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Nf-From: uiucdcs!bcase    Jan 28 11:26:00 1985

[bug lunch]

I am thinking about purchasing a used Victor 9000 micro.  I really like the
graphics resolution (800 x 400).   I am just wondering if that is enough
of a reason.  Questions:  (1) is there still software available for this
beast?  (2) are there any big problems with this micro that I should be
aware of?  (3) I know the floppies variable-speed to increase storage
capacity.  What is the chance of replacing them with regular drives?
(4) does Victor still support/document this micro?

Advance thanks.    - bcase

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[]
	If your interest is purely graphics, you might take a look at the
Tecmar Graphics Master board for the IBM.  It offers 700x700 resolution which
isn't too shabby.

--


				James E. Conley
				Phonetics Research Laboritory
				Indiana University at Bloomington
				...iuvax!jec

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> I am thinking about purchasing a used Victor 9000 micro.  I really like the
> graphics resolution (800 x 400).   I am just wondering if that is enough
> of a reason.  Questions:  (1) is there still software available for this
> beast?  (2) are there any big problems with this micro that I should be
> aware of?  (3) I know the floppies variable-speed to increase storage
> capacity.  What is the chance of replacing them with regular drives?
> (4) does Victor still support/document this micro?

Victor made a great machine. The I/O was good. The display was great, etc.
Potential and current Victor owners might wish to dial up Mike Connick's
BBS in Reston, VA. It runs on a Victor 9000 and there is often a fair
amount of discussion about the Victor. The BBS number is 703-479-9459. It
is quite popular so be prepared to dial often.

						rlgvax!geller

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Date: Thu, 31-Jan-85 11:22:05 EST
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> (4) does Victor still support/document this micro?

Victor doesn't support anything.  They went bust last year.
-- 
Doug Pardee -- Terak Corp. -- !{hao,ihnp4,decvax}!noao!terak!doug