Re: Some (Other) IIgs questions

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

"Michael Maginnis" <michaelmaginnis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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: Bill Garber wrote:
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: > : > : Hi Bill,
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: > : The drive is terminated with a DIP-switch bank on the back
of
: > When you say DIP-switch bank, is that the ID setting?
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: No, there's a separate ID switch-button for that.
: This is a 4-switch bank - though essentially, only
: one is user-friendly (up = termination off, down = term on).
: The other switches are "Function Reserved".

And I assume you have tried it with it on AND off??

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: >
: > No, that mod supplies the termination power
: > to the chain. Just turn off the term power
: > switch on the Zip drive. Also try making the
: > CD drive ID 6, and the ZIP drive ID 5. The SCSI
: > card is set at ID 7 with all switches set to open.
: >
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: Will do.
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: > They could very well be the drivers you need.
: > What are the names of the files that are being
: > installed.
:
: I'll check and let you know.
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: >
: > That is totally ridiculous. I make the IIc to PC
: > null-modem cables for $10. Besides, for the IIgs,
: > you get a 8 mini-din to DB25 male and buy a null-modem
: > adapter. That's all I do.
: >
:
: Ridiculous, I agree.  They're the only ones local to me that
: specialize exclusively in custom building cables for
individuals
: and businesses, so they figure they can get away with charging
: whatever they want.

Sad but true. Location is everything.

Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprizez };-)
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