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Re: [ECS] Upgrade report Mark Gilmore Mon, 08 Feb 1999 09:50:33 -0800

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Hi Ingo, responses are inserted:

Ingo Dean (At Home) wrote:
> 
> Well, I finally upgraded to the 4.0 version (4.0.017).
> 
> I did have to set SET ADPCM_REV=0 before the sound got better.  I use a Zoom
> V.34X+ Model 2835 external modem.  But after I did that, it sounded MUCH,
> MUCH better.  Thanks, Mark!

The CURRENT default is ADPCM_REV=1 ("bytes are reversed").
I WILL CHANGE THIS TO BE 0 in the next revision, as the
bytes are reversed only in OLDER models (early 90's).
You will be fully warned as to these changes prior
to the next upload.

> 
> TTS->Wave is much better too, but suffers from stuttering.  I have a RAM
> drive, but that didn't help much.

Another pgm is probably competing with TTS - Either stop
this pgm or try one of the "(for telephone)" engines:
These take less processor time.
Do NOT use any of these engines as the "Phone Engine".

> 
> Also, my settings.exe (10-02-98) doesn't work anymore - I get a Field
> Overflow error.  There didn't seem to be a new one in the ECSupd.zip file -
> has it been renamed in 4.0?

Please email me your ECS.DT.

> 
> As for the DOS look & feel, they're right, it's there.  The biggest thing is
> that windows don't resize, and when you maximize them it gives you unused
> space.  Definitely a DOS feel.  It could also use standard Windows menus.
> But it's nice being able to edit Items and Events at the same time in
> seperate windows.

Which window(s) are you referring to ?

> 
> Last thing, this version seems to really suck all my CPU bandwidth up.  In
> 3.4 I could still run Outlook or IE and get good response, but now I type
> about 6-10 characters ahead of Outlook when ECS is running on a Pentium
> 200MMX.  But I get about 60 passes/second...

Try disabling Events (ctrl-a). If that fixes it, you will need to
isolate that which is causing the delay.
Otherwise, please get back with me AFTER the next upload
for another solution.

> 
> I'll send you my upgrade fee this week.  The current improvements are
> definitely worth it, and I look forward to a more true Windows feel.

tanx :

> 
> --ingo dean
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> > Sent: Friday, February 05, 1999 2:24 PM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: [ECS] UPLOAD
> >
> >
> > I am about to upload/RELEASE 4.0.016 -
> > GIVE ME AN HOUR BEFORE DOWNLOADING.
> > TTS->modem distortion has been virtually eliminated.
> > To update, download "ECS UPDATES" (at bottom of web page),
> > and unzip in \ECS. NOTE: When unzipping, use the "-d"
> > (restore directory) option - this will cause the icon
> > files to be placed in ECS/ICON as desired.
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> > omnip@usit.net
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> >

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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