Re: [M100] Mxxx Software of 3.5"

2015-06-17 Thread John R. Hogerhuis
Are they TPDD 1 diskettes? If so the raw sector data could be extracted to PC files by using the TPDD protocol. The TPDD 2 also has sector access commands but I don't recall whether it was completely reverse engineered. -- John.

Re: [M100] Mxxx Software of 3.5"

2015-06-17 Thread Steven Ranft
I second the motion to make Back-up disk images of any vintage software before endangering it. I would use a hi-res camera. Scanners ensure perfect lighting and focus with almost zero setup time.A good camera will give you similar results with a little set-up time.Your cell phone is probably goo

Re: [M100] Programming languages for the Model 100?

2015-06-17 Thread Mark Wickens
John My plan is to create an OptionROM so any boiler plate code, guidelines, etc. would be most welcome. I am still planning on exploring the SmallC route, but I've already started coding in assembler and am quite liking it :) Certainly 8085 is a lot easier to get in your head than VAX Macro-3