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Chat for 2001-04-28 14:00:00

rich: test
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Guy B.: Hi Rich.
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rich: sorry - I got dumped
Guy B.: I just got on.
rich: yes, saw you come on, but when I said hello I got dumped
Guy B.: I wonder if I might be next.
rich: I think maybe Dale's got the server working on some other stuff today
Guy B.: That explains why it took a little while to get up.
rich: I notice a bit of a lag between hitting return and my text appearing
Guy B.: Same here.
rich: well, we're getting a time slice, but other stuff is going on too I reckon
Guy B.: I'm going to try to get the Athlon up as soon as I'm done here on the Net.
rich: go for it - I'm most interested in your impressions
Guy B.: Especially when I got more games to work with it.
rich: oh, do you use your computer for playing games?
Guy B.: As well as the Internet, Word processing, Adam Emulator and programming.
rich: yes - well, I'm not beyobnd the odd round of free cell myself
rich: but my big deal is the internet including email
Guy B.: I'm currently have two VBScript programs ready to transfer from my notebook to the desktop then to the website.
rich: ah yes, file transfers - such fun
rich: wow, that was a long delay
Guy B.: I use Direct Cable Connection to transfer the files. It's like having a network.
rich: I'll take your word for it
Guy B.: It's a little slow, but it works. You have to designate your drives and folders to share between the two computers.
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rich: this just ain't my day!
rich: twice I've been bounced already
rich: fortunately it's coming back on a refresh click
rich: you still there, Guy?
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rich: I gather you got dumped
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Guy B.: Yes, I did.
rich: now you're not twins any more
rich: looks like no one lese wants to show up this afternoon
Guy B.: Well, getting back to Direct Cable Connection. You have to designate your hard drives for sharing between the two computers.
rich: you're already far beyond my knowledge
Guy B.: I wonder if were are the only two that are here so far.
rich: I gather DCC is a piece of software of some sort
Guy B.: You might not know what to do. But, it's not that hard to setup.
rich: and as an aside, yes, I've been on since 3 and you're the only other
Guy B.: It's part of Windows 95 and all versions thereafter.
rich: I do have some software that will let me transfer files between the DOSbox and Amiga
rich: It's in Win95?
Guy B.: Your probably using a direct connection using terminal software like Hyderterminal right?
Guy B.: That's Hyperterminal.
rich: I suspect the PC-Amiga program is some sort of Hyperterminal equivalent
rich: As I saay, I have it but haven't used it
rich: all our transfers so far have been by sneakernet
Guy B.: That could be. That kind of software was used for BBS's. But, it can be used between two computers via a Serial port.
rich: yes, if I ever have a need I will likely make use of it
rich: or if I buy a laptop and want to move stuff around
Guy B.: It's usually easier than using sneakernet.
rich: right - double density discs have their severe limitations
rich: they're fine for small graphics files one at a time which is what we use
Guy B.: The main culprit. File size.
rich: well, sooner or later I'll get a CD RW drive and solve that problem
Guy B.: I will too. Tigerdirect has a 8X4X32 made by Creative Labs for $99. Brand new.
rich: unfortunately for big files I have an LS120 and Frances has a Syquest 135
Guy B.: I still have my Zip 100 drive.
rich: I'm tols that the HP 1950 (?) drive is wiorth looking at
rich: has some software by - Adaptec? - that's said to be very flexible
Guy B.: A friend of mine from work has that on her CD-RW drive.
Guy B.: Abby is taking a nap.
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rich: dumped agagin. I think the server doesn't like us today
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Guy B.: You got dumped again, eh!
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Guy B.: Now you are twins.
rich: better leave my evil twin in place
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rich: when I said OK it dumped me again
rich: I think the server is having a bad day
Guy B.: Now you're one again.
rich: what say we throw in the towel and try again Wednesday
Guy B.: Be right back, I've got a oie baking and it's almost ready to come out.
Guy B.: That's a pie.
rich: let's just close down and leave it - OK?
Guy B.: Not done. You want to go then?
rich: I think being bounced every few minutes is a bit much
rich: maybe we'd better leave the server to whatever its main job is
Guy B.: I got bounced off once, but then that's it. Unless Dale's server is having problems. It's not a bad idea.
rich: well, I'm working on three and out and I've already had four bumps
Guy B.: That's one too many.
rich: right. so, see you Wednesday?
Guy B.: Ok, see you Wednesday night. Bye
rich: my best to the Athlon. Bye now.
Guy B.: Ok, we'll let you know.
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