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changed username to Go Argos Daniel B: hello !? Go Argos: guess who the footballfan is? Go Argos: and is on the laptop so I can watch the game Daniel B: i don't know... could be any canadian football fan Go Argos: any idea where the Argosplay?
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changed username to Dr. D. Daniel B: hello Dr.D Dr. D.: Hi Daniel.
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changed username to Guy B. Go Argos: hi Rich Daniel is having problems identifying me Guy B.: Greetings!!! Daniel B: hello Guy Daniel B: hi Rich Go Argos: hello Guy, you're early Dr. D.: Daniel doesn't follow football :-) Dr. D.: Hello Guy Guy B.: Rich, must be Canadian Football season again, eh! Go Argos: has been since late June, Guy Dr. D.: Well, the Browns are nothing to look at this year, so why not the Argonauts? Guy B.: Bears already lost Rex Grossman again for the season. Broke his left ankle. Daniel B: I'm not a football fan Dr. D.: I used to be, in my youth, when I had time to watch games on TV. Go Argos: No, but I thought you might know the cities, Daniel
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changed username to erin Daniel B: hi Bob Daniel B: hi 'rin erin: hi Daniel BobS: AURGGGH maties !!!!!! Dr. D.: Hi Bob. Dr. D.: Hi Rin Go Argos: Hi Rin and Robert erin: hi Rich BobS: howdy doody kids!!!!!!! erin: Hi Uncle Richard erin: hi Bobs BobS: who GoArgos ??????? BobS: ERIN me sweet.............. BobS: long time no see erin: :-) BobS: bout as olng as the doc BobS: long Guy B.: HI Bob erin: I was here last week...just quiet was all :-) Guy B.: Hi Erin BobS: Hi Guy !!!!!! early tonight eh????? Dr. D.: I was here too, Bob... Go Argos: the one who is watching the game - they re playing the Go Argos: stampeders BobS: no dates, no walks with the Abby....... Dr. D.: The last Wednesday night before classes start at CWRU... erin: hi Guy BobS: oh oh and then ya won't be here????? Guy B.: Yep. Abby injured her right hind leg last week and this time she may have torn a ligament. Dr. D.: The last Wednesday Christina is at home before going to college. Dr. D.: No, I will be here Bob, just the grind starts again :-) BobS: fer cryin out loud, what is WRONG with that girl ??????? Dr. D.: Wants to get edjikated BobS: heck the grind is permanent for us BobS: BUT, good news.......I HAVE RETIRED !!!!!!!! BobS: I only work now for 40 hours a week for cash money Guy B.: Everything Bob. We finally found what may have caused her rashed on her paws. BobS: and that would be????? Dr. D.: You are retired? Guy B.: You retired! Not for me at least. BobS: yup, work for only money now, not a career BobS: it is overrated Dr. D.: Well, I gotta work at least another 14 years, get all those gals through college. Go Argos: working you mean? Dr. D.: Keep me eating, eventually keep Rin eating.
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changed username to Harvie Daniel B: hello harvie BobS: hey harvie erin: hi Harvie Daniel B: anyone have news from james? Go Argos: hi Harvie Harvie: Hello folks Guy B.: The vet is pretty sure that Abby's rashes on her paws are from Poisen Ivy. Hi Harvie Dr. D.: I have heard nothing about or from James :-( BobS: OUCH, and it YOUR job to keep her OUT of the poison ivy mon Daniel B: me either Dr. D.: Hello Harvie. Harvie: Is <Go Argos> the birthday boy? Guy B.: That's what I'm going to do. Keep her away from the woods. The winter time will be the only time she'll go there. Go Argos: yes Daniel B: all i know is that james' web server still working fine. BobS: see, he turned 75 and done forgot his own name.......... Harvie: Can you IM him Daniel? erin: Uncle Richard, Mom called she is back safely in Windsor now Guy B.: Meantime I'll have to get an x-ray and a biopsie on her skin to see if this what it is. Dr. D.: X-ray, for suspected poison ivy? BobS: doc, she is a DOG Daniel B: I don't see him online, I sent him an email. BobS: and doggy vets are different than people vets Guy B.: Dogs get into EVERYTHING. Go Argos: that is why I wil be slow tonight - I am using the laptop while watching the game Guy B.: The x-ray is for her right hind leg, Dr.D. Guy B.: The biopsy is taking a