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Fantastic OHMs Calculator
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Written by
Mike Viens
(C)opyright 1990
Version 1.1s
Electronic Illusions BBS
1200 - 2400 Bauds Supporting MNP Level 5 and v.42
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│ Disclaimer │
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MichaelSoft makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software and
accompanying documentation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MichaelSoft BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM, EVEN IF MichaelSoft HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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│ Trademarks │
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Fantastic OHMs Calculator is a trademark of MichaelSoft.
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│ Shareware │
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FOC is being distributed under a unique marketing method known as
Shareware. The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) offers the
following definition of Shareware:
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and
continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual
programs differ on details -- some REQUEST registration
while others REQUIRE it, some specify a maximum trial
period. With registration, you get anything from the simple
right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with
a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware
authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial
authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In
both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main
difference is in the method of distribution. The author
specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.
For example, some authors require written permission before
a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
So, Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of
software. You should find software that suits your needs
and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is
low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you
don't pay for it.
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│ Registration │
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Registration licenses you to use FOC. Any unregistered use other than
trial use to determine if FOC meets your needs is a violation of our
license agreement and is forbidden.
Single user registration is available in many ways. This is such a
simple program, that I feel most people would not pay to continue to use
it, so I have several ways for you to register it. First, you can send me
$5.00 per copy. I always accept money. If you want to call my BBS and
upload a few of your favorite programs, I will accept that as well. Next,
if you write Shareware, and have a program I may like, we may be able to
swap registrations. Let me know what you have. If you choose to upload a
few programs, in order to get the registered version with your name in it,
you will have to call back in a few days and it will be waiting for you.
You must also tell me via a comment that you have uploaded some programs
and would like registration for FOC. Without this comment, I will not
know to create you a registered version.
The FOC license authorizes use of one copy of FOC on one machine at a
time. If you have multiple computers, either stand-a-lone, networked, or
multi-user, you need to register one copy of FOC for each workstation on
which it will be used.
For registration and licensing of more than ten copies, please contact
MichaelSoft directly at (207) 872-2425 for details on our quantity
discounts and site licensing arrangements.
FOC is NOT, never has been, and never will be free. If you use it for
more than two weeks from the date you obtain it, YOU MUST REGISTER.
Shareware should and can work only with your help.
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│ Distribution │
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FOC may be freely distributed as long as no charge is required to obtain
it and as long as all files in this ZIPped file are all in original form.
Any modification to FOC or its accompanying files is strictly prohibited.
If you find FOC or any of its files not in tact, report it to me as soon
as possible. Tell me where you got it, when you got it and what is wrong
with it. I can't and won't be responsible for the integrity of FOC
when you receive it. When FOC leaves MichaelSoft, it runs correctly with
no damaging or destructive results.
If any Shareware distributor wants to distribute FOC, or any product that
is copyrighted by MichaelSoft, your company MUST contact me directly and
tell me you wish to do so and obtain specific written permission.
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│ For the curious │
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FOC was written with Turbo Pascal 5.5. Any serious questions about my
programming techniques, I will be glad to answer, however, I will not give
out source code! You may contact me via my BBS or by writing to me at the
address below.
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│ Requirements │
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To use FOC, you need at least DOS 3.0 and AT LEAST 48K of memory free.
FOC may be accessed via DOS's PATH command. A color monitor is highly
recommended but not necessary to run FAC.
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│ Introduction │
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I wrote FOC because I wanted to. Since this is such a simple program and
it only performs a small task, why not write it. I figured somewhere
out there in the computer world, someone would have a bunch of resistors
and want to know the OHMs that they are rated for. I have made this
program quite fool proof. It allows only certain input at certain times.
For example, the color you can give for the first and fourth band are
different and will only accept "legal" colors. You will see what I mean
when you actually run it. FOC is completely menu driven and is incredibly
easy to use.
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│ Getting started │
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To start using FOC, just type FOC and hit the <Enter> key. You will be
greeted by a screen showing the same information as at the top of this
manual. The prompt on the bottom line asks you to hit any key to
continue. Do so when you are ready. If you hit ESC at this screen, you
will return to DOS.
The next (and only) screen you will see is where everything happens. The
window on the left will display the values that you have typed, and then
at the bottom of it, will display the OHMs and tolerance percentage. The
window in the middle will inform you what to do as well as tell you what
color band you should be choosing for (1,2,3 or 4). The window on the
right is where all the color are listed. You may choose anything from
this list. At all times, you will only be able to choose some of the
colors listed. There are reasons for that. Not all of the colors listed
are "legal" values for every color band. Simply use the UP and DOWN arrow
keys to move through the list. Hit <Enter> when a color is highlighted to
select that color. Do the same for the next three color bands, and you
will then be displayed the correct OHMs and tolerance. A screen will
appear at the bottom of the screen asking if you want to do another. You
may hit Y, y, or <Enter> for YES or N, n, or ESC for NO. If you choose
YES, then the information from the last resistor is cleared from the
screen and you start all over. If you choose no, you are returned to DOS.
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│ Exit to DOS │
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You may choose this function anytime by hitting ESC while in FOC. This
will clear the screen, return to DOS and print a little reminder to
register this program.
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│ Registered Version of FAC │
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The registered version of FOC will be identical in operation to the
shareware version. The only difference is there will not be a "goodbye"
screen telling you to register. The size of FOC.EXE will be smaller as a
result of this. There is not a monochrome version of FAC available.
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│ Bug Reports │
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While I think I have gotten all the bugs in FAC, there may still be some.
I would appreciate it if you find one, you will let me know. Include the
version of FAC you have, ALL information about your computer system, what
is wrong or happening that makes you think there is a bug and your name,
address, and phone number. Send it to the address below.
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│ Registered Version of FOC │
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The registered version of FOC will be exactly the same as the Shareware
version except the goodbye screen telling you to register will be gone.
As a result of this, FOC.EXE will be a little smaller.
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│ Bug Reports │
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While I think I have gotten all the bugs in FOC, there may still be some.
I would appreciate it of you find one, you will let me know. Include the
version of FOC you have, ALL information about your computer system, what
is wrong or happening that makes you think there is a bug and your name,
address, and phone number. Send it to the address below.
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│ Custom Software │
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I will, at my discretion, write custom software for you. Also, at my
discretion, I will allow you to pick the language you want it written in.
Your choices are Turbo Pascal 5.5, QuickBasic 4.5 and QuickC 2.0.
Depending on how big the project is, that will MOSTLY determine if I will
write it for you. The more complicated the program, the harder it is to
write. In all cases, the finished product is a copyright of MichaelSoft.
You may purchase the source code for your use only, but MichaelSoft will
still own the program. You may not, without prior written authorization,
sell the source code or a finished product of MichaelSoft. You may
purchase the rights to any program I write for you and MichaelSoft will
give up all claims to that program. Direct any inquiries to the address
below.
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│ Versions │
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Version 1.0s - Initial release on 04/23/90.
Version 1.1s - Rewrote FOC in Turbo Pascal 5.5 making FOC.EXE much
smaller and faster. Released on 11/02/90.
I may be reached at:
Mike Viens
276 Main Street Apt. 1
Waterville, Maine 04901
(207)872-2425 Voice - from 5:00pm to 10:00pm ONLY