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From: Info-IBMPC Digest <Info-IBMPC@USC-ISIB>
Info-IBMPC Digest Sunday, 15 April 1984 Volume 3 : Issue 42
This Week's Editor: Billy Brackenridge
Today's Topics:
Larger Hard Disks & Controllers
Portable PC
Gosling Emacs on the PC
Tall Tree JRAM2
Assemblers
DisplayWriter PC Connection
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Date: Fri, 13-Apr-84 23:50:04 PST
From: Pete Carah <vortex!pete@RAND-UNIX.ARPA>
Subject: Larger Hard Disks & Controllers
To: info-ibmpc@isib
I have been using a Xebec S1410A (purchased from Hamilton Electro
Sales but they are also sold through other distributors) for a year
now, and have had no trouble with it except that it won't support a
Syquest removable without a different ROM, and thus it may be hard to
mix a removable and a non-removable drive on the same controller. I
don't know if a normal drive will work with the Syquest ROM, however.
(It won't if you formatted it with the normal ROM). These controllers
will support at least 1024 cyls and 8 hds as they come. I have been
using Miniscribe 17meg (formatted) drives (4hd, 480 cyl) with this
controller, and tested a Maxtore (118 meg formatted) with it (though
the stock ROM makes addressing of this drive difficult, since the
drive uses the reduced write current line as a head select). The
controller ran about $295 and host adapter (SASI) about $150 a year
ago.
To do this yourself you need a good source of ribbon cable and
connectors of 3 sizes (20, 34, and 50 pin). All of the power
connectors are compatible with 5-1/4 inch floppies (AM-P 4 pin).
The drive market has changed a lot since I looked - I could suggest
looking in Mini-Micro Systems, Computer Design, or that type of
magazine - there are now several half-height 30 meg drives available.
The controller used in (at least early) XT's is also a Xebec (1210)
which is not normally listed in Xebec catalogs. It is almost (but not
quite - trust IBM) program compatible with the SASI version. If you
get it from Xebec, you don't get the IBM Bios ROM. The separate
controller and host adapter is easier to use if you don't have an XT
power supply since it is difficult to cable external drives to the
built-in controller, and difficult (though not impossible) to bring
drive power into the PC.
-- Pete
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Date: 8 Apr 84 11:49:11-PST (Sun)
To: info-ibmpc @ Usc-Isib
From: randy@washington
Subject: Portable PC
The following information comes from an article entitled "IBM Portable
PC Not All That Compatible" on p. 5 of the March 20th, 1984 issue of
PC Week. The major thrust of incompatibility is that the IBM Portable
PC uses the slower Qume drives, which requires DOS 2.1, which slows
down disk accesses. Therefore software that won't run under DOS 2.1
will not run on the Portable. This includes "BPI Accounting",
Peachtree's "General Ledger", Sierra Online's "Homeword", SofTech's
"UCSD p-system", and "Turtle Power." It appears that version IV.1 of
UCSD p-system will run under DOS 2.1. Another area of incompatibility
is the screen. Programs that try to take advantage of the monochrome
screen's higher resolution (720X350) will not work in the Portable.
One example: "101 monochrome mazes."
It appears that the Portable only has one full-size expansion slot. A
few other small expansion slots are provided. Does this machine live
up to the Compaq?
Randy.
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Date: 14 April 1984 17:54-EST
From: Steven T. Kirsch <SK @ MIT-MC>
Subject: Has anyone tried Gosling Emacs on the PC
To: info-ibmpc @ USC-ISIB
I saw an ad for this from Unipress. Requires 384K and costs $375, if
memory serves me correctly. Has anyone tried this?
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Date: 14 Apr 1984 18:29:43 PST
Subject: Gosling Emacs on the PC
From: Billy <BRACKENRIDGE@USC-ISIB>
To: Steven T. Kirsch <SK@MIT-MC>
ISI has it on order. I spoke with the people at Unipress and they say it
will be ready for shipment about the same time a purchase order clears
campus.
I asked about mouse support. There is none but they were interested.
