This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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I think a _lot_ of people will be suprized by what the ST can accomplish, "low cost" and all. There are a couple of new programs around the bend which are mind boggling. It's true, it doesn't have the Amiga's added capabilities, but is a solid workhorse. 'SSS' is Star…
I think a _lot_ of people will be suprized by what the ST can accomplish, "low cost" and all. There are a couple of new programs around the bend which are mind boggling. It's true, it doesn't have the Amiga's added capabilities, but is a solid workhorse. 'SSS' is Star…
Oh yes, forgot to respond to the "expert" requirement. Whether or not it is, it costs no more to put the CRC in for integrity just to be sure, ne-c'est pas? I don't see where it needs to be mandated that a file _must_ always be sent formatted (or be…
Oh yes, forgot to respond to the "expert" requirement. Whether or not it is, it costs no more to put the CRC in for integrity just to be sure, ne-c'est pas? I don't see where it needs to be mandated that a file _must_ always be sent formatted (or be…
Oh yes, forgot to respond to the "expert" requirement. Whether or not it is, it costs no more to put the CRC in for integrity just to be sure, ne-c'est pas? I don't see where it needs to be mandated that a file _must_ always be sent formatted (or be…
Oh yes, forgot to respond to the "expert" requirement. Whether or not it is, it costs no more to put the CRC in for integrity just to be sure, ne-c'est pas? I don't see where it needs to be mandated that a file _must_ always be sent formatted (or be…
#4305-
For Sale
Message #4378
Very well, thanks. The Mac version is imminent (hopefully, Feb. 1.) Mac HomeTerm didn't turn out nearly as fully-featured as I would have liked, but my beta-testers (mostly novices) seem to find it easier to use than most others on the market. For the power-user, it lacks some fundamental features…
#4305-
For Sale
Message #4378
Very well, thanks. The Mac version is imminent (hopefully, Feb. 1.) Mac HomeTerm didn't turn out nearly as fully-featured as I would have liked, but my beta-testers (mostly novices) seem to find it easier to use than most others on the market. For the power-user, it lacks some fundamental features…
#4336-
Lattice C
Message #4377
You're correct regarding the semantics. I'm using the term "relocatable" to mean PC-relative, as in "this code can be relocated to anywhere in memory, even after loading, and operate without changes." PC-relative code is faster (slightly, but faster) than its absolute long equivalent, and requires 1/3 less code space. You…
#4336-
Lattice C
Message #4377
You're correct regarding the semantics. I'm using the term "relocatable" to mean PC-relative, as in "this code can be relocated to anywhere in memory, even after loading, and operate without changes." PC-relative code is faster (slightly, but faster) than its absolute long equivalent, and requires 1/3 less code space. You…
#4336-
Lattice C
Message #4377
You're correct regarding the semantics. I'm using the term "relocatable" to mean PC-relative, as in "this code can be relocated to anywhere in memory, even after loading, and operate without changes." PC-relative code is faster (slightly, but faster) than its absolute long equivalent, and requires 1/3 less code space. You…
#4336-
Lattice C
Message #4377
You're correct regarding the semantics. I'm using the term "relocatable" to mean PC-relative, as in "this code can be relocated to anywhere in memory, even after loading, and operate without changes." PC-relative code is faster (slightly, but faster) than its absolute long equivalent, and requires 1/3 less code space. You…
The CRC is an extra assurance for a number of reasons. While it is more than likely that the header could be detected by analyzing its format, it is possible that random data could be mistaken for a header. Red Ryder and MicroPhone, for example, require the user to turn…
The CRC is an extra assurance for a number of reasons. While it is more than likely that the header could be detected by analyzing its format, it is possible that random data could be mistaken for a header. Red Ryder and MicroPhone, for example, require the user to turn…
The CRC is an extra assurance for a number of reasons. While it is more than likely that the header could be detected by analyzing its format, it is possible that random data could be mistaken for a header. Red Ryder and MicroPhone, for example, require the user to turn…
