thousands of files you can run on your computer, everything from productivity
software and demonstration versions of commercial programs, to system utilities
and children's games, from informative newsletters to great graphics like those
shown in this issue -- even animations and sound.

Blocks and Protocols

  Downloading is simply a matter of moving data from a host computer (in this
case, GEnie) to a floppy or hard disk on your system. When the download is
complete, the file appears in your directory along with all the other files on
that disk. One thing to remember is that although you can download ANY file,
you can't RUN any file, so make sure that what you download is intended to be
used on your brand of computer.

  As you download, data is transferred in spurts called blocks. Throughout this
process, the host computer checks with the receiving computer to make sure that
all data, or blocks, on both ends match perfectly. There are many methods for
checking, and the most important thing to remember is that both the host and
the receiving computer must use the same method. If your communications program
is using Zmodem, then you must tell GEnie to use Zmodem, too. Otherwise,
confusion results. These checking methods are called file transfer protocols.

  You need to know what protocols are supported by your communications
software. If you don't like the program you're using now, you should consider
downloading better one. GEnie has lots of terminal programs to choose from,
including Aladdin for IBM-compatibles, Amiga and Atari ST, which are automated,
along with lots of others in the computing RoundTable Libraries. As you check
your terminal program, look for terms like ASCII, Xmodem, Ymodem, and Zmodem.
Read the manual and locate the keys or menus which control downloading and file
protocols. Also find out how you tell it where to store the program on your
system.

  Just before the actual download takes place, you must tell GEnie which file
to send and what protocol to use. That done, GEnie will tell you to prepare
your computer for the incoming data. And the download begins!

Finding Files

  Before you can download, of course, you need to find a file you want. Files
on GEnie are stored in Libraries by name and number. You must specify either a
file's name or number, or you won't be able to download it.

  Most RoundTables have Software Libraries, and they all operate in exactly the
same way. If you've downloaded successfully from one Library, you won't have
any problem downloading from the others.

  And here's a bonus: You can practice downloading FREE OF CONNECT TIME CHARGES
in the GEnie Info Library! (Type *Library or M1075 to get there.) You can
experiment with downloading, uploading, searching, browsing, everything
involved with file transfers at no charge whatsoever since it's on GEnie*Basic.
While you're there, you can download information about what's going on all over
GEnie, including extensive lists of files available in the computing RoundTable
Libraries.

The Real Thing

  Let's say you would like to find something in the IBM PC RoundTable Library
to download. After moving to the IBM PC RoundTable's Main Menu (type M615) you
choose option 3 for the Library. You'll see a menu like the one shown on this
page.

1.   Description of this Library 2.   Directory of Files
3.   Search File Directory
4.   Browse through Files
5.   Upload a New File
6.   Download a File
7.   Delete a File You Own
8.   Set Software Library
9.   Save Current Software Library
10.  Instructions for Software Exchange
11.  Directory of New Files
12.  Join/Ignore Library Category

  No doubt you'll understand many of the menu items without explanation. For
now, you need only be concerned with items 4 and 6. Don't worry about the
others. You can use them as you gain experience.

  Type 4 (Browse through Files) and press your <ENTER> key. Press <ENTER> again
and you can browse through the descriptions of the most recent files made
available in that Library, one at a time. At the bottom of each description,
you are given choices. If you don't want that file, type <ENTER> to move to the
next one. Once you find a file that you want, type D for Download.

  You will now be presented with a protocol menu. Available protocols on GEnie
are XMODEM, XMODEM (w/1K blocks), YMODEM and ZMODEM. You must choose one that
your communications program supports. If possible, use ZMODEM -- it's usually
the fastest. Type the number of the protocol (in this case, type 4 to enable
ZMODEM). As soon as you the message, "File is ready. Start your ZMODEM receive
file," tell your terminal program to start the download. If you are using
XMODEM, your software may ask you for the name of that file as you wish it to
be called on your disk. With ZMODEM, the filename is transferred automatically
along with it.

  When your download is finished, you'll see a menu that allows you to continue
browsing, to repeat the listing of the current file, or to quit and go back to
the Software Libraries Menu.

  By using ZMODEM protocol, you can download up to 20 files in succession
without any intervention on your part. Write down the numbers (or names) of the
files that you want, then select option #6 (Download a File). When asked to
specify the download, enter either the names or numbers of those files,
separated by commas.

Quicker Ways to Find Files

  Browsing is only one way (probably the slowest) to locate files of interest.
While Aladdin can automate finding and downloading files (among other things),
by choosing item 2 on the Software Libraries Menu, you can get a 2-line
description of each file in that Library, again starting with the most recent.
Narrow this list of files to specific types of programs (utilities, games,
music, graphics, etc.) by using option 8 (Set Software Library). Or get a list
of files added to that Library since your last browse by using option 11. Use
your BREAK key to interrupt this listing and return to the menu.

  What if you want a specific file or type of file but you don't know its name
or number? Use option #3 (Search File Directory). When prompted, enter a
keyword that describes the file you're looking for. If you don't know who
uploaded it, press <ENTER> when asked, and hit <ENTER> again to search through
the entire library. You will be shown a list of files that match your search
criteria. To narrow your search, choose option #8 (Set Software Library)
beforehand. This restricts your search to a category of files (such as
utilities, games, programming, communication, etc.) rather than all files.

File Compression

  The majority of files on GEnie are compressed, a process that takes place
before they are uploaded. Compression offers two distinct advantages: First, it
reduces the size of a file allowing it transfer more quickly, and secondly, it
allows several files to be combined into one convenient package.

  You will learn to recognize compressed files by their naming extensions.
IBM-compatible and Amiga platforms most often use .LZH, .ZIP or .ARC, while
Macintosh uses .SIT. Others differ from computer to computer.

