FLIK v1.02 copyright 1991 Richard Moulton
This program will work on all Amstrad CPC6128's, it requires at least 128k. I don't know if it works on an expanded CPC464, if someone can test this and let me know I'd appreciate it. When this program is installed an exact copy is made of the first bank of 64k and placed into the second bank of 64k. And when you press CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB keys the first and second banks of memory are exchanged, so you have two independant areas to work with. This means that at the time you installed FLIK all programs currently in memory will also exist in the secondary area. The code is fully relocatable, well not quite. It must not be loaded into the area of &4000-&7FFF, at the moment there is no check that it is loading itself into a valid area of memory so be careful. One bug I know at the time of release happens when you flick over to an alternate session with the disc drive in use, this generally causes the machine to lock. Before flicking to the alternate session first ensure that the disc drive(s) have stopped. If anyone knows how to check if a disc drive is in use I'd appreciate it if you could leave a message. FLIK has been placed into the public domain, this means the program may be copied and passed on as long as it is not sold for profit. I welcome all bug fixes and ideas for updates, if you could leave a message for me on Preston ROS BBS (0772 651698 - Sysop:Tony Walker) detailing the bug or update you SHOULD receive a reply shortly afterward. |