waashk/20ng huggingface dataset:
Diamond Video cards (stealth, viper, speedstar, etc...)  may have excellent specifications, and the windows drivers that come with them might make windows BLINDINGLY fast, BUT:  If you're considering buying a system, with a view to using it to run Unix (Linux, bsd, etc...) or some other special software, there is a good chance that it WILL NOT WORK with the Diamond cards. This is due to Diamond's propriety attitude to it's hardware: it's impossible to get free information from them about their chips  (specifically their dot-clocks) without paying, and signing non-disclosure agreements.  This made it impossible for the Free Software Foundation to provide X-Windows compatibility with these cards, as diamond didn't want to  divulge programming neccessities.  As far as I know only Diamond has this propriety on it's info.
Bill writes: :  :   No, buy the serial port and modem. Each can be used for other things, : you can use the modem with your next computer (might not be a PC) or : upgrade the modem without changing the box. I hear that ISDN is big in : Europe, you might be able to get one of those beautiful ISDN modems for : less than the pice of a car someday (64k bidirectional). :  : --  : bill davidsen, GE Corp. R&D Center; Box 8; Schenectady NY 12345 :    Unfortunately the curent United States standard on ISDN is 54Kbit..   :(  but i suppose whats 10Kbit..   C.Kup.
Reply-to: apoylis@inode.com  Is there a FAQ on Cyrix 486DLC? If I missed it, could anyone please repost or email it to me? Thanks in advance.  ... Alexander Poylisher, Internet: apoylis@inode.com; FidoNet: 1:2603/106
In article <jmgree01.734040660@starbase.spd.louisville.edu>, jmgree01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu (Jude M. Greer) writes: > I was wondering if anyone out there has had the same problem I am having with > my Gateway 2000 486-33DX VL-Bus system with ATI Graphics Ultra Pro LB.   > When I have my computer in any resolution other than 800x600, everything is > fine, but whenever I use it in 800x600 (Windows, AutoCAD, GIFs) the screen  > gets about 1 1/2 inches shorter.  At the very top and very bottom of the screen > there is about a 3/4" bar of black.  The screen isn't cut off, it just squeezes > everything into the smaller space and messes up the aspect ratio.  While I can > manually change the V-Size on the back, this is a pain in the ass, and it just > shouldn't happen anyway.  I've called Gateway numerous times and they haven't  > been able to help me at all.  Two different times they sent me a new card, and > both times the new card didn't work at all in my computer.  They even tried > to bill me for the first card because they didn't get it back in a couple of > days, when they TOLD me over the phone that they would wait more than 2 weeks > before billing my card.  But their customer support is a different story... > So, if anyone has had this same problem, please let me know if you know what > to do.  Hell, let me know if you don't have a solution, just so I know I'm > not the only one with this problem.  Thanks in advance. >  > Jude M. Greer > jmgree01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu >  > P.S.  I already tried going into the MACH 32 install program and manually set- > ting up the card.  Doesn't work.  Whenever I try to increase the vertical size > of the 800x600 screen, it just starts to cut off the top and bottom. >   Maybe its a monitor problem.  You mentioned that you swapped cards, but not monitors.  Perhaps that could be it.  Dan
I received a Kaypro 286i computer (DOS) without a manual that  describes the jumpers on the motherboard.  It came with 640KB and I up'd it to 1MB.  But the computer or setup does not recognize the extra 384K.   Does anyone know if this computer is capable of greater than 640K on the main board and what jumpers are required to expand it to 1MB?  Some specs: 	Kaypro main board assy number 81-621 	Phoenix BIOS v1.51 1985
I'm looking for a better method to back up files.  Currently using a MaynStream 250Q that uses DC 6250 tapes.  I will need to have a capacity of 600 Mb to 1Gb for future backups.  Only DOS files.  I would be VERY appreciative of information about backup devices or manufacturers of these products.  Flopticals, DAT, tape, anything.   If possible, please include price, backup speed, manufacturer (phone #?),  and opinions about the quality/reliability.  Please E-Mail, I'll send summaries to those interested.  Thanx in advance,
Does anyone have a list of the clock counts for pentium instructions -- or know if the INTEGER mul is down to 1 tick?
