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PC-XT + adapters for sale.

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From: bala
Date: Thu, 28 May 1992 06:11
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	I have a PC-XT (8 MHz / 4.77 Mhz switchable) with the following config:

	NEC V20 CPU - instruction set is super-set of 808X
	640 KB memory
	30Meg hard drive with XT-RLL controller
	one 1.2 Meg 5-1/4" floppy drive
	One 1.44 Meg 3-1/2" floppy drive
	2 parrllel, 2 serial, 1 game ports
	2400 baud internal modem
	Battery backed Real-Time-Clock in the motherboard
	Monochrome Hercules Display adapter switchable to CGA mode
	14" monochrome, flat screen paper white monitor - less strain on eyes
	84 keys keyboard

	Other adapters not installed in the system:

	1 Logitech bus mouse with mouse adapter
	1 full length 8 bit CGA card
	1 set of flat (ribbon) cable to connect RLL card to hard drive.

	Software included with manuals:

	MS-DOS with upgrade license
	Turbo C with upgrade license

	Other software:

	Lots of shareware & source code both in 5-1/4" & 3-1/2" 100 disks.
	Lots of Games.

	Extra software available on negotiable basis.

	All the above for a low $500 only.

	Will offer free installation , e-mail & telephone support for 1 month.

	Ideal for home use: database, word processing, spread sheet
			    dialup to hosts & online services.

	Ideal for cannibalizing the parts (as spares)

	Or with a motherboard upgrade to 80286 or 80386SX for < $50
	will become a software production system.

	Ideal for learning software.

	Only serious buyers write to bala@silver.lcs.mit.edu with e-mail
	address .and. .or. phone number day-time .and. .or. evening.

../bala
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From: bala@silver.lcs.mit.edu (bala)
Subject: PC-XT + adapters for sale.
Message-ID: <1992May28.061126.25985@mintaka.lcs.mit.edu>
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Keywords: PC-XT, adapters, PC-parts, good_deal, must_sell, $500
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Organization: MIT Lab for Computer Science
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Date: Thu, 28 May 1992 06:11:26 GMT
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