Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.erols.net!infeed1.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fiberlink.net!news.cal.sfl.net!news.myrias.com!eddore.myrias.com!not-for-mail From: gdr@eddore.myrias.com (Devin Reade) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.gno,comp.sys.apple2.programmer Subject: The End (and new Beginning) of GNO/ME Followup-To: comp.sys.apple2.gno Date: 12 Aug 1997 21:51:27 -0600 Organization: Myrias Research Corporation Lines: 51 Message-ID: <5sravv$5gj@eddore.myrias.com> Reply-To: gdr@eddore.myrias.com NNTP-Posting-Host: intgate.Myrias.AB.CA Xref: news1.icaen comp.sys.apple2.gno:6342 comp.sys.apple2.programmer:9255 [This is a duplicate post, since USENET seems to be having problems. My apologies if you see it twice. -- Devin] > X-Sender: bazyar@hypermall.com > Date: Fri, 08 Aug 1997 14:02:37 +0800 > Subject: The End (and new Beginning) of GNO/ME As the man behind Procyon Enterpsises Inc., a long-time Apple IIGS developer and one of the last commercial developers for the platform, I regret to announce the end to sales of my first product, the GNO Multitasking Environment (GNO/ME). With my last distributor, EGO Systems, closing its doors, I cannot justify the time and expense of continuing to produce the software. I also didn't feel it was fair to the customers to continue to charge them for the product, when I would be unable to support them in the manner I would like, due to my intense involvement in my new ISP business. However, instead of simply stopping sales of GNO and letting the software wander into oblivion, I am placing GNO into "freeware" status, and I am also making available all source code to the 2.0.4 version to the public and the development community. I will still sell printed manuals to anyone who wants one, for $20 or so, but this is just to cover printing and shipping costs. Purchasing a manual will not entitle the buyer to support from me of GNO/ME. Anyone who paid the normal $89 price to EGO Systems (or to me directly) for GNO *will* continue to receive support from me, and I will rely partly on the help of the "GNO-Devel" list for assistance in this support. Speaking of that, the GNO-Devel list is headed by Devin Reade, and its members are programmers who have the time and devotion to continuing to develop the GNO system. To their capable hands I leave the sotware. The first task of this group is to put together a GNO distribution based on the latest ORCA/C and ORCA/C libraries. Devin will post followup info on csa2g and any inquiries should be directred to him at for the moment. Thank you all for your support in the past of my company and myself, and best wishes to you all for the future! Regards, Jawaid Bazyar President, Procyon Enterprises Inc. President, Interlink Advertising Services Inc. -- I'm innocent. She told me she was 16. I'm blood type 'O'. Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!iagnet.net!news.maxwell.syr.edu!infeed1.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fiberlink.net!news.cal.sfl.net!news.myrias.com!eddore.myrias.com!not-for-mail From: gdr@eddore.myrias.com (Devin Reade) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.gno Subject: Re: The End (and new Beginning) of GNO/ME Date: 12 Aug 1997 21:57:21 -0600 Organization: Myrias Research Corporation Lines: 12 Message-ID: <5srbb1$5hm@eddore.myrias.com> References: <5sravv$5gj@eddore.myrias.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: intgate.Myrias.AB.CA I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jawaid publicly for his development of such an interesting "it can't be done" product, and his decision to release it to the Apple II community. While it is unfortunate that the market won't support a commercial version, I am very glad that he decided not to let it be lost like so many other fine programs. Thank you, Jawaid. Devin -- I'm innocent. She told me she was 16. I'm blood type 'O'. Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!iagnet.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!news.he.net!newshub.cts.com!relief.cts.com!not-for-mail From: jamess@cts.com (Jim Stafford) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.gno Subject: Re: The End (and new Beginning) of GNO/ME Date: 17 Aug 1997 07:27:53 GMT Organization: CTS Network Services (CTSNET), San Diego, CA Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <871802823.753084@optional.cts.com> References: <5sravv$5gj@eddore.myrias.com> <5srbb1$5hm@eddore.myrias.com> <5t627l$n8e@dove.qut.edu.