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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
This lower ROM allows the autostart of FutureOS. | This lower ROM allows the autostart of [[FutureOS]]. | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 13 April 2012
Introduction
This lower ROM allows the autostart of FutureOS.
Function
The CPC FutureOS lower ROM allows the autostart of FutureOS as soon as the CPC6128 / 6128 Plus computer is switched on. The ROM itself contains only a character set between &3800 and &3FFF and a couple of opcodes which page in ROM &0A = 10 (this is the place where FutureOS ROM A is usually located. Here it's a prerequisite) and jump to FutureOS ROM A. The native CPC-OS will not be used at all, therefore the start up is even quicker.
This lower ROM replacement proves that FutureOS does only need a character set at &3800 and nothing else to work. All other CPC OS do need much more parts of the native CPC-OS.
How to use?
For the usage of this lower ROM version you can use devices like the LowerROM, developed by User:Bryce.
Downloads
The new FutureOS lower ROM can be downloaded directly here:
Weblinks
- Download it at [http://www.FutureOS.de]. Go to the Download section. There it's part of the installation archive. Latest Release date was 2012-03-21.