Infinity Diskmag, 5

███ ███▄███▄ ▄██████████ ███▄███▄ ███ ██████████ ███ ▄▄▄ ████▀███ ███▀▀▀▀▀███ ████▀███ ███ ▀▀███▀▀███▄███ ███ ███ ███ █████ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ▀▀▀███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ██████▀ Infinity Diskmag Issue #5 Information Text File Thank you for downloading Infinity Diskmag. If you downloaded the Promotional Issue of Infinity, then you'll be amazed at all the changes that we've done since the Promotional Issue. If you were not able to see the Promotional Issue of Infinity, sorry but we've stuck to the same video mode for this issue. Infinity is still 640x480x256c unfortunately, we are planning for next issue to lower the resolution to 640x400x256c which is a standard VGA mode, that way more people can enjoy Infinity. The release of Infinity Issue #5 was delayed quite a bit, mainly because of school. Infinity took many months of preparation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. In this issue, we've got some great articles, interviews, the first compilation of The Charts, and a great new interface. We plan to keep the Infinity Crew small, only couriers are considered part of the Infinity Crew besides Violator and myself. Currently, we're looking for more couriers to help us spread Infinity. We're planning to release Issue #6 very soon, around Christmas time. With the Christmas holidays we'll find ourselves with more time to work on Infinity. The Christmas Issue will review the scene in '93, and welcome the new year of '94. Unfortunately this issue, we were planning more articles, but we were lacking enough writers and votes. Please take the time to fill out the voting form, and perhaps write an article for Infinity. We can't release this diskmag without support from our readers. Voting is a simple process, just use a text editor and fill out the voting form. There is some new things planned for next issue. First of all, new voting topics have been added to the updated voting form. If you voted for the old charts and wish to update your votes, you can do so by filling out the new voting form, included with this issue. Another new feature we're implementing for next issue is a message section. The message section will be published in Infinity, a small space of 5 lines is available at the end of the voting form. The purpose of the message section is to allow our readers to send messages, announcements, or advertisements to be published in Infinity. The messages are free and anyone is welcome to send us your message. Whether it be an announcement of a new group, or a classified ad for hardware, it'll be published in that column. Read the end of the voting form for further details. It's the best way to get a message across to a large audience. We'd like to here from our readers, so if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions for the Infinity Crew don't hesitate to ask us. Special thanks to all those who helped with this issue. Eternal Darkness / Infinity Crew ========================================================================== These files are included within INFNTY05.ZIP: INFINITY.EXE - The actual diskmag INFINITY.NFO - This file VOTE!.TXT - The updated voting form & message form CHARTS.TXT - Charts results in text file DISTSITE.APP - Distribution site application FILE_ID.DIZ - File description file ========================================================================== Infinity Diskmag Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Q: Why is this issue of Infinity Issue #5, where's Issue #1-4? A: The first four issues of Infinity were published almost two years ago. The project was halted, and only recently restarted. The only members from the old Infinity Magazine are Violator and Eternal Darkness. Q: How can I apply to Infinity? A: You can only apply to Infinity as a distribution site or courier. There is an application form included in this ZIP for being a distribution. To apply as a courier, call Northern Sector. Q: I want to write for Infinity, what should I do? A: We are accepting articles from all freelance writers. So if you think you've got an interesting article, then simply get it to an Infinity member, or through any of the ways mentioned below. Q: If I can't call long distance, where can I contact the Infinity Crew? A: You can call your local Infinity site (if there is one), or you can contact a member via Internet email or a message network such as Interpool or CyberCrime. Q: What are the system requirements for Infinity Diskmag? A: Infinity requires a SVGA Video Adaptor (will change next issue), 512k conventional memory, and a 386/486 is recommended. Q: Why does my keyboard mess up when I'm in Infinity? A: Keyboard utilities like Hyperkey(tm) will conflict with Infinity, you should boot without it or disable the use of such utilities. Q: Why doesn't Infinity work on my system? A: If your computer has the requirements, and you're having trouble running the magazine, try running under different boot-ups and possibly try booting up 'clean'. If you are still having problems please contact an Infinity member, and consult them with your problems as soon as possible. Q: When is issue #6 going to be released? A: As of current plans, issue #6 will be ready by Christmas. In order to successfully meet this deadline, we would advise that all those who are interested in writing to submit your articles, and all voting forms to be submitted as soon as possible. Q: How come it took an 'infinity' for Infinity to be released? A: With school, work, and other activities the only real time we can work on Infinity is on free time on weekends. The actual interface for this diskmag was completely a lot earlier, unfortunately a lack of articles delayed the release. Q: What are The Charts? Where can I find them? A: The Charts are a compilation of the votes sent to use by our readers. On the voting ballot, you fill out information on various topics, such as best ANSI artist, best ANSI piece, best VGA artist, best movie, best BBS software, etc. Updated charts will be published in each issue of Infinity. For those who can't read Infinity, a separate text file containing the charts results will be included with Infinity, or you can find it on a Infinity support board. Q: Where do I get an application form or voting form? A: An application and voting form is included in this ZIP. You'll be able to find an individual application or voting form on any Infinity support site. Q: Will there be an ANSI version for people without SVGA? A: No, there will not be an ANSI version. VGA/SVGA is the only way to go, however we are planning on making the next issue 640x400x256c which is a standard VGA mode. If you have VGA you'll be able to enjoy Infinity. Q: Will there be music added to Infinity? A: Not soon, we're too busy right now to add music to Infinity. If you really want music, go play your a CD on your stereo system while reading Infinity. :) Q: Will there ever be an ANSI/VGA BBS ads section in Infinity? A: Nope, if you want to see BBS ads go look at the Acquisitions or iCEPACK. :) ========================================================================== Infinity Crew ========================================================================== Eternal Darkness .................................. Organizer / GFX Artist Violator ........................................................... Coder Technical Disrupter ...................................... SysOp / Courier Ningauble ........................................................ Courier ========================================================================== Infinity Support Sites ========================================================================== World Headquarters: ------------------- Northern Sector 416-512-9995 (16.8 Dual) SysOp: Technical Disrupter Toronto, ON CANADA Distribution Sites: ------------------- Hardline Last Dimension 905-846-1380 612-636-4616 SysOps: Enzo & Violator SysOp: Death Knight Toronto, ON CANADA Minneapolis, MN USA Digital Reality Rob's Roost 609-231-9582 516-366-2025 SysOp: Boardmaster SysOp: Sonny Atlantic City, NJ USA Long Island, NY USA PowerGrid Split Infinity 813-481-6539 705-734-9481 SysOps: Gridrunner & Syntax Error SysOp: Blue Elf Tampa, FL USA Barrie, ON CANADA ========================================================================== Further Information ========================================================================== Send your application via email on any Infinity Support Board or through Internet email. BBS: Northern Sector EMAIL: Internet address at 416-512-9995 (16.8 Dual) [email protected] Infinity World Headquarters [email protected] User: INFINITY VOTE PW : VOTE! * Be sure to vote!