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Re: Steal RAM -- Question



Jerry wrote:
> mmphosis wrote:
>
> > Which of the following instructions will cause the Apple ]['s speaker
> > to make the softest possible click?
> > *a STA $C030
> > -b LDA $C030
> > -c BIT $C031
> > -d MOV EAX, DWORD PTR ds:[0C030h]
>
> Well, the answer is (d).  It will make a silent click. :)

I would expect most Apple II assemblers to beep loudly on that line.
;-)

> But yes, out of a-c, the answer is (a).

Again, answers (a) and (b) are equivalent. Both click.
If we allow an answer that doesn't click, the answer would be:

(c) on a GS, since $C031 is the disk interface register.

Cheers,
Nick.