[comp.sys.mac.programmer] How to load MacsBug?

idowell@bbn.com (Ian Dowell) (04/12/91)

I'm having trouble loading MacsBug.
My system is a IIcx with 4M and an E-Machines Z21-IQ monitor.

I've tried:
no inits/normal inits
MacsBug v. 6.1/6.2b1
System 6.0.4/6.0.5

No matter what I do, MacsBug doesn't seem to load.

What am I missing?

Ian Dowell
idowell@bbn.com

anders@verity.com (Anders Wallgren) (04/13/91)

I had this problem once and it turned out that using some software,
like Virtual and Maxima, replace the 'debugger' string that the system
uses to load the debugger with one of their own load files, and then
load macsbug if it's present.  Using SUM DiskTools, or some other disk
boot-block reader, check to make sure that the "debugger" string is
MacsBug and not something else.

anders

idowell@bbn.com (Ian Dowell) (04/14/91)

Thanks to all the people who have offered suggestions so
far.  Unfortunately I'm still stuck.

Yes, it is named "MacsBug" exactly (I tried "Macsbug" as well)
Yes, I put it in the System Folder and reboot.
Yes, I checked the boot blocks and the debugger is set to "Macsbug"
Yes, I've tried 6.1 and 6.2b1 (if anyone has 6.2, please tell me
  where I can get it)
Yes, I've tried a virgin System with no INITs.

Is anyone using MacsBug with an E-Machines Z21-IQ display?

Ian Dowell
idowell@bbn.com