I decided to do "retro computing from the recliner" tonight, and set up Windows 3.11 For Workgroups on my "Super Armada 7770DMT". Let's talk about it briefly in a 🧵 here!
So, this particular computer doesn't have a traditional floppy drive since it originally had the dreaded Citizen W1D drive. No problem! We'll use OpenFlops and disk images where we need them!
I also decided that I would use my Parallel Port to SD (SDPPD) device to transfer files to the laptop. So after creating a DOS partition, I created a disk image with the driver for the SDPPD with the right changes to config. sys to load it!
From there, I loaded up the SD card with drivers and installers, booted up the laptop, and copied all of the files over. It wasn't fast, but I wasn't in a hurry! I did get the copy command right on the second try, haha
After installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11, I started ripping through the various drivers and utilities. First I did PCMCIA and video.
Next, I did supplemental and programmable keys. The supplemental disk gave me power management and the like!
And next was network, which involves configuring my Cisco Aironet 350 wireless network card. These cards are a little wonky, if you ever need help setting one up in DOS, I have tutorials for that! After setup, I mapped a network drive.
After setting up network, I copied over and installed sound drivers... I forgot to put them on the SD card initially 🤣
And finally, just for fun, I launched some DOS system information utilities. First we have MSD which is bundled with MSDOS 6.22, next we have SpeedSys, and finally Symantec System Info. This little Pentium 233 MMX is cooking 😂
Anyway, this was fun. Maybe tomorrow (well, technically TODAY), I'll load up some more systems that are sitting along the wall. I love this little Armada. Thanks for following along!
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