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: optional.cts.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Cache-Post-Path: optional.cts.com!jamess@crash-i2.cts.com I would also like like to thank Jawaid for the most excellent program GNO/ME. I learned a lot from it. GNO/ME lessoned to learning curve when I got my first shell account on the internet, and certainly made installing and using Linux much easier. I would also like to thank you Jawaid for your putting GNO/ME into the public domain. I just wish that more Apple II programmers would do the same. It shows that you are a good person and that you care about the people that bought and used your products. I wish you the best luck and much success in your ISP business. Again many many thanks, jamess Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cis.ohio-state.edu!news.maxwell.syr.edu!infeed2.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!206.221.240.100!news.fiberlink.net!news.cal.sfl.net!news.myrias.com!eddore.myrias.com!not-for-mail From: gdr@eddore.myrias.com (Devin Reade) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.gno Subject: GNO v2.0.4 availability Date: 15 Aug 1997 21:42:29 -0600 Organization: Myrias Research Corporation Lines: 30 Message-ID: <5t37j5$am6@eddore.myrias.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: intgate.Myrias.AB.CA An extract from the FAQ (draft update): Q#102: Where can I get GNO? A#102 The base GNO distribution may be obtained via anonymous ftp from the following sites. See also Q#107: ftp://ftp.hypermall.com/pub/gno ftp://trenco.myrias.com/pub/apple2/gno/Version_2.0.4_base For those who aren't able to make decent printed copies of the documentation on their own, Procyon still offers the printed documentation for sale. At last check, this is the Kernel Reference Manual, the GSH Reference Manual, selected manual pages, and the release notes. This contents list is unofficial and subject to correction by Procyon. Procyon Enterprises Inc maintains a web page at: http://www.hypermall.com/companies/procyon or you can contact them by snail-mail at: Procyon, Inc. P.O. Box 620334 Littleton, CO 80162-0334 303/933-4649 -- Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!128.230.129.112!news-spur1.maxwell.syr.edu!news.maxwell.syr.edu!feed1.news.erols.com!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!bunyip.cc.uq.edu.au!news.qut.edu.au!pigeon!yeo From: yeo@pigeon.qut.edu.au (Willie Yeo) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2.gno,comp.sys.apple2 Subject: Re: The End (and new Beginning) of GNO/ME Date: 19 Aug 1997 03:10:42 GMT Organization: Queensland University of Technology, Australia Lines: 25 Distribution: world Message-ID: <5tb2rj$s0r@dove.qut.edu.au> References: <5sravv$5gj@eddore.myrias.com> <5srbb1$5hm@eddore.myrias.com> <5t627l$n8e@dove.qut.edu.au> <5t7lam$ck4@eddore.myrias.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pigeon.qut.edu.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news1.icaen comp.sys.apple2.gno:6357 comp.sys.apple2:124209 Devin Reade (gdr@eddore.myrias.com) wrote: : Yeah, he seems to have problems with outgoing news, which is why I : reposted it. However, I understand why you want to verify this with : the horse's mouth, so to speak. Not to meant to doubt anyone. But I wouldn't want to invite flames from people, like what happened to WordPerfect GS. Anyway, Jawaid has *confirmed* that posting you did on his behalf, and GNO/ME will be listed soon in the Treasure Chest Project short after. I applaud Jawaid on his decision once again, and on behalf of the many Apple II Community, I extend their thanks to Jawaid and Proycon, Inc. Regards. ========================================================================== Willie Yeo | Apple Technology at Work !!!!!! | Teaching and Learning Support Services | PowerMac 7200/75 DOS Compatible Queensland University of Technology | PowerBook 520 <--> Newton 110 Brisbane, AUSTRALIA | LaserWriter Plus - ColorSW 1500 http://www.tals.dis.qut.edu.au/staff/willie