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Jim: Well, here goes… 1) first off, the bridge-board is not built in. It is a complete MS-Dos computer on a card that plugs into the Amiga. It is currently available in XT (8088) and AT (80286) versions, although Commodore is working on a 386 version. The XT version runs at 4.77 Megahertz and the AT version I'm not sure of, but I would guess probably 12. You can, however, ad accellerator boards in the slots and increase the speed, just as in your computer. 2) the XT version comes with 512K (I'm not sure about the AT version), and is they are both expanded by memory cards, just as on your computer. The memory limitations are the same as the intels (ie., 640K for a XT). 3) They are 100% compatible with MS-Dos programs. 4) The bridg-board comes with CGA… cont on 5) 5) If you stick to CGA, you can still use the Amiga monitor. The MS-Dos programruns in a window on the Amiga Screen. If you want VGA, jus If you want VGA, just plug a VGA card into a slot. You will then have to have a seperate VGA monitor, however. 6) The 2000 series comes with 4 IBM type slots, 2 16 bit and 2 8 bit. One of the slots is used up by the bridge. 7) The keyboard is quite good, with the IBM equivilant key markings on the front of the keys. 8) Yes the Amiga mouse will work with the IBM side. 9) Yes, you can reset the Bridge-board without resetting the Amiga. 10) This is the hardest question. Two computers in the space of one is one reason. There is also the ability to internaly transfer information between the two formats with a bridgeboard. Maybe someone else can think of some more reasons. Hope This has helped you. If you have any more questions, let me know. Branden Beachy 72557,107