  The one drawback is that you can't do a thing with a compressed file until it
is decompressed. Utility programs, available in the computing Library for your
model, are used to do this, the file naming extension serving to identify which
one you should use.

  For a breakdown of compression/decompression programs for your model of
computer, check the January/February issue of LiveWire Online magazine. Reach
it by typing *LIVEWIRE on GEnie. It's free!

Great Value

  You don't have to be a computer whiz to master downloading, and access to
thousands of files on GEnie is one of the primarily benefits of membership.
With exception of Info Library files, downloads are billed at standard GEnie
Value rates, much less than you'd pay for commercial software. Many of the
programs online are just as good.



The Comprehensive Download Guide
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Compiled from various GEnie sources by Alice H. Amore
    _    _
   / \  / )
  /   \/ /
 / /\   /
(_/  \_/ew to downloading and file extraction? If you're using an IBM or
compatible, a Macintosh, an Amiga, an Atari ST/TT, or an Apple II, this article
will tell you how to download files from GEnie's Software Libraries, and how to
"decompress" them when your download is complete. Let's get to it.

How to Download a File

  Once you're in the Software Libraries of your favorite computing RoundTable,
do the following:

1.   Find a file you want to download by listing the DIRECTORY (#2 on Menu).

2.   Select Download from the Software Library menu (#6).

3.   Read the description. If you want to download this file, enter D. To skip
this file, just press RETURN.

4.   WAIT for GEnie to say "File is ready. Start your receive file."

5.   Set up your Terminal program to Receive to your disk.

6.   Wait until the file is transferred to your disk.


ZModem and YModem

1.   Find a files you want to download by listing the DIRECTORY (#2 on Menu)

2.   Select Download from the Software Library menu (#6).

3.   Enter the file numbers, separated by commas and press RETURN when you have
listed them all.  You may download up to 20 files in one 'batch'.

4.   WAIT for GEnie to say "File is ready. Start your receive file." If your
ZModem does not support Auto-Receive, wait for the Zmodem initialization
string:    SZ  **B00000.... etc.

5.   Tell your program to receive the file.  Or let it do it automagically with
ZModem Auto Receive.

6.   Wait until the file is transferred to your disk.


Downloading and decompressing:
IBM PC and Compatibles
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Most of the files in the IBM RoundTable Software Library have been
transformed by using one or another of the standard publicly available
utilities that either SQueezes, LiBRaries, ARChives, ZIPs, PAKs, or ZOOs files.

  This transformation is performed to compress the files to minimize download
time, and/or combine several related files into a single easily-managed file.
You cannot use or run any of these files without first transforming them back
to their original state.

  These processed files are specially named with a file type (the last 3
letters of a file name after the '.') that signifies the transformation. These
are:

.?Q?   for squeezed files (middle letter is a Q).


Squeezed Files

  NUSQ.COM is used to unsqueeze, or expand files that have a "Q" as the middle
letter of the file type. Such files have been squeezed, or compressed with
SQPC.COM or something similar. These programs use Huffman Encoding to reduce
the size of the target file. Depending on the distribution of data in a file it
can be reduced in size by 5% to 60% by squeezing it. If you download a file
with a file type indicating that it is squeezed, you will need file #43
NUSQ110.COM to expand it before you can use it. Also, file #13099 LBR-SQ.ZOO
contains both the standard unsqueezer, and a LBR utility. The syntax to
unsqueeze a file would be --

  "A>nusq110 file.tqt"

-- where file.tqt was the file you wanted to unsqueeze. You must supply the
full file name and type.


ARC Files

  ARC programs are used to create and maintain file archives. An archive is a
group of files collected together into one file in such a way that the
individual files may be recovered intact. The archive program will
automatically compress member files when adding them to the archive, and will
expand them upon extraction.

  For files with the .ARC extension, use ARCE.COM (contained in the self-
extracting archive ARCE40C.EXE, file #23568).

  To use ARCE40C.COM to extract files from an .ARC file use:

  "A>arce40C file"

  You do not need to supply the ARC file type when specifying "file." (Also,
you can rename ARCE40C.COM to ARCE.COM if you want.  It is simpler).

LZH Files

  LZH files come from the LHARC program which comes to us from Japan. There are
computer networks in Japan, just as there are here in the U.S. One big
difference, however, is that the most interesting software there is being
written by hobbyists. LHARC is written by a Japanese doctor, who gives it away
absolutely free. It is amazingly small, and does the best job of compression of
any of the current crop of archivers. It has some very nice features, too, such
as progress reporting, and some nice self-extracting file features. The current
version of LHARC is #24249, LHA213.EXE. Please note that this file is a
self-extracting archive. Run LHA213.EXE after you download it in order to
extract the actual program and documentation.  The syntax to extract files from
an LZH file is:

  "A>lha x file"

  If you are using version LH113C of LHARC and you receive a message about
"unknown method" it is because version 2 and above have added a new, tighter,
compression scheme. You should upgrade to version 2.0 or higher to work with
the file.

PAK Files

  PAK files are produced by NoGate Consulting's PAK program.  This program is
shareware, and provides many features.  The current version is #20939
PAK251.EXE.  The extraction syntax for PAK files is:

"A>pak e file"

ZOO Files

  ZOO.EXE is a archiving program that is similar to the ARC-programs in
function, but is non-compatible with .ARC files.  Zoo is popular with users
that must access multiple machines because it is very portable and has been
ported to a variety of platforms.  ZOO can produce ARCHIVES with long pathnames
in them (directory names as well as the file name) and it can store comments
about each file.  Besides that, it is one of the two only FREE
professional-quality file archiver.  If you want to take apart a ZOO archive,
you will need a copy of ZOO.EXE. Since it is a program in development, it's
hard to say what it's file number will be when you read this, but searching the
library for the 'ZOO' keyword, with uploader of R.DHESI should turn up the
correct file.  (When this article was written the current version of ZOO was
ZOO210.EXE, file #23872 in the library;  ZOO210.EXE is a self-extracting
zoo-archive containing both the program and the documentation).  The zoo syntax
for file extraction is similar to that of arc:

  "A>zoo e file"

ZIP Files

  ZIP files are produced by Phil Katz's PKZIP program and can be taken apart by
PKUNZIP as well as a number of public domain un-ZIPpers. ZIP is a new program
and uses the newest technology.  It is has a great many features and is very
fast.  It is shareware.  The current version of the ZIP software can be found
in #17862 PKZ110.EXE.  The syntax for file extraction with ZIP is:

"A>pkunzip file"

  If pkunzip gives you a message similar to "WARNING!  I don't know how to
handle FILE," then you are probably using version 0.92 on a ZIP file that was
created with version 1.01.  Downloading the newer version of ZIP will solve the
problem.

