Atari/Atari Games VaxMail 1991 Jed Margolin ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 2-JAN-1991 12:37:15.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: MCCARTHY Subj: New employee. If you haven't already noticed or been introduced, we have a new employee starting today. His name is John Moore. He is a hardware design engineer in the Electrical Design group, reporting to me. His office is the corner cubicle just outside my office. Drop by and say Hi. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-JAN-1991 15:09:19.55 To: FRYE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Temperature It is 3:08 pm and it is 76 degrees in my office. 76 degrees is too hot. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 2-JAN-1991 16:01:40.42 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: YAMAICHI SOCKETS HI JED, I PLACED THE ORDER FOR YOUR SOCKETS, THEY ARE DUE IN ON 1-8-91 DUE TO INVENTORY. I ASKED TONY TO PLEASE EXPEDITE THE ORDER. F.Y.I. P.O.#LQ32174 PURCHASE REQ #4574.... HAVE A NICE EVENING AND REMEMBER TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY. MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 2-JAN-1991 16:14:13.48 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: SA audio and the 2105 comm boards Jed; I forgot to mention that I am going out to field test in February with the 2105 comm boards AND SA audio. This means I will need to solve the problem I am having with the SCOM interrupt and the comm board interrupt. Any ideas for a short term solution? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::WEST 2-JAN-1991 18:29:22.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MsPacman for sale? Does anyone out there in Vaxland have a Ms.PacMan that they'd like to sell? Call Mark West at x3792 or vaxmail if so. -------Thanx ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JAN-1991 12:33:43.29 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SHEPPERD Subj: TPU problems TPU has been fixed on all nodes. You can use your TPU$INIT files again. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 3-JAN-1991 13:25:56.78 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8022 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8022 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Sounds PROJECT: Race Drivin' USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,40 MHz, 68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: ADSP-2105KP-40 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 3-JAN-1991 15:18:20.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 3-JAN-1991 15:06:43.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:TEAMTACO CC: Subj: vacation log I have made up a nifty chart to keep track of your accumulative vacation hours and sick days. There is a small stack of them beside my cockroach infested computer. Please come by and pick one up. If there is only one left, please make a xerox. Keeping track of your own vacation hours is a wise thing to do. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JAN-1991 22:15:53.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: SHEPPERD Subj: LQ0 (TTQ2) printer location The QMS laser printer LQ0 (TTQ2) has been moved. The new address is by the engineering Xerox machine behind Lois Turner's office (yes, that big ugly printer that is there now is going away). ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::HORSE 4-JAN-1991 08:41:07.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Come and Play Horse!!! Hey all you Basketball Fans!!! Horse is going out on field test today. Please come and play a game while you're having your Friday donut. A 6-pack of your favorite beverage goes to anyone finding a serious bug. Thanks, The Horse Team ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 4-JAN-1991 11:07:41.88 To: MARGOLIN,SMITH,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8022 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 3-JAN-1991 13:25:03.33 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8022 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Sounds PROJECT: Race Drivin' USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,40 MHz, 68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: ADSP-2105KP-40 CONTACT: ANALOG DEVICES PHONE: 4-8 947-0633 COMMENTS: ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: Note: this is a cheaper version of ADSP-2101KP-40 (137662-040) w/less features/int memory cc: smith ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,DSP,CMOS,40MHZ,68P,PLCC | 137674-040 ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 4-JAN-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 4-JAN-1991 12:03:15.47 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: Subj: GSP time outs with DSPlink Jed; We are getting GSP time outs when the DSPlink PCB is installed. Is there anything that this board may interfer with to cause this? Does the DSP interrupt have higher priority that the ADSP interrupt or something to interfer with info going to the GSP? I will try disconnecting the DSPlink until I can isolate the problem. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 4-JAN-1991 13:26:28.37 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: GSP time outs with DSPlink I don't know of anything that would cause the problem. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 4-JAN-1991 14:00:23.18 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: PHONE MESSAGE HI JED, JEFF KELLMAN OF PLUS LOGIC CALLED FOR YOU AT 1:50 PM, PLEASE CALL HIM AT 452-1353. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 4-JAN-1991 14:35:49.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Mr. Nakajima's Gift Turkey Give-Away If you have not picked up your holiday turkey from Mr. Nakajima, please make sure you see Cynde Grossman or Sandi Brown before the end of the day on Tuesday, January 8. Any turkeys left at that time will be donated to a local homeless shelter. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 4-JAN-1991 15:28:57.76 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Arium Echo I spoke to Howard Randall at Manco, the Rep for Arium. He says that Arium continues to sell and support the Arium Echo Dev. system. He says Arium is focusing manpower on their logic analyzer line so there is no effort underway to support additional processors with the Arium Echo. This may have lead to the rumors here at Atari that Arium is longer supporting the Echo which others interpreted to mean it is no longer available. Howard says production, sales, and support of the Arium Echo will continue indefinitely. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-JAN-1991 11:13:16.47 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: A 1200 Bd. Hays compatible external modem complete with users manual and an additional adapter cable. It's ready to use on any Mac. or MacII. Also work on PC. with an adapter cable. $45 or best offer. Farrokh x-1775 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 7-JAN-1991 16:25:59.35 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI, JED! MIKE SEIBERT OF MICRON TRIED TO REACH YOU AT (208)368-3956. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 7-JAN-1991 16:27:38.38 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE PARDON MY MONDAY AFTERNOON SEIZURE...MIKE SEIBERTS NUMBER IS (208)368-3956. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 7-JAN-1991 16:56:42.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: MISSING BOTTLE OF SPECIAL ALCOHOL I HAVE MISPLACED A SMALL BOTTLE OF SPECIAL ALCOHOL (NO NOT THE INGESTIBLE TYPE). IT HAS A SPOUT TYPE LID AND IS ABOUT 7 IN. TALL. IF YOU HAVE FOUND IT IN OR AROUND YOUR AREA, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL COME AND RETRIEVE IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT LINDA PAULO ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 8-JAN-1991 10:40:03.60 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, PLEASE CALL MIKE SIEBERT OF MICRON AT (208)368-3956, HE CALLED FOR YOU AT 9:55 AM. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 8-JAN-1991 12:34:03.67 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HOME FOR SALE My parents have put their home up for sale. It is being shown by appt. only. It is located in Morgan Hill off of East Dunne Ave. in the foothills xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Telephone # xxx-xxx-xxxx. Below is a description. A. Single family tri-level detached home, a planned development with home- owners assn., monthly dues $55.00. B. Two bedrooms, two and one half baths, 1553 sq. ft. C. Woodburning fireplace and ceiling fan in living room, central forced air heating and air conditioning. D. W-wood shake roof, wood shake roof, gutters and downspouts, and concrete slab foundation. E. City sewer and water, and PG&E utilities. F. Quiet street, end of cul-de-sac lot, with excellent view. G. Two car attached garage with automatic garage door opener and built in storage cabinets. H. Homeowners association maintains front landscaping and sprinkler system. I. All window coverings remain, 220 volts for dryer, inside laundry area. J. All double pane windows, tinted in living room, ceiling and walls insulated, garden window in kitchen. K. Kitchen has free standing range and oven, built in dishwasher, disposal and free standing microwave. L. Large deck overlooking hills with picturesque views. M. Cable tv, and rented water softener. N. Home decorated like a model home using extensive wall paper and upgraded carpet throughout home. O. Built in alarm system and wrought iron security doors and windows. P. Price: $237,750 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 8-JAN-1991 16:55:23.24 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Hot Processor at Great Price!? Here is a message Tim sent me - sounds exciting. My comments follow... From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 8-JAN-1991 12:15:46.26 To: DOWNEND Subj: New 68000 development tools I would like to suggest that we make sure any new tools will support some of the new processors Motorola is planning. At least one of them, the 68EC020, looks very interesting. The 68EC020 is a reduced cost version of the 68020 (EC stands for Embedded Control) that reduces the address bus to 24 bits and removes co-processor support so it can fit in a cheaper 100-pin package. It has a maximum clock speed of 25MHz. It's availability is slated for 2nd quarter this year (although who believes Motorola's release dates?) and is targetted for $15 in our quantities. Given that we are currently paying $13 for 16MHz 68000s this sounds very interesting. Tim ............................end of Tim's message...................... This is exciting and frustrating at the same time. I am pretty sure NONE of the 68000/68010 emulators will support the 68020 processor. The jump from 16 to 32 bit data is too much for them. So what do you do? Wait for something like the the 68EC020 to make it into our designs or buy new equipment now? Sometimes any action is better than no action even it turns out to be wrong in a year or two. In spite of the emulator problem, I would certainly encourage new hardware designs to consider processors with the power/price ratio offered by the 68EC020. It should be approached as a choice for the whole department with the intention of standardizing most future designs upon it. Tim also mentioned a 683xx processor which also offers greater speed while retaining much of the 68000 architecture. New purchases should be evaluted in terms of supporting that processor as well. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 8-JAN-1991 17:52:40.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT CC: RAY Subj: ATEI early Feb. next year According to January '91 Playmeter, ATEI (London) will be the first week in February '92 (not early January). This should make getting the games over there in time much easier next year! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JAN-1991 18:06:30.80 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT CC: RAY Subj: ATEI earlyshow sym sys$mail According to January '91 Playmeter, ATEI (London) will be the first week in February '92 (not early January). This should make getting the games over there in time much easier next year! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JAN-1991 18:18:52.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Moving party 1/19/91! The Ray family will be moving from beautiful Milpitas to the country (only 20 minutes away!) on Saturday, January 19, 1991. If you feel like getting some exercise that Saturday, we could sure use the help! (We will provide food and beverages to keep you going.) If you are interested in attending this "party", please RSVP. I will provide you with a map and further details. Thanks!! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 9-JAN-1991 09:49:44.92 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE GOOD MORNING JED, KEITH CHARLSTON OF REDAK CALLED FOR YOU AT 9:50 AM, PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT (800)356-8352. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 11:08:42.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: hows about a date Today is 1-9-91 Isn't that cute? Maybe we can get this year over with in one day. Note to Pat McCarthy: I know, I know, it's 9-1-91. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 11:32:01.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: another date perhaps I was just writing the date on a drawing when I noticed the coincidence. No big deal, just a cute observation. But, now that I think of it, this is really quite significant. This hasn't happened since January 8th, 1881! This should be a holiday. Let's all go home and celebrate. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 9-JAN-1991 13:00:44.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Chris has the next one.. From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-JAN-1991 12:19:09.31 To: BERT::CAMERON CC: Subj: RE: another date perhaps is the next time Feb. 1, 2112? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 9-JAN-1991 15:14:58.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: House to share Sunnyvale near 280, beautiful/quiet 3 bdrm condo, $500/mo + deposit utilities included. Professional M/F, non-smoker, available immediately. Call extension 3773 or xxx-xxxx. Thank you Kiyoko Humes ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 9-JAN-1991 15:26:11.24 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: YAMAICHI SOCKETS GOOD AFTERNOON, THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT YAMAICHI SENT OUR PARTS TO ANOTHER COMPANY. I SPOKE TO TONY AND HE PROMISED ME THAT THE PARTS WILL BE IN TOMORROW 1-10-91. HE WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS ARE READY FOR PICK UP, EITHER MYSELF OR A FELLOW ATARIAN WILL PICK UP THE PARTS. IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFO I WILL LET YOU KNOW. SORRY FOR THE DELAY MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 9-JAN-1991 15:42:10.60 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: DATES TO REMEMBER ONE HQW ABOUT........1-9-1987,.....IT WAS A FRIDAY AND EVERYONE WENT HOME AT NOON......BIG WATER MAIN BRAKE ON SYCAMORE DR........ ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::KELLER 9-JAN-1991 15:58:23.47 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ROOM TO RENT EVERGREEN AREA, QUIET 4 BRM HOUSE, 375.00 + DEPOSIT, UTILITIES INCLUDED, PROFESSIONAL FEMALE, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. CALL EXTENSION: CALL EXTENSION: 9412 THANKS KAREN ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-JAN-1991 16:04:12.53 To: MARGOLIN CC: DENCKER Subj: PCB parts lists Jed: I have an answer to your problems re. PCB parts lists not being available. Jeff Bell told me for over a year the SCIcards-generated parts lists have been copied over to the PARTSLIST: directory (it's on Bert, in case you're interested). Those files are plain ASCII except for the first line, which is extra long. If you do a directory of partslist:*.sc, you'll see there are 59 files in that directory. The other zillions of parts lists in that directory are WordMARC format, of course. Probably the reason you couldn't find a SCI- cards parts lists yesterday was because it hadn't been released yet. Not until it's released does it get copied over to that directory. The three assemblies Ralph Perez used for the Compact link programs are: A048979-01 North American A048979-02 British A048979-03 German The link assemblies above are listed on the A048980-xx parts list. Hope this info helps you. Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-JAN-1991 16:33:20.95 To: BERT::DENCKER CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: PCB parts lists Thank you, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::GRAY 9-JAN-1991 19:19:14.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WILLOW GLEN HOME FOR RENT 1250 sq. ft., 2 bedroom/1 bath, hard-wood floors and fireplace, newly painted exterior and interior, gardener service included, rent: $1050 This quaint home is in an established residential area, approx. 1/2 mile from downtown Willow Glen. Respond to this message or call X-1772 (Atari). - Alan - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 10-JAN-1991 14:47:47.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAR SPEAKERS FOR SALE : 2 - 12 INCH. LANZAR PRO. SPEAKERS $ 250.00 1 - 150 WATT AUTO TEK AMPLIFIER $ 250.00 BOTH ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW ONLY 1 MONTH OLD, THEY ARE BEING SOLD EITHER WAYS, SEPARATELY AT $ 250.00 EACH OR AS A PACKAGE FOR $ 450.00. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL TINA AT THE FRONT LOBBY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 10-JAN-1991 15:37:44.80 To: MARGOLIN,OWENS CC: Subj: 136077 - DRIVER MEMORY MASTERS 136077 - HARD DRIVIN/RACE MEMORY MASTERS 10-Jan-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136077-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W 136077-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W 136077-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210X 136077-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200X 136077-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y 136077-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y 136077-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,45C 136077-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H 136077-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H 136077-1023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-1024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K 136077-1025 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,40B 136077-1026 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,60B 136077-1027 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137665-1020,30J 136077-1028 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30F 136077-1029 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10F 136077-1030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E 136077-1031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E 136077-1032 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,70N 136077-1033 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,45N 136077-1103 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1104 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1105 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1106 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1111 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W 136077-1112 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W 136077-1123 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-1201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-1202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-1203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1207 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-1208 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-1209 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-1210 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077 - HARD DRIVIN/RACE MEMORY MASTERS 10-Jan-1991 Page 2 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136077-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-2021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H 136077-2022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H 136077-2023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-2024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K 136077-3001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-3002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-4001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-4002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-4003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-4004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-4005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-4006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-4007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-4008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-4009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-4010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-4015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y 136077-4016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y 136077-4030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E 136077-4031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::RAY 10-JAN-1991 17:20:07.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: RAY Subj: Strategy Brainstorming! RSVP by Friday night! You are invited to a brainstorming session, currently scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 12:00 to 2:00. The focus of the session will be on corporate strategy. For example: What does Atari do? What does Atari do better than our competitors? What are our unique advantages? How can we capitalize on these advantages? What areas do we want to explore? What new capabilities should be developed? etc. We will have approximately 10 people in each group. The moderators will be chosen from the Engineering and Marketing Directors (Rick Moncrief, Pete Takaichi, Chris Downend, Mary Fujihara, and yours truly). If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by VAX to RAY by end of day tomorrow (Friday). I will organize the participants into "well-rounded" groups and assign moderators by Tuesday. You will receive details of your meeting place and moderator on Tuesday. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-JAN-1991 17:37:05.24 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ZOOM/shadows/ground avoidance I have been asked by the lawyers if there are any games out there that have used any one of the following features. If you could provide me with any information that would be appreciated. 1. Player selectable Zoom. I have seen a Sega sitdown that used a zoom to move to and from the cockpit of a jet but it was not controllable. What is the name of this game? Are there other games with a zoom? 2. Terrain following shadows. I believe the game Zaxxon and F-15 used shadows to give the player a height. Are there any others that provided a shadow that followed the terrain? 3. Automatic ground avoidance. I believe F-15 and others prevented the player from flying into the ground (vertical avoidance). Are there any other games like this? Are there any games that detected terrain in front of the player and helped the player avoid that terrain in any way? Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SALWITZ 14-JAN-1991 11:18:26.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Here we go... Well somebody has to do it.. (2 days to go). Once we go to war there will be no turning back. There will be sons and daughters and fathers and mothers killed. There will be thousands of Americans killed and thousands more disfigured so that their lives will never be the same. It may be a fast war, it may be a decisive war, but no war is a clean war. The Arabs may or may not remember that Hussein attacked Kuwait but they will most certainly remember the Arabs killed when the allied forces attack. If we destroy Iraq there will be millions of refugees. They will not be looking at America as their savior. Going to war represents a major defeat for the administration. All the talk about a "single voice" in the U.S. being the single greatest chance for peace is just so much B.S. when the war starts. I believe that sanctions should be given more time. One possible action at this time is a full military blockade, stopping all air, sea and ground transport into and out of Iraq. This is technically an act of war, but it will kill many fewer people. Peace, JFS ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 14-JAN-1991 11:23:23.12 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: 2 WW 2105 PCBs Jed; I will need 2 more WW 2105 serial boards for my Field Test cabinet. Should we use the current design I am using or do you want to do 4 new WW boards (2 to replace the ones we are using in the lab)? I would like to get them started in the done in the next two weeks. Ed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 14-JAN-1991 11:24:05.38 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, STEVE BUCHHEIT OF TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:00 AM, PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 748-2267. RE: P 15. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 15-JAN-1991 11:28:06.36 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: PAL for DSK board At one time you said you might be able to change a PAL on the DSK and give me the full address range in the pair of 512's there rather than half the range which I can use now. Are you planning on doing this, and if so when? Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 15-JAN-1991 11:30:53.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ELECTRICIAN CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A GOOD AND DEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN TO ME. I WILL BE NEEDING SOME ELECTRICAL WORK DONE IN MY HOUSE IN ABOUT 3 - 5 WEEKS. THANK YOU KEN WILLIAMS X3909 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-JAN-1991 13:30:47.84 To: BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DSK Addressing No, I don't have time to redo the DSK addressing. I don't have time now; I don't expect to have time later. Leon has started the layout of the Expanded Memory Board and will probably be done next week. We will probably be able to get boards on a two week turn-around. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 15-JAN-1991 14:30:29.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BOAT SHOW FREEBEES I HAVE 4 TICKETS TO THE COW PALACE BOAT SHOW (COMPLIMENTS OF KRAGENS) FOR WEDNESDAY..ONLY... SHOW ADMISSION IS USUALLY $6 HOURS:1 ;00...TRY THAT AGAIN...........HOURS: 1:00-10:30 PM MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 15-JAN-1991 16:31:23.50 To: BEHENSKY, MARGOLIN CC: Subj: FYI, re. returned EPROMs From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 15-JAN-1991 12:07:39.82 To: BEHENSKY,MONCRIEF CC: DENCKER,BENZLER Subj: RACE DRIVIN LINK UPDATE KIT INSTRUCTIONS I already returned my copy of the instruction manual to Andrea; however, Elaine may want to ask operators to return the old EPROMs for credit. She will be reviewing this with Bob Stewart to see if it is worth the trouble. Since we are not charging customers for the kit, it makes it difficult to send them a credit. Also, our accounting system is not set up to give credits back directly to operators. Basically, we would be buying EPROMs directly from operators. --Linda ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 15-JAN-1991 16:37:27.90 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Micro Times Anyonoe out there have a copy of Micro Times I could look through, I would really appreciate it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 16-JAN-1991 10:10:04.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Computer for sale ******************************* * FOR SALE * * *************************** * * * * IBM PC * * 640K MEMORY * * 360 K DISC DRIVE * * DUAL FLOPPY * * MONO MONITOR * * EXTENDED KEYBOARD * * BEST OFFER * * * * (xxx) xxx-xxxx X2211 * * ASK FOR DIANE * * * ******************************* ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 16-JAN-1991 10:19:17.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOR SALE $6500 MILTY EX 3742 From: KIM::MILTY 16-JAN-1991 09:20:15.33 To: MILTY CC: Subj: MUSTANG 1985 MUSTANG GT,302 4V H.O.,5SP,3.00 POSI,53K MI, 17 CTY/24 HWY ACTUAL MILEAGE,ORIGINAL OWNER, BLACK W/GREY FABRIC INTERIOR,T-TOPS P/S,P/DISC BRAKES,P/W,PDL,A/C,CC,TILT LIGHT GROUP,GUAGES,KENWOOD AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO, PIONEER SPEAKERS,G.E. CB RADIO UNDERCOATED,POLYSEALED,SCOTCHGUARDED. FIRST YEAR WITH ROLLER CAM LAST YEAR WITH HOLLEY 4V & ALUM INTAKE FINNED ALUM VALVE COVERS ALL FACTORY STOCK NU 3 ROW RADIATOR NU FACTORY HEATER CORE NU VISORS NU HOSES AND SERPENTINE BELT CAR COVER,DASH COVER,SNOW CHAINS,ALL RECEIPTS AND RECORDS. GOOD TIRES,GOOD BRAKES,GOOD CLUTCH,STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYS. NEVER RACED,NEVER HIT ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 16-JAN-1991 10:28:09.61 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: CAFE ATARI ******************************************************************* THAT LONG AWAITED DAY HAS ARRIVED, THE GRAND OPENING OF CAFE ATARI! IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED OUT THE BREAKFAST THIS MORNING, BE SURE TO "DO LUNCH". ******************************************************************** ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 16-JAN-1991 13:46:13.89 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8088 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8088 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS194 DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Driver MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS194 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 16-JAN-1991 13:49:45.46 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8089 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8089 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: DS III PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS195 DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Receiver MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS195 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-JAN-1991 15:36:29.54 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8088 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-JAN-1991 13:45:21.17 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8088 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS194 DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Driver MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS194 CONTACT: TI PHONE: COMMENTS: Data is in TI ALS/AS Logic Data Book, 1986, page 3-85 ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,LINE DRIVER,DIFF,QUAD,W/3 ST O,16P/.3 | 137675-001 ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 1/16/91 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-JAN-1991 15:43:12.16 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8089 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-JAN-1991 13:48:44.70 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8089 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Serial Communicatio PROJECT: Street Driver, Cyclotro USED ON ASSEMBLY: DS III PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 75ALS195 DESCRIPTION: Quad Differential Line Receiver MANUFACTURER: TI MFG P/N: 75ALS195 CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: Data is in TI ALS/AS Logic Data Book, 1986, page 3-95 ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,LINE RECEIVER,DIFF,QUAD,W/3 ST O,CER,16P/.3 | 137676-001 ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 1/16/91 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LICHAC 18-JAN-1991 06:22:43.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GAME TICKETS 2 TICKETS FOR SUNDAYS 49'ER AND GIANTS GAME......... SECTION 31 UPPER RESERVE .......ROW 17.. SEATS 15 & 16 $150.00 EACH JOHN OR BILL xxx-xxxx (xxx) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 18-JAN-1991 08:49:27.82 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: HEALTH INSURANCE MEETINGS DON'T FORGET THE 9:00 AND 10:30 MEETINGS THIS MORNING. BE THERE AND BE INFORMED. SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 21-JAN-1991 13:31:35.82 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,@SYS$MAIL:MARKETING CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday Schedule This schedule is posted on my bulletin board as well. Let me know if you see any problems. WALKABOUT FRIDAYS DATE PROJECT PROJECT LEADER ------ ---------------- ------------------- 2/1/91 Animators Sam Comstock 3/1/91 Audio Brad Fuller 4/5/91 Hardware Pat McCarthy 5/3/91 Marketing Mary Fujihara 6/7/91 Danger Express Paul Kwinn 7/12/91 Pit-Fighter II Gary Stark 8/9/91 Kelly Turner 9/6/91 Ed Logg 10/4/91 John Salwitz 11/1/91 Bob Flanagan 12/6/91 Mark Pierce 1/10/92 Bonnie Smithson 2/7/92 Peter Lipson 3/6/92 Natalie Burgess 4/3/92 Ed Rotberg 5/1/92 Dennis Harper 6/5/92 Andy Burgess ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 21-JAN-1991 13:35:10.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: inkjet printers Has anyone ever used a SIMENZ ink-jet printer? Weired Stuff's got a few of these printers with serial interface for $10/ea.!! Any comments? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 22-JAN-1991 17:39:35.18 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: BENEFITS RE-ENROLLMENT IF YOU ARE PRESENTLY ON EITHER THE LIFEGUARD OR NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE (NWNL) GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS, OR IF YOU PLAN TO CHANGE TO THE NWNL HEALTH PLAN, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF THE MEETINGS ON LAST FRIDAY AND RECEIVED INFORMATION AND AN INSURANCE PACKET. IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED A PACKET, PLEASE OBTAIN ONE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES. THERE ARE EXPLANATIONS FOR TWO TYPES OF HEALTH INSURANCES INSIDE, THE PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) AND THE EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (EPO). BOTH ARE UNDER THE NWNL PLAN. THERE ARE ALSO INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR EACH ONE. YOU MUST DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE YOU WANT, EITHER THE PPO OR EPO, AND RETURN THE APPROPRIATE FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES BY MONDAY, JANUARY 28. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES (KAISER EMPLOYEES OR EMPLOYEES WITH JUST DENTAL COVERAGE) MUST COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT FORM ALSO FOR THIS IS A RE-ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. NWNL IS OUR INSURANCE CARRIER FOR LIFE INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE AS WELL AS MEDICAL AND DENTAL. ALL FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO H.R. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 28 FOR THESE CHANGES TO BECOME EFFECTIVE BY FEBRUARY 2. REMEMBER, THIS RE-ENROLLMENT PERIOD INVOLVES EVERYONE! SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 23-JAN-1991 07:40:06.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Atari Wine Glasses An offer that is hard to refuse.................................... Human Resources is closing out its stock of limited edition 1990 Holiday Wine Glasses. Glasses will be priced at the unbelievable low price of TWO for $3.00. Act quickly if you are interested in purchasing these collector's items as supplies are extremely limited. If you want to purchase glasses, stop by my office, call me at Ext. 3754 or send me a mail message. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 23-JAN-1991 08:57:15.35 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: stuff from my garage to yours FOR SALE Delta Table Saw, 10" Thin kerf blade. Only got ripped a few times.........$225 Craftsman Belt and Disc Sander with stand. 9" disc 6 X 48 belt Get belted for only..................$175 Upright Freezer, white, spacious, cold Put one on ice for only..............$125 I have the manual for the tools in my office. Write or call 3727....Carole ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 23-JAN-1991 15:09:32.35 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: ELI IS IN THE LOBBY... THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 23-JAN-1991 16:19:44.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: LOST AND FOUND AN EARRING WAS FOUND IN THE DESIGN SERVICES AREA A FEW DAYS AGO. IT'S BLACK AND GOLD AND TRIANGULAR IN SHAPE. IF YOU LOST IT, YOU CAN RETRIEVE IT AT THE MAIN LOBBY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-JAN-1991 16:52:47.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: JAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD ENGINEERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD PROGRAMMERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MANAGERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD TECHS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD ENGINEERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD PROGRAMMERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MANAGERS TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY... If you know of any unused (bare or otherwise) JAMMA style game boards left over from previous prototypes that might be found around your lab, please let me know. Your cooperation will be appreciated by all of us RATs in the "RACE" lab. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 24-JAN-1991 17:03:32.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: LAST CHANCE O.K. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF LAST FRIDAY'S HEALTH INSURANCE MEETINGS BUT WEREN'T, OR FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE THERE BUT ARE STILL CONFUSED OR HAVE QUESTIONS, THEN HERE IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. A NWNL REPRESENTATIVE WILL AGAIN BE IN THE CAFETERIA TOMORROW FROM 10:00 TIL NOON TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. THIS IS NOT A MEETING, BUT A COME-AS-YOU-ARE-WHEN-YOU- CAN TYPE OF THING. NO MORE EXCUSES ABOUT WHY YOU COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T ATTEND THE MEETINGS LAST WEEK. THIS IS IT! SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 24-JAN-1991 17:44:39.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: LOCKER ROOM/SHOWER ROOM CLEAN-UP YOU KNOW THOSE FADED RED SHORTS AND THAT TATTERED ATARI SHIRT OF YOURS? YEAH, THE ONES YOU HAVEN'T SEEN AROUND SINCE YOU STOPPED PLAYING VOLLYBALL LAST SUMMER. WELL, I THINK I KNOW WHERE THEY ARE, AND PROBABLY ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS COME WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE LOCKERS IN THE MEN AND/OR WOMENS RESTROOMS. IT HAS BECOME QUITE GROSS IN BOTH THE LOCKER ROOMS AND THE EXERCISE ROOM AT TIMES, SO ON FEBRUARY 1, AND EVERY FRIDAY THEREAFTER, THE LOCKERS WILL BE CLEANED OUT. WHICH MEANS EVERYTHING LEFT IN THEM WILL BE DISPOSED OF. SO LET'S JUMP ON THE "BETTER OUR ENVIRONMENT" BANDWAGON AND MAKE THIS A MORE FRAGRANT AND NEATER PLACE TO WORK. SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 25-JAN-1991 10:29:25.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Health Insurance Re-Enrollment There are a LARGE number of employees who have not completed insurance re-enrollment cards and returned them to Human Resources. It is necessary for ALL EMPLOYEES to complete an enrollment form before the end of today. If you are a Kaiser subscriber you need to complete the re- enrollment form for dental coverage under Northwestern National. If you are an existing Northwestern subscriber, you need to complete the re-enrollment form for medical and dental. If you are currently covered under Lifeguard, you need to complete an enrollment form for one of the Northwestern plans or Kaiser. If you have questions, please contact either Sandi or myself or stop by the cafeteria between 10:00 am an Noon and talk to the Northwestern National representative. cynde REMINDER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE AN INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORM BEFORE THE END OF TODAY (Friday, January 25). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STARK 25-JAN-1991 15:23:37.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: LOIS,STARK Subj: Zax emulator demo... There will be a demo of the Zax emulator in my lab on Wed @ 2:00pm. The Zax rep will be there to answer questions. If I get it converted in time, I'll load Pitfighter as the test case. gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 25-JAN-1991 16:15:57.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: LOCKER CLEAN-UP RETRACTION I AM SORRY. I MISCONSTRUED THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED REGARDING THE FRIDAY CLEAN UPS. THE LOCKERS THEMSELVES WILL NOT BE CLEANED OUT, BUT THE AREA AROUND AND ON TOP OF THE LOCKERS AND SHOWER AREAS WILL BE. SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 28-JAN-1991 08:49:28.70 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOR SALE..TO GOOD HOME....$2500 EVERYTHING MUST GO!! From: KIM::MILTY 28-JAN-1991 08:40:12.47 To: MILTY CC: Subj: RANCHERO 28/JAN/91 1972 RANCHERO GT,351C W/HOLLEY 4BBL,RUNS PURRFECTLY A/T,P/S,P/DISC BRAKES,A/C,TRANS COMPLETELY REBUILT PROFESSIONALY NU SPEAKERS,TACH,GUAGES, AMER.MAGS,NU HR60/14 T/A RADIALS,RECEIVER HITCH,TRANS PAN COOLER, SHIFT KIT,HI ENERGY CAM,3 CORE RADIATOR,COMPLETELY REBUILT FRONT SUSPENSION,NU REAR AXLE BEARINGS AND SEALS,3.00 GEARS,DUAL EXHAUST W/TURBO MUFFLERS,AIR SHOCKS,NU FRONT SHOCKS,HOOD LOCKS,NU ALT, NU BATTERY,NU FUEL PUMP,NU WINSHIELD WASHER AND MOTOR,NU HOSES,NU BELTS NU SPARKS/WIRES/ETC.,GOOD BRAKES,UNDERCOATED,STEAM CLEANED OFTEN, ALL MAINTAINENCE RECORDS,FACTORY SHOP MANUALS. 120K MILES ON ENGINE EXTRAS:LT & RT DOORS,DRUMS,ROTORS,STEERING COLUMNM,DASH GUAGES,KNOBS, TRIM,TAIL LIGHTS,DRIVE SHAFT,REAR END HOUSING COMPLETE BRAKE TO BRAKE,REAR WINDOW,NUTS N' BOLTS,AND........... A COMPLETE 140K MI 351C 2BBL ENGINE. ..............MILT LOPER (xxx)xxx-xxxx...EVES (xxx)xxx-xxxx....... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 28-JAN-1991 14:27:02.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: referral please I need the name of a physical therapist. Thank you. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 28-JAN-1991 16:50:29.49 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE CALVIN OF BAY CALLED REGARDING PLUS LOGIC,452-4853. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::STARK 29-JAN-1991 10:24:42.21 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: LOIS,STARK Subj: Zax emulator demo Please note: Tomorrow's Zax emulator demo is being moved from 2:00pm to 1:30pm because of schedule conflicts. gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 29-JAN-1991 15:48:34.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY,HENRY, MSHERMAN,VERNON,MCDOWELL,CALFEE,HINDORFF,THOMPSON CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 2/1/91 3:30 - 5:00 This Friday is Walkabout Friday (tm)!! Atari Games' world renowned ANIMATION department will be hosting this special event!! Expect some exciting new developments from the old timers: BMX Heat, NoName, BATMAN, and HORSE. Look out for those up-and-coming superstars: Danger Express, Marble Man, Gauntlet:TnA. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Feb. 1, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 29-JAN-1991 18:42:54.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: JACKSON,LEON,JOE,MCCARTHY Subj: BOM parts lister program release. The parts list generator program for Viewlogic schematics is now available. To use it put into your login.com : $ BOM :== $ scicom:plist SCICOM should already be in your login. Type BOM /HELP for information about the switch options. You need to run the VIEWDATA portion on the PC first. See Art, Leon, Joe or me if you need help to get started. Here is the help information from the program. As always please report problems and bugs. Engineers. Use the /eng switch to generate a parts list format suitable for Tims COSTPL program using the MANPL option. The PLIST command format is : PLIST project assy#-version/rev (eg a012345-01a) optional : /add /create /eng /goto /help /keep='level' /local_xref /print /show='level' Only the first letter after the / is significant. project : The name of the project .bom file. assembly/rev# : The assembly number and revision of the parts list to create. The following switches are optional. /add : If the assembly is not fount in the .AO file, then add it. /create : If the .ao file is not found then create it. /engineer : produce engineering parts list only. /goto=n : Skip beginning procedures /help : this message. /keep='level' : What to do with temporary files level can be ALL SOME NONE or a number. /local_xref : do not copy or use the master plist_xref.dat file /print : print an existing pl on the documemntation printers. the project name is ignored. /show='level' : How much information to display on the screen. level can be ALL SOME NONE or a number. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 30-JAN-1991 09:44:04.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GYM PASSES IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE A FREE GUEST PASS FOR FITNESS USA, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE FRONT DESK. I CAN HAVE THEM TOMORROW. THEY HAVE FACILITIES IN DALY CITY, MTN. VIEW, MILPITAS (ON LANDESS), AND IN FREMONT. ALL SPAS HAVE CO-ED AND WOMEN ONLY WORKOUT ROOMS, AEROBICS, POOLS, AND HOT WHIRLPOOL SPAS. THANK YOU, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SALWITZ 30-JAN-1991 09:49:18.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Call to Wall People Hey you "Wall-Peoples". We will be putting a 2 player version of RAMPART into the Common Area. Please play it. thanks, JFS PS: Please play both 2 and 1 player games. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 30-JAN-1991 11:22:01.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: FLANAGAN Subj: batch job gone crazy My apologies to those of you who use GAWD. I started a batch job last night before I left, which was supposed to take about 8 hours. This morning I found it still running because the backup was run last night, and my job did not get much time. I am setting the priority lower so it will not interfere with other jobs being submitted today. Again, I apologize. I did not mean to run this processor intensive job during the day. Bob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-JAN-1991 18:03:44.98 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: T-Shirts Tengen would like to make those totally radical black with day-glow K L A X T-shirts available to employees and their friends. If you're interested in purchasing a T-shirt ($7.50 each + tax), call Jeannine Smith at Ext. 430 on or before Wednesday, February 13. A minimum order must be met BEFORE the order is placed. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 31-JAN-1991 08:38:16.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Are your missing your ARMADILLO? I seem to have acquired a "LOVE AN ARMADILLO" coffee mug. If you are missing such an animal, please re-claim it from my desk top. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 31-JAN-1991 09:16:32.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWERS JUST A REMINDER ...THAT THERE STILL ARE FLOWERS AVAILABLE FOR ATARI EMPLOYEES AND TENGEN EMPLOYEES. YOU MAY COME TO THE FRONT DESK FOR AVAILABILITY AND PRICES. EACH WEEK STEVE THE FLOWERMAN WILL CALL FOR ORDERS BY WEDNESDAY MORNING, AND DELIVER BY THURSDAY. THERE WILL BE VALENTINES SPECIALS SOON. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KWINN 31-JAN-1991 09:55:31.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Lost videotape To Whom it may concern, I discovered a videotape of a certain Disney classic in the Danger Express lab on Tuesday. It's not mine. It may have been left here sometime last week (I was out sick). Come claim it if it's yours. Paul Kwinn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 31-JAN-1991 10:45:44.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: EXCESS EXCESS AGAIN WE ARE CLEANING OUT THE WAREHOUSE AREA AND HAVE COME UP WITH LOTS OF MISC. ITEMS, WHICH MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING. A ROPED OFF AREA WILL BE SET UP FRIDAY AFTERNOON, FEB. 1ST FOR A ONE TIME WALK THRU. IT'S ALL HISTORY MONDAY MORNING. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 31-JAN-1991 11:45:40.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: LOIS Subj: New Addition The Harper home has a new addition. Her name is Kayla Rose. She was born last night at 8:00. Her vital statistics are: 19" long 8 lbs, 1 oz Lots of dark hair Congrats to Bonnie, Dennis, and little Miss Kayla! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 31-JAN-1991 15:22:01.75 To: BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: 1meg parts Ok, I just checked the AVL for 150ns parts. They're listed under: 137668-150 ,but stock availability is ZERO all around. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the BEAT began" 31-JAN-1991 16:13:58.10 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DIEKNEITE Subj: Live from NYC MIMELIGHT, a highly acclaimed mime duo from New York City will be appearing in a FREE children's performance this Sunday (Feb 3rd) at the Milpitas Community Center (corner of Calaveras & Milpitas Rd), at 4PM. Everyone is welcome to this concert sponsored by Young Audiences of San Jose ("The Best in Arts Programming for Children"). Bring the whole family, friends, relatives, in-laws, remote friends, aquaintances, and anyone else you can think of! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-FEB-1991 11:29:43.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: DIO update I want to update the DIO-288 unit outside the FAMILY LAB. If anyone's using it (or planning to) today, I'll shut it down This afternoon. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-FEB-1991 11:46:20.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Correction to DIO update What I meant to say was that if anyone's using it, let me know so that I won't shut it down. So, unless if I hear from anyone by 1:00 today, I'll get started. I want to update the DIO-288 unit outside the FAMILY LAB. If anyone's using it (or planning to) today, I'll shut it down This afternoon. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 1-FEB-1991 14:45:44.60 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Furniture for sale Is one of your New Year's resolutions to organize your hifi and TV setup? If so, I have two solutions. I am selling my TV/VCR cart and Scandinavian oak hi-fi cabinet. I'm buying an entertainment unit that will hold everything, and it's due here in mid-February. Therefore, these two items will be available in about 2 weeks. TV CART: High-quality medium-dark wood laminate with rounded corners, casters, and open shelf below for a VCR. The shelf is reversible: one side has the wood laminate, the other side has a cane look. Perfect condition. (I have a picture of this cart in my office.) $25. HI-FI CABINET: Medium-gold tight-grained oak with radiused front edges; ample room for 3 components inside, and 4 compartments for records at the bottom. A turntable fits on top. Wood is in immaculate condition. This cabinet had a smoke glass door, which no longer exists. I got a quote from a local glass shop to have a new piece of glass cut for $54. I still have all the silver-colored door hardware. Remote controls work through the smoke glass, by the way. Open back allows for easy cable connections. 23 1/8" w x 18 1/8" D x 38" H. $60, or negotiable with new glass door. Andrea ext. 3718 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 4-FEB-1991 09:54:58.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: FIRMWARE update Final correction, DIO logicPak 303A-011A is now up to rev. level 14.0 Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::JEDCOM 4-FEB-1991 11:11:20.92 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Play the new version of RAMPART! The two-player version needs to get its Stats Package verified; please play the one in the common area as often as you can today, both in 1-player and in 2-player mode. Thanks.... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 4-FEB-1991 14:19:29.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: NEW HIRE WE HAVE A NEW ATARIAN ON BOARD. NO, NOT A NEWBORN, BUT A NEW HIRE. JIM FLACK STARTED TODAY AS DIRECTOR OF SIMULATION PRODUCTS. JIMS RESPONSIBILITY IS TO DEVELOP NEW SIMULATOR BUSINESS USING THE HARD DRIVIN' TECHNOLOGY. AFTER 10 YEARS AT ARGOSYSTEMS, INC., JIM'S MOST RECENT POSITION THERE HAS BEEN AS DIRECTOR OF LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLANS WHERE HE WORKED WITH THE STRATEGIC PLANNING ORGANIZATION AT ARGOSYSTEMS' PARENT, THE BOEING COMPANY. YOU CAN FIND JIM'S OFFICE IN THE DESIGN SERVICES AREA NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS INTO ADMINISTRATION. STOP BY, INTRODUCE YOURSELF, AND GIVE HIM A BIG ATARI WELCOME! SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Give the gift that keeps on giving: A female kitten" 4-FEB-1991 14:51:57.28 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: Marble Madness I'm looking for a Marble Madness upright to purchase. If anyone is aware of any for sale please let me know. - brad - x3788 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::STARK 5-FEB-1991 09:29:49.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: STARK Subj: Zax emulator Our loaner Zax emulator will most likely be picked up on Friday. If you have any questions or would like to try it out, I will leave it up & running in my lab until that time. If you need any help, just let me know. gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 5-FEB-1991 10:14:40.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: V-DAY GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! I KNOW HOW HARD EVERYONE IS WORKING HERE AT ATARI/TENGEN, SO CONSIDER THIS A FRIENDLY REMINDER. VALENTINES DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. YOU HAVE ONLY ONE WEEK TO DECIDE ON A GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE. MAY I SUGGEST FLOWERS??! TINA AND I WILL BE TAKING ORDERS AT THE FRONT DESK UNTIL 9 AM TUESDAY, THE 12TH. THE FLOWERMAN WILL DELIVER ON VALENTINES DAY. 1 DOZ. LG. ROSES - $22.00 1/2 DOZ. LG. ROSES - $11.00 IF ROSES ARE NOT YOUR FLOWER OF CHOICE, PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE THE LIST OF FLOWERS AVAILABLE. THANK YOU, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::LEON 5-FEB-1991 14:56:44.87 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: PARTS LIST DS III ERNIE$USERDISK:[BOARD.A049095.R1]A049095.01R1;1 A049096.01R1;1 ME A049098.R1 A049097.01R1;1 A049098.01R1;1 DSP A049242.R1 A049242.01R1;1 A049243.01R1;1 FIND PARTS LIST IN THESE FILES. LEON ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 5-FEB-1991 20:36:29.41 To: SHEPPERD CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Tape Drive I am unable to arrange transport and I don't really have room for the Tape Drive. Thanks anyway. I couldn't get the LSI11 out last night. Today it was gone. I thought I had more time. It is probably just as well. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::HORSE 6-FEB-1991 14:14:49.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Come and try the new version of HORSE!!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! HORSE !!! Hey all you Basketball Fans (and non-fans)!!! Come out and try the new version of HORSE!!! We're going out on Field Test tomorrow, so please play as often as you can to exercise the stats, and of course, to find any bugs. THANKS!!! From the Horse Stable ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 6-FEB-1991 16:42:39.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 1991 PHYSICAL INVENTORY Well its that time of the year again. We are scheduled to take the annual Physical Inventory February 27 - March 3. There will be at least a one day shutdown of in the Receiving area and a two day shutdown of the Stockroom. If you are expecting delivery of material, fixed asset, or whatever during the shutdown period, you can help us by contacting the buyer to try and schedule your delivery prior to or after the physical. In the event that it cannot be rescheduled please make special arrangements with the Warehouse Supervisor, Steve Williamson, so that we can arrange to receive your material and at the same time coordinate the receipt with the auditors. All MTOs received at the Stockroom door by 12:00pm February 26, will be filled and available for pickup by 4:00pm. We'll be very appreciative, if you do not wait untill the last moment to submit your MTO. We expect to be released and available for business 6:00am Monday morning, March 4. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any special requirements please contact me or Steve and we'll do whatever we can to accomodate your needs Thanx, Tom Smith ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DAVECOOK 7-FEB-1991 06:43:46.62 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: TRUCK FOR SALE FOR SALE 1982 RED TOYOTA PICKUP DELUXE LONGBED 4X4 5 SPD, AIR COND., AM/FM/CB/TAPE 153K CARED FOR MILES SERVICE RECORDS NEW B.F.GOODRICH RADIAL AT'S 8"(AMERICAN RACING) WHITE SPOKES KYB SHOCKS CUSTOM WALNUT CENTER CONSOLE W/CUP HOLDERS BRAHMA SHELL AND DASH COVER TOO MANY REBUILT AND REPLACED PARTS TO LIST ASKING $4,600.00 CASH NEED MORE INFO.? CALL DAVE COOK @ 434-3731 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAMPART 7-FEB-1991 10:09:54.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: The fortunes of War We Sold Out. In the Rampart lab you will find a 2 player JOYSTICK version of Rampart. Please play it. We are particularaly interested in the 1 player game and if we need to modify collisions, etc. thanks, JFS PS: I will leave a response sheet next to it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::STARK 7-FEB-1991 15:03:15.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: STARK Subj: AMS emulator demo - Friday The AMS rep will be in tomorrow (Friday) at 2:30 in my lab to demo the latest from AMS. Like the Zax unit, source debug is supported via their version of XRAY. Although more expensive than the Zax, it supposably allows hot patching, traces, etc which are NOT easily accessable with the Zax. For the hardware people, the SF macros are available also. gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 8-FEB-1991 10:25:37.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Stealing Somebody stole the grease board cleaner from Ed Logg's lab. Somebody stole two grease board erasures from our lab area. Question: Is there anyone around that just got some new grease boards? Question: Are these items really stolen, or are they just being borrowed? Please let us know. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 8-FEB-1991 11:46:11.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: ATARI GAMES ACME SHOW THE LAS VEGAS ACME SHOW WILL BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS MARCH 22 - 24. AGAIN THIS YEAR THE COMPANY WILL REIMBURSE ATARI EMPLOYEES UP TO $200 OF SUPPORTABLE EXPENSES FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE ACME SHOW ON THEIR OWN. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS REIMBURSEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE ONE WORKING DAY TO SEE THE SHOW. IF THE EMPLOYEE WILL MISS MORE THAN ONE DAY OF WORK, THE ADDITIONAL TIME MUST BE TAKEN AS VACATION OR UNPAID TIME OFF. 2. EMPLOYEE MUST SUBMIT AN EXPENSE REPORT ALONG WITH ALL RECEIPTS (NOT INCLUDING MEAL EXPENSES FOR SPOUSE OR CHILDREN). 3. EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION, LODGING AND PURCHASING THEIR OWN BADGE ($25) AT THE SHOW. BEFORE BUYING A BADGE YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK AROUND FOR EXTRAS AT THE BOOTH. IF YOU WILL NOT BE NEEDING YOUR BADGE THE FOLOWING DAY, YOU MAY WISH TO LEAVE IT AT THE BOOTH SO SOMEONE ELSE IS ABLE TO USE IT. 4. THE EMPLOYEE IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING THEIR OWN TRAVEL AND LODGING. THE COMPANY WILL ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING FOR APPROVED COMPANY SPONSORED EMPLOYEES ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRANGE YOUR AIR TRAVEL TODAY, YOU CAN GET AN $82 ROUND TRIP FARE TO LAS VEGAS. BOB SHEFFIELD ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 8-FEB-1991 11:55:47.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: HUBBERSTEY Subj: 14/7MHz 680x0 processors With the increase in the number of 14MHz 68000 games we have here, I think I should point out a potential problem area. While it is obvious to all (I hope) that you can't run a board at 14MHz with an 8MHz 68000, it is also true that you shouldn't run a board at 7MHz with a 16MHz processor. This is because the faster parts have a MINIMUM clock speed requirement of 8MHz. If you do run a fast part at this speed you may encounter flakey operation, particularly when the part gets hot. So . . . The bottom line is when you grab a 68000 to stuff into your board make sure it is the right speed for the job. This goes especially for the processors in the Arium and AMS emulator pods since they typically run much hotter than processors on a board. Tim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 8-FEB-1991 14:26:41.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Weird Stuff Weird Stuff is moving! Leaving us! Better get over there and make your deals now. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-FEB-1991 19:27:09.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: MESSAGE BOB FRYE IS ON VACATION FEB 11-24. DENNIS NALE SHOULD BE CONTACTED IF THERE IS A FACILITIES PROBLEM. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-FEB-1991 11:44:08.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Brake shop in Mountain View area Does anyone know a good brake shop in the Mountain View area? Is there a place I should avoid? I have a 83 Toyota Camry that may need some brake work. I may also need my wheel bearings packed and a front end allignment? Please leave a VAX mail message or call me at x1739. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-FEB-1991 14:15:00.70 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: 3-ring binders Get your black 3-ring binders for FREE at the ...STUFF next door. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 11-FEB-1991 18:31:46.42 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN CC: LOGG,RAY Subj: 170 NS 1 MEG EPROMS REGARDING JOHNS message (attached), does this "buy" on 1 meg 170Ns EPROM's apply to Multi-sync games only? If yes, What parts of the Multi-sync H/W as used by NoName require 170 NS 1M EPROMs? Then I can generate a requirement... ....................... john's msg for reference ..................... From: KIM::RAY 11-FEB-1991 09:41:48.57 To: BIKE,KHODADADI,LOGG,DOWNEND CC: RAY Subj: 170nS 1Meg EPROMs At Jed's suggestion, Rob Bryant and Mary Burnias are putting together a buy on these EPROMs. The standard lead-time is 14 weeks, so they will try to get some quicker through distribution. Please let Rob know your requirements over the next 3 months or so. (Bonnie -- please c.c. me.) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SHELTON "EVELYN" 12-FEB-1991 08:21:32.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: JEFF BELL I WOULD LIKE TO WISH JEFF BELL A HAPPY 18TH. ANNIVERSARY WITH ATAIRI!!!! JEFF IT IS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU, AND I ALSO WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN RECEIVING, HERE AT 735. YOU NEVER SAY NO! YOU ARE ALWAYS HERE WHEN WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. A FRIEND ALWAYS, E.S. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OPERATOR 12-FEB-1991 10:57:58.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWERS REMEMBER...TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PLACE YOUR FLOWER ORDER TO BE DELIVERED ON VALENTINES DAY. PLEASE SEE MYSELF, OR TINA, TO PLACE YOUR ORDER. THANK YOU, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::QA 12-FEB-1991 12:19:17.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODYSAYING HI JUST SAYING HI FROM THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE 12-FEB-1991 17:22:41.42 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: LOST AND FOUND THERE WAS A BOX OF MISCELLLANEOUS STUFF FOUND IN THE MAIN LOBBY MALE RESTROOM. IF IT'S YOURS, CLAIM IT BY FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE HISTORY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE 14-FEB-1991 11:59:35.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWERS TO ALL WHO ORDERED FLOWERS, PLEASE COME TO THE LOBBY. THEY'RE HERE... THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 14-FEB-1991 13:21:24.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SHEPPERD Subj: Item 4 sale A friend has a 6'x6' teakwood wall unit for sale. She's asking $300 OBO. Call (xxx) xxx-xxxx for details. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 14-FEB-1991 13:30:13.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Looking for... I'm looking for an Imagewriter I or II for my mother. Who's looking into getting a Mac Classic. If you have one you're l thinking of getting rid of (especially those of you with laserwriters) please keep me in mind. Thanks in advance, Andy Burgess x1782 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 15-FEB-1991 13:39:01.42 To: OWENS,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 136078 - RACE MEMORY MASTERS 136078 - HARD DRIVIN RACE COMPACT MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136078-1001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-1002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-1003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S 136078-1004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S 136078-1005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T 136078-1006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T 136078-1007 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210U 136078-1008 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200U 136078-1009 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210V 136078-1010 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200V 136078-1011 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210W 136078-1012 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200W 136078-1013 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210X 136078-1014 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200X 136078-1015 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210Y 136078-1016 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200Y 136078-1030 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-170,30E 136078-1031 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-170,10E 136078-1111 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210W 136078-1112 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200W 136078-2001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-2002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-4001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-4002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-4003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S 136078-4004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S 136078-4005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T 136078-4006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T 136078-4007 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210U 136078-4008 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200U 136078-4009 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210V 136078-4010 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200V 136078-4015 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210Y 136078-4016 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200Y 136078-4201 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-4202 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-4203 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S 136078-4204 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S 136078-4205 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T 136078-4206 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T 136078-5001 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-5002 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-5003 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S 136078-5004 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S 136078-5005 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T 136078-5006 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T 136078-5201 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210R 136078-5202 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200R 136078-5203 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210S 136078-5204 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200S 136078-5205 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,210T 136078-5206 IC,EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,COMPACT,137448-200,200T From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 15-FEB-1991 14:38:08.01 To: OWENS,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 136077 - RACE MEMORY MASTERS 136077 - HARD DRIVIN RACE MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136077-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W 136077-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W 136077-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210X 136077-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200X 136077-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y 136077-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y 136077-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,45C 136077-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H 136077-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H 136077-1023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-1024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K 136077-1025 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,40B 136077-1026 IC,PR_GAL,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137647-015,60B 136077-1027 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137665-1020,30J 136077-1028 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30F 136077-1029 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10F 136077-1030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E 136077-1031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E 136077-1032 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,70N 136077-1033 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,45N 136077-1103 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1104 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1105 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1106 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1111 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210W 136077-1112 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200W 136077-1123 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-1201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-1202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-1203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-1204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-1205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-1206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-1207 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-1208 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-1209 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-1210 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077 - HARD DRIVIN RACE MEMORY MASTERS 15-Feb-1991 Page 2 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136077-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-2021 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10H 136077-2022 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10H 136077-2023 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,9/10K 136077-2024 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-250,10K 136077-3001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-3002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-4001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-4002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-4003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-4004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-4005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-4006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-4007 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210U 136077-4008 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200U 136077-4009 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210V 136077-4010 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200V 136077-4015 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210Y 136077-4016 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200Y 136077-4030 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,30E 136077-4031 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-170,10E 136077-4201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-4202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-4203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-4204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-4205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-4206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-5001 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-5002 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-5003 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-5004 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-5005 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-5006 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T 136077-5201 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210R 136077-5202 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200R 136077-5203 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210S 136077-5204 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200S 136077-5205 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,210T 136077-5206 IC,PR_EPROM,HARD_DRIVIN/RACE,137448-200,200T ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::NATALIE 15-FEB-1991 14:48:27.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,MOMODA CC: Subj: NBA BRAINSTORMING We are considering aquiring a license from the NBA for Horse, to make it more appealing to our players and distributors. If you have some ideas on how we could use this license, please come to a brainstorming meeting: Date: Wednesday, Feb 20 Time: 12:00 Noon, for lunch Where: Engineering Conference Room Pizza & Soda will be provided. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP ASAP. Thanks, Natalie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 15-FEB-1991 14:51:20.28 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: SURVIVORS SOFTBALL IS BACK! Atari Survivors softball will be starting up again this spring with league play beginning in early April. Our games will be played on Tuesday nights at 5:30 at Twin Creeks. Sign up outside my office if interested. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 15-FEB-1991 15:43:21.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: weirder still Trivia question: Quess why Weird Stuff is moving? The City of Milpitas is throwing them out because this area is not zoned retail. Tomorrow is the last day they are open to the public. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 19-FEB-1991 12:21:19.51 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: ROMs on the Multisync Board Are 250 ns parts OK on the main board? Or do they need to be faster. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-FEB-1991 15:15:09.71 To: KIM::BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: ROMs on the Multisync Board ROMs on the MultiSync (main) board must be 200 ns. I say again, 200 ns. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BAUER 19-FEB-1991 16:37:18.66 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ride sharing 2/19/91 If you drive from Alameda or you drive past any of the East Bay BART stations on your way to work and you would like to take on a rider to help pay fuel expenses and/or to allow you to use the car pool lane, please call me at X419. David Bauer ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 21-FEB-1991 15:13:34.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Common Bugs (This file lives in ee$userdisk:[68k_us.memo]common_bugs.txt) WHO NEEDS TO READ THIS: every game programmer and every project leader whose game programmer says he/she has none of these bugs (they're lying). Hardware engineers might also find it a useful refresher. I have been doing a lot of poking around in dusty corners lately, trying to move people from older coin and eeprom routines to newer ones. In the process I have discovered a few bugs and "accidents waiting to happen". Each is described below, although I'm not claiming that they are new or that I didn't create some of them myself. First some background. Most of our games have (at least) two levels of interrupt. Some games add an extra level of "software interrupt" or "foreground". Others have multiple processors (you don't? how about that 6502 on your sound board?) All these things mean that the statements of a program are often executed in a different order than one might expect from the source listing. Keeping things on track requires a certain degree of (dare I say it) discipline. NOTE: These are not the only bugs in our code. They are just ones I have seen often, or lately. Each topic below is presented as: subject, background, the bug, and suggested changes. Mike SUBJECT: unrelated functions sharing a latch BACKGROUND: Our hardware guys are very fond of grouping miscellaneous bits together in four-, six-, or eight- bit latches. They are unlikely to change because a) it's cheaper b) it's not _that_ much of a hassle, usually and c) it's now the "standard". The problem arises because these latches are write-only, so they need to be shadowed. Unfortunately, when a game has two programmers (or one programmer in two different moods or seasons), there tend to be two (or more) shadows for the same latch. Also, we don't always take care about order of update or possible interrupts. THE BUG: Failure to use a single shadow, or to "guard" references to that shadow, leads to random setting/clearing of bits. This is especially prevalent in the _added_at_the_last_minute vcr code, which may, for example, change the resolution of your LETA... THE FIX: A single routine that has its own shadow and disables interrupts while mucking with it. the one below is called to set a some bits by: mod_latch( FIRST_BIT | OTHER_BIT ); and called to clear the same bits by: mod_latch( ~( FIRST_BIT | OTHER_BIT ) ); and it assumes that there is only one such latch, of up to 31 bits. The actual code snippet below assumes a 16-bit latch (and shadow), but all the '.W's could be '.B' or '.L' for 8 or 31 bits. It is _probably_ a real good idea if the latch address and the shadow address were _not_ available to anybody else, to "put some teeth" in the "convention" of using this routine. -------- sample code follows -------- xdef mod_latch * Modifies LATCH according to its param. If MSB set, clears any bits * that are clear in the param, else sets any that are set. NOTE: this * is the reverse of the original (ROMALOT) mod_latch, but nobody was * using that, and this is a more intuitive interface. mod_latch: MOVE SR,D1 OR #$700,SR * Lock INTS MOVE.L 4(SP),D0 * Read parameter LONG BMI.S ML10 * D31 signals 0: OR in bits 1:AND out bits OR.W bitshd,D0 BRA.S ML20 ML10: AND.W bitshd,D0 ML20: MOVE.W D0,LATCH Set LATCH MOVE.W D0,bitshd update shadow MOVE D1,SR RTS SUBJECT: Spinning on eer_busy() in Vblank BACKGROUND: Many of our games use EEPROM to hold statistics, High Scores, etc. One problem with EEPROM is that each byte (typically) takes time to write. This is normally handled by having a routine ( eer_hwt() ) that is called every VBlank actually do the write. If the test switch is changed while the game is writing, corrupt data could result. So, a routine ( eer_busy() ) is supplied to tell when it is safe to "turn over" the game from test to game or vice-versa. THE BUG: Somewhere, sometime, somone decided that the code to do this should look roughly like: VBLANK_IRQ: TST.W INSELF BEQ * We think we are in selftest, does the switch agree? IFTST * We need to transit from test to game. VB0: JSR eer_busy TST.L D0 BNE VB0 < code to fake a reset, which will find the test switch off and start game> A similar piece of code is used when the game vblank finds the test switch on. Since an EEPROM write can make no progress with Vblank IRQs essentially disabled, the eer_busy() will, if it ever returns TRUE, continue to do so forever (or until WATCHDOG kicks in). THE FIX: Don't just hang. Work towards finishing the write by calling eer_hwt() every Vblank until eer_busy() returns 0. This will let the game program continue too, until it is safe to "turn over". VBLANK_IRQ: TST.W INSELF BEQ * We think we are in selftest, does the switch agree? IFTST * We need to transit from test to game. JSR eer_busy TST.L D0 BEQ DIE JSR eer_hwt RTI DIE: < code to fake a reset, which will find the test switch off and start game> Incidentally, this is essentially what SYSTEM I originally did. I have no idea how the buggy code arose, but I have seen it in several games now. SUBJECT: VBACK, who hits it and when BACKGROUND: Most of our hardware designs generate an interrupt at the beginning of Vertical Blank. Most also have an address to "strobe" to acknowledge (and clear) this interrupt. Three warnings: 1) VAD-based systems cannot tolerate random gunk being stored in VBACK, always store a zero. You may want to use a CLR instruction but... 2) If you are using a 68010 in development and a 68000 in production, make sure your VBACK can tolerate being read (modern VADS can) because the 68000 (but not the 68010) does a read-modify-write cycle for CLR.W 3) Some games will generate another IRQ at line 256 if you strobe VBACK "too soon" (i.e. between lines 240 and 256). THE BUG: Several annoyances, mainly related to lunching VADS and getting spurious double Vblanks, which may have the side effect of inducing EEPROM errors. THE FIX: Make sure you are writing the proper value, and preferably late, rather than early in your Vblank IRQ routine. SUBJECT: How to set your priority level from C. BACKGROUND: Sometimes a routine written in C needs to disable interrupts during a "critical section". Since the MOVE xxx,SR instruction is not available in C, various snippets of assembly have been making the rounds. THE BUG: One of these snippets goes something like: OLD_IPL: DS.W 1 ... xdef ints_off,ints_on ints_off: MOVE.W SR,OLD_IPL ; Save old value of Interrupt priority MOVE.W 6(SP),SR ; Set new value from parameter RTS ints_on: MOVE.W OLD_IPL,SR RTS This works fine until the day that a mainline routine does an ints_off(0x2200) (saving 20xx in OLD_IPL), then is itself interrupted (say at level 4) by a routine that does an ints_off(0x2600), saving 22xx in OLD_IPL. BOTH calls to ints_on will "restore" the 22xx, leaving the "mainline" at level 2 forever. I've seen a variation on this theme which maintains a complicated stack in "private" memory, but does not check for consistency or stack overflow. THE FIX: Work with, rather than against, the language. The following: xdef set_ipl set_ipl: MOVEQ.L #0,D0 ; Not _strictly_ needed, but tidy MOVE.W SR,D0 MOVE.W 6(SP),SR RTS can be used in conjunction with a local variable in the procedure calling it: void foo() { int old_ipl; ... old_ipl = set_ipl(#COMM_LEVEL) ... (void) set_ipl(old_ipl); } SUBJECT: is "foreground" really vblank? BACKGROUND: Many of our games use an "interrupt level" between the lowest priority real interrupt and "background". This typically handles things that really should happen once a frame (like animation drivers), but are not critically dependant on the beam position. The Vblank IRQ routine checks to see if the "foreground" is active. If not, it is "activated" by marking it active, lowering the interrupt priority level, and "calling" the foreground. When the foreground returns, the IPL is once again raised, the "active" flag is cleared, and Vblank returns. If Vblank finds the foreground already active, it simply returns. THE BUG: Sometimes the VBlank routine does not lower its IPL, making the entire foreground routine essentially part of the Vblank IRQ. Another problem is covered below. THE FIX: Make sure the sequence of operations detailed above is followed, and that Vblank can be re-entered safely. SUBJECT: BIG "critical sections" BACKGROUND: In just about any game there are "critical sections", where we need to ensure that only one routine is mucking about with a given data structure. For quick changes to small pieces of data, simply raising the IPL will work just fine, but some games leave interrupts masked for multiple frames, to keep "foreground" from running while a large routine runs in "background". THE BUG: When VBlank is left masked for a long time, operations that actually need to be done during the blanking interval will actually get done at an essentially random time. The hardware may or may not allow this. Also if Vblank is left masked for a long time, the result may be two "back to back" Vblank interrupts, with subsequent errors in writes to the EEPROM. THE FIX: If you need to prevent the foreground from running, "mark" it in the same way Vblank does. Since presumably this is done in "background", there should be no hazards. If you really need to mask interrupts for a long time, perhaps you need to re-think the data structure and associated critical sections. SUBJECT: 6502 reading test-switch considered harmful BACKGROUND: For reasons lost in the mists of time, the sound processor (6502) has its own input for reading the test switch. Among other changes, the "coin read exception" will return current values of the coin inputs, rather than the "modulo four counters" if the test switch is found on. The main processor also reads the test switch, and can, therefore, have a different opinion about whether the pair are in "game" or "test" mode. THE BUG: When the test switch is switched on after some coins have been deposited, there is a 1 in 4 chance of "seeing" an extraneous coin on each mech. This will occur when the number of coins seen by a mech, modulo four, is three, because the 6502 will change to reporting '0', which is in fact the next valid value for the mech. The "credit" thus earned cannot usually be spent, since the main processor should see the test switch soon thereafter, but the EEPROM count of coins will be off from both the Electro-mechanical counters and the number of coins in the cashbox. Also, there is the possibility of a more permanent fault leading to bizarre behavior. THE FIX: There are a variety of options, ranging from converting to a scheme of "modulo three" counters, with zero a "forbidden value" to having a different exception for "raw coin switch" to having a command to set the 6502 in "test mode" rather than giving it access to the test switch. I welcome and solicit comment, but would frankly prefer all three... SUBJECT: calling eer_incs() et al. from interrupt level BACKGROUND: There are a number of routines in both the coin and eeprom code that cannot be safely re-entered. I also cannot make all of them "critical sections" because of deadly-embrace possibilties when called an arbitrary number of times from who-knows-where in a game. THE BUG: Calling certain routines with interrupts masked (like, from your VBlank routine) can lead to a deadly embrace. The most likely candidates are eer_incs() and cn_credits(). They are only most likely because you are most likely to want to call them then, although it never seems to be really needed. THE FIX: Don't! SUBJECT: calling com_[f]wrt() with an exception, or com_exc() with a command BACKGROUND: RPM accepts two kinds of "commands". The vast majority of them are inserted in a queue when received, to be processed as soon as the main loop has time. A special form, called an "exception" is processed as soon as it is received, and requires special handling. The code in RPMSLV.MAC (6502) and SND_COM.ASM (68000) take special pains to make everything work. This work is subverted when a game programmer uses com_exc() to send a "normal" command, or (more usually) uses com_[f]wrt() to send an exception. THE BUG: Mis-using these routines (as the handed-down-for-generations sound test code does, among others) can lead to spurious and/or lost coins. It is the number one reason for such spurious coins, despite 6+ years of my lectures. THE FIX: Use com_wrt() or com_fwrt() for normal commands, com_exc() for exceptions. If your old code from games gone by does not do this, fix it. While you are at it, make sure you check the return value from com_wrt() if you care whether or not it succeeded. Hardware guys might consider adding a (low priority) interrupt for comm_buffer_empty (maskable by writing a latch bit, of course) to speed up "queued" output with the sort of horrifying kluges I have glimpsed. SUBJECT: Who hits watchdog and when BACKGROUND: I may not have been the one who brought the "Watchdog" to Atari, but Rich Patak and I were the first I know of to have used one in a game here. The basic idea is simple. If you can determine an upper bound on the amount of "processing time" in your "main loop", you can have a timer that will reset the CPU if it is not reset at least that frequently. As a first approximation, this works fine, but there are a few problems. Concessions to cost lead to watchdog circuits with a period of 128 milliseconds or so, while our games sometimes have sections (particularly in initialization) longer than this. Also, our emulators often have problems with watchdog, so it is disabled during most of the development cycle, being tested as the game is going out the door. THE BUG (1): In an attempt to get around the tight timing of watchdog, some folks hit it in their Vblank IRQ. While this solves one problem, it creates another. In the absence of software "sanity checks", the mainline of a game can be "insane" and effectively hung up, while the Vblank routine is just fine and will never be reset. THE FIX (1): Add some sort of "sanity check", if only on such things as "stack pointer in bounds" or a longer interval software managed timer. A really spiffy scheme might include a software timer set at every "state transition" to the maximum length of the state, and a "scanner" to check critical data structures "in the background". THE BUG (2): As a quasi-religious reaction to bug (1), some folks shun hitting watchdog in Vblank at all, prefering to sprinkle watchdog hits semi- randomly through their code. Unfortunately, the choice of when and where is made without much time (remember, watchdog is usually disabled until management is breathing down your neck to release), and even choices that worked once may be invalidated by late changes in "tuning". In the face of these difficulties, a programmer often sprinkles enough "hits" to ensure that watchdog will never "bite", no matter how tangled the game gets, thus again effectively disabling it. The near-random nature of the "sprinkling" can cause other problems too. A few weeks ago I fixed a bug in the RAM test that had to do with WATCHDOG statements being placed between a CMPA.L and the branch that tested the result of the compare. These clobbered the condition codes. What is particularly noteworthy is that in the process of writing this memo, I came across a note from Jed Margolin (dated 16-JUN-1988) addressing this issue. I assume I changed _some_ copy of the RAM test at that time, but obviously not the "master". Old code rises from the grave... THE FIX (2): (OPINION ONLY) Abandon approach 2 and apply fix 1. I stress that this is my opinion, but I feel fairly strongly about this and am willing to debate at length issues of "correctness by construction" and the "partitioning" of software projects... