Re: Upgrading Original IBM PC

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From: Frank Abernathy
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 1990 19:36

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In article <4396@crash.cts.com>, jims@pro-berks.cts.com (Jim Sloan) writes:
> In-Reply-To: message from crosenberg@cdp.UUCP
> 
> You must first upgrade the BIOS on the 5150 PC for it to use DOS 3.x.  I don't

I am not sure if this REALLY applies, but down below are some folks that sell
ROM Bios for PCs and clones.

> know where you can get a BIOS for it though.  Also, the memory upgrade will be
> necessary.  There was some recent talk on the FidoNet about someone upgrading
> a 5150, so I'll check over there and see if anyone remembers what had to be
> done.
> Jim

Upgrades, Etc. 800-541-1943

Self Reliant PC Service  808-521-5525

Mr. Bios   408-396-4096.

YOU contact them and determine if they have what YOU want....

later
frank

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Frank Abernathy, University of Texas at Austin, frank@ut-emx.utexas.edu
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Subject: Re: Upgrading Original IBM PC
Summary: ROM Upgrades
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