On Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Jeff Andrusin wrote: > I just read the website for this OS. It is written in assembly code as > is sys 6. does this make the two compatible in any way?? > > also can I use a newton w/sys 6?
Hey, Jeff, The short answers are: No and Depends. The long answers: First, the players: We have Mac System/6 running on a Motorola 68k processor, Newton handhelds running a NewtonOS on an ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) 610, and Menuet running on an Intel x86. Does assembly language make them compatible? No, because the processors are different. The assembly language the m68k understands differs from the assembly the ARM 610 understands, which differs from the x86's assembly. Six with a newton? No, if what you want to do is run six *on* a Newton. 6 was written in m68k assembly, which is completely foreign to the ARM 610. Plus, does anyone know how to install an OS on a Newton? I'd think it would all be burned in FLASH or ROM. Six with a Newton? Depends, if what you want to do is communicate with a Newton using a Mac running 6. That's just networking and networking S/W. Though there are Ethernet and modem (PCMCIA) cards available for the Newton, and the Newton can [apparently, as I don't own a Newton] speak TCP/IP and AppleTalk, I don't know if there is much server software written for 6 (I'm still flirting with my www-server). With Appletalk and Ethernet, you could at least share files. p8r -- System6 is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> System 6 Heaven <http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/system_6_heaven.html> System6 info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/system6.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/system6%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
