I'm Paul Terry Walhus (terry@spring.com) and I created most of the topics in this conference. I am working on a project with NetRabbit to expand and extend the capability available in Stoud's site. We're building a "commerce engine" which will enable folks to purchase software that Forrest reviews on his site. And this conferencing system will be a way for folks to talk about the software that Forrest reviews and to get additional informaiton about the "consummate winsock apps". We're talking about applications that enable you to access and ulitize the Internet in this conference. This conference is one of many that we are building at http://www.spring.com to cover a wide range of topics (politics, culture, entertainment, etc.) and this conference is unique in that we are subdividing it into categories (eg. web servers, graphics tools, etc) to make it easier to get around. I frequent several online conferences on the Internet, my own Spring, the WELL, ECHO and others. The Spring, which I started, is Austin, Texas online watering hole for meeting good folks and talking about a wide range of subjects.

I just managed to get on for the first time a few days ago. I like the in depth review of apps although I don't always agree. I am interested in other things besids computer & would like to participate in conferences of various topics Clive

You're in luck Clive, because we're creating several hundred other conferences on a wide range of topics. What kinds of conferences would you like to see, what are your favorite subjects?

I'm looking for information regarding anti virus scans.Is this the right place, or should I be at a FAQ site.I don't know much about computers, but I needed to get one for my business and since I been on the internet I have found many interesting and worth while sites,but I'm worried about picking up viruses.In a nutshell, I'm looking for help ,from a site that is reputable,that will have patients with a person who has had no computer experience ever.If this is not the site I should be at,would you be so kind as as to steer me in the right direction?Thanks a lot! ps,I'm using a HP Pavilion,w/ win95.

You've come to the right place, at least we hope this place will evolve into the kind of place you're looking for. We're still kind of fresh out of the gate and we're aiming toward a "critical mass" where we have enough folks talking to each other where we can rely on this forum to solve the kind of problems you're talking about. There is a section on anti-virus programs, both a general discussion and discussion of specific programs. A good place to start your search for information: http://www.spring.com/apps/virus95.html

You've come to the right place, at least we hope this place will evolve into the kind of place you're looking for. We're still kind of fresh out of the gate and we're aiming toward a "critical mass" where we have enough folks talking to each other where we can rely on this forum to solve the kind of problems you're talking about. There is a section on anti-virus programs, both a general discussion and discussion of specific programs. A good place to start your search for information: http://www.spring.com/apps/virus95.html

You've come to the right place, at least we hope this place will evolve into the kind of place you're looking for. We're still kind of fresh out of the gate and we're aiming toward a "critical mass" where we have enough folks talking to each other where we can rely on this forum to solve the kind of problems you're talking about. There is a section on anti-virus programs, both a general discussion and discussion of specific programs. A good place to start your search for information: http://www.spring.com/apps/virus95.html

A great idea to start this list. What is the exact the meaning just a review or may I also ask questions about programs. I am looking for programs regarding server deamons for Windows 3.X. I will create a link from from my homepage to you.

I have questions I can make hot-links to a group i.e. apps is it also possible to make a hot-link to a apps i.e. serv-u.

Sure you can. Just copy the url that you see in your browser location window. That's what Forrest does from the reviews on his site. And you can hotlink to the apps main menu with this address: http://www.spring.com/apps/win95.html And welcome aboard. We appreciate the link from your website. By the way, what is *your* website address?

Wow! And I thought it couldn't get much better! So far, people don't seem to have found this little spot on the internet map, but they WILL!! I am currently a computer tech and tech freak. I read most magazines for about a year and then switch and find that the perspectives are not just different, but that the information can be "biased" or "slanted" to one application or another depending on whom you are reading. But changing magazines seems to keep the views as balanced as possible. Thanks for the opportunity to see what other people are saying and doing with the applications, since none of us can keep up with even a fraction of them...it's hard enough trying to keep abreast of the hardware changes needed to keep today's (and LOTS of yesterday's!) machines working and workable. Zerses- spiesrus@cris.com

I was hoping to find an application to run 32 bit Netscape w/ AOL as my server. Officially, AOL claims that it is not yet possible. An associate tells me there is and app to trick the aol system for 32 bit usage. Can you help me?