This summer they expect a stripped down version suitable for use on a
floppy drive only system. I am told that despite the huge size that once
the thing is loaded it runs at a pretty good clip and provides all features
of a true Gosling Emacs.
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Date: 14 Apr 1984 22:42:07 PST
Subject: Tall Tree JRAM2
From: Billy <BRACKENRIDGE@USC-ISIB>
To: info-IBMPC@USC-ISIB
Tall Tree Systems has recently announced JRAM-2. This memory board is
similar to to the original JRAM card in that it has the same memory
mapping capability that allows one to expand RAM on the PC to beyond
the 1 MB address space of the 8086.
The new card can use either 64K RAM chips or the new 256K RAM. Up to 4
boards can be placed in a system. With 64K RAM chips each board contains
512K memory for a total system size of 2 megabytes. Using 256K chips
8 megabytes of memory can be placed in a PC.
As MS-DOS with Tall Tree modifications can only use 704K, the rest of
the memory is currently used as RAM disk or print spool buffer. I have
been informed that Multi Job will be supporting Tall Tree memory
mapping. This should allow one to run multiple copies of large memory
Lotuses if one were so perverse.
There is also room on JRAM-2 for a daughter card. Currently one daughter
card contains a calendar clock, parallel port, and serial port. Another
has two serial ports. Even with the daughter board installed JRAM-2 will
fit in an XT narrow slot.
One problem with the PC design is the shortage of interrupt vectors.
The Tall Tree system allows one to run up to 8 serial lines on a PC.
Multiple serial ports can share a single interrupt vector. Interrupt
software must poll each serial port to find which serial line caused
the interrupt.
Each card has a 9 pin D connector and a standard 25 pin D connector.
A ribbon cable adaptor optionally changes the 9 pin D connector to a 25 pin
connector if desired. Currently other multi function cards support
multiple connectors by running ribbon cables out the back of the PC. The
Tall Tree approach should make for a neater looking back side and less RF
noise.
A JRAM-2 board with no memory chips retails for $199.
The clock, serial port, parallel port option brings the price up to $399.
I don't have a price for for the two serial port option.
Tall Tree Systems
1032 Elwell Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(415) 964-1980
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Date: 15 Apr 1984 13:59:26 PST
Subject: Assemblers
From: Billy <BRACKENRIDGE@USC-ISIB>
To: info-ibmpc@USC-ISIB
I have seen ads for "Assembler & Tools" from Digital Research. I believe
"Tools" means a linker and debugger. This package is reputed to run under
MS-DOS. I have been unable to find a software store in Southern California
where anyone knows what an assembler is much less differences between the
IBM Assembler and Digital Research Assembler.
The Programmer's Shop (a mail order house) carries this product as well
as the Microsoft Assembler 1.25. I have never seen in any Microsoft
catalogues admission that they actually wrote what is billed as the IBM
Macro Assembler. If I had been able to purchase an assembler from Microsoft
I would have done so long ago and sent them a book full of bugs. It might
not do any good, but sending bug reports to IBM doesn't even make one
feel better.
In the mean time I tried purchasing the Seattle assembler. I gather Seattle
is a subsidiary of Microsoft. If I were Microsoft I wouldn't have admitted
to having written the Seattle assembler either.
Has anyone tried the Digital Research assembler and is it compatible with
the specification of the IBM assembler?
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Date: 14 Apr 1984 20:39:14 PST
Subject: DisplayWriter PC Connection
From: Billy <BRACKENRIDGE@USC-ISIB>
To: info-ibmpc@USC-ISIB
Recently IBM has made some announcements regarding cross support
between the DislpayWriter and PC.
The DisplayWriter is IBM's stand alone word processor. As it has a nearly
identical screen and keyboard as the PC, and the internal processor is an 8086,
cross support was pretty much a natural move.
The following official IBM announcement describes two communication
options for transferring files from DisplayWriters to PCs. What is only
alluded to in this document is that DisplayWriter software is now
available which runs directly on the PC. This software is similar to
the popular MultiMate which emulates a Wang word processor in that
a typist already familiar with an existing word processor need not
learn new commands in order to move to the cheaper PC.
