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The WB2.0 Devs: directory

Unlike version 3 of the operating system, version 2 attempts to hide away the most powerful parts of the Amiga OS away from the user. As such, the Devs directory does not have an icon and can only be accessed via the "Show all files" menu or through the Shell. The Devs directory can be found on the original Workbench2.0 disk.

Clipboard.device

As the name suggests clipboard.device handles system friendly access of the clipboard, allowing software to cut and paste between applications.

Keymaps Directory

This directory stores the files required to alter the keyboard configuration to a particular country. It requires manual configuration using the CLI. This can be automated on startup by placing a command in the user-startup, such as

SETMAP GB

MountList

MountList consists of a basic text file that mount filing systems not mounted in the ROM, using a suitable handler located in the L directory. By default the file contains the mountlist entry for the Speak, Aux, and Queue handler, as well as an example mount list for a recoverable RAM disk. This can be expanded by the user to also mount "alien" filing systems such as PC and Mac disks, or CD-ROMs.

Narrator.device

The narrator.device is used by the Say program to produce basic speech. The resulting effects are robotic, but very amusing!

Printer.device

Another device with a cryptic name:) The Printer.device unsurprisingly alters the parallel port to communicate to and from the printer.

Printers Directory

The directory most people will be familiar with. This contains driver software specifically designed for a printer. The standard Workbench drivers are fairly basic so when possible get a PD or commercial driver (such as TurboPrint) to get the best out of your printer.

Parallel.device

A high-level, system-friendly way of software accessing the parallel port. Many applications bypass this altogether, replacing it with their own custom drivers that allow faster transfer rates.

Serial-device

Similar to the basic concept of the parallel.device above, it provides high-level access to the serial port allowing data to be streamed to and from the Serial port. The basic Serial.device is quite slow resulting in many freeware replacements being released such as the 8n1.device.

System-Configuration

The file stores basic information on system configuration, such as the type of printer device selected.

 



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