I'm new men. Send me a message or something

Hey somebody on the comutern. COuld you send me a message? PLEASE

And it keeps getting better. Nice add guys, Ive been a stroud fan for awhile! I head up a tech service dept for a large reseller. Most of the time I only hear the bad of the products I sell. Nobody calls me when thier computers are working :) Nice to see an area on the net where people can share info on current software apps and hardware. Will be anxious to see this site grow! Thanx

Yo soter. I'm sending you a message in delayed time. This isn't really a chat board although that's a feature that we're considering. Glad to have you onboard. And glad to see you here too Mike, what does your reseller resell? Hardware? Software? Or both? What are the hottest selling products you carry?

Wow! This is not what I expected. I just came over here to see if people agree or disagree with the ratings on CWSapps pages. I just changed to Win95 and needed an MPEG player. I got Vmpeg1.7 and compared it with ActiveMovie. How could he think that Vmpeg is better? No mention was even made of ActiveMovie. I put them side-by-side on my screen and compared them. ActiveMovie's sound, video, controls, and Information is MUCH better. Am I missing something? Am I comparing apples and oranges, or what? Thanks for letting me play on your screen, folks.

Is the irst time I write this way .It i ok

What I do now for write ok Excuse my englis but normaly I speak french

merci beaucoup pour votre contribtuion de ses conferences.

YA i gotta agree active x is better

I am looking for adding our links and software.

What are they?

Looking for a Terminal app that will take the place of 95's Hyperterminal and also do telnet. Also would like to be able to set up macros. Kind looking for Win3.x terminal.exe that does telnet. Anyone know of something like this?

I'd check out Hyperterminal's website for their more robust version. It's at http://www.hilgreave.com I believe.

Iphone by VocalTech is a great product but... I have a problem with their registration fees. I registered 2 copies of IPhone late last year at their $69 rate. The reg fees went down to $49 a month or so later. No problem with that, it happens. When they came out with the new version 4 the registration codes for the origonal IPhone wouldn't work. Vocal Tech wants another $20 per copy to register the new version. Is this fair? It had been way less than a year since I registered the origonal. I e-mailed Voca Tech regarding this and they didn't even have the courtesy to respond. This is why I don't register software anymore. You pay and are milked for more $ a few months later for the new improved version and more a few months later... What if Microsoft released a new version of Windows $89, and another 4 months laster and so on. They don't because the know users wouldn't put up with it. I detest having to pay to test someones software. We are saving them thousands of dollars by testing it for them. Why can't hey be a little more loyal to their users/testers. If anyone has had a simular expierence speak up... I'd like to hear about it, and I'm sure others would as well.

You are right !!

Please, send me a message.

wHY IS THE PROGRAM NOT READABLE?

wHY IS THE PROGRAM NOT READABLE?

It looks like David Glenn and I have something in common. I am looking for an alternative terminal emulator that will do telnet 5250. Most of the emulators I have run across will only do the VT-type emulations. Currently using Rumba Office from WallData. It provides some fairly versatile connectivity, but on a large scale, it is expensive and does not have all the functionality we need.

By way of introduction. I recently began work on the tech support line of an ISP. I have a good background in electronics, UHF and VHF radio, digital and analog communication systems and multimedia. I am interested in reading the reviews and comments of others. I find that many gaps in my knowledge will get filled out quicker.

Glad you're here. Check out our radio conference while you're at it.