piece of her skin for an analysis. Go Argos: good to heAR, eRIN, i'LL PASS IT ON Dr. D.: What's wrong with the leg, Guy? Guy B.: I have an optical mouse on my Athlon. Couldn't pass up the price for it. BobS: YOUCH dat gonna hurt Guy B.: She may have torn a ligament. She is walking on it, but with a limp. Dr. D.: I see...but torn ligament won't show up on X-ray, it is soft tissue, right? Guy B.: She will be under anesthesia for the procedure. Go Argos: yes, I have optical mice on all my comput3er - they are grat Guy B.: I'm not sure what the vet has in mind, but it's something close to it. Dr. D.: I will be kinda silent the next little while, folks; I am eating some corn on the cob. Dr. D.: Hard to type with hands full :-) Guy B.: Ohhh man. Pass one here. Go Argos: anyway we will likely miss the next two chats BobS: LIVE that stuff Harvie: My GP had me get x-rays for a torn ligament but I suspect he gets a kick-back from the Radiology lab :) Dr. D.: I cooked 3 ears... Go Argos: we hope to leave Saturday for our trip Dr. D.: Drive safely, Richard, it goes without saying! BobS: how long you going for?????? BobS: like 2 weeks?????? Go Argos: so far I;ve beenpretty successful at that Go Argos: hope to be home around Sept. 10 Go Argos: I hope he is not expecting a reply in French Go Argos: sorry, hat was for Daniel Harvie: Oops, pump alarm call, gotta go, goodnight all Dr. D.: Bye Harvie erin: nite Harvie Dr. D.: (2 ears down, 1 to go) Guy B.: Bye Harvie Go Argos: nite Harvie Daniel B: bye harvie
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changed username to Guy F. BobS: Hi GuyF Guy F.: Hi Bob! Daniel B: allo Guy F Guy F.: Hi all. Go Argos: hello Guy 2 Guy F.: Hi Rich-C! Guy F.: Hi Dr. D, Erin... erin: hi Guy Daniel B: me me me me me! Guy F.: mini me? Daniel B: :-P Guy F.: Aye, it's pretty quiet 'round here tonight. Guy B.: Hi Guy Guy F.: Wassup Guy! Guy B.: Not to much. BobS: we already discussed GuyB's dog and Dr D's corn onthe cob Dr. D.: Hello Guy F...I am still eating Guy B.: My dog may have torn a ligament in her right hind leg. BobS: GET those buttery paws OFF the keybaord !!!!!!!!
moved to room Meeting Place Guy F.: Guy: Yeah, my dog too tore a ligament in his hind leg, I was running with him while he had his lease, and somehow it got tangled in his hind long. Poor dog. Dr. D.: It is real butter too, Bob <yum>
changed username to Ronald BobS: stop !!!!!! Guy B.: Waht did you do with yours? erin: hi Ron Guy B.: My typing is a little off tonight. Go Argos: hi Ron Guy B.: Hi Ron Ronald: Evening All Guy F.: Guy: Well, he limped for a while, and it got better... Daniel B: hi ron Guy B.: How long did it take for yours to recover? Ronald: Been out golfing all day.... sunburn rules Guy F.: Guy: Hmm, I can't recall, it's been about 20 years ago. :) Guy F.: Guy: I remember feeling bad about the incident... Dr. D.: Hi Ron...you got all the AC17 stuff you needed? Ronald: Yes sir, that will do fine, thanks Dr. D.: Corn all done now <mmm> Guy F.: Dr. D: Did you end up accomodating that student you were talking about last week? Guy B.: Ohh, that long. Last year, Abby. That's my dog. Injured her left hind leg. The vet thought she torn a ligament. Turned out she sprained her knee while jumping into my car. Took four months for that leg to recover. Guy F.: Guy: Even with humans it can take that long, or even longer.... Dr. D.: Joe Namath knees... Ronald: the older you get, the easier it can happen Dr. D.: I realize I am dating myself terribly there. Guy B.: That's what I figured. She's walking on the right one which she injured. But, I'm driving her to a big field so, she can do what she needs to do. Dr. D.: Guy F: still trying to hire an assistant for him. Dr. D.: I have a lead, waiting for a reply.
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changed username to james Ronald: looks like Bob S Daniel B: JAMES!!! Guy B.: Ok, Bob. You got dumped, eh! james: morning Ronald: and james Dr. D.: Hi James, glad you are alive... Ronald: Hi Bob, Hi James Roberto: YO, phone line went dead james: i really can't stay long but i wanted to drop in and at least say hi Go Argos: hey james, your place stoppede shaking niw? ; - ) Guy B.: Hi James. How's everything over there?
