how to create a txt file

twizzle · 08 January 2009, 11:57

hi people

i need to create a txt file in os4.0 classic=kickstarts called BootDevice with only DH0 in it

i have read through my amiga dos book (bruce smith`s) but it doesnt tell me how to create one, or i cant see it

can someone give instructions on how to do this please,

thanks
mike

AmigaFriend · 08 January 2009, 12:15

I don't know wb 4.0, but on 3.1 is:

Start a Shell, go to the directory Kickstarts then write:

ed BootDevice

write DH0 then press first escape (you will see a * on the bottom of the screen) then x to save the file.

Done!

meega · 08 January 2009, 13:21

In Workbench 3.0, open a shell, and type

Echo "DH0" >ram:BootDevice

Close the shell. Look in ram: and drag/drop the file wherever you want it to be.

twizzle · 08 January 2009, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by meega

In Workbench 3.0, open a shell, and type

Echo "DH0" >ram:BootDevice

Close the shell. Look in ram: and drag/drop the file wherever you want it to be.

@meega
this sounds a lot easyer

doing a complete clean install of os4.0, and os3.1>os3.5,
will let you know what happens
thanks
mike

meega · 08 January 2009, 13:44

If the drawer "Kickstarts" is already present in Devs, then...

Press Right-Amiga and E (calls up Execute a Command) and type

echo "DH0" >devs:kickstarts/BootDevice

Press Return (or click OK). Even easier.

twizzle · 08 January 2009, 14:33

@meega
your first suggestion worked a treat

but i still have the problem of corrupted No`s & letters when i use the arrow keys in the shell???
so i cant edit the kicklayout1200 file ??

meega · 08 January 2009, 15:09

Solution to that is simple - don't try to use the shell as an editor.

twizzle · 09 January 2009, 20:57

well i have done a clean install of os4.0 classic.followed the manual.
ed & edit when launched just rollover a few times then vanish ??
and i cant use shell either,
so i decided to install the os4 update to see if that would improve things.
now i am left with a grey/white screen? wtf is going on

08 January 2009, 11:57	#1
twizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: taunton.som.uk Age: 73 Posts: 681	how to create a txt file hi people i need to create a txt file in os4.0 classic=kickstarts called BootDevice with only DH0 in it i have read through my amiga dos book (bruce smith`s) but it doesnt tell me how to create one, or i cant see it can someone give instructions on how to do this please, thanks mike

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08 January 2009, 12:15	#2
AmigaFriend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CLI Posts: 1,462	I don't know wb 4.0, but on 3.1 is: Start a Shell, go to the directory Kickstarts then write: ed BootDevice write DH0 then press first escape (you will see a * on the bottom of the screen) then x to save the file. Done!

08 January 2009, 13:21	#3
meega Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oooh what a feeling yeaaah dancing on the ceiling Posts: 314	In Workbench 3.0, open a shell, and type Echo "DH0" >ram:BootDevice Close the shell. Look in ram: and drag/drop the file wherever you want it to be.

08 January 2009, 13:44	#5
meega Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oooh what a feeling yeaaah dancing on the ceiling Posts: 314	If the drawer "Kickstarts" is already present in Devs, then... Press Right-Amiga and E (calls up Execute a Command) and type echo "DH0" >devs:kickstarts/BootDevice Press Return (or click OK). Even easier.

08 January 2009, 14:33	#6
twizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: taunton.som.uk Age: 73 Posts: 681	@meega your first suggestion worked a treat but i still have the problem of corrupted No`s & letters when i use the arrow keys in the shell??? so i cant edit the kicklayout1200 file ??

08 January 2009, 15:09	#7
meega Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oooh what a feeling yeaaah dancing on the ceiling Posts: 314	Solution to that is simple - don't try to use the shell as an editor.

09 January 2009, 20:57	#8
twizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: taunton.som.uk Age: 73 Posts: 681	well i have done a clean install of os4.0 classic.followed the manual. ed & edit when launched just rollover a few times then vanish ?? and i cant use shell either, so i decided to install the os4 update to see if that would improve things. now i am left with a grey/white screen? wtf is going on

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