Sometimes I feel like a real infant on the internet. But, what I lack in technical expertise I try to make up in creativity. Currently I am interested in creating a Home Page. What book or imformation can you pass along? I am interested specifically in creating animation on the page. Thanx

Sometimes I feel like a real infant on the internet. But, what I lack in technical expertise I try to make up in creativity. Currently I am interested in creating a Home Page. What book or imformation can you pass along? I am interested specifically in creating animation on the page. Thanx

Laura Lemay has some excellent books on html and covers animated gifs, although she doesn't like Microsofts gif animation program as well as I do.

Hi Terry--Now you're really stuck with me. Found you in your own lair. Looks like lots of great stuff here.This is the first conference I'm checking out. Any Mac type stuff anywhere at the Spring?

Uh oh, I said goodnight Billboy one too many times on EM. Well, glad you stopped by. We need more Mac stuff here and I'll workk on getting some here, after all, this is a town that is 40% Macs from what I hear. That's about 60,000 Macs in Austin. What is the Mac site equivalent to Forrest Strouds site?

You're right Terry, you did. I generally just go to MacUser Software Central for shareware type stuff (http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/software/) because they seem to have most of what is out there and their reviews, though minimal, seem pretty on target). I think there might be some big Mac ftp archive at the University of Texas, now that I think about it. Truthfully, I have more software than I really know how to use competently at the moment and no money for the really hot stuff I'd like to buy and no ti e to do any of it cuz I've gotten so sucked into this conferencing stuff. Is this an addiction that will subside with time?

Not good news billboy. There's not much hope of this addication subsiding with time. Well, at least it's a healthy addiction, one that will feed your mind. There are worse addictions (eg. Leon Lett). If you want to see "serious addiction" there's the "austen conference". These nice folks even have their own addiction topic. And better conferencing than barbecue and fried chicken, right?

Terry, this is my first time on .Could you brief me on what all is involved?

Terry, this is my first time on .Could you brief me on what all is involved? philip davenport

What would you like a briefing on? Take a look around. Join some conferences. Build a conference list of your own. What topics and subjects are of most interest to you?

Why don't you answer me? Are you xenophobic or ruse or just ignorant???

Not ruse - rude

Hi, I just signed on, but as yet don't fully understand your mission.I'm interested in graphics programs and read about the Paint Pro and others. Currently I'm using Seattle Film works program and Softkeys Photofinish4 program, but am abit dissatisfied with both as they can erase your photos without warning, so Im looking for something better. Also, Id like to know how to transmit JPG's via E-Mail. Can I look foreward to any help here on these subjects? Thanks in advance.

Check in to the TransSoft Mail Control topic and pose your question about jpegs there. You'll most likely get a good answer.

Re: transmit jpeg files via e-mail simple. If you are using Win95/3.1/NT, just download Eudora Lite (free) from any of the winsock sites (eg www.tucows.com) and just attach your jpegs (or any binary files) files using uuencode method. If you are using unix shell account, use uuencode to encode the jpegs files and attach in emails make sure the receiver has uudecode facility

I'm the newest "geezer" in the forum. (Remember, Old geezer is redundant!) I'm here because I got tired of dealing with E-Mail directly through my IPS, who have been after me for two months to use Eudora or Pegasus. (Pegasus seemed to be the first choice of most, so that's what I'm starting to work with.) Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

Check out many reviews here on email programs. There is a general topic on email and specific topics on Eudora, Pegasus, TransSoft Mail Control (which is a very promosing app), and others.

hi what the crap is this thing?

I got to this site via a lycos search for Windows95 scripter. I am desparately trying to find the "script.doc" file that was supposed to be with my version. I would appreciate it if someone could send it to me. My e-mail address is dieckert@myriad.net. Thanks. Joe

I got to this site via a lycos search for Windows95 scripter. I am desparately trying to find the "script.doc" file that was supposed to be with my version. I would appreciate it if someone could send it to me. My e-mail address is dieckert@myriad.net. Thanks. Joe

Please bare with me. My first time here.Can I learn about HIJAAK95 here. Have installed it 3 times on 2 different PC's and after boot up, the A: and hard drive "Thrash" for 5 to 10 seconds.Sounds bad. Any help?

