Hello everyone,
I just wanted to introduce myself as a new (again) Model 100 owner. The TRS-80
Model 100 was my second real computer. In the mid 80s I worked-part time at
Radio Shack, while going to college. My first real computer purchase was a 64K
Color Computer 2, then about a year later I
Dive in!
What do you envision yourself doing with the M100?
The biggest issue you may have is getting data and programs to & from the
Model 100. I suspect you will use RS-232 with a terminal emulator
program. I use Tera Term.
The backpack drive is also a great method in that it uses a
The two things I'd get right away are either a backpack drive or a
null-modem cable. LaddieAlpha is a great program for transferring files
from the PC, once you have TS-DOS installed on the 100.
The other must-have accessory, in my opinion, is the REX. After putting one
in my T-102, I don't know
Regarding REX, I got mine from Stephen Adolph for my NEC.I highly recommend
REX as well.
From: M100 On Behalf Of Tom Wilson
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:31 PM
To: M100 Mailing List
Subject: Re: [M100] New (again) Model 100 owner
The two things I'd get right away are either a