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 21-FEB-1991 17:17:34.60 To: MOORE,FUJIHARA,RAY,DOWNEND,TAKAICHI,MONCRIEF,MEYETTE,BENZLER,AKNIN,CAMERON, WEST,DIEKNEITE,MARGOLIN,KHODADADI,PEREZ CC: BIKE Subj: BMX Heat 3rd Review B M X H E A T 3 R D R E V I E W 2pm, Monday Feb 25 Central Conference Room Your presence is requested at our pre-fieldtest review. You'll be receiving a hardcopy meeting agenda. The game will be playable after 11 am that morning in the engineering common area. We'll move the game to the conference room for the meeting. Please RSVP to this VAXMAIL address. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::PASQUINELLI 22-FEB-1991 14:29:23.56 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CONDO FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, W/GARAGE, W/D, ELECT. KITCHEN, CLOSE TO FREEWAYS, UPPER EAST SIDE. RENT FOR $900.00/MO. FIRST & LAST, LOW DEPOSIT. NO PETS. REPLY TO DOUG P. X3960, OR CALL AFTER 5 PM 259-2898. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRANZELLA "Yvette" 25-FEB-1991 08:54:18.62 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOR SALE FOR SALE ROLAND D-10 MULTI TIMBRAL LINEAR SYNTH. WITH 1 ROM CARD, LIKE NEW!!!! USED ONLY FOR HOME USE. $950.00 OR BEST OFFER. SONY CCD V8AF 8MM CAMCORDER, COMES WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO RECORD AND PLAY HOME VIDEO'S. USED ONLY A COUPLE OF TIMES. $650.00 OR BEST OFFER. (PAID $925.00 NEW) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL YVETTE AT X5850. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KENDALL 25-FEB-1991 10:08:40.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Development systems The emulator saga continues!! For all who are interested, the folks in applied research will be demonstrating and giving their opinions of the HMI system and the AMS running XRAY with SCSI download. There will be no salesmen present, only Atari programmers experiences. Come to the Applied Research lab at 1:00 on Wed. Feb. 27 if you are interested. Matt ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-FEB-1991 11:10:09.10 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED! JOAN FROM DR. xxxxxxxx'S OFFICE CALLED AT 10:57. YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TUES. @ 1:00. PLEASE CALL HER AT (xxx)xxx-xxxx. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-FEB-1991 12:01:34.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Porsche 911S for sale Well, it's time for a change. I've had this Porsche for 8 years, and am now selling it. It is mechanically sound, very good condition inside and out, and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country tomorrow. (Don't worry -- I plan on buying another Porsche.) If you are interested in a very-well-cared- for car, read on. 1977 Porsche 911S -- Coupe with Electric Sunroof - Iris Blue Metallic paint with clear coat; sanded down to bare metal and painted three years ago. Painted (not chrome) headlight rims. Hella H-4 halogen headlights, amber Cibie fog lights. - Black and cork interior, black headliner. Leather seats and steering wheel. Driver's seat has sheepskin cover. Floor mats. - Amenities: Factory air conditioning, power windows, power brakes, rear defroster, right-hand mirror added (both mirrors defrost and have electric motors), bra, and car cover. - Sound system: four Pioneer speakers, electric antenna. An AM/FM/cassette is negotiable. Ungo Box alarm system with ignition kill switch. - 2.7 liter, 165 hp engine was completely overhauled about 67K miles ago. NUMEROUS improvements made to the engine: see me for details. Suffice it to say the engine runs cool. 5-speed transmission is in good condition. - Gold-center BBS wheels. Front tires are still good; rear ones are only 5 months old. Front brake discs replaced in 1987. - Specs: 0-60 mph acceleration about 7.3 secs. or less. Takes ANY gas of 87 octane or higher; gets 17-25 mpg. Easily passes smog tests. - All records for the last eight years are available. Price: $13,500. I'll even throw in a DMV certificate for a personalized license plate. (High Blue Book price for this year and model is $14,450.) For more information, contact Andrea Dencker Ext. 3718 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OWENS 25-FEB-1991 12:02:04.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: DIO 29A GAL Programer Problem I believe the DIO 29A GAL Programer has bit the dust. With the GAL program pack installed in the 29A the unit fails self test. MFG has a GAL programer if you get desperate. Call Ken Williams. RLO ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::KANE 26-FEB-1991 15:48:34.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo If you, or any other current or former Atari employee you know, has saved articles or studies published on the video game industry from 1976 through 1984, I would appreciate knowing about it, I'm interested in articles discussing general conditions, as well as profiles on specific companies and products. Please call me at x-1791 with and questions. Thanks for your help. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA 27-FEB-1991 08:56:29.83 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, MIKE FELICE OF ELECTEC CALLED FOR YOU AT 9:00 AM, PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 496-0706. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 27-FEB-1991 10:22:38.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN CC: Subj: DANCE FOR HEART GOOD MORNING, I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN AN AEROBIC FUND RAISER FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. DANCE FOR HEART IS A TWO HOUR AEROBIC WORKOUT. THE PURPOSE OF DANCE FOR HEART IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH- HEART DISEASE. THE ONLY WAY DANCE FOR HEART CAN BE A SUCCESS IS FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU (KIND GIVING SOULS) TO SPONSER PEOPLE LIKE ME. SO, PLEASE HELP ME MAKE DANCE FOR HEART A SUCCESS. ANY AMOUNT WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED. ($5.00, $10.00, $15.00, ETC...) YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN HAVING ALOT OF FUN AND GETTING A GREAT WORKOUT, GIVE ME A CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. DATE: MARCH 2 PLACE: OHLONE COLLEGE (FREMONT) TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. P.S. TO THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE ALREADY SPONSERED ME (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) THANKS AGAIN... MELANIE X3930 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAY 27-FEB-1991 14:54:51.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: RAY Subj: Abbreviation for Japan or Japanese is JPN Any time you are trying to abbreviate Japan or Japanese, please use JPN (not JAP). A small, but important point! Thank you. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KENDALL 27-FEB-1991 19:32:33.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,DOWNEND,RAY,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: HMI emulator For those people who missed the HMI demo today (or couldn't see or hear anything because there was no room in my office) here is a brief recap of our experiences with the HMI emulator running HMI SourceGate debugger software : HMI Emulator Pros - Fast Download speed Because it downloads using the parallel printer port of the PC, program downloads are extremely fast. The ZAX emulator and the HMI have roughly equivalent download times, which is about twice as fast as an AMS with fast download capabilities - Source Level Trace It is possible to view the trace in assembly, bus state or source forms and to search the buffer for address, data and other conditions. The trace can be time tagged if desired. - Performance Analyzer Although a little tricky to set up, the performance anlyzer features of the HMI are powerful. Code coverage analysis and performance timing information are available. - All Emulator features are Available from debugger Because both the emulator and the debugger are from the same vendor, all emulator features (trace, hardware events etc.) are directly accessible from the debugger. Because XRAY is an emulator independent debugger, not all emulator features are available from XRAY Cons - Flaky !!! This unit does some very unpredictable things, and these things usually happen at the worst possible time. Software breakpoints do not always seem to work and sometimes calling the trace buffer causes the debugger to crash. HMI is bringing a new emulator to see if this will fix our problems but it seems more like a problem with the debugger software. - Poor User Interface Not all functions are available from the command line. To do some seemingly simple things (such as setting a write break on a location), requires a great deal of mucking around with various windows. The macro facility is weak and only works for command line commands. There are a lot of flashy colors, but the colors don't really mean anything and do not help the debugging process. The general philosophy seems to be that flashy colors and windows make a good user interface. The debugger works with a mouse (which XRAY doesn't). With that exception, XRAY is definitely a better debugger than SourceGate. - Slow Single Step Single stepping is very slow. Single stepping source lines is beyond sluggish bordering on painful. No facility is provided to step around subroutine calls. - Not all features available for Microtec Compiler yet In Applied Research we are using the Microtec Greenhills compiler, which outputs in IEEE-695 format. Structure viewing, and viewing of local and register variables is not supported with IEEE-695 format although HMI promises support "real soon now ..." In summary, the HMI system has good features but still has software problems to work out before we should consider the purchase of any more units. If anyone has any more questions or would like to play around with the system please give me a call at x1773 or drop by the Applied Research lab. Matt ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 28-FEB-1991 12:07:04.11 To: @NOT-DAN CC: Subj: It's a SURPRISE Party Dan Van turns the big 40 on Friday. Judi Van Elderen is planning a surprise party for Dan in the Atari cafeteria on Friday, March 1 @ 3:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and stop by the cafeteria to SURPRISE Dan. REMEMBER - Surprise Party for Dan Van - 3:00 pm on Friday. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 28-FEB-1991 12:19:40.08 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Can you give me the part number for the power supply? John Moore needs it. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 28-FEB-1991 15:21:24.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ATARI GOLF TOURNAMENT THAT'S RIGHT---PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR ANOTHER FUN-FILLED ATARI GOLF TOURNAMENT ARE NOW BEING MADE! WHEN: Don't know. (Some summer weekend.) WHERE: Probably Pleasant Hell...er...Hills. COST: Don't know. (Not much.) PRIZES: There might be some. (Depends on how much we charge to enter.) FOR WHO: Umm...let's see...I guess Atari employees, family, and friends...and probably anyone else. REFRESHMENTS: Sure. WHAT?! YOU WANT MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS?! SORRY---THAT'S ALL I KNOW. Actually, we need to get a rough estimate of how many people would be participating in order to get a date scheduled by the course. So, if you happen to be interested, please respond by mail or by signing up on the sheet posted outside my office. Oh, there is one detail I do know: FUN: Tons! (Don't miss it!) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 1-MAR-1991 10:51:52.40 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,BEHENSKY,OWENS,MEYETTE,DOWNEND CC: Subj: 53 vs 50Hz Jed; I have checked the vertical sync pulses with several scopes and they all indicate that I am running the monitors at 50Hz not 53Hz. Please check the frame rate again. If we are running at an incorrect rate maybe changing to the proper rate will improve some of the problems I am having adjusting the monitors (because they are rated at min of 50Hz). I also need to know the frame rate to determine clock time. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::HUBBERSTEY 1-MAR-1991 16:00:38.98 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: HUBBERSTEY Subj: IEEE Is anyone out there an IEEE member? I want to join and need someone to use as a reference. Thanks, Tim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 4-MAR-1991 08:23:20.78 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: DSP BOARDS GOOD MORNING JED, YOUR DSP BOARDS ARE DUE IN ON 3-19-91. RICK ASKED FOR A 3 WEEK DELIVERY. JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION: P.O. #LQ32277 VENDOR ADVANCED PROTO HAVE A GOOD DAY, MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 5-MAR-1991 08:43:01.80 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Atari/Tengen Golf Tournament That's right, all you fine folks at Tengen---this golf tournament is open to you, too. Sorry I neglected to mention this in the initial message. The sign-up sheet outside my office is filling up fast. Please come by soon and get your name on there if interested. Again, the details: Tournament to be held on some Saturday or Sunday, probably in May or June, at the beautiful Pleasant Hills Country Club/Resort. Entry fee is yet to be determined, as are most other details. PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT STEP, ACCORDING TO TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR JOSE SANDOVAL, IS TO GET A DATE ARRANGED BY THE COURSE, THEN TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A DEPOSIT. THIS MEANS WE NEED SOME MONEY NOW. WE ARE ASKING THAT EVERYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING PLEASE COUGH UP $10.00 A.S.A.P. THANKS. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 5-MAR-1991 13:12:59.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: For Sale FOR SALE...FOR SALE....FOR SALE Olympus OM-1 35mm SLR Camera - Olympus 1:1.8 50mm lens - Albinar 1:2.8 28mm lens - Pentax AF-18 flash - Vivtar 49mm UV Haze Filter - Albinar 49mm Polarizing Filter - Lebo Voyager Camera case $250.00 or B.O. If interested send mail to BURGESS. 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EVERYONE MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPRTATION. A TAILGATE PARTY IS IN THE WORKS AND POSSIBLY MORE. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO SEE THE A'S BURY THE BOSOX! RSVP ASAP! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 5-MAR-1991 17:03:35.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Need Info I need a first year physics textbook on mechanics so I can calculate the g-forces created on a spinning object - like those contraptions they put pilots in to simulate g-forces. If you have a physics textbook, please bring it in. Where are Haliday and Resnick when you need them? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 6-MAR-1991 21:04:01.44 To: MCCARTHY,LEE,MARGOLIN,JMOORE,KHODADADI,DROBNY,NGUYEN,MCNAMARA,DURFEY CC: HUBBERSTEY Subj: Bad PCB vendors I have just had 2 bad batches of proto boards in a row from a vendor. I'm sure all of you have experienced this problem as well so I am asking for any info you may have on which vendors you have received bad work from so that I can compile a "hit list" of vendors not to use that I will pass on to Melanie Martin. Once I have the list, I will mail a copy to all of you so that you can be informed and warned as well. Thanks for your (anticipated) input. Tim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAR-1991 21:26:19.38 To: HUBBERSTEY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: PC Boards The boards I have gotten from Cirexx were really awful. Not just once, but twice. Since January I have asked Melanie not to buy my prototype boards from them. I have had very good boards from 'SK' which I believe is Skyline Circuits. 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Turn into the parking lot of the wood paneled building at the corner of Scott and Olcott, park (you ARE authorized to park there) then look for 120D. There is additional parking in the back. From Elsewhere: Find 101 and Montague/San Thomas, go south on San Thomas, then see above. For your Future Reference: Phone: (xxx)-xxx xxxx (24.0 hsr/day) FAX: (xxx)-xxx xxxx (23.5 hrs/day) Mail: Bitmasters 3080 Olcott Str, Ste 120D Santa Clara 95054 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-MAR-1991 09:41:49.08 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DURFEY CC: Subj: comm board cables Jed; When Eric and I were trying to get the comm boards running, we discovered that shielded cables would not work (all 3 we tried). The only cables that worked were loose wires. When you have some time (after DSIII) please look into this. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 8-MAR-1991 14:56:09.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Need Victim, uh... Volunteer (I apologize to all you hardware guys who dropped hot soldering irons in your laps in your haste to read this, but there is no "Programmers" list) I short while ago, I sent out a memo about common bugs. One of them had to do with the 6502 and 68000 independantly deciding whether or not they were in self-test. I have modified SACOIN.MAC to deal with this problem by having a separate exception for self-test read of the raw switches. I also added provision for table-driven assignment of coin-counters to coin-mechs. I'd really like some brave volunteer to use this version, so I can know if it _really_ works. It should "drop right in" with no changes, if you can tolerate getting the incrementing counters on your self-test screen. Then, by adding an exception that uses E$TCSW (Test Coin SWitches) and using that, you will get the raw switches for your self test and avoid bogus coins in your EEPROM when you flip the test switch. The new code is five bytes shorter than the old code, but the added table space for the exception cancels some of that. In any case, it should pose no problem. Takers? Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::DENTON 11-MAR-1991 07:33:06.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: NEW ADDITION DODIE SALAS HAD A BABY BOY-JOSEPH RAYMOND. HE ARRIVED ON SATURDAY AT 12:40 AM WEIGHING IN AT 8 POUNDS 3 1/4 OUNCES. BOTH BABY AND MOMMIE ARE DOING FINE. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::STARK 11-MAR-1991 09:07:23.50 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Pitfighter article... Thanks, Jed!!! I always appreciate getting ahold of articles which mention the games I worked on.... gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-MAR-1991 09:12:44.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ST. PATRICK'S SPECIAL ATTENTION ALL SPIRITED FOLK! NEXT SUNDAY IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY. TO HELP CELEBRATE, THE FLOWERMAN HAS A SPECIAL THIS WEEK. LARGE CARNATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN GREEN!! THIS WILL BE THE TRADITIONAL BRIGHT GREEN, MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH ST. PATTY'S. 2 DOZEN LG. CARNATIONS ARE $10.00 REMEMBER, ALL OTHER FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF YOU WISH TO PLACE AN ORDER, PLEASE CONTACT TINA OR LORENE AT THE FRONT DESK BY WEDNESDAY A.M. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 11-MAR-1991 10:06:04.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: BRAD Subj: Printouts Please stop by the printer room and see if you have any listings under your username. The place was generally a mess so I tried to arrange listings as best I could. There are listings that have been buried by people who apparently are too busy to arrange them neatly. And there are listings that have been there for some time, perhaps because they were buried or because the owner forgot to pick it up. Just for those who don't know, you can add a switch to the $ PRINT statement to have the system notify you when your job has completed printing: /NOTIFY. I know most of us are very busy and when we print a job out sometimes we forget to pick it up. Maybe the /NOTIFY switch will help. Also, maybe we could stop in at the printer room to check if there is a printout that we forgot about (even our leader has MAIL listings that date back to NOV!). - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-MAR-1991 15:34:54.54 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: bmx Ok, I narrowed it down to the DSK. I've double checked the mod for 10F and 30F slots on the DSK board, but they're done right. Any idea where I can look? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 11-MAR-1991 16:08:51.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,THOMPSON,HINDORFF,CALFEE CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout "Friday" -- MONDAY 3/18/91 -- 3:30-5:00 The next Walkabout Friday (tm) is REALLY special. It is SO special, it will be held on a Monday instead of a Friday! The reason? Atari's world-class sales force will be in town! They are coming all the way to Milpitas just to attend this incredible event. (Well, maybe they will take care of some other business as long as they are here -- like final plans for the ACME show later in the week.) Speaking of world-class..... Atari's world-class Audio Department will be hosting the event. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Monday, March 18, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 11-MAR-1991 16:41:52.46 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CALIFORNIA KING WATER BED FOR SALE 12 DRAWER PEDESTAL, MIRRORED HEADBOARD WITH MOUNTED LIGHTS ON EACH SIDE, SIDE PADS,HEATERAND LINER. $250 OR B.O. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED GIVE ME A CALL, EXT.3700. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 12-MAR-1991 10:17:08.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GOLF TOURNAMENT The following details have been worked out: Location: Pleasant Hills Date: May 11, 1991 (Saturday), 10:00 AM. Cost: $22 per person for green fees, $19 for a cart (yes, carts should be available, but we should probably let them know ahead of time how many we'll need. Please let me know soon if you'll want one.) We will no doubt be asking everyone to chip in a few more dol dollars to help pay for refreshments and some prizes. Scoring format: Any suggestions? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-MAR-1991 11:06:28.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LONG DISTANCE CALLING DISABLED TO ALL EFFECTED: THE PROBLEM WITH THE LONG DISTANCE CALLING IS NOT WITHIN THE SYSTEM AT ATARI, IT'S THE PHONE COMPANY. THEY'RE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SAY THEY WILL HAVE IT WORKING TODAY. WHEN?? I DON'T KNOW, BUT THEY'RE TRYING TO FIX IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-MAR-1991 11:42:39.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LONG DISTANCE REPAIR IT'S FIXED! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 13-MAR-1991 09:07:01.42 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: VISITORS SOMETIME TODAY I WILL BE ESCORTING OUR PROPERTY OWNERS THRU OUR BUILDING FOR A LOOK SEE. THIS WILL INVOLVE BUILDING 675 ONLY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::EVELYN 13-MAR-1991 14:50:06.54 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP FOR SALE KING SIZE WATERBED BOOKCASE HEADBOARD WITH MIRROR PADS, DARK WOOD FINISH HEATER AND LINER $150 OR BEST OFFER ** WILL DELIVER**** CONTACT EVELYN AT X3740 OR STOP BY DOCUMENTATION ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PAAUW 13-MAR-1991 16:25:29.60 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Seeking DAMARK catalog Does anyone have the most recent DAMARK catalog? Thanks, Don ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 13-MAR-1991 16:29:21.24 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SUTTLES Subj: How to find someone else who can't spell (either) A maxim stolen from Mr. Scott of the Starship Enterprise: There is no tool so useless that NOTHING can be found for it to be used to fix. I've found one of those tools...in fact several. Thanx to the efforts of Jeff Bell (who did the phone list part and maintains it for everybody), and another party I suspect wants to remain blameless {thanks, Mike}, I've glued a paper clip and a bobby pin together. There is now a tool called NAME to search the company phone list for people whose names you know but spellings that are, like, AlIEn?? If you put "$ NAME :== $UTL$EXE:NAME" (no quotes) in your LOGIN.COM, next time you $RESTART or log in, you can say things like $NAME STEVE and get STAFF as a match. I don't want to use real examples, because those people think we spell our names wierd. 'Scuse me, weird. It does not supplant the FONE command most of you have, cuz it doesn't know about digits (you can't say $NAME 1710 and get anything useful; but $FONE 1710 will tell you that's my number). It can be customized to use other phone lists, if you have similar problems with private lists, but people who computerize their phone list tend to computerize their own solutions. See me if customizing this sounds useful to you. sas ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 13-MAR-1991 17:07:09.03 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE TANYA HENDERSON OF ELCOR RETURNED YOUR CALL,980-8868. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 14-MAR-1991 11:38:57.28 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED! TONYA WITH ELCOR CALLED AT 11:41 REGARDING ORCAD. PLEASE CALL HER AT (408)988-8068. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KENDALL 14-MAR-1991 19:25:27.00 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: DSIII Mathbox !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S WORKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Question : When I set the area in data memory which contains the shadow locations for the ports (romaddrl, portwr, etc.) to 0 wait states the program develops 'polygon burps'. Any reason why the shadow locations must be set to the same number of wait states as the ports ? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DURFEY 15-MAR-1991 10:45:00.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: For sale Qty: One 1982 Datsun King Cab 4x4 w/ camper shell and optional lumber rack. About 109k mi., runs well, all recipts, $3800. or best offer Qty: One, 1948 Dodge 4 yard dump truck. Engine runs fine but due to la bers freeze, there is a slight 2 foot crack in the water jacket. Brakes need rk too. $450. or best offer. Will deliver. Qty: One, Year? Plymouth slant 6 engine and manual trans. Supposed to run. Make offer. Qty: One, Datsun 280Z 5 speed trans. $100.00 Must sell all of this within the next year or ten. Erik x1755 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 15-MAR-1991 11:47:10.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BENZLER Subj: HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED Does anybody have any good recommendations for a housekeeping service? I am fed up with my current service and looking for a change. I live in West San Jose/Willow Glen area. Also, any advice on services to avoid would be appreciated. Thanks! --Linda ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-MAR-1991 12:57:17.52 To: KIM::KENDALL CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DSIII Mathbox no. jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 15-MAR-1991 14:35:57.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HOME LOANS IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN A HOME LOAN OR REFINANCING THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO DO IT. MY WIFE WORKS FOR HOME FUNDING, A MORTGAGE COMPANY, AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FOR YOU. INTEREST RATES ARE VERY LOW RIGHT NOW AND YOU MAY BE ABLE TO LOWER YOUR HOUSE PAYMENT OR GET CASH OUT TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR OR ?. CALL ME AT 3909 OR YOU CAN CALL HER DIRECT AT: 408-985-2940 ASK FOR PAM WILLIAMS THANKS KEN WILLIAMS ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JMOORE 15-MAR-1991 15:38:19.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: JMOORE Subj: Power-up woes Problem: The BATMAN board would occasionally (and sometimes often) power up without the VAD properly initialized, leading to Video RAM failures which, by the nature of the test, would loop. If these tests were bypassed by pushing buttons, the program would go on to hang (can't run without RAM) and the watchdog would reinit everything, which would somehow clear the VAD problem. Solution: Modify the RAM tests so that if there is a failure, the program goes back and reinits the VAD, just like after the watchdog timeout. There is still somewhat of a scope loop for the RAM failure and the operator can still bypass the test by pushing buttons. Observation: If the VAD does not create VBLANK after power up, and the processor gets lost before it can init the VAD into working, things hang up. Using an independent watchdog timer (ala 555) would eliminate having to depend on the VAD to power up cleanly and permit the processor to reset the VAD directly during init routines. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 15-MAR-1991 17:04:00.73 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: MCCARTHY Subj: . Happy St. Patricks day. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 08:52:08.50 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: World's Finest Chocolate Monarch Christian School is having a fundraiser, so I have placed a box of the World's Finest Chocolate in the Engineering Common Area. Please stop by if you have the munchies. Each candy bar is $1.00. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:06:46.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talons is now ready Steel Talons is going on test this Thursday morning so we need your help in testing the latest and greatest program. Watchdog is now enabled, so let Ed Rotberg or myself know if there are problems. If the game stops for any reason then find us. Please do not press reset unless you are sure that we already know about the bug. We need to get accurate stats so play the game as you would in the arcade and insert coins only when you need them. Thanks and good hunting ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:23:17.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Correction - the chocolate costs $2.00 not $1.00 Sorry about the error. (Don't you just love the 100% price increase when you least expect it?) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-MAR-1991 09:39:18.32 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Summer camps I would like to send my 12 year old daughter to her first summer camp this year. Does anyone have any recommendations? Are there any camps you would not recommend? I would appreciate any information you may have on this subject. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::DENTON 18-MAR-1991 14:45:10.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: RAMPART T-SHIRTS RAMPART T-SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE COST IS $7.50 PLUS TAX. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 19-MAR-1991 08:28:27.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MO'POLICY ...SOOO,IN KEEPING WITH THE TRENDS,HOW ABOUT THAT HELMET POLICY, ..AND SEAT BELTS,..AND SO FORTH. MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:08:30.63 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8277 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8277 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Cyclotron USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:09:05.65 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8278 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8278 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:32:18.13 To: MARGOLIN,OWENS,SMITHSON CC: Subj: CER-8277 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 13:59:31.77 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8277 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Cyclotron USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: Please assign a Programmed-Part Series for Cyclotron 521 ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: WE WILL USE THE NEW RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PROJECT ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTERS,BMX HEAT | 136086-XXXX ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RO J BELL 19-MAR-1991 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 14:32:55.62 To: MARGOLIN,OWENS,LOGG CC: Subj: CER-8278 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 14:00:51.94 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8278 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: Please assign a Programmed-Parts series for Steel Talons 523 ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: WE WILL USE THE NEW RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PROJECT ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTER,STEEL TALONS | 136087-XXXX ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RO J BELL 19-MAR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 19-MAR-1991 15:53:33.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAFETERIA ( YOGURT ) THE FLAVOR FOR THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY WILL BE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE. BE SURE TO CHECK FOR THE FLAVOR OF THE DAY. THANKS, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 19-MAR-1991 16:52:19.18 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8279 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8279 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Race Drivin' Panorama USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 19-MAR-1991 17:35:21.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: RIDE-SHARE IF ANYONE IS DRIVING DOWNTOWN S.J. OR NEAR THE LIGHT RAIL WITHIN THE NEXT 20 MIN AND WOULD LIKE TO HELP SOMEONE OUT, JIM NEWLANDER NEEDS A RIDE. PLEASE CALL EXT. 3770. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::MEYETTE 20-MAR-1991 09:36:19.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE Does anybody out there in vaxland have Wordstar or IBM Displaywrite for PC/AT? If you do, please give me a call at 1752 or reply to this address. Thnx, Rick ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAR-1991 10:55:58.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: free candy bars? OK. I realize I did advertise a price of $1.00 before correcting myself, and I realize I trusted you to leave some money behind after taking one of the World's Finest Chocolate bars, but it appears that there are several of you out there who did not pay for your sweet snack. If you have a guilty conscience and would like to make amends then call me at x1739. Otherwise, I will make a contribution to Monarch Christian School. Many thanks to those of you who made this parents job of selling candy so easy. I am sure I will return the favor. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 20-MAR-1991 13:39:11.32 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: CER-8279 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 19-MAR-1991 14:26:34.10 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8279 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: PROJECT: Race Drivin' Panorama USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Parts MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: Please assign a programmed-part series for Race Drivin' Panorama 534 ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: we will use the new release procedure for this project ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,PROGRAMMED MEMORY MASTER,RACE PANORAMA | 136088-XXXX ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE JB J BELL 20-MAR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 20-MAR-1991 18:01:48.03 To: LOGG,SMITHSON,STEVIE,CAMERON CC: RAY,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY Subj: coin counters for BMX HEAT and STEEL TALONS I am a little concerned about the ground return path for the coin counters on these games. The power comes from the audio board analog power, and the darlington switch is on the multisync board. The ground return goes through the serial interface (SCOM) signal ground wire. Even though it is contra DFM, for these two games I think we should use 5 volt coin counters, and drive them from the logic +5v supply located conveniently nearby at the coin door. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 21-MAR-1991 08:59:08.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS... GHIRADELLI CHOCLATE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JMOORE 21-MAR-1991 10:32:49.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: JMOORE Subj: Bodyshop needed I need to find a good autobody shop for some unscheduled hit-and-run repair for my Prelude. If anyone knows of a good shop, or ones to avoid (potentially valuable information!) I would appreciate it. Thanks. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 21-MAR-1991 12:36:16.53 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, DR. xxxxxxxx CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:50 AM, HE WILL TRY YOU LATER. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 21-MAR-1991 13:57:45.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BOAT FOR SALE '64 CHRIS CRAFT "CHALLENGER", 36 FT. (ONLY 50 BUILT) NEW TWIN 350'S NEW TRANSMISSIONS SLEEPS SIX FULL GALLEY HEAD W/SHOWER FISH FINDER MARINE RADIO CB, ETC, ETC... CONTACT MICHELLE AT X-3753 IF INTERESTED From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 21-MAR-1991 14:44:53.84 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8285 ============================================================================ ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8285 ============================================================================ REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DSP LINK Board PROJECT: Steel Talons 523 USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: CRYSTAL, 10.000 MHz, 0.01%, S-R, HC-18/U MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-MAR-1991 09:07:26.45 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS... VANILLA CREME ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 22-MAR-1991 09:28:48.19 To: MARGOLIN CC: KHODADADI Subj: A-D design Jed_ I'm doing a project for my applied elec. design class where we have to interface some fiber optics with a microcomputer using voltage conversion to digital data between the computers I/O ports. I was wondering if I may model my basic A-D ckt after yours. You wouldn't mind, would you? I'll tell you more about it when I come back from vacation next week. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 22-MAR-1991 10:10:15.56 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talons on test Steel Talons is on test at Sunnyvale Golfland. Stop by and check it out. If you have any suggestions or see problems that the players are having, let me know. The game will only be out a week, so stop by soon. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KWINN 22-MAR-1991 11:05:45.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: The other side speaks out: Someone send this man a prize. (I like the way he thinks!) Then tell him to get all his friends back into the arcade. Meanwhile, introduce him to a teenager. (Sigh...) (But how could he be so wrong about digitizing?) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STARK 21-MAR-1991 22:41:14.57 To: PIERCE,KWINN,RAY CC: Subj: Path: dms!motcsd!apple!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!gatech!prism!prism.gatech.EDU!ce1zzes From: ce1zzes@prism.gatech.EDU (Eric Sheppard) Newsgroups: rec.games.video Subject: Williams/Atari (Was Re: No More Bally Tables?) Message-ID: <24784@hydra.gatech.EDU> Date: 21 Mar 91 05:33:35 GMT Sender: ce1zzes@prism.gatech.EDU Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology Lines: 43 (This article piece came through rec.games.pinball, and I wanted to add to that, but I forgot to cross it here.) baumgart@esquire.dpw.com (Steve Baumgarten) writes: >They've had a few bombs, of course, but back when video games were >being cranked out by the dozen -- most decidedly mediocre -- Williams >games always stood out. The attention to every detail -- from sound >to graphics to game play -- showed, and the arrival of a new Williams >video game usually meant that you had to start getting to the arcade >early to get any playing time. >Williams games are, above all, players' games, just the way their pins >are players' pins. You state exactly Atari's position today, IMHO. In these days of chop-socky/scrolling-blastemups, I always look forward to finding a new Atari video, because I know they go the extra mile to bring innovation into our otherwise dull lives... (eh! dramatic, corny pause) I could forgive them for "Pit Fighter", though I can't see why they would sully their mounting reputation with this muddled chop-socky derivative. Easy bucks, I guess. Couldn't they at least have digitized the characters more carefully, and animated them more smoothly? But I digress. Rattle through the list of recent Atari vids. Crystal Caverns, Marble Madness, Packrat, Indy & Temple of Doom, Road Runner, Paperboy, 720, Night Stocker, Rolling Thunder, (?forget name)/Badlands, Xybots, Toobin, Gauntlet, APB, Klax, Hard/Race Drivin', S.T.U.N. Runner, Cyberball, Rampart. Each truly in a class by itself; I've seen other companies try to copy them and fail miserably. (Remember that horrid SNK ripoff of Rolling Thunder? That one lasted only two months.) Some were disappointing, most were terrific, but each had at least one extremely well developed aspect. Some take an old idea and apply a new concept (Cyberball, Hard Drivin'), but many are totally unique (Marble Madness, Paperboy, Toobin, Klax, etc.) Let the other companies continue to spit out the ninjadrek shootanythings, but the only vids that get my quarters come from Atari. Eric One last thing. I hope this 'digitized people' thing passes quickly; Williams' new football game looks sloppy, with all those blitting images. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAR-1991 13:02:10.61 To: KIM::KHODADADI CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: A-D design You are free to use any circuit that is public domain. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 22-MAR-1991 14:11:38.94 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,JEFFERSON CC: Subj: Central Conference Room I said it was OK to place the Road Riot Game in the Central Conf. Room for a week or so. Meetings can happen around it. When no meetings are in progress, it's OK to be in there playing the game. We needed a spot to put it where people could play it before field test without impacting the noise level in workplaces. The game room is full so the Central Conf. Room seemed like the next best choice. Sorry for any inconvenience. - Chris Downend ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE 22-MAR-1991 15:15:55.21 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Hey. Hey. ROAD RIOT 4WD in the BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM PLAY THIS GAME to help us and YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORK!! ROAD RIOT 4WD is going out on test next week. Due to the sort-a-loud RUMP THUMPtm we have moved it to the CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM. Please stop by and give it a go and let us know any bugs or problems on the sheet on the attract plex. Also please use all the coins you enter so we have accurate statistic readings. EXTRA COINS HURT STATS! FREE SIX PACK OF MILLER BEER (MGD, Lite or High Life) TO ANYONE WHO MEETS AND BEATS the EVIL, LYING SKUZZY RAT. Thanx ---> TEAM ROAD RIOT ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 25-MAR-1991 09:40:45.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: RAY Subj: ACME video -- Tuesday 3/26 12:30 SHARP Central Conf. Room I got 15 to 20 minutes of video with my "Spycam" at the ACME show last week. Some of the highlights are: Sonic Blast Man -- Taito -- Punching bag for input Time Traveler -- Sega -- They called it a halogram, but it is a laser disc game that has a mirror that makes the image appear in space. Simpsons Video -- Konami -- Great graphics (just like the cartoon) but repetitive, old gameplay If you want to stay a couple minutes longer, you can see the new Excalibur Hotel. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-MAR-1991 11:15:18.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOUGURT FLAVOR IS... CHOCOLATE FUDGE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 25-MAR-1991 13:02:56.38 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8285 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 21-MAR-1991 14:43:13.14 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8285 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DSP LINK Board PROJECT: Steel Talons 523 USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: CRYSTAL, 10.000 MHz, 0.01%, S-R, HC-18/U MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: APPROVED: NDK_AMERICA 100NDK RALTRON A-10.000-S TOYOCOM TQC-211A-8R FOX_ELECTRONICS FOX100 NYMPH/SARONIX NMP-100 RXD_INC MP49-S-10.000MHZ PLETRONICS_INC SRMP18-10.000MHZ PLETRONICS_INC SRMP49-10.000MHZ ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | CRYSTAL,10.000MHZ,0.01%,S-R,HC-18/U (HC-49/U) | 144000-013 ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 25-MAR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RUSTY 25-MAR-1991 14:01:50.59 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: RUSTY Subj: Mini-brainstorm for Navy Symposium Atari has been invited to participate in a Navy symposisium called the "Skill Enhancement Project." What they are really talking about is applying gaming techniques and interactive game technology to training someone in basic electronics (the selected example is "how to debug a three stage audio amplifier"). I just recieved a package with all the background information and some questions they will be discussing NEXT WEEK at this symposium. Also in this package, I discovered that I am to give a 15 minute presentation and written comments on the topics they will be discussing. Being rather short on time, I need your help! I would like to have a mini-brainstorming on what kind of games could be created for their purpose or could enhance their training techniques tomorrow during lunch (around 11:30 to 12:30). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. I would like to keep this to around 4-6 interested people so if you are "interested people", please respond to this VAXmail. I will let you know the details and if this is a "go" by the end of today. If you have any question, or would like to see the information package the Navy sent me, just come by my office. I will have a copy of the package posted on the cubicle outside my door. Rusty ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 25-MAR-1991 15:13:17.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: New Marble Man game!!! MARBLE MAN MARBLE MADNESS II March 25, 1991 !! NEW LATEST AND GREATEST FIELD TEST VERSION !! ps. includes all 17 levels of the final game Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan, Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test tomorrow. The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets or hang ups. We thank you for your support. Marble Man Team ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 26-MAR-1991 09:34:13.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS... STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FUJIHARA 26-MAR-1991 16:14:25.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FUJIHARA Subj: ATARI AWARDS We just returned from the ACME show where Atari Games received "Manufacturer of the Year", awarded by AAMA (our amusement machine association). This award was voted on by distributors and based on: - Production, Quality, Reliability - Marketing and Promotions - Customer Support It is the only award extended to any manufacturer and this represents the second year in a row that Atari Games has received this top honor...they have only been doing it for two years! Also, during the ACME show, our Pit-Fighter game received a Platinum award for sales achievement, given by the AAMA. Very few games ever reach this level of achievement so again, it is quite a feat. And lastly, we also received this week, a very impressive trophy for STUNRUNNER, given by Game Player's magazine, as it was voted "best arcade game of 1990"! Congratulations to all employees for making Atari Game's achievements so highly recognized in our industry. These awards, along with many others received in past years, will be displayed in a newly-designed case that will be mounted in our re-decorated lobby. p.s. Not only did we receive some great awards at the show, but we also had success in selling our newest games! Mary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 27-MAR-1991 09:44:19.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS... MOUNTAIN BLACKBERRY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 27-MAR-1991 19:35:36.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: "Late this afternoon Judge Fern Smith of the Federal Court in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction to Nintendo which alleged a violation of its copyright by Tengen and Atari. The Court order provides a very one-sided and prejudiced opinion and determined as if we are unlawful copiers of Nintendo's NES console chips, which is definitely far from the truth. However, the decision was given, and the damage caused by the decision and its impact will not be small. As a matter of course, Tengen and Atari are prepared to appeal after having meetings with our attorneys. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it looks as though we lost a major battle. Let us accept the fact and maintain to be calm and strong. We will continue to be in business, so sit tight and wait for further comment to be announced by me shortly. Thank you for your cooperation, understanding and further support." Hide Nakajima, President ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::PETERSON "Eric" 28-MAR-1991 07:56:05.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: VGA MONITOR I need to borrow VGA monitor for a few days. If anyone has one please call me at ex. 3914. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAR-1991 10:20:31.56 To: MCNAMARA MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI GUYS, TANYA HENDERSON WITH ELCOR CALLED AT 9:43. PLEASE CALL HER AT 980-8868. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 28-MAR-1991 11:03:31.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: AMS Logic Pod Has anyone out there in engineering seen or know of the wherabouts of one of the AMS Logic Pods? Thanks in advance ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAR-1991 11:27:29.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLAVOR OF THE DAY TODAYS YOGURT FLAVOR IS... GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATE P.S.- HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 28-MAR-1991 13:55:04.70 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Atari Games v. Nintendo MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: As I mentioned yesterday, the Federal Court in San Francisco issued a written decision in favor of Nintendo in the ongoing lawsuit. That order granted Nintendo's motion for a preliminary injunction prohibiting us from manufacturing or selling our Nintendo Entertain- ment System game cartridges. In its written order, the Court found that our cartridges infringed Nintendo's copyright on the computer program contained in Nintendo's lockout chips contained in the NES base units. The Court found that Tengen cartridges and the means by which they were developed went too far in incorporating similarities to Nintendo's program which we believe are necessary for Tengen cartridges to be compatible with the NES. We believe that the Court's opinion makes it impractical, if not impossible, to produce cartridges compatible with the NES. Given the proliferation of compatible computer products throughout the electronics industry, we find the Court's opinion to be a highly unusual result and an incorrect interpretation of the copyright laws which we intend to appeal. We expect to be taking the first step to pursue an appeal early next week. Hide Nakajima, President ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 28-MAR-1991 14:30:50.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Facility Info Sometime this weekend some of the walls in engineering are going to be repainted. It is scheduled for Friday but that could change. If you do come in be aware of the wet walls. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 1-APR-1991 08:45:32.32 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CANDY! Jack Aknin is selling delicious Helen Grace chocolate almond bars for his son's Little League baseball team. Price is only $1.00!!!! Hurry to Jack's office while supplies last! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 1-APR-1991 14:03:17.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: MARBLE MAN game in common area - last chance to break it! MARBLE MAN MARBLE MADNESS II April 1, 1991 !! MASSIVE BUGS HAVE BEEN SQUASHED !! !! COME TRY AND FIND MODRE !! Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan, Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test tomorrow. The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets or hang ups. We thank you for your support. Marble Man Team ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 1-APR-1991 15:35:11.54 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY,THOMPSON CC: RAY Subj: ACME '91 Binder available The ACME '91 binder of sell sheets / ratings is on the common area table for your viewing pleasure. (A few more games will be added this week, as they get turned in.) Thanks to those who collected the info. and to Lois for organizing it! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE 2-APR-1991 13:52:48.73 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: IT'S BASEBALL SEASON! SAY HEY BASEBALL FANS IT'S SUNNY AND IT'S A BEAUTIFULL DAY FOR A BALL GAME. THE ATARI SURVIORS ARE BACK AND HAVE MOVED UP TO THE "DOUBLE D" DIVISION AT TWIN CREEKS SPORT COMPLEX. As former owner you can imagine my chagrin at having had to sell this team last year just as they were begining to blossom into their coveted "DOUBLE D" status. My organization back then knew they were destined for greatness but unfortunately could not afford the new uniforms they wanted and therefore had to let them go. But this doesn't mean I won't be there to show my support of this fine group of atheletes who have been training for months. DON'T YOU MISS OUT. The New ATARI SURVIVORS vs. The Psycos Field # 9 TODAY, TUESDAY the 2nd of APRIL at 5:30 pm at Twin Creeks Sports complex just of Carribean Drive which is just off 237. NO BETTING PLEASE! DRESS WARM. MSP ( Yes the S. is for Steinbrener) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PORTERA 2-APR-1991 16:55:49.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: camel camel camel THE VIDEO LAB IS IN THE NEED OF A SMALL CAMEL, AS IN THE NATIVITY SCENE SEEN DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. IF ANYONE CAN BRING THERE CAMEL IN TO WORK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOTIFY ROB ROWE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU BRING ONE TO WORK WE NEED IT ASAP!!! THANKYOU ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 2-APR-1991 18:26:54.14 To: PIERCE CC: SPEED, LEE, MCCARTHY, RAY, MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN, KHODADADI Subj: security Today Dennis showed me how to program the TMS320 chip. But it seems we " THE ROADRIOT TEAM " were not clear about what setting the R-bit does to the chip with respect to re-using/re-programming it. Thankyou JED & ERIC for pointing out the R-bit to me, and explaining how it works. Knowing that the security bit is set on these chips makes the piracy that much slower, and we can always ERASE THE CHIPS TO RE-BURN them if we need to. I'll personally make sure that none of the 320 chips will leave this building without the lock on them. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 3-APR-1991 12:03:31.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: THE SOUND OF THUMPING IN THE NIGHT... MILT WOULD MOST GRACIOUSLY ACCEPT ANY AND ALL COMMENTS,DIRECTION,OR DEFINITIONS OF A "PREFERED" SOUND OR BETTER SOUND, OR WHAT-IF,EVEN WITH REGARDS TO THE RUMPTHUMP ON ROAD RIOT AND/OR STEEL TALONS. .........."I NEED INPUT" (#5) MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-APR-1991 13:48:25.20 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, YOUR VISITOR IS IN THE LOBBY. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 4-APR-1991 14:36:14.92 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Art Jackson Art Jackson was taken to the hospital last Sunday and we just received an update on his condition. They found out he has pneumonia, and as soon as they have that cleared up (which will probably take 7-10 days) he will have back surgery. He is in the El Camino Hospital, room 531B. His wife said they are trying to limit visitors because they have him heavily sedated. We'll keep you posted as soon as we hear anything. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 5-APR-1991 10:23:42.52 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Bradshaw Videotape Needs Repair Personal item: Help Needed : Videotape Damage Control Ouch! I have recorded over a big section of a borrowed tape and am HOPING somebody may also have taped it so that I can repair the damage. What it is: Bradshaw on The Family, episodes 1-5 This is a self-help lecture series. These were broadcast a number of times on KQED and this tape was made during one pledge day -- five one-hour episodes in a row. I taped over episodes 2, 3 and half of 4. May I borrow your copy to restore this? Any help/suggestions? Please help me look less like a dope to my friend's friend... Sam ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 5-APR-1991 10:56:30.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CANDY!!! Jack Aknin has just a few more Helen Grace chocolate almond bars to sell for his son's Little League. This chocolate bar is delicious with coffee! Remember it's only $1.00 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 5-APR-1991 11:04:17.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: New MARBLE MAN in the common area!!! MARBLE MAN MARBLE MADNESS II April 5, 1991 !! GAMEPLAY IS MUCH SMOOTHER - ENEMIES MUCH LESS FRUSTRATING !! !! PLEASE TRY IT OUT, WE NEED FEEDBACK !! Please come by and play the Marble Man in the common area. We need multiplayer play. Please report bugs and problems to 1742, Bob Flanagan, Cris Drobny, or Mike Hally. The game will be going out on field test TODAY. The typical six pack of your choice (within reason) will be given for resets or hang ups. We thank you for your support. Marble Man Team PS. We REALLY need feedback on the areas you used to think were frustrating. We also now give more continue time. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FUJIHARA 5-APR-1991 15:17:20.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FUJIHARA Subj: Atari Games on Cable TV Financial News Network (FNN on cable ch. 18) is featuring Atari Games in a new segment called "Computing: Today and Tomorrow". We will be shown in a 9-minute segment for their Corporate Profile of the Week. AIR TIME: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 7:00 AM Eastern standard time YES THAT MEANS SET YOUR VCR'S FOR 4:00 AM TOMORROW MORNING IF YOU WANT TO SEE IT OUT HERE. For those of you who are interested, I will be circulating extra copies in manufacturing, engineering, and administration. I am sure these departments will have the tape available for showing next week. The segment shows some great footage of the manufacturing process and demonstrates the development of both Batman and Race Drivin' to some extent. Of course, there are also a few key executive interviews also. Thanks again to all of you who participated in the filming last week. Mary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 5-APR-1991 17:15:28.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Painting This weekend there will again be some painting in the building. Plans include the walls near the audio department. So be aware of the wet walls if you plan to work this weekend. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 8-APR-1991 14:43:22.50 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BENZLER Subj: WHERE DID THAT VAN COME FROM ANYWAY? OOOOOPPPS! My 87 Jeep Cherokee is in need of some body work--a new front quarter panel and some additional cosmetic/paint work to be exact. I have no idea where to take it to get the work done. Do any of you have a recommendation for a good body shop (or any to avoid)? ...I guess that's why these things are called "accidents"...who would smash their car on purpose?... Thanks! --Linda ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 8-APR-1991 16:09:42.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SUTTLES Subj: I moved!!! I guess my probation is over. I'm no longer in the no-man's-land of the Berlin Hall (we really DO have to rename that place). I've finally been admitted to the ranks of the Administration. My new office is back-to-back with my old office. Some will remember it as Bob Frye's old office. It, like the office I just left, is adjacent to the Executive Conference room, but it's nearer to Sandi Brown's office and Bob Frye's (my new neighbors). Bob pointed out that since I had to keep my door closed when I was in the hallway, the fact that I'm no longer a tenant wouldn't be particularly obvious. In my new home, the door will usually be open. The old office? It goes to storage (nobody else wants it, either). Stop on by! Marvel at the amount of junk I can squeeze in! Ogle the earthquake testing equipment! Tell me that you AREN'T moving anything, and that everything WORKS! Volunteer to help me move the next time! sas ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::STARK 8-APR-1991 16:15:27.94 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: RAD station moved... If you used the RAD PC in Andy's lab, it's been moved to my lab. Feel free to use it just as you did before (no need to knock).... gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JEDCOM 8-APR-1991 16:22:55.35 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: change to MSGS Could you please incorporate the XDEF into your MSGS.ASM for me? See the definition of LASTMSG in my copy [JEDCOM.PROG.SELFTEST]MSGS.ASM near the end. You could do a DIF on it and your MSGS if you like... By adding the definition of LASTMSG, I can have my own messages declared and drawn by your routines without impacting any of your code (since i'll be able to chain my messages to the end of yours). Thank you. Peter. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-APR-1991 19:39:45.76 To: KIM::JEDCOM CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: change to MSGS done. it is incorporated in gsptst.vlda . jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JEDCOM 9-APR-1991 09:25:43.42 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: change to MSGS thanks. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 9-APR-1991 10:00:29.98 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWER SAVINGS THE FLOWERMAN HAS SPRING FEVER. THIS WEEK ONLY HE HAS REDUCED PRICES FROM OUR FLOWER LIST. 2 DZ. LARGE ROSES - REG. $10.00 NOW..... $7.50 2 DZ. LARGE CARNATION - REG. $12.50 NOW....$11.00 2 DZ. MINI CARNATION - REG. $6.50 NOW..... $6.00 IRIS - (10) PER BUNCH - REG.$8.50 NOW..... $8.00 DAFFODILS - (25) PER BUNCH - REG.$5.50 NOW.... $5.00 ORDERS WILL BE CALLED IN ON WEDNESDAY AND DELIVERED ON THURSDAY. THANK YOU, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMSON 9-APR-1991 10:26:01.29 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,WILLIAMSON CC: Subj: TIME TO GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER FOR SALE: DP GYMPAC 1500 FITNESS SYSTEM Its a complete home workout machine that you can do about 50 different exercises. Its in great condition. I paid over $250.00 for it. I'm letting it go only $150. If interested I have the instruction course book for the machine in my office, it shows what the machine looks like and all the different exercises it does. Call Ext.3931 or stop by my office. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 9-APR-1991 13:17:56.10 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WANTED WANTED: 7 - 10 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR, PREFERABLY LONG SHAFT CALL PAUL SHEPARD AT X3913 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 9-APR-1991 13:31:32.93 To: @EE CC: Subj: +5v to GND short Any clever ideas on finding a 60 ohm bridge between power and GND on a board that worked fine for several hours and then developed this short?!! Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-APR-1991 13:58:58.51 To: KIM::KHODADADI CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: +5v to GND short Use a low resistance Ohmmeter. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JACKIE 9-APR-1991 14:28:12.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Entertainer I am looking to book a clown (or similar) for my daughter's upcoming birthday party. Before I let my fingers do the walking I thought I would check to see if I can get any recommendations from Vaxland. If you could give me a call at 3772 or send me a note via vax with any suggestions, I would appreciate it. Jackie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 10-APR-1991 11:19:59.54 To: @EE CC: Subj: short I didn't find the short, but I did get rid of it by violently shaking the board. It seemed to be caused by some debris from a mod that was installed during FCC test. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 10-APR-1991 12:41:23.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: BIKE Subj: Xacto knife Whoever removed the Xacto knife from the ROM burning station outside of Dave Shepperd's office, please bring it back and leave it there. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::HUMES 10-APR-1991 13:32:12.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Thoughts on the recent From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 10-APR-1991 14:32:17.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: BRAD Subj: GENERIC AUDIO SELF TEST PROCEDURES The AUDIO Group recommends that before a game is released for manufacturing the majority of audio calls are removed from the AUDIO portion of the SELF-TEST. The reason is that we DO NOT want to give our competition the advantage of having intimate knowledge of our operations. The recommended audio calls to be included for RELEASE are: * Any audio processor related tests (like YAMAHA (usually S_YTST) and ADPCM (usually S_ADTEST)). * SCOM or other communications test (NOTE that this is usually an internal test and not a specific call available to the user. It is usually reported to the user at the beginning of the AUDIO SELF-TEST) * The ability to RESET or STOP all sounds * Reporting of diagnostic results (NOTE that this is also usually internal and not a specific call. It's usually reported at AUDIO SELF-TEST startup) * DAC for VOLUME calls (if appropriate) * Generally, any calls that would help test the game on the line - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 10-APR-1991 14:33:46.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Northwestern Nationanl Insurance Meeting Thursday, April 11 10:00 am - Noon Atari Games Cafeteria Sandy Campigli, our Northwestern National Insurance representative will be in the Cafeteria to answer any questions you have on medical or dental claims or coverage. If you want clarification on any old or new issues, take a few minutes to stop by and discuss them with Sandy Campigli. Don't forget Thursday from 10:00 to Noon in the cafeteria, Sandy Campigli will be available to answer your EPO or PPO and/or dental insurance questions. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 10-APR-1991 14:40:31.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: JEWELRY IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SOME HAND MADE EARINGS, PINS & BOLO TIES, FOR A BIRTHDAY OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION CONTACT GINA CLOSE ON YOUR BREAK OR LUNCH AT 3968 YOU KNOW MOTHERS DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. YOU CAN SPECIAL ORDER WHAT COLORS AND STYLES. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 10-APR-1991 14:41:21.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: From: KIM::STARK 10-APR-1991 14:38:02.63 To: KIM::BRAD CC: Subj: RE: GENERIC AUDIO SELF TEST PROCEDURES I fully agree and did so with Pit. You're mail made it sound more difficult than it really is. Since all the 'required' sounds are at the beginning of the list, all one really has to do is make an arbitrary upper limit cut-off after, say, the first 30 sounds. You might want to point this out to folks so as not to scare them away... gary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 10-APR-1991 14:50:23.40 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: PRICES FOR JEWELRY EARINGS DEPENDING ON SIZE 13.00 TO 15.00 BOLO TIES 12.00 PINS 10.00 BOLO AND MATCHING EARINGS 20.00 PIN AND MATCHING EARING 18.00 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::HUMES 10-APR-1991 15:44:20.67 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Thoughts on the recent "tragedies" Now as the Persian Gulf crisis seems to be winding down, there is clearly much more to do before peace can truly become a reality. Life is full of contradictions. Society is full of injustice. Despite all appearances to the contrary, human society is dominated by the animalistic principle that the strong devour the weak. War is the symbol of that principle. Even in ordinary society, the strong despise and look down upon the weak and torment them. And the weak cling to the strong as they torment those who are still weaker. Perhaps it is this chain of evil, if you will, that has been the unchanging karma of the human race since ancient times. Even those who are supposed to protect and save those in trouble act in the opposite fashion, using their position to arrogantly exploit and sacrifice others in the interest of their own egoistic self-protection. Politicians tend to be haughty and pompous toward the general populace. And they may resort to trickery in seeking to secure fame and fortune for themselves. Lawyers are in the best position to protect persons who are suffering and in trouble. But in spite of this, there are many lawyers who take the opposite stance of lording it over their clients. (How well do I know this to be the fact!) Clergymen may use the power of religion to elevate themselves and look arrogantly down on their believers, viewing them as a means to their own personal ends. There are similar examples in other fields as well where the appearance and the heart are mutually contradictory; in a word, this is falsehood. What can be done about these contradictions and deceptions? Is there nothing for us to do but give up in the face of the structure of evil? It is true that since changes in the system alone will never in themselves succeed in altering human nature, the same tragedies will simply go on repeating athemselves? Your response is welcome and much appreciated. Kiyoko send ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 10-APR-1991 16:26:25.33 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE TOM MCKEE OF ADI OF CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,559-2037. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 11-APR-1991 08:28:18.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Northwestern National Meeting Sorry, I got confused. Sandy from Northwestern National will NOT be in today to answer questions. The meeting will take place next week. Further details to follow. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 11-APR-1991 15:59:53.90 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER.DIS CC: Subj: New CELPROCESS V1.67 ***** ATTENTION ***** ATTENTION ***** ATTENTION ***** There is now a new version of CELPROCESS (v1.67). This new version supports the ability to convert a close reduced cell in a .IMG/.ASM file pair to a cell in a .RAD file. You can now examine the results of the close reduction without having to burn ROMS!! To invoke this new option, create a .OPT file with the following: /IMG2RAD = filename, label, [colfile] where FILENAME = the non-suffix .IMG/.ASM file pair name (i.e. ALPHA for ALPHA.ASM and ALPHA.IMG) LABEL = a celprocess label in the .ASM file (i.e. MAP000) COLFILE = an OPTIONAL .COL file that contains the palettes you wish to apply to the .RAD output. (i.e. ALPHA.COL) If no COLFILE is provided, the RAD default palettes are used. For further explanation of this new feature, see Andrew Burgess. Thanks in advance, SYSTEM SUPPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 11-APR-1991 16:58:47.86 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Self Test In the selftest screen which sends force to the motor ( it still says steering wheel ) force is also being sent to the port which we are using for the fan driver. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-APR-1991 18:37:14.63 To: KIM::BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Self Test When you know for sure that you want to use it I will do Self-Test for it. Or, you can convince Rick that doing it now is more important than the eight other things that I am doing, all at the same time. jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::WEST 12-APR-1991 09:40:59.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: remedial towel training O.K. That's enough of that. For the past two weeks, someone has been throwing the towels in the men's shower room on the floor underneath the bench. If you're angry with the clean-up people, or the new rules about their clearing out the shower room every Friday, then TELL THEM ABOUT IT, don't take it out on the rest of us. I invite whomever is doing this to 1)respond to this mail address 2)cease the juvenile delinquency 3)do both of the above ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 12-APR-1991 09:46:10.45 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Big Brother is listening to you Those of you who still believe that the U.S.A is "The land of the free" may wish to read the following excerpt from "The RISKS forum" on UseNet. The complete message can be found in ee$userdisk:[Albaugh]Senate.txt. For those of you who would be interested in such details. W. H. Murray has posted other stuff on UseNet, which has tended to be fairly well reasoned. I don't know anything else about him, but note that he posted from DOCKMASTER.NCSC.MIL, which is the "visible" network node run by the National Security Agency. If even the spooks think this is going too far... Mike Path: dms!motcsd!apple!decwrl!ucbvax!CSL.SRI.COM!risks From: WHMurray@DOCKMASTER.NCSC.MIL Newsgroups: comp.risks Subject: U.S. Senate S. 266 Message-ID: Date: Wed, 10 Apr 91 17:23 EDT Sender: daemon@ucbvax.BERKELEY.EDU Reply-To: risks@csl.sri.com Organization: The Internet Approved: risks@csl.sri.com Lines: 12 Senate 266 introduced by Mr. Biden (for himself and Mr. DeConcini) contains the following section: SEC. 2201. COOPERATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT It is the sense of Congress that providers of electronic communications services and manufacturers of electronic communications service equipment shall ensure that communications systems permit the government to obtain the plain text contents of voice, data, and other communications when appropriately authorized by law. [ Selected excerpts from the followup post by the same author:] The referenced language requires that manufacturers build trap-doors into all cryptographic equipment and that providers of cconfidential channels reserve to themselves, their agents, and assigns the ability to read all traffic. [Does anybody] believe that it is possible for manufacturers of crypto gear to include such a mechanism and also to reserve its use to those "appropriately authorized by law" to employ it? [Does anybody] believe that providers of electronic communications services can reserve to themselves the ability to read all the traffic and still keep the traffic "confidential" in any meaningful sense? [Would _YOU_] buy crypto gear or confidential services from vendors who were subject to such a law? [...] An earlier Senate went to great pains to assure itself that there were no trapdoors in the DES. Mr. Biden and Mr. DeConcini want to mandate them. [...] Any assertion that all use of any such trap-doors would be only "when appropriately authorized by law" is absurd on its face. It is not humanly possible to construct a mechanism that could meet that requirement; any such mechanism would be subject to abuse. [...] William Hugh Murray, Executive Consultant, Information System Security 21 Locust Avenue, Suite 2D, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 203 966 4769 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 12-APR-1991 11:47:33.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: SHEPPERD Subj: System down time I have to put some new firmware in the terminal servers which is supposed to fix some of the many problems we're having. I figure it'll take a few hours to do, so expect the systems to be inaccesable tomorrow (saturday 4/13) from about 10am to 2pm. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::HUMES 15-APR-1991 14:21:20.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Atari Games vs. Nintendo To: Employees of Atari Games and Tengen 4/12/91 From: Hide Nakajima, President On March 27 the District Court issued a preliminary injunction preventing Tengen from the further manufacturing or marketing of its NES-compatible game cartridges. As a result of the Court's order, many newspaper and industry press articles appeared that portrayed our company in a negative lights. We strongly disagree with the Court's position and steps were taken immediately to appeal the decision. One of the legal procedures taken was to ask the Court to stay its order pending an outcome of the litigation. We believe that the denial of a stay would result in grave consequences for Tengen. Yesterday, the Court asked for additional information in considering Tengen's request for a stay. We anticipate the Court's answer shortly, but for now, Tengen and retailers can continue their NES-compatible game cartridge business. However, it was necessary to have a staff reduction at Tengen because of the considerable commercial damage done by the preliminary injunction order. This was a painful process for all involved and I deeply appreciate the loyalty and efforts of all affected employees. At present, the Company's attorneys continue to vigorously pursue our antitrust and other claims against Nintendo as well as continue the appeal of the preliminary injunction. We strongly believe our position is as correct today as when the lawsuit began. Thank you for your continued efforts for, and belief in our Company. I am pround of you. Regards, Hide Nakajima P.S. Further information will be provided regarding the status of the lawsuit as it becomes available. send ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 15-APR-1991 15:15:45.