GENIE & LAMP 7/12

[norman.dodge@techall.wa.com]

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<<<<<   Fast Eddie Downloading Sites
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Fast Eddie has been uploaded to "info-mac" and "umich" archives.
Because these archives do have a certain lagtime, we have made this
software available on other sites for a limited time. As soon as
info-mac offers Fast Eddie for downloading, the software will be removed
from the sites below.

Requirements

Fast Eddie requires a Power Macintosh computer. (A 66Mhz Power Mac will
translate into roughly 3 Mhz emulation speed.)

Sites

For the next few days, Fast Eddie is available from the following
sites:


http://www.unibas.ch/bothebel/xmas/FastEddie1b1.hqx
http://www.amnesty-basel.ch/xmas/FastEddie1b1.hqx  (*)

This file is a self-expanding, binhexed Compact Pro archive. It's
somewhat below 1 Mb.


(*) I'm partially sponsoring this site (incl. phone bill), so no money
of AI will be wasted.

                   (A2LAMP, CAT5, TOP14, MSG:245/M645;1)

<<<<<   Fast Eddie (possibly) Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Registration

  We have signed up at Kagi Shareware, a service specialized in
processing shareware fees. Kagi is collecting shareware fees for us.
However, Kagi is NOT offering any kind of customer support. All
comments, suggestions and problems concerning registration codes should
directly go to Fast Eddie Labs. In order to get the quickest possible
answer, you should _always_ send your e-mails to _both_ authors, namely
gudath@ubaclu.unibas.ch and andre.horstmann@unifr.ch .


   Q: What's the difference between the unregistered and the registered
      version?
   A: The only difference is the 15 minutes limit. After working with
      Eddie for 15 minutes, the program displays a message and quits.

   Q: How do I register?
   A: The Fast Eddie archive includes a Register application. Please
      fill in the boxes, choose a method of payment and forward this
      form to Kagi Shareware. How to contact Kagi is explained in the
      Fast Eddie Read Me.
      IMPORTANT: when starting up, Fast Eddie displays a serial code.
      You should send this code along with a text copy of your order
      to gudath@ubaclu.unibas.ch _and_ andre.horstmann@unifr.ch . As
      soon as we receive a confirmation from Kagi, we will forward
      you your registration code per e-mail. Please keep this code in
      a safe place.

   Q: This is confusing. What exactly do I have to do to register?
   A: - start Eddie and write down the serial code in the shareware
        notice
      - quit Eddie
      - start the Register application
      - fill in the order form
      - save the order as a text file or in the clipboard
      - forward the order form to Kagi as explained in the Read Me.
        Keep in mind that some methods of payment can only be sent
        via snail mail and not e-mail or fax, or vice versa. The Read
        Me will tell you.
      - Upon sending Kagi the order form, send an email to
        gudath@ubaclu.unibas.ch _and_ andre.horstmann@unifr.ch with
        a) a text copy of the order you sent to Kagi
        b) your SERIAL CODE
        c) your complete snail mail and e-mail address

   Q: Funny, I registered Fast Eddie but it reverts to the
      unregistered version.
   A: Please forward your old registration code and the serial
      number printed in the shareware notice to gudath@ubaclu.unibas.ch
      _and_ andre.horstmann@unifr.ch . We will check the code and, if
      necessary, send you a new one for free.
      Please do not contact Kagi Shareware if you encounter problems
      with registration unless you have questions regarding your
      payment.

   Q: Is this fee valid for all upcoming versions of Fast Eddie?
   A: Yes.

   Q: Why should I pay a shareware fee for a *beta*?
   A: This is a good point. We believe that the current release
provides       enough functionality in order to use it as a game console
or       productivity tool.

   Q: Do you have special pricing for schools?
   A: Yes, e-mail for details


 2. Support

   Q: Are you actually interested in any kind of feedback?
   A: YES!

   Q: Could you send me a ROM image?
   A: Sorry, no. We are not allowed to distribute ROM images.

   Q: I sent you an e-mail, but got no response. You guys suck!
   A: I don;t know how much e-mails we will get, but it is probable
that       we will get more mails than we can handle.

   Q: So, I don't own a Apple IIgs and can't make a ROM dump.
   A: You are only allowed to use ROM dumps with Fast Eddie if you
      also own a "physical", non-virtual Apple IIgs.

   Q: I have a few suggestions regarding improvements. What are the
      chances that you put my suggestions on your to-do list?
   A: 99%

   Q: Do you offer on-line support?
   A: Yes and no. We expect you to read the enclosed documentation, but
      if you still have questions feel free to contact us. We are also
      monitoring comp.sys.apple2 and comp.emulators.apple2.

   Q: comp.sys.apple2? I heard this newsgroup is an alias of alt.flame.
   A: Hmm, that's correct. And we make use of FlameStation, although
      only on Eddie-users with unregistered versions. :-D


 3. Other issues

   Q: What do I need in order to run Fast Eddie?
   A: You need a Power Mac (any), 640x480 display with 256 colors,
      a ROM image (ROM 1 or 3), and Apple IIgs software.

   Q: This thing is dog-slow.
   A: Then your Mac is dog-slow. :)
      Seriously, Fast Eddie is running at 3Mhz and above with pure C
      code that is not optimized by the compiler. I don't think this is
      slow.

   Q: I don't understand. Why is it not optimized?
   A: Because the compiler goes belly up while optimizing the CPU
      emulation.

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