Re: QUADBOARD

[John Ruschmeyer <jruschme@ems.att.com>]

Jeff Billman wrote:
> Uber wrote:
> >         Since I just got my Apple IIc, I'm looking for
> > ways to get software to it...
> >
> >         I *DO* have this nifty card here I can use with
> > one of my old IBM XTs, called a QUADBOARD... BUT -- NO SOFTWARE
> > with it...
> >
> >         Does anybody out there have the software for this
> > ancient card?  I don't even know if it works, or if it is
> > capable of accessing an Apple II disk without any software,
> > but I doubt that..
> 
> The QuadBoard was a multi-function card for PC-XT class machines (8088 &
> 8086).  There were several different version of Quadboard produced but
> all of them I remember had some amount of memory 384K to 512K max, 1 or
> two serial ports, parallel port, game port, and real time clock.  The
> only thing you needed drivers for was the clock if I remember correctly.
> 
> Actually there were version for PC-AT (80286) class machines also but I
> never used one of them.

Yes, but Quadram, the manufacturer of the QuadBoard, did make an Apple
][ coprocessor board for the IBM PC. I've seen in referenced once or
twice in this group and distantly remember the original ads.

Unfortunately, I don't have one and have never worked with one. I do
seem to recall that it could read/write a real Apple disk using a 5.25"
360K drive. (The drive type being critical.) I suspect/assume that there
were also tools to get to get files to/from PC disks.

You may also want to check out the Diamond TrackStar which is a similar
board. I believe that Emerald City Sales (http://www.ahhz.com) has some
in stock.

Hope this helps...
<<John>>