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#2.0 Programming Info?

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#24530From: Michael SheaJun 17, 1992 12:55 AM

Are there any good text files or books out there covering programming the 2.04 way? I am anxiously awaitng Addison Wesley's ROM Kernel Manual-Libraries to come out (supposed to have been on the street June 15) but I have been wondering what all the developer's have been using to this point. Surely CATS gave the developer's some info and I am wondering if any of this can be released to the general public. <<< Michael Shea >>>> <<< 76665,3360 >>>>

#24540From: John Toebes/SYSOPJun 17, 1992 6:40 AM

Generally, the developers rely on a combination of AmigaMail, the AutoDocs, DevCon notes, Word of Mouth, and a whole lot of luck. In general, AmigaDOS is always a moving target (we certainly don't want it to stand still) that takes some effort to keep up with.

#24558From: Andy FinkelJun 17, 1992 3:34 PM

The Librariew manual has been on the street for 12 days now. Talk to your bookstore and make sure they remembered to order some. andy

#24566From: Michael SheaJun 17, 1992 9:05 PM

Andy, Nother fellow and I have been bugging the local bookstore alot these last few weeks. They told him yesterday that they UPS's some copies that day, so in a week or so we should have one. Are you sure it has been out for 12 days thoughs. About two weeks ago my friend called Addison Wesley themselves and they said June 15. Guess you can't even always trust the horses mouth….8^)….. <<< Michael Shea >>>> <<< 76665,3360 >>>>

#24585From: Andy FinkelJun 18, 1992 10:01 AM

A-W's official release date for all new books in the month of June is the 15th. However, I first began seeing reports of people getting copies on the 5th, so possibly A-W did some early shipping. (If you call A-W I'm sure you got the official story. After all, that 's what official release dates are for 🙂 ) andy

#24604From: dan barberJun 18, 1992 7:48 PM

Michael, I just ordered a copy of the Libraries manual from Briwall in Kutztown PA. They said they have approx 125 copies! I have also been patiently waiting the RKM Lib arrival! Briwall (800-766-5757) Hope that helps!! Dan Barber

#24612From: Timothy P TrompeterJun 18, 1992 9:46 PM

Michael, I've already got my copy–sent directly from Addison Wesley 😉 Their order line is 1-800-447-2226 and they take plastic. If i remember correctly, cost+shipping was about $41 or $42. AND…for a "non-programmer" like me, the book was just what I've been waiting for! It actually *explains* how to use the libraries *grin* .. Tim Trompeter…

#24625From: Michael SheaJun 19, 1992 1:12 AM

Tim, Thanks for the info. Sound what I have been looking for too…. <<< Michael Shea >>>> <<< 76665,3360 >>>>

#24708From: William CageJun 20, 1992 10:06 AM

BTW, the ROM Kernal Manual-Libraries is out. I got a copy directly from Addison-Wesley. I got tired of going to every bookstore and asking for it and went ahead and ordered a copy from the publisher. Now, every bookstore that I went to is calling saying that they have copies in stock, come and get 'em. Bill – via Whap!