Hello again, and as you prepare for this festive time of year, I am back to provide you with some information that will help you enjoy your Telecomputing through the Holiday Season.
First, let me be among the first to wish you only the happiest of Holidays. May this time of year bring the best to all in your family.
Now on to our real business. Yes, I finally received my copy of MTERM II. Yes, the Operations Manual is among the poorest excuses of documentation I have seen yet. And yes, the software DOES WORK.
As you may well know, the software itself was designed by Micro-Systems Software of Boca Raton, Florida. They were contracted by Timex to develop the software for them. When Timex went under, M-S sold the package to Westridge, a subsidiary of Anchor.
Anchor told Micro-Systems that they would not need them to provide the documentation for the software. HOW WRONG! The software does indeed work if you know how to use it. (I have broken the procedure down into a checklist in an adjoining article.)
Word has it that Anchor, with the help of Micro-Systems, will be rewriting the Manual, and will provide owners of MTERM II with copies when finished. Keep checking this column for more on this subject.
Next, I just received a BYTE-BACK modem, and will be working with it on both my 1000 & 2068. BYTE-BACK finally released their new software (SpectraTERM) for the 2068. Be looking for a review in the January issue.
I have been getting cards and letters from many of you. I love hearing from you, and will try to answer some questions for you now:
1) As of yet, no one has come out with a BBS program for either the 1000 or the 2068. The main reason is because of the lack of available disk drives for T/S computers. This situation is changing. Also, keep watching for a POSSIBLE cassette-based BBS program in late-Spring. (No promises…I’m gonna try.) If you have any ideas that would help, get in touch with me!
2) There are no accoustic modems available for T/S computers. But, with the use of an RS-232, you may be able to modify one of the available accoustic modems for use.
3) I have yet to try it, but I believe that you CAN Download a program with a BYTE-BACK modem that has been Uploaded with a Westridge.
4) My favorite color is Green…HUH?
Oh well, I hope this answers some questions you may have (I know I probably answered some you could care less about!).
Finally, I want to invite you to try out the RIVER CITIES SMART BBS. If you haven’t called yet, you are missing the largest T/S SIG in the U.S. Read the ad in this issue on details on our FREE WEEKEND!!!
In closing, I hope you are enjoying this column, and will write me with suggestions or comments. My address is:
Bill Ferrebee
MOUNTAINEER SOFTWARE
115 North 7th Avenue
Paden City, West Virginia 26159
Until next month…Happy (New Year) Telecommunicating!!!