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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: Duce on July 19, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
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I am contemplating getting an A3000 or A4000 to run the BBS on. The SAM is nice, but still has issues with doorgames :( I have an A1200, but I don't care for it much, I always liked the big box Amiga's better.
I am leaning towards another A3000 due to the built in scandoubler, but I'm not a big fan of SCSI anymore. What's an easy solution to add IDE to an A3000?
A4000 I always liked, but I really want to keep costs minimal and avoid having to buy anything other than a used NIC for it, so I'd need a scandoubler/flickerfixer for an A4000. A4000 IDE is a plus, though.
What's the going rate for a base model '030 A3000/A4000 with a bit of memory expansion on it - anyone got one that needs a good home going cheap in North America? I don't need anything fancy.
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I've found both an a3k and a4k for around $300+sh.
An ethernet card typically runs around another $100 or so, based on my experience. The ariadne is my favorite so far.
The a3k is pretty beneficial if you don't need a graphics card but just want the scan doubled. However, I'm in the same boat as you regarding IDE. I will say that a fastata mk v works well in an a3k and can be had new from elbox, as opposed to trying to find a scandoubler/flicker fixer for the a4k (you'll probably be stuck getting something used). So, that's my $.02...the a3k should be fine for bbsing. I have run amiga express on an a3k with no issues.
Another note...what bbs? :) And what software?
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I can offer a good price on a less than optimal condition 4000T! I wouldn't hesitate to run a BBS on it though.
PM me if interested.
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Currently running Zeus BBS on a SAM 440ep/OS 4.1u2 combo, just flushing out the last few niggling bugs before I put it back up publically.
I'm working on porting DLG BB/OS from the old 68k legacy code to PPC/OS 4.1, but it's been real slow going with my limited coding knowledge.
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I've got some if you're willing to pick up. I'm in San Antonio.
I just don't ever want to ship one again, what a nightmare.
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Currently running Zeus BBS on a SAM 440ep/OS 4.1u2 combo, just flushing out the last few niggling bugs before I put it back up publically.
I'm working on porting DLG BB/OS from the old 68k legacy code to PPC/OS 4.1, but it's been real slow going with my limited coding knowledge.
I run a pc/linux bbs. It's daydream, and was once a big contender on Amiga. The original Amiga version was ported to linux in c for version 2.0.
I am also the current maintainer of the software, as it turns out. I'm doing a lot of bugfixes and adding some features. If you're curious, telnet to montereybbs.com :)