.RrL-|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------R From: Harry G. Traver To: R Twain Macklain Date: 06-25-92 07:43:15 Subj: Especially Project Avatar is a machine that I am building with a friend which "Could" be called a Super Apple IIgs. It also has a lot of neat designs and concepts so the machine really is a new platform and not just an Apple II rehash. This machine is NOT a clone. It is a new design that can run most Apple IIe and IIgs software but if can do a whole lot more. I am working with people trying to get investors so that the machine can get off the ground and actually become something you can buy. But the road is long and hard because I need several million dollars to actually go into production... If everything works out we'll all breathe easier knowing that someone will be activally selling, supporting and improving a machine that could have taken over the world but was never given the chance... How does 1024X768X256 colors driven by a TMS34010 sound to you? I am not (REPEAT NOT) bulilding an Apple IIgs clone. This is a new computer using new concepts in computer design and it happens to run Apple IIgs software but this machine is NOT an Apple II. When it's released it will have its own name and identity but it will also draw upon a very large software base immediatly. I hope that developers such as Microsoft and Lotus will see the machine and develop their software on it due to the sheer speed and parallel processing power it has... The Avatar does not work with a RamFast, but it really doesn't need one since the onboard DMA moves memory a LOT faster than a RamFast can. I really can't discuss how IIgs compatiblilty is achieved in detail without a nondisclosure from you since patents have been applied for on the machine and discussing them in a public forum would invalidate the patent request. Let's just say that there is NO patented Apple technology to be found in this machine because it is so radically different from what's available from anyone... No, Avatar will not let you talk to god since according to differant sources.... Avatar is the name of a wizard in the movies "Wizards" Avatar is the name of the hero of Ultima. Avatar is the personification of a diety (Dungeons & Dragons) Avatar is a spokesperson for a god (Webster's dictionary) Avatar sounded good at the time (Burger Bill's excuse) when I am also contributing hardware and software design. I'm in on this project, gang. Avatar is NOT a new Apple ][GS. It can RUN GS stuph, but it's NOT a GS, per se. It is a machine who's time has come, and it has solid principles never before used on the home market today. Parsons Engineering already has a name for itself with the introduction of Sluggo 3, a device for programming and designing home games. It has already proven itself in the design of games for Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Gameboy, Genesis. So, for Avatar, do NOT consider it a rumor. tidbit: someone mentioned pete Snowberg is still working on his DSP (hires GS graphics card) project, but no more details were forthcoming. Possibly, something will show up by Kansasfest. From: CornMan/Blah! To: Sax Addict Date: 06-25-92 13:21:42 Subj: Re: Avatar 1) It's not "made" by Apple Computer Inc. 2) Apple has only copyrighted the ROMs. If you simply rewrite the code in the ROM, yet still does the same functions, it doesn't infringe on the copyright (Laser did this). 3) If I understand correctly, this computer isn't another Apple II. It's a new type of computer that can run Apple II (including IIgs) software. Sounds good if you ask me. PLEASE SPREAD THIS TO *ALL* SYSTEMS/NETS YOU CONNECT TO! THANX! ************ Sub: Apple II Future Is theres Future for the Apple II? ************ Fri Jun 19, 1992 W.HEINEMAN1 at 02:50 EDT Yes there is a future, it's called "Avatar" ------------ Fri Jun 19, 1992 W.HEINEMAN1 at 03:00 EDT As John is well aware of, I am working feverishly on a new product called "Avatar" which I believe every current and hopefully future Apple II owner will purchase. I wish for interested developers to send me via E-Mail their full names and US Snail addresses so that I can send non-disclosures and programmers guideline notes so that current Apple II and IIgs applications run on this machine. Bill Heineman Parsons Enginneering "Soon to be a new corporation sometime soon" ------------ [To....] all serious programmers [Board.] Apple // Board [Net] [From..] Harry G. Traver [Number] 98 of 100 [Subj..] Avatar [Date..] 06/19/92 07:42:32 AM is real. And serious. We will need YOU. If YOU have what it takes in terms of skills to help the Apple ][ line, NOW is the time to