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Re: A86: Done some z80 work intrested in ti86, had some questions maby someon...




The A86 standard is basically no more.  It was decided that there already is a
standard, and that's the Asm( command.  And as for libraries, there's really no
need, because the TI-86 (we did not know this at the time the standard was being
developed) has built in module support, and using modules, a TSR program could
easily be created.  Also, this way no shell (or add-on loader) will be required
to run asm programs.

Bill

Garcia wrote:

> For you new subscribers to this list check out ticalc.org mailing list
> archives to find out about the proposed standard for the 86 shell.  Besides
> important stuff like libraries and exportable functions, there's more.
>
> Andres Garcia
> xrigel@q-net.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: UndrWareTI <UndrWareTI@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: A86: Done some z80 work intrested in ti86, had some questions
> maby someon...
>
> >In a message dated 97-12-30 03:32:36 EST, you write:
> >
> >> * Why do we need a shell for the 86?
> >
> >You got me.  I think people like to have what programs and what types they
> are
> >(ASM or Basic) displayed nicely.  They also like to be able to execute them
> >without having to go through menus and stuff.  I also think that shells are
> a
> >kind of Umbilical cord for alot of people who had 85's.  ASE (ArouraShell
> >Enhanced with ZShell PHatos(sorry if I mispelled it) emulation) however,
> there
> >is a use for.
> >




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