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SymbOS 3.1 released

Started by Prodatron, 23:32, 30 December 21

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Sid_

There is no problem of partitions formatting. Symbos is launched, I can use the GUI, but if I want to access to other tools like control panel, I was returned file not found. 
The whole directory is copied on my local partition as Symbos expected. 
The impdos partition is amsdos compatible, except to access to the directory, we use the ùcdx RSX. 
I also tried on a FAT32 USB key. I wonder if I must customize le symbos.ini file. 
Sorry I'll check the documentation.  :picard2:

Prodatron

What happens, if you do
Start -> Run -> Browse
Will you find any drives and directories?
If not, the device isn't configured correctly.
If yes, only the icon links are wrong. Depending on if the extended desktop is active or not, they can be reconfigured in the control panel or directly with a right-click.

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Sid_

when I use the browse button, symbos returns me "error while reading directory: a disc error occurred during the directory loading (error code 2)"
I think Symbos does not like impdos format. I will try it on a fat volume.

Prodatron

Impdos format is not FAT(16)?

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GUNHED

Quote from: Sid_ on 19:40, 01 March 22when I use the browse button, symbos returns me "error while reading directory: a disc error occurred during the directory loading (error code 2)"
I think Symbos does not like impdos format. I will try it on a fat volume.
Can you connect it somehow to a PC and try to read?
This may help to find out where to search the problem.
http://futureos.de --> Get the revolutionary FutureOS (Update: 2023.11.30)
http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/LambdaSpeak_RSX_by_TFM.zip --> Get the RSX-ROM for LambdaSpeak :-) (Updated: 2021.12.26)

Sid_

Quote from: Prodatron on 14:26, 02 March 22Impdos format is not FAT(16)?
nope it's a custom format.

Sid_

Quote from: GUNHED on 14:33, 02 March 22
Quote from: Sid_ on 19:40, 01 March 22when I use the browse button, symbos returns me "error while reading directory: a disc error occurred during the directory loading (error code 2)"
I think Symbos does not like impdos format. I will try it on a fat volume.
Can you connect it somehow to a PC and try to read?
This may help to find out where to search the problem.
I will try on USB key formatted in FAT16 for instance.

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Prodatron

Thanks Xeno for posting this, but I decided to remove it again because of the music (currently not a good idea, it was just a mistake due to the playlist). I will post a new one until this weekend!

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zhulien

@Prodatron Whats the chance that symbos could support the spectrum next? Partially off topic but... if there are more users that is also  good thing for cpc users.

Prodatron

The Spectrum Next would be the next port for sure... As soon as there is time!
Caesar sent me a prototype board years ago for the SymbOS port but unfortunately I was lazy at this time, but I think today it's a better situation because of the improved emulators.

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GUNHED

Congratulation to post #1000  :) :) :)
Speccy next could indeed be a good pick
http://futureos.de --> Get the revolutionary FutureOS (Update: 2023.11.30)
http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/LambdaSpeak_RSX_by_TFM.zip --> Get the RSX-ROM for LambdaSpeak :-) (Updated: 2021.12.26)

zhulien

Does the latest Symbos work on the TRex?

Prodatron

I don't see a reason, why it shouldn't. It is SYMBiFACE II compatible.
TBH it's maybe 15 years ago since I had the TREX in use.
You still need the special TREX-"Risc"-SymbOS for booting the machine and selecting the ROMs.

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zhulien

@Prodatron any chance that symbos could be made to work on an Agon Light?

Prodatron

SymbOS requires
- Z80 cpu
- 50hz interrupt
- CPC memory mapping capabilities (#c0-#c2, #c4-#c7) or better (any 4x16K)
- bitmap graphic (2, 4 or 16 colours, any resolution)
- a 512byte sector based mass storage device

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zhulien

#41
@Prodatron I believe almost all that is met, still trying to find out how the memory mapping works as it is an eZ80 - but still can run CP/M Z80 stuff.

I am still a CPC user, but lots of people aren't and I beleive Symbos is the best Z80 OS by far - and multiplatform.  If it could work on the Agon Light, the audience for Symbos would be greatly expanded and therefore 'hopefully' more Symbos software would be created.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWRallh_hfc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oNZBDUbfv4E


eto

Is it possible to put SymbOS 3.1 on a Plus cartridge?

Prodatron

It would be possible, like a special ROM version.
Or do you mean, you would like to load all additional stuff (widgets, background picture, standard apps) from catridge as well?

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eto

Quote from: Prodatron on 13:51, 02 May 23It would be possible, like a special ROM version.
Or do you mean, you would like to load all additional stuff (widgets, background picture, standard apps) from catridge as well?
No, just the core system. I looked into the download folder and there are 4 ROMs. I was just wondering, if we could put that into a 64KB cartridge and boot directly into SymbOS on a Plus instead of BASIC first and then boot into SymbOS from an external ROM board.


Prodatron

Maybe I can generate a 64K catridge with the same ROM base files, which will then boot directly from the catridge without additional ROMs. Let's try...

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Prodatron

Here is SymbOS 3.1 as a CPC Plus catridge (CPR).

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Here it works fine in WinApe.

Can someone test it on a real CPC Plus?


Btw, the forum doesn't allow uploading *.CPR files :) (but DSK, SNA, ...)

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zhulien

Quote from: Prodatron on 08:30, 03 May 23Here is SymbOS 3.1 as a CPC Plus catridge (CPR).

SymbOS-CPR.zip

Here it works fine in WinApe.

Can someone test it on a real CPC Plus?


Btw, the forum doesn't allow uploading *.CPR files :) (but DSK, SNA, ...)
Will that boot straight into Symbos upon turning the machine on?

Prodatron


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Prodatron

New version with boot logo and progress bar.

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Would be an idea to have a version, which is using the remaining 430KB catridge space for a "ROM disc" with all important apps/stuff pre-installed, only for systems, which don't have another mass storage device attached.

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