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It's true that the linker does not "optimize" (i.e. remove unused procedures). Neither did TDI's first release. This is, indeed, a nuisance, but I think most people won't mind a few extra K's in their executables. – Steve –
#3349-
nothing
Message #3475
Whoa! Don't misquote me!! I said Leon must have some legal stand in order to take Oxxi to court. I did NOT say anything about prevailing at court; that's something completely different. But why are you still complaining? Aren't you entitled to a free upgrade? – Steve –
#3267-
M2 Style
Message #3474
I don't follow: what is "all of that" that you are referring to, which "tends to trend away from any semblence of a language standard"? The initialization code IS standard!! What you do with it is up to you. Benchmark HAS initialization code sections in implementation module, so what's the…
Well, I'd like to put in my 3 cents worth. Before TDI came out with the Amiga M2 compiler, I was forced to use C, which was alright, but I was not happy with it. When TDI M2 came out for amy, I was very excited and used it for…
Contd.. Modula-2/Amiga
Message #134348
Well, at least Benchmark M2 works with your debugger! (and I use it all the time. I can't stop raving over your product, Vic! MetaScope's the best symbolic debugger I've seen!) – Steve –
As far as I know this is NOT in the language definition. Rather, it looks like a TDI bug. – Steve –
As far as I know this is NOT in the language definition. Rather, it looks like a TDI bug. – Steve –
"m2 < make" works fine for me. It also worked fine for me when I used the Beta release. Try upping the stack. Maybe you have something funny in the make file. What's its contents? – Steve –
Leon already pointed out that the call to RefreshGList is flawed in the Beta relase of Benchmark. My suggestion: code a call to the Intuition procedure yourself. If you have a debugger (MetaScope is GREAT), or a disassembler, simply disassemble Benchmark's RefreshGList procedure, and duplicate it in your own procedure,…
Floating Point
Message #120560
Does anybody have documentation on the internal representation of double precision (64 bit) IEEE reals? The RKM describes single precision Motorola FFP, but omits description of the IEEE. Does anyone also know how to convert a single precision FFP real to double precision IEEE (or for that matter how to…
Hmm… The code fragment looks ok to me. Let me look into it and I'll get back to you (remind me every day so I won't forget). – Steve –
MetaScope
Message #119330
Where can I get MetaScope?? A while ago you posted a msg (I think it can still be found on DL somewhere) that you're offering MetaScope to AmigaForum users at a modest discount. I tried calling you guys a few times, but you're never in. I sent you a letter…
It's quite simple! Instead of using WaitPort, use Wait. Wait accepts a mask of signals to wait upon. You gotta set up a signal mask comprised of the Intuition port's signal and your Serial port signal (that's what WaitPort does, really). For an example of how to do that, look…
I can't remember if I had to do anything to address the 32K array size limit. Really, the only thing I did with the Serial and FastFileIO code is just change it enough to get it to compile, and then it seemed to work. I, too, had problems adapting the…
I see that Jim Vogel already answered some of your questions. Rather than elaborate, I've simply decided to uploaded a version of FastFileIO for Benchmark. As soon as the SYSOPs clear it, it will appear in DL12. I've also uploaded my old Serial module, adapted to Benchmark. Hope this will…
I see that Jim Vogel already answered some of your questions. Rather than elaborate, I've simply decided to uploaded a version of FastFileIO for Benchmark. As soon as the SYSOPs clear it, it will appear in DL12. I've also uploaded my old Serial module, adapted to Benchmark. Hope this will…
Interesting point about 1.3, Perry. Thanks for the reply. – Steve –
Interesting point about 1.3, Perry. Thanks for the reply. – Steve –
GetMsg() actually returns an address. Since all pointers are compatible with ADDRESS ('cause that's what they really are anyway), MsgPtr := GetMsg(…. MsgPtr can be declared to be any type of pointer you'd like. However, when dealing with intuition, you would want to declare it as IntuiMsgPtr to make sure…
GetMsg() actually returns an address. Since all pointers are compatible with ADDRESS ('cause that's what they really are anyway), MsgPtr := GetMsg(…. MsgPtr can be declared to be any type of pointer you'd like. However, when dealing with intuition, you would want to declare it as IntuiMsgPtr to make sure…
Thanks for the info, Chip. I don't need any slick user interface; I'd rather have power and flexibility than fancy menus. What's new in 1.5J?
Thanks for the info, Chip. I don't need any slick user interface; I'd rather have power and flexibility than fancy menus. What's new in 1.5J?
Thanks, Bob. I'll certainly look at it. How does Saf-T-Net compare to the public domain programs?
Thanks, Bob. I'll certainly look at it. How does Saf-T-Net compare to the public domain programs?
