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From: Howard.Spindel@busker.FIDONET.ORG (Howard Spindel)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Help! IBM AT BIOS ROMS
Message-ID: <370.23E1114A@busker.FIDONET.ORG>
Date: 27 Jan 89 18:38:59 GMT
Organization: Busker's Boneyard; Portland, OR (503)771-4773
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I have an original IBM AT with BIOS ROMS Copyright 1984.  I have recently 
purchased a software package (VEDIT) which does not operate properly on 
my computer due to (according to the software manufacturer) a bug in the 
way my BIOS handles the keyboard.  The software manufacturer recommended 
getting a newer BIOS from IBM, either from an AT model 339 or possibly 
just an AT with something newer than a 1984 BIOS.  I have called every 
IBM dealer in town and IBM direct and have heard over and over that IBM 
will not sell me a BIOS unless I get my motherboard swapped for $3000, 
which is silly.  I do not want to use a clone BIOS; I am only interested 
in a true blue AT BIOS.
Does anyone have a BIOS for sale, know where I can get one, or is willing 
to allow me to copy the BIOS ROMS in his machine?  I know that the last 
request is probably technically software piracy, but I would be happy to 
pay IBM for the parts if they would sell them to me.  Please contact me 
if you can help - the best way is voice at (503) 692-5778 but I will try 
to claim any mail sent - my Usenet access is limited.



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