Msg: 5148 *Conference*
07-02-94 15:05:40
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : TRACY ALLEN
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #5134 (DISK DRIVES)
---- Just read your reply to Comet _ about Sparcom's serial drive. You are correct: No one in their right mind would even consider such a device for Model T use in the 90's . . . except me, of course. In fact, I "am" interested in being able to offer MS-DOS drive access. Year after year, folks have called asking for direct Model T to MS-DOS connection. Through the years I have attempted to serve this need through TRANSFER.COM, then PORTCOMM Plus, then finally Lapdos II from Traveling Software. Today, Lapdos II remains, but it is falling on sad times--a victim of advancing technology. Seems that Lapdos II's older code does not run on the new, faster 486's. Alas, I need a solution for the 90's. You are correct: $300 to $400 is way too much for Model T users but... perhaps... something can be arranged (wink) with Sparcom. Please provide their phone number. I will call them and discuss the future. Thanks... -Rick-