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From: daveb@rtech.UUCP (Dave Brower)
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Subject: Z800 & Z8000000000 preliminary specs to net.jokes please.
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Date: Tue, 21-May-85 00:36:05 EDT
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> There is much talk about the Z800.  I thought that I'd inject some
> facts straight from Zilog to substanciate the excitement...

Reality check: WHO CARES! (Sorry Zilog :-)   With the possible exception
of small volume embedded controllers, designers are unlikely to select
one of these chips.  CP/M is a fading memory; who is going to rush to
write a compiler for the Z800?  Why would anyone select a Z8-bizillion
when 68ks and 32ks (even 286s) are out there in reasonable volume now,
with software support?

Lest you accuse me of bias, I spent > year working on a Z8000 OS
destined for ROM.  Decent chip, but a loser.  Too Bad.

[this must be my opinion, i'm even writing it from home.]
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