Kaypro 2 vs. Kaypro II

From: Doug Spence <ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca>
Date: Thu Oct 23 05:41:37 1997

On Mon, 13 Oct 1997, Don Maslin wrote:

<about the Kaypro 2 not seeing the Kaypro II's disks>

> No, the format is the same, but the different ROM version requires a
> different Kaypro revision of CP/M-2.2. I am assuming that your II has
> full height drives and the 2 has half high ones. If a 2, they would
> still be single sided, but if a 2X then double sided.

Hmmm. Actually, my 2 also has full height drives. Or at least, the
faceplates are full height. I haven't opened it to see what size the
actual mechs are.

I guess it's a bad sign that the 2 doesn't see anything on the II's
disks. Possibly the drives just need cleaning, though. I just wish I had
a cleaning kit for 5.25" drives (ugh!). I think it's already been
mentioned where those are available.

I think I'll end up using your services to get proper system disks for
both my Kaypro machines. The II had a boot disk left in it, but it has
WordStar on it, and I can't copy or format new disks with what I've got.
It's about time I got at least one of the machines to be a bit more
useful. :)

Hopefully I can get the 2 working, as it's the nicer machine than the II.
It's got the stand in front, and a much nicer green phosphor monitor in
it. The II's monitor always looked pale and sickly to me, just because
it's a brighter shade of green.

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Doug Spence
ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca
Received on Thu Oct 23 1997 - 05:41:37 BST

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