Linked by killermike on Wed 18th Apr 2007 10:07 UTC
In this article, I'm going to explore the idea that the 8 bit home computer not only had a great deal to offer the prehistoric early-humans of 1985 but that it may also have a place in the modern world; perhaps, there is something that we can learn from it. Having identified the laudable, worthwhile elements of this class of machine, I'm going to make some suggestions towards a scheme that would embody these characteristics in the form of a machine that would have a place within the modern world.
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RE: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by load_mic on Wed 18th Apr 2007 12:19
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RE: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by brewmastre on Wed 18th Apr 2007 12:23
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Let's see what's available at the moment:
there's the OneChip MSX: http://www.bazix.nl/onechipmsx.html
essentially an MSX computer, but with OS hardware, using VHDL to implement most stuff. Still 100% MSX compatible in its basic form. But with VHDL this could turn into a superMSX (or any other machine that is developed in VHDL of course)
Then the OS.. hangon, there's something brewing in the 8bit world as well. and it's called "SymbOS": http://symbos.de/
A very nice window like environment.
And oh, wait.. yes, you CAN play MP3s already. oh wait, internet is also possible, there's only a lack of a good browser. And other stuff as well.
You may be surprised how far people have come, with just 8 bits. The saying is still true: Big fast computers breed lazy fat programmers. 8 bit rules :-)Edited 2007-04-18 12:01
there's the OneChip MSX: http://www.bazix.nl/onechipmsx.html
essentially an MSX computer, but with OS hardware, using VHDL to implement most stuff. Still 100% MSX compatible in its basic form. But with VHDL this could turn into a superMSX (or any other machine that is developed in VHDL of course)
Then the OS.. hangon, there's something brewing in the 8bit world as well. and it's called "SymbOS": http://symbos.de/
A very nice window like environment.
And oh, wait.. yes, you CAN play MP3s already. oh wait, internet is also possible, there's only a lack of a good browser. And other stuff as well.
You may be surprised how far people have come, with just 8 bits. The saying is still true: Big fast computers breed lazy fat programmers. 8 bit rules :-)Edited 2007-04-18 12:01
Your bring some very good points to the table. Next time let's try it without the sarcasm
RE[2]: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by marcof on Wed 18th Apr 2007 13:33
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RE[2]: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by CowMan on Sat 21st Apr 2007 22:41
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hmm. On so little pixels, they really should not have tried to emulate the Win9x+ style GUI. Perhaps more familurarity than anything, I way prefer the more appropriate interfaces of Epoc-based systems or the PILI/etc. OS that the Sharp ZR-3000/5700/etc. ran. Windowing is mostly futile, sufficient cut-paste support basically eliminates the need on such cramped space.
RE: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by Kochise on Wed 18th Apr 2007 13:10
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RE[2]: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by Accident on Wed 18th Apr 2007 13:29
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RE: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by obi_oni on Wed 18th Apr 2007 16:03
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RE: hmm.. 8 bit computers..
by ml2mst on Wed 18th Apr 2007 20:05
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Funny, I was pretty curious about this article until the author started his proposal. That' s when I gave up, because these where my first thoughts:
Let's see what's available at the moment:
there's the OneChip MSX:
http://www.bazix.nl/onechipmsx.html
there's the OneChip MSX:
http://www.bazix.nl/onechipmsx.html
Probaply the author has no clue what a MSX is, so let' s check out Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSX
Never too old to learn (even about retro computing) :-)
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Let's see what's available at the moment:
there's the OneChip MSX: http://www.bazix.nl/onechipmsx.html
essentially an MSX computer, but with OS hardware, using VHDL to implement most stuff. Still 100% MSX compatible in its basic form. But with VHDL this could turn into a superMSX (or any other machine that is developed in VHDL of course)
Then the OS.. hangon, there's something brewing in the 8bit world as well. and it's called "SymbOS": http://symbos.de/
A very nice window like environment.
And oh, wait.. yes, you CAN play MP3s already. oh wait, internet is also possible, there's only a lack of a good browser. And other stuff as well.
You may be surprised how far people have come, with just 8 bits. The saying is still true: Big fast computers breed lazy fat programmers. 8 bit rules :-)
Edited 2007-04-18 12:01