Msg: 1370 *Conference*

01-19-92 20:55:19

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : RICK ALLISON

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1369 (REAL ESTATE & THE 102)

You're in luck for programs for the Model III.  Call Computer News 80 at
307/265-6483 and ask for a copy of their publication.  Tell'um I sent you.
Computer News 80 is dedicated to Model I, Model III, Model IV, etc.; all the
old TRS-80 brand computers.  BTW: Many of their readers also own Model 100,
102, 200, etc., so we also advertise in their publication as well.
 
I've made yet another note, on your behalf, to find that stuff I authored on
logging onto a MLS with the Model 100/102/200.  When I find it I'll place it
here online--probably in the (H)elpfiles in the (T)op menu.  That's a good
place, or perhaps the (6)TechRef area.  Yeah, probably the TechRef area.
 
I remember BCALC.BA.  It was one of RS's brown-binder, professional series.
I've got a copy here on the shelf.  You know, some of that old stuff was pretty
good.  Hmmmm... perhaps placing all that stuff here online might be worth
while.  Getting the programs online is easy; the docs are another story--they
all have to be keyed in (yucko!)
 
Multi-ROM switching is a reality, especially with a Model 102 or 200.  Here's
how it works:  First, you need some option ROM's, like URII, TS-DOS ROM,
ROM2/Cleuseau.  Second, you need either or both a TPDD or TPDD2 and/or a RAMPAC
(the RAMPAC is the fastest).  Lastly, you need an extRAM.  Okay, those are the
parts.
 
Step one: Insert an option ROM into you laptop and use one of the programs that
comes with the extRAM to copy the ROM's image onto either/or a disk or the
RAMPAC.  Do this for each ROM.  Once you're finished, put your ROM's away for
safe keeping.
 
Step two: Install your extRAM.
 
Now you're all set for the BIG ROM SWAP !!!  Simply use another of the programs
that comes with the extRAM to write a ROM image from either your TPDD or your
RAMPAC into the extRAM.  Then, simply call the extRAM as if it "was" the ROM
whoes image you just installed.  Use the ROM normally.
 
When you want to use another ROM, simply run the swap-in program to overwrite
the existing ROM image currently in the extRAM with a new ROM image.  Then,
simply call "that" ROM as if it was now in your laptop and "bingo!!" you're
using a new ROM.
 
Any questions?  Is this a "no brainer" or what?
 
Later this year, Tracy Allen, CC&BW of EME Systems in Berkeley, CA will
announce a 4extRAM unit.  But hey, don't hold your breath, cause the extRAM
works... NOW!!!
 
-Rick-