Ms-Dos & Amiga
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Hi ..
Do you know if it is possible to write from Dos machine to an Amiga Floppy ?
I mean write to a diskette formatted from Amiga and being able to read the
diskette back to the Amiga.
This is because I have an Amiga but not the modem, then I would like to D/L
files from my Pc and copy to a diskette then using with the Amiga….
If this would not be possible ….. can I made a serial connection ???
I have A500 with 512 Kb ram and w.b. 1.2
Thank in advance for any help.
Bye
Fabio
It's far easier to write PC floppies and read them on the Amiga, than to ask
the PC to write to Amiga floppies. AmigaDOS 2.1 includes the "CrossDOS"
program that lets the Amiga read MS-DOS format floppies. It's a great way to
share files between machines. If you don't want to upgrade to 2.1, you can
purchase CrossDOS separately as a commercial product.
You could make a serial connection, too. In the libraries here, look for a
program called "Twin Express." You'll need the PC "Twin Express" program as
well as the Amiga version. If you need to move a lot of files, Twin Express is
a great alternative.
Is it possible to Network an Amiga with a 486? I am particularly interested in
utilizing the editing capabilities of the Video Toaster, while utilizing the
power of programs such as Autodesk 3D studio for special effects and animation.
Any suggestions on how I could best accomplish this? Has anybody ever tried
it?
There are a couple of network solutions. Oxxi has a Novell client package
for the Ami.
I believe that EnLan DFS is still an active product and provides DEC Net
client/server for the Ami. The PC might be a little tougher on DEC Net.
I understand that it is doable, it is just that PC's have a tough time
with DEC Net.
There are a couple of tcp/ip implemtations for the Ami also (including C=
AS-225).
-bill
My Amiga, PC and Mac are linked with Ethernet and Commodore's TCP/IP software.
On the PC and Mac, I'm using the freeware NCSA 'telnet' program. This provides
command-line-oriented file copying between machines, it doesn't give that
perfect transparent disk sharing we all desire. I have 3D Studio and AutoCAD on
the PC, too… unfortunately, I need to switch between CONFIG.SYS to
reconfigure the memory in order to either run the networking (and Windows) or
the Autodesk products. (And now I may need to have a third CONFIG.SYS to use
Topas.)
John,
Why do you need multiple CONFIG.SYS files to run the different programs?
A friend of mine had this problem, but we took out the MS memory manager,
and installed QEMM. Afterwards, he could use one CONFIG.SYS for
everything…
//Jonathan,
\\//via AutoPilot
I do have QEMM in there for the Autodesk CONFIG.SYS. I'd bet there's a way to
rearrange it all to make it work in one CONFIG.SYS. On the other hand, QEMM
doesn't solve the problem of wanting multiple CONFIG.SYS that load different
sets of TSRs and drivers. Under some configurations, I need more TPA (640K DOS
memory).
John,
Have you tried both Stealth and Squeezing things? I have found that using
both usually makes everything I need to fit…at the expense of some
throughput (Stealth slows down the system by about 10%).
I also understand that the new version of Netroom goes one even further,
and completely remaps the the BIOS out to another section of high
memory…by replacing it completely! The package actually ships with a
BIOS replacement image, from either Phoenix or AMI. Crazy, what these PC
owners will do…you might want to check it out, since it is the new
leader in memory availability.
I'm overcome by inertia from sheer fear of wasting time… It's
impossible for me to test every variation of software and hardware
after I've tinkered with CONFIG.SYS. For example, after installing a
beta of Video for Windows, my CDROM drive stopped working.
Eventually, I had to remove Windows and re-install. And then there's
tape drives, networking, Windows for Workgroups, applications like 3D
Studio, Topas and AutoCAD that need lots of memory. Maybe I should
do what many PC people do – buy a new machine for each application.
