This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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As to what is/was happening, I can't actually recall because I seen to have fixed it. (seem, that is) A -lot- of things have happened 'round the house since I last posted, and I ended up trashing the old code and starting from scratch (which was subsequently placed in limbo…
What I need to do is take a look at my system, and get back to you. It's easiest if you can generate the fonts you need with ARexx, provided you have it (if you're running WB 2.0, then you have it) rather than D/L all the preview fonts. Lemme…
I have both, and I've never gotten TPP to work right, at least in the way I expect it to work. For the most part, I've just done all the TeX stuff by hand, as I haven't figured out how to get "Compile" to work from TPP
String Gadgets HELP!
Message #30284
Hi! I have a problem with string gadgets. I'm using SAS/C 5.10b (6.0 is in the mail still) and need to know basically how to get the StringInfo. I'm using only GADGETUP in the window, and using ((struct StringInfo *)g->SpecialInfo)->Buffer via the GadToolsBox-generated code to get the string based on…
Upgrade help
Message #46764
Hello. It seems like a long time ago I sent y'all the upgrade info and my disk for the upgrade to Quarterback 5.0 — I did put this off, and I hope the offer hasn't expired. If it has, and you've received my disk, could you please send it back…
Sonix and Keyboard
Message #90608
In the docs to SONIX, (voluminous, aren't they!) they say you can use a Colorboard (I may remember that wrongly) keyboard with the Amiga. Does ANYONE know what the *#$^ that is? -Wayne-
LoadWB quirks
Message #18174
I have found that if I use LoadWB from s/startup-sequen df0: really starts gronking away. However, if I delete the LoadWB, and do some sort of disk I/O to df1: (like DIR or LD) then the noise is abated and it takes only about a fifth of the time to…
LoadWB quirks
Message #18174
I have found that if I use LoadWB from s/startup-sequen df0: really starts gronking away. However, if I delete the LoadWB, and do some sort of disk I/O to df1: (like DIR or LD) then the noise is abated and it takes only about a fifth of the time to…
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#Validation errors
Message #17553
I get validation errors on "regular" disks. It seems that if you pull the disk, and then put it back in, the Amiga, while checking the disk, redoes the Validator. I think there is a validation ghost in the machine.
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#Validation errors
Message #17553
I get validation errors on "regular" disks. It seems that if you pull the disk, and then put it back in, the Amiga, while checking the disk, redoes the Validator. I think there is a validation ghost in the machine.
#A Question…
Message #17183
I just have a logical question. With all the rumors swirling around the "Ranger" and the "Built-in IBM card" I begin to wonder. It seems logical that the Amiga will be upgraded. One example is Commodore's switch to a 100-pins standard for the bus. When these upgrades occur, where will…
#A Question…
Message #17183
I just have a logical question. With all the rumors swirling around the "Ranger" and the "Built-in IBM card" I begin to wonder. It seems logical that the Amiga will be upgraded. One example is Commodore's switch to a 100-pins standard for the bus. When these upgrades occur, where will…
#Easy C
Message #15991
I was looking through the May BYTE and saw the article in the Easy C method of de-mystifying C. It uses #define to create "aliases" (I don't know if that moniker is truly correct — I didn't see if C would allow the original operator to be used after you…
#Easy C
Message #15991
I was looking through the May BYTE and saw the article in the Easy C method of de-mystifying C. It uses #define to create "aliases" (I don't know if that moniker is truly correct — I didn't see if C would allow the original operator to be used after you…
I got the issue today. He says that Commodore sends lists of software, but it is up to JP to write back for them.
I got the issue today. He says that Commodore sends lists of software, but it is up to JP to write back for them.
BYTE Magazine
Message #15884
ALL AMIGA OWNERS!! PLEASE! I call your attention to msg. # 15830 in this forum. Please, if you like your Amiga, please write BYTE magazine and correct the misinformation. Please do not tell BYTE anything you do not know for sure. And please, do not slander the ST. Resorting to…
BYTE Magazine
Message #15884
ALL AMIGA OWNERS!! PLEASE! I call your attention to msg. # 15830 in this forum. Please, if you like your Amiga, please write BYTE magazine and correct the misinformation. Please do not tell BYTE anything you do not know for sure. And please, do not slander the ST. Resorting to…
Musicraft (when?)
Message #15190
Has anyone heard anything about Musicraft? Will it have a good library of instruments? What about the KEYBOARD? I really want a KEYBOARD. If the keyboard has been cancelled, is there a way to find out what the program expects in the way of input to the joystick/mouse port? I…
Musicraft (when?)