The CRC is an extra assurance for a number of reasons. While it is more than likely that the header could be detected by analyzing its format, it is possible that random data could be mistaken for a header. Red Ryder and MicroPhone, for example, require the user to turn…
Why, as I live and breathe! At the moment, we're porting HomePak over for what seems to be the 100th time (HomePak has been a two year project so far, and still counting.) So far we've done Atari 800, C64, Apple //, IBM PC, PCjr, Mac, and are presently doing…
Why, as I live and breathe! At the moment, we're porting HomePak over for what seems to be the 100th time (HomePak has been a two year project so far, and still counting.) So far we've done Atari 800, C64, Apple //, IBM PC, PCjr, Mac, and are presently doing…
Why, as I live and breathe! At the moment, we're porting HomePak over for what seems to be the 100th time (HomePak has been a two year project so far, and still counting.) So far we've done Atari 800, C64, Apple //, IBM PC, PCjr, Mac, and are presently doing…
Why, as I live and breathe! At the moment, we're porting HomePak over for what seems to be the 100th time (HomePak has been a two year project so far, and still counting.) So far we've done Atari 800, C64, Apple //, IBM PC, PCjr, Mac, and are presently doing…
I was just commenting on the outline that Bill put up. A final decision hasn't been reached yet re: ABTF (it's still being talked up) but I imagine that the block transfer flag will stay. One problem which is being worked on is what should happen when a BBS tries…
I was just commenting on the outline that Bill put up. A final decision hasn't been reached yet re: ABTF (it's still being talked up) but I imagine that the block transfer flag will stay. One problem which is being worked on is what should happen when a BBS tries…
I was just commenting on the outline that Bill put up. A final decision hasn't been reached yet re: ABTF (it's still being talked up) but I imagine that the block transfer flag will stay. One problem which is being worked on is what should happen when a BBS tries…
I was just commenting on the outline that Bill put up. A final decision hasn't been reached yet re: ABTF (it's still being talked up) but I imagine that the block transfer flag will stay. One problem which is being worked on is what should happen when a BBS tries…
#4285-
C Language
Message #4369
Greenhills is working with Apple at the moment. Apple is presently selling a Lisa version (only for Mac cross development, natch) for $200. Greenhills C will become a part of the new MPS Mac native development system (assembler, Pascal and C.) I don't imagine that Apple will be charging more…
#4285-
C Language
Message #4369
Greenhills is working with Apple at the moment. Apple is presently selling a Lisa version (only for Mac cross development, natch) for $200. Greenhills C will become a part of the new MPS Mac native development system (assembler, Pascal and C.) I don't imagine that Apple will be charging more…
#4285-
C Language
Message #4369
Greenhills is working with Apple at the moment. Apple is presently selling a Lisa version (only for Mac cross development, natch) for $200. Greenhills C will become a part of the new MPS Mac native development system (assembler, Pascal and C.) I don't imagine that Apple will be charging more…
#4285-
C Language
Message #4369
Greenhills is working with Apple at the moment. Apple is presently selling a Lisa version (only for Mac cross development, natch) for $200. Greenhills C will become a part of the new MPS Mac native development system (assembler, Pascal and C.) I don't imagine that Apple will be charging more…
#4271-
Amiga and the C-64
Message #4368
Neither the drive, nor the printer will work with the Amiga. The 1670 can, I believe, but you'll have to make a board which plugs into the 1670's edge connector. The 1670 is Hayes compatible, so it should work with most terminal software. [ Russ ]
#4271-
Amiga and the C-64
Message #4368
Neither the drive, nor the printer will work with the Amiga. The 1670 can, I believe, but you'll have to make a board which plugs into the 1670's edge connector. The 1670 is Hayes compatible, so it should work with most terminal software. [ Russ ]
Bill, I assume you've read the ABTF doc. How about the CRC integrity check I proposed? It does away with the user having to determine whether he would want AmigaBinary "turned on or off." This seems to me to be the weakest part of the MacBinary standard, especially for novices.…
