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PC-Task V2.03 © 1992-1993 Chris Hames. All rights reserved.
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Even though the Amiga range of computers are excellent, the world
PC market is still dominated by IBM PC's. So you might want to run some
programs written for the IBM PC but don't want to buy another computer.
This is where PC-Task comes in, it allows you to run the majority of IBM PC
programs on your Amiga computer and hence make use of the memory and
peripherals you already have. The speed of PC-Task is directly related to
the speed of you Amiga so when you make your Amiga faster your PC emulation
becomes faster. No extra hardware is required, and PC-Task multitasks so
you can continue to run other applications. This is the Demo version of
the program. Many features are disabled but you can boot and run software.
Getting started with demo version:-
1. If using Kickstart 1.2/1.3 run the TDPatch1213 program.
2. Run PC-TaskDemo.
3. Insert a bootable(system) 3.5 DSDD 720K MS-DOS disk into DF0:.
4. Press the start button.
PC-Task should now start booting into a IBM-PC......
PC-Task Info
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Floppy drives can be specified with their Amiga name (eg DF0:).
You can use the software that comes with Workbench 2.1/3.0 or others, just
change DF0: to PC0: or whatever.
PC-Task allows two types of entries for Hard Drives. You can
specify a Hard Drive file if you have set up a Hard Drive file (PC-Task
Hard Drive files are compatible with bridgeboard ones). Just give the file
name and PC-Task will treat that file just like the bridgeboard would.
PC-Task also accepts Amiga partitions as hard drives. If you have already
set one up all you do is specify the partition name(eg DH3:). If the entry
for Hard Drive C is bootable PC-Task will boot directly from that.
Since writing to disks is not enabled with the demonstration you
cannot create a new hard drive as the MSDOS programs fdisk and format have
to write to the hard drive.
MDA, CGA and some EGA/VGA graphics adapter emulation is included.
With the CGA emulation providing the best compatibility and MDA the best
speed. Besides the different palette definition only one VGA mode requires
the AGA chipset (in the A1200/A4000 and future machines). Modes supported:-
Mode 00 Text 40*25 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 01 Text 40*25 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 02 Text 80*25 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 03 Text 80*25 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 04 Graphics 320*200 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 05 Graphics 320*200 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 06 Graphics 640*200 CGA,EGA,VGA
Mode 07 Text 80*25 MDA,EGA,VGA
Mode 0D Graphics 320*200 EGA,VGA
Mode 0E Graphics 640*200 EGA,VGA
Mode 0F Graphics 640*350 EGA,VGA
Mode 10 Graphics 640*350 EGA,VGA
Mode 11 Graphics 640*480 VGA
Mode 12 Graphics 640*480 VGA
Mode 13 Graphics 320*200 VGA (requires AGA chipset)
The serial and parallel port can be used in the emulation.
Printing is disabled in the demo version. Use of serial and parallel ports
other than the internal ones is supported with the SERIAL and PARALLEL
tooltypes.
The mouse emulation can be turned on by pressing LeftAmiga-P. It
should be turned on just before starting the MSDOS program.
PC-Task Help
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How do I create a bootable(system) 3.5 DSDD 720K MS-DOS disk:-
1. If you own a IBM-PC that has a 3.5 drive use a command like
"format a: /s /n:9" OR "format a: /s /f:720"
2. Purchase MSDOS.
Not getting enough memory for you PC, try one or more the following:-
1. Make a boot disk that only runs PC-Task (and TDPatch1213 if 1.2/1.3).
2. Select MDA graphics adapter.
3. Turn off the Serial or Parallel.
4. Disconnect external disk drives.
5. Lower the value of "Minimum Leave Available".
6. Run the LeaveSlowFast program if you have a 512K Chip/512K Slow Fast.
7. Don't crunch the PC-Task program.
Slow operation, try one or more the following:-
1. Use the MDA graphics Adapter.
2. If you must use CGA/EGA/VGA, try the MAXDEPTHTWO=ON or MAXDEPTHTHREE=ON
tooltypes.
3. Get some true fast ram especially on non AGA machines.
4. Get a faster processor.
5. Get Kickstart version 2 or later.
6. If you have only a small amount of fast ram try FORCEFASTMEM tooltypes.
Not getting a cursor, try one or more the following:-
1. Turn off mode promotion.
2. Reduce overscan.
3. Move the screen to the right.
4. Don't run other programs that require sprites.
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BECOMING A REGISTERED USER
You get the latest PC-Task with:-
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Floppy/HardDiskPartition/HardDiskFile writing enabled.
Printing enabled.
Optimized version for 68020 and higher processors.
The full manual file.
A HardDiskFile Device so you can use a Filesystem to access your PC-Task or
Bridgeboard HardDiskFile.
A MS-DOS program that allows you to copy files from Amiga -> PC-Task.
A MS-DOS program that allows you to copy files from PC-Task -> Amiga.
A MS-DOS program to quit PC-Task.
A MS-DOS program to start the mouse driver.
A CDROM driver file.
Access to updates (currently $10AUD or $10USD).
Direct support from me (phone/fax & email/mail).
PAYMENT:-
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If you pay in Australian dollars send $40 AUD:-
Any cheque drawn on an Australian Bank in Australian dollars.
Australian Cash.
If you pay in any other currency pay the equivalent of $35 USD:-
Foreign Cash (US, English or German preferred).
International Money Order or Bank(Cashiers) Cheque.
American Express Money Order.
NOTE: No US Postal orders.
No Canadian Postal orders.
No EuroCheques.
No COD.
Then send it with either the registration program output or anything that
says you want PC-Task and has your name and address clearly printed.
Chris Hames
6 Pamela Crt
Blackburn Sth
VIC 3130
Australia
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Copyright
PC-Task software and documentation are copyright Chris Hames. This
demonstration program may be copied as long as it is accompanied by this
documentation file both unaltered & no money is charged(except for a
reasonable copying fee such as what Fred Fish charges). You may not
decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer the software.
Disclaimer
No responsibility or liability will be accepted for any damage that
may appear to have resulted from use of this program. All use is at your
own risk. The software is provided "as is" without any warranty implied or
otherwise to the fitness or accuracy of the software and documentation.
The documentation is believed to be correct but the author reserves the
right to update the software and/or documentation without notice.
TradeMarks
Commodore is a registered trademarks of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Amiga, AmigaDOS, Amiga Kickstart, Amiga Workbench are trademarks of
Commodore-Amiga, Inc.
IBM, VGA, EGA, CGA and MDA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corp.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their relative Companies.
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Regards,
Chris Hames
Internet: bytey@werple.apana.org.au (Preferred)
ADSP: chrish@hames.adsp.sub.org
FidoNet: 3:633/353