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Unit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth

Started byDavid Meyer <papa@sdf.org>
First post2026-05-19 19:54 +0900
Last post2026-05-22 15:29 +0900
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  Unit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth David Meyer <papa@sdf.org> - 2026-05-19 19:54 +0900
    Re: Unit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth dxf <dxforth@gmail.com> - 2026-05-22 13:58 +1000
      Re: Unit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth David Meyer <papa@sdf.org> - 2026-05-22 15:29 +0900

#135084 — Unit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth

FromDavid Meyer <papa@sdf.org>
Date2026-05-19 19:54 +0900
SubjectUnit conversion system for VAX fig-Forth
Message-ID<87h5o3hdop.fsf@localhost>
I recently installed fig-Forth on a public access VAXstation 4000 that I
help operate, and just finished rewriting a collection of words for
converting US customary and SI units for Forth calculator mode.

It was a chance for me to learn some new Forth tricks while
retro-computing in fig-Forth.

Manual: https://papa.sdf.org/cave/vms/yuko-vax.html
Source: https://papa.sdf.org/cave/vms/yuko-vax.txt

E-mail me if you're interested in logging-on to the VAX.

-- 
David Meyer
Takarazuka, Japan
papa@sdf.org

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#135088

Fromdxf <dxforth@gmail.com>
Date2026-05-22 13:58 +1000
Message-ID<6a0fd45a$1@news.ausics.net>
In reply to#135084
On 19/05/2026 8:54 pm, David Meyer wrote:
> I recently installed fig-Forth on a public access VAXstation 4000 that I
> help operate, and just finished rewriting a collection of words for
> converting US customary and SI units for Forth calculator mode.
> 
> It was a chance for me to learn some new Forth tricks while
> retro-computing in fig-Forth.
> 
> Manual: https://papa.sdf.org/cave/vms/yuko-vax.html
> Source: https://papa.sdf.org/cave/vms/yuko-vax.txt

In getting your utility to run on my 16-bit forth, I needed to create a
couple libraries that will be generally useful.  So thanks for that!

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#135089

FromDavid Meyer <papa@sdf.org>
Date2026-05-22 15:29 +0900
Message-ID<87o6i87y8w.fsf@localhost>
In reply to#135088
dxf <dxforth@gmail.com> writes:
>
> In getting your utility to run on my 16-bit forth, I needed to create a
> couple libraries that will be generally useful.  So thanks for that!
>

You're welcome.

I found the source for fig-Forth itself and the CIFIG extensions very educational.

-- 
David Meyer
Takarazuka, Japan
papa@sdf.org

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