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''Speed DOS'' and ''Speed DOS plus'' is likely the best known speeder based on ROM replacements for the C64. Developed by "Oliver Eickemeier" and "Oliver Joppich" it was released late 1984. The hardware was produced by the german company [http://www.escd.net/ueberuns_03.html Elektronik Service – Christoph Dichte] and their website states:
''Speed DOS'' and ''Speed DOS plus'' is likely the best known speeder based on Kernal ROM replacement for the C64. Developed by "Oliver Eickemeier" and "Oliver Joppich" it was released late 1984. The hardware was produced by the german company [http://www.escd.net/index.php/ueber-uns/firmengeschichte Elektronik Service – Christoph Dichte] and their website states:
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The space required on the Kernal ROM was gained by removing tape and RS-232 routines. ''Speed DOS'' requires a [[:Category:Parallel_cables|parallel cable]] and a modified disk drive ROM next to the C64 Kernal ROM replacement to fully operate. The name ''Speed DOS'' was spread a lot due to many programs (mainly copiers) picking it up often when a parallel cable was required.
The space required on the Kernal ROM was gained by removing tape and RS-232 routines. ''Speed DOS'' requires a [[:Category:Parallel_cables|parallel cable]] and a modified disk drive ROM next to the C64 Kernal ROM replacement to fully operate. The name ''Speed DOS'' was spread a lot due to many programs (mainly copiers) picking it up often when a parallel cable was required.


Even though many people know the name of this ROM the user base is probably near zero nowadays and most people looking into adding a speeder to their system would probably turn towards [[Jiffy DOS]]. ''Speed DOS'' was rather popular in the 80s due to it being easily cloneable by ''just'' copying the ROMs, getting Kernal switching boards and adding the parallel cable to the drive. Still it is a quite slow speeder easily outrun by about anything else but the parallel cable adds additional value when using copiers supporting it (and probably even REUs).
Even though many people know the name of this ROM the user base is probably near zero nowadays and most people looking into adding a speeder to their system would probably turn towards [[JiffyDOS]]. ''Speed DOS'' was rather popular in the 80s due to it being easily cloneable by ''just'' copying the ROMs, getting Kernal switching boards and adding the parallel cable to the drive. Still ''Speed DOS'' is a quite slow speeder easily outrun by about anything else but the parallel cable adds additional value when using copiers supporting it (and probably even REUs).




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* Start and end address output
* Start and end address output
* Changed LIST handling
* Changed LIST handling
* OLD function
* OLD function (unusual - "!" is the command)
 
 
== Hacks ==
 
It is very likely we will add more notes about special hacks on ''Speed DOS'' here, but the probably most important one can be found at:
 
* [http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/drives/new/1541/hacks/ http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/drives/new/1541/hacks/] where ''1541-II-relocated.bin'' among other things is found.
  "A version of the 1541-II ROM where the modifications to older firmware have been relocated to the lower bank ($c000-$dfff),
  to improve compatibility with fastloader systems.  Made by Wolfgang Moser."
 
 




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* [http://www.c64.com/scene_display_interview.php?interview=178 Interview with OTD] Oliver T. Dietz is one of the ''Prologic DOS'' creators and mentions "Oliver Joppich" and "Oliver Eickemeier" on the interview. Together they formed ''[http://noname.c64.org/csdb/group/index.php?id=22 JEDI 2001]''.
* [http://www.c64.com/scene_display_interview.php?interview=178 Interview with OTD] Oliver T. Dietz is one of the ''Prologic DOS'' creators and mentions "Oliver Joppich" and "Oliver Eickemeier" on the interview. Together they formed ''[http://noname.c64.org/csdb/group/index.php?id=22 JEDI 2001]''.


http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/drives/new/1541/hacks/1541-II-SpeedDOS.txt




Versions:
Versions:
SD / SD+ / 35 & 40 tracks - hungarian patching available.
SD / SD+ / 35 & 40 tracks - hungarian patching available.
Headbanger did the loader as standalone loader ?
Headbanger did the loader as standalone loader ?


l8r:
For later:
*[http://www.atlantis-prophecy.org/recollection/?load=online&issue=1&sub=article&id=3 RECOLLECTION #2 ''Protection Analysis'']
*[http://www.atlantis-prophecy.org/recollection/?load=online&issue=1&sub=article&id=3 RECOLLECTION #2 ''Protection Analysis'']


== Binaries ==
== Binaries ==


* FIXME
[[:Media:Kernal_ROM_all_rr.c64.org_2021-02.rar|Kernal_ROM_all_rr.c64.org_2021-02.rar]] '''WILL SOMEWHEN''' contain:


* [[Speed_DOS_Plus_Manual_german_iDOC.txt]]


== Software ==
== Software ==
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== Weblinks ==
== Weblinks ==
 
* [https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/1541-parallel-adapter-SpeedDOS 1541-parallel-adapter-SpeedDOS] has a DIY-SpeedDOS
* [http://www.zock.com/64er/8510/0008.html Speed DOS vs. Prologic DOS] german "reprint" of an article from 64'er October 1985, pages 28-29
* [http://www.zock.com/64er/8510/0008.html Speed DOS vs. Prologic DOS] german "reprint" of an article from 64'er October 1985, pages 28-29
* [http://www.retroport.de/C64_C128_Hardware.html retroport.de] has some board images
* [http://www.retroport.de/C64_C128_Hardware.html retroport.de] has some board images

Latest revision as of 16:04, 24 July 2021

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Speed DOS and Speed DOS plus is likely the best known speeder based on Kernal ROM replacement for the C64. Developed by "Oliver Eickemeier" and "Oliver Joppich" it was released late 1984. The hardware was produced by the german company Elektronik Service – Christoph Dichte and their website states:

1984

Der legendäre Floppy-Beschleuniger "Speed DOS" für die damalige Commodore C64er-Reihe wird in unserem Haus gefertigt und vertrieben.

which translates to:

1984

The legendary Floppy-Speeder "Speed DOS" for the Commodore C64 line is produced and shipped by our company.

The space required on the Kernal ROM was gained by removing tape and RS-232 routines. Speed DOS requires a parallel cable and a modified disk drive ROM next to the C64 Kernal ROM replacement to fully operate. The name Speed DOS was spread a lot due to many programs (mainly copiers) picking it up often when a parallel cable was required.

Even though many people know the name of this ROM the user base is probably near zero nowadays and most people looking into adding a speeder to their system would probably turn towards JiffyDOS. Speed DOS was rather popular in the 80s due to it being easily cloneable by just copying the ROMs, getting Kernal switching boards and adding the parallel cable to the drive. Still Speed DOS is a quite slow speeder easily outrun by about anything else but the parallel cable adds additional value when using copiers supporting it (and probably even REUs).


Functionality

  • DOS Wedge (@) and protect/unprotect files
  • Basic monitor (M, G, L, S, @ and X) and modified reset routine
  • F-Keys
  • Start and end address output
  • Changed LIST handling
  • OLD function (unusual - "!" is the command)


Hacks

It is very likely we will add more notes about special hacks on Speed DOS here, but the probably most important one can be found at: 

 "A version of the 1541-II ROM where the modifications to older firmware have been relocated to the lower bank ($c000-$dfff),
  to improve compatibility with fastloader systems.  Made by Wolfgang Moser."



Trivia


Versions: SD / SD+ / 35 & 40 tracks - hungarian patching available. Headbanger did the loader as standalone loader ?

For later:


Binaries

Kernal_ROM_all_rr.c64.org_2021-02.rar WILL SOMEWHEN contain:

Software




Weblinks

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