Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Jun Sung Kim (???)
Hello still-MSXers, I have a question. "What is MSX computer?" The answer seems to become more confused... after the revolution of EMULATOR. USB... and slot expander is connected to it. Already good H/W exists... PC is that... Why need new MSX hardware then? The one of the reasons that I l

RE: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Julio Marchi
One question: Couldn't be the slot system emulated by a external equipment? Something like you have a USB 2.0 and you plug on that a external Slot Set with 4 MSX Slots? So, if possible, who need slots may just use it. []s Julio Marchi P.S.: I preffer the traditional MSX, with SLOTS. Al

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Ivan Latorre
Ricardo Bittencourt escribió: Ivan Latorre wrote: I think that it is not very difficult to design a new cartridge slot (with more than 50 pins and maybe of the same size for instance) where you can insert old MSX carts. Indeed, but then you get two problems. First one, USB connector is

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Laurens Holst
That wouldn't fit with the in-your-pocket idea. It also adds more component size & cost. Having more than 1 interface (e.g. an usb port *aswell* as a cartridge slot) doesn't really make sense either. Memory isn't connected through it anyways, it'll be too slow, and what's left can just as well be c

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Ricardo Bittencourt
Ivan Latorre wrote: I think that it is not very difficult to design a new cartridge slot (with more than 50 pins and maybe of the same size for instance) where you can insert old MSX carts. Indeed, but then you get two problems. First one, USB connector is much cheaper than a 50-pin connector

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Ivan Latorre
Néstor Soriano escribió: USB can reach up to 12 Mbps, so, if a clever protocol is designed, the entire cartridge bus can be emulated over the USB cable. I agree. I don't say that connecting slots through an USB port is a bad idea. I just say that slots must not be optional. I do agree wi

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Néstor Soriano
> USB can reach up to 12 Mbps, so, if a clever protocol > is designed, the entire cartridge bus can be emulated over the > USB cable. I agree. I don't say that connecting slots through an USB port is a bad idea. I just say that slots must not be optional. *** XXIII MSX USERS MEETING IN BAR

Re: [MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Ricardo Bittencourt
Néstor Soriano wrote: But we must not forgot that cartridge slots are essential for connecting new hardware, and thanks to it we have memory expansions, SCSI/IDEs, MoonSounds, etc... how long could a new MSX survive without cartridge slots? USB can reach up to 12 Mbps, so, if a clever protocol

Re: [MSX] Fwd: MSX nieuws

2002-12-19 Thread Niels Walta
This sounds interesting. Any plans for it to support more types of MSX (Bcartridge-based devices? E.g. MSX Music, MSX Audio, OPL4 or IDE controllers? (B:) (B (B-haze (B (Be-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bwebsite: http://jazz3d.cjb.net/ (B (B- Oorspronkelijk bericht - (BVan: "Alex Wulms

[MSX] MSX without slots?

2002-12-19 Thread Néstor Soriano
> The USB MSX cartridge reader is not only interesting for MSX emulators but it > is also the first step towards a new MSX. If a new MSX will be developed, > then the new MSX will not have MSX cartridge slots. But it will have a USB > port. So then the USB MSX cartridge reader can be used in con

Re: [MSX] MSX Resource Center completely restyled

2002-12-19 Thread Sander Zuidema
Since many reactions come in by e-mail, mailinglist and on IRC I decided to start a topic on the new website on our new forum. http://msx.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpBB_14&file=index&action=viewto pic&topic=537 We would appreciate it if you posted your comments over there. Greetings, San

[MSX] Fwd: Ikeda;s MSX PRINT

2002-12-19 Thread Alex Wulms
Dear fellow MSX fans, (B (BPlease see forwarded the latest MSX PRINT from Ikeda. (B (B (BKind regards, (BAlex Wulms (B (B (B-- Doorgestuurd bericht -- (B (BSubject: Ikeda;s MSX PRINT (BDate: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 23:18:17 +0900 (BFrom: Kuniji Ikeda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (BT

[MSX] Fwd: MSX nieuws

2002-12-19 Thread Alex Wulms
Hi, (B (BPlease find forwarded an interesting message that I received from Bernard, (Bregarding future plans of MSX Association. (B (BI have translated it into English for your convenience. (B (BKind regards, (BAlex Wulms (B (B (B (BMSX Association is slowly starting the new hardware d

Re: [MSX] BiFi's Home Page

2002-12-19 Thread Albert Beevendorp
At 09:24 19-12-02 +0100, you wrote: Where is the X-mas present ? I search your site but couldn't find it. It's in the miscellaneous downloads... Seems to be a common problem these days... people not taking the time to actually read... ;) Anyway, have fun! GreeTz, BiFi Visit my Home Page at

Re: [MSX] BiFi's Home Page

2002-12-19 Thread Remy van den Bor
Where is the X-mas present ? I search your site but couldn't find it. - Original Message - From: "Albert Beevendorp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 12:26 PM Subject: [MSX] BiFi's Home Page > Hi all, > > I finally got myself to do some updat