> > > But it wasn't the graphics that did it - 80 column text was important
> > > to the PC, as was compatbility between home and work.
> > Compatibility? Could the PC easily read Commodore 64 diskettes?
> No... But could a Commodore 64 read a PC disk? No - until the Commodore 128
> came out with 1571 drive. Then the PC could read (PC formatted) disks made
> on the 1571.
Suitably programmed, the 1571 can read FAT disks as well, and so can the 1581.
And 1581 disks can be read in PCs.
But I know Bryan already knew this ;-)
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