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Re: Wanted: Amiga user needs Mac roms for use with ShapeShifter



>>>>> "Robert" == robert4268  <robert4268@delphi.com> writes:
In article <RzJubZl.robert4268@delphi.com> robert4268@delphi.com writes:


    Robert> Hello, Just recently I have downloaded a program called
    Robert> Shapeshifter. What is ShapeShifter? It is a emulator that
    Robert> allows you to run Mac software for the Amiga. The type of
    Robert> Amiga I have is the A1200. I have heard that ShapeShifter
    Robert> is a great Mac emulator and I would like to give it at
    Robert> try. However, in order for it to run on my computer I
    Robert> would need the Mac roms for it to run properly.

The reason ShapeShifter is a "great" Mac emulator is because > 99% of
it was written by Apple Computer.  Shapeshifter is essentially "glue"
that unites the MacOS from the ROMs with the 680x0 based hardware
already in an Amiga.

    Robert> The ShapeShifter manual recommends Mac roms from either
    Robert> one of these systems.  They are the following LC/LCII,
    Robert> Performa, Quadra. My main question is. Could anybody
    Robert> please email me a Mac rom file in Stuffit format and
    Robert> unencoded.

They can't do that without breaking the law and violating Apple's
copyright.

    Robert> I sure would greatly appericate it! Because I really would
    Robert> like to give ShapeShifter a try. Thank you!

It is exactly because ARDI uses no code from Apple (directly or
indirectly -- i.e. we haven't disassembled any of their code either)
that allows ARDI to sell an Executor that works right out of the box.
 
    Robert> Best Wishes;
 
    Robert> Robert
 
--Cliff
ctm@ardi.com


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