mrdunn@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Michael Robert Dunn) writes:
> first, can anyone tell me where the FAQ for this group would be
> located and perhaps what it would be called?
> second, could someone tell me the name of a program that would deal
> with programs ending in .ark (something I could perhaps find at the
> oak.oakland.edu ftp sight would be very nice)
FAQ file? Hmmm, that's a novel idea. I don't think this group has seen
one in a while. ;-)
As to your other question: UNARC16.COM is a self-extracting file that can
then extract from *.ARC and *.ARK files. ARK11.ARK gives full
functionality -- it can make, update, extract. The results are fully SEA
and PKARC (oops!) compliant. Note: *.ARC and *.ARK files are identical in
structure. The difference in the extension is only to highlight files of
interest to CPMers (the *.ARK).
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Date: 1 Apr 92 04:56:43 GMT
From: world!bmarcum@uunet.uu.net (Bill Marcum)
Subject: Re: INFO-CPM Digest V92 #21
Message-ID: <BM0J2J.575@world.std.com>
In article <9203301357.aa02448@APG-9.APG-9.APG.ARMY.MIL> ltelets@APG-9.APG.ARMY.MIL (Louis Teletski AMSTE-TAF 4377) writes:
>IF THE MEETING GOES ACCORDING TO HISTORY, NEITHER WILL ANY ONE ELSE KNOW PIDDLE-DIDDLE ABOUT IT -= I EXPECT THE PM WILL COME UP WITH SOME "NEW ACQUISITION STRATEGY" AND ASK FOR COMMENTS. THE MMS LOOKS CLEAN NOW--I'LL SWEAR I NEVER SAID THAT A T A LATTER
>THE CONTRACTOR WAS TO HAVE DONE THE TESTS, BUT WE HAVE NOT SEEN DATA YET. SHOULD BE EASY TO SOLVE--I'LL SWEAR I NEVER SAID THAT EITHER.
>
>THIKN YOU SHOULD SEND A BACKUP TO PICATINNY???? A LOT OF TIMES THERE'S CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM THAT ARE ANNOUNCED AT THIS TYPE OF MEETING.
>
>LOU
Where is the original message that this was a reply to? Am I missing something
by getting comp.os.cpm but not being on the Info-CPM mailing list? If so,
what is the address to subscribe to the list?
Bill Marcum bmarcum@world.std.com
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 92 09:30:16 -0500
From: Jay Sage <sage@ll.mit.edu>
Subject: Re: interrupts, arunz, problems
Message-ID: <9203310930.AA08790@LL.MIT.EDU>
Jeff Wieland added to my comments about using DI/EI around code that must not
be interrupted:
>> Shouldn't this code be examining the current interrupt state before it
>> goes changing them?
Yes, it certainly SHOULD. However, as you noted yourself, it may not be
possible in operating-system code, which runs under severe memory
constraints. This is something I will certainly look into (thanks for the
exact TCJ references).
My guess is that the problem does not affect very many people. This was the
first report of any problem, though, of course, this is not always a good
indicator. I am always amazed at how quick people are to blame software
problems on themselves rather than on the author (where it belongs), and
terrible bugs sometimes sit unreported for long periods of time.
-- Jay Sage
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Date: 31 Mar 92 19:27:38 GMT
From: haven.umd.edu!cs.wvu.wvnet.edu!a.cs.wvu.wvnet.edu!jdm@ames.arc.nasa.gov (James D Mooney,205K, 7,2913548)
Subject: Re: OASIS (sp?) Operating System
Message-ID: <1977@h.cs.wvu.wvnet.edu>
From article <1992Mar26.170851.7959@petunia.csc.calpoly.edu>, by jgrimes@garden.csc.calpoly.edu (Joe Grimes):
> I need some information regarding a single user operating system called
> OASIS (sp?) used on S-100 bus computer that evolved to a multi-user
> operating system called THEOS (sp?). What I need is information that
This OS is described fully in the following book:
THEOS/OASIS User's Handbook
by Walter C. Stagner Jr.
Weber Systems, Inc.
8437 Mayfield Road
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
ISBN 0-938862-00-6 1985
As of 1985 THEOS was distributed by THEOS Software Company.
The former distributor was Phase One systems. I don't know if
they are still in business. no address is given in the book.
There is also reference to a THEOS User's Group:
Fred Bellomy
THEOS User's Group
PO Box 2400
Santa Barbara, CA 93120
805/965-0265
The book lists the following implementations:
Seiko 16-bit systems, apparently including much application
software and a "CP/M Adapter" to run CP/M programs.
ALTOS
IBM PC/XT
ONYX 186D (apparently a primary platform)
Advanced Digital Super System II
Presumably the OS could be obtained (as of 1985) through the hardware
vendors. Again, no addresses are given.
--
Jim Mooney Dept. of Stat. & Computer Science
PHONE: +1 304 293 3607 West Virginia University
FAX: +1 304 293 2272 Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
INTERNET: jdm@cs.wvu.wvnet.edu
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Date: 1 Apr 92 19:44:56 GMT
From: amethyst!salado!afthree.as.arizona.edu!tom@arizona.edu (Thomas J. Trebisky)
I run CP/M on an Apple //e with a Microsoft Premium Softcard //e installed.
This card is a 6 MHz Z80 coprocessor, 64K memory expansion, and 80-column
combination card that fits the AUX slot of the Apple //e. However, I'm in
the process of migrating to an Apple IIgs, which doesn't have an AUX slot.
I'd like to know if there is a high-speed Z80 card that will work in one of
the standard slots of the IIgs, preferably without disabling the built-in
function of the slot or slowing down the system speed. I've heard of an
"AppliCard" (or something like that), but don't know anything about it or
where I can get one. I'd consider buying such a card from someone, or
trading the Softcard for it and a normal 64K/80-column card for the //e.
Thanks!
--
John Townsend Internet: johnt@meaddata.com
c/o Mead Data Central UUCP: ...!uunet!meaddata!johnt
9555 Springboro Pike GEnie: J.E.TOWNSEND
Miamisburg, OH 45342 Telephone: (513) 865-7250
Telefax: (513) 865-1655
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Date: 27 Mar 92 05:39:51 GMT
From: cis.ohio-state.edu!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!ucselx!petunia!rat!polyslo.csc.calpoly.edu!jgrimes@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (Joe E Grimes)
Subject: Need info regarding OASIS (sp?) Operating System
I have an S-100 based CP/M system. It's purely home-brew, and I can't
get rid of it since there's too much effort invested in special-purpose
boards I've built for it. I would like to put a hard disk on it. It has
a 10 MHz 80186 CPU.
Does anyone have a reccomendation for a controller card? Does anyone make
them for S-100? Does anyone know how to interface a PC controller card to
S-100?
Thanks for any help.
Ernie Kent
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Date: 7 Apr 92 14:30:13 GMT
From: van-bc!wolfe.wimsey.bc.ca!rsoft!agate!spool.mu.edu!yale.edu!qt.cs.utexas.edu!cs.utexas.edu!tamsun!tamuts!jdb8042@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (John Donald Baker)
Subject: MIX C
Message-ID: <11948@tamsun.tamu.edu>
Not to steal any of Ed's thunder, but MIX C for CP/M may also be ordered from
MIX software themselves. Just look for any POWER C ad to get their address/
phone #.
Make sure you say that you want the CP/M version.
John D. Baker ->An Apple 3.5", 5.25", 8" PCPI Applicard ZCPR3 nut//