left chat session james: fine. no earthquake where i was Dr. D.: We were hoping you would have told us before now :-) erin: hi James Guy B.: Oh thank heavens. We were a little worried about you. Ronald: good Ronald: Good close game eh, Go Argos? Ronald: I'm watching james: very little happens in the part of japan where i am james: very little of consequence anyway Go Argos: yes, both teams are playing very well Ronald: agree james: so how has everone been? Go Argos: have the laptop out in the living room Guy F.: James: Otaku! Ronald: well enough James, thanks Roberto: good here in Michigan james james: glad to hear it Go Argos: prepping for a two-week trip Ronald: played golf today with 5 others - two threesomes Dr. D.: Getting ready for classes next week James. james: oh yeah, school starts soon Dr. D.: Christina leaves for college Saturday. Dr. D.: CWRU starts Monday. Dr. D.: Public schools start Tuesday. james: that's early, i think it's changed since i went to school Dr. D.: Hehe, it is "late" compared to last year. james: public school used to start the first tuesday after labour day weekend Dr. D.: Alas, the semester here at CWRU ends 23 December. james: 23.. wow. Dr. D.: Exams end the 21st. james: dan, sorry to be so quiet lately Dr. D.: And of course all my exams are the 20th and 21st. Daniel B: it's ok, but ... "Ne me fais plus de peur comme celle-là!" Dr. D.: Final grades due the 23rd at 11 AM. Ronald: Daniel, have you got a powerpoint copy of your Adamcon session? james: doesn't give you much time for grading, does it? erin: well all I am heading out...haven't been feeling well and need to go to work erin: have a good night Dr. D.: Nope...2 sets of written exams, a lab practical...56 exams, 41 lab practicals. erin: hope to see you next week Ronald: Nite Erin....... hopt that passes soon Dr. D.: Poor Rin.. Dr. D.: Feel better. Dr. D.: <hugs> erin: thanks....nite nite
erin left chat session Go Argos: nite Erin Guy F.: Erin: Hope you feel better, been sick for the past 4 days, so I know how you feel. Dr. D.: She said she had an earache and sore throat. Ronald: Oh OH Daniel B: If the powerpoint was in the cd-rom, i got it Dr. D.: Would have stayed home from work except that there were 1.5 days of Human Resources mandatory training about some touchy-feely stuff. Ronald: No.... just your pictures - no powerpoint
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changed username to Frank E. Dr. D.: Argonaut. Frank E.: Hello everyone Go Argos: the kicker couldn't do that onpurpose if he tried for a week Dr. D.: As in jason and the Argonauts from mythology. Daniel B: football team Daniel B: i think Dr. D.: Hi Frank. Roberto: Hi Franki Daniel B: hello compyprog Guy F.: Speaking of sports, Montreal is getting a basketball team! woo-hoo. Ronald: Comme les Alouettes de Montreal - mais anglais Roberto: Frank Frank E.: How are you doing Dr.D and Roberto? Guy B.: Hi Frank Ronald: Hi Frank
Roberto changed username to BobS Go Argos: hi Frank BobS: good mon........... Frank E.: Hello Guy B Guy F.: Yo Frank! Long time no see. Ronald: be right back Frank E.: Yep Dr. D.: I am getting ready for the semester to start next week. Dr. D.: And shipping eldest daughter off to Erie on Saturday. Frank E.: So I am Dr.D Dr. D.: hehe Guy F.: Dr. D: You have a daughter who goes to college? Woah! I thought we were about the same age there.... Dr. D.: I am 42, will be 43 in November. Dr. D.: Christina turned 18 in January. Guy F.: Dr. D: Awesome! Good use of Oil of Olay!
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changed username to Frank E. Frank E.: Hello everyone. Frank E.: I will wait for you guys
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changed username to Guy Foster Guy Foster: Anybody home? Frank E.: knock knock
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changed username to Dr. D. Dr. D.: Well, that was interesting. Guy Foster: So, no, haven't got it done yet, still working on some things, I did some phenomenal discoveries about interrupts though.
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changed username to Guy B. Frank E.: Cool what did you find out --Guy F Dr. D.: Must be Dale's overloaded server again.
changed username to BobS Guy B.: Ok, I'm back. BobS: m too Guy Foster: I am able to test whether the interrupts are enabled or not. So in an NMI, I can do that test, and exit if the interrupts are disabled, turning my non-maskable interrupt into a semi-maskable interrupt.
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changed username to Ron Guy Foster: It's an undocumented feature of the Z80. Ron: somehow or other I managed to shoot myself in the foot Guy Foster: Ron: Did it hurt? BobS: nope, was Dale's server Ron Ron: quite BobS: liimpintg are you ? BobS: limping Ron: yep.
moved to room Meeting Place Guy Foster: Daniel: Are you going to the Philly Classic this year? Dr. D.: He hit his foot with a golf club :-) Ron: that too..... and yesterday, a bowling ball Guy Foster: I think the chat server is having problems because Dale is running it on ADAMOS. Ron: I am in tough shape BobS: man, you are a real sporting nut these days Frank E.: Dr. D what programming languages do you create Biology software in?
