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From: gingell@aurs01.uucp (Mike Gingell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Libraries on the '48
Keywords: Inadequate and conflicting documentation
Message-ID: <59834@aurs01.UUCP>
Date: 15 May 91 02:23:38 GMT
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Organization: Alcatel Network Systems, Raleigh NC
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Why is it that every .lib file I have seen so far
gives different and (for me, so far) unworkable instructions
on how to attach a library on the HP48?.  Even the 2 volume
manual with the 48 devotes only 1 page to the subject and
is copletely unhelpful.

For instance the stopwatch library from HP's own bbs tells
you to transfer the file to the 48 using kermit and recall
it in the VAR menu - OK so far. Then it says to enter 0, 1
or 2 and press STO. - WRONG. Whatever I do I get error
messages. The manual implies that you should enter :0:Name
to store a library in the port - that works but seems to be
no good for attaching the library - which the manual does not
explain.

Can some kind soul please explain the correct syntax for
doing this with a WORKING example. Note I have only 32k so
only PORT 0 is valid.

Your undying grateful servant (If you get me out of this) ...


Mike Gingell, Alcatel, Raleigh, NC USA  (919) 850-6444
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