Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: I just made a big screwup

2001-05-07 Thread Matt Pobursky
computer does very carefully, and of course have a proactive virus and firewall protection system in place -- especially for those with 24/7 internet connections. There are lots of bad guys out there. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Tue, 13 Feb 2001 13:01:10 -0800, Abd ul-Rahman

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: I just made a big screwup

2001-05-07 Thread Matt Pobursky
been here, but dormant, for some time. It could have activated itself or something I did at the time may have activated it as well. Again, my sincere apologies for the false alarm. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Tue, 13 Feb 2001 01:22:00 -0600, Matt Pobursky wrote: Andrew, I hope

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: having W2k installed, can I run...

2001-05-07 Thread Matt Pobursky
support. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This message sent by: PROTEL EDA USERS MAILING LIST * * Use the reply command in your email program to * respond to this message. * * To unsubscribe from this mailing list use

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Ohh, happy day,FULL DUAL HEAD under Win2K!

2001-05-07 Thread Matt Pobursky
or vertically. I double checked the driver version and I am indeed running V5.51. Thanks for any information you can provide! Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:28:55 -0500, Brian Guralnick wrote: Ohh, happy day, FINALLY FULL DUAL HEAD under Win2K! The new Matrox

Re: [PEDA] Protel Fonts and Registry Access

2001-11-20 Thread Matt Pobursky
I've tried this repeated times and Protel always rewrites the ini file when it closes and removes the offending line... :-( Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:33:21 +1300, Brendon Slade wrote: Something that came up on this forum a wee while ago speeds the startup

Re: [PEDA] Protel Fonts and Registry Access

2001-11-20 Thread Matt Pobursky
stuff... Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [PEDA] Windows XP

2001-11-20 Thread Matt Pobursky
don't see myself using it as an everyday OS. It really doesn't do much more than Win2K and Win2K has already proven itself to be robust and stable. That's my last (and only) WinXP rant. Back to work here. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] Licence's

2001-12-12 Thread Matt Pobursky
and Protel99(SE) sales came from Orcad converts who felt abused by Orcad (like I did). If Protel thinks it won't happen to them, well... Back to work, keeping a low profile and waiting to see how this all shakes out. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] Altium Total Support Brochure

2001-12-13 Thread Matt Pobursky
these days. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [PEDA] Tasking offer

2001-12-13 Thread Matt Pobursky
I was able to log in and sign up with no trouble. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:27 +0100, Rene Tschaggelar wrote: I got this Tasking offer, but wasn't able to log in. My protel representative promised to solve the problem, but I didn't hear anything since

Re: [PEDA] License number not accepted

2001-12-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
I used the 9 digit license number (not the 16 digit activation code) and company name and it worked fine for me. The Fax I received from Protel with my registration information is dated May 28, 1999. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems   On Mon, 17 Dec 2001 10:18:26 +, Andrew Ircha

Re: [PEDA] Good Dual head video card combination for Protel.

2001-12-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
applications,  including Protel. I'm anxious to see how the ATI/Appian Hydravision dual head control software works. The demos I've seen look very nice, but... if not, I'll just stick with the G400. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] Schematic PCB viewer

2002-01-11 Thread Matt Pobursky
only other choice is really for the customer to purchase Protel99SE. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 11 Jan 2002 10:27:10 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does Protel 99SE have a viewer to view schematics and the PCB? Thanks, Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted from

Re: [PEDA] Is this normal???

2002-01-24 Thread Matt Pobursky
the crash on exit occasionally -- so I'm not convinced the virus scanner has anything to do with the problem. I think it's a real bug, one that shows up on some people's systems and not on others. Whatever it is, it consistently happens for me on all my systems. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance

Re: [PEDA] Nvidia graphics card users

2002-02-15 Thread Matt Pobursky
. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Thu, 14 Feb 2002 21:53:19 -0800, Tony Karavidas wrote: OMG!!! I went to Andrew's video card source (www.evga.com) and noticed their Geforce2MX drivers were newer than my card's site (www.gainward.com) I downloaded them and crossed my fingers. nVIEW

Re: [PEDA] News on TASKING tools

2002-02-15 Thread Matt Pobursky
Yes, received it last night here in the central U.S. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 15 Feb 2002 09:51:57 +0100, Ralf Gütlein wrote: I got a message from Altium today stating that the shipment of the TASKING tools will be within the next 3 weeks. The delay was justified

Re: [PEDA] autosave saves unchanged files - bug?