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Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Yello All Guy Foster: A 3rd Guy!!! BobS: no....we un;s is RED
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Just was speaking with Pam clee shes with us in a few as they say! Guy B.: Michael, what have you been up to lately? Ron: indeed....... trying to get my bowling games up to date, because I'm going to be out of town for all of September and first two weeks of Octiber -- so I'm bowling ahead for 6 weeks
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Surviving Cancer! :-( Guy B.: Oh my gosh. How? BobS: 'the wild frontier of stampede land ??????? Dr. D.: Yow, where are you going, Ron? Dr. D.: Hello Michael. Ron: Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Ottawa.... more or less in that order Ron: Bulk of the time will be spent on PEI..... have cousins there...... and it's the place of my birth
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: hello all is well I am doing a special treatment and I am doing well..MRI yesterday am is showing positive results Ron: Hi Michael
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Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: have been quite sleeepy but am not ill (sick to stomach) Daniel the 2nd: hello guys! Dr. D.: Richard Clee sent me home from Toronto with what he believed was a box containing your dead Mini Wini hard drive system, for me to fix...I didn't open the box...but when I got it home, it was just a vanilla Expansion Module #3 system. BobS: what happened to the ain Daniel ????? GONE Daniel the 2nd: the ain? Guy B.: Hope you get better soon. BobS: main Daniel the 2nd: ho BobS: numero UNO Daniel
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Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Hello Everyone ! Just trying to remember everyone and keep up with Hellos Hey Ron and Rich and Guy ! Bobs and Daniel Dr. D.: So I don't know if Richard still has said MW system, or if he is totally mistaken. Daniel the main: is it better?
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: yea he told me and I know its there
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Rich
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: can you call rich Frank E.: Did Rich send anything else? I need to get in touch with him I had a crazy week BobS: sure daniel whatever ya want mon.........
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Colecoguy :- : (Colecoguy :- snickers evilly)
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: right on right on right on
moved to room Meeting Place Dr. D.: This was when I was in Toronto 2-3 weeks ago, Frank...before you even showed up here.
changed username to Pamela Frank E.: Oh sorry BobS: just call him......The Mighty CLEE
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: heres Pam! Come on Down BobS: Pamela, the one and only daughter ofthe mighty CLEE Daniel Bienvenu: I'm looking for a restaurant... celebrating a special event here this weekend. Pamela: please, you'll give him a big head : ) Guy B.: HI Pam Pamela: greetings, all Daniel Bienvenu: hello pam! Ron: Hi Pamela
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: your on the Adam Chat! Guy Foster: Hi Pam! Pamela: where is Dad?
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: :-)) BobS: and that would be WHAT Daniel?????
Colecoguy :- : Colecoguy :-: Don't know Guy B.: Watching football. Dr. D.: The server crashed and your Dad went with it. Hi Pam. Pamela: hey, Rich BobS: Richard CRASHED too????????? Pamela: Michael, I see you made it BobS: Ouch that will leave a mark Dr. D.: I presume he said nuts to it and went to have a Guinness Frank E.: Hello Pam Pamela: greetings, Frank Pamela: probably a good bet, Rich
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changed username to colecoguy colecoguy: no i don't think so Guy Foster: Pam: Don't think we have.
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changed username to james Pamela: Hey, James! colecoguy: frank E. either ;_0 Heloo Boys colecoguy: oh cool Guy Foster: Hey there Colecoguy! Pamela: so now we have a Guy (Gui) and a Guy james: hi, not here for long. got dumped earlier with everyone else Guy B.: Michael, in case if you haven't heard. I'm hosting next years Adamcon. BobS: AND all of us 'good guys' Dr. D.: James, have you heard the latest about Season 2 of the new Doctor Who? james: no, has it started yet? colecoguy: its my handle don't wear it out ... Michael Hurst Long time Adamite Dr. D.: No, Christmas is first episode. Frank E.: Hello James how is it there in the land of the rising sun james: merry christmas indeed Dr. D.: But they are bringing back The Master... colecoguy: no