LBR Files

  LU and its relatives (LUP, LUU, LUE, LUT, LU86, LAR etc.), maintain libraries
of files.  Most LU-type programs do not perform any compression.  Because of
this, most people will squeeze files before adding them to a library if they
want to save space.  If you want to remove the component files from an .LBR
file, you should have a copy of file #960 LUE220.COM.  This will break up the
library into its component parts, and optionally unsqueeze any .?Q? files at
the same time.  The syntax for LUE would be --

  "A>lue220 file"

  -- where file was really FILE.LBR.

  LUU.COM can be used to create a .LBR file.

More Information about Archives

  For more information on ARChives, see the documentation for ARC which is
included in the ARC602.EXE file. For ZOO archives, see Rahul Dhesi's excellent
documentation including ZOOPLAN1.ARC. The doc files included with the various
LU utilities will explain .LBR's, and LUDEF5.DOC explains the layout of these
files in detail.


GIF Files

  Finally, there is a class of files with a .GIF file type. GIF stands for
Graphic Interchange Format, and is commonly used to store graphical (picture)
images. All of these files require that a special program be used to display
them on your computer's screen, and there are many such programs (and pictures)
in the "Imaging, Graphics, and Drawing" section of the IBM PC RoundTable
Software Library.

  Because new viewing programs are frequently being uploaded by RoundTable
members, any list of viewing programs is almost guaranteed to be out of date,
but a representative sample at the time this is being written is:

PICEM.ARC (file #15208) for Hercules/EGA/VGA
FASTGIF.ARC (file #8793) for EGA/VGA only
VGIF40.ARC (file #16330) for VGA only
VPIC50.ZIP (file #29267) for EGA/VGA
GIFDSK40.ZIP (file #22452) for VGA only
VUIMG330.ZIP (file #27269) for HERC/CGA/EGA/VGA/SVGA
CSHOWA.ZIP (file #30203) for HERC/CGA/EGA/VGA (doc, file #27597)

  The current collection of viewers can be found by searching the Software
Library on keywords such as GIF or VIEW.


