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Subject: Re: info wanted on C128
Message-ID: <30529@lanl.ARPA>
Date: Wed, 4-Sep-85 09:46:19 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep  4 09:46:19 1985
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> I am considering buying a Commodore 128 to replace my aging C64.  I 
> understand that all C64 software will run on the C128.  I also like the
> fact that the C128 has 80 columns.  How does this affect C64 40 column oriented
> software, such as Easyscript?  You can set Easyscript to be 80 columns for
> screen display, but will they actually map to the video?  Other comments?

	We had a demo of the C128 and the Amiga on August 21st and from that
I think I can answer some of your questions on the C128.  The 80 column mode
is used for text only.  It also requires the C128 to use the new 8510
processor and not the 6510 (C64).  Because of this I doubt that the 80 column
mode will work with Easyscript, Speedscript, or any other word processor
written for the C64.

	All C64 peripherals should work with the C128 including printers and
the infamous 1541.  This is true even in the C128 mode.  However, in CP/M mode
the 1541 will only work with C64 formatted CPM disks.  For true CPM 
compatibility (with 5 1/4 disks) you must get the new 1571 drive.  The 1541
will still be slow with the C128; the 1571 is faster.

	The bottom  line is that you can run Easyscript on the C128 but only
in the C64 mode.