Howard.Spindel@busker.FIDONET.ORG (Howard Spindel) (01/28/89)
I have an original IBM AT with BIOS ROMS Copyright 1984. I have recently
purchased a software package (VEDIT) which does not operate properly on
my computer due to (according to the software manufacturer) a bug in the
way my BIOS handles the keyboard. The software manufacturer recommended
getting a newer BIOS from IBM, either from an AT model 339 or possibly
just an AT with something newer than a 1984 BIOS. I have called every
IBM dealer in town and IBM direct and have heard over and over that IBM
will not sell me a BIOS unless I get my motherboard swapped for $3000,
which is silly. I do not want to use a clone BIOS; I am only interested
in a true blue AT BIOS.
Does anyone have a BIOS for sale, know where I can get one, or is willing
to allow me to copy the BIOS ROMS in his machine? I know that the last
request is probably technically software piracy, but I would be happy to
pay IBM for the parts if they would sell them to me. Please contact me
if you can help - the best way is voice at (503) 692-5778 but I will try
to claim any mail sent - my Usenet access is limited.
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