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WAKEUP 1.0
Copyright 1991 by Chuck Steenburgh
WAKEUP 1.0 is a simple, easy-to-use program that allows you
to set an "alarm clock" for your PC. With WAKEUP you can
put your PC to "sleep" until a designated time, when it
"wakes up" and performs actions that you specify.
USAGE
WAKEUP hh:mm
hh:mm Time that you want your PC to "wake
up and begin performing specified
actions. Entered in 24-hour format.
EXAMPLES
WAKEUP 9:30 "Go to sleep" until 9:30 a.m.
WAKEUP 06:45 "Go to sleep" until 6:45 a.m.
WAKEUP 22:12 "Go to sleep" until 10:12 p.m.
The leading zero in the time is optional. Note that 12:00
midnight is "00:00" and not "24:00."
OPERATION
When first run, WAKEUP will clear the screen (saving the
contents in memory). Your PC will sit there silently waiting
until the designated time. When the appointed hour arrives,
WAKEUP will execute a batch file named WAKEME.BAT. This file
may include virtually any commands or programs that you can
think of, the only limitation being that WAKEUP remains in
memory during this time.
An example WAKEME.BAT file is included. WAKEUP is most
useful when used to execute smaller programs or commands such
backups, security programs, or even phone dialers (i.e., have
your computer call you from the office in case the electricity
goes off in the middle of the night and your alarm doesn't go
off!).
After WAKEME.BAT has been executed, WAKEUP will restore the
contents of the screen to what it was before WAKEUP was exe-
cuted.
If, after beginning WAKEUP, you change your mind, simply
press any key. You will be prompted for a new WAKEUP time;
enter the new time in the space provided. If you want to
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cancel the program and return to DOS, type "x" instead of
a new time.
ERRORS
WAKEUP will beep and produce an error message if you enter
an incorrect wakeup time. You can test for the DOS errorlevel
to determine the specific nature of your error:
ERRORLEVEL ERROR
========== =====
0 Normal program termination
1 WAKEUP cancelled by user
2 No colon (:) in wakeup time
3 Invalid 1st time digit
4 Invalid 2nd time digit
5 Invalid 3rd time digit
6 Invalid 4th time digit
7 Time string too long/too short
REGISTRATION
This program is a copyrighted work. You are granted a
license to evaluate this program free of charge for 30 days,
after which time you must register or stop using the program.
To register, send $10 to:
Chuck Steenburgh
304A North Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450
For your $10, you will receive the following:
- The latest version of WAKEUP on disk
- Shareware versions of my other utility programs
- Version 2.0 of WAKEUP when released
SUPPORT
I am glad to provide support to registered users, and to
those who are evaluating the program under the 30-day license.
You may contact me by writing to the address above, by calling
(703)464-5290, or on CompuServe at 72330,1776.
DISCLAIMER
This program comes without warranty express or implied and
is provided AS IS. The author makes no guarantees that the
program will do ANYTHING. In testing, the program has perfor-
med as described in this documentation; however, the wide
variance in operating systems, processors, and other equipment
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precludes absolute guarantees of performance. The author
assumes no liability for any damages arising out of the use
of this program; use it AT YOUR OWN RISK.
This document formatted with MARGARINE 2.7 text file format-
ting utility.
Program compiled under Power C 2.1.0 and linked with GRAFIX
library from MIX Software.
Chuck Steenburgh
304A North Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(703)464-5290
CIS: 72330,1776
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