25 Jan
1998
25 Jan
'98
4:38 p.m.
Hello:
Here's my question. I am trying to figure out how to load certain
commands on an Atari 800xl. I guess I should say 'files'. I can load
BASIC files just fine with DOS loaded, I just exit to BASIC and
RUN"D1:game.bas" -- is there a way to do it directly from DOS 2.5, etc.,
without going back to BASIC?
And, my primary question.... if I see a machine language file in the DOS
directory such as ataridemo.obj or game237.com, how can I load these. I
have interpreted from some other sources that I need to reboot without
the basic cartridge in to run a machine language program, but how
'actually' do I do it? I don't see any of the menu options under DOS
that say "load machine language file: " or anything like that.
Please respond back if you have any information, as I am trying to
catalog all those Atari 800 (and everything) disks.
Thank you very much,
CORD COSLOR
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25 Jan
25 Jan
10:42 a.m.
New subject: Kaypro II by owner:
Caught my eye on usenet:
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Subject: Original Kapro II portable
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Original Kapro II portable
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7:18 p.m.
On Sun, 25 Jan 1998, Cord Coslor wrote:
Hello:
Here's my question. I am trying to figure out how to load certain
commands on an Atari 800xl. I guess I should say 'files'. I can load
BASIC files just fine with DOS loaded, I just exit to BASIC and
RUN"D1:game.bas" -- is there a way to do it directly from DOS 2.5, etc.,
without going back to BASIC?
At the basic prompt, you type run"d:basic.gam to load and
execute, or load"d:filename.bas to just load it, then type run.
And, my primary question.... if I see a machine
language file in the DOS
directory such as ataridemo.obj or game237.com, how can I load these. I
have interpreted from some other sources that I need to reboot without
the basic cartridge in to run a machine language program, but how
'actually' do I do it? I don't see any of the menu options under DOS
that say "load machine language file: " or anything like that.
At the dos menu, type "L" and then type the filename, it will load
and execute. Pretty simple, really.
Please respond back if you have any information, as I
am trying to
catalog all those Atari 800 (and everything) disks.
I have over 480 cartridge images that will run from ram. :)
Cracked carts they're called. I don't know if the copyright is off them
tho, as the owner (Atari/Warner) is out of business all together now...sq
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8:12 p.m.
On 25 Jan 98 at 19:38, Cord Coslor wrote:
Hello:
Here's my question. I am trying to figure out how to load certain
commands on an Atari 800xl. I guess I should say 'files'. I can load
BASIC files just fine with DOS loaded, I just exit to BASIC and
RUN"D1:game.bas" -- is there a way to do it directly from DOS 2.5, etc.,
without going back to BASIC?
And, my primary question.... if I see a machine language file in the DOS
directory such as ataridemo.obj or game237.com, how can I load these. I
have interpreted from some other sources that I need to reboot without
the basic cartridge in to run a machine language program, but how
'actually' do I do it? I don't see any of the menu options under DOS
that say "load machine language file: " or anything like that.
Please respond back if you have any information, as I am trying to
catalog all those Atari 800 (and everything) disks.
Thank you very much,
CORD COSLOR
It's been a long time since I fired up my Atari 8-bits,(Ihave a 2600,
800, 65gs, and 130xe, as well as some STs) and I've never used an XL
so I have to try and dredge up from "Mapping the Atari" which is
mainly programming-related and "Your Atari Computer " which is very
basic. I also have 810 and 1050 drives. Some applications written for
the 800 (not XL) don't support the XL but most do ( There's a
program called "Translator"). There are also differences in DOS 2.0
and 2.5 -- 18 vs 26 sector tracks. The 1050 will sense density, the
810 won't. According to the book, the XL had a built-in BASIC
although it was compatible with earlier cartridges and a self-test
feature like the 65GS and 130. This is accessed by a reset without
the BASIC cartridge, SELECTing the test and then pressing START.
Entering DOS should bring up the 2.5 MENU which has Directory,
Format, etc as well as Load binary. pressing L will default to a
query for specs. Some programs included an autorun file or
loader program. IIRC simply entering RUN the program name
would work. You can also use OPEN #1,6,0,"D:*.*." to get a dir. read.
Likely your best source for info is the comp.sys.atari.8bit FAQ.
Hope this helps, it's been a while and since I've been fooling with
numerous OS , it sometimes gets jumbled in my head.
ciao larry
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