not yet Guys james: hi frank. so-so over here Dr. D.: *and* Sarah Jane Smith with K-9! james: the master? james: guess i need to watch more of the original series Dr. D.: Elizabeth Sladen is reprising the role...John Neeson is voicing K-9 again... Guy Foster: Hmm, quick question for our fellow americans, philadelphia is inwhich state? Pamela: Bob, where's Judy? Pamela: Pennsylvania Guy B.: Pennsylvania Guy Foster: Looking up some directions on Mapquest.... Daniel Bienvenu: the special event is an anniversary... my parents wedding. Guy Foster: Thanks. Pamela: Mr. Bona, did you send me an e-mail? I haven't downloaded it yet Frank E.: Why is everyone interested in Philly? Dr. D.: The Master started in the Jon Pertwee years. Guy B.: Not recent;y. Guy B.: recently Dr. D.: The actor died in a car wreck, sadly. Daniel Bienvenu: i'm looking for a restaurant in quebec city, something good Guy Foster: Frank: There's a Philly Classic Gaming Expo happening soon. Want to see if it's doable by car. james: i'm definitely looking forward to the second season Dr. D.: Another actor brought back the role during Peter Davison's tenure I think. Pamela: : ( Guy colecoguy: Why not I just met a real nice fellow this week fishing from Philly Frank E.: Oh you mean the VGXPO Frank E.: That will happen in November Guy Foster: Frank: Yeah, I'm thinking of making it there, if I manage to get Gulkave working. colecoguy: i got booted whats up doctor D.? james: anyway, i really should go. the last few weeks have been mentally tiring and i'm teaching in an hour or so Frank E.: Cool then we will go together then if I get CVDRUM+ and CVSYNTH done BobS: gooday James Dr. D.: Not much Michael. colecoguy: Ok take care James good to see you again sorry I'm not here more! BobS: be well and rested too Pamela: g'nite James Ron: That's work James, and you know how I feel about work Dr. D.: Getting ready for classes to start next week. Frank E.: Take care james Guy B.: Bye James Dr. D.: Trying to finish my syllabi "-) Ron: nite James Daniel Bienvenu: and james, DON'T HESITATE TO WRITE ME MESSAGE Dr. D.: Bye James james: @ron, lol. sad, but i find my work less tiring than other aspects of my life colecoguy: right on , I meant with chat server? Ron: one syllabus several syllabi james: sure thing dan. thank you for your concern Frank E.: Dr. D what classes are you teaching colecoguy: Take it easy James Dr. D.: Re: server, the original system died, beyond resurrection. Dr. D.: Dale moved it to new hardware. james: thanks. have a good day/evening, everyone colecoguy: not I'm talking about tonight colecoguy: no Dr. D.: But the OS version, or the Java environment, or something, is kinda flakey now. Frank E.: I am teaching Intro to A&P and Human A&P Dr. D.: If too many people use the chat, it seems to just panic and die. colecoguy: oh I see what operating system Pamela: (server runs screaming into the night) colecoguy: huuummmm Dr. D.: I am not sure, I was not paying attention when Dale explained it at ADAMcon. james: *poof*
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(Everyone laughs mockingly at Dr. D.) Dr. D.: So Pam, I heard that your Dad liked Erin's birthday letter. colecoguy: not really !!! Pamela: apparently so - he got quite a kick out of it : ) Pamela: and I hear it was your idea Pamela: good call Daniel Bienvenu: err.. what do you think of this restaurant? http://www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca/ Dr. D.: Well, I figured it would make him happy to see her using that ADAM system. Pamela: for what purpose, Daniel? Dr. D.: Erin wrote her Uncle Richard a birthday letter with SmartWriter and printed it on the ADAM printer, and gave it to him at his birthday supper. Daniel Bienvenu: celebrating the anniversary of my parents wedding Ron: the Canadiens of old Pamela: I can't check right now without dumping myself BobS: Daniel.....nice girl, she married (cause you are single)......cna't tell about menu, it is all in french Dr. D.: Reminds me of a bad joke, Ron. BobS: cool !!!!! how many years???? Dr. D.: What do you call an old French woman? Ron: ?? Pamela: belle Dr. D.: Nope Guy B.: I'm finally going to get rid of three old systems, I have to wait till October. That's when a recycling fair is going to held. And no fee charged, like some other places. BobS: ly, she in BOT old Dr Dr. D.: Antediluvienne BobS: NOT Pamela: French women don't get old - they age gracefully BobS: ahso Ron: :( Pamela: groan Daniel Bienvenu: dinde/dindon = turkey Frank E.: What systems are you going to get rid of Guy B?
(Guy B. gives Pamela a can of Diet Coke.) Daniel Bienvenu: poulet = chiken Dr. D.: I told you it was a bad joke, Pam. Pamela: thank you sir! Guy B.: Three old Pentiums and two 14" monitors.