Downloading and decompressing:
Macintosh
~~~~~~~~~

  Important -- please be sure that MacBinary is turned ON for all file
transfers EXCEPT when downloading .GIF files. Turn MacBinary OFF to download
Explanation of Macintosh Software Library File Suffixes

  .SIT Stands for StuffIt Lite or StuffIt Deluxe, by Aladdin Systems, Inc., the
program used to create the compressed file. May be extracted with either file
24073 or file 23490.

  .CPT A file compressed with Compactor Pro, a shareware utility by Bill
Goodman (B.GOODMAN5). Latest version is Compactor Pro 1.33. May be decompressed
with file 23691 or file 23490.

  .SEA Stands for Self-Extracting Archive. May be created by most archiving
software. Decompresses automatically when the user double-clicks the mouse on
the icon.

  .GIF Stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Files saved as .GIF can be read
by any number of computers with the right viewer software including Amigas, IBM
and clones, Macintoshes, the Apple IIGS, and Atari STs and TTs. For the
Macintosh, use file 21758, GifConverter 2.2.10.

  .PIT Files created with the no-longer-existent PackIt utility. May be
decompressed using StuffIt Lite (file 24073) or Deluxe (the commercial
version).

Current 'Vital' Files in the Macintosh Libraries

23490 STUFFIT EXPANDER 1.0.1
ESSENTIAL Archive Expansion Tool, latest update from Aladdin Systems, Inc. Will
extract .sit files and .cpt files.

24073 STUFFIT LITE INSTALLER
Shareware: Full StuffIt Lite Installer v3.0.1.  Will extract virtually all .sit
and .cpt files, and can create .sit and .sea archives.

23691 COMPACT PRO 1.33
Shareware: File Compression Utility.  Creates and decompresses .cpt files.

21758 GIFCONVERTER 2.2.10
Shareware: The program and document files.  This allows you to view .GIF files
you've downloaded, as well as a dozen other formats.

Latest Macintosh System Version Files

  21453  7.0.1 DISK TOOLS.CPT
  21444  7.0.1 PRINTING.CPT
  21443  7.0.1 FONTS.CPT
  21442  7.0.1 TIDBITS.CPT
  21441  7.0.1 INSTALL 2.CPT
  21440  7.0.1 INSTALL 1.CPT

Other System 7 Essential Files

24460  EXTENSIOMANAGER1.8.SEA
Extensions Manager allows you to turn "off" or "on" the code that executes at
startup in certain "extension documents" such as Control Panels, Chooser
devices and INITs (known before as startup documents).

22912 SYS7TUNEUP R1.1.1.SEA
Tunes up System 7.0 and 7.0.1 to run faster and perform some jobs more
efficiently.  APPLE RECOMMENDS THIS FILE FOR ALL SYSTEMS AND USERS.

22391 QUICKTIME EXT.1.1.SIT
Apple's new ver. of the extension file.  Allows the viewing and creation of
animated movies on the Macintosh.

23460 DISKCOPY 4.2/IMAGE.SIT
DiskCopy 4.2 and MountImage 1.1.  Needed to reformat the System 7.0.1 and
System 7 Tune Up images downloads, so they can be installed on a hard disk.

20534 COMPATIBILITYCHECKER.SEA
Compatibility Checker 1.1.  Run under System 6.0.x, will give the user a good
idea of what programs will work under System 7.x.

Formats From Other Machines

20822 MACUNZIP.SIT
Unpacks IBM .ZIP files (source code included)

18895 UNZIP 1.10.CPT
(PK)ZIP extractor for the Macintosh

23653 ZIP 1.0.CPT
Creates and modifies .ZIP files

22027 ARCMAC.SEA
Unpacks .ARC files from DOS Archives

23238 SUNTAR1.2.1
Allows reading of UNIX .tar files

23661 MACZOO-2.1.CPT
Creates and decompresses .zoo files

22568 MACBOOZ 2.1.CPT
Decompresses .zoo files

21876 MACLHA 2.00.CPT
Decompresses .LHZ and .LHarc files


Downloading and decompressing:
AMIGA Latest Recommended Archivers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3304                   FIRST_UNARC_KIT.PAK
New Amiga?  Need ARC?  STOP HERE!

3418                   PKAX.ARC
New FAST!  UNARC from Phil Katz

1726                   ARC23.ARC
Latest AmigArc revision

16894                  LHA_138.RUN
Version 1.38 of LhA Archiver

12501                  LZ192ARPLIB.PAK
LZ V1.92 WITH arp.library file V39.1

9591                   LHARC_1.30.LZH
Version 1.30 of the Lharc prog.

13507                  AMYZIP93.LHA
CLI ZIP program for the Amiga v.93

13493                  UNZIP41.LZH
Un-zips .ZIP files / Version 4.1

9325                   ZIPPY125.LZH
Limited Zip Extract/View CLIcommand

7870                   PKAZIP_1.01
EXECUTABLE version of ZIP

11919                  ZOO21.PAK
Self-extracting ZOO v2.1 archive

Notes

  Files with names ending in ".PAK" or ".RUN" or say "EXECUTABLE" in the
description are self-extracting archives. Download and run, and the contents
will be written to the current disk/directory.

  We don't seem to have a stand-alone, self-extracting ARC utility. One can be
found, however, in the FILE_UNPAKKERS_KIT, which contains most of the
unarchivers, though it may be a few versions behind on some of them.

  Want to use ZIP? Well, you pays yer money and you takes yer chances. PKAZIP
handles [a] directories and [b] most all ZIP compression methods. It also has a
horrid user interface and tends to trash hard drives when run on A3000s. The
other ZIP utilities may have problems with [a], [b], or both, but they're
relatively safe. Now you know why we don't recommend ZIP files.

  ZOO deserves to be more popular than it is. It's available on most all
systems, from VAXen to UN*X boxes to Amigas to PeeCees. Version 2.1 can
generate some impressive compression ratios, and it's not too slow, either. The
command line options and switches feel a little strange to most Amigans,
though. At least, that's the best reason for its non-use that I can come up
with.

  LHARC/LZ/LHA-type archives are the most popular these days. Note that there
are two flavors of these files: .LHA and .LZH. The original LHARC can only
handle .LZH, while LZ and LHA can deal with both. (.LHA files can contain files
compressed with an additional method.) LHA is the preferred LZH/LHA utility
these days.


Downloading and decompressing:
ATARI ST
~~~~~~~~

  For the Atari ST, the two most common methods of compression are LZH and ARC.
The easiest method to obtain the current versions of both of these programs for
the ST would be to download this self-extracting file.  It also contains the
latest version of Arcshell, an excellent shareware shell for both of these
programs.

File number:  25162
Filename:     ARC_LZH2.TOS
Description:  Self-Extracting archive bundle.
Instructions: Run this program to create a complete ARC, LZH, and ArcShell
bundle.  Includes ARC.TTP (v6.02), LHARC.TTP (v2.01L), ArcShell (v3.1), and
documentation text files. This program will run on ALL versions of TOS
(including 2.0x and 3.0x).  ArcShell is pre-configured to run from floppy drive
A: (see included instructions for modifying the paths).  NOTE:  Floppy drive
users, run this file from a 720K format disk with no other files on it.

