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This file contains comments from our subscribers that did not require a response from our editors or programmers.  We also have a file which contains questions from our subscribers along with answers from our editors and/or programmers.  That file is available as "ASK ODM."

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Dear ODM:

I enjoy both .PCX and Print Shop graphics.  If the .PCX picture is in black and white I take it into Paintbrush and put in colors.  I enjoy this.  I really liked the Birthday Card program on issue #80.  I've made graphics for it but I've not made any music files yet.

Debbie Lashbaugh

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Dear ODM:

The starter disk idea sounds pretty good.  I load each disk to my hard drive as it is, & this way would save lots of time, it seems.  Try it!

A shareware disk sounds interesting.  I look at lots of shareware catalogs - this also could save me time!  That I appreciate.

Thanks for the foray into _color_ graphics.  How did you know I was getting ready to write you about just that thing?

I haven't upgraded to Windows yet - but keep those items coming.  I'll just have some catching up to do.

Keep up the great work!

Barbara Norton

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Dear Sean Golden

I won on the Deuces Wild Poker game.  I broke the bank!  It feels great!  I wish it was in Atlantic City or Las Vegas--but it still feels great.  Oh, by the way, the magic word is (******).

Yours Truly,
Bradley Heath

{<Ed. note:  You didn't think I'd publish the secret word, did you?>}

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Dear Sean Golden:

This issue is without a doubt the best you have ever done.  The interface is supurb, the graphics are wonderful, and the whole disk is 1,000 percent improved.  Every time I think of stopping my subscription you come up with something I don't want to miss.

I have subscribed to Big Blue Disk and ODM since issue #20.  I have had Super VGA for two years along with two high density disk drives.  This issue uses my system properly for the first time.  I also have Windows but since I learned to use the computer the hard way, with commands, I don't much care for buttons etc.  I like the fact that you continue to give a choice about using the mouse.  I have one but use it only for Windows games.

I think your idea of a starter disk with the shell, all necessary drivers, utilities etc. is marvelous.  I started with your set of two 5 1/4 disks and with the new high density disk there is no comparison.  Without all the repetition every month you could add so much more.

I have received your shareware offer and it looks interesting.  I have purchased several shareware programs for years through Public Brand Software disks.  I look forward to seeing your collection of games.

Keep up the excellent work.

Lila Tamblyn

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Dear ODM:

If the format stays so that you don't have to put the disk on your hard drive to sample the programs I'll renew.  This is one thing I like as I do not like to use up my hard disk space.

The new graphics are great and the new setup with individual clip art is great too.  It makes it much easier to use the art.  The Win2Do list sounds like a great idea but I have no idea how to use it.

Judy Lent

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Dear ODM:

Just wanted to tell you that today I received your ODM 83, the new, upgraded ODM you promised.  It runs very well on my system and you've done a good job on this first issue of the VGA version.

You did a beautiful job with those .PCX files.  However, I was puzzled for a while by those blue pumpkins!  Only after I copied the 83CWAGON.PCX into a paint program did they show up in the correct colors.  Well, figuring out strange stuff like that makes computing more interesting, so I'm not going to say you made a horrible mistake painting the pumpkins blue.  You guys sure know what you are doing.

Anyhow, my PC is quite impressed with its very own magazine in its new VGA version.  Me too.  We will be looking forward to future issues.  Keep up the good job.

Rhoda Showalter.

{<Ed. note:  For an explanation of the "blue pumpkins," see our letters column.>}

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Everybody:

ODM 83 is GREAT!  Congratulations!
Your hard work and tenacity are paying off!

Wm. S. Levey

Old customer since the early days.  You have taught me more about computers than I'd have ever known otherwise.

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