wordproc@ucf-cs.UCF.EDU (Gang of Three) (07/20/89)
/* Written 3:05 pm Jul 19, 1989 by durham@cme.UUCP in ucf-cs.ucf.edu:comp.sys.tandy */ In article <1189@ucf-cs.UCF.EDU>, wordproc@ucf-cs.UCF.EDU (Gang of Three) writes: > >> Re: Specific references to Tandy in advertisements >> >> -- Marcus > This just isn't true. Period. Unless you REALLY know an answer, please do > not post anything. The only difference between the SL/TL slots and standard > PC/XT slots is that maximum length of the card is about 2 inches shorter than > traditional machines. Since the hardcard is designed to take the full space > it is alotted so that it can remain stable inside the computer, it would be > two inches too long for the tandy, so.... companies have to obviously shorten > the card simply by moving the drive closer to the controller electronics.... > ... a Tandy SL/TL, and that is with the hard drive/card. Any 8-bit card will > go in there, including accelerators and music cards, IO cards, modems... > W H A T E V E R you want, except maybe the INTEL 386 accelerator, which > requires the full length. > One other very important thing... The TL, a 286 machine, is NOT > AT compatible in terms of hardware. You've just listed several differences that Tandy's machines require of add-on boards. As I said, apparently Tandy's proprietary motherboards have different bus addressing OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF DIFFERENCE so that other companies either have to sell Tandy-compatible items separately or not serve the Tandy owners at all on the specialized hardware (hard cards, memory boards, etc.). Period. Unless you've REALLY read a message, please do not post anything. -- Marcus