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- Subject: File 1 of 4 -- Explanations...
-
- The following three program listings are taken from the September
- 1987 issue of PCResource magazine.. They were developed by Dave Rowell
- to handle a couple of problems he encountered.. I think they are worth
- mentioning, and using if needed...
-
- The first, DEBOOT.BAS, creates a file called DEBOOT.COM.. When run, DEBOOT.COM
- is a memory resident routine which traps the CTRL-ALT-DEL (or CTRL-SYSREQ on
- certain PCs using BTC keyboards) key sequences. This effectively disables
- the rebooting process.. at least to a point.. In reality, the reboot key
- sequence is reassigned to the LEFT SHIFT-ALT-DEL key sequence... The exciting
- thing that I see here, is that this could be incorporated into systems that
- shound not be rebooted by the user.. Rowell on the other hand thought it
- usefull to those BASIC programmers with BTC keyboards who want to press
- CTRL-BREAK, but end up rebooting through a slip of the finger.. Either way,
- if you need it, try it...
-
- The second, SCANCODE.BAS is another of Rowell's little utilities.. It takes
- his logic a step further, and allows the user to find the scancode of any
- key that is pressed.. The program will display the associated scancode on
- the screen after it is selected.. CTRL-ESC to exit from the program... This
- also generates a file called SCANCODE.COM which is the final form program
- file... I see it as worthwhile for those who have nonstandard...
-
- The third, KEYKILL.BAS is the third of the set.. Rowell intended it to be used
- together with SCANCODE.COM.. The idea here is to provide the user with the
- ability to selectively disable certain keys.. up to three at a time.. The
- initial run of the program generates KEYKILL.COM.. (However, I suspect if you
- elect to change the keys you want to disable, you have to rerun KEYKILL.BAS)
- When KEYKILL.BAS is run, it asks for the scancodes of the keys that you want
- to disable.. (which you have previously obtained).. To avoid entering three,
- just press ENTER for each you wish to omit when you are prompted...
-
- If you have interest in obtaining more information, Rowell can be contacted
- directly at this address:
-
- 80 Elm St.
- Peterborough, NH 03458
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