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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: TEAM OS/2
Message-ID: <1992Mar5.203900.22713@hemlock.cray.com>
Organization: Cray Research, inc
Date: 5 Mar 92 20:39:00 CST
Everyone/Anyone:
The followning is a Compuserve (IBMOS2 forum - #75096 - 05-Mar-92
13:14:25) note from Stan Dvoskin to all non-IBM TEAM OS/2 members.
Decide for yourself if you want to participate. This note is just FYI
to you and is **not** an offer from me to you.
Bert. --------------- Note follows ---------------
To any and everyone interested in thanking TEAM OS/2 within IBM...
OK, folks, here's the story. We've hashed it out, and with the
brilliant suggestion from Mel Hallerman, we've decided that we're going
to thank TEAM OS/2 within IBM for their incredible efforts in the
following way...
We're going to take out a full page advertisement in the OS/2 Monthly
Magazine thanking them. Mel has graciously agreed to insure that
copies are circulated to all the appropriate people within IBM. We're
also going to have copies framed so that IBM can hang in Boca, Austin,
Raleigh, etc.
This idea was begun by Paul Pagnitelli's suggestion that we do
something for the programmers working 80 hour weeks to say thanks. It
grew into a thank you for everyone within IBM that's part of "TEAM
OS/2" from all of us outside IBM that are part of the greater "TEAM
OS/2" (and thanks to Dave Whittle for coining the term "TEAM OS/2" to
include all of us!)
So... please send contributions (any amount you feel appropriate) to
the address below (if you prefer annonymity, please say so and we'll
leave your name off the list). Paolo (Paul) has graciously consented
to act as the collection point, so make your checks out to...
The Corner Store
PO box 1070
10 Cobble Court
Litchfield, CT 06759-1070
To further simplify the process, Paolo has indicated that he will
absorb the cost of handling Visa or Mastercard donations as well
(Thanks Paolo!), so you can send charge card information via CompuServe
Mail USERID 76367,2721, Internet 76367.2...@compuserve.com, or call him
at (203)567-3463.
Please hurry, we want to put this in the March issue of OS/2 Monthly,
and we haven't much time. If there is enough collected, we'll also try
to put a similar ad in a major computer publication as well! Donations
of any size will be appreciated! Thanks!
Stan Dvoskin, and Paul Pignetelli.
The Unofficial TEAM OS/2 Committee of Appreciation
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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: TEAM OS/2
Message-ID: <1992Mar10.103537.9254@hemlock.cray.com>
Organization: Cray Research, inc
Date: 10 Mar 92 10:35:37 CST
Everyone / Anyone:
A few days ago I reposted a note from Stan Dvoskin to all non-IBM TEAM
OS/2 members off of Compuserve (IBMOS2 forum - #75096 - 05-Mar-92). In
this note, he asked for contributions towards a thank you advertisement
in OS/2(tm) Monthly magazine for the IBMers working 80 hour days.
I talked with Paul Pagnitelli on Sunday night and found out the
contributions are coming in $5.00 here and $100.00 there. Stan and
Paul are discussing additional advertisements should the funds grow
large enough. The discussion is leaning towards a page in MSJ and then
a national newspaper (say the WSJ).
I would like to add my personal suggestion:
Each of us has one or more native OS/2 application. It might be
GammaTech's HPFS utilities, Corel Draw for OS/2, WordPerfect for
OS/2, Designer/PM, FAX/PM, CASE:PM, DeScribe WordPublisher, etc.
Why don't each of us contact these OS/2 third party vendors asking
them to contribute to this thank you campaign?
This campaign will not only thank those outstanding IBMers but also
let people know OS/2 end-users and applications developers are alive
and well.
Again Stan's note:
To any and everyone interested in thanking TEAM OS/2 within IBM...
OK, folks, here's the story. We've hashed it out, and with the
brilliant suggestion from Mel Hallerman, we've decided that we're going
to thank TEAM OS/2 within IBM for their incredible efforts in the
following way...
