] The new MSX cannot keep the compatibility, but it can keep the idea of
] MSX: creativity.
]
] One difference of the MSX is that it is hybrid of gameconsole and
] computer. And this computer part has very good BASIC, which pops up
] every time you turn on your MSX. From the very start it made me wonder -
] what can I do with it? After I had played games enough, I wanted to make
] something like that myself. And it was easy with MSX - it gave me
] opportunity to express my creativity.
]
] So I think new MSX should have following qualities:
] 1. gameconsole/computer in one: gameconsole is for getting started,
] computer is for those who are getting tired of plain gaming.
] 2. it should have decent graphics capabilities and graphical user
] interface (BeOS maybe?).
] 3. there must be some kind of built-in programming environment and
] graphics tools, to give oportunity for creativity. But I doubt, if this
] programming environment could be 'old-style' BASIC. Maybe some
] modification of Visual Basic (Microsoft, again...).
] 4. it should be easy to use. This means that to start a game, only thing
] you have to do is just to insert CD, no installation, no directx, etc.
] This may also mean, that whole operating system is in (Flash)ROM, so
] that you cannot accidentally delete your C:\WINDOWS.
This sounds like Sony's plans for the playstation 2. According to some
RUMOURS Sony does have plans to make a 'home computer' extension kit for it
with a keyboard and the whole lot.
Kind regards,
Alex Wulms
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