A couple of firsts for me (Commodore)

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Tue May 28 13:40:44 2002

On Tue, 28 May 2002, Christopher Smith wrote:

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chad Fernandez [mailto:fernande_at_internet1.net]
>
> > Does this have an OS in Rom, or does it need a "boot" disk
> > like an Apple //?
>
> Strictly speaking, I don't believe either model _requires_ a boot
> disk. A boot disk will add significant functionality to the Apple,
> though. :)
>
> Anyway, the commodore will use its disk without booting from it,
> in contrast to some Apple systems, where that's not exactly true.
>
> You can also get CP/M for it, as some other people have said. Don
> Maslin probably has the disk, and he's usually willing to send them
> for (very reasonable) media/copying cost.

No, regrettably, I have nothing for Commodore.

                                                 - don
> Chris
>
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