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From: jmonroy@netcom.com (Jesus Monroy Jr)
Subject: Re: DMA & Refresh - How they work
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Date: Sat, 1 Jan 1994 01:36:14 GMT
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uhclem@nemesis.UUCP wrote:

: <>
: I'll try one last time....   and consider reading it all before replying or
: 				commenting.	 Thanks
: 				Chip Wizards:  I have simplified a few
: 					descriptions for clarity.  I know this.


: Quite frankly, I don't know why anyone is still going on about all this.
: Read the manuals and the schematics, maybe even write AND distribute a
: production-level driver or two, then we can all talk about system
: architecture with some authority.   :-)
:
:
	I read most of your comments.  There are essentially correct,
	and (GOD thank you) some is talking that actually has read
	the Data Guide.

	I am gratefully for you comments. However, I can see that
	you are being mislead by some of the MFGr promo.
	But rather than mute a good discussion, I will take your
	challenge and write a "production-level" drive.

	OK... Guys...... what is the criteria?

	This will work, but I need suggestions.

	Please write.  I plan to be back on-line fully after the first.
	


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Jesus Monroy Jr                                          jmonroy@netcom.com
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