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Re: Bell & Howell ][+ and lowercase characters

Subject: Re: Bell & Howell ][+ and lowercase characters
From: "Simon D. Williams" <email@ld8.org>
Date: 14 Aug 2006 20:35:23 -0700
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David Wilson wrote:
> Simon D. Williams wrote:
> > I'm wondering if anyone knows if the Bell & Howell ][+ has the ability
> > to display lowercase characters...
>
> It depends on the revision of the motherboard. From Rev 7 onwards the
> character generator chip was changed from a 2513 uppercase only chip to
> a 2316 ROM with 2716 compatible chip selects. This ROM can be replaced
> by a 2716 with upper and lowercase characters.
>
> It is unlilkely to have shipped with such a modification.

Whatever the mystery wire does, it would appear to be "factory"... I'll
try to get some pictures of it sometime this week, that might shed some
light.

References:
- Bell & Howell ][+ and lowercase characters
  - From: "Simon D. Williams" <email@ld8.org>
- Re: Bell & Howell ][+ and lowercase characters
  - From: "David Wilson" <mcs6502@gmail.com>

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