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWER SPECIAL THE FLOWERMAN HAS EXTENDED HIS SPECIAL PRICES FOR 1 MORE WEEK. YOU MAY STILL GET 2 DOZEN ROSES FOR $7.50 DON'T MISS OUT!!! THANKS, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LICHAC 15-APR-1991 15:58:47.67 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: SERIOUS STUFF What is going on out there in VAXLAND? Was Kiyoko's mail message about the middle east so thought provoking that no one can put their thoughts in a tidy package or does responding mean taking a chance and showing inner feelings that we are not willing to share? Right now, I claim both but have given Kiyoko's comments serious thinking time..... Makes me define my position on some of the things that count in life. Jerry ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the BEAT began" 15-APR-1991 17:01:49.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DIEKNEITE Subj: JULIETTA & JEREMY Clown Duo FREE PERFORMANCE Sunday April, 21 @4PM Milpitas Community Center Presented by Young Audiences of San Jose and the City of Milpitas For info call 294-6991 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 15-APR-1991 17:04:16.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL REP THE NWNL REPRESENTATIVE WHO WAS SCHEDULED HERE LAST WEEK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK: THURSDAY, APRIL 18 10:00 - NOON CAFETERIA SHE WILL BE THERE TO ANSWER YOUR NWNL MEDICAL/DENTAL QUESTIONS SO BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. HUMAN RESOURCES ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 16-APR-1991 11:26:19.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS Subj: ".. not in my backyard..." I'm disappointed at all my co-workers and neighbors who've complained about the relative high noise level of ROADRIOT and STEEL. Why don't you try playing the game, have your rump thumped and you might change your mind; you might even go back for more... I bit those few who don't like a noisy rump-thump outside their office, also oppose off-shore drilling along Calif. coast. NOT IN MY BACKYARD... well just don't forget that it's these noisy thumpers that keep you and I employed here. (and the attorneys too) Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BEHENSKY 16-APR-1991 12:37:20.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: Compact Flourescents Yeah, I know you've heard it all before, but this time it's really true: YOU CAN SAVE BIG MONEY AND HELP THE ENVIRONMENT TOO!! Here's the deal: PG+E and OSH have teamed up to offer a $7.00 rebate on the OSRAM electronically ballasted compact flourescent bulbs. I know what you're thinking; flourescents buzz, they flicker, don't come on fast, and the color of light makes you look bad. Suprise! these have electronic ballasts so they don't buzz or flicker and come on almost instantly. Also, the chemists who formulate the phosphors have finally realized that people don't like to look like corpses and have come up with a new compound that has a reasonable color. I find it almost indistinguishable from an incandescent lamp in a lamp that has a shade. Now for the savings: 75 Watt incandescent 20 Watt compact flourescent Bulb Life: 1000hr * 10 = 10,000hr 10,000 hr KWHR Used: .075 * 10000 = 750 .020 * 10000=200 Elec. cost @$.10/KWHR 750 * $.10 = $75.00 200 * $.10 = $20.00 Bulb Cost: $.75 * 10 = $ 7.50 $14.99-$7.00=$ 7.99 Total Cost: $82.50 $27.99 Thus, over the life of the compact flourescent (~3 years @ 10hrs/day) you save a total of 550 kwhr of electricity and $55.51 in cold cash. Your savings may vary due to different electric rates. The environmental benefits are also impressive: At .09 gallon of fuel oil and 1.5 lbs of carbon dioxide per kwhr (33% efficiency in a fuel oil electric plant) you will have saved roughly a 55 gallon drum worth of oil and prevented more that 3/4 of a ton of carbon dioxide from getting into the atmosphere. Here's the only downside: It can be a hassle to get these lamps to work in table lamps since the OSRAM bulb is longer and wider at the base than an incandescent bulb. You may have to modify the hoop that holds up the shade, or buy an extender to move the bulb higher in the fixture. The OSRAM lamps have such a high surface brightness that they may be uncomfortable to look at in bare bulb applications. OSRAM offers a 15 watt bulb with a built in reflector for $18.99-$7.00 that can be used under these conditions or to replace 75 watt spotlights. Panasonic also has a line of compact florescents that have built in globes to address this problem. There are two types: an older, non electronic type that uses a small amount of radioactivity to start the lamp, and a newer electronic type that works like the OSRAM. Unfortunately, the new ones are not available at OSH yet, and the older ones are not covered by the rebate. PG+E offered the new ones by mail order in last month's newsletter included with your bill for $7.50 for 20 watt (75 watt equiv) and $9.50 for 27 watt (100 watt equiv). I sent away for 3 of each but haven't got them yet. If you want to see these bulbs, I have two in my office this week, and I'd be happy to demonstrate them for you. Just remember, for each one of these you can find a place for in your home you will save 55 bucks and enough foreign (or domestic) oil to drive your car more than 1000 miles over the life of the lamp. Check them out! (The PG+E rebate is good through the end of April). Max Behensky ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BEHENSKY 16-APR-1991 12:46:07.21 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: Spelling.... That's fluorescents, not flourescents..... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 16-APR-1991 12:58:06.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: KHODADADI Subj: Is anyone selling girl scout cookies? I'ld like to buy some. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::HUMES 16-APR-1991 13:13:01.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Give yourself some moments to ponder on the fundamentals of life First of all, I thank you very much for those who took time to respond to my mail sent last week, namely, Mike Albaugh, John Ray, Bonnie Bike, Bridget Erdman and Gary Stark. I thank you to Jerry Lichac for your this morning's response. Here is an another familiar topic on which I would like to address to ponder ... The recent beating of an unarmed citizen by a group of Los Angeles police officers has shocked a city and a nation. I've been taught that the three impurities of our age are greed, anger and igno- rance. Greed causes disharmony between people and the environment. Anger causes disharmony between people, and ignorance or complaining causes dis- harmony within our very body or illness. The sight of uncontrolled anger shown on the video taped beating of Rodney King was a horrifying example of the world of Anger. And this comes just after humankind's greatest expression of Anger, the war in the Middle Eas! People in the world of Anger may hate others simply because they are of different race or religion. One of the books I recently read states "...he who is in the world of Anger, motivatd by the warped desire to be better than everyone, is forever belittling others and exalting himself. He is like a hawk sweeping the sky in search of prey. He may outwardly display benevolence, righteousness, pro- priety wisdom and good faith, and even possess a rudimentary moral sense, but his heart remains in the world of Anger." Controlling our negative impulses is the only way we can survive in a civilized sociery. My memtor in life explained that one of the major functions of religion is to foster self-control and self-restraint. He said that "the building of lasting peace depends on how many people capable of self-straint can be fostered through religious guidance. If a religion is worthy of the name, and if it is one that can respond to the needs of contemporary times, it should be able to nurture in its followers the spiritual base for becoming good citizens of the world." Society is a living thing. It is a process, a series of changes. We live in a world where national borders are bridged by communication and travel in ways never before dreamed of. we need to work on building bridges to link people in humanistic ways. For us to create lasting harmony, we must become the broad- minded, self-controlled and intelligent individuals needed for the new century. We must become bigger than our problems! Thank you for allowing me to express my passion for bettering our world. April 26 is my last day at Atari. If nothing else, at least, I am so very delighted to hear from those people who responded to my passionate appeal (!?) and I truly believe they are among many who teach or will teach their children to be the leaders of our nation and of the 21st century. Thank you! Wish you all the best, good health and a long happy life! Remember that the happiness is our Right, not a privilege! Kiyoko send ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 16:51:27.19 To: AVL Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461- DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1 CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037 COMMENTS: ADSP-2101KP-50 (137662-050) and ADSP-2101KG-50 (137663-050) have design errors which they do no plan to fix until the end of the summer. They have agreed to select-out parts that will work in my circuit and label it as "AD 90461-1" ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: Disqualify: ANALOG_DEVICES ADSP-2101KP-50 Qualify: ANALOG_DEVICES AD90461-1 AVLNOTE: SPECIALY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 17:15:42.23 To: BURNIAS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: ADSP-2101 Forecast Please call Tom McKee of Analog Devices at (408) 559-2037. He needs to get a forecast for our use of ADSP-2101s. (He is filling in for Margot while she has her baby, and is her boss.) This is what makes it complicated: The ADSP-2101KP-50, Atari pn 137662-050, (IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC) has design problems that they do not plan to fix until the end of the summer. In the meantime they will select-out parts that will work in my circuit. The label on these special parts will be "AD 90461-1". I am getting a new Atari part number for it and will use this new number on my parts list. This part is used on the DS III board which I am still checking out. By all appearances, we will use this board (which replaces ADSP II) on: Steel Talons BMX Street Driver DS III also uses an ADSP-2105KP-40 which is not affected by their poor design. However, this part is used on the DS III board to do Sounds and the EDs will probably use Brad's Sound Board on Steel Talons. The Eds' game did very well on field test and will probably be a big hit so we will need a lot of 2101s. If and when they get the regular IC to work we will switch over to that part. Regards, jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 08:45:59.03 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8354 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461- DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 17-APR-1991 11:59:38.35 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWERS Are you in the Dog House, according to your spouse? Maybe you've got a Wild Hair and want to show a loved one how much you care! Perhaps that special someone deserves flowers for something they've done. But hey, who needs a reason to give flowers? We've got what you want. Reasonably priced, too. 2 DOZEN LARGE ROSES for only $7.50 Colors: Red, yellow, Pink, Orange, Salmon, Pale Peach, White, and Spring Surprise (pink with white trim) For a small fee, you may wish to add... Baby's Breath $4.00 Fern Greens $2.50 Remember, flowers are not only for those of you with significant others and are in no way a form of request for commitment. So don't be shy, buy, buy, buy! Have A Nice Day! Tina & Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 17-APR-1991 12:52:14.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BENZLER Subj: WARNING!!!! Our friends, the civil servants that park near here in those official black and white cars, have found a new hiding place in the fields near McCarthy and 237. One was spotted in the brush next to the new ramp for 237 West off of McCarthy. You know, that signal that has nobody to really signal to because there is currently no real cross-traffic (except from the field)...well it turns red anyway sometimes and you are supposed to stop even when there are no other cars around. Drive defensively! --Linda ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 16:33:29.71 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8354 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 16-APR-1991 16:51:27.19 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8354 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: DS III Board PROJECT: Steel Talons USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: AD 90461- DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHz,68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-1 CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037 COMMENTS: ADSP-2101KP-50 (137662-050) and ADSP-2101KG-50 (137663-050) have design errors which they do no plan to fix until the end of the summer. They have agreed to select-out parts that will work in my circuit and label it as "AD 90461-1" ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: Disqualify: ANALOG_DEVICES ADSP-2101KP-50 Qualify: ANALOG_DEVICES AD90461-1 AVLNOTE: SPECIALY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 17-APR-1991 16:41:24.17 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8355 - Completed From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 17-APR-1991 09:52:05.05 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8355 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: AVL CORRECTION APPLICATION: PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: 137663-050 GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHZ,68P,PGA MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD 90461-2 CONTACT: TOM MCKEE PHONE: 559-2037 COMMENTS: APPROVE ANALOG DEVICES P/N AD 90461-2 DISQUALIFY AD P/N ADSP-2101KG-50 PUT IN AVL NOTE: SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR/PER JED MARGOLIN ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 17-APR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 18-APR-1991 10:02:04.50 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: NWNL REPRESENTATIVE SANDI CAMPIGLI, FROM NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE, IS HERE IN THE CAFETERIA TO ANSWER ANY NWNL MEDICAL OR DENTAL QUESTIONS. SHE WILL BE HERE UNTIL 12 NOON. HUMAN RESOURCES ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 18-APR-1991 11:42:45.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWERS THEY'RE HERE! DON'T FORGET TO PICK THEM UP BEFORE YOU LEAVE. THANKS, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-APR-1991 14:24:51.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: pot joysticks on the IBM PC I am trying to determine what I should buy to have two pot joysticks (4 inputs) connected to an IBM PC. What joysticks work well? Which ones to avoid? The joysticks can be simple. One needs to return to center and the other need not. What interface PCB should I buy to read the two joysticks? Is there any software interface beyond reading a latch? Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 18-APR-1991 16:45:48.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,@SYS$MAIL:MIKE_USERS CC: SHEPPERD Subj: System down time Some more equipment trickled in this week. I'll be changing the rest of the firmware in the terminal servers on Sunday. Judging how long it took last time, I expect it to take about 4 hours. So the terminals connected to the servers will be unusable from about 10am to 2pm this sunday (4/21/91). I'll also be adding some additional disks to KIM and replacing the disk controllers on MIKE. This should take about 4 hours (some of it may overlap the terminal server firmware replacment time). One should expect the systems to be unusable on sunday from about 10am to 6pm. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 18-APR-1991 16:52:10.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: New Coin-op employee Please welcome Victor Marcieca to Coin-op. Victor prefers to pronounce his last name as Mer-CHEE-ah. Victor comes to us from Tengen where he was a Game Counselor. His primary role in Coin-op is playtester with some game analysis and design as a secondary role for all Engineering groups. Victor will also be available to assist with field test games in terms of moving, stat taking, and collections. He cannot drive the truck. Victor will report to me. Initial assignments include final playtest on Marble Man and Road Riot - you know, logging 40 hours of bug-free play before the program memory masters are released. He is also assigned to work with the SPACE team in a game analysis role and possibly some game design as circumstances permit. Victor has quite a bit of experience with Coin-op games and I invite all the game teams to solicit his opinions. I think you will find him enthusiatic and insightful. His office is the cubicle between Peter Lipson and The EPROM programmer. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RUSTY 19-APR-1991 15:31:05.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,FUJIHARA,BENZLER,MOMODA CC: RUSTY Subj: Network Game Vote In an effort to expand the boundaries of where we can sell our game expertise, we are preparing a business plan for an Atari on-line Network. You can help! As part of the business plan, we will be proposing an initial offering of two different games on the network. We obviously would like to start off strong, and so would like to initially pick the two games which will best show off our system and generate the most player interest. So, please look over the very brief description of the capabilites of this proposed network and the 10 game ideas which we have come up with so far and pick which two you think would be best to start up with. If you have any additional game ideas you think would be good for this playing environment, by all means please forward them to this address and we will add them to our list of candidates! The file which contains the game ideas is called netgames.doc in [RUSTY]. Please treat this file as company confidential and do not make copies of it or broadcast its contents. Please try and cast your vote on or before Thursday 4/25. Thanks, Rusty P.S. If you would like more information on the proposed capabilites of our network, please feel free to see me for the additional info. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 19-APR-1991 16:00:57.54 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BLINDNESS IS ANYONE OUT THERE MISSING A PAIR OF GLASSES??? THEY WERE FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO CLAIM THEM, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO IDENTIFY! THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 19-APR-1991 16:14:46.40 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: BENEFITS 360 LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM IT'S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE WE INTRODUCED "B360", AN ENHANCEMENT TO OUR EXISTING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE. THIS FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IS UNDERWRITTEN BY THE AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND MAKES AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. B360 OFFERS MANY FEATURES: - THE DEATH BENEFIT IS GUARANTEED. - IT'S ECONOMICAL. COVERAGE MAY BE OBTAINED FOR AS LITTLE AS $4 PER WEEK. - THERE'S PORTABILITY. SINCE YOU OWN THE POLICY, THE INSURANCE IS YOURS WITHOUT AN INCREASE IN COST OR DECREASE IN BENEFIT IF YOU RETIRE OR CHANGE EMPLOYMENT. - RE-ENROLLMENT IS EASY. SIMPLY COMPLETE A BRIEF APPLICATION. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED UP TO THE B360 PROGRAM LIMITS. - FAMILY PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. YOU CAN INSURE OTHER MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY EVEN IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE YOURSELF. THE COVERAGE OFFERED IS AN INNOVATIVE PLAN OF "UNIVERSAL LIFE" INSURANCE PROTECTION FROM AETNA. UNIVERSAL LIFE OFFERS ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OF WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE, SUCH AS THE ACCUMULATION OF CASH VALUES AND FAVORABLE TAX TREATMENT, PLUS SOME EXCITING ADDITIONAL FEATURES. THE CASH VALUES IN THE PLAN ACCUMULATE AT ATTRACTIVE "NEW MONEY" INTEREST RATES, CURRENTLY 8%! THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM INTEREST RATE IS 4.5%. PREMIUM SCHEDULES ARE FLEXIBLE. THE AMOUNT OF COVERAGE CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT BUYING A NEW POLICY. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF MAKING ADDITIONAL "LUMP SUM" DEPOSITS IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PLAN'S ATTRACTIVE INTEREST RATES. AN AETNA REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HERE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, FROM 10:00 TIL NOON IN THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM TO MEET WITH EMPLOYEES WHO WERE NOT ELIGIBLE OR WERE NOT AVAILABLE DURING THE LAST ENROLLMENT PERIOD. YOU MAY WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR EXISTING FRINGE BENEFITS PACKAGE. HUMAN RESOURCES ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 22-APR-1991 11:03:37.76 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Aux Mem Boards I have one Aux Mem board missing. I vaguely remember Glenn thinking that the boards were malfunctioning and taking them over to your test setup. Do you have one of our still? 2 are in Florida, 1 in the destruct test bike, 1 in a new dev bike and 1 on my bench = 5. At one point I had 6. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 23-APR-1991 08:36:07.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: UPDATE ON ART JACKSON Art had his back surgery last Wednesday, April 17th. The doctor's ran into some complications but as far as we know the surgery was successful. He was put into TCU (transitional care unit) for a few days aftr the surgery but should be back in his room now. His wife said she'd call Pete Takaichi when he's ready to have visitors. His family expects he'll be released from the hospital next week. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 23-APR-1991 09:29:43.54 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 7th grade math My 12 year old daughter brought home the following math homework problems last night. Now everyone knows the standard joke about parents being unable to help their children with the new math. Now I consider myself intelligent and considering I have a Masters degree in Math from Stanford, I figured I could handle this. Find the next three numbers in the sequences: 1. -16, -6, +4, +1 1. +16 -6 +4 +14 (just add +10 each time) 2. +10 +6 +2 -2 (just add -4 each time) 3. -5 +10 -20 +40 (-80 160 -320 ok so it's a little harder) 4. -1 +1 -2 +6 (???????) I could provide a dozen different answers for a dozen different reasons. Could someone give me a simple answer an ordinary 7th grader could understand? Maybe these people write tax laws and texts for the IRS during the summer months. I wonder what the advanced 7th graders get for problems? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 23-APR-1991 13:05:08.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature We are running out of numbers!! In late 1991, Pacific Bell will begin to require (408) prefixes to dial a 1 before any area code. This is already the case in the (415) area code. The bottom line is that YOU MUST dial 9(to get out)-1-area-number after this starts, and 9(to get out)-number for 408 numbers on our phone system. This dialing is available and will work now, if you choose to switch gradually, or like me, live in (415) and have to do it anyways. After the change, you'll get the recordings of "have to dial a one" and "a one is not necessary" at the appropriate times. Contrary to popular opinion, they DO need to issue the messages, because a few months after they start, they can no longer tell (nor insert it for you). For the curious and terminally bored, the reason for the change is as follows. Area codes are supposed to always have a 1 or 0 as the middle digit, and exchanges (the group of three that start a seven-digit number) are supposed to NOT have a 0 or 1 as the middle digit. They have begun to run out of exchanges, and are going to have to create exchanges that are against the rules. So, since there may be a 903 prefix and a 903 area code, when you dial a number starting with 903, they'll assume you want the newly created phone numbers for the apartments going up across town. Since this would make area (903) inaccessable (and others as each prefix was set up) the one in the front tells the equipment that this is an out-of-area call. To sum it up: One-plus dialing is coming to 408; you can start to use it at any time, but by Christmas it will be required. From company phones, dial 9, 1, areacode, number, or 9, number-within-408. sas ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 23-APR-1991 13:27:17.72 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MOTORAMPFANCONTROLANALOGPRINTEDCIRCUITBOARDASSEMBLY What connector are you using for the fan cord input? Will it generally be about the same size? Will the power input and motor output connectors be the same and generally in the same position? Hello and how do you do? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 23-APR-1991 14:42:37.19 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8363 ============================================================================= ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8363 ============================================================================= REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp PROJECT: BMX USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01 PART NUMBER: GENERIC: 2N6347 DESCRIPTION: IC, Triac, 8A, 400V MANUFACTURER: MOTOROLA MFG P/N: 2N6347 This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751 ============================================================================== From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 23-APR-1991 14:46:14.91 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8364 ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8364 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp PROJECT: BMX 521 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01 PART NUMBER: GENERIC: LM311 DESCRIPTION: IC, Comparator, 8 pin DIP MANUFACTURER: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MFG P/N: LM311N This CER has been assigned to Ray Sherman, ext 1751 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 24-APR-1991 10:37:17.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: AETNA OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM AETNA IS HERE IN THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM TO MEET WITH THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NEWLY ELIGIBLE FOR THIS INSURANCE OR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BEFORE BUT HAVE NOW ONLY BECOME INTERESTED. PLEASE DROP BY TO DISCUSS THIS INSURANCE PLAN WITH HIM. I WILL BE PERSONALLY CALLING THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE JUST BECOME ELIGIBLE BECAUSE I WILL NEED A WAIVER FORM SIGNED IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED. SANDI BROWN ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 24-APR-1991 10:56:01.86 To: MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8364 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 23-APR-1991 14:43:19.67 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8364 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Motor and Fan Amp PROJECT: BMX 521 USED ON ASSEMBLY: A049305-01 PART NUMBER: GENERIC: LM311 DESCRIPTION: IC, Comparator, 8 pin DIP MANUFACTURER: NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR MFG P/N: LM311N CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: APPROVE: NATIONAL_SEMICONDUCTOR LM311N MOTOROLA LM311N SGS-THOMSON LM311N ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | 137687-001 ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 24-APR-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-APR-1991 11:12:19.05 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ART JACKSON Just got an update on Art's condition. The surgery was a success, but he still has some fluid in his lungs and has developed some blood clots. He will probably be in the hospital another 5-8 days. But now at least he can have visitors. If you'd like to pop in to see him, here's the info: El Camino Hospital 2500 Grant Rd. Mountain View 94039-7025 415-940-7000 Room: 404-B Visiting hours from 8:00 AM - Noon ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-APR-1991 12:57:13.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Art Jackson OOPS!! Art's visiting hours are Noon - 8:00 PM!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-APR-1991 14:09:04.47 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, DAVE OF ABBUCUS ELECTRONICS CALLED FOR YOU AT 2:00 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 732-2000. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-APR-1991 14:34:28.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: PHONE BOOKS THERE ARE AVAILABLE WHITE PAGES AND YELLOW PAGES . IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT DAVID PASQUINELLI AT EXT. 3746 OR BY E-MAIL ( DAVE ) THANKS ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 24-APR-1991 16:17:10.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: PHONE BOOKS AT THE REQUEST OF DAVE, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PHONE BOOKS BETWEEN 12-4 THURS. THANK YOU ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 24-APR-1991 17:17:52.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SUTTLES Subj: Featured feature The CONNECT function is how you talk to a party you have on HOLD. There are several ways for someone to wind up on HOLD. That's complicated. How to talk to them? That's simple. You have someone on HOLD if you get a higher pitched dial tone than you're used to. You have had someone placed on HOLD if you hear a soft beep during a conversation. And you can put someone on HOLD. How to UNHOLD? That's CONNECT. If you have a button marked CONNECT or CNCT, push it. If you don't, do a FLASH if appropriate, and dial * 1. That's FLASH, STAR, ONE. Hurry, your parties are standing by! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 24-APR-1991 21:08:04.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SUTTLES Subj: Featured feature What is this FLASH nonsense, anyways? It's simple. When you push the buttons, you simply make noise. IF the phone system is expecting you to make dialing noises, it dials. IF it is expecting access codes, it accesses. IF the noises you make (like talking, singing, playing the flute, or playing the keypad) get sent to "the other end", it sends. Once you are connected to another phone, the ONLY thing you can do is hang up. BUT, if you hang up and quickly pick up again, phone systems tend to not disconnect (as you may have experienced at home). This is called FLASHing the switchhook (the hook that holds the handset and works the switch). You FLASH when you need to get the attention of the phone system. You can tell if you have its attention, because it generates a tone to let you know. When you want to transfer a call, you are already connected by definition. You need to tell the phone system what to do. You FLASH to get a dial tone. FLASH is unneccesary (but doesn't hurt) if you already have a dial tone. Now, some people find it difficult to get the timing down, and either flash for too short or too long a time. Too short simply doesn't work, but too long can be disastrous! Some Ergonomic Engineer at Rolm realized this and provided a FLASH button on the phones we use (most of us, anyways). If you have a flash button, DON'T USE THE SWITCHOOK. It has electronics behind it to stay hung up for long enough to make sure. It WILL hang up the phone. Just push the flash button. On phones that don't have the button (like wall phones) simply hang up very breifly--usually pushing the hangup button with your finger is better than actually hanging up the phone. Of course, there are exceptions, and several, at that. The best general rule I can give for multibutton phones is: If it has a flash button, use it. If it doesn't, it might be an ETS (one of the electronic types we have). ETSs never need a flash, and in fact, can't. If you have feature buttons, they should not need to be preceded by a flash (feature buttons are those that aren't "line" buttons and also arent 0-9, #, or *--the dial pad). If you find that you make noise instead of doing what you want, do a FLASH. The bottom line is: FLASH is to get the attention of the phone system. Performing a FLASH gets you some kind of dial tone, and is needed before any of the feature codes (watch this space for more details). ETS sets (only!) don't have and can't use the FLASH function. All other sets need a FLASH; if you have a button marked FLASH, use it; if you don't, momentarily push the switchook. Dedicated buttons (buttons marked TRANSFER, for example) won't need a FLASH beforehand if they are properly programmed; if they aren't properly programmed, let me know, & I'll fix it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 25-APR-1991 10:05:56.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ZAX 68020 demo ZAX will be here today to demo their 68020 emulator. Executive Conf. Room @ 11AM. Come by if interested. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 25-APR-1991 10:35:03.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: trivia question Who turns the big 4 0 today, and goes by the name Stevie? Happy Birthday, Stevie! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 25-APR-1991 13:41:34.92 To: SMITHSON CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Hardware To: Rick Moncrief 1 of 1 Fr: Jed Margolin Re: Special Report Dt: 25 April 1991 In order for BMX to be released, the following must be done: Memory Expansion Board ---------------------- There is a PC error that must be fixed. PC must generate a useable parts list. MultiSync --------- If BMX is to use the DSPLINK Board, the MultiSync board must be changed. The plan is to change the SCOM Interrupt and replace Slapstic with Pat's GAL6001. If these are the only changes, the board will remain compatible with Steel Talons and Street Driver. It could also be used in Panorama if a GAL6001 can be programmed to behave like a Slapstic 115. A new version will have to be created (MultiSync II), documented, and checked. ADSP II ------- If BMX is to use the ADSP II Board, a new version must be documented. If BMX is to use a partially loaded DS III Board, we have to: 1. Correct the existing Rev 1 Board; 2. Create an appropriate parts list; 3. Build and test two DS II RAM Boards so Bonnie can continue development. (Both her ADSP II Boards have RAM boards which can only be used with ADSP II Boards.) DSPLINK ------- If Bonnie is planning on using it, it has to be released. I don't know if PC has a useable parts list yet. Motor and Fan Amp ----------------- The board will have to work. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 26-APR-1991 10:23:34.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST KEYS ? DID ANYBODY OUT THERE LOSE A SET OF KEYS ? I FOUND THEM IN THE PARKING LOT ( ADMINISTRATION AREA ) YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. THEY WILL BE IN THE FRONT. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY THEM. THANK YOU, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 26-APR-1991 10:41:03.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: RE: LOST KEYS ? APPARENTLY, MY MESSAGE DID NOT COME THROUGH. WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SAY WAS THEY WILL BE IN THE FRONT LOBBY. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS IDENTIFY THEM. THANKS AGAIN, LORENE & TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 26-APR-1991 16:57:24.03 To: @SM:JUNK CC: Subj: Vending machines Did you notice that the prices in the vending machines just went up another 5 cents? What a rip off, that's about 25% inflation per year. Soda used to be 50 cents is now 65, and candy is now 55 cents for smaller amounts. Who's in charge of these bandits? What's to be done? How about self-serve sodas in the Engineering refrigerator? We keep a stock of various flavors in the cooler, available to anyone for a reasonable price (about 35 cents/can) on a honor system. If the sodas get paid for, the practice continues. If they get ripped off, the practice stops. If you don't have the cash, an IOU is OK too. We could fund this initially from the donut fund, or interested parties could put up some cash. How about sodaheads, any interest? -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-APR-1991 17:12:35.51 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: From: KIM::DOWNEND 24-APR-1991 17:36:10.22 To: MONCRIEF,MCNAMARA,MCCARTHY,STEVIE,CAMERON,LOGG CC: DOWNEND Subj: Steel Talons - APU? The ADC on Multi-sync needs a regulated 15VDC. The plan is to put the regulator circuit on the "Rump-thump" driver PCB for production. Moncrief agrees that it's a good place to put it - he needs to check with Jed to confirm the technical details. I am assuming Rick will get the circuit to Mccarthy so it will be included in the Rump-thump. Pat, please set a deadline for getting the info. Pat/Rick can get the wiring info to Stevie. I want to do an FCC test on the game in Mid to late June 1991, so I will need Rump-thump PCB's W/15VDC regulation by 6/15/91 at the latest. IN THE MEANTIME, Steel talons field test games will use an APU PCB since it has the needed 15VDC regulator. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 26-APR-1991 17:40:09.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: DENCKER Subj: Missing Videotapes We seem to be missing a set of three training videotapes on QuarkXPress 3.0 software for the Macintosh produced by the MacAcademy. The slip-in paper labels on the plastic boxes are mostly light blue. I know Lois Turner currently has one set, and we have one set. However, if you know of the whereabouts of the 3rd set, I'd appreciate knowing where it is. Thanks, Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 28-APR-1991 22:20:26.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF,STEWART,BRESHEARS,SMITH,BRYANT,FREITAS, SHIRLEY,HENRY,FLACK CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- May 3 -- 3:30-5:00 Well, it's time to get back on track with Walkabout Fridays -- the first Friday of the month (which happens to be this Friday). May's special event will be hosted by Pat McCarthy and the Electrical Design group. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, May 3, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 29-APR-1991 08:34:46.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: free fire wood (ready to split) check out the back of my ranchero (which you may notice is again being offered for sale)and take a stump home tonite,...thrill your friends,.. dress up your garden or split it up for firewood.IT'S BLACK WALNUT,..MAYBE YOU CAN SHAVE IT THIN AND MAKE SOME NICE VENEER (SP?),OR MAYBE WE CAN SPLIT THE RENTAL OF A POWER SPLITTER AND HAVE A SPLITTIN' PARTY. HURRY,HURRY,..THIS OFFER EXPIRES WHEN THE WOODS ALL GONE....... MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE 29-APR-1991 08:43:57.53 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Texas chainsaw message here. Hi Does anybody out there have any advice or insight into which is a good( or bad) brand of chainsaw. Does anybody have one they want to sell? MSP ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 29-APR-1991 10:42:42.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Here we go again........ TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING OAKLAND A's GAMES: SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 12:00, vs. CLEVELAND; "YOUTH BASEBALL DAY" (whatever that is); 2 seats. TUESDAY, MAY 7th, 7:05 PM, vs. BALTIMORE; 2 seats. TICKETS ARE $12.00 EACH. SEATS ARE FIELD LEVEL, FIRST BASE SIDE, 24 ROWS ABOVE THE BULLPEN. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::JIMENEZ 29-APR-1991 13:40:00.98 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,JIMENEZ CC: Subj: VIDEO TAPES I HAVE A BOX OF VIDEO TAPES IN RECEIVING AREA,THEY CAME FROM FRY'S ELECTRONICS IF SOMEONE IS EXPECTING THIS TAPES,COME AND PICK EM UP THANKS. MIGUEL. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RUSTY 29-APR-1991 14:04:32.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,FUJIHARA,BENZLER,MOMODA CC: RUSTY Subj: Network Game Vote (a reminder) There is still time to get your vote in for your favorite network games... If you have already voted, THANK YOU!! If not, please take a few minutes to review the games and send me your vote! I will be taking the final vote count next Monday, so you still have 1 week, but don't put it off, vote today! Currently the voting is running neck and neck between 6 different games! In fact, only 1 out of the 11 games on the list has no votes at all! Remember, vote for your TWO (2) favorite games... The file which contains the game ideas is called netgames.doc in [RUSTY]. Please treat this file as company confidential and do not make copies of it or broadcast its contents. Thanks, Rusty ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 29-APR-1991 18:21:31.12 To: @SM:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Soda preferences Ok, there's plenty of interest in having cheap soda in the Engineering cooler. Now, those of you who are interested, what flavors and about how much per week do you consume? Also, Chris thought that we should share the fetching and stocking duties; those participating taking turns on a regular basis. That's cool with me, are YOU still interested? -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 30-APR-1991 06:18:53.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North) will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work; then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example). You should be able to tell from the location of the party you're calling whether or not their area code has changed. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE 30-APR-1991 07:41:42.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Jim's soda thing has got me thinking. Ok so there is plenty of interest in getting communal soda but has anybody noticed that the "Mousy" beer they are selling in the Cafe has no kick to it? Ok so how about an "Engineering Beer Cooler"? Why heck we could set up neat bar area with like a stuffed mouse head and some neat tall vinyl bar stools and maybe a dart board. Come on let's organize! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LIPSON 30-APR-1991 10:23:08.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Pierce's Place .. and the bar needs bartops like SHOOZ, HORSE and RELIEF PITCHER.... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 30-APR-1991 12:01:47.70 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Please call I wanted to ask you about DTST1 which is where my program has been hanging in a loop. I downloaded your symbols for selftest from [margolin.bonnie]. It goes there when there is no watchdog clear. I'm not sure that that means. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 30-APR-1991 14:37:30.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 1985 ISUZU Trooper II 4 Wheel Drive for sale. 1985 ISUZU Trooper II 4 Wheel Drive 2 Door 4 Speed Stick Shift 1.9 Liter 4 Cylinder AC,PS,TAPE,FOG LIGHTS Oil Change every 2K miles All Factory Maintainence Compliance Michellen Tires - 15K miles Brake Job - 15K miles This vehicle was driven by a nurse with such loving care that most of her patients were envious. She usually got 25 MPG in the City and 33 MPG on the open Highway. Asking price $5,500. Give me a call at 4923 if your interested and I'll drive it to work for you to inspect. Thanx... Tom ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 30-APR-1991 15:12:55.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Quick Basic for the PC Does anyone have a Quick Basic manual for the PC or know enough about that version of Basic to answer some questions for me? In particular, I need to know what the VIEW command and VIEW SCREEN commands do. If you know please call me at x1732. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 30-APR-1991 16:32:16.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: More stuff on the 1985 ISUZU Trooper II for sale You'll have to excuse me..I just got back from vacation and it seems like I've caught a case of Reaganism...I couldn't remember my phone number. It is 3923 not 4923. The color of the vehicle is a candy red exterior and a tan interior. The driver and front passenger seats have sheepskin covers. It also has a fold down rear seat, a full-size spare tire, and plenty of cargo area. Thanx... Tom PS: Thanx to QA (Jimmy Breshears) for catching the phone number error. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MSHERMAN 1-MAY-1991 08:04:09.66 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: NEEDED URGENTLY A HOME PONG GAME FOR MASS MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT. WILL BUY OR BORROW. GAME IS TO BE USED IN A COMMERCIAL FOR TURBO GRAPHICS. PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P. TO MARK SHERMAN AT EXT. 3939 OR VAX MAIL MSHERMAN. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-MAY-1991 10:03:15.76 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: tools I'ld like to have my wire stripper back. You know who you are. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KWINN 1-MAY-1991 10:18:41.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Pierce's Place Or we could put Hard Drivin' in it and call it "Veers". Or put BMX in it and call it "Gears". Or Audio Group could run it and call it "Ears". Or we could go there if Nintendo wins the suit and call it "Tears". "You want a place where everybody knows your Game." ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-MAY-1991 10:57:19.93 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, PATTY OF DAVILLA CIRCUITS CALLED FOR YOU AT 10:38 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 996-9855. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-MAY-1991 14:14:18.75 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE PATTY OF DAVILLA CIRCUITS RETURNED YOUR CALL AT 2:13 PM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 996-9855. SHE'LL BE THERE UNTIL 3:30 PM. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 2-MAY-1991 14:32:59.61 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY Attention all you CRAZY PEOPLE! It's time to whip out your favorite HAWAIIAN SHIRT. WHO - All Atari/Tengen employees WHAT - Hawaiian Shirt Day WHEN - Friday, May 17th WHERE - Here, of course WHY - Why not? Besides, PRIZES will be awarded! Prizes for what??? One prize will be awarded for each of the following categories: FUNNIEST UGLIEST MOST COLORFUL Don't forget... Friday, May 17th, wear those shirts! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 2-MAY-1991 14:36:31.32 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ATTENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS! DON'T FORGET---THE BIG EVENT IS A WEEK FROM THIS SATURDAY. IN THE MEANTIME, YOU MUST: 1) FORM YOUR OWN FOURSOME/TEAM, IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO. IF NOT, WE WILL ASSIGN YOU TO A FOURSOME. LET US KNOW BY MONDAY IF YOU'VE GOTTEN YOUR OWN TEAM TOGETHER. 2) PAY UP! $28 COVERS EVERYTHING (EXCEPT CARTS). WE NEED MONEY A.S.A.P. TO BUY SUPPLIES AND PRIZES. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 3-MAY-1991 15:14:28.33 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Stuff in UTL$PPS Greetings, In an effort to identify obsolete utilites in utl$pps, I have moved a bunch of files from ee$userdisk:[pps.utilities] (aka utl$pps:) to ee$userdisk:[pps.utilities.obsolete] If your favorite utility has suddenly vanished, let me know and I'll put it back. If I'm not around and you need it right away, just define a symbol to point to the new location for the utility and use that until I can put the utility back for you. For example, if XXX.EXE has vanished, the line below will let you run SYMXXX instead of XXX to run the utility. $ symxxx :== $ ee$userdisk:[pps.utilites.obsolete]xxx.exe Thanks, -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 3-MAY-1991 15:47:06.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: PAINTING ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 5/6 & 5/7 THE EXTERIOR OF BUILDING 735 WILL BE PAINTED.... YOU MAY WANT TO PARK YOUR CAR OUT OF PAINTING RANGE. THE NEW PAINT JOB WILL BE RED ON LITE GRAY..... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::MCCARTHY "Pat" 6-MAY-1991 10:46:48.57 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCCARTHY Subj: DSPCOM BOARD. Hi Jed. The FILM/FAB for DSPCOM pc board is in PC design. I know that you have signed it. However I do not konw if a purchase requesition has been written for it, and since Rick is out for the next ten days I thought I would ask you. No one from purchasing has asked for a copy of the film/fab yet. Do you know what the requirements for this board are ? Pat ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DEPEW 6-MAY-1991 12:34:34.32 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: For Sale Mint Condition, RED, 1987, 325 BMW. 5 speed, with air, cruise control, damper and spoiler. 35,000 miles with 12 months remaining on the warranty. Low Blue Book lists car at $13,500; asking $12,600. Call Rick Thompson at x3761 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAY-1991 13:11:00.45 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Volume Control Why don't you read the volume control pot with the A/D? The advantage is that the operator will be able to set the volume during the game (which is where the volume should be set) and you will be spared the abuse from operators outraged because they have just spent $8K on a game with a stupid volume control. regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-MAY-1991 14:01:18.32 To: ERNIE::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DSPCOM BOARD. Rick filled out a Purchase Req before he left. Rich Moore reports he has signed it and sent it on its way. Last week I asked 'PC' to take the film&fab to Purchasing. Apparently they have not done so. So what else is new. regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-MAY-1991 14:17:38.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Meeting of employees of Atari Games and Tengen Message from the President: I would like to have a meeting with all the employees from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. on May 8 in the cafeteria to discuss the general status of the company's current business and legal situation. With me in attendance will be Mr. Marty Payson, Vice Chairman of Time Warner who is also a member of the Atari Board of Directors. He also will say a few words at the meeting. Please adjust your schedules to be in the cafeteria so that the meeting can start promptly at 11:00 a.m. The cafeteria will resume serving after 11:30 a.m. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. I am planning, tentatively, to have a tour of Atari and Tengen with Mr. Payson. However, we may or may not have enough time to do this depending upon the agenda of that day. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SYSTEM "Colossus/Guardian" 6-MAY-1991 14:22:45.35 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE_USERS,@SYS$MAIL:KIM_USERS CC: Subj: System down time Gawd seems to be having a serious problem. I have changed everything including the rubber feet on the cabinet and the problem persists. The next option requires a reconfiguration of the disk subsystems. Since Gawd remains highly unreliable at present, I am choosing to do this reconfig today. I expect this procedure to take around 10 hours and I'm going to begin at 6pm. What's this mean to you? It means Gawd, Kim, EEx$USERDISK and TE$USERDISK will be unavailable for use from 6pm today (5/6/91) until tomorrow morning. I don't know what is causing the problem, so this might not fix it. Since the system has had this problem off and on for about 2 years AND it shows up anywhere from every couple hours to once in 3 or 4 months, it may take awhile even to find out whether its fixed or not. Sorry if this presents a problem to anyone. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 6-MAY-1991 14:25:45.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: SANDWICH BASKETS At the request of the Cafe Staff, would all employees who collecting the Burger/Sandwich Baskets please return them to the Cafe at your earliest convenience. The supply of baskets is limited and stock is diminishing ever-so-rapidly. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your stay, and Thank You for flying America West! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 6-MAY-1991 14:32:13.94 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: Volume Control Because all four A/D convertors are in use and I did not plan on stuffing the 8 bit ADC. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 6-MAY-1991 16:55:46.62 To: OWENS,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,BELL CC: Subj: 136088 - RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA MEMORY MASTERS 136088 - RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA MEMORY MASTERS 6-May-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136088-1001 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210R 136088-1002 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200R 136088-1003 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210S 136088-1004 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200S 136088-1005 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210T 136088-1006 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200T 136088-1007 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210U 136088-1008 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200U 136088-1009 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210V 136088-1010 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200V 136088-1011 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210W 136088-1012 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200W 136088-1013 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210X 136088-1014 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200X 136088-1015 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210Y 136088-1016 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200Y 136088-1017 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9/10K 136088-1018 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9/10H 136088-1019 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,10K 136088-1020 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,10H 136088-1021 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9K 136088-1022 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,9H 136088-1025 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137668-150,10E 136088-2001 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210R 136088-2002 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200R 136088-2003 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210S 136088-2004 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200S 136088-2005 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210T 136088-2006 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200T 136088-2007 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210U 136088-2008 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200U 136088-2009 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210V 136088-2010 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200V 136088-2011 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210W 136088-2012 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200W 136088-2013 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210X 136088-2014 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200X 136088-2015 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,210Y 136088-2016 IC,PR_EPROM,RACE DRIVIN PANORAMA,137448-200,200Y ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 7-MAY-1991 06:18:33.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North) will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work; then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example). Also, the Campbell/San Jose/Santa Clara/Saratoga White Pages, dated March 1991, has a misprint that Pac Bell felt was worthy of correction. I dunno what it is, but it must be a doozy. If you have one of these phone books (basically the San Jose white pages), pick up a corrected page in the lobby. Please, only take one if you need it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 7-MAY-1991 10:50:31.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Flavor of the Day Today's Yogurt Flavor of the Day is... Banana Strawberry (only 10 calories/oz., contains NutraSweet) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 7-MAY-1991 11:08:25.60 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE,TAKAICHI,FRYE CC: RAY Subj: Facility Cleanup 2:00-4:00 Today (Tuesday) Ladies and Gentlemen: Because we have not done it in a while, and because of a VIP tour tomorrow, we will be having a cleanup this afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 (or however long it takes). Chris, Pat, and I will be available for advice on what to do with things you don't want. We will have carts you can put it on. You should try to make your labs look tidy -- the janitors will clean the floors tonight. There are a lot of games in the common area and in the lab corridors that are either sold or to be sold. These games will be moved to the warehouse. If you have purchased a game but not taken it home, you can take it home by May 24. After that time, it will be sold (again) to someone who will take it home. I will have drinks for those participating. Thanks for your help! John P.S. Techs should plan on 2:00-4:00. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 7-MAY-1991 11:32:24.96 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Mother's Day Just a friendly reminder... Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12th. As a courtesy, The Flowerman will deliver any orders on Friday rather than Thursday to help the flowers remain fresh for Sunday. For any occasion... Say it with style, say it with flowers. She'll love 'em. If you'd like to place an order, please contact Tina or Lorene at the front desk. Have a Nice Day! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 7-MAY-1991 11:37:10.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: .. this came in over USENET >>>>> Newsgroups: rec.games.video.arcade Subject: New Game It's called "Brainstormer" and (of course) allows two player interaction, but NOT the way you think---in alternating levels, the players make the board for the other player _in real time_ or race through the board, garnering more points for hard boards. The basic object is to race through an epeliptic's mind (a fluid, ever- changing thing), jumping your thought cycle from thought track to thought track (these tracks fade in and out of existence QUICKLY), pick up power-ups , such as the ability to fly for a short time, extra lives (BOY do you need those!), mental screens (which block out the thought lightning and protectors --small spheres whose job is to track and destroy you!). Yes, you do have a laser to disrupt these bubbles, but the bubbles, speed of track fading, and frequency and accuracy of the thought lightning increase as you go deeper and deeper into the person's mind. This game is hard but addicting! Anyone want to hear more about it? -- I thought I felt love for you/There was a closeness and warmth that I had never had before/Yet, it was not love./We both search endlessly for it/ We will not find it within each other/What we have, though, is also/ Special, in and of itself/We are too close to part/Yet too far to love. >>>>>>>>>>>> does this sound for real? Anyone heard of it or is it this guy's opium dream? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 7-MAY-1991 12:21:21.01 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Cheap Soda Greetings sodaheads, I have stocked the refrigerator in the common area with various soda flavors. These are available to you and yours for the pittance cost of 35 cents per can, (or 45 cents/can for the Koala Springs). The sodas for sale are all on the bottom two shelves of the refrigerator in cases. There are a few loose sodas in there already; I put them on the upper shelves so nobody takes them by mistake. Take all that you want, just pay for what you take. If you don't have cash, just mark down on the sheet (taped to the refrigerator door) what you've taken, along with who you are of course. We'll settle accounts when it's time to buy more. I prefer this later method, since it doesn't leave wads of cold cash laying in the cooler. Let me know if there are flavors you can't live without, and I'll try to get them, but remember this stuff does come from the Price Club, so the selection isn't the greatest. I have more Coke and Diet Coke in my office if the supply runs low. These were by far the most popular requested flavors. Enjoy, - jim P.S. Don't forget to recycle the empties. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-MAY-1991 14:57:09.75 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Volume Control The complete 8 Bit A/D circuit costs $2.419 . 1 ADC0809 137243-001 $1.62 $1.62 1 74LS244 137038-001 $0.263 $0.263 16 Cap, 0.1 122002-104 $0.031 $0.496 8 Res, 100 110000-101 $0.004 $0.032 2 Res, 4.7K 110000-472 0.004 $0.008 ------ $2.419 Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 7-MAY-1991 15:51:43.88 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: Volume Control Well, maybe we can use this after all. I'm going to wait til Rusty has the new code installed in RPM before I make a decision on software or pot control of the DVC. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 7-MAY-1991 16:45:31.64 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Aux Mem Board I'm not finished with my graphics run which will test the remaining ROM slot on the Aux Mem board. Did you verify that selftest gives proper checksums for those parts? It will be tomorrow before I can complete this. I know you want to release then. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-MAY-1991 17:01:41.29 To: KIM::BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Aux Mem Board I probably tested them but tomorrow would be fine. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 7-MAY-1991 18:14:48.67 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: ALL EMPLOYEE MEETING REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DON'T FORGET THE 11:00 EMPLOYEES MEETING IN THE CAFETERIA ON WEDNESDAY. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT PLEASE BE PROMPT Human Resources ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 8-MAY-1991 10:50:45.79 To: @SM:ENGINEER CC: Subj: RAD file format changes I've made some changes to the RAD file format that result in smaller RAD files. The newer file format starts in the next version of RAD (V1.5) that is in testing with some of the animators (currently Bridget, Sean & Mark). As a result of these changes, the programs that read RAD files on the VAX will have to be updated. I have already converted PBCOLOR, and rewritten RADOPS to support the new and old file versions. If you have any tools of your own that read RAD files, let me know and I'll give details of the changes (they're fairly minor). What this means to you is that I'll be re-releasing any of the VAX tools that read RAD files as fast as I can get them rewritten and tested. The newer versions will be able to read both old and new formats, and will additionally recognize MacBinary format RAD files. Today's release is PBCOLOR (it's the first one anybody complained about). Next stop is CELPROCESS, followed closely by RADMOD. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 8-MAY-1991 10:54:51.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,STEWART,SMITH,FREITAS CC: RAY Subj: Sega's Time Traveller at Sunnyvale Golfland Sega's "Halogram" game Time Traveller is at Sunnyvale Golfland. This is the one that uses a mirror to project a video disk image into the middle of a small space. It received a lot of attention at ACME. The game play was similar to Dragon's Lair -- long annoying pauses when you guess the wrong way to push the joystick. But the image is unique! Check it out! Report back on your impressions and the player's reactions. Thanks!! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 8-MAY-1991 13:06:05.28 To: BURNIAS CC: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,MOORE,STEWART,LOGG,CCARTHY,RAY Subj: DRAM's Mary, I left youi a message on your answering machine, but here is the scoop again: *Jed Margolin heard for Joan at Merit that 64K x 4 DRAM's are in short supply with lengthening leadtimes. 150 NS or faster. * We need to use these on the Multi-Sync PCB being used in STEEL TALONS. The usage is : 4 per PCB 8 per Game 1000 games in August/September timeframe * PLEASE SEE IF YOU CAN GET THIS QUANTITY OF DRAMS IN THIS TIMEFRAME. We need thsi info in the next day or two. * As a point of comparison, please get data on the 256K x 4 DRAM, you know, price and delivery/leadtime etc. ... 150 Ns or faster. .....calling Jed for more info and he reports that: * Jed has already talked to Mary about this...Jed will not submit Multi-sync to PC Design till this is resolved. Expects to have info in a day or two at the most. * Joe is on vacation so Leon is doing DSIII, could'nt do Multi-sync now anyway. * Multi-sync was entered with "Schemactive" (sp?); has to be converted to Viewlogic before changes can be done. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:32.47 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DRAM's On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 8-MAY-1991 13:36:12.94 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,STEWART,FREITAS,SMITH CC: RAY Subj: Sega's Time Traveller is also at Milpitas Golfland Jim Freitas tells me that Sega's Time Traveller is also at Milpitas Golfland (at least it was there over the weekend). John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-MAY-1991 16:07:11.85 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE TOM DEMPSEY OF TI CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,748-2291. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 8-MAY-1991 16:49:47.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LAST CHANCE O.K. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO IMPRESS THAT WOMAN THAT BROUGHT YOU INTO THE WORLD (AND CAN STILL TAKE YOU OUT) WITH A LOVELY BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FROM THE FLOWERMAN. YOU MAY PLACE ORDERS UP TO 5:30 TODAY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 9-MAY-1991 10:05:52.21 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: DVC control Jed; I will use the 8 bit ADC to control the volume for the interim. We do NOT need any changes to self test for now. I will let you know if this changes in the future. I believe the only self test screen turning the audio on is in the audio test. Is that correct? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-MAY-1991 10:57:14.68 To: MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Jeds question Pat, do you have any info on this? ..................................................................... From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:29.35 To: KIM::DOWNEND Subj: RE: DRAM's On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program? From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 9-MAY-1991 11:19:52.30 To: DOWNEND,MARGOLIN CC: MONCRIEF,RAY,MOORE,MCCARTHY Subj: Schemactive to viewlogic conversion. Scicards supplied a beta test version of the software to us yesterday. We do not expect this to be a piece of cake. We have an agreement with Sicards to keep the Megatek/VAX system and software until this software works satisfactorily. The upcoming changes to Multisync will be done with the old system. We will be attempting to convert Multisync and other boards to Workview, (the Viewlogic system) but we will not switch over to this until we are satisfied that everything works ok. We hope that the translation will be transparent to the end user, but we will let you know when we are doing it. Pat. ========================================================== From: KIM::DOWNEND 9-MAY-1991 10:57:12.65 To: MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Jeds question Pat, do you have any info on this? ..................................................................... From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-MAY-1991 13:17:29.35 To: KIM::DOWNEND Subj: RE: DRAM's On your last point, I was promised they would keep the old system running in order to work on my old boards or SciCards would do a conversion program to ViewLogic. Do you know if they have done such a program? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 9-MAY-1991 11:50:17.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: dnl speedup Max Behensky informed me that downloads will go faster with larger record sizes. I did some experiments and found that /rec=2000 instead of /rec=250 will reduce download times by 25% or so (your mileage will vary). Feel free to vary the sizes and let me know the optimal size. We believe this change occured when we added the ethernet to the VAXs. Do not try to use /rec=4000 because it will hang the AMS. I do not know the limit for the AMS, so if you find the limit let me know about that too. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-MAY-1991 12:13:25.69 To: MARGOLIN CC: DENCKER Subj: Review of R.D. Panorama schematic package Jed: I need you to review the Panorama schemos when you get in today. They're in Mary Sumner's office, but not pasted up as of right now. I basically Xeroxed them from cockpit R.D. and compact R.D. for the Multisync. They have to go out this afternoon to Purchasing, so as soon as possible would be appreciated. Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 9-MAY-1991 12:41:48.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Dining table and chairs for sale Brass-and-Glass Dining Table and Four Chairs: The table top is smoked glass, 42" square but with very rounded corners; the base is four curved brass legs. Can seat six people. The chairs are Breuer style, armless, with brass tubing. The seats and backs are upholstered in burgundy/beige velour. Everything is in excellent, like-new condition. Asking $225. Andrea, x3718 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-MAY-1991 13:14:00.95 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DVC control Yes, I believe the only Self-Test screen that turns the audio on is in the audio test; however, audio is also turned on during the automatic part of Self-Test. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 9-MAY-1991 14:33:18.68 To: PEREZ CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Motor and Fan Amp The assembly number for the Motor and Fan Amp is: A049305-01 Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 10-MAY-1991 08:49:56.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: CAFETERIA THE GRILL PORTION OF OUR CAFETERIA WILL SHUT DOWN AT ONE O'CLOCK TODAY FOR REPAIR WORK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALL OTHER SERVICES WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL. ON ANOTHER FACILITY NOTE, WE WILL BE REPAINTING THE PATIO BENCHES ON BOTH SIDES OF OUR BUILDING TODAY AND WILL REQUIRE ABOUT TWO DAYS TO DRY. AND, THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THE BUILDING CLEAN-UP THIS PASS WEEK. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 10-MAY-1991 15:08:41.80 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Audio self test Jed; I believe you are right in that Brad changed the order of the self test calls. Please tell me what you believe the standard is and I will get Brad to use that standard in our game and Bonnie's too. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 10-MAY-1991 18:13:20.57 To: MARGOLIN, STEVIE, MONCRIEF,TAKAICHI CC: DOWNEND Subj: More info on Steel Talons Harness design From: KIM::LOGG 10-MAY-1991 16:45:17.53 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: Subj: RE: Steel Talons, Cabinet #2 Harness Please have Jed review the harness before deciding which way to go. In fact Jed should probably approve all these decisions. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-MAY-1991 20:06:52.17 To: LEON CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DS III Fil&Fab Leon, DS III looks good. Let's do Film & Fab. I will have inputs for MultiSync on Monday afternoon. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 13-MAY-1991 10:57:34.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: Vendor list There is a data base of vendors, manufacturers reps, distributors etc. on the VAX. It was originally compiled by Erwin Arvidson so a lot of the information is incorrect. Even still, I find it very useful. In order to maintain this file and keep the information up to date I have asked Jeff Bell to give all the hardware engineers (Including Applied Research) read/write access to the file. The hope is that if you use it and find some incorrect information that you will take moment to edit it. I believe that Jeff sorts this file every night. If you would like to use it it is in mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis I use these commands to search and edit it. $ V*ENDOR :== SEARCH/NOHEAD mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis $ EV*ENDOR :== edit /tpu mike$avl:[avl.vend]vend.lis If you try to update it and are denied access please contact Jeff bell, Rick Meyette or myself. If you have comments, I am listeneing. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-MAY-1991 11:07:33.59 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY Just a reminder, Hawaiian Shirt Day is this Friday, the 17th. As a special treat, Atari will provide free Sno Cones in various Hawaiian flavors; NO limit per person. Also, to keep in tune with the Hawaiian theme, the Cafe will serve Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Fish Clam Chowder Ham Sandwich or Polynesian Burger Don't forget your zaniest shirt, and DON'T MISS OUT on GREAT FOOD & GREAT FUN! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 13-MAY-1991 12:39:45.85 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Self Test Do you have a screen we can test the fan driver with? I think it would be find to have it as another option on the send force screen. Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-MAY-1991 13:15:02.13 To: KIM::BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Self Test The last entry on the "DRIVE MOTOR TEST MENU" is: "FAN: SEND FORCE" This tests the Fan. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 13-MAY-1991 13:17:25.52 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: jumper cables Anyone has a set of jumper cables? I left the lights on this morning. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 13-MAY-1991 13:31:08.14 To: MARGOLIN,RAY,DOWNEND CC: MOORE,TAKAICHI,MONCRIEF,MCCARTHY Subj: DSIII film/fab Film and Fab for the DSIII board will be ready tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. Is someone preparing a purchase req. for boards. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 13-MAY-1991 13:51:04.05 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Re: jumper-cables Thanks for response, I'm set. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-MAY-1991 13:54:44.93 To: KIM::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DSIII film/fab yes ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-MAY-1991 14:30:34.43 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST KEYS DID ANYONE OUT THERE LOSE A SET OF KEYS? PLEASE DESCRIBE. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 13-MAY-1991 15:26:28.43 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, TOM DEMPSEY OF TI CALLED FOR YOU AT 3:20 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 748-2291. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::EVELYN 13-MAY-1991 15:59:19.63 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: FAX DJED THERE IS A FAX FOR YOU IN MY OFFICE. JEVELYN ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 13-MAY-1991 17:11:13.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: New Hired "She has been with us for years, but she really belonged to someone else. As of today, though, she is a genuine "Atarian". Yes, you guessed it. Linda Paula is now a regular employee. Atari's gain, California Plant Protection's loss. Stop by to congratulate her. You will be in for a pleasant surprise, the lack of polyester!!! Also starting today as a regular Atari employee is Ramsina (Remy) Sayad. She has been working as a temporary employee in the Marketing/Sales Department for the past thee months. She will continue supporting Mary, Shane, Linda, Jerry, and Anne as Sr. Secretary A big "Welcome" to both of you ladies. Human Resources ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 14-MAY-1991 06:19:35.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature How can I remember all these strange CODES??? It's easy...use the map. The MAP? I don't see no stinkin' MAP! It's on your phone. Oh. Say, how do you use it? Glad you asked. See the areas near each of the keys on the side? Like near the 1 it says "CONNECT *" and "CAMP-ON #"? That's to remind you that CONNECT is * and 1 (that's why it's next to the 1). Likewise, CAMP-ON is #1. All the CAMP-ON functions are #1; CANCEL CAMP ON is ##1. The "normal" codes all start with # (pound) or * (star), and end in a single digit. The "undo" codes are repeats of the pound or star, ending with the same digit. On the right side of the phone, it says near the 3 key, "* PICK-UP". This means PICK-UP is *3, not 3*. Things starting with digits are assumed to be phone numbers of some kind: extensions, trunk access (like paging), outside calls (actually, the 9 is a special trunk access), and so on. The function codes always start with a pound or star. Remember that you may need to FLASH before any particular access code! For those of you who are into lists, here's the full translation of the map (other codes exist, but this will get you a long ways): * 1 CONNECT * 3 Pick up extension * * 1 garbage * * 3 GROUP PICK UP # 1 CAMP ON # 3 dial STATION speed no. # # 1 CANCEL CAMP ON # # 3 Program sta spd * 4 ADD ON (conf call) * 6 PARK a call # 4 SAVE a phone no. # 6 <2-digit-index> dial SYSTEM spd no. * 7 TRANSFER a call to ext * 9 Put a call on HARD HOLD # 7 REPEAT a phone no. # 9 FORWARD my calls to ext # # 7 nonsense # # 9 CANCEL forwarding ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 14-MAY-1991 10:04:50.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Flavor of the Day Today's yogurt flavor is ... CAPPUCINO ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 14-MAY-1991 10:07:30.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: RAY Subj: Street Fighter II in Engr. Common Area Street Fighter II, the current hit fighting game, is in the common area for a couple more days. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 14-MAY-1991 10:26:16.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ATARI CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT The 1991 Atari Classic Golf Tournament is history, having been held this past Saturday at Pleasant Hills. Special thanks are in order to the following people for making it a most enjoyable event: Hide Nakajima, for his most generous donations to help cover costs; Rick Thompson, for his efforts in lining up an impressive collection of donated prizes; Lois Turner, Matt Kendall, and Rick Rowe for their efficient handling of the all-important beer cart (and for reserving the picnic site); and, of course, all who helped in organizing the tourney---Rob Rowe, Lois Turner, Jose Sandoval, Milt Loper, Peter Lipson, and others whom I'm forgetting now. (Sorry.) Oh yeah---thanks Farrokh for getting the golf lesson coupons. You all must be wondering who the big winners were. Well...OK, I'll tell you: FIRST PLACE TEAM (3 under par*): Ralston, Rowe, Rowe, Martins SECOND PLACE (3 under*): Momoda, Taylor, Williams, Lanzinger THIRD PLACE (Even par): Nakajima, Sheffield, Thompson FOURTH PLACE (4 OVER): McComb, McComb, Logg, Mercieca LAST PLACE (21 over): Hubberstey, Wrightnour, Moore (John), Mohr *The Ralston team took first place honors via an exciting sudden- death "chip-off" at the ninth green. MEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN #1: Hide Nakajima MEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN #2: Jerry Momoda WOMEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN/LONG DRIVE 1ST PLACE: Becky Rowe WOMEN'S CLOSEST TO THE PIN/LONG DRIVE 2ND PLACE: Kathleen (McComb) MEN'S LONGEST DRIVE #1: Fernando Martins MEN'S LONGEST DRIVE #2: Dave Ralston Well, you DID say you wanted to know, didn't you?! Stay tuned for details on next year's tournament to be held at the Old Course at St. Andrew's in Scotland. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 14-MAY-1991 11:05:09.60 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Audio self test changes The SAxxx self test procedure has changed. In the old days we would send S_STAT (7) and follow with a S_YTST, etc. Now you must wait for the clear to send (55) that is returned from the 6502 before writing to the 6502 port (S_YTST, etc.). Check your self test and see if it still works. This code was added when the latest DVC code was added. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 14-MAY-1991 13:52:25.01 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: talons field test game Jed, Looks like we had one over-voltage detection event last night. I found out something today with the hardware so I need to tell you what I did when I first encountered this problem last week: I first exchanged ADSP II boards, then COMM boards, and the problem was still on the right side. Then I removed the MSYNC board from the right side and installed another MSYNC board and the problem was still on the right side. I figured the MSYNC board was ok so I assumed it was harnessing or power supply related. Well, this morning I exchanged complete board sets between the right and left sides and the problem changed to the left side! I looked at the rams on the MSYNC board and I noticed that 5K,15K,25K, and 35K are -10 instead of -12 which are on the development system boards. Can this be a problem? Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 14-MAY-1991 18:36:35.50 To: KIM::MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: talons field test game -10 (100 ns) RAMs should be ok unless they are our old friends the standard power Hyundai parts. (Part number does not say 'LP'). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-MAY-1991 19:45:53.47 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: New versions of CELLIST and CELPROCESS I have released new versions of the above programs. They are in utl$pps. The difference is that they will deal with the new RAD file format in addition to the old one. This means that the users of RAD 1.5 (a.k.a. NRAD) won't have to convert their files anymore. As always, if any problems occur, let me know. If you need the older version of either of these programs, it now resides in: EE$USERDISK:[pps.utilities.obsolete] -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-MAY-1991 19:55:28.90 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Followup to that last mesg When I said the animators didn't have to convert their files anymore, I meant they didn't have to convert unless they use: RADMOD TEK RADTOPIF on the files. I'll get these changed as soon as possible and let you know when all are done and the evil CONVRAD program can be left in the past. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 15-MAY-1991 10:52:14.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Flavor of the Day Today's yogurt flavor is... CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 15-MAY-1991 14:56:37.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: VISITORS IN BUILDING 675 TOMORROW MORNING BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM I WILL BE ESCORTING SOME INSURANCE PEOPLE IN AND OUT AND AROUND OUR BUILDING. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 16-MAY-1991 10:36:24.53 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: Subj: SCOM mods Jed; The SCOM mods appear to work fine. You can release these for PC layout. I am considering adding a backlit to one of my control panel buttons. Is there any problem doing so? If not which output should I use? Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 16-MAY-1991 10:39:41.32 To: DOWNEND,BENZLER,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Resets Well, I spoke too soon. We have had three resets within the last half hour. I will have Glenn reburn the ADSP EPROMs. If this fails I don't know what I can do to fix the problem. We have swapped out everything and it seems to occur. I'll let you know more this afternoon. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::FREITAS 16-MAY-1991 14:17:37.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: AUTO REPAIR SHOPS A RECENT ISSUE OF "BAY AREA CONSUMERS CHECKBOOK" HAS RATINGS OF OVER 500 LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS AND AUTO REPAIR SHOPS. IT LISTS THE TYPES OF CARS EACH FACILITY SERVICES, THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING, PERCENTAGE OF WORK DONE PROPERLY ON THE FIRST TRY, THE SHOPS HOURLY LABOR RATE AND PRICE INDEX COMPARED TO OTHER SHOPS IN THE SURVEY, AS WELL AS A LOT OF GENERAL INFORMATION ON SELECTING A GOOD CAR DEALERSHIP OR REPAIR SHOP TO SERVICE YOUR CAR. THE REPORT IS VERY WELL DONE AND IS RECOMMENDED READING FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH A CAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT, THE REPORT WILL BE IN MY OFFICE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. JIM ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 16-MAY-1991 15:40:24.