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Re: MacSprint II

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From: Brian bcase Case
Date: Mon, 08 May 1989 18:03
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>Does anyone out there have one of these [MacSpring II]?
>If so, I have some questions:

>1. Can you feel an improvement?

For most things, not really.  I do notice the improvement when running my
typesetter:  about 30%.  Since my typesetter runs for minutes, this is good.

>2. Does this cache react favorably to the cach control FKEY and/or the
>   toggle cache cdev?

It comes with its own cdev; I haven't tested all the interactions.

>3. Does this board increase the number of software failures for programs
>   running on the Mac II?

Well, the MPW C compiler won't run right with it on....  I think that's
the only thing I've seen go wrong.

>4. How well does MacSprint II coexist with a PMMU?

Don't know about this, but I think someone else said it doesn't work.
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Subject: Re: MacSprint II
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Date: 8 May 89 18:03:13 GMT
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