Re: A82: OShell-82 Bug
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Re: A82: OShell-82 Bug
Thomas J. Hruska wrote:
> Here is a bug that I've just discovered:
>
> OShell-82 (not OS-82) has a serious problem. All the shells may or
> may not
> have it, I will release more info. if the problem pertains to any
> other
> shell. I have ROM v18.0 and I am using OShell-82 v2.5. If you are
> using
> this or any other shell and encounter frequent lock-ups, try the
> following
> fool-proof detection of a strange bug:
>
> 1) Turn off calc (if its on)
> 2) Turn on calc and enter shell
> 3) Immediately exit
> 4) Type 1+1 and press enter
> 5) Type 48,(6 and press enter twice
> 6) Press CLEAR
> 7) Type 89 and press enter
>
> If you followed all that, "Done" should appear or if an interrupt
> occurs as
> you press enter, it will crash. To keep your calc from crashing, turn
> it
> off. When you turn it back on, it will return to normal operation.
First of all, OShell-82 v2.5 is an older shell. It is supposed to be
"replaced" by OS-82 v1.1. I have ROM 16.0 and I get a "Done" after
completing those seven steps. It does not crash for me however. But
still, why would anyone type in "48,(6" on the homescreen and hit enter
twice?
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