Date   : Tue, 13 Dec 1983 16:30:00-PST
From   : ABN.ISCAMS@usc-isid
Subject: Re: DOD Zenith Computers

Bob (et al)

Don't think the traffic/messages actually stated the Z100 was "the official
DoD micro" as such - but that one big joint-service, "everybody join in if
you wanna" type specification and contract was let.  I think someone
mentioned maybe 250 machines at last count, but this is an "F6" bit of
info (for you MI types).  I hope my original source has some more current
information, since I am MOST information in anything I can use as strong
evidence that SOMEONE out there is trying to standardize!  (Lord, what a
grabbag we have here!)

I recently heard USAF wanting to transport some Pascal stuff from another
micro over to the Z100 (one little Agency), but still have no firm evidence
that they are proliferating all over the Services.  Do know Navy bought
a bunch (hundred?) of other small one-board CP/M micros down Louisiana way,
so nothing really locked in yet on the Z100.

Regards,
David Kirschbaum
Toad Hall (can't wear my official hat on this one)