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'''COSMOS''' is a personal cost monitoring system written '''COS'''t '''MO'''nitoring '''S'''ystem programed by [[KSL|KSL]]for the CPC6128 and [[CP/M]]-80 operating system, the latter being the industry standard of the late 70s - early 80s. <br> It This budget monitoring system is a personal business application similar to the MSDOS-era PC applications and one of the most recent (2021) projects developed for CP/M-80.<br> COSMOS runs under [[ Unlike most applications for CP/M|CP/M 2.2]], (the Dobbertin 63 KB TPA version) and COSMOS 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> A full project of Nowadays, COSMOS can hardly run be used on a standard CPC6128 as it requires approximately 300 KB of disc space.<br> The suggested configuration refers to the "personal computer" configuration of the CPC: <br>128 KB RAM, <br>256-512 KB RAM expansion, <br>External floppy disk drive an everyday basis (400-800 KB), <br>Hard disk (Dobbertin HD20), <br>using [[AMX MouseCaPriCe]], <br>RS232 serial interface, <br>X-DDOS or Parados ROM, <br>Dot matrix printer, <br>Color monitor (for the screen saver[[WinCPC]] or a real CPC).<br><br> 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 edit the controls are concerneddaily income, use Cursor keys or Mouse to control plan the pointermonthly expenses and perform trial and error analyses aiming at maximizing the annual profit. [F0] key simulates Notice that COSMOS also contains the left button latest version of the mouse. [F.[ASCII Tools]] 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> Download the latest version (v.25/2020) using the link below. Boot CP/M using original COSMOS disk and execute SETUP.COM <br>
COSMOS has been developed on the basis of the hardware peripherals as well as the software that were (contemporary) available for the CP/M and the CPC6128: the 512 KB [[Dobbertin Memory Expansion]], the [[ParaDOS]] or [[X-DDOS]] ROMS for the external (800 KB) floppy drive, the 20 MB [[Dobbertin Harddisc]], the [[Amstrad Serial Interface]], the Amstrad Parallel [[Printer Port]], the [[CTM640/CTM644]] colour monitor, the [[AMX Mouse]], the [[MicroScript]] (142 KB), the [[WordStar]] (706 KB), the [[Protext]] (406 KB), the [[Multiplan]] (208 KB), the [[SuperCalc 2]] (240 KB), the [[DBase II]] (272 KB), the [[DR Draw]] (235 KB), the [[DR Graph]] (306 KB), the [[MAXAM]] (206 KB), the [[Atlast Plus]] (224 KB) and other [[Programming software]]. COSMOS includes its own graphics routines (similar to [[GSX]]), is based on the [[Dobbertin]] version of CP/M 2.2 (v1.2) which provides 59 KB TPA, supports the RAM expansion and the 20 MB hard disk. <br><br>
In addition to the command and chain files, COSMOS original disc also contains the CP/M 2.2 (v1.2) boot sectors as well as an installation utility. By executing the latter utility (A>SETUP) the user can initialize any annual project or start a temporary project in order to become familiar with the COSMOS user interface and functions. Upon installing COSMOS in drive B or HD20 it is suggested to execute COSMOS using all the available extra RAM (no RAM load minimization) and to use a new empty CP/M 2.2 (v1.2) boot disk in drive A as the redundant disk. A full annual project of COSMOS, including the user attachments, the user block of invoices, the summary files as well as the user agenda notices requires minimum 350 KB of disc space. <br><br> As far as the controls are concerned, '''Cursor keys''' or '''Mouse''' can be used in order to control the pointer. '''[F0]''' key simulates the left button of the mouse, whereas '''[F.]''' key simulates the right button of the mouse. Left button can be used for (Yes), whereas the right button can be used for (No),(Next) or (On-Board) help. ESC key can be used to quit. <br><br>
'''To download the final version of COSMOS (v.27/November 2021) use the link located at the bottom of this page.''' <br>
'''Boot CP/M 2.2 v1.2 using the original COSMOS disk and execute A>SETUP.COM.''' <br><br> The project is completed.
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