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- VMiX 386 MULTITASKER Copyright (c) 1985-1993 by ComSoft Reg. ($59.00)
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- ... Multiuser
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- ... Multitasker
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- ... Multiterminal
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- ... Distributed host Multitasking
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- Welcome to VMiX 386, protected mode multitasking and multiuser DOS extender.
-
- We assume that you do not wish to go through a lot of documentation before
- starting to use VMiX, so we have included the file VMiX.DOC as a quick
- startup guide (Refer to the VMiX STARTUP - SYSTEM OPTIONS and QUICK START
- TO VMiX MULTITASKING documentation sections!!!). An on-line manual is
- included as TECHREF.DOC, however the printed documentation will usually be
- more complete.
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- VMiX is a multitasking and multiuser environment for IBM PC's
- and PS/2's (PC, XT, AT, PS/2, EISA) compatibles.
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- - Graphics and text modes are supported by the shareware version.
- - Compatible with MSDOS 6.0 and DRDOS 6 relocation to high memory.
- - Loader utility for moving TSRs or VMiX to upper memory.
- - Load VMiX to upper memory without robbing DOS of precious space.
- - Run communications software while executing other tasks.
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- A platform for point-of-sale systems, distributed database access,
- process control, uplinks and downlinks.
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- - Distributed multitasking within a NET of several linked VMiX hosts.
- - Flip console screens w/single hot key, and additionally 4 terminals.
- - Start new windows by pressing Shift-Enter to end a command line.
- - A configuration text file, VMiX.INI, for passwords and startup scripts.
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- The Shareware Version is bigger and slower than the 386 version because
- it is coded in 8086 code, since it must run in all 8088 PCs, as well as,
- 286's and 386's, and because it carries about 10Kb of registration related
- dead wait. The Shareware Version also can not be as efficient when using
- extended memory for virtual tasks, has limited size paging tables, and does
- not include the advanced terminal drivers, but a user without a chronometer
- might not be able to tell the difference. Other than those limitations, the
- shareware version is identical in capability to the Commercial Version.
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- The Commercial Version is coded in 386 code, hence it is smaller and faster.
- Both versions support up to eight tasks and will use extended memory space,
- if available. The Commercial Version will not run in 8088 or 8086 PCs, so
- an 8086 version is also included as a separate file in the Registered
- and Documented Package.
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- The user interface is the same, regardless of the processor detected in
- your PC or AT (8088, 8086, 80286, or 80386/486).
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- A 386 coded trial version is available 24Hrs. from our BBS (listed below).
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- We hope that you will continue to use VMiX as it evolves into the 90s.
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- ComSoft permits conditional distribution of the SHAREWARE version of
- VMiX 386 for the sole purpose of allowing potential users to better
- evaluate the software before deciding on purchase. This is of benefit
- to you because it lets you preview the software (with limited documentation)
- and it is of benefit to us for the wide distribution the VMiX software
- receives, at minimum cost to us.
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- This product is Copyrighted and, as such, violation of the 30 day trial
- license (see VMiX.DOC file) can result in the enforcement of the VMiX
- Shareware License Agreement and all legal remedies.
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- CONTENTS:
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- READ.ME (this file)
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- self-extracting archives
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- VMIX2??.EXE (VMiX shareware executables for PC's, AT's, or PS/2's)
-
- (* Registered Owners ONLY *)
-
- * VMIX386.EXE (faster VMiX executables optimized for 286/386/486 AT's
- or PS/2's, full use of extended memory beyond 2 Mbytes,
- up to 8 simultaneous tasks, bound manual) Will not
- run in 8088 or 8086 PCs/XTs.
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- * FOR8086.EXE (smaller VMiX executables for 8088 and 8086 PCs/XTs)
- Will also run in 286/386 computers.
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- * VMIXAPI.EXE (all VMiX utility sources and programming interface)
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- All archives are LHarc V2.13 self-extracting, when executed.
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- INSTALLATION:
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- 1) Create a VMiX sub-directory on your hard disk.
- 2) Copy the files in the distribution disk to the VMiX directory.
- 3) Execute the self-extracting archive VMiX???.EXE to install.
- 4) The two other archives are optional, and can be extracted,
- in similar fashion to sub-directories of your choice.
- 5) Read VMiX.DOC for general operating instructions, or start
- the program using its default configuration by typing VM_BOOT
- at the DOS command line.
- 6) Study the file VMiX.INI and add or uncomment any lines you
- need, in the file's [startup] section.
-
- The enclosed sample batch files will allow you to start VMiX
- in 4 typical configurations:
-
- gomenus.bat - starts the command shell and a second shell
- running a pull-down menus interface to VMiX
- (press Shift-Tab to switch the video/Kbd
- between the two tasks).
-
- gomtdos.bat - starts the command shell and a second shell
- running a pull-down menus interface to VMiX
- (however, a DOS look and feel is used).
-
- goremote.bat - starts the command shell at the console and
- configures VMiX to accept user logins at all
- COMM ports (2400 baud).
-
- goloadup.bat - starts VMiX in low memory, to load the memory
- manager, then relocates VMiX to upper memory,
- above 640KB to conserve DOS area space.
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- Enjoy exploring VMiX and thanks
- for supporting its development,
-
- Commercial Software Associates
- Post Office Box 36
- Corona del Mar, California 92625
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- BBS (714) 720-1139 (24 Hrs.)
- VOICE (714) 720-1214 (8-6pm PDT)
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