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(C)Copyright 1993 by ALPHA 1 and STEVE LaRUE all rights reserved.
Have you ever started a program only to find that you need to read the docs
or some other text file to do what you wanted to. Then you had to unload it,
load a text reader read the docs and then reload the program ?
NEVER AGAIN ! NOW THERE'S TXTREAD1
This is a TSR program it's purpose is to display or browse a text file.
REQUIRES a harddisk with about 400k FREE DISK SPACE on drive C:.
USAGE:
USE the Syntax txtread1 to load the program, press ALT ESC to popup.
In case of a screen view problem try :
the Syntax txtread1 MONO to force monochrome(b&w) screen mode.
Keys used are:
Press the ALT ESC keys together to pop up the viewer.
At the "View another drive" prompt press any valid drive letter.
Use the ARROW keys to find a file.
Use the ENTER key to change sub directory.
Press ENTER to select a file to view.
Use the ARROW keys,PGUP,PGDN,HOME and END to browse a file.
Press ENTER or ESC to quit a file view.
To REMOVE from memory press ALT X at the "View another file" prompt.
NOTE As with most TSR's ,memory will not be reclaimed (4k) if another
program has been loaded and not unloaded prior to unloading this one.
The shareware version will display text files smaller than 20,000 bytes.
The registered version will display text files around 100,000 bytes.
The MAJOR ADVANTAGE'S are that you can pop this program up over any other
dos program and read the docs or any other text file on ANY drive
without quiting and reloading your current program.
Technical : This TSR will swap your application to your disk to free up
the memory needed to view a text file.
Only 4k overhead. Will use EMS if available instead of harddisk .
Benefits of registration include but are not limited to :
1 - Large file viewing around 100,000 bytes
2 - No delayed screens
3 - You will receive the most current version
4 - You will receive notice of upgrades
5 - You will receive notice of other programs as they become availiable
6 - You will receive PEACE of MIND knowing you've done the right thing
Legal stuff....
You are encouraged to copy and distribute this shareware version.
You are authorized to try this program for a period of 30 days....
then you MUST register it or DELETE IT .
ALPHA 1 and STEVE LARUE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
FOR THE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE
....TO REGISTER SEND $15.00 U.S.
Make check out to STEVE LARUE
(send cash at your own risk)
INCLUDE YOUR NAME , ADDRESS ,phone
program name and the DISK SIZE (5 1/4 or 3 1/2) TO:
ALPHA 1
P.O. BOX 189
JEFFERSON ,MA. 01522-0189
U.S.A.
The author (Steve LaRue) can be contacted at the channel 1 bbs 617 354 8873
just leave a message.
06-11-93 Original release