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Re: Future //
> With the "native 32 bit mode" you could build the kernel using Linux.
> This would give you the support base to update the OS as the hardware
> matures. Another item that would be interesting are the RTOS
> extensions. Could this be a hook for exstemely fast emulation of old
> hardware (6502/65816)?
If not, it should certainly help. Backward compatibility may require
some software simulation to make things work.
Personally, I think the 32 bit system makes a good selling point. There
are a lot of 'hackers' like us old time II users who would love to have
a new systems to play with. To them, the ability to run the old Apple II
software is just an extra advantage. There are a lot of people out there
who have fond memories of the good old days.
> BTW, I believe Linux would work on the GS as is. There is a port of
> Linux for the 8088.
Yes, it might be possible. My concern with such a project is the need
to access the GS toolboxes. Or rather, how much can be done without
accessing the toolboxes. We know there is a problem with multitasking
current GSOS applications, At least those who hog bank zero space. This
means that any applications for it would need to be written specifically
for Linux or at least ported into the OS.
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Thank you for your time and interest. I hope it was helpful
or at least interesting.
Phoenyx,
Apple2 user since March 1984
Links to Phoenyx's pages:
preferred..... http://zip.to/Phoenyx_A2
alternate..... http://www.tinyangeldesigns.com/Apple2