| From: | Jim Spratt |
| Date: | 6 May 2001 at 18:25:42 |
| Subject: | Re: I"M NEW! |
Hello BearJER@Juno.com
On 06-May-01, you wrote:
> Hi, I'm new to this e-group. I have a stock Amiga 500 and always loved
> the OS, but I never had the money to get a high-end machine. Still
> don't, really, but I want to at least purchase a 1200 and expand as I go
> along. Like lots of others, I had to move on to windows (don't hit me!)
> because of work, etc., but I always was hoping for the best with Amiga.
Welcome then dude...
> I have a couple questions:
>
> 1. What is meant by the Amiga 1200 PCB?
It's the circuit board inside the computer that everything else connects to
- open the trapdoor cover, and you'll see the edge connector, which is part
of the PCB.
> 2. Can I get on the net with just a stock 1200 with HD and external
> modem without any expansion modules, like a tower? Did I have to have a
> CD right off?
Nope - you'll need more memory than 2Mb - 6Mb @ least would be recommended
(4mb fast, 2mb chip) - which involves either a memory board or an
accelerator - personally go for the accelerator as 030 boards can be bought
for peanuts...
> 3. What software will enable me to get on net?
Netconnect 3 should do the trick, tho V� is pants in it's current public
incarnation
> Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
>
> --Jerry
Regards
jimspratt@imaga5.freeserve.co.uk or jimspratt@madasafish.com
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