2002-02-20 Thread Matt Pobursky
unless I know I've changed something or Protel prods me that I've made a change and do I want to save it? Not such a big deal for me, I have gotten into the habit of using 'Alt-F-S' after every little operation I perform (sort of a mental breakpoint anyway). But it's still an annoyance. Matt

Re: [PEDA] Tango Schematic into Protel

2002-03-07 Thread Matt Pobursky
solutions as well. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] Camtastic installation

2002-03-11 Thread Matt Pobursky
I don't believe so. I tried it once a few months ago on a new machine with no Protel instal (yet) and it gave me an error dialog box stating No valid installation of Protel99SE found (or something to that effect). Closing the error box exited the installation. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance

Re: [PEDA] Importing Pads to Protel

2002-03-21 Thread Matt Pobursky
haven't tried Orcad 9.x, as it's still sitting in it's box unopened. I became an Orcad ex-user when they dongled the program at V9.something and instituted fairly large price hikes and an upgrade/maintenance plan not unlike Altium's ATS. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] FW: Access violation -- Is it a Protel bug?

2002-04-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
by Altium personnel trolling the list... ;-) Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager

Re: [PEDA] recovering data

2002-04-30 Thread Matt Pobursky
server and most of my workstations, with a couple running Win98 for legacy software and testing. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http

Re: [PEDA] recovering data

2002-04-30 Thread Matt Pobursky
. Needless to say, they were extremely grateful! Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list

Re: [PEDA] recovering data

2002-04-30 Thread Matt Pobursky
server system. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] recovering data

2002-04-30 Thread Matt Pobursky
weird. http://www.no-panic.com/backup/n_backup.html No, I don't work for Novastor or have any affiliation with them. But I've tried a zillion different backup packages and this one has worked the best for me. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] startup window

2002-05-15 Thread Matt Pobursky
it when exiting the program. Go figure... Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list

Re: [PEDA] unused QFP pins

2002-06-08 Thread Matt Pobursky
On Sat, 08 Jun 2002 14:51:55 -0700, Dennis Saputelli wrote: BTW, i think i am pretty good at IMHO AFAIK etc. etc. but what the fk is TANSTAAFL ? i must have missed that one in BBS school IIRC... TANSTAAFL = There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch ;-) Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance

Re: [PEDA] Tracking Number

2002-06-12 Thread Matt Pobursky
the U.S. solution is better, perhaps? Or maybe not better, just less bad? Either way the end user pays for a solution that sounds nice but, as you described, just serves to hassle the innocent and doesn't address the real problem. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] Anyone know of a Altera listserver? and Single/Dual CPU

2002-07-02 Thread Matt Pobursky
email (i.e. SPAM). I made sure to change all SPAM settings to off right away. Still no SPAM to any of my Yahoo! email aliases. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: E78370BD64BE5C408D808CCCA76622F378426DB0

Re: [PEDA] OS bugs WAS: Problems with schematic annotate function.

2002-07-08 Thread Matt Pobursky
share his views on the subject. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems P.S. If you'd be interested in seeing the size and performance of PB, I've got some graphics demo apps that are pretty impressive I could send you. On Mon, 8 Jul 2002 12:08:17 -0700, Tony Karavidas wrote: Damn! I emailed

Re: [PEDA] XP (was DXP)

2002-07-09 Thread Matt Pobursky
files. There's definitely a problem with Protel somewhere. No other software on my system exhibits such odd behaviour. Moral of the story: Always shutdown all ddb's first, before exiting Protel. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:12:54 +0100, Ian Middleton wrote: Have you

Re: [PEDA] PPC to word insertion

2002-07-10 Thread Matt Pobursky
website, I had to call Adobe to get them to send me a new CDROM. The upgrade is not available online as a download, since it's a complete new install CD. It was a small hassle, but the CDROM was free. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:49:06 -0700, mike ingle wrote: I

Re: [PEDA] ATS - don't do it! (was restore defaults...)

2002-07-11 Thread Matt Pobursky
make from Altium. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: A2A351F056703D48A925C14F5DD5AAB3E30F98C8

Re: [PEDA] Acrobat 5 on Schematics

2002-07-11 Thread Matt Pobursky
I agree. I gave up on PDF Writer long ago and use Distiller exclusively now too. You have much more control over output options and the overall quality of the pdf file seems better. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:36:16 -0700, Dwight Harm wrote: FWIW, we've

Re: [PEDA] Anybody plagued by Protel executable corruptions recen tly? FIXED!

2002-07-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
to reset all my defaults by hand. Uggh.) Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 15:29:35 -0700, Brad Velander wrote: Dennis or the others with suggestions,         solved the problem, it wasn't a corrupted install as I expected from my previous problems a week or so ago

Re: [PEDA] Anybody plagued by Protel executable corruptions recen tly? FIXED!

