[Coco] Tablet/phone instead of computer? (was early hacking)

[Bill Pierce]

Brad Grier, the author of the java Coco 2 emulator "Mocha", sent me a recent version that works as a stand-alone without using the browser or having to be connected to the net. I know it works on Mac as well as my windoz machine so it may well work on android. It of course still requires Java. If you can run DriveWire, you should have no problem running Mocha. It uses the same Java package (I think).

If anyone is interested in trying it on Android or other platforms, contact me offlist and I'll send you a copy.


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-----Original Message-----
From: farna <farna at amc-mag.com>
To: coco <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 20, 2014 10:33 am
Subject: [Coco] Tablet/phone instead of computer? (was early hacking)


Allen Huffman wrote:
If I had a CoCo emulator that would run on my Android prepaid phone, or
one of my
iOS devices, I'd probably be doing CoCo stuff again. I can't ever seem to
get around
to setting up an emulator beyond just piddling with Xroar on my computer :(
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Isn't there a Java CoCo1 emulator? That should run on a tablet. It should
be expandable to CC3 capabilities...

I have an android tablet, one of the cheap Chinese models (a Linsay 10",
from Sears with an extended warranty just in case). Reviews on all the
cheapies seem to be spotty, with 1 in 10 having issues, but most seem to
be user related, with many being bought for kids who likely throw them
around a good bit. The only thing mine is missing is Bluetooth, but it
does have two mini USB ports and comes with adapters for normal sized
connectors. Haven't tried my mini USB keyboard yet. I see it as a
secondary device (I'm typing this on my laptop!). I don't mind answering
short answer e-mails on it with the virtual keyboard. I like it mostly for
simple games like Mahjong (was a favorite on the CoCo) and for looking up
info quickly. It hibernates and powers back up almost immediately with
little discernible power loss (if any). So if I'm watching TV or talking
and want to look something up it
s quick and easy. I wouldn't try to write an article for my magazine or a
term paper, nothing like that. Take notes and export to my computer later
- yes! Would be great for that. But checking facts and polishing the
article/paper would be done on something where I can easily switch between
windows and have a real keyboard. I don't intend to carry a keyboard for
it. I might if I go on vacation for more than a few days where I might
want to type a longer answer to an e-mail (like this has become - would
have type the Java emulator reply on the tablet), but that's all. It would
be easier to pack than the laptop and cheaper to replace if lost or
stolen.



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