Latest versions of the LZH and ARC Programs

24702                  LZH201L.LZH
LATEST QUESTER UPDATE 201L

13310                  ARC602ST.ARC
Latest ARC.  175% faster than 5.21C

25522                  STZIP200.LZH
ZIP 2.00 Compresses Better Than LZH!

25388                  ZOO214.LZH
Version 2.1.4 of ZOO File Compressor


Downloading and decompressing:
Apple II
~~~~~~~~

  There is ONE standard archive/dearchive utility for the Apple II.  It comes
in three flavors, for three different levels of Apple IIs.

  The latest version of Shrinkit for the GS has just been released. It requires
System Software v5.0.4 or later, and it is a self-extracting archive.

19517 GSHK.BSE  V1.1
The latest version of GS ShrinkIt

  Shrinkit for the Apple IIe and IIc (the ProDOS 8 version) is available in
both a "normal" and an executable version.  The executable version is a Basic
file that can be executed, and which, when executed, will produce a working
copy of Shrinkit.

18060                  SHRINKIT34.BXY
ShrinkIt for IIe/IIc, version 3.4

18061                  SHRINKIT34.EXE
Self-Extracting ShrinkIt 3.4

  Shrinkit for the Apple II+ is available in both a "normal" and an executable
version.  The executable version is a Basic file that can be executed, and
which, when executed, will produce a working copy of Shrinkit. The II+ version
is written specifically for the II+ and is the ONLY version that will work on
that machine.

18064                  IIPLUS21.BXY
Apple ][+ UnShrinkIt v2.1

18065                  IIPLUS21.EXE
Self-Extracting II+ UnShrinkIt v2.1

  Finally, you might want to download the file listed below.  It contains a
description of the archiving standards for uploads to the A2 Library.

8929 BXY.INFO.TXT
IMPORTANT message for all users!



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The Missing Link
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   / (_      by Kevin J. McCann
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(____)very year, personal computer games get substantially better. Whether
role-playing, simulations, strategy, or arcade games, the graphics and
resolution improve, digitized sounds approach new levels of realism, and
animation becomes motre fluid.

  Imagine being a powerful magick user or warrior, battling awesome creatures,
planning your strategy, increasing your levels of experience...  Not hard to
do; just about any fantasy role-playing game on the market will let you.

  Which brings us to the one common shortcoming of these often great games:
Real interaction -- the feelings that make a game come alive, become real.

  Imagine again being a powerful magick user, only this time you're hunting
with a group, a group that is truly alive, with each player being able to
follow his or her own instincts and code of ethics. Because each member of your
group is actually another person.

  That's what GEnie's multi-player games are all about -- interaction. Not only
do you get the thrill of fighting epic battles or dogfighting your way to
glory, you share those experiences with other people.

  Through GEnie's multi-player games, powerful friendships are formed by people
who have never met, who never will meet, because they live thousands of miles
apart. They have a common interest in adventure, and they form bonds as strong
as any in the real world.

Romantic Fantasy

  Enter the worlds of GemStone III and Dragon's Gate, two of GEnie's premier
role-playing adventure games. While both offer a fantasy environment, their
settings are vastly different.

  GemStone III takes place in Kulthea, a Shadow World infested with dangers and
rewards. Here you'll find a variety of humanoid races to create your persona,
and join the ranks of the many adventurers (both new and experienced) who have
to come to discover the wonders of multi-player gaming. GemStone III is the
most socially-oriented environment on GEnie, possibly rivaling Chat Lines.

  Although no special software is required to play, there is an optional (but
highly recommended) front end program for IBM-compatibles. It enhances gameplay
by adding eye-catching graphics, animation, and sound. The ability to create
macros and refer to scrollback provides major convenience. The minimum system
for this program is an IBM-compatible 286 with VGA graphics, hard drive, and
optional sound card.

  Dragon's Gate also offers a world of excitement, but allows you to play
different creatures (if you don't enjoy being human, here's your chance to make
a statement), all sporting various skills and attributes in a most creative
way. Want to be a dragon? No problem, step right up and join the wings of other
those and the other varied races of Dragon's Gate.

Hi Tech Fantasy

  If you enjoy flying, you'll love Air Warrior(R). You can fly a number of
different World War II planes and bombers in a war-torn three country
environment, with a prescribed heavy dosage of dogfighting. You've got friends,
too, who fight and fly right alongside you. Form your own squadron, or join
one. Remember, though, just like your allies, the pilots you're fighting aren't
controlled by artificial intelligence, but by other people with vastly
different flying patterns.

  Air Warrior has a number of front end programs (which are necessary in order
to play), from the mind-boggling SVGA version, to standard IBM, Macintosh,
Amiga, and Atari ST versions.

  If science fiction grabs you, then put yourself at the helm of gigantic
armored warring machines in MultiPlayer BattleTech(TM). There's a lot of
territory for the taking, and you have the equipment to do so. Here you and
your buddies have an arsenal of weaponry at your disposal, preferably for the
disposal of your enemies. Communicate with your allies whenever you want,
although I'd refrain from talking much when you're involved in a heavy fight.

  BattleTech also requires a front end program, the minimum setup being a 12
mHz 286 IBM-compatible with EGA or better graphics, hard drive, and optional
sound card. Both BattleTech and Air Warrior front ends are free downloads
(excluding the SVGA version of Air Warrior).

  Ever want to create a world? In Federation II, a space trading simulation set
in the distant future, you can. Start off as a transporter of goods, then work
your way through becoming a trader and beyond. Once you reach explorer level
and have enough imperial groats, you can start building your planets. You are
the planetkeeper, except you have no safety or liability issues -- if you want
to make a nasty planet that'll have other traders wary, then by all means, do
so. There are no lawsuits in the deep reaches of space.

  These are but a few of GEnie's popular multi-player games. The key to each of
them lies within their interaction, being with and talking to other people,
forming bonds. If you're hesitant, realize many veterans are willing to help
