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#20217- Manx C / MC68881 Message #20297
From: Robert Benedict AmigaTech · C Programming November 5, 1988 9:11 AM
I've been able to use the 68881 with the +fi, mt.lib and the IEEE lib (1.3). I had wanted to use the 68881 directly using the +f8, m8.lib options. To use transcendtals you must include some headers. Try math.h and functions.h.
#upload Message #59924
From: Robert Benedict The Amiga Forum · Games March 21, 1987 3:56 PM
I tried several times to upload this description for a file I uploaded to dl7. Mayby you can get the system to accept this: Life3 is a 3D version of the cellular automaton game popularized by John Conway. The 3D game was recently described in the Computer Recreation column of…
#31568- Fortran Compiler Message #31573
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming August 31, 1986 9:39 AM
Absoft sells a real nice '77 + extension compiler for the AMIGA. It supports ( and even documents ! ) ROM kernal calls. I've got a copy I've been using for a review for AMI Project. Haven't been able to fool it yet. Looks like a solid product. If you…
#31568- Fortran Compiler Message #31573
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming August 31, 1986 9:39 AM
Absoft sells a real nice '77 + extension compiler for the AMIGA. It supports ( and even documents ! ) ROM kernal calls. I've got a copy I've been using for a review for AMI Project. Haven't been able to fool it yet. Looks like a solid product. If you…
#21824- #High Res Monitor Message #21985
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Hardware June 5, 1986 4:25 PM
I've always wondered ( always since i've had an Amiga ) why a TV doesn't work. Doesn't a standard TV signal have exactly the same timing? Or, as the ZEN masters would say: When is interlace not interlace?
#21824- #High Res Monitor Message #21985
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Hardware June 5, 1986 4:25 PM
I've always wondered ( always since i've had an Amiga ) why a TV doesn't work. Doesn't a standard TV signal have exactly the same timing? Or, as the ZEN masters would say: When is interlace not interlace?
Sony 3.5" Drives Message #20760
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Hardware May 29, 1986 5:46 AM
Two hardware questions: I saw a California Digital ad in Byte for Sony 3.5 in. drives for $139. Has anyone connected one of these to the Amiga? If I were interested in 640×400 color and NOT in animation what monitor would do the best job?
Sony 3.5" Drives Message #20760
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Hardware May 29, 1986 5:46 AM
Two hardware questions: I saw a California Digital ad in Byte for Sony 3.5 in. drives for $139. Has anyone connected one of these to the Amiga? If I were interested in 640×400 color and NOT in animation what monitor would do the best job?
#19696 FORTRAN on Amiga Message #20226
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 25, 1986 9:21 PM
Got a copy for review ( in AMI Project ) a few days ago. It does appear to be very nicely done. The review should appear about in about 2 months. For FORTRAN fans: this looks like a complete F77 with structured language extensions ( case, repeat … ). The…
#19696 FORTRAN on Amiga Message #20226
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 25, 1986 9:21 PM
Got a copy for review ( in AMI Project ) a few days ago. It does appear to be very nicely done. The review should appear about in about 2 months. For FORTRAN fans: this looks like a complete F77 with structured language extensions ( case, repeat … ). The…
#19494 #language choice Message #19639
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 8:45 PM
I'd like to see Mach 1. I've been surprised a bit by relative speeds on the Amiga. I have a prerelease version of UBZ which is subroutine threaded and it's slower than Multi-Forth which is token threaded ( sieve benchmark ) Other than MVP I don't think you'll see any…
#19494 #language choice Message #19639
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 8:45 PM
I'd like to see Mach 1. I've been surprised a bit by relative speeds on the Amiga. I have a prerelease version of UBZ which is subroutine threaded and it's slower than Multi-Forth which is token threaded ( sieve benchmark ) Other than MVP I don't think you'll see any…
#19117 #Next Amigas Message #19261
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 18, 1986 9:15 PM
The big advantage of a library is that as long as you keep the same interface you can recompile ( reassemble ? ) it at will. If someone supplies a FP library to use the 68881 all you need to do is put that library where your compiler can see…
#19117 #Next Amigas Message #19261
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 18, 1986 9:15 PM
The big advantage of a library is that as long as you keep the same interface you can recompile ( reassemble ? ) it at will. If someone supplies a FP library to use the 68881 all you need to do is put that library where your compiler can see…
#18936- Forth Column in Amazing Message #18948
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 15, 1986 7:13 PM
GREAT! BUT….I hope that I'll be done mucking around with this low level stuff and can start flying before it appears. BTW I uploaded a small map of how the major graphics structures relate to each other in DL# of the FORTH sig ( GO FORTH ). An expanded version…
#18936- Forth Column in Amazing Message #18948
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 15, 1986 7:13 PM
GREAT! BUT….I hope that I'll be done mucking around with this low level stuff and can start flying before it appears. BTW I uploaded a small map of how the major graphics structures relate to each other in DL# of the FORTH sig ( GO FORTH ). An expanded version…
