Computer having movable shutter selectively providing access to storage media receivers and corresponding operating systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5442514
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08178299

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A dual compatible computer has first and second program retrieval means, for example of two disc drives or a disc drive and a games cartridge reader (12, 14) each dedicated to a respective operating system. A shutter (16) is slidable to expose one or the other of the retrieval means. Movement of the shutter switches on the CPU which is dedicated to the exposed retrieval means.

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AMSTRAD PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYESSEX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hopkins, Robert A Basildon, GB 1 8

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