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From:Matt Bloomfield
Date:4 Mar 2001 at 12:42:45
Subject:Re: SS: It would be great if I could run it, but...

On *Sun, 04 Mar 2001 02:06:37 +0100*
In message *[amigactive] SS: It would be great if I could run it, but...*
*Paul Laycock* wrote:

> Hey ppl,
>
> Right, so after seeing all this Shapeshifter/Fusion talk, plus te addition
> of a 3.5 Gig hard drive to my setup, I've decided to give Mac emulation a
> chance.
> Anyway, SS required the used of a little util in the startup-sequence
> called 'PrepareEmul'. No matter where I place it (early on) in startup,
> when it comes to running the thing, SS throws up the "You need to run
> PrepareEmul, fool!" window.

I think this is related to the MacPatch setting in the early startup
menu of the PPC board. (Press escape when booting).

>From the docs:

o No MacPatch
MacPatch
-> the mapped kickstart`s chipram starts at 0x4000
to avoid shapeshifter/fusion hack tools.
Only tested with 40.68

I believe you need MacPatch enabled for the PrepareEmul to work
correctly, I've not tried it myself though, perhaps someone can
elaborate/correct me if I'm wrong.

Matt



http://www.mattbloomfield.co.uk

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