jump in. [To....] Harry G. Traver [Board.] Apple // Board [Net] [From..] Unseen Entity [Number] 99 of 100 [Subj..] Re: Avatar [Date..] 06/19/92 09:33:47 AM You got my interest! How far in the development process is the Avatar? Oh, BTW, speaking of helping out the Apple II, my free tool offer still stands, I'll give out the sources as soon as I get my HD fixed. :( From : Bob Dylan Board : Common Gossip To : All Number: 66 of 69 Subj : Avatar When : 06/20/92 12:05:32 AM Any idea what this Avatar device does? If Bill Heineman is involved, I'm sure it's something very cool... any specifics? [Board # 11: GS Exchange [NET]] [Current Time: 09:03:21 AM] [Time Left: 83:02] [Read Messages 191 of 200] ? or [N]ext Msg: Next [To ] All [Board ] GS Exchange [NET] [From ] MAC??? (#174) [Number ] 192 of 200 [Subject ] New Type of IIgs II of II [Date ] 07/07/92 07:15:26 PM [Source ] Infinity's Edge - San Ramon[Received] 07/08/92 05:10:34 AM [To....] Dr. Byte [Board.] Apple // Board [Net] [From..] nitt [Number] 94 of 100 [Subj..] Re: I'd [Date..] 06/23/92 08:13:05 AM Project Avatar is a machine that I am building with a friend which "Could" be called a Super Apple IIgs. It also has a lot of neat designs and concepts so the machine really is a new platform and not just an Apple II rehash. This machine is NOT a clone. It is a new design that can run most Apple IIe and IIgs software but if can do a whole lot more. I am working with people trying to get investors so that the machine can get off the ground and actually become something you can buy. But the road is long and hard because I need several million dollars to actually go into production... If everything works out we'll all breathe easier knowing that someone will be activally selling, supporting and improving a machine that could have taken over the world but was never given the chance... How does 1024X768X256 colors driven by a TMS34010 sound to you? I am not (REPEAT NOT) bulilding an Apple IIgs clone. This is a new computer using new concepts in computer design and it happens to run Apple IIgs software but this machine is NOT an Apple II. When it's released it will have its own name and identity but it will also draw upon a very large software base immediatly. I hope that developers such as Microsoft and Lotus will see the machine and develop their software on it due to the sheer speed and parallel processing power it has... The Avatar does not work with a RamFast, but it really doesn't need one since the onboard DMA moves memory a LOT faster than a RamFast can. I really can't discuss how IIgs compatiblilty is achieved in detail without a nondisclosure from you since patents have been applied for on the machine and discussing them in a public forum would invalidate the patent request. Let's just say that there is NO patented Apple technology to be found in this machine because it is so radically different from what's available from anyone... No, Avatar will not let you talk to god since according to differant sources.... Avatar is the name of a wizard in the movies "Wizards" Avatar is the name of the hero of Ultima. Avatar is the personification of a diety (Dungeons & Dragons) Avatar is a spokesperson for a god (Webster's dictionary) Avatar sounded good at the time (Burger Bill's excuse) From: Harry G. Traver To: R Twain Macklain Date: 06-25-92 07:43:15 Subj: Especially when I am also contributing hardware and software design. I'm in on this project, gang. Avatar is NOT a new Apple ][GS. It can RUN GS stuph, but it's NOT a GS, per se. It is a machine who's time has come, and it has solid principles never before used on the home market today. Parsons Engineering already has a name for itself with the introduction of Sluggo 3, a device for programming and designing home games. It has already proven itself in the design of games for Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Gameboy, Genesis. So, for Avatar, do NOT consider it a rumor. tidbit: someone mentioned pete Snowberg is still working on his DSP (hires GS graphics card) project, but no more details were forthcoming. Possibly, something will show up by Kansasfest. From: CornMan/Blah! To: Sax Addict Date: 06-25-92 13:21:42 Subj: Re: Avatar 1) It's not "made" by Apple Computer Inc. 2) Apple has only copyrighted the ROMs. If you simply rewrite the code in the ROM, yet still does the same functions, it doesn't infringe on the copyright (Laser did this). 3) If I understand correctly, this computer isn't another Apple II. It's a new type of computer that can run Apple II (including IIgs) software. Sounds good if you ask me. PLEASE SPREAD THIS TO *ALL* SYSTEMS/NETS YOU CONNECT TO! THANX!