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Offline AmigaMance

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Re: AFA OS 4.3
« on: November 28, 2008, 10:29:59 PM »
Yes. Much appreciated!

@Bernd
 I like to run a minimal setup and thus, i'm only using AFA_OS to add TrueType font support to the OS and to speed up icon rendering.
 You write in the FAQ of the guide that:
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Q: I only want to use certain features of AfA_OS and not all. What parts must
    be installed if i only want Truetype fonts?                                
                                                                               
  A: You always need the oop.library in LIBS: and afa_system_lib.exe,          
     exec_lib.exe and graphics_lib.exe in AfA_OS_Libs.                        
                                                                               
      -For Truetypefonts you will need additionally diskfont_lib.exe and in the
       drawer LIBS: the freetype2.library.


 AOK, except that i'm able to get it running without the exe_lib.exe.
- Is the exec_lib module really necessary?
- You already explain the purpose of these exec patches:
GetMsg  
ReplyMsg
SendIO  
CheckIO
DoIO    
WaitIO
 but i see that more exec.library functions are patched by AFA_OS, like the memory pool related ones, etc. Where can i find information about the exact purpose of these patches?

 One other thing: I see that the afa_system_lib.exe task, eats a tiny amount of CPU even when everything is on idle. I'm not sure if this normal or not. I'm just reporting it. Perhaps you could do something about it, it's not a big deal.
 
 Thanks again! :-)
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Re: AFA OS 4.3
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 05:26:12 PM »
@ -D-
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the freetype setup with afa is quite slow on 68k but allows for anti-aliasing.

 Then perhaps it's this feature that makes it slower? Or is it still slower if you disable anti-aliasing and contrast from the AFA_prefs?
 In any case, i think that it would be better for you to PM an AROS developer or open a thread about this.
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