Re: this laser 128 won't run adt.dmp

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Supertimer writes ...
> 
> Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net> wrote:
> 
> >Supertimer writes ...
> >>
> >> The Laser works fine with
> >> 14.4k modems, unlike flawed IIc units.  The problem is
> >> the serial chip.  Lasers use a different one.  That's why
> >> they do not work with ADT.  For the same reason IIGS
> >> units won't work with ADT.
> >
> >     Yes; a different serial controller IC would explain the problem.
> >
> >     Is there some simple way to set the 128's baud rate-- like a Control
> >Panel?
> 
> Yes.  Hold down the P key while starting the
> computer OR hold down P key while doing a
> control-reset.
> 
> Unlike the IIGS, the control panel settings do not
> "stick" when the power is turned off (on the plain
> 128 or the 128EX).  Only the 128EX/2 model has
> a clock/calender battery to back up the control
> panel settings.

     Thanks for the info.

     Since the baud rate can be set outside of a program, the '128 might be able
to run ADTgs (which uses a software interface) and get around the controller
compatibility problem with regular ADT. ADTgs does only PC-->A2 transfers; so,
it's main purpose is to transfer enough software to permit moving up to regular
NULL modem transfers.



Rubywand