Re: How to get Terminal Software for an Apple IIc+?

Posted on 2020-12-30, 20:09

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by AngieAndretti

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Can we get a picture of that IIc+? Mom told me she has to unpack the IIc+ still. I thought she had it set up already but it turns out that's the IIgs. I tell you what though - when I visit her to set this up, I'll bring my camera and take some pictures of the computer and of the process. Regarding …

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Re: How to get Terminal Software for an Apple IIc+?

Posted on 2020-12-29, 17:04

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by AngieAndretti

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After some googling, you would need either someone with a Classic Mac and Disk Copy 4.2, or the do it yourself way using ADTPro https://adtpro.com/ and the soft found at: http://apple2online.com/index.php?p=1_73_using-downloaded-software Oh thank you!! ADTPro looks perfect, and I can even buy a pre …

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How to get Terminal Software for an Apple IIc+?

Posted on 2020-12-28, 01:08

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by AngieAndretti

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I'm into vintage PC's - that's my wheelhouse. My mother, however, owns a beautiful Apple IIc+ and she requested, for Christmas, that I try to make it able to send and receive email like I've done with my IBM 5170. I have one of those Hayes-compatible RS232 COM port WiFi Modems and I'm using Procomm …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-02, 22:15

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by AngieAndretti

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Update: the drivers called "CL22V143.ZIP" work great too, and include a SetRES utility for easily changing between different resolutions and color depths - and it's a full English-language driver too. http://ftp.mpoli.fi/pub/hardware/DISPLAY/CIRRUS/

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-02, 21:48

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by AngieAndretti

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You should upgrade your AT to MR-BIOS. It's a lot better than either the IBM BIOS or the AMI replacement BIOS...though either will take care of your memory count problem. That's one thing I really don't want to change on this machine, unless I have to for some reason. I fully acknowledge the …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-02, 02:54

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by AngieAndretti

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Success with the Speedstar Pro graphics card in Windows! The driver called "JWIN2224.ZIP" here: http://ftp.mpoli.fi/pub/hardware/DISPLAY/CIRRUS/ works! Description is "CL-GD5422/CL-GD5424 JWindows Display Drivers Version 1.41" but it works for my CL-GD5426 without screen corruption at 800x600x64k …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-02, 02:40

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by AngieAndretti

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Where does that two lead cable go? If you're speaking of the grey wire, it goes to a momentary push-button switch that's mounted into the back wall of the case. It's just labelled "switch" on the 287 PCB, but it seems to function as a system reset switch - at least that's what happens if I press it …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-01, 22:42

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by AngieAndretti

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Good news: I got that SnapIn 386 board I mentioned! I've gotten it working and I have UMB's configured with EMM386 for loading drivers high, so plenty of conventional memory now! I reinstalled Win 3.1 in 386 Enhanced Mode and the video drivers that didn't load before do load now! Bad news: With the …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-01, 17:53

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by AngieAndretti

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Here are a couple shots of the MicroWay 287Turbo.

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-01, 11:47

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by AngieAndretti

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Sorry Grzyb. I was thinking real-mode and standard mode were synonyms but you're right. I had forgotten that. So you're confident the ATI Mach8 would work in standard mode? Lol, I guess I am finding 286 "inconvenient." Some of that's to be expected, as I'm at-home with any 386+ architecture but this …

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Re: Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-12-01, 00:30

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by AngieAndretti

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OK Grzyb, yes, I know there's no 286-specific mode for Win 3.1. I believe I called it "Win3.1 in real mode" but yes I was referring to standard mode. I do like your suggestion of the Mach8/32. Those were some of the cards I looked at as alternatives. Jo22, I did try EMU386 but it didn't help in this …

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Re: What are your Favorite Games for a 286 platform?

Posted on 2020-11-29, 09:06

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by AngieAndretti

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Well, I've always been partial to driving games - but there are so many bad ones so it can be tough to wade through. The original Need For Speed on a Pentium I platform was the first game I ever really fell in love with. I don't like games with a lot of puzzles, where you have to "figure it out." I …

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Should a Diamond Speedstar Pro (CL-GD5426) work in Win3.1 in 286 real-mode?

Posted on 2020-11-29, 08:40

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by AngieAndretti

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Recently acquired an IBM 5170 8MHz 286 PC. It came with an 8-bit "Video Seven" VGA card, which I immediately upgraded to a Diamond Speedstar Pro with the Cirrus Logic GD5426 chipset and 1MB video memory. The Speedstar works great in DOS (no problems with any games so far) and I can run Windows 3.1 …

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Re: Installing an SBC onto an AT Motherboard?

Posted on 2020-11-28, 00:46

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by AngieAndretti

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I've searched eBay for an Amiga 4000 from time to time, but they seem to have become very rare and extremely expensive... and that's coming from someone who just dropped $450 on a 35-year-old IBM PC 😀 ... but yes, I'd love to have one some day!

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Re: Help w/ RAM Upgrade for IBM 5170 (AT 286) PC?

Posted on 2020-11-28, 00:39

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by AngieAndretti

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As promised, an update: The BRAT90 card worked like a dream! Used the BocaRAM AT Plus driver as suggested and it was delightfully seamless! I haven't received the four matching SIMMs I mentioned yet (hopefully soon) but I borrowed a couple of 3-chip 1MB SIMMs from an old SoundBlaster card - and …

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What are your Favorite Games for a 286 platform?

Posted on 2020-11-28, 00:31

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by AngieAndretti

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I recently purchased a classic IBM 5170 PC (8HMz 286 w/ 640KB+4MB RAM, VGA, SoundBlaster) and I'd like to put together a nice collection of games for it - but I haven't done much gaming on a platform this old before so I'd like some suggestions on the best games you guys remember playing that would …

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Re: Help w/ RAM Upgrade for IBM 5170 (AT 286) PC?

Posted on 2020-11-19, 18:31

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by AngieAndretti

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I purchased the BRAT90 and a set of four 1MB 9-chip 30-pin SIMMs. Thanks for the help. I'll let you know how it goes once it arrives and I play with it 😀

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Re: Help w/ RAM Upgrade for IBM 5170 (AT 286) PC?

Posted on 2020-11-19, 10:29

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by AngieAndretti

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I'm with you on them being overpriced, but the only cheap options I found on eBay are 8-bit cards like the 6-packs. If there's some place else I should be looking, do tell. However if you're suggesting I just wait until a better deal comes along, meh, I'm impatient. This is what I do to amuse myself …

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Re: Help w/ RAM Upgrade for IBM 5170 (AT 286) PC?

Posted on 2020-11-19, 01:07

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by AngieAndretti

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What about the first item I listed? I'm really leaning toward purchasing the first one right now - unless someone here knows that it won't do what I want. I like the BocaRAM boards too but the first item I listed will (if it works) give me 4mb in one clean shot and that seller will let me send it …

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Help w/ RAM Upgrade for IBM 5170 (AT 286) PC?

Posted on 2020-11-18, 20:34

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by AngieAndretti

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I just received an IBM 5170 AT-class 286 PC! Retro PC's have become my hobby and I'm pretty fluent in everything 386-present but this 5170 is pushing my horizons a bit, so I could use a little advice. My 5170 has 512KB base memory onboard - and that's it. The seller also included a loose "Maximizer …

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