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ALERT
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This program was inspired by the much simpler version of same written in
BASIC in the Chicago TRS-80 users group magazine some 12 or 13 years ago.
The idea is that a burglar or intruder in your home or business, or just
into your space, will notice a flashing warning message on your computer
screen, hear the sound of a phone being dialed, and exit at a high rate of
speed, probably not bothering to loot or vandalize. Fear of capture is a
powerful motivator.
To run the program, simply type ALERT at the DOS prompt. No fancy opening
screens... the warning messages begin flashing immediately. Intruder Alert!
CALLING POLICE. Every so often sounds simulating a telephone dialing the
police issue from the computer's speaker (this feature may be disabled by
using the command line argument s, that is by typing: alert s, instead of
just alert at the DOS prompt).
To exit the program, press } (the ] shifted). This may be changed by
recompiling the source code. Of course, control-c or rebooting also exits.
At program exit, the running time is reported. This is an extra security
feature so the user knows that no one has stopped, and then restarted the
program.
The text and background colors as well as the text location are varied about
every half minute to prevent screen burn-in.
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Registration:
This is Needware. Use the program freely and in good conscience without
payment of a registration fee. If, however, its use does prevent or limit
the extent of a burglary, I ask that you send me $7.50 in gratitude, or $5.00
and a testimonial letter. This is a very small price to pay for saving
hundreds or even thousands of dollars in household or business property from
theft or destruction.
M\Cooper
3138 Foster Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224