Re: Problem with Program Writer on a //c+

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

a2retro wrote:
>  To: a2retro
> a2retro wrote:
>
> > Warren 'Llama' Ernst wrote:
> >
> > > On Apr 28, 6:23 am, "a2retro" <a2re...@a2central.com.remove-i7o-this>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >   To: comp.sys.apple2
> > > > Having an odd problem running Program Writer on a //c+.
> > > >
> > > > The program is responding as if the option key is continually pressed
> > > > down. Not getting that behavior with other programs.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone else confirm if they have that issue or is it local to my
> > > > machine? The program docs state it is //c+ compatible.
> > > >
> > > > Glenn
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, the //c+ was my primary machine for at least a year when I
> > > worked at Beagle Bros doing tech support. I used Program Writer pretty
> > > regularly on it, and I don't recall any problems like that on it.
> > >
> > > Perhaps you should track down another Program Writer image?
> > >
> > > -Warr
> >
> >
> > Hi Warren, good suggestion _ I was still using my original diskette, 
> > perhaps there was a newer version at some point.
> >
> > Glenn
>
>
> Well I figured it out ... I had put an 8" extension on the keyboard 
> cable so I could have it out side the case .. Seems the like Program 
> Writer was sensitive to that.

The Option key line on your extension is shorted or open (I don't have
my diagrams at the moment).

-michael

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