Re: Could you make a 'new', 'better' computer from the C64 just by reprogramming the PLA?

From: smf <smf_at_null.net>
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2021 09:26:34 +0000
Message-ID: <aa2ebf0a-94f3-a108-f8da-df3d8ea9d59b_at_null.net>
I'm pretty convinced that the vic2 was designed originally for the
machine that became the p500.

First the 6566 and then the 6567, which were then picked up by ultimax
and c64 & had to live with the decisions already made.

On 04/11/2021 15:30, Jim Brain wrote:

>
> In a way, the OP's point of "compromise" is relevant here.  They did
> compromise.  die sizes contributed directly to yield and cost, so the
> 1/8th of the die for extra RAM was a no go, expensive DRAM was a no go
> because, well, Commodore.
Received on 2021-11-06 11:05:49

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