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From: neil@atari.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: An external RAM disk for the ST
Message-ID: <568@atari.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 25-Feb-87 15:53:51 EST
Article-I.D.: atari.568
Posted: Wed Feb 25 15:53:51 1987
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In article <234@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu>, braner@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (braner) writes:

> The MSDOS add-on for the ST was supposed to have up to 768K of RAM.
> It could serve as an ideal external RAMdisk (while you're not using
> MSDOS) - reset-proof and bullet-proof (a buggy program could not
> damage the data on it in almost all cases).
> 
> BUT:  the rumors on that device have been discontinued since the
> Atari PC was announced.  I hope it is still planned, and I would
> really like to hear an official word about its current status.

First of all, I don't know where Moshe heard about the amount of RAM in the
planned emulator, but I believe it will be a little less than what he says.

Secondly, there is still ongoing development of PC emulators for the ST.
Notice the plural.  At this time we are working on both a hardware solution
and a software solution.  The schedule looks like both may reach completion
at around the same time.  The software solution has the edge in terms of
price, but the hardware solution should offer better performance in many
cases (plus the extra advantage Moshe points out in auxiliary uses for the
PC box's RAM).

More word to follow...

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