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From: crgabb@sdrc.UUCP (Rob Gabbard)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Anyone using Geos ?
Message-ID: <181@sdrc.UUCP>
Date: 6 Jan 88 15:16:55 GMT
References: <173@sdrc.UUCP> <666@umbc3.UMD.EDU> <3062@cbmvax.UUCP>
Organization: Structural Dynamics Research Corp., Cincinnati
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Keywords: geos ram exapansion
Summary: Now using Geos - more questions


    Thanks for the responses about Geos. I went out and bought it and the
1351 mouse (as well as Gauntlet from Mindscape - great game!). I'll be 
getting the 1764 RAM expansion soon.  I've got a couple of questions after 
using Geos though.

	1. The manual says that after creating a work disk with the
	BACKUP/RESTORE utility, I can delete GEOS, GEOS BOOT and GEOS
	KERNAL. However, when I try to move one of these to the border
	or to delete it, I get a message that this can not be done with
	a system boot file. I understand why this would be hazardous on
	the boot disk, but why can't I do it here ? I ended up formatting
	a blank disk and copying the files I wanted one by one (alot of
	fun with one 1541), but then the BACKUP/RESTORE won't copy that
	disk for later use as a "work disk template".

	2. The local stores only have 256K 1764 expansion units, but I 
	understand that 512K is available. Can this be ordered from
	Commodore, or does anyone know of anyplace in the Cincinnati
	area who carries them ?

	3. Is anyone using the GeoPrint Cable (specifically with a Star
	Micronics Gemini SG-10) ? I've got a Turboprint GT interface and
	it works kinda flakey. Sometimes I have to reboot 7 or 8 times to
	get the printer to resond properly and other times it just doesn't
	work at all. This isn't just with Geos, but with programs like
	Print Shop as well. Anyway, is the GeoPrint Cable a good deal for
	$40 or $50 ?

	4. When using the 1764 RAM expansion and the configure utility, can
	multiple options be activated at once, for instance, both MoveData and
	a RAM 1541 ? What is the best selection for a one drive system with
	the 1764 ?

	5. Will Geos work with Commodore's 1581(?) 3.5" drive ?

Rob Gabbard
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation
Workstation Systems Programmer