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====== Other Texas Instruments Calculators ======

===== Texas Instruments 73 =====

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== Calcsys ===

Some sort of “system program” that features a hex editor, disassembler, port monitor, etc. akin to KnightOS’ features.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/196/19619.html



=== KnightOS ===

>the pieces of KnightOS are maintained as separate projects under the KnightOS organization

Compatible with the TI-73. The most recent versions may support USB upload from PC, allowing this to effectively completely replace the original calculator OS.

https://web.archive.org/web/20231225091219/https://knightos.org/

https://github.com/KnightOS/KnightOS (git most recent & USB, but compile difficult)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/463/46387.html (precompiled, NO USB!!)



=== Mallard ===

The only ASM shell for the TI-73 w/ dedicated programs, unless you want to count Swan or KnightOS. Has two versions, 0.2 and 0.3, with 0.3 apparently being just a test.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/366/36618.html (0.2, for TI-OS 1.6)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/388/38805.html (0.3, for all TI-OSes?)



=== Swan ===

A flash shell that can run Mallard programs. Little information about appearances.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/455/45516.html


===== Texas Instruments 81 =====

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== “Windows” ===

What even is this? The TI-81 has no way to communicate with a PC.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/48/4859.html


===== Texas Instruments 82 =====

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== Ace, Ash, CrASH, JASS, OS-82 ===

Various text only shells that are required for many games on this thing. A few are dead, so look in...

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/226/22691.html (Ace)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/14/1411.html (Ash)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/286/28681.html (CrASH new for 82s)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/87/8774.html (CrASH update)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/87/8772.html (CrASH)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/16/1628.html (JASS)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/1/113.html (OS-82)



=== BacOS ===

Whatever this is, it has no information.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/50/5010.html



=== Cabinet OS ME ===

Allows organization of files, apparently.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/182/18213.html



=== DOS ===

Imitates the interface of DOS.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/352/35207.html



=== Windows TI v4.1 ===

Imitates Windows, with a start menu, cursor, and programs slots.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/92/9293.html



=== OS-97 v1.0 ===

Like Windows TI, except no fancy GUI, it seems.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/1/187.html



=== OS-9X v1.2 ===

Appears to be imitating a Powershell prompt of some sort.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/1/191.html



=== TI Windows 98 ===

A more fancy imitation, because it has a mock Windows logo. The usual “Start” menu and nothing else…

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/76/7648.html



=== Windows 2000 (82) ===

Yet again, imitating Windows with a Start menu and nothing else. This time, it has built in programs.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/148/14868.html



=== Windows 95 ===

Imitations with a start menu.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/50/5012.html



=== 82 Windows 95 ===

Revolutionary, because it has icons on the desktop, plus little buttons where the clock would usually be.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/110/11025.html



===== Internet =====

=== Mbus ===

Requires CrASH. Enables I2C and Networking; to what extent is unknown.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/109/10999.html


===== Texas Instruments 84+ CE =====

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== Cesium ===

A colorful launching shell with various interfacing supports, such as file renaming.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/465/46574.html



=== Console emulation (potential) ===

Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included.

https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Emulators_on_TI_Calculators

Nintendo Entertainment System – NES84

Nintendo Game Boy (no Color) – Ti-Boy CE 0.1.3



=== PC emulation (potential) ===

Whether these emulators support operating systems for these computers is unknown; it must be looked into further. PCs without meaningful OSes are not included.

https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Emulators_on_TI_Calculators

CHIP-8/SuperCHIP – Chip84CE, Chip-84



=== RetardOS ===

It’s for "retards", apparently.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/474/47470.html


==== Other ====

=== Blocks-TI-84 ===

> generate natural-looking worlds, place up to 24 different kinds of blocks, keep up to 5 saves, and enjoy real-time shadow effects, transparent water, and a 10 FPS framerate!

An isometric Minecraft port created by The Science Elf. Pretty feature filled considering the power of these calculators!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9CiMO66xk

https://github.com/TheScienceElf/Blocks-TI-84
==== Internet ====

=== Ti-Mail Calculator Email Client ===

Whether this can interface with POP/IMPP email servers is unknown, but it seems to imply it can.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/471/47156.html


===== Texas Instruments 84+ CSE =====

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== Console emulation (potential) ===

Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included.

Nintendo Game Boy (no Color) – Ti-Boy CSE

https://www.omnimaga.org/ti-boy-se-game-boy-emulator-for-ti-83se84/official-ti-boy-cse-alpha-thread/



=== Doors CSE 8.2 ===

The CSE enhanced version of the classic Doors shell. Probably the fanciest looking of all the versions. Supports various interesting options.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/456/45670.html



=== KnightOS ===

>the pieces of KnightOS are maintained as separate projects under the KnightOS organization

Similarly compatible with the CSE. The most recent versions may support USB upload from PC, allowing this to effectively completely replace the original calculator OS.

https://web.archive.org/web/20231225091219/https://knightos.org/

https://github.com/KnightOS/KnightOS (git most recent & USB, but compile difficult)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/463/46387.html (precompiled, NO USB!!)


