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     /    /   /     /     /   /  /   |  /            /   |  /
   _/_   /   /     /     /   /  /___/  /___   ___   /    / /____
   /    /   /     /     /   /  / \    /            /    /      /
  /     |__/|    /      |__/| /   \  /______       |___/  ____/


             Idea, Programming, Realization by TFM of

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             /    /   /     /     /   /  /   |  /
           _/_   /   /     /     /   /  /___/  /___
           /    /   /     /     /   /  / \    /
          /     |__/|    /      |__/| /   \  /______

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               /      /   |    /         /
              /____  /   /   _/_        /
                  / /   /    /         /
            _____/  |__/    /         /

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---> For a list of updates, please take a look at the end of this file :-)
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Deutsch....: Siehe im Anschluss
English....: See below
Francais...: Voir ci-dessous
Castellano.: Véase abajo
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   Sprache: Deutsch
   ================
   System .8 - Ver. 15.10.2016
   Computer: CPC6128 oder 6128Plus

- Kopieren Sie das Disc-Image "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Deutsch 2015-08-21.dsk"
  auf eine Diskette für ihren Amstrad / Schneider CPC Computer.
  Benutzen Sie "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Deutsch MacDeath Edition 2015-08-21.dsk"
  für die MacDeath Edition mit neuen Icons für das Desktop.
- Starten Sie die Installation mit RUN"DISC
- Folgen Sie den Anweisungen um FutureOS für den 6128 Plus oder den CPC6128 zu installieren oder zu konfigurieren.
  Es können ROM-RAM-Box, SYMBiFACE II, Jareks Flash ROM, MegaFlash, FlashGordon oder X-MEM verwendet werden.

Um FutureOS in EPROMs zu brennen verwenden Sie bitte nur die hier angegebenen ROM Positionen!
Wollen sie andere Nummern verwenden? Dann schreiben Sie eine Email an: FutureSoft@gmx.de

 CPC 6128  ! 6128 Plus
-----------+-----------
FOSC-A.ROM / FOSP-A.ROM --> Bitte an ROM Nummer 10 = &0A installieren
FOSC-B.ROM / FOSP-B.ROM --> Bitte an ROM Nummer 11 = &0B installieren
FOSC-C.ROM / FOSP-C.ROM --> Bitte an ROM Nummer 12 = &0C installieren
FOSC-D.ROM / FOSP-D.ROM --> Bitte an ROM Nummer 13 = &0D installieren

Für EPROMs: Installieren Sie die vier ROMs nur an die Positionen 10-13. Die ROM-Nummern sind hart kodiert.

Cartridge
---------
Die Dateien "FutureOS_Cartridge_Deutsch.BIN" (geeignet für ein (E)EPROM in einer Cartridge für den echten 6128 Plus) und 
"FutureOS_Cartridge_Deutsch.cpr" (geeignet für 6128 Plus Emulatoren) stellen FutureOS für die Cartridge des 6128 Plus 
zur Verfügung.

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   Language: English
   =================
   System .8 - Ver. 15.10.2016
   Computer: CPC6128 or 6128 Plus

- Copy the Disc-Image "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - English 2015-08-22.dsk"
  to a real floppy disc for your Amstrad CPC computer.
- Use "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - English MacDeath Edition 2015-08-22.dsk"
  for the MacDeath Edition providing a new set of Icons for the Desktop
- Start the installation process by typing RUN"DISC
- Follow the instructions on screen to install or configurate FutureOS for the CPC6128.
  You can use: ROM-RAM-Box, SYMBiFACE II, Jareks Flash ROM, MegaFlash, FlashGordon or the X-MEM.

To install FutureOS into EPROMs you have to use the indicated ROM positions!
Do you want to use other ROM numbers? Then please write an Email to: FutureSoft@gmx.de

 CPC 6128    ! 6128 Plus
-------------+-------------
FOSC-E-A.ROM / FOSP-E-A.ROM --> Install to ROM number 10 = &0A
FOSC-E-B.ROM / FOSP-E-B.ROM --> Install to ROM number 11 = &0B
FOSC-E-C.ROM / FOSP-E-C.ROM --> Install to ROM number 12 = &0C
FOSC-E-D.ROM / FOSP-E-D.ROM --> Install to ROM number 13 = &0D

For EPROM usage: Only use ROM numbers 10-13. The ROM numbers are hard-coded.

