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Detached Solutions Releases MirageOS v1.0 for TI-83+
Posted by Eric on 26 July 2000, 08:13 GMT
 w00t. That's all I have to say. Wait, no it isn't. The newly formed Detached Solutions, made up of various members of the TCPA, has released both their new website and their long-awaited shell, MirageOS, for the TI-83+. What's so good about MirageOS, you ask? Well, for starters, it's a FLASH application. It contains a gargantuan number of features for both users and programmers, and supports both Assembly and BASIC programs. It even includes TI-82 emulation for Ash and CrASH.
You can download this uberleet shell here or visit its home page here. In addition, a huge number of ports and new programs for MirageOS have either been released or are currently in the works. MirageOS contains a huge number of features that are quite revolutionary to TI calculators. A sampling of these is below: - MirageOS supports many different program formats, including MirageOS-specific, Ion, BASIC, TI-OS ASM, Ash, and CrASH. With MirageOS, you'll be able to run more of the programs you need from one shell.
- MirageOS gives the option of many external interfaces. It provides four built-in GUIs, but you can also have a command line interface if you'd like too. This means that you can make MirageOS look however way you want it.
- One of my personal favorites is the tasker interrupt, which allows MirageOS to perform many functions while Ion and MirageOS programs are executing. For example, you can use a hotkey to change the contrast, quit and save the game immediately (e.g. teacher key), speed up the game, and even take screenshots of programs.
- MirageOS contains excellent documentation for both users and developers. You can view its user manual here and see its Developer Notes here.
These are just a sampling of the features included in MirageOS. As you can see, Detached Solutions has obviously spent a huge amount of time on this great new shell, so be sure to check it out ASAP. Also be sure to visit MirageOS's Home Page. Congratulations to Detached Solutions!
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Re: Detached Solutions Releases MirageOS v1.0 for TI-83+
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Thank God. We have finally got Mega Man and Penquins on the 83+. This is a break through, but does the emulation work perfect? Will RTerm82 work on the 83+? Great Job!!!
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26 July 2000, 16:43 GMT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Detached Solutions Releases MirageOS v1.0 for TI-83+
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James!
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Unfortunately, it's almost certainly impossible to have the TI-89 emulate the 86,85,83,or 82, because it uses a different processor (Motorola 68000 as opposed to Z80). Calculator emulation between the 82 and 83+ isn't nearly as difficult, because they both use the same processor. However, it's still no easy task, because of the different screen sizes and different romcalls and such. The programmers of Detatched Solutions deserve, at the very least, a ticker tape parade for their efforts. Wonderful job!
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28 July 2000, 01:25 GMT
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Re: Detached Solutions Releases MirageOS v1.0 for TI-83+
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Reno
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Wow, now the 83+ has something the 86 has always had: emulation :)
Seriously, though, great job; it makes me feel like I should try to program something better than what I can do...anybody want Gunstar Heroes for the 86? :P
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26 July 2000, 18:46 GMT
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