Msg: 2552 *Conference*
05-14-92 23:52:06
From: LEX JENKINS
To : ALL
Subj: COMPUTER RESET BBS
A while back Rick Hanson mentioned an outfit in Dallas called Computer Reset as a source for reconditioned, souped-up Model 100's. The following is just a bit of info to help you log onto the Computer Reset BBS. They also carry MS-DOS, and other assorted and sordid computers. The bbs is mostly a classified ad bbs: no online chat or help. It does have a few MS-DOS files to download. <<I'm providing this FYI only, just because I'm a sport and I live near Dallas. I have no connection with Computer Reset and, in fact, haven't even bought anything from them!>> COMUTER RESET BBS, DALLAS BBS (214) 272-7920 VOICE (214) 276-8072 <<The BBS runs 2400 baud, maximum. The ad says it runs 24 hours, but I haven't been able to log on late nights.>> Log on <<Literally!>> as "NEW USER", password "NEWUSER" <<but omit the quotes!>>. Don't use your name, favorite password or any of that stuff - the BBS will just disconnect and you'll get P.O.'d and think evil things about me which might be true but you don't know me that well. Please limit use to 30 minutes per day! <<Their request, not mine!>> ALL USERS LOG ON LIKE THIS: User name: NEW USER Password: NEWUSER <<The BBS will echo back:>> User Name: NEW USER Password: ******* <<Just like good ol' Club 100!>> <<I've stripped out the graphics, but the menu looks pretty much like this:>> COMPUTER RESET BULLETIN BOARD MENU OUR PRODUCT LISTINGS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS: 01 - COMPUTERS 02 - PRINTERS 03 - ACCESSORIES 04 - MONITORS & TERMINALS 05 - IBM SOFTWARE SALE! 06 - WANT TO BUY 07 - MISC. PRODUCTS & SERVICES 08 - INFO ON LISTING YOUR ITEMS 09 - TANDY MODEL 100 COMPUTERS 10 - PCjr ON-LINE CATALOG 11 - Descriptions of Files for Downloading TANDY MODEL 100 These USED units include 128K memory, AC adapter, printer cable, telephone cord, and internal 300 baud modem. The computer has 32K memory, with the additional memory being added with an external module that attaches beneath the computer, roughly doubling its thickness. Built-in applications include Text Editor, Name & Address File, Phone Dialer, Scheduler, and BASIC. Units are sold AS-IS, but you are quaranteed to receive a unit that has been tested and in good working condition! SPECIAL PRICE .............. $199 Add $5 per unit for shipping. Phone orders are C.O.D. (add $4 for C.O.D. charge). When you say (G)oodbye, you have an opportunity to leave a message for the Sysop. Tell 'em how much you appreciate their efforts and give 'em your name and address, and what kind of computers you're interested in, etc., if you want to be put on their mailing list.