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#A4091 Controller

    11-Jun-93 14:10:48
Sb: #103481-#A4091 Controller
Fm: John Gager 71336,624
To: Don Curtis/SYSOP 76703,4321
Well like I said, I don't know very much about the SCSI-II spec so wasn't sure whether or not it was 8-bit. So how are they doing the claimed 10MB/s transfers, through more efficient handshaking? To everyone to update you on the continuing saga. I found out through Gold Service today that the 4000 is NOT covered through them for the motherboard replacement for the Super Buster chip. According to the Gold Service representative, since the 4000 is not actually broken, but rather is just incompatible with the 4091, it is not covered under Gold Service. Makes a lot of sense, eh? To me, the 4000 is broken since it doesn't work with a card designed for the 4000 in the first place. But I guess my logic and CBM's doesn't match. I tell you, I'm about fed up with CBM and their lousy attitude. Maybe I should just fry one of the chip's in the 4000. Then I could probably get a new computer in a couple of days <g>. So I'm in the process of trying to get a new motherboard through our local repair center 160 miles away. BTW, he told me that because of CBM's lack of support, they are just about ready to drop CBM servicing also. So that's where I'm at right now. How long it will take the service center to get a motherboard replacement is anyone's guess, but I would be surprised if it was anytime soon.