This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Yeah, Denny, I know Windows 3.0 is, shall we say, not the greatest multitasking platform in the world. I don't trust it, but I haven't had any problems with the DOS 5 task swapping, and people are coming out with smaller programs to fit in memory (Symantec) for stuff like…
Denny, Complain all you want about the MS-DOS market. At least they _will_ have an OS next year, and yes, I think DOS 5 and Windows will Meld, but not with 3.1, more likely with DOS 6. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
I'm writing. So, October is the new "release date" huh? I was going to give them until the end of September (one year after the originial "release date" for the 2000), but I suppose I can give them until the end of October. I hate Windows, I love my Amiga,…
Proper Grammar v1.2
Message #25824
To anyone at Softwood: I purchased Proper Grammar in June, found certain problems with it, sent you a letter on the 12th describing those problems and recommending solutions, but I have not received any response. Is the way you normally conduct business? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than…
Malcom, > Whoa! Some lasers won't let you add PS ever! … Just because a laser > speaks PCL doesn't mean it's PS upgradeable. I'm not recommending all PCL-compatible lasers, just HP's. If a laser doesn't have an option for adding PostScript at a reasonable price, then I wouldn't recommend…
Roy, You keep pointing out people who are not happy with their HP compatibles. I'd like to point out that I don't recommend anyone buy a compatible. I think they should buy an HP. I've never met anyone who is disappointed in their HP. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier…
Norm, I've also heard some good things about Panasonic's laser, I think their cartridges are compatible with HP. That's one of the hidden costs of Lasers, their cartridges/drum kits/etc. With an Okidata laser, there's a LOT of clip-together parts, and things get messy after a while. With an HP, it's…
Steve, Don't you need ROM as well to run UNIX? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
So, you're not scared off by Zortech's marketting studies? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Norm, I doubt you'll really be able to find better price/performance than you do in HP's own equipment. You can get an HPIII for around 1600 if you go to a good HP dealer, and you can find the IIP for under $900. IMHO, it's worth it to pay the…
Norm – I totally disagree with Roy. You do not need PostScript to have good quality output. 300 dpi is 300 dpi, PostScript or not. It's always nice to have the option to upgrade to PostScript, of course. I do the purchasing and evaluating of PC equipment for my company,…
Video Toaster Question
Message #22199
Hi, I have a friend who is very interested in getting an Amiga for use with Video as well as MIDI. It's my understanding that the Video Toaster is not compatible with the Amiga 3000 (the model he was looking at). Is this true? If it is, when will there…
Thanks, Dom. I'll pass along your recommendations. It seems like everybody agrees on Bars & Pipes Professional.
Thanks for the info. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Thanks Ben, — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
David, Thanks a lot. I'm not sure what all he's interested in doing with it. He is interested in a 3000–will the Serial Solution board work in a 3000? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Amiga vs. Mac on midi
Message #6508
Hi all, I've got a friend who plays keyboards and is curious about the Amiga. I don't really know much about music and midi, or how Amiga software compares with Mac software and I was hoping some of you folks who know what you're doing could tell me a little…
C_Toolshed thanks & ?
