Questions tagged [sharp]
For computers and other devices made by Sharp Corporation
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What are .Z files on the Sharp X68000?
I was wondering what binary executable file format the Sharp X68000 used. Apparently the OS looks and feels quite a bit like MS-DOS but is not MS-DOS. Instead of .EXE it uses an .X file extension for ...
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Why did the Sharp X68000 use 5.25" drives?
The Sharp X68000 came with two 5.25" floppy drives. Later models moved to 3.5" drives.
Why did Sharp choose 5.25" over 3.5"?
When the X68000 was released in 1987, 3.5" drives ...
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How similar were the X68000 and Capcom CP system?
The Sharp X68000 was used in the development of many Capcom games in the CP system era. It was a formidable workstation but I've also heard it said that the two systems were similar in capability, to ...
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What connection exists between Facit AB and Sharp on the MZ-800 computer?
Facit used to be a very successful Swedish company manufacturing mechanical calculators that quickly went down to its final demise by not being able to adapt to the shift towards electronic ...
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What was the initial price of the Sharp X68000?
I can't seem to find out what the Sharp X68000 cost when it first available. Is there a reliable source for this information?
I'm looking for actual sales costs of a standard X68000 unit (preferably ...
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