Re: 86 Asm

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Re: 86 Asm

The Pletchers wrote:

> No, you dont need a shell on the 86!!!
>
> On 2 Jan 1998 08:38:23 GMT, wfd57@aol.com said...
> >
> >You are going to need to send the 86p file. But, you will also need a
> shell to
> >run the program on the calculator. I recommend using JShell or ASE.
> Aurora
> >Shell is a little advanced for most users of the TI-86. Most of the
> shells can
> >be found at http://www.ticalc.org
> >
> >Have fun!

It is true that you don't need a shell, as long as you only want to run
standard 86-Asm programs.  If you want to run ZShell, Usgard, Rigel, or
PhatOS programs, you need ASE, which emulates these TI-85 shells, as
well as the TI-82's CrASH and ASH shells.  ASE is a much friendlier
interface than the TI-OS's program menu.  JShell (I think) is a BASIC
program and is not as fast or as versitile as ASE.  Aurora is a lot like
Win95 and the mouse kinda sucks.  If you're looking for a friendly
interface to your programs, as well as the ability to emulate many
popular games for the TI-85, ASE is your best bet.  As a final note, ASE
will show ALL programs that exist on your 86, including BASIC and 86ASM;
ZShell, Usgard, PhatOS, and Rigel (strings); and CrASH and ASH, and it
will identify their type and size.

-Jeremy

PS:  ASE also has built-in password protection and contrast control.
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