Message #15190
Has anyone heard anything about Musicraft? Will it have a good library of instruments? What about the KEYBOARD? I really want a KEYBOARD. If the keyboard has been cancelled, is there a way to find out what the program expects in the way of input to the joystick/mouse port? I…
Modula-2
Message #14955
I am quite interested in TDI's Modula-2. However, it seems that they are offering two versions. (???) What's the difference between the versions? Does anyone know how it compares with the speed of Lattice C? (their prices are quite similar…) -Wayne-
Modula-2
Message #14955
I am quite interested in TDI's Modula-2. However, it seems that they are offering two versions. (???) What's the difference between the versions? Does anyone know how it compares with the speed of Lattice C? (their prices are quite similar…) -Wayne-
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Manx C or a Drive
Message #14253
I have seen the personal version of Manx listed at around $169. This is close to the $149 that I have seen (I think I remember) for Amiga C. The Manx ads say that the "personal" version has a less-optimized compiler than the other, more expensive versions. As I have…
#14086-
Manx C or a Drive
Message #14253
I have seen the personal version of Manx listed at around $169. This is close to the $149 that I have seen (I think I remember) for Amiga C. The Manx ads say that the "personal" version has a less-optimized compiler than the other, more expensive versions. As I have…
#Aztec versions
Message #14057
I have a question about Aztec C. Can anyone tell me exactly what is contained in the developer's version that is not contained in the personal version. I like the fact that Aztec produces compact, speedy code, but I don't think i will be able to swing the cost of…
#Aztec versions
Message #14057
I have a question about Aztec C. Can anyone tell me exactly what is contained in the developer's version that is not contained in the personal version. I like the fact that Aztec produces compact, speedy code, but I don't think i will be able to swing the cost of…
John, I have the source on a disk I got at a user's meeting here in Austin. I can print it out and mail it to you, if you'd like. I can't really afford the time to upload. –Wayne-address. (grbl) The source is from UseNet, i believe. Just Plex me…
John, I have the source on a disk I got at a user's meeting here in Austin. I can print it out and mail it to you, if you'd like. I can't really afford the time to upload. –Wayne-address. (grbl) The source is from UseNet, i believe. Just Plex me…
#Amiga & IBM DISK
Message #11167
Anyone know how feasible ($$ not withstanding) it would be to attempt to interface an IBM PC-XT internal hard disk to the Amiga? I have the opportunity to get one at low cost. Could it be done??
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#Megabytes
Message #6664
Try writing to ASD at: Akron Systems PO Box 6408 Beaumont, Texas 77705 Supposedly an 8Meg board is due in late Jan!!
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#Megabytes
Message #6664
Try writing to ASD at: Akron Systems PO Box 6408 Beaumont, Texas 77705 Supposedly an 8Meg board is due in late Jan!!
#170x monitor tip!
Message #5096
If you, like me are using your trusty 170x monitor with your amiga, I have news! First, the 5-pin jack to luma and Comp. to Chroma trick WORKS LIKE A CHARM!! Second, regardless of the position of the rear switch, BOTH audio jacks are ALWAYS ON. SO get 2 RCA…
#170x monitor tip!
Message #5096
If you, like me are using your trusty 170x monitor with your amiga, I have news! First, the 5-pin jack to luma and Comp. to Chroma trick WORKS LIKE A CHARM!! Second, regardless of the position of the rear switch, BOTH audio jacks are ALWAYS ON. SO get 2 RCA…
Last message for a while
Message #2047
I am going home for the holidays, so I will be off the board for about a month. (My wallet says YAY!) If anyone wants to reach me, do so through EasyPlex. Hopefully, I will have fantastic PD stuff to U/L when I get back. (Don't hold your breath, I…
Last message for a while
Message #2047
I am going home for the holidays, so I will be off the board for about a month. (My wallet says YAY!) If anyone wants to reach me, do so through EasyPlex. Hopefully, I will have fantastic PD stuff to U/L when I get back. (Don't hold your breath, I…
I'd probably pay 20-30- dollars extra. However, being a Grad. Student, I'd end up taking the cheaper way out and going CP. I like the idea of non-CP ware for using with a hard disk, but I doubt that I will buy a hard disk for a long time, So,…
I'd probably pay 20-30- dollars extra. However, being a Grad. Student, I'd end up taking the cheaper way out and going CP. I like the idea of non-CP ware for using with a hard disk, but I doubt that I will buy a hard disk for a long time, So,…
all was OK except for the "nur" problem.
all was OK except for the "nur" problem.
Hopefully MSBASIC will be here soon.
Can't you also get into a CLI window easier? I forget how. Seems isit is a simple icon choice.
looks like the rest of your message is nonexistant. The EOA stuff is due Dec13,according to my info, and the Chang Labs accounting software is out! Wait for 1.1 to be released an a flood of software will follow.
I have heard rumors of a 64k workspace with the array and variable storage outside the 64k. That may be fine for the 256k machine, but 512k is wasted! I just hope my info is wrong.
Good. I had some Macpeople tell me that is was going to be a port from the Mac. I didn't believe them. The Macpeople seem to think the Amiga is "just a port from the Mac!" Ha! -Wayne-
What is the bug? The WAVE command is important to my future purchase… -Wayne- *** There is a reply: 42287 Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#I gotta hang back
Message #12605
I am going to saty away from CIS for a while. I am running up $100 a month that I could be putting towards my future Amiga. Anyway, if any earthshattering info comes along, could some kind hearted soul pass it along EasyPlex? Or, for the benefit of all, UL…
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#64 colour mode.
Message #12582
How will we be able to tell the difference between the two? S/N differences? *** There is a reply: 12691 Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
Disk access
Message #10477
When I was examining an Amiga the other day, I noticed that if I had the machine up and running, and I wanted to use a new disk, all I had to do was plug it in, the OS read the directory for me, and placed the disk icons on…