you out at the start. So give one a shot. It's a brave new world, one that you
don't have to brave alone.



RSCARDS Backgammon Tournament
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  / __ /
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(____/lake Sorem defeated past champion Glenn Daily by a score of 10-7 to win
the RSCARDS Fall 1992 Backgammon Tournament. Third place was shared by Paul
Enriquez and past champion Jim Wilson; fourth place belonged to Douglas
Johnson, Mark Hudgik, Robert Paris, and past champion Rich Galeba. A purse of
$456 in cash and connect time prizes was shared by the top four finishers. Our
congratulations to all!

  The single-elimination, 100%-return RSCARDS Backgammon Tournament is held
quarterly, with registration beginning on the first day of each new quarter
(January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1). For official rules and
information, type "BG", "BACKGAMMON",  or "M877" from any GEnie menu prompt,
and select the "BG Tournament Information" menu item.

  RSCARDS graphic front ends are now available for IBM-compatibles, the Apple
Macintosh and 2gs, the Commodore Amiga and C-128, and the Atari ST computers.
To join the fun of RSCARDS multi-player games (Blackjack, Backgammon, Checkers,
Poker, Reversi, and Chess), type RSCARDS from any GEnie menu prompt.


Multi-Player Game     Keyword   Page
====================================
Air Warrior             AIR      870
BattleTech          BATTLETECH  1135
Dragon's Gate          DGATE     915
Federation II           FED      220
GemStone III            GS3      930
Hundred Years War       HYW      945
Multiplayer Games RT   MPGRT    1045
RSCARDS               RSCARDS    875



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IBM PC RoundTable
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 ______
(__  __)   by Adolfo Santiago
  / /
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(_/his is a crash course on graphic files: You need a viewer and as many
picture files as you can get your hands on. Short enough?    Of course, the
place to get both viewers and picture files is the IBMPC RoundTable Library.
With over a thousand graphic files and related programs (1,044 at last count),
the IBMPC RoundTable Library is one of the best-stocked libraries around.

Get Started With A Viewer

  Take viewers, for example. A quick search of the library yielded viewers for
all three of the most popular PC environments: DOS, OS/2, and Windows. One I
found particularly useful was file #27269 VUIMG330.ZIP. You can configure many
of this DOS-based program's features, including pre-loading pictures into
extended memory to speed up display. For OS/2, get file #29042 VIEWGIF1.ZOO. In
addition to displaying files, this little gem lets you capture screens and save
them in GIF. For Windows, there's file #28153 PSP10.ZIP, a shareware program
with image-processing features usually found only in expensive products.

  The same goes for format conversion programs. You'll find command-line and
menu driven translators in the IBMPC RoundTable Library. Examples of
command-line translators are files #29139 GIF2BMP2.ZIP for OS/2, and #19552
GIF2BMP.ZIP for Windows. Both of these programs change GIF files to BMP format,
the only format acceptable to both OS/2 and Windows for wallpaper use.

There's a bullfighter on my screen!

  But what about picture files? The great majority of the files in the IBMPC
Library are pictures. Pictures of space, earth scenes, animals, humans, even
subjects like Dali's "Toreador" (Bullfighter) painting. My personal favorite is
#20136 DESERT1.GIF, which combines a full moon, a city skyline, and a desert --
including the mandatory cow skull.

  Unfortunately, there's a lot more to graphic files than this short crash
course. Video cards, drivers, compression, and other technical issues affect
how you display a file. Luckily, the IBMPC RoundTable Bulletin Board has
several busy topics on this subject. Join the discussions and you are sure to
get your questions answered. And when you are ready to venture into the world
of pictures, check the IBMPC RoundTable Library for the best of them.



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Macintosh RoundTable
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   / /     by Stephen Kahn
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(____)ooking for a great Macintosh GIF converter?  Then set your sights on
Kevin Mitchell's shareware program GIFCONVERTER, which has long been one of the
most popular Macintosh programs for viewing GIFs and other graphic files. As
GEnie member R.MITCHELL commented in the Mac Bulletin Board, "An exemplary
Macintosh program with exemplary shareware support."

  As we go to press, Kevin has a new version (2.3B12) of this fine program
available in open beta test (file #24051) which adds JPEG to its already
versatile display of GIF, TIFF, RIFF, RLE, PICT, Startupscreen, Paint, and
Thunderscan formats. To find the latest version, search the Library using the
keyword GIFCONVERTER. Kevin provides support and news about it in Category 5
(Freeware/Shareware) of the Bulletin Board. Additional information about
Macintosh graphics is in Category 8.

Graphics Galore

  Another popular viewer, GIFWATCHER (#24721), is a desk accessory that allows
you to view GIF images while downloading, letting you save online time by
canceling images you don't want. The CYBERGIF viewer (#24111) provides slide
show capabilities for displaying a sequence of pictures.

  For other graphics tasks, you may want to download one or more of the IMAGE
series of public domain applications for capturing, animating, analyzing,
editing, and printing greyscale and color images in PICT, TIFF, and MacPaint
formats. These include the greyscale program (#24221), the color version
(#24222), the non-FPU version (#24116), and the documentation (#24117).

  Some of the most attractive GIFs in the Macintosh library -- including the
beautiful SNOW SCENE (#21083) on this page -- come from Joe Bergeron. Joe has
also created a number of dramatic astronomical illustrations, such as BLACKHOLE
(#21735), GAS GIANT (#22011), BACKLITSATURN (#24353), and BOREALIS (21738). And
GMUG Sysop Kent Fillmore is a prolific uploader of interesting pictures. Check
out LIBERTY (#24709), AUTUMN (#24531), STORMFLIGHT (#24440) and ORCHID
(#24439).

  If you're looking for clip art collections, Kent's provided an abundant set
of pictures to choose from: CATS (#24417), DOGS (#24448), BIRDS (#24421),
TRAINS (#24411), CARS (#24410), BOATS (#24409), SPORTS (#24408), and AIRCRAFT
(#24407). And there's no reason for After Dark users to limit themselves to the
same old boring collection of screen saver modules. Download modules such as
THE ORBS RETURN (#24387), ELECTRIC FIRE (#24364), FROST AND FIRE (#22111), and
