17 Feb
2015
17 Feb
'15
7:36 a.m.
On 2/17/2015 8:44 AM, JP Hindin wrote:
I also saw a random mention of multi-node Commodore
BBS'. Given Commodores
didn't network or multi-task, I'm curious if the author of the note was
mistaken, or if such things existed -- and then how did they work?
My thanks for helping with my flashback;
- JP
Commodore's only multi-node I know is Centipede, which can run nodes
sharing a Lt. Kernal HDD
(http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/ltk/history.html -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lt._Kernal) using the multiplexer
(http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/ltk/host_mux.htm)
I don't know if 2 nodes is the limit for Centipede, or if more are possible.
--
Jim Brain
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