Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Amiga, multitasking

Actually, the Vic20 had no Multitasking capability. It was a 6502 Cpu 4kb
memory computer with little capability beyond some neat graphics controlls.
I learned assembly on the Vic20 so I do have a warm spot for it though.
Art

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Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Amiga, multitasking


> Actually, if memory serves me correctly - and this is going back some
time -
> I recall that the Vic20 (a Commodore product) had some semblance of
> pre-emptive multi-tasking capabilities also. It wasn't as refined as the
> Amiga's was, and is not even close to today's standards, but it did have
> rudimentary multi-tasking capabilities. Just a useless piece of
trivia....
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