djz@cmu-cs-spice.ARPA (Daniel Zigmond) (09/06/85)
In Amiga-mode, can one still use the 5.25" drive to read and write data? It would be nice if the extra drive could double as a data drive as well as being useful for IBM compatibility. Also, in IBM- mode, can programs make use of printers and other Amiga accessories? Dan
eric@topaz.RUTGERS.EDU (Eric Lavitsky) (09/11/85)
Hi, As far as I know you can reference the 5-1/4" drive just like any external floppy on the Amiga. IBM software will behave just like IBM software. You will have a COM: port and maybe PRT: etc, the IBM software will have to handle special printer drivers itself. I don't think people should be too concerned about the PC emulation. If you're so dead set on getting a PC compatible, then go get one - or even (yecch!) get a PC. The Amiga was not designed to be PC compatible, it was just an afterthought (though it does work well for what it is). The Amiga is a radically different machine with a radically different view on what a PC should be (radical for IBM, that is)... Eric -- ARPA: LAVITSKY@RUTGERS UUCP: ...{harvard,seismo,ut-sally,sri-iu,ihnp4}!topaz!eric SNAIL: 16 Oak St., Flr 2 New Brunswick, NJ 08903