I have the 4MB version of the MiniNote(TM) 3000
The software on it is:
- MS-DOS 5.0
- Microsoft Works 2
- Race Pen II (PIM)
- Microsoft Interlink (for file transfer over direct cable connection)
- Various drivers
- Unlike what the DOSPalmTop index lists for very closely related models, the is no Microsoft QBasic included. There is DOS's DEBUG.EXE, however.
The BIOS is PhoenixBIOS(TM) version 1.03.01 FOR PALMTOP SOLUTION. Likely BIOS setup keys just produce an error. I'm not sure if there even is a BIOS-level setup utility.
The annoyance the index lists of not being able to boot anything but DOS can likely be overcome by booting *FROM* DOS as it doesn't protect against dangerous actions like loading and executing someone else's kernel. I'd imagine you could start a small Linux with loadlin and possibly even run GRUB for DOS from AUTOEXEC.BAT
MiniNote 3000
MiniNote 3000
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Re: MiniNote 3000
Very interesting machine! I have dropped you a PM.
Well the loadlin trick works on every machine - so you could boot something like minix - i even did that on the Sharp PC-3100 once. With a 386 and 4 MB even better unix flaours should be possible. However - only unix can be loaded by loadlin - so other OS like OS/2 or different DOS flavours (Like FreeDOS) are not possible afaik.
The BIOS of ALL tidalwave are terrible imho. No Setup options, no boot priority settings, no inversing the screen. From the Race Pen tool (and by some command line switches) you should however at least be able to switch CPU speed, turn on/off serial port and so on, but that's already the best you can do.
The index page about the mininote was mostly just copied from the earlier (1000 series) Tidalwave. Since the rest of the software (Dos 5.0, works, Race Pen) sounds similar I'd have assumed that QBasic stays included. I am a bit surprised to hear this one has actually LESS software than the older machines. Maybe they had to include more drivers and didn't want to buy larger ROM chips, so something had to go? XD
Well the loadlin trick works on every machine - so you could boot something like minix - i even did that on the Sharp PC-3100 once. With a 386 and 4 MB even better unix flaours should be possible. However - only unix can be loaded by loadlin - so other OS like OS/2 or different DOS flavours (Like FreeDOS) are not possible afaik.
The BIOS of ALL tidalwave are terrible imho. No Setup options, no boot priority settings, no inversing the screen. From the Race Pen tool (and by some command line switches) you should however at least be able to switch CPU speed, turn on/off serial port and so on, but that's already the best you can do.
The index page about the mininote was mostly just copied from the earlier (1000 series) Tidalwave. Since the rest of the software (Dos 5.0, works, Race Pen) sounds similar I'd have assumed that QBasic stays included. I am a bit surprised to hear this one has actually LESS software than the older machines. Maybe they had to include more drivers and didn't want to buy larger ROM chips, so something had to go? XD
Re: MiniNote 3000
Here's the full file system in case anyone is interested: (I'll deal with the PM later.)
