uBee512 1.4.0 released

[Robert]

Microbee emulator

 

6 October 2007 - SJK

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uBee512 v1.4.0

 

New for this release:

 

* Display aspect ratio much improved, a display aspect ratio of 2:1 is now the default, --aspect option added to change to 1:1 ratio (old ratio).

* ROM based (tape machines) models emulation. Each ROM model can be configured to determine what BASIC, PAK and NET ROMs to use.

* Model option to target specific Z80 model Microbees. The boot ROM for disk emulated models can be configured for each model.

* Added specific disk emulations for 128K, 64K, 56K models.

* Close window box made operational, exit and reset now prompts user to confirm the requested actions. (in Windows only)

* Added --pcg option to select amount of PCG RAM for emulation (Premium).

* Added --vdu option to select amount of VDU RAM for emulation (Premium). This now defaults to 2K allowing some incorrectly coded programs to work.

* Added --mmode option to force the ROM's monitor mode to start.

* Changes to Windows port for console output, a --conio option for verbose reporting is provided.

* Windows binary releases now includes an installer executable, this will add icons to the start menu and optionally to the desktop.

* Windows install location is now determined by the user for both the binary installer and ZIP file releases.

* Optimised binary code generation and greatly reduced executable sizes.

* Improved error reporting.

* Added alternative shortened 3 character file name extensions for raw images.

* Other '.dsk' image formats including 3.5" Microbee Modular images should now be possible.

 

Fixed:

 

* Windows port now starts up correctly without a back ground command prompt window appearing unless an error condition or if an information output option is used.

* Fixed bug preventing '.DSnn' and '.SSnn' raw images from being opened.

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