Msg: 5148 *Conference*

07-02-94 15:05:40

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : TRACY ALLEN

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #5134 (DISK DRIVES)

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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-