Just for a thought: Image you need to build an MSX Compatible (Note: not necessary a full MSX) computer from scratch. I needs to be dirt cheap. It needs to runs most msx programs.
I was thinking of choosing a design similar to a Philips MSX2 without diskdrive. Maybe with build in compact flash reader and one cartridge port.
But it needs to be ultra cheap. Or is choosing a ASIC solution a better option?
This thing needs to be able to run most MSX programs. I know this hurts, but how much can we strip of our current designs without loosing to much compatibility?
Can we get away with let's say a C-Bios? Or is this not mature enough to replace the MSX-bios? Are there any basic options available that could run most MSX-Basic programs without the need of licensing MSX-Basic? X-Basic? NestorBasic?
Please keep your answers in line with my question. I'll be happy to answer other ones by e-mail. This topic is not created to discuss the value of such a design or our need for it. I really need techies to help here. Non topic discussions: please not here.
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