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- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
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- H#: 40254 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 19-Apr-90 08:04:25
- Sb: #PB ver 2.00b
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: Jim Underwood 76064,3444 (X)
-
- Jim --
- We're trying our hardest to offer the best support possible. We can't always
- send update versions automatically, because we don't always know who the
- customers are. A large percentage are sold through dealers and distributors,
- and not everyone returns the registration card promptly. If you haven't opened
- the package over several weeks, did you return the card? If so, you're an
- unusual person, and we thank you! Heck, we thank you even if you didn't return
- the card!
- Seriously, you don't have to return the disk. All you have to do is ask for
- Rev #2.00b, and provide us with your name, address, and serial number. You can
- mail a request to Spectra Tech Support, phone them, or even just send an e-mail
- message to Tim, the Tech Support Manager. They're at: Spectra Publishing -
- 1030D E. Duane - Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - 408-730-9291 or e-mail Tim at
- 71530,2640.
- You know, Jim, I was watching another forum last week, and noticed that a
- user complained that "Far strings don't work at all in a chained file with
- 'BRAND X' Basic Compiler" (also newly released a couple of months ago). The
- sysop there told him that advertised features weren't guaranteed to work, they
- didn't provide interim fixes, and they couldn't say when a new version to
- correct it might be available. Don't we get at least one or two "points" for
- trying?
- Thanks for letting us know your opinion. It's very important to us, and
- we'll certainly give a lot of thought to alternate distribution methods in the
- future.
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
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- H#: 40453 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 19-Apr-90 21:19:25
- Sb: #40254-#PB ver 2.00b
- Fm: Jim Underwood 76064,3444
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
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-
- Bob...
-
- First of all, let me say that "the reason I updated from TB to PB was because I
- believed your previous statements Re: PB and its P O W E R." I hope.
-
- No, I haven't returned the card. I always do after I open the package and
- install on HD.
-
- True, you didn't have to come out with Rev #2.00b and offer a freebe update.
- However, those that do not support their products, are not likely to be around
- for long.
-
- Guess I was supprised that PB had been updated so quickly, as I said, had not
- opened the package yet, when I read the comments. So since I purchased
- directly from Spectra, You have my address and serial #, or should.
-
- Hey its no big deal. I'll return the package or whatever.
-
- Now, when will EMS support be out?
-
- You have two atta boys commin, for support.
-
- Jim
-
-
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- H#: 40571 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 11:11:56
- Sb: #40453-#PB ver 2.00b
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: Jim Underwood 76064,3444 (X)
-
- Thanks for responding, Jim! As you requested, I called the fulfillment center,
- and they were able to locate your shipping address. They are expediting an
- update copy to you, so you won't have to bother sending your serial number and
- address to us. I trust the disk will arrive in good order, but please let me
- know if there is any problem. As I said before, there is no reason to return
- your old disk. It has never been the intent to require return of the disks in
- this upgrade. As to the next version of PowerBASIC, we haven't announced a
- shipping date because it is our policy not to pre-announce a product before we
- can guarantee the delivery date. To do anything else would be misleading,
- which we try hard to avoid. One of the biggest reasons for our support of this
- forum is to learn what you, and all of our other users, would like to see in
- our upcoming products. We try to listen carefully, and when a major item (such
- as EMS) is needed, we put every effort into the prompt development. Further,
- we hope it's not a mistake to confirm that these features are currently under
- development. We do this only to let you know we are responding to your needs.
- I know that there is probably a very fine line between the two. We try very
- hard to achieve a balance, even though we'll sometimes make mistakes. The
- other alternatives are just much less appealing. I can tell you this: it
- won't be next week, but it sure won't be next year, either. I really can't
- promise more, until I know more myself. But I will promise to keep all
- informed here, just as soon as we possibly can. Thanks again!
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
-
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- H#: 40688 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 21:07:31
- Sb: #40571-PB ver 2.00b
- Fm: Jim Underwood 76064,3444
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
-
-
- Bob...
