Date   : Thu, 24 Feb 1983 0829-:00PST
From   : Bill Rizzi <RIZZI@usc-isib.arpa>
Subject: Re: "new" CPU with 128 stacks, 16-bit registers

       There is an absence of well-known software for the 6502 other
than Apple/Commodore, however having recently been employed as the lead 
system programmer for Scientific Data Systems (take 2), I can verify the 
existence of a rather good operating system, functioning Ethernet-like local
net, and very good database management software for a 6502 based system.  
There are also C compilers available.  I tried to make the SDS DOS a Unix 
ookaliketo some extent, but was unable to convince others there of the
importance of such an effort.  The NIH syndrome was widespread.
They are still building only 6502-based systems so I doubt that
they will become any more widely known.  The 6502 does provide
the opportunity for a relatively standard coding style - ie.
simple and consistent use of registers.  This can make it easier
to read than code for other processors.  

       Bill