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From: mc68020@gilsys.UUCP (Thomas J Keller)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,misc.wanted
Subject: Leading Edge model D
Message-ID: <1115@gilsys.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 28-Aug-87 18:58:00 EDT
Article-I.D.: gilsys.1115
Posted: Fri Aug 28 18:58:00 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 30-Aug-87 09:26:25 EDT
Organization: Consequently Computers, Santa Rosa, Ca
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Keywords: compatibility, reliability
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   I am considering leasing a computer system to run a small bookkeeping 
operation on.  I have found a lessor who is friendly, honest, and easy
to deal with.  The machine he has that I can afford is the Leading Edge
model D.  I have heard several horror stories about these beasts, and
would appreciate any feedback netters might have to offer me.

   In particular, I have heard that there are some rather odd compatibility
issues with the model D.  Among other things, I understand that the Yoyos
at Leading Edge decided that they knew better than MicroSoft (well, almost
*ANYONE* does, but in this context...) and used INT33 for some rather non-
standard purpose which makes it impossible to use a serial interfaced mouse
or other pointing device.

   Any comments or experiences with reliability or compatibility would be
appreciated.  I could get a better machine for less money, *IF* I had the
fershugginah MONEY.  The only way I can make this business deal work is by
leasing the equipment.

   I don't read comp.sys.ibm.pc, so if you see this article in that newsgroup,
please respond via mail, thanks.

-- 
Tom Keller 
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