Date   : Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:29:55 +0100
From   : Philip Blundell <Philip.Blundell@...>
Subject: Re: BBC - RiscPC econet link up 

>1. Are BBC micro (as opposed to Master) econet expansions still available
>(from 8bs or elsewhere?)

The BBC econet expansion was a kit of parts that you had to solder onto the 
board.  The instructions are in the service manual and all the parts are still 
(just about) available.

>2. Assuming that a Master econet board will slot into a RiscPC, is the
>software present in RiscOS to drive it? (I assume so).

I think your assumption is flawed, but RISC OS did (last time I looked) still 
contain the 6854 drivers.

>Would additional file server software be needed?

Yes.

p.