We're going to take out a full page advertisement in the OS/2 Monthly
Magazine thanking them. Mel has graciously agreed to insure that
copies are circulated to all the appropriate people within IBM. We're
also going to have copies framed so that IBM can hang in Boca, Austin,
Raleigh, etc.
This idea was begun by Paul Pagnitelli's suggestion that we do
something for the programmers working 80 hour weeks to say thanks. It
grew into a thank you for everyone within IBM that's part of "TEAM
OS/2" from all of us outside IBM that are part of the greater "TEAM
OS/2" (and thanks to Dave Whittle for coining the term "TEAM OS/2" to
include all of us!)
So... please send contributions (any amount you feel appropriate) to
the address below (if you prefer annonymity, please say so and we'll
leave your name off the list). Paolo (Paul) has graciously consented
to act as the collection point, so make your checks out to...
The Corner Store
PO box 1070
10 Cobble Court
Litchfield, CT 06759-1070
To further simplify the process, Paolo has indicated that he will
absorb the cost of handling Visa or Mastercard donations as well
(Thanks Paolo!), so you can send charge card information via CompuServe
Mail USERID 76367,2721, Internet 76367.2...@compuserve.com, or call him
at (203)567-3463.
Please hurry, we want to put this in the March issue of OS/2 Monthly,
and we haven't much time. If there is enough collected, we'll also try
to put a similar ad in a major computer publication as well! Donations
of any size will be appreciated! Thanks!
Stan Dvoskin, and Paul Pignetelli.
The Unofficial TEAM OS/2 Committee of Appreciation
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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: A suggestion to TEAM OS/2
Message-ID: <1992May29.152503.21147@hemlock.cray.com>
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Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Date: 29 May 92 15:25:02 CDT
Everyone / Anyone:
I don't know if this is a misc or advocacy topic. At first, I thought it
should be in advocacy since I am suggesting a way to promote OS/2. Yet,
advocacy seems to be mostly a discussion of "the world .vs. OS/2." I am
wanting this posting to be a positive OS/2 statement, not creating problems,
flames, etc.
In any case, I am posting it to both for the time. For one, I don't know if
IBM is yet shadowing comp.os.os2.advocacy (will IBM shadow it?).
This idea originally came from a discussion with Pete Bergstrom.
TEAM OS/2 members should approach DAK's President Drew Alan Kaplan. Drew is
always looking for the best technology at outstanding prices. He presents
interesting and good systems along with other technology.
The systems he sells are not small. For example, in the lastest catalog I
have on page 8 and 9 he is selling a 33Mhz 32bit 386DX system with SVGA.
Personally, I believe TEAM OS/2 (IBMers and non-IBMers) can make a case
to Drew in favor of OS/2.
The address/phone number I have for DAK/Drew is:
DAK Industries Incorporated
8200 Remmet Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Corporate Office phone: 818-888-8220
Technical Information: 800-888-9818 (ask them about OS/2 on their machines?)
Any Other Inquiries: 800-888-7807
TDD (Hearing Impaired): 800-888-6703
Bert Moshier
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From: rc...@netcom.com (Robert Cain)
Subject: Re: A suggestion to TEAM OS/2
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Date: Fri, 29 May 92 22:38:38 GMT
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This is a terrific idea. Drew is a marketing genius and one hell of
a packager. I bought his 386sx system and CDROM fully loaded for
a graduation present for my daughter last year and was extremely
impressed with the package. (I got it with 8mb, guess why) His fun
hype could teach some folks a thing or two. Hell, I read his catalog
cover to cover for the entertainment value and that no way puts down
the excellence of his pitch. I've spent many thousands with him over
the years without complaint and am definitely writing him. I encourage
you to do the same. He actually reads letters.
Bob
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There has been an alarming increase lately In the number of things
about which I know absolutely nothing.
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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: Re: A suggestion to TEAM OS/2
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In article <y-6kt4h.rc...@netcom.com> rc...@netcom.com (Robert Cain) writes:
>This is a terrific idea. Drew is a marketing genius and one hell of
>a packager. I bought his 386sx system and CDROM fully loaded for
>a graduation present for my daughter last year and was extremely
>impressed with the package. (I got it with 8mb, guess why) His fun
>hype could teach some folks a thing or two. Hell, I read his catalog
>cover to cover for the entertainment value and that no way puts down
>the excellence of his pitch. I've spent many thousands with him over
>the years without complaint and am definitely writing him. I encourage
>you to do the same. He actually reads letters.
