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Re: CPC6128 BASIC Program Switcher

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In article <9813d4e5-4979-493a-8be6-c381e8d3832fn@googlegroups.com>, 
amigiac@gmail.com says...
> 
> On the CPC 6128 I remember using a utility which could be background
> loaded like an RSX and then allowed you to load a program, use a
> special key combination and load another program. You could then use
> the special key combination to switch between them even with the two
> programs running. I have the feeling it only worked with Basic
> programs and it would have been on an Amstrad Action cover tape as I
> got most of my utility software that way.
> 
> If anyone knows it's name or where I can get it my current obsession
> with it may be quenched. Thanks.

That sounds like "Flik".

There's a YouTube demo of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
9pkLcWc_GzE.

And here's a download page: https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_util-
flik.htm

There, no more need to be jealous of those fancy Windows users with 
their Alt-Tab :-)

HTH,
R

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