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Turbo-Res, v1.0
Turbo-ST (v1.8) ACC Selector
Copyright 1990 by Blake Arnold
Delphi: 1BLAKE
CIS: 71311,2775
Turbo-ST itself is copyright 1990 by SofTrek, and is NOT to
be freely distributed. However, this program (Turbo-Res) may be
freely distributed as long as this documentation file remains with
it and intact. Please note that neither I, nor this program are
in any way connected with SofTrek.
This program was written for those that have purchased
version 1.8 of Turbo-ST. Turbo-ST comes in two separate "ACC" and
"PRG" versions. This program allows you to boot a disk in any
resolution and still have the proper version of Turbo-ST installed
with no user input. Since we're only concerned with the "ACC"
versions, this document will deal with them specifically. Please
note that this program is only designed for use with systems that
use the root directory of drive "A:" for accessories (this is the
normal, default configuration of an ST).
Turbo-ST version 1.8 (and quite possibly all future versions)
apparently comes in two distinct variants, a monochrome version
and a color version. In order for Turbo-ST to work properly, the
proper variant must be loaded for the monitor type that is being
used (color or monochrome).
How it works:
Turbo-Res simply verifies that the ACC's are named properly
for the current monitor type (ie. "mono" version for use with a
monochrome monitor, etc.). It works by checking the current
resolution and naming the proper version to an active "ACC" file
extender, and renames the incorrect version to an inactive "ACX"
extender. If the correct version has already been selected no
operation is performed. However, if the program cannot locate
both "TRBOMONO.AC? and TRBOCOLR.AC? (the "?" is a wildcard) on the
root of drive "A:" an error message will be briefly displayed.
Installation:
No user input is required when running Turbo-Res. Simply
put both TRBOCOLR.ACC and TRBOMONO.ACC in the root (main)
directory of drive "A:", and TRBO_RES.PRG in the "AUTO" folder on
the same drive. TRBO_RES.PRG will run from any position in the
AUTO folder. It also does not remain memory resident after it has
completed its task; it simply renames the files (if needed) and
terminates. You will now be able to boot your disk on either a
monochrome or a color montior and have the proper version of
Turbo-ST installed.
Warranty/Guarantee:
None whatsoever, either expressed or implied.
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An extra toy at no cost to you (well, almost no cost):
I've also included SCACHE.PRG in this archive. It's a useful
program that many people aren't even aware of. I'm not sure who
wrote it, but read the brief documentation that accompanies it for
an explanation of its purpose. It does seem to speed up directory
access times significantly on a floppy system.