On 5 Feb 2005, at 20:30, "Dowe G. Keller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anybody here know of a good website for learning how to program > the 68k mac. Especially accessing the gui and os from asm code. The Mac toolbox wasn't really designed for easy access from assembly code. To get started on 68K programming (assuming that you have experience on other platforms), I'd recommend Think C or Pascal. If you're starting from scratch at programming, look at a platform like RealBasic or even the ancient Microsoft Basic for Mac. System 6 Heaven has a section on 68K programming. Think C: No great web sites that I'm aware of. Loads of sample code in archives such as UMICH. SAMS produced quite a few teach yourself books on Think C (second hand book shops). Lightspeed/Think Pascal: One good web site. Compiler available freely if you ask around or search thoroughly. RealBasic: A contemporary product but only older versions support 68K and System 7.x. Educational licences are relatively cheap. Older versions no longer available as evaluation downloads ;-( Lots of contemporary resources. MS Basic: Easily found for download but not a great product. Documentation essential if you wish to make anything more than a very simple application. Codewarrior C and other compilers: A pleasant environment and the first one that I used. Very expensive if not buying an educational licence. 68K and PPC compilation available but while learning I'd recommend not trying to generate Fat binaries because it isn't easy and distracts from real programming. MPW: Free download from Apple but awkward to install at first. Some people like it but other C or Pascal compilers are generally considered easier and have better third party documentation. Inside Mac: Essential. Free PDF downloads from Apple but the books are easier to use. Phil -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