BAT SIGNAL (#23918).

  In case you tire of all this Macintosh graphic excitement, remember that you
can switch your Mac over to a DOS command-line mode with DOS COMMAND MAC
(#24239).

  Illustration: SNOW SCENE GIF (#21083) by Joe Bergeron.



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*StarShip* Amiga RoundTable
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   / _   )   by Jim Meyer
  / / ) /
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(_____/nce upon a time, computer art consisted of ASCII characters pounded out
on a teletype terminal. Thankfully, we've come a long way since then. ASCII art
gave way to black and white images, and then color. And it didn't stop there.
Hardly a month goes by without a new Amiga paint program or graphics board
appearing. So how do you keep up?

  Why not rub elbows with the people in the know? Sylvia Lutnes hosts our
Graphics Conference every Sunday at 10 PM Eastern time. Guests include
representatives from various graphics software vendors, noted artists and
professionals, and folks who just want to learn more about computer graphics.

  One of Syl's regular guests is Bill Graham. Bill's 3-D renderings have been
thrilling the Amiga crowd for some time now, and he's always happy to share his
expertise. Bill has considerable experience with 3-D modeling, and the
illustration on this page, Tadpoles, demonstrates both his expertise and unique
artistic abilities. You'll find many fine examples of Bill's work, from
Tonguemonster to Wiggle, in the *StarShip* Library. Search on the uploader
address W.GRAHAM6.

  Morphing is a hot graphics topic. This technique, popularized in the movie
Terminator II, is available in a number of different commercial programs.
You'll find support for two of them, ASDG's Morph Plus and GVP's CineMorph, in
the *StarShip* Bulletin Board. Jeff Almasol (ASDG.TECH) provides technical
support for MorphPlus in Category 27, while Kermit Woodall (K.WOODALL1) -- one
of the authors of CineMorph and ImageFX -- holds court in Category 8, Topic 15.

16 Million Colors

  Amiga *StarShip* members had front-row seats for the roll-out of the new
Amiga 4000, and the talk of Advanced Graphics Architecture, 24-bit graphics,
and 68040 speed hasn't died out yet. So what's it like to be the first kid on
the block with a new toy? BOOMER.T summed it up nicely when he said "Man, with
the 040, it's scan, render, POOF. Almost instantaneous great pictures; I'm
impressed!" Details in Category 15.

  The advent of 24-bit graphics doesn't come without a price. File sizes are
way up, so you're sure to see JPEG become even more popular as a compression
technique. If you don't have a commercial program capable of handling JPEG
files, fear not! Several JPEG convertors in the *StarShip* Library (#13107
OCT_JPEG.LHA JPEG compression/decompression utilities, and #12789
JPEG2DCTV2.LZH JPEG to DCTV conversion program) along with a popular JPEG
viewer that works on any Amiga, #14372 VJPEG.LZH.


  Illustration: Bill Graham's fantasy tadpoles cavort in their 3-D rendered
world: #16803 TADPOLES.JPG



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Commodore FlagShip RoundTable
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( (__      by John Borwn
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(____/tardate:64128  The Commodore Flagship warped out of standard orbit
recently to deliver excellent news to Commodore users around the galaxy.

  While bearing free gifts of commercial games to the inhabitants during the
month, the Flagship introduced a new telecommunication device. This device is
available from the databanks found on page 625;3 of the planet Earth on the
GEnie online service. The most recent filename and access number is listed in
the Captain's Log on page 625;5.

  This new device for Commodore-128 computers is called RTC Master 128 (RTCM).
To make data exchange fun with other far flung Commodorites during Real-Time
Conferences, the crew of the Flagship, headed by Chief Engineer CBM-ED and
Counselor YLR.ROSE, developed the new interface program. Tested by a variety of
species, RTCM was voted "Best New Program" by the Galactic Counsel.

  They found it impossible to list all the features on the subspace carrier
because of limited bandwidth, though these were voted best:

  Automatically send messages to anyone entering the conference with strings
defined by the user. Can be sent private or public.

  Send text when entering a room for the first time. Shy species that like to
hide in corners can turn these features off.

  The klaxon can be set to go off whenever someone enters or leaves.

  The clock can be set automatically whenever you enter an area and adjusted to
your own time zone and planetary system.

  An alarm is present so you do not exhaust all your crystals.

  For Textologists that collect a variety of ASCII, a buffer is provided to
capture the smallest to the largest of these elusive animals. This ranges from
60K to 2 MBs. A built-in transporter can transfer the ASCII and cage   it to
any sequential or program state needed. And other members of the galaxy can
admire your collection without any additional tools!

  The capture buffer is built for the predators, too. You can hunt for twenty
one occurances of an ASCII and glide silently back and forth in the buffer from
each target found.

  Future expandablity using overlay modules with programming information
provided for other Chief Engineers.

  100% Machine Language for true warp speed.

  The Counsel is still trying to locate the source of mysterious sounds which
vibrate forth from the speakers whenever Chief Engineer CBM-ED enters the
conference area.

  Go where other smart Commodorites have gone before and visit the Commodore
Flagship today.



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Atari ST RoundTable
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(__  __)   by D.A. Brumleve
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(_/he Atari family of computers supports a variety of screen resolutions and
color capabilities, so it's not surprising that six separate Libraries in the
ST RoundTable are devoted to graphics. They offer a plethora of beautiful
pictures to please your eye, tickle your fancy, adorn your screen, and
illustrate your published page. In addition, other Libraries may contain
graphics associated with a specific design program.

Conversion

  While many of these pictures are in ST/TT platform-specific formats, it is
also possible to view pictures created on other computers through the use of
format conversion utilities. Library 28 contains a number of programs for
viewing GIF and JPEG files and converting them to and from several other
formats. Terry May has shared VIEWGIF2.LZH (#18327), a GIF file
