[TRLog] 286 Computer Question

[Ron K6KYJ]

For a number of years, I sold Tandy computers.  They had a very unique BIOS chip based upon their proprietary software which predated Windows.  I can't even remember the name of the stuff but it took Tandy a lot of years to give it up. And it was basically crap.  The 1500 was a very good machine, though; prehaps the best they made.

-----Original Message-----
From:	alan.kaul@att.net [SMTP:alan.kaul@att.net]
Sent:	Tuesday, March 26, 2002 1:20 PM
To:	James A. Walter
Cc:	TR Log
Subject:	Re: [TRLog] 286 Computer Question

I've had the same problem with my RS 286 --- and when I 
asked the list, the response I got was some of the older 
BIOS would have to be replaced... and it's not worth 
it.  It is cheaper to buy a used computer with the right 
BIOS than install a new BIOS on an old machine (if you 
could find one that would be compatible).  So I bought a 
used 486.
--
Alan Kaul, LaCanada, CA 91011
w6rcl@amsat.org
http://home.att.net/~alan.kaul/inde
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> Here's another question about ancient equipment, I've got a Tandy 1500 286
> laptop.  Installed Dos 6.xx last night.  When trying to use the Ctrl-J to
> bring up the menu it's sends the CQ message instead.  All the other Ctrl
> functions work as advertised.  Any suggestions?
> 
> 73...Jim, WT9U
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