"Martijn Groen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's possible to implement MS-DOS read & write commands in > B-DOS. However, at the moment there is only about 300 bytes free > in B-DOS 1.6d, so there are 3 options for a new B-DOS version. > I know how to read MS-DOS disk, but not how to write to it. Perhaps, > the programmer of KE-DISK can help me. > > 1: expand current B-DOS with 16k and implement MS-DOS stuff. > The dos will then become 2 pages of 16k, just like Masterdos and > Masterbasic. Not all programs will be able to load anymore, if I > choice this option (Sampaint, RGB demo etc.) > Dos would be called B-DOS 1.7 > > 2: remove all CD-ROM/Audio functionality (about 3k) and implement > MS-DOS stuff. The dos will remain 1 16k page in length. > Dos would be called MS-BDOS (seperate DOS).
How about using overlays? Or DSO? Ie. have parts of the code as modules and use the remaining 300 bytes as a module swapper? THe modules could reside anywhere in memory. -Frode > > 3: do nothing! Prefer this one. I'm also a fond believer in this one. :) -Frode > > Which option should I choice? any help is welcome! > > For RJV: Je gaat zeker weer de hele maand zwarte piet spelen? > Als het goed is, staat de richt-text nu uit. > > Anyone found the hidden demo in my RGB demo? > > Greetz, > > Martijn Groen > > -- ^ Frode Tennebø | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ^ | Ericsson Radar AS. | Isebakkeveien 49 | | Phone: +47 69 21 41 47 | N-1788 Halden | | with Standard.Disclaimer; use Standard.Disclaimer; |
