IIGS, Apple Squeezer, Rom 3

[hoach]

I am really enjoying the Apple Squeezer especially with the Uthernet Card installed. It works fantastic.

I have ran into an issue that I am going to try and problem solve. When I launch the latest edition of Script Central (2022) I get a bad software, less likely bad memory error. Really interesting. I don't get this issue with the 2021 issue, I run into the problem even if I am trying to run the hypercard sub stacks that the front facing stack pushes too.

I am going to attempt to install the apple squeezer control panel installer and see if I can resolve issues by messing with settings. I am also going to attempt to move the stacks over to a larger hard drive and see if the problem is because of a corrupt disk image.

I also have ran into a bit of a brick wall when it comes to loading webber. It constantly looks for the HTML Tools file...I am going to attempt to transfer that over to my iigs from my Mac. I am not 100% sure how to get this as it seems that Apple has hidden all the old FTP settings from within the System Prefs. I am sure I can muck around and turn it on via command line.

 

[retr01]

Hi @hoach!

That is awesome you have the Apple Squeezer GS. I also have a Uthernet card in my IIGS, and I am glad to know that it works fine with it. The Squeezer is on my list to pick up.

Script Central 2022, is that the HyperCard IIGS thingy from this? It sounds like you may have found a bug or two. Can you get in touch with the developer? Can you post screenshots?

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As for the HTTP, FTP, and TCP/IP stack-related issues, can you please post screenshots what you see as you run into problems?

I would like to see your documentation as you go along with screenshots. That will be very helpful.

 

[retr01]

@skate323k137, check this out

 

[hoach]

Okay, to further document the errors I am getting. I was able to download the HTML Tools using the Safe2 downloader tool. Its nice that I can point to a file on an HTML site and it just downloads.

I unpacked all the files and replaced tools, and fonts, and I am still getting issues with Webber. At this point I believe that I should just over with a new system disk, fresh install and start from scratch. I still get a "make sure the tools, fonts, etc" are installed" on boot.

So, I decided to mess around with installing the Apple Squeezer control panel. Everything seems to load and install quickly, I am already using the latest core 4 version of the Squeezer, so I didn't need to update. I decided to untangle the "extra ram" feature and restart to see if I would fix any issues with the 2022 Script Central. (by the way, I emailed Brendan at Silverwand software. He thought it was an interesting crash, and didn't have a real solution.
Upon reboot after I unchecked the don't use extra memory I couldn't get my system folder to allow me boot up. I tried to boot up from all other system drives I had on my booti and all said can't find Pro Dos. Interesting. I eventually reinstalled Garret's 8mb card and was able to boot up. So the uncheck is really a check.

I moved everything from the 2022 Script Central file to my 1gb HD partition and I'll see if it resolves any issues.

My other issue is resolving a problem with my Apple II Joystick. It was bought from a guy in Korea who had custom made it. I have a joystick switch on the side of my IIGS, for games for 2 player control, so you can toggle between which controller is being used I guess. I have it plugged into this switch, but I think I might need to plug my custom controller straight into the board. I can get the "fire" buttons to work just fine, but the thumb stick doesn't work with any of the games.

I have messed with my computer for over 4-5 hours tonight. I should do other things...its just fun though.