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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: rvo_nl on December 31, 2009, 04:49:24 PM

Title: exec.library always v40?
Post by: rvo_nl on December 31, 2009, 04:49:24 PM

Another thread from me, sorry. I just keep having issues and questions. Now that I finally have my harddrive and OS3.9 installation sorted, I wanted to modify this little script:
 
http://deliriumbbs.freehostia.com/Dualbooting_AmigaOS_4_and_AmigaOS_3.9.bbs
 
so that it allows me to select which OS to boot from (I now have 3)
 
however, no matter in what OS I try (okay, Ive only tried wb3.1 and os3.9) I always get version 40.x of exec.library, so the version check fails to work.
 
any idea why? something wrong with the syntax perhaps? can I check for something else that is made resident by the rom updates of either 3.9 or 4.0?
 
have a good night, all. and thanks for your answers.

Title: Re: exec.library always v40?
Post by: Thomas on December 31, 2009, 04:58:33 PM

Only OS 3.9 BB2 has a new version of exec.library and only if the new ROM update has been installed. All earlier versions, including BB1 and 3.5 work with exec.library V40.

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something wrong with the syntax perhaps?

If you suspect a typo you should remove the >nil: and watch for error messages. Also try to enter the command in a shell window and see its result.

Title: Re: exec.library always v40?
Post by: rvo_nl on December 31, 2009, 05:17:41 PM

yeah thats what I did. I didnt get round to installing boing bag 1+2 this time, though it did cross my mind this could be the cause.
 
thanks, will continue next year ;)