-
- Your responses to my questions have been interesting. For sure, you are
- sincere with your statement to support and service PB. That is terrific.
-
- Thank you.
-
- Jim
-
-
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- H#: 40634 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 17:34:49
- Sb: #40254-PB ver 2.00b
- Fm: Harry McDonald 74776,1017
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
-
- You get millions of points for everything.
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !2
- H#: 40516 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 06:47:23
- Sb: #DOS 2 vs DOS 3
- Fm: John Carter 72236,154
- To: Bob Zale
-
- I have a problem with some code from Turbo Basic (part of "PICKER", from an
- issue of Turbo Technix). I've modified it to work under Power Basic (and
- eliminated the need for the other toolboxes). It reads disk directories fine
- under AT&T DOS 3.2, but doesn't find any files in the directory under AT&T DOS
- 2.11 (running on AT&T PC6300's). Did I miss something in the Pwoer Basic
- manuals about the differences between DOS 2.x and DOS 3.x, or have I just done
- something that's way out in left field and only works under DOS 3? I can
- provide a copy of the source as e-mail, but the company probably would consider
- it proprietary (since it supports another package we sell) so I can't post it.
- On the other hand, maybe you can provide an answer (or some pointers) based on
- this rather vague description of the problem. John
-
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- H#: 40574 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 11:21:56
- Sb: #40516-DOS 2 vs DOS 3
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: John Carter 72236,154 (X)
-
- John, I can't think of anything that would be version-specific as you describe.
- If you could e-mail me the problem source, I'll look at it right away, and let
- you know. Of course, we will keep your code confidential. Thanks!
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
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- H#: 40518 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 06:57:04
- Sb: #Upgrade shipped?
- Fm: Robert N. Barrett 76530,1452
- To: 76304,1303 (X)
-
- Bob,
- Do you know if my upgrade (from TB to PB) has been shipped? Also, I'd
- like to throw in my two cents on the support discussion. You might want to do
- what Turbo Power is doing (I own a few of there products). They charge you $X
- per year for what they call the "Fast Update" plan. You get all updates
- (including minor ones) automatically. Non Fast Update users get bug fixes by
- request (I think - I've got everything on the plan). I guess it's also nice
- for you guys because it helps offset the cost of updates. Now, when the EMS
- update be out (just kidding, well, not REALLY) :-) Robert
-
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- H#: 40575 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 11:29:58
- Sb: #40518-#Upgrade shipped?
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: Robert N. Barrett 76530,1452 (X)
-
- Thanks for the inquiry, Robert! I've asked Spectra Tech support to trace your
- order, and they will get back to you by e-mail today. If it isn't solved to
- your satisfaction, please let me know, and we'll find a way. I imagine you've
- read my previous message about updates, and I hope you understand our
- difficulties. We want you to know that major upgrades and enhancements are
- under development, but we just can't promise shipping dates and descriptions,
- until we can guarantee them. We'll keep you informed just as soon as we
- possibly can. By the way, that "fast update" idea is very interesting! Thanks
- for mentioning it!
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
-
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- H#: 40645 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 18:18:17
- Sb: #40575-Upgrade shipped?
- Fm: Robert N. Barrett 76530,1452
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
-
- Thanks. I got some E-mail from "Tim" today. We'll see what's happen to the
- order. But I wanted it NOW. It's the weekend and I was hoping to have
- something new to play with. Oh well.... Robert
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !4
- H#: 40642 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 17:46:10
- Sb: #Upgrade
- Fm: John Gessner 71131,3256
- To: ALL
-
- I downloaded the upgrade stuff from this forum a few weeks ago and ran it on my
- PB files. A few days ago I received 2 new disks with no note on what they are.
