MA18@SYSE.SALFORD.AC.UK (05/04/88)
Subject: Checking TPA requirements I would like to offer another possible approach to the problem of checking if an existing program will run on another machine, such as a Geneva. Although I agree with others who say there is no way of knowing you can do some tests BEFORE you go to the effort of moving the software across to the portables. The is a nice little program around called TPA.COM. In its latest version it will not only tell you how much TPA you have, but also simulate a reduction in TPA for you. So, after determining the TPA available on the portables, you could try running the software after TPA has adjusted the TPA on your own machine. Incidently, I have not had any problems with programs on my Geneva except those which trap the BIOS warm boot (e.g. ZCOM, QK). I suspect this is because the Geneva has a much larger BIOS vector than CP/M offers with obvious results! -- Tony Addyman