{"product_id":"cromemco-16k-extended-basic-diskette","title":"Cromemco 16K Extended BASIC (1978) 5.25\" Diskette","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003eThis is an original 1978 5.25-inch floppy disk containing the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e16K Extended BASIC\u003c\/b\u003e software for Cromemco microcomputer systems. Published by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eCromemco, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e, this software was a premier high-level programming language designed to leverage the power of the Z80 microprocessor, offering 14-digit floating-point precision and advanced file-handling capabilities. The diskette features the original handwritten or typed label with Serial Number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"451\"\u003eR11098\u003c\/b\u003e and is preserved in its original protective paper sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e: Cromemco, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eVintage 5.25\" diskette in original sleeve; see pictures for true condition and magnetic surface integrity\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/b\u003e: FDB-S (Cromemco Part Number for 5\" BASIC) \/ Serial R11098\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_0ec1809e0c631c74-23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11\"\u003eExtra Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003e: Cromemco, founded by Stanford's Harry Garland and Roger Melen, was a titan of the S-100 bus era.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their \"System Three\" (released in 1978) was a professional-grade powerhouse, and this 16K Extended BASIC was the software that allowed it to perform complex business and scientific calculations. Finding original 5.25\" media from this transition period—when the industry was moving from 8\" to 5.25\" drives—is quite rare, especially with a traceable serial number from the company's peak Mountain View, California years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufactured In\u003c\/b\u003e: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thunder Bay Estate Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45348794237119,"sku":"55c","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/8639\/9423\/files\/55c-1.jpg?v=1773933839","url":"https:\/\/www.tbayes.ca\/products\/cromemco-16k-extended-basic-diskette","provider":"Thunder Bay Estate Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}