- The one marked "1 of 2" also has "4.9" on it but I can't believe I've been
- granted a massive upgrade. Anyway if I use this version will I be going
- forwards or backwards upgradewise as compared to the upgrade stuff in the
- forum. Thanks. (And my vote for next new stuff is for vga, 256 colors etc.
- etc. so I can putz around with my $2500 worth of video board and monitor. which
- is close to unused to date)
-
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- H#: 40646 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 20-Apr-90 18:24:19
- Sb: #40642-#Upgrade
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: John Gessner 71131,3256 (X)
-
- Gosh! We can't seem to win today. Sometimes we send too few upgrades, and
- sometimes we send too many! (I couldn't resist that -- I'm sorry). Seriously
- though, I'm very sorry we're getting a little confusing here. This is the
- bottom line on upgrades: PowerBASIC Rev. #2.00b is the current version. We
- have issued one patch (PATCH1.ZIP). When we issue a patch, all copies shipped
- after that date contain the "patched" code. If you are using #2.00b, run the
- patch program, and you WILL have the latest update. You can ALWAYS run the
- patch program on any PB marked #2.00b, to ensure it is the very latest version.
- You can't do it too many times. I really' hope that helps, but feel free to
- let me know if I've added to the confusion. Thanks all for your patience!
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
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- H#: 40799 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 21-Apr-90 10:31:51
- Sb: #40646-Upgrade
- Fm: Dave Finn 73507,2731
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
-
- Please don't "slow down" the upgrade process!
-
- I know you guys are working to continually develop and maintain PB, and I for
- one would rather see a new PATCH file every month rather than just getting one
- big change each year.
-
- In my "day job" we maintain mainframe operating systems and we expect monthly
- patches from the vendor, sometimes more often than that. It doesn't mean that
- the product is bad - it lends comfort that support is there.
-
- Thanks for having patches available on-line, I think it's a good system.
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !5
- H#: 40738 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 21-Apr-90 02:38:36
- Sb: #Minor suggestion
- Fm: Michael Sawczyn 72245,1721
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303 (X)
-
- Bob,
-
- In your call for suggestions, I have a minor thought. I've been finding it
- quite irritating that PB loads NONAME.BAS upon startup. I'm running my copy on
- a Novel network, and it seems to pick up a one line program I wrote some months
- ago every time I start it up. The bad thing is, I have no idea where that darn
- thing is. It's not in the default directory...it's not in the PB directory.
-
- NONAME.BAS clutters up the pick file so that I've gotten into the habit of
- starting PB with the name of the program I'll be editing when I fire it up. Or,
- conversely, I've been leaving a blank file named NONAME.BAS in my development
- directory so that when I type "PB", it starts out blank. This still clutters up
- the pick file, though.
-
- Maybe I'm the only one this is bothering and, if so, oh well. But I wonder how
- others feel about this minor thing.
-
- The upshot is that, if this is the only thing I'm finding to harp on, the
- program must be quite superb, eh?
-
- --Michael
-
-
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- H#: 40744 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 21-Apr-90 05:40:03
- Sb: #40738-Minor suggestion
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: Michael Sawczyn 72245,1721 (X)
-
- Michael,
- I understand your grief, however, there is a cure. That is probably why you
- don't see others complaining about it.
- If you make a config file by selections Options Directory and then saving, the
- pick file will always point to the last file you used and come into that with
- the cursor where you left off. You can then use Alt-F3 to pick and choose.
- If you do not make a config file, then PB does not know what the name of the
- last file was and will always start off with NONAME.
- Check page 49 ,57 and 74 to 76 of the User Manual for more information.
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !6
- H#: 40948 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 11:39:42
- Sb: #CRC/Checksum
- Fm: Alan Glazier 75130,3475
- To: 75300,214 (X)
-
- Barry,
-
- I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, but I've been on vacation.
