Re: A89: Saving your Flash Rom in 4 Easy Steps
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Re: A89: Saving your Flash Rom in 4 Easy Steps
In a message dated 9/28/98 4:22:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ti89calc@midsouth.rr.com writes:
> DIRECT FROM TI:
>
> I am not specifically aware of any viruses that would damage the TI-89. In
> order for a program to permanently write to the TI-89 memory, it must be
> compiled by TI and turned into a special application that directly sends
> information to the calculator. One example of this is the Flash ROM
> versions that we have available on our web site. We also plan to release
> other applets as time goes on. Since these applets and Flash ROM versions
> will always be available from the TI web site, I recommend that you ONLY
> download ROM applets or updates from our site, unless our site SPECIFICALLY
> directs you to a third party site.
> No TI Basic program should be able to access the Flash ROM portion of the
> calculator and erase the ROM. Even if someone develops a way to damage the
> ROM that is installed on your calculator, you will always be able to
> download a good copy of the ROM from our web site and reinstall it. The
> biggest potential loss is of your programs.
the FlashROM program does not "edit" or "write to" the Flash ROM, it destorys
it (the user data which is a part of the Flash ROM).
Visit the TurboSoft Homepage: The most current Basic programs created by
TurboSoft for the 89.
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