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY REMINDER, HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY IS TOMARROW FRIDAY 5/17/91 AT 1:00 PM. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR SUN GLASSES & TANNING LOTION. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 16-MAY-1991 16:02:55.62 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: It seems to me....... Yesterday I was making my usual dead complete stop at the four-way intersection, because I know better. Oliver Sudden, an unmarked Milpitas patrol car roared out of the parking lot from behind a tree and another big car to chase after a California stopper. Something suddenly occured to me! These numbheads are sitting on private property. Can they do that? Can't the owners of the property tell them to get lost? Catching people for traffic violations is not a matter of immeadiate public safety. They should have to have permission to use the parking lot like anyone else. Maybe the only way to get rid of them is to put pressure on the owners of the property to ask the police to go elsewhere. Whadda you think? If Milpitas really is this set on filling their coffers, why don't they just put a fu**ing toll booth on Barber Lane? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 16-MAY-1991 16:52:51.80 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: Talons too hot! Just FYI Steel Talons is not going out tomorrow. I am performing a heat test on it by connecting thermocouples to it because the left side would not work at all after the back door was closed for a short time. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HORSE 16-MAY-1991 18:48:54.18 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Come and try out the New Version of HORSE!!!! So, what better things have you got to do than to help find bugs in the latest version of HORSE. You're going to go there to get a donut (or bagel) anyway. So how 'bout stopping by and giving it a try. Grab a friend, and try the 2 player version. PLEASE let me know if you find any lock up bugs. Thanks, Natalie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-MAY-1991 09:05:10.43 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN,MEYETTE,MCNAMARA Subj: Talons temperature measurements Here are the temperature measurements after running overnight: Monitor compartment: 41 Upper center of electronics compartment: 38 Lower center of electronics compartment: 29 Center area of MSYNC pcb: 34 Audio pcb audio output transistor: 44 The game was playable this morning even though it was very hot. I got into self- test and found no errors, but when I exited self-test I got a "bad poly bufffer error". Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-MAY-1991 10:00:15.36 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: ambient room temp I forgot to mention that the ambient room temp was 22 deg. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 17-MAY-1991 10:05:20.68 To: LOPER,TAKAICHI,MOORE,DOWNEND,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY CC: Subj: Rump Thumper Milt; Last night, Jed measured the thumper at 119db. I have asked Rick Meyette for the UL or lawfull noise levels permitted. Considering the short time we have left before release, I believe we may need an electrical engineer to help you design this to meet the noise requirements. Suggestions I have heard are: reduce the throw of the solenoid, use a smaller solenoid, reduce the voltage to the soleneoid, add rubber stops to the solenoid, .... I have asked Rick Moncrief whether Jed is the engineer on the project or if I should ask PaT McCarthy for assistance. I should have an answer today. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 17-MAY-1991 10:26:05.46 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: @SYS$MAIL:EE If you have my FLUKE VOM bring it back. I need to make some current measurements that are crucial to this project. And next time you take it, do leave a note behind. Again I need it back today.!! Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 17-MAY-1991 10:41:53.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: lost & found Ok, thanks for returning my VOM and my wrenches too.! I still wished that you'ld leave me a note next time so I don't have to search every lab. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 19-MAY-1991 13:40:48.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: SHEPPERD Subj: DIO 288's The 2 DIO model 288's have had firmware changes (from rev 2.? to rev 5.1). Evidently they made lots of little changes. The main change is the ability to use a faster programming algorithm on some of the TI Eproms. The next most significant change is the ability to program 4Mbit Eproms. Among the little changes was the addition of another byte of checksum. I changed the DIO programs on the VAX to both verify using a 24 bit checksum and also to report the 24 bit checksum (note that the lower 16 bits continue to represent the old checksum values). ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 20-MAY-1991 09:21:40.34 To: LOGG,MARGOLIN,MEYETTE CC: MCNAMARA Subj: talons heat test measurements Here are the temperature measurements for Steel Talons with the fan installed on the right side of the cabinet: Monitor compartment: 20 deg (41 w/o fan) Upper center of PCB compartment: 28 deg (38 w/o fan) Above center of PCB set: 28 deg (34 w/o fan) Ambient room temp: 22 deg (same as prev test) The left side did have 5 Error counts but no "bad poly buffer errors" nor resets occured over the weekend. The right side had 2 resets and 1 comm error. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 20-MAY-1991 10:09:14.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 8 mm projector Remember that old 8 mm projector that you watched your home movies on when you were a kid??? Well, does anybody out there still have one (or your parents)?? We've decided to put our old home movies on video tape, but we want to check them out first. My parents old projector died some years ago and I don't know where to find one. If you don't have one, any ideas where I could rent one??? Any advise will be welcome!!!! Thanks alot Karen ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAY-1991 10:29:33.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talons testing needed We are going out tomorrow morning for another field test. Please stop by and play the game. It is in the new cabinet located outside the Marble II lab. The new thumper is installed. Check it out. This is still the old program. If you see any resets let Glenn or myself know. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-MAY-1991 16:08:47.76 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Ticket to A's/White Sox Game Thursday night (5/23) I have one ticket to the A's / White Sox game Thursday Evening. Lower reserved near the 1st base bullpen. $12. First caller takes it... - Ed Rotberg x1739 - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 20-MAY-1991 16:15:38.35 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Thumper control Jed; I am using LC1ON and LC1OFF for the thumper control. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-MAY-1991 20:14:27.28 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Thumper control That's what I thought. Didn't you also want to control an LED? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 21-MAY-1991 06:19:53.62 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Have you ever started a phone conversation and KNOWN that the other party was not having a good day, just by how they spoke? That's called emotional leakage. Everyone is prone to it. If you're having a bad time, let the phone ring a little longer while you count to ten or recite your mantra or do whatever it is you do to calm down and change gears. Your caller may never know, but if they did, that's the path they would want to take anyways. Sometimes you'll connect with someone who is "leaking." Perhaps they just spilled coffee on their desk or clothes, or they're calling with a problem--their computer just dumped an hour's work. Realise that they are angry or frustrated with their situation, and not with you. Simply knowing that you are not the target makes the storm easier to weather. DO try not to get swept up, even if you are the target of someone's anger, temporarily or otherwise. And remember: Smile. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 21-MAY-1991 09:25:30.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: free passes >>>> TONIGHT <<<< I have several free passes to see Mike Norris (of A's fame) pitching for the Reno Silver Sox at the San Jose Giants (who are about 28-16 and in first place!). Should be a good game... and enjoy the barbecue chicken & ribs and the $2.50 large Molsons' too! x1740 or the Family Lab (next to RampartS or Steel Talons) Peter. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 21-MAY-1991 09:35:23.42 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: Thumper control Yes, can't I use LC2 for that? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-MAY-1991 12:32:03.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: Programmable part family pin codes. Do you forget Programmable device family pin codes. There is a list of them on the vax. Put in your login $ fpin :== searc /mat=and ABEL3DEV:DEVICES.TXT in your login Then to search for a lattice gal 16v8 for example, enter $ fpin lattice,16v8 or $ fpin lattice,16v8, dip Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:20:13.89 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Thumper control Yes. I forgot there is only one rumper thumper per board set. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:24:45.11 To: GAWD::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes. How can I get the family code for the Lattice 22V10? It is not in the file. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-MAY-1991 13:39:23.17 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: MCCARTHY Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes. The list it the original list of devices that came with ABEL about two years ago. We could try and get the latest list from DATA I/O which should have newer parts on there if tere are several parts missing . We have been promised the new Version 4 of abel in a month or so which should have the latest software and device list. My wall chart shows that part wit a fam/pin code of Lattice 22v10 gal dip 36/28 there is also a 22v10ues which has a f/p of 36/7f Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-MAY-1991 13:46:01.69 To: KIM::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Programmable part family pin codes. Thank you. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 21-MAY-1991 18:44:37.96 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: New RADMOD version I have created a new version of RADMOD in UTL$EXE that deals with the new RAD file format, so files created with the new rad (v1.5) don't have to be converted first. I had to really look to find all the pieces to RADMOD, so I don't know if all of them are the most recent. Everything I tested seemed to work, but RADMOD is fairly complex, and I'm sure I didn't test everything, so I left the older version in UTL$EXE::RADMOD_OLD.EXE. If you have any problems with the new version, please let me know. You can always use the older version until any bugs you find are corrected. Thanks for your patience, -- jim P.S. The last program to be modified to handle the new version of RAD files will be TEK. I'll get that one out as soon as possible. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLACK 22-MAY-1991 11:37:16.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: FLACK Subj: Simulation Products Meeting Subject: Simulation Products Overview Meeting Jim Flack, Director of Simulation Products, will hold an after hours meeting this Thursday afternoon, May 23, at 5:00 pm in the company cafeteria. Jim will present an overview of recent activities related to simulator based driver training for police organizations. The meeting will take 30 to 45 minutes. All those who can make this time available in their schedule are welcome to attend. Please coordinate with your supervisor as necessary. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 22-MAY-1991 13:20:27.99 To: @SM:ENGINEER, @SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: New TEK version I have put a new version of TEK into UTL$EXE. This version will handle the new RAD (v1.5) files. The old version is now in UTL$EXE:TEK_OLD.EXE. Let me know if it has any problems. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 22-MAY-1991 13:30:25.31 To: @SM:ANIMATORS,@SM:ENGINEER CC: Subj: RAD v1.5 status Ok, now I've converted all the utilities normally used to muck with RAD files to handle the new file format. This means you should be able to use the new version(s) of RAD without converting the files (via CONVRAD). The only time you should need to convert now is if you find a bug in RAD v1.5 and need to work on that file with an older version of RAD. Thanks for your patience in this switchover, -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAY-1991 15:15:36.69 To: MARGOLIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: To whom it may concern: The MultiSync board which was used in Compact Hard Drivin', Compact Race Drivin', Stun Runner, and Panorama, and which will be used in Steel Talons, was designed to produce a video output in accordance with Atari Standard Video, namely: Black Level: 0.5V Low Level: 1.0V Peak White: 3.5V The monitors used in Stun Runner did not meet this standard and saturated long before the video reached 3.5V. I installed resistors to reduce the video to levels that the monitors could handle. Since Rick Meyette has apparently discontinued the practice of approving monitors that do not meet his own specifications, I will have the Steel Talons boards configured to produce 3.5V Peak White video. If Rick Meyette wants to resume the practice of approving non-spec monitors, I don't want to hear the complaints when there are problems with the displays on the production line. By the way, he has a board set in his lab and could have easily measured the video output. Also, I strongly recommend to the project team that they inspect their boards to verify the absence of: R97, R108, and R112. They should also verify that their monitors are tracked properly; otherwise the game won't look right on Production monitors, and Meyette will assume it is my fault. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-MAY-1991 15:17:03.52 To: LOGG,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Why Me? To whom it may concern: The MultiSync board which was used in Compact Hard Drivin', Compact Race Drivin', Stun Runner, and Panorama, and which will be used in Steel Talons, was designed to produce a video output in accordance with Atari Standard Video, namely: Black Level: 0.5V Low Level: 1.0V Peak White: 3.5V The monitors used in Stun Runner did not meet this standard and saturated long before the video reached 3.5V. I installed resistors to reduce the video to levels that the monitors could handle. Since Rick Meyette has apparently discontinued the practice of approving monitors that do not meet his own specifications, I will have the Steel Talons boards configured to produce 3.5V Peak White video. If Rick Meyette wants to resume the practice of approving non-spec monitors, I don't want to hear the complaints when there are problems with the displays on the production line. By the way, he has a board set in his lab and could have easily measured the video output. Also, I strongly recommend to the project team that they inspect their boards to verify the absence of: R97, R108, and R112. They should also verify that their monitors are tracked properly; otherwise the game won't look right on Production monitors, and Meyette will assume it is my fault. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 12:04:47.05 To: MARGOLIN CC: SPEED Subj: E-PROM/ ASIC65 Dennis has programmed a 27C512 to run the programming routine on the PCB, and I get to test it. When is a good time to use your bench set-up to verify that this e-prom works? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-MAY-1991 13:06:36.96 To: KIM::KHODADADI CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: E-PROM/ ASIC65 How about 3pm (Erik has to set it up)? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 15:02:58.30 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: ASIC65 3:00 SOUNDS GOOD, I'LL BE BY IN A FEW. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE 23-MAY-1991 15:28:00.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's Tickets. Hello I have 2 tickets available for Saturday's 1:05 A's vs the Sox Game. They are on the 1st baseline side behind the visitors dugout and are $14.00 each. MSP ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-MAY-1991 15:32:56.31 To: PIERCE,AKERS CC: @RACE,MARGOLIN Subj: ASIC65-B Thankyou Jed for your help with this process. The part works fine in game mode and passes our self-test. Thanks again Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 24-MAY-1991 10:46:30.52 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ACM Meeting: Virtual Reality There will be a meeting of the Bay Area ACM/SIGGRAPH in the auditorium of XEROX PARC on Tuesday, May 28, at 8:00 pm. The topic of this meeting is Virtual Reality: Technological and Socialogical. Admission is free. The address of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center is 3333 Coyote Drive, Palo Alto. - Jim Flack - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 24-MAY-1991 11:42:44.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: nets anyone? I have just finished a two-day class on neural nets. If there is enough interest, I can organize the notes and set up an hour or two to go over the subject. Anyone who is interested should let me know and give me an idea on your level of knowledge so i can set up an appropriate presentation. Peter ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-MAY-1991 14:50:42.75 To: WILLIAMS,FREITAS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Labels A reminder: When Tam brings over the ASICs on Tuesday morning to program for Road Riot please make sure he also brings the labels. The labels should say "B" . The programming station will be set up for Road Riot, which means the program Version is 2.0 (Race Drivin' was 1.3). Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 24-MAY-1991 16:16:37.01 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: On your preliminary parts list for DSPCOM, item # 4 does not appear in MANMAN nor on the AVL. I wanted to mention it to you, as perhaps there is a CER pending. The part number is 137023-002, 74LS74. Perhaps you can let me know what's the deal? Thanks and have a good weekend. Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-MAY-1991 16:57:01.45 To: MIKE::BRYANT CC: MARGOLIN Subj: 74LS74 Try 137023-001. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 24-MAY-1991 19:49:53.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST KEYS IF ANYONE FOUND A SINGLE KEY ON A KEY CHAIN, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WE HAVE A STRANDED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HOPE OF HAVING A THREE DAY WEEKEND AWAY FROM LOVELY MILPITAS. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 28-MAY-1991 06:19:34.47 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Don't you just HATE to talk to rude people on the phone? Well, SO DO THEY. Yes, YOU can be just as rude as the people you despise. Like the way this is going? Of course not. It's arrogant, it talks down to you, and you feel like you know better. Unfortunately, sometimes we DO sound like we are above dealing with people on the phone. We can make this happen less often by avoiding certain trigger phrases. These are things "nobody likes to hear--not a spouse, not a child, and least of all, a customer." I DON'T KNOW should be replaced with an offer to find out. WE CAN'T DO THAT should come with a sincere apology, and only when there are no alternatives to offer. YOU'LL HAVE TO ... is a lie. The caller doesn't HAVE to do anything. It feels much different to hear, "In order for that to happen, we need you to ..." JUST A SECOND never is. If you feel the need to excuse yourself from the conversation, ask if the caller is willing to hold for a minute or two. Don't simply presume that they have nothing better to do than wait. NO, at the beginning of a sentence. If you avoid saying NO as the first word, you force yourself to project a positive image, and even if you must deny a request, you put the caller in your camp by giving reasons or making the caller feel like you didn't WANT to say no, even if you had to. These changes can't happen overnight. It takes a while to affect speech patterns; it takes a while just to realize you have them. When you hear yourself utter one of these trigger phrases, simply think of how you could have phrased things differently...and before too long, you'll use those speech patterns instead. And people will call you just to hear you talk... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAY-1991 09:01:04.24 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: message Hi Jed, You have some PC Boards in receiving. Thanks, Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 28-MAY-1991 09:42:21.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 3 FER SALE WELL IT 'S PRETTY LIKELY THAT CARL IS GONNA BY HIMSELF ONE OF THOSE 1991/92 FULL SIZE CAPRICE STATION WAGONS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY PRESENT (HE'S 83 LAST MONDAY) SOOO....THE 1988 AEROSTAR IS GOINGUP FOR SALE: -1988 W/ 9K MILES -V6 4 SPEED AUTO -TRAILER PKG -EDDIE BAUER EDITION -RED W/TAN INT -ELECTRONIC GUAGES AND ALL THE STUFF THEY HAD TO OFFER.... PRICE IS SOMEWHERE AROUND $13K....IF YOU'RE INTERESTED I'LL GET THE PARTICULARS. CALL MILTY 3742 DON'T FORGET THE '85 MUSTANG GT 5 SPEED T-TOP BLACK BEAUTY, NOW ONLY $6000 ...OR THE CLASSIC '72 RANCHERO (THAT'S HWAAVOS RANCHEROS) GT 351 4BBL MARKED DOWN TO THE UNBELEIVABLE PRICE OF $2200.... CALL FOR A TEST DRIVE,....MILTY 3742 BOTH THE RANCHERO AND THE 'STANG ARE HERE TODAY. (KEN ,DID YOU DRIVE THE 390 GT TODAY???) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-MAY-1991 11:08:01.03 To: MCNAMARA, MARGOLIN, MCCARTHY CC: LOGG, DOWNEND, MOORE, RAY Subj: Steel Talons FCC game This is an important week. We have to get another Steel Talons cabinet functional for the FCC test scheduled for the week of 6/3. If the FCC test slips, it is possible that the Doc release on 6/17 will slip too. Pete's group is building up the cabinet and will supply everything but the PCB's. Glen/Erik need to supply the PCB's: Glen: (2) Multi-sync with all mods including SLOOP and SCOM interrupt. Mods have to be extra neat and close to PCB. (2) SA2S (1) Rump Thump Glen: please see Stevie and see if she needs any PCB's to assist in the harness layout; I gave her (2) Multi- Syncs and (1) SA2S PCB. ERIK: (2) DSIII (if we have to, we can take them from Lipson's bench) (2) DSPCOM (Lipson has DSPLINKS - no good: Need DSPCOM w/ASIC 65) PROBLEM: Erik Durfey and Rick Moncrief are on VACATION all week. Can Jed supply the needed PCB's? PROBLEM: Ed & Ed's bench setup is still running DSPLINK PCB's - is firmware compatible between DSPCOM and DSPLINK? PROBLEM: Controls may not arrive til Thursday - then Jerry's group has to construct them. Let's try to get the game (cabinet is currently in Harness area) running by 6/3/91 at 5 PM even though the odds look low right now. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 28-MAY-1991 11:37:41.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: BRAD Subj: Sound Call Symbols There have been many requests for different 'include' formats for audio call symbols through the years. These files are produced when a new audio program is linked. Currently we can produce five different formats for you. Just so y'all are up to date, I'll list the formats that we can produce. You can decide for yourself which one you would like to use. We suggest however, that if you can, that you use the 'audio.asm' format as this is the fastest way to include new audio calls. As shown below, 'audio.asm' contains EQU for each symbol. This takes no space in your program and you only have to re-link your program (not re-compile) to be up-to-date with the audio calls. FORMAT: 'audio.ol' .id "date" "May 24 1991 16:59:24" .id "target" "unknown" .id "translator" "SYMCON" .defg {S_A}%1 191 .defg {S_ADTEST}%2 5 .defg {S_ARMPOUND}%3 159 .defg {S_B}%4 193 ETC... FORMAT: 'audioe.asm' XREF S_A,S_ADTEST,S_ARMPOUND,S_B,S_BG1,S_BG2,S_BG3,S_BG4 XREF S_BG5,S_BHIT,S_BLOWER1,S_BLOWER2,S_BLOWER3,S_BLOWER4,S_BLOWER5,S_BLOWER6 XREF S_BLOWER7,S_BLOWER8,S_BLUE,S_BODACIOUS,S_BODBLU,S_BODGRN,S_BODRED,S_BONUS XREF S_BONUSCNT,S_BONUSINIT,S_BRICK_MOVE,S_BROOM,S_BUBBLE1,S_BUBBLE2,S_BUBBLE3,S_BUBBLE4 ETC... FORMAT: 'audioe.h' typedef short *_STYPE; #define STYPE extern _STYPE STYPE S_A,S_ADTEST,S_ARMPOUND,S_B,S_BG1,S_BG2,S_BG3,S_BG4; STYPE S_BG5,S_BHIT,S_BLOWER1,S_BLOWER2,S_BLOWER3,S_BLOWER4,S_BLOWER5,S_BLOWER6; ETC... FORMAT: 'audio.h #define S_BG3 91 #define S_BG4 92 #define S_BG5 93 #define S_BHIT 94 #define S_BLOWER1 56 #define S_BLOWER2 58 ETC... FORMAT: audio.asm S_BG3 EQU 91 S_BG4 EQU 92 S_BG5 EQU 93 S_BHIT EQU 94 S_BLOWER1 EQU 56 S_BLOWER2 EQU 58 S_BLOWER3 EQU 60 S_BLOWER4 EQU 62 ETC... If there is an additional format that you would like, let us know. If you provide us with a convertor application we can add it to the list. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 28-MAY-1991 14:18:06.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WARNING!! FLASH! THIS JUST IN... WARNING TO ALL THOSE WHO HEAD HOME BY WAY OF NORTHBOUND McCARTHY... EVERYONES FAVORITE BOYS IN BLUE HAVE A SIX, COUNT 'EM SIX!, MAN SPEED TRAP HIDDEN BEHIND THE BUSHES AS YOU HEAD TOWARD 237. YOU MIGHT WANT TO WATCH YOUR SPEED AS IT APPEARS THEY TAKE NO PRISONERS!! HAVE A NICE DAY! LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-MAY-1991 17:08:10.48 To: MCNAMARA,LOGG,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: DOWNEND Subj: Talons fan Regarding Glenn's message (see below), I think that the fan on the bottom blowing down and out is our best bet right now. If it passes the heat test then I would favor it. Moncrief expressly asked that any fan mounted near the floor should be an exhaust fan to avoid sucking in dust. Jed's opinion would count more heavily than mine... ............................ Glenn's message ............................... From: GAWD::MCNAMARA 28-MAY-1991 16:47:15.27 To: DOWNEND,LOGG Subj: Steel Talons fan Someone needs to decide how the fan should be mounted in Steel Talons for production. It's Jed's hardware so he should have input. ID is at a loss of where to put the fan for the production cabinets. They asked me and I suggested on top of the cabinet, but they said no because it's too close to the monitors. The side is out because of the possibility of other games blocking the airflow. I suggested having the fan at the bottom blowing air down and out the rear with holes, but this can be a problem because hot air rises. I told ID not to do it this way until there was more input from other people, but they did it that way for the next game. Moncrief suggested having the fan blowing out the back, but the audio boards would have to be stacked to make room. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 29-MAY-1991 09:50:29.99 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: TRAILER FOR SALE LAKE BERRYESSA, PLEASURE COVE RESORT ONE BEDROOM, 8'X 40', FURNISHED, PATIO, AWNING, SHED. INCLUDES PRIVATE BOAT DOCK. CALL DEBORAH GEYER @ TENGEN, 473-9427 FOR MORE INFORMATION ASKING $6,500 (SPACE RENT PAID TO AUGUST, 1991) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 29-MAY-1991 10:27:44.70 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MEMORY EXPANSION PCB GOOD MORNING JED, LEON FRITTS BROUGHT OVER THE 049097-01 REV A. I HAVE NOT RECEIVIED A PURCHASE REQ. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE QUANTITY AND DELIVERY THAT YOU NEED. THANKS MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 30-MAY-1991 15:00:02.99 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Message from the President On June 3 at 2 p.m. in the company cafeteria, I would like to have all employees present to discuss Atari's business during the last fiscal year and our financial results. I would appreciate it if you could arrange your schedule to be there promptly at 2 p.m. - Hide Nakajima - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 30-MAY-1991 15:31:21.66 To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH CC: Subj: RUMP THUMP PCB Per Chris Downend's memo of May 21, 10 Rump Thump boards are needed around July 8th. Will this be the only requirement? I have increased numbers on every other board on the memo per Rick Moncrief's input. I'm now wondering if there's reason to build more of these also. Please respond by VAX mail or call ext. 3925. Thank you. Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 30-MAY-1991 15:40:48.65 To: BRYANT CC: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH Subj: Rump Thump Only Steel Talons is using Rump Thump. Moncrief has no need for it on his projects hence he did not increase the quantity. It's OK to leave it at 10 - we have not missed something as far as I know right now. Thanks for the concern though. ............................................................................ From: MIKE::BRYANT 30-MAY-1991 15:31:19.15 To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN,SMITH Subj: RUMP THUMP PCB Per Chris Downend's memo of May 21, 10 Rump Thump boards are needed around July 8th. Will this be the only requirement? I have increased numbers on every other board on the memo per Rick Moncrief's input. I'm now wondering if there's reason to build more of these also. Please respond by VAX mail or call ext. 3925. Thank you. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-MAY-1991 16:30:03.04 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Current Self-Test The latest Self-Test for Steel Talons is in: [margolin.aces]stal2_3.vlda It features menus for DS III and for DSPCOM. MSP Tests should work now. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 3-JUN-1991 08:26:35.61 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: clearance sale... 1985 mustang GT,5.0 L HO, 5SP,T-TOP,BLK W/GREY INT 55K MI,17/24 MILEAGE (ACTUAL) P/S,P/DB,P/W,P/DL,A/C,CC,TILT LIGHT GROUP,GUAGES,KENWOOD STEREO/CASSETTE ORIGINAL OWNER $5800.........GOING ,GOING,... 1988 AEROSTAR (FORD MINI VAN) 3.8 V6,AUTO 4SP,EDDIE BAUER EDITION,RED W/TAN INT 9500 MI,STILL LIKE NEW,ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES..... ORIGINAL OWNER $12,000.....GOING, GOING,..... CALL MILTY....3742 MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T CONFUSE . ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-JUN-1991 13:26:12.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Flower Specials The Flowerman has reduced some prices especially for ATARI/TENGEN Employees. These prices will be effective for the week of June 3rd and the following June 10th. Then, the next 3 weeks he will be on vacation. Mixed Bouquets ..........................was $7.50 ..........now $7.00 Large Roses .............................was $9.00 ..........now $7.50 Football Mums .............................was $10.00 ........now $9.00 Peruvian Lilies ............................was $7.00 ........now $6.50 Tiger Lilies ...............................was $ 11.00 ......now $10.00 The flower list is located at the front lobby. We have a variety of flowers and colors available. DON'T FORGET THESE PRICES ARE GOOD FOR ONLY 2 WEEKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 3-JUN-1991 16:20:46.73 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRYANT,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,FLACK,CALFEE,HINDORFF,THOMPSON CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- June 7, 1991 -- 3:30-5:00pm Now that the weather has turned so nice, it is time to have another Walkabout Friday! This month's event will be hosted by Mary Fujihara and Atari's Marketing Department. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, June 7, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 4-JUN-1991 06:19:06.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Today's feature is: a S E M L I One Nancy Friedman calls herself the Telephone Doctor (really!). She runs a $1-million-plus telephone consulting business (yes, really). She points out that when you smile, your voice sounds much more pleasant. And a put-on smile sounds better than a real frown under any circumstances. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-JUN-1991 10:31:31.89 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Message Hi Jed, You have a package here at the front lobby. It's from INTEL CORP. Thanks, TIna ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 5-JUN-1991 09:29:01.89 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Message Hi Jed, You have boards in receiving. Thanks, Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 10:30:33.99 To: E_D CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,MCCARTHY Subj: DATA I/O and ABEL 4 - VMS and UNISITE Wayne Winther, the local rep for DATA I/O is coming in tomorrow to go over the details of a UNISITE programmer which I plan to purchase. There are several modules for the UNISITE so I want to make sure we get what we need. The unisite is primarily a PAL/GAL/FPGA/EPLD universal logic programmer, though there is EPROM gang programmer module available also. Also ABEL-4 for VMS is finally released. This version has many new features including the ability to process logic without specifying the target device. We will be upgrading to ABEL 4 but we will not get the retargetters unless we need them. If you have other issues to raise, or have specific requirements for logic programming that we need to be able to handle (Other that the regular PALs/GALs that we use now, please let me know and I will cover it or you can come by. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 15:40:58.17 To: DOWNEND,LOGG CC: MCNAMARA,STEVIE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY Subj: Steel Talons lamp drivers. The START button lamp on RACE RIOT is extremely dim. (It is hard to tell if it is on or not.) the Mail message below describes the problem. The 2N3904 solution is not significantly better to be a complete solution. I recommend that the lighted buttons for STEEL TALONS have 12 volt lamps, and be driven from 12 volts instead of 5 volts as is currently planned. Any Comments ! Pat. >From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 5-JUN-1991 13:33:23.46 >To: LEE,MILTY,PIERCE >CC: RAY,STEVIE,MCCARTHY >Subj: lamp brightness on Race Riot > >The coin door lamp problem of yesterday was caused by having 12 volt >lamps in the coin door. Coin Controls are rushing out 6.3 volt lamps. > >Todays START BUTTON lamp problem is less easy to solve. The lamp is a >6.3 volt lamp. We supply 5 volts. The driver that turns it on and off >is a 2N5306 darlington. (Most of the prototypes have 2N3904 drivers). >The 2N5306 drops .8 volts. There is only 4.2 volts left for the bulb >and it does not get very bright. The 2N3904 driver only drops .4 volts >so th elamp get about 4.6 volts. This is much higher on the intensity >curve so the light is brighter. The 2N3904 pinout is different from >the 2N5306. > >These are the options that I see. >. Replace the 2N5306 with a 2N3904. (Means MFG must hand form the > transistors). We get a reasonable increase in brightness. >. Find a 4.5 volt wedge base lamp. (Good Luck) >. Change the Harness to apply 12 volts instead of 5 volts, and use 12 > volt lamps (the ones we remove from the coin doors). Lots of rework. >. Its no big deal. > >Whatever solution needs to be decided real soon or it will be too late. >I personally prefer to ask MFG to hand form the 2N3904s and use them. >I know that they will bitch and moan, but it will not take that long >to bend out one lead in a few hundred transistors. >I do not recomment any rework. Just Phase in. > >Comments. > ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FUJIHARA 6-JUN-1991 18:07:47.18 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FUJIHARA Subj: WALKABOUT FRIDAY The JUNE 7 WALKABOUT (3:30 -5:50) is being hosted by the marketing department and we would like to get as many interested parties coming through the labs as possible. Sooo....we will do our best to put out a gourmet munchie spread to entice any of you who are usually too busy, too timid, too bored by the munchies, whatever. We would also like to encourage all of you to share your comments about the games with the teams, as this is a big part of the reason we have these walkabouts. WE WILL HAVE A COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FORM AVAILABLE AND ASK THAT YOU FILL ONE OUT AFTER YOU'VE PLAYED THE GAMES UP AND RUNNING. THESE FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ENGINEERING COMMON AREA, WHICH IS ALSO WHERE ALL THE GREAT FOOD/DRINKS WILL BE. You can write down your comments while munching. We will summarize all of your suggestions and make them available to the teams. GAMES EXPECTED TO BE UP AND RUNNING FOR TOMORROW: o STEEL TALONS o BMX HEAT o STREAK SHOOTER (HORSE) o DANGER EXPRESS o ROUNDABOUT (Turner's lab) Hope to see a big turnout and thanks in advance for those of you who take the time to give your feedback. -- Mary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 7-JUN-1991 10:18:58.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: hello and how do you do? Hello....... I have good news for those of you who miss Weird Stuff. There is a new business called "Curtis Trading" to fill the void. Curtis Trading is located on Milpitas Blvd near the corner of Yosemite. They deal more in big stuff like furniture, computers, test equipment, software, metro carts, etc. It looks like they are getting into smaller stuff, but they don't have the piles of junk that Weird Stuff had. The big difference, though, is .......they are really nice! (can you believe it?) When I walk in they say, "Hi Carole!" And they wave at me every Saturday and Sunday when I ride by on my bike. So, if you go there, be sure to say biker Carole sent you. Also, reserve a time in your schedule this weekend or next week to go to Camera One to see "Citizen Kane". This movie has always been called the greatest movie ever made. I had seen it several times on television and always thought it was really good, but wasn't convinced it was the best ever. Well, you have to see the film version on a big screen to appreciate it. I sat in the theater saying to myself, "This IS the best film ever made." The photography is incredible! They must have lightened it up for video on tv. It is so beautifully shot, dark and brooding. There are scenes when the characters are speaking from a complete shadow. It is totally cool, no director now would do the stuff in this film, it couldn't possibly be done in color, it's awesome, go see it!!!! ok bye Carole ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 7-JUN-1991 12:33:23.17 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,LEON,STEVIE,MCCARTHY CC: MCNAMARA Subj: msync coin counter outputs After cutting the split pad that connects J6 pins 6 & 7 together I noticed that pins 6 & 7 are swapped on the pcb. Pin 7 should be pin 6 and pin 6 should be pin 7 according to the schematic. Stevie, The harness will need these wires exchanged. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 7-JUN-1991 15:29:01.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: FACILITIES I will be on vacation next week, 6/10 to 6/15. Please direct all your building related problems to Sandi at x3751. Thanks, Bob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 10-JUN-1991 13:15:05.92 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: metro Does anyone have a copy of this week's Metro here? Thanks already. Carole 3727 bye ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 10-JUN-1991 13:27:29.52 To: MARGOLIN CC: MONCRIEF Subj: Prototype boards Hello. Just a quick question as to who will supply the following GALs on the following boards when we build these for you: A049096-01 DS III PCB 136087-9002, -9003, -9004 A049349-01 DSPCOM PCB 136087-9005, -9006 I am trying to have these boards completed by Monday, July 8th. I've used the parts lists you gave me for everything, so, should anything happen to change between now and then please let me know. If you want to do the GALs yourself, let me know if I should supply you with the raw parts. Perhaps we could give Joan a call, invite her into your office and see what she could supply. She's good at GALs......Anyway, let me know.....Also, did you know..... Mary Burnias has been talking to TI. They are having problems with the ASIC 65 falling out, not testing properly, failing, etc.... I am already short to one of my kits to the floor for Road Riot. Is there anybody you can talk to at TI to help the situation? This is getting to be a serious problem. Probably Mary has talked to you already..... Thanks for your help. Rob x 3925 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 10-JUN-1991 13:29:57.44 To: MARGOLIN CC: MONCRIEF Subj: Sorry. One more thing. What the heck is ASIC 65b on the DSPCOM board? Is this also 137665-1020 ? Thanks again... Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-JUN-1991 15:04:09.07 To: BRYANT,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Prototype Boards Hello. Just a quick answer as to who will supply the following GALs on the following boards when you build these for whomever: A049096-01 DS III PCB 136087-9002, -9003, -9004 A049349-01 DSPCOM PCB 136087-9005, -9006 You will. (I will supply the masters if you tell me when you need them by. Also, the JEDEC files will be available on a Floppy) The MultiSync Board (Rev B) uses one GAL (136087-9001). Pat McCarthy is in charge of that GAL, so I suggest you ask him. There has been a small change to the DS III parts list. Since I am scheduled to deliver to Leon the final changes for the DS III and DSPCOM Boards today I will have to get back to you later today or tomorrow. I am sorry you are having problems getting working ASIC65s from TI. I talked to the TI rep about the ASIC65s. He said he would try to arrange a conference call on Thursday with a TI engineer and myself. However you should know that: 1. I did not design this IC; TI did. I am not responsible for ICs designed by persons other than myself. 2. I do not run their Fab line. I am not responsible for ICs produced on Fab lines other than my own. 3. I am not in charge of purchasing parts; see Mary Burnias. Or Tom Smith. 4. This is the fourth TI rep we have had in the last 18 months. When I called him he didn't have a clue as to who I was even after I introduced myself. Regarding ASIC65b. When we programmed parts for Race Drivin' we put an 'ok' label on them. For Roard Riot we put a 'B'. For Steel Talons we will put a 'C'. I thought it would be nice to indicate on the parts list which went with what game. I have since reconsidered and the parts list will simply say 'ASIC 65'. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 10-JUN-1991 17:48:14.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: flowers Flower special this week! Tiger lillies (named after me, of course) are on a 50% sale. You pay half and I'll pay the other half!! Call early, call soon. Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 10-JUN-1991 18:43:10.95 To: LEON CC: MARGOLIN Subj: MultiSync And the winner is: Please correct the schematic to show how the coin counter traces are actually run on the board. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 10-JUN-1991 18:52:13.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BROWN Subj: FOR SALE A C L A S S I C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 1966 MUSTANG 6 CYLINDER -- 4,000 MILES ON REBUILT TRANSMISSION ORIGINAL "RUNNING HORSES" INTERIOR $3,500 / OR BEST OFFER CALL SANDI AT X3751 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 10-JUN-1991 19:06:40.14 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Tek Printer now speaks Postscript We have upgraded the Tektronix printer to speak Postscript. This means you can now print directly from the Macintosh to the TEK. Unfortunately this also means that the TEK program no longer works. I've rewritten TEK to output Postscript, but it doesn't work right as yet. I hope to finish debugging Tuesday. In the meantime, if you want a color printout, you'll have to go through a Macintosh (use Debabelizer for RAD files). Sorry for the inconvenience. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 11-JUN-1991 06:19:38.24 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature You need to talk to ____, and RIGHT NOW!! You tried CAMP, but they've been on the phone for MINUTES. How do I let them know I'm waiting? HOLD on, a minute. Put yourself on HOLD! Yes, that's right. Put yourself on HOLD...on their phone. They'll get the soft beep letting them know you're waiting on them, and unless they are doing something uninteruptible, they can CONNECT with you to find out what's wrong. Here's how: Call them! Dial their extension. Listen to the busy signal. What a nice rhythm it has. How peaceful the slow beat is... HEY! When it disappears, they've been notified. Hang on, you're on hold, and they know about you now. They may use CONNECT to talk to you, or simply close up the call they were on. If they finish the call, you'll ring through. If not, you'll have plenty to discuss... How do you know if it worked? The busy signal goes away. Actually, there are two busy signals. You get a fast busy if someone is already on hold. In that event, when you don't get the hint (listening to the fast busy waiting for it to go away), you'll eventually get switched to the error tone. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUN-1991 08:45:20.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: flower message sent 6/10 Please disregard the gramatically incorrect flower message sent from my terminal Monday evening, AFTER I left! Apparently, I forgot to lo when I left last night. I'm almost certain I know who sent the message. Hmmm? Could it be Dave Portera who is always using my terminal? I think so! Sorry for any inconvenience for those of you inquiring as to how much 50% off is. Unfortunately, Tiger Lillies are still $10. YA'LL HAVE A NICE DAY, Y'HERE! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 11-JUN-1991 09:08:34.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: david lynch returns Stay tuned 25 years for The Return of Laura Palmer. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 11:24:14.32 To: DOWNEND CC: LOGG,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA Subj: Talons Eprom p/n's Chris, Quite awhile ago Jed Margolin had already got a base number of 136087 for Steel Talons. Ed, Jed gave you the printout of the part numbers awhile back and yesterday he suggested to me that we use the following numbers, if acceptable, for the audio board programmed parts: 136087-5001 Audio program, 136087-5002 & -5003 Two 1M adpcm eproms, 136087-5004 2M adpcm eprom. Are any of these going to be OTP'S? If so then the numbers will be different. Glenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 11-JUN-1991 13:25:55.15 To: MCNAMARA LOGG, MARGOLIN MCCARTHY CC: DOWNEND Subj: TALONS MEMORY Regarding your query on EPROM numbers (see message below), We no longewr buy OTP's. SO you only need to have ROM and EPROM P/N's for the areas likely to go to ROM... ............................................................................. From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 11:24:08.30 To: DOWNEND CC: LOGG,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA Subj: Talons Eprom p/n's Quite awhile ago Jed Margolin had already got a base number of 136087 for Steel Talons. Ed, Jed gave you the printout of the part numbers awhile back and yesterday he suggested to me that we use the following numbers, if acceptable, for the audio board programmed parts: 136087-5001 Audio program, 136087-5002 & -5003 Two 1M adpcm eproms, 136087-5004 2M adpcm eprom. Are any of these going to be OTP'S? If so then the numbers will be different. Glenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-JUN-1991 16:50:47.24 To: MARGOLIN,JMOORE,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,ROTBERG CC: Subj: part numbers for SAIIS The following part numbers are what I would like to use. Please note that I do not know how many EPROMs I will be using at production time. The current plan is to use 1Meg parts with a possiblility of using 2Meg ROMs if time permits. 136087- 5001 Program 27512 5002 1Meg ADPCM 5003 1Meg ADPCM 5004 1Meg ADPCM 5005 1Meg ADPCM 5006 2Meg ADPCM 5007 2Meg ADPCM 5008 2Meg ADPCM 5009 2Meg ADPCM If there is a problem with these numbers then let me know. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-JUN-1991 17:29:50.37 To: MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: SLOOP The SLOOP you gave me does not work as advertised. Please advise. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 11-JUN-1991 18:06:24.94 To: AVELLAR CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Manny Gerard. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUN-1991 19:40:14.46 To: LOGG CC: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,JMOORE,MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA Subj: SAIIS programmed parts Ed, John Moore said these are the possible stuffing options for the SAIIS ADPCM: Four 1M, Two 2M, One 4M, Two 4M. So it looks to me that if I reserve part numbers for four 1M and two 2M, it will take care of all possible options, correct? This assumes that the 4M's will replace the 2M's, which Pat says will be decided later? Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 11-JUN-1991 21:15:34.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: LOST & FOUND I FOUND A PERSONAL RAZOR TONIGHT. IF THE OWNER WISHES TO RETRIEVE IT, IT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE FRONT DESK. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 12-JUN-1991 09:26:03.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: help Anyone still got yesterday's (Tuesday's) Business section from the Chronicle handy? If so, could I have it? Thanks. DR ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-JUN-1991 09:31:13.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Change in Cafe Menu The Ortega Burger w/mild green chile & cheese will not be served on Thursday, as the menu states. The Teriyaki Steak Sandwich will be served Thursday, and the Ortega Burger on Friday. While I have your attention, The FOTD is LEMON CHIFFON. HAVE A NICE DAY! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 12-JUN-1991 09:52:38.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Have You Seen? The manual for the NES Robot is needed. Does anyone know it's whereabouts? Please reply asap. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 13:27:13.05 To: SMITHSON CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Memories I have another Memory Expansion Board for you. It works but use it only as a last resort (there were some bad traces that I had to fix; others may be marginal). Erik has the board so you can come by anytime to claim it. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 12-JUN-1991 13:39:28.36 To: BIKE,DOWNEND,RAY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY CC: Subj: 1 Meg, 150 ns Eproms Hello. Will any of you be using 150 ns 1 Meg Eproms on your upcoming games? Primarily Steel Talons, BMX and Street Driver is what I'm interested in. If so, how many per game? Your input would help me plan our requirements for the summer and beyond. Thank you. Rob x 3925 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 12-JUN-1991 13:51:41.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Science Fiction Paperbacks for Sale Cheap I have a box full of old science fiction paperbacks from the 50's and 60's in my office and I'm letting them go at the incredible (by today's standards) price of only 50 cents each. If you like aged and collectible sci-fi, stop on by. Sam Comstock x3790 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 12-JUN-1991 15:01:06.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: msp is a reserved word For those programmers out there who will be using Microtec, do not use the symbol "msp" in your C or ASM files. This symbol is a reserved symbol. Apparently, there is a register of that name on the 68020. Thus the 68000/68010 assembler will generate some non-informative error on lines using this symbol. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-JUN-1991 16:36:36.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Public Apology TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE/WERE CONCERNED: I have been informed that it was NOT Dave Portera who sent the E-mail message from my terminal. I'm sorry for alarming anyone. I should've spoken to Dave prior to sending the message in which I mentioned Dave's name. The Portagee temper, ya' just can't control it sometimes! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 16:58:10.81 To: BERT::LORENE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Public Apology From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:02:18.45 To: BERT::LORENE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Public Apology My last mail message was supposed to say: " I love it when you're out of control." Then I chickened out but instead of exiting the process I sent a blank mail message which I don't like to do. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:05:26.91 To: MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: SLOOP SLOOP #2 does not work, either. I am running out of time. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 17:28:37.54 To: MARGOLIN,LOGG CC: MCNAMARA Subj: aromrel.doc location I worked with Jeff Bell today on the CER to reserve SAIIS audio board programmed part numbers and he had me input "See Attached Document" instead of the actual part numbers that you two want to use. What this means is that I need to tell components where the AROMREL.DOC resides. Jed, Ed has created a release directory called [LOGG.ACE.RELEASE] in which this file should reside. If you like I can copy and edit it, and then have Ed copy it to the release directory, or if you prefer you can edit it with the following info: 136087- 5001 512k eprom Audio program location 1F - 5002 1M eprom Adpcm loc 1M - 5005 1M eprom Adpcm loc 1R - 5006 2M eprom Adpcm loc 1M - 5007 2M eprom Adpcm loc 1N - 5008 4M eprom Adpcm loc 1M If we eventually go to 4M eproms for Adpcm is there an existing Atari p/n or will I need to request one, I look in the AVL and couldn't find one. Thanks, Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 17:34:56.84 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: forgot two numbers I forgot two part numbers: -5003 1M adpcm location 1N -5004 1M adpcm location 1P Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 12-JUN-1991 17:56:52.86 To: KIM::MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: aromrel.doc location I would prefer that you handle the AROMREL.DOC, especially the Audio Part. Let me know when you want me to check it. By the way, according to the latest and greatest Components Procedure, Programmed parts do not go on the AVL and therefore do not need to be reserved. (Maybe no one told Jeff.) Jed ps - on 4Meg EPROMs: I do not have a clue. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 12-JUN-1991 18:09:25.70 To: MIKE::MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: RE: aromrel.doc location Ok, thanks. I'll copy the AROMREL.DOC into my own directory and edit it. I'll let you see it when I'm done. Glenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-JUN-1991 08:52:18.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... Hazelnut Amaretto ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 13-JUN-1991 09:59:10.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Name Badges Anyone who has any of the PLASTIC Visitor Badge's that were left in your area from past visitors, would you PLEASE bring them forward?!! We are completely out of badges would GREATLY APPRECIATE your assistance. Thank You ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 13-JUN-1991 11:56:47.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SHEPPERD Subj: Online VAX training We have a test copy of a program called User Basics Tutor. This program is supposed to be a learning tool where one can gain a very basic understanding of the operation and use of a Vax computer. This program is only for the very novice users or those who don't know diddly about a computer. It'll take about 2 hours to run through the program, but anytime after the first 5 minutes (the first lesson), you can stop and be able to resume the course at a later time. I think the program expires in a couple of days, so today and tomorrow are the only time you have to try this. I signed up as a test location for it and have some simple before and after questionaires that the writers asked that those who run the tutor complete. In any event, let me know what you think of it, good or bad (I have some strong opinions already). You can run it the next time you login or RESTART by entering UBT at the dollar sign prompt. It draws a picture of a keyboard which may or may not match the keyboard you are using. The PF1, PF2, PF4 and ENTER or RETURN keys are about the only ones of significance. If you can find those keys on your keyboard, you can successfully run this program. If you are using a PC, it might draw the text wierd. You might get two copies of everything or the letters will appear with spaces between them. If this is too much to deal with, let me know because I want the writers to know too. Good luck. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 14:14:50.17 To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,MEYETTE,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts The following is the ROM Release procedure that I suggest be used for Steel Talons. It is the procedure used for Panorama. Requirements: 1. There should be a single file (AROMRELx.DOC) that contains all the information needed to produce the latest Masters to build a game. This file is created and maintained by the Project Team. 2. This file should not contain unnecessary information such as ROMs that have been superseded. Reason: Previously, the parts lists maintained by the PC Group contained all the latest programmed part numbers. When a part was raised another Rev level the parts list was ECNed. With Component Engineering's new system this is no longer the case. I believe this is related to the new numbering system. Previously the Rev level was built into the part number so that 136087-1001 was a Rev A part, 136087-2001 was a Rev B part, and so on. With the new system the part is labeled with the Rev level: "136087-1001 Rev A", "136087-1001 Rev B", and so on. The parts list is not changed as the Rev level is changed. The parts list would continue to call out "136087-1001". Therefore, there must be another document that tells Manufacturing what ROMs (and other programmed parts) to put into the game. Said document is the dreaded AROMRELx.DOC . When you first release Rev A parts, the information goes in AROMREL.DOC . Next is where my procedure might be different from the one specified by Components Engineering: When you release more Rev A parts or change the Rev level of existing parts you will create a new AROMRELx.DOC such as AROMREL2.DOC, AROMREL3.DOC, and so on. The latest AROMRELx.DOC will contain all the programmed parts necessary to build the game. It will not contain parts that have been superseded. For Steel Talons the AROMRELx.DOC files should be located in [Logg.Aces.Release] . Rev A parts should be in [Logg.Aces.Release.ROMREVA] . Rev B parts should be in [Logg.Aces.Release.ROMREVB] . Note that a game can (and usually does) have programmed parts at several different Rev levels. When you are planning to release parts try to notify Rick Owens ahead of time, preferably a few days. To release ROMs give him a copy of the new AROMRELx.DOC along with the masters of the parts you are releasing. Do not give him masters of parts that have already been released. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 13-JUN-1991 14:33:08.67 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts The directory name is [logg.ace....] not [logg.aceS....]. Do you want to change your sub directory to match? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 14:44:53.43 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Steel Talons' Programmed Parts I stand corrected. No. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 16:23:55.62 To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MOORE, BENZLER, CC: LEON, DOWNEND, TAKAICHI, HATA, LANDAVERDE Subj: Steel Talons FCC Test Rick Meyette says that he was able to get Steel Talons to pass the FCC test as of about 3PM today. Changes include: 1) Metal Standoffs between PCBs (Jed said that official release documentaion has always specified metal stand-offs...) 2) Filter caps on DSIII - I believe Rick said he would supply input to PCB design - I did not ask him to do it one way or the other. This is up to Jed. 3) Beads on Harness(es) - I did not ask how many. Rick says the cabinet will be move to the ID common area since they are anxious to get it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 16:33:32.93 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Steel Talons FCC Test I know about the caps to be added to the DSPCOM Board. Does the DS III need caps, too? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-JUN-1991 16:43:18.14 To: MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: SLOOP The latest SLOOP works in the simple mode, thus verifying that MultiSync Rev B is correct. Thanks. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 17:19:49.19 To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMRA, MOORE BENZLER CC: MCNAMARA, DOWNEND, STEVIE, LEON Subj: Correction to FCC message on Steel Talons The caps have to be added to the DSPCOM PCB -- NOT -- DSIII PCB as stated previously. ......................... previous message .................................. From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-JUN-1991 16:24:12.76 To: LOGG, MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MOORE, BENZLER, CC: LEON, DOWNEND, TAKAICHI, HATA, LANDAVERDE Subj: Steel Talons FCC Test Rick Meyette says that he was able to get Steel Talons to pass the FCC test as of about 3PM today. Changes include: 1) Metal Standoffs between PCBs (Jed said that official release documentaion has always specified metal stand-offs...) 2) Filter caps on DSIII(WRONG: should read DSPCOM) - I believe Rick said he would supply input to PCB design - I did not ask him to do it one way or the other. This is up to Jed. 3) Beads on Harness(es) - I did not ask how many. Rick says the cabinet will be move to the ID common area since they are anxious to get it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::MEYETTE 13-JUN-1991 17:41:43.27 To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF CC: MEYETTE Subj: STEEL TALON'S PROGRAMMED PARTS The Program Master Release Form, which is updated with each software revision, will document the revision levels of the programmed parts to be stuffed in the board. Each PCB assembly has a separate PMR form that is included with the parts list and assembly drawing for the board. The PMR form is generated or revised from the AROMREL form when the programmed parts are released. Using Jed's system will make it easier for us to update the PMR form when there are software revisions. Rick ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 14-JUN-1991 11:12:00.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Virus...Virus...Virus As you may be aware, there are many amoral and sadistic programmers out there and they have written programs for the PC's called Viruses. These programs hide silently inside a legitimate application. Once you run the application on your computer, they spring to life, and clone themselves into your computer and continue to clone themselves into every computer they contact,. Once a part of your machine, they do various things ranging from cute to destructive. And I mean destructive. Many of the viruses intentionally destory data on your disk!! The most popular way for viruses to spread is through "shareware" or other "free" software particularly when downloaded from a BBS (Bulletin Board Service). We now have more and more PC's in Engineering and they are NETWORKED together which means a virus on one computer easily spreads to ALL the computers. This means a virus can corrupt and destroy all our work. You have a responsibility to your yourself, your fellow workers and the Company to avoid introducing viruses. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE RULE #1: Only commercially purchased software may be loaded directly into any PC on the Atari Games Network. RULE #2: Think twice before copying any piece of software from one machine to another. Is the source computer "clean"??? Is this piece of software proven clean??? RULE #3: If you want to install downloaded or shareware/freeware software on Atari Games Computers: 1) Download it from a reputable BBS; AND 2) use it regularly for at least 2 months on your personal property computer (not on network) and verify its cleaness. Feedback on this approach to viruses is solicited. If this "on-your-honor" approach fails, we will have to take a harder line. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 14-JUN-1991 12:29:44.75 To: LOGG, ROTBERG, MCNAMARA, MCCARTHY, MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN, LEON, TAKAICHI,HATA,STEVIE, CC: DOWNEND, RAY, MOORE, FUJIHARA Subj: Steel Talons NY Introduction Rich announced in this morning's status meeting that the Steel Talons Product Introduction Plan is offical and dates are confirmed: WHAT: Steel Talons Product Introduction WHEN: July 29, 1991 WHERE: New York, Time-Warner Building How Many: (2) complete cabinets (This is a one-city introduction and (2) cabinets is the entire requirement; we are not doing the 11-city road show that required (5) cabinets. I will still ask Mfg. to build enough PCB's for the originally planned (5) games) Manufacturing is shut-down (completely) 7/22 through 8/2 so facilities to pack and ship the games will not normally be available. Options are: 1) Ship games Thurs. 7/18 w/o PCB's; Hand-carry PCB's to show. Assumes cabinets can be ready. I would want to send someone out 2 working days before the show to install the PCB's and make sure everything is perfect. If the distibutor (?) holding the games for us is closed on weekends that means flying the PCB's to New York on Wednesday 7/24/91. 2) Make special arrangements to bring Mfg. staff in to arrange AIR shipment on Tuesday 7/23 for the NY Intro on Monday, 7/29. I prefer option (1). Comments? Also, who is receiving the games in New York? A distributor? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-JUN-1991 13:12:31.11 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Soda Drinkers After doing inventory a few days ago I discovered that we went from 17 cents too much in the till to $18.08 too little. As I said from the start, as long as this plan breaks even (more or less), I'll continue buying soda. Well, $18 is not breaking even, so kiss the cheap sodas goodbye. Please pay me what you owe me so I can finish this plan off. It's too bad you can't trust your own co-workers (at least the slime that took the sodas/cash). -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 14-JUN-1991 15:11:56.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Sodas Come on lets get with it and come up with the money! $18.08 are alot of sodas (about 52). 52 sodas are not accounted for. How could this be? We are all extremely honest people around here right! Or are we? Or is someone STEALING the money out of the fridge. It seems to me that someone had a good idea that was to benefit everyone, was willing to put in the time and effort, was to recieve virtually nothing in return, and has found their efforts to have been thwarted by the ignorant. Cool. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 14-JUN-1991 15:22:14.30 To: KIM::DROBNY CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER Subj: RE: Sodas Are you suggesting that we all chip in an come-up with the missing $18. Well if it would persuade Jim to continue his service it'ld be worth the money, but is there something we can do to prevent this kind of theft? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::LIPSON 14-JUN-1991 15:32:53.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: shoulda used signup sheet, mon! jim had asked that we DON'T leave cash in the fridge at one point (if i remember correctly) and i bet whatever opportunists we have here are more likely to abuse cash than cola (coke may be another story....) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-JUN-1991 15:42:24.86 To: MIKE::BRYANT CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: 1 Meg, 150 ns Eproms On Steel Talons I am not using using 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the MultiSync, DS III, or DSPCOM Boards. I don't know what the Audio Board uses. BMX can use up to ten 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the Memory Expansion Board. I don't know how many Bonnie will actually use. Also, I don't know what the Audio Board uses (it is the same one used on Steel Talons). Street Driver will probably use 1M 150 ns EPROMs on the DSK Board. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 14-JUN-1991 16:21:00.92 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: solution to coke problem It's easy. We just design alittle box that takes are money, counts it, and keeps it secure. Then we just design a little thing that dispenses the soda, one at a time. We make it so we can choose which soda we want. It has to keep the soda cold. I guess it should have some way of making sure you are using real money. Maybe it can even make change. Oh yeah, it would be great if it let us know when one kind of soda is out. We could even pay someone for the convenience of buying the sodas and keeping it full. oh, oh, sounds kinda like a coke machine........... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 14-JUN-1991 19:52:27.82 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: TEK is back! I (with generous portions of help from Lyle) have finished altering Tek to output Postscript, so now you can all use it from the VAX again. I've noticed one caveat, however; if you cancel a print job (DELETE/ENTRY=nnn TEK), the next print job will also abort. If you cancel two in a row, it seems to screw up the tek print queue, which can be fixed by some combination of turning the printer off and back on, and STOP/RESET/QUE=TEK, then START TEK on the VAX. Enjoy, but to be safe, don't cancel print jobs. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 17-JUN-1991 11:24:04.89 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: 34010 users Beware there seems to be a bug in the 34010 C compiler. I was trying to load a bit field but the code loaded 16 bits. There seems to be a missing SETF instruction. I believe the compiler thought the last one was still in effect across all the calls to the floating point routines. If you need more info stop by and I will tell you more. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 17-JUN-1991 11:46:23.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: New Hire In case you don't know aready, that fast moving guy with a smile from "here to yonder" that you have seen delivering our mail for the past three months, is Dave Pasquinelli. Dave has been substituting for Dennis Nale as a temporary employee while the latter was proving himself as an Engineering Tech. Congratulations to both Dennis and Dave are in order. Dennis is now officially an Engineering Tech., reporting to Rick Moncrief and Dave is officially Atari's Office Service Coordinator, reporting to me. Sandi ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::MEYETTE 17-JUN-1991 13:00:19.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MISSING MULTIMETER Missing: Fluke multimeter, Model 87, with a bright yellow protective case. Last seen in the BMX lab. If anybody knows where it is, please contact me. Rick Meyette, Ext. 1752. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 17-JUN-1991 13:51:31.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ROCKETEER Is anyone interested in trying to catch an early (i.e. ~4:00 PM) showing of ROCKETTER on Friday? If so reply to this message and maybe we can organize another "Batman-like" outing. - The Gonz - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DAVE 17-JUN-1991 14:35:16.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Supply Orders To: ALL ATARI GAMES AND TENGEN EMPLOYEES I need to request all employees help in insuring that Atari Games get the most competitive pricing on all office equipment and office supply requests. If you are attempting to purchase any materials, please contact me before placing the order. Many times an item appears less expensive through a mail order catalog, but when shipping and handling is included, the cost exceeds what Atari Games would pay through a local supplier. If you have a vague idea of what you want to purchase, stop by my office (knock if the door is shut), call me on Ext. 3746 or vax me at 'Dave' and I will let you look through my catalogs. If you have found exactly what you want in a catalog, at a show- room, etc., BEFORE placing the order, let me know and I will check local prices and we will decide, the quickest and least costly supplier. Please remember to coordinate through your local Office Services Coordinator, Dave Pasquinelli, for all office supplies, equipment, or any related items. Thanks! Dave ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 17-JUN-1991 15:32:10.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOIS TURNER Cynde Grossman just talked to Lois and said she sounds great! She had microscopic surgery this morning which took 3 hours but everything is fine. Way to go Lois!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STEVIE 17-JUN-1991 15:50:42.57 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: STEEL TALONS There's a copy of the wiring diagram on my desk for you to review. Remember, it is preliminary, hot off the press last Friday. Scheduled Production Release date is Monday, the 24th. Stevie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 18-JUN-1991 06:19:25.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Didja ever feel like camping on someone's doorstep to make sure you got to talk to them? Well, that's the origin of the CAMP function. When you GOTTA talk to someone, as SOON as they're off the phone, then CAMP on their line! As soon as they hang up, your phone will ring--a long, steady ring. You'll know it when you hear it. Pick up your phone, and theirs will ring (you'll get a busy signal if they hung up just long enough to start another call...and you took too long). Then discuss your urgent business. How to do it? Simplicity itself! Call their extension -- they're on the phone, right? DON'T HANG UP. Instead, if you have a CAMP button, press it. Otherwise, FLASH if appropriate, and dial pound, one. You'll get a (normal) dial tone back. It's all set. Hang up and wait for the phone to ring! What if the problem goes away, and you no longer need (or maybe want) to talk to them? Pick up the phone--you should get a normal dial tone. Dial pound, pound 1. You won't be bothered by the annoying long ring that you no longer want to answer. What if you forget, and leave your phone? Don't worry. If the long ring isn't answered, the system assumes you no longer need the service. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 18-JUN-1991 14:11:34.40 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: MORE VACATION DISCOUNT TICKETS In addition to the recreational parks listed in a memo you received a few weeks ago, we also have discount coupons for the following: Santa Cruz Boardwalk ($2 savings on all day unlimited rides) Knotts Berry Farm ($5.45 savings on adult ticket) Get these and other discount coupons from your friendly Human Resources Department. Sandi ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-JUN-1991 14:22:31.01 To: MARTIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Rev A Memory Expansion Boards I received the Rev A Memory Expansion Boards (049097-01) yesterday. They will probably work except there is a small problem. On the component side of the board, parts usually have square pads on pin 1. Manufacturing likes 'em that way. This board does not have them. Rev 1 boards had them. The plots I received for this Rev A board had them. Leon thinks the vendor ('SK') screwed up; the board vendor made the film. Would you look into it and let me know if I need to do anything about it (like if there were a problem with the information we sent them)? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 18-JUN-1991 17:25:21.66 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER Subj: RE: Virus...Virus...Virus I lost several months of data on my own PC to "JERUSALEM strain B." that was apparently picked-up from SJSU computer lab. It took nearly 2 months for it to completely cripple my PC, it eventually penetrated all my system, .exe, and .com files until the computer came to a grinding halt. Needless to say that the department deen denied the possibility of passing out viruses from schools computers. So later I checked every PC in the lab and discovered viruses on 2 PCs using my new virus checkerssss (I'm currently running 3 virus checker softwares on my PC). With so many PCs here, we ought to install an antivirus software on them and sterilize our modem lines, and avoid close contact with any unknown BBS and SHAREWARE products. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 11:20:51.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ROCKETEER!! First of all, thanks to all those who responded. Now here's the scoop. We have been given leave to go see the 5:35 showing ONLY on Friday. Since matinee prices switch at 5:45 PM on weekdays, the cost will be $3.75 per person attending. Rich Moore has kindly offered to cover Popcorn... I would like to have the money by 3:30 PM today. A side note is that I was planning on taking the afternoon off that Friday and I was going to leave early enough to hold a spot in line. Right now, it looks like I won't be able to get out of an obligation that I have later that evening which would make going to the 5:30 showing impossible. In this even, someone else will need to step forward to hold a place in line for the gang. Any volunteers? - Ed Rotberg - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 19-JUN-1991 12:17:55.66 To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,RAY,DOWNEND,MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN CC: SMITH,STEWART Subj: Information.......... I will be running a regenerative MRP this Friday night....There will be major purchases on all electronics used in Steel Talons, i.e., 1000 U.S. games & 250 Ireland games. This means I will be procuring production quantities of the following assemblies: A049676-01 Steel Talons Board Set consisting of: A046901-21 Multisync board A049096-01 DS III board A049349-01 DSPCOM board A048480-01 SAIIS Audio board A049536-01 Rump Thump board Should any of you have requirements above and beyond those needed to do the production run, please let me know by Friday morning. I do NOT need to be advised on those pre-prod boards I have already scheduled for you (the 40 DS III's, 36 DSPCOM's, 20 Rev B Multisync's and 10 Rump Thump's). Once again, MRP runs this Friday night...please phone me or send by VAXmail any requirements you might have by Friday morning. Production starts on or about August 16th. Thanks everyone. Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 19-JUN-1991 12:34:02.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FER SALE A "FRIEND OF MINE" HAS SOME FORD PARTS HE WOULD LIKE TO "UNLOAD"..... 1) A COMPLETE 1972 351C 2BBL ENGINE (140K MI AND RUNNING FINE WHEN REMOVED) 2) A COMPLETE 1972 9" OPEN REAR END (BRAKE TO BRAKE) 3.00:1 RATIO 28 SPLINE 3) LT & RT DOORS ,COMPLETE,BLACK , FITS 1972-76 RANCHERO 4) REAR WINDOW,DASH,ALL THE ALUM TRIM,ALL THE TRIM KLIPS N' WIDGETS,VARIOUS FORD NUTS & BOLTS ,AND VARIOUS HARNESS ASSYS FOR THE SAME 1972 FORD RNCHRO. I BELIEVE "MAKE OFFER" IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY OR ALL ITEMS...... "MY FRIEND" NEEDS TO "MOVE" THESE ITEMS THIS WEEK,...DON'T DELAY,SPEAK UP TODAY !! CALL MILTY 3742,...OR FARROKH 1775, OR REPLY THIS MESSAGE. MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 15:35:49.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: STEEL TALONS Steel Talons will be going out to test on Friday Morning, 6/21/91 at Milpitas Golfland. We need heavy playtest in the meantime. The game cabinet is located in the Alpha Lab, so bring your buddy or your favorite competitor and let 'em have it!! - The Steel Talons Team - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 19-JUN-1991 15:41:45.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ROCKETEER Due to the underwhelming response ( < 5 people), the ROCKETEER field trip is defunct. I will be returning the money to those of you who paid me. Sorry. - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 19-JUN-1991 15:46:28.65 To: @SM:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ROCKETEER is back on! Please disregard that last Rotberg message. Due to an overwhelming last-minute groundswell of support, the Rocketeer expedition is back on. See Ed for details. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-JUN-1991 09:02:06.50 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Auto For Sale 1986 Toyota MR2 4-cyl, 5-spd Lt. Blue (metallic) 89K mi. (mostly frwy) Power Steering, Windows, Brakes Sunroof (removable) Dual chrome exhaust w/glass pack Spkr. sys. w/amp well cared for never needed any service other than tune-ups and oil changes will part with for 2K and take over payments ($211 for 18 Mos.) any questions, call x-444, Lorene, or Reply to this message ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-JUN-1991 09:27:38.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ROCKETEER I have the tickets, but I busy today, so if you want 'em, come and get 'em in the Talons lab. - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 20-JUN-1991 11:45:19.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: EMPLOYEES IN NEED For those of you who don't know, Rhonda Allen and Steve Williamson are Atari employees who met at Atari, fell in love, and plan to be married this Saturday. Sounds like a storybook romance and it has been until this past Tuesday at 2 a.m. when they were awaken by their dog barking and someone yelling "fire". Everyone is fine, but their duplex was destroyed along with most of their furniture and clothes. The wedding is still a go, and after some thought, so is the honeymoon cruise. Atari is making a donation to the couple to help them get on their feet again and I am sure there are employees who would like to do the same. All monies (checks should be made out to Atari Games) can be given to either Melanie Martin (in building 735) or to the Human Resources Department. A list of donors names, not the amount donated, will be given to the couple. If you wish your gift to be anonymous, please let us know and we will honor your request. Sandi ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 20-JUN-1991 11:45:28.28 To: MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF CC: LOGG, MCNAMARA Subj: Is this possible? Ed aske dGlenn to get EPROM ASIC65's from Mfg. Is that possible? ................................................................. From: KIM::LOGG 20-JUN-1991 11:13:52.89 To: MCNAMARA,DOWNEND CC: Subj: ASIC65 chips Glenn; Please MTO ASIC65 erasable parts from manufactoring. Do NOT get the OTP parts because we will be changing the code. Thanks From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:07:20.43 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Is this possible? No. We stock only OTPs. However, eraseable parts can and should be purchased because the ASIC65 code for Steel Talons will definitely change. Jed From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:14:12.79 To: LOGG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: ASIC65 From: KIM::DOWNEND 20-JUN-1991 11:45:28.28 To: MARGOLIN, MONCRIEF CC: LOGG, MCNAMARA Subj: Is this possible? Ed aske dGlenn to get EPROM ASIC65's from Mfg. Is that possible? ................................................................. From: KIM::LOGG 20-JUN-1991 11:13:52.89 To: MCNAMARA,DOWNEND CC: Subj: ASIC65 chips Glenn; Please MTO ASIC65 erasable parts from manufactoring. Do NOT get the OTP parts because we will be changing the code. Thanks ................................................................. From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 13:07:20.43 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Is this possible? No. We stock only OTPs. However, eraseable parts can and should be purchased because the ASIC65 code for Steel Talons will definitely change. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-JUN-1991 14:09:40.