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- TOSX.DOC - for TOSX.PRG
- - Release #02, Version 0.96, On 11/10/91 -
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- This program simply pauses for a key after a TOS program runs before
- returning to the desktop. It also ensures that programs don't sloppily
- leave the colors changed after they exit.
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- TOS_Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------
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- TOSX is a tiny TSR program that adds the convenience of pausing for a
- keystroke from the user after every TOS or TTP program exits, so any
- program output on the screen is not lost before you can read it.
- Specifically, whenever the attempt is made to run a program with a
- three-letter extension beginning with T or t (such as *.TOS or *.TTP files)
- and that program exits, the message ' - Press a key to continue - ' is
- displayed and you must press a key before TOSX will exit to the Desktop or
- shell.
- Needless to say, this is redundant for programs that automatically do
- this anyway. For programs (like ARC and LZH) where this feature is an
- option, it eliminates the need to specify that option.
- Not all programs are run from a shell like the Desktop - many programs
- can run other programs (like HiSoft DevPac). TOSX keeps track of up to 32
- levels of recursive program calls.
- In addition to GEM programs, TOSX deliberately ignores TOS TSR
- programs (such as most AUTO folder programs), which are usually not run for
- their screen output. TOSX also deliberately ignores programs run from
- memory rather than from disk, such as when a debugger runs a program or
- HiSoft DevPac (or Basic) runs it's assembler/compiler.
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- ColorSave
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- As a bonus feature, TOSX now saves the color palette every time a
- program is run, and restores it when it exits, so sloppily-written
- programs cannot trash your choice of screen colors.
- Like TOSX, the ColorSave feature also supports recursive programs, but
- only to four levels deep.
- Unlike TOSX, it applies to ALL programs, not just TOS programs loaded
- from disk.
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- Limitations
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- Currently, TOSX may not recognize an abnormal termination, such as a
- crash. Also, it will falsely recognize an unsucessful attempt to run a TOS
- program, such as if you mistype a name on a commandline. Hey, it's only
- version 0.96!
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- If you'd like a particular feature or just more features generally,
- here's what you have to do: just ask!
- If you'd like this program (or others) to have a future, or you'd like
- to donate $5 towards that cause or in sincerest thanks, here's where:
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- BCS-Atari BBS: (617)396-4607; leave mail for Tom Nolan
- (Boston Computer Society Atari User Group Bulletin Board System)
-
- Or:
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- Power Supply Software
- 5 South St.
- Peabody, MA 01960-6121
- (508)532-0615 (ask for Mike)
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- This package should contain this file, TOSX.DOC and the program
- TOSX.PRG.
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- History:
- Release #01, Version 0.90, On 11/09/91 - original
- Release #02, Version 0.96, On 11/10/91 - colorsave version
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- This program is Copyright (c) 1991. It may be distributed for and
- only for free, and only accompanied by this documentation in its entirety.
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