Revisable Form Text Document Content Architecture (RFTDCA) is IBMese
for DisplayWriter internal file format. IBM is now supporting this file
format on the PC and DisplayWriter. I suspect this will become a word
processor standard similar to the Software Arts DIF format for spread sheets.
Currently Flagstaff Engineering is the only company I know of which
makes a RFTDCA to Wordstar format converter, but I suspect there will be
a host of programs to translate between various word processor formats.
IBM announces the IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm Binary
Synchronous Communications licensed program, a member of the IBM
DisplayWrite Series, providing batch data transmission capabilities
for the IBM Personal Computer (5150), Personal Computer XT (5160),
and IBM Portable Personal Computer (5155). This program supports
data exchange with the IBM Displaywriter, IBM 6670 Information
Distributor, IBM 5520 Administrative System, IBM Office System 6,
and suitably programmed host computers, as well as with other IBM
Personal Computers equipped with DisplayComm Binary Synchronous
Communications (BSC). Multiple data formats are supported,including
the revisable form text document content architecture data stream.
6024187 HIGHLIGHTS
? Communicates revisable form text document content architecture
(RFTDCA), page image text, or card image text.
? Communicates DOS ASCII files between IBM Personal Computers that
have IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm Binary Synchronous
Communications.
? Stores up to eight communication setups.
? Provides a send queue of up to 20 documents/files.
? Line speeds of up to 4800 bps are supported.
? Attended or unattended operation.
? Utilizes switched or non-switched lines.
? Provides IBM 2770/3780 and IBM 2780 emulation.
DESCRIPTION
IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm Binary Synchronous
Communications (BSC) is a program for the IBM Personal Computers
(IBM Personal Computer, IBM Personal Computer XT, and IBM Portable
Personal Computer) that provides the functions necessary to transmit
documents or data over a communications line. IBM Personal Computer
DisplayComm BSC provides batch data transmission at line speeds of
up to 4800 bps.
IBM Personal Computer DisplayWrite documents can be
transmitted in RFTDCA format to another IBM Personal Computer that
has IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC, an IBM Displaywriter, or
suitably programmed IBM host computer. DisplayWrite documents may
also be transmitted in page or card image to another IBM Personal
Computer that has IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC, an IBM 6670
Information Distributor, IBM 5520 Administrative System, IBM Office
System 6, or suitably programmed IBM host computer. Additionally,
IBM-PC DOS ASCII and object files may be transmitted to other IBM
Personal Computers that have IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC.
Print level 7-bit ASCII documents received may be optionally
converted to DisplayWrite 2 format or stored as PC DOS ASCII files.
IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC provides IBM 2770/3780
and IBM 2780 emulation. Switched and non-switched lines are
supported. Unattended operation is facilitated by support for
auto-answer modems and by an optional exchange of identification
information with another DisplayComm BSC program, or with suitably
programmed devices.
IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC is similar in function
to the Binary Synchronous Communications program (5608-SR2) for the
IBM Displaywriter System. Differences exist to accommodate
implementation under the IBM Personal Computer DOS.
SCHEDULE
The planned general availability date is April 1984.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: DisplayComm BSC is designed to operate on the
IBM 5150 Personal Computer, IBM 5160 Personal Computer XT, or IBM
5155 Portable Personal Computer with:
? A minimum of 256KB of memory
? Two double-sided diskette drives or one double-sided diskette
drive and a fixed disk drive
? IBM Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter (feature number
2075)
? One of the following 80-column displays (or equivalent):
- IBM 5151 Monochrome Display and the IBM Monochrome Display
and Printer Adapter
- IBM 5153 Color Display and the IBM Color/Graphics Monitor
Adapter
- Self-contained display for IBM Portable Personal Computer.
? User-supplied modem, cable, and communications network.
? For document printing, one of the following (or equivalent),
including appropriate prerequisites:
- IBM 5152 Model 1 Matrix Printer
- IBM 5152 Model 2 Graphics Printer
- IBM 5182 Model 1 Color Printer (supported as an IBM 5152
Model 2 Printer)
- IBM 5218 Models 3 or 4 Printwheel Printer (requires at least
320KB of memory). Concurrent communication and printing is
not supported.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: DisplayComm BSC requires IBM Personal
Computer Disk Operating System (DOS) Version 2.1 for operation.
