Msg: 104 *Conference*
06-19-91 12:00:55
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : MIKE LANE
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #101 (PORTABLE DISK DRIVE 2)
Mike: You did the right thing in buying the TPDD2. However, the disk operating system that comes with the TPDD2 conflicts with everything, including--as you have discovered--TEXT Power. My suggestion is to move up to TS-DOS. And, since you're already using TEXT Power for printing text, I will suggest that you consider using the ROM version of TS-DOS--assuming you are not, already using an option ROM. The ROM version of TS-DOS allows full disk access without RAM impact, i.e., TEXT Power will remain operational for you. Furthermore, TS-DOS allows direct access to disk from within Text and BASIC. You'll like that, as well as file taging, file compression, etc. My feelings about the DVI are not good. Many of our members like the DVI. I don't. The DVI is okay, and works as advertised, but lacks compatibility with today's Model 100 products. And yes, it, too, uses a disk operating system that conflicts. However, when used as is, without 3rd party add-ons, the DVI offers some features that DVI users find useful, i.e., capturing to disk while online, 80 column operation, etc. My recommendation is not spend too much for the DVI. You would be wise to talk to DVI owners for their feedback. Hope this helps... -Rick-