This looks very promising, thank you. However, I don't know enough about packet radio to workout what the assorted codes are referring to; protocols, devices, clubs, etc. All I really need to start with is a (Windows) program that can take a data file and turn it into a.wav file. Any chance you can point me more directly to something like this? Most of the software appears to want to interface live with a rig.
I've noticed Fark influence lately on a number of Slashdot stories and mostly it's not a good influence. I think the editors should try to avoid sinking to the lowest common denominator because there's a lot of people interested in more high-brow stuff that just leave quietly when the signal to noise ratio begins to suck.
Files for the Cuttle Cart do survive MP3ing, which is why I included reference to it and MP3s in the story. However, it's designed for very small files as you've noticed and it's based on some really old technology - the Starpath SuperCharger.
In fact, the work done on converting SuperCharger tapes to files and subsquently back into clean audio is what inspired my question.
Currently I'm trying to find a program that will process C64 tape recordings into.c64 files. However, the typical way to move C64 tapes to file is to hack together an interface for an old C64 tape drive, not to record the audio and do the signal processing in software. I've had no success so far.
Fair enough. I didn't realise any of those worked in Australia. BTW, there is a second billing option (I just switched to it):.55cents (yes, just over half a cent) per k up to $55, then cheaper up to $100-something. No flag-fall, no cap.
Okay, long story. It appeared on one of the Gadget blogs I frequent and I tried to get it directly and failed. However, my credit card's loyalty scheme includes something about "Rewards as broad as your imagination" where you can tell them what you want and they'll get it for you. After a month or so Citibank were able to get in contact and have the product shipped to me.
The device itself is quite simple. It's a 5.25" device with a standard power connection. It also has a ribbon cable that runs to a simple adapter that fits in a slot in the case (thought it doesn't plug in like a card) -- from there you connect it to audio in/out and a serial port. Software is seriously basic and I think Windows only, but you can just set a few settings and press a button to have it convert an entire tape, both sides, to an MP3 file. I then cut it up using MP3DirectCut. Just converted an old Vangelis tape yesterday.
So, yeah, it's basically a tape drive with Line In / Line Out and a serial port. However, I'm barely a programmer, just a bit of PHP and SQL, no C, no drivers, no comms, so I'm not up to the task of writing anything myself.
I believe there's a 20-cent (or so) "flag fall" on top of the 2cent/k charges. However, there's a $9.50 cap until you download over 2Mbytes, regardless of how many connections (or for at least a couple of hundred connections).
Can't help sorry, I'm down in Australia with Optus. What I'd really like is to be able to access the Web Server I recently installed. Works with the local loopback, but the IP I get handed when I connect over GPRS doesn't appear to be browsable from a normal PC.
If your game rocks 150,000 people will know about it within two days. If your game sucks, well, the same number of people will know about it but it will be your fault.:)
I second that, given that my N-Gage doesn't have IR. And particularly now that I have an SSH client for it (Don't laugh, I've already used it for work).
If the rules are "not a sequel or franchise", then I quite enjoyed Bloodrayne, but I guess it might be one of last year's games. I just bought P.N. 03 two days ago and haven't turned it on yet, so I can't say how it is. Other than that I can't find another modern "not a sequel or franchise" game in my collection.
It's like saying Ico is just Super Mario Brothers with better graphics and someone annoying to tow around.
Ico is beautiful, but it's not innovative. At the core it's a platformer with a heavy puzzle aspect. And before anyone says I hated it, I have it and finished it.
Anyway, perhaps "Rip-off" is a bit strong, but these games are not defining new genres or anything. An example of innovative to me would be the Sonic and Knuckles cart that you can plug Sonic 1, 2 or 3 into the top of to play the old games with a new character. Or Starfire, which was the first game to let you save your initials in a high-score table.
When did I say I didn't like the genre? I love shooters and I own two Panzer Dragoons from the Saturn era and Rez for the PS2. It's a good game, but I wish people would stop holding it up as the picture of innovation, or in this case abstractness, er, abstracticity, whatever.
