FW: Writer wants to quote users

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Fri Jul 24 20:26:53 1998

< I assume you mean the apps. CP/M and DOS are fairly similar

Similar yes, processors are very different. Z80 code will not run on a
PC (without an emulator) and PC software is useless to cp/m z80.

< Why do you need an 8" controller? The same floppy controller can be
< used for both 5.25" and 3.5". There never were any jumpers for any

Why is the sky blue. If I need to read a 8" of course.

< In fact, I am not familiar with any real difference between PCI and
< ISA controllers. I have never had any floppy problems. The reason

Huge differce. also the Floppy controller is on the MB for most current
generation P-II PCs.

< edge connectors, unlike 3.5" which use BERG strips (is that what
< they're called?). This is the biggest problem one is likely to have.

Trivial problem. the cables have both. The real problem is when the
software goes to work or out to lunch.

Allison
Received on Fri Jul 24 1998 - 20:26:53 BST