[Coco] We need an FAQ

[Joel Ewy]

Aaron Wolfe wrote:
> Since there are many people on this list with great knowledge, it might make
> sense to use a wiki in the style of wikipedia (the software they use is open
> source).  This way everyone can contribute and you don't have to worry about
> a strict Question -> Answer format for all but the most basic 'how to get
> started' stuff.
>
> I'm thinking of all the advice I've been given (and seen given) on random
> little things here on the list.  Most really wouldn't go on a FAQ, but would
> be nice to be able to collect some of these gems in a searchable, accessible
> way.
>
>   

Hey Aaron,

There already is such a thing, but I don't think enough people 
contribute to it or are even aware of it:
http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

This is run by Allen Huffman of SubEtha fame.  You have to email him for 
an account, but he'd be happy to set you up with one, I'm quite sure.  
He's very responsive.  There is a good structure already there of pages 
that are just waiting to be written.  I wrote an article or two a while 
ago -- on the DS-69 Digisector video digitizer and the Deluxe Joystick, 
I think.

JCE

> On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Joel Ewy <jcewy at swbell.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> Bob Devries wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I think this group needs an FAQ.
>>>
>>> Such an animal may already exist, but probably needs updating, what with
>>> all the great developments of late.
>>>
>>>
>>>       
>> I can work on some AQs that pertain to recent developments.  Help me
>> compile a list to add to the old ones.  Here are a few that come to mind
>> (not the final wording, just stubs):
>>
>> 1.  Q:  I have a Color Computer, but no disk drives or cassette recorder.
>>  How can I get programs to and from my CoCo?
>>   A.  Cassette cable to PC sound card.
>>   B.  Serial cable with server.
>>      I.   DSAVE
>>      II.  Drivewire
>>      III. CoCoNet
>>
>> 2.  Q:  What is Drivewire?  A:  See Q:1
>>
>> 3.  Q:  What is CoCoNet?  A:  See Q:1
>>
>> 4.  Q:  How can I display an image on the CoCo 3 in more than 16 colors?
>>   A.  The rumored 256-color GIME mode
>>   B.  Switching Palette registers
>>   C.  Flipping between graphics screens
>>   D.  Sockmaster's HiColor viewer
>>   E.  "256-color" NTSC Artifacting
>>
>> 5.  Q:  Can I use my CoCo to access the Internet?
>>   A.  Serial terminal programs
>>   B.  Hardware terminal servers and serial to ethernet converters
>>   C.  Software modem emulators
>>   D.  Drivewire
>>   E.  CoCoNet
>>
>> 6.  Q:  Where can I download CoCo-related software and documentation on the
>> Internet?
>>   A.  os9archive.rtsi.com
>>   B.  ftp.maltedmedia.com
>>   C.  ...
>>
>> 7.  Q:  What CoCo-related Web sites are out there?
>>   A.  cocopedia.com
>>   B.  coco3.com
>>   C.  ...
>>
>> 8.  Q:  Where can I buy new hardware for the CoCo?
>>   A.  cloud9tech.com
>>   B.  coco3.com
>>   C.  Roy Justus VGA adapter
>>   D.  ...
>>
>> 9.  Q:  Can I attach a VGA monitor to my CoCo 3?  A:  See 8C.
>>
>>
>> What other questions come up a lot?
>>
>> JCE
>>
>>  Regards, Bob Devries
>>     
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