mc68020@gilsys.UUCP (Thomas J Keller) (08/29/87)
I am considering leasing a computer system to run a small bookkeeping
operation on. I have found a lessor who is friendly, honest, and easy
to deal with. The machine he has that I can afford is the Leading Edge
model D. I have heard several horror stories about these beasts, and
would appreciate any feedback netters might have to offer me.
In particular, I have heard that there are some rather odd compatibility
issues with the model D. Among other things, I understand that the Yoyos
at Leading Edge decided that they knew better than MicroSoft (well, almost
*ANYONE* does, but in this context...) and used INT33 for some rather non-
standard purpose which makes it impossible to use a serial interfaced mouse
or other pointing device.
Any comments or experiences with reliability or compatibility would be
appreciated. I could get a better machine for less money, *IF* I had the
fershugginah MONEY. The only way I can make this business deal work is by
leasing the equipment.
I don't read comp.sys.ibm.pc, so if you see this article in that newsgroup,
please respond via mail, thanks.
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Tom Keller
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