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From: bjh@mtgzz.UUCP (XMRN40000[tls]-b.j.hudson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Anyone using Geos ?
Message-ID: <3445@mtgzz.UUCP>
Date: 31 Dec 87 15:20:55 GMT
References: <173@sdrc.UUCP>
Organization: AT&T, Middletown NJ
Lines: 21
Keywords: geos ram expansion
Summary: My config; Max 2 drives

In article <173@sdrc.UUCP>, crgabb@sdrc.UUCP writes:
> 	I'm thinking about purchasing Geos and using it with the new
> 1764 256K RAM expansion for the 64.

I use GEOS by Berkley Softworks on a C-64 with 2 1541's and a
1764 upgraded to 512K.  GEOS only supports a maximum of 2 disk
devices.  The RAM expander, configured as a RAMDisk, can serve 
as a second drive, but not as a third disk.   The RAM expander
can also be configured to shadow a 1541. Repeated reads are
much faster and writes pass thru to the actual disk.  GEOS C-64
does recognize 512K and allows both drives to be shadowed. 
>>> Does anyone know if I can make it be a 1571 RamDisk on a C-64 ?
My first suggestion is to buy a 1764.  GEOS really only works easily
with 2 drives.  A 1764 gives you the second drive without buying
another 1541.

I also suggest upgrading from the TV to a color monitor.  The 1351
mouse works well with GEOS.  You might want to skip Writer's Workshop
and get geoPublish first.  It really makes the C-64 shine.
                                                           ......BJ

Disclaimer: No connection to or endorsement of CBM or BSW.