Re: RamFAST & GS/OS cache

[toddpw@cco.caltech.edu (Todd P. Whitesel)]

fmlin@terapin.com (Frank M. Lin) writes:

>So, does the RF gs/os driver ignores the gs/os cache completely?  I mean, does
>it even matter if I have my gs/os cache on?

Nope. If you use floppies you'll probably still want it though.

>Why don't Drew just keep a directory in RF's cache _all the time_?  I mean, if
>he doesn't like the gs/os cache, let RF do the work then.  What exactly is the
>10mhz Hatachi used for?  Maybe use it to manage the cache.

The "10mhz" coprocessor is apparently a Z-80 microcontroller with on-chip DMA
counters and peripherals. And managing the RF cache is _exactly_ what it's
used for.

Todd Whitesel
toddpw @ cco.caltech.edu