COMPATIBILITY: An IBM Personal Computer using DisplayComm BSC and
DisplayWrite 2 (feature number 4189) can interchange information
with an IBM Displaywriter using the Displaywriter Binary Synchronous
Communications licensed program (5608-SR2). Exchange of documents
in the Document Content Architecture revisable-form-text data
stream is supported. The level of compatibility for editing and
printing RFTDCA documents on IBM products is dependent upon each
product's functional capabilities and implementation.
Compatibility documentation describing the level of interchange
between IBM products will be available in the third quarter of 1984.
An IBM Personal Computer using DisplayComm BSC and
DisplayWrite 2 can exchange information with the IBM 5520
Administrative System with communications support, or with an IBM
6670 Information Distributor or Office System 6 with binary
synchronous communications support. DisplayComm BSC provides the
capability to convert DisplayWrite 2 documents to and from either
EBCDIC page image or EBCDIC card image for exchange with these
devices. Limitations for this exchange are documented in the
DisplayComm BSC reference manual.
An IBM Personal Computer using DisplayComm BSC can interchange
data with another similarly equipped IBM PC. Any DOS file, including
object files, can be transmitted and used by the receiving system as
if it had been created on that system. Any exchange of data for use
by a different software program and any transmission of copyrighted
information are the responsibilities of the user.
DisplayComm BSC may also be used for exchange of data with
suitably programmed host computers that support IBM 2770/3780 or IBM
2780 communication protocols. DisplayComm BSC can send and receive
files in any DOS format. In conjunction with DisplayWrite 2,
DisplayComm can also send and receive EBCDIC page image, EBCDIC
80-column card image or RFTDCA data streams. It is the customer's
responsibility to determine the ability of the host program to use
any of these data streams.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center
(Boca Raton) will continue to support eligible IBM customers.
PACKAGING: DisplayComm Binary Synchronous Communications is
distributed with the following:
? Program diskette
? Reference manual
? Keyboard template
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, for administrative procedures,
and appropriate controls in application systems. If sensitive data
is sent over external communication facilities, user management may
wish to pursue the application of cryptography.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The customer is responsible for program
setup and operation, implementation of backup procedures, and
applicable problem determination procedures. The user should be
familiar with the operation of both the IBM Personal Computer and PC
DOS. To install and use these programs, the customer should read
the reference manual as necessary to understand the system, perform
program setup procedures, and make backup copies of the program
diskettes.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for any quantity will be accepted by IBM representatives.
Orders for quantities less than 20 can also be taken at IBM Product
Centers. Each product center will accept and process orders within
its trading area.
This program is available as a feature for 5150, 5160, 5271, 5155,
or 4860, as follows:
AAS
Part Feature
Program Number Code
DisplayComm 6024187 4187
CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
CHARGES
IBM Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC $375.00
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WARRANTED: No, the provisions of the IBM Program License Agreement
apply to this program.
IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT: A copy is packaged and shipped with
each program and is visible to the customer before the diskette
package is opened. The customer is advised that opening the diskette
package indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. No
signature is required.
QUANTITY DISCOUNT AGREEMENT: This program is marketed by IBM branch
offices as an eligible program under the terms and conditions and
discount schedule contained in the IBM Personal Computer Licensed
Program Quantity Discount Agreement (QDA) (Z125-3412) and Exhibit
(Z125-3413). A version of this Exhibit, which includes the IBM
Personal Computer DisplayComm BSC program, will be available soon.
Quantity of Qualified Discount
Eligible Licenses Percent
20 - 49 12%
50 - 149 16%
150 or more 20%
The QDA is not available at IBM product centers. Product
center single-delivery quantity discounts are available as follows:
Single-Delivery Discount
Quantity Percent
3-10 5%
11-19 8%
TESTING PERIOD: None
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Qualified educational institutions are
eligible to receive the educational allowance of 20% for order
quantities of up to 49. Discounts under a Quantity Discount
Agreement are not in addition to the educational allowance.