#117037-
#Mod-2 DBuf
Message #117128
I must admit I havent played around with double buffering yet, and I didn't play with that particular Benchmark module. It sounds to me like your menu gets rendered into only one of the screens, and not the other one (the one that gets displayed). It's kinda difficult to diagnose…
#117037-
#Mod-2 DBuf
Message #117128
I must admit I havent played around with double buffering yet, and I didn't play with that particular Benchmark module. It sounds to me like your menu gets rendered into only one of the screens, and not the other one (the one that gets displayed). It's kinda difficult to diagnose…
#117032-
#FastFileIO
Message #117127
A pointer is really nothing but an address. Your question brings up the reason why Modula-2 does not let you normally increment a pointer, because you run into all sorts of problems (like whether it's a pointer to bytes, to words, or to longwords). This can be quite dangerous in…
#117032-
#FastFileIO
Message #117127
A pointer is really nothing but an address. Your question brings up the reason why Modula-2 does not let you normally increment a pointer, because you run into all sorts of problems (like whether it's a pointer to bytes, to words, or to longwords). This can be quite dangerous in…
#117016-
#Facc
Message #117126
I guess I'm a bit out of touch lately. What's Blitzdisk? How does it compare with AddBuffers and FaccII?
#117016-
#Facc
Message #117126
I guess I'm a bit out of touch lately. What's Blitzdisk? How does it compare with AddBuffers and FaccII?
#117015-
Hard Disk Backup
Message #117125
Thanks for the info Steve.
#117015-
Hard Disk Backup
Message #117125
Thanks for the info Steve.
Guys, you're arguing over things that are basically water under the bridge. They're gone! Just keep in mind, Larry that with the old CPM machine with 4K, it was a bit difficult to implement TCP/IP or DECNET 😉 – Steve –
#Facc
Message #117012
I understand that FaccII cannot be used on a hard disk. Two questions: 1) Why? 2) Will that change in the future? – Steve –
#Hard Disk Backup
Message #117009
Now that I've got a 65Meg hard disk, I'm beginning to ponder the monumental (and tedious and boring) task of keeping my HD stuff backed up. Since I can't afford tape backup, this must be done to floppies. My HD came with MrBackup, but there are so many PD (or…
Have you checked out the Benchmark M2 compiler yet? Blows TDI a-w-a-y-y-y… – Steve –
#116191-
#File DL12
Message #117006
Hey, it's not what I think that counts, but the reality is that there ARE such terminal programs around. Better a bit of overhead in a file than an unusable file, eh? – Steve –
I just got mine today! It was a breeze to install, and so far so good. The only thing I don't like about it is the high noise level of the fan. Sounds like a jet engine. What's DiskPerf? Where can I get it? – STeve –
Jim, I'm sorry but I don't understand what you're referring to. What will only work if memory is allocated sequentially? – Steve –
Hey J0ergen! Are you back in the States, or are you calling from Europe? – Steve –
#115799-
#Pioneer drive
Message #116128
I never got their catalog either, and I haven't received the drive yet (ordered it 3 weeks ago today). Am told it should arrive Wednesday. It's a long story. First I placed a COD order. The day I was supposed to receive it, I called them up (by the way…
Can you specify the text of the error? I don't think anyone memorized all the error msg numbers yet :), and I don't have the manual near me now. Look at the Benchmark declaration of open. It may want the 'name' to be passed as address (i.e. ADR(name) ). The…
Can you specify the text of the error? I don't think anyone memorized all the error msg numbers yet :), and I don't have the manual near me now. Look at the Benchmark declaration of open. It may want the 'name' to be passed as address (i.e. ADR(name) ). The…
Great! Thanks for the input Don. – Steve –
Thanks for the info Clay. – Steve –
2400 baud Modems
Message #114959
I'd like to buy a 2400 baud modems, and I can't decide between the 4 cheapest brands that are carried by Abel Supplies: Avatex ($169.22), Practical Peripherals 2400SA ($188.36), SupraModem 2400 ($143.42) or Packard Bell PB2400 PLUS ($187.16). Does anyone know what different features do the modems have? Are they…
Benchmark currently does NOT support linker optimization. I don't find this a problem, though, even if the code might sometimes end up a bit larger than it should. When you say "update question" I take it to mean update for people who bought from Oxxi. I have no information about…
Benchmark M2 Dhrystone
Message #114063
I just uploaded Dhrystone program for the Benchmark M2 compiler to DL12. Here are the stats for both TDI and Benchmark (running on an A1000 with 68000 and 2.5 Meg). Please note that the idea was to introduce the least number of changes into the TDI version in order to…
Hi Leon!! Now that's a much cleaner solution!!! You should come here more often! – Steve –
FILE I/O
Message #114052
Using the Benchmark package you can access files in about 3 different ways. The method most similar to TurboPascal is probably thru using the FileSystem module; you can read up on it in the manual. Another way, which (I think) is the lazy way out (but can work for quick…
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