28 Sep
1999
28 Sep
'99
6:27 p.m.
I Came across a Cordata XT computer at a local thrift store today, They want
$25.00 for it..
I think its to much, but it is interesting in the fact the 12inch mono
monitor is built into the
computer case.. Its a very clean unit with the original manuals..
I did not know that they had copied the IBM BIOS in these machines..
DO you think this machine will have any collector value ?
Phil..
--Original Message-----
From: Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Friday, September 24, 1999 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: Corona Data System double floppy IBM Compatible PC (fwd)
Sellam Ismail wrote:
(later
The Corona Data Systems portable is a bit historic in that they copied
the IBM PC BIOS without license from IBM and got sued out of existence.
If anyone wants this then please contact the owner directly.
My understanding from people that used to work at Corona Data Systems changed to Cordata) was a divorce created a split in
the company and
resulted in it being killed off. This is the first I have ever heard about
IBM sueing them; where did that information come from?