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From: tob@inuxm.UUCP (T Burger)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Re: questions
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Date: Mon, 15-Dec-86 08:26:08 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 15 08:26:08 1986
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> > tob@inuxm.UUCP (T Burger) writes:
> >My solution to this is to use the Duplicating Technoliges Inc. board.
> >This gives you full track buffering, double density or single density
> >operation.  And if you have the warp mod on your OS roms you get
> >almost the full warp speed from standard format disks. during read
> >operations and normal speed during write operations.
> >
> >The only problem I have found with this setup is that some protected
> >software won't load with the DTI board due to the full track buffering.
> >I keep my trusty 810 around for that.
> 
> Hmmm... in that case why not get a Happy upgrade.  It will make a 1050
> double density and can be completely disabled if need be.
> It supports full track buffering, warp speed, single/double/1050 density
> You do not need special OS ROM's
> I've had one for a while and I'm very 'HAPPY' with it.

The DTI board can also be disabled.  But you have to load a short program
to do it. (I think the HAPPY is the same way)  I have decided to keep my
setup completely 'turnkey' so my kids can use it to.  Therefore no special
software to configure anything.

Correct me if I'm wrong, But you still need the warp speed handlers in the
machine for Happy.  My suggestion for the OS mod allows any DOS to be used,
not just Sparta Dos, to get warp speed.

So even for the Happy system you either have the warp speed handlers in the
DOS or in the OS roms.  Since I like MYDOS, I chose the OS rom mod route.

Ted