2002-07-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
writing the configuration file is in the status bar as Protel is shutting down. The crazy thing is if I close all the ddb files before I exit, it NEVER crashes. I also don't get any crashes with the same ddb's doing everyday schematic or PCB work on them. Very strange. Matt Pobursky Maximum

Re: [PEDA] pdf output

2002-07-18 Thread Matt Pobursky
(unlike most Windows apps), so renaming the file is almost a must. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: 932D804BB40DC549A55C3E3E3F026099A2D885F9

Re: [PEDA] Kudos

2002-07-24 Thread Matt Pobursky
doing the business they are in -- making the best PCB design entry and layout tools possible for the lowest price possible. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: CB75C87FC6469C41A0FF92D2D9F6CD70D16876D8

Re: [PEDA] Re[2]: Not DXP or P99SE, but have you seen the Cadence offer!!!!

2002-08-01 Thread Matt Pobursky
for you then by all means, buy it. But for me, I've seen or heard of nothing meaningful (to me) that DXP can do that Protel99SE can't. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking

Re: [PEDA] Speaking of Protel Bugs.

2002-08-01 Thread Matt Pobursky
. Also, uninstalls become as simple as deleting the program's directory. Simple and clean. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: 3A02FAD5548DDA4D84D3D083928F3ED2AD2D5BFC

Re: [PEDA] Speaking of Protel Bugs.

2002-08-01 Thread Matt Pobursky
such an error. Shutting down Protel then re-opening it usually clears whatever problem it had. Anytime I get an Exception or Access error from Protel I always close the program and restart it. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] Speaking of Protel Bugs.

2002-08-01 Thread Matt Pobursky
Yep, or like any of the various *nix flavors. There's just no reason to expect Windows and other applications to respect your library or config files when placed in common areas. (Do I sound paranoid? ;-) I prefer to think of it as cautious...) Of course, leaving other's library files alone is

Re: [PEDA] DXP schematic, any good?

2002-08-01 Thread Matt Pobursky
I figured I probably just missed it in my travels through the manual. I usually find these gems while looking for something else... ;-) Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 09:04:43 +1000, Igor Gmitrovic wrote: Matt, Protel has a bad track in documenting their 'features

Re: [PEDA] Upgrade Pricing Ethics WAS: Not DXP or P99SE, but have you seen the Cadence offer!!!!

2002-08-02 Thread Matt Pobursky
for better alternatives while using what works OK for me. Sure am glad this isn't rented software! ;-) Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: C9E0E04C02F2EA43A4A1F8F01953272268A8D596

Re: [PEDA] DXP comment, but slightly off topic

2002-08-02 Thread Matt Pobursky
the door meant understanding how the whole process works. I think a little practical real world experience would be a good thing for those writing our tools. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking

Re: [PEDA] DXP Net lists

2002-08-09 Thread Matt Pobursky
to Protel, but it takes significant time and doesn't happen by itself! Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: A78C0341A19ABA419392B28D196CEB3BAD3A6217

Re: [PEDA] DXP: Unable to set secondary step Value in Parameter Sweep

2002-08-09 Thread Matt Pobursky
or not) in their first year of ATS. Sheesh... software companies are turning me into a real cynic. :-( Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 9 Aug 2002 17:23:34 -0400, Joe Sapienza wrote: Tony, You may have a point there because their release also coincided with the release of PADS 5.0 Joe

Re: [PEDA] Linux and Protel WAS: Spoofed email address

2002-08-15 Thread Matt Pobursky
for later use. You are right -- they snuck in a lot of the WinXP terms and language on the SP3 update agreement. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * Tracking #: F636CEDC96D982438E03FF01203A7CCFADBF462C

Re: [PEDA] converting protel schematic to orcad

2002-09-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
be very interested in also. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:17:41 -0400, vincent mail wrote: well i have had good success using the SDT files. on the first try all  wires , ports and nets come up correclty. only part that is missing are the symbols themselves. so

Re: [PEDA] converting protel schematic to orcad

2002-09-17 Thread Matt Pobursky
). There is no way most companies that size will cough up $8000/seat for full DXP suites. I think a free or at least a low-cost schematic-only package is a really good idea. I'd love to see the Protel format schematic become as ubquitous as the Orcad flavor is now. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance

Re: [PEDA] Warning to DXP Users re P99SE files

2002-09-19 Thread Matt Pobursky
it! This is what well-behaved Windows applications do. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact

Re: [PEDA] OT - DXP Forums Membership

2002-10-03 Thread Matt Pobursky
skeptical of Yahoo groups in the beginning, but unless things change I'm very happy with their privacy policy. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:53:57 -0400, Bagotronix Tech Support wrote: While it is true that you do have to sign up as a member of Yahoo! Groups, once

Re: [PEDA] The othe half of DXP?

