then I went from an MFM controler to an RLL controler, that used the same MFM disks, but would give you an increased capacity.....
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Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
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Originally posted by zeitghostNot to mention running Windoze 3.0 on a 286 with a Hercules mono graphics adaptor... tricky...
yes, more so when the 720k floppy disk you're using is corrupt!!!
or trying to shove everything into the UMB to free base memory.....SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
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yes your right, I seem to remember I had a set of 5.25" disks for it, the 720k ones were a rip of version. Although I can't remeber if the 5.25" were 360k or 1.2Mb, I 'think' they were 1.2MbOriginally posted by zeitghostWindoze 3.0 came on 5.25" disks as I recall... maybe 3.5" ones were an option.SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
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we're only halfway through it!aOriginally posted by angusgloverSo, was this a successful test?SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
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Just been to PC World and some bloody oik tried to sell me a PC without a floppy disc drive!
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Actually, where do they get them from as well. They don't seem to have many.
A plan B for milan there, methinks!!Comment
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Sheesh dude, you are either down the gym or getting an early train! I take it this new gig is working out well?!Originally posted by n5goonerso very dull here today, so I'll think I'll be getting my 1614 train....
Xeno in 'more than a bit jealous' modeRule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Originally posted by XenophonSheesh dude, you are either down the gym or getting an early train! I take it this new gig is working out well?!
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yea its working out well, its all swings and rounderbouts though, working until 2000 tonight and tomorrow, but on Friday I'll be leaving around lunch time, thats the thing with being on a daily rate.
but yes I can find 90 minutes each day for the gym.....SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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