Path: utzoo!utgpu!jarvis.csri.toronto.edu!mailrus!tut.cis.ohio-state.edu!rutgers!njin!limonce From: limonce@pilot.njin.net (Tom Limoncelli) Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga Subject: Re: A few questions Message-ID: Date: 18 Mar 89 17:44:26 GMT References: <206@smsdpg.uu.net> Distribution: usa Organization: NJ InterCampus Network, New Brunswick, N.J. Lines: 59 Nobody else has answered these so let me take a shot at 'em: In article <206@smsdpg.uu.net> rht@smsdpg.uu.net (Randy Thompson) writes: > Hi, I an new to the Amiga and have a few questions about its capabilities. > > 1) I know that a DOS Co-processor is available for the system, does it really > work, will it allow the use of PC compatable disk drives & display cards > (eg. can I use EGA/VGA software & be compatable?) It is for the Amiga 2000 line (which includes the 2500). It is basically a IBM PC on a card. You have IBM slots, etc all available. The display appears as a window on your screen and can co-exist with the windows of your multitasking Amiga OS. (IBM can only run one program at a time... of course). There is a AT Compatable bridgecard available (or coming soon... depending on what country you are in). If you require EGA/VGA you can plug in a EGA/VGA card and attach a separate monitor and voila you have EGA/VGA. > 2) Is there a Unix port for the Amiga, if so, who has it & is there any > software to speak of for this OS? Commodore makes it. It requires a A2620 (68020 accellerator card) and their hard drive controller and a tape backup unit. If you buy all those things as a package it's called the Amiga 2500UX but you can take a 2000 and "make your own". GVP claims that their 68030 accellerator will be compatible and will run Commodore's Unix too. ***This is not currently shipping.*** > 3) Are there (m)any network adapeters available, Ethernet? Token? or can I > use the same card as a PC if I am running in a PC Emulation mode? Ethernet? Yes. Token? No. The Amiga doesn't accept IBM cards (except for the Bridgeboard's slots) but more and more Amiga cards are being released that do such things. > 4) Most important (so I dont have to ask more silly all encompassing > questions) where is the best place to look for more information on > these topics? A good dealer (hard to find) or um..... well... people on the net. Commodore has a program to make sure more and more dealers know all about such things. > I realize that these questions are very broad and almost impossible to answer > completely. The main intent is to determine if these things are a reality, or > if I am just dreaming. Also to find a place to look for more info. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > Randy Thompson (uunet!smsdpg!rht) Hope that helped! -Tom -- Tom Limoncelli -- tlimonce@drunivac.Bitnet -- limonce@pilot.njin.net Drew University -- Madison, NJ -- 201-408-5389 Standard Disclaim er.