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| Special BBS Edition     TAKE A BYTE NEWSLETTER                       |
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|  May 1, 1993     Issue 33      Volume 3       Bi-Monthly      FREE   |
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I'd like to introduce my newsletter to those of you who haven't seen
its likes before.  This is the Take A Byte Newsletter, it is just like
other newsletters except it has a small twist. This newsletter is
mainly distributed to over 100 BBS's around the United States. This is 
the premier issue for Miller's BBS! This newsletter is also mainly directed 
at IBM PC's and clones, however in the future i would like to run a small
section on the Mac's and or Amiga's. So, I welcome your comments, questions, 
tips, and any gripes you may have.  
 
This issue will sport some of DOS 6's little quirks and a few problems
that new users are having with it.  We will also look into the new PC
game Sherlock Holmes. And TBN's review of Millers hot new BBS. Plus
our usual little treats.



**GAMES**
For this issue let us take an in depth look into Sherlock Holmes
Consulting Detective, Volume II.  The story puts you into the year
1888 in your little home on Baker Street.  The case of the Two Lions
looms about you as you play Sherlock Holmes.  What makes this game
better than others is the full-motion video that leads you through
the plot.  This version is better than the first, because the 
animation plays better and a new compression technique was added to
speed animation up.  The story plays out well and you should be able
to finish the game in about 20-30 hrs.  Requires: 640k RAM, sound
card, mouse, CD-ROM player (<380ms), DOS 3.3 or later.  Available
from Icon Simulations for $69.95 list.  Rating: 6 out of 10

*Game tip of the month: You shouldn't buy hint books for any game
until you become completely stumped.  A hint book can ruin the fun 
the game was designed for.  



**DOS**
Last issue we covered the rumored demise of DOS.  This issue we will
take a peek into problems encountered with DOS 6.  DOS 6 was released 
on April 1, 1993. DOS 6 had a beta version that included drivers and 
programs for networks.  Microsoft pulled these out at the last minute.  
However, the main problems have been with Memmaker and DoubleSpace. 
Let us take a look a Memmaker this issue.
	Now let's get down to some frequent problems.  Many people are
having problems with DOS 6's MEMMAKER.  MEMMAKER reconfigures your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files so that you get the most out of your
system memory.  However, certain device drivers are conflicting with
this MEMMAKER program.  Microsoft says that the program was tested
with over 300 drivers and no problems were detected on the final
release.  
	Here is what we suggest, do a boot from DOS and bypass your system
system files (F5 for DOS 6 users).  Then run MEMMAKER and let it do its
job for you.  Users say that the PC tends to lock up at the end of the 
AUTOEXEC.BAT. Note: MEMMAKER will *only* work with a 386 processor. If 
you have a 286 or lower your PC will lock up.

*DOS tip of the month: Save on keystrokes from your DOS prompt.
Load DOSKEY and use the arrow keys to cycle through old commands
issued!


**BBS**
Last issue we covered how to spot a failing BBS.  This issue we want 
to tell you a little about Millers BBS in Southern California. Millers
BBS was just started this month.  It runs on a 486/66 mhz with 14 lines
and a giant library with 6 CD's! The software is the popular Major BBS 
software,which in ouropinion is better than DLX.  The price is excellent 
for the type of services that are available.  On-line games like RPG's 
and Hangman.  The global commands are hot and fast. The sysop is dedicated, 
he and his staff are true professionals.  Thumbs up to Miller's BBS. 
Rating: 9 out of 10. 

*BBS tip of the month: Know your chat symbols and shorthand, most BBS's
do not mention some little things that people type to converse. Here are
a few common symbols and shorthand messages. 
  Lol = Laughing Out Loud.
  :)  = A smiling face, or opposite a frowning face to denote a mood.
  Afk = Away From Keyboard.
  Brb = Be Right Back or (Bbl) Be Back Later
  L8r = Later.


**PROGRAMMING**
Last issue FIZZLEPOP BBS in New Jersey asked how to read the keyboard for
a keypress instead of using INPUT for Qbasic.  Well, here is a sample 
program to help out with that question.
	 
	 Beginning:
	 PRINT " 1) Loop "      
	 PRINT " 2) End  "      
	 X$ = INPUT$(1)  '<--- Replacement for INPUT   
	 IF X$ = "1" THEN GOTO Beginning:                     
	 Ending:
	 END 

*Programming tip of the month: It is better if you go buy a book
with MANY examples in it to show the language in a practical use.
Many companies make books with too many technical references and
not enough examples.


**NEWS BITS**

- Microsoft has a lawsuit on its hands from Stac Eletronics.
  Stac says Microsoft is using their patented method that
  DBLSPACE is using for disk compression.

- Freelance for OS/2 arrives on the market place.

- FoxPro 2.5 comes out swinging. $495.

- QuickLink Gold Fax/Modem Software, the best yet?.  $65.


**SALES**
Top 5 Selling Software                  Top 5 Shareware
1) TurboTax                           1) Pkware 2.04G
2) Microsoft Access                   2) Wolfenstien 3D 1.0
3) Paradox For Windows                3) Commander Keen
4) Windows 3.1                        4) Lotto 2.1
5) WordPerfect 5.2 For Windows        5) Jungle Of Doom


**CONTESTS** 
*Scrambled Words:
   Unscramble the word, if you can.  
    (Last issues word: NORTON UTILITIES)
	This issues scrambled word: 6 QTUSE NSIKG 
	Clue - A Game                              
*Answer & Question:
   We give you the answer, you think of the question. 
    (Last issues question: What is the command LINK.EXE)
	This issues answer: It's another phrase for your Main Directory.
	Clue - They grow in the ground.


**ADVERTISING**
New this issue we are offering advertising room for you to place an ad
on anything computer related. Ad's will be free for the first 4 issues
then will cost fifty cents a line ($0.50) for each issue after.  
Just drop us a note.

 **Example Ad Inc, we offer fake examples to you in order for you to** 
	advertise examples like this one. For an example call 555-5555.



**NEWSLETTER STAFF**               
Editor in Chief:..Chris  (CyberChrist)     * Available on this BBS  
Coordinator:......Tim Jensen
Editor:...........The DLF Group
Game Consultant:..(position available)
Circulation:......Report Distributors Inc.                      

** Postion open - Wanted game consultant, you must be able to play all types
			   of games with no favorites. Must have PC knowledge.  Have 
			   a high school diploma and like to work for free.
			   Equal Opportunity Employer.

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