bryantj@silver.bacs.indiana.edu (10/25/89)
Hi, I am thinking of getting a bridgeboard and an Amiga 2000 instead of getting an IBM clone, since I love the Amiga archetecture, but want some IBM compatibility. But before I buy, I would like to know something about the way the bridgeboards work with the Amigas. Will either bridge model let you share access to the Amiga hard drive? Are they really compatible or just "kind of compatible"? And Finally I would like to know which graphics adaptation is used ie EGA VGA CGA.. and if the ports- mouse, parallel, etc. can be used by the clone process. Am I really dreaming? I would really apperciate any info I could get on this. - john bryantj@silver.bacs.indiana.edu
stefan@db2.CS.Concordia.CA (BUCHHOLZ) (10/30/89)
> Hi, I am thinking of getting a bridgeboard and an Amiga 2000 >instead of getting an IBM clone, since I love the Amiga archetecture, >but want some IBM compatibility. But before I buy, I would like to know >something about the way the bridgeboards work with the Amigas. > Will either bridge model let you share access to the Amiga hard drive? Both of them do. You can boot each of them off any Amiga HD. >Are they really compatible or just "kind of compatible"? They are really compatible. (really) >And Finally I would like to know which graphics adaptation is used >ie EGA VGA CGA.. and if the ports- mouse, parallel, etc. can be used >by the clone process. The bridgeboard software emulates CGA. That is, IBM's graphic 4-color mode. It does a very good job of it and most games run at 100%. Both the Amiga's clock and mouse are sent to the bridgeboard via the software. The parallel port is toggled between the Amiga and bridgeboard by simply clicking on an icon. The Amiga's serial port cannot (well...) be shared, but that should not be a problem since you probably wouldn't want to plug a modem into it anyways. But if you insist on using a serial port for it, the expansion slots inside are plentiful. EGA and VGA can be added, like any other clone, into the expansion slots. However: you will need a different monitor to view those graphic modes. >Am I really dreaming? I would really apperciate any info I could get on this. No, you aren't dreaming. I've had my bridgeboard 2 years now and am extremely happy with it. I still find it magical that I can run ANY ibm application along side Amiga applications. No incompatibilities whatsoever. It's a solid product. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me... ****************************************************************************** * * * My lady friend does lots of wonderful things for me, and all at once!! * * * * Stefan Buchholz * ******************************************************************************