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From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Telecommunications March 3, 1986 7:11 PM
In the 'real world` it's time to leave Punter behind. Xmodem isn't the best but it is the standard. (Heaven help us if the Amiga gets stuck with Punter! Bela, WHERE IS THE AMIGA BINARY proposal???) * RR 10250
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Telecommunications March 3, 1986 7:11 PM
In the 'real world` it's time to leave Punter behind. Xmodem isn't the best but it is the standard. (Heaven help us if the Amiga gets stuck with Punter! Bela, WHERE IS THE AMIGA BINARY proposal???) * RR 10250
#10244 lar Message #10246
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Utilities/Other Aps March 3, 1986 6:59 PM
LAR does both. Download it (and do whatever chopping that needs to be done — or get StarTerm — it gets it right without chopping) and execute the program with no parameters. It will give you the parameters you need to stick in to do what you want to do.…
#10244 lar Message #10246
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Utilities/Other Aps March 3, 1986 6:59 PM
LAR does both. Download it (and do whatever chopping that needs to be done — or get StarTerm — it gets it right without chopping) and execute the program with no parameters. It will give you the parameters you need to stick in to do what you want to do.…
#9076- IRISH USER Message #9195
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Forum Bus/News/HELP February 24, 1986 1:41 AM
Be sure to check out Amazing Computing. It's not fancy and rather thin (but they've only just released the first issue). The first issue contained more real info than all the issues of AmigaWorld put together and it has a great potential of becoming 'THE' mag for the Amiga.
#9076- IRISH USER Message #9195
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Forum Bus/News/HELP February 24, 1986 1:41 AM
Be sure to check out Amazing Computing. It's not fancy and rather thin (but they've only just released the first issue). The first issue contained more real info than all the issues of AmigaWorld put together and it has a great potential of becoming 'THE' mag for the Amiga.
#8731 Gadgets Message #8737
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Amiga Forum · Tool Box February 18, 1986 4:31 PM
Why don't you walk across the hall and tell him the answer!?
#8713 Perspective Message #8725
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Amiga Forum · Amiga at Work February 18, 1986 12:19 PM
I agree that all Amiga software can be easily written for the 68010/20. However, not all software is written that way. The calculator program was shipped on the 1.1 updates so I can only assume that it is up to 1.1 standards and it does NOT run properly when using…
#8676 pcs page Message #8681
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Amiga Forum · Forum Business February 18, 1986 1:01 AM
PCS 61
#8597- #Perspective Message #8678
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Amiga Forum · Amiga at Work February 18, 1986 12:44 AM
OS/9 is undoubtably be more in the $500-$700 range. All Amiga software runs with the 68010/20 and math coprocessor? Not quite. Give the calculator a try and see what happens. * Reply: 8713
#7843 5.25" Disk Drives Message #7882
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware February 11, 1986 11:43 PM
$250 is steep — isn't the CBM 5.25 priced at $295? With the instructions for hooking up 5.25s to the Amiga floating around different services, the price of bare drives being around $50 — adding in power supply and enclosure, some time (less than an hour) it can be put…
#7843 5.25" Disk Drives Message #7882
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware February 11, 1986 11:43 PM
$250 is steep — isn't the CBM 5.25 priced at $295? With the instructions for hooking up 5.25s to the Amiga floating around different services, the price of bare drives being around $50 — adding in power supply and enclosure, some time (less than an hour) it can be put…
#6685- #Introducing… Message #6726
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 30, 1986 11:17 AM
Amiga version of Lattice (3.03) is NOT essentially the same as the PC version. Current version on the PC is 2.15 — Lattice is going to be shipping a 3.xx version for the PC in the next week or so. There are major differences between 2.xx and 3.xx. Some differences…
#6685- #Introducing… Message #6726
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 30, 1986 11:17 AM
Amiga version of Lattice (3.03) is NOT essentially the same as the PC version. Current version on the PC is 2.15 — Lattice is going to be shipping a 3.xx version for the PC in the next week or so. There are major differences between 2.xx and 3.xx. Some differences…
#6642- #Languages & Printer Dri Message #6678
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software January 30, 1986 12:02 AM
MVP Forth is available (and it's also public domain). It is available for downloading on another service (minus the Amiga specific docs).
