Post by Fab5 on the reason for the delay

[mili]

And I quote:
Software Support - Work in Progress - Jan 28, 2008


Just to let everyone know what is going on.

First off, my Dish signal has been restored so I can test the software for both Dish and Bev in real time from my location.

Second, I am in the process of re-writing the entire emu-core timer and opcode functions.

I am doing this for two reasons:

1. The providers like to re-use old code or variations thereof, so rather than releasing patches when this happens, the new core emu file will process the latest updates correctly. This will mean less down time for everyone.

2. The providers are now running code that requires EXACT cycle counts of code execution. Again, rather than releasing a new patch for each code update, the new emu-core file will automatically process the updates.

In addition, I will add the timings for the Map calls, such as Map57 and my method of treating such timings statistically rather than relying on brute-force fixes.

In the end, we will have a bullet-proof emulation platform that should not go down often.


This will all take me about 3-4 days to complete and will be painful for you guys, but it needs to be done.


Please be patient. We will all be back up in a snap!


Fab5

This sucks ass but at least he is working on the fucking thing.

mili

[Wingman69]

Good to hear something from at least one coder, now if only we could hear something about the Enigma. BTW Is there still a huge delay in getting USB atmegas now?

[richard g]

i think for milli to post something like that, well draw your own conclusions. it will be done right

[wolf_gt21]

is Fab working on the fix himself? If he is , well he's pretty dedicated

[rc_drag_racer]

USB2.0ATMEGA256 Version 4.07

Jan 28, 2008

Version4.07
Temporary Dish patch

I uploaded this to the atmega files section.

[A-Team]

Hey its working and will be runnin' stronger in less than a week sounds sweet to me.

[wileys_farm]

3-4 days for bullet proof emulation? That doesn't seem logical.

[HCCAfan]

3-4 days for bullet proof emulation? That doesn't seem logical.

why you gotta shoot down their dreams bro?? lmao! i agree, however if it happens, i will be very impressed.

btw, those business days or just days?

[spanga]

i think he's saying ''by and large bulletproof"........just like vests....bulletproof unless you get hit in the head....lol

[JT]

i think he's saying ''by and large bulletproof"........just like vests....bulletproof unless you get hit in the head....lol

Great analogy spanga. I have more confidence in fab5 than any other coder with his "own" product and doing it in the harshest of conditions we've ever seen in this hobby.

On another note....Please, Please, PLEASE get this done in time for super bowl fab5. :p I have other options, but the more the merrier. It's safe to assume they're gonna hit us with everything they've got about Friday and maybe even an hour before the game. ;)

[takiak1]

when Fab5 promises something, believe me he really means it..........coming from him is more assuring than if it was coming from any other coder........time, of course, will show

[spanga]

On another note....Please, Please, PLEASE get this done in time for super bowl fab5. :p I have other options, but the more the merrier. It's safe to assume they're gonna hit us with everything they've got about Friday and maybe even an hour before the game. ;)super bowl seems to be a benchmark in our minds, albeit a great time to attack plastic apparently.....dtv took a whack at plastic a few years back so that's a not so fond memory for many.......similiarly every 12/12 and 12/6 will bring out memories...........however, when you think of it, if i was paying 2 million dollars a second or whatever to air commercials i'd want as many pirates as possible watching them.....this is all just blah blah, but if the advertisers have any influence they might petition for no ecm until at least the 4th quarter......hope the game isn't close!......lol

[picabo0001]

I'm hoping this is for the atmega 128.....Please be as we have been down so long. Thanks Fab5 for all your dedication.....Please be atmega 128 for dish Pleaseeee....

[ellsmako]

Personnally do not have one yet, I will as soon as finances permit,.. but love the comment about the head shot,.. ps. I do thing Fab5 will pull it off and other will copy,.. too bad for me dish and bev do not carry channel one russian

[Wingman69]

I'm hoping this is for the atmega 128.....Please be as we have been down so long. Thanks Fab5 for all your dedication.....Please be atmega 128 for dish Pleaseeee....

This is for the USB Atmega 256, nothing else.

[ruciz]

3-4 days for bullet proof emulation? That doesn't seem logical.

Nothings bulletproof..

I think what he means is history can repeat itself without any need to upgrade like there currently is... Updates will be easily integrated without reworking all the code to make 'that' fix work..

[Bandit5906]

You gotta love this hobby: personally I liked it when we were all looking for "jump points" but those days are long gone and we are at a far different level now.

So saying I tip my hat to this current, new breed of coders!