Hi!  I think VGA-Copy can do what you need.  If you create a new floppy for your a: drive (that is the 5 1/4"), turn on the "modify" switch of vga-copy. When you boot using this diskette, a message appears:  This is no system disk, you can 1) replace disk with another, 2) boot from Harddisk or 3) switch drives and reboot (that is, a: becomes b:, b: becomes a:) Type your choice:  When you select the third item, you can boot from b: which is now called a: . Seems to work very good, for example booting drdos6 from the installation disks in 3.5" format was no problem for a friend of mine (I have only a 3.5" a: drive)  Hope that helps Robert  P.S.: VGA-Copy is shareware, so it's easy to get. Newest Version seems to be 5.0 .  --  +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |  Robert Fuhge,  Haagstrasse 17,  8520 Erlangen,  Tel. privat: 09131/204103  | |  Email: rtfuhge@cip.informatik.uni-erlangen.de  (demnaechst 91054 Erlangen) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |  "Wars are not for to see who is right, but who is left ... "               | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Hello,      I am having a small problem with my sound blaster pro and a game. Is there a utility out there that would tell me what DMA's my system is using?
We are doing a research about a passive dynamic vision guided vehicle. Completed the first theoric part, we have to make the effective realization of this vehicle.  We need the necessary hardware for image acquisition from a videocamera and for their subsequent elaboration (tipically: edge detection).  We ask for informations about available products in the market for this purpose (in real time, 20-25 frames/second). Hence we need frame-grabber cards and/or DSP cards for SUN or PC platform.   We are also very interested in receiving comments and suggestions from users of these cards, especially about programming tools.  Furthermore we are looking for the same kind of informations about digital controlled Pan&Tilt devices.  Thanks in advance  Best regards 				Enrico Fedrigo
bgrubb@dante.nmsu.edu (GRUBB) writes:  {>  {> SCSI-1 {SCSI-2 controller chip; also called SCSI-2 (8-bit)}: 4-6MB/s with  {> 10MB/s burst.  This is advertised as SCSI-2 in BYTE 4/93:159 FOR the {>  PC and AT THESE SPEEDS.{NOT the Mac, the PC.} {>   I have been following this mess for a while. excuse my need for clarification.  Iam thinking seriously IDE vs. SCSI and this thread could not have come at a better time.  the above quote SCSI-1 {SCSI-2 controller chip}  are we talking about a SCSI-1 device (e.g. HD) on a SCSI-2 Controller or  are we talking about a SCSI-1 Controller that had a chip upgrade using the same chip that is on a SCSI-2 controller board.  thanks                                                          -David  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
In article <1993Apr9.125215.5613@infonode.ingr.com>, kbputt@infonode.ingr.com (Ken Putt) writes:  |> Don't they always? Of course, they're so much more expensive than  |> most other quality competitors,   Like who, f'rinstance?  When I bought my system (November), no first, second, or third tier vendor could touch the price for the hardware/software combination I got from GW2000.  |> Another good thing I have read in the midst of all the Gateway horror |> stories:   If you were selling as many systems as fast as GW2000, you'd end up with four or five pissed-off customers too.  And four or five ecstatic ones.  And lots of satisfied ones...  |> they have an excellent return policy!  Don't minimize this; if you buy mail order, it's a good thing to know that you'll get replacements parts, no questions asked, in a day or two, via FedEx.  |> They're very impressive systems (when they work)  Which they do in the vast majority of cases.  Remember that it's only the people on the tails of the curve who are motivated to write -- the ones who love it, and the ones who hate it.  You don't hear from the folks in the middle very often...
We are trying to install a donated hard disk (Miniscribe vintage 1988) on a supercheap ancient Compaq XT for use in education.  The only problem is that the supercheap Compaq didn't come with the manual and I haven't been able to figure out how to start the SETUP program.  I began using PCs after 286s were invented, so I have a couple of basic questions:  1.  Did XT-class computers even *have* SETUP programs?  2.  If they did (or, do), how do I access it?  If anybody has any good advice on how to proceed or what to do next or what to look out for, please let me know.  E-mail is best, but I'll also be watching the newsgroup postings.  Thanks in advance, -Robert  --
I have a Conner-disk model CP30061G (200Mb ??) with no info at all. The only thing I know is that is normally used with Compaq-machines. Please, send me information on switch-settings, geometry and so on. It looks like a normal IDE-disk but is it possible to use it with a standard IDE-controller??  -- Michael
I would appreciate the driver name from CICA which functions as a 256 color driver for a Quadtel video card. The type of chip or chipset used would suffice as well.