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changed username to Pamela Pamela: funny meeting you here Guy B.: I know. We should meet more often. Pamela: : ) Pamela: I have trouble keeping up with everyone now Guy B.: It can be a chore. Pamela: it took me this long to get on tonite because I fell asleep on the couch until just after eight Pamela: I just finished dinner Guy B.: Must have been a busy day for you. Pamela: so much for all my grand plans to get stuff accomplished Pamela: it was a very busy day at work plus I never get enough sleep at night Pamela: too stubborn to go to bed Guy B.: I have my company picnic this Friday. Only a half day of work. Pamela: and I spent almost an hour and a half on the phone with Michael Pamela: wow, they give you the time off? I'm jealous Pamela: I really need to find a better job Guy B.: Yep, this is our 12th annual picnic. Our IT dept is giving 9 laptops with carry cases for prizes. Guy B.: I hope I win one. Pamela: very jealous : ) Pamela: you won one at the Christmas party, didn't you? Pamela: by the way, how is the new processor now that you've had it for a while? Guy B.: No, I won a desktop two years ago in a raffle. And my friend Peter gave me another one along with a 17" monitor.
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changed username to Daniel Daniel: Goodnight! Guy B.: Looks everyone is returning. Welcome Daniel. Daniel: Talk to you next week Pamela: goodnight?? are you leaving Daniel? Guy B.: Ok, Daniel. Hopefully this will be more stable next time. Pamela: bonsoir, mon ami Daniel: yeah. long journey finding a nice restaurant with accomodation for a baby. Pamela: good luck. I'm trying to plan my parents dinner so I know how you're feeling Daniel: colour me gone :-D Pamela: 'nite
Daniel left chat session Pamela: so what about the processor, Guy? Guy B.: The two Dells are Pentium III's. One is at 400 and the other at 450. They are good PC's. My Athlon is an 850. That's the one I built. Guy B.: Motherboard already installed, just added everything else. Pamela: Michael says he's going to give me another computer Guy B.: That's great. Did he say what it is yet? Pamela: he is (he says) cleaning out the junk. What is it about this year that everyone is shovelling out? Pamela: PIII 800, I think Pamela: does that make sense? Guy B.: That's a good one. I'm getting rid of three old Pentiums. I took out the drives. Pamela: i'm glad someone knows what the heck they're talking about. I'm still a novice when it comes to technology.
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: our phone went dead last Thursday and we had Bell Canada in to fix it
changed username to Dale Dale: Hi. Guy B.: I do have a older Pentium. My 133, that one I will turn into a Windows/DOS computer and hook up Adamserve to it. Dale: Did I miss it all? Pamela: they say that if the problem is inside the suite, it'll cost $150 to fix. Guy B.: Hi Dale, what's going on with the server. Crashed twice tonight? Pamela: not much, Dale Dale: I don't know. I've been out of town for a couple of days. Pamela: so we have two jacks that work but they're at the front of the apartment Dale: I just got home. Guy B.: Where did you go? Dale: I'll look into it though. Dale: I went to visit Jillian's relatives in Quebec. Dale: Jill's still there, but I have to be at work tomorrow. Pamela: where in Quebec, Dale? Guy B.: She has Geoffrey? Dale: Near Sherbrook Dale: Jeffrey stayed with her. They are visiting with both her father and her mother. Guy B.: He must be having a nice time up there. Pamela: so now I'm thinking - jacks, I don't need no stinking jacks - I'm goin' wireless and the heck with Bell Canada Pamela: so does Jillian speak French??? Dale: No one likes Jillian's long grass. I got a by-law infraction notice on my door tonight. I let Jill grow it long in the back yard. Pamela: oops Dale: I have until Friday to make it short again. It is about 18 inches right now. Guy B.: That's a little long there. Pamela: that is a bit out of control. So, do you own a lawn mower yet?\ Pamela: Otherwise, it's gonna take a while with scissors Dale: Jillian says that it attracts nicer wildlife. We'll have to move somewhere remote I'm thinking. Pamela: they just like drinking from your pool : ) Guy B.: But, you don't want to upset everyone. Dale: I've been keeping the front lawn nicely trimmed. I have a push mower which I use on the front lawn. Pamela: so the sod took alright? Guy B.: Been getting more rain up there? Dale: Well, Jill reasoned that mostly the front lawn is visible to the neighbours. Dale: Lots of rain in the last week or two. Pamela: Guy, did you hear about our super storm on Friday? Dale: mini-flash flood at work, with 6 inches of rain in the parking lot on Friday. Guy B.: Been getting some more here too. But, still below what we should be getting this time of year. We have some coming in Friday night. Pamela: we had a nice pond at the office - about 18 inches deep for a while Dale: But I guess it just isn't enough to keep the neighbours happy. Pamela: where's your office, Dale? Guy B.: I think we missed that one here in Chicago. Dale: Brampton. Guy B.: That storm hit Wisconsin and produced several tornadoes. Dale: My desk is on the second floor, but our shipping area has 2 inches of water. Guy B.: You must have gotten that one. Pamela: talk about a dark and stormy night - it got black as midnight at 3:30 in the afternoon, then the heavens opened. 90km an hour winds, about three inches of rain in Toronto over about two hours. Caused flooding everywhere in the GTA Dale: or at least did for a few hours. Pamela: washed out a section of Finch Avenue that they say is still not stable, and will take up to six months to repair Guy B.: Whoa. We could use that much rain here. Pamela: storm sewers everywhere overflowed. Pamela: they couldn't handle the volume Dale: I like it better spread over a couple of days, myself.
