= Class definitions of CPC's =
The [[CPC]] computer range can be devided divided in different classes. This makes sense to tell in quick which kind of CPC and hardware-expansions are needed for a certain application. This definitions are taken from the [[FutureOS]] handbook and must kept . Please keep this page in agreement with that please its origin to omit confusion.
'''Defined memory and drive space classes are:'''
*Class 0 CPC: 64 KB RAM, no drive (CPC-464)
*Class 1 CPC: 64 KB RAM, 3" drive (CPC-664)
Serial / network I/O is disregarded, because it works independent of memory and disc space. However a letter can be added to define communication device classes.
'''Defined classes are:'''
*Class 0 CPC: 64 KB RAM, Cassette-Drive (CPC-464)
*Class 1 CPC: 64 KB RAM, 3" drive (CPC-664)
*Class 2 CPC: 128 KB RAM, 3" drive (CPC6128)
*Class 3 CPC: 64 KB RAM, Cassette-Drive, Cartridge-Slot, Plus-Features
*Class 4 CPC: 128 KB RAM, Floppy-Drive, Cartridge-Slot, Plus-Features, Light-Gun-Compatible-Joy-Port-Cable-Connector!!!1elf!
*Class 5 CPC: More than 128K RAM, HxC, Symbiface II, ROM-Box, FOSfree,
'''Defined communication classes are:'''
Example: A 6128 with two disc drives, 512 KB expansion RAM and an serial interface from Amstrad would be: Class 5A.
This concept was developed by [[TFM]] of [[FutureSoft]]. Please Comments and updates are welcome. But please do not change 'CPC classes ' without previous discussion and agreement, since other . Other pages of the CPC Wiki point to this definitionsand rely on them being unchanged.
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