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Article #42480Re: novice questions...
From: Danny Low
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1990 18:21
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1990 18:21
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>a monitor (They're keeping the one the machine has)
>a modem (they're keeping this, too)
>a larger hard drive (eventually)
The monitor is dependent on the video card in the system. With
an original IBM PC, the chances are it is a monochrome or a CGA
card. It might have an EGA card which requires yet another
type of monitor. I suggest taking the card with you when you buy
the monitor. If you are lucky you can find someone who actually
knows something at the store and can properly identify the video
card.
Any 8 bit internal modem will work. Any external modem will work.
I suggest getting a 2400 baud modem. Depending on what you use it for,
a 2400 baud modem can pay back the extra cost by shorter connect time and
less connect charges. If nothing else the speed difference makes a BIG
difference in how fast you can get things done.
Danny Low
"Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
HP SPCD dlow%hpspcoi@hplabs.hp.com ...!hplabs!hpspcoi!dlow
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