Cartridge
---------
The files "FutureOS_Cartridge_English.BIN" (usable for a (E)EPROM in a Cartridge for the real 6128 Plus) and 
"FutureOS_Cartridge_English.cpr" (usable for all 6128 Plus emulators) provide FutureOS for the Cartridge of the 6128 Plus.

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   Langue: Francais
   ================
   System .8 - Ver. 15.10.2016
   Ordinator: CPC6128 ou 6128 Plus

- Copier l'image disc "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Francais 2015-08-24.dsk"
  sur une vraie disquette pour votre Amstrad CPC.
- Utiliser "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Francais MacDeath Edition 2015-08-24.dsk"
  si vous souhaitez installer la version de MacDeath qui apporte de nouveaux icones pour le bureau.
- Demarrer l'installation en tapant "RUN"DISC
- Suivre les instrcutions ŕ l'ecran pour installer et configurer FutureOS pour CPC 6128.
  Vous pouvez utiliser: ROM-RAM-Box, SYMBiFACE II, Jarek flash ROM, MegaFlash, FlashGordon ou la X-MEM.

Pour installer FutureOS sur EPROMS, vous devez utiliser les numeros de ROM indiqués ci-dessous.
Vous souhaitez utiliser d'autres numeros de ROM ? Alors ecrivez moi ici: FutureSoft@gmx.de

 CPC 6128    ! 6128 Plus
-------------+-------------
FOSC-F-A.ROM / FOSP-F-A.ROM --> Installer en ROM numero 10 = &0A
FOSC-F-B.ROM / FOSP-F-B.ROM --> Installer en ROM numero 11 = &0B
FOSC-F-C.ROM / FOSP-F-C.ROM --> Installer en ROM numero 12 = &0C
FOSC-F-D.ROM / FOSP-F-D.ROM --> Installer en ROM numero 13 = &0D

Pour une utlisation sur EPROM: utiliser uniquement les ROM numerotées de 10 ŕ 13.

Cartridge
---------
The files "FutureOS_Cartridge_Francais.BIN" (usable for a (E)EPROM in a Cartridge for the real 6128 Plus) and 
"FutureOS_Cartridge_Francais.cpr" (usable for all 6128 Plus emulators) provide FutureOS for the Cartridge of the 6128 Plus.

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   Idioma: Espańol
   ===============
   Sistema .8 - Ver. 15.10.2016
   Ordenador: CPC6128 y 6128Plus

- Copie la imagen de disco "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Spanish 2015-08-23.dsk"
  a un diskete para su Amstrad CPC.
- Use "180 FutureOS-Installer_Konfig .8 - Spanish MacDeath Edition 2015-08-23.dsk"
  para obtener la edición MacDeath con nuevos iconos para el escritorio.
- Escriba RUN"DISC para comenzar la instalación.
- Siga las instrucciones en pantalla para instalar o configurar FutureOS para el CPC6128.
  Compatible con ROM-RAM-Box, SYMBiFACE II, Flash ROM Jarek, MegaFlash, FlashGordon y X-MEM.

Para instalar FutureOS en EPROMs, debe usar las posiciones ROM indicadas!
Quiere usar otras posiciones ROM? Entonces escríbanos un correo a: FutureSoft@gmx.de

 CPC 6128    ! 6128 Plus
-------------+-------------
FOSC-S-A.ROM / FOSP-S-A.ROM --> Instalar en posición ROM 10 = &0A
FOSC-S-B.ROM / FOSP-S-B.ROM --> Instalar en posición ROM 11 = &0B
FOSC-S-C.ROM / FOSP-S-C.ROM --> Instalar en posición ROM 12 = &0C
FOSC-S-D.ROM / FOSP-S-D.ROM --> Instalar en posición ROM 13 = &0D

Para uso con EPROM: Usar solo en posiciones rom 10-13. Estas posiciones son fijas.

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For all versions of FutureOS: Autostart!
----------------------------------------
This is a replacement of the lower ROM of the CPC.
It starts FutureOS automatically when you switch on your CPC6128 or 6128 Plus.

The file "LowerROM_4_FutureOS.rom" can be used as 'lower ROM' replacement.

It can be used in the LowerROM card or in the X-MEM.

