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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: BGary335 on September 05, 2007, 09:00:22 PM

Title: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 05, 2007, 09:00:22 PM: Looking for a copy of CrossDOS. Need a floppy copy because I'm using an A500 with OS 1.3 which doesn't have it. Will consider any offer.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: ajlwalker on September 05, 2007, 09:20:15 PM: Can't help with a copy, but can advise it was on an Amiga Format coverdisk at one stage. This was 1.3 compatible.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: narmi on September 05, 2007, 10:30:09 PM: You could always try Messydos. It's free, available on Aminet (http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/MSH-1.58), and works with 1.3. I'm sure you can find someone willing to put it on a floppy and mail it to you. I'll do it if you're in Canada.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: wildstar1063 on September 05, 2007, 10:42:24 PM: Is Consultron still in business? I would like to find a copy of CrossMac. Anyone know what the latest versio is?

Wildstar1063
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: InTheSand on September 05, 2007, 11:03:23 PM: Quote

narmi wrote:
You could always try Messydos.

Another alternative that works well on KS1.3-based Amigas is MultiDOS, also free and also on Aminet (http://aminet.net/package/misc/emu/multidos1_12).

And, for floppy-only systems, it's easy enough to copy the relevant bits on to a bootable WB1.3 disk, provided some space is cleared first (e.g. by removing unwanted or non-useful stuff).

- Ali
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 05, 2007, 11:57:16 PM: I don't understand. If I were to use Messydos, how would I get it over to the Amiga to start with?
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: vamigan on September 06, 2007, 12:12:38 AM: CrossDOS (http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y01X2425181X6635861/104-2569787-8681515)

CrossMAC (http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y04X6467193X9793883/104-2569787-8681515)

I think these both require at least a v2.04 Kickstart ROM/OS v2.x or higher, which I also have if you need them. If you do let me know and I'll list them.

vamigan
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: wildstar1063 on September 06, 2007, 12:50:04 AM: What version of CrossMac is that?

wildstar1063
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: narmi on September 06, 2007, 01:35:26 AM: @BGary335: That's why I suggested you ask someone to put it on a floppy and mail (snail mail) it to you. Where are you located? I don't mind sending you a disk, so PM me with your address if you want one. I think Messydos and Multidos will fit onto one disk when unpacked.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: vamigan on September 06, 2007, 02:10:00 AM: @wildstar1063

I'm not aware of very many versions, no major ones anyways. This is probably v1.02 or something similar. I'm at my full time job right now, but when I get off work later I'll check for the exact version number.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: vamigan on September 06, 2007, 02:15:45 AM: @BGary335: If you would rather have Messydos or Multidos from Aminet, I could download and send them to you on floppy. Wouldn't cost as much as it might narmi...
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 06, 2007, 02:28:00 AM: Thank you all for your help. Someone contacted me with an offer for a CrossDOS disk that I couldn't refuse, so I took him up on it. 8-)
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: narmi on September 06, 2007, 04:35:24 AM: Glad to hear that. I prefer CrossDOS myself, I only use Messydos on my old A500 with kickstart 1.3.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 06, 2007, 04:53:13 AM: Yeah I prefer CrossDOS over the other ones myself, but only because I've used it before, so I can get right down to business instead of having to learn how some other program works first.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: vamigan on September 06, 2007, 05:51:34 AM: Quote

wildstar1063 wrote:
What version of CrossMac is that?

wildstar1063

yeah I was right, its version 1.02

vamigan
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 10, 2007, 07:55:15 PM: I am once again in need of CrossDOS,as the person who was supposed to send it to me could not.

While I will gladly pay a few bucks, is there anyone here who would be so kind as to make me a copy if I sent a blank floppy? I hate asking for freebies, but on the same token I'd also hate to pay for something that I could get for absolutley free. I need (if it exists) a copy that can be used with WB 1.3.

I would appreciate any help with this very much.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: Tenacious on September 11, 2007, 12:14:55 AM: Something is strange with Aminet. I've been using Multidos for many years and just went to verify it still on Aminet. There have only been 79 DLs? Hard to believe.

Anyway, Multidos will allow you to read, write, and format MS-dos 720K disks. It executes from the CLI and will integrate well into Dopus, Ordering, etc. It's very simple to use and it doesn't require you to leave an icon on Workbench while it's active.

Good Luck!
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 11, 2007, 12:33:58 AM: I guess I should've clarified that I need a floppy because I have no way (until I get a program like CrossDOS) of getting files from the PC to the Amiga.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: narmi on September 11, 2007, 01:26:27 AM: If you don't want a freebie, I'll gladly post you a disk if you'll send me $2 to cover my costs. I have a ton of floppies, so there's need to send me one. Just PM me your address.
Title: Re: Wanted: CrossDos
Post by: BGary335 on September 11, 2007, 01:58:38 AM: I've PM'd you. I'd be happy to do that. One question though: its compatible with WB 1.3 right? If not, do you have some other program that is?