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- IDLE
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- by Bob Dolan
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- Introduction
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- IDLE is a utility which provides three benefits. First, it protects
- your computer's screen from burn in. Secondly, it provides information
- to those who look at your screen in your absense. Finally, it gives
- your system a certain protection from intrusion.
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- When IDLE is run from the DOS using the following command line for example:
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- IDLE "I'm at a meeting. Be back at 2 PM" BOB
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- The screen will clear and a box will bounce around the screen at a rate
- of about every 2 seconds. Inside of this box will be the message shown
- above in quotes. The display will continue in this mode until
- interrupted by a press on the <Space Bar>. This will bring up the
- password dialog. If the password is entered properly, the system will
- be restored to the user. Otherwise the previous screen protection mode
- is continued.
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- Unavoidable jargon
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- IDLE is Copyright 1991 by Bob Dolan, All rights reserved.
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- IDLE is distributed as Freeware. This means that I own it, but you are
- free to use it in a non-commercial environment. If you are in a
- commercial environment (at work), or wish to include IDLE in your
- product or service, contact me at the address listed below. Although
- you are not required to pay for this software, donations (e.g.$10) or
- letters are always appreciated.
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- My address:
- Bob Dolan
- Willis Avenue
- Rochester, New York 14616
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- Distribution
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- If you distribute IDLE to friends, associates, or to a computer bulletin
- board system (BBS), you may only distribute the compressed file
- including the copyright and disclaimer.
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- Disclaimer
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- The Copyright Owner hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this
- software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any
- implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
- purpose. The Copyright Owner will not be liable for any special,
- incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of
- data or any other reason, even if The Copyright owner or an agent of
- The Copyright Owner has been advised of the possibility of such
- damages. In no event shall The Copyright Owner's liability for any
- damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software,
- regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software
- bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
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- Product History
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- Version 1.0 -- 10-07-91
- It is released.
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- Other Products from Bob Dolan
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- Smart Solitaire
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- Version 1.01 -- November 9, 1989
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- A text mode klondike solitaire card game which uses the mouse. Features
- BOSS mode and smart playing features, such as automatic card placement
- in obvious situations. Very addicting and fun!
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- Shareware.........$10
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- VLINES (5-24-90)
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- VLINES is a flying lines demo that runs on VGA adapters. It can produce
- some interesting moire patterns as well as brilliant color combinations.
-
- Freeware...........$0
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- TCAL
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- Version 1.0 -- June 24, 1990
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- The TSR Calendar (TCAL) is a resident popup calendar which is useful for
- viewing any month of any year by controlling the PgUp, PgDn, and arrow
- keys in the following manner:
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- Freeware...........$0
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- Laser Fireworks (8-11-90)
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- Laser Fireworks is a pyro like demo program which utilizes lasers having
- the effects of fireworks. Hard to explain, fun to watch!
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- Freeware...........$0
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- Phone Base
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- Version 2.0 -- November 8, 1990
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- Phone Base is basically a small dedicated database containing two
- fields. Any two field database requirement you have can be filled by
- PhoneBase. However, the primary intention of this application is the
- storing and dialing of phone numbers.
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- Shareware.........$5
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- MagnaFile
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- Version 1.06 -- November 1991
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- MagnaFile is a DOS shell which is directed at a wide range of users
- from the DOS beginner to the most prolific DOS power users. MagnaFile
- provides services to the user to simplify access to DOS. It also
- increases the efficiency of doing many of the more tedious operations
- DOS requires.
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- Magnafile commands are carried out using a one-key interface. Most
- operations are associated with a very obvious key, such as <C> for the
- Copy command.
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- The most useful utilities provided by MagnaFile are:
- File Copying \
- File Moving \ Single file
- File Deleting / or in groups.
- File attribute/
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- File Descriptions (40 characers)
- File Viewing & Editing
- File execution
- Disk navigation
- File & Directory Renaming
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- File Archiving, Unarchiving, and Archive viewing.
- Command line interface
- Mouse handling.
- Screen saver and password protection.
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- Magnafile is similar to Norton Commander(NC). Beta testers of this
- product say that MagnaFile will be an important tool on your computer,
- whoever you are, whatever level user you are.
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- Shareware..........$15
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- DcD
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- Version 1.1 -- October 1991
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- DcD is a utility to assist DOS users in moving about a Hard disk drive
- directory structure. When you run DcD, it scans your disk and builds a
- tree which reflects the directory relationships that exist. Once this
- is done, DcD can present you with this tree, displayed in a graphical
- nature. You may move a cursor to other directories and change to them
- by pressing the <Enter> key.
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- Freeware...........$0
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- TLines
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- Version 1.0 -- October 1991
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- A moving lines demo, similar to VLINES, this program runs in text mode and
- draws lines using several types of text characters.
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- Freeware...........$0
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- FreeView
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- Version 1.0 -- October 7, 1991
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- FreeView is a hex or text file viewer. FreeView provides text searching
- functions and can handle files up to 5000 lines in length.
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- Freeware...........$0
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- Idle
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- Version 1.0 -- October 1991
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- Idle is a text mode screen saver, which will display a message you specify.
- The message is shown in a box which moves around the screen until a keystroke
- interrupts it. At this point the user is returned back to DOS if the correct
- password is entered. All parameters are user specified.
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- Freeware...........$0
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- Starz
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- Version 1.0 -- October 1991
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- A user controllable starfield. If a mouse is connected, the user can steer
- the display. Occasional speed changes and swirls make this an interesting
- screen saver.
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- Freeware...........$0
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- Yacht-Z -- A dice strategy game for Windows 3.0
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- Version 1.30 -- October 31, 1991
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- Yacht-Z is a version of the classic dice game in its triple scoring
- variety. The capabilities of Microsoft Windows are fully exploited
- with the hopes of providing an efficient player's interface.
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- Shareware.........$10
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- BattleGrid -- War in a window -- Battleship for Windows 3.0
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- Version 1.00 -- October 31, 1991
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- BattleGrid is a version of the classic board game. Play against the computer
- or another person. Watch the computer play against itself using different
- strategies. Several levels of computer opponent are available from genius
- to idiot.
-
- Shareware.........$10
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- If you would like a disk containing the latest registered version of
- all of the above programs, send $25 to the address listed above.
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