-
- The routine that I need is an updated version of is the CRC/Checksum routine
- that is in XMODEM.ARC in the Borland Files Area. I believe that it is the same
- as the routine in CHKCRC.ARC. It is an INLINE routine that takes a string and
- returns the CRC and the Checksum. I thought this was the same routine that you
- had used in NEWCOM (at least in the old version I have).
-
- If you have a different routine (CRC16) that performs the same function in
- NEWCOM and that does not require any changes to work under PowerBasic, I can
- take a look at that routine.
-
- Thanks much for your time,
-
- Alan
-
-
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- H#: 40958 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 12:34:20
- Sb: #40948-CRC/Checksum
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: Alan Glazier 75130,3475 (X)
-
- I thought it did not need a change, but it does... Mine was not the same as
- chkcrc.arc, although I am sure it did the same thing..
- I have made the change and do have the xmodem vesion working right now. I will
- send you tthe inline and sub that calls it via mail.
- -- Barry
-
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !7
- H#: 40986 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 16:00:14
- Sb: #Reply/NONAME/memory
- Fm: Howard Ballinger 71121,776
- To: Bob Zale
-
- 4-14-90
-
- Bob -
- More notes -disk whenever I start up. What I would like to do is have the Pick List come up
- straightaway; but if I press Alt-F3 first thing, I find NONAME included in the
- picks. Is there a command-line switch to go straight to the pick menu ??
-
- (I use the pick menu all the time -- it's great!)
-
- 2. When I search for error (Esc-C-F) the compiler window says "compiling". The
- old one said "searching" which reassured me that the right thing was happening.
-
- 3. I spent a lot of time chasing error 503's. All of the vars I list as
- EXTERNAL in units have to be listed in PUBLIC statements in the main program,
- apparently -- even tho' they are used only in other units. So now I have a
- handy SORTed list of PUBLIC statements. I am thinking of writing a utility that
- would scan the lines of unit source code files, parse out all the variables in
- EXTERNAL statements, and then write a massive list of PUBLIC statements to disk
- for use as an $INCLUDE file. Maybe later.
-
-
- 4. Once I got to the point where my files would compile far enough to try to
- link, I found I had a memory shortage. Since I'm addicted to having a RamDisk,
- I had to get a RamDisk prg from my friendly local BBS that (unlike VDISK.SYS)
- could be configured to a size < 64k. I am fine now with 556,496 bytes free --
- with 527,488 it was no go. (I downloaded something called "VARIRAM.ZIP", and
- set it to 40K size.)
-
- 5. Then I found out about the new version 2.00b and ordered it -- got it the
- VERY next day! -- applied the patch dated 3-30 -- and most of my troubles just
- evaporated !!! Including the OUT OF MEMORY problems I just told you I'd been
- working around !!!
-
- 6. Today I did go ahead and write the utility to create lists of PUBLIC
- statements -- and am uploading the code today.
-
- Thanks,
-
- -- Howard
-
-
-
-
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- H#: 41028 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 19:52:16
- Sb: #40986-Reply/NONAME/memory
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: Howard Ballinger 71121,776
-
- Howard,
- Go to Options/Directories and set the directories and then Save the
- configuration.
- The Pick file will then become the ones of the ones you worked with. If you do
- not use NoName... it will eventually disappear from the pick list. even if you
- do not set the directories, save the config file...
-
- For the Publics... make a little .include file that actually does the link to
- each Unit. In this little include, place all publics that the unit needs. To do
- this.. use the block marking.. (Ctrl-KB tomark the first External and Ctrl-KK
- at the end). Then do a block save to the Include, or a temp filename. Once in
- the .Include, use a Global change (CtrlQA) to searce and replace all EXTERNALS
- with PUBLIC and set options to GNU for the new change (sorry for the pun).
-
- In this include, also have the $Link for the file.. Then you do not have to
- make any changes to the main file to use this unit with any other program you
- write.