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Forgotten Features Sorry folks! The MR2 also has... AM/FM CASSETTE CRUISE CONTROL A/C ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 20-JUN-1991 16:49:44.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Documents for the Atari/Nintendo litigation Please provide me with any documents you have regarding the old Atari 2600 or 400/800 machines. Contact me at extension 1791 if you have any questions. Thanks for your help. Berry Kane ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 20-JUN-1991 18:54:39.21 To: LOGG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: MARGOLIN Subj: GALs I have changed the operation of the GAL on the DS III Board at location 1A/B. This GAL is used in selecting the Graphics ROMs; these ROMs can be either 27C512s or 27C010s depending on whether there is a pin header in G0. Old was: No Header = 27C512, Header = 27C010 I have changed it to: No Header = 27C010, Header = 27C512 On DS III boards starting with Rev 2, the 68010 can read the state of Pin Header G0. Self-Test starting with Version 2.4 uses this so it can correctly compute checksums. I would like to have all DS III Boards to have the new GAL. It is a 16V8-25 and the file is [Margolin.GALs.Release]DS3_ROM.JED. The old part has a checksum of 4177; the new part has a checksum of 4178. At the same time, the games should get the latest Self-Test which is [Margolin.Aces]STAL2_4.VLDA [Note that Self-Test is not yet finished.] (When I release the GALs I will ask to have the files moved to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA].) DS III Rev 1 boards can be modified to have this feature: 1. On bottom of board, Cut the trace going to 6P pin 19; 2. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 19 to 5J pin 1; 3. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 11 to pin header G0; 4. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 9 to 5D pin 6. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 21-JUN-1991 08:54:58.56 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: self test I am now using the new self test. Please let me know when you fix the CC1 and CC2 tests. I wanted to make sure you are aware that the thumper must be left on for approximately 16ms before it is turned off. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::MEYETTE 21-JUN-1991 09:05:37.17 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: NUMFA PART NUMBERS I assigned the following part numbers for these parts: 142057-001 TRANSFORMER,POWER,120V;16VCT@0.7A 179225-4401 FUSE_BLOCK,3AG,PCB_TERMINALS Rick ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::RAY 21-JUN-1991 09:25:03.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: RAY Subj: Happy Birthday, Ed! Everybody be sure to wish Ed Rotberg Happy Birthday today!! (He is 40 and very happy about it. Still a kid at heart, though!) HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!!!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-JUN-1991 13:12:02.80 To: BERT::MEYETTE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: NUMFA PART NUMBERS Thank you. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 21-JUN-1991 13:26:50.96 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Garage Sale Tomorrow Garage Sale -- Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Smoke glass/brass dining table with four chairs, round Scandinavian Rya rug, 18th-19th century art, posters, car magazines, books, and lots of high-quality women's clothing in sizes 10-16. Small appliances (including a waffle iron), pots & pans, mini-blinds, curtains, curtain rods, telephone answering machine, small tape recorder. DEC Rainbow computer with lots of RAM, hard disk, 2 floppy drives, in a floor stand, plus a Qume daisy-wheel printer. Communications software, WordMARC word processing software, all manuals. Runs MS-DOS. Additional software is available from the Rainbow Users Society (I have the telephone number). 4150 Cranford Circle, San Jose (near Bascom and White Oaks Road) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 21-JUN-1991 18:23:28.53 To: OWENS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Steel Talons GALs I couldn't release the GALs on Friday because I couldn't find Ed Logg at the end of the day. I think they all went to the movie. Will try again Monday. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 22-JUN-1991 15:29:20.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: STUFF! FOR SALE You name the price! NO offer will be refused! ATARI 520 ST - Modified to 1MB. Double sided floppy, mouse, mouse pad Hires and Medres Monitors. Paddles, joysticks, power supplies... ATARI ST software First Word Plus Word Processor 24 track MIDI sequencer PC/INTERCOMM VT100 emulator Other various software (developers package, text editors etc...) ATARI 800 CARTS and RAM (AXLON 128k RAMDISK too!) Still got your 400, 800, 1200 computer? Here are some games and other carts that I've kept thru the years. Classics! 3.5" single sided floppies Books and Manuals 68000 family doc interfacing M6800, M6852, M6845, MC6821s using the MC6844 DMA controller MC68230 MC68451 dual-ported RAM for 68000 more... ATARI/GEM development/programming books and manuals GEM programming (Both large volumes from ATARI Corp) Line A doc Hardware spec ATARI LOGO sourcebook Hitchhikers guide BIOS source 2 ABACUS books ATARI ST application programming VT100 User Guide STANFORD Lisp Course notes Various Books: Home Video Equipment Digital Principles and Applications A reference Guide to Practical Electronics Modern Culture and the Arts Plane Trigonometry Principles of Electronic Instrumentation LISP by Winston and Horn (2nd edition. The standard) Let's talk LISP Stop by my office (located in the AUDIO area) for a look see. Please see me for all transactions. All sales final, no returns, sold as is. - brad - x3788 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 24-JUN-1991 08:58:37.94 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ART JACKSON TODAY IS ART JACKSON'S FIRST DAY BACK TO WORK WELCOME BACK ART!!!!!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 24-JUN-1991 09:18:35.17 To: MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY CC: Subj: GALS Howdy, gents.....Sure could use some masters for the following GALs.... If I can get 'em I'll get you some built up boards..... DS III 136087-9002, -9003, -9004 DSPCOM -9005, -9006 Multisync -9001 Thanks. If I can't get 'em just yet, please VAXmail scheduled delivery. I can blow copies for these pre-prod boards over here. Sooner the better. Regards, Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 24-JUN-1991 09:50:10.62 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Science Fiction Book Sale: The Sequel The saga continues: MORE science fiction books for sale. Response was sufficient to my first offering to encourage me to bring in a new batch of both paperback and hardback books from the 50's, 60's and 70's. All still for only 50 cents each! They're in my office now for your perusal. Sam (x3790) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 24-JUN-1991 10:51:58.08 To: MONCRIEF,LOGG,MEYETTE,MCNAMARA,MCCARTHY,DURFEY,MARGOLIN CC: DOWNEND,RAY,MOORE Subj: Steel Talons Elevated Temp Heat test Our normal procedure is to operate a PCB set at 70 degrees centigrade in the Components Engineering Oven. This would be impractical with Steel Talons so we put a complete game in the Mfg. Heat room (typical temp 120 degrees Farenheit) and let it run over the weekend, 6/21 - 6/24. I saw no problems upon observing video on Monday Morning. Moncrief will ask Erik Durfey to make a visual check as well. I will remove the game about 3PM on Monday, allowing anyone else to observe the heat test game. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 24-JUN-1991 11:09:34.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MYSTERY CAFE THIS FRIDAY NITE THE LOPERS AND THE SALWITZS PLAN TO ATTEND A "MYSTERY CAFE" DINER\THEATRE EVENT THIS FRIDAY NITE....7:00-10:00 AT MACS TEA ROOM IN LOS ALTOS. THE UPSTAIRS BANQUET ROOM SEATS 81 IN TABLES OF 8 AND 7,....WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE OTHERS JOIN TO HELP "SOLVE THE MURDER" AND ENJOY THE DINING EXPERIENCE. FOR $40 A HEAD THE EVENING INCLUDES AN "INTERACTIVE" MURDER MYSTERY,.. AND A 4 COURSE DINER. I'VE BEEN TO MACS TEA ROOM OFTEN. THE FOOD IS TERIFFIC AND THE PORTION MANLY. IF INTERESTED REPLY TO MILTY BY WEDNESDAY,..AS THE RESERVATIONS WILL BE MADE THEN. MILTY 3742 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 24-JUN-1991 11:50:03.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: The Last Laugh (FREE Passes!) For those who like to laugh, The Last Laugh salutes you! FREE PASSES are available at the front desk for the 8:00 show on Thursday, July 11. Each pass is good for four persons. For more information, please see Lorene or Tina. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 24-JUN-1991 13:14:21.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: china cabinet for-sale I have a china cabinet in excellent shape, the only thing is that it won't matche the new decor anymore. It's pickle stained and I'ld like to try selling rather than re-finishing it. So if it sounds like something you might be interested in call me at x-1775 or respond by mail. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:48:10.07 To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: GAL Release To: Ed Logg Fr: Jed Margolin Re: GAL Release Dt: 24 June 1991 I need to release GALs today. Please do the following: 1. Copy [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release] 2. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] 3. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] 4. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] 5. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] 6. Copy [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons (including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:49:48.58 To: MARGOLIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: The previous message was sent by mistake. This is the real message: I released GALs for DS III and DSPCOM today. To that end, Ed Rotberg copied the following files to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED He also copied [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release] Therefore, [Logg.Ace.Release]AROMREL.DOC now contains all the currently released programmed parts for Steel Talons (my GALs). When you release more parts, please create AROMREL2.DOC . I would be happy to help you fill in the form. A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons (including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-JUN-1991 13:50:36.02 To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: GAL Release The previous message was sent by mistake. This is the real message: I released GALs for DS III and DSPCOM today. To that end, Ed Rotberg copied the following files to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA] [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_1.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_2.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DS3_ROM.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC1.JED [Margolin.Gals.Release]DSPC2.JED He also copied [Margolin.Stalons]AROMREL.DOC to [Logg.Ace.Release] Therefore, [Logg.Ace.Release]AROMREL.DOC now contains all the currently released programmed parts for Steel Talons (my GALs). When you release more parts, please create AROMREL2.DOC . I would be happy to help you fill in the form. A copy of all the reserved part numbers that I know about for Steel Talons (including SAIIS) is in [Margolin.Stalons]Reserved_pns.doc Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 24-JUN-1991 18:00:48.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FYI For anyone interested in LIFE INSURANCE...try TODD F. TAYLOR The Principal Financial Group (408) 249-1900 Todd has been my broker for the last couple of years. If you are looking for a new broker give him a call, you can use my name. Andrew J. Burgess ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 25-JUN-1991 06:19:04.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature DOO dah, DOO dah, DOO dah ... You did something wrong, right? Well,... wrong. The ROLM system uses tones to "talk" to you. You get a "dial tone" to acknowledge that what you dial will be honored. You get a "busy signal" to let you know your call was blocked. In fact, there are several different dial tones, and busy signals, and ringing signals, to pass on different "flavors" of information. One example: a double ring is used for an outside call, and single for inside. So there is a signal for "??? HUH ???" When you dial a code that the phone system doesn't understand, you get what is known as Error Tone. It sounds a lot like a European siren (ambulance, some police), with a fairly rapid alternation of two pitches. The phone system is telling you, "I don't understand," or "I can't." An example is if you dial the code for a feature we don't have (like Maid Request). Another example is for a code we could have but didn't put in (like Display Time). One more is for a code that you're not allowed to do (like Test Trunk). Yet another is trying to put two many people on hold, or "camping on" more than one extension at a time. These are all things that can't be done. The phone system considers this an error on its part, and gives you the "error tone". ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 25-JUN-1991 12:08:04.94 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: new boards Jed, I got some new DSPCOM and DSIII boards from Karen and I want to know if you prefer to test them first or should I test them in a game cabinet. If you don't have the time then I will program the gals and get the needed parts and will install the boards into the next field test cabinet and test them. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 25-JUN-1991 13:10:42.25 To: KIM::MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: new boards Ys, it is fine with me if you test them. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 25-JUN-1991 15:40:21.13 To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,OWENS,MCNAMARA CC: Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 25-Jun-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R 136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R 136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S 136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S 136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T 136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T 136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U 136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U 136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V 136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V 136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W 136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W 136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X 136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X 136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y 136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y 136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M 136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T 136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K 136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R 136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J 136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P 136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H 136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N 136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F 136087-1038 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-025,2F 136087-1039 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-025,2L 136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F 136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1M 136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1N 136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1P 136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1R 136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K 136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M 136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N 136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,1A/B 136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C 136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A 136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::JACKSON 26-JUN-1991 09:15:04.04 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: APPRECIATION AND THANKS APPRECIATION AND THANKS GOD HAS BLESSED ME THROUGH MY MEDICAL DIFFICULTIES AND HAS FINALLY GIVEN ME THE STRENGTH TO RETURN TO WORK. I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE BACK.,I HAVE MISSED ALL OF VERY MUCH AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL (ESPECIALLY JHON RAY WHO APPRECIATES MY REAL WORTH)THAT SENT CARDS, PHONED AND THOSE WHO CAME TO SE ME [SOME WITH CANDY AND SOME WITH SOUP]. EVERY ONE OF THOSE CARDS, CALLS AND VISITS MADE ME A LITTLE STRONGER. I HOPE TO GREET EACH OF YOU BEFORE THE WEEK IS OVER. WITH GREAT APPRECIATION AND THANKS ART JACKSON ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 26-JUN-1991 09:48:48.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: AUCTION;..H.D.s AND MORE DURFEY JUST CLUED ME IN TO AN "OPEN" AUCTION OF CITY OF OAKLAND VEHICLES TO BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M. THIS SATURDAY,29 JUN 91. PREVIEW OF THE VEHICLES IS FRIDAY FROM 9:00 TO 5:00 AND SATURDAY FROM 8:00 TO 10:00 THE EXCITING PART IS THE 17 HARLEY DAVIDSONS....'84 THRU '88 WITH 9K TO 40K MILES ON THEM ....ALSO THERE WILL BE TRUCKS,GRADERS,DUMPS,CRANES,WHEEL BA CITY SKATE BOARDS.....ETC THE ADDRESS IS: 1000 GOODYEAR ROAD BENICIA,CA (IT'S AN OPEN FIELD/LOT) AGAIN THIS IS AN OPEN BID AUCTION,NO MINIMUM BID,NO ENTRY FEES,BUT ALL CASH TRANSACTION (CASHIERS CHECKS) OR 25% DOWN TO HOLD FOR FULL PAYMENT ON MONDAY. THIS IS BEING RUN BY "1ST CAPITAL AUCTION" AT (707)746-1844 (CAROL) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 26-JUN-1991 10:11:03.29 To: BELL,OWENS,MCNAMARA,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 136087 reserved parts Jeff; The parts for the SAIIS numbered 136087-5002 through -5005 are 1Meg parts NOT 27512s. The GALs 136087-1038 and -1039 should be 136085-1038 and 136085-1039. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 26-JUN-1991 10:53:15.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN CC: RAY Subj: Speaking of Auctions.... AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!!AUCTION!! Today, Wednesday, June 26 through noon Friday, June 28. The following "games" are lined up in the 675 warehouse and are offered for auction. Rules: There is a minimum starting bid and a minimum increment (i.e. you can't bid $1 over the last bid). The highest bid when I take down the bidding sheets (posted on each game) Friday morning gets the goods. Lois will gladly accept your money if you are the lucky winner. Games must be removed within ONE WEEK! Games: 19" Family cabinet, 1 joystick, JAMMA supply/harness, $150 start, $10 increment 19" System 1, 1 joystick, not JAMMA, $100 start, $10 increment 19" Family Cabinet, no control panel, JAMMA harness, no power supply, $100 start, $10 increment 4 Road Riots (2player): 25" monitors, proto PCBs, controls, seats, etc. $500 start, $25 increment ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-JUN-1991 13:55:20.20 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: dsiii rev1 mods Have you given me a mod list to upgrade DSIII Rev1 pcb's to Rev2? If you did then I must have the mod list around here somewhere. If not then can you vaxmail me the mod. Thanks, Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::MEYETTE 26-JUN-1991 15:28:16.44 To: RAY,SMITHSON,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,TAKAICHI CC: MEYETTE Subj: UL TESTS - BMX HEAT Due to a multitude of problems and unresolved design changes, I am delaying the UL tests on BMX Heat until Thursday, July 11. In order to avoid having to repeat this testing at later date, I need to have the following by that date. 1. NUMFA Board - A working REV 2 prototype board with a sample of the Magnetek and Signal transformers. 2. Motor Filter - A working prototype filter assembly, including the heatsink or metal chassis. 3. Platform Covers - All platform covers, installed on the prototype game. 4. Plastic Materials - Specification of the plastic materials to be used for the platform covers, nylon insulators, and any other molded platic parts on this game. 5. Software - A working program that will interface with the NUMFA board in game play, and include self-test routines to exercise the motor and fan. 6. Harnesses - All changes in the harnesses layout to be incorporated in the UL/FCC game, including the revised motor cable and harnesses to the NUMFA board. 7. Power Supply - Production prototype power supply assembly, with the covers for the fuse block and terminal block installed. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 26-JUN-1991 16:04:51.63 To: MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DS III Rev 1 Mods I have changed the operation of the GAL on the DS III Board at location 1A/B. This GAL is used in selecting the Graphics ROMs; these ROMs can be either 27C512s or 27C010s depending on whether there is a pin header in G0. Old was: No Header = 27C512, Header = 27C010 I have changed it to: No Header = 27C010, Header = 27C512 On DS III boards starting with Rev 2, the 68010 can read the state of Pin Header G0. Self-Test starting with Version 2.4 uses this so it can correctly compute checksums. I would like to have all DS III Boards to have the new GAL. It is a 16V8-25 and the file is [Margolin.GALs.Release]DS3_ROM.JED. The old part has a checksum of 4177; the new part has a checksum of 4178. At the same time, the games should get the latest Self-Test which is [Margolin.Aces]STAL2_4.VLDA [Note that Self-Test is not yet finished.] (When I release the GALs I will ask to have the files moved to [Logg.Ace.Release.ROMREVA].) DS III Rev 1 boards can be modified to have this feature: 1. On bottom of board, Cut the trace going to 6P pin 19; 2. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 19 to 5J pin 1; 3. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 11 to pin header G0; 4. Connect a wire jumper from 6P pin 9 to 5D pin 6. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 26-JUN-1991 17:31:56.19 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: ds3 rev1 mods I won't be able to mod your board until tomorrow because I have to leave now to get the keys to the new house. Talk to you tomorrow. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 27-JUN-1991 09:49:33.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Ticket to see the A's Firday Night vs Kansas City. Nope, Bo don't know KC anymore, but you can still see the A's trash the Royals Friday Night 7:35 PM. I have one ticket in section 106 (1st base side - lower reserved - GREAT SEAT!!). Cost is $12 (the marked price as opposed to the MARKed price!). First come first serve... - Ed Rotberg - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 27-JUN-1991 10:38:56.15 To: OWENS,MCNAMARA,LOGG,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 27-Jun-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R 136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R 136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S 136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S 136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T 136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T 136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U 136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U 136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V 136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V 136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W 136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W 136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X 136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X 136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y 136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y 136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M 136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T 136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K 136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R 136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J 136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P 136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H 136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N 136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F 136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F 136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1M 136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1N 136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1P 136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1R 136087-5006 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1M 136087-5007 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1R 136087-5008 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137672-200,1R 136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K 136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M 136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N 136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,1A/B 136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C 136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A 136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 27-JUN-1991 18:30:24.80 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: mods to your ds3 board I still haven't had time to mod your DSIII board yet, but tomorrow I should have the time after getting back from bringing Talons to Regency. Also, Rick Owens had me verify the gals you released for the DSPCOM & the DSIII and there were no problems, they all work fine. And, we did another ESD test and got power-up resets when the coin door was zapped with 15KV. Meyette found that installing a ground from the coin door frame to the power supply base corrects the problem. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 28-JUN-1991 09:36:51.28 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: SOFTBALL WE NEED 3 WOWEN TO PLAY SOFTBALL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT TWIN CREEKS. IF YOUR INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT GINA CLOSE AT 3968. NEED TO KNOW BY MONDAY JULY 1, 1991. IT WILL BE A BLAST!!!!!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 28-JUN-1991 09:47:17.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FIX MY BOO BOO ITS SUPPOSE TO READ WE NEED THREE WOMEN BUT NOW WE ONLY NEED TWO! THANKS LORENE!!!!. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KWINN 28-JUN-1991 09:49:17.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Indigo Girls tickets Music Fans, I have two tickets for Indigo Girls at Berkeley's Greek Theatre TONIGHT! We paid $25.50 each, I'm asking $40 for the pair. Indigo Girls is a pair of women who do folk-ish music of their own writing; by far the best new musical artists I'VE seen in years. I will be leaving early today (10:45) so if you want these tickets, call NOW. Paul Kwinn (x1729) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 28-JUN-1991 10:34:25.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: I'm looking for a past issue of TWICE (This Week In Consumer Electronics) -- May 27 -- does anyone out there have one I could have? Please let me know ... Thanks. Deborah Geyer, Tengen x 427 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-JUN-1991 15:29:57.39 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Reserved_pns.Doc In [Logg.Ace.Release]Reserved_pns.Doc please change 136087-9004 blank part from 137647-015 to 137646-015 Your version is more complete than mine so I would like you to correct yours, then I will copy yours. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 28-JUN-1991 15:58:23.16 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: CC: Jed, [logg.ace.release]reserved_pns.doc has been fixed per your request. - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-JUN-1991 16:00:20.66 To: KIM::ROTBERG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: CC: Thank you. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 28-JUN-1991 17:11:40.56 To: MCCARTHY,LEE,JMOORE,MARGOLIN CC: HUBBERSTEY Subj: AMD MACH PLDs I attended a focus group last nught on PLDs and several of the participants mentioned the AMD MACH series. Their comments were uniformly negative and centered mainly around a large list of problems with the design software and attempting to pry information from AMD on how it worked. I felt that I should pass this on in case anyone is considering using these parts. It was also mentioned that there is a problem with Altera parts. It seems that the input portion of the pin driver is prone to oscillation (circa 50MHz) in the presense of slowly changing signals such as tri-stated busses. This creates noise on the internal power rails and can cause problems even if the input is not being used. Tim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::NATALIE 1-JUL-1991 11:19:02.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMTATORS,@SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: BRIDGET'S LUNCH What'cha doin' on Wednesday at lunch? Nothing? Great!! Come to Bridget's Going Away Party!!! WHERE: Kowloon Restaurant Near the corner of Abbott and Calaveras, on Abbott WHEN: Wednesday, July 3 TIME: 12 Noon Please RSVP to this address so I can call the restaurant with a count. If you have preferences on what you want to eat, let me know, and we'll order it. Also, reply with VEGGIE if you want a seat at the vegetarian table (that's where the Guest of Honor will be sitting). Spread the word since not everyone reads their mail right away. Thanks, Natalie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 1-JUL-1991 11:42:41.41 To: MCNAMARA, WILLIAMS CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,LOGG, MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY,DOWNEND,STEWART Subj: Steel Talons PCB's Mfg. is building some PCB's for us. Glenn and I met with Ken Williams and Jim Buchannan this morning and agreed to help each other out toward the goal of having Manufacturing Build AND test the PCB's. Up until our convseration this morning, Mfg. was going to build them only (no test). Mfg. is building 20 Multi-syncs, 40 DSIII's 36 DSPCOM's. 17 sets are for Steel Talons, the rest are for other Engineering needs. The PCB's will be assembled 7/3/91. I expect testing to begin in earnest 7/8. Steel Talons needs (6) board sets completed and tested by 7/11/91 - (2) for the (1) Dist. Sample game due week of 7/8 (4) for the NY intro show games due week of 7/15. We will need the rest of the boards by 7/19/91. Ken Williams is checking on what shortages Mfg. might have. Glenn will have to fill the shortages. Areas for concern are: EPROMS GALS PCB assy parts (Stand-offs, ribbon cables) PAT 9000 plug and Harness Test procedure 2105's, ASIC 65's ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 1-JUL-1991 11:50:34.29 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: self-test & Pat-9000 Jed, When you get a chance today I need to talk to you about the latest self-test roms and your suggestion for the Pat-9000 pin plug changes for testing Steel Talons boards. I need to give Manufacturing this info by tomorrow morning so that they can have the necessary time to program roms for the board sets that Downend had just mentioned. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 1-JUL-1991 16:36:42.53 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DS III Costs DS III Costs 1 of 3 ------------ DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link) with 512K Byte Graphics EPROM (equivalent to 8 27C512 vs. 6 for ADSP II); Total Materials: $153.76 The DS III stuffed for Graphics Only should cost $39.17 less than the ADSP II for what should be at least the same and probably greater performance. This includes four 1M EPROMs equivalent to eight 27C512s. The difference between a DS III that does Sound and Graphics and a DS III that just does Graphics is $221.62 - $153.76 = $67.86 (Material only), and $279.19 - $194.61 = $84.55 (Material+Labor+Overhead). How much does the SA Audio cost, with ROMs, Labor, and Overhead? Here is how it compares: Material Labor Overhead Total -------- ----- -------- ------- Driver Sound A046491-02 $127.40 $6.17 $50.40 $183.97 ADSP II A047046-03 $192.93 $4.45 $36.40 $233.78 DS III (Street Driver): $221.62 $6.17* $50.40* $278.19 DS III (Graphics Only): $153.76 $4.45** $36.40** $194.61 ADSP II A047046-03 $192.93 $4.45 $36.40 $233.78 DS III (Graphics Only): $153.76 $4.45 $36.40 $194.61 ------- ------ ------ ------- Savings = $ 39.17 $0.00 $0.00 $39.17 Driver Sound + ADSP II $320.33 $10.62 $86.80 $417.75 DS III $221.62 $ 6.17 $50.40 $278.19 ------- ------ ------ ------- Savings = $ 98.71 $ 4.45 $36.40 $139.56 * The DS III Board is similar to the Driver Sound Board in size and density. ** The DS III Graphics Only is similar to the ADSP III in size and density. Jed 2 of 3 DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link) 512K Byte Graphics EPROM (equivalent to 8 27C512 vs. 6 for ADSP II); 1 PC Board $39.60 $ 39.60 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00 5 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 19.50 4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $ 25.20 Other ICs = $ 12.33 Diodes = $ 0.23 Connectors = $ 3.01 Capacitors = $ 4.42 Resistors = 42 * $0.009 = $ 0.38 Misc = $ 0.65 Sockets = $ 8.44 ------- Total: $153.76 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 of 3 DS III Stuffed to do Graphics only (no Sound, no DSP Link) 1 PC Board $39.60 $39.60 137668-200 4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $25.20 137662-050 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $40.00 137667-035 5 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $19.50 137647-015 2 GAL20V8-15 $ 2.00 $4.00 137646-015 1 GAL16V8 $ 1.30 $1.30 137327-001 1 74F00 $ 0.115 $0.12 137005-001 1 74LS00 $ 0.120 $0.12 137437-001 1 74F04 $ 0.130 $0.13 137487-001 1 74AS32 $ 0.225 $0.23 137052-001 1 7406 $ 0.180 $0.18 137436-001 4 74F74 $ 0.150 $0.60 137521-001 2 74F138 $ 0.320 $0.64 137144-001 4 74LS374 $ 0.225 $0.90 137420-001 2 74F374 $ 0.33 $0.66 137038-001 6 74LS244 $ 0.256 $1.54 137502-001 3 74F244 $ 0.33 $0.99 137134-001 3 74LS245 $ 0.238 $0.69 137137-001 1 74LS259 $ 0.230 $0.23 Other ICs = $12.33 122002-104 119 0.1,50V $0.034 $4.05 122016-220 2 22pF, 100V, 5% radial $0.070 $0.14 124000-106 1 10 uF, 35V, Elec $0.075 $0.08 123009-107 1 100/35V, Radial Low ESR $0.150 $0.15 Capacitors = $4.42 131027-002 3 MV5053 LED $0.076 $0.23 Diodes = $0.23 179021-060 1 Conn, 60 pos 3M, straight $2.25 $2.25 179069-009 1 Conn, 9 pos AMP (POWER) $0.520 $0.52 179048-002 2 PIN_JUMPERS $0.120 $0.24 Connectors = $3.01 110027-102 21 1K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009 110027-103 20 10K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008 110027-151 1 150, 5%, 1/8W $0.009 Resistors = 42 * $0.009 = $0.38 179051-001 2 Test Point $0.026 $0.05 144000-012 1 XTAL, 12.0 MHz $0.60 $0.60 Misc = $0.65 179237-068 1 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2101) $1.60 $1.60 179259-020 1 Socket, 20 pin, 0.3" $0.064 $0.07 179259-024 2 Socket, 24 pin, 0.3" $0.120 $0.24 179259-028 5 Socket, 28 pin, 0.3" $0.57 $2.85 179257-032 8 Socket, 32 pin, 0.6" $0.46 $3.68 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 1-JUL-1991 17:54:59.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Car for Sale Buick Custom Regal, 2 door, power windows, good tires, 70K miles $6,900 -- please call Deborah @ Tengen, x 427 or 209/835-5707 Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 2-JUL-1991 06:19:39.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature We are running out of numbers!! In late 1991, Pacific Bell will begin to require (408) prefixes to dial a 1 before any area code. This is already the case in the (415) area code. The bottom line is that YOU MUST dial 9(to get out)-1-area-number after this starts, and 9(to get out)-number for 408 numbers on our phone system. This dialing is available and will work now, if you choose to switch gradually, or like me, live in (415) and have to do it anyways. After the change, you'll get the recordings of "have to dial a one" and "a one is not necessary" at the appropriate times. Contrary to popular opinion, they DO need to issue the messages, because a few months after they start, they can no longer tell (nor insert it for you). For the curious and terminally bored, the reason for the change is as follows. Area codes are supposed to always have a 1 or 0 as the middle digit, and exchanges (the group of three that start a seven-digit number) are supposed to NOT have a 0 or 1 as the middle digit. They have begun to run out of exchanges, and are going to have to create exchanges that are against the rules. So, since there may be a 903 prefix and a 903 area code, when you dial a number starting with 903, they'll assume you want the newly created phone numbers for the apartments going up across town. Since this would make area (903) inaccessable (and others as each prefix was set up) the one in the front tells the equipment that this is an out-of-area call. To sum it up: One-plus dialing is coming to 408; you can start to use it at any time, but by Christmas it will be required. From company phones, dial 9, 1, areacode, number, or 9, number-within-408. sas ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 2-JUL-1991 07:30:01.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: HELP I seem to have misplaced my coffee mug...it is a white coffee mug with the words Flamingo Hilton written in pink on the mug. Please note, Natalie Burgess also has the same mug. If you happen to see my mug laying around please let me know. Thanks in advance, Andrew ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 2-JUL-1991 11:10:25.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: THANKS I'd just like to thank the unknown person that FOUND my coffee mug! Thanks for returning it to the coffee station. Thanks, Andrew ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SUTTLES "You're on the list!" 2-JUL-1991 14:42:26.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SUTTLES Subj: Rumors about my untimely demise It's true, and it's not exactly right. Yes, I accepted another job offer. However, it's very difficult for me to just say my goodbyes and leave. Atari, for it's part, feels the same way. So, although I start the other job next week, I'll be showing up from time to time to smooth things over and take care of things while Atari hunts up a replacement for me. Until my replacement starts (watch MAIL for further details, but it'll be a while), everything will be the same as before, except for my hours and the job opening. I plan to be in house "usually" on Wednesday of every week, plus whatever odd hours seem to be called for. As always, I'll keep up on my VAXMAIL, and my phone will still be answered (trade secret). However, I'll be doing things and getting back to you more often than fixing things on the spot. The other job? It's with a 3-year old company that takes group photos, has 40 employees and is rapidly expanding (9 last year). They make a software product that allows transparent access to databases of several types, even on other systems. I'll be leading the team doing the port to VAX/VMS when I get up to speed. The name of the company is DB Access, and they're out of Santa Clara. My last day as a full-time employee at Atari is Wednesday, July 3. Since the transition period will likely simply taper off, I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that it was a very difficult decision to make. I've appreciated the opportunity to work here, and thoroughly enjoyed the company of those I work with. Compared against a very desirable job was leaving dozens of good friends...many of whom I hope to keep anyways. And this job was pretty good to me, too. Thank you all for the opportunity to work with you. BUT WAIT! Now that I've said it, I feel better. I simply didn't want it to go unsaid; now I can gradually fade out as my successor takes over...an event I'm in no hurry to see. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::NATALIE 3-JUL-1991 08:49:49.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Last Chance!!! Okay you guys, last chance to sign up for Bridget's lunch. There won't be enough room for drop-ins. Please respond no later than 10:30 if you want to come. Thanks, Natalie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 3-JUL-1991 09:35:00.66 To: LOGG,DOWNEND,MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: talons first manufactured board set The first Multisync, DSIII, & DSPCOM board set over in Manufacturing came up running with no problems. The only thing was that I had to go over and switch all of the dip-switches to their ON position on the MSYNC board. Ed, don't forget to compile these switches out of the final version! Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 3-JUL-1991 09:54:07.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: RAY Subj: Apricots in Engineering Common Area Mornin'! Please help yourself to the apricots on the common area table. They look like peaches or nectarines, but they really are apricots. Don't worry, they don't have any pesticide residue. (That's why they look less than perfect.) Take a bunch, there are more in the fridge! Farmer John. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-JUL-1991 12:56:19.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: NOT a featured feature (smile) By the request of those involved, a couple of extension changes are in process. Susie Hartline, owner of extension 411, and Laishin Su, at 415, have been getting a lot of calls from people who forget to dial a 9 to get out. They've been quietly living with it, since they didn't know there was anything they could do about it. They were right; people will forget. SO, they have new extension numbers. Susie is now 481, and Laishin is 485. The old numbers will still work for outside calls (that wasn't the problem), and the new numbers will work from outside for consistency. The old numbers will work FOR A LITTLE WHILE LONGER, till everyone gets a chance to read this message. Then I'll break them. I wanted to make it return an error tone (sending the calls to the operator just moves the problem), but the best I can do is to make the extension always busy. SO, if you dial information, and get a busy, or you dial a number in 415 and it's busy by the time you finish dialing, consider it a reminder to dial a 9 first. And to stave off the helpful hints: there aren't any answering machines "laying around" to record a hint; if there was, somebody would want it for their phone, anyways. You will find the new phone numbers in any phone lists printed after today...and the FONE command on the VAX. I plan to "break" the old numbers about a week from today. sas ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "Noise reigns supreme over human sensibility" 3-JUL-1991 14:34:22.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DIEKNEITE Subj: Live from San Francisco ETH-NOH-TEC Performance Artists Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang will perform their dance/theatre/music piece "If We Only Knew" at The Stage, 490 S. 1st Street in San Jose. Performances are at 8PM Sat. July 6 and 2PM Sun. July 7th. I saw it in San Francisco last February and it's outstanding. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BATTLE 3-JUL-1991 14:55:27.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,@SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS CC: BATTLE Subj: A rose, by any other name... HELP! We are looking for alternate game names for the Roundabout project (the multi-player pong/breakout type game.) Some names so far: SPINBALL OFF THE WALL BRICKOCHET EXXITT Please tell me if you like any of these or (even better) send in some suggestions of your own. A six-pack of choice if we chose your name! THANKS! The Roundabout Team ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-JUL-1991 15:45:53.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: DHL - LAST PICK UP THERE WILL BE A CHANGE ON THE TIME FOR THE DHL PICK UP. THE LAST TIME FOR PICK UP WILL BE AT 2:30 PM. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 3-JUL-1991 15:51:10.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SHEPPERD Subj: August moon I'll be on vacation until 7/22 and then be out again 7/23-7/25 (I got sucked into the Nintendo legal quagmire). You can refer your problem calls to Mike Albaugh (x1709) and/or Jim Petrick (x1777) and they may be able to figure out what to do about your troubles. Keep in mind that these guys have expertise and experience in entirely different areas then what what you might be working in (as do I for that matter). If you explain to them what it is you do, exactly how you do it and what's not working correctly, they will have a better chance of solving your problem. For printer problems, please call the service organization that is listed on the printer and give them the serial number of the printer. There seems to be two main catagories of MANMAN problems. One is the "stuck" terminal problem which is really a lock conflict. This problem is the one that happens most (at least of the ones reported to me). Mike or Jim can run a procedure to find out who is causing the lock conflict and you can get it resolved that way. The other MANMAN problems are failures of the various commands to do what they are supposed to. ASK will have to fix those, since nobody here knows how to do it. Good luck, BCNU sometime near August. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 5-JUL-1991 08:38:18.64 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAFETERIA For all of you DEDICATED Atarians who are working today, ha ha! The cafeteria will be open all day, so when you get the urge to pig out, give your business to Pat. He looks bored! Thanks, Steph ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 5-JUL-1991 12:16:49.27 To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,TAKAICHI,HATA,JANG CC: Subj: FYI: 1st & 2nd week Collections on Steel Talons; still #1 From: KIM::LOGG 5-JUL-1991 08:58:26.93 To: FUJIHARA,BENZLER,DOWNEND,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA CC: Subj: Collections Ed Rotberg collected Steel Talons in Milpitas Golfland yesterday morning. The collections for 6 1/2 days (Thursday 7PM to Thursday 10AM) was 4093 tokens or $1023. This compares with last week of $988 for 6 1/4 days (Friday 3:30PM to Thursday 7PM). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 8-JUL-1991 06:41:59.40 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: DHL - LAST PICK UP OOPS, I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE DHL TIME CHANGE IS FOR ONLY ON FRIDAY 7/05/91. THEN THEY WILL GO BACK TO THEIR REGULAR TIME WHICH IS AT 3:30 PM. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 8-JUL-1991 09:50:13.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: missi g coffee mug Well, if it worked for Andy it ought to work for me too. If you find a stray mug (ATARI/TENGEN) with KHODADADI written on the bottom rim please let me know or drop it by the coffee station. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ERNIE::RAY 8-JUL-1991 11:18:01.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,BRESHEARS,SMITH,FREITAS,BRYANT,CALFEE,HINDORFF,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 7/12 -- 3:30-5:00 There is no Danger in Expressing yourself at this month's Walkabout Friday, hosted by Paul Kwinn and the rest of the Danger Express team. The mission, should you decide to accept it, will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, July 12, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::ALLEN 8-JUL-1991 16:38:26.80 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: CONCERNED EMPLOYEES JUST A NOTE: Steve and I would like to thank everyone for not only the generous contributions, but also the prayers. During our time of need, we had many people volunteer personal possessions, along with time and money. We can't thank all of you who contributed enough, we only hope that someday we can repay "you" if you ever have a time of need. On a lighter side, Steve and I are doing fine. We took the big plunge and couldn't be happier with our decission of love and companionship. We may have gone through a tragedy at the beginning of our climb ( (The rest of our lives) but maybe this just means the "Seven year ich" will be a piece of cake for us! Once again, Thank you... our friends of Atari-land. Steve and Rhonda Williamson ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 9-JUL-1991 10:04:42.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Ecilpse Does anyone have any equipment for the safe viewing of the ecilpse? If there is, please let me know. I am sure there are many here at Atari that would like to take the time Thursday to view the partial ecilpse safely. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-JUL-1991 10:29:06.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A good Deal on a good Car FOR SALE --- ---- 1986 Toyota Corolla LE (5 Speed). This car is a light blue, 4 door sedan. It has been well-maintained, with no dents, and is in excellent condition. Only 53,000 Miles. Featuring: Air Conditioning Assisted Power Steering AM/FM Cassette Stereo (SONY) Year Old "Yokahama" Radial Tires Yours for Only.... $5,795.00 Call: JFS (1723) Or Reply. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 10-JUL-1991 11:01:00.46 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ECLIPSE ... ORION telescope center on 10555 S. DeAnza Blvd. Cupertino is going to have telescopes set-up for public viewing of the ECLIPSE tomorrow. You can also go to the Santa Cruze or SF stores. ph# 255-8770 458-1202 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 10-JUL-1991 11:49:38.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BENZLER Subj: GARDENER WANTED You folks have come through for me before on referrals for a housekeeper and auto body repairs, so here's another question for you VAXlanders: Anybody know of a good, dependable garden maintenance service? One would think that gardeners would be hungry for business these days, but apparently not! I've called several from the yellow pages and they either don't return my calls or want to charge me $140 per month to come to my house every other week. I could understand the latter if I owned four acres, but I have a track house in Willow Glen. My neighbor is also looking for a gardening service (they have given up looking after having several show up once, twice or not at all), so who ever I find might be able to strike a deal next door as well. So, if you have any referrals for gardening, please forward them on to me. Thanks! --Linda ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 10-JUL-1991 13:55:37.70 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MYLAR WHO WAS IT OUT THERE IN VAXLAND THAT ASKED FOR SOME REFLECTORIZED MYLAR ? MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 10-JUL-1991 15:09:37.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: IMI EPROM Programmer Our trusty old IMI EPROM programmer has been limping along with one socket marked "Bad Verify" - I understand that the socket is not used. Should we get it repaired? Do we program enough 27512's to make it worthwhile? It will cost $400 to repair it. We can also "upgrade" it for $1200; this buys us faster programming algorithms and faster download (IMI claims 38.4 K on the serial line), but still NO 32-pin devices. Is the upgrade worthwhile? IMI says their 32-pin device gang/set EPROM programmer is coming soon. I have heard that for about 2 years now. Opinions, testimonials, complaints, etc. are solicited. Is the repair worthwhile @ $400? Is the upgrade worthwhile @ $1200? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 10-JUL-1991 17:40:40.33 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: TEK will delete temporary files now I fixed a problem in TEK. It will now delete the TEMP.TEK file it creates when you tell it to print now and delete. Previously this file didn't get deleted. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 11-JUL-1991 08:41:43.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: arts n' crafts I JUST HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT THIS WEEKEND,IN SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,IS THE ANNUAL "FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS" FESTIVAL. BBQ RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC....THEY BLOCK OFF THE MAIN STREET. NO MINIMUM/NO COVER. STARTS AT 10:00 SAT/SUN ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "Noise reigns supreme over human sensibility" 11-JUL-1991 08:58:18.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DIEKNEITE Subj: another psa Sci-Fi author Orson Scott Card will be signing new long-awaited copies of XENOCIDE the third in the Ender trilogy. Tomorrow at B Dalton in the Sunnyvale Town Center. 11:30-1pm. Are you into autographs? dd ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 11-JUL-1991 09:43:57.71 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ANNOUNCEMENT Proving yet again that truth is stranger than fiction, Paul Shepard wishes to announce his impending marriage to Teresita Robertson, Saturday the 13th of July. (p.s. Ths baby is due February 3.) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 11-JUL-1991 10:00:58.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: theft in the neighborhood To the theif who stole my ECLIPSE viewing glasses from the top of my monitor: YOU A__HOLE, I HOPE YOU GO BLIND. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 10:25:12.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Birthday Wishes HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY TO DAVID PASQUINELLI! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 10:57:38.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ATARI/TENGEN COMPANY PICNIC IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! HECKER PASS, LOCATED IN EVER-SO-SCENIC GILROY, WILL BE THE SITE FOR THIS YEARS PICNIC ON AUGUST 24TH. THE PARK, WITH ALL ITS AMENITIES, SHOULD LEAVE NOTHING TO DESIRE. YOU'LL FIND: RAQUETBALL & BASKETBALL COURTS A WEIGHT ROOM A SWIMMING POOL BASEBALL FIELDS STAGE COACH RIDES PUPPET SHOWS & FACE PAINTING AND MANY OHTER ATTRACTIONS! TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1ST, SEE YVETTE EXT. 5850. ADULTS - $10 KIDS - $ 5 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 11-JUL-1991 11:30:00.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Time Magazine Does anyone subscribe to Time Magazine here at Atari? If so can I please borrow this weeks, and last weeks issue. You can call me at x3773 or reply by mail. Thanks, Steph ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 11-JUL-1991 11:45:41.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Credit Union For those of you that have credit union deductions, I am here to warn you that it might be a good idea to review your statement for this quarter (period ending 6/30/91). I found mine to be incorrect, and having talked to the person doing the posting at FEFCU, she is new and still learning the "ropes" Aloha ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 11-JUL-1991 13:45:01.88 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: self-test & split pad Jed, Manufacturing wants me to give them a Talons Test procedure by next Wedneday. Since you said I can do the procedure I need to know when you expect to have the self-test at a point where I can start writing the procedure. Also, Don Wrightnour said that the assembly drawing does not indicate that the split-pad needs to be cut on the multisync pcb. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 11-JUL-1991 14:32:50.50 To: MCCARTHY MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI GUYS, REX HIGGINS WITH MARSHALL CALLED AT 2:21. THANKS, LORENE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 12-JUL-1991 09:25:49.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: ECLIPSomania Did anyone watch the Nightline report on ECLIPSE last night? I guess the ECLIPSomania was alot bigger than I thought. Some even went as far as stealing others personal property to get a good look at that solar phenomenon. Speaking of personal property, I think I was too harsh on the wanna-be astrologer who took my viewing glasses without telling me. Wishing blindness on someone with such genuine interest in the solar ECLIPSE was unreasonable. After all, much attention went into safety of those lenses so I wouldn't hurt my eyes, I meant your eyes. So it was totally pointless to wish blindness on you. Thats why I now wish you a bad case of poison oaks all over your body. Specially around your eyes. Thankyou Milty for supplying me and many others with backup viewing lenses. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::TRAIN 12-JUL-1991 13:49:24.23 To: @WALKABOUT.DIS CC: Subj: Walk about perilously Dear Fellow Travellers on the Walk-About, This afternoon, @3:30, the Danger Express team proudly presents: D A N G E R S N A C K S ! ! ! Enjoy them! (If you dare.) Danger Men (et Femme Fatale) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 12-JUL-1991 14:00:25.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Time magazine Thank you everyone who replied, but I've already received the two copies that I needed. Steph ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 12-JUL-1991 19:34:23.76 To: @SM:ANIMATORS,@SM:ENGINEER CC: Subj: New version of TEK I have just put a new version of TEK in utl$exe:. The new version supports printing in black and white on the QMS printer next to Lois (LQ0:). Why would you want to do such a thing? Well, grayscale pictures are 1/3 the data of color pics, so they print about 3 times faster. Also, the QMS prints on plain paper, and so is quite a bit cheaper to print on. The output looks pretty good, especially if you just need to know shapes and relative scales of objects. The black & white mode also works on the Tektronix printer, but you have to save the output in a file, then do a "PRINT/QUE=TEK filename.TEK" to actually print it. How do I use this wonder? Easy, just specify '/BW' on the command line, as in 'TEK/BW file' or 'TEK/BW' (it will ask you for the filename in this case). When it asks you 'Print now and delete file?', a 'yes' will print to the QMS, a 'no' will save a black and white Postscript copy to a file for later. The other new thing is the '/DEFAULT' switch, which will accept all the default answers to the questions without asking you. This allows you to get a printout without answering any questions at all. A 'TEK/DEFAULT X.RAD' will print X.RAD on the TEK (in color) with no other input from you. All cels will be selected by default. A 'TEK/BW/DEF ZZZ.RAD' will print all cels from ZZZ.RAD to the QMS printer in grayscale. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SALWITZ 15-JUL-1991 10:03:13.96 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A Moving Company Anybody have had good experience with a local moving company? We are moving all of 1.5 miles and are in search of a company to move our furniture. thanks, JFS ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 15-JUL-1991 10:55:38.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A Returning Animator This is to announce and welcome Sharon Plotkin back to the Animation Department as a permanent employee. Her little boy Benjamin (whom we knew best last fall as a certain bulge) has just started day-care and she's rarin' to get animating. She'll be working in what was formerly Bridget Erdmann's office. We're looking forward to great things from her. Feel free to stop by and give her a big Atari welcome! Sam ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 16-JUL-1991 06:19:21.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Do you know how to tell if a given call is long distance? If the other end is weak and scratchy??? WRONG!!! You shouldn't be able to distinguish long distance calls from local calls. The quality of the outside network is supposed to accommodate calls from all over the world. So what does it mean when you get a call like that? Inferior service, that's what! So what??? What can you do about it?? Complain, THAT's what. When you get a call that is of inferior quality, or you make a call and the quality is poor, TELL THE PHONE SYSTEM. Each call includes up to a dozen different pieces of equipment. From a single bad connection, nothing can be done. But if a record is kept, a pattern will show up. On our system, ask the other end to hold briefly. Flash and then dial *563 (star, five, six, three). You will be reconnected immediately. This WILL NOT help that call, but it will record which pieces of equipment you were using at the time. Each night, the VAX polls the ROLM to collect this and other useful stuff. If several people complain about calls all going out on one line, that's an indication that that line is bad. If it floats over several lines, it is not line specific (it could be registers, coders, decoders, line cards, your set, or the similar assortment on the other end). Some phones (ETSs mostly) have a BAD LINE button. Simply press it and you've done what you can. The phone guys will take care of the rest. Some notes about bad line reporting: It records the same information each time during a given call. Once per call is all that helps, and more than once supercedes potentially useful information. Also, it only works during (not after) outside calls, and not at all during inside calls (don't ask ME why). If you try to use it at a time it isn't expected to be used, it will produce an error tone. Flash and dial *1 (star one) to reconnect to your call. That's (flash) *563 for bad (outside) line, and (flash) *1 for connect. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DURFEY 16-JUL-1991 09:55:34.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: for sale Qty.: One QUANTUM color X-Y game complete. Trackball needs cleaning, doesn't quite work right. Make offer. erik x 1755 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 16-JUL-1991 10:36:10.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... Nectarine! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 16-JUL-1991 14:47:33.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: MTO items For those of you that think you are going to need ANYTHING from production in the next two weeks, you better get it together and MTO it by this Friday. Manufacturing WILL be closed for two weeks after the 19th. Everything will be closed the first week, and is unclear as to what will be open the second week. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 16-JUL-1991 15:22:59.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: BUILDING VISITORS ALL PERSONNEL, BUILDING 675......... I WILL BE ESCORTING A SMALL PARTY (REPRESENTING THE BUILDING OWNERS) THROUGH OUR BUILDING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH, AT AROUND 1:30 PM. THANKS, BOB ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 17-JUL-1991 09:40:29.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: BRAD Subj: New sound-call symbol file: AUDIO.DEF In addition to producing various header and equate files that contain sound call symbols (AUDIO.H, AUDIO.ASM, AUDIO.OL, AUDIOE.H and AUDIOE.ASM) we are now producing a generic file called: AUDIO.DEF. This is an attempt to give you a symbol file that is generic enough for you to use in any imaginable scenario. This file is in the format: SOUNDCALL S_ABORT,102 SOUNDCALL S_ADDCOINS,103 ...etc... For your convenience, Mike Albaugh has created a number of files that contain macros to aid in the massaging of AUDIO.DEF files. They live in EE$USERDISK:[68K_US.AUDIO] and are: AUDEH_PP.MAC To produce audioe.h, by doing: MACPP /out=audioe.h audeh_pp.mac AUD_H_PP.MAC To produce audio.h, by doing: MACPP /out=audio.h aud_h_pp.mac AUDIO.ASM To create audio.ol, assembled by ASM68 (or other MOTOROLA assembler) AUDIO.MAC To create audio.ol, assembled by MAC68K: MAC68K /NOBIN AUDIO.MAC Those who prefer binary object files can leave off the /NOBIN and get an audio.ob file. AUDIOE.ASM for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to "XREF" the symbols (for those who _do_ link to audio.ol or audio.ob) AUDIOE.MAC for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to "XREF" the symbols (for those who _do_ link to audio.ol or audio.ob) AUD_SYM.ASM for inclusion in ASM68 assemblies, to simply define the symbols (for those who do _not_ link to audio.ol, but re-assemble) AUD_SYM.MAC for inclusion in MAC68K assemblies, to simply define the symbols (for those who do _not_ link to audio.ol, but re-assemble) All these files "include audio.def", which may or may not be what you want. On the one hand it makes the assembly command simpler, which is a real plus for those using archaic command files that choke on anything more complex than a single file name. On the other hand, some MOTOROLA assemblers may choke if an "include" file also does an "include". On yet another hand, none of these files are very big, so they could just be snarfed and pasted... If you have comments to this approach please don't hesitate to contact us. Your suggestions might (and probably will) help the rest. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 17-JUL-1991 10:51:25.53 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... COOL MELON! (Mmmmm, tasty!) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 10:55:24.55 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN CC: BIKE,RAY Subj: Gremlins in Milpitas Golfland Rick and Jed -- Bonnie has reports that at 4:00pm the game in Milpitas Golfland has a problem. When they power the game off and on, the problem goes away. The problem is that the player pedals, but he does not travel down the road. Bonnie has never seen this, but suspects that she is not reading the opto for some reason. What I'm wondering is if the opto is read through an I/O chip that requires initializing. If so, maybe the line is noisy and the chip is getting glitched. If so, maybe we can initialize the chip at the start of each wave. Also, Bonnie thought there might be a way to monitor the line voltage with the Multisync hardware. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 17-JUL-1991 11:40:32.04 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: WordPerfect (IBM PC) help needed Jocelyn Kane, the new secretary for Bob Sheffield, needs some help dumping two WordPerfect files to ASCII format on her IBM PC. All attempts so far result in files that still have some garbage in them. Anyone familiar with this word processing software should call her directly at x3779. Your help will be immensely appreciated. Thanks, Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 17-JUL-1991 12:08:31.98 To: MARGOLIN CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA Subj: need more asic65 Jed, I need six more ASIC65 chips programmed for the games that are going out this week. Thanks, Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 17-JUL-1991 13:01:40.30 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Multisync board on Talons Hello there, Jed. You are calling out 150 nano-second VRAMs on your Multisync board. Mary is getting 120 ns instead. She has placed a P.O. for part number 137553-001 rather than -002. Should I submit a deviation to you for the entire run of Talons, or would it be simpler to request that we ECN the parts list to call out 120 ns? I want to make this as simple as possible, so whatever you think is the best way to go could you please send me a mail message? Thanks in advance...... Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 17-JUL-1991 13:05:32.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: COMSTOCK Subj: To The Wordperfect Saviour Will whoever helped Jocelyn Kane with Wordperfect this morning please give her a call? (She didn't catch your name) She's still having some trouble. Sam ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 13:10:24.31 To: BRYANT CC: MARGOLIN Subj: VRAMs Parts List A044998-03 (ASSY, SUB, MultiSync PCB for Steel Talons) calls out 137553-002 (150 ns VRAMs) with a comment that 137553-001 (120 ns) and 137553-003 (100 ns) can be substituted. This should not require any additional paperwork from anybody. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 16:33:59.46 To: RAY,MONCRIEF,SMITHSON CC: MARGOLIN Subj: BM 1. The only problem I can think of relates to the use of the new OptoCoupler Pot. When this pot is used, Resistors R182, R183, and R184 mut be removed. (They do not appear on the production parts list.) 2. In the Driver, one of the 8 bit A/D inputs was connected to a half wave, unfiltered sample from one of the transformer secondaries. In Self-Test I calculated RMS by appropriate MultiPlies and Square Root routines. The routines were never installed in a MultiSync and would take time to convert. The harness and power supply board would have to be modified to provide this additional signal. The following is a description of the Opto Reader: Optocoupler Decoding Means -------------------------- The quadrature outputs of the Optocoupler are latched at 8 MHz in 185U. These latched outputs (NEWQ0 and NEWQ1) are once again latched at 8 MHz to provide a delayed version of the signals (OLDQ0 and OLDQ1). The reason for creating delayed versions of the signals is to permit the detection of signal edges by PROM 195U. The PROM determines whether a counter should be clocked, and if so, in what direction. The Latch/PROM do not constitute a state machine since there is no feedback from the PROM. If an illegal state is produced, the PROM will not clock the counter. One 8 MHz clock after Q0 and Q1 from the OptoCoupler produce a valid sequence the circuit will operate. It cannot get hung up. SECTION PROGRAM * __________ _______ * __________/ \__________/ * _____ __________ * \__________/ \__________ * * 0 2 3 1 0 * * * Forward 0,2,3,1,0 * Reverse 0,1,3,2,0 * * D2 D1 D0 * New 1 New 0 Old 1 Old 0 New Old ERR /R /F * ----- ----- ----- ----- --- --- --- -- -- * 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 1 3 * 0 0 0 1 0 1 F 0 1 0 2 * 0 0 1 0 0 2 R 0 0 1 1 * 0 0 1 1 0 3 ERR 1 1 1 7 * 0 1 0 0 1 0 R 0 0 1 1 * 0 1 0 1 1 1 - 0 1 1 3 * 0 1 1 0 1 2 ERR 1 1 1 7 * 0 1 1 1 1 3 F 0 1 0 2 * 1 0 0 0 2 0 F 0 1 0 2 * 1 0 0 1 2 1 ERR 1 1 1 7 * 1 0 1 0 2 2 - 0 1 1 3 * 1 0 1 1 2 3 R 0 0 1 1 * 1 1 0 0 3 0 ERR 1 1 1 7 * 1 1 0 1 3 1 R 0 0 1 1 * 1 1 1 0 3 2 F 0 1 0 2 * 1 1 1 1 3 3 - 0 1 1 3 * * DC.B 3,2,1,7,1,3,7,2 DC.B 2,7,3,1,7,1,2,3 DC.B 3,2,1,7,1,3,7,2 DC.B 2,7,3,1,7,1,2,3 END ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 17:02:45.11 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: BIKE,RAY Subj: RE: BM Jed -- Now really, what kind of a name is "BM"?!! Thanks for your reply. We'll scrap the idea for monitoring the power. Instead, we will ask Minh to verify the resistors are removed and check the appropriate voltages with a DVM. Thanks!! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAY 17-JUL-1991 17:09:36.52 To: NGUYEN CC: BIKE,MARGOLIN,RAY Subj: BMX at Milpitas Minh -- We need to try to find out why the game does not work right sometimes. The symptoms are that at 4:00 you pedal but don't go anywhere. When the power is turned off and on, everything is ok again. Bonnie thinks it has to do with the opto sensor. Or could it be the brakes are on? Anyway, Jed suggested we check that R182, R183, R184 are removed. Could you also check the line voltage while the game is operating? Maybe there is not enough capacity for this game. You could also check to see if 5V is 5V. Let me know if this is a problem or if you have other ideas. Thanks!! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:09:44.69 To: KIM::RAY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: BM I meant BMXI sent the message from my PC, and my X key is flakey. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:10:59.63 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: BM One more time. I meant BMX but my X key is flakey. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 17-JUL-1991 17:12:31.89 To: KIM::RAY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: BM Take 3. I meant BMX but my X key is flakey. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 17-JUL-1991 17:58:54.96 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER, BROWN, FUJIHARA, BENZLER, MOMODA,BROWN CC: Subj: Promotion Join me in congratulating Mark Stephen Pierce as he is promoted to the position of Game Design Supervisor! We are forming a new Service/Support Department: The Game Design Group. We will publish a formal written plan for the department within a week or so. Just briefly, the desire is to formally recognize the need and value of game designers and to provide a way to nurture and develop game design as a discipline in itself. Traditionally, the Project Leader/programmer has served as the game designer on a project. This is well and good and we expect that to continue. In fact the Project Leader will continue to have the game design responsibility as well as the authority to delegate the responsibility. On some projects, project leaders have solicited help with game design. They have had no place to turn, but instead have drawn on the talents of interested people who volunteer to do game design on top of their official duties as animator or mechanical engineer for instance. Without a formal department to service the need, our approach has been ad hoc. The Game Design Group is being established to address the need. As an adjunct responsibility, the Game Design Group will also supervise our playtester staff. Our playtesters will serve as one source of future game designers. We will use other sources as well. We will be starting small and growing to as many as 3 game designers and 3 playtesters in a couple of years. Mark will be reporting to me. He will be moving to the hardwall office next to Ed Rotberg. I am very excited about this new direction. Rich, John and I have discussed the need for quite some time. I formally proposed the formation of the new group in January, 1991, and I was very pleased that Mark stepped forward to take on the challenge. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 18-JUL-1991 08:06:16.14 To: @ENCODER.LIS CC: Subj: OPTICAL ENCODER USES I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED THE TASK OF DESIGNING THE NEXT GENERATION "TESTER" FOR THE OPTICAL ROTARY ENCODER (THE LITTLE GUY ,ABOUT THE SIZE OF OUR 5K POT ). "I NEED INPUT"..HOW IS THIS ENCODER ENVISIONED BEING USED ? I MEAN ,IN TERMS OF RESOLUTION.....HOW FAST WILL IT SPIN...? THE OUTPUT RATE IS 128 PULSES/REVOLUTION PER CHANNEL (2 CHANNELS IN QUADRATURE 90 DEGREES APART ) "BADLANDS STEERING" WAS 1:1 WITH A 58 PULSES/REVOLUTION RATE. "WHIRLY-GIG IS 1:1 WITH A 72 " " " "RACE DRIVIN (COMPACT)" 1:1 WITH A 72 " " " "ROADBLASTERS" WAS GEARED 1:4 WITH A 36 P/R RATE....BUT THEN THE STEERING WAS RESTRICTED TO 1/2 TURN,SO A TOTAL OF 72 PULSES WOULD BE "SEEN" FROM LOCK TO LOCK OF THE STEERING CONTROL. ....SOOO,LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD,...HOW MUCH "RESOLUTION" COULD WE USE ,... "GUMBALL RALLY" HAD AN ENCODER ON EACH MOTOR WHICH COULD SPIN AS FAST AS 3600 RPM WITH 24 PULSES/ROTATION (1440 PULSES/SEC )...TO DO THE SAME JOB THIS NEW ENCODER WOULD NEED TO SPIN AT 675 RPM. IS THIS A TYPICAL APPLICATION ???? I UNDERSTAND LETA GETS INVOLVED IN THE CIRCUIT,...RUSTY,WHAT LIMITATIONS MIGHT BE ENCOUNTERED? IS IT JUST PROCESSOR SPEED LIMITED? IS THERE ANY REASON TO PURSUE 1,000 PULSES / MILLISECOND ? IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUIREMENTS,POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS,IDEAS,PERTINENT INFO OR DATA PLEASE REPLY TO THIS ADDRESS. MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 18-JUL-1991 11:37:26.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: LOIS Subj: New ATARIAN The Engineering Department is proud to announce the arrival of Sarah Claire Diekneite. Vitals include: Arrival Time: Saturday, July 13 Weight: 8 lbs.6 oz. Height: 20" Juliana and Sarah are home and doing well. Congrats ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::NATALIE 18-JUL-1991 11:51:28.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: New Tupperware Catalog Well, the Tupperware Lady sent me a mini-catalog in the mail. If you need new stuff and would like to see it, drop by my office, or call me and I'll bring it by. She sent a mail-in order form. (Cool! - you can get the goods without even seeing the lady!) But, if you would like to see the new catalog, let me know. If there's enough interest, maybe we can have another lunch hour party. Natalie x1714 or x1794 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 18-JUL-1991 16:20:40.62 To: @SM:ENGINEER,@SM:ANIMATORS CC: Subj: Yet another TEK problem corrected. I put another new version of TEK in UTL$EXE:. This version fixes a bug that caused it to print out n-squared copies of a picture, instead of just n. -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 18-JUL-1991 16:26:50.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: PREFERRED PARTS REPORT - On-Line Introducing the Atari Games PREFERRED PARTS REPORT, a guide for helping you chose which components you should use on new designs. The report will be published in hard-copy periodically, but you can search an up-to-date copy that is compiled each night by adding the following to your LOGIN.COM: Add: $PREFERRED :==SEARCH ATARI$AVL:PREFERRED.LIS Then after your next login (or $RESTART), you can search by Atari part number, generic number, or description. All you have to do is type: PREFERRED item where 'item' is the text or number your looking for. You can search for as many items as you like at once by separating each item with a comma. You can display the entire report by searching for " " (quote-space-quote). examples: $ PREFERRED eprom $ PREFERRED 6-32,8-32 $ PREFERRED 137001 Upper case/Lower case doesn't matter, and you can use any standard DCL SEARCH qualifiers including: /HIGHLIGHT=UNDER will underscore matching text /LOG will tell you how many matches it found /OUTPUT=file-spec will put the results into a file /MATCH=AND will only find a record that matches all the items/numbers that you specify (ex: PREFERRED/MATCH=AND eprom,128kx8) If you want a new hard-copy of the report between regular printings, you can send ATARI$AVL:PREFERRED.LIS to any suitable printer (please note, the report is 102 columns wide, so it wont fit vertically on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 19-JUL-1991 07:25:34.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... Strawberry Banana ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 19-JUL-1991 09:14:11.65 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Self test Jed; Is there a way an operator can abort (turn off self test) the hardware self test? Once it starts there appears no way to stop it unless the power or reset is toggled. Are you planning to change self test to use the REAL HELI FLIGHT instead of the coin switches? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 19-JUL-1991 09:36:55.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's tickets 2 tickets available for tonight's game vs. the Yankees...field level, above Yankee bullpen...$12.00 each...see Ralston, Hally, or Lipson if interested. Game starts at 7:35. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-JUL-1991 14:19:57.26 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Self-Test You can leave Self-Test at almost any time by moving the Self-Test switch back to the Game position. There are exceptions such as during the VRAM tests. If you switch back to the Game during the ROM and RAM tests it takes effect almost immediately. If you wait until the VRAM test starts you are stuck until the VRAM test ends. Thereafter, I check the Self-Test switch between major tests. You can enter the Menu, bypassing the Automatic part of Self-Test, by pressing the Zoom buttom anytime during the initial ROM and RAM tests. (You may have to hold the button down for a few seconds in order for the switch to be recognized.) Once you are in the Menu, you can leave Self-Test at any time by moving the Self-Test switch back to the Game position. (If you discover Menus that you cannot leave, let me know.) The switches used during Self-Test are: Thumb Switch Trigger Switch Zoom Button If you would like me to change to the Coin Switches, I will, although it will make it extremely awkward to use. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 19-JUL-1991 15:52:47.99 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: Self-Test I stand corrected. I tried switching self test during the GSP test and I did not see any effect for awhile, so I assumed it would wait until all tests were done. My mistake. I realize now that the coin switches are used by us in our portion of self test, so I will ask Ed Rotberg to change to use the Real Flight button. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 19-JUL-1991 16:51:36.70 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE REX HIGGINS RETURNED YOUR CALL. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-JUL-1991 10:15:35.04 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: FPGA demo this Wednesday. Interested in FPGAs. Read on. Marshell inc. distributors and TI are coming in this Wednesday at 12.00 noon to demo TI FPGAs and software. They will probably bring munchies, (Pizza or sandwiches). If you are interested, please reply today so that I can give them an estimate of numbers. I will be trying to get other FPGA vendors in over the next month or two to demo their products. I can probably get them to leave me demo software for a while also. In most cases the software uses Viewlogic schematic capture as a front end. The primary companies that I am interested in at this time are : ACTEL Antifuse based gates ALTERA Eprom based AMD GEC PLESSY RAM based gates. INTEL Second Source for ALTERA parts PLUS LOGIC TI Second source for Actel parts. XILINX RAM based logic blocks If you have a particular interest in any one of these, or others please let me know. I plan on buying software to handle at least one of these FPGA products. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JMOORE 22-JUL-1991 10:41:33.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: JMOORE Subj: Nintendo article Does anyone have a Sunday Chronicle (or is it Examiner) that I could look at -- I'm interested in reading the article on Nintendo's losing the lawsuit concerning a device that plugs into their NES. It sounds like Fern may have finally come to her senses. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RUSTY 22-JUL-1991 15:44:00.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: RUSTY Subj: Question of the day... I am compiling some data and needed to know the population of the bay area. This would be the area from Santa Cruz county through Marin county and east to Livermore and Martinez. If you would happen to know this data or have an atlas that would have this data in some form, or even would know where to get it I would much appreciate it. Rusty ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 23-JUL-1991 07:34:42.35 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WINDSHIELD REFLECTOR F.Y.I.....CANVAS WORKS; 999 INDEPENDENCE AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW "MAKES" CUSTOM FITTING "HEATSHIELD WINDSHIELD REFLECTORS" FOR THE DASH OF CARS. CARL'S NEW CAPRICE HAS THIS HUGE WINDSHIELD AREA AND THEY WERE THE ONLY OUTFIT WHO COULD FIX HIM UP SATISFACTORILY. IF YOU'RE TIRED OF THE "OLD CARDBOARD" LOOK CHECK THEM OUT. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 23-JUL-1991 09:05:50.18 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... Strawberry Banana! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 23-JUL-1991 11:08:45.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: abel4 vms I have some good news, some bad news and some good news. The good news: Abel4 is up on the VAX (it has been for a couple of weeks now). It has several nice new features if you are into that sort of thing. The bad news: There are bugs in abel4 on the VAX. The good news: I am documenting the bugs do that you don't have to waste time finding them. The two I know about at this time are: Arguments in a MODULE statement. : If you try using an argument list, you get a strange undocumented error in your pin statements. Solution: if it hurts when you do it, then don't do it. DATA I/O do not expect to fix this until the next release of the VAX software. I wouldn't hold my breath for that. I wouldn't be surprised if they phased out the VAX version. If you must have different compilation options controlled outside the file then you can play games with include files. The cascading negation in pin statements : If you have multiple pins in a pin statement and you negate one of them e.g. a,!b,c,d pin 1 2 3 4; the software negates all the pins in the list after the first negation. I.E the software will treat it as if you have a,!b,!c,!d pin 1 2 3 4; Solution: Use a seperate pin statement for every pin. This last bug was hard to find because of the new .doc file format and pla file structure. When a .abl file is read in it converts all the inputs to active hi and transforms the equations correspondingly. The equations in the .doc file reflect this. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 13:01:42.63 To: GAWD::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: abel4 vms Since the new ABEL is crap why don't you put the old one back or at least make it available. The bugs you have mentioned mean I cannot use many of my old files without converting them. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 23-JUL-1991 13:04:40.74 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: MCCARTHY Subj: RE: abel4 vms The old version (3.1) has not moved, and will not be moving. Use it as you always did. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 23-JUL-1991 15:03:11.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: The Boyz n' blue Our friends in blue are out on McCarthy with their ticket books at the ready so beware! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:30.31 To: MOORE,SHEPPERD,PETRICK CC: MARGOLIN Subj: QMS Printer Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said printer. 1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download. 2. The QMS loses ordinary text files after being put into PostScript mode by the animators jobs. I have been trying for an hour to get something printed out. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 23-JUL-1991 15:49:18.34 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: SHEPPERD,MOORE Subj: RE: QMS Printer >From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:28.72 >Subj: QMS Printer > >Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print >their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said >printer. Sorry you think this was such an evil thing. I'm just trying to make better use of the resources we've got, and save some money in the meantime. > >1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download. True. Like any bitmapped image, each pixel must be specified, so we're stuck with a minimum of 1 byte/pixel. For the first cut at the QMS TEK program, I used hex characters to represent each byte, so we're using 2 bytes/pixel. I'm currently working on an update that will send the pixels in binary form, which will cut the download time in half. Of course, the download time is only part of the problem. The printer itself requires time to assemble the image. There is little we can do about this, except buy more memory for the printer, or distribute the job load to some of the other printers (there are 3 QMS printers in this building, LQ0 and IT are hooked to the VAX, I'm not sure if the Admin QMS is or not). We could also buy another printer. >2. The QMS loses ordinary text files after being put into PostScript mode > by the animators jobs. This is not normally true. It happens only under certain circum- stances, but when it does happen it usually kills the printer to the point that it must be turned off, then back on. I believe Dave S. was looking into the cause of this. >I have been trying for an hour to get something printed out. Welcome to Engineering. It happens to me all the time. Ever try to debug a printer driver when the printer is always in use? I now usually print things out at night only. Perhaps if people didn't print out every single mail message they received there'd be more time for important jobs. How many "Flavor of the Day" messages do we need to print anyhow? (Sorry, that's just my own pet peeve) -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::SHEPPERD 23-JUL-1991 16:25:18.35 To: KIM::PETRICK CC: MARGOLIN,MOORE,SHEPPERD Subj: RE: QMS Printer > From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 23-JUL-1991 15:49:20.71 > To: KIM::MARGOLIN > > >From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 15:20:28.72 > >Subj: QMS Printer > > > >Now that Jim Petrick has written a program to enable the animators to print > >their pictures on the QMS, it has become impossible for me to use said > >printer. > > Sorry you think this was such an evil thing. I'm just trying to > make better use of the resources we've got, and save some money in > the meantime. Admirable goal and a worthwhile addition to the animator's tool set. > > > >1. The animators picture take an enormous amount of time to download. > > [...] > Of course, the download time is only part of the problem. The > printer itself requires time to assemble the image. This is indeed a royal pain in the ass. We have already discussed the need for another QMS for engineering at the staff meetings, and ordering another one is on my agenda for this week. BTW: There are 4 QMS printers in the building, all of them are connected to the VAX (the one you didn't mention is TGLQ0 and is in Tengen's area, right at the end of the "great hall"). The one in marketing is called MKT$QMS. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-JUL-1991 17:35:51.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SHEPPERD Subj: China Beach The TV network executives got me with their scheduling tricks and I missed the final program of China Beach which aired last monday. Did anyone out there tape it on VHS (or SVHS)? May I borrow the tape? In fact, if you happen to have the previous 2 China Beach shows on tape, I'd like to borrow them too. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 23-JUL-1991 18:50:27.20 To: HARPER,ROTBERG,LOGG,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: ASIC65 for Steel Talons I received the EPROM from Glenn to program the ASIC65 for Steel Talons. The checksum is correct but the Version Number is not at the correct address in the EPROM. (The 68010 program used to program ASICs calculates the checksum but looks at a specific location in the EPROM for the Version Number.) It should be at ROM location $0F; instead it is at ROM location $0D. If you plug the ROM into the MultiSync Board at location 210T, the Version data should be $FF30 at address $4001E. This probably does not affect the Version Number delivered to the game by an ASIC65 command; however, it loses something valuable, which is knowing that the correct part is being programmed. Hard Drivin' and Road Riot are correct. Please try to figure out why the Version Number is being put at different locations. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 24-JUL-1991 09:08:40.25 To: MARGOLIN,LIPSON,BRAD,COMSTOCK,ROTBERG,DOWNEND,MCCARTHY CC: Subj: Release time Gentlemen; The time to release is upon us. I will need completed selftest, DSPCOM, poly graphics, blit graphics, DSIII, GSP, MSP, ASIC and 68000 program before Wednesday July 31. If you cannot make this date then let me know by tomorrow and provide a date for completion. As always the sooner the parts are ready the better the testing will be. The only way to test all the code to finish as soon as possible. I will only fix bugs beyond that date. I believe the DSIII, GSP, MSP, and ASIC are completed. If this is not true then let me know ASAP. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-JUL-1991 14:56:54.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST KEYS THERE'S A SET OF KEYS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA. PLEASE COME TO THE FRONT LOBBY TO RECOVER THEM. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 25-JUL-1991 09:03:48.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Baby Hartline Looks like I forgot to tell everyone! Susie and Ty Hartline (as in Tengen's Accounting's Susie...) welcomed a 7 lb. baby girl to their world, and ours, last week at 3:30 a.m. on July 17 ... her name is Sarah Louise ... Happy Birthday, Sarah! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 26-JUL-1991 11:00:53.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOTD The flavor of the day is... Lemon Chiffon ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 26-JUL-1991 13:29:47.65 To: MOORE,BENZLER,MCNAMARA,FUJIHARA,RAY,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: NY SHOW GAMES ROTBERG CALLED ABOUT 10:30 OUR TIME SO SAY HE HAS UPDATED BOTH GAMES AND EVERYTHING IS OK IN NY FOR THE INTRO SHOW. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 26-JUL-1991 17:47:26.81 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BROWN Subj: ANOTHER BRAND NEW BABE Since we have had a run of baby Sarahs born this past week or so at Atari/Tengen, the Fujihara's decided to have a boy babe. David Jiro Fujihara was born Friday, July 26 weighing in at 5 lb. 11 oz. Mary and little David are both fine. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JEDCOM 29-JUL-1991 09:29:38.23 To: ROTBERG,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: rev 5.3 dsp partyline stuff In directory [JEDCOM.PARTY.REV5_3] you'll find the newest stuff: in particular PARTY.DSP DEFINES.DSI OCTOPUS.DSI PBOOT.MOT (the rom) .. this incorporates Jed's new stuff as far as I can tell. You can also get the new stuff from /REV53 on my toadPC if you prefer... I don't know how to exercise the new features of Jed's roms; i looked at the DSPLINK tests and tried them a bit. The DSPLINK's can send and receive data EXCEPT!!! they don't return when full if you select "DUMP RECEIVE BUFFER WHEN FULL" -- maybe that routine didn't get changed when the polarity of the GINT bit switched??? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-JUL-1991 13:08:02.75 To: JEDCOM CC: MARGOLIN Subj: I need to get your new code so I can add it to my new code and checksum it. 'DUMP RECEIVE BUFFER WHEN FULL' might not work if you are using a Rev A MultiSync Board because of the interrupt line contention with the SCUM IC. Rev B boards don't have this problem. I only have one setup so it is difficult for me to test things like that. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-JUL-1991 15:29:41.84 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: SLOOP I need a final version of SLOOP (with documentation) so I can verify Self-Test. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 29-JUL-1991 15:32:38.32 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: SLOOP I do not have one yet. I send your request to Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 30-JUL-1991 09:53:01.88 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: SLOOP Jed; We will decide the SLOOP pull addresses this afternoon. What addresses do you need? Is it just the Reset and 4 simple pulls? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::BRAD "Virtual exercise --- think about it..." 30-JUL-1991 11:13:46.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: Brand New Books FOR SALE!!! Brand NEW Books. Never opened. Just received. Fantastic Prices! All books not sold will be sent back to the publisher by the end of the week SO ACT NOW! WordPerfect 5.1 in Business Ready to use templates and style sheets help you prepare both simple and complex text documents - including letters, memos, labels and envelopes, fill-in forms, and much more. Includes 5 1/4" diskette. $29.95 Using dBase IV Complete User's Guide teaches you the fundamentals of dBase and provides expert advice for maximum prodctivity. Handy command reference provides information at a glance. Over 900 pages! $21.80 Using Borland C++ Tutorial and Reference for C++ programmers. Sample projects and programs. Detalied coverage of Object Oriented Programming. Over 1000 pages! $29.95 All sales final. First come first served. See the books in my office or call me at x3788 - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-JUL-1991 12:58:41.96 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: SLOOP Yes. And the other modes must not be activated when I read sequential addresses to do the checksum. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 31-JUL-1991 11:16:08.35 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 049712-01 RE V HI JED, I HAVE THE FILM AND FAB FOR YOUR PROTO PCB. BUT, I HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE PURCHASE REQ WHICH MEANS I CAN'T BUY THEM. COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE QUANTITY AND DELIVERY DATE THAT YOU NEED??? LAST BUT NOW LEAST, DO YOU KNOW WHEN I WILL RECEIVE THE PURCHASE REQ??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, MELANIE P.S. OOPS I MADE A MISTAKE ON THE FIRST LINE. SHOULD BE: BUT, I HAVE NOT BYE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 13:56:26.20 To: MIKE::MARTIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: 049712-01 RE V I will try to get approval for 30 boards and I would like them in two weeks, say 8/15/91. I will start the Purchase Req today. I don't know how long it will take me to get signatures. I will also do one for the Motor and Fan Amp Rev 2. That's the board I did myself with OrCAD. We got Rev 1 boards from Davilla and I would like to get Rev 2 from them, too. We will try for 20 boards with one week delivery. You friend, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 13:57:06.04 To: MIKE::MARTIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: 049712-01 RE V Oops.I meant 'your friend' . Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 31-JUL-1991 14:53:13.33 To: MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 220V requirements I will be sending a game to Ireland and I would like to know the changes necessary to get Steel Talons running on 220V and/or 50Hz. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 31-JUL-1991 17:43:03.37 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN,MEYETTE,MCCARTHY Subj: RE:220V requirements The only part that I have been involved with is the solenoid, which needs to be the 220volt flavor for Ireland. Rick Meyette or Rick Owens can give you more detailed information. Pat >From: KIM::LOGG 31-JUL-1991 14:53:09.41 >To: MCCARTHY,MARGOLIN >CC: >Subj: 220V requirements > > > I will be sending a game to Ireland and I would like to know the >changes necessary to get Steel Talons running on 220V and/or 50Hz. > ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 31-JUL-1991 20:19:50.36 To: LOGG,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: ROM Timing I have looked at the ROM timing and you can have 35 ns more. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 1-AUG-1991 10:10:13.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Company Picnic Tickets are now on sale! $10 - Adults $ 5 - Children Come anytime, but lunch is from 11:30 to 1:00. Please see Yvette for tickets, x-5850, or vax her at FRANZELLA. Get 'em while they're hot! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 1-AUG-1991 11:30:19.67 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: For Sale 2 Lynard Skynard Tickets - 8/31, Shoreline 2nd section, middle, towards the back Asking face value, I think they were $45 for the pair. If interested, call Lorene at the front desk, or REPLY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 1-AUG-1991 11:46:57.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,SHIRLEY,HIDEYUKA CC: Subj: R.S.V.P. ROAST LUNCH PLANS FOR "DAVE RALSTON/JOHN SALWITZ GOOD-BYE ROAST" ARE AS FOLLOWS: WHEN?: NEXT (A WEEK FROM TOMORROW) FRIDAY,9/AUG/91 WHEN?: ....LUNCHTIME....11:30 WHERE?:ED LEVINE PARK.....MILPITAS,CALAVERAS RD (RIGHT SIDE,UP THE HILL) WHAT?: BROWN BAG/BOX LUNCHES..(DETAILS TO FOLLOW FOR THOSE WHO RESPOND) WHAT ELSE?: I'M STILL WORKIN' ON THE DETAILS, BUT,...I NEED TO HAVE SOME IDEA OF HOW MANY BODIES TO EXPECT. SO REPLY IMMEDIATLY IF YOU'RE INTERESTED.!! ALSO WHAT ELSE?:....THIS IS JUST A LUNCH,...NOT A "SPONSORED" EVENT. IF YOU WANNA CHIP IN TO HELP PAY FOR JOHN AND DAVES PB&J SANDWHICH AND SODA,...LET ME KNOW. IF WE CAN GET 137 PEOPLE...IT'LL ONLY BE 2 CENTS EACH. .......................CALL OR REPLY NOWNOWNOWNOW!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::CALFEE 1-AUG-1991 11:57:08.61 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: such a deal CABIN FOR RENT TWAIN HARTE þ Three bedroom, 2« bath, nine years old. þ In the pines, 4000 ft. elevation, beautiful views. þ Air-conditioned, heated, fireplace. þ Game room, with arcade video games and pinball machine. þ Cabin is just like a home - toys, games, books, TV, BBQ, laundry room, fully equipped kitchen, linens, bedding, etc. þ Small private membership lake one mile away þ Thirty minutes from skiing at Dodge Ridge. þ Lots to do for families in the area - Columbia State Historic Park, Jamestown (Antiques and Railtown 1897), Moaning Caverns, Sonka's Apple Ranch, Pinecrest Lake, Sonora Pass, Calaveras Big Trees, Daffodil Hill, Gold Rush towns. Rates: $75 per night, $100 per night 6 people or more. Owners: Steve and Susan Calfee 1217 Arnold Ct. Fremont, CA 94539 Please call 657-7426 for more Info. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::COMSTOCK 1-AUG-1991 11:58:10.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: New Intern in the Animation Dept. Atari has just signed on its first intern and he will be working in the Animation Department for the next three months. His name is Rhizaldi Bugawan, but if that's too tricky for you, he will answer to Riz. He doesn't have an assigned office yet, but feel free to stop by the department and say Hi. He says he's very enthusiastic about working here and is really looking forward to working with everyone. At the slightest encouragement he will let you see his epic-length flipbooks. Sam ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 1-AUG-1991 15:39:56.71 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 049712-01 REV 1 HI JED, F.Y.I. THE BEST QUOTE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED FOR YOUR PCB IS FROM SKYLINE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1850.00 I CANNOT PLACE AN ORDER UNTIL I RECEIVE A SIGNED OFF PURCHASE REQ FROM YOU. I JUST WANTED TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE... SEE YA MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 1-AUG-1991 15:55:36.80 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST KEYS THERE'S A SET OF KEYS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PLEASE COME TO THE LOBBY TO RETRIEVE. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BELL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING - EXT 1750" 1-AUG-1991 16:18:48.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: lost keys I seem to have dropped my spare keys... But they don't look like key's... they look kinda like a credit card, sort of. They are a thin, white plastic thing, with key cutouts in the middle that fold out (great for the wallet!). If'n you happen to see 'em, please gimme a ring (ex 1750) or just REPLY to this address. If you'd like to have a set of spare keys like this, gimme a ring and I'll turn you on to a locksmith who will make 'em for a couple a bucks (not available for all makes of cars, but most). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 1-AUG-1991 16:45:10.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: MIDI anyone? IF YOU DON'T CARE TO DISCUSS "midi" YOU CAN DELETE THIS NOW. Does anyone in the vaxland know of a good MIDI-card for the PC? Have any of you compu-musicians used the Roland MPU-401 or -401compatibles for your MIDI system? And While we're on the subject of MIDIsystems, what's the first time buyer to avoid in the world of MIDI software, synths, and etc? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 1-AUG-1991 17:22:32.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: The Latest Steel Talons We are updating the Steel Talons program. Play the Steel Talons in the Common Area or the area outside the Marble Man lab. We will be updating the field test units with this program tomorrow, so we need some testing tonight and tomorrow morning. Please contact Ed Rotberg or myself at x1739 if you see any bugs. Watch this space next week for details about our Steel Talons contest. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 2-AUG-1991 09:25:15.73 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: 049712-01 REV 1 - UPDATE GOOD MORNING JED, I RECEIVED YOUR PURCHASE REQ THIS MORNING. THANK YOU........... I QUOTED THIS JOB AS A 2 WEEK TURN AROUND FOR A LOT CHARGE OF $1850.00 YOUR DATE REQUESTED IS 8-12 WHICH IS NOT A 2 WEEK TURN AROUND. IF YOU NEED IT ON 8-12 THE PRICE WILL BE MORE. (I ASKED FOR THE PRICING) IF WE KEEP IT WITH THE 2 WEK TURN AROUND THE DELIVERY DATE WILL BE 8-16. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO. THANKS MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 2-AUG-1991 10:55:07.07 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: Hardware problem Jed; I seem to have a hardware problem with the 8 bit ADC. I have an intermitent problem with the pot reading moving without any change in the pot. I have experienced this with the PCB on Rotberg's bench and I have recieved reports of it occuring on field test and on my bench. I have a scope hooked up to the pot output and to the input on the ADC. The value on the ADC input will change when the pot value doesn't. The ADC will slowly move until it snaps back to the correct reading. Could you give us some help here? Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 2-AUG-1991 12:34:20.98 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: Attention AAAAAA's fans Two killer tickets available for the sold-out Sunday game vs. the first place Minnesota Twins. They are lower reserved on the first base line by the opposing bullpen. Cost is $12.00 each. Please respond via VAX mail to FLANAGAN or call ext.1742 or page Mike Hally or Bob Flanagan by 3:00 pm today(Friday, Aug. 2). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 2-AUG-1991 13:14:09.78 To: @[RAY]PARTY.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Party / Open House -- August 17 !! OPEN HOUSE !! OPEN HOUSE !! OPEN HOUSE !! Saturday, August 17 We have moved into the foothills east of Milpitas/San Jose and we would like to invite you and your family / significant other to an open house. We will offer: Swimming Badminton Volleyball Horseshoes Pool Video Games Walking BBQ Conversation You can come by anytime between noon and 8:00pm. We will have hot dogs for lunch, chicken and hot dogs for dinner (plus salad, beans and soda). A side dish (chips, salad, vegetable, dessert) would be gratefully accepted. If you would like to join us, we would appreciate an RSVP by Monday, August 12 (so we know how much food to buy). You can VAXmail RAY, or call John at work at 434-5860, or call us at home at 254-4068 (feel free to leave a message). Our home is at 4950 Sierra Road, about 30 minutes from Atari. We will provide maps for those planning to attend. See you then!! John, Sherry, Diana, Kenny ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 2-AUG-1991 15:03:30.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: California 1950 3 cent Centennial Stamp I don't know if this stamp is worth anything, but I received it with a letter profile from a prospecting supplier. I don't collect but if you do...first respondent gets it. Thanx....Tom ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 2-AUG-1991 16:54:52.45 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: COMPANY PICNIC ACTIVITIES SIGN-UP ALL EMPLOYEES INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE PICNIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BASEBALL, HORSESHOES, VOLLEYBALL AND THE TUG-OF-WAR MAY SIGN-UP AT THE MAIN LOBBY DESK. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 3-AUG-1991 21:06:18.47 To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: A/D Problem Although I have not been able to duplicate the problem I believe it is due to the unused A/D inputs floating. In this regard, Input 6 may be the worst because, having been used only internaly to read the output of the Strain Gage Brake Amplifier, it has no bypass capacitors whose leakage can keep the A/D's input reasonably biased. It does, however, have a very nice resistor to ground which, unfortunately, was not loaded. Plan A: Load R193 (1K, on Sheet 16) Plan B: Load R193 (1K, on Sheet 16); Replace C5, C6, C7, C8, and C14 with 100K 1/8W Resistors (110027-104) I have added R193 to Rotberg's board so we can get a headstart in deciding which solution to use. We are under severe time constraints because Manufacturing is scheduled to start building the boards this week. If we choose Plan B we will need Meyette's blessing because these capacitors may affect FCC. Also: I need a SLOOP to verify Self-Test (and the SLOOP). Also: I have done the Board Test Procedure for Manufacturing. Copies are available upon request. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 5-AUG-1991 09:38:58.02 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: A/D Problem SLOOP should come today. Glenn was handling field tests all Friday. I managed to get a failure on Rotberg's PCB. I noticed that input 6 (counting 0 to 7) was below 0, the same as input 1 on the ADC!!!! Moving the pot just a little brought the value to 20H, where it should have been. Could I have a copy of the board test procedure? Glenn needs one too. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 5-AUG-1991 11:48:58.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,FREITAS,BRYANT,SHIRLEY CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- August 9 -- 3:30-5:00 This month's extravaganza will be hosted by Kelly Turner and Norm Avellar, creators of that up-and-coming mega-hit: Off-the-Wall. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive, negative, and off-the-wall). Friday, August 9, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RALSTON 5-AUG-1991 12:32:00.96 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For tonight...2 tickets...field level...above visitor's bullpen...versus Seattle...7:05 gametime...$12.00 each, or best offer...sit with Hally (Oops! Well, maybe $12.00 is a little steep.) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 6-AUG-1991 06:19:04.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature The CONNECT function is how you talk to a party you have on HOLD. There are several ways for someone to wind up on HOLD. That's complicated. How to talk to them? That's simple. You have someone on HOLD if you get a higher pitched dial tone than you're used to. You have had someone placed on HOLD if you hear a soft beep during a conversation. And you can put someone on HOLD. How to UNHOLD? That's CONNECT. If you have a button marked CONNECT or CNCT, push it. If you don't, do a FLASH if appropriate, and dial * 1. That's FLASH, STAR, ONE. Hurry, your parties are standing by! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 6-AUG-1991 08:34:35.00 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND CC: Subj: ADC failure I came in this morning and moved the pot and immediately the value of the volume pot slowly converged to 0. It has stayed that way now. You may come in and see it for yourself. I have only one other report of this happening in the field although I do not know for sure of the exact failure mode. Otherwise I would replace the ADC of Rotberg's PCB and hope that it was a bad part. I'll try to get the other failing PCB in from the field today. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 6-AUG-1991 13:03:33.46 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Missing ZAX stuff There were (2) ZAX 68020 Emulators brand new in the box in the SPACE LAB. Hubberstey took one. That setup looks fine. But the setup left in thr SPACE lab has been "raided" - all software is missing (ZAX low-level ICE & Mictotec XRAY s/w) (but the raider did leave a ZAX floppy disk sleeve and an empty box) - The XRAY manual is missing - It appears some PCB's from inside one of the boxes are missing?! If you know the whereabouts of this stuff, please VAX mail me a message AND leave a note on the remaining boxes in the lab As a general practice, It is courteous to leave a note when you take something - even if you think it's just for a moment. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 6-AUG-1991 13:54:18.30 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA Subj: RE: SLOOPs From: KIM::LOGG 6-AUG-1991 13:46:22.59 To: MCNAMARA CC: Subj: SLOOPs Did you burn 2 for Jed? If not please do that as soon as you can. He is waiting for them. *********************************************************************** Ed, Yes I did burn two for Jed. Jed, They are on my desk. I'm leaving for GolfLand right now and will get them to you when I get back. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-AUG-1991 15:32:19.67 To: LOGG,ROTBERG,MCNAMARA,MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Plan B I have done the mods for Plan B on Rotberg's board. I have written up a deviation and brought it to Manufacturing. I will ECN the Parts List. I have noticed two things: 1. The power supply connected to Rotberg's system is flakey and generally refuses to start after it is switched off. 2. The MultiSync Board is lying flat on the table without standoffs so that whatever dirt and crud happens to have been incorporated into the surface of said table gets to contribute to leakage paths to high impedance inputs. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-AUG-1991 16:03:27.90 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Message from the President The Company has accepted Mr. Shane Breaks' resignation effective immediately. I would like to announce that Mr. Mike Taylor has been appointed Vice President of Sales for Atari Games effective today. European sales will continue to be handled by David Smith. I am very pleased that Mike has accepted this new management assignment and ask that you please give him your full support. - Hide Nakajima - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::REMY 6-AUG-1991 16:55:17.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: To: All At Atari/Tengen You all have been my other family in America. I'm proud to have worked with you all. Please remember me and come and see me in England. You are all welcome on the Isle of Wight. Shane ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::YAMAMOTO 6-AUG-1991 17:21:46.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Message from the President The following is a news release which we are sending to the press regarding the promotion of Mike Nevin: "July 30, 1991 - Milpitas, California "Atari Games Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Mike Nevin to Managing Director/Vice President Operations of Atari Games Ireland Limited. "Since 1984, Mr. Nevin has served as the Managing Director of Atari Games Ireland Limited. He is responsible for all of the coin-operated operational aspects of the business in Europe. Mr. Nevin joined Atari in 1979 as Ireland's Controller. "Atari Games Ireland Limited is Europe's leading manufacturer and distributor of video games and under Mike's leadership is enjoying one of its busiest years ever! "According to Hide Nakajima, President of Atari Games, 'Mike certainly deserves the new title and the broader responsibilities that go along with it. I am sure we will continue to see increased efficiency in the overall operation of the Ireland facility." - Hide Nakajima - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 6-AUG-1991 18:12:10.11 To: MARGOLIN CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA Subj: R193 The board that I took out of the Golfland game already had R193 (1K) installed. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 7-AUG-1991 09:34:47.81 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: PCB test instructions I have redone the PCB test instructions. I'll place a copy on you desk for review. Please return these instructions with any comments or corrections. I believe I had some questions on your test procedure. Could you stop by and discuss this with me? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-AUG-1991 10:02:23.91 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: T-bills Jed, I was asking Rick for some input on buying Treasury bills and he said you might know more about it. Do you have any suggestions before I make a purchase, I'ld appreciate hearing anything you may know about it. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "why deny the obvious child?" 7-AUG-1991 10:10:20.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: BRAD Subj: 101 Keyboard for sale I bought a new fancy keyboard for my home system (Northgate 102) and I don't need the keyboard that came with. This is a brand new keyboard (well, I used it about 2 weeks) and it works absolutely fine. It's an enhanced 101 keyboard with the function keys along the top. $15 or best offer. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 7-AUG-1991 10:19:47.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: AIR CONDITIONING THE A-C UNIT #1 WILL BE OUT FOR A SHORT WHILE. THE UNIT IS BEING WORKED ON AT THE MOMENT. PLEASE BE PATIENT. THANKS, BOB FRYE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 7-AUG-1991 11:20:26.81 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Milpitas game PCB I have the other PCB that had volume pot problems at Milpitas and I set it up on my bench. It appears to be the exact problem you speculated. I am now having Glenn mod this PCB to match production PCBs. I'll let you know the results. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-AUG-1991 13:21:26.70 To: KIM::KHODADADI CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: T-bills You can buy Treasury Bills from a Broker and pay a fee or you can buy them directly from the Federal Reserve and pay no fee. You can set up a Treasury Direct Account before you buy anything or you can set it up with your first purchase. Treasury Bills are by definition one year or less. Notes are 1 - 5 years (I think) and Bonds are even longer. If you buy a Treasury Bill, you must pay for it with Certified Check or Money Order. No personal checks. Notes and Bonds can be paid for by personal check. The way they pay you is by Electronic Funds Transfer to your bank account. You simply provide them with your bank's routing number (it is on your check) and your account number (it can be checking or savings). Treasury Bill are sold at a discount. You buy a Bill for $10,000 they Treasury Bill are sold at a discount. If you buy a Bill for $10,000 they send you the 'interest'. It isn't exactly interest because you don't pay tax on it until the year in which it comes due. If you buy a six month Bill today you get the interest now but it is considered 1992 income. The interest rates are understated because they don't take into account the fact that you can have the'interest' now and can invest it for additional yield. Treasury obligations are NOT TAXED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. You can set up a Treasury Direct Account and buy Treasury obligations from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. You can call 415-882-9798 for a general announcement, 415-974-2330 to talk to a person, or 415-974-2629 which is an answering machine where you can order forms. You can call it and say "Please send me the forms and information for setting up a Treasury Direct Account and buying six month Treasury Bills." And they will. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 7-AUG-1991 13:34:23.23 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: Subj: RE: T-bills Thanks, now I can get started on this. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-AUG-1991 14:16:26.67 To: MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: SA II S If you will tell me where the SA IIS Test Procedure is, I will add it to my documentation and bring it over to Manufacturing today. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PAAUW 7-AUG-1991 17:02:17.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Female Bowler Wanted We (Don Paauw, Bill Hindorff, Doug Coward, and Mark Phoenix) are looking for a female bowler to complete a team in a mixed handicap league. The games will be at 6:00 pm on Tuesday or Thursday nights (your choice) beginning the first week of September at Mission Lanes in Milpitas. If you are interested, reply to this message of contact any one of us. Otherwise, the guy with the short straw goes in for a sex change operation. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 7-AUG-1991 19:58:26.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LAPTOP COMPUTER ***** FOR SALE ***** FOR SALE ***** FOR SALE ***** Compact 286 LTE Notebook Computer (Laptop) 1 year old, Excellent condition Features: 20 Meg Internal Hard Disk 3.5" Internal Floppy 1200/2400 Baud Modem 2.6 Meg RAM 3 Rechargeable Batteries (3 Hours each) Charger/Converter Mouse Dos 4.0 Windows 3.0 Other Miscellaneous Software 1 year warranty still left. $2000.00 or B.O. Reply via Vaxmail or call me at x1782 Thanks, Andrew Burgess ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 8-AUG-1991 09:15:27.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Bug in rand() I have discovered a potentially disasterous bug in the random number generator we use in our games. The problem lies in the line: return( (((ulong) in << 15) + lfrac) >> 16); which should just be: return lfrac >> 16; Apparently the extra factor of in was added in an attempt to force rand() to return numbers from 0 to in _inclusive_. Without this factor, rand() should return a uniform distribution from 0 (inclusive) to in (exclusive). With the added factor, rand() may actually return numbers LARGER than in! By the time you read this, an updated copy of rand.asm for the 68K will be in EE$USERDISK:[68K_US]. We now return you to your regular programming Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 8-AUG-1991 12:04:52.49 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, WILL PHILIPS CALLED FOR YOU AT 11:49 AM. HE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT HE WILL BE HERE AT 1:30 PM. FOR YOUR APPT. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCNAMARA 8-AUG-1991 14:45:20.60 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: test procedure STEEL TALONS SAIIS AUDIO BOARD PCB TEST G.F.M. 8/7/91 (1) SELF-TEST A. Apply power to the SAIIS audio pcb. B. Verify that the following leds are lit: CR10 (-14V), CR11 (+14V), and CR4 (+5V). If one of these leds isn't lit then reject the board. C. Slide the self-test switch to enter self-test and press ZOOM to bypass the 2 minute automated test. D. Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS E. Select SOUND BOARD TESTS. F. Select SA SELF TEST. If there is an error during this test then there may be a problem with one of the following: ROM at 1F, Decode Gal at 2L, 6502 at 1D, SCOM chip at 1L. If there are no errors after this scom communication test then you will hear 8 tones cycling between the left and right channels followed by one long tone. These tones check the Yamaha circuitry. After these tones you will hear 3 sentences followed by a sound effect which come from the ADPCM roms in the following order: ADPCM0 at 1M: "PRETTY GOOD" (PGOOD) ADPCM1 at 1N: "THOSE ARE GOVERNMENT PAID FOR KID" (GOVTPAID) ADPCM2 at 1P: "THIS IS YOUR FINAL EXAM KID GOOD LUCK" (EXAM) ADPCM3 Sound of gunfire hitting a Tank. (TANKHIT) If one of these sentences do not play then the corresponding rom may have a bent pin or may be bad, or the ADPCM Gal at 2F may be bad. These sounds can be manually played by going to the PLAY SOUNDS screen and then selecting the names in the parentheses. Exit this test by pressing ZOOM. G. Select PLAY SOUNDS H. Select R_CLICK and press the thumb switch to check the right coin counter output. I. Select L_CLICK and press the thumb switch to check the left coin counter output. END OF STEEL TALONS SAIIS AUDIO BOARD PCB TEST ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-AUG-1991 15:05:41.61 To: GAWD::MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: test procedure Looks good to me. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-AUG-1991 15:13:31.79 To: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA CC: Subj: stalon_test.doc updated I updated the Steel Talons PCB Test procedure on [logg.ace.release]. If you want to update this file, please copy it to your directory, make the changes and mail me message where the updated file is located. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-AUG-1991 15:54:51.87 To: MARGOLIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: test hello dere ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-AUG-1991 19:49:52.12 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: selftest Jed; Let me know when self test is done. I'll copy it over to the release directory and update the in-house units. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 9-AUG-1991 07:12:23.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Mike Geeks again My mail yesterday was based on the (dubious) practice of stripping the 'C' comments out of the 68000 assembly 'RAND' from Pit Fighter. In fact, the addition of (in << 15) is not only harmless in the asm version, it is needed, if the rest of the routine is left alone. Unfortunately, the "MULS" immediately above the lines in question makes the "raw" random number have a range [-in/2..in/2), so the addition (effectively) of in/2 was needed. On the other hand, changing to a MULU lets you shine on the addition _and_ save some time. If all this is just too confusing, just copy the _new_ RAND.ASM (if you took the old-new one yesterday) and accept my apologies for any hair-tearing that rand(42) occasionally returning -21 caused. Maybe I should go back to pumping gas, Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-AUG-1991 09:32:01.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: 1 of 2 My (New) Address is... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::BURGESS "Andrew" 9-AUG-1991 15:03:48.26 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: 2 of 2 (from John Salwitz) August 9, 1991 I have had the belief for some time now that (sooner or later) I would need to shake up my life. Two weeks ago I closed on a new house and on a new job... I achieved "shake up". Of course, the decision to leave Atari was very difficult. Any good job is tough to leave, but very few places are like Atari. I need to make clear that my decision to leave is not a statement about Atari. Rather, it is a statement about my own restlessness. To those of you that I have been lucky enough to work with, I want to say thank-you. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you. Sincerely, JFS PS: Be careful, the senior sales staff became entirely too dependent on Dave and I, to the point that they needed to be released upon our departure. The guilt can be awful. Try to keep the new staff in line. PSS: Rich, don't think of it as losing a game designer, think of it as losing a Dodger fan, that should make it a whole lot easier to take. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-AUG-1991 20:55:36.50 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Audio test Don't forget to stop the ADPCM test after 8 seconds instead of the current 2 seconds. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-AUG-1991 23:04:27.51 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Ignore the last message I was given the wrong EPROMs, forget the last message. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 12-AUG-1991 00:32:14.05 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: SLOOP Jed, I have a new sloop for you. It shouldn't affect any of your code, but it's best to be on the safe side... - Ed R. - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 12-AUG-1991 07:45:53.10 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Shoreline Tickets 2 tickets for Manhattan Transfer on Fri., 10/4 Sec. 101, middle $45/pair If interested, call Lorene at the front desk, or REPLY to this message ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 12-AUG-1991 10:10:33.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,BROWN CC: Subj: one last bug for the road... From: GAWD::SALWITZ 9-AUG-1991 09:31:50.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: typical salwitz misspelling..... My (REAL) (New) Address is... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "why deny the obvious child?" 12-AUG-1991 10:12:01.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: BRAD Subj: FREE! Empty boxes - suitable for shipping, gifts, etc... Hayes 300 baud smartmodem. Outside my office. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::REMY 12-AUG-1991 14:33:02.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: REMY Subj: MESSAGES FOR MIKE TAYLOR Any E-MAIL messages for Mike Taylor should be sent to my account and I will forward to Mike as he does not have a VAX account. Thank you for your assistance. --Remy ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 12-AUG-1991 15:55:28.66 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BLOOD DRIVE If anyone is interested in donating blood. Please contact Yvette Ext. 5850 DATE : THURSDAY, AUGUST 15,1991 TIME : 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM PLACE : MILPITAS COMMUNITY CENTER 457 E. CALAVERAS BLVD. If enough interested , there will be a shuttle service provided. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 13-AUG-1991 08:19:12.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LOST COFFEE CUP THERE WAS A ABANDON THERE WAS A ABANDON ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 13-AUG-1991 10:46:50.02 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: DSPCOM checksum Jed; The self test says the checksum of the DSPCOM 27512 is 1025 yet the IMI says the checksum is 6420! Why the difference? Isn't this confusing? I am using 6420 as the checksum in the AROMREL.DOC. My plan is to release this part today unless I here differently from you. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 13-AUG-1991 11:48:06.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: VISITORS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 8/14, I WILL BE ESCORTING A SMALL GROUP THRU 675 AT APPROX. NOON TIME. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 13-AUG-1991 14:04:19.76 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DSPCOM Checksum The 2105 cannot read the Boot ROM directly, it can only boot pages of program from it. The program checksum is done on code that has been booted. This is not the same as the actual data in the ROM because of things like: 1. The byte at address 003 in the ROM is a count of the words*8 to load. 2. A program memory word is 24 bits. Every fourth byte in the ROM is $FF and is not loaded. In addition, Peter did not leave enough room in his boot page to add a checksum routine, so I did something very clever that lets me overlay code from boot page 4. This means that only about 97% of the program code is checksummed, but it was either that or nothing. You are correct, $6420 is the checksum for the ROM. I made the program checksum come out to $1025 which is the last part of the part number. Note: There is a Note on the screen that says: NOTE: THE PROGRAM CHECKSUM IS NOT THE ROM CHECKSUM Since the checksums are correct, and assuming both Self-Test and Peter's code work, it looks like you can release it. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 13-AUG-1991 17:10:28.90 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MRS. FIELD'S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE I HAVE A COPY FOR THOSE PEOPLE INERESTED IN MAKING THE THE BEST COOKIES AROUND. IF YOU WERE TO WRITE MRS. FIELDS DIRECTLY FOR THE RECIPE, SHE WOULD CHARGE YOU 250.00. (A DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER HAS AFFORDED US THIS SAVINGS) IT WILL BE AT THE MAIN LOBBY DESK AS LONG AS I AM TODAY. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BIKE "BMX HEAT -- THE BMX RACING GAME" 14-AUG-1991 11:24:21.55 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: 0x6E cuttoff for NUMFA Is this cutoff value still correct? What happens if you drive it with a bigger number? Bonnie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-AUG-1991 13:34:29.01 To: KIM::BIKE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: 0x6E cuttoff for NUMFA I don't know. The Rev 2 boards (and modified Rev 1 boards) can go higher. If you go too high you first get a loss of power followed by a knocking sound. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 15-AUG-1991 09:48:57.99 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Welcome, Welcome, Welcome Another new face in the Admin area - Sandy Stanislawczyk started on Monday as Executive Secretary to Mr. Nakajima. Sandy assured us it's ok to refer to her as Sandy Stan in an attempt to keep the Sandy/Sandi's straight. Please stop by, introduce yourself and welcome Sandy Stan to Atari Games. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 15-AUG-1991 09:54:36.21 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: Subj: DSPCOM cable test Jed; I got your message. We are updating the selftest in all three in house units (counting our station). I will release the selftest later today to tomorrow. Is it possible to have the cable test for a later release? If so, could you provide a date? Is there some thing you need (besides time) to complete this test? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::OWEN 15-AUG-1991 11:59:27.08 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE I'M ATTENDING THE CLASS. IF YOU NEED ME I'M IN EXT. 3921 THANKS DENNIS N. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DEPEW 15-AUG-1991 12:32:03.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: This is an up-date on what has been happening with licensing of our titles to outside publishers. We have just closed the following licensing deals: TH Q, INC., licensed Road Riot, Pit-Fighter and Race Drivin' for the Super NES; Pit-Fighter for Gameboy ELECTRONIC ARTS, licensed Marble Madness for Sega Genesis and Rampart for IBM and Super NES ATARI CORP, licensed Rampart for Lynx and 7800 We are also actively working on other licenses and will keep you posted to all future licenses we make. Thank you. Becky ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 15-AUG-1991 12:56:42.85 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DSPCOM cable test Yes, it is possible to have the cable test for a later release. No, I cannot provide a date. I have one AMS and must make EPROMs to work with two systems. (The other system is the one used to make ASIC65s, which has priority.) It is too late to throw equipment at the problem. If I cannot get it to work today or tomorrow I will probably not be able to do it since I have several other projects to do things for before I go on vacation. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 15-AUG-1991 13:46:09.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: STEEL TALONS TOURNAMENTS!!! (yes, I meant the plural) ****************************************** *** *** *** OK ALL YOU CHOPPER JOCKS OUT THERE *** *** *** ****************************************** If you've been lusting after those sexy STEEL TALON's hats, or would like to win a six-pack of your favorite beverage, here's your chance!!! We are holding TWO SIMULTANEOUS STEEL TALONS TOURNAMENTS tomorrow. There are now two STEEL TALONS cabinets in the Engineering common area. One cabinet will be desig- nated as the HEAD-TO-HEAD TOURNAMENT CABINET, and the other cabinet will be designated as the MISSION TOURNAMENT CABINET. The rules are as follows: HEAD-TO-HEAD TOURNAMENT RULES ----------------------------- 1) You MUST register with either myself or Ed Logg by 6:30 PM this evening (Thursday 8/15). 2) You will be put on a SINGLE ELIMINATION tournament ladder. This ladder will be posted by the HEAD-TO- HEAD TOURNAMENT CABINET by Friday 9:00 AM. 3) You must schedule your tournament match with your opponent and update the ladder yourself. All matches must be complete by 5:00 PM on Friday 8/16/91. 4) Each match will be a best of 13 round event (i.e. the first player to 7 Kills) 5) Third place will be determined by a consolation play-off of the semi-finalist losers. 6) It is legal to use the 30MM gun or ANY OTHER MEANS short of direct physical abuse. 7) The top three places will each win a sixer of the beverage of her choice. 8) Fourth place will win a STEEL TALONS hat. 9) All other participants will receive a STEEL TALONS patch. MISSION TOURNAMENT RULES ------------------------ 1) You may use as many credits as you wish. 2) You may play either solo or linked. 3) NO CHEATING (if you know how to cheat you know what I mean) This is on the honor system, but there may be spot checking from time to time. If we catch you, we break the sixer of OUR choice over your head. 4) The high score on each side will win a sixer of the beverage of his choice. 5) The number 2 player on each side will receive a STEEL TALONS hat. 6) All other players on the high score table will receive a STEEL TALONS patch. 7) This tournament starts at 3:00 PM today (8/15) and ends at 5:00 PM on Friday (8/16/91) NOTE: There is a limit of 1 prize per person FOR EACH TOURNAMENT. In the event of a dispute, the decision of the judges (Ed Logg and Ed Rotberg) is FINAL!!! - The STEEL TALONS Team - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 15-AUG-1991 15:43:06.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:MANAGEMENT, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: DENCKER Subj: Apple Hi-Res Monochrome 12" Monitor Available I got a color monitor today, so my Apple Macintosh B&W monitor is now available for internal company transfer. It's in very good condition, and is capable of displaying 256 grays for full gray scale. It includes the video and power cables. It's compatible with the Mac LC and all Mac II-family machines that have built-in video or a video card installed. Whenever the next person orders a Mac system, please remember this monitor is available for inter-department transfer. It will save the company about $210 (at the developer price). If you want to see it, it's in the spare office in Publications. Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PLOTKIN "Sharon Plotkin" 16-AUG-1991 10:21:46.10 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: PLOTKIN Subj: computer stuff I've pinned a couple of articles from "Science News" about computers. One, in particular talks about computer imaging, called Stereolithography. This process transform a two-d computer screen rendering of a three-d object into an actual three-d plastic model. The xeroxes are attached to the animators bulletin board by my cube. Sharon ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 16-AUG-1991 10:43:41.71 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BIRTHDAY WISHES H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y D O U G P A S Q U I N E L L I ! ! ! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 16-AUG-1991 10:52:04.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Broom There used to be a push broom in the assembly area. It has disappeared. Has anyone seen it? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 16-AUG-1991 10:52:14.92 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SHEPPERD Subj: System down times KIM, GAWD, the Schlage doors and the Ethernet will be down for an hour or so tomorrow, Saturday 8/17/91 a couple of times during the day. ERNIE and BERT will be down for most of the day and MIKE will be down the whole weekend. We'll be installing some new equipment which will require recabling the power to most of the stuff in the room. The sequence of events will follow something like this: Starting about 10am all of the computers will be turned off and unplugged. KIM, GAWD, the Schlage and the Ethernet will be reconnected to power temporarily while all the equipment that has to be moved is moved. ERNIE and BERT will remain down during this period. After all the moves have been completed (probably pretty late in the evening), KIM, GAWD, ERNIE, BERT, the Schlage doors and the Ethernet will be disconnected again and reconnected to their permanent power outlets. MIKE will remain down the whole weekend. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 16-AUG-1991 12:27:13.00 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Self test I ran the test for over an hour without failure. Have you completed checking the self test? I am ready to release it as soon as I here from you. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 16-AUG-1991 13:20:18.76 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: DUART interrupt Do you have a pull up resistor on the DUART interrupt line? Max asked me to be sure that this is the case. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-AUG-1991 13:37:26.09 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: DUART interrupt According to both the schematic and the parts list (both released) the DUART Interrupt pullup resistor, R88, is, in fact, loaded. So is R49, the pullup resistor on the DUART DTACK line. Why do you ask? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 16-AUG-1991 13:49:23.06 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Self test I have tested Self-Test as much as I can. Unless you know of any problems with it that you have not told me about you may release it. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 17-AUG-1991 10:36:11.24 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND,MOORE CC: Subj: Standoffs for DSIII Jed; I was inspecting the cabinets in production and I noticed there are no standoffs for the middle of the DSIII PCB. I think they are needed else the PCB will flex considerably during shipping. I told Bob Stewart about this. Please check the documentation and straignten this matter out Monday. Please VAX me a message when this has been taken care of. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 17-AUG-1991 12:27:59.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talon contest winners Thanks to all of you who helped test our game last week. Will the following people stop by to tell me what they would like for their favorite six packs: Glenn McNamara Victor Mercieca Chuck Eyler Bill Sparky The following can stop by Monday, near noon, for their hats: Tim Hubbersty Kirk Hunt Paul Kwinn In addition to those named about, the following have won patches: Emmette Craver Norm Avellar Jim Petrick John Paul Brad Fuller John Moore Jeff Bell Don Diekneite Dan Mohr THR Gunner John Chris ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 19-AUG-1991 10:14:05.90 To: MARGOLIN,DOWNEND CC: Subj: ECN DSIII Jed; I was in production this morning and I was asked to ECN the DSIII parts list to show only 2 1Meg parts instead of the 8. Could take care of this please? Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 19-AUG-1991 11:10:42.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: bring it back Missing pair of cutters with initials F.K on red handles. Please return them to my tool_box. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 19-AUG-1991 12:49:24.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ..HOUSE PAINTER STORIES ?? SOOO,..DOES ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS,...OR HORROR STORIES WITH REGARDS TO HOUSE PAINTERS ???? I'D BE MOST INTERESTED TO HEAR THOSE STORIES,...PRO OR CON....OR ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ONE MIGHT ASK,...HOW DO YOU PROTECT THE SHRUBS,. PRESSURE CLEANING VS SAND BLASTING ?? IMRON VS 9 COATS OF HAND RUBBED LAQUER ?? THANX MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 20-AUG-1991 09:13:49.11 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MOORE,DOWNEND,WILLIAMS CC: Subj: ECN for DSIII Rick; I have read the Memory Master Release Procedure and I have discussed this with Rick Meyette. I am afraid I must agree with manufacturing and Rick Meyette. I believe the parts list should show the correct number of parts. The AROMREL file contains the information on the latest Revision of the program. Ask Jed to ECN the parts list for the DSIII to show only 2 EPROMs. If you still have problems with this, please contact Rick Meyette. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-AUG-1991 09:26:58.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Syquest Cartridge Anyone finding a Syquest Cartridge yesterday labeled "Transport Disk" please contact Ed Rotberg ASAP!!!! - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-AUG-1991 09:37:15.10 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Syquest Cartridge The cartridge has been found and returned. Thanks, - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 20-AUG-1991 10:02:12.66 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: ...reunited Thanks for returning my tools, saved me the trouble of sending another message for the other stuff that was gone. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BJORKQUIST 20-AUG-1991 10:53:53.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOR SALE FOR SALE: RC CAR $350 2 BODIES 3 SETS OF TIRES AIRTRONICS CONTROLLER BATTERY CHARGER ALL NOVAK SYSTEM needs motor IF INTERESTED CALL TOM @ 985-1932 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 21-AUG-1991 09:53:29.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talons The latest version (Rev B) has been placed in the common area. We are DESPARATE for testing before 1:00PM TODAY. Please stop by the common area and play one of the two games. It is important to test linked games. We have made many changes to the timeouts and we need to be sure that linked games stay linked. If you see any problems call Ed Logg or Ed Rotberg IMMEDIATELY. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 21-AUG-1991 12:16:51.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Yet Another Atari Welcome Another new face in the Atari Games admin. area -- Gilbert Estrada has come on board as Corporate Telecommunications Specialist. Gilbert's office is located across from Sandi Brown's office (Steve Suttles' old office) and he can be reached at Ext. 1710. Welcome Gilbert! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 21-AUG-1991 13:23:17.26 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8631 ============================================================================= ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8631 ============================================================================= REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Programmed Parts PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Devices, Street Driver (478) MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: This CER has been assigned to Jeff Bell, ext 1750 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 21-AUG-1991 14:44:06.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: MCCARTHY Subj: 4 MEG eprom usage Do you intend to use 4 Meg Eproms, now or later. If not press delete now. I had a small stock of 4 MEG Eproms. I have had several requests for them recently and am running out. If you think you need 4 MEG eproms in the next few months please let me know what your expected usage is so that we can plan for it. If you do not know if you will need them, please ask your engineer, or me if you can find me. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 21-AUG-1991 15:46:02.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: for sale '89 Honda Shadow 1100 cc Liquid cooled, very powerful V-twin motor Shaft drive Hydraulic valve adjusters automatic cam-chain tensioners color: Indian Lake Blue 4k miles smooth cruisin' with no maintenance! Chrome Beauty!! Worth buying just to look at. Advertised for $5395. Make me an offer! (and let me drive it once a year) Carole 3727 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 21-AUG-1991 16:59:08.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: You senior engineer/programmers (who rarely burn roms) probably have not run into this problem, but the less fortunate staff who are blessed with using the DIO (every- ones favorite machine) are familiar with this scenario. DIO claims that the roms are non-blank, you know that you've erased them and wonder what's wrong? Try going out of the COMPUTER-CONTROL mode (using up/down keys on DIO) and do a BLANK-CHECK, you'll be happy to confirm that your roms are indeed blank. Now if you resume RS232/COMPUTER-CONTROL mode and try to program those parts it'll be a happy camper and so will you. Why does the DIO work this way? Any ideas? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-AUG-1991 11:07:58.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Company Picnic For all those who wish to purchase them, we have extra Sunglasses - $5.00 (assorted neon colors) Koozie Cups - $3.00 T-Shirts - $5.00 (all sizes) REMINDER: OUR SERVING TIME FOR LUNCH AT THE PICNIC IS FROM 12:00 TO 1:15 HECKER PASS WILL PROVIDE BASEBALL BATS AND BALLS, BUT... NOT MITTS. SO ANYONE WHO HAS A MITT, PLEASE BRING IT, EVEN IF JUST TO LOAN IT TO SOMEONE. THANKS!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-AUG-1991 11:11:15.04 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: SHEPPERD Subj: TWTWTW comes to an end finally... I'm going to try to fix most of the remaining problems today, tomorrow and Sunday. If you have a terminal or printer or something else that still doesn't work, please send me some E-mail clearly identifying what it is and what it is doing wrong and I'll try to get it fixed over the next 3 days. It is unlikely that I'll be able to talk to you personally about it today, so please be as clear as possible since I'm won't be able to ask you questions about it or have you try to use the newly "fixed" equipment. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 23-AUG-1991 11:19:03.66 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's TICKETS available >>>>>>>>>>>>> TICKETS <<<<<<<<<<<< 8/23 2 tickets for tonight A's vs. Milwaukee 7:35 8/24 2 tickets for Saturday (same teams) SAFEWAY BBQ DAY 1:05 8/25 3 tickets for Sunday (same teams) CAPRI COOLER-BAG DAY 1:05 8/26 2 or 3 for Monday A's vs. BOSTON 7:05 8/27 2 tickets for Tuesday (still boston) 7:05 8/28 1 or 2 tickets for Wednesday (yep it's boston) 12:15 day game GO A'S RPLY via mail OR CALL NOW! OPERATOR STANDING BY! Mike Hally x1740 - till 5:00 this afternoon (or see Mike at the Survivors' game TONIGHT!) Oh, prices? $12 or negotiable... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 23-AUG-1991 17:49:44.80 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ACCIDENT ON 680 THERE IS A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 680 THAT HAS 237 BACKED AND 880 BACKED-UP. I GUESS THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO STAY HERE AND WORK LIKE ME. HA HA. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 26-AUG-1991 10:31:11.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Programs at the Exploratorium I have posted the latest (September) schedule from the Exploratorium in S.F. on the animation bulletin board. Of particular note (sort of work-related) are the Robot Olympics and some short films, but I heartily recommend browing the whole thing for stuff that may not be work related (like a session on hand-made marbles) but could be personally interesting. Remember, you're never too old to have a happy childhood. Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 26-AUG-1991 12:18:46.80 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MOORE,DOWNEND CC: Subj: low voltage test Rick; I would like to ask you to have Jed go over to manufacturing today and to instruct them on what voltages should be used to test the PCBs for low and high Vcc. They are currently using 4.9 and 5.1 but I don't think that is good enough. Please see Bob Stewart or Jim Freitas. We are shipping three games to Japan tomorrow and we need to test these PCBs as soon as possible. I also do not know where they are reading the voltage on their test fixture. It could be at the power supply rather than the worst place on the PCBs. Please let me know what instructions you have given them and the results of your visit. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 27-AUG-1991 10:54:02.08 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,MCCARTHY,MOORE,DOWNEND,ROTBERG CC: Subj: Watchdogs on power up Production has noted several games that generate watchdog resets on power up. I have also observed this on some field test units on the East coast. All the failures are on the right hand side. I am asking Jed and Pat to help me solve this problem. I speculate that some part of the Steel Talons is coming up faster than another. What is unigue about the right side versus the left? How can I determine where the watchdog error occurs? Manufacturing observed no GSP timeout errors over last night with the games running the attract mode. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 27-AUG-1991 11:07:15.72 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: TALONS Jed, we are experiencing some fallout of Talons board sets on the final line. They come up with a GSP timeout error after being powered down then powered back up again. We currently have 11 boards in this condition in the tech area. Jim Buchanan has been working on these for 3 days now and can't seem to isolate the problem. Would you please come over to meet with Jim as soon as possible to help correct this problem? Thank You Ken w. 3909 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "AKA - COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 27-AUG-1991 13:58:33.80 To: BURNIAS,MARGOLIN,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8645 - Completed From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 27-AUG-1991 13:44:27.08 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8645 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW VENDOR APPLICATION: PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: 137662-050 GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: IC,CMOS,DSP,50MHZ,68P,PLCC MANUFACTURER: ANALOG DEVICES MFG P/N: AD90461-7 CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: ADD PART NO. & MANUFACTURER ABOVE. LEAVE PREVIOUS & NOTE AS IS. CC: MARGOLIN & BURNIAS ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE RS R SHERMAN 27-AUG-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MOSER 27-AUG-1991 14:41:39.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: cat needs home I'm not happy about it but it looks like I'm going to have to take my cat to the SPCA. Our small apartment is just too small for me, my husband our 14 month old daughter and a cat. My daughter is more mobile than she used to be and it's difficult for all of us when the space is so limited. Minerva, our cat is very pretty, white tummy and paws, tabby spotted back. She needs a quiet home like mine was before I got married and had a baby. Being crowded is getting on her nerves. If anyone has any ideas about other alternatives besides the SPCA please let me know. I don't think my cat ever learned how to hunt so I don't want to leave her in a park or somewhere like that. Thanks, Kris ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 28-AUG-1991 10:01:57.06 To: MARGOLIN CC: LOGG,MCNAMARA Subj: VRAM PROBLEM Jed, I took the board and the new self-test eproms over to Jim and he tried them and we found that it still has vram problems with the new self-test eproms. He exchanged the Multisync board with another one that exhibits the problem more often for us to look at and I connected it to a bench setup in your lab and I can't get it to fail even with the original self-test eproms. Your new self-test roms are also on the bench. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 28-AUG-1991 14:01:41.56 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Missing Brief Manual There are (4) Brief Manuals in circulation (the fat binder style) with the new PC/486's for the game programming staff. Rusty has one. Andy has one. Dennis has one. ?????? has one. If you have the missing manual, please let me know. I think it was last seen in the SPACE lab. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 28-AUG-1991 19:56:00.67 To: MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: You Know What I would like to find out if there is still a VRAM problem when the board is powered solely by +5V. On Jim's test setup, either turn off the appropriate supplies or use a pin extractor to remove +15V and -22V from P1. On a real game with the Problem, unplug the Rump Thump Board. If you want to wait until I come in, that's fine. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 29-AUG-1991 09:11:35.85 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: DSP audio cost Jed; Could you give me an idea of the cost (including overhead, etc.) for a stand alone DSP audio PCB. Please assume the host 68010 will NOT be able to run RPM to drive the DSP. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 29-AUG-1991 09:13:01.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAFETERIA CLOSING EARLY PAT HAS TO LEAVE EARLY TODAY. THE GRILL WILL BE TURNED OFF AT 1:00. DRINKS AND SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 1:30. AFTER 1:30, THE VENDING MACHINES WILL BE YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF REFRESHMENT. IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU'RE GOING TO EAT HERE TODAY, DON'T WAIT 'TIL THE LAST MINUTE! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 29-AUG-1991 09:51:38.09 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: VRAMS THE LATEST ON OUR END. WE PULLED THE SAMSUNG VRAMS OUT OF A MULTISYNC WHICH WAS FAILING SOCKETS WERE INSTALLED AND JIM LOADED MICRON TECHNOLOGY 150ns PARTS AND THE BOARD WAS CYCLED ON AND OFF 100 TIMES AND IT WOULD NOT FAIL. THE SAM- SUNG DEVICES WERE REINSTALLED AND THE BOARD FAILED IMMEDIATELY. IT APPEARS THAT THE SAMSUNG ARE NOT COMPATIBLE ON SOME BOARDS. I SENT A MAIL MSG TO GLEN BUT LATER HEARD HE WILL NOT BE HERE TODAY. I HAVE 30 BOARDS IN TECH REPAIR NOW FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND WE NEED HELP TO FIND A FIX. OF COURSE WE ONLY HAVE THE SAMSUNG PARTS IN STOCK AND I DO NOT KNOW AVAILABILITY OF OTHER MANUFACTURER PARTS. BURNIAS IS CHECKING THAT. PRESENTLY WE WILL BE INSTALLING SOCKETS IN ALL 16 VRAM LOCATIONS SO IF THE DECISION IS MADE TO CHANGE ALL THE PARTS IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US OUT IN THIS DILEMMA? THANKS KEN W. 3909 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 29-AUG-1991 11:12:24.18 To: KIM::MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: RE: You Know What Jim fixed the board with the sockets and tried the other brand VRAM and could not get them to fail. If the Samsung VRAM are in they fail quite often. He also noticed a glitch on the reset line immediately after power-on and is wondering if this is ok. He gave me a power supply like the one he uses so I can connect it to the board in the lab and try to duplicate the problem over here. Also Don Wrightnour has initiated a deviation to go to sockets for the VRAM. Glenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 29-AUG-1991 11:14:51.65 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: From Manufacturing From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 29-AUG-1991 06:54:33.72 To: MCNAMARA CC: Subj: VRAMS GLEN, JIM GOT THE BOARD SET WORKING THIS MORNING AND INSTALLED THE MICRON TECHNOLOGY VRAMS. HE COULD NOT GET THE BOARD TO FAIL AFTER POWERING UP AND DOWN APPROXIMATELY 100 TIMES. AFTER REINSTALLIING THE SAMSUNG DEVICES, THE BOARD FAILED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ALONG. WE NEED A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM ASAP. I HAVE ABOUT 30 BOARDS EXHIBITING THIS FAILURE IN MY REPAIR AREA AND WHO KNOWS HOW MANY BOARDS ARE GOING TO FAIL OUT IN THE FIELD. THANKS KEN W. 3909 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DROBNY "Buddy Flyback" 29-AUG-1991 11:26:29.05 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Chronicle Anyone out there have todays S.F. Chronicle? I need to look at the front page, pages 8-14. Thanks in advance ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 29-AUG-1991 12:58:57.01 To: LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DS III Costs DS III Costs 2/7/91 1 of 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DS III Stuffed to do Street Driver (Graphics and Sound): Material Labor Overhead Total -------- ----- -------- ------- DS III (Street Driver): $221.62 $6.17* $50.40* $278.19 * The DS III Board is similar to the Driver Sound Board in size and density. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DS III Stuffed to do Street Driver (Graphics and Sound): 256K Bytes Graphics EPROM (2*27C010); 256K Bytes (2*27C010) + 64K Bytes (1*27C512) Sound EPROM; Has Extra Sound Program RAM to do Sequencer (3 8Kx8-35 SRAMs = $11.70) No 3D Processor; All unused positions have sockets (27C010 sockets are $0.46 ea.) 1 PC Board $39.60 $ 39.60 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00 1 ADSP-2105 $ 9.90 $ 9.90 8 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 31.20 4 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $ 25.20 1 27C512 $ 2.75 $ 2.75 Other ICs = $ 39.74 Diodes = $ 0.49 Connectors = $ 3.68 Capacitors = $ 8.33 Resistors = 97 * $0.009 = $ 0.87 Misc = $ 1.39 Sockets = $ 17.27 Xtals = $ 1.20 ------- Total: $221.62 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 of 3 DS III Completely Stuffed (Graphics + Sound + 3D Sound Processor) 1 PC Board $40.00 $ 40.00 137662-050 1 ADSP-2101 $40.00 $ 40.00 137674-040 2 ADSP-2105 $ 9.90 $ 19.80 137667-035 8 8K8-35 $ 3.90 $ 31.20 137668-200 16 27C010-200 $ 6.30 $100.80 137647-015 2 GAL20V8-15 $ 2.00 $4.00 137448-200 2 27C512-200 $ 2.75 $5.50 137646-015 2 GAL16V8 $ 1.30 $2.60 137327-001 2 74F00 $ 0.115 $0.23 137005-001 1 74LS00 $ 0.120 $0.12 137042-001 1 74LS02 $ 0.120 $0.12 137437-001 1 74F04 $ 0.130 $0.13 137487-001 2 74AS32 $ 0.225 $0.45 137052-001 1 7406 $ 0.180 $0.80 137436-001 7 74F74 $ 0.150 $1.05 137521-001 4 74F138 $ 0.320 $1.28 137675-001 1 75ALS194 $ 1.30 $1.30 137676-001 1 75ALS195 $ 1.20 $1.20 137144-001 16 74LS374 $ 0.225 $3.60 137038-001 12 74LS244 $ 0.256 $3.07 137134-001 7 74LS245 $ 0.238 $1.66 137137-001 1 74LS259 $ 0.230 $0.23 137579-001 2 TL084 $ 0.40 $0.80 137158-002 2 6012 $ 4.06 $8.16 137301-001 4 TDA2030 $ 0.86 $3.44 Other ICs = $39.74 122002-104 119 0.1,50V $0.034 $4.05 122016-220 6 22pF, 100V, 5% radial $0.070 $0.42 122015-224 6 0.22 uF, 50V, 10% $0.220 $1.32 122015-272 18 0.0027 uF, 50V, 10% $0.056 $1.01 122016-470 4 47 pF, 100V, 5% CER $0.070 $0.28 124000-226 4 22 uF, 35V, Elec $0.110 $0.44 121022-222 2 0.0022 uF, 100V Plastic $0.032 $0.06 124000-106 2 10 uF, 35V, Elec $0.075 $0.15 123009-107 4 100/35V, Radial Low ESR $0.150 $0.60 Capacitors = $8.33 131027-002 3 MV5053 LED $0.076 $0.23 131048-001 8 1N4001 $0.020 $0.16 131009-215 1 1N4742A $0.060 $0.06 133041-001 1 2N3904 $0.035 $0.04 Diodes = $0.49 179021-060 1 Conn, 60 pos 3M, straight $2.25 $2.25 179213-003 1 Conn, 3 pos, 0.156 (VOL) $0.109 $0.11 179213-006 1 Conn, 6 pos 0.156 (JSPK) $0.160 $0.16 179069-009 1 Conn, 9 pos AMP (POWER) $0.520 $0.52 179118-011 1 Conn, 11 Pos 0.1 (SERIAL) $0.16 $0.16 179048-002 4 PIN_JUMPERS $0.120 $0.48 Connectors = $3.68 3 of 3 110027-102 21 1K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009 110027-103 44 10K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008 110027-101 6 100, 5%, 1/8W $0.008 110027-151 1 150, 5%, 1/8W $0.009 110027-222 2 2.2K, 5%, 1/8W $0.009 110027-682 8 6.8K, 5%, 1/8W $0.008 110027-562 2 5.6K $0.010 110027-472 2 4.7K $0.008 110027-221 2 220 $0.008 110027-104 1 100K $0.009 110027-334 1 330K $0.011 110027-010 4 1 $0.009 110027-223 2 22K $0.009 1 180/1W $0.05 Resistors = 97 * $0.009 = $0.87 179051-001 2 Test Point $0.026 $0.05 2 Heat Sink $0.67 $1.34 Misc = $1.39 144000-012 1 XTAL, 12.0 MHz $0.60 $0.60 144000-013 2 XTAL, 10.0 MHz $0.60 $1.20 Xtals = $1.80 179237-068 1 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2101) $1.60 $1.60 179237-068 2 Socket, PLCC, (ADSP-2105) $1.60 $3.20 179259-020 2 Socket, 20 pin, 0.3" $0.064 $0.13 179259-024 2 Socket, 24 pin, 0.3" $0.120 $0.24 179259-028 8 Socket, 28 pin, 0.3" $0.57 $4.56 179257-028 2 Socket, 28 pin, 0.6" $0.089 $0.18 179257-032 16 Socket, 32 pin, 0.6" $0.46 $7.36 Sockets = $17.27 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::ESTRADA 29-AUG-1991 14:04:19.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: NEW KID ON THE BLOCK HELLO EVERYONE, MY NAME IS GILBERT ESTRADA, I AM HERE REPLACING STEVE SUTTLES AND I AM YOUR NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTACT. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE, PRINTER, OR TERMINAL PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT EXT. 1710 AND I WILL DO MY VERY BEST TO TRY TO HELP YOU IN WHICH EVER WAY I CAN. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY I WOULD PREFER IF YOU DO IT BY E-MAIL, SO I CAN HAVE A HARD COPY OF YOUR REQUEST THAT WAY I CAN MAKE SURE IT GETS DONE A.S.A.P. SINCERELY, GILBERT ESTRADA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 30-AUG-1991 10:59:17.04 To: MARGOLIN CC: BIKE Subj: Multisynch PCB problems As you recomended I did the following to fix the GSP TIME-OUT error that we've been fighting this week: ~ 1_ Power supply reads 5.11 volts on the board. ~ 2_ CR22 & op-amp at 5B have been deleted/removed. ~ 3_ The entire set of E-PROMS have been re-burned using fresh parts off the shelf. Unfortunately, the GSP TIME-OUT error still crashes the program when going in/out of operator screen in self-test and in the attract mode it eventually hangs. I 'll be eager to try any more suggetions you might think of. Bonnie and I are kinda puzzled with this problem and need some help. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 30-AUG-1991 11:14:28.86 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BROWN Subj: SHORT-TIMER TODAY IS YVETTE'S LAST DAY AT ATARI. SHE IS MOVING ON TO GREENER PASTURES IN CHICO. CALL OR STOP BY TO BID HER A FOND FAREWELL. SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 30-AUG-1991 11:44:16.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's TIX AVAILABLE >>>>>>>>>>>>> TICKETS <<<<<<<<<<<< 8/30 1 ticket for tonight A's vs. DETROIT 7:35 8/31 2 tickets for Saturday (same teams) T-SHIRT DAY 1:05 9/1 3 tickets for Sunday (same teams) PG&E BINDER DAY 1:05 GO A'S RPLY via mail OR CALL NOW! OPERATOR STANDING BY! Mike Hally x1740 - till 5:00 this afternoon (or see Mike at the Survivors' game TONIGHT!) Oh, prices? $10 what a discount!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 30-AUG-1991 12:17:47.47 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Sound cost Jed; I got your previous message but I am starting up a new project and I want the cost of a PCB to replace the SAIIS PCB. I cannot use the DSIII as it stands. What does just the DSP audio section cost? How much would it cost to add a 6502/68000/etc. to run RPM/other driver? ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-AUG-1991 14:16:28.44 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Sound cost I am just a bit busy right now and do not have time to design a Sound Board for you. Regards, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-AUG-1991 20:55:11.07 To: MONCRIEF,LOGG,MCNAMARA,DURFEY,BRYANT,BURNIAS,FREITAS,MARTIN,SMITH,STEWART,WILLIAMS,WRIGHTNOUR CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Steel Talons This is what I know so far. I am distributing it so others can comment on it. The Big Sympton is the GSP Timeout Error. This is definitely caused by the GSP program crashing. The GSP program crashes because, after powerup, one or more of the VRAMs do not work, and nothing can be done in software to make them work. (The GSP Simple Memory Test identifies the miscreant VRAMs.) If power is removed and reapplied, sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't. I do not know of anything that will cause a VRAM to permanently not work in a circuit until power is removed and reapplied, except for Latch-Up. (This is when the voltage on an input is greater than the IC's VCC. This triggers an SCR that is part of the gate structure but is not a problem as long as the input does not get higher than the IC's operating voltage.) Things that have been tried: 1. I made Steel Talons Self-Test ROMs with the GSP Reset time extended to 2 ms. Made no difference. 2. I had Jim remove the +15V and -22V from a board at his test station; maybe it was causing the VRAMs to latch up. Made no difference. 3. As per Ken Williams' memo, when the Samsung VRAMs are replaced with Micron VRAMs, there does not seem to be a problem. 4. Mary has checked around; only Samsung and Hitachi still make 64Kx4 VRAMs. 5. Glenn brought a boardset back and we fired it up on a bench with a variable supply. When we brought the voltage up slowly it screwed up every time. We kept the supply on and switched it with just wire leads. It didn't screw up. We returned to bringing it up slowly. It had stopped screwing up. A short time later the VRAM in one particular position started screwing up every time. If, with the board powered, I remove the VRAM and plug it back in, it will usually work. Replacing it with a Micron VRAM fixed it. Swapping the Samsung VRAM with another one from a different location seems to fix it, at least temporarily. 6. We removed the 0.1 uF bypass capacitor associated with one of the VRAMs and measured it. It was, indeed, 0.1 uF. We added a 1 uF tantalum capacitor to the area. Made no difference. 7. I thought that maybe there was a problem with the plated-thru holes to +5V and Ground. I measured the resistance between +5V on every VRAM and a +5V Testpoint with a low resistance Ohmmeter and they seemed ok. I did the same with the VRAM Grounds. I also did it with the Bypass Caps. They all seem solidly connected. The VRAMs are now being put in sockets and I think this is a good idea. I would like to find out if all the MultiSync Boards are made by the same vendor. If there are several vendors, is there a correlation between the Problem and the board vendor? Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-SEP-1991 06:19:13.09 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature What is this FLASH nonsense, anyways? It's simple. When you push the buttons, you simply make noise. IF the phone system is expecting you to make dialing noises, it dials. IF it is expecting access codes, it accesses. IF the noises you make (like talking, singing, playing the flute, or playing the keypad) get sent to "the other end", it sends. Once you are connected to another phone, the ONLY thing you can do is hang up. BUT, if you hang up and quickly pick up again, phone systems tend to not disconnect (as you may have experienced at home). This is called FLASHing the switchhook (the hook that holds the handset and works the switch). You FLASH when you need to get the attention of the phone system. You can tell if you have its attention, because it generates a tone to let you know. When you want to transfer a call, you are already connected by definition. You need to tell the phone system what to do. You FLASH to get a dial tone. FLASH is unneccesary (but doesn't hurt) if you already have a dial tone. Now, some people find it difficult to get the timing down, and either flash for too short or too long a time. Too short simply doesn't work, but too long can be disastrous! Some Ergonomic Engineer at Rolm realized this and provided a FLASH button on the phones we use (most of us, anyways). If you have a flash button, DON'T USE THE SWITCHOOK. It has electronics behind it to stay hung up for long enough to make sure. It WILL hang up the phone. Just push the flash button. On phones that don't have the button (like wall phones) simply hang up very breifly--usually pushing the hangup button with your finger is better than actually hanging up the phone. Of course, there are exceptions, and several, at that. The best general rule I can give for multibutton phones is: If it has a flash button, use it. If it doesn't, it might be an ETS (one of the electronic types we have). ETSs never need a flash, and in fact, can't. If you have feature buttons, they should not need to be preceded by a flash (feature buttons are those that aren't "line" buttons and also arent 0-9, #, or *--the dial pad). If you find that you make noise instead of doing what you want, do a FLASH. The bottom line is: FLASH is to get the attention of the phone system. Performing a FLASH gets you some kind of dial tone, and is needed before any of the feature codes (watch this space for more details). ETS sets (only!) don't have and can't use the FLASH function. All other sets need a FLASH; if you have a button marked FLASH, use it; if you don't, momentarily push the switchook. Dedicated buttons (buttons marked TRANSFER, for example) won't need a FLASH beforehand if they are properly programmed; if they aren't properly programmed, let me know, & I'll fix it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 3-SEP-1991 07:52:51.76 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MULTISYNC FABS The Multisync boards are being made by two different vendors and both have failed for the same reason. Apparently no correlation between the problem and the board vendor. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 3-SEP-1991 08:29:33.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,BRYANT,FREITAS,SHIRLEY,MSHERMAN,CALFEE,HINDORFF CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- this Friday -- 3:30 - 5:00 This month's Walkabout will be hosted by Mark Pierce and the Warriors. I've been told that if you don't go, they will punch your lights out! The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Sept. 6, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 3-SEP-1991 16:30:57.95 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE RON SHUCK OF SIMPSON CALLED AND ASKED THAT YOU RETURN HIS CALL,727-7433. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 4-SEP-1991 09:22:04.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK.DIS CC: Subj: SLOT CARS I am looking for any TYCO slot car tracks, cars, equipment that might be lying around in your house. I recently assembled some old sets I have and am interested in expanding...but as you know things change over time and I might not be able to find new tracks or cars to run with or on my existing stuff. Let me know how much you want for your old slot car stuff... Thanks in advance, Andrew J Burgess ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 4-SEP-1991 12:36:02.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: LOIS Subj: New Arrival The Engineering Department is proud to announce a new addition! WHO: Laura Shelby Stark 9 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches long WHEN: Sept. 1, 1991 at 10:30P Proud parents are Gary and Karen Stark Everyone is home and doing fine. WELCOME TO THE NEW ATARIAN!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 5-SEP-1991 09:41:48.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: San Diego anyone? I have two tickets to a San Diego Padres game (against Cardinals) on Saturday - Sept. 7 - at 7:00 p.m. in San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium... I realize that's kind of far to go for a ball game ... but ... if anyone is interested, give me a call (x 427) If someone is interested but unsure as to how they'd get down there, I also have a confirmed reservation for myself and my husband (not yet paid for) for a Southwest Airlines flight out of Oakland at 6 pm Friday night, Sept. 6 -- total round trip cost: $118 -- returning Sunday afternoon around 1 or so. The problem is, you'd probably have to pretend you're me... I know, shudder at the thought ... Accommodations? I have a reservation (also not yet paid for) at the Raddison Hotel -- I have to cancel my plans, but someone else might want to take advantage of the results of many evenings of hard phone work making these arrangements ... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JACKIE 5-SEP-1991 14:00:47.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: AMOA SHOW - LAS VEGAS ALL EMPLOYEES PLANNING TO ATTEND THE AMOA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS ON THEIR OWN ARE ASKED TO ATTEND A BRIEF MEETING ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, IN THE CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM AT 11:00AM. THANKS! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 6-SEP-1991 12:25:00.10 To: @SM:JUNK CC: Subj: C++ anyone? Does anyone out there have a C++ compiler I can use? I'm taking a C++ class this semester, and just found out that we have to supply our own. Any PC, Macintosh, VAX, or Sun compiler will probably do except for the GNU C++, which doesn't support a ATT 2.0 streams (which the prof requires). -- jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 6-SEP-1991 14:42:42.41 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: huh? Did anyone catch "Law and Order" on Tuesday night? I just caught the end of some statement about how drug dealers use real young children and babies as shields from bullets. They call these kids "mushrooms" after a video game where the bugs can hide behind mushrooms and not be shot. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 6-SEP-1991 14:51:11.23 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, TOM DEMPSEY W/ T.I. CALLED FOR YOU AT 2:52 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 748-2291. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-SEP-1991 19:37:57.42 To: WILLIAMS,WRIGHTNOUR CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Son of Samsung Ken, I have left the following message on Jim's chair. Please make sure he gets it. Thanks. I am history. Jed 9/6/91 Jim, These are the mods for MultiSync Boards with Samsung VRAMs: 1. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 18 to +5V. 2. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 16 to +5V. 3. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 120_U pin 14 to +5V. 4. Connect a 10K 1/8W Resistor from 160_U pin 8 to +5V. 5. Cut and lift 120_U pin 1 6. Connect a wire jumper from 120_U pin 1 to 120_K pin 2. Let Rick know how mods 5 and 6 work out. Thanks, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 9-SEP-1991 09:57:06.53 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: holographic commentary >>>> This little editorial comment came in across an international network where people have been discussing the merits of the Sega 'holographic' game... >>>>> i like to play this game, although not the 'standard' way. i like to bust off the little fluorescent blocks and throw them at pedestrians on the drive home. also, a neat 3-D effect CAN be achieved on this machine: i lump a pile of spittle on the horizontal plexiglass shield: the phlegm DOES ACTUALLY APPEAR TO FLOAT ABOVE THE IMAGE! amazing, eh? -- +-----------------------------+ i represent me. exclusively. | tim clinkenpeel | -_-_-_-end government by representation!-_-_-_- | tpehrson@javelin.sim.es.com | _-_-_-let the people speak for themselves-_-_-_ +-----------------------------+ >warning< my messages are offensive to morons ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 9-SEP-1991 11:17:06.91 To: MONCRIEF CC: MARGOLIN,MCNAMARA Subj: latest vram mod I talked to Jim this morning and the newest mod still does not solve the vram problem. Of the 3 boards in question, 2 work now but 1 still fails. Another problem is that 2 of the other 29 boards now fail with this last mod. Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::COMSTOCK 9-SEP-1991 14:44:53.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Lens Missing from Animation Dept. If anyone knows what became of the lens for the tv camera on our Lyon-Lamb animaton system (located next to the Macintosh IIfx next to Brad Fuller's office) please let me know. I am replacing the lens with another and I would like to be reassured that the first one was just borrowed and not stolen. Sam PS: As always, "It's best to leave a note when borrowing." ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 9-SEP-1991 15:37:50.74 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Message Hi Jed, Joan Alpin with Merit tried to reach you at 3:35. Please call her at 434-0800, if you're not on vacation. Thanks, Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 9-SEP-1991 16:34:21.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: CPR and ERT Classes Atari Games will be offering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Response Training classes to a limited number of employees. We are limited to the number of participants for each session. Although the easiest way to select participants would be on a first come basis, in case of emergency, we need to make sure all areas of the company have trained emergency personnel. I will make sure we have employees from each area of the company and use the first come process to select from those who respond. If you are interested in attending the ERT session, or one of the CPR sessions, please let me know no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11. If you would like to attend one of the CPR sessions, please let me know which class you would like to attend 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 Class size is limited to 10 students per session. There is only one ERT class which will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 students. REMEMBER - If you want to attend, let me know via E-Mail or phone, no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11. cynde grossman ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 9-SEP-1991 17:15:18.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: The American Cancer Society has sent us information on free education programs that they offer. I am polling to see if enough employees would be interested in any session to make it worthwhile. We would need a minimum of 15 interested employees in order to schedule a particular session. I have listed the topics available and if you are interested, please let me know and if there is enough interest, I will contact the American Cancer Society and schedule a convenient time. With the 15th annual 'Great American Smokeout' upcoming on November 21, the American Cancer Society offers - TOBACCO AND HEALTH FEMININE MISTAKE: WOMEN AND SMOKING SPECIAL DELIVERY - an educational session for pregnant women who smoke Other sessions include - Women's Health: The Good News About Cancer Breast Health Program Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer Taking Control/Eating Smart Skin Cancer Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Prevention in the Workplace I have a short description of each course if you would like further details. Let me know if anything looks interesting! cynde grossman ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 11-SEP-1991 07:57:40.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,HOBGOOD CC: Subj: pay day Guess what...EVERYBODY gets a paycheck this Friday! Guess what...Lois and I will both be gone!! Since I figured those of you not going to the show would probably still want your check before the weekend, we've made other arrangements to get them to you. Sam Comstock, Rick Moncrief, Pat McCarthy and Dave Shepperd will get checks from Loraine Hobgood for their own departments. Art Jackson will get checks for everyone in Design Services. For the rest of you, Loraine will make a trip through Engineering about donut time and give out checks to who she sees, if you miss her, drop by her office in Finance and pick up your check. (For those going to the show, be glad you'll have some money waiting for you when you get back from Lost Wages!!!!!) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::OWENS 11-SEP-1991 13:15:42.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: 12TH ANNUAL CHILDRENS PAGENT, (OR GIVE ME THE MONEY) Well, All those years I bought candy, pledged money for "what ever" to support those beautiful children of yours, special projects have now come payable. My son and daughter, (very cute twins), are entered in a childrens beauty pagent sponsored by Mount Madonna Y.M.C.A. Mens Service Club. The proceeds to benifit Y.M.C.A. youth projects. Each ticket is cost $.50, and is worth 100 votes, 2,000 votes/book with an additional 500 bonus points for each completed book. Door prizes are: 1st $300.00, 2nd $200.00, and 3rd $100.00, (winner need not be present to win). Drawing is Sunday Oct 13, 1991, which gives you plenty of time to withdraw your life savings to donate! Just kidding, I do have two books of tickets on me now, and once sold will bring in more, (key word "once"). It is a worth while promotion and I sincerely appreciate your support. OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY FOR YOUR CALL!! EXT 1753 RLO ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 11-SEP-1991 14:39:55.47 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,MOORE,DOWNEND,STEWART,FREITAS CC: Subj: PCB failures Rick Moncrief; I returned today from vacation to hear there are several problems in production. First, the horizon poly on 13 of the 20 or so games had rainbow colors. These colors stay even though I rewrite the colors every frame. The colors also stay even though the level (the whole color scheme) changes. This problem was first noticed yesterday. Second, of the 13 games mentioned above, 6 had GSP Timeout Errors. When I was there, there were at least two other games with GSP Timeout Errors. All of these PCBs had Hitachi VRAMs. For your information, I was told that a "large" percentage of 2101-7 parts have failed recently. I was told the numbers are in the 16 to 18 count. I was also told that 9 failed yesterday alone (6 with the date code 9121). The Hitachi VRAMs just hit final assembly yesterday afternoon. I suspect these parts may have something to do with the problem(s) above. I checked the 12 or so games with the Samsung VRAMs with modified PCBs. They have no GSP Timeouts and I have seen no "rainbow" horizons. What does the mod Jed requested do? Bob Stewart, Jim Freitas, and I agreed that we would not ship any games until we have determined more about these failures. We are currently unboxing and locating all the games that fail. We will try replacing the Hitachi parts with Samsung parts. Please check with Ken Williams tomorrow to determine the results of their experiments. Bob Stewart, Jim Freitas, and I will not be in tomorrow. Bob and I can be reached at the AMOA. Could you please call Jed and ask him to come in and help solve this problem? I realize he is on vacation but we are in a position where we need to ship games without failures. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 11-SEP-1991 21:45:46.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: SHEPPERD Subj: A tall TAIL Announcing an update to the TAIL utility. Now it has a -f option (or /F if you prefer) which lets you monitor the input file. TAIL with the -f option, will display the last n lines (defaults to the pagesize of your terminal) and add new ones as they show up in the input file. It samples the input file once every 5 seconds to see if anything changed. You quit out of TAIL in monitor mode by typing a (or some other terminting character) on you terminal. If you put wildcards on the input filename and select the monitor mode, then typing a return will cause TAIL to advance to the next file. After all files have been displayed, then it'll exit. This feature can be used to do something like TAIL /PAGE where it'll show you the tail of a file and wait for you to type return to see the next one, etc. Typing TAIL with no parameters displays a small help screen. Normally, the job controller updates a batch log file only once every minute or when it's buffers overflow. You can change that with the DCL command SET OUTPUT_RATE=time. I've modified the BATCH and AT procedures to output to the log file once every 5 seconds which will make the BATCH.LOG and ??.LOG files reflect more timely information when using TAIL -F. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 12-SEP-1991 10:19:43.43 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: another editorial comment from the net Path: dms!motcsd!apple!mips!spool.mu.edu!news.nd.edu!mentor.cc.purdue.edu!akg From: akg@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Mike Hughey) Newsgroups: rec.games.video.arcade Subject: Re: Teens Message-ID: <18679@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> Date: 12 Sep 91 06:12:41 GMT References: <1991Aug31.171730.25526@cbnewse.cb.att.com> <1991Aug31.175050.13717@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> <1991Sep7.201459.15837@wam.umd.edu> Distribution: na Organization: Purdue University Lines: 15 Posted: Thu Sep 12 01:12:41 1991 In article <1991Sep7.201459.15837@wam.umd.edu> vgriscep@wam.umd.edu (VGR) writes: > Apparently, Atari and Williams, being two of the smarter video game makers, >are aware that the ideas for games were exhausted long ago. Garbage. The video game makers have simply stopped using new ideas for games. There's a near-inexhaustible supply still out there; all we need is some creative people making the video games, instead of the brain-dead people that are at all of the manufacturers now. Problem is, with a new game idea, the makers aren't sure how the marketing will go. If they simply do another kill-kill game, it'll sell exactly X amount, so they can budget accordingly. Marketing has taken all of the fun out of this business. Mike Hughey ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 12-SEP-1991 18:24:35.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: I'M OUTTA HERE I WILL BE ON MY ANNUAL RESERVE TRAINING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR TWO WEEKS BEGINNING SEPT 16-27. MY REPLACEMENT WILL BE MICHELLE REIMEL. MICHELLE WILL TRY TO GET YOUR MESSAGES TO YOU BY EITHER CALLING OR PAGING. SHE WILL NOT BE SENDING VAXMAIL. IF YOU ARE EXPECTING A CALL AND HAVEN'T RECIEVED IT, PLEASE CHECK WITH HER. SHE WON'T KNOW ANYONE, SO STOP BY, INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND CHECK FOR MESSAGES. SEE YA IN TWO WEEKS. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 13-SEP-1991 09:45:17.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: TV program on virtual reality Last night I was watching PrimeTime Live, and they announced next Thursday's program. One of the stories they'll be covering then is virtual reality (and possibly VR games). The footage they showed looked VERY interesting, with almost photo-realistic images. I don't know if that program is a re-run or not. Thursday, Sept. 19, 10-11 p.m. ABC-TV, ch. 7 and 11 Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 16-SEP-1991 06:25:59.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FURNITURE FOR SALE DESK 5 X 2.5 FT, CHAIR, REFERENCE TABLE 5 X 2.5 FT, BLACK DESKTOP ORGAN- IZER, BOOKSHELVES: TWO 36 IN WIDE X 29 IN TALL, ONE 36 IN WIDE X 55 IN TALL. ALL FURNITURE IS DARK WOOD GRAIN LAMINATE AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. 100 BUCKS FOR EVERYTHING REPLY VIA VAX MAIL TXS KEN WILLIAMS ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DAVE 16-SEP-1991 08:25:43.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: NEW HOURS AS OF 9-16 MY NEW HOURS ARE 7:30-4:00 PM..IN LIGHT OF THIS,ALL OUTGOING MAIL MUST BE IN MY OFFICE BY NO LATER THAN 3:50... THANK YOU . DAVID PASQUINELLI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 16-SEP-1991 17:10:02.45 To: BENZLER,KENDALL,LIPSON,COMSTOCK,EYLER,STERN,BRAD,PAUL,MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF, DURFEY,ALBAUGH,HARPER,KHODADADI,ROWE,HATA,LANDEVERDE,LOPER,WINBALD,MERCIECA CC: Subj: Steel Talons Tshirt I will try to get a T-shirt for all members of the Steel Talons Team. If you have already gotten a T-shirt please let me know. If not, let me know your shirt size. If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, I will assume you already got one. If there is someone I missed on the distribution list, please let me know. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 17-SEP-1991 07:18:42.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MORE STUFF FOR SALE ATARI 800 XL, ATARI 800, 825 PRINTER, 1025 PRINTER, 1050 DISK DRIVE, 810 DISK DRIVE, COLOR MONITOR, MISC. POWER SUPPLIES, MANUALS, DISCS, ETC. MAKE OFFER KEN W. 3909 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 17-SEP-1991 12:02:09.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Virtual Reality There is a three day Virtual Reality conference in San Francisco from September 23 to 25. I will not attend the Monday session. If anyone is interested in attending that day please stop by my office/lab or call me at x1732. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 18-SEP-1991 12:24:58.52 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: ISO 9000 Evening Seminar The COGSWELL College Center for Manufacturing Education is offering an evening overview seminar and a two (2) day detail seminar of the ISO 9000 European Requirements which are expected to begin implementation in 1992. Both seminars will focus on design, quality, and corporate certifications which will position those companies, who are striving to compete on a GLOBAL basis, to conduct business in the European Common Market. The major thrust of the seminars will be to understand the impact of the changes the ISO 9000 will create for American Corporations. A good portion of the impact will be in the design process using the ISO European relationship to ANSI/ASQC standards. The evening seminar is scheduled for September 26, 6-8pm $30.00 per person The two day seminar is scheduled for October 3 & 4, 8:30am - 5:00pm the cost is $325.00 per person. Both seminars are held at the Sunnyvale Hilton Inn, 1250 Lakeside Dr. off US 101 Freeway and Lawrence Expressway. Phone (408) 973-0309. If you would like more information you can call me at ext 3923 or pick-up a brochure in front of the personel offices. Thanx....Tom Smith ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::ALLEN 18-SEP-1991 15:38:08.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: LEGAL HELP NEEDED As you all may know Steve and I experienced a fire in our rental unit in mid June. We have been doing the best we can at collecting all that is needed to make it a clean sweep in court. But... 2 weeks ago we confided in a lawyer in Santa Cruz (he was recommended by a friend) who said he would take the case - well his idea of payment (upfront) and our idea of payment (empty pocket- books) obviously were different. But of course he had to wait 3 weeks to tell us the above news. Needless to say... We are looking for legal help in the matter. Perhaps someone who has a specialty in "insurance claims" or "fire claims" in general. We would like to work on a contingency basis; We think it's possible since we have the fire marshall and his report on our side. We would like to find someone as soon as possible and put this nightmare behind us, so if anyone has any information that can help us - believe me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. - Steve & Rhonda Williamson ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::JMOORE 19-SEP-1991 10:04:30.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: JMOORE Subj: another lost mug I've misplaced my coffee mug. It has an unusual design on it, with the word TENGEN on one side and ATARI GAMES on the other. It once had something written on the bottom of it identifying it as mine, but it has since washed off (I guess those pundits who wrote on the unglazed part are shaking their heads in an "I told you so" fashion about now). If anyone has an anonymous mug sitting around that they know doesn't belong to them, I would appreciate retrieving it so I may be rescued from paper cup hell. Thanks. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 19-SEP-1991 10:15:20.40 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: A's PARTYTIME >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PARTY AT THE A'S <<<<<<<<<<<<<< it's that time of year again! the dead tickets have been piling up and we are pleased to make available LOTS OF TICKETS! Bring ALL your friends and join us at Oakland next week! 29 tickets available for TUESDAY 24th - Kansas City 40 tickets available for FRIDAY 27th - TEXAS & the NOLAN RYAN EXPRESS This is a perfect opportunity for that fall tailgate... Contact Dave Ralston, Mike Hally, or Peter Lipson (x1740) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 19-SEP-1991 17:44:40.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Virtual Reality Is anyone out there interested in Virtual Reality? If so, there is a conference in San Francisco next Monday and Wednesday. I will not be able to attend the complete conference, so please let me know if you are interested in taking my place. You can respond via VAX mail or by calling x1732. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::LIPSON 20-SEP-1991 08:35:47.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: not exactly G.C. but... >>> An allegedly humorous comment from the net..... Path: dms!motcsdblahblahblah From: billv@physics19.berkeley.edu (Bill Vareka) Subject: Humorous DOS quote Message-ID: <1991Sepblahblahblah I just couldn't resist. I was in the bookstore the other day looking at books on DOS 5.0 (don't ask why :{) and I came across the following rules for using a computer running DOS... RULE 1: Never turn off the computer when the disk access light is on. RULE 2: Always turn off the computer when you see a DOS prompt. I couldn't agree more :{) Just thought I'd brighten your day... bill -- ============================================================================ = Bill Vareka == We're going BOOM BOOM BOOM 'cause = = billv@physics.berkeley.edu == that`s the way we live. -- Talking Heads = ============================================================================ ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 20-SEP-1991 09:48:05.19 To: ROTBERG,LIPSON,ALBAUGH,HARPER,DOWNEND,BENZLER,JMOORE,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN,KENDALL,DURFEY,MCNAMARA,KHODADADI,COMSTOCK,EYLER,STERN,BRAD,PAUL,LOPER, WINBLAD,HATA,MERCIECA,ROWE CC: Subj: Replay magazine photo session On Monday September 23 there will be a photo session with Replay magazine. We would like to have the entire team come to a photo session. It will probably occur around 1:00PM. I will do a page around that time announcing where and when it will occur. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 20-SEP-1991 11:10:40.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: EMERGENCY LIGHT INSPECTION TOMORROW, SATURDAY, 9/21 THE LIGHTS IN BUILDING 675 WILL BE TURNED OFF BETWEEN 7 & 9 AM FOR RE-WORK & INSPECTION. NORMAL POWER, COMPUTERS ETC. WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS SCHEDULE, PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO 2PM TODAY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 21-SEP-1991 19:18:27.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,CALFEE,HINDORFF CC: Subj: Virtual Reality Conference, We have purchased (3) tickets to a conference on Virtual Reality in SanFrancisco, Mon, Tues, Weds. Most of the slot are taken, but (2) slots are open Monday, And Maybe a slot on Tuesday is open as well. Logg, Rotberg and Hubberstey hold the admission tickets. Contact them directly if interested. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 23-SEP-1991 10:10:04.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Attention SAFEWAY shoppers!!!!! A friend of mine (she's 10) is saving Safeway receipts for her school. If they get enough receipts they can buy computer equipment. So, instead of throwing away that receipt pass it my way. You may be helping develop a future Atari programmer!!! Karen Jefferson (x3738) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DIEKNEITE "The Universe exploded and the Beat began" 23-SEP-1991 10:12:34.31 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DIEKNEITE Subj: got the coffee station bluestype adpcm.mapi For sale: Mr. Coffee 10-cup coffeemaker Fully functional, and broken in by the Audio Group for maximum brewing enjoyment Will give maximum robust coffee every time. -includes 0ver 150 free filters. -$12.00 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 23-SEP-1991 11:05:55.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: McCarthy - Police Don't exceed the posted speed limit on McCarthy...they're out there for month end ticket quotas. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 23-SEP-1991 12:53:49.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: Great A's tickets available for Saturday, Sept. 28! Two tickets 4 seats in from foul pole and in the second row. Go see the A's second to last game at home this season. Respond to 1728 or VAX mail to FLANAGAN Bob Flanagan ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 23-SEP-1991 13:43:50.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Steel Talons Team pictures At 2:15 today in the Steel Talons lab, there will be pictures taken for Play Meter magazine. Please tell others who worked on Steel Talons to come by. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAINS 23-SEP-1991 16:04:35.45 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Sting tix (Shoreline Oct 5th) I have two tickets for the Sting "Soul Cages Tour" concert at Shoreline (Sat Oct 5th, 8pm). Reserved seats (section 204). We also have a free parking pass for the "priority" (nearest)parking lot. We got them as part of a package, but are unable to attend. Asking $25 each or best offer by this Friday. Lyle (x3787) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 23-SEP-1991 16:10:42.11 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Recreation Committee We would like to extend an offer to all Atarians and Tengenites to join the Recreation Committee. We are coming into the busy party season and can use all the help we can get. Sandy Stan (Mr. Nakajima's secretary) has agreed to chair the committee. Our next meeting will be held, Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 10:00 am in the Cafeteria. If you would like to be a member of the committee, but can't attend Thursday's meeting, please let me know and we will make sure you are notified of the next meeting. On Thursday, we will discuss the upcoming Halloween party and also talk about the Holiday Door Decorating contest, the Holiday Party on Dec. 13 and some new ideas for other holiday events ....... so we can really use all the help we can get - remember RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING - THURSDAY, Sept. 26 @ 10:00 am Atari Games Cafeteria ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 23-SEP-1991 18:13:37.03 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SHEPPERD Subj: Computers up for grabs.... We have 4 PDP11/23's in non-working condition that are free to a good home. You have to provide transportation. No Ginsu knives are included. Reply to this address by Wednesday (9/25) if you are interested. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 23-SEP-1991 18:50:41.88 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: New Atarian. Hello Please join me in welcoming Haywood Beaird to Atari and more specifically to the Game Design Group. Haywood will be working 20 hours a week as a game tester. He is finishing his education at San Jose State. He is here to learn the ropes of the video game craft and hopes in the near future to be a part in the creation of games here at Atari. He is setting up office in my old office in the Road Riot lab and can be reached on the VAX at "BEAIRD". He will be working in the afternoons. Stop by and say Hi. MSP ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 23-SEP-1991 19:00:45.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: DENCKER Subj: 3.5" floppy disk drive problems Mary Sumner's Mac has a SuperDrive (reads up to 1.4 MB floppies) that has been doing weird things lately -- it often thinks both 800K and 1.4 MB disks are locked, when the latch is really NOT in that position. I can put the same floppy in my Mac's disk drive and it doesn't show up as being locked, so I don't think it's a crummy out-of-spec disk. How do these drives work? Do they have an optical sensor that shines light through the hole, if the latch is open? Is there a possibility a lot of dust is covering up the lens or the sensor is going bad? Is it really true the whole disk drive has to be replaced? The Milpitas Apple dealer said the floppy disk controller chip is going bad and has to be replaced. I find it hard to believe a chip is flaky one day, and works fine for several days afterwards. I thought chips die in the first 24-hr. burn-in if they're bad, otherwise last forever. If no one around here can help, then I'll ask another Apple dealer for a second opinion. Thanks in advance! Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 24-SEP-1991 09:25:17.45 To: MARGOLIN,BURNIAS,RSHERMAN CC: Subj: CER-8672 - Completed From: MIKE::RSHERMAN 24-SEP-1991 08:04:34.04 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8672 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: AVL CORRECTION APPLICATION: PROJECT: USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: 137553-001 GENERIC: 4461 DESCRIPTION: IC,VRAM,64KX4,120NS,CMOS/NMOS,24PIN/.400,PLASTIC MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: Disqualify HITACHI p/n HM53461P-12 due to application problems. Approve Texas Instruments p/n TMS4461-12NL. Add AVL Note: No longer manufactured by Microbn & TI. ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: CC: Margolin & Burnias ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | | ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL X_ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: X_ADD MFR __ASSIGN NEW P/N __REVISE DESCRIPTION X_REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE R SHERMAN 24-SEP-1991 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 24-SEP-1991 10:16:22.04 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Cancer Seminars Ok - another plea from your friendly H.R. department - I recently put out a memo about free educational seminars offered by the American Cancer Society. A number of employees indicated an interest in the following seminars - Skin Cancer Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer Taking Control/Eating Smart Prevention in the Workplace Women's Health: The Good News About Cancer Breast Health Program Here is the problem - we need a minimum of 15 people for each session in order for the cancer society to send out a speaker. No one session has 15 people signed-up, please re-think and let me know if you would be interested in attending one or more of the sessions. Sessions will be brief, about an hour. If you need more information about any session, please give me a call at Ext. 3754 or via VAX @ grossman. Where your health is concerned, an hour of your time is not a big investment! cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 24-SEP-1991 10:46:01.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Cyberball 2072 Anybody knowing of or having a Tournament Cyberball 2072 for sale,please contact me. - Ed Rotberg - x 1727 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 24-SEP-1991 10:58:51.72 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Free tickets to Seybold Computer Publ. Expo I have 3 free-admission registration cards for the upcoming Seybold Computer Publishing Expo being held next week in the San Jose Convention Center (I can get an unlimited number of additional cards from one of our printers). The Expo will fill the building, plus Gutenberg's Garage across the street, also free for attendees. The Garage is several hand-on demo areas for which you have to sign up in advance; each is 2 hours long and lets you see more details about a system than is possible on a crowded convention floor. Attend if you can while it's still conveniently close -- the Seybold people booked fall dates for the next five years in the newly-expanded Moscone Center in San Francisco. The exhibitors include Apple, IBM, DEC, Sun, NeXT, software and hardware companies, including mfrs. of scanners, monitors, laser printers, film records, imagesetters, multimedia equipment and software, animation packages, desktop video editing, magazines, books, you name it. The hours are: Oct. 2nd and 3rd, 10 am-5 pm; Oct. 4, 10 am-3 pm. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BURGESS "Andrew" 24-SEP-1991 11:40:54.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Looking For... A neighbor of mine is currently looking for a video (almost any) to purchase. If anyone out there is looking to sell their old video game please let me know what game and what price your asking. Thanks in advance, Andrew J. Burgess ext. 1782 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SHIRE 24-SEP-1991 13:22:51.33 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: TESTERS NEEDED Tengen needs 8 individuals for temporary game testing. Minimum Age: 18 Wage: $5.50 Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Monday thru Friday If you know anyone who maybe interested, contact Mike Klug (X 436) or Dan Shire (X 435) As soon as possible. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 24-SEP-1991 13:40:07.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: wanted Wanted: Table-top slide viewer. Maybe you have old Uncle Arnold's slide viewer in the garage. I'm looking for the kind that blows up\ the image to about 6-8 inches square. SX-70 Poloroid camera . Give me a buzz. I already have ginsu knives. Carole ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DAVE 24-SEP-1991 13:56:11.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: NEW CALENDAR'S <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ORDERING CALENDAR'S FOR THE UP-CUMING YEAR, PLEASE SEE ME. ALL CALENDAR ORDERS MUST BE IN BY THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER,OR WE WILL BE LIMITED TO LEFT OVERS. THANKS, DAVID PASQUINELLI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PAAUW 24-SEP-1991 14:17:39.32 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: EE Times back issues Does anyone have recent issues of EE Times from August or September? I'm looking for the issue that had an article about the IIC (Inter-IC Communications) protocol supported by DEC and Signetics. Thanks, -- Don ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 24-SEP-1991 16:35:34.20 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN CC: MCCARTHY Subj: MULTISYNC SLOOP If you are making changes to MULTISYNC, I have a request. Connect 68010 address A17 to the SLOOP chip at pin 15 (currently unused/grounded. This reduces the number of possibilities for wild keys that a programmer must consider. Thanks Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 24-SEP-1991 17:22:18.97 To: MOORE,MONCRIEF,LOGG,MARGOLIN CC: STEWART,BRYANT,BURNIAS,SMITH Subj: Hitachi VRAMS We have completely purged the Hitachi VRAMs and isolated them in the MRB cage. All of the SAMSUNG VRAMs have been returned to stock and are being used in all MODIFIED Multi-Sync PCAs. The Hitachi VRAM inventory position is as follows: NEW : 3,852 @$3.50 each = $13,482 Good Chance to RTV at cost USED : 3,239 @$3.50 each = $11,336 Will sell for best price ====== ======= TOTAL: 7,091 $24,818 ORDER: 8,000 @$3.75 each = $30,000 On order with Merrit Non-Cancable Mary's still working on it. Exposure: $54,818 will probably recoup 60%-75% of cost through sale, RTV, and cancellation charges. Thanx....Tom ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 24-SEP-1991 19:11:42.80 To: KIM::MCCARTHY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: MULTISYNC SLOOP ok ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::ALLEN 25-SEP-1991 09:09:17.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: VOLLEYBALL We, the Atari-Survivors Volleyball Team, are looking for a few new players. We play at the Power B2 level, and generally do very well. We have made the play-offs just about every season and have won a few 1st place awards in the league. We need some new blood - people who have played before, preferably in a league level. We are in dire need of a female (or two) to play either as a setter or a hitter, and we always need tough male "SPIKERS"! Needless to say this is a co-ed team and we all have a blast together. So, if you are interested in some fast-paced exercise and a good time call me at ext. 3905 or vax me via "ALLEN". (Just volleyball fun, please!) - Rhonda Williamson ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SHIRE 25-SEP-1991 14:58:40.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GAME TESTERS Thanks to the overwhelming response, we now have all the testers needed. Thanks for all the help! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 25-SEP-1991 17:19:56.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Friday Activity You are cordially invited to attend: What: "Let's Clean Up the Cage Area" Party When: Friday, September 27, starting at 3:00P Where: 675 Warehouse Cage Area Who: Hosted by Rich Moore ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::PLOTKIN "Sharon Plotkin" 25-SEP-1991 19:38:22.43 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: PLOTKIN Subj: Recently inspired by the poetry in John Moore's letter, which asked 'O-where has my little coffee mug gone?', I've decided to send my own. I've misplaced my Atari/Tengen mug as well as a stainless steel teaspoon from home. The mug has a slight hairline crack on the Tengen side. Any leads greatly appreciated Sharon 3784 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 26-SEP-1991 12:00:36.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: Subj: SCOPES You know that blue box you use to look at waveforms, that's right its your TEKTRONIX-scope that I'm talking about. If it's been giving you any problems, bring it to me or mark it and let me know so I can have it repaired and calibrated. Thankyou Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 26-SEP-1991 13:33:12.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: Subj: Embedded Systems Conference I have an exhibits only pass for the Embedded Systems Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It is good for today until 6 or 7pm (I'm not sure of the exact end time. Just about every emulator manufacturer I've ever heard of is there. The pass is stuck into the bulletin board beside my office for anyone who is interested. Tim PS the convention center is on Great America between 101 & 237 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 26-SEP-1991 14:37:54.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Smoking Cessation Program This message is directed to all Atari Games and Tengen SMOKERS! Atari Games has agreed to hire a facilitator through the American Cancer Society to help those interested employees QUIT smoking. There are five one hour sessions which would be held at Atari Games, probably in the Central Conference Room. We already have several people signed up for this program. If you are a smoker, this is a perfect opportunity to make 1991 the year to quit. Please let me know before the end of the day, Friday, September 27 if you would like to join the Smoking Cessation Program. We are trying to coordinate this program to be completed on or about November 21 to help celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT! cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 27-SEP-1991 09:40:00.65 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: If anyone is interested in hearing 60s and 70s music, played by a small but good band, my friend's band, The Back Pages, is playing tonight and tomorrow night (Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28) at The Huddle in Fremont (on Farwell @ Mowry, facing Orchard Supply Hardware) -- I think they start playing at 9 or 9:30. If my being there influences your decision whether or not to come and enjoy the music, I'm probably going tonight -- then again, I just may decide to torment people and show up both nights! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 27-SEP-1991 09:54:44.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: BUILDING 675 LIGHTS AGAIN, THIS SATURDAY, WE NEED TO TURN OFF OUR LIGHTING SYSTEM BETWEEN 7AM AND NOON. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. ON ANOTHER FACILITY NOTE, THIS AFTERNOON IS OUR THIRD ANNUAL ENGINEERING CLEAN-UP DAY. IF YOU'VE BEEN SAVING YOUR JUNK, BRING IT TO THE WARE- HOUSE THIS AFTERNOON MARKED AS JUNK AND WE WILL DISPOSE OF IT FREE OF CHARGE. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 27-SEP-1991 18:08:52.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: Do you need some PCBoards. Do you need some JSAIII Boards. How about some ROUND (OTW) boards. How about FSG42 boards. Please let me know any requirements that you forsee, so that I may plan adequately. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-SEP-1991 11:05:28.46 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: CPR Trainees The following employees were trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the recent certification classes: Administration: Lorene Kiger Dave Pasquinelli Tina Sayson Engineering: Natalie Burgess Sam Comstock Don Diekneite Mike Jang Rick Moncrief John Ray Rob Rowe Bonnie Smithson Pete Takaichi Mark West Finance: Michelle Bucholz Isabella Jaczynska Manufacturing: Grandy Laxamana Rhonda Williamson Steve Williamson Marketing: Linda Benzler Tengen: Mike Alexander Bill Hindorff The Safety Committee is in the process of establishing safety stations throughout the company. Lists of employees trained in CPR and ERT will be posted at all stations and a copy will also be kept at the Main Lobby Reception desk. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 30-SEP-1991 11:13:01.05 To: @SYS$MAIL:EE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: EPROM pricing. Pricing for 4Meg (and 2Meg) EPROMS is good. 4 Meg EPROMS, 100 nS (TI) $14-16 by December. 2 Meg approx half that. 80nS parts slightly more expensive, 120nS parts slightly less expensive. Current pricing for 1 Meg EPROMS is approx. $3.75 - $3.95 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 30-SEP-1991 13:13:38.50 To: @WALKABOUT.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 3:30-5:00 I'm not sure who will be hosting this month's Walkabout Friday (Ed Logg is in Japan), but rest assured that there will be munchies available. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Oct. 4, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 30-SEP-1991 13:41:39.34 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: ERT Trainees The following employees completed the recent Emergency Response Training session: Administration: Lorene Kiger Dave Pasquinelli Engineering: Natalie Burgess Sam Comstock Don Diekneite Erik Durfey Joyce Fluty John Ray Rob Rowe Pete Takaichi Bonnie Smithson Finance: Isabella Jaczynska Manufacturing: Grandy Laxamana Rhonda Williamson Steve Williamson Tengen: Bill Hindorff A list of employees trained in ERT will be posted at each safety station and a list will be kept at the Main Lobby Reception desk. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 1-OCT-1991 06:19:06.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature A thing to keep in mind: In September, the East Bay (Fremont North) will change from area code 415 to 510. 415 will continue to serve the peninsula. For the initial part of the change, either area code will work; then it will kindly tell you, then it will become "permanent" and start misrouting calls (sending Oakland calls to SF, for example). You should be able to tell from the location of the party you're calling whether or not their area code has changed. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 2-OCT-1991 16:54:31.78 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Missing money and/or candy Maybe I just have trouble doing arithmetic. I left a box of "Teddy Bars" in the engineering common area. They were clearly marked as costing $2.00 each and benefitting Curtner School. Somehow, all ten candy bars are gone and only eight dollars remain, so I'm out either $12.00 or six candy bars. I used to think everbody around here was pretty honest. Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 2-OCT-1991 17:41:16.71 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: ANOTHER "NEW KID ON THE BLOCK" THERE IS A NEW FACE IN HUMAN RESOURCES. LAVERNE POTTER, WHO COMES TO US FROM BUSINESSLAND, STARTED ON MONDAY AS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT. LAVERNE WAS TAKEN ON A TOUR OF ATARI/TENGEN AND MET A LOT OF YOU, BUT IF YOU MISSED AN INTRO, PLEASE STOP BY AND "SAY HEY". SANDI ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 3-OCT-1991 09:23:54.63 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, RON SCHRECK W/ SAMSUNG TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 8:12 AM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 727-7433. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::JIMENEZ 4-OCT-1991 12:16:51.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: 45MB ITEM DID SOMEONE OUT THERE SEND OUT A 45 REMOVABLE DRIVE, IF SO I HAVE IT BACK IN RECEIVING WITH NO NAME TO CONTACT IF YOU ARE EXPECTING THIS ITEM, PLEASE CALL ME. THANKS X 3934. MIGUEL J. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 4-OCT-1991 17:36:37.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: RAY Subj: New Employee -- Norm Copperman I am pleased to announce that Norm Copperman will be joining Atari Games as Software Manager for Simulation R&D on Monday, October 7. Norm has more than 20 years experience with Honeywell, Singer-Link, Applied Technology, and most recently, ARGO Systems. His experience and degrees in software, mathematics, and experimental psychology will be very valuable to Atari's Training Products. Alan Gray will report to Norm who will report to me. Matt Kendall currently reports to Rick Moncrief, but will work half-time in Norm's group. Norm, Alan, and Matt will have offices and a lab adjacent to Tengen Engineering. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-OCT-1991 11:35:29.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Honda mechanic I am looking for a good mechanic to work on a 1980 Honda Civic. This car has been in the shop for nearly two weeks without any solution to it dying on the way home form work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 10-OCT-1991 08:59:34.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Smoking Cessation Classes Just a reminder - 11:00 am today (Thursday, Oct. 10), Central Conference Room The first Smoking Cessation class sponsored by the American Cancer Society. If you signed up, this is just a reminder, if you didn't sign up, but want to attend, please come to the conference room at 11:00 am, we are not limited to the number of participants. Any questions, give me a call. cynde (Ext. 3754) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 10-OCT-1991 10:37:28.08 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Halloween pictures Does anyone out there have pictures of monsters, such as Dracula, the Mummy, etc. that Mike Jang can borrow for a short time? Any other Halloween characters are okay too! Thanks Mike's #3732 or mine #3738 Karen ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 10-OCT-1991 14:07:53.94 To: MARGOLIN,LOGG,MCNAMARA,OWENS CC: Subj: 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 136087 - STEEL TALONS MEMORY MASTERS 10-Oct-1991 Page 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 136087-1001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210R 136087-1002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200R 136087-1003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S 136087-1004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S 136087-1005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T 136087-1006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T 136087-1007 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210U 136087-1008 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200U 136087-1009 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210V 136087-1010 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200V 136087-1011 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210W 136087-1012 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200W 136087-1013 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210X 136087-1014 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200X 136087-1015 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210Y 136087-1016 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200Y 136087-1017 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2L/M 136087-1018 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2T 136087-1019 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2K 136087-1020 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2R 136087-1021 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2J 136087-1022 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2P 136087-1023 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2H 136087-1024 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,2N 136087-1025 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,5F 136087-2003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210S 136087-2004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200S 136087-2005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,210T 136087-2006 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,200T 136087-5001 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137448-200,1F 136087-5002 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1M 136087-5003 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1N 136087-5004 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1P 136087-5005 IC,PR EPROM,STEEL TALONS,137668-200,1R 136087-5006 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1M 136087-5007 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137686-200,1R 136087-5008 IC,PR ROM,STEEL TALONS,137672-200,1R 136087-9001 IC,PR FPLA,STEEL TALONS,137684-035,200K 136087-9002 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6M 136087-9003 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137647-015,6N 136087-9004 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,1A/B 136087-9005 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,4C 136087-9006 IC,PR GAL,STEEL TALONS,137646-015,8A 136087-9007 IC,PR PLD,STEEL TALONS,137665-1020,10C ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 14-OCT-1991 14:12:06.31 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, MARNI MAR W/ HITATACHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 2:08 PM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 954-8100. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RUSTY 14-OCT-1991 15:46:27.57 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: RUSTY Subj: Name for our new game network... We have now received approval to start preliminary work on Atari's multi-player interactive game network... However, we cannot use the word "Atari" anywhere in the name for our network. Also, the initial working name for our network "CyberNet" is also in use by UniSys for one of their hardware systems, so we can't use that, either. So, we are in search of a new name. This would be the name of the network under which the user mall and all other games on our network would be played. Any suggestions? Please send your responses to this E-mail address... If you submit a name which we end up using, I will reward you with a 6-pack of your choice of beverage! Thanks, Rusty ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JACKIE 16-OCT-1991 10:15:37.27 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Missing A sample gift basket is missing from my cubicle, last seen yesterday wearing a gold sparkle top hat with a french coffee press and beans. If anyone knows its whereabouts please let me know as I have to return it to the supplier. P.S. Didn't anyone ever tell you that it's not polite to take things that don't belong to you? Jackie (x3772) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 16-OCT-1991 10:59:40.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: MILTY Subj: haunted house Carol and Milty plan to go to the Old Mill HAUNTED HOUSE this friday around 7:30. It was pretty good last year,..they usher you thru,in small groups,to 40 unique horror settings and acts of terror. If you might be interested in joining (there's safety in numbers),..reply to this mail msg. milty ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 17-OCT-1991 08:26:31.71 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: New Game Design Group member. Hi Please join me in welcoming Scott Sava to Atari and more specifically the Game Design Group. Scott's new position is Associate Game Designer. He comes from a background with a strong creative basis and has worked on comic books and consumer video game projects. He is an avid game player and has a great desire to get busy on games here at Atari. He joins the new Game Design Group which consists of myself and our Playtesters Victor Mercica, and Haywood Beaird. The addition of Scott as a Associate Game Designer is an important step in the plan to develop the Game Design Group into a strong resource from which our arcade projects will be able to draw creative assistance, ideas, and direction. If the the name Sava seems familiar to you it's because his father once worked here. Another "trivia" note is that he was also the model the animators used for the Paperboy character. He has taken up residence in John Moore's old cube in Engineering. Please stop by and say hello. MSP ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 17-OCT-1991 11:56:32.82 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE,BRUMBAUGH,BURNIAS CC: MCCARTHY Subj: Matra-Harris 2Kx8 SRAM moving spec. Q. How do you maintain high yields on an IC production line. A. When too many parts fall outside spec., change the spec. We recently had a production line problem with Matra Harris 2Kx8 35nS parts. The cause was Address Hold From End Of Write, specified at 0nS. We had one part that needed 6nS before it would work. Most parts needed 2-3nS. After checking several data books we found that the 1987 data sheet specified 0nS for this parameter, the 1989 data sheet specified 5nS for this parameter, and the 1990 data sheet specified 2nS for this parameter. Not fair I say. Be forewarned. Matra were called in and so far have agreed to accept the parts back. The specification discrepency was not discovered until after they left. While they were here they claimed that their part was compatible with Cypress parts. The Cypress part specifies 0nS for this parameter. The also suggested that since we have been using this part for several years without problem that this must be just chance error. What garbage ! I will be recommending disqualifying them for this part, (after they supply enough good parts go keep production going) and putting them on restricted approval as a company for any part. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 17-OCT-1991 13:35:18.53 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED,] AL BUDRIS W/ A M D TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 1:32 PM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 452-4214. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 18-OCT-1991 09:28:55.24 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: AMOA Scholarship Atari Games has received information from AMOA concerning the Wayne E. Hesch Scholarship Program. This program provides financial assistance ($1,000) to deserving high school, college and graduate students. If you are interested in this scholarship program, please contact H.R. for an application and/or further details. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 18-OCT-1991 14:14:17.41 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, MARNIE MAR W/ HITATCHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 2:10 PM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 954-8100. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 18-OCT-1991 14:53:58.05 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: Sega's System 32 Sega has a growth motion object hardware with 8 playfields. I have been asked to find out more about it. I have prepared a list of questions in [logg]sys32.lis. If you are interested please read this file and comment on it before Monday morning. I also have the one page description they provided to us. See me to get a copy of it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BROWN 21-OCT-1991 18:37:32.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: BROWN Subj: HELP FOR THE FIRESTORM VICTIMS We all know by now about the devastating firestorm that has raged through the Oakland and Berkeley hills. Thousands of people have been left homeless with no where to turn but to the relief services like the Red Cross and United Way that have been set up for this purpose. As we did two years ago after the earthquake, we need to help the victims of this latest catastrophe. Here is a partial list of what is needed. Keep in mind that it will be a couple of days before these items are delivered, so don't bring anything that is perishable: Eyedrops Bottled Water Boxed food Blankets Sodas Candy Pillows Juices Soap Sheets Baby Food Towels Bread Diapers Canned food (especially meats) Boxes will be set up in the Cafeteria to collect your donations, or if you prefer, you can bring them directly to H.R. Thanks, Sandi ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 22-OCT-1991 11:31:22.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Today's Mail Service F.Y.I. - Dave Pasquinelli is out sick today, so I am handling the mail today. My apologies if any of your mail was placed in the incorrect box. Outgoing mail will still be sent this afternoon. Thank You Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 22-OCT-1991 15:24:28.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN CC: Subj: CONDO FOR RENT CONDO FOR RENT IN NEWARK AREA (NEAR NEW PARK MALL) 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER 2 PARKING PLACES ACCESS TO 6 SWIMMING POOLS WITH HOT TUBS TENNIS COURTS AND MUCH MUCH MORE IF YOUR INTERESTED PLEASE GIVE ME CALL @ 3930 THANKS MUCH MELANIE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FUJIHARA 23-OCT-1991 09:42:22.00 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: FUJIHARA Subj: TAITO GAME Taito is supposedly developing a digitized fighting game, claiming it to be the next evolution from what has already been done by Williams and Atari Games. It uses CD-ROM. No news yet about any testing plans, but they may be looking at Jan.-Feb. release. Mary ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::EVELYN 23-OCT-1991 09:54:36.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: GIFT CERTIFICATES MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY Gift certificates available for $10.00 each - Good at Safeway or Lucky Stores Anywhere All Year Good as cash!! Purchase from Lily Chan x3703 This progrram is for the California Youth Symphony You can purchase any combination of certificates for both Luckys and Safeway. Lily's daughter would appreciate your support. Thank you Lily Chan x3703 PS Don't forget to save Safeway receipts for Karen Jefferson. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::BENZLER "Linda Benzler, extension 3750" 23-OCT-1991 10:31:48.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BENZLER Subj: JOIN US TONIGHT! Are you a C/W fan? Do you recognize the name Garth Brooks? Can you yell real loud? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are invited to join an already committed group of 15-20 Atarians and friends at the Saddle Rack in San Jose tonight at 8:00 pm. Believe it or not, we have a celebrity amongst us. Fame and fortune are just around the corner for our very own Mark Pierce. A group of us almost got Mark to go up to the stage during the AMOA juke box awards in Las Vegas to accept an award for Garth Brooks, but he said he didn't have the right hat. So tonight Mark will don his Stetson and get up on stage and sing about all of us friends he has in low places. Yep, that's right! The Saddle Rack is having a Garth Brooks look alike contest and Mark is a dead ringer! Voting is by audience support. That means we need lots of loud people screeming and clapping. So join us if you can (even if you didn't answer yes to any of the questions above) it'll be fun. That's 8:00 tonight, Wed. 10/23, The Saddle Rack, 1310 Auzerais (off Meridian near San Carlos) in San Jose. No cover charge. Bring your friends! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 23-OCT-1991 12:47:16.89 To: MARGOLIN CC: OWENS, PIERCE Subj: release of programmed parts Jed, welcome back from vac. We're in the process of releasing all programmed parts of Linked Road Riot, and the e-prom & gal on the DSP-COM link PCB have to be released to Mr. Rick Owens too. If you want me to release them to Rick, tell me where the .JED file for the Gal resides and I'll take care of it. Also can we up-load the 512 eprom to the vax or otherwise? If you prefer doing this yourself for any reason, that's fine too. Let me know. Thanks Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 24-OCT-1991 09:08:19.03 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, RON SCHRECK W/ SAMSUNG RETURNED YOUR CALL BACK AT 8:22 AM. PLEASE CALL HIM BACK AT 727-7433. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::PIERCE "MSP" 24-OCT-1991 10:33:38.50 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Message from Marth. Well.. I just want to thank all of those who came out and supported me in the ridiculousness of last nite that I was somehow cajoled into. I came in second so Elaine wasn't totally wrong. Even though I am only now getting over the fact that I won't be going to Hawaii all expense paid I will always look back on this as a high point in my life. Now that I have competed in a celebrity look-a-like contest I can go to my grave confident I have done it all. Next week I understand they are having a Reeba MacItire contest I wonder if I ......... Thanks MSP aka. Marth ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 24-OCT-1991 11:19:39.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Changes TO: Engineering Department FROM: Rich Moore SUBJ: Changes I have been remiss in announcing several changes within the Engineering Organization: Simulation R & D We have formally organized the Engineering team developing training systems under a new department. This department reports to John Ray who has the title of acting Simulation Training R&D Manager. Applied Research will continue to design and develop state of the art display systems for use in Coin-Op, Simulation Training, and other appropriate new markets. Game Design Department A new department has been established for the game design group headed by Mark Pierce. This department is composed of: Mark Pierce; Supervisor, Victor Mercieca, Haywood Beaird, and Scott Sava. We expect these two new departments to improve significantly the potential and success of Atari Games. Please give them your full support. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::STEWART 24-OCT-1991 15:05:39.73 To: MOORE,MCCARTHY,MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND,RAY,MCDOWELL,SMITH,BRYANT, CC: Subj: Williamson,Stewart The following componets are being removed from active inventoy and moved into our manufacturing obsolete account. As you will note by part number,many of these componets are still in die form. We will move these same componets into our scrap account in January. If for any reason you have a requirement for any of these parts "Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace". SLAPSTICK DIE # 137411-101 PACKAGED # 137412-101 -102 -103 -105 -104 -107 -105 -108 -107 -108,-110,-111,-112,-113 -114,-115,-116,-118 GANG OF FOUR DIE # 137418-102 PACKAGED # 137419-101 -103 -102 -103 SLAGS # 137415-101 If you would like know the quantities of any of the parts that are listed they are still on the system located in the 735 warehouse. BOB STEWART ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 25-OCT-1991 08:47:43.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Men's Health Class Mark your calendar --- Thursday, November 14 11:00 am - Noon Central Conference Room in association with the American Cancer Society, guest speaker, Henry Ritter, will be at Atari Games to discuss - "Men's Health: What You Should Know About Cancer" This educational class is aimed at men, but women are invited and encouraged to attend. We have assured the cancer society that there will be a minimum of 15 participants, so please support this informational effort. Any questions, comments, etc., give me a call or mail message. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::KWINN 25-OCT-1991 09:21:54.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Yesterday's Merc? Good day, Gentle-persons, If anyone happens to have an un-needed copy of yesterday's (Thursday's) Mercury News lying about, I'd appreciate you giving me a call (x1729) or dropping it off at my office. A friend of mine is apparently featured in some fashion. Thank y'all. Paul Kwinn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-OCT-1991 09:38:18.21 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WHITE SHEETS NEEDED!! The Recreation Committee needs your help! We need donations of old, fairly clean, white sheets. Unfortunately, we will neeed to write on them, so they won't be returnable. Your donations would be a big help and greatly appreciated. You may respond to this message, or call Tina or Lorene at the front desk. Thanks in advance! Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 25-OCT-1991 09:44:01.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ( FLOWERS ) It's that time of the year. The flowerman is offering once again Christmas specials on flowers. Orders will need to be turned in by November 06,1991. They will arrive on December 09,1991. IVY WREATH WITH POINSETTIAS 6" POT ................. $ 12.00 MINI-TREES 4" POT ................. $ 5.00 6" POT ................. $ 8.00 POINSETTIAS 6" POT ................. $ 8.50 There are pictures of the flowers at the front lobby. Place an order now thru Lorene or Tina. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 11:56:08.79 To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: STAN,DENCKER Subj: New font library quick reference sheets are available I revised and updated the font quick reference yesterday (it's now 3 pages long). It shows all the fonts loaded onto the Varityper VT-600 laser printer's hard disk. Note that if you print a Mac file on any of the QMS PS-410 printers, the majority of the fonts on the sheet are NOT in those printers. For those unfamiliar with how Mac fonts work, you HAVE to have the downloadable printer fonts on your computer (usually in the System folder) to print properly at the QMS printers. If you have a small hard disk, remember that the entire collec- tion of these printer fonts takes up about 4.25 MB -- and the screen fonts for them take up additional space. Copies of the quick reference are available on the round table in the Publications Dept. common area. Help yourself. If you want the printer or screen fonts, see me. Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 25-OCT-1991 12:09:04.50 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: message Hi Jed, Allen Budris w/ A.M.D. tried to reach you at 11:33 am. Please call him back at 452-4214. Thanks, Tina ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 25-OCT-1991 13:55:58.90 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN!!! R E M E M B E R . . . ONLY 66666 6666666 666666666 6666 66 6666 6666 666 666666666 6666 666 6666 666 666666666 666666666 6666666 MORE DAYS 'TIL HALLOWEEN!!! DON'T FORGET TO DRESS AND ATTEND THE BIG PARTY AND ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND THE FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 25-OCT-1991 15:27:45.42 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Hey, Big Spender Here's a chance you don't get every day. Rather than try to paraphrase, I'll just quote the letter I got: --------- cut here for quoted letter -------- Dear Friend & Supporter of Golden Gate Railroad Museum: Here's your chance to win a free 3 day, 2 night weekend trip for two ($1500 value) on a beautifully refurbished 1921 luxury railcar. Be one of eight (*) pampered guests travelling on the "Los Angeles" (**) a vintage businesscar that once carried public dignitaries and celebrities throughout California. The Los Angeles is not just any businesscar. Featuring a full kitchen, dining room, and stateroom, it offers all of the elegance and comfort of grand lux service. On board an attendant and private chef will provide you with all amenities reminiscent of authentic, turn of the century rail travel. This great opportunity can be _yours_ this November when the Golden Gate Railroad Museum (formerly Project 2472) holds its annual raffle to benefit the continuing restoration and preservation of the museum's vintage railcars. On Friday, November 15, 1991 the Los Angeles, as part of an Amtrak train will leave the Oakland terminal, and arrive in Reno (The Biggest Little City in the World) where entertainment and excitement abounds. Upon arrival, the _lucky_ _two_ will be chauffeured to the Flamingo Hilton for a fun-filled two-night stay. Sunday afternoon the Los Angeles will depart for its journey back to Oakland. Here's how you and a guest can be the "lucky two" on board for an u unforgettable journey: Just tear off the stubs from your "winning ticket(s)" and send them with a check for the # of tickets purchased, made payable to the: Golden Gate Railroad Museum. Ticket donations are only $2.00 a ticket or (12) tickets for $20.00. If you would like to purchase additioanl tickets, you may do so by calling the Golden Gate Railroad Museum at (415) 363-2472. Due to the high demand for tickets, the drawing date has been extended to November 4, 1991. You need not be present to win, Winners will be notified. Sincerely, Michael J. Mangini Golden Gate Railroad Museum * The other 6 seats are being sold directly ** In the event the Los Angeles is not available, the elegant Houston businesscar will be substituted. ------------- end of quoted letter ----------- Okay, so you can get them from the museum, _or_ you can drop by and I'll sell you one of the tickets they sent me. I'll even be a sport and send the money and stubs in for you, saving you a stamp. Or, if you don't trust me, you can mail it in yourself. I don't have enough tickets for the discount rate, so _real_ big spenders will have to contact the museum directly. Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 16:38:31.37 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: (Re)construction costs In light of what happened in the Oakland hills last weekend, I looked at my home fire insurance policy again. Two years ago I was told $85/sq. ft. is the average price for building from the ground up, with tract-house quality. $75 per sq. ft. was low-end quality of materials, and over $100/sq. ft. was custom- home quality. I currently have enough insurance at $85/sq. ft., but would like to change it if necessary. Does anyone here have more up-to-date figures, due to getting recent quotes on home additions from a general contractor? Any info would help. Thanks in advance, Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-OCT-1991 18:16:34.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: DENCKER Subj: Good housekeeper available I have a new housekeeper I can recommend, if you're looking for someone to clean your home. She really could use additional clients, so I'm trying to help her. She works hard, is honest, and charges very reasonable rates. Her name is Eloisa Figueroa, and she has her own car. She speaks little English, but is taking night school classes three times a week. For informa- tion, call Doris at (xxx) xxx-xxxx; she will relay messages to Eloisa in Spanish. Please consider her if you need someone for house cleaning, even if just occasionally. Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 28-OCT-1991 11:34:51.32 To: @WALKABOUT.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- Nov. 1 -- 3:30-5:00 Ed Logg and Bob Flanagan will be hosting this week's Walkabout Friday. For those interested, the Walkabout schedule for the next few months is posted on my bulletin board. The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Nov. 1, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 29-OCT-1991 09:05:25.01 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,MSHERMAN,CALFEE,BROWN,MCCOMB CC: RAY Subj: Wanted: Engineering Technician for Simulation R&D I am currently looking for an Engineering Technician for the Simulation R&D group. Please let me know if you have any leads on qualified candidates (A.A. in Electronics Technology, >5 years experience as Engineering Technician, excellent communication skills). This is a great opportunity to get in on the start of a new business! Some of the tasks that would be assigned to the technician are listed below: Demonstration and Customer Support -Coordinating off-site support -- forklift/pallet jack, size of doorways, manpower, storage for crates -Traveling to off-site locations, setting up equipment -Replacing/repairing malfunctioning equipment -Interfacing with the customer -- answering questions, helping customers to operate the vehicle -Disassembling and packing the equipment, seeing that it gets shipped properly -Setting up and servicing Beta test units Product Design -Assisting with specification and design of dashboard, turn signal, cabinet, and seat assembly -Assisting with specification and design of scenario development -Assisting with product documentation -Assisting with "radio" feature Lab Support -Maintaining tools and lab equipment -Assembling and maintaining programmer development stations (PCs, AMSs, Universe CAD, target electronics, monitors, power supplies) -EPROM programming -Expediting facilities requests, harnessing needs, MTOs, etc. Thanks for the help! John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 29-OCT-1991 09:47:47.59 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Thanks Thanks to you all for the calls and cards sent during my recent surgery, it made a difference......great to be back.....Jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 29-OCT-1991 10:44:08.17 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, IRMA W/ YAMAICHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 10:39 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 452-0797. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 29-OCT-1991 13:59:48.95 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, REX HIGGINS STOPPED BY TODAY AT 2:00 PM. HE WILL CALL YOU LATER. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 29-OCT-1991 16:58:33.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: HOLLOWEEN PARAPHERNALIA THE REC COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO GRANT THE COMPANY THE USE OF A STROBE LIGHT FOR THE HOLLOWEEN PARTY. IF YOU ARE SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE SENT A REPLY TO THAT EFFECT TO DAVE PASQUINELLI AT VAX ADDRESS DAVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 30-OCT-1991 07:27:47.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: DISCOUNT TICKETS If anyone is interested in attending... The Mickey Thompson Off-Road Championship Gran Prix... discount coupons are available at the front desk. The event will be held this Sat. at the Oakland Coliseum, 7:00 PM. For further details, contact Tina or Lorene at the front desk, or reply to this message. Thank You Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::NATALIE 30-OCT-1991 13:26:05.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Tupperware I've got the latest Tupperware catalog. Call me if you would like to see it. I'm at x1714. Natalie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 30-OCT-1991 14:45:26.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAFETERIA HOURS ON HALLOWEEN PAT WILL BE SERVING BREAKFAST ON HALLOWEEN FROM 7:30/9:30 AM. AFTER 9:30 THE CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 30-OCT-1991 15:03:13.25 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CAFETERIA FOOD TRAYS PLEASE BRING FORWARD ALL FOOD TRAYS. THERE IS A LOW SUPPLY. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 30-OCT-1991 15:35:54.95 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Halloween Party For those out there who want to partake of the Halloween Party (free food and entertainment), and don't cook, don't want to, don't have the time, don't have a spouse to depend on to do it, well I have a deal for you. As you know Engineering is supposed to bring the dessert. Well it just so happens I am willing to supply the dessert for a small fee. So ante up $3.00 to me and all of your dessert problems will be gone. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 30-OCT-1991 16:35:10.18 To: PIERCE CC: MARGOLIN Subj: FYI The current figures on ASIC65s made for Road Riot are as follows: Date Parts Received Good Bad ---- -------------- ---- ---- 5/28/91 470 437 33 5/31/91 450 435 15 6/12/91 372 325 47 6/18/91 528 516 12 6/25/91 280 272 8 6/26/91 325 317 8 --- --- -- 2425 2302 123 Salvaged +24 -24 ---- --- Total 2425 2326 99 Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::ATGAMES 31-OCT-1991 09:06:41.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: BIRTHDAY EVERYONE WISHES JACKIE SHERMAN A VERY HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 31-OCT-1991 09:28:52.54 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: approximations for sqrt(x*x+y*y) There is a better linear approximation for sqrt(x*x+y*y). The classic approximation of max + 3/8min has an error of -2.78 to 6.8%. Using max + 1/4min + 3/8(min-1/2max)(if positive) the error is between 0 and 3.07%. For those of use using growth hardware, the classic approximation will cause a 100 pixel high object to vary in size by 9 pixels over the visible range. The better approximation will reduce the size distortion to 3 pixels. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::GEYER 31-OCT-1991 09:59:48.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Has anyone got a copy of this morning's USA TODAY and/or Oakland TRIBUNE? My boss sure would appreciate it if we could look at it today ... Thanks. Deborah ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::FRYE 1-NOV-1991 09:29:18.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: LIGHTING SHUTDOWN, BUILDING 675 THIS SATURDAY MORNING, BETWEEN 7 & 9 AM. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. WE HAD TO REPLACE MANY OF OUR EMERGENCY LITES WITH NEW ONES AND RELOCATE OTHERS. THIS SHOULD BE OUR LAST SHUTDOWN FOR A WHILE. THANKS, BOB ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::FLANAGAN "Bob Flanagan" 1-NOV-1991 09:47:45.