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- From: Martyn Weber <martyn@blacksun.u-net.com>
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- Subject: Re: Amiga WALKER (new slot-box)
- Date: Sun, 10 Mar 1996 10:02:53 -0800
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- IAN J. EINMAN wrote:
- >
- > Apparently the working name for the prototype is the "Walker". Hmm..
- >
- > But there is more to this than meets the eye. People have been bitching about the
- > EC030/40, I agree somewhat. But there are a few things that are included (or are
- > expected to be) that people haven't mentioned:
- >
- > 1. It has an additional parallel port, bidirectional (ParNet?)
- >
- > 2. High speed serial port, and MIDI capable.
- >
- > 3. PC HD Floppy controller, so we get high-density back.
- >
- > 4. The slot inside is a CPU slot.
- >
- > 5. Additional stackable units can be added to it, to add only the expansion
- > you need. Build a tower, or whatever.
- >
- > This is apparently in the prototype, soon to be shown. I have heard rumor one of the things
- > included in 3.2 is some sort of networking support, and this seems to be supported by someone
- > adding a parallel port (usable for networking with a Parnet cable). Why else would you use
- > 2 parallel ports?
-
- I think AT should ensure that the PCMICA slot if it has one and the
- parallel ports should both be fully IBM PC compatible. That would allow
- the release of drivers for off the shelf cheap ethernet adaptors.
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