In article <1993Apr10.082253.19597@uxmail.ust.hk> cs_ngfo@uxmail.ust.hk (Forrest Normandy) writes: >I want to buy a 17" monitor, any comment on Nanno T560i, NEC 5FG, >SII 17" ??? > >Thanks a lot. > >-- >________________________________________________________________________ > Forrest Normandy                 |     The Hong Kong University of > Internet : cs_ngfo@stu.ust.hk    |       Science and Technology > E-mail   : cs_ngfo@uxmail.ust.hk |    Department of Computer Science > Phone    : (852) 358-8631 Rm 608 |------------------------------------ > Paging   : 1128635 a/c 4860      | Rm 608, UG Hall 4, HKUST, Hong Kong >------------------------------------------------------------------------   Windows Sources Magazine reviewed a number of 17" monitors recently and they too said that the Nanao T560i was the best monitor to get if you had the money. But they also said that the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 17 is the next best choice and that it has superb picture quality. This monitor can be had for around $1070.  Has anyone actually seen any of these? I am also thinking of buying a 17" monitor and was going to consider the Mitsubishi. If I remember correctly, I think its viewing area is 16" measured diagonally.  Thanks.
I am very serious about the purchase of a 486dx-33 that uses the Orchid VLB  mother board, The system also has the VLB IDE and Fahrenheit video board in  it. I haven't seen or heard ANY bad comments about this board! Does anyone  out there have any comments good or bad about this board? I am considering  this board primarily because of Orchid's reputation and long standing in  the field. Thanks for any and all comments.
I don't know if this is an obvious question, but can any of the current  batch of windows accelerator cards (diamond etc) be used to drive a monitor  which has RGB and horizontal and vertical sync ( 5 BNC jacks altogether)  connectors out the back??  I might be able to get ahold of a Raster  Technologies 17" monitor (1510 ??)cheap and I was wondering if it was  possible to connect it via an adapter (RGB to vga ??) to my Gateway, would  I need different drivers etc.     Thanks
I've noticed a recent proliferation of 1 gig SCSI-2 3.5" drives, in particular, the Fujitsu 2694 and the Micropolis 2112. There is also the Maxtor LXT1240s (6100 rpm, 1.2 gig) drive. They are all quite cheap, and have nice 3-5 year warranties.   My questions are: Is there a catch?                   Which one is better?                   What type of SCSI-2 do these drives use?                   Is the service generally better for one of these                                  manufacturers?                   Are prices likely to go down soon for any reason?  thanks,
In article <199304201011.AA00801@mosque.cs.huji.ac.il> dny@cs.huji.ac.il (Danny Halamish) writes: > >Well, I've installed DOS 6.0 in three different systems, with and without  >stacker; A friend installed it in two other systems, both with stacker. > >Not a single problem. (except perhaps some minor bugs with config.sys >menus)  He's right ya know.  I've helped to install Dos 6 on about 4 computers now, mine included.  On one, he bought the Stacker to Doublespace converter, and it worked fine (rather, he sent in the coupon for the converter).  In other cases, I've run the doublespace installation without a problem when compressing a new drive, compressing free space, or whatever else. Seems to work for me.  >Ofcourse, we did NOT, repeat, NOT run any program called "install"  >or "setup" or "a very sophisticated AI auto-configuring setup  >installation program that will think for you and do what you never wanted to >do but couldn't stop it from doing"  Well, I ran the normal SETUP thing and it worked fine for whatever that's worth.  >Also, DBLSPACE is crap. It writes about 40% slower than stacker, reads about >20% slower, and compresses about 10% LESS. All tests were made on the same >computer with the same disk, no cache, and the same (big) files were used.  Couldn't agree more.  On my 486-50 I don't miss the speed.  It's still faster than a normal disk read would be.  As for the less compression, I've sacrificed that in favor of the convenience of having the dblspace.bin load before anything else.  With Stacker, any changes to your config.sys or autoexec.bat meant rebooting twice so it could update those.  Personally, I'm waiting for Stacker 4.0 to come out and implement those hooks and stuff.  Plus, the DEFRAG that comes with DOS is okay, but I much prefer COMPRESS from PC-TOOLS for sheer bells and whistles.  Plus, defrag is sooooo sloooow on a dblspace drive.  >But, DOS 6 is quite good; reformat disks? I honestly don't understand WHY >you had to do this.  Ditto.