This is hand-typed so expect errors
This is hand-typed so expect errors
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C: [LABEL MS-ROMDOS]
[RP]
RP BAT 307
CITYTIME DBF 8955
CITY_PHO DBF 17335
CTR_PHO DBF 5078
EXCHD DBF 815
HELP DBF 30851
MEASURE DBF 2794
SORT DBF 455
PREFER INI 25
CITY_PHO NTX 7168
HELP NTX 8192
SORT NTX 2048
DISVDO COM 17
ENVDO COM 17
INSTALL EXE 9544
RPCGA EXE 152110
[TOOLS]
TXMSDISK SYS 4408
POWER EXE 8052
HIMEM SYS 11616
MEMCARD EXE 45430
MS-FLASH SYS 53762
DBLFLASH EXE 14878
PCMATA SYS 9290
DEBUG EXE 15707
SDPDRV SYS 4959
PCERASE EXE 5320
UTIMENU EXE 1902
TDLWAVE SYS 1065
TDLWAVE BAT 271
UTIL BAT 285
$$AUTO$$ EXE [HIDDEN]
$$FOR$$ EXE [HIDDEN]
MAINICON EXE 4240
SETUP COM 6933
ROMDRIVE SYS 1178
ROMFLASH SYS 706
KEYBOARD SYS 34697
MODE COM 15543
FILL BIN [HIDDEN]
AUTOEXEC BAT 272
CONFIG SYS 1065-
[144896 BYTES FREE, WRITABLE]
D: [LABEL WORKS]
[DOS]
FORMAT.COM
INTERSVR.EXE
INTERLNK.EXE
DOSKEY.COM
XCOPY.EXE
LABEL.EXE
PRINT.EXE
KEYB.COM
ATTRIB.COM
WORKSEXE.EXE
SPELL.OVL
HELP.OVL
WORKS.OVL
CANONBJE.PRD
COMM.SCD
EPSONL01.PRD
F001.SFT
F04003.RFT
F04004.RFT
F04005.RFT
F04006.RFT
IBMQUICK.DAT
IBMQUICK.PRD
INTL.RSC
MAIN.DIC
SCREEN.VID
WORKS.BAT
WORKS.HLP
WORKS.INI
HP3.PRD
BROTHER.PRD
NEC.PRD
[5632 BYTES FREE BUT IS READ-ONLY]
E: [LABEL XMSDISK]
[RP]
[A WORKS DIRECTORY GETS CREATED WHEN I RUN WORKS WITH SEVERAL FILES COPIED TO IT]
[509952 BYTES FREE, WRITABLE]
F: [LABEL MS-ROMDOS]
PCMCS EXE 31096
PCMSCD EXE 17682
MAINMENU BAT 681
PRSPF SYS 8387
SDPFIX3 SYS 4959
PSEUDO SYS 1568
[5888 BYTES "FREE" BUT IS READ-ONLY]
Re: MiniNote 3000
Would be interesting to get the drivers. Some stuff is custom made for this machine. Since there's no PCMCIA flash drivers for the PS-1000 models I'd love to try and see if they work on the older machines, then we could use Flash cards or CF on these... It's kinda long shot, but if the PCMCIA controller is the same that might work.
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Re: MiniNote 3000
I just picked up one of these (the 2.5MB version) at an estate sale. It doesn't seem to have the backlit LCD (or I haven't found how to turn on a backlight!).
It did come with two Solid State flash cards (PCMCIA cards), with a variety of other software including Windows 3.1. I can get Windows to run, but some of the software on the cards seems specific to other palmtops (For example, "SOL.EXE", which I thought might be Solitaire, throws an error saying it will only run on an HP 100LX or 200LX).
I'm kind of at a loss for what to do with this. I semi-collect old computers but am starting to get cluttered and have more than I know what to do with. Would someone on here be interested in buying it? In addition to the flash cards I'd throw in a soft case (not sure if original) and wall wart power supply (also don't know if original). Otherwise I was thinking of putting it on eBay.
It did come with two Solid State flash cards (PCMCIA cards), with a variety of other software including Windows 3.1. I can get Windows to run, but some of the software on the cards seems specific to other palmtops (For example, "SOL.EXE", which I thought might be Solitaire, throws an error saying it will only run on an HP 100LX or 200LX).
I'm kind of at a loss for what to do with this. I semi-collect old computers but am starting to get cluttered and have more than I know what to do with. Would someone on here be interested in buying it? In addition to the flash cards I'd throw in a soft case (not sure if original) and wall wart power supply (also don't know if original). Otherwise I was thinking of putting it on eBay.
Re: MiniNote 3000
Have sent you a PM. Probably no surprise - but yeah I am always interested in DOS palmtops. Well i guess that is why i created this site and forum. XD
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Re: MiniNote 3000
I can't seem to reply or compose a PM!
When I try it just says "We are sorry, but you are not authorised to use this feature. You may have just registered here and may need to participate more in discussions to be able to use this feature."
My email is saveitforparts <AT> gmail.com if that's easier.
When I try it just says "We are sorry, but you are not authorised to use this feature. You may have just registered here and may need to participate more in discussions to be able to use this feature."
My email is saveitforparts <AT> gmail.com if that's easier.
Re: MiniNote 3000
I guess i need to review forum settings.... XD Anyways I have sent you an email. Reply here if you didn't get it.