This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
Search Results (18 messages)
#Comments on Learn C
Message #164136
Hi Dave, I read your book on Learn C on the Mac. It was a very enjoyable book. I found the following "simple" errors which you may want to note. 1. Page 143. 11 sentences down the word "Paramters" should be "Parameters" in the sentence How Function Parameters Work. 2.…
Mac Game Progrmng Book
Message #164123
Andrew, I think you caught my part of a thread. I was responding to some one who was talking about writing a book about game programming. He had the Idea and wanted feedback. -Derrik
#Bug Alert
Message #164117
For Dave Mark; Using your wonderful publication Mac C Programming Primer, and having difficulty compiling past DoEvent on page 173. Compiler signals a bug (I hate that), in the second case statement noting an improper number of arguments in DoUpdate (eventPtr); Can you help a neophyte? Rich Kinder/Exit
Doug, I saw your letter in "Dr. Dobbs" this month. I just wanted to say that I agree with you about Mops. I sent Mike Hore the text of your letter, just in case he doesn't get DDJ at his location. I'm just beginning to appreciate the really nice object…
Another trick for Pascal programmers who want to know C, is to use one of these public domain "Pascal to C" translators. They often work well on generic Pascal. You can write in Pascal, then let the program translate it to see at least one possible implementation in C.
That's good to hear, Scott. As you know, I've long lamented the lack of OOP support in MF. Your extensions are a big step in the right direction. I truly hopr that some form of extensive OOP support eventually becomes part of the standard release for MF. As to objects…
Hello John! Thank you for the information. Although I'm programming in Pascal I'll visit these forums you mentioned. A recent issue of "Mactech" had a fine article for pascal programmers who try to understand 'C'. Dieter
Greg, As the chapter explains, Pager displays all available PICT resources. When your program runs, you get your application's resources, any open resource files' resources, plus any system resources. This is normal behaviour. Read about the Resource Manager in THINK Reference or in Inside Mac… Dave
#163624-
Mondrian.c Bug?
Message #163797
Dave, Thanks for your input . . . you were right in "check the function prototype at the top of the code to be sure it matches the function definition." I had Randomize declared as prototype "void Randomize( short range);" which should be "short Randomize( short range);. An error on…
#163507-
Which Language for Me?
Message #163775
Doug, Creative Solutions is planning to add my extensions to a tools disk at some point. I'll probably suggest they include it in the release of the PowerPC Forth. It doesn't support Multiple Inheritance or smart Ivars but pretty much includes the rest. Personally I prefer the syntax over MOPs.…
Odd Pager Behavior
Message #163754
I've entered the application 'Pager' from Mac C Primer Vol.I and it is working, although it is exhibiting one very odd behavior. It is displaying the 6 PICT resources I put in the Pager rsrc file as well as 8 or 10 that are not in it. The extra items…
#163590-
Learning OOP
Message #163744
Mitchell Evidently it is a CD ROM set that allows a home course, similar to the one taught on site in Cupertino. You can find it in the APDA catalog. I would be interested in hearing from someone who has used it, and found it worth while, or not. Joel
See Mops in the lib0 of the Forth forum (GO FORTH). It is complete and free for the downloading. It has a very well written manual included that is geared towards the beginner and expert alike. Both of my kids (now ages 10 and 13) easily learned to program with…
programming
Message #163698
Dave, I have a 15 year old niece that wants to learn to program. I have been programming for over 20 years in the DOS and UNIX world, but I'm having trouble finding a simple streight forword language like BASIC or what ever to get her started. I program in…
#163505-
math problem
Message #163686
Are you working in C? In forums like the DDJFORUM or the CLMFORUM, you should be able to find straight C code for writing your own math parser and evaluator. It's a relatively complex process. Or maybe check the Borland forums… I know their C compilers come with a demo…
Help – Mac/PC developmnt
Message #163665
Can anyone give me a starting point for producing a program for both PCs and Macs. I have programmed for several years in C/C++/Pascal/Paradox/Clipper/dBase on the PC but am ashamed to admit that I have never touched a Mac! Any advice would be greatly appreciated… Dirk.
> Are you arguing against niche markets? Or people finding a calling and pursuing it, and making a successful living, in spite of a smaller market for their particular product or service? > No, people are welcome to publish in any market they want. I just think those kinds of…
#Learning OOP
Message #162949
Are you arguing against niche markets? Or people finding a calling and pursuing it, and making a successful living, in spite of a smaller market for their particular product or service? By that argument, you could say all computer books are pointless. If these authors focused on romances, horror fiction,…