Conference hydra::amiga_v1

    How large is the file that you downloaded?  There is a PD patch
    that modifies Transformer to allow operation under AmigaDOS V1.2
    with extended memory.  That patch may be called Trans1.2 or some
    such.
                                                                       
    Commodore has sent mixed signals regarding Transformer.  I've heard
    it's still being refined, and will be re-released (for a small fee).
    
    I've also heard that the company that wrote Transformer got sick
    of negotiating with CBM and set up shop under the name Avante-Garde
    Software.  They then ported the most refined version of the emulator
    to the Atari ST, where it has received rave reviews, even though
    the speed is around 50% of a 4.77 MHz 8088.
    
    

    It's not a patch, as I don't have 1.1 As I said, there are 3 different
    pieces of software in it, setatprefs and 2 different versions of
    transformer (I think)
    It was around 80K arc'ed.  The name avante-gard does sound familiar,
    though.  I'll have to look at it again when I get home.
    
                         		Rob

    Well, I looked at it again.  It comes up "Copyright 1984,1985,1986
    Simile Research"  There are 2 programs that seem to be the same.
     One is called "AT1" and the other is "Transformer".  As soon as
    I get msdos onto the 3.5" floppies (sometime this weekend) I'll
    check it out and see if it works
    
    						Rob

    Simile Research is the company that did the Transformer for CBM.
    
    -dave

    Well,  I'll kermit it up tonight sometime.  If it turns out that
    it is NOT pd, I'll remove it and you guys are on your honor to delete
    it.
    
    Look for it in crvax1::dua4:[andrews.amiga]transformer12.arc
    (but probably not until tommorrow morning)
    
    				Rob

    Some Transformer 1.2 use notes:
    
    o  Indeed this software does run on V1.2 Workbench. All you need
       to do is run SetATprefs and set DF0: to Drive A: and DF1: to
       Drive B:. Save the changes and run Transformer. 
    
    o  ASDG-RAM still function with Transformer. Just do a warm reboot
       when you wish to exit back to AmigaDOS.
    
    o  SPEEDY3 does speed up text display considerably. The old version
       released about a year ago seems to work just fine.
    
    o  PROCOMM 2.4 runs flawlessly. I tried doing some Kermit transfers,
       and succeeded. Speed seems to be pretty close to terminal
       emulators running on AmigaDOS (anyone know why?).
   
    o  MS-DOS V3.2 runs without a hitch. You should be able to use the
       os supplied with any of the pc-compatible laptops.
    
    o  NOTE: I did all this on the internal 3.5" and external 3.5" drives.
       No 5 1/4" drive!
    
    o  For some strange and as yet unknown reason I cannot make a flawless
       diskcopy of the Transformer disk. I find that I must first format
       a new disk and then deARC the ARC'ed Transformer files.
     

    
re: .6
>       o  For some strange and as yet unknown reason I cannot make a flawless
>      diskcopy of the Transformer disk. I find that I must first format
>      a new disk and then deARC the ARC'ed Transformer files.
    
    How 'bout Marauder?
    
    ... Rich
     

       Reference the attached - would anyone that has got this latest and
       official Commodore release of version 1.2 of Transformer, or has
       asked their dealer about what features it has to offer, care to
       enlighten the general public.
       
       I did call my dealer and he said "Transformer upgrade?!? Huh?"
       (Dan Schein must have prompted him).  They are contacting the
       Commodore rep., but GOD knows when I will either get an answer or
       when they will actually have the upgrade available in the store.
       
       Thanks in advance.
       
       Art


Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Path: decwrl!pyramid!cbmvax!schein
Subject: Re: Transformer Questions
Posted: 9 Mar 88 14:38:22 GMT
Organization: Commodore Technology, West Chester, PA
 
In article <[email protected]> [email protected] (Bill Mayhew) writes:
>Since I dutifully sent in my warranty card when I bought my 5-1/4 "
>drive and Transformer software a couple of years ago, does this
>imply that some ugrade (not free of charge, of course) will be
>offered for the WB 1.2 version of transformer?
>
  Upgrade cards were not mailed out like they were for TextCraft. Remember
  that TextCraft Plus was a $35.00 upgrade. Transformer is *FREE* - big
  difference there :-)
 
  To get your Transformer disk upgraded, just take the disk to your dealer.
  Your dealer will then copy the new V1.2 Transformer over your original
  transformer disk. (Original means - CBM labeled version, not the copy
  you made from a guy down the street or dealer!) 
 
  If your dealer says "Transformer upgrade?!? Huh?" - Then tell him/her
  to call their regional rep. for all the details....
 
  Easy huh? You bet!
 
  What? You deal mail order with VWXYZ - well then I guess you just found 
  out why your local dealer charges just a bit more for the same thing :-)
 
>Might I just as well bag that thought and just up and buy the new
>version at my friendly local dealer?
>
  Well its your money :-)
 
>--Bill
 
 
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     Is Transformer PD and available somewhere? I tried:
crvax1::dua4:[andrews.amiga]transformer12.arc

	and the node seems to have evaporated.
Also, could not contact:  DDMAIL::ANDREWS 
	I found
	PSTRANSFORMER.SH1;1
	PSTRANSFORMER.SH2;1
on EOT, but not Transformer. 

	If not PD, anyone know what it might cost? I haven't
seen it on a dealer's shelf, and was under the impression it
was provided only with A1000s.

Verell

    Try using IBeM instead, it is MUCH better.  My account on crvax1 was
    gone a long time ago, I forgot all about it...
    
    IBEM is on EOT some where...