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From: GIUSTI@S37.Prime.COM
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: LUCAS/AX-S/A1000 expansion woes...
Message-ID: <419500014@S37.Prime.COM>
Date: 11 Dec 89 11:07:00 GMT
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Nf-From: S37.Prime.COM!GIUSTI    Dec 11 11:07:00 1989


(munch, crunch, nibble, byte...)

Questions from the owner of a "Classic" A1000:

Times, they are a changing.  Four Mbit Drams are appearing on the market,
true thirty-two bit personal systems are popping up on desktops, and even
IBM is finally jumping on the multitasking bandwagon.  Yes, technology is
a bit different from the good ole days of '86, and many A1000 owners (including
your humble author) are developing the urge to EXPAND.

So, folks, what's the best approach?

I've heard of various "hack-it-yourself" expansions, like LUCAS or Rejuvinator.
What are these?  Where can I get info on them?  What do they provide?
Are they reliable?  Is a PhD in EE necessary to implement them?

How about expansion boxes?  Has anyone used Expansion Tech.'s ToolBox
with an A1000?  If so, what kind of peripherals does it support?  Is it
reliable?  Also, has anyone heard of Spirit's AX-S expansion box?  I've
seen a somewhat sketchy advert for it.  Sounds too nifty to be true, but
I'm very satified with my InSider board, so I find it hard to doubt Spirit's
abilities.  What kind of expansion slots does AX-S use?  ZorroII? AT?
Spirit's Own Special Unsupported-by-anyone-else Architecture?

Sorry 'bout all the questions.  I'll stop now (my question-mark key
just jammed anyhow..).  Please Email any responses to my address below,
I'll post reponses if there is a demand....

I thank you!
My A1000 thanks you!

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