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'''COSMOS''' is a personal cost monitoring system written by [[KSL|KSL]]. It runs under [[CP/M|CP/M 2.2]], (the Dobbertin 63 KB TPA version).<br><br>
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'''COSMOS''' is a personal cost monitoring system written by [[KSL|KSL]]. <br>
It is a personal business application similar to the MSDOS-era PC applications and one of the most recent projects developed for CP/M-80.<br><br>
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It supports the Dobbertin Hard Disk and the RAM expansion, includes Graphics and a user friendly GUI using [[AMX Mouse]], provides a twin 16-color screen saver, supports high capacity external drives, deals with the serial and parallel ports of the CPC and provides CPC-to-PC communication via the RS232C interface.<br><br> It also includes a user friendly installation utility and ASCII Tools in order to deal with the large output text files of COSMOS.<br><br>
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It is a personal business application similar to the MSDOS-era PC applications and one of the most recent projects developed for CP/M-80.<br>
A typical COSMOS project requires approximately 360 KB of disc space.<br><br>
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Version 24 of COSMOS was released in the end of 2017.<br><br>
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COSMOS runs under [[CP/M|CP/M 2.2]], (the Dobbertin 63 KB TPA version) and is built upon  the mouse - based graphics user interface (GUI) as pioneered by Xerox at Palo Alto and popularized by Apple with the Lisa and Macintosh computers.<br>
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A full project of COSMOS can hardly run on a standard CPC6128 as it requires approximately 300 KB of disc space.<br>
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The suggested configuration refers to the "personal computer" configuration of the CPC: <br>
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128 KB RAM, <br>
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256-512 KB RAM expansion, <br>
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External floppy  disk  drive (400-800 KB), <br>
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Hard disk (Dobbertin HD20), <br>
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[[AMX Mouse]], <br>
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RS232 serial interface, <br>
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X-DDOS or Parados ROM, <br>
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Dot matrix printer, <br>
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Color monitor (for the screen saver).<br><br>
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Notice: Prior to  installing the  annual project, install  a demo project using Setup utility in order to become  familiar with COSMOS user interface and functions. As far as the controls are concerned, use Cursor keys or Mouse to control the pointer. [F0] key simulates the left  button of the mouse. [F.] key simulates the right button of the mouse. Use left button for (Yes). Use right button for (No),(Next) or (On-Board) help. ESC key to escape. <br><br>
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Download the latest version (v.25/2020) using the link below. Boot CP/M using original COSMOS disk and execute SETUP.COM <br>
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--> Version 25 is under development! It provides further support to the HD20, the new redundant mode of operation, greater performance, etc.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 03:52, 21 July 2020

COSMOS is a personal cost monitoring system written by KSL.

It is a personal business application similar to the MSDOS-era PC applications and one of the most recent projects developed for CP/M-80.

COSMOS runs under CP/M 2.2, (the Dobbertin 63 KB TPA version) and is built upon the mouse - based graphics user interface (GUI) as pioneered by Xerox at Palo Alto and popularized by Apple with the Lisa and Macintosh computers.

A full project of COSMOS can hardly run on a standard CPC6128 as it requires approximately 300 KB of disc space.

The suggested configuration refers to the "personal computer" configuration of the CPC:
128 KB RAM,
256-512 KB RAM expansion,
External floppy disk drive (400-800 KB),
Hard disk (Dobbertin HD20),
AMX Mouse,
RS232 serial interface,
X-DDOS or Parados ROM,
Dot matrix printer,
Color monitor (for the screen saver).

Notice: Prior to installing the annual project, install a demo project using Setup utility in order to become familiar with COSMOS user interface and functions. As far as the controls are concerned, use Cursor keys or Mouse to control the pointer. [F0] key simulates the left button of the mouse. [F.] key simulates the right button of the mouse. Use left button for (Yes). Use right button for (No),(Next) or (On-Board) help. ESC key to escape.

Download the latest version (v.25/2020) using the link below. Boot CP/M using original COSMOS disk and execute SETUP.COM


Download