Re: IIgs newbie question(s)

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Supertimer writes ...
> 

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> 
> On the flip side, it is often possible to switch a slot
> to "Your Card" and still keep the built in function.
> On a ROM 3 IIGS, you can plug a card into slot 4,
> set the slot to "Your Card" and keep using your
> mouse.

     Nice ROM 3 feature!

 
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> 
> So, if you have a choice between IIe card and IIGS card
> (for example, a IIe Phasor sound card versus a IIGS
> Sonic Blaster sound card), choose the IIGS one
> because it works without the slot set to "Your Card" so
> that you'll never have to give up the built in function of
> the slot.
 ....

     Kind of doubt that you would pick between a II+/IIe sound card and a IIgs
'Stereo Card' based upon hogging a Slot. After all, a sound card designed for a
II+ or IIe, like MockingBoard or Phasor, has a different function than a IIgs
'Stereo Card'.

     If you want to get MockingBoard sound from older software which offers it
(like Ultima IV) you need to plug in a MockingBoard or equivalent and the Slot
chosen needs to be in the "Your Card" mode in order to use the card.




Rubywand