Thousands of programmers use gfabasic but if you plan to start using it, keep in mind that this language does not follow those implicit syntax rules that most of the popular modern basic languages do. Gfabasic for msdos zip file containing the 16bits msdos interpreter and compiler. Gfa basic full access basic for the atari st series gfa systemtechnik on. Old gfa programs should run with only a few changes. The original gfa editor should work in any mode that is 16 colors or less. It provided an integrated editor and interpreter, and the ability to compile code into standalone programs.
Since it was never updated for the falcon or later systems, patches and helper utilities. When i first read about it in magazines, i thought this is the. Atarian computing buys, restores and sells atari 1632bit computers. Gfabasic is a basic development system originally developed in 1986 by frank ostrowski and then targeting the atari st home computer. Gfa dropped support about the time the falcon came along, so it dont like 256 colors and up. What is the best version of basic for the st for general.
Atari st essential software the list atari st essential software the list search this site. Concepts in programming an intermediate tutorial for all versions of gfa basic 1988 149. The only thing that remains are the heartbeats i recall having when i first got gfa basic to work and produced my first gem program. Its faster, more structured and easier to use than st basic and comes complete with a disk based manual. Some newly discovered sources plus brand new syncscroll demo. Earlier releases were also targeting apple mac os x and gnu.
Gfa basic is a powerful and extremely fast structured language recently brought to the u. Gfabasic is a professional programming language, it has hundreds of commands and functions and a very well written manual. Determines the type of the variable at which a pointer is set. The name is derived from the company gfa systemtechnik gmbh, which distributed the software. On a whim last night i decided to give it a go and wrote a couple of very simple programs. It was originally written in gfa basic for the atari st. Gfa basic for the atari st can be used through an emulator, see emulator list. Roms atari st atari st applications st planet emulation.
The unofficial home of gfa basic encom atari gfa basic programming resources and downloads gfa basic community mailinglist for all gfa programmers run. The code segments where taken from irfanview, which hans placed in the public domain. In the mid1980s to the 1990s it enjoyed popularity as an advanced basic dialect, but has been mostly superseded by several other programming languages. In the mid and late 80s, it became very popular for the atari st homecomputer range since the st basic shipped with them was more primitive.
X11 basic is a dialect of the basic programming language with graphics capability that integrates features like shell scripting, cgiprogramming and full graphical visualisation into the easy to learn basic language on modern computers. X11 basic x11 basic is a dialect of the basic programming language with graphics capability that integrates fe. Gfa basic was a popular form of basic for the atari st computer. To update individual components, download, unpack, and copy them from the gbe. Gfa basic is a dialect of the basic programming language, by frank ostrowski.
Tt030falcon030 or fast atari clone resolution of 640x480 or better multitasking operating system such as mint aes v3. Later, ports for the commodore amiga, dos and windows were marketed. What i could not figure out is the process to compile a program. Selection file type icon file name description size revision. On the disk are some demo programs to show you the power of the language. Gfa basic full access basic for the atari st series.
Mit dem gfa basic editor gibt es auch einen sauberen editor fur gfa programme. The disk images created can then be used in atari st emulators such as steem and stew etc. X11 basic is appropriate for virtually all programming tasks. The syntax of x11 basic is most similar to gfa basic in its original ancient implementation for the atari st. Various articles around the topic of pcditto software by avantgarde systems.
To update individual components, download, unpack, and copy them from the gbe archive. Stick to standard resolutions though or the compatibility modes on the falcon. Manuals and documentation related to the atari st computer. Unboxing an old box from the shed, 3 ataris tons of games. Game information, description, and download page for gfa basic v3.
Gfa basic integrated neatly into gem and tos, the atari sts operating system. It was originally written in gfa basic for the atari. I think these beats were the loudest ever heard as a result of a piece of software i created. Gfabasic by frank ostrowski is the most popular basic for the atari st.
I wrote mailing manager st for the atari sttt back in 1991 using gfa basic. I never used gfa basic on any platform but wanted to start messing. Im dusting off my atari st 520, and am trying to understand some semantic details of the gfa basic. Atari st, atari ste, atari mega st, atari mega ste, atari tt030, atari falcon. Ive become interested in programming on the st, and im looking for some recommendations as to what is the best general purpose programming version of basic that i can use. Here youll find a collection of atari st disks that have been recently imaged from my old st collection. Gfa basic by jos schilders originally published in st news volume 1 issue 2, launched on august 9th, 1986. All of the important commands, operators, and functions are. How to build standard 68k and coldfire binaries with my gfa basic editor for the atari st and compatibles. Users have a vast amount of setting options at their disposal, which can yield fantastic images full of beauty and wonder if set properly. One day this cool machine called the st landed on my desk. Some useful, some junk no doubt but its here for your perusal none the less. It includes a good editor, a runtime package, and quite a bit of gem support. Many programs for the atari st consist not only of a.
Converts www hotlists cab or lynx to a thing desktop groups gfabasic source by kellis 9kb. Code and downloads for windows 16bit and 32bit german. A demo with loads of colours, bouncing words and some free advertising for your favourite magazine. Gfa basic is a new basic interpreter for the atari st computers.
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