GOMF- what good is it?
03-Jan-89 22:46:57
Sb: #28594-GOMF- what good is it?
Fm: David Art 72017,1130
To: Karl Sparklin 71076,434
Karl,
I've had GOMF3.0 for about a month now, although I wasn't using it much because
I had problems with it in my system configuration. (I also got the GOMF button,
but have not put it in yet. I like to change only one thing at a time whenever
possible 8). I couldn't find in the new manual any mention of a wait command
after invoking GOMF3.0, although it definitely say to RUN >NIL: GOMF3.0 for
WB1.3 or RUNBACK GOMF3.0 for WB1.2 in the manual (pp 21 & 22). I couldn't get a
stable configuration without adding a Wait 5 statement immediately after the
RUN commmand. (I always try to start out by following the instructions, and
then, if it doesn't work, anything that appears to work goes! 8). I may have to
change it to a longer wait period. Possibly the faster autoboot start-up (it is
a real _joy_, BTW) makes a longer startup wait necessary.
As far as reasons to upgrade to 3.0 – 1) It is supposed to catch more errors
than 2.2. 2) It is supposed to be more compatable with HD's (I think). 3) The
manual is _much_ better. 4) The NUKE command has a "task selector" that makes
it much easier to use. 5) It supports the GOMF button – if you're brave enough
to install it. 6) I try to make it a general rule to upgrade to the "latest and
greatest" version of software for continuing support and any bug fixes and
enhancements. (i.e. general response to first trouble call – "You need to
upgrade to the latest version. If you still have trouble, call back.")
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