Once AMOS has loaded, you’ll be presented with a very pretty-looking AMOS Editor. There’s no complicated setup procedure (well, Easy AMOS does need to be installed, but even then all the work is done for you), no complex commands to type in just to get AMOS running - simply insert your AMOS program disk and AMOS will spring to life. Unless you enjoy spending the first few days of your time with a programming language actually installing the damned thing onto ten floppy disks and then another few days trying to figure out how to run the damned thing, I’m afraid AMOS is going to come as bit of a disappointment. Programming in AMOS may come as bit of a shock it you re more used to the sort of unfriendly programming languages that the so-called ‘professionals’ swear by. The AMOS Monitor (Easy AMOS and AMOS pro only) The AMOS Editors (Easy AMOS, AMOS 1.35, AMOS Pro) You can then swap back to your TV as soon as you need colour. Even a cheap green-screen monitor will do for programming. Televisions are OK for running games and watching demo programs, but programming is a totally different kettle of fish altogether - if you can afford a monitor, then do your eyes a favour and get one. Because you’ll be doing a lot of typing, trying to run AMOS on a TV could eventually damage your eyes. If you do decide to take the plunge, you’ll be amazed just how much a hard drive enhances AMOS - not only do your source files load faster, but the AMOS accessories are permanently on tap and everything runs so much smoother.Ī monitor is a definite must if you intend to code anything more than the odd little utility. With the release of machines such as the IDE-equipped A600 and A1200, hard drives have dropped in price faster than stock market shares, so you might just be surprised just how cheap hard drives have become. A hard drive definitely makes AMOS a much friendlier beast to work with (especially AMOS Professional), but don’t feel that your system is second best if you can’t afford such a luxury (a twin drive system is a more than acceptable alternative).
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