LIN%mit-ml@sri-unix.UUCP (11/11/83)
From: Herb Lin <LIN@mit-ml> are there other people out there running on G&G systems? if so, let's share experiences. I have a bunch of information specific to G&G I will share with interested parties..
SHahn@SUMEX-AIM.ARPA (11/13/83)
From: Sam Hahn <SHahn@SUMEX-AIM.ARPA> Herb: I'm not currently using a G&G system, but am thinking of upgrading my S-100 system, which is now basically SD SYSTEMS boards in a new version of the IMSAI box. Thinking this mostly because I want compatibility with my existing software while gaining another world (16/32?? bit). MP/M 8-16 looks really good to me, but the reason I haven't made the move yet is that I don't know if it'll be around and supported. Unix looks, for whatever set of reasons, like it'll be the OS of choice for >8-bit systems. Extrapolating: I'd like to see on the S-100 some set of boards (Compupro??) and software which takes the idea further. Put CP/M, CP/M 86, DRI/VMS, Unix, etc compatibility in a system with smart software. Problems exist, but I see great potential for somebody willing to play around. Anyway, the point is I'd like to learn what you've got on Compupro systems, plans, and impressions/experiences. -- sam hahn [shahn@sumex-aim] PS. I'd like to hear from others with advice/information who are willing to exchange thoughts. Thanks. -------
LIN%mit-ml@sri-unix.UUCP (11/13/83)
From: Herb Lin <LIN@mit-ml>
From:Sam Hahn <SHahn at SUMEX-AIM.ARPA>
MP/M 8-16 looks really good to me, but the
reason I haven't made the move yet is that I don't know if it'll
be around and supported.
as far as I can tell, MP/M 8-16 is likely to be around for a while.
G&G seems to have a deserved reputation for quality serviceand they do
support pretty well their software.
Anyway, the point is I'd like to learn what you've got on Compupro
systems, plans, and impressions/experiences.
>From what I have heard of Compupro, I am impressed. Apart from my
shakedown period, I have had zero hardware trouble. Keep your eyes
peeled for my report to netland on my entire experience. if you don't
get it, I will send you a copy.
herb linstrom%brl-bmd@sri-unix.UUCP (11/13/83)
From: Charlie Strom (NYU) <strom@brl-bmd> Herb, I have a 4 user (5 counting a line to a modem) G&G system we are using primarily as a Wordstar system with some use of DBASE and Supercalc. Would be happy to share information and experiences. I don't know whether this of general enough interest to share with INFO-CPM, but will solicit comments from the net and not copy that list if people are not interested. A current bit of news here is that we are waiting for a minifloppy add-on controller and drive. This will enable us to exchange info on both Morrow micro-Decision and IBM formats (I'm not sure what else). We are about to purchase several of the former machines to use as stand-alone word processing systems. This hardware has been delayed since I requested that they hold off delivery until they can supply the newest release of MP/M-816. As of Friday, this was two weeks away, though the Gifford folks said that two weeks ago! -Charlie
POURNE%mit-mc@sri-unix.UUCP (11/20/83)
From: Jerry E. Pournelle <POURNE@mit-mc> MPM 8/16 will certainly be around. Compupro has got tony Pietsch working on some new BIOS materials for it, and 8/16 will be the system for the new Shirley machine at Compupro. WRITE will be available on 8/16 within weeks; I should have my copy with my Shirley next week or so. I have seen 8/16 working with Shirley and it works good.