Granted, it's convenient to have BASIC built into the system ROM but would we love it any less if it were an option ROM as it is in a number of similar machines?
You'd have more RAM available, and could easily switch to another environment/language, e.g. MFORTH, especially if you have a REX or equivalent. Keep in mind that thousands of people used their M100 every day without ever starting BASIC except perhaps to delete a file. m On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 5:51 PM David Szasz <[email protected]> wrote: > Interesting discussion, but it's all a little like saying which came first > "chicken or the egg." Without BASIC the model 100 would have no charm at > all. > > BTW: I see from the auction link for the Bill Gates Model 100 that it sold > for around $30K. That reminds me of many Ebay auction prices I've seen! > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 3:54 PM Brian K. White <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> On 10/6/22 15:09, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: >> > "HH/OS (Hand Held OS)" >> > >> > Probably better to keep it always abbreviated, at least for the 600 ;-) >> > >> > I guess the 600 is more hand-held than, say, a Compaq or Kaypro >> luggable. >> > >> > -- John. >> >> >> It is quite difficult to hold it in merely one hand. It's like over 9 >> lbs? You need at least an arm. Arm Held OS? Back Packable OS? >> >> I know what it's rightful name is, Donky Back OS >> >> -- >> bkw >> >>
