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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
│ Hey! v1.00 Copyright (C) 1991 by Paul Roub. All Rights Reserved. ║
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Hey! is a VERY simple little program I tossed together to make pauses in
batch files a little more noticeable. I particularly like to use it when
pausing after some sort of error message or other condition needing prompt
attention.
Basically, the syntax is the same as ECHO -- just the program name, followed
by the message you want displayed. Hey! clears the keyboard buffer, displays
the message, and then waits for a key to be pressed. While waiting, it beeps
about once per second. Once a keystroke has been seen, it is thrown away,
and Hey! exits with an errorlevel 0. In other words, it behaves like PAUSE,
but with a vvaiable message display and a bit of an attitude.
The only exceptions are:
Hey! is run without parameters: Hey! displays a brief usage summary
and exits with errorlevel 1.
Hey! is run with /? or ? parameter: Hey! displays the same summary, but
exits with errorlevel 0.
This program is free for all use not involving the New Kids on the Block in
any way. A Manilow-exclusive clause is also under consideration. This
program, although free, is copyrighted by the author -- NOT public domain.
Questions, comments, etc. should be directed to:
Paul Roub
BIX: proub
MCI mail: PROUB
CIS: 71131,157
US mail: PO Box 141583
Coral Gables, FL 33114-1583
Revision History:
v1.00, 12/26/91: Initial infliction on the public.