🙂
John,
If you have an 8MB PC, try OS/2. The 2.1 version is being shipped
right now. It supports almost all of the Win 3.1 programs except
those that require a VxD (e.g. Visual C++). It will allow you to
create multiple Virtual DOS Machines, each with its own
AUTOEXEC.BAT. You will no longer have to worry about RAM-cram. The
best thing is the price: $89 for the CD-ROM and $119 for diskettes
from IBM (the price will be cheaper from your local dealer —
Egghead, etc.).
1: Actually, they're practically giving away the OS/2 developer's
k 2: it. I got the CD, which included the dea compiler, I believe, for
3: abouit $15 ot $15 for shipping. Sign ed up in thefor it right here on Compuserve
4: in the OS2DEV Forum.
5: /post
Message # 35208 posted
Actually, they're practically giving away the OS/2 developer's kit. I got the
CD, which included a compiler, I believe, for about $15 for shipping. Signed
up for it right here on Compuserve in the OS2DEV Forum.
I second Bob's OS/2 suggestion. I get to like it more with each use. I
know the Beta disk includes developer's tools, but i don' tthink
there's a complete compiler. The general release of 2.1 is supposed
to include one. If not, the Walnut Creek CDROM includes GNU C and
C++.
For each app you can create a custom virtual machine that sets up when
you run the app and gives back its resources when it's done.
Supposedly the next release will include networking at the level of
Novell Lite. Printing is much more advanced than WIN3.x and Adobe
fonts work just fine.
Have you visited the OS/2 fora on CIS? Very Amiga-like in that
everyone tells everyone else what a brilliant choice they've made,
that IBM couldn't market retail software if they were giving it away
(which they almost ARE), that there are no native applications
available of professional quality (less true as time passes)….
Sound familiar? [B
>>Actually, they're practically giving away the OS/2 developer's kit. I got
the CD, which included a compiler, I believe, for about $15 for shipping.
Yeah, but it was a beta version of the compiler (well, late beta) and a beta
version of OS/2 2.1. I wanted to wait for the pioneers to find the bugs before
I ordered. I have found enough with IBM's version of TCP/IP for OS/2 when
communicating with my Ami. The latest round of CSDs seems to have made it
worse. I started having severe problems with NFS (OS/2 lockups) when I moved
from a 386-33 to a 486-66. Now I am having similar problems with FTP get and
put for large files. I sent a trace file to Raleigh, but I am still waiting
for a correction. According to TCP/IP support, someone is working on it, but
the Ami is a rare platform for them. Maybe I can get them to come to me to
find the bugs <GGGG>. I still don't know if it is an Ami problem or an OS/2
problem.
Well, enough of my complaints. How did _you_ like the beta version of OS/2
2.1? From what I have heard, it is a big improvement over 2.0. I can't wait
to get my copy of the GA version.
BobS
Terry,
We're currently running Novell on several PCs and Amigas. I'm not sure
we have a '486 on the net right now, but I'd forsee no difficulties in
adding one. If you mean specifically peer-peer, then I think the only
handy alternative is TCP/IP.
Our goal is to utilize the full capabilities of the Video Toaster, while at the
same time utilizing the full capabilities of the Autodesk 3d Studio / Autodesk
Animater Pro. We want to utilize the Video Toaster ( In the fastest compatable
Amiga machine available ) primarily for it's editing abilities, with other FX
on an as-needed basis. We also want to utilize our 486 for use with the
Autodesk software, to handle our animation requirements. The end product will
be video animations which are made a part of our video source. We are as
ignorant as to the requirements to acomplish this, as we are of the proceedure
and sources.
It sounds as if you have had a great deal of experience with this kind of
operation ( or something like it ). We'd appreciate hearing all the details
you can give us via Email.
Thanks.
Terry & Jennifer Warren
T & J:
We have a 'Toaster Specialist' available online, who runs a professional
video studio, utilizing Amigas, Macs & PC's… he is available to answer
any questions you might have… just drop him a note in the DTV section of
AmigaArts: Frank Vanella 76527,723