Re: [Freedos-user] if not exist MD XXX

2011-05-12 Thread Rugxulo
Hi, On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM, Ray Davison wrote: > > Is there such a batch command? if not exist mydir/nul md mydir Doesn't work on XP (I think?), but that's the typical "DOS" way. (BTW, I'm sure DR-DOS and 4DOS have better methods, if you use their shells instead. Can't remember exactly

[Freedos-user] UIDE driver help

2011-05-12 Thread Jack
James, I am the author of the UIDE and UIDEJR drivers, and I will try to answer your questions. > I am trying to set up support for a cd/dvd drive on my freedos. > I am using vbox on a mac running freedos as my operating system. I assume your "vbox" responds the same as a true PC system. If i

[Freedos-user] UIDE

2011-05-12 Thread Marcos Favero Florence de Barros
Hi Jack, Thanks :-) Marcos -- Achieve unprecedented app performance and reliability What every C/C++ and Fortran developer should know. Learn how Intel has extended the reach of its next-generation tools to help boost

[Freedos-user] UIDE

2011-05-12 Thread Jack
Marcos, > I also have a couple of questions about UIDE. > > Question 1. > > Can we continue using the /PM switch with the new release of UIDE? You can, but it will be ignored! I deleted the "protected mode" logic from UIDE in 2010, as the "standard" UIDE using XMS caching became 96% as fast as

[Freedos-user] if not exist MD XXX

2011-05-12 Thread Ray Davison
Is there such a batch command? Ray -- Achieve unprecedented app performance and reliability What every C/C++ and Fortran developer should know. Learn how Intel has extended the reach of its next-generation tools to help b

[Freedos-user] CHKDSK on floppy

2011-05-12 Thread Ray Davison
This is CHKDSK beta 0.9.1 If there is a sub-directory present on a floppy, CHKDSK report seems normal. If there is no sub-directory - whether or not there are files: "Assertion failed: size, file bitfield.c, line 34 Abnormal program termination" Is this to be expected? Ray -

Re: [Freedos-user] UIDE driver help

2011-05-12 Thread Bernd Blaauw
Op 12-5-2011 16:13, James Collins schreef: > I want to be able to use my cd/dvd drive on my MacBook pro laptop. I have the > drivers for UIDE. I have read the readme file, but it is very technical. I > could use some help loading the drivers. > > Do I have to edit my config.sys file? Do I put the

[Freedos-user] UIDE

2011-05-12 Thread Marcos Favero Florence de Barros
Hi Jack Ellis and others, I also have a couple of questions about UIDE. Question 1. Can we continue using the /PM switch with the new release of UIDE? The reason I'm asking is that new README.TXT file does not mention it anymore (except in the Revision Summary). Question 2.

[Freedos-user] UIDE driver help

2011-05-12 Thread James Collins
Hello, I am trying to set up support for a cd/dvd drive on my freedos. I am using vbox on a mac running freedos as my operating system. I want to be able to use my cd/dvd drive on my MacBook pro laptop. I have the drivers for UIDE. I have read the readme file, but it is very technical. I coul