CP/M 2 - what's its legal status?

[JP Hindin]

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005, Chuck Guzis wrote:
> >Only some?
> >I am unsure of the model, to be honest. The front case simply says
> >"Vector". The sticker on the back says the model number is 9002-something,
> >if memory serves.
>
> Yes, the Vector 4 for instance, was made with with both hard and
> soft-sectored drives.  And if you've got the S-100 "box" version of the
> Vector 1, it could use any third-party S-100 diskette controller, so the
> question of "what format" may be a bit harder to determine.

How helpful ;P
I'll have a close look at the disk drive tonight and see if I can look it
up and find something out about it.

> Here are some photos of various Vector models:
>
> http://www.old-computers.com/museum/company.asp?st=1&l=V

I have the external chassis Vector, like an MZ (or System B), but the MZs
and Bs I have seen all seem to have "MZ" and "B" screen printed onto the
front case along with the "VECTOR" name, which mine does not, as below.

(Pictures-)
http://www.kiwigeek.com/misc/VectorGraphics-front.jpg
http://www.kiwigeek.com/misc/VectorGraphics-hdd.jpg
http://www.kiwigeek.com/misc/VectorGraphics-top.jpg


I appreciate your help in continuing to identify what specific Vector I
have.