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The 8bit cartridge based computers really are instant on. I think that may be what the op is referring to. I don’t think any system with a hard drive or sdram c
by MobiusHorizons 4y ago
The 8bit cartridge based computers really are instant on. I think that may be what the op is referring to. I don’t think any system with a hard drive or sdram can even get to a boot loader in the same amount of time regardless of the latency of the boot medium. It really was a different era.
- BirAdam 4y agoThey also only loaded BASIC instantly. Want to load from tape or floppy and you’re back to waiting. Same thing if you run your BASIC program. Instant on in that case was restricted to the ROM BASIC and cartridges.