CompuServe Thread

#3.1 for A2000

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#150323From: Paul IdolJun 2, 1994 9:07 PM
Ah, true. But my aunt is very fluent in German! Paul
#150354From: Gary S. CooperJun 2, 1994 9:51 PM
I spoke to the folks at Expert Computers yesterday, they said all the agreements to distribute 3.1 had been signed and shipping would occur in the next week or so. $100 for the A2000 , $150 for the A3000 versions.
#150367From: Steve MerzenaJun 2, 1994 10:44 PM
I seem to have come into the middle of this discussion, so please pardon the intrusion – but is what I read here true? Will there be a version 3.1 AmigaDOS for the A2000? If so, please relate as much information as possible, and where I might purchase this. Thanks! –Steve–
#150369From: Gary S. CooperJun 2, 1994 10:53 PM
Its true, Expert services is working with VillageTronic (sp?) of Germany, the manufacturers of the Picasso II card to make 3.1 available to Picasso owners. They have been accepting back orders for quite a while. The upgrade consists of a new ROM that allows 3.1 features on machines with the ECS chipset and a new manual set/software. As I related in the earlier message I was told yesterday that they will start shipping in a week or so to people on the back order list.
#150418From: Richard EricksonJun 3, 1994 2:04 AM
Expert Services has always impressed me on being on the ball, this just proves it. Richard -> AutoPilot on the A1000, the only Amiga without the C= logo.
#150564From: Steve SetzerJun 3, 1994 4:32 PM
Gary, I had heard this same thing BUT the liscensing arangement from C= only allows it (3.1 ROMS) to be provided for registered owner of Picasso II and the docs are in German. …Steve Cruising on Autopilot from beautiful Coastal South Carolina
#150614From: Gary S. CooperJun 3, 1994 8:22 PM
Correct about the upgrade only to Picasso owners but Expert said the manuals were in English.
#150687From: Steve MerzenaJun 4, 1994 1:46 AM
Sounds VERY exciting! Where can I get more details about this upgrade – Expert Services themselves? And does it do true AGA support/emulation with the Picasso? I'd appreciate any more details you can provide. Thanks! –Steve–
#150701From: Karl F. KugelJun 4, 1994 3:04 AM
AGA is supported for applications that go through the operating system, (use the display database). Apps that mess with the hardware directly (most games) will not work. Still, it's better than nothing. I'M on the list for it. <G> -Karl
#150371From: Robert ComerJun 2, 1994 11:14 PM
How about the 1200/4000 versions? Bob Comer — Cruising the nets on Autopilot! Cheyenne, Wyoming U.S.A.
#150475From: Gary S. CooperJun 3, 1994 9:46 AM
The A4000 version will be available for $150 at the same time as the others are released.
#150511From: Paul IdolJun 3, 1994 11:42 AM
So it is only for people who buy the Picasso? Not for 1200s? What about 4000s? Paul