For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
or IBM Product Center.
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IBM announces the IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach
Convenience Kit, providing the ability to connect the IBM
Displaywriter and the IBM Personal Computer, the IBM Portable
Personal Computer, the IBM PCjr, or the IBM Personal Computer XT.
This cable attachment allows the transfer of documents and files
between a Displaywriter and a single IBM Personal Computer. This
attachment also allows a Displaywriter to connect with the IBM
Personal Computer Cluster, using an IBM Personal Computer as an
interface to the cluster. Displaywriters can share a fixed disk and
exchange messages with other Displaywriters or IBM Personal
Computers attached to the cluster. Editable document exchange is
supported among IBM Personal Computer DisplayWrite 2 licensed
programs and Displaywriters. This Convenience Kit is available
for installations by customers in business, commercial, or
industrial environments, and not in residential environments.
HIGHLIGHTS
? Connection of the IBM Displaywriter and the IBM Personal
Computer, the IBM PCjr, the IBM Portable Personal Computer, or
the IBM Personal Computer XT.
? Interchange of revisable form text document content architecture
(RFTDCA) documents among IBM Personal Computers that use
DisplayWrite 2 (feature number 4189) and Displaywriters.
? IBM Personal Computer DOS print files sent to Displaywriter are
converted to Displaywriter text document format for editing,
printing, or combining with other documents.
? IBM Displaywriters used with the IBM Personal Computer Cluster
can:
- Share a fixed disk
- Exchange messages
- Share and exchange RFTDCA documents
- Receive ASCII files.
? Optional alternate foreground execution on Displaywriter allows
hot-key switch between Personal Computer attach functions and
Textpack functions.
DESCRIPTION
The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach Convenience Kit
includes a special attachment cable, a program for the IBM
Displaywriter, and a program for the IBM Personal Computer, the IBM
Personal Computer XT, the IBM PCjr, or the IBM Portable Personal
Computer. Two categories of functions are available using this kit:
those available to all users of the kit, and those available when
the IBM Displaywriter is used with a cluster. All functions
described in this announcement as being available for the IBM
Personal Computer (IBM PC) are also available for the IBM Personal
Computer XT, the IBM Portable Personal Computer, and the IBM PCjr,
unless otherwise specified. The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer
Attach Convenience Kit is available for installations by customers
in business, commercial, or industrial environments, and not in
residential environments.
DISPLAYWRITER - PERSONAL COMPUTER ATTACHMENT FUNCTIONS
File and document transfer between the IBM Displaywriter and
the IBM Personal Computer are accomplished using IBM PC DOS file
commands at the Displaywriter. The Directory command can be used to
display the directories of either Displaywriter diskettes or IBM PC
diskettes. The Delete command may be used to delete documents and
files from Displaywriter or IBM Personal Computer diskettes.
To transfer documents and files, the Copy command is used.
When copying documents from the IBM Displaywriter to the IBM PC, the
documents are converted to RFTDCA format and stored on the IBM PC.
Reportpack files that are copied are converted to a special
interchange format for storage. Chartpack documents may not be
copied to an IBM Personal Computer.
Documents and files copied from the IBM PC to Displaywriter
are converted as follows:
? IBM PC RFTDCA documents are converted to Displaywriter document
format.
? Reportpack files are converted to Displaywriter internal format.
? DOS ASCII files are converted to IBM Displaywriter document
format. Some editing of the resulting document may be required.
For best results, it is recommended that only print files be
transferred. After conversion, the document may be printed,
edited, or combined with other documents.
Optional alternate foreground execution is available on
Displaywriter, allowing the user to switch (hot-key) between
Displaywriter/Personal Computer attach functions and Textpack 4 or
Textpack 6 functions, such as creating or revising documents,
pagination, and spelling verification. An additional 128Kb of memory
is required over that required for the IBM Textpack licensed program
being used.