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: yeah, really
changed username to Guy F Dale: Hi Guy. Pamela: allo, Guy Guy F: Oh, it's back on. Guy F: Cool! Guy B.: Well, folks. I'm going to take off here. I'll see you all next week. Pamela: we had a couple of tornadoes north and west of the city Dale: Sorry I didn't manage to put together an Adam for you this week. I'll keep working on it though. Pamela: g'nite, Guy Guy F: Dale: Did you get my email? If you can't, it's ok, you can still pick it up no problem. Guy B.: Poof
Guy B. left chat session Pamela: have fun at the picnic Guy F: Dale: It's sitting here with your name on it. Dale: I'm checking email now. Guy F: Dale: also sent you a link to a game I'm working on, called gulkave. most people were blown away by it when they say it. Pamela: Guy, how's Sandra? Dale: Is this the larger game that you talked about in your blog? Guy F: Pamela: Sandra's great... she's decided to start losing weight these days, so we have to find her a gym. :) Guy F: Dale: Yep. Pamela: good to hear : ) Pamela: what about employment? Dale: I didn't have access to email until now. Guy F: I had an interview this morning, don't know how good it went, they seemed to hint that I was too qualified for the job. Pamela: keep your fingers crossed anyway. I detest it when people say you're "overqualified" - why would you be applying for the position if you weren't interested? Dale: I didn't get to try it last week, but I've opened it now. Still a space shooter. A bit of an obsession for you?
moved to room Meeting Place Guy F: Dale: It's a space shooter yes. I like that type of game.
changed username to Neil Pamela: hi, Neil! Neil: Hi Pamela: how is life in our nation's capital? Guy F: Hey Neil! Neil: It's fine but it seems like I haven't been there a lot lately. Dale: Pam, from an interviewer's point of view, a person who is employeed and is not challenged is a good candidate for a head hunter to take away before the training investment pays off. Dale: I gave Neil a personal reminder of the chat tonight. Neil: Since AdamCon, I drove out to Moncton for a 5-day conference and spent 3 days of touristy things in N.B. and Maine. Pamela: that's true, Dale, but at the same time, some people are looking to be less challenged Dale: Guy, have you converted the joystick routines now? Guy F: Pamela: I'm just looking for a job, period! Pamela: exactly my point, Guy Neil: When I got back to Ottawa it took me about a week to recover from that, then I had to come to Brooklin for a family reunion last Sunday. Guy F: Pamela: Heck, I tried applying at "Staples" and they wouldn't take me for the same reason. Pamela: it's always the same, Guy - you can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job Pamela: so you haven't seen a lot of the inside of your place since the convention, huh? Neil: On Monday, our Fenelon Falls store printer died and a couple of hours later the computer died, so I had to put together another ... Neil: computer quickly and take it to Fenelon on Monday. Dale: I could recommend you for Best Buy on St Catherine. Dale: I think I still know a manager there maybe... Guy F: dale: i think it's a future shop there. Neil: I was missing some things from the computer I took on Monday in a bit of a rush, so I had to gather a few other things and drive up to Fenelon Falls again on Tuesday. Guy F: Dale: I'm going to start applying all over, including best buy, future shop, etc... Neil: In conclusion, I'm sure things are fine in Ottawa, but at the moment I'm not there. Pamela: I can just picture you standing there Neil going "home? Where's home?" Guy F: Dale: although it's not the career move I was thinking of doing at 32. Dale: The Best Buy is on Marche Central. Dale: Not ideal, but I get a referal bonus if you are still there after 6 months ;-) Guy F: Dale: Yeah, and there opening up in Lasalle too. Pamela: well, Dale - any need for a receptionist or admin assistant in your office? Dale: I'm sure you have better thing to do though. Pamela: since we're speaking of not being challenged Dale: Pam, I'll have to check. Maybe AA. Pamela: I have to start doing some looking for myself. Right now it's just a dream. Guy F: In any case dale, the adam is yours if you want it.. let me know if you'll be in town anytime soon. Pamela: however, if you hear of anything I'd appreciate a heads up Dale: Pam, nope, none this week. If you're actually interested, I'll keep my eye out. Dale: Okay Guy. I'm working on a hard disk system for you. I think I might be able to lay my hands on one this week. Pamela: Please do. Even if it comes to nothing, I need the practice at interviewing as it's been a while. Guy F: Dale: Oh wow, that's more than I expected. Awesome!!! Dale: I'll have to work on it Guy. I'm not sure about a disk drive, but I think it has serial/parallel/boot rom and 256k memory expander. Dale: It could work well for you. Guy F: Dale: Awesome! Dale: If I can get it, it should be lots of fun for you. Pamela: I still have to get my email so I'd better head out if I want to sleep tonite. Pamela: Dale, thanks for any leads you may find for me. Pamela: Neil, come back soon Dale: No problem Pam. I'll keep my eyes open for you. Guy F: Yeah, have to get going too, have a few things I need to do. Dale let me know when! Take care all. Pamela: Guy, please say hi to Sandra for me Pamela: have a good week everyone, and I'll try to be on time next week : ) Pamela: kerpoof Dale: Talk to you later Guy. my chopper game is coming along with the hostages now appearing.
