Re: [NTLK] [OT] CAT Emulator?

From: Grant Hutchinson (grant_at_splorp.com)
Date: Tue Mar 01 2005 - 16:49:30 PST


In a previous message, Brad C. Schmidt typed vigorously:

>> of us that have been spoiled by using Canon Cats. I understand there's
>> a software version, but it's just not the same thing...
>>
>There's an emulator? Cool. Where? Anyone? Anyone?

I'm not sure if there was an actual emulator. You might be thinking of
the Swyft system which preceded the Cat. There was a SwyftCard for the
Apple II, complete with stick-on Leap keys for the keyboard.

http://www.digibarn.com/collections/systems/swyft/
http://www.digibarn.com/collections/parts/swyft-card/

The Computer Barn site has a fantastic section dedicated to Jef Raskin,
btw.

http://www.digibarn.com/friends/jef-raskin/

g.

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