>
>Bob
>
>--
>Bob Cain rc...@netcom.com 408-358-2007
>
>There has been an alarming increase lately In the number of things
>about which I know absolutely nothing.
Bob:
Please send me a copy of the letter you write to Drew about OS/2 2.0 or
better post it. I'll read it and then write my own letter.
Bert.
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From: co...@novell.com (Colin Goldstein)
Subject: OS/2 Team member names; How to get them.
Message-ID: <1992Mar31.183728.7238@novell.com>
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1992 18:37:28 GMT
I'm not sure why they keep it hidden, BUT you can get a list
of names of all the OS/2 Team (and more) by doing the following:
Click on the WPS with mouse button 1.
Hold down the Ctrl-Shift-Alt key combonation
and type o.
The story behide this is that Ctrl, Shift and Alt are modifiers
(as in programmers) and o for OS/2. Cute.
I notice this is 6.307x for the first time, but it may have been
there earlier. The files to run the program are in the \os2\bitmap
directory (there're hidden) and are called aaaaa.exe and aaaaa.met.
Thanks guys,
Colin
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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: Re: OS/2 Team member names; How to get them.
Message-ID: <1992Mar31.184726.17046@hemlock.cray.com>
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
References: <1992Mar31.183728.7238@novell.com>
Date: 31 Mar 92 18:47:26 CST
In article <1992Mar31.183728.7...@novell.com> co...@novell.com (Colin Goldstein) writes:
>I'm not sure why they keep it hidden, BUT you can get a list
>of names of all the OS/2 Team (and more) by doing the following:
> Click on the WPS with mouse button 1.
> Hold down the Ctrl-Shift-Alt key combonation
> and type o.
>
>The story behide this is that Ctrl, Shift and Alt are modifiers
>(as in programmers) and o for OS/2. Cute.
>
>I notice this is 6.307x for the first time, but it may have been
>there earlier. The files to run the program are in the \os2\bitmap
>directory (there're hidden) and are called aaaaa.exe and aaaaa.met.
>
>Thanks guys,
> Colin
>--
Colin:
One possible reason:
It was a secret so that the "old" IBM would not make the "new" IBM
remove it at the last minute. It is sometimes easier to ask forgiveness
than for permission.
Bert Moshier (whose only desire in this matter is for OS/2 to be a success
and does not want to blow his own horn ... but ... I did
suggest this idea to a certain IBM development person last
Nov/Dec., 1991. I know others suggested it also. I am
glad they did it! It makes them look more human!)
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From: T...@cup.portal.com (Tom R Krotchko)
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Subject: Re: A suggestion to TEAM OS/2
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Date: Fri, 29 May 92 20:41:32 PDT
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I'm trying to imagine the headline in the DAK catalog for OS/2:
OS/2: The Forbin Project
Nah. Too obscure.
How about:
IBM AND DAK: CHANGING THE HISTORY OF COMPUTING
Or:
HOW I TRICKED IBM
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From: b...@cray.com (Bert Moshier)
Subject: Re: A suggestion to TEAM OS/2
Message-ID: <1992Jun4.191746.25861@hemlock.cray.com>
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Date: 4 Jun 92 19:17:46 CDT
In article <59...@cup.portal.com> T...@cup.portal.com (Tom R Krotchko) writes:
>I'm trying to imagine the headline in the DAK catalog for OS/2:
>
>
>OS/2: The Forbin Project
>
>Nah. Too obscure.
>
>
>How about:
>
>IBM AND DAK: CHANGING THE HISTORY OF COMPUTING
>
>
>Or:
>
>HOW I TRICKED IBM
I love it. Hopefully, some TEAM OS/2 members - IBM and non-IBM -
will contact Drew and DAK. Of course, it is the IBM TEAM OS/2
members who can help Drew best through the IBM red tape!
Bert.