CompuServe Thread

Marion, We found out that the caching controller from PROMISE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION does not work in an XT (8-bit) slot as the salesperson told us over the phone. The DC99 comes from the factory without any memory and won't work without at least 512 KB that is 80 nanoseconds or faster. (The DC99M has memory installed.) We put in 2 SIMM banks of 256KB each at 70 ns access time. With enough memory and an AT (16-bit) slot the ISA IDE Caching Disk Controller drives the signal reliably through the 3- foot ribbon cable into the Maxtor 7345A IDE drive. The Maxtor has 330 megabytes and 13 milliseconds access time. It takes time to put the system together and take it apart since the drive is in an external case with its own power supply. The technicians found an 8-bit graphics card for an XT slot. The card drives the NEC 1401P3A multi-sync monitor. BTW, did you see the Monday, August 1 issue of the WALL STREET JOURNAL? There was an article by Jim Carlton, "Hop, Hop, BANG! A Professional Killer Stalks Kangaroos." "The kangaroos proliferate because so many water tanks for livestock have been set up across Australia." Apparently, the kangaroos need to be harvested to avoid overpopulation. This harvesting also gives meat, leather products, rugs, and an export commodity from the kangaroos. Hopefully, the kangaroos won't become as scarce as buffalo! Sincerely, (Mr.) Gayle Lee Fairless 'Perfessor Fearless' from the Rocket City! via AutoPilot 1.03a