viewer/converter which works in all three ST resolutions. GVIEW11M.LZH (#24603)
is a conversion utility from Germany which allows ST owners to enjoy GIF, JPEG,
and others. Robert Glover has provided DMJ_GIF3.LZH (#21573), a fast,
TT-compatible conversion utility for GIF files, and SPC_3375.LZH (#24890) which
allows GIF files to be viewed in Spectrum color modes. While GIF pictures
support color, ST owners with monochrome monitors can view them with the help
of MGIF37B.LZH (#21515). Try looking at some of the original art in Lexior's
Library, such as ERIKVIK1.LZH (#26122), a GIF file worked in Phoenix 512 in TT
Low by Joey Sherman.

Outline Art Design Contest

  ISD/DMC recently sponsored a contest for users of Outline Art. The impressive
winning entries have been published in Atari Explorer and are available for
downloading from Library 30. Don Marusich took first prize with a variety of
witty graphic logos in MARUSICH.LZH (#24461), Rolf Berger's 2nd-place entry in
BERGER.LZH (#24456) illustrates the varied interests of the Canadian Ministry
of Natural Resources, Joey Sherman took 3rd place for his depiction of Grog in
REALM.LZH (#24476), Jamie Todd won 4th prize for his cassette cover design in
TODD.LZH (#24469), and 5th-place winner was Steve Kaleita for the abstract
robot image found in KALEITA.LZH (#24460). These files can be viewed from
within Calamus (demo version CAL_DEMO.ARC, #10521) or Calamus SL (demo version
CAL_S_SL.ARC, #20711).

Darlah's Treat!

  Sysop Darlah Potechin recently instituted a free download each month called
"Darlah's Treat." Among the first offerings was a demo version of Invision
Elite, a monochrome paint program. An updated version of this program is found
in INV_DEMO.LZH (#26131). Be sure to look for future treats, compliments of
Darlah!

  Illustration: Splendid, 3-D rendered wooden viking in GIF from #26122
ERIKVIK1.LZH.



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Apple II RoundTables
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      / )    by Dean Esmay
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( (_/ /
 \___/ust learning how to download? Well, come by the Apple II RoundTable as
soon as you can and check out our special help files -- the GEnie Manual for
Apple II Users. Unlike the standard GEnie manual, the Apple II Manual is short,
simple, and written specifically with the Apple II in mind. You'll find exactly
what you need to know, without trying to figure out what applies to you and
what doesn't! The GEnie Manual for Apple II Users is available as Menu Option
#6 on the A2 RoundTable at page 645.

  If you're interested in learning more, stop by one of our LIVE Real-Time
Conferences! The A2 RoundTable holds conferences every night at 9:30 PM Eastern
Time. A sysop is always available answer questions, and you'll get to meet
other Apple II users like yourself.

  Part of the Apple II experience on GEnie that too few people are aware of is
A2Pro, the Apple II Programmers and Developers' RoundTable. This is a separate
RoundTable devoted to the Apple II -- specifically for those with an interest
in programming. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, whether your
interest is in BASIC or advanced environments like assembly language or Pascal,
A2Pro has information for you. To reach it, choose Menu Option #8 on the Main
Menu from the A2 RoundTable, or jump there directly by moving to page 530.

The A2 University

  One of the most exciting aspects of A2Pro is our A2 University. If you want
to learn programming, A2Pro's A2 University is for you. Are you a novice who
wants to learn about beginning programming, an intermediate user who wants to
create macros for Appleworks? Maybe you're an advanced programmer who'd like to
learn a new language or explore subjects like data compression. In any case,
A2U is for you! Classes are held in Category 22 of the A2Pro Bulletin Board,
with Real-Time Conferences with A2U Professors each week and new lessons
uploaded regularly to the Library! If you've ever wanted to learn more about
programming, A2U is the perfect opportunity!

  The Apple II RoundTables are totally dedicated to helping Apple II users make
the most of their computer investment. For a list of recent Hot Downloads from
A2, read our article in this issue of LiveWire Online on page *LIVEWIRE on
GEnie. Stop by today!

  Illustration: Screen from the popular Power 3D animation program, 19327
POWER.3D.BXY



Recommended Downloads


File #: 19194  Name: IR.2.0.1.BXY
Description: Install Desk Accessories & Inits on the fly under System 6.0!

File #: 19177  Name: BJTUTOR.3.0.BXY
Description: BlackJack Tutor, a blackjack game plus - learn winning strategies
for Vegas style blackjack!

File #: 19164  Name: APLWRTR.2.1.BXY
Description: AppleWriter, a top-notch, professional Description: Word Processor
for the IIe, IIc, and IIgs.  NOW FREEWARE!

File #: 19437  Name: WPLEXP2.1.BXY
Description: WPL Expansion Kit for Apple Writer 2.1. Another Lost Classic is
found!

File #: 19338  Name: FILE.A.TRIX.BXY
Description: Catalog, Copy, formate, delete, rename - a complete disk utility
in a IIgs System 6.0 Classic Desk Accessory!

File #: 19327  Name: POWER.3D.BXY
Description: Two amazing IIgs 3D animation demonstrations by GS animation wiz
Chris McKinsey!

File #: 19318  Name: LETTERSLIDE.BXY
Description: Addicting Word/Strategy Puzzle Game for the IIgs

File #: 19289  Name: BARROWS5.BXY
Description: National Appleworks User group Barrows Appleworks Utilities disk -
a must-have for the Appleworks user!

File #: 19265  Name: KICK.START.BXY
Description: An amazing and unique RAM disk copy program for IIe, IIc, and
IIgs.

File #: 19264  Name: PNPDEMO.BXY
Description: Pick'n'Pile, a fast-paced IIgs arcade game

File #: 19257  Name: HIRES.SIGNS.BXY
Description: Amusing signs in High Resolution 8-bit Clip Art - perfect for
DeskTop Publishing needs!

File #: 19444  Name: MINEFIELD.BXY
Description: Addicting Mine Sweeper game for the IIgs.

File #: 19443  Name: SCHOOL.4.BXY
Description: Double High resolution Clip Art for schools - Publish-It addicts
take note!

File #: 19378  Name: SOUNDSMITH.BXY
Description: One of the best and most popular IIgs music programs ever written
- and it's shareware!

File #: 19358  Name: BIFFS.TALE.BXY
Description: A cute graphics adventure for the IIgs.

File #: 19230  Name: TIMEMSTRGS.BXY
Description: Access program for Atomic Clock service - set your IIgs clock to
incredible accuracy!

File #: 19221  Name: ADB.PEEKS.BXY
Description: AppleWorks database of AppleSoft PEEK locations.

File #: 19218  Name: SOFTDAC20B2.BXY
Description: Latest version of sound playing utility - now play IIgs and
Macintosh sounds on your Apple II and IIc systems!

File #: 19205  Name: BOGGLED.GS.BXY
Description: Boggle-like word game for the IIgs.  Addicting!



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