Hi! I am into Adult Stories is there anyone here that can tell me a site that has alot of information for this subject!. Thanks!!!

Wrong conference. Try the sex conference.

will mirosoft beat there comp. or do you think this new netscape 4.0 will take Why dont they test all the bugs out of things to put on an internet market Im sure there is an better way to do so then saying hear it is at the end of the year to make an poor efert at keeping up?

will mirosoft beat there comp. or do you think this new netscape 4.0 will take Why dont they test all the bugs out of things to put on an internet market Im sure there is an better way to do so then saying hear it is at the end of the year to make an poor efert at keeping up?

I agree. But I'll detail my thoughts on Communicator and Netscape 4.0 in a brand new topic I'm opening today just for this subject. Follow me there if you like.

Take a look at all of Forrest's reviews and ratings. And check out the newcome, TransSoft Mail Control.

Any ideas on what criteria Forrest uses for adding apps to his list? I submitted NetSketch, the worlds first shareware illustration app months ago. It's a Top Pick at http://www.download.com blah, blah, blah... Yet, no luck, here. Anyone tried NetSketch? It's at http://www.vegasfx.com Tell Forrest!!!

You can email Forrest from his website. I'll mention it to him in my next email or discussion with him.

I am an independent IPP and am always interested in the most economic and functional software for WWW development and connectivity. I try to supply my clients (mostly small businesses) with a cost effective way to obtain a workable internet presence. I am of the opinion that shareware applications are the best and most reliable way of doing this. My business is built around a shareware environment and I have obtained nearly all of my applications from CWAS. I would like to know how many others are doing s and what applications they have chosen. I am always in the process of streamlining my environment.

hello, we're new to this site and interested inhearing what folks have done with STB Lightspeed 128...we aren't happy...but also new to this level of computer power...(cyrix 6x86 166)...in WIN95... has anyone else managed to get the performance up to speed? ...also looking for Netscape 3.0 Gold users...

Welcome Tom and Jonathon

I am new to this site and am very excited to have found it! Came here to try and find information on APP2SOCK, but haven't done a search yet either. I saw the Austen conference and went after signing up first! Yes I could become addicted. Looks like a real fun and informative place to be, good work! mfunk@camasnet.com beth

Glad you're joining us Beth, make yourself at home.

Greeting everyone!!!!! I am N5YEO 147.160 Repeater (203.5) Universal City -- San Antonio

Welcome YED, glad you made it. Maybe this will get the ball rolling in our new radio conference. Will you spread the word?

where am I?

where am I?

Hey All----I'm H. L. Cox----New to this site and I do part time consulting for IBM PC's. I have working knowledge of about 300 PC programs and can help with almost anything. If you need a consultant I can be reached by e-mail....hlcox@concentric.net......I can answer some of your more basic questions via e-mail and will be glad to help. Based in Austin. I can help you on your pc or on mine. If a dire need arrises for Macintoshes, my wife sholud be able to handle that part.

Glad you're joining us Henry! What is the name of the other company in Austin that makes Mac clones besides PowerPC?

Dear Sir, I am interested in becoming better at information gathering. I found you looking for more informaion on wais systems. Are they a dinosaur ? My interest very from electronics,paint,information,economics,sex,long-life. I 'll be back Jack

hello im a computer illiterate i like to find new cool sites and i need a lot of help finding one reallly important software but im haveing trouble finding it if you know how to help me id be greatful.(AUTOCAD 12 for windows)

Welcome Jack and Shawn. Jack you'll find places for all these topics here. Please enter some things in these various topics (if you can't find 'em or they don't exist we'll help you find them and create new topics). Shawn, what is the meaning of the Autocad 12 in parentheses?

I have a twinsock aplication 16-bit , Can I use a 32-bit twinsock.

