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From: cadp15@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: PC emulators for the ST
Message-ID: <1990Dec11.113430.9394@vaxa.strath.ac.uk>
Date: 11 Dec 90 11:34:30 GMT
References: <15760001@hpqtdla.sqf.hp.com>
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster
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In article <15760001@hpqtdla.sqf.hp.com>, alex@hpqtdla.sqf.hp.com (Alex Ballantyne) writes:
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> 	I'm looking for some information about the experiences people
> 	have had with the various PC emulators that are available for
> 	the ST. I'm interested in both the "hardware and software" 
> 	and the "all software" types.
> 
> 	I'll probably spend most of the time running CAD programs for
> 	electronics (schematic capture, PCB design and simulation) so
> 	graphics and speed are likely to be most important features.
> 	Some idea of how easy they are to live with would be most
> 	welcome too.

DO NOT go for PC Ditto (the software version, not PC Ditto II which I've never
tried) as it is terminally slow...  The fastest its ever reached was a Norton
of 0.3 - about one third the speed of a 4.77 MHz IBM PC, the slowest it ever
reached was a Norton of 0.0...  It is fine if all you want to do is a run a
few programs now and again, but otherwise is totally useless.

-- 
       The Sorcerer is 'Only visiting this planet' but can be found at:
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                      (cadp15 @ uk.ac.strathclyde.vaxb)

          or second star to the right and straight on 'till morning.