Msg: 4746 *Conference*

11-04-93 09:45:02

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : JIM SPARKS

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #4743 (DOS/PACKET SW)

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Jim:  Good questions.  Let's take this from the top.


 > I need capability/comparison of tsdos, pwr dos, floppy, dskmgr or 
 > others for the tpdd2.  Also, will each read/write to a floppy made 
 > by the other? 

I do believe that there is a comparison hanging around, someplace, but don't
remember where it is--unless it's in the (6)TechRef area of the BBS.  But, to
answer some of your question concerning the various DOSes for the TPDD2 let me
address just the highlights--with an eye to HAM use.

Without a doubt, you WANT TS-DOS on ROM.  TS-DOS's features not only outstrip
those of the other DOSes but it is the only DOS on a ROM chip.  FLOPPY is next
to useless and does get in the way from some program use, and I don't believe
that PWR DOS or DSKMGR were upgraded to drive the TPDD2--of course I could be
wrong on this point.  But again, regardless of what other DOS you use, I highly
recommend also having TS-DOS on ROM.

As for read/write's to the disks: The format remains consistent, regardless of
DOS used.  that was an easy question.

 > I'm getting a HAM license and I know 100/102 has been used for 
 > packet (ax.25).  I have seen no sw on the BB. 

Yes, I understand about the lack of HAM-oriented material.  Only one HAM person
ever helpped the cause.  His name is Howard Fletcher.  Howard went through out
library and developped a Suggestion-List for HAM operators.  You'll find the
list in the (T)op menu (H)elpfiles listings.

Other then the list mentioned above, you will find nothing else.  Of course,
this does not concern me whatsoever.  I know that anything offered here is
strictly for fun and you guys have better things to do.  Also, I've known a lot
of HAM operators in my days and without exception, they were all a wee bit on
the territorial side, if not reclusive--definately removed from mainstream
society.

 > Can you tell me a little more of what is in "The Electronic 
 > Technician" SW?

Yes, this collection is the work of Tony Anderson, the system operator of the
M100SIG on Compuserve.  Tony is a seasoned electrical engineer.  His collection
is well worth the $8.95 charge.  I'll let the actual contents remain a mystery.

 > I am curious about kyocera 85.  Also did you know Olivetti did have 
 > a notebook like the 100, the M10? 

The Kyo-80 and the Olivetti M-10 came to market concurrently with the Model
100.  Both had there pro's and con's but neither had the marketing power or
distribution network enjoyed by Tandy corporation.  I carry nothing for these
machine by choice.

You amuse me, sir.  Did I know about the M-10?   Let's put it this way: I own
and drive the proverbial turnup truck, dropping off people, daily.

 > I live in Germany Nov-Apr and take the 102 with me.  Do you know 
 > what the Swiss member uses to access the BB?  -Jim-

Gee... I'm sorry to hear about that.  Nov-Apr, eh?  Is this some kind of
migration thing you do? (grin)  No, sorry, the Swiss guy never shared that bit
of trivia with me.

Thanks again for your questions.  Looking forward to your TS-DOS ROM order in
the future.  -Rick-