UD069225@NDSUVM1.BITNET (Eric H. Romo) (08/12/89)
I have an Altos computer that was marketed under Moore Business System's label. I understand it runs with a Z80 chip and uses CPM, and it probably came out around the early 1980's. I'd like to make use of it alongside my Mac+. I understand the hard drive it has can't be easily interfaced to the Mac, but I'd like to make use of the Altos as best I can, including sending files back and forth to the Mac. What I'd like to know in general is what public domain or shareware programs are around for it, and can it run any garden variety CPM program(if such things exist). I have no manuals for the machine, plus I use my Mac+ for most everything. It's just that I got this Altos for cheap, and I'd like to explore what's out there for it, ESPECIALLY telecommunication programs and BBS host programs- I'm contemplating running a BBS off of it since it has a 8.5 Meg hard drive in it. I'd also like to know more about transferring files to and from my Mac+. Please send your replies to me: UD069225 at VM1.NODAK.EDU. Thanks for whatever you can come up with.. Eric.
UD069225@NDSUVM1.BITNET (Eric H. Romo) (08/23/89)
I recently learned that my Altos is a Altos 8000-10, which is running OASIS system(v 5.5) but it can be made to run MPM via switching some jumpers. Can anyone add anymore as to where and what I can get software to run on this machine if/when I can convert it to MPM(Multiple CPM, I'm told)? Thanks. Eric.