Re: 6502 Programming Is Not Interested?

[Michael J. Schülke <news0307@mjschuelke.de>]

 wrote:

>     Look at me.  

Errm... How? Usenet is text-only, you know ;-) 

>     I am saying the fact is that most people begin to stop be interested
> programming on 6502.  

Most people have never been interested in programming, let alone in 
programming the 6502. And even those who once were have been moving away 
from the platform for almost 20 years, ever since inexpensive 68000 
systems became available. Even in embedded systems, the 6502 is a rare 
beast, compared to the multitude of 8051 derivates, PICs and 
AVRs/ATmegas. The only 'classic' 8-bit MPU that is still somewhat 
popular with embedded developers is the Z80. 

> It is the fact because we always concentrate on the
> new processor like Intel Pentium 4 and other type of processors in order to
> use new devices like DVD etc.

Now that's a strange combination -- you wouldn't use a P4 for a DVD 
player. You'd use a suitable DSP with a simple microcontroller.

>     Please ask a question -- Why do Western Design Center continue to
> manufacture 65C02 and 65816 CPUs?  It is because of medical's needs.  

You mean the 6502 being used in medical istruments? What's your source 
for that? 

> They
> already manufactured 65832 CPU, but it is not in production for public.  I
> have asked WDC to continue producing 65832 that supports 4GB of memory
> instead of 16MB of memory for limitation, but they are not willing to
> produce.  It is why my own manufacturer will license WDC in order to produce
> 65832 and 65864 near the future.  I am sure that WDC will win over Intel
> since 65832 will be designed to use RISC that does not need CISC
> instructions in order to save many cycles.

Excuse me, but even the 65832 is at least 15 years behind the current 
processor technology (no matter what manufacturer) in terms of raw 
computing power...

Regards, 
Michael