Re: Which Is Better CP/M or 6502?

[Mike Pfaiffer <mike@digitalcivilization.ca>]

Bryan Parkoff wrote:
>     Please state your opinion what you think is better to do with the CP/M
> and/or 6502 microprocessor.  Is CP/M much like Intel CPU?
>
> --
> Yours Truly,
>
> Bryan Parkoff
> BParkoff@satx.rr.com
	I won't point out the problems David Empson did. I'll assume you are 
talking about a 6502 vs Z80 comparison.

	I'd say you'd have to supply a context before you could compare the 
chips. In terms of running on an Apple, a 6502 is preferable to running 
the CP/M card. In terms of other machines, I'd say it's possible for the 
reverse to be true.

	In terms of opcodes and design, the Z80 has more of opcodes and 
registers. The instruction set is sometimes less intuitive than the 6502 
set. There are also a general set of rules to follow under the Z80. In 
spite of the smaller instructionset and registers, it is my opinion the 
6502 is easier to program.

				Later
				Mike



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