[GEM Development] Ventura Publisher again

[Armand Colleye]

John Elliott wrote:
> 
> : If you think they're 'picky' about RAM wait thill you try swapping a
> : HDD! Oh, is that what you're thinking of trying? Advice. Don't. It just
> : may be that like some PS/2 desktops they have a PROPRIETORY interface.
> : For example, there is IDE and then there is IBM IDE!!! ... and then
> : there is IBM 8-bit IDE. I know I've got one in my PS/2 25-286.
> 
>   There are, in fact, at least three IDEs:
> 
> * 16-bit ISA IDE (ATA). The sort we use nowadays.
> *  8-bit ISA IDE (XTA). The sort in later Amstrad XTs and some hardcards.
>    It looks exactly like 'normal' ATA, but it certainly doesn't quack like
>    it. A few drives can do either (selected with jumpers).
> * MCA IDE. What you get in at least some PS/2s.
> 
>   In each case, it's called IDE because the controller is integrated with
> the drive; but in each case, it's a different type of controller.
> 
>   If all else fails, find a SCSI card and use that :-)
> 
>
Some time ago, I went fully SCSI, but to install OS/2 V4 again on this
configuration fails
Have to try again. But keep in mind that the OS and some bioses will try
to find IDE and therefore keep in the middle of the road with your
hardware too if you install an OS.

Still having Fun

Armand