Reply 20 of 31, by HanJammer
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wrote:GigAHerZ,
So XT-IDE didn't work for your particular configuration and now you are upset and want to run a smear campaign against it? You do seem to be looking for reasons to hate it.
Quite noticeable, isn't it? 😁
wrote:I do understand, XT-IDE doesn't always work in all situations and with all hardware combinations. But it is another tool in the tool-kit for keeping old systems running well. I prefer it over ezdrive, but I'd use ezdrive happily in situations where xtide doesn't work, like on motherboard that do not correctly implement boot BIOSes, or in your case, if it wasn't being reliable.
Exactly, I keep EZ Drive boot disk in a locker under my desk just in case...
wrote:The 1KB of conventional memory lost isn't usually enough to cause actual problems that you can't work around with loading your other drivers UMA. This also means XTIDE works well on 286 and XT systems where EZDrive would chew up a larger chunk of conventional memory.
Well like I said before this memory usage is configure-able - you can turn it off if you don't need more than 2 controllers and IBM ROM Basic.
wrote:Your hate for XT-IDE is like hating a 12mm Socket wrench because the bolts you need to turn on a particular job are 1/2 inch. Just use the correct tool, and leave the other tools in the toolbox for next time 😀
I suspect he didn't even tried to use XT-IDE... you know... THE HASSLE with Ethernet card and burning your own EEPROMS ;]
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