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   I am Rob to All   
   Re: SmartPort Query   
   24 Aug 23 06:58:32   
   
   From: gids.rs@sasktel.net   
      
   > > Hi Rob,    
   > > Smartport deals with devices, not slots/drives.    
   > > Is your mapping done once ProDOS 8 is loaded?    
   > > Antoine   
   > Right. But even the Smartport would need to use the softswitches to access a   
   slot card. Which should mean there has to be a mapping of some kind to know   
   which slot a device is in. I have come across an instance where it would be a   
   benefit to be able to    
   translate between the two.    
   >    
   > As far as I know the mapping has nothing to do with Prodos 8. If you follow   
   the routine at $C70D (entry to the Smartport), it ends in COP 82. This   
   co-processor routine must have a routine to map a slot to a device number.   
      
   I should add that the SmartPort device number does not match Prodos device   
   table at $BF30.   
      
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