From megalith!CSAA2@uunet.UU.NET Tue Feb 1 03:28:23 1994 Received: from relay1.UU.NET by toadflax.cs.ucdavis.edu (4.1/UCD.CS.2.4) id AA09963; Tue, 1 Feb 94 03:28:19 PST Received: from spool.uu.net (via LOCALHOST) by relay1.UU.NET with SMTP (5.61/UUNET-internet-primary) id AAwbiz06307; Tue, 1 Feb 94 06:28:15 -0500 Received: from megalith.UUCP by uucp5.uu.net with UUCP/RMAIL (queueing-rmail) id 062643.18852; Tue, 1 Feb 1994 06:26:43 EST Received: by megalith.miami.fl.us (V1.16.20/w5, Dec 29 1993, 21:22:55) id <0ezw@megalith.miami.fl.us>; Tue, 1 Feb 94 04:03:55 EST -0500 Date: Tue, 1 Feb 94 04:03:55 EST -0500 Message-Id: <9402010402.0ezv@megalith.miami.fl.us> Sender: errors@megalith.miami.fl.us Errors-To: errors@megalith.miami.fl.us Warnings-To: warnings@megalith.miami.fl.us Return-Path: errors@megalith.miami.fl.us Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Reply-To: carolyn@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com (Carolyn Scheppner - CATS) Message-Number: 683 Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.announce Organization: Commodore Technology, West Chester, PA Message-Id: From: carolyn@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com (Carolyn Scheppner - CATS) (CSAA) To: announce@megalith.miami.fl.us Subject: Amiga Developer Materials and Info Status: RO CATS Amiga Developer Info 24-Jan-94 ==================================== Attached is information on CATS developer materials, Amiga registered developer programs, Amiga programming manuals, bug/enhancement reporting, and Workbench licensing. NEW! Note that the new 3.1 Amiga (aka 'Native') Developer Update disk set is now available! We would appreciate your help in cross-posting this information to other electronic information systems. Thanks! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Information List for Non-Registered Developers and Users --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listed below are the materials available to non-registered developers and users. Send check or money order (US funds only - no foreign checks accepted) to Commodore Business Machines, CATS-Orders, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. Shipping and handling for USA is $5.00. Shipping and handling for Canada and Europe (via Air) is $15.00. Add local state sales tax for the following states: Pennsylvania, Virginia, California and Tennessee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE for European Developers: European developers and users may also purchase many CATS technical items through the following German company. Their list and prices may differ slightly from the CATS US list, and AmigaMail subscriptions may only be purchased directly through CATS US. Hirsch & Wolf oHG Attn: Hans-Helmut Hirsch Mittelstr. 33 D-56564 Neuwied Germany Fax: ++49-2631-839931 Tel: ++49-2631-83990 UUCP:hhhirsch@carla.adsp.sub.org (Fax preferred) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A500/A2000 Technical Reference Guide, P/N: TECHREF01 $40.00 A 275-page reference manual that describes the technical features of the A500 and A2000, as well as those features that differ from the A1000. Table of contents includes: System Block Diagrams, Amiga Expansion, Designing Hardware for the Amiga Expansion Architecture, Driver Documentation, Software for Amiga Expansion, PC Bridgeboard and schematics. Programmer's Guide to ARexx and Disk, P/N's: AREXX01 & AREXX01D $20.00 (August 1991) Manual (228 pages) and disk designed to allow you easy access to the power of ARexx. Includes information on how to make effective use of ARexx, how to conform to development standards and how to interface applicatations to the ARexx environment. 1989 Amiga Developers Conference Notes, P/N's: NOTES89 & NOTES89D $75.00 510-page manual and 2 disks created for 1989 Amiga Developers Conference. Subjects include: Intro to Programming the Amiga, Features Outline for V1.3 ECS Features and the Graphics Library, Janus Dual-Port Memory, Hi-Res Color Graphics Card, Interfacing to ARexx, Advanced Amiga Architechtures, The IFF parse.library, and more. 1988 Amiga Developers Conference Notes, P/N's: NOTES88 & NOTES88D $75.00 400+ page manual and 4 disks created for 1988 Amiga Developers Conference. Topics covered include: Unique Amiga Techniques, Tips and Tricks for Programming in C, IFF, Autoboot and Kickstart V1.3, V1.3 Printer Device and Printer Drivers, Amiga Audio and Sound, Overscan, Hi-Resolution Fonts, Programming for 16-Bit Amiga, A500 Expansion Cards, and much more. Amiga 1000 Schematics and Expansion Specifications, P/N: A1000SM $20.00 (June 1986) Spiral-bound manual containing full Amiga 1000 schematics, timing diagrams, PAL equations, and documentation for the auto-configuration process. AmigaDOS V2.0 Native Developer Update, P/N: NATDEV20 $20.00 The 2.0 Native Developer Update is a must-have for any Amiga programmer. This four-disk set contains the final 2.0 function Autodocs, final 2.0 C and assembler Amiga include files, linker libs (Amiga.lib, debug.lib, ddebug.lib) FD files, offsets, a great deal of 2.0 example code, and the "Software Toolkit II" disk full of the latest Amiga debugging tools. (This disk set has been replaced by the new V3.1 Amiga Developer Update but is still very useful for its 2.0 example code). V3.1 Amiga Developer Update Disk Set, P/N: AMDEV3.1 $30.00 This new 5-disk must-have set includes: Docs - V40.15 Autodocs, and articles/notes about V38/V39/V40 Includes & Libs - V40.15C and assembler include files and linker libs Examples1 - General library examples including Locale, plus PCMCIA Examples2 - IFF modules and examples, Datatypes, AmigaGuide SWToolkit3 - The latest Amiga debugging tools Also included is a new SetPatch for V37 which adds better ExAll emulation, and the current (as of 15-Dec-93) V40 SetPatch for V38 and higher systems. Note that the 40.15 exec.doc autodoc has been updated to have the correct prototype for CheckIO. The 3.1 Amiga Developer Update materials can be used when developing for any Amiga OS version since they include the earlier structures and function autodocs. A new Readme called Using_Amiga_Includes provides some tips on developing for earlier releases. Toolmaker, P/N: TOOLM01 $99.00 A user interface builder and source code generator based on the gadtools library introduced in Release 2. (Contact Michael Erwin, 82 Gary Drive, Trenton, NJ 08690 (609) 587-2885 -- between 2PM and 5PM EDT for technical support.) AmigaMail Volume II, P/N: AMAILBI01 $75.00 Back issues of the technical newsletter on the Amiga from September/ October '90 to May/June '93. (Binder and index tabs are sold separately.) AmigaMail Volume 1, P/N: AMVOL1 $75.00 Back issues of the technical newsletter on the Amiga from January/ February 1987 to July/August '90. (Binder and index tabs are sold separately.) AmigaMail Binder, P/N: AMAIL1B01 (Vol. 1), AMAIL2B02 (Vol. II) $10.00 ea. AmigaMail Index Tabs, P/N: AMAILIND $5.00 ea. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Amiga Programming Manuals ============================= Non-registered developers must purchase their Amiga RKM and AmigaDOS manuals through bookstores or from the publishers. Dept C does not sell these manuals. These manuals cover Release 2.0. To program newer 2.1 or 3.x features, use the 2.0 programming methods shown in these manuals plus the new functions and flags covered in the tutorials, autodocs, and examples on the 3.1 Amiga Developer Update disks. Published by Bantam Books (800-223-6834, NY & Canada 212-765-6500): The AmigaDOS Manual 3rd Edition ISBN 0-553-35403-5 Published by Addison-Wesley (800-447-2226, 617-944-3700): Amiga User Interface Style Guide ISBN 0-201-57757-7 Amiga Hardware Manual ISBN 0-201-56776-8 Amiga ROM Kernel Manual: Includes and Autodocs ISBN 0-201-56773-3 Amiga ROM Kernel Manual: Devices (includes the IFF manual) ISBN 0-201-56775-X Amiga ROM Kernel Manual: Libraries ISBN 0-201-56774-1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Workbench, Includes, and AmigaCD Licenses Developers who wish to distribute files/commands from Workbench or the C/Asm Include files on their commercial product MUST have a license to do so. Distribution of the items in PD, shareware, or freely redistributable form is not allowed. Licenses may be requested through your local Amiga support organization, or through CATS - Licenses, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA., 19380. Licenses are available for Workbench 1.3, Workbench 2.0, Workbench 2.1, Workbench 3.0, Includes 1.3, Includes 2.0, Includes 3.0, and Includes 3.1. In addition, an amendment is available for 1.3 Workbench license-holders to distribute 2.04 (37.x) iffparse.library. If you are developing a CD product for any Amiga CD platform, you must have an AmigaCD license. AmigaCD licensees receive tools for creating bootable AmigaCD products, and may access our closed AmigaCD conferences on our developer networks. An AmigaCD license may be requested through CATS Licenses (address below). To request license forms, be sure to specify which license(s) and amendments(s) you require and include your full SURFACE MAIL address including country. Licensing generally costs $100/year for Workbench, $25/year for Includes/Libs. Developer archives for the original Installer and original Amigaguide are available on the nets and on BIX in amiga.dev/listings. These archives include a print/sign/send free license for distribution of these products. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Official Developer Conferences Our primary goal is to support developers who are registered in our Amiga developer programs. However, some support for non-registered develepers may also be found in the open Amiga developer conferences on the same networks where our closed support areas are located. BIX: amiga.dev (open); amiga.cert and amiga.com (open only to registered Certified and Commercial developers); amiga.cd32 (open only to AmigaCD licensees). Registered developers and AmigaCD licensees will find instructions for requesting access to closed BIX conferences in the amiga.dev/instructions topic. UUCP: comp.sys.amiga.* (open); adsp.* (open only to registered Certified and Commercial developers in Europe via their support program); adsp.cd32.* (open only to AmigaCD licensees). CIX (UK): amiga.* (open); adsp.* (open only to registered Certified and Commercial developers); nv.beta (open only to AmigaCD licensees) Additional independent Amiga user and developer areas may also be found on most popular commercial BBS systems including Genie and Compuserve. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Amiga Example Code and Tools ============================ 1. 3.1 Amiga Developer Update (see Materials list). Contains example code for new 2.1 (V38) and V39 (3.0) features. 2. 2.0 Native Developer Update (see Materials list). Contains the all of the 2.0 Devcon code examples and 2.0 AmigaMail code examples. 3. Latest IFF code: Version 37.10 is on Fish Disk 705. A new V39 version of the NewIFF code which supports AA is available to registered developers in our closed BIX, ADSP, and CIX conferences. This code requires iffparse.library (note - the 2.04 iffparse.library is 1.3 compatible). 4. Fish Disks 741 and 742 contain 4 archives of 2.0 RKM Companion Code (all of the 2.0 Rom Kernel Manual code examples). Fish Disk 344 contains the previous 1.3 "RKMCompanion" code. 5. Debugging Tools - 3.1 Native Developer Update (see Materials list). Some updated tools (usually latest Enforcer and Mungwall) are also submitted to Fred Fish as released. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporting Bugs and Requesting Enhancements Bug reports and enhancement requests may be submitted electronically in "Report" format only. The Amiga "Report" program for generating bug reports and enhancement requests is provided on the 3.1 Amiga Developer Update disks, and is also on Fish Disk 920. Mail bug reports in Report format to: bugs@commodore.com Mail enhancement requests in Report format to: suggestions@commodore.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Amiga Developer Programs Developers who have or are developing commercial products for the Amiga should participate in one of our registered developer programs. The programs vary country by country, but generally provide hardware discounts on development systems, access to pre-release developer materials, and the ability to access closed electronic conferences. There are different programs at varying cost and level of support. Developers in the US and Canada may request a developer program application by mailing to the following address and requesting a developer application, and including their own name and full SURFACE MAIL address. Developers in other countries should contact their local Commodore branch for information on developer programs. United States ============= For information on becoming a registered developer in the US or Canada: Mail: CATS - Developer Applications Commodore 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA. 19380 UUCP: ej@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com OR rutgers!cbmvax!ej BIX: cats.admin Region: United States and Canadian developers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Read all administrative posts before putting your post up. Mailing list: announce-request@cs.ucdavis.edu. Comments to CSAA@megalith.miami.fl.us. MAIL ALL COMP.SYS.AMIGA.ANNOUNCE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO announce@cs.ucdavis.edu. ==================================================================== This is part of a mailing list gateway maintained by Carlos Amezaga. Bugs, Comments, Subscribes and UnSubcribes should be sent to announce-request@cs.ucdavis.edu.