Wanted: CrossDos

[BGary335]

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.

[ajlwalker]

Can't help with a copy, but can advise it was on an Amiga Format coverdisk at one stage.  This was 1.3 compatible.

[narmi]

You could always try Messydos.  It's free, available on Aminet, 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.

[wildstar1063]

Is Consultron still in business? I would like to find a copy of CrossMac. Anyone know what the latest versio is?

Wildstar1063

[InTheSand]

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.

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

[BGary335]

I don't understand. If I were to use Messydos, how would I get it over to the Amiga to start with?

[vamigan]

CrossDOS

CrossMAC

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

[wildstar1063]

What version of CrossMac is that?

wildstar1063

[narmi]

@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.

[vamigan]

@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.

[vamigan]

@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...

[BGary335]

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-)

[narmi]

Glad to hear that.  I prefer CrossDOS myself, I only use Messydos on my old A500 with kickstart 1.3.

[BGary335]

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.

[vamigan]

wildstar1063 wrote:
What version of CrossMac is that?

wildstar1063

yeah I was right, its version 1.02

vamigan