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I was hoping it would be for older software (say, from before github or even sourceforge) that's currently scattered across the Internet. I've been trying to locate the code for the MC6839 [1] and have yet to come across it. I've come across the binary, but sadly, no source.

[1] A floating point package (IEEE 754) for the 6809 in an 8K ROM (position independent). Apparently, Motorola wrote it, made datasheets available but never actually sold any. Then in the very late 80s they (from what I understand) released the code into the public domain.



It seems they're somewhat new and it's natural for them to start with the low-hanging fruit.




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