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Load file from HTTP into AtariWriter

Thomas Cherryhomes edited this page Oct 23, 2020 · 2 revisions

For this test, you will need

  • Atari
  • #FujiNet
  • Working WiFi Connection
  • atari-apps.irata.online in an available host slot.

The n-handler-dosxl.atr disk contains a copy of AtariWriter in file form, AW.COM.

Steps

  1. Power on #FujiNet
  2. Power on Atari
  3. Wait for CONFIG to boot.
  4. In Hosts, select atari-apps.irata.online host slot.
  5. Select Tests/ directory
  6. Select n-handler-dosxl.atr, select D1:, mount as R/O
  7. Once HOSTS/DEVICES appears, press OPTION to boot. Keep holding OPTION to disable BASIC.
  8. Wait for DOS XL banner.
  9. Use NCD to set the directory to HTTP://FUJINET-TESTING.IRATA.ONLINE/
D1:NCD N:HTTP://FUJINET-TESTING.IRATA.ONLINE/
  1. Verify the directory with NPWD.
D1:NPWD
  1. Load AtariWriter.
D1:AW
  1. Once AtariWriter is started, press L to load file
  2. at LOAD DEVICE:FILENAME prompt enter N:FMOUNT.DOC
  3. File should load.
  4. at SELECT LETTER prompt, press E to edit.
  5. Verify that the FMOUNT document has loaded.
  6. Power off Atari. Test done.

Expected Result

  • FMOUNT.DOC should load from the HTTP server, and should be editable.
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