How to get a plain text file version of a CP/M .BAS (M-BASIC) program?












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I have an old game (STRTRK.BAS) from my dad's Kaypro 10 that I would like to convert to a plain text file. Basically, what I'm trying to do is get it onto a modern computer in plain text format so I can look at the source code and print it (hardcopy).



This game is accessible on the K10 itself, by starting up OBASIC (an older version of MBASIC, itself a platform independent implementation of BASIC-80).



The source code can be listed once loaded (again, on the actual machine).



My guess is the best route would be to find a CP/M emulator and install a version of CP/M, OBASIC, and the program onto it, but I actually haven't had any luck finding something that will run on a modern Windows 7 setup.



Any ideas?






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  • Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

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I have an old game (STRTRK.BAS) from my dad's Kaypro 10 that I would like to convert to a plain text file. Basically, what I'm trying to do is get it onto a modern computer in plain text format so I can look at the source code and print it (hardcopy).



This game is accessible on the K10 itself, by starting up OBASIC (an older version of MBASIC, itself a platform independent implementation of BASIC-80).



The source code can be listed once loaded (again, on the actual machine).



My guess is the best route would be to find a CP/M emulator and install a version of CP/M, OBASIC, and the program onto it, but I actually haven't had any luck finding something that will run on a modern Windows 7 setup.



Any ideas?






basic cp-m







share|improve this question























  • Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

    – Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
    2 hours ago














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I have an old game (STRTRK.BAS) from my dad's Kaypro 10 that I would like to convert to a plain text file. Basically, what I'm trying to do is get it onto a modern computer in plain text format so I can look at the source code and print it (hardcopy).



This game is accessible on the K10 itself, by starting up OBASIC (an older version of MBASIC, itself a platform independent implementation of BASIC-80).



The source code can be listed once loaded (again, on the actual machine).



My guess is the best route would be to find a CP/M emulator and install a version of CP/M, OBASIC, and the program onto it, but I actually haven't had any luck finding something that will run on a modern Windows 7 setup.



Any ideas?






basic cp-m







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I have an old game (STRTRK.BAS) from my dad's Kaypro 10 that I would like to convert to a plain text file. Basically, what I'm trying to do is get it onto a modern computer in plain text format so I can look at the source code and print it (hardcopy).



This game is accessible on the K10 itself, by starting up OBASIC (an older version of MBASIC, itself a platform independent implementation of BASIC-80).



The source code can be listed once loaded (again, on the actual machine).



My guess is the best route would be to find a CP/M emulator and install a version of CP/M, OBASIC, and the program onto it, but I actually haven't had any luck finding something that will run on a modern Windows 7 setup.



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  • Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

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  • Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

    – Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
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Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

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Would converting it on the K10 and uploading it through a serial connection be an option?

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M-BASIC-80 knows the modifier "A" for the SAVE command - So, you should be able to create a readable ASCII file directly on the Kaypro computer by doing 



LOAD "MYPROG.BAS"

LIST

SAVE "MYPROG.TXT",A


If you don't want to mess with old disks on a modern computer (I recommend you don't even start to look into this), your best bet would be to set up a serial RS-232 connection between the Kaypro and your modern machine - A suitable RS-232-USE dongle, a proper cable and a terminal program would suffice.






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    M-BASIC-80 knows the modifier "A" for the SAVE command - So, you should be able to create a readable ASCII file directly on the Kaypro computer by doing 



    LOAD "MYPROG.BAS"
    
LIST
    
SAVE "MYPROG.TXT",A


    If you don't want to mess with old disks on a modern computer (I recommend you don't even start to look into this), your best bet would be to set up a serial RS-232 connection between the Kaypro and your modern machine - A suitable RS-232-USE dongle, a proper cable and a terminal program would suffice.






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      M-BASIC-80 knows the modifier "A" for the SAVE command - So, you should be able to create a readable ASCII file directly on the Kaypro computer by doing 



      LOAD "MYPROG.BAS"
      
LIST
      
SAVE "MYPROG.TXT",A


      If you don't want to mess with old disks on a modern computer (I recommend you don't even start to look into this), your best bet would be to set up a serial RS-232 connection between the Kaypro and your modern machine - A suitable RS-232-USE dongle, a proper cable and a terminal program would suffice.






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        M-BASIC-80 knows the modifier "A" for the SAVE command - So, you should be able to create a readable ASCII file directly on the Kaypro computer by doing 



        LOAD "MYPROG.BAS"
        
LIST
        
SAVE "MYPROG.TXT",A


        If you don't want to mess with old disks on a modern computer (I recommend you don't even start to look into this), your best bet would be to set up a serial RS-232 connection between the Kaypro and your modern machine - A suitable RS-232-USE dongle, a proper cable and a terminal program would suffice.






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        M-BASIC-80 knows the modifier "A" for the SAVE command - So, you should be able to create a readable ASCII file directly on the Kaypro computer by doing 



        LOAD "MYPROG.BAS"
        
LIST
        
SAVE "MYPROG.TXT",A


        If you don't want to mess with old disks on a modern computer (I recommend you don't even start to look into this), your best bet would be to set up a serial RS-232 connection between the Kaypro and your modern machine - A suitable RS-232-USE dongle, a proper cable and a terminal program would suffice.







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