Hidden Message in AMOS Pro

Djay · 01 July 2011, 21:39

hidden message in AMOS Pro
press HELP after a command and you get a strange message....

DDNI · 01 July 2011, 22:12

and the message is?

AmigaFriend · 01 July 2011, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDNI

and the message is?

A rectangle with a bad link to a image

Lonewolf10 · 01 July 2011, 23:03

LOL

I assume it's trying (and failing) to open/access the help system? Will try this for myself in a minute.

Regards,
Lonewolf10

Phantom · 01 July 2011, 23:06

Pressing HELP in AMOS Pro under a command it will bring the AMOS Command Guide, if it's been installed properly.

Lonewolf10 · 01 July 2011, 23:41

Yup, Phantom is very much correct. However, when the help system is correctly installed (or accessories disk is available) there are certain words that do reveal hidden messages in the help system.

I believe "francois" or "lionet" is one of them. There are about 6 or 7 in total.

Regards,
Lonewolf10

Djay · 02 July 2011, 16:18

Fixed the image link, sorry about that!

if the cursor is position after a known command it displays the above messages

Lonewolf10 · 02 July 2011, 16:31

Are you sure that noone has changed the help files? They are (mostly) just plain text.

Which version of AMOS Pro do you have?

Edit:

ok, just checked the version I have (AMOS Pro 2X given away with Amiga Format) and yes, it is a legit message.
On the accessories disk, open the "AMOSPro_Help.txt" file found in the "AMOSPro_Help" drawer.
The first few lines are:

The young super TV star has this to say about his football team:

Queens Park Rangers are a super team! They'll never win anything though...

Francois once let the alarm off at Europress and almost got arrested.

The fatest First Direct coloured Cat!

The real programmer!

The most patient French Woman in the world!

The only man to burn a hole in a QWERTY keyboard.

Sick and tired of the help file but proud of it.

The world's best programmer!

Examining the "Help.Map" file in the same drawer should reveal the words to activate these phrases within AMOS.

Edit2:

Ok, examined the "Help.Map" file and it looks like these activate the above hidden messages:

Vanner, Lionet, Pudsie, Daisy, Carrine, Mel, Stephen, Dithell

Regards,
Lonewolf10

Djay · 02 July 2011, 17:47

i have a boxed original which i got by sending in the back page of the original AMOS manual direct to europress and i saved £20! I also bought the Compiler direct as well...

I registered my copy of AMOS and they sent me a leaflet when AMOS Pro came out offering the "trade-in"

Phantom · 02 July 2011, 18:00

Are these messages from Amiga Format's specific AMOS Pro version, or from the original too?

Lonewolf10 · 03 July 2011, 00:40

Yes, I believe they are in all versions of AMOS Pro.

Regards,
Lonewolf10

01 July 2011, 21:39	#1
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	Hidden Message in AMOS Pro hidden message in AMOS Pro press HELP after a command and you get a strange message.... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Djay; 02 July 2011 at 16:17.

02 July 2011, 16:31	#8
Lonewolf10 AMOS Extensions Developer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near Cambridge, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,924	Are you sure that noone has changed the help files? They are (mostly) just plain text. Which version of AMOS Pro do you have? Edit: ok, just checked the version I have (AMOS Pro 2X given away with Amiga Format) and yes, it is a legit message. On the accessories disk, open the "AMOSPro_Help.txt" file found in the "AMOSPro_Help" drawer. The first few lines are: The young super TV star has this to say about his football team: Queens Park Rangers are a super team! They'll never win anything though... Francois once let the alarm off at Europress and almost got arrested. The fatest First Direct coloured Cat! The real programmer! The most patient French Woman in the world! The only man to burn a hole in a QWERTY keyboard. Sick and tired of the help file but proud of it. The world's best programmer! Examining the "Help.Map" file in the same drawer should reveal the words to activate these phrases within AMOS. Edit2: Ok, examined the "Help.Map" file and it looks like these activate the above hidden messages: Vanner, Lionet, Pudsie, Daisy, Carrine, Mel, Stephen, Dithell Regards, Lonewolf10 Last edited by Lonewolf10; 02 July 2011 at 16:55.

02 July 2011, 17:47	#9
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i have a boxed original which i got by sending in the back page of the original AMOS manual direct to europress and i saved £20! I also bought the Compiler direct as well... I registered my copy of AMOS and they sent me a leaflet when AMOS Pro came out offering the "trade-in" Last edited by Djay; 02 July 2011 at 17:53.

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01 July 2011, 22:12	#2
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	and the message is?

01 July 2011, 23:03	#4
Lonewolf10 AMOS Extensions Developer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near Cambridge, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,924	LOL I assume it's trying (and failing) to open/access the help system? Will try this for myself in a minute. Regards, Lonewolf10

01 July 2011, 23:06	#5
Phantom Adventurer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colossal Cave, Valaii Posts: 364	Pressing HELP in AMOS Pro under a command it will bring the AMOS Command Guide, if it's been installed properly.

01 July 2011, 23:41	#6
Lonewolf10 AMOS Extensions Developer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near Cambridge, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,924	Yup, Phantom is very much correct. However, when the help system is correctly installed (or accessories disk is available) there are certain words that do reveal hidden messages in the help system. I believe "francois" or "lionet" is one of them. There are about 6 or 7 in total. Regards, Lonewolf10

02 July 2011, 16:18	#7
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	Fixed the image link, sorry about that! if the cursor is position after a known command it displays the above messages

02 July 2011, 18:00	#10
Phantom Adventurer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colossal Cave, Valaii Posts: 364	Are these messages from Amiga Format's specific AMOS Pro version, or from the original too?

03 July 2011, 00:40	#11
Lonewolf10 AMOS Extensions Developer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near Cambridge, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,924	Yes, I believe they are in all versions of AMOS Pro. Regards, Lonewolf10

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