In article <1qjp2bINN815@fmsrl7.srl.ford.com> glang@slee01.srl.ford.com (Gordon Lang) writes:  >National Semiconductor.  I don't know if other manufacturers make equivalent >chips or not.  Maybe National isn't even the original, but they are the only >one that I know about.  NS16450, NS16C450, NS16C451, NS16550AF, NS16C551, and >NS16C552.  no argument on going direct to National (see my previous post on this topic), but some info regarding what you said above.  I don't know about the 8250 or 16450, but NS was the original source for the 16550 series (and I strongly suspect that they developed the others first, too).  I can also tell you that I'm one of those who won't buy a UART made by anyone other than National Semiconductor.     --jim  -- #include <std_disclaimer.h>                                 73 DE N5IAL (/4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTERNET: jim@n5ial.mythical.com  |  j.graham@ieee.org     ICBM: 30.23N 86.32W AMATEUR RADIO: n5ial@w4zbb (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)          AMTOR SELCAL: NIAL
Well it seems that I have a soundblaster card for sale since I recently purchased a SBPro. The card comes complete, In mint condition; with box, manuals,docs ,disks and original packaging. Make an offer..._Canadian_ inquiries prefered! Respond before APRIL 28!!!!!!!!!!!!!  e-mail at acps7117@ryevm.ryerson.ca
I have been unable to get COM 4 to work - diagnostic programs such as msd show nothing installed.  I think the software options are OK - is there a known hardware conflict and/or workaround for this problemand CD ROM System is a G2K 486DX2/66 tower with ATI video card Ports are set as follows    On board COMa = COM1 IRQ4 to external device   Internal modem = COM 3 IRQ5   DFIO port card primary port = COM 2 IRQ3  mouse   On board COM B = COM 4 IRQ 9  <--- DOES NOT WORK I have run this from a boot disk with only command.com to eliminate softwar
I heard FASTMicro went out of business.  Is this true?   They don't answer their 800 number.  It's 800-821-9000.
I need to be able to cause a beep, but without using any interrupt routines, as I cannot use the BIOS. I believe that the PIC might have something to do with it, but I'm having troubles deciphering the information I have on it to figure out how to program it!  	I'm programming all of this in Turbo C, if that makes any diference at all...  	Please can anyone help me??!  Thanks,
I want to have some info about Diamond Stealth Pro / 2 MB VRAM:    - what graphics modes does it support   - are HI-COLOR modes included to VESA BIOS (for use with DOS programs)   - any experiences yet (bugs & advantages)   - how fast is it under Windows and DOS   - price  Thanks...
Hi all netters,    If I upgrade my XT with a 286+ motherboard, will I be able to use the old bits and pieces like HD, FD, graphics card and I/O card etc. Thanks for you info.  P.S. I am sorry if my question is on some kind of FAQ.  						regards,
Where can I get the Winmarks benchmark to run on my PC? via ftp would be best. -Roger
David Weisberger (djweisbe@unix.amherst.edu) wrote: : I have a 5 1/4" drive as drive A.  How can I make the system boot from : my 3 1/2" B drive?  (Optimally, the computer would be able to boot : from either A or B, checking them in order for a bootable disk.  But : if I have to switch cables around and simply switch the drives so that : it can't boot 5 1/4" disks, that's OK.  Also, boot_b won't do the trick : for me.) :  : Thanks, :   Davebo We had the same issue plague us for months on our Gateway.  I finally got tired of it so I permanently interchanged the drives.  The only reason I didn't do it in the first place was because I had several bootable 5-1/4's and some 5-1/4 based install disks which expected the A drive.  I order all new software (and upgrades) to be 3-1/2 and the number of "stupid" install programs that can't handle an alternate drive are declining with time - the ones I had are now upgraded.  And as for the bootable 5-1/4's I just cut 3-1/2 replacements.  If switching the drives is not an option, you might be able to wire up a drive switch to your computer chasis.  I haven't tried it but I think it would work as long as it is wired carefully.
