Msg: 7065 *Conference*
04-06-97 14:13:15
From: WILLIAM MCWEENY
To : RICHARD HANSON
Subj: 102/PGDESIGNS OR PSCG RAM MO
Rick, > The PCSG/AC unit was booted via a ROM+ ROM (I have the code and > can burn these ROMs). PG Design's unit booted from software > shipped on tape. That code should be around here, someplace. I think it might be good for me to discuss with you what I had in mind when I wrote you about the RAM units above. Currently I have a Model 100 with a "Just RAM" Booster Pak. This unit works pretty well. (I do have problems from time to time when I receive a message stating that the RAM disk has been corrupted, and asking if I want to reformat it. Another problem is that I haven't gotten the hang of using environments effectively.) But what I really want is a unit which is smaller, has more than 32K RAM (particularly if I can get it up to 96K), and still can accept an option ROM. The two I have in mind at the moment are SUPER ROM, which I have, and TSDOS, which I would need to purchase from you. I want such an arrangements for use at meetings in distant places, where smaller and easier to use on my lap are better. My question: is this a realistic approach, or is it more trouble than it's worth? If so, I would like to acquire the various pieces and have them assembled (and myself trained to use the package) before attending a major event a little over two months from now. Another question about the software for the PG Design unit: could that be transferred to a TDD1 disk? * * * On another subject, somewhere, either in a newsletter or in the conference, you, and perhaps others were discussing a Model T for the 21st Century. I have done a little thinking about the subject. I think I would like to see something similar to current notebook computers in size and appearance. Generally, I would like to see it built along the lines of a contemporary MS-DOS computer, with features such as a built in modem and floppy drive, but not a hard drive. The differences: 1) Have the operating system on a large ROM. 2) Have also on the ROM minimum built-in programs such as a text processor. 3) Have a huge (1 GB+) RAM disk, configurable as multiple 'drives' if desired, for storage of programs and data. 4) Have the operating system able to toggle between the built in OS and one in RAM, such as a version of MSDOS. Well, so much for fantasy. * * * Subject 3: Do you have an Internet email address for Mike Nugent. I've seen his compuserve address, but I do not subscribe there. But if I can find an Internet address I'd like to drop him a note. * * * Finally, several months ago I requested information on the Excel phone service you have found so good. For some reason I didn't receive it. Could you send it to me? My address is: William McWeeny 516 Spencer Drive, NW Huntsville, AL 35806 Thanks, Bill * * * I thought I uploaded this message a week or so ago, but I cannot now find it. Therefore, I am sending it again. Bill