#6642- #Languages & Printer Dri Message #6678
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software January 30, 1986 12:02 AM
MVP Forth is available (and it's also public domain). It is available for downloading on another service (minus the Amiga specific docs).
#5100 Denise Chip Rev #6 Message #5118
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware January 13, 1986 10:28 PM
Two of the 3 of my development machines have the rev 6 chip. But have been too lazy to look underneath for the serial number. 2 of the machines I got in early Sept — the other (with rev 5) in Oct.
#5100 Denise Chip Rev #6 Message #5118
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware January 13, 1986 10:28 PM
Two of the 3 of my development machines have the rev 6 chip. But have been too lazy to look underneath for the serial number. 2 of the machines I got in early Sept — the other (with rev 5) in Oct.
#5055- #SIG problems Message #5080
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Forum Business January 13, 1986 2:32 PM
There is a problem in the new sigware. If you exit the sig or log off from CIS anywhere but at the main sig prompt (ie. CO or access) your hi msg pointer will not be updated. If you want to manually set your hi msg pointer simply type HI…
#5055- #SIG problems Message #5080
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Forum Business January 13, 1986 2:32 PM
There is a problem in the new sigware. If you exit the sig or log off from CIS anywhere but at the main sig prompt (ie. CO or access) your hi msg pointer will not be updated. If you want to manually set your hi msg pointer simply type HI…
#Why NO p.d.? Message #5073
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 13, 1986 12:39 PM
I loved Atlas Shrugged. I thought it was sci fi. You mean I was supposed to believe all that drivel?
#Why NO p.d.? Message #5073
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 13, 1986 12:39 PM
I loved Atlas Shrugged. I thought it was sci fi. You mean I was supposed to believe all that drivel?
#4076- #C Language Message #4094
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 4, 1986 12:02 AM
Jez, no on both. The GreenHills info came from a msg left by Pariseau on BIX about 3 months ago. On the other, I haven't had a chance to talk to the right person yet — I'm in Denver and he's in New York and hard to get ahold of.
#4076- #C Language Message #4094
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · SoftwareDevelopment January 4, 1986 12:02 AM
Jez, no on both. The GreenHills info came from a msg left by Pariseau on BIX about 3 months ago. On the other, I haven't had a chance to talk to the right person yet — I'm in Denver and he's in New York and hard to get ahold of.
#3801 For Sale Message #3809
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software January 2, 1986 12:16 PM
What the current plans are is to change the name of the 520 to a 260 and stick it in the mass merchandisers. Then come out with a 1 meg ST, call it a 520 and have it go to current dealers.
#3801 For Sale Message #3809
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software January 2, 1986 12:16 PM
What the current plans are is to change the name of the 520 to a 260 and stick it in the mass merchandisers. Then come out with a 1 meg ST, call it a 520 and have it go to current dealers.
#3765- Drive Speed Message #3782
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware January 2, 1986 2:01 AM
When not running under AmigaDOS effective i/o is 20k a second. Under AmigaDOS it drops to 10k a second.
#3765- Drive Speed Message #3782
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware January 2, 1986 2:01 AM
When not running under AmigaDOS effective i/o is 20k a second. Under AmigaDOS it drops to 10k a second.
#3603 Amiga 5.25" drive Message #3605
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 31, 1985 5:03 PM
Remember tho — you'll need an external power supply (probably about another $50 or so) and a case to put the drive in (optional but highly recommended unless you want to chance electrocution). You might bug Amiga Engineering about the pin outs — either they'll answer or they won't!
#3603 Amiga 5.25" drive Message #3605
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 31, 1985 5:03 PM
Remember tho — you'll need an external power supply (probably about another $50 or so) and a case to put the drive in (optional but highly recommended unless you want to chance electrocution). You might bug Amiga Engineering about the pin outs — either they'll answer or they won't!
#3599- #Amiga 5.25" drive Message #3600
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 31, 1985 4:54 PM
It can been done. What is needed is an external power supply and a cable to the Amiga end. I don't know the pin outs needed otherwise I'd have already done it (I have 5.25s on my ST — it's IBM data compatible).
#3599- #Amiga 5.25" drive Message #3600
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 31, 1985 4:54 PM
It can been done. What is needed is an external power supply and a cable to the Amiga end. I don't know the pin outs needed otherwise I'd have already done it (I have 5.25s on my ST — it's IBM data compatible).