I have a 486DX-33 ISA pc-compatible (Insight) with an Infotel internal 14.4FAX/14.4data modem with QuickLinkII for Windows.  When I first put the modem in, I pulled a phone out of the jack in another room, and ran a phone line extension to my surge protector and then my computer.  The modem worked fine.  Then I split the line from the jack in the other room, ran the line into my room into the surge protector and up to my computer.  Then I got a regular phone and plugged that into the phone jack in the modem. Now when I try to use the modem, QuickLinkII says "No dialtone".  The phone plugged into the back of the computer works fine.  I tried unplugging the phone, but still no dice.  Is it that the phone line was split too many times?  (I don't understand how this could be a problem, since the phone worked fine.)  Please note: none of the software or hardware parameters were changed, only the phone line itself.  Is my new modem faulty?  What can I do?
In article <1993Apr19.181139.24147@den.mmc.com> snorman@den.mmc.com writes: >I have a Colorado Memory Systems Jumbo 250 tape backup unit in my Gateway >486/33V Tower system. I have found the supplied backup capability to be  >fairly unreliable. In approx 3 cases out of 10, I have had the backup fail >at one point or another, often hanging in the middle of writing the tape. >Seek errors, drive communication errors seem to be most common. I use the >DOS backup software from Colorado Memory Systems. Should I return the drive, >get some better backup software, reformat the tapes (am using CMS tapes)? >Any hints would be appreciated - this stuff is to time-consuming to do over >and over again until it cooperates...  i've been using an identical setup, except for the tower config, for several months now.  from previous discussions on the net, the first thing to check for is DMA conflicts with other devices, especically if you've got any funky ones.  next off, suspect your tape - try a fresh one.  good luck !
Nic Percival (x5336) (nmp@mfltd.co.uk) wrote: :  : Just taken delivery of a 66MHz 486 DX2 machine, and very nice it is too. : One query - the landmark speed when turbo is on is 230 or something MHz : - thats not the problem. The problem is the speed when turbo is off. Its : 7 MHz. The equivalent in car terms is having a nice Porsche with a button : that turns it into a skateboard. :  : Does anyone have a clue as to what determines the relative performance of : turbo vs non-turbo?? I would like to set it to give a landmark speed of : about 30 or 40 MHz with turbo off. :  : Cheers, :
I am considering selling an Atari 1040 and purchasing an IBM compa- tible.  I need to know what kind of money or trade I can expect to get for the Atari before I bother.  I am about to start graduate school, and that means I'm about to be poor!  (There's a price list for used synthesizers on rec.music.makers.synth, but no equivalent list for computers...)  This system is tailor-made for a MIDI musician.  Details follow:    * Atari 1040 ST       TOS 1.0       1 MB RAM       720K floppy drive    * SupraDrive 20 Mb external SCSI drive, 18 months old    * 12" Atari monochrome monitor    * Generic 2400 baud external modem    * Software: All software is registered and comes with manuals.       Passport's Master Tracks Pro, Version 2.5 (sequencing software)       Dr. T's Copyist Professional (scoring software)       First Word (word processor - *not* the PD version)       Megamax's Laser C, Version 2.0 (programming language)       VIP Professional (spreadsheet package - low-tech Lotus clone)       Partner ST (desk accessory with integrated calendar, cardfile, etc.)       Migraph's Easy Draw (an early, pre-Postscript release)       NeoDesk (improved desktop for Atari ST)       Universal III (improved file selector for Atari ST)       Miscellaneous software (including Uniterm communications software)           I will consider all prices above $900.  I am also willing to trade the Atari system for a quality (386 or 486) PC, including lap-tops. I own some PC hardware, so a complete system may not be necessary.  --  == John J. Ladasky II ("ii") ========================= ladasky@netcom.COM == "Great composers do not borrow -	     "Talking about music is like  they steal."  - John Ladasky	      ~ -     dancing about architecture." (quote stolen from Stravinsky, who    o o     - Elvis Costello?  Laurie  stole it from a statement made by     >        Anderson?  Frank Zappa?  Pablo Picasso about painting, who    \_/    -------------------------------  stole it from...)			     "Property is theft." - Groucho
DH>>Does anyone out their have a mountain tape backup that I could compare DH>>notes with, (jumper settings, software, ect...) DH>>or does anyone know where I could contact the makers of this drive ?  DH>You can contact Mountain Network Solutions at: DH>800-458-0300 (general number) DH>408-438-7897 (tech support) DH>408-438-2665 (bbs)  Thanks very much for the info David ! Especially for their tech and BBS lines. This should get me going...  Bye ! ___  X SLMR 2.1a X It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a