CLUSTER ATTACHMENT FUNCTIONS
The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach Convenience Kit
allows the IBM Displaywriter to access the functions provided by the
IBM Personal Computer Cluster Program. The IBM Personal Computer
attached to the Displaywriter is used as an interface device, and
must have the appropriate hardware prerequisites to execute the IBM
Personal Computer Cluster Program. The IBM Personal Computer used
for cluster interface for a Displaywriter may be used for other
functions when not acting as the interface. In situations where the
IBM Displaywriter is to be attached to the cluster for long
periods, the use of a dedicated IBM Personal Computer may be
advisable.
All functions described in the previous section are available
to a Displaywriter attached to a cluster. In addition, the
following functions are available using the IBM Personal Computer
Cluster Program.
The Displaywriter can share an IBM Personal Computer fixed
disk with other users of the cluster. Data must be copied from the
fixed disk to the Displaywriter diskettes to be accessed by IBM
Textpack licensed programs or by Displaywriter feature programs. The
Displaywriter and the interfacing IBM Personal Computer will share a
single private volume on the disk server unit. Sharing of data on a
private volume can be limited by the owner of that volume. Data
copied between the Displaywriter diskettes and the fixed disk will
be converted as described in the previous section.
The information transfer function of the IBM Personal Computer
Cluster Program can be used by the Displaywriter operator to send or
receive files. Data transferred to or from the Displaywriter
diskettes will be converted as described in the previous section.
The Displaywriter and the interfacing IBM Personal Computer share a
single cluster address.
Interchange of revisable form text document content
architecture (RFTDCA) documents among Displaywriters and IBM
Personal Computer DisplayWrite 2 is supported through the
facilities provided by the IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer
Attach Convenience Kit and the IBM Personal Computer Cluster
Program. Interchange can be accomplished either through a shared
private volume or through file transfer. The level of compatibility
for editing and printing RFTDCA documents on IBM products is
dependent upon each product's functional capabilities and
implementation.
The Displaywriter operator can send and receive messages. The
Displaywriter shares a single message log with the interfacing
Personal Computer. The broadcast capability is also available.
Please refer to the IBM Personal Computer Cluster Program
announcement dated February 16, 1984, for further information on the
capabilities, restrictions, and prerequisites for cluster operation.
PACKAGING: The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach
Convenience Kit consists of the following:
? One Attach Cable (7.5 meters)
? One 5-1/4" Attach Program Diskette
? One 8" Attach Program Diskette
? One Installation/Operation/Diagnostic Guide
? Two Wrap Plugs for diagnostics.
PUBLICATIONS
The following document will be shipped with the IBM
Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach Convenience Kit from
Princeton, New Jersey, and is available through your IBM
representative: IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach
Installation/Operation/Diagnostic Guide (G544-2280).
SCHEDULE
The planned availability date is August 1984.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer
Attach Convenience Kit is designed to operate on the following IBM
Displaywriter and IBM Personal Computer components. A display is
required on the IBM Personal Computer systems to perform stand-alone
Personal Computer diagnostics.
IBM Displaywriter
? IBM 6580 Display Station. The IBM Displaywriter/Personal
Computer Attach Cable may not be installed on IBM Displaywriter
systems with communications features installed in the diskette
unit (3704, 3707, 1630, 5502, 5503, or 5511), or with the
IBM Magnetic Card Unit (6361).
Memory Requirements (in Kb): Textpack 4 Textpack 6
Without alternate foreground 256 320
With alternate foreground 384 448
? IBM 6360 single or dual diskette unit. (A dual diskette unit is
highly recommended).
IBM PCjr
? IBM 4860 Systems Unit with 128Kb of memory.
? A display is required on the IBM Personal Computer systems to
perform stand-alone Personal Computer diagnostics.
? Cluster Attachment Card for cluster attach (#0027), or diskette
drive (#0005), but not both.
IBM Personal Computer or IBM Portable Personal Computer
? 5150 or 5155 with at least 128Kb memory.
? Asynchronous Communications Adapter (#2074).
? IBM Compact Printer Connector Adapter (#0102).
? A display is required on the IBM Personal Computer systems to
perform stand-alone Personal Computer diagnostics.
? Cluster Adapter Card for cluster attach only (#1206).
IBM Personal Computer XT
? 5160 Model 87.
? IBM Compact Printer Connector Adapter (#0102).
