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VMiX 386 SHAREWARE Copyright (c) 1985-1991 by ComSoft ($59.00)
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... Multiuser
... Multitasker
... Multiterminal
... Distributed host Multitasking
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Welcome to VMiX 386, protected mode multitasking and multiuser DOS enhancer.
Graphics modes are now supported by the shareware version.
MSDOS 5.0 relocation to high memory is supported.
Loading of TSRs to upper memory is also provided.
Distributed multitasking within several linked VMiX hosts.
Start new windows with Shift-Enter, after a command line.
The shareware version is bigger and slower than the 386 version because
it is coded in 8086 code, since it must runs in all 8088 PCs and 386's,
other than that it is identical in capability to the commercial version.
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
the 8086 version is also included as a separate file in the Registered
Package.
The 386 coded shareware version is available 24Hrs. from our BBS (listed
below).
The user interface is the same, regardless of the processor detected in
your PC or AT (8088, 8086, 80286, or 80386/486). With the 386, each new
task receives its own 640Kb memory partition by mapping extended memory,
in virtual 8086 mode.
VMiX can handle applications that write directly to the screen by
virtualizing the video in 386 mode. In 8088 and 286 mode, virtualization
is simulated by using different video pages or graphics modes.
We hope that you will continue to use VMiX as it evolves into the 90s.
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
start-up guide. An on-line manual is included as TECHREF.DOC, however the
printed documentation will usually be more complete.
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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 with this type of distribution at minimum cost to us.
This product is a 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:
READ.ME (this file)
self-extracting archives
VMIX262.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 2Mbytes,
up to 8 simultaneous tasks, bound manual) Will not
run in 8088 or 8086 PCs/XTs.
* FOR8086.EXE (smaller VMiX executables for 8088 and 8086 PCs/XTs)
Will also run in 286/386 computers.
* VMIXUTL.EXE (all VMiX utility sources and programming interface)
All archives are LHarc V2.12 self-extracting, when executed.
Enjoy exploring VMiX and thanks
for supporting its development,
Commercial Software Associates
Post Office Box 36
Corona del Mar, California 92625
BBS (714) 720-1139 (24 Hrs.)
VOICE (714) 720-1214 (8-6pm PDT)