abrams@MITRE.ARPA.UUCP (02/28/87)
Here's one more model railroader who also is into Atari. But I'm afraid that I'm not very interested in programming the train order system you mention. I did program a big system on the Atari, namely The Print Tool (RUNOFF), and haven't been too interested in any programming since. However if you have a problem, I'd be happy to discuss it. Also, my equipment is not the newest -- I'm running a 400 with 48K and a detached keyboard. Concerning AUTORUN, let me make two observations. I have a program which patched DOS 2.0 to change the name of the AUTORUN file. I have no idea if it will work with DOS 2.5. DOS-XL does have an ability to run a COM file upon bootup. I don't remember the details; I used DOS-XL for a while, but reverted to Atari DOS. Sincerely, - Marshall D. Abrams, phone: (703) 883-6938 The MITRE Corporation, 7525 Colshire Drive Mail Stop Z670, Mc Lean, VA 22102