SymbOS 1.1 alpha

Today, a new alpha version of SymbOS, the multitasking window-based GUI/OS ported from Amstrad CPC to MSX was released. Compatible with MSX2, 2+ and turboR the OS has already advanced quite a lot since the first steps of porting it were taken in this forum topic. Several MSX FDCs are already supported, while the OS can also be run from a Sunrise IDE or CompactFlash interface. New in this release are:

• SymShell command line interface (appshell.exe) is now also available for the MSX and works both in window and fullscreen mode (type FULL or Alt+Return)
• Screen saver "Starfield simulation" (scrstars.sav) has been modified and runs also on the MSX now as well
• AppInfo.exe has been adapted for the MSX, too
• Example .INI files and a README to help properly installing the OS on your MSX

Relevant link: SymbOS website  

Relevant link: SymbOS for MSX 1.1 alpha (direct download)