computer (MSX) A Range of computers created in an attempt by
the industry to create a standard for home computers, similar
to
VHS did with home video.
The basic MSX machine contained a
Z80 CPU working at
3.58MHz.
MSX machines were produced by such giants as
Sony,
Yamaha,
The MSX standard was designed by a company called ASCII in
of its
BASIC for the machine. Because this BASIC version
"MicroSoft eXtended BASIC"; Hence "MSX".
Microsoft also produced MSX-DOS - a stripped-down version of
Extensions to the MSX included MSX2, MSX2+ and TurboR.
(1999-02-26)