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From: aoe@hpfcso.HP.COM (Alexander Elkins)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Is it really worth it?
Message-ID: <9370001@hpfcso.HP.COM>
Date: 1 Nov 90 00:22:11 GMT
References: <1990Oct25.033635.20290@athena.mit.edu>
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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ejp@icd.ab.com (Ed Prochak) writes:
> What this is all leading up to is:
> tell me more about this A64 Package.
> 
> I need basically two bits of information:
> 	the 1541 still works right? I have all my checkbook information
> 	on the 64. I've got to balance the book soon! ( the checkbook
> 	program is writtem in BASIC, so it should still run right? )
> 
> 	any chance this works on an AMIGA 1000? There is a chance I
> 	may be able to get a 1000, at least temporarily. So does the
> 	hardwaer work on any AMIGA???

Here's part'o what it says in "TheA64Package/Manual" for version 10/20/90 1.01n:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

    All programs in The A64 Package will work on all Amiga models except the
    A3000 (See A64 AND THE A3000 in the technical section).

    All programs in The A64 Package will work with V1.2 or higher WorkBench
    (including V2.0).

    The utility programs included with The A64 Package will run with 512k RAM.

    A64 will run "as is" with 1mb RAM, but can be made to run with 512k RAM
    (See A64 AND MEMORY in the TECHNICAL section).

    All programs included with The A64 Package will work with any 680x0
    microprocessor (See 680x0 SUPPORT in the TECHNICAL section).

    If the hardware interface is used, a separate adapter cable is required for
    the Amiga 1000.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

    The software portion of The A64 Package is licensed to you.  You are free
    to use and distribute it as long as certain terms are agreed to (See
    LICENSE AGREEMENT on page 1).  One of these terms is that QuesTronix is
    charging a license fee for the use of The A64 Package.  This license fee is
    $25.00 (plus $3.00 for shipping and handling of the hardware interface,
    overseas orders please add an additional $2.00 for a total of $5.00 for
    shipping and handling.  Connecticut residence please add 8% sales tax.
    Paying this license fee makes you a registered owner of The A64 Package and
    grants you certain rights and privileges.  Also, after receiving the
    license fee, from you, QuesTronix will send you the hardware interface that
    is used with most of the programs in The A64 Package.

    The adapter cable needed for the A1000 is available for an additional
    $20.00.  Please add $3.00 for shipping and handling if you order the
    adapter cable separately (overseas orders add $2.00 more for a total of
    $5.00 for shipping and handling).

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I can confirm it doesn't get past the title page on an A3000.

 - Alexander Elkins (aoe@hpfiaoe.HP.COM)