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'''CP/M''' is an [[System software#Operating_Systems|operating system]] running on different computers with Intel 8080 and compatible CPUs. It was the most popular operating system for micro computers, before the 16 bit age started successfully with the IBM PC and MS-DOS. Most computer systems running CP/M were based on a [[Z80]] | '''CP/M''' is an [[System software#Operating_Systems|operating system]] running on different computers with Intel 8080 and compatible CPUs. It was the most popular operating system for micro computers, before the 16 bit age started successfully with the IBM PC and MS-DOS. Most computer systems running CP/M were based on a [[Z80]] CPU. | ||
It was developed by [[Gary Kildall]] of [[Digital Research|Digital Research, Inc.]] as a | It was developed by [[Gary Kildall]] of [[Digital Research|Digital Research, Inc.]] as a private project from 1974 on, named '''''C'''ontrol '''P'''rogram/'''M'''onitor''. When it became commercial software in November 1977 it was renamed to '''''C'''ontrol '''P'''rogram for '''M'''icrocomputers''. | ||
'''CP/M''' shipped with the disk models of the Amstrad CPC and the [[DDI-1]] disc drive on one or two [[System Disk]]s. | '''CP/M''' was shipped with the disk models of the Amstrad CPC and the [[DDI-1]] disc drive on one or two [[System Disk]]s. | ||
CP/M Version relating to the Amstrad CPC | CP/M Version relating to the Amstrad CPC | ||
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== MicroDOS == | == MicroDOS == | ||
'''MicroDOS''' (Microcomputer Disc Operating System) is a CP/M clone made in East Germany (GDR) for computers of the brand Kleincomputer (KC). It was available for the [[KC Compact]]. Unfortunately it is not compatible | '''MicroDOS''' (Microcomputer Disc Operating System) is a CP/M clone made in East Germany (GDR) for computers of the brand Kleincomputer (KC). It was available for the [[KC Compact]]. Unfortunately it is not 100% compatible with CP/M. | ||
[[Category:Operating System]] | [[Category:Operating System]] | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 12 October 2009
CP/M is an operating system running on different computers with Intel 8080 and compatible CPUs. It was the most popular operating system for micro computers, before the 16 bit age started successfully with the IBM PC and MS-DOS. Most computer systems running CP/M were based on a Z80 CPU.
It was developed by Gary Kildall of Digital Research, Inc. as a private project from 1974 on, named Control Program/Monitor. When it became commercial software in November 1977 it was renamed to Control Program for Microcomputers.
CP/M was shipped with the disk models of the Amstrad CPC and the DDI-1 disc drive on one or two System Disks.
CP/M Version relating to the Amstrad CPC
MicroDOS
MicroDOS (Microcomputer Disc Operating System) is a CP/M clone made in East Germany (GDR) for computers of the brand Kleincomputer (KC). It was available for the KC Compact. Unfortunately it is not 100% compatible with CP/M.