CompuServe Messages

Here is the official position, without going into the intimate details: The A4098 was a built, prepared and ready-to-deliver product. Unfortunately (for all of us!) problems continue to plauge the A4000/o4o, in this case when it comes to DMA RAM transfers. The SCSI 2 FAST controller works just fine, but the memory is forced to an incredibly slow pace (1/5 to 1/6 normal performance) by continuing Zorro-III DMA problems in o4o-equipped Commodore A4000's. There was serious consideration given to bring the card to market anyway, and attempt to reap the benefits from A3000 and A4000/o3o owners, but this would have been a rather callous approach. We have tabled this product, officially, until the problems described are fully addressed and rectified. At that time, we will reconsider releasing the product. As mentioned elsewhere, my Technical Support and Customer Service Staff are not permitted to discuss unreleased products. Please feel free to address to comments and concerns directly to me, though. Steve Peoples GVP Marketing Manager