? A display is required on the IBM Personal Computer systems to
perform stand-alone Personal Computer diagnostics.
? Cluster Attachment Card for cluster attach only (#1206).
Refer to the IBM Personal Computer Cluster Adapter
announcement dated February 16, 1984, for further information on the
capabilities, restrictions, and prerequisites for cluster operation.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer
Attach program requires the following software environment:
IBM Displaywriter
? Textpack 4 (5608-TR4) or Textpack 6 (5608-TR6).
IBM Personal Computer
? IBM Personal Computer DOS Version 2.1.
? IBM Personal Computer Cluster Program (feature number 4107) for
cluster attach. Refer to the IBM Personal Computer Cluster
Program announcement dated February 16, 1984, for further
information on the capabilities, restrictions, and prerequisites
for cluster operation.
COMPATIBILITY: The level of compatibility for editing and printing
RFTDCA documents on IBM products is dependent upon each product's
functional capabilities and implementation. Compatibility
documentation describing the level of interchange between IBM
products will be available in the third quarter of 1984.
When transferring IBM PC DOS ASCII files to the IBM
Displaywriter, these files are converted to IBM Displaywriter
document format. Some editing of the resulting document may be
required to produce the desired results. Messages produced by the
conversion routines assist the operator in identifying potential
problems. For best results, it is recommended that only print files
be transferred.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The IBM Personal Computer Assistance Center (Boca Raton) will
continue to support eligible IBM customers.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, for administrative procedures,
and for appropriate controls in application systems.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: To successfully use this product, the
customer is responsible for reading the
Installation/Operation/Diagnostic Guide and following the
installation procedures described. The customer must be
operationally familiar with IBM Personal Computer DOS, and, if
cluster attachment is desired, with the IBM Personal Computer
Cluster Program. The customer is also responsible for making backup
copies of the program diskettes.
INSTALLABILITY: The IBM Displaywriter complies with the requirements
in Part 15 of FCC rules for a class A computing device, and is
intended for use in business, commercial, or industrial
environments. The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach
Convenience Kit is available for installations by customers in
business, commercial, or industrial environments, and not in
residential environments.
In applications that require frequent use of cluster program
menus, cluster interface through the IBM Personal Computer, IBM
Portable Personal Computer, or IBM Personal Computer XT will provide
better performance than interface through the IBM PCjr.
ORDERING INFORMATION: Orders for the IBM Displaywriter/Personal
Computer Attach Convenience Kit may be placed by calling IBM Direct
at 1 (800) 426-2468.
The IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach Convenience Kit
may be ordered as separate items through IBM Direct using the
following IBM part numbers:
? IBM Attach Cable (6403729)
? IBM Wrap Plugs (6403730)
? Attach Program Diskettes (one 5-1/4" and one 8") (6403731)
In addition to the IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer Attach
Convenience Kit (6403728), the IBM Compact Printer Connector Adapter
feature is required when attaching the IBM Displaywriter to the IBM
Personal Computer, IBM Portable Personal Computer, or IBM Personal
Computer XT. Orders for the IBM Compact Printer Connector Adapter
feature may be placed through the branch office using #0102.
CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
CHARGES
IBM Displaywriter/Personal Computer
Attach Convenience Kit $495
IBM Attach Cable 295
IBM Wrap Plugs 75
Attach Program Diskettes
(one 5-1/4" and one 8") 300
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WARRANTED: Program - No, the provisions of the IBM Program License
Agreement apply. IBM provides a three-month warranty from date of
shipment on the attachment cable.
IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT: A copy is packaged and shipped with
each program and is visible to the customer before the diskette
package is opened. The customer is advised that opening the diskette
package indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. No
signature is required.
SERVICE INFORMATION: If the cable becomes defective during the
warranty period, a replacement cable may be obtained by calling IBM
Direct. IBM does not provide any extended warranty or maintenance
service for the cable. After three months, a replacement cable can
be purchased through IBM Direct.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: Qualifying educational institutions are
eligible to receive the educational allowance of 20%. This
educational allowance is not additive to any other discount or
allowance.
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