Boot delay option

Bloodwych · 20 January 2004, 12:17

WinUAE boots so fast in some configs that it's hard to use boot options via the mouse.

For instance, accessing the standard Amiga boot menu and using boot selectors in startup-sequence files.

How about an option to slow the first what seems to have become micro seconds of the boot sequence, just before the hard drive gets accessed.

Chuckles · 20 January 2004, 19:11

Man, you've just gotta love it when folks are complaining that WinUAE runs too fast, eh? What a difference a few years make!

Toni Wilen · 21 January 2004, 17:33

Unfortunately this is impossible without special kickstart-specific detection code which I refuse to add.

Bloodwych · 21 January 2004, 18:20

Ok Toni, thanks for the response. If it's a lot of work for such a minor option then I can understand.

I better keep my reflexes in tip top shape then!

P-J · 25 January 2004, 02:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Bloodwych
...If it's a lot of work for such a minor option then I can understand.

I have a feeling Toni is reluctant to do it since, well, AFAIK the original Amiga didn't have any 'kickstart specific' code, and to all extents and purposes it would constitute a real nasty nack

Bloodwych · 25 January 2004, 12:35

The thing is it wouldn't need to be anything to do with any hack of the current emu code, just a pause before starting emulation!

For instance, a 2 second delay between hitting reset and starting the emulation.

This pause would give you chance to hold down the right mouse button and bring up the Amiga boot menu, or ready for a startup-sequence program to recognise the right click.

We only make suggestions however, Toni is the one who knows if it's worth his time.

whiteb · 25 January 2004, 21:46

Quote:

Originally posted by Bloodwych
This pause would give you chance to hold down the right mouse button and bring up the Amiga boot menu, or ready for a startup-sequence program to recognise the right click.

If I know my 2.04+, the bootmenu was BOTH left and right mouse buttons on reset.....

I cant see your problem, I just did it in WinUAE, and that was Kickstart 3.1

I cant be arsed duming my Kickstart 2.04 in the A500 at the moment to see if that works like it should, but I cant see why not.

Bloodwych · 25 January 2004, 21:54

Sorry, I meant both buttons for boot menu and right for startup programs - on mine I have to be FAST. I mean lightening fast.

I never said it doesn't work, you just have to be quick so I thought I'd put forward a suggestion. WinUAE is getting so good we're clutching at straws as you can see from this forum.

Mute point now anyway.

BippyM · 25 January 2004, 22:40

As Toni told me in IRC

Turn off JIT for the reset!!!

Bloodwych · 25 January 2004, 23:01

He he, ok Bipster, I get the message.

Do you think Toni will ever find a suggestion he agrees with in this "wishlist" forum?

I think he'll find it more of a pain than useful. Seems like that so far!

Well, apart from the floppy drive sound!

Can't wait to hear it.

20 January 2004, 12:17	#1
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Boot delay option WinUAE boots so fast in some configs that it's hard to use boot options via the mouse. For instance, accessing the standard Amiga boot menu and using boot selectors in startup-sequence files. How about an option to slow the first what seems to have become micro seconds of the boot sequence, just before the hard drive gets accessed. Last edited by Bloodwych; 20 January 2004 at 19:36.

21 January 2004, 18:20	#4
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Ok Toni, thanks for the response. If it's a lot of work for such a minor option then I can understand. I better keep my reflexes in tip top shape then! Last edited by Bloodwych; 21 January 2004 at 18:25.

25 January 2004, 21:54	#8
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Sorry, I meant both buttons for boot menu and right for startup programs - on mine I have to be FAST. I mean lightening fast. I never said it doesn't work, you just have to be quick so I thought I'd put forward a suggestion. WinUAE is getting so good we're clutching at straws as you can see from this forum. Mute point now anyway. Last edited by Bloodwych; 25 January 2004 at 22:10.

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20 January 2004, 19:11	#2
Chuckles The Ancient One Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas City/USA Age: 69 Posts: 685	Man, you've just gotta love it when folks are complaining that WinUAE runs too fast, eh? What a difference a few years make!

21 January 2004, 17:33	#3
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,517	Unfortunately this is impossible without special kickstart-specific detection code which I refuse to add.

25 January 2004, 12:35	#6
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	The thing is it wouldn't need to be anything to do with any hack of the current emu code, just a pause before starting emulation! For instance, a 2 second delay between hitting reset and starting the emulation. This pause would give you chance to hold down the right mouse button and bring up the Amiga boot menu, or ready for a startup-sequence program to recognise the right click. We only make suggestions however, Toni is the one who knows if it's worth his time.

25 January 2004, 22:40	#9
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	As Toni told me in IRC Turn off JIT for the reset!!!

25 January 2004, 23:01	#10
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	He he, ok Bipster, I get the message. Do you think Toni will ever find a suggestion he agrees with in this "wishlist" forum? I think he'll find it more of a pain than useful. Seems like that so far! Well, apart from the floppy drive sound! Can't wait to hear it.

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