>
> > Since the last previous version of Steem (2.3, sorry I cannot remember if
>things were differents with older versions) and equally with this verion
>(2.4), I have observed a strange behaviour with the TOS 2.06 (and ONLY with
>this version) :
> >
> > This behaviour happens, at first sight, with all differents languages
>versions of this ROM.
> >
> > Here is a short description of what going on :
> >
> > The ATARI logo show up normally, followed by the memory test. Until here
>that's ok.
> > But, before the GEM desktop come up, (nothing has been drawn on the screen
>yet, still a blank screen), I see a standard error dialog box filled with
>this message "Failed to allocate window memory".
> > This happens two times, then, comes up 3 bombs.
> > The Steem application is not disturbed by this.
>
>That's very odd, the only time I have ever seen anything like that is when
>extended monitor is turned on and there isn't enough memory for it, but that
>isn't what is happening for you. All my versions of TOS 2.06 work fine.
>
>My only idea is it could be an ST virus or bootup program that isn't working
>properly. Try removing all disk images from the drives, turning off all hard
>drives and removing the cartridge (if you have one inserted). Now cold reset
>(left click on reset) and run, if that doesn't work then I am very confused.
>
>Good luck,
>Russell Hayward
>
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Hello,
Your idea was the good one ! This TOS version doesn't seem to like modified boot sectors (virus like ?) ... and me too ! ;-)
Thanks you very much !
Best regards,
Jean-Philippe LECHENE
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