In a message dated 1/21/03 3:03:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What is a DOS card? The best I can understand is it is a way for a Mac to use an 80x86 processor. Is this correct? >>
There are actually quite a few such cards, from Apple, Orange Micro and Reply. The Apple card was ultimately transferred to Reply, IIRC. There are '040 PDS-based cards and PCI-based cards. Also 7100/8100/9150-based cards. Some have built-in Soundblaster support, others don't. Some are called "DOS Compatibility" cards, some are called "DOS on a Mac" cards, while others are called "PC Compatibility" cards. Some will run Win98, but most won't. None, IIRC, will run NT. Those which are stated to run Win311 will usually run Win95 but not Win98. The "DOS Compatibility" cards were supplied with both DOS 6.2.2 and Win 3.1.1. Later cards were supplied with DOS only, even though these were specifically stated to be PC compatible. Every one requires a "dongle", and each dongle is different. These cards, with the possible exception of the Reply "DOS on a Mac" card, are pretty trouble free. There are many restrictions on the Reply "DOS on a Mac" card, including the dependence upon a specific version of CD-ROM on the Mac side. -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