Message #22026
Ben, I've received the C_Toolshed, and after experimenting a little, I've decided to try coding in the black-belt style. At first, it didn't look any easier than any other C-code, especially since the only examples I had to go on were the short routines included on disk, but then I…
Mark, They mentioned the $4999 price with the same breath as students, so I think they may have confused the issue by giving a discounted price. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Jim, I saw that article too. In fact, at the end of the article, it mentions an upcoming book on ARexx for Amiga Programmers. I don't remember the exact title, and they didn't give a publisher, but apparently there is one coming out. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read…
Greg, Thanks for the detailed reply! I expect I'll be hearing a lot more about your products for the Amiga in the future. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Fannelle, If your business is insurance, the salesman was right, there's a lack of "serious software" for the Amiga. However, if your business is in video, or music, there's plenty of "serious software" I can understand your friend's frustration in finding the "right" software for his A500. If he wants…
Greg, Forgive me, but I'm not familiar with Comeau Computing. Could you tell us a little about the history of the company and what other platforms currently have your C++ compiler and for how long? Thank you, — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Thanks, Mike. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
John, Yes. I've picked up a copy of Cowlishaw's book, but it would be nice for an Amiga-specific book, with a disk of sample programs to interface and control some of the most-used programs, like Cygnus Ed or DigiView, etc. I'd like to see more samples of real-world applications in…
Thanks, Ben. I'll do that–as soon as I get my next payday rolls around 🙂 — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Thanks, Steve, I appreciate your input. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
I'll keep my fingers crossed for an ARexx book, and maybe I'll even send back the reply form at the back of the Official AmigaDOS 2 Companion, with a note saying I'd like to see more on ARexx and Amiga Programming in general. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read…
Ben – that's always the response I get when I talk to other programmers. "C sure is a neat language, but it's almost impossible to maintain." Mainly, I assume, because it's so hard to read. I will take a look at the C Toolshed, since it's so reasonably priced. Thanks,…
Don, Thanks for your input! — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Steve, regarding your style of bracketting, how do you bracket functions, or main()? main() { do_something(); } * Or like this: main() { do_something(); } — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Thanks Jeff, I'll give that a try. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Ah, the makefile. I'm not yet to the point of non-trivial programs, since I'm just learning, but I'll have to read up on what can be done with the makefile. Thanks, — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Steve, I thought it would be best to define the styles before I tried picking one, you see. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Thanks Don, I assume you line up the ending bracket with the same indentation as the loop statement. — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
John, That's just it, the code I've seen isn't all that consistent. Sometimes the beginning bracket is at the end of the line, and then the ending bracket is indented on it's own. Other times, the bracket is stand-alone at both ends. _In_the_same_program_. I thought maybe there was a method…
C Toolkit?
Message #21592
Hi Ben, Some time ago you made a reference to a C Programmer's Toolkit you were selling. Is that still available? If so, how much? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
LtoCed
Message #21591
I have a question regarding LtoCed for SAS C version 5.10A. The "documentation" for it says to use the -E option and to turn off the ANSI ESCAPE sequences in the error file. Exactly how is this done via the WorkBench Options screen. I find no references to an -E…
{ Coding can of worms }
Message #7687
OK, all you C coders out there, nows your chance … . It is my understanding that many of you have preferences as to how you structure your code for readability, i.e. where do you put your brackets. At least, I've heard references to past debates on the subject. Well,…
Options settings
Message #7582
The Docs for LtoCed say to use the -E option when using LC and to turn off the ANSI ESCAPE sequences in the error file. Is there a way I can make these selections via "Options" in 5.10A? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
#ARexx book?
Message #7552
Lou, Does IDG have any plans on coming out with a book on ARexx or Any other Amiga Programming languages/environments? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Woody, Proper Grammar sounds great! Do you have any pricing for it yet? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
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SBPro 4
Message #21316
Michael, I just caught the tail end. From what I understand, you will be releasing SBPro 4 for the Amiga? Do you have any idea of pricing for upgrades? (I have SB Personal, I don't use it because I'm too spoiled by Paradox 3.0 at work) — Jane H. (Writing,…
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ET
Message #21315
Woody, I'd like to encourage you to work on that dictionary! With an ARexx port, it would be extremely useful. Does the dictionary include notes on usage, word history and everything? Also, does it have a phonetic search for those of us who may not be great spellers? — Jane…
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Welcome, Woody!
Message #21314
Will Proper Grammar work with the Amiga version of WordPerfect? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Betty, Do you know if UNIX will become available for those with GVP Accelorators? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
But if they have several customers who bought their machines there waiting to be fixed, why should they put you first, when you didn't get the bridgeboard there? — Jane H. (Writing, it's easier read than done.)
Ben, Mail order houses aren't the culprit here, I think it's more like Amiga users are the problem. Most first-time computer buyers aren't familiar with mail-order houses at all. It's their friends, who already own the Amiga, who SAY they'll help them out if they have any problem, and give…
Bob, I agree with a lot of what you said, and I do support my local dealer, I used to work there. But I think that mail-order has a place. I don't think they should be selling computers. But for the technically inclined, it makes sense to go mail-order for…
Alan, You say it would take them two weeks to even look at your busted bridgeboard. Did you buy the Bridgeboard from them? If not, why does it suprise you that you aren't on the top of the list for support? You get what you pay for. — Jane H.…
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