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#37205From: Steve GoddardOct 2, 1993 7:04 AM

You need to get the 3.0 Autodocs from CATS. If you are (or become) a developer they are available. CATS used to sell them to non-developers for a nominal fee(?). These autodocs can be converted into Amigaguide format and then cross-referenced with the includes. It is an awesome setup exceeding similar things I have seen on the PC. With 3.0 you are encouraged to use OS routines for as much as possible, if 2.0 code doesn't run under 3.0, it sounds like you are diving into the structures yourself. If you have FTP access, check out a local Aminet site. They have a 3.0 directory containing example code using 3.0 capabilities, some of it written by CBM. Steve the G. [BEDFORDSHIRE, UK]

#37213From: Greg SeelyOct 2, 1993 2:23 PM

Microsoft has sent me 4 CD-ROMS for Windows NT for a grand total of $76,00 Why doesn't Commodore offer somthing like that? Or at least post the Autodocs on the informataion services.

#37216From: Troy BarlowOct 2, 1993 6:35 PM

David, Commodore does offer something like that, however I don't think it's finished. And, you have to be a developer (fill out a few papers and send about $100).

#37225From: SyndesisOct 3, 1993 11:56 AM

The CATS CDROM is a joke compared to what Microsoft turns out.

#37227From: Troy BarlowOct 3, 1993 2:56 PM

I haven't seen the C= CD-ROM, but I use the Microsoft one every day at work! I can imagine how bad the C= one must be. It's a damn shame too! You should see what you get when you develop for CD-I, talk about BAD… At least there are people there to help you though :^)

#37245From: Steve GoddardOct 4, 1993 3:08 PM

AnswerBook on the SPARCstation – now there's an impressive CDROM. A bit slow on the display PS, but very useful. I've not seen any CD from usoft, but is this the sort of thing we're talking about? Steve the G. [BEDFORDSHIRE, UK]

#37244From: Steve GoddardOct 4, 1993 3:08 PM

This whole Microsoft thang has a real "Emperors Clothes" feel to it IMHO. (Does that reference make sense in the US?) Steve the G. [BEDFORDSHIRE, UK]

#37226From: SyndesisOct 3, 1993 11:56 AM

Which four CDs did you get from Microsoft for $76?

#37301From: Greg SeelyOct 9, 1993 1:08 PM

Windows NT OCT beta Windows NT july beta Windows NT release Windows NT Vissual C++

#37243From: Steve GoddardOct 4, 1993 3:08 PM

I suspect their cash reserves and resources are not quite as infinite as Microsofts. Steve the G. [BEDFORDSHIRE, UK]

#37350From: michael heinzOct 14, 1993 4:21 PM

I bought the AutoDocs just last month, cost me $25. Unfortunately, they are also for 2.04 – not even 2.1, let alone 3.0