I saw this web page, which might be of interest to you...
http://www.newdealinc.com/free/free.html#newpub
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Doug Lumpkin
PacInfo Internet
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Dreamer's Den wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm new at this so forgive me my ignorance. I have an old 286
> computer that I want to set up for the kids so they are able to
> type their homework. I would like to have win 3.1 and Write
> available for them to use. (Sometimes Dad's work takes priority.)
>
> I have been told by a local (loco?) teen that the base memory for
> this unit is inadequate for the task and not to bother installing
> win. Can anyone verify this for me? What are minimum memory reqts
> for win 3.1?
>
> 286 modular bios ver 3.03 c Award Software
> 640k base memory
> motherboard number PCC77AT05E Taiwan
> 40 meg harddrive
>
> Also I have what I believe to be a memory card that would fit in
> the unit. The card is two layers and contains 54 ic's (set in
> sockets) with the following identification ...
>
> MSK4164ANP
> 85A17G-15
>
> It also has a bank(?) of 8 dip(?) switches. 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8 are
> on. 3, 5, and 6 are off. Sorry but the card has no other
> identification visible.
>
> When I install the card I get the following error...
> memory parity error at 4000:FFFC found FF40 expected FFAA
>
> Is this error because the switches are set incorrectly or because
> the card is bad?
>
> If other info is required please let me know. I took a guess at
> what info might be needed.
>
> Thank you very much for any help you might give me.
>
> David Thuillier
>
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