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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.
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.
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.
OS-97 v1.0
Like Windows TI, except no fancy GUI, it seems.
OS-9X v1.2
Appears to be imitating a Powershell prompt of some sort.
TI Windows 98
A more fancy imitation, because it has a mock Windows logo. The usual “Start” menu and nothing else…
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.
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!
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.
Rigel
Appears to be the most presiding of the “CShell-NT” style shells; it’s presumably the origin of this “basic vertical menu” look.
Usgard
More interesting looking than the rest, with a background + Windows-style aped interface. Seems to be the 2nd most “respected” of the shells, going off the program counts.
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.
ZShell
Highly basic, but many programs depend on this, it seems.
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.
Texas Instruments 92 and II
Operating Systems (Motorola MC68000)
AShell
This has been seen on other calculators, and it’s not much different.
Calcix 1.3.88
A more interesting Linux clone that seems to have more commands.
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.
Doors 1.0
Not sure if this is related to Doors CS.
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.
OS-Shell
Looks like ZShell, but it’s in BASIC.
SH-Linux
Just a Linux clone, which does the job OK.
TI-DOS 0.66 Beta
Just a DOS clone.
Windows 92
What is a TI without a Windows clone? Same background as the Macintosh Interface…
Windows 95
The better of the two Windows clones made in BASIC. Big menu, features, etc.
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.
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