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rlcollins@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu (Ryan 'Gozar' Collins) writes:

>      I know I'll probably get jumped on for saying this, but why not
> just use GEM and put it in a window? (a.k.a. STalker & Rufus) It would
> be slower, but who doesn't use some sort of screen accelerator nowadays?
> 
> Later.......
> 
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There is a GOOD reason not to use a GEM Window.  The first reason, which 
you mentioned, is that the speed is VERY slow.  Even with accellerators, 
the output can't keep up with more than 2400 baud in Stalker.  Without an 
accellerator it would be hideously slow.  Also, a GEM window takes up 
space.  Instead of 25 lines (24 with a status bar) you would have 23 
lines and be forced to put the status bar at the top of the screen.  
There is also the added joy of having to handle more complex redraws.

No, a window is not the way to go for me.  The mailer and newsgroup 
machine was not working regularly, so I think I missed a lot of this 
thread.  I did find out one way to shorten the screen.  Subtract 1 from 
the value contained at $2AB2 and you have a shorter screen.  Add 1 when 
you want to update the status bar.  It was as simple as that.  At least 
for monochrome.  I'll have to try it with color as well, since I am not 
sure if the address applies to all ST machines.


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