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Thanks for the info Bill, I think I'll wait until wp works with workbench 2.0. Scott.
Thanks for the info, I guess I'll wait until it's version 2.0 compatible. Scott.
Wordperfect ?
Message #4726
Has anyone have any advice, pros or cons about wordperfect for the amiga. I use wordperfect 5.0 for a pc and would like something that is highly compatible to it on the amiga. I would also like to know if it will work correctly with workbenck 2.0 and if it…
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CPR & Fat Agnus?
Message #88240
Thanks for the advice Steve, however I have three meg. I'm going to see if pushing the chip down helps. Thanks. Scott
CPR & Fat Agnus?
Message #87037
Has anyone had any unusual occurences using cpr. I developed an application that worked flawlessly in both cpr and run mode. I just installed the fat agnus chip, and the application works fine when I run it, but crashes when I use cpr. The screen goes pink, with a few…
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Array sizes
Message #71662
Thanks for the advice. I did get a chance to talk to Lattice about the problem and they said it was a bug fin 5.02 that arrays could not be over 32k without increasing your stack size. They said this is fixed in 5.04. if I did allocate the memory…
Thanks for the info! Scott
Thanks Betty , 1.2 setclock did the trick. I would love to know he name of any programs that would corrupt the clock. Also, should I just use version 1.2 setclock instead of 1.3 setclock. Thanks -Scott
#Battery Dead?
Message #56410
Has anyone had a problem with there clock battery on an A2000. I've had my amiga for over year and a half without clock problems. Now when I run Setclock load , I receive an error prompt, "Battery Backed up clock not found". when I do a why command after…
Thanks Rob I will try that. Scott.
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Unix & modem
Message #43547
Thanks for the info Paul. I'll look into HNDSHK. – Scott
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Declaring Structs
Message #32986
Darron, Thanks the csect worked and my programs are compiling! Thanks again! -Scott
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#Declaring Structs
Message #32985
Thanks Don. I'll try that. I assume that the sizeof returns a correct size for a given structure and one uses the structure labels to fill in the correct values needed? If two structures have identical size, can one use one structure as a different same sized structure if one…
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CON: help?
Message #133822
Thanks for the advice. You mentioned WShell in your reply, and I would like to know what it is, and where it can be found. Will the tree command work with all types of programs or just compilers. Thanks- Scott
machine.h
Message #125489
all machine.h While using the Compute "learning graphics on the amiga and atari st" book, I was unable to execute program 2-4. figs.c. I am just learning C, and use Lattice C version 4.0. The program uses: #include "machine.h" and I receive an error-3 file not found when I try…
#Memory?
Message #124032
Would like to know what anyone recommends for increasing the memory for an A2000? Is it worth getting one of these 8 meg boards to install the memory chips oneself or buy a two meg ready to go expansion card? Also,is it very hard to install the chips and what…
#Memory?
Message #124032
Would like to know what anyone recommends for increasing the memory for an A2000? Is it worth getting one of these 8 meg boards to install the memory chips oneself or buy a two meg ready to go expansion card? Also,is it very hard to install the chips and what…
#uploads to messages
Message #121010
Would like to know how to upload messages like this message onto the forum that have been composed offline. Thanks. -Scott.
#lattice C
Message #116994
Since I'm just learning lattice C, I could use some help on declaring strings. I tried to declare a string and then give it a value but came up with an error saying that "lvalue required". I declared the value by: char s1[12]; I then tried to give it a…
Thanks Vic, I would have never figured that out from the manual. I'll try iy out the next time it happens. – Scott
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lattice C
Message #116542
Thanks Steve, it was a typo! I think I was getting the problem from too little memory by multitasking with scribble and diga! I also dont understand the reference to stub as a default and what a define value is. Thanks -Scott
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lattice C
Message #115965
Thanks Larry, I tried the ctrl / but didnt think of trying ctrl \ – Scott
#lattice C
Message #115743
Being new to lattice C, I'm tutoring myself with the C programming language book by Ritchie. I am having problems with a program to copy input to output! I can't find a way to make the getchar() to exit a while loop when it encounters an EOF. MY question is…
#lattice C
Message #115743
Being new to lattice C, I'm tutoring myself with the C programming language book by Ritchie. I am having problems with a program to copy input to output! I can't find a way to make the getchar() to exit a while loop when it encounters an EOF. MY question is…
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callwaiting
Message #106108
Thanks Don, I'll see what they say about call waiting. – Scott
ramdisks
Message #105520
I'm having trouble getting the recoverable ram disk program asdbvd.arc from dl9 to work. I'm not sure about the mountlist file I put in the devs directory and if I need to do something in the startup-sequence file. Thanks. – Scott
callwaiting
Message #105514
Does anyone know the way to disconnect the call waiting feature temperarily so I will not disconnect from another call while online? I was told *70 works but I didn't for me. Also how do you reconnect the call waiting after. Thanks – Scott
Thanks for your advice, but I,m new to amigas and I'm still unsure of a few things. What do you mean by CSH207 and how does the path and pathreset command work in this situation. Thanks for helping! Scott
#ram disks
Message #104838
Would like some advice on how to modify startup-sequence file to make a cli disk that wont run workbench and copy the important command files to the ram disk. I also need to know if the procedure is different with a a2000 and the new 2000 workbench disk. I would…
#comm programs
Message #104836
Would like to know of communications programs that have a host or remote mode. I was using procomm on an IBM and would like to find the host feature in an Amiga program. Thanks!
catolog amiga's
Message #97531
Would like to Know if anyone has bought an Amiga 2000 through the Mountain Software company. If so, did you have any problems with prompt deliveries, fast rebates, or anything with payment. I'm thinking of ordering a 2000 from them, and would feel better about the idea if I had…
#pc compatability
Message #94571
I will be buying my first Amiga in the near future. Hopefully I will get an A2000. I have a pcjr now and want to know if I could use the monitor with a pc adapter to hook up to an Amiga. If so, how would the quality and resolution…
Dear David, I think I will decide on the A2000. I,ve had enough headaches with my PCJR orphan. Thanks for your advice. Scott
Dear Larry, Thanks for your advice. I think I will decide on the A2000. Regards , Scott ex
#Buying 1st Amiga
Message #93919
I'm am currently plugging along with a pcjr and would like to buy an Amiga. There are some great deals for A1000's and the a500 is almost the same price. I not sure what to buy. After owning a pcjr, I know I want a machine that wont be an…