Date   : Mon, 22 Apr 1985 21:06:00-EST
From   : ABN.ISCAMS@USC-ISID.ARPA
Subject: Re: Query on Commodore 64 Prices

Pat (et al),

CP/M on a Commodore 64 isn't exactly the CP/M we all know and love!  Things
can get VERY weird out, mixing the 6510 and its environment with the Z80,
CP/M's addressing, etc.  For example, you'll never read anyone else's CP/M
5.25 floppy!  (Nothing but another C64, that is.)  I don't wanna even THINK
about the patching necessary for ports, etc. to transport something like
MODEM7 or Kermit!

Some smart guys are trying to solve some problems.  See Dr. Dobbs, Jan 85,
for a discussion of problems with commercial and other software on the C64
with CP/M.  They did an MBOOT and MODEM7 fix of sorts.  Horror show of
moving code via MBOOT and modem.

Suggest you look at/review articles about the newer Commodore machine that
does full C64 work, plus a slightly better job of CP/M (only slightly).

I won't address prices, etc.  Check recent copies of RUN, COMPUTE!, etc.

Regards, and good luck,
David Kirschbaum
Toad Hall
ABN.ISCAMS@USC-ISID