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MESS Emulation State:
All major functions are working and the computer is useable, however there
are some accuracy problems.
a. SCREEN DISPLAY
The screen emulation does not support mid-frame or mid-line changes.
I don't think any programs do this yet?
b. PRINTER
Not working. The printer emulation assumes a ECP/EPP compatible parallel port
which is not yet emulated. Therefore you cannot print out documents :(
c. HARD DRIVE
Not emulated. Has anyone used a hard-drive on their PCW16? Please let me know
and I will add support for it.
d. ANALOGUE JOYSTICKS
Not emulated. Are there any programs that use the joysticks?
Notes:
To use the PCW16 you will need the OS rescue disc, when this has been inserted,
and the on/off switch has been toggled (see UI for the dipswitch to do this),
then the OS will be installed.
When the OS is installed the computer is now useable and you can write documents
and perform tasks.
The emulation will run the CP/M implementation by John Elliot. It should run
almost all software provided it is in a disc image.
Development has been halted because this computer is in a working state.
I plan to go back to it to fix the remaining problems at a later date when I
have more time and more information.
If you want to see more added to this driver, please contact me and I will
try and fix it.