#18378- Forth Column in Amazing Message #18424
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 11, 1986 10:08 PM
there are about 16 pages of paper doc that go with MVP that your friend should get. These give a few hints about how to use the Amiga version. There are two texts that MVP sells ( All About Forth and Forth Guide ) that document the generic version. Unless…
#18378- Forth Column in Amazing Message #18424
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming May 11, 1986 10:08 PM
there are about 16 pages of paper doc that go with MVP that your friend should get. These give a few hints about how to use the Amiga version. There are two texts that MVP sells ( All About Forth and Forth Guide ) that document the generic version. Unless…
#14198 FORTH FOR AMIGA Message #14233
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 9:42 PM
John I've got a copy of the commercial version of MVP and it's pretty bare bones. It's reviewed in the first issue of Amiga Project which is being shipped now. Creative Solutions has just started shipping ( see msg 14220 ). There will be a review in the next issue…
#14198 FORTH FOR AMIGA Message #14233
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 9:42 PM
John I've got a copy of the commercial version of MVP and it's pretty bare bones. It's reviewed in the first issue of Amiga Project which is being shipped now. Creative Solutions has just started shipping ( see msg 14220 ). There will be a review in the next issue…
#14163- FORTH FOR AMIGA Message #14223
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 8:35 PM
Tom There are several Forths available for the Amiga. MVP has a public domain version that has little support for the features that make the Amiga interesting. Creative Solutions has just started shipping their Amiga version of Multi-Forth ( see msg 14220). There is another product advertized by UBZ I…
#14163- FORTH FOR AMIGA Message #14223
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 8:35 PM
Tom There are several Forths available for the Amiga. MVP has a public domain version that has little support for the features that make the Amiga interesting. Creative Solutions has just started shipping their Amiga version of Multi-Forth ( see msg 14220). There is another product advertized by UBZ I…
Forth for the Amiga Message #14220
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 8:26 PM
CSI is now shipping Multi-Forth for the Amiga. I've been using it for a month ( as a beta tester ) and it is GREAT! There is full access to libraries and the kernal has been recoded to make it is much faster. Below are some sieve benchmarks to argue…
Forth for the Amiga Message #14220
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Programming April 8, 1986 8:26 PM
CSI is now shipping Multi-Forth for the Amiga. I've been using it for a month ( as a beta tester ) and it is GREAT! There is full access to libraries and the kernal has been recoded to make it is much faster. Below are some sieve benchmarks to argue…
#4863- #Modem & term prg Message #4894
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Telecommunications January 11, 1986 9:11 AM
Larry, Thanks for the info. Does the new ATERM handle CSI's correctly or does it leave "[" all over the screen? BTW does anyone know how to read function keys from AmigaBasic or write to the screen so that CSI are not filtered? The MSbasic is a vast improvement over…
#4863- #Modem & term prg Message #4894
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Telecommunications January 11, 1986 9:11 AM
Larry, Thanks for the info. Does the new ATERM handle CSI's correctly or does it leave "[" all over the screen? BTW does anyone know how to read function keys from AmigaBasic or write to the screen so that CSI are not filtered? The MSbasic is a vast improvement over…
#1706- FORTH? Message #1774
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Software Developers December 14, 1985 9:07 PM
Jonathan' A FORTH from UBZ software was supposedly shipped last week. I havn't got my copy yet. They have an ad in the new AMIGAWORLD. I talk to the author last week and it sounds great ( of course ). It uses 32 bit addressing with F83 style words and…
#1706- FORTH? Message #1774
From: Robert Benedict Forum unknown · Software Developers December 14, 1985 9:07 PM
Jonathan' A FORTH from UBZ software was supposedly shipped last week. I havn't got my copy yet. They have an ad in the new AMIGAWORLD. I talk to the author last week and it sounds great ( of course ). It uses 32 bit addressing with F83 style words and…
#42461 #Amiga WB icons Message #42487
From: Robert Benedict Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 24, 1985 8:45 AM
Dave; Does either editor let you copy and move lines? They seem complete except for that puzzling omission.
#42017 Amiga WB icons Message #42020
From: Robert Benedict Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 11, 1985 10:01 PM
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#41982 #Amiga WB icons Message #42016
From: Robert Benedict Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 11, 1985 8:59 PM
The danger of sounding knowledgeable is that people will ask questions. Is there a way to copy abasic source files on a 1 drive system? *** There are replies: 42017, 42036 Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
#AMIGA DL Message #41885
From: Robert Benedict Music/Graphics · Amiga Connection November 7, 1985 6:15 PM
Steve, Spell works on my AMIGA so I must have made a typing mistake when transfering it to my C64. If you can briefly identify the bug I'll patch and reupload. *** There is a reply: 41900 Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n