Is it possible to network/go online with a CPC 464?

[lynwen]

I think the answer is no, but I'm sure I read something about a web browser somewhere???

[TFM]

Well, there are some LAN solutions (VN96 or CPC-Booster+).
And there is an ethernet card under developpment, with a browser too. This project is WIP and can be found somewhere here (dunno the link now).

[Marq]

Or you could try setting it up as a serial terminal for a Linux/BSD/whatever Unix machine.

[Gryzor]

Maybe you've seen this: CPC web browser/Internet Applications

[db6128]

Also: CPC web browser development Update (05Jan2013) - Try #2

[Sykobee (Briggsy)]

I think someone is making a serial->bluetooth adapter for the CPC? I believe these are off-the-shelf chips so nothing too complex. Maybe it's even possible to interface an LPC/SPI bus onto the CPC, and then use any SPI peripheral (including ethernet, bluetooth, wifi, etc).
I guess once that's available we could have a SLIP connection to the internet via your mobile phone or alternative Bluetooth device.
That still requires a TCP stack, but I believe there is one available that could be adapted.
After that is the software - the browser is getting going, so we just need IRC, Email, the cpc wiki reformatted for the cpc browser, etc.

[TFM]

Yep, look at The Amstrad CPC news portal and search for bluetooth.

[lynwen]

There isn't a serial port on the cpc?

[TFM]

There is a variety of serial interfaces you can add to the expansion port.

[lynwen]

There is a variety of serial interfaces you can add to the expansion port.

Oh wait, you mean the printer expansion port or the floppy one?

[TFM]

Oh, on the CPC464 it's the port at which you connect a floppy disc drive controller.

[Gryzor]

Lynwen, take a look at this: RS232 - CPCWiki