Pamela left chat session Dale: Just have to debug the behaviours of them. Dale: Right now they seem to be stuck running in one direction. Dale: Must be a bad carry flag test. Guy F: Dale: I really like that game, keep it up! Guy F: I'm working on porting Gulkave to the CV. What I sent you works on emulators but not on the real thing, and it's driving me crazy to find out why. Guy F: I know it has to do with the interrupts... The original game was designed for an SG-1000 which has maskable interrupts, the CV doesn't. Dale: Could it be the VDP timing issue? Does it use the OS7 calls for VDP write/read? Guy F: No, it uses no BIOS routines, the game was written for a SG-1000 which has no BIOS. Dale: So you've just patched the video display ports? Dale: Check the timing of the OUT (191),A calls Guy F: 7F? Dale: It is recommended to have two NOPs in a tight loop. Guy F: Oh nice... i didn't know that. Guy F: When I run my game, some caharacters look garbled. Might be that. Dale: It works about 80% of the time on the real hardware with one NOP. Dale: Maybe you can insert a RST call to create the needed delay without having to rearrange the memory map. Guy F: Thanks for the tip!!! Guy F: Well, I have the code totally disassembled, and labelled, so it's fine. Guy F: I can modify it at will and it will recompile fine. Dale: I spent some time trying to make full screen animation go as fast as I can on the Adam, so I've tried quite a few different things. Dale: be and bf are the VDP ports, right? Guy F: Yes, BE is the DATA port and BF the register ports. Dale: 0BEh, and 0BFh. Guy F: Same ports as on the SG-1000.... Dale: So probably one of those two are being bombarded faster than the VDP is willing to accept the data, and so is losing some characters. Guy F: Seems to work on the SG-1000 hardware though. Guy F: which is the same exact hardware as the CV. Dale: Maybe it had wait states or something. Guy F: Um, it has HALTs a bit everywhere. Dale: Interesting. Guy F: Wow, I'm glad I talked to you about this, I was running out of ideas. Dale: I don't use HALTs myself. Guy F: Yeah, HALTs basically inserts NOPs until a interrupt signal is encountered. Guy F: Never used it myself. Dale: But they'd probably work just fine if I was waiting for the VDP interupt handler to complete. Dale: I usually make a busier idle task. Guy F: Yeah, sounds like a great thing to try out. how many nops before each write you think I should add? 2 is enough, or morE? Guy F: 2 is only 2 machine cycles... Dale: If you try 2 between each data write, that'd be good. Dale: If the data is going to the wrong address in VRAM, then look at spreading out the timing of the control register. Guy F: I wasn't aware that the VDP wasn't able to keep up full speed with the Z80. Dale: I usually just rearrange the code to do some calculations between the bytes, and before the first data byte. Dale: Sadly, it is a restriction of the VDP. OUTIR tends to work most of the time for the data port, but the TMS chip does need time on the control port for sure. Dale: On an emulator it wouldn't matter for either one, of course. Guy F: Ok, so that's why it works on the emulator and not on the CV. makes sense now. Dale: If you look at the VDP low level routines in absolute listings for the BIOS it talks a little about timing. I find from experimenting that you can make it faster,... Dale: but you have to be careful about the control port commands. Guy F: What's wrong with the control port commands? Dale: I did that experimenting mostly in 1988, so it's been a while. Dale: I don't know, but the VDP seems to get confused if you send them too fast. It maybe is more attentive during the video retrace, I'm not sure. Guy F: Allright, I'm going to go and try to do those mods then. I'm selling this game through Atari Age, so they need a working version soon. Guy F: Let me know when you'll be in town! Dale: I will. Guy F: Thanks for the help. Dale: I may send Jill, I had to return to Whitby for work tomorrow. Dale: Cath you later. Guy F: Cool, take care!
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