David_J_Buerger@cup.portal.com (09/03/88)
I've just tried to install MicroPro's new WordStar 5.0 on an IBM PC clone (Antex Data Systems). The clone has 640K and a Hercules clone graphics card on a monochrome display. Virtually every installation option results in the same symptom: When I type text into a new file, the program reboots itself and freezes. If I enter the program and exit right away, the program freezes and I have to reboot the PC. None of these problems are experienced when the program is run on a true blue IBM PC with standard mono display, or on a 386 clone with EGA. The PC clone has only two floppy disk drives. Suggestions are welcome! I spent 1/2 hour on hold trying to get through to get through to MicroPro's support line. Never made it. David Buerger Santa Clara University dbuerger@scu.bitnet (prefered)
pjh@mccc.UUCP (Pete Holsberg) (09/04/88)
Try a new BIOS ROM. Maybe ask Steve Satchell what he recommends.