From: fwb@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Frank Bennett) Subject: Re: CD Rom and Future Domain Date: 24 Sep 1992 19:17:08 GMT
>
> The card is similar to the FD card which the ST-0x driver supports. The
> differences I had to make to get it to work are:
>
> 1) Define OVERRIDE, since there is no bios identification on the card.
> 2) Change the two register locations. The offsets for the ST-0x are 1a00 and
> 1c00, my card had them at 1c00 and 1e00.
>
> Both of these changes are really minor.
>
Yes they are but where might one find (ftp) a boot_image & the root_image that
reconizes this Future Domain 8bit controller?
This controller is also known as a TMC950. I was also successful in booting
& mounting the root_image, so the Future Domain floppy controller is
compatiable with the Western Digital bla, bla, bla. I did get a message
to the effect "no hd controllers found" & install asks about "Installing
the OS on my TV"
This has been a good controller for me. The reason I purchased it was 'cause
it was supported by ISC & SCO Unix.
Adaptec 1542b go for $285 or so, floppy controller?
Future domain TMC950 go for $85 and it also has a floppy controller
Seagate ST0* only support segate drives
So for the price differential, we all could have a SCSI tape drive!
thanks,
Frank