Introduction
AMSTRAD CPC6128
Integrated Computer/Disc System
A Logical Progression
AMSTRAD's hugely successful CPC464 and CPC664 systems have provided a sound
basis for further development, and
now
we
proudly present the CPC6128.
In keeping with our policy of compatibility, the CPC6128 will operate with software
from both
the
CPC664 and CPC464 systems -
but
additionally provides a further 64K
bytes of
RAM
for use with
CP/M
and other user applications.
CP/MPlus
CP/M
Plus (also known as CP/M 3.1) provides very easy access
to
the library ofCP/M
80
software. The 61K TPA means
that
any
CP/M
80
program will find room
to
run,
and provide ample space for data.
CP/M
Plus is compatible with
CP/M
2.2, although
we
have provided both versions to ensure
that
applications developed using firmware
features in
the
AMSTRAD
CP/M
2.2
systems will operate without modification.
CP/M
Plus includes many enhancements
that
improve the performance of the
system, and most existing
CP/M
2.2 software can take advantage
of
these facilities
without conflict. The
CP/M
Plus system incorporates a specific terminal emulation
feature whereby software
that
is configured to use screen handling characteristics
_similaLto_VT52and.Zenith-Z19/Z29-terminals-can-be installed-without· further
customisation.
GSX
The Graphics Extension System supplied with this version of
CP/M
Plus enables
applications programs to address printers/plotters and the screen using standard
instructions
that
extend the concept of CP/M program portability beyond the text
screen. Software
that
takes advantage of
GSX
will
be
able
to
be interfaced with a
number of graphics devices to provide
hard
copy
of graphs, diagrams etc.
Dr. LOGO
Digital Research's LOGO continues to make inroads into computer education - and
the
increased memory of the 6128 has permitted extensions
to
the
Dr.
LOGO
first
used under
CP/M
2.2. Programs will of course be upwards compatible from
AMSTRAD
CP/M
2.2.
Introduction
CPC
6128
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