From 84f096b65aa2831729c3631271d172b1617178c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cy384 Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:31:39 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] note that 68030 machines are probably fast enough now --- README.md | 9 +++++---- ssheven.c | 8 +++++--- 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 44c7b9f..5c258a2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ ssheven ------- A modern SSH client for Mac OS 7/8/9. -Project status: as of 0.8.0 ([see github releases](https://github.com/cy384/ssheven/releases)), a functional SSH client, able to connect via key or password. Versions prior to 1.0.0 are alpha/beta quality. +Project status: as of 0.8.0 ([see github releases](https://github.com/cy384/ssheven/releases)), fairly secure and usable, but without a polished UX or all planned features. Versions prior to 1.0.0 should be considered alpha/beta quality. ![ssheven screenshot](http://www.cy384.com/media/img/ssheven-0.6.1-screenshot.png) system requirements ------------------- -* CPU: Any PPC processor, or at least a 25 MHz 68040/68LC040. Presently, all 68030 and 68020 CPUs are too slow. +* CPU: Any PPC processor, or at least a 68030 (68040 strongly recommended). * RAM: 2MB. * Disk space: 1MB for the fat binary. * System 7.1 or later. Versions below 7.5 require the Thread Manager extension. @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ roadmap * general ssheven code cleanup * select words on double click * font face and size options +* improve draw speed 1.0.0 (first "real" release) * nicer error presentation for more failure cases @@ -32,7 +33,7 @@ roadmap * configurable terminal string known bugs -* initial key exchange is too slow for 68030 machines (improve `mbedtls_mpi_exp_mod` and BN assembly) (needs 5x speed improvement for 68030) +* drawing the screen is wildly slow * input latency feels high because redrawing the screen is slow * receiving a large amount of data breaks the channel (e.g. `cat /dev/zero`) * excessive redraws/flicker while selecting @@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ known bugs possible upcoming features * scp file transfer -* more complete color support (currently uses an 8-color hack) +* more complete color support (currently uses the default Mac 8 color palette) * keyboard-interactive authentication build diff --git a/ssheven.c b/ssheven.c index 03f5ec8..29b5bdf 100644 --- a/ssheven.c +++ b/ssheven.c @@ -1039,7 +1039,9 @@ int safety_checks(void) long int cpu_type = 0; int cpu_slow = 0; int cpu_bad = 0; + err = Gestalt(gestaltNativeCPUtype, &cpu_type); + if (err != noErr || cpu_type == 0) { // earlier than 7.5, need to use other gestalt @@ -1052,13 +1054,13 @@ int safety_checks(void) else { if (cpu_type <= gestalt68010) cpu_bad = 1; - if (cpu_type <= gestalt68030) cpu_slow = 1; + if (cpu_type <= gestalt68020) cpu_slow = 1; } } else { if (cpu_type <= gestaltCPU68010) cpu_bad = 1; - if (cpu_type <= gestaltCPU68030) cpu_slow = 1; + if (cpu_type <= gestaltCPU68020) cpu_slow = 1; } // if we don't have at least a 68020, stop @@ -1068,7 +1070,7 @@ int safety_checks(void) return 0; } - // if we don't have at least a 68040, warn + // if we don't have at least a 68030, warn if (cpu_slow) { CautionAlert(ALRT_CPU_SLOW, nil);