- --- Barry
-
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !8
- H#: 40998 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 17:03:01
- Sb: #BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE
- Fm: John R. Spikowski 76050,1422
- To: Bob Zale
-
- Bob, I'm still having problems with Btreive's basic interface program you
- fixed. It error 6's with an out of range err on assignment to the array on
- VARPTR statement. The value returned is greater than an integer will hold. (
- Value is about 33020 or so.). Should I change the TYPE assignment of the
- affected variables or did you miss something by commentting out the INLINE
- Setseg routine.
- THANKS !!!
- John Spikowski 16050,1422
-
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- H#: 41029 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 19:52:23
- Sb: #40998-BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: John R. Spikowski 76050,1422 (X)
-
- John,
- because the strseg and strptr can point to > 32678, you should make all
- revelant things a long integer. In passing the value to a $Inline, you can do
- that without changing the inline because the value will never be greater than
- 65036. All you have to do is change the type in the call to the include to long
- integer for this problem.
- --- Barry
-
-
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- Section 12 - SPECTRA Publishing
- 1 PB ver 2.00b (5)
- 2 DOS 2 vs DOS 3 (2)
- 3 Upgrade shipped? (3)
- 4 Upgrade (3)
- 5 Minor suggestion (2)
- 6 CRC/Checksum (2)
- 7 Reply/NONAME/memory (2)
- 8 BTREIVE INTERFACE UPDATE (2)
- 9 PBNews File (1)
- 10 COM3: (1)
- 11 Compiler problems (1)
- 12 Btrieve Update Fix (1)
- HEnter choice(s) !9
- H#: 41027 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 22-Apr-90 19:38:05
- Sb: PBNews File
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: all
-
- There is a new file in Library 12 which will be updated frequently. It is PB
- News - a little newsletter with tips and a little propaganda. Check it out,
- it's PBNEWS.ZIP and it is from the authors of PowerBASIC.
- --- Barry
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- 23-Apr-90 05:54:55
- Sb: COM3:
- Fm: Rodney Jones 73237,3114
- To: Bob Zale 76304,1303 (X)
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- Bob, I recently had someone ask me whether COM3: can be accessed (for reading
- and writing) by PowerBASIC. If so, I would appreciate a few relevant details.
- Thanks very much.
- Rodney
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- 23-Apr-90 17:47:55
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- Fm: Michael Barthelow 70441,3566
- To: Bob Zale 76304,1303 (X)
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- I've come up with an interesting anomaly:
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- I compile my program (an integer-to-Gray Code conversion utility)
- on a 386 with options set as follows:
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- 8086/88 generated code
- emulate coprocessor
- all error tests off
- compile to an EXE file (A:\TSTGRAY.EXE)
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- When I run TSTGRAY.EXE on the 386 it performs the conversion correctly
- When I run TSTGRAY.EXE on a 8086 (AT&T 6300) ditto
- When I run TSTGRAY.EXE on a 286 (AST Premium) it gives me the wrong
- answers for the same inputs as the first two trials.
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- When I change the compiler option to Numeric Test ON & recompile, the EXE
- file runs on all machines (no error messages from the Numeric Test, however,
- the test just seems to fix things).
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- The problem is linked to an error in the conversion utility, where I used
- regular rather than integer division to shift a bit in a Mask variable
- (and fixing this error also makes the EXE file run on the 286, with or
- without the Numeric Test), but I am curious and concerned about 2 things:
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- 1. Should I be able to compile an EXE file which gives different results
- on different IBM-compatibles? (All three machines had co-processors,
- by the way)
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- 2. If the Numeric Test detects an error, shouldn't it flag it rather than
- fix (?) it?
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- Any thoughts on this would be appreciated!
-
- Michael Barthelow
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- Fm: John R. Spikowski 76050,1422
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- Still no luck with the Btrieve interface program. I changed the A%() to A&()
- and when my test program runs the screen goes blank and the system locks. I
- uploaded (TURBBTRV.ZIP) which has the old and new versions with my test
- program. Any help to get this problem work out would be appreciated.
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