On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 3:18 PM Chris Fezzler wrote:
> Interesting John. Can you tell me more about that mode? OS runs on the
> disk drive leaving all PC-8500 ram for program?
>
>
Right, normally the machine is in a ROM/RAM mode like the Model T's running
a ROM'd CP/M. But if you have the boot
Interesting John. Can you tell me more about that mode? OS runs on the disk
drive leaving all PC-8500 ram for program?
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 05:16:57 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis
wrote:
That is rare!
I was looking for the 8431A at one time because the PC-8500 needs it to boot
$200 is a bit much considering that it is untested and has pieces broken off
On Wed, 27 May 2020 at 14:16, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
>
> That is rare!
>
> I was looking for the 8431A at one time because the PC-8500 needs it to boot
> into all-RAM CP/M mode. Gave up.
>
> -- John.
That is rare!
I was looking for the 8431A at one time because the PC-8500 needs it to
boot into all-RAM CP/M mode. Gave up.
-- John.
One was posted today. It is listed as as-is/untested with a broken clip.
Seller is asking $199 for it. I bet someone on this list will be looking
for one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333608993347
