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List of computers running CP/M

Many microcomputers ran versions of the CP/M disk operating system, which supported eight-bit CPUs like the Intel 8080, 8085, and Zilog Z80, while CP/M 86 ran on the Intel 8086 and 8088. Some computers were compatible with CP/M out of the box, but others required memory expansions, new ROMs, or added floppy disk drives. Additionally, certain popular home computers used plug-in Z80 processors to run CP/M, allowing them to utilize their existing keyboards and peripherals while gaining compatibility with this influential operating system.

A

B

  • Basis 1084
  • BBC Micro/Master (with external Z80 module - or Raspberry Pi based system)
  • Beehive Topper II
  • BMC if-800
  • Bondwell II,12, 14
  • BT Merlin M2215 series based on ICL PC-2 (CP/M) (also ran MP/M II+)
  • BT Merlin M4000 series based on Logica Kennett (Concurrent CP/M-86)

C

  • Camputers Lynx (96k/128k models)
  • Casio FP1000 FL
  • CASU Super-C - Z80 based with a 21 slot S100 bus (Networkable with MP/M) - UK manufactured
  • CASU Mini-C - Z80 based with a 7 slot S100 bus and twin 8" floppy disk drives (Networkable with MP/M) - UK manufactured
  • Challenger III - Ohio Scientific OSI-CP/M
  • Cifer Systems 2684, 2887, 1887 - Melksham, England.5
  • CIP04 - Romanian computer
  • CoBra - Romanian computer
  • Coleco Adam (with a CP/M digital data pack)
  • Comart Communicator (CP/M-80), C-Frame, K-Frame, Workstation and Quad (Concurrent CP/M-86)
  • Commodore 64 (with Z80 plug-in cartridge)6
  • Commodore 128 (using its internal Z80 processor—along with its 8502—ran CP/M+ which supported memory paging)
  • Compaq Portable - was available with CP/M as a factory installed option.
  • Compis
  • Compupro
  • Cromemco
  • C't180 HD64180 ECB-System (CP/M2.2 & 3.x)
  • Cub-Z - Romanian made computer

D

  • Datamax UV-1R
  • Data Soft PCS 80 and VDP 80 (France, 1977)
  • Data Technology Industries "Associate" (USA, 1982)
  • DEC Rainbow 100/100+ (could run both CP/M and CP/M-86)
  • DEC VT180 (aka Personal Computing Option, aka 'Robin')
  • Digital Group DG1

E

F

G

  • General Processor GPS5 (Italy, running CP/M 86 - Concurrent CP/M 86)
  • General Processor Model T (Italy, 1980 running CP/M 80)
  • Grundy NewBrain
  • Genie II, IIs, III, IIIs
  • Goupil G3
  • G.Z.E. UNIMOR Bosman 8 (Poland, 1987 running CPM/R, CP/M 2.2 compatible)
  • Gemini 801 and Gemini Galaxy (UK, 1981-1983 running CP/M 2.2 and MP/M)
  • GNAT Computers (San Diego 1975-? CP/M 2.2 Industrial Control Systems, Sail Cutting and others)

H

I

J

  • JET-80 (Swedish Made Computer)
  • Juku E5101–E5104 came with an adaptation of CP/M called EKDOS
  • JUNIOR Romanian Computer

K

  • Kaypro
  • KC 85/2-4
  • Kontron PSI98 (KOS & CP/M2.2)
  • Korvet (Корвет) — Soviet PC

L

  • Labtam
  • LNW-80
  • LOBO Max-80
  • Logica VTS 2200 (CP/M-86)
  • Logica VTS Kennet (Concurrent CP/M-86)
  • LOS 25 (10 MB harddisc)
  • Luxor ABC 802, ABC 806 (Sweden, 1981)

M

N

O

P

Q

R

  • RAIR "Black Box" (also ran MP/M)
  • Regnecentralen Piccolo RC-700
  • Regnecentralen Piccoline RC-759
  • Research Machines 380Z and LINK 480Z
  • Retro! Z80 by John Winans
  • Rex Computer Company REX 1
  • Robotron A 5120
  • Robotron KC 85, KC 87
  • Robotron PC 1715
  • Royal Business Machines 7000 "Friday"

S

T

U

  • Unitron 8000, a dual processor machine built São Paulo in the early 1980s. The Unitron could boot either as an Apple II clone (using a clone 6502 processor) or in CP/M (using the Z80).

V

  • Vector-06C (Intel 8080, 16 color graphics, made in USSR)
  • Vector Graphic Vector Graphic Corporation Vector Model 1,2 (Internal Model),3, Model 4 (Z80 & 8088 CP/M, CP/M-86 & PCDOS), Model 10 (Multiuser)
  • Victor 9000 (sold as the Sirius 1 in Europe)
  • Video Technology Laser 500/700
  • Visual Technology (Lowell, Ma) Visual 1050, 1100 (Not Released)

W

X

Y

  • Yodobashi Formula-1

Z

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