Bill, I assume you've read the ABTF doc. How about the CRC integrity check I proposed? It does away with the user having to determine whether he would want AmigaBinary "turned on or off." This seems to me to be the weakest part of the MacBinary standard, especially for novices.…
#4140-
Lattice C
Message #4167
It's a job for the loader on processors where it is difficult (or impossible) to write relocatable code. Or, in the case of DRI, where a port of an existing operating system makes it easier. On the 68000, relocatable code gives you 1) Faster performance 2) Smaller code size 3)…
#4140-
Lattice C
Message #4167
It's a job for the loader on processors where it is difficult (or impossible) to write relocatable code. Or, in the case of DRI, where a port of an existing operating system makes it easier. On the 68000, relocatable code gives you 1) Faster performance 2) Smaller code size 3)…
#4024-
WP and DB packages
Message #4124
Batteries Included is presently working on PaperClip/Elite for the Amiga. From the specs, it sounds like a giant killer. [ Russ ]
#4024-
WP and DB packages
Message #4124
Batteries Included is presently working on PaperClip/Elite for the Amiga. From the specs, it sounds like a giant killer. [ Russ ]
#2315-
Crap about Ayn Rand
Message #2346
Granted, technically speaking, the messages ended up having no "pertinent" relationship with the Amiga computer. It is a disservice, though, to interrupt the train of thought put forth building an interesting thread solely to conform
#2315-
Crap about Ayn Rand
Message #2346
Granted, technically speaking, the messages ended up having no "pertinent" relationship with the Amiga computer. It is a disservice, though, to interrupt the train of thought put forth building an interesting thread solely to conform
It should really be the domain of the terminal program to add/strip LF's as required. Text files on public services like this need to have CR/LF's, so that 1) people can Read the files if necessary (no LF's make the lines all overwrite each other if a terminal requires separate…
It should really be the domain of the terminal program to add/strip LF's as required. Text files on public services like this need to have CR/LF's, so that 1) people can Read the files if necessary (no LF's make the lines all overwrite each other if a terminal requires separate…
You _do_ mean "bated" (sic) breath, right? (I wouldn't want anyone getting the mental picture of Joe with a hunk of mullet hanging out of his mouth….) 🙂 [ Russ ] * Reply: 2084
You _do_ mean "bated" (sic) breath, right? (I wouldn't want anyone getting the mental picture of Joe with a hunk of mullet hanging out of his mouth….) 🙂 [ Russ ] * Reply: 2084
Gee, I've had a bunch of people with 300Z's chiding me for buying an RX-7… 🙂 [ Russ ]
Gee, I've had a bunch of people with 300Z's chiding me for buying an RX-7… 🙂 [ Russ ]
hehe – I started my serious assembly language programming on a Z-80. When I moved next to the 6502, I had to "unlearn" the backwards format for statements (at least Zilog had the heart to change the MOV command to LD, which made more sense given the context.) Every now…
hehe – I started my serious assembly language programming on a Z-80. When I moved next to the 6502, I had to "unlearn" the backwards format for statements (at least Zilog had the heart to change the MOV command to LD, which made more sense given the context.) Every now…
#1841-
My absence
Message #2002
hehe. This is a common mistake – register indirect addressing is _faster_ than absolute addressing, on every command bar none. I even had to point this out to a "seasoned veteran" of the 68000 once. This is a common mistake because it's this way on most processors – the 68000…
#1841-
My absence
Message #2002
hehe. This is a common mistake – register indirect addressing is _faster_ than absolute addressing, on every command bar none. I even had to point this out to a "seasoned veteran" of the 68000 once. This is a common mistake because it's this way on most processors – the 68000…
You're right in that the OS doesn't have a lavish MIDI handler in it. That's the domain of the program itself. However, the port _is_ built in, and it's possible to write simple programs (there's one in the ST SIG written in BASIC that records/plays back one channel) with the…
You're right in that the OS doesn't have a lavish MIDI handler in it. That's the domain of the program itself. However, the port _is_ built in, and it's possible to write simple programs (there's one in the ST SIG written in BASIC that records/plays back one channel) with the…
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