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From: Barry@nexthire.demon.co.uk (Barry Pickles)
Path: cdrom.com!barrnet.net!parc!biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!demon!nexthire.demon.co.uk!Barry
Subject: Re: CD-ROM DISCUSSION
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In article <104_9407301405@dl.paonline.com>
           ken.eves@dl.paonline.com "Ken Eves" writes:

>I'm looking for a (or a set of) cd(s) that has technical computer product
>information that is cleared for public distribution.  I'd like something with
>HD tech specs, controller specs with jumper settings, descriptions and specs of
>various types of memory etc.  The kind of info that you need in a hurry but
>never seem to be able to find when you need it.  Text files with
>manufacturer/distributor info would be good too.  Including addresses, phone
>numbers, support BBS numbers and e-mail addresses.
>
>If anyone knows of any discs like this please drop me a note here or to:
>
>ken.eves@dl.paonline.com 
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken
>
Not exactly what you're looking for, but Chestnut (yes. I know, but this one
is one of the few worth getting!) do a CD called "Computer Reference Library"
that has lots of tutorials and help files.
Cheers
Barry
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