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An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« on: April 27, 2009, 09:05:59 AM »
Maybe some of you have noticed that Sage IV computer standing next to Lorraine and being involved in the development? Well it seems it has an history as interesting as the Amiga itself:

http://suddendisruption.blogspot.com/search/label/Stride%20Micro

Semms it was called Agony: Portrait
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Re: A Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 01:12:10 PM »
DamageX, Seems 68000 uses 5 clocks/instruction *. Would even make 6502 look impressive ;)

Didn't know it had this crappy clock to instruction rate ;)
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Re: An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 03:37:13 PM »
The summary of the Sage computer history seems to be to hire people that know what they are doing, AND have a genuine interest in the subject. If they have a sane human interaction also helps ;)
Obvious counter examples were the seller that sectioned the country into monopoly sectors. The reseller in Texas that had no clue in computers but wanted to make money.
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Re: An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 09:16:46 PM »
There was "graphics terminals". Though IF they are connected via RS232 that would still not be good.

Now VME graphics.. *mmmm* :D

However numbercrunching wise I think the Sage IV was a way better performer. 3,5" discs where not available when it was constructed I think.
As for software support, it seems it was not a problem due to the amount of engineers using it ;)
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Re: An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 11:10:53 PM »
I think the price of the NOD killed it. Not that they could have avoided it. Just the wrong time.

"multi-user version of the BIOS" .. and now the punch "Not only did this new BIOS support more than one user, it could run DIFFERENT operating systems for each of those users at the same time." .. and something that seems similar ;) "Again, we were pushing the limits. This opened up new applications.".

Now this seems to affected the computer industry of today: :D
"Bill Gates seemed more focused on drilling for business data about our products and users"

"Steve Jobs was interested in packaging and presentation, but he also understood and appreciated technology."
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Re: An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 11:44:09 PM »
Intrigue thickens.. Wonder if that's the machine used for Lorraine development ;)
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Re: An Lorraine related computer (Sage IV)
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2009, 11:55:09 AM »
So is there any files that the Amiga community might have use for ..? ;)
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