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FutureOS eXpansion ROMs:
------------------------
The Disc image: "180 FutureOS XROMs 2016-08-10.dsk" contains eXpansion ROMs (X-ROMs) for FutureOS. Also...

The folder "FutureOS XROMs" contains eXpansion ROMs for FutureOS. The following XROMs have been added by now:
- ROManager.ROM ...... The famous ROManager 2.14 application for MF, FG, SF2, X-MEM etc. compressed in 16 KB
- TOOL-ROM-DEU.ROM ... Applications, Tools, Utilities for FutureOS, German version
- TOOL-ROM-ENG.ROM ... Applications, Tools, Utilities for FutureOS, English version
- Wallpaper_1.ROM .... Wallpapers for the Desktop


You want something in ROM? Tell TFM! :-)


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Additional Disc Images:
-----------------------
900 Installer_IconSets_MacDeath 2016-11-09.dsk --> Can be used to Install MacDeath Icon set.
                                                   Or any icon set of your choice :-)


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Further information? Look at:

http://www.FutureOS.de
http://cpc-live.com/forum/index.php?board=5.0


Viel Spass mit FutureOS!
Have fun with FutureOS!

Dr. Stefan W. Stumpferl aka TFM of FutureSoft

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Change log (contains recent updates only)
==========-------------------------------

------------- Release took place here --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

18.10.2016: - MultiPlay detection for 6128 Plus debugged. Alibreo will reset now of startup (got 20 ms only, but it works)
15.10.2016: - MultiPlay autodetection delted, MultiPlay will now be activated in configuration bytes (floating bus problem solved)
02.10.2016: - Assembling problem in French version (6128 Plus) solved.

------------- Release took place here --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

07.09.2016: - 6128 Plus version: Optimisations introduced to reduce used space in ROM D
26.08.2016: - Bug in |FDESK command fixed. Now you can use |FDESK all the time to call FutureOS and then return to native CPC-OS
28.06.2016: - Extra E-RAM (64 KB internal) can be used with X-MEM via &7EC4-7. Specific support added. Docs updated
10.06.2016: - MultiPlay support added to OS function H_JC. Therefore supported by deault now (both digital joysticks)
25.05.2016: - Small bug of the installer fixed. FutureOS eXpansion ROMs added
27.04.2016: - Bug in OS function GET_DIR corrected, which only happened when using eXpansion ROMs for FutureOS
23.04.2016: - OS functionality for FutureOS specific eXpansion ROMs added/expanded. Applications can now be called using the RUN icon
04.03.2016: - API expanded: External ROMs can now call OS functions directly from Exp.ROM to FutureOS ROMs A-D
03.03.2016: - Albireo detection enhanced (scans for both main chips)
24.02.2016: - Time and Date can be shown optional as characters at bottom of screen instead of icons (nice in SPARtan mode imho)
17.02.2016: - Hotkey "B" / Fire 2 (not 0 or 1!) added: Moves mouse arrow to next file, but without tagging
12.02.2016: - Switch SPARtan mode on by default. The "Show picture" function now starts in MODE 0 and 80 x 25 character mode
11.02.2016: - Hotkey "J" added to Jump to file section in Desktop
            - OS/API entry KLICK will now reset SP to &BFF8, Stack pointer stability added
21.10.2015: - Support (autodetection) for Albireo USB port added
24.09.2015: - ROM C compacted, efficient PlayCity autodetection added
04.09.2015: - Documentation update: printer management
03.09.2015: - Documentation update: E-RAM management

------------- Release took place here --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