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: FLANAGAN Subj: USENET Video game review in London This review came over the USENET The main subject is Virtuality vs. Battletech, but there is also an interecting paragraph about a gambling version of Space Invaders. From: ofoz@cbnewse.cb.att.com (steven.s.ozdemir) Subject: Video games in London - an American's perspective Date: 31 Oct 91 15:09:54 GMT Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories After a week long trip in London, I can say those Brits really know how to make video games!! And the arcade at the Troc near Picadilli Circus was just as good as people said it was. Specifically, the Funland at the Troc had Virtuality and R360 playing GLOC!! Virtuality is an simulator game, which is very similar in concept to Battletech here in Chicago. However, in my opinion Virtuality is what Battletech was suppose to be. The main difference between the two is that Virtuality does not need a support staff of half a dozen people (like the Battletech center needs), thus making it more like a video game that you just walk up to and plunk your quarter (or 2 pounds ~ $4). Secondly, Virtuality's controls are more intuitive that Battletech's (a friend of mine, after hearing about Battletech's controls, thought that only a heavy machine operator would think the Battletech controls are intuitive). The main advantage of Virtuality over Battletech is that the aiming mechanism is a helmet that you place on your head! Movement of the helmet (say by turning to the left) causes the scene to shift (to the left) and the gun sights are at a fixed point on your screen. Thus aiming becomes the intuitive act of tracking an object with your eyes, and the helmet's motion sensors determine where you are looking. In addition to these controls are a steering wheel and a gas pedal - again very intuitive. My only complaint about Viruality controls was the firing button is a two position lever - one position for laser and one position for missiles. This could have been replaced by two fire buttons. Battletech and Virtuality are about the same in play, except that Virtuality put two 3 inch LCD displays in the helmet (covering your eyes) where as Battletech uses three screens in your pod. R360-GLOC was essentially a pod (that looked like a gyroscope) that held your body. It was constructed so that the pod could spin in any of the three directions, x y or z. I never was any good at GLOC, so I couldn't play it well. But I really enjoyed doing barrel rolls with the plane and feeling the simulated acceleration!! The last bit of news was a Space Invader's game in the Gatwick Airport! The game cost a $1 and would increase a pay back pot every time you reached a certain score. At the end of a wave, you could take the pot (which I got up to $2 with little trouble) or continue and risk everything on the next wave. I really enjoyed playing a gabling game that was based on your video game skill. One change in the rules was that, if a saucer successfully went across the screen without being hit then your score would be null. This made the game alot more playable, since when your score went to null so did the pay back pot! Ok, complaint department. Battletech crashes often and has visible problems due to not enough processing power. Virtuality runs flawlessly, like an arcade game should! Also after sorting through all the articles, I feel it is my duty to say that all you shouldn't pick on M Channing as much as you do! The poor guy must have to sit at his terminal all day waiting for flaming articles to come in so that he can immediately respond back and clear his name (or clear up a minor misunderstanding, or a spelling mistake, or a rude insinuation, or just plain name calling...). I must have seen a dozen articles alone from him over the last two weeks where he was responding to someone's teasing!! Maybe two dozen!!! So please stop teasing him. 8^) ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 1-NOV-1991 15:47:40.56 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: More info on Virtuality and R360 The Virtuality system described in the previous USENET message is made by a British Company called W Industries. Yes, they use a helmet display system. The collective wisdom says that it will not sell in the US market because: a) Putting a public helmet on your head is unsanitary - one commentator likened to putting a dirty bowling shoe on your head b) The helmet is secured to the cabinet by cables which means it will be ripped off as a neat decoration for any teenagers bedroom. Edison Bros. have recently signed up to be exclusive USA distributors of the product. So maybe we will see a few in selected locations with strong supervision - Theme parks and Mega Arcades. I have a vague recollection of a price in the $100,000 range. The R360 is a sphere containing a seat, harness, video display and controls. It is suspended by a double gimbal allowing full 360 degree pitch and roll. It costs about $50,000. Sega makes it. It is marketed in the USA at Theme park trade shows since the price tag is out of the reach of the typical arcade. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "Why should people go out and see bad films when they can stay home and see bad TV for nothing?" 1-NOV-1991 16:01:36.39 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: Landscape contractor/architect It's time for me to gut the yard and start over. Have you worked and been pleased with a particular landscape contractor or architect? If so, could you please pass the name and number along to me? Thanks! - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 4-NOV-1991 09:41:00.93 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: MESSAGE HI JED, IRMA W/ YAMAITCHI TRIED TO REACH YOU AT 9:38 AM. PLEASE CALL HER BACK AT 452-0797. THANKS, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::PAUL "Art is a Lie that tells the Truth" 4-NOV-1991 16:44:23.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Another American's Perspective Last month while I was in London on vacation, I too spent some time exploring the virtual reality games that are in that city. I found two. The one that seemed to be closest to the virtuality reality ideal was located at the Rock Garden (a bar/disco) at Covent Garden. You put on a helmet, you held a rifle in your hand, you could move head and body around, and fire at who-knows-what. It was a gas to watch the game being played. Each player was involved in their own private war, fighting enemies invisible to all but themselves. This game seemed very popular. Unfortunately, the lines were just too long and with my time constraints I was unable to play it. The Virtuality game that I did play was at Funland, a large arcade at the Trocadero, and it wasn't anything to write home about. It was a racing game, 6 units linked together. Each driver had to put on a helmet which contained 2 separate monitors (one for each eye). One arcade employee was needed to assist all 6 players with their helmets and getting set up in their vehicles. It took me quite awhile to adjust the helmet in order for my brain to process the images in STEREO-VISION. The graphics were polygons, much like HARD- DRIVIN', and once the race began (even with separate screens for each eye), the 3-D effect was no better than its predecessor. If asked if the STEREO- VISION effect was worth the extra cost of helmet and time putting it on, I would say no. The sanitary question that Chris Downend brought up about the helmets didn't seem to be much of an issue for me. The helmets were loosely fitting, made of a hard smooth plastic, and tightened down (as in "strapped on") by a screw-like mechanism which connected to the base of the neck. Perhaps if I had thought about it more, I would have been more squeamish about putting "a dirty bowling shoe on my head". But the helmet didn't smell like a bowling shoe and thus I had the false impression of it being clean. As far as the theft issue is concerned, I can't see it as a problem since there would always need to be an employee present anyway to assist patrons with the helmets. The controls were the least satisfying aspect of the game. Speed was controlled by two buttons located down by the feet. To speed up, you would tap on the right button. To go faster, you would tap more times on the button. To stay at the same speed, you would do nothing. To slow down, you would have to tap on the left button. Why Virtuality didn't go with the more traditional accel/brake controls, I have no idea. The steering wheel was more traditional, but I don't remember it having any feedback. HARD-DRIVIN' and most other video driving games FEEL much more realistic than this supposedly virtually-real game. Another criticism was that gameplay did not exploit the virtual reality capabilities of the equipment. There was no reason to turn your head and frankly I don't think the game program would shift the images in the monitors had I done so. The stereo "headphone-quality" sound however was effective with nice car pass-by's and lots of crowd and announcer effects. But all in all, it really seemed like an quite ordinary video game dressed up as high-tech product. I am sure the hardware had much more potential. At 3 pound ($4.50) for a 2 minute race, this game from Virtuality was a disappointment. Apparently, this racing game was a replacement for the Battletech-type game described in Flanagan's original message. Its too bad they decided to replace it. =john paul= ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 4-NOV-1991 19:21:15.69 To: BJORKQUIST CC: MARGOLIN Subj: GALs Karen, I will need a few GAL16V8-015s (I cannot use -025). If you do not have some, would you try to get some? I need ten. ManMan says there are no raw parts (137646-015) but there are some programmed parts (that I can reprogram) used in Steel Talons. The numbers are: 136087-9004, 136087-9005, and 136087-9006 Thanks, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 5-NOV-1991 06:19:36.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature How can I remember all these strange CODES??? It's easy...use the map. The MAP? I don't see no stinkin' MAP! It's on your phone. Oh. Say, how do you use it? Glad you asked. See the areas near each of the keys on the side? Like near the 1 it says "CONNECT *" and "CAMP-ON #"? That's to remind you that CONNECT is * and 1 (that's why it's next to the 1). Likewise, CAMP-ON is #1. All the CAMP-ON functions are #1; CANCEL CAMP ON is ##1. The "normal" codes all start with # (pound) or * (star), and end in a single digit. The "undo" codes are repeats of the pound or star, ending with the same digit. On the right side of the phone, it says near the 3 key, "* PICK-UP". This means PICK-UP is *3, not 3*. Things starting with digits are assumed to be phone numbers of some kind: extensions, trunk access (like paging), outside calls (actually, the 9 is a special trunk access), and so on. The function codes always start with a pound or star. Remember that you may need to FLASH before any particular access code! For those of you who are into lists, here's the full translation of the map (other codes exist, but this will get you a long ways): * 1 CONNECT * 3 Pick up extension * * 1 garbage * * 3 GROUP PICK UP # 1 CAMP ON # 3 dial STATION speed no. # # 1 CANCEL CAMP ON # # 3 Program sta spd * 4 ADD ON (conf call) * 6 PARK a call # 4 SAVE a phone no. # 6 <2-digit-index> dial SYSTEM spd no. * 7 TRANSFER a call to ext * 9 Put a call on HARD HOLD # 7 REPEAT a phone no. # 9 FORWARD my calls to ext # # 7 nonsense # # 9 CANCEL forwarding ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::PAUL "Art is a Lie that tells the Truth" 5-NOV-1991 10:02:43.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: SPECIAL 1 TIME OFFER 2 TICKETS FOR SALE OSLO PHILHARMONIC Mariss Jansons, conductor DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL, S.F. SUN. NOV. 10, 8:30pm $20/ticket or best offer Enjoy a cultural evening in the City with that special someone! The Oslo Phil is coming to SF as part of the Mercedes Great Performers Series. I don't know what's on the program, but these guest artist concerts at Davies tend to be excellent. The two tickets are on the 2nd Tier - the sound is good but you may want to bring your binoculars! =john paul= ext. 3782 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 6-NOV-1991 13:11:18.93 To: MEYETTE, RAY, MONCRIEF, MOORE, STEWART, BRESHEARS, MARGOLIN CC: Subj: SEGA STEEL TALON Gentlemen, the sega unit has displayed some problems that I wish to alert you to: 1.) Unit had Hantrex monitors....we changed them. 2.) Error printouts follows: RIGHT Watch dog 138 ADSP time out 1 SAIIS except 168 LEFT Watch dog 138 ADSP 1 SAIIS 181 GSP 20 Helper Processor 19 We cleared the stats and error print out and ran unit. Zero repeat, don't have enough time to do extended test so, we shipped it....... sure hope everything is OK. I tried to contact Meyette and Margolin for help but couldn't locate.......Jim ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 6-NOV-1991 13:43:42.50 To: MIKE::BRESHEARS CC: MEYETTE,MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,STEWART,MARGOLIN Subj: RE: SEGA STEEL TALON The errors you have reported in the Steel Talons unit that Rick Meyette and I worked on are the results of some of the bizarre and scary experiments that we tried. Clearing the Error screen was a good idea. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::HUBBERSTEY 6-NOV-1991 14:42:49.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Ride needed Is anyone out there coming from and/or going to the area of hiway 17 & Camden tomorrow at around 8:30 am and 4:00pm who would be willing to give me a ride? Please call me at x1789 or reply via VAXmail if you can help me. Thanks, Tim Hubberstey ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::POTTER 6-NOV-1991 16:46:16.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: 1991 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN It's time for the 1991 United Way Campaign to begin, and you will be hearing about United Way and the 104 health and human care agencies and special projects it supports. Atari supports United Way for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most compelling reason to support United Way is because your gift will touch the lives of many people in our community. Last year, one out of three county residents used the services of a United Way - supported agency -- services such as emergency assistance, vocational training for people with disabilities, counseling and educa- tion programs for abused children and emotionally disturbed children, day care for children and the elderly and much more. United Way strives to keep its administrative costs to a minimum. Through the support of dedicated volunteers, United Way achieves this goal. Approximately 90 cents of every dollor contributed to United Way goes directly to local agencies. Allocation of funds to each agency is decided by volunteers, after a very thorough process of evaluation. Through Atari's support of United Way, many people will receive vital health and human care services from agencies throughout Santa Clara County. Your gift can be given through payroll deduction, a method that lets you offer a generous gift by spreading small payments throughout the year, or by a one time donation. Your contribution is a wise way to show our community you care. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 7-NOV-1991 06:13:09.54 To: MARGOLIN,DURFEY CC: WILLIAMS Subj: ROAD RIOT WOULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP. WE ARE DOING A RUN OF ROAD RIOT FOR IRELAND AND NEED TO PROGRAM 102 "B" VERSION OF ASIC 65. AS I RECALL IT AINT NO BIG THANG TO CHANGE THE PROGRAMMER TO DO THE "B" PART. I KNOW IT IS SHORT NOTICE, BUT I REALLY NEED TO PROGRAM SOME PARTS TODAY. THANKS KEN W. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 7-NOV-1991 10:28:39.86 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,ROTBERG,DOWNEND CC: Subj: Multisync II Jed; I got your request. I do not understand why you need a Steel Talons program to test on Multisync II. It appears that Steel talons will never use Multisync II. If you would still like to have a Steel talons version as an additional test of Multisync II, let me know today. I found at least two places where the CONTROL register at C00000B0 is written to. Is this the correct address for the GSP 34010? Ed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 14:18:11.45 To: WILLIAMS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Road Riot ASIC65 Please bring some 'B' labels with you. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 14:33:46.63 To: LOGG CC: DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MOORE,ROTBERG,MARGOLIN Subj: MultiSync II As per your memo of 7 November 1991, please confirm that Steel Talons will never use MultiSync II. Finding DRAMs for the MSP is becoming a lot of work. Since Steel Talons is the only game using the MSP I will just take it out. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 7-NOV-1991 18:11:26.21 To: MARGOLIN, LOGG,MONCRIEF,ROTBERG,MOORE CC: DOWNEND Subj: Multi-sync II Will Multi-sync II be used in Steel Talons? It's tough to predict the future. Here is some data and some conclusions on Steel Talons: 1) Recent wisdom from Exec Committee: "Standard Distribution channel has done all it can; no more orders. 2) We have 175 Steel Talons in inventory. 3) We have 200, possibly 400 Steel Talons PCBs purchased in inventory. 4) We may build some Steel Talons uprights; no testing yet; may begin testing as early as 11/18/91. I feel confident saying we will not build anymore sitdown Steel Talons. I speculate that as many as 800 Steel Talons uprights may be released for production in January 1992 (quantity is based on what they did with Road Riot upright). Since we have an inventory of 200-400 Multi-syncs, it is likely we will begin such a build with Multi-syncs; then once the ball is rolling that way, it is likely that Mfg. will want to complete the build with Multi-syncs and not switch to Multi-sync II. It's hard to ask Mfg. what they would do until they have a time and quantity for the Upright Talons build and can try to procure parts for more Multi-syncs. Given the weak state of the market, we may end up with a release of Upright Steel Talons that matches our inventory of Multi-syncs, powersupplies, joysticks etc. In that case, we would not use multi-sync II on Upright Steel Talons at all. In summary, the probability of using Multi-sync II on Steel Talons is small, maybe 1 in 10. This would go up if Upright Steel Talons tests extremely well, the market improves and Mfg. has difficulty procuring Multi-sync parts. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 7-NOV-1991 20:03:06.76 To: KIM::DOWNEND CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Multi-sync II The reason for doing MultiSync II is that the 64Kx4 VRAMs and 64Kx4 DRAMs are becoming increasingly difficult (like impossible) to get. Don't plan on building more MultiSyncs. This latest flurry of memos got started when I asked Logg for some programming support so I could verify that one of the new circuits works with Steel Talons. After my experience with Hitachi VRAMs I see no reason to believe that anything works unless I see it. Unless I am otherwise ordered, I am continuing to work on MultiSync II. It will probably be needed for Street Driver. It will probably be the only hardware available to the Training Group until they can do their own. MultiSync II also has the built-in option to use EPROM, Flash EPROM, or RAM on-board. This makes possible a very fast download from a PC with a PCLINK card. MultiSync II is not the next generation hardware. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 10:05:35.79 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: Subj: This is more work that it seemed at first From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 8-NOV-1991 09:15:01.69 To: LOGG CC: Subj: Control in GSPCODE Ed, I did a cursory examination of the code, and there are 5 modules that seem to set the CONTROL location. These are BLITROUT.C, PICBLIT.C, COL.ASM, GRCMDS.ASM, and DPOLY.ASM. Ein most cases they either clear a register and store it to CONTROL, or use the combination of some #defines/EQUs to store an immediate value. NONE of these seem to set the low bit to anything other than zero. I'm not exactly sure what this means, but I would be loathe to make changes to these modules bindly. It looks to me like we need to talk with Max or find some other solution... - Ed - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 10:10:28.32 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DOWNEND CC: Subj: GSP code changes Rick; I am going to make the assumption that we may need to use Multisync II. I have made the changes in the 68000 code for the new CAS/RAS mode but there seem to be at least five places according to Ed Rotberg in the Max's GSP code where he sets this register. Can you get Max in to make these changes or should we attempt to change the code ourselves? If we do the latter, this will be a case of if it doesn't work, we will be at a loss of how to debug it. We have a no tools to debug the 34010 code in the GSP! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 8-NOV-1991 16:03:10.48 To: MARGOLIN,DOWNEND,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: Multisync II Jed; We should have EPROMs for you on Monday. We have no way of knowing if we changed all the locations. Ed Rotberg will bring them over. I will return on Tuesday. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 8-NOV-1991 16:04:04.49 To: KIM::LOGG CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Multisync II ok. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::POTTER 11-NOV-1991 14:28:42.94 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: SEES'S CANDY SALE As the holiday season once again approches us, that can only mean one thing. CANDY! Don't miss this opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. See's candy is always a thoughtful gift whether it's a special treat for yourself or for others. Our quantity price is only $5.80 per pound (a savings of $2.60 per pound over retail). There are See's Candy brochures located in Human Resources, and the main lobby. If you wish to purchase, please stop by H.R. to pick up your individual order forms. ALL ORDERS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH for delivery the week of December 16. Please make all checks payable to Atari Games (there is no sales tax). ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 12-NOV-1991 15:23:11.21 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: Subj: Multisync II Jed; I left the 6 EPROMs for Steel Talons Multisync on your desk. Let me know if these work or not. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 12-NOV-1991 16:13:05.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: Reminder - Men's Health Class Just to reminder everyone Thursday, November 14 11:00 am Central Conference Room Dr. Henry Ritter will be at Atari Games to discuss Men's Health. I would appreciate all the support I can get, since I guaranteed a minimum of 15 employees. Everyone is invited, male and female. If you are interested and really can't attend, let me know and I will pass along some information to you. That's all folks - see you on Thursday in the Central Conference Room at 11:00 am cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: ICY::MARGOLIN 13-NOV-1991 17:42:45.17 To: LOGG CC: DOWNEND,MONCRIEF,MOORE,ROTBERG,MARGOLIN Subj: MultiSync II I have received EPROMs from Ed Logg that have the GSP produce CAS-Before-RAS Refresh. The game runs but produces pixel errors on some screens. The pixel errors are different from the ones produced by the Hitachi VRAMs and are on different screens. The error count on a game that was run overnight was Zero in all categories. I have measured the signals coming from the GAL and they look very good. I have tried a bipolar PAL but there was no difference. (PALs have a higher noise immunity than GALs.) Freezing the 68010 makes the pixel errors disappear. Since the 68010 tells the GSP when to change buffers we may be looking at buffers that are out of order. This board, with the GAL, when loaded with the original program, runs perfectly with no pixel errors. This leads me to believe that the problem is not being caused by the new GAL circuit. I believe the pixel errors may be due to an error introduced when the Eds were changing GSP code. It would be nice to have the GSP Code examined and corrected. If this is not possible at this time, I will assume the problem is with the GSP code and will proceed with the board. (I am running out of time to do this board.) Also, it turns out that all of the Game Code we have released has the GSP generate a refresh cycle every 5 us. It only needs to to produce one every 10 us. (Self-Test has it generate refresh every 10 us.) This is set in the CONTROL Register, bits d3 and d4. They are both currently being set to zero, presumably by the instructions setting the other bits in the register that control other functions. d3 should be set to '1' and d4 should be set to '0'. (d0 is LSB.) Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 13-NOV-1991 17:49:35.54 To: MONCRIEF, MARGOLIN CC: DOWNEND Subj: FYI: EPROM directions Just to pass along some recent developments... 4M EPROM's have reached parity in terms of price/bit with 1M EPROM's. Pat McCarthy & Mary Burnias have quotes from TI of $14-16 each. Warrior and Danger Express both plan to use them. I expect that 4M EPROM's will become a standard part for us in 1992. We will continue to use 1M EPROM's in the program area in 1992, but I expect that usage to diminish through out 1992. 4M ROM prices are even better @ $6.00 each in qty ?? I think we can order a minimum of 1000. I think Pat amortized mask charges into that. See him for the details. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 14-NOV-1991 07:38:23.84 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: movie So like people have been bugging me, "How come no movie recommendations lately?". Well, (a) I haven't had time to peruse the TV guide and (b) TV sucks. But I do usually like to find a little sparkle of a good film on the tube. However, I can recommend a movie coming to the small screen on Sunday. I heard that "Back to the Future, Part III" will be on. Why that movie? You may ask. Because it stars MY DADDY! That's right! My father is in three scenes. He's in the opening town shot, the dance scene, and the big showdown scene. He plays an old geezer prospector. (No make-up or costume required)(just kidding) If you don't know what my dad looks like, come by and see his photo on my wall. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 14-NOV-1991 09:28:07.11 To: ICY::MARGOLIN CC: DOWNEND,ROTBERG,MONCRIEF,MOORE Subj: RE: MultiSync II I have asked Ed Rotberg to add the 10us refresh rate by changing the D3 bit to 1. Ed and I do not believe our changes cause the pixel errors we see on the screen. Our changes would either kill the GSP/RAM if it failed. Since the pixel errors occured on Multisync I with different RAMs, and the GSP has known bugs, and we did not create or modify any original GSP code, we believe Applied Research should correct the GSP code. It is my opinion that the errors we see are due to a RAM/circuit failure. Since we have been promised support for the Multisync hardware and firmware, it seems strange to ask us to examine and correct the GSP code. We have been more than cooperative in changing the GSP code for the new RAMs when it is the responsibility of Applied Research to do so. We will gladly supply you with the source code if you wish to do your own examination. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LOGG 14-NOV-1991 10:19:12.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Robin Ziegler Robin Ziegler will be in town today. I will pick him up at the airport at 11:45 and we should be at Atari at 12:15. Please stop by the lunch room to say Hi. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::SHEPPERD 14-NOV-1991 10:42:20.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: SHEPPERD Subj: A new mail list This just announces the new mail list SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS which has, I hope, the names of all the (informed) users of PC's. ds ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 14-NOV-1991 10:50:21.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: slide projector Does anyone out there have a slide projector I can borrow for the weekend??? I promise to take good care of it and return it on Monday! Thanks, Karen Jefferson x3738 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD "I wish the Arabs and the Jews would settle their differences like Christian gentlemen." 14-NOV-1991 11:43:09.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: BRAD Subj: Borland C++ announcement DELETE THIS MESSAGE NOW IF NOT INTERESTED IN BORLAND's NEW C++ COMPILER ===================================================================== NEWS FLASH! BORLAND ANNOUNCES THREE NEW C++ PRODUCTS! Borland announced three products -- Borland C++ 3.0, Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0 and new Turbo C++ for Windows -- would be shipping before the end of November. Borland C++ 3.0 is a professional C and C++ compiler & toolset for creating DOS and Windows applications. 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Q: What is the price of Turbo C++ for Windows and its upgrade price for Turbo C++ and Borland C++ 2.0 users? A: Turbo C++ for Windows has a suggested retail price of $149.95, any Borland language user that owns Turbo C, Turbo C Professional, Borland C++ 2.0 or Turbo C++ can upgrade for $89.95. Q: If I only program for Windows, should I buy Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0, Borland C++ 3.0 or Turbo C++ for Windows? A: All three products are capable of generating Windows applications, but Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0 includes all of the tools that a professional developer would require for DOS and Windows and has a retail price of $749. Borland C++ 3.0, which has a retail price of $495, is ideal for professionals programming for DOS or Windows in C. Turbo C++ for Windows is intended for more casual programmers who want to learn how to simplify Windows programming with OOP. It has a suggested retail price of $149.95 and comes with the ObjectWindows library. Q: If I upgrade to Borland C++ 3.0, do I need a new ObjectWindows library? A: If you currently own Borland C++ 2.0 and have upgraded to the Application Frameworks, which includes ObjectWindows, you will receive Borland C++ 3.0 & Application Frameworks at no charge. Q: If I currently have the Application Frameworks, how much does it cost to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0? A: There is no charge to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0. It will be provided as an automatic free upgrade. Q: If I have already purchased Resource Workshop, do I get a discount on the purchase of Turbo C++ for Windows, which includes Resource Workshop? A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows includes the Windows-hosted IDE, ObjectWindows, EasyWin, Turbo Debugger for Windows and Resource Workshop. It reflects an outstanding value at $149.95. Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have any limitation in the size of files it can compile? A: No. Borland C++ 3.0 has been completely re-architected to handle the intensive symbol table requirements of C++. Borland C++ 3.0 has compiled the largest PC based C++ applications available under Windows and DOS today. Q: How can I convert my DOS programs to Windows? A: Turbo C++ for Windows and Borland C++ 3.0 feature the EasyWin library that allows DOS applications that use standard input and output to be run under Windows without changing a single line code. The result is a fully functioning Windows application. Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have a Windows hosted IDE? A: Yes. Borland C++ 3.0 includes the Windows IDE from Turbo C++ for Windows. Q: Can Turbo C++ for Windows create DOS applications? A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows creates Windows applications. Turbo C++ 2nd edition, and Borland C++ 3.0 support DOS application development. Q: Does Turbo C++ for Windows have full support for resource editing? A: The Resource Workshop is included in Turbo C++ for Windows. It has full support for editing all Windows resources and user-defined resources including menus, bitmaps, dialogs, string tables, accelerators, icons, and dialog controls. It can edit resources in .exe, .rc, .dlg. .bmp, .ico, and .res files. The Resource Workshop is easy to use, yet fully featured. Q: Does the Windows IDE provide the capability to optimize the executable it generates for size or speed? A: Yes, it includes register and jump optimizations. To take full advantage of our global optimizing compiler, the character mode IDE or the command line compiler must be used. Q: What is object-oriented assembler? A: The addition of object-oriented data structures gives Turbo Assembler the power to easily create object-oriented programs while retaining the speed and flexibility of assembler. Q: Why did you add OOP extensions to Turbo Assembler? A: Assembly-language programmers have always sought ways to make their work easier with extensions such as macros and directives. Object-oriented features allow data structures to be encapsulated and inherited. This removes dependencies that hinder maintenance, saves work, and in general makes assembly-language programming more effective. Q: What is the difference between Borland C++ and the Microsoft Windows SDK? A: Borland C++ is a professional DOS and Windows development environment. It includes a C and C++ compiler with all the tools needed to develop a Windows application without purchasing the Windows SDK. The Microsoft Windows SDK is a supplement to Microsoft C 6.0, which includes some libraries and tools that are not available from Borland. These tools are not required for Windows application development. Q: Does Borland C++ come with the debugging version of Windows? A: The debugging version Windows which comes with the MS Windows SDK is now available through resellers for $195. Borland does not include this operating system with Borland C++. Q: How will I get Windows 3.1 support? A: When Microsoft ships Windows 3.1, Borland will make available to all of Borland C++ 3.0 and Turbo C++ for Windows 3.0 users, an upgrade kit that will give them full Windows 3.1 support. No Windows 3.1 SDK will be required. Q: When will Borland C++ support Windows 3.1? A: Borland C++ currently supports beta versions of Windows 3.1. Users beta testing the Windows 3.1 SDK can download the necessary files for Borland C++ from Compuserve. Once Windows 3.1 becomes commercially available, we will make an update available that provides the necessary files and documentation to support the development of Windows 3.1 applications. Q: Can I compile OS/2 applications with Borland C++? A: If you develop applications using ObjectWindows, you will maintain the highest degree of portability for OS/2. Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 will not be available until the third quarter 1992. Q: When will Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 be available? A: Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 goes to beta in the first quarter of 1992 and will be commercially available in the third quarter. Early betas willbe available by year end. Q: Is Borland C++ going to support Windows NT? When? A: Yes. Borland is actively developing 32 bit compiler technology for Windows NT. Beta test versions will be available after Microsoft's broad release of the NT SDK beta. Q: Why is Turbo C++ for Windows version number 3.0? A: Turbo C++ for Windows uses the same, third generation, compiler that is found in the latest version of Borland C++. Q: What are the hardware requirements for Borland C++ 3.0? A: Borland C++ 3.0 requires a 286 with at least 512K of base memory and 1 megabyte of extended memory. A minimum of two (2) megabytes of extended memory is required for the Windows IDE. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 14-NOV-1991 14:06:38.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Free to first (or second) taker: 4x4 Pinball Game This is available if you want to dirve to Monterey to pick it up from Robin Ziegler (xxx) xxx-xxxx. For more info about just what the 4x4 Pinball Game is, contact Milt Loper or Cris Drobny. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD 14-NOV-1991 14:37:52.44 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: BRAD Subj: Terminal Emulation Demo by DynaComm I have received 2 demos from FutureSoft. The demos are for terminal emulation under WINDOWS. FutureSoft offers several emulation packages called DynaComm which run under, Windows, HP NewWave, OS/2 and the MAC. The emulation that most would be interested is called: DynaComm Asynchronous Edition since it emulates VTxxx terminals and supports DEC LAT. If you would like to run the demo you may stop by my office and pick up the demo disk. Literature is included. These are full working demos except that some features have been removed (DEC LAT is non-operational on the demo). - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 14-NOV-1991 15:32:05.69 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: VARIAC I'M LOOKING TO BORROW A "VARIAC" TO USE FOR A SHORT DEMO OF THE "MOTO-BIKE" ....I HAVEN'T BEEN SUCESSFUL LOCATING EITHER OF THE TWO BIG GREEN (DUAL VOLTAGE) VARIACS WE HAVE USED IN THE PAST...SO IF YOU KNOW WHERE ONE IS,OR SOME OTHER ONE THAT COULD BE BORROWED FOR TOMORROW (FRIDAY) PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS MAIL ADDRESS,..OR CONTACT ME OR JACK. TANKS....OR ELSE MILTY ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::MARTIN 14-NOV-1991 16:00:45.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK,MARTIN CC: Subj: GARAGE SALE WHAT: GARAGE SALE WHEN: NOV 16TH AND 17TH WHERE: 1495 PATIO DRIVE CAMPBELL WHY: BECAUSE TWO ARE BECOMING ONE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 14-NOV-1991 16:21:04.52 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER,STEWART,SMITH,BRESHEARS,MSHERMAN CC: RAY Subj: Wescon passes I have posted on my bulletin board outside my office some Wescon info. Wescon is next week, the 19th through the 21st in San Francisco. Included are a list of the seminar topics as well as a registration form that may be freely copied for complimentary registration. If you plan to go, please check with your supervisor first. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 14-NOV-1991 18:37:50.56 To: BURNIAS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: DRAMs Mary, Rick and I have decided to use the 256K x 4 DRAMs (4 per) instead of the 128K x 8 DRAMs (2 per). The reason is that the 256K x 4 has several sources so we are less likely to get caught in a long leadtime crunch. I met Janell from Wyle today after having known her over the telephone for a long time. She is very nice. She has volunteered to get me samples of the 256K x 4 DRAMs from both TI and Micron. I hope that is ok. We will be using these parts in the DIP package. (The TI number is TMS44C256-12N; faster parts are ok) We will still be using the 128K x 8 VRAMs (TMS48C121-12DZ; faster parts are ok.) Missed you, Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 15-NOV-1991 09:26:13.58 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: pay checks!!! I have your pay checks! I'll start making some rounds now....if I don't find you, start looking for me. Karen ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::LICHAC 18-NOV-1991 06:54:06.22 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOR SALE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH FOR FULL SIZE DOMESTIC PICK-UP. $200.00/OFFER JERRY X3741 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 18-NOV-1991 15:11:43.30 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FLOWER SPECIAL THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 2 DOZEN LARGE ROSES FOR $7.50 CHOICE OF COLORS PER 2 DOZEN: RED, YELLOW, PINK, ORANGE, SALMON, PALE PEACH, & WHITE IF INTERESTED, YOU MAY ORDER AT THE FRONT DESK. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::PETRICK "Jim Petrick" 18-NOV-1991 18:38:05.86 To: @SM:JUNK CC: Subj: "Young Americans" by David Bowie on CD? If you've got a copy of this song on CD, I'd like to borrow it for a couple of days. Let me know... -- jim x1777 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::POTTER 19-NOV-1991 16:17:30.14 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES We are pleased to announce two organizational changes within Tengen/ Atari Games, effective Monday, November 18, 1991. Jeannine Bishop, formerly Sales Administrator, will become Marketing Administrator, reporting directly to Ted Hoff. Jeannine will now assume the responsibilities for media buying, marketing planning, sales and marketing reports, and trade shows. We are pleased to welcome back to Tengen from Atari Games Lisa Jarneski, who will be the new Sales Administrator. Lisa will now be responsible for sales order entry and preparation and release of all Tengen product shipments. Lisa will report to Ted Hoff. Congratulations to both Jeannine and Lisa in their new positions. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::SAMANIEGO "Steph" 20-NOV-1991 11:06:53.12 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: How to order game cartridges! Alot of people are starting their Christmas shopping already and those of you who want to purchase a Tengen Game Cartridge at an AWSOME price can get them through me! GAMES FOR THE NINTENDO INCLUDE: RBI Baseball 3.....$20.00 RBI Baseball 2.....$20.00 Pacmania...........$20.00 Ms Pacman..........$20.00 KLAX...............$10.00 Rolling Thunder....$10.00 Gauntlet...........$10.00 Pacman.............$10.00 RBI Baseball.......$10.00 Skull & Crossbones.$10.00 Fantasy Zone.......$10.00 Shinobi............$10.00 Toobin.............$10.00 Afterburner........$10.00 Alien Syndrome.....$10.00 Road Runner........$10.00 Vindicators........$10.00 SEGA GENESIS GAMES INCLUDE: KLAX...............$20.00 Hard Drivin........$20.00 Ms Pacman..........$20.00 Pacmania...........$20.00 Road Blasters......$20.00 Pitfighter.........$20.00 RBI Baseball 3.....$20.00 Plus 8.25% TAX If you would like to place an order come by my office with a VISA, MASTERCARD, Money Order or Check! (NO CASH PLEASE!) If you have any questions feel free to call me at X491. Thank You, Stephanie ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 20-NOV-1991 13:18:01.38 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Bike for sale Diamond Back BMX bike, 2 yrs. old. It sits in the garage and collects dust as it has only been ridden 3 times! Like new...$100/obo If interested, call Susie at x-481 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::SAVA 20-NOV-1991 14:28:50.97 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: SAVA Subj: telescope for sale I have a Meade 4.5 inch reflector telescope with three lenses and four filters. It's really cool. See Jupiter's moons, Saturn's rings, Mars's ice caps, and Venus, Neptune, and Uranus. Marvel at the wonderous sites of Orion's belt, the Seven Sisters, or the Andromeda galaxy. See Binary stars, Nebulae, White dwarf stars, Red giant stars, and Comets. I did and it was "Way Stylin'", but I don't have too much time for it any more. So anyone who might be interested in purchasing a telescope, please contact: Scott Sava at ext. 1723. Thanks PS. I paid $500 for the telescope and about $150 for all of the accessories. But I'm asking for around $400/obo. So please call. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ROTBERG "Professor of Gonzo" 20-NOV-1991 14:55:27.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: Subj: Suspicions confirmed!!! Path: dms!motcsd!apple!olivea!uunet!mcsun!uknet!edcastle!tjc From: tjc@castle.ed.ac.uk (A J Cunningham) Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer Subject: Disclaimer Keywords: joke Message-ID: <15036@castle.ed.ac.uk> Date: 20 Nov 91 11:36:46 GMT Organization: Edinburgh University Colouring Book Software Lines: 21 Found somewhere on the Desperately Seeking Seven Developers' CD: This software has not been painstakingly tested by Apple's ruthlessly efficient quality engineers (although it was co-written by one of them.) Neither Apple Computer, Incorporated, nor the authors of this software make any legally binding claim that this software will do anything in particular besides use up valuable space on a CD or hard disk. In the event that your use of or inability to use this software results in a visitation from MacsBug, damage to other software or hardware, the explosion of your Macintosh in a shower of sparks (as seen on Star Trek.) or indeed the end of Western Civilzation As We Know It, your attempts to attach blame onto Apple Computer, Incorporated or the authors of this software will be expensive and unsuccessful. Have a nice day. -- Tony Cunningham, Edinburgh University Computing Service. tjc@ed.ac.uk Inspiration, move me brightly, light the song with sense and colour, hold away despair. More than this I will not ask faced with mysteries dark and vast. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::SMITH 20-NOV-1991 16:27:41.19 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Computer Graphics evening on Channel 54 Channel 54 is presenting another night of computer animation wizardry on Monday December 2nd 8-11pm. There are two shows "Computer Visions" which explores computer generated cartoons/graphics and "Computer Magic" which is supposed to include Virtual Reality and Interactive Computer graphics. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 21-NOV-1991 07:55:38.20 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: STUFF'S GOTTA GO.. FREE TO A GOOD HOME ,..OR ANYHOME FOR THAT MATTER: -REALISTIC "WALKAROUND"PHONE (W/ INTERCOM FEATURE) (W/BATTERY ON IT'S LAST LEGS) -"REELY CHEEP EXERSIZE STAND" USED WITH A BIKE REAR WHEEL -BIKE CARRIER RACK "BILLED"AS UNIVERSAL FIT..LAST USED ON '83 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK -MID '70'S HANGING BURL "TABLE" (ABOUT 18" ACROSS) COULD USE A LITTLE FRESHENING UP ....ALSO I HAVE A "VINTAGE" HUFFY 'OPENROAD' 3-SPEED HUB MEN'S BIKE WITH FULL FENDERS AND SIX-PAK RACK,..SKINNY TIRES,.HI-WAY YELLOW.. ......$40 /0B0 MILTY #3742 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRESHEARS 21-NOV-1991 08:46:46.93 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: MAKING A DREAM A REALITY THERE IS A 7 YEAR OLD BOY BY THE NAME OF GRAIG SHERAOLD IN FOLSOM WHO HAS AN INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR WHICH DOES NOT GIVE HIM LONG TO LIVE. GRAIG DOES HAVE ONE WISH WHICH WE ALL CAN HELP HIM ACHIEVE.....THAT IS TO GET INTO THE GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS BY HAVING THE BIGGEST BUSINESS CARD COLLECTION. SO....COULD YOU PLEASE GO THROUGH YOUR OLD BUSINESS CARDS AND SEND THE UNWANTED ONES TO ME? I WILL GATHER THEM AND MAIL THEM TO GRAIG. YOUR CARING AND EFFORTS WILL BE APPRECIATED. OH YEAH, INCLUDE ONE OF YOUR BUSINESS CARDS ALSO.........JIM P.S. I WILL COLLECT THEM UNTIL FRIDAY DECEMBER 20TH. THANKS! ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD 21-NOV-1991 10:11:25.75 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:WIN3-USERS CC: BRAD Subj: New Programmer's Editor Announcement FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 11, 1991 Development Tool for Microsoft Windows Makes Its Debut (Boston, MA) -- Premia Corporation introduced today the first professional quality programmer's editor for Microsoft Windows at the Windows International Developers Conference being held in Boston this week. The program, named Codewright, was designed from the ground up to operate efficiently in the Windows environment thus avoiding the bottlenecks usually encountered in programs that are ported from the MSDOS or other environments. The result is performance that is similar to, and in some cases better than, the performance of DOS-based editors. The orientation for windows also makes Codewright fit more smoothly into a programmer's way of working by eliminating the need to switch to a DOS session in order to edit the code files. Codewright can be controlled using menu selections, key commands or a full command line interface. Codewright is highly configurable and extensible allowing programmers to adapt it to their own or their workgroup's practices and preferences. Configurability is provided by means of a .INI file, familiar to those who use Windows, that allows settings and preferences to be established each time Codewright is run. The .INI file can be read from one of several locations so that Codewright can be configured in common for all workgroup members, configured differently for different projects, or always configured the same way. Configurability is further enhanced by a mechanism for assigning keystrokes to editing functions thus allowing Codewright to be configured to operate like an editor that a programmer already knows. Codewright comes with pre-defined keymaps for CUA- compliant operation as well Brief-compatible operation (Brief is a popular programmer's editor for the MSDOS environment). Modifying the supplied keymaps for personal preferences can be done interactively or by modifying the source code provided. Creating entirely new keymaps is relatively simple and can be accomplished using any Windows-compatible language such as C or Pascal. Codewright is extensible by means of an Application Programming Interface (API) that comprises over 500 functions that can be called from user-written procedures. The procedures can be written in any language that supports Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL) calling conventions such as C, Pascal, or FORTRAN to name a few. Source code, written in C, is provided for many of Codewright's higher level functions. This serves as an example of how to write extension functions and provides the programmer with the ability to modify the operation of such functions if desired. Other samples of extension code are provided to illustrate the process of augmenting Codewright's functionality. In addition to the "standard" features that are expected in a programmer's editor such as unlimited file and line sizes, unlimited undo and redo of changes, automatic indenting, multiple file/multiple window editing, Codewright provides capabilities that expedite and simplify the programmer's tasks. These include the ability to compile, link and debug the target program without ever leaving the editor. An interface to version control systems is included that utilizes project orientation. This capability is invaluable in workgroup environments. Language-specific support such as smart indenting and coding templates are provided for C, C++, assembly language, Pascal, and Paradox Application Language. The list of standard features also includes a file difference analyzer and a hexadecimal viewing and editing mode. Two advanced features are provided to help programmers more easily understand and work with their code. Selective text display greatly facilitates understanding complicated, multi-platform programs. This unique capability allows designated portions of the file being edited to be hidden from view. This allows programmers to more easily focus on the sections of code that are of current interest. Codewright comes with the ability to hide conditional code often used to adapt a program for multiple environments. However, the text to be hidden is programmable allowing programmers to implement their own style of selective text display. The second feature that improves comprehension is Codewright's exclusive ChromaCode(tm) technique. Using this capability, designated parts of the file being edited can be automatically rendered in user-specified colors for fast detection and recognition. Codewright can be configured to ChromaCode(tm) lines that have been inserted or modified. Furthermore, it can display language constructs such as keywords, function declarations or comments in a special color. Taken together, the capabilities of Codewright realize one primary benefit for programmers - increased productivity. According to Donald Kinzer, President of Premia, "given the advantages provided by Windows' multi-tasking and the capabilities of Codewright, many programmers will find it productive to switch to Windows to do their development whether or not they are actually developing for Windows." Kinzer added, "[Codewright] has been enthusiastically received by beta testers. They've said that Codewright is the editor that the Windows environment has been needing." Codewright is available immediately direct from Premia at an introductory price of $199.00 (regular price $249.00) for a single-user license and comes with an unconditional 30 day money back guarantee. Continuing technical support is also included and is provided by telephone, fax, Compuserve and private BBS. For more information contact: Premia Corporation, 1075 NW Murray Blvd., Suite 268, Portland, OR 97229 USA. Tel. (503) 647-9902, 800-547-9902. Fax (503) 647-5423. Compuserve 70673,2627. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 21-NOV-1991 10:52:06.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: STILL GOTTA GO..!! ........B.FLYBACK SEZ $40/OBO IS TOO HIGH IF EVERYTHING ELSE IS FREE... ...SO TO THAT I SAY "$25/OR LESS" FOR THE VINTAGE 3-SPEED YELLOW HUFFY. IT'S HERE TODAY FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYER'S INSPECTION. -STILL GOTTA "UNIVERSAL" BIKE CARRIER FOR THE BACK OF A CAR -AND A THING-A-MA-GINGY BIKE STAND/EXERCYCLE *BURL-BE-GONE *FONE-BE-GONE ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::CALFEE 21-NOV-1991 11:45:46.76 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Video on Nintendo's monopoly Today at 12:30 in the Tengen Conference Room. We will be showing a video tape of last Tuesday night's Frontline TV show. The topic was Japan Inc. It had a large segment on the Nintendo video game monopoly. It had starring appearances by such luminaries as Dan Van Elderen and Rich Frick. Be there if you want to see it. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 21-NOV-1991 13:28:12.71 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: AMOA Scholarship Several weeks ago I sent out a mail message announcing AMOA's $1,000 scholarship for deserving students. I have since found that all applications must be submitted to AMOA prior to January 1, 1992. If you already picked up an application or are planning to, don't delay. H.R. is requesting that all applications be returned to us for processing prior to December 16. If you know a deserving student who could use financial help for 1992, don't hesitate, you only have three weeks to complete the necessary paperwork. Employees, their families and friends are eligible. Any questions, or if you need an application, give me a call or a mail message. cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD 21-NOV-1991 13:51:16.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS,@SYS$MAIL:WIN3-USERS CC: BRAD Subj: KEATerm demo - VT420 emulator I received another demo by Kea Systems named KEAterm. It's a VT420 (and under) emulator that uses a variety of communications protocol, including DECLAT. Actually this is not really a demo, but the real McCoy. This emulator is very, very good. Far better than the VT320 emulation that comes with Pathworks. You must have WINDOWS and PCSA 3.0 or Pathworks 4.0 to run KEAterm. If you would like to install this application on your machine you are most welcome to. But, remember that this is a demo and after your evaluation you MUST remove the app from your disk. The installation is not automatic, but it is not difficult either. I installed KEAterm and had it running in 5 minutes. I highlighted the installation procedures in the manual that accompanies the disk so that you will not have to fumble around in the manual looking for instructions. Please stop by and pick the manual and disk if you would like to try it out. After installation, please return both the manual and disk for others to install it. You really don't need the manual after installation as most procedures in KEAterm are self-explanatory and there is Context- Specific Help available. The prices are inside the front cover of the manual: $245 one copy, 2-9 15% discount, 10-? 20% discount. Site license available. If you would like to purchase this product maybe we should all get together and purchase them together for the discount. Site license starts at 20. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 22-NOV-1991 08:53:02.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Door Decorating Contest Last Holiday Season, Atari Games/Tengen started yet another tradition, the Holiday Door Decorating Contest. Last year's participation was limited, but those who participated did an exceptionally fine job. We are hoping that even more will participate in the ATARI GAMES/TENGEN 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST. Door decorations (cube wall decorations are a winner also - proved last year by Design Service's ''winner') can be put up anytime during December. Judging will be held on Friday, December 20. Make sure all displays are ready for judging on Thursday, December 19, since the judges will be asked to do a preliminary walk-around on that day. So over the four day Thanksgiving break, start thinking, preparing, shopping, etc., to create the best Atari Games/Tengen Holiday Door ever! cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::BRAD 22-NOV-1991 10:50:26.16 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: ****** FOR SALE ****** For Sale: -- Goldstar CT3051 -- -- 14" Analog VGA Monitor -- 640x480 resolution -- This monitor is only about 2 months old in near mint condition, with original box and packing materials. Documentation included. I was actually quite surprised at the clarity of this monitor. I used it with WINDOWS and it worked quite well. It will work very well with any PC that has an analog color output. This would also work quite well for a group or department that checks out PCs from time to time. For instance, our group owns a roll around cart with a VGA monitor and keyboard attached. It has saved us a lot of time. We just roll the cart up to the PC and plug in the monitor and keyboard. This monitor is also nice for a backup. For instance, if your monitor breaks down and you find yourself without a one (it happens! - we've had one in twice and I know other groups have found themselves in similar predicaments). How Much? -- $188 -- For a look see, stop by my office or reply to this address. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::TINA "TINA, TINA, BO-BEENA..." 22-NOV-1991 12:39:10.82 To: MCCARTHY,LEE,RSHERMAN,MARGOLIN CC: Subj: LITERATURE LEFT IN THE LOBBY FOR EACH OF YOU. HI THERE! JOAN ALPEN W/ MERIT DROPPED OFF SOME LITERATURE FOR EACH OF YOU. PLEASE PICK UP AT THE LOBBY. THANK YOU, TINA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 12:55:06.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:HARDWARE CC: MCCARTHY Subj: Data I/O 29a / UNISITE We have received the DATA I/O UNISITE programmer. It is functional in the Hardware lab. It should program everything we need to program, even the TMS32010 family parts. Data I/O just announced a trade-in value of $4000 for a 29A when purchasing a full featured unisite. (Last month the trade-in value was just $1000). Even though we have already placed our order and received the goods Data I/O will give us the $4000 trade-in. For $1000 trade_in value I wanted to keep the 29A. However, $4000 is too much to pass up, especially since there are two of them in the company. So, I propose to trade in the DIO 29A behind Cris Drobnys office to offset the $20,000 cost of the UNISITE. There is still a 29A in customer service if the need arises. (It used to belong to Manufacturing before they bought their DIO-2900.) If you have a different view, speak now. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 13:43:50.18 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN CC: MCCARTHY Subj: 4 Meg EPROMS. We will be moving to 4 MEG EPROMs as our primary EPROM device starting with Warrior. Boards being layed out now will have the number of sockets reduced, or the graphics address space increased based on the 4Meg device. These parts are at price parity (or better) with 1 Meg parts, and the speeds are faster (80,100,150nS). We can still use 1 Meg and 2Meg parts in the same sockets. Since MultisyncII is going through a significant rework in PC design, I thought that this might be a good time to add 4 Meg compatibility. Pat. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 22-NOV-1991 16:09:27.97 To: MCCARTHY CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,MARGOLIN Subj: Out-a-Site Programmer Regarding your intention to get rid of the Data I/O 29A: 1. Where will the Unisite be located? Will it be moved to the location now occupied by the 29A? 2. Will it program Bipolar PROMs? 3. Is it connected to the VAX? 4. Are there explicit written instructions for its use? 5. What is its projected usage? Presumably it was purchased in order to program parts that could not be programmed on the 29A. What are these parts and how much of the time do you expect the Unisite will be busy programming these parts and therefore not available to program the parts that would otherwise be programmed on the 29A? 6. The Unisite socket for PLCCs appears to be the same as that used on the 2900, which I evaluated. There is something you should know: It doesn't work. The first 2900 we had would not read a 320P15 no matter what. Data I/O replaced it with a new unit that would sometimes read it if it was jiggled appropriately in its 'socket'. I would not trust it to program OTPs. 7. The 2900 had another problem with the 320P15 that may apply to ALL devices that you may want to secure. If you attempt to read the 320P15 after the Security Bit is set, the unit will refuse to read the device. It will inform you that the device is secured and cannot be read out. This is bogus. The security is in the device, not the Programmer. I have had a few 320P15s in which the Security Bit was set and verified but the part could still be read. I called Data I/O and informed them of this but they didn't understand why this is a problem. Does the Unisite do it this way, too? 8. Rick has asked me to ask you to make sure the Unisite is working completely before you get rid of the 29A. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCCARTHY "Pat" 22-NOV-1991 16:34:00.36 To: MARGOLIN CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,RAY,MCCARTHY Subj: Out-of-site programmer > To: Mccarthy > From: Margolin > Subj: Out-a-Site Programmer > > Regarding your intention to get rid of the Data I/O 29A: > > 1. Where will the Unisite be located? Will it be moved to the location now > occupied by the 29A? In the Hardware lab, where it is now located. No, it will not be moved. > > 2. Will it program Bipolar PROMs? Yes. And PALs, GALs, FPLAs, FPGAs, EPLDs, EMICROs, EPROMs, ... > > 3. Is it connected to the VAX? Yes, via 9600 baud RS232. (Same as all the DATA I/O stuff here.) > > 4. Are there explicit written instructions for its use? Yes. I have posted them on the machine. They probably will not cover every situation. Only the current situations that I know about. > > 5. What is its projected usage? Presumably it was purchased in order to > program parts that could not be programmed on the 29A. What are these > parts and how much of the time do you expect the Unisite will be busy > programming these parts and therefore not available to program the parts > that would otherwise be programmed on the 29A? I don't know. > > 6. The Unisite socket for PLCCs appears to be the same as that used on > the 2900, which I evaluated. There is something you should know: > > It doesn't work. > > The first 2900 we had would not read a 320P15 no matter what. Data I/O > replaced it with a new unit that would sometimes read it if it was > jiggled appropriately in its 'socket'. I would not trust it to program > OTPs. Duly noted. > > 7. The 2900 had another problem with the 320P15 that may apply to ALL devices > that you may want to secure. If you attempt to read the 320P15 after the > Security Bit is set, the unit will refuse to read the device. It will > inform you that the device is secured and cannot be read out. > > This is bogus. The security is in the device, not the Programmer. > > I have had a few 320P15s in which the Security Bit was set and verified > but the part could still be read. > > I called Data I/O and informed them of this but they didn't understand why > this is a problem. > > Does the Unisite do it this way, too? I don't know. > > 8. Rick has asked me to ask you to make sure the Unisite is working > completely before you get rid of the 29A. > > Jed The UNISITE is working to my satisfaction. It is in your own interest to check that devices you program are handled by the programmer. I will not do this since I do not know what devices you use. It should be able to program any currently manufactured part at least as well as the 29A can. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 22-NOV-1991 19:47:43.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: MESSAGE BOB FRYE IS ON VACATION 11-25-91 TON 12-2-91. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS REGARDING FACILITIES, PLEASE CONTACT DAVID PASQUINELLI. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 25-NOV-1991 09:38:02.99 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Food Donations You've probably read how charities are really hurting this year for food to serve Thanksgiving dinner. I'm planning to make a run downtown to drop off food tomorrow so if you have anything you'd like to donate bring it by my office tomorrow morning and I'll take it along. LET'S SEE IF WE CAN FILL THE VAN!!!!!! Karen Jefferson x 3738 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 25-NOV-1991 10:23:52.15 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: Subj: PC-GLOBE Say, can anyone who runs PC-globe tell me in what Country/Continent is ZANZIBAR? Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::DENCKER "Andrea Dencker" 25-NOV-1991 16:44:09.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:MAC-USERS, @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: DENCKER Subj: Low-priced local source for printers, software, etc. My sister, a friend, and I went to a Sunnyvale computer dealer this weekend and found that the mail-order houses listed in the back of MacWeek magazine are not necessarily the lowest dealers, at least of QMS printers. We went to M & P Computers and Communications, 1270 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 111, Sunnyvale (tel. 738-8578). Their regular price for the QMS PS-410 printer with one toner cartridge is $1595. Because they were buying two, the salesman lowered his price to $1550 each, plus he threw in for free two AppleTalk cables worth $13 each. The optional 200-sheet letter-size paper tray was an extra $150. The MacWeek ads I've seen for this printer start at $1645, and continue at $1699, $1749, and $1795. I suppose you could find additional MacWeek advertis- ers who didn't mention that printer specifically, but are QMS dealers, and who might match that $1595 price. In either case, M & P has a very extensive collection of B&W printers, color printers from QMS, Seiko, and Tektronix, computers (but not Macs), etc. Their software was very competitively priced, e.g., QuarkXPress for the Mac was $525 (mail order houses typically bottom out at $519). By the way, the QMS PS-410 (of which we have around 10) has three constantly active interfaces: serial, parallel, and AppleTalk, so it works with virtually all computers. FYI, Andrea ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::WILLIAMS 26-NOV-1991 06:24:58.36 To: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN,DURFEY CC: Subj: ASIC 65 I NEED TO BEGIN PRORAMMING ROAD RIOT "B" LABEL PARTS TODAY. WOULD ONE OF YOU PLEASE CALL ME ASAP THIS AM SO WE CAN ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE PROGRAM THESE PARTS. THANKS KEN W PS YOU CAN REACH ME AT 1793 (THE TENGEN CARTRIDGE LINE) OR HAVE ME PAGED ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::VARNEY 26-NOV-1991 09:32:45.85 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Moving Sale Two 10 Speed bikes one mans & one womans $100 obo Bedroom Set Dresser 9 drawer with bookshelf & mirror Waterbed with 8 drawer pedestal mirrored bookcase headboard floatation system mattress $1000 obo Couch & Recliner $100 obo Table with Lamp $40 obo Contact Mike Varney @ x3967 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::ALBAUGH "Dr. Bizarro" 26-NOV-1991 10:11:48.63 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Missing coffee cups HELLLLP! Not only has my primary coffee cup sprouted feet and walked away, but my Backup cup is now also languishing somewhere, not sure of ever seeing me again. If you see either of these, please call me at x1709: Primary cup: Large (almost a bowl) dark-blue-ish hand-thrown ceramic cup with light brown feet (even toes) very distinctive and hard to miss, so why is it missing? Got lost in the panic yesterday. backup cup: A mug, but not as large as the primary one. Relatively ordinary white manufactured cup with "green-line" design to look like computer paper with printout. Please help them find their way home Mike ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 26-NOV-1991 13:06:21.01 To: MIKE::WILLIAMS CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: ASIC 65 It is now set up for Road Riot. (I tried calling and then paging you at 1:05pm.) Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::JEFFERSON 26-NOV-1991 14:22:05.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: FOOD DONATIONS Many people asked me if it was too late for them to bring food in, and the answer is BRING IT IN!! Becky Depew graciously offered to deliver the food to the Loaves & Fishes charity. It is located by her daughter's school so she will take food in today AND TOMORROW!! So if you have some canned food or an extra turkey hanging around bring it in tomorrow. The notice in the paper said they also need pumpkin pies, potatoes and salad greens. Karen ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 27-NOV-1991 18:03:29.06 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: Subj: FYI: CPU prices Based on our purchasing data plus some numbers from a recent Microprocessor Report: 6502-2 $ 2.15 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost 68000-8 $ 3.49 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost 68000-16 $13.00 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost 68010-8 $10.95 qty, 1000's Atari Std Cost 68EC020-16 $16.90 qty, 1000's no FPU,MMU, 100-pin quad flat pack 68EC020-16 $26.90 qty, 1000's no FPU,MMU, xxx-pin pingrid array 68020-20 <40.00 6 months ago, I recall $90... 68030-25 $40.00 qty, 1000's 68EC040-20 $90.00 qty, 10,000 no FPU or MMU 68EC040-25 $104.00 qty, 10,000 no FPU or MMU 80386-25 $156.00 qty, 1000's (comparable to 68030 in power) 68040-25 $490.00 qty, 1000's 80486-33 $650.00 qty, 1000's this is a vague recollection ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LOIS 30-NOV-1991 15:59:00.87 To: @SYS$MAIL:ENGINEER CC: LOIS Subj: Departure We are sad to announce the departure of Matt Kendall. His last day will be December 6, we wish him well. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 2-DEC-1991 11:05:35.28 To: @WALKABOUT.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 12/6 -- 3:30-5:00 Bonnie Smithson will be hosting this week's Walkabout Friday. I'm sure you can look forward to some healthy snacks! The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Dec. 6, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RAY 2-DEC-1991 11:33:08.90 To: @WALKABOUT.DIS CC: RAY Subj: Walkabout Friday -- 12/6 -- 3:30-5:00 -- 2nd try... Bonnie Smithson will be hosting this week's Walkabout Friday. I'm sure you can look forward to some healthy snacks! The festivities will begin at 3:30 in the Alpha, Nu, and Omega labs in Engineering. Please come by the labs, sample the munchies, play the games, and give your feedback (positive and negative). Friday, Dec. 6, 1991 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alpha, Nu, Omega Labs John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::HOBGOOD 2-DEC-1991 13:09:59.77 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WARRIOR TICKETS AVAILABLE RICK THOMPSON HAS TWO (2) WARRIOR TICKETS FOR SALE. GAME DATE IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1991. TICKETS ARE $23.00 A PIECE. PLEASE LET RICK KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::AVL "COMPONENT ENGINEERING" 2-DEC-1991 14:59:57.74 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: CER-8631 - Completed From: MIKE::MARGOLIN 21-AUG-1991 13:05:58.50 To: AVL CC: Subj: AUTO-CER ============================================================================== ATARI GAMES CORP COMPONENT EVALUATION REQUEST CER# 8631 ============================================================================== REQUESTED ACTION: NEW COMPONENT APPLICATION: Programmed Parts PROJECT: Street Driver USED ON ASSEMBLY: PART NUMBER: GENERIC: DESCRIPTION: Programmed Devices, Street Driver (478) MANUFACTURER: MFG P/N: CONTACT: PHONE: COMMENTS: ============================================================================== ENGINEERING REPLY/NOTES: ============================================================================== AVL DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | IC,PR MEMORY MASTERS,STREET DRIVER | 136091-XXXX ============================================================================== DISPOSITION: X_APPROVED __RESTRICTED APPROVAL __ADD AVL NOTE __REJECTED __SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AVL ACTION: __ADD MFR X_ASSIGN NEW P/N X_REVISE DESCRIPTION __REMOVE MFR __CONVERT P/N __EXPORT LICENSE REQ __REVISE MFR __INACTIVATE P/N __SAFETY CRITICAL ============================================================================== ASSIGNED TO: DATE AUTHORIZED BY DATE JB J BELL 8/22/91 ============================================================================== ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::HOBGOOD 2-DEC-1991 15:41:56.36 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: WARRIOR TICKETS THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::RAY 2-DEC-1991 16:28:36.09 To: MARGOLIN CC: MONCRIEF,MOORE,COPPERMAN,MCCARTHY,MCNAMARA,RAY Subj: Multisync II Bottom line: 11 boards. Background: Jed asked me how many rev. 1 Multisync II's we need for the police trainers. They may take a long time to get here because mfg. won't be here to send them out for surface mounting or to wave solder them. Jed will give us one working board, and it is up to us to get more stuffed and tested. 11 will give us enough for two 5-monitor units plus one spare. At this moment, we are planning to use MSII for all 5 positions. It is yet to be determined if the center monitor can be MSII or not. The sooner we find this out, the better. If we cannot use MSII, the Main board will have to be re-layed out for available VRAMs and the new memory scheme for the program. This has not been scheduled into anyone's plans. John ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-DEC-1991 18:41:50.26 To: RAY CC: MARGOLIN Subj: Call Rick Rick would like you to call him at: (407) 934-3400 Room 1548 Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 2-DEC-1991 20:23:12.23 To: MARTIN CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN Subj: MultiSync II Boards Please get quotes for 26 MultiSync II Boards. (We get 15 and John gets 11 for Training.) I would like them quoted both tested and untested. MultiSync II Rev 1 Board: 049850-01 Size: 16 x 16.05 Holes: 6003 Has eight SOJ Surface Mount Devices No Cold Fingers Four Layers I don't know when Joe will actually finish the board. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::ROLM "SUTTLES, SHEPPERD, or ALBAUGH" 3-DEC-1991 06:19:30.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: ROLM Subj: Featured feature Have you ever started a phone conversation and KNOWN that the other party was not having a good day, just by how they spoke? That's called emotional leakage. Everyone is prone to it. If you're having a bad time, let the phone ring a little longer while you count to ten or recite your mantra or do whatever it is you do to calm down and change gears. Your caller may never know, but if they did, that's the path they would want to take anyways. Sometimes you'll connect with someone who is "leaking." Perhaps they just spilled coffee on their desk or clothes, or they're calling with a problem--their computer just dumped an hour's work. Realise that they are angry or frustrated with their situation, and not with you. Simply knowing that you are not the target makes the storm easier to weather. DO try not to get swept up, even if you are the target of someone's anger, temporarily or otherwise. And remember: Smile. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MILTY 3-DEC-1991 10:19:15.02 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: XMAS SHOPPNG DOES ANYONE IN VAXLAND HAVE ANY "CONNECTIONS" OR KNOW OF ANY "GOOD DEALS" OR "SPECIAL SALES" ON THE GENESIS 16 BIT SYSTEM ? I'M LOOKING FOR THE "MOTORBOYS DISCOUNT" DEAL, OR A NEW/USED ITEM. ANY INFO IS APPRECIATED AND STRICTLY IN CONFIDENCE. ......INCENTIVES AVAILABLE,SORRY,..NO GINSU KNIVES IN STOCK..... MILTY #3742 ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 10:44:44.13 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Employee Holiday Party - Friday, Dec. 13 This Friday, December 6, is the final day to purchase your ticket to the Christmas Party which will be held at the Fairmont Hotel on Friday, December 13. If you are planning to attend, please contact LaVerne Potter in Human Resources, or Tengen Employees can purchase ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 11:04:18.83 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Employee Holiday Party - Follow-up Tengen Employees can purchase their tickets from Deborah Geyer. Hurry and purchase your ticket for a Fun Night Out. Sandy Stan ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::STAN 3-DEC-1991 11:15:39.55 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY Don't forget the Children's Christmas this Saturday, December 7 in the Cafeteria. Santa will be here from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. We'll have face painting, balloon sculptures and a magic show beginning at 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. The Magic show will be from 12:00 to 12:30. Bring your children and let them have a good time. There'll be plenty of fun for all, and lot's of cookies to munch on. No need to make reservations. Hope to see you all there with your children. Thanks. Sandy Stan ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::KHODADADI "Farrokh Khodadadi" 3-DEC-1991 15:36:21.67 To: BERT::FUJIHARA CC: MCCARTHY,RAY,MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Link kit parts As luck would have it, one of only two LINK boards didn't work when I tested them! But thanks to Jed's excellent communication test software, and his help, I managed to fix it. Jed, the 75ALS195 was indeed ZAPPED! Both board sets are tested and set-up, packed in static-sensitive bags , we couldn't come up with the production type interconnect harness due to some problems with production. So I've made-up a make shift harness that'll do the job. Rick Mcdowell is going to request them to return the link kit for a production version when it becomes available. Farrokh ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::RELIEF 3-DEC-1991 15:56:15.23 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: your name here! >>>>>>>>>>> SIGN UP NOW <<<<<<<<< We need 36 names to fill out our four teams in the new game RELIEF PITCHER. The teams are the BOSTON BASHERS, the L.A. SPEEDERS, the HOUSTON DUSTERS, and the CHICAGO STROKERS. Come by the Family Lab and sign up for your favorite guy! Each team has a roster of players with statistics but NO NAMES.... So have your name immortalized! You can use your real name or a clever pseudonym; last names only limited to eight letters. The sign-up sheet is attached to the door. (The Family Lab is located next to the STEEL TALONS lab). DISCLAIMER: The development team reserves the right to alter or remove any names deemed unsuitable for any valid or invalid or arbitrary reason.... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::BRAD 3-DEC-1991 17:22:58.17 To: @SYS$MAIL:PC-USERS CC: @SYS$MAIL:ANIMATORS,BRAD Subj: Apps Two new files in [audio.windows]: ALCV14.ZIP ; An MS-DOS (non-windows) application that will convert various ; graphics file formats (GIF, TIFF, Targa, Ilbm, Sun Raster ; PCX, MAC PICT.) Has a couple of file formats not found ; (I don't think) on Dave's DeBabbilizer. Plus, this app ; claims to be able to perform JPEG compression and ; decompression on the above formats. Perhaps it could be ; handy for transporting large images from the Video Lab to ; an animators PC? MSCDROM.ZIP ; Mucho documentation on Microsoft's CD-ROM driver MSCDEX.EXE. ; from Microsoft. Also includes CD-ROM tests from Microsoft. - brad - ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::BRAD 3-DEC-1991 18:03:22.07 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: BRAD Subj: **> FOR SALE >>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<< We are looking for pictures from the HOUSTON ASTRODOME (specifically of the baseball field, although the football configuration might help too). If you have taped any Astro's games or have any books with pictures of the ballpark, please contact Mike Hally or Peter Lipson - Family Lab x1940 or Sam Comstock x3790. Thanks. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LORENE "TIGER" 18-DEC-1991 11:56:50.66 To: MARGOLIN CC: Subj: Message Hi Jed, Robert with Bae Sales called at 9:40. Please call him at (408)452-4369 re: Micron. Thanks, Lorene ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 18-DEC-1991 14:24:35.37 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: BRYANT Subj: Multisync kit.... The kit is all pulled. I can either hold it in the stockroom or give it to one of you this week. If you don't get it this week, I won't be back to see you till Jan. 6 (Monday). If it can wait till then that's OK too. Let me know. Thanks. And thanks, Jed, for the paste master. Joe just gave it to me and I will send it to Fine Pitch with the boards when they come in. Rob ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::DOWNEND 18-DEC-1991 15:32:55.11 To: BRYANT CC: MONCRIEF,MARGOLIN Subj: Multi-sync kit I do not want the parts... ......................................................................... From: MIKE::BRYANT 18-DEC-1991 14:24:39.24 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF,DOWNEND CC: BRYANT Subj: Multisync kit.... The kit is all pulled. I can either hold it in the stockroom or give it to one of you this week. If you don't get it this week, I won't be back to see you till Jan. 6 (Monday). If it can wait till then that's OK too. Let me know. Thanks. And thanks, Jed, for the paste master. Joe just gave it to me and I will send it to Fine Pitch with the boards when they come in. From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-DEC-1991 15:47:08.34 To: MIKE::BRYANT CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: Multisync kit.... Don't give Downend the parts. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MCNAMARA 18-DEC-1991 18:21:33.21 To: MARGOLIN CC: MCNAMARA Subj: SAIIS audio board Jed, After realizing that you want an SAIIS audio board for yourself, not for test purposes, I want to tell you that I will get you a working board and not the one that has a variable volume level problem. I assume you are not in a hurry, so I will get you one after the holidays, OK? Glenn ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 18-DEC-1991 19:00:10.73 To: KIM::MCNAMARA CC: MARGOLIN Subj: RE: SAIIS audio board yes, thank you very much. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 19-DEC-1991 07:42:17.68 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Door Decorating Contest If you have a door or cube wall that you would like included in the judging on Friday, let me know. I want to make sure that our illustrious panel of judges sees all the decorated doors, sure would hate to miss anyone's handy work! If you have a decorated door or plan to have a decorated door, let me know. thanks! cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: MIKE::BRYANT 19-DEC-1991 08:59:14.03 To: MARGOLIN,MONCRIEF CC: Subj: Multisync II kit I guess I won't give Downend the parts...... ___________________________________________________________________________ From: KIM::MARGOLIN 19-DEC-1991 14:10:27.73 To: MARTIN CC: MARGOLIN Subj: PC Boards Please ask the PCB Vendor to deliver the MultiSync II boards to 675. If they deliver them to Receiving I won't get them for at least a week. Jed ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 19-DEC-1991 15:14:54.48 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: immeadiate need Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a standard Dynamo cabinet? Thanks already.. ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::CAMERON "Somebody has to write this junk" 20-DEC-1991 09:22:34.51 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: govvvvner Wilson I have a petition to recall Mr. Wilson. Come by if you would like to sign it. Carole ___________________________________________________________________________ From: GAWD::HARPER 20-DEC-1991 10:41:58.49 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: New Year's Party! For all you folks looking for something FUN for New Year's Eve... Come and see some Jazz and Rockin' Blues with EXPRESSO and The GRINDERS at the new T&B's Restaurant and Bar in San Mateo! For a small cover charge you get 2 bands for the price of one, food and dancing all night long. Also available for $49 are dinner and party packages which include... dinner for 2 (Mexican Mequite BBQ), a couple cocktails, a reserved table ALL NIGHT, and a bottle of champagne at midnight. For an additional $49 dollars, a room will be reserved for you across the street at the Quality Inn. WHAT: NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH WHERE: The new T&B's Restaurant/Bar 1860 S. Norfolk San Mateo (415)349-9413 (ask for Cynthia or Fred) Call to reserve the dinner package now before they sell out. Also, tell 'em EXPRESSO sent you! Hope to see you there. But if not, have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEARS! -Dennis Harper ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::GROSSMAN 20-DEC-1991 13:39:10.91 To: @SYS$MAIL:JUNK CC: Subj: Door Decorating Contest Final Results are in - The three judges - Natalie Burgess (Engineering) Judy Davis (Manufacturing) Susie Hartline (Tengen - Accounting) have awarded the following prizes: 1st Prize - David Pasquinelli (Office Services) 2nd Prize - Bob Frye's Door (Decorated by our Janitorial personnel) 3rd Prize - Linda Benzler (Marketing)) and a special Honorable Mention - Douglas Coward (Tengen Product Development) for not really a door or cube wall with a really great story. Please take a few minutes to visit all the doors - there are so many creative ones - Design Service's truly "Atari" door, Nicky Stern's drawing from Age 6, Deborah Geyer's triple hit, Mike Albaugh's kid's artwork, and Evelyn Perez's Winter Wonderland. Once again thanks to all the creative Tengenites and Atarians who decorated doors and especially to our three distinguished judges. T H A N K S !!! and H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S !!! cynde ___________________________________________________________________________ From: BERT::LINDA "Evening Receptionist" 30-DEC-1991 09:06:17.74 To: @SYS$MAIL:EVERYBODY CC: Subj: RETRIEVAL OF CHILDRENS' CHRISTMAS ART WORK IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD HAD A COLORED PICTURE THAT WAS HANGING IN THE CAFETERIA, PLEASE CLAIM IT AT THE FRONT DESK. THOSE PICTURES NOT RETRIEVED BY 1-13-91 WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE NEAREST CIRCULAR FILE. LINDA ___________________________________________________________________________