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This looks very promising, thank you. However, I don't know enough about packet radio to workout what the assorted codes are referring to; protocols, devices, clubs, etc. All I really need to start with is a (Windows) program that can take a data file and turn it into a .wav file. Any chance you can point me more directly to something like this? Most of the software appears to want to interface live with a rig.
I've noticed Fark influence lately on a number of Slashdot stories and mostly it's not a good influence. I think the editors should try to avoid sinking to the lowest common denominator because there's a lot of people interested in more high-brow stuff that just leave quietly when the signal to noise ratio begins to suck.
In fact, the work done on converting SuperCharger tapes to files and subsquently back into clean audio is what inspired my question.
Currently I'm trying to find a program that will process C64 tape recordings into .c64 files. However, the typical way to move C64 tapes to file is to hack together an interface for an old C64 tape drive, not to record the audio and do the signal processing in software. I've had no success so far.
Yeah, but if I'd written it that way it wouldn't have been posted.
I think not.
For a Series 60, do you recommend the 1st-party solution, or a 3rd-party app?
Fair enough. I didn't realise any of those worked in Australia. BTW, there is a second billing option (I just switched to it): .55cents (yes, just over half a cent) per k up to $55, then cheaper up to $100-something. No flag-fall, no cap.
The device itself is quite simple. It's a 5.25" device with a standard power connection. It also has a ribbon cable that runs to a simple adapter that fits in a slot in the case (thought it doesn't plug in like a card) -- from there you connect it to audio in/out and a serial port. Software is seriously basic and I think Windows only, but you can just set a few settings and press a button to have it convert an entire tape, both sides, to an MP3 file. I then cut it up using MP3DirectCut. Just converted an old Vangelis tape yesterday.
So, yeah, it's basically a tape drive with Line In / Line Out and a serial port. However, I'm barely a programmer, just a bit of PHP and SQL, no C, no drivers, no comms, so I'm not up to the task of writing anything myself.
Anyone know where I can get some interest options for 8cm discs?
But you'd still need to pay SMS gateway charges. Better to just switch to IM.
I believe there's a 20-cent (or so) "flag fall" on top of the 2cent/k charges. However, there's a $9.50 cap until you download over 2Mbytes, regardless of how many connections (or for at least a couple of hundred connections).
Can't help sorry, I'm down in Australia with Optus. What I'd really like is to be able to access the Web Server I recently installed. Works with the local loopback, but the IP I get handed when I connect over GPRS doesn't appear to be browsable from a normal PC.
Just trying to be helpful. My watch is a real GPS.
It's new.
If your game rocks 150,000 people will know about it within two days. If your game sucks, well, the same number of people will know about it but it will be your fault. :)
If you want to check out some Series 60 apps, go here and put "GPS" in the search box.
I second that, given that my N-Gage doesn't have IR. And particularly now that I have an SSH client for it (Don't laugh, I've already used it for work).
If the rules are "not a sequel or franchise", then I quite enjoyed Bloodrayne, but I guess it might be one of last year's games. I just bought P.N. 03 two days ago and haven't turned it on yet, so I can't say how it is. Other than that I can't find another modern "not a sequel or franchise" game in my collection.
Four words for you: Panzer Dragoon Rip Off.
Your suggestion just passes the problem onto someone else. I think we can be a little nicer than that...
Anyway, perhaps "Rip-off" is a bit strong, but these games are not defining new genres or anything. An example of innovative to me would be the Sonic and Knuckles cart that you can plug Sonic 1, 2 or 3 into the top of to play the old games with a new character. Or Starfire, which was the first game to let you save your initials in a high-score table.
When did I say I didn't like the genre? I love shooters and I own two Panzer Dragoons from the Saturn era and Rez for the PS2. It's a good game, but I wish people would stop holding it up as the picture of innovation, or in this case abstractness, er, abstracticity, whatever.