C70:info-cpm (07/17/82)
>From w8sdz@BRL Sat Jul 17 10:30:27 1982
I recently received the following message and would appreciate it
very much if readers of INFO-CPM who can help Al would give him
a call. I'm sure he would be willing to repay you for the cost
of the phone call if you have the information he needs. The hard
disk sounds interesting. - Keith <w8sdz@brl>
---forwarded message---
Date: 07/03/82
From: Al Huberty
To: Keith Petersen
Re: 10MEG Hard disk and my SDS system
I recently ordered a complete Winchester system from ASC Associates.
It uses a 12.6Meg Miniscribe Drive, a smart SASE(sp?) interface, and an
S100 port addressed board. It appears that it will fit nicely with my
SD system from a hardware standpoint. Where I'm going to run into problems
is the software. According to rumors (well founded), SD's BIOS left a lot
to be desired for correctness, efficency, and clarity. ASC will be supplying
software on the disc and the listing of the bios that should be included to
make the drive functional. Also they will be including a ROM Boot. Do you
have any ideas on:
1) A resource to get a GOOD SD BIOS for VERSAFLOPPY I
2) A modification to make the disk look like the disk to be logically
separated into 2 or more drives?
3) Someone interested in these drives for $1995 quantity one, and $1887
for 3 or more.
4) Someone to train an old dog like me in a few of this less obvious
pieces of information.
If you would please give me a call, I would appreciate it greatly.
Office (313) 323-2745, Home (313) 642-4252.
Thanks, Al Huberty