===== Texas Instruments 85 =====

//Many TI-85 programs will work on the TI-86. This probably doesn’t go the other way around.//

==== Operating Systems (Zilog Z80) ====

=== 85 Windows 95 ===

A slightly cruddy Windows 95 clone, that is graphical with text.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/113/11350.html



=== BewShell ===

Very primitive text-based ripoff of MS-DOS.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/111/11150.html



=== CShell-NT ===

Yet another simple text based shell, with meager menus.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/6/606.html

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/82/8275.html (MISh clone)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/6/658.html (Oshell-85 clone)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/79/7902.html (Peak Relocation clone)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/1/144.html (PhatOS clone)



=== Future OS ===

A shell that professes to bridge the gap between the TI-85 and the TI-86 in shell function.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/120/12046.html



=== OS-85 ===

More silly basic dialogue boxes and menus.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/7/717.html



=== Rigel ===

Appears to be the most presiding of the “CShell-NT” style shells; it’s presumably the origin of this “basic vertical menu” look.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/20/2079.html



=== Usgard ===

More interesting looking than the rest, with a background + Windows-style aped interface. Seems to be the 2<sup>nd</sup> most “respected” of the shells, going off the program counts.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/19/1919.html



=== Windows 85 ===

This one’s cruddy level is unknown, but it is text based by self admission.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/426/42652.html

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/429/42988.html (newer?)



=== Windows 95 ===

A very cruddy and “non-graphical” Windows 95 clone.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/45/4569.html



=== ZShell ===

Highly basic, but many programs depend on this, it seems.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/19/1968.html



==== Internet ====

=== TI Online ===

Talks about baud rates and modems, so it does appear to have the ability to interface. However, the extent of it’s function is unknown.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/24/2463.html


===== Texas Instruments 92 and II =====

==== Operating Systems (Motorola MC68000) ====

=== AShell ===

This has been seen on other calculators, and it’s not much different.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/8/843.html



=== Calcix 1.3.88 ===

A more interesting Linux clone that seems to have more commands.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/15/1508.html



=== Copland Pro v5.5.2 ===

An absolutely awesome clone of Mac OS Copland, which never released. Looks stunningly like the actual OS, as if it’s being emulated, instead of simulated. Excellent work.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/30/3085.html



=== Doors 1.0 ===

Not sure if this is related to Doors CS.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/59/5913.html



=== Fargo ===

Some shell that seems to require compilation.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/43/4310.html (Compile on DOS)

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/43/4309.html (Compile on Unix)



=== Macintosh Interface ===

A slightly less stunning clone of Mac OS. Still isn’t too bad though.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/34/3483.html



=== OS-Shell ===

Looks like ZShell, but it’s in BASIC.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/24/2451.html



=== SH-Linux ===

Just a Linux clone, which does the job OK.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/58/5898.html



=== TI-DOS 0.66 Beta ===

Just a DOS clone.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/13/1390.html



=== Windows 92 ===

What is a TI without a Windows clone? Same background as the Macintosh Interface…

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/28/2807.html



=== Windows 95 ===

The better of the two Windows clones made in BASIC. Big menu, features, etc.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/8/864.html


===== Texas Instruments Voyage 200 =====

==== Operating Systems (Motorola MC68000) =====

=== Console emulation (potential) ===

Whether these emulators support operating systems for these consoles is unknown; it must be looked into further. Consoles without meaningful OSes are not included.

Nintendo Game Boy (no Color) – gb68k 0.5.6

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/369/36950.html https://github.com/wyatt8740/gb68k



=== Einstein 4.0 ===

Reminiscent of Windows, with nice dithering on the folder icons.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/404/40488.html



=== Integrated Desktop ===

Consice and detailed “icon” desktop interface shell. Lots of languages and applications.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/284/28443.html



=== Nostub Explorer ===

Reminds me of Mac OS. Automatically detects the calculator it runs on.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/391/39171.html



=== Orage Shell ===

Very fancy and nice looking shell with various functions and icons. Reminds me of the Amiga for some reason.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/339/33917.html



=== PCTools 0.97B patched ===

Patched version of an advanced file manager supporting plugins, nested folders, etc.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/405/40508.html



=== PedroM 0.83 ===

Also possibly the prestige version. A very awesome looking GNU GPL adhering Unix-style OS. Feature filled, capable, and flexible. Has USB support.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/319/31951.html



=== PreOS ===

A reasonable kernel with various functions, such as “Crash protection”. Has a developer version.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/350/35090.html

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/379/37939.html (developer)



=== Punix ===

>So far the kernel is being written, and user-space utilities and applications will follow.

May be better than the 92+ version, as this calculator is more advanced than that one. This OS is highly comprehensive, detailed, authentic, and sufficient for serving as a Unix-like. Almost complete, but there are known build issues. Remarkable work for this calculator, moreso than the 89, and possibly moreso than the 92+, as this calculator is newer.

http://punix-os.blogspot.com/

https://github.com/abbrev/punix



=== sh`L ===

French-only shell with greyscale dithering, compression, loading files, etc.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/266/26600.html



=== Tish ===

A quite concise clone of a Unix command line. Looks relatively interesting.

https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/474/47474.html