2002-11-12 Thread Matt Pobursky
On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 09:05:33 +1000, Don Ingram wrote:  I was under the impression that this was exactly what a lot of people have  been asking for. eg Schematic sans PCB. for $3000? Ouch... Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems

Re: [PEDA] virus WAS: What else is under the hood

2002-11-22 Thread Matt Pobursky
have a couple email accounts that get no spam -- amazing in this day and age. Pegasus Mail is freeware, PocoMail is shareware but reasonably priced. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 10:18:46 -0500, Bagotronix Tech Support wrote:  If it's the latest gaping security

Re: [PEDA] virus WAS: What else is under the hood

2002-11-25 Thread Matt Pobursky
from HTML email problems since so many software writers use MS tools and libraries. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:38:32 +0100, Edi Im Hof wrote:      Also have a look at Opera www.opera.com . It's fast, fast, fast !!!  The security options are also very

Re: [PEDA] Re[2]: nVisage ??!!? Caution - BugBear seems to be going around

2002-11-29 Thread Matt Pobursky
reveal it did not, in fact, come from Rick Wilson but someone who had previously received mail from him. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:55:01 -0500, Andrew Jenkins wrote:  Received same. now is deletia. AFAIK, the PEDA server filters out  attachments, so it must

Re: [PEDA] The going price for P99SE on Ebay

2003-01-09 Thread Matt Pobursky
On Thu, 9 Jan 2003 12:16:29 -0500, Bagotronix Tech Support wrote: ..snip...  BTW, $2500 is what I think a brand new full Protel suite should cost (from  Protel), not $8000, or $9000, or whatever the heck it is now. Ivan, Funny how a truly open market does that to pricing, isn't it? ;-) Matt

Re: [PEDA] P99SE has Altzheimers' ?

2003-09-18 Thread Matt Pobursky
to upgrade to DXP. Just an opinion of a long time Protel user. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html

Re: [PEDA] Re[2]: Altium KB and Mozilla

2003-12-24 Thread Matt Pobursky
or Outlook (in any of it's forms) and have no problems with viruses, trojans, etc. MS internet tools are the primary targets of hackers and they have plenty of holes to shoot at. I'm not going to help them any more than I have to. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:42:07

Re: [PEDA] Re[2]: Altium KB and Mozilla

2003-12-30 Thread Matt Pobursky
there is a single email client that can satisfy everyone, seems everyone has different expectations. Anyway, Happy New Year to you too Ivan and everyone else on the list. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto

Re: [PEDA] Good schematic/PCB development suite recommendation?

2004-04-09 Thread Matt Pobursky
users several years ago (when there was a revolt going on after Cadence bought Orcad). That could be big trouble for Altium. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list

Re: [PEDA] Protel TOP GUN

2004-05-13 Thread Matt Pobursky
-images/M2CPU.bmp I'm not sure anyone could layout that kind of board much faster or better with any other tool, regardless of the cost of the tool. I think the value of the tool depends on how closely it matches your intended use. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems On Thu, 13 May 2004 10

Re: [PEDA] Ver 3.x -- 99SE or DXP??

2004-07-19 Thread Matt Pobursky
for a more basic and cost effective toolset. Ah well, that's my take on things FWIW. I can only base my opinion on my particular needs, those of the dozen or so Protel users I personally know and the designs I see every day with the clients/contract manufacturers I work with. Matt Pobursky Maximum

Re: [PEDA] Multiple Displays

2004-08-05 Thread Matt Pobursky
environment and it has really reduced the eye strain for me. I think your configuration will work well -- it has for me this past year or so. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [PEDA] Multiple Displays

2004-08-05 Thread Matt Pobursky
as long as your gfx card doesn't 'stretch' the display across the two monitors (which sucks) make sure they are I actually like this mode -- you can just drag stuff from one desktop to another. I tried two separate desktops (horizontal and vertical) and didn't like it as well. Matt Pobursky Maximum

Re: [PEDA] Multiple Displays

2004-08-05 Thread Matt Pobursky
on the designated monitor, rather than centred between the two. What a pain that is. Take Care Rich -Original Message- From: Matt Pobursky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 August 2004 21:07 To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Multiple Displays On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 20:19:41

Re: [PEDA] Video Board Recommendations ?

2004-08-25 Thread Matt Pobursky
operation is the best I've run across so far. I do use Win2K for my own systems, but I have built a few for other people with WinXP and not had any troubles... so I guess I'm curious. Matt Pobursky Maximum Performance Systems * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post