RIZZI@usc-isib.arpa (02/25/83)
From: Bill Rizzi <RIZZI@usc-isib.arpa> There is an absence of well-known software for the 6502 other than Apple/Commodore, however having recently been employed as the lead system programmer for Scientific Data Systems (take 2), I can verify the existence of a rather good operating system, functioning Ethernet-like local net, and very good database management software for a 6502 based system. There are also C compilers available. I tried to make the SDS DOS a Unix lookalike to some extent, but was unable to convince others there of the importance of such an effort. The NIH syndrome was widespread. They are still building only 6502-based systems so I doubt that they will become any more widely known. The 6502 does provide the opportunity for a relatively standard coding style - ie. simple and consistent use of registers. This can make it easier to read than code for other processors. Bill ------- -------