unknown@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (The Unknown User) (07/09/90)
Someone asked this a while ago but got no reply that specifically answered his problem. I have the same problem. If I try to disk copy [with DigiCopy GS], INSTALL, or file copy [with the Finder] the SYSTEM DISK to /ram5 and then set the boot disk to the RAMDISK, and try to boot, it will give an error $0028 and it's something like unable to read boot volume name. Could someone PLEASE tell us why this is happening and how to fix it? It is MIGHTY useful to be able to boot from RAM.. This has been true since System Disk 5.. I think that's when it started.. Same happens with 5.02.. -- _ __ __ __ _ /-------------------------------\ /_\ |__| | __|(GS) |_| |_ \ / |_| | unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu | / \ | |__ |__ | |__ \/ | \ | unknown%darkside.com@ames.arpa | Computer engineering student seeking a job. \-------------------------------/
unknown@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (The Unknown User) (01/12/91)
In article <D6CC175AA07F005982@MACALSTR.EDU> SHBOUM@MACALSTR.EDU writes: >Hello Apple II users!!! > > I recently joined the dicussion group and I'm quite happy to see >all the great talent here that is working hard for the apple II-something that >you don't see much of anymore. :-( For the record, I've been using Apple II >Computers for over 9 years now and have not regretted it yet even despite >Apple's wonderful "we're there when you need a mac, err.. us" support... HI! Hopefully soon in the future, we'll see great GS specific programs and/or games from you?! (yes, I'm gonna be doing my part too.. I'm starting to learn the ToolBox) > Well are you interested in quality or quantinty? Sure you could write To be honest, BOTH.. Obviously I want quality programs... But it's great to have a big selection (especially when it comes to games) >Finally, I've got a stupid questions to ask, but it needs to be asked... If I >have a 1600K Ram Disk, How can I install GS/OS on to it so I can boot from it? >I've copied the files and even tried installing it but when I try booting >from Ram Disk, the computer says "Not a startup device." Not a startup device?! Weird, when I have problems with that, I usually get/got a $0028, error reading name from boot device or something that makes NO SENSE.. Hey, I've got 5.04!! I should try it!! But don't INSTALL it.. Just use DiskCopy GS or some other quick diskcopy program to copy the whole DISK straight to /ram5.. will mean you won't have to boot ORIGINALLY from a floppy (or hard drive).. But as I said above, I used to get that error... It worked for a while, and maybe it was something fixed in 5.04! (hopefully) You say when you try booting from it... You do mean set the Control Panel selection in the STARTUP DEVICE to RAMDISK, right?? (I know, this is a very stupid question on my part)... It seems you -might- use something like ProSel's utilities to "Boot slot 5" with no disk in and thinking it'd go to the ramdisk or something... Sometimes dumb questions help elicit the problem... (Is that a good rationalization for asking a dumb question??? heh) -- /Apple II(GS) Forever! unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu MAIL ME FOR INFO ABOUT CHEAP CDs\ \WRITE TO ORIGIN ABOUT ULTIMA VI //e and IIGS! Mail me for addresses, & info. /
unknown@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (The Unknown User) (01/15/91)
In article <91012.184116AABENSON@MTUS5.BITNET> AABENSON@MTUS5.BITNET writes: >In response to SHBUOM: > >What you need to do in order to boot from your RAMDisk is to first FORMAT >it. You may think that this seems silly, because why would you need to >format a RAM-disk? Well, the purpose is for it two put BOOT CODE on the But if you use DigiCopy GS, that copies the boot code off of the disk to /ram5.. Still doesn't work (sometimes).. I've also tried the format then INSTALL method, and it doesn't work..I haven't tried it with 5.04, but up until 5.02, it would give an Unable to read boot name $0028 (the string might not be correct but the # definitly is) error. So, no dice.. -- /Apple II(GS) Forever! unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu MAIL ME FOR INFO ABOUT CHEAP CDs\ \WRITE TO ORIGIN ABOUT ULTIMA VI //e and IIGS! Mail me for addresses, & info. /
rhyde@ucrmath.ucr.edu (randy hyde) (01/15/91)
>>>> > Well are you interested in quality or quantinty? Sure you could write To be honest, BOTH.. Obviously I want quality programs... But it's great to have a big selection (especially when it comes to games) <<< Alas, compiler technology on the GS is so bad that anyone writing games in C stays away from the GS. This is one case where writing in C *reduces* the quantity available for the machine. Quantity and quality can be achieved in assembly language by having *several* people write their games (slowly) in assembly all at once. C just doesn't cut it on the GS for high performance applications (like most games and graphic applications). *** Randy Hyde