#2363- Copy Protection Message #2374
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software December 19, 1985 11:11 PM
With the hardware in the Amiga and the programmers relatively easy access to the drive this machine is really a flux copier. CP has no chance — you're right — it's a waste of time.
#2363- Copy Protection Message #2374
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software December 19, 1985 11:11 PM
With the hardware in the Amiga and the programmers relatively easy access to the drive this machine is really a flux copier. CP has no chance — you're right — it's a waste of time.
#2097 Stay tuned Message #2102
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 2:02 PM
George, All that I am saying is that your ME.C, when downloaded with MaxiComm expands to 300k because of inbedded LFs.
#2097 Stay tuned Message #2102
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 2:02 PM
George, All that I am saying is that your ME.C, when downloaded with MaxiComm expands to 300k because of inbedded LFs.
#2091 #Stay tuned Message #2092
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 10:42 AM
Unfortunately, the most used Amiga term program — MaxiComm — will strip CRs and/or insert linefeeds but not strip LFs. * Reply: 2097
#2091 #Stay tuned Message #2092
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 10:42 AM
Unfortunately, the most used Amiga term program — MaxiComm — will strip CRs and/or insert linefeeds but not strip LFs. * Reply: 2097
#2077 #Stay tuned Message #2085
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 10:15 AM
When program size doubles because of the LFs then something is wrong. Someone with a 256k machine can't even begin to get ME.C to compile as the 184k file grows and a buffer size for ed needs to be set at 300k. * Reply: 2091
#2077 #Stay tuned Message #2085
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Software Developers December 17, 1985 10:15 AM
When program size doubles because of the LFs then something is wrong. Someone with a 256k machine can't even begin to get ME.C to compile as the 184k file grows and a buffer size for ed needs to be set at 300k. * Reply: 2091
#1717- #Calling w/Transformer Message #1732
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Telecommunications December 14, 1985 11:57 AM
I haven't tried CrossTalk but I did try Mite. At 1200 baud Mite runs (under the emulator) at MAYBE an effective 300 baud. My favorite MS-DOS term program will not run — it's graphics oriented.
#1717- #Calling w/Transformer Message #1732
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Telecommunications December 14, 1985 11:57 AM
I haven't tried CrossTalk but I did try Mite. At 1200 baud Mite runs (under the emulator) at MAYBE an effective 300 baud. My favorite MS-DOS term program will not run — it's graphics oriented.
#1333 5 1/4 drives Message #1376
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 11, 1985 11:36 PM
See page 8-18 of the Hardware manual. GCR can be read.
#1333 5 1/4 drives Message #1376
From: Steve Ahlstrom Forum unknown · Hardware December 11, 1985 11:36 PM
See page 8-18 of the Hardware manual. GCR can be read.
#42529 RS232 problems Message #42536
From: Steve Ahlstrom Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 25, 1985 10:50 AM
I use MaxiComm with the Rixon 212A. In order to get the program to work I had to tie lines 6, 8, and 20 together. The cable I'm using has pins 1-2-3 5-6-7-8 and 20 with pins 6,8 and 20 tied together on the modem end.
#42347- SETLACE Message #42362
From: Steve Ahlstrom Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 19, 1985 11:52 PM
What? Refresh is 60 times a second. In interlace mode every other scan line is drawn 30 times a second.
#ABasic Term Prog Message #12854
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Commodore Forum · AmigaDOS/Intuition November 15, 1985 11:16 PM
Stop and think about what you are doing — integers are 32 bits -or 4 bytes. Think about it and the Guru error won't seem all that strange. *** There is a reply: 12925 Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#12755 To Buy or Not to Buy Message #12778
From: Steve Ahlstrom The Commodore Forum · The Amiga from CBM November 15, 1985 2:24 AM
Oh well — guess not everyone has that adventurous spirit. Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#42056 Amiga WB icons Message #42058
From: Steve Ahlstrom Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 13, 1985 11:04 AM
All of the 'shortcut' keystroke commands are discussed in the Intro to Amiga manual that came with your computer. See section 4. Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#42016 Amiga WB icons Message #42036
From: Steve Ahlstrom Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 12, 1985 2:14 AM
The easiest way is to copy them to ram: first. Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n

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