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SWAPDOS v1.00 Innovative Data REGISRATION $ 25.00
UTIL MAR90 SWAP SWAPDOS DOS INNOVATIVE
FILES: swapdos.sdn
New Release
What is SWAPDOS?
SWAPDOS provides an application independent method for one
PC/MS-DOS application to run another, even if both would
normally not fit in memory at the same time. A typical use
is to temporarily swap out dBASE to make room for your text
editor, or to swap out a text editor so that you can run
memory hungry compilers, linkers, or even debuggers without
losing your place in an editing session.
SWAPDOS works by copying conventional memory used by the
currently running application to expanded memory, extended
memory, or to a disk file, thereby freeing conventional
memory used by the application. SWAPDOS then runs the
desired program before restoring the original environment.
The more powerful type of swapping SWAPDOS uses is called
the "long swap." With this method, you can swap out multiple
programs, resident programs, etc., in one fell swoop. For
example, if you like to have a ram-resident dictionary
available when using your word processor, but don't want the
dictionary when you use your database program. Using the
SWAPDOS "Mark/long swap" technology, you can remove both the
word processor and the dictionary before running your
database -- AND THEN PUT THEM BACK WHEN YOU RETURN!
The amount of extra memory gained by using SWAPDOS depends on
the application(s) being swapped out. In general, ALL of the
memory used by your program is available for use, minus about
3000 bytes.
SWAPDOS is compatible with most PC/MS-DOS programs. However,
before relying on it, you should test SWAPDOS with your own
configuration in case of conflicts with TSRs and other
software.
SWAPDOS requires the use of DOS 3.0 or later.
(SDA format Copyright 1990 SDN Project for SDNet/Works! (sm))