24.08.2015: - Eventually last bugfixes and new Systems and Cartridges generated
21.08.2015: - Update of the "Little Handbook" called "-Read-ME.TXT" / "-LiesDas.TXT" on the documentation discs.
              Bug in hot keys deleted (G works again 100% of time), ESC to view screens added.
19.08.2015: - Bug killed when showing pictures (using OS function TYPE)
18.08.2015: - Plus version enhanced when using hot keys
14.08.2015: - Installer Update: Possible to choose hex or dez number system in intaller application
13.08.2015: - CPC6128: Software Sprite gets removed when a function key is pressed (cosmetics)
12.08.2015: - New OS functions RBB_8, 16: HEX/DEZ number entry enhanced. DEZ now can move cursor one back to overwrite "&"
07.08.2015: - Enhancments for Monitor TV and LCD TV
06.08.2015: - OS functions RB_8, RB_16, B8DIN and B16DIN added. Usage of RB_8 and RB_16 established (enter numbers dezimal)
              Bit 0 of system variable KF_CPC now decides if UI works in HEX or DEZ number system.
              However, entry of physical RAM / E-RAM select remains in HEX. Guess nobody ever used DEZ for it ;-)
05.08.2015: - OS functions RB_8, RB_16, B8DIN and B16DIN created. Shall be added to ROM A (for dezimal mode)
04.08.2015: - IDE Icon disappears in SPARtan mode when no IDE device can be found
02.08.2015: - Hot keys for the Desktop added :-)
30.07.2015: - FDC error tolerance increased by using automatic correcton (for reading DIRectories)
28.07.2015: - Update documentation of OS functions (quite a few)
27.07.2015: - Expanded TYPE Icon functionality: Added ability to show regular 17 KB CPC screens and compressed OCP screens
            - Added OS functions ZEIBI and KZS2E (show pictures, E-RAM management)
23.07.2015: - Enhanced management of the CPC Mini-Booster and the MultiPlay card
21.07.2015: - OS function E2XRAM and FER7F for enhanced E-RAM management added. Doc's in German and English added
20.07.2015: - OS function LEDA added to Doc. Length of Spanish text field adjusted. Spanish and French messages adjusted
              Source of ROM C cleanded up (CPC and Plus versions unified)
19.07.2015: - Bugs in format function cured. Error message for File-Copy added and a bug killed
18.07.2015: - OS function LADE_N expanded: Set 8. bit of drive number to ignore file header and load according to user data
            - Bug killed which occured only when selecting tracks for formatting in Vortex on drive B
17.07.2015: - Added code for Z80 command EI before the RETI command at &0038. Action performed once at zero cold boot
            - Memory address &4000 saved during cold boot: RAMI adapted. Bug in Disc-Refreshment killed. Works fine now
12.07.2015: - OS functions ICON6ON and ICON3ON now work with all (MODE 2: 6-104) values for columns (read from MAX_CRX)
09.05.2015: - RRB0 corrected, generates free E-RAM instead of Short-Time-Memory. REName corrected, will save lower RAM
07.05.2015: - Read DIR related bugs killed (in ADR_DIR and MADRA). New OS function "GET_DIR" added
06.05.2015: - Better VN96 support: If configuration bytes state VN96 connected then &80 is send to &EFxx to enable network
05.05.2015: - French and Spanish Cartridges (.BIN and .CPR) for 6128 Plus added
04.05.2015: - English Cartridge for the 6128 Plus added (.BIN/.CPR). Overworked this document
03.05.2015: - French Version of FutureOS for 6128 Plus added
29.04.2015: - English Version of FutureOS for 6128 Plus added
26.04.2015: - Spanish Versions added for CPC6128 and 6128 Plus. Regular and MacDeath Edition each. THX to MiquelSky & RobCFG!
04.03.2015: - Hardware soft reset (via &F8FF) added. Code for RETI gets loaded at &0038 at startup
20.02.2015: - Update Installer: When selecting a new Dobbertin RTC number, the RTC get's activated in configuration bytes
12.02.2015: - Update Installer: Now you can choose a ROM position for the Dobbertin SmartWatch (the RTC, not the TimeROM)
11.01.2015: - Typos in Source correted, which inhibited installation (due to address change)
22.10.2014: - MacDeath Edition of FutureOS added, providing a new Icon set for the Desktop
            - Configuration utility added (colors, type of monitor, Spartan bit)
13.09.2014: - Functionality for X-MEM with Flash Chip from SST added
25.06.2014: - Installer overworked, FutureOS can now be installed in X-MEM too
09.04.2013: - Installer overworked, ROM numbers can be freely chosen. Final check after installation added
02.04.2013: - Added support for the FlashGordon device (A clone of the MegaFlash, but with SST Flash Chip)
27.10.2012: - Floating bus bug killed. All PCBs can be used now. Also all Plus PCBs will work, even if the bus is floating
            - OS Function INRZ installed and documented. It copies the ROM character set to RAM, then banks lower RAM in
            - The SPARtan mode has been introduced. Now the Desktop can be forced to show only actually needed icons































































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