Hi there,
Anyone got a pointer to the latest version of CP/M for the C128 ?
And any ideas how to get it onto a 1581 disk if I can only copy the files off of 1541 disks ? (got an MMC64 and it only handles .d64 images)
Thanks
Mark
The last version of CP/M for the 128 is dated May 1987. It has built-in support for the 1750 REU as well as the 1581 3.5" floppy drive.
i believe the version was infact 3.0 wasn't it? i think thats availasble here in the download sectiom...
someone correct me if it's not 3.0
A little confusing, I suppose: they're all "Version 3.0," but Commodore had at least three different releases. No fundamental difference between them, it's all the same OS. Like TomL_12953 said, the 1987 release was just an updated version to support the 1581 and an REU ramdisk. In the modern lingo it might be thought of as a "Version 3.0, Service Pack 2."
oh no, comodore had service packs? ;-) hahaha
Quote from: TomL_12953The last version of CP/M for the 128 is dated May 1987. It has built-in support for the 1750 REU as well as the 1581 3.5" floppy drive.
That's correct but fortunately there have been non-official upgrades since -
http://landover.no-ip.com/128/olate/details.php?file=148 - cpmfastfinal.zip is one, it eliminates 40 column mode, adds new functionality & provides a faster BIOS. As well, it's "fixed' for Y2K. Recommend that if you want to seriously run CP/M on the 128 that you get this, the difference in speed & usability is amazing!
The last "official" release was indeed the 27/05/87 version.
cheers,
Lance
Good grief, I had no idea a "hacked" version existed. Hats off to Mr. Ticmanis - this could not have been a trivial undertaking.
Quote from: adminhttp://landover.no-ip.com/128/olate/details.php?file=148 - cpmfastfinal.zip is one, it eliminates 40 column mode, adds new functionality & provides a faster BIOS. As well, it's "fixed' for Y2K. Recommend that if you want to seriously run CP/M on the 128 that you get this, the difference in speed & usability is amazing!
Ah, I have the May 1987 version. Time to upgrade to this newer version.
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Quote from: strandedinnzHi there,
Anyone got a pointer to the latest version of CP/M for the C128 ?
And any ideas how to get it onto a 1581 disk if I can only copy the files off of 1541 disks ? (got an MMC64 and it only handles .d64 images)
Thanks
Mark
Check here for the latest D81 wirter for the MMC64:
http://c64.mustangindex.com/dl.html
Yay! At last! :-)
I shall get it tonight and see how it goes.
On another question ... do you have an Retro Replays in stock ? Could do with one of those!
Lance, how come the CP/M download area links aren't active from the Downloads main page?
Quote from: airshipLance, how come the CP/M download area links aren't active from the Downloads main page?
Ummmm... probably because I forfot to upload the page after adding 'em all in :( Will do it this weekend, sorry.
cheers,
Lance
Quote from: airshipLance, how come the CP/M download area links aren't active from the Downloads main page?
Actually, I told a lie - they were never available on the site because they were supposed to be (planned) on telnet BBS.
I managed to get the CP/M version of TBBS working on the 128 but never got around to putting the thing online as I had some issues that I haven't yet been able to properly resolve (occasional hangups, transfer issues).
I'll build the pages (there's a LOT of stuff).
cheers,
Lance
Your link above goes to the online archive, indirectly. Would that work, or is there some formatting/hosting issue with that?
BTW, thanks for all your hard work, Lance. This is a GREAT board!
Quote from: airshipYour link above goes to the online archive, indirectly. Would that work, or is there some formatting/hosting issue with that?
BTW, thanks for all your hard work, Lance. This is a GREAT board!
It's still there, looks appalling, but feel free :)
cheers,
Lance