Date   : Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:07:21 +0100
From   : paul2004v@... (Paul Vernon)
Subject: Tube ROM

> A question I have is if HiBASIC is present as a BBC Micro EPROM, but it 
> won't work unless it is copied onto the co-processor, why is it not part 
> of the co-processor firmware, and just copied into RAM at startup? It's 
> a bit dumb for the co-pro user guide to suggest it is "best" to start 
> with both BASIC and HiBASIC installed, as well as the Beeb MOS, plus a 
> DNFS for the Tube interface code. That only leaves one ROM slot on a 
> standard Beeb...

John K's ReCo6502 works in the way you're thinking. The HiBASIC ROM(s) are
in the second processor unit and leave space in the Beeb for other things
:) I'm sure he'll be able to tell you more...
Paul