I have a twinsock aplication 16-bit , Can I use a 32-bit twinsock?

I think I get it!

Cool programm

the mass suicide was really sad

Hi I'm new here. I downloaded Lview, I have a Jpeg photo that I downloaded from the net and I would like to make it my wallpaper. I think I have to make it a bmp file. Could somebody help me it would be much appreciated.

Are you using Windows 95? Yes, it has to be a bmp.

Just found the Stroud site last week and downloaded NetTerm, Anzio Lite and CRT. We have applications for different users that require either VT100, Wyse 50 or Wyse 60 emulation. Anzio allows us to use Wyse 50 & 60 emulations but I couldn't get the correct keymapping for our specific VT100 needs. So I am using CRT and Anzio Lite. I prefer CRT, it is a very clean product and user-friendly. Is there any chance that the Vandyke company will be including Wyse 50/60 emulations into their software soon. W would like to purchase a single terminal emulation program as it will be much easier to service one piece of software. Also, when I registered I dropped a character off my name. Do I have to reregister or can I get it edited? Donna

o.k. I have no idea whereinth'ether Iam, but hello anyways. Most of the conversation here seems to be of a technical nature. I'm a new pc owner, just browsing, not looking for anything in particular, just whatever comes along. Just got my system back up after the clowns at Gateway tech support spent 8 hours yesterday trying to help me recover from some stupidity on my part. So, I have this new pc right? So, I install First Aid 97 on it to make sure I don't catch any diseases from playing with all those other pc-s. Well First Aid starts to give me general protection fault messages and I panic and start to monkey with files I oughn't. By the time I get to the cybermedia website and find out that First Aid 97 has some sort of problem with Windows 95b and Internet Explorer or WinWord, well the rest of my system is all screwed up. So I get to spend the next 8 hours talking to Gateway tech sup't from Houston to Oklahoma to North Dakota in accents from cowboy to Indian to Harlem. What a joy. Oh well, think I'll go to Disney World. DP

Welcome Blackbird. We have lots of conferences here beside this apps conference that are nontechnical in nature, books, movies, tv, unix, the internet, the web, these are just a few of the other conference areas.

Hi All, I'm a newbe on the net and got connected with Stroud's site. Good info compliments of a tip from my ISP. Browsing several of the conference areas. Lots of topics!! Terry, thanks for providing a good place to conference with others of like minds with their toys!! Anne

Thanks Anne, what topics would interest you most? What conferences? Is there anything we can add that would interest you?

I'm in the process of becoming web literate. I am enjoying learning to write html code and improving my skills so that I can put graphics into my web site.

Welcome Valerie! Good luck with your web page at http://www.spring.com/~valerie

How does Mr. Stroud go about selecting which programs to review? The programs that he has are rated and reviewed (although there is a lot that I disagree with), but he has fewer programs than most sites that I've seen. Therefore, I'm assuming that he is more selective, but I don't know what the criteria is. David Ancell

Good question for Forrest. I know he's up till all hours of the night crusing the net for new stuff. I've suggested a few things that he has reviewed. Do you have any specific programs that you would like to see reviewed?

Howdy all! Up in Denver, CO area...a lost exTexan looking to return to my great homestate. I do at-risk youth and adult mentally ill counseling/casework. My wife is a case worker and interested in being a nursing home surveyor. Any ideas or connections? I'd appreciate anything ya'll could do for us.

Howdy all! Up in Denver, CO area...a lost exTexan looking to return to my great homestate. I do at-risk youth and adult mentally ill counseling/casework. My wife is a case worker and interested in being a nursing home surveyor. Any ideas or connections? I'd appreciate anything ya'll could do for us.

Howdy all! Up in Denver, CO area...a lost exTexan looking to return to my great homestate. I do at-risk youth and adult mentally ill counseling/casework. My wife is a case worker and interested in being a nursing home surveyor. Any ideas or connections? I'd appreciate anything ya'll could do for us.