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From: Mr W Templeton< >
Subject: Re: [SOG-UK-L] 1881 Census on CDROM
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 99 22:26:27

On Fri 30 Jul 99 (21:08:45), wrote:
> Bill Templeton wrote...
> >>) For the benefit of RiscOS enthusiasts, I have to report that the
> software is running happily on my StrongArm Risc PC with 486DX second
processor and Windoze 95, which copes with it quite adequately, although not
> quite as fast as one might wish. I am contemplating upgrading to a 586, but
in the meantime I can work satisfactorily with what I've got.<<
>
> THIS message is aimed purely at Bill and the one or two other people on
> this list who use a sensible computer, i.e. the Acorn Risc PC.
>
> I think you will find an Aleph One 586 PC card and their latest PCPro
> software, version 3.02, make the discs run virtually as fast as any
> Pentium. If you don't already have it, could I suggest you also treat
> yourself to a great little word processing program called EasiWriter
> Professional?

Thanks, Roy. I note that Aleph One have reduced the price of their 586 card to
225UKP, and CJE Micros are offering it for 150UKP in exchange for my 486DX100!
I've read a lot about Easiwriter, and intend taking your advice on both scores.

Regards, Bill.
--

Bill Templeton, South Bucks

Chance your ARM - take a risc!

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