TI Professional Computer

From: Glenatacme_at_aol.com <(Glenatacme_at_aol.com)>
Date: Fri Jun 9 23:25:57 2000

> On Fri, 9 Jun 2000, Joe Rigdon wrote:

> > I picked up one of these today but some of the files on the hard drive
> > are messed up. Can someone send me the Command.Com file for MS-DOS 2.11A?
> > Also how do you get one of these to boot from the floppy drive and not
the
> > hard drive?

R.D. Davis replied:

> Firstly, you did test the power supply before powering the system up,
> didn't you?

A familiar refrain ;>)

> Also, before moving the system, did you check to see if
> the hard disk was the type that needed to have it's heads parked, and
> if so, park them, before moving the system? Not doing that can result
> in filesystem damage.

Granted, this is correct on both counts: the ps needs tested before it's
applied to the system, and the heads probably need to be parked before the
system is moved. If I understand Mr. Davis correctly, he's suggesting that
the ps be tested and possibly repaired or replaced, then the system should be
booted and the heads parked, all before taking the system home.

Try doing this in a surplus store. Hmm, and what happens if the ps is okay
but the system won't come up? Still can't move it until you park those heads
. . .

Personally, I just throw caution to the winds, handle the item as carefully
as possible (it's probably been kicked around for years) and take it home so
I can try to figure out what it is that I'm now the Proud Owner of ;>)

Glen
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Received on Fri Jun 09 2000 - 23:25:57 BST