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TOSX.DOC - for TOSX.PRG
- Release #02, Version 0.96, On 11/10/91 -
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.
TOS_Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
ColorSave
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.
Limitations
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:
BCS-Atari BBS: (617)396-4607; leave mail for Tom Nolan
(Boston Computer Society Atari User Group Bulletin Board System)
Or:
Power Supply Software
5 South St.
Peabody, MA 01960-6121
(508)532-0615 (ask for Mike)
This package should contain this file, TOSX.DOC and the program
TOSX.PRG.
History:
Release #01, Version 0.90, On 11/09/91 - original
Release #02, Version 0.96, On 11/10/91 - colorsave version
This program is Copyright (c) 1991. It may be distributed for and
only for free, and only accompanied by this documentation in its entirety.
End of Document -----------------------------------------------------------