Jan Koller wrote:
> Glen,
>> Why not display something understandable to a common user, such
>> as "no bootable device?"
> The same common user that needs their ports both labeled and color coded?
Jan --
Yes, the same user. Most of them know what "boot" means, whereas ROM and
BASIC are completely foreign to them.
Glen
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Jan Koller wrote:
> Glen,
>> Why not display something understandable to a common user, such
>> as "no bootable device?"
> The same common user that needs their ports both labeled and color coded?
Jan --
Yes, the same user. Most of them know what "boot" means, whereas ROM and
BASIC are completely foreign to them.
Glen
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On Oct 3, 13:54, Richard Erlacher wrote:
> e.g. th Alpha-Micro, which was
> reputed to be every bit competitive with the '11's. I don't know how
they
> compared in cost, however. The AM was "sort-of" S-100, in that it used
S-100
> memory, but I can't say whether it worked with other devices.
>
> The Alpha Micro was pretty sought-after among the lip-service, but I
never saw
> one in someone's possession.
I was offered one several years ago. I'm not sure of the configuration,
but the storage was 2 x 8" floppies and I think it was a lot cheaper than a
small PDP-11. Unfortunately, I didn't appreciate what I was looking at,
turned down the (free) offer, and apparently it ended up in a skip
(dumpster). Thank you for reminding me to kick myself :-)
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Mr. Fox,
For information on the Philips minicomputers from the 1970's have a look at:
http://home.debitel.net/user/groener1/comp_045.htm#Serien
I am looking for a P857 computer myself.
If you would find one, please let me know.
Good luck.
Edward P. Woldendorp
7602 ALMELO
the Netherlands
phone: +310546-873134 or 873135
Anybody want or need any AIM65 stuff? Boards, keyboards, manuals but not many working printers or displays.
Also a new AIM65-40 40 column printer (not compatible with the 20col model)
mike
mhstein(a)usa.net
> > "No ROM BASIC" does not tell the user what happened. "No bootable
device
> > found" would be more helpful.
>
> Yes it does tell the user what happened. The system attempted to enter
> ROM BASIC, there is no ROM BASIC and thus the system was halted. As Hans
> said, INT 18h can be called from anywere, not just the bootstrap. Would
> 'No bootable device found' make sense if another program tried to call
> ROM BASIC, not as part of booting the system?
Tony, have you dealt with any typical personal computer users lately? I do
every day, and I can tell you that none of the ones I deal with -- and I
mean *none* -- know what a ROM is, or what BASIC is. "No ROM BASIC" tells
you, Tony Duell, what happened, but for the vast majority of users, it
doesn't mean a thing.
Glen
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Does anyone have a system disk for a Hyperion that they could image and e-mail to me? I'd be most grateful.
Also, I have a second Hyperion for parts if anybody needs anything (Toronto area)
Thanks,
mike
mhstein(a)usa.net
