From: Randal Whittle (whittle_at_chaph.usc.edu)
Date: Fri Jul 01 1994 - 11:02:00 EDT
> I am seriously trying to use the Windows system on my TP750C. I am used to
> the simple and fast DesqView on my old l40SX with 40M disk and 4M memory.
> With 12M on the TP I can use programs with just a little agression, but 170M
> is very little, 140M programs gives little room for data. The price for a
> 340M disk is frightening and there is no trade-in arrangement.
>
> SO:
> What is the experience with the compression program that is delivered with
> IBM DOS 6.1. I it simple and safe to use ???
> Thor \ivind Jensen
I use Stacker 4.0 which has some *really* incredible compression
(I've never seen a compressed drive do more than 1.8:1--and that was
lucky. My Stacker 4.0 drive now does in excess of 1.9:1, after
previously only getting 1.7:1 under previous compression software). I have
no problems with it--runs like a peach.
The stuff that comes with IBM DOS is SuperStor, and while I cannot
vouch for them personally, I've heard nothing but good stuff about it. I
think you'll be safe with it. A couple things to keep in mind: (1) Make
sure you leave a significant uncompressed drive space if at all possible.
There are times you'll really want it. I suggest 20 to 30 MB at a minimum.
(2) Do not "swap" the drives (i.e., after bootup, the compressed drive
suddenly becomes "C:" and the uncompressed gets switched to "D:". There is
usually a driver that can do this). It is just too confusing and you'll
have trouble at times with software installations. Just treat the
compressed volume as the next logical drive (D:) and re-install
your software such that it all knows they're on the D: drive...
Good luck!
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