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Subject: Re: XF551/ADOS
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Date: Wed, 17-Jun-87 20:11:39 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 17 20:11:39 1987
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> I figured that since the drive would be three times faster than the 1050,
> it would have to have some sort of hi-speed code in it (and probably not
> compatible with SpartaDOS or Warp Speed...).  Hence, I bet SpartaDOS WILL
> come out with a new DOS package to support it.

    I had the pleasure of chatting w/Tom Harker, president of ICD, on
yesterday, 6/16.  He told me that the appearance of the SpartaDOS X
cartridge is not delayed by any compatability problems with Atari's
new drive (apparently, the new drive works fine w/SpartaDOS).  Rather,
they are bowing to user requests that SpartaDOS X work on the old
800s, with or without Axlon-compatible memory upgrades.  This will
take some extra coding.
    Apparently, they are rushing SpartaDOS at the expense of a fix to
the MIO printer buffer, which is buggy.  A shame for all those who own
MIOs, but good news for those of us who can't wait for SpartaDOS on a
cartridge.
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