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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ VMS40 EMS memory emulator v1.1b │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
│ │
│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
│ records. These tools are either free or very-low cost shareware. │
│ The toolset can be obtained from many sources, including the │
│ originators of VENDINFO: │
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│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 26-Apr-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: VMS40 EMS memory emulator
Version: 1.1b
Version Date: 26-Apr-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, subject to distribution restrictions
Product Description: VMS40 EMS memory emulator v1.1b <ASP> VMS40
uses hard disk to emulate EMS memory LMS40
uses high memory to emulate EMS memory It is
a software emulation of the 28 function
standard set forth in the Lotus / Intel /
Microsoft Expanded Memory Standard (LIM/EMS)
version 4.0. All of the EMS 4.0 functions
that can be implemented through software are
provided by VMS40. Registration requested
Category: CPU & memory utilities
Keywords: EMS MEMORY EMULATOR HARD DISK HIGH MEMORY
Reason for Version:
Required Packages: VMS240
This Package: VMS240
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Orders:
Address: Fugue Software
P.O. Box 425
Capalaba QLD 4157
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 824 2843
FAX: +61 7 824 2843
CompuServe: 10036,311
Internet: 10036.311@compuserve.com
Support:
Address: Fugue Software
P.O. Box 425
Capalaba QLD 4157
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 824 2843
FAX: +61 7 824 2843
CompuServe: 10036,311
Internet: 10036.311@compuserve.com
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
VMS40
=====
This is a device driver that makes either a hard disk or a floppy disk
into LIM4 expanded memory. It is a software emulation of the 28
function standard set forth in the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded
Memory Standard (LIM/EMS) version 4.0. All of the EMS 4.0 functions
that can be implemented through software are provided by VMS40, with
the exception of the DMA functions included in the Alternate Map
Register Set function (function 28).
The program is backwards compatible with software written for the
earlier LIM 3.2 standard (courtesy of Lotus, Intel & Microsoft). It
lets you specify which drive to use for expanded memory, and how much
disk to reserve.
The trial version VMS40.240 restricts you to reserving no more than
240K for LIM memory, while the registered version VMS40.SYS allows you
to reserve up to 32M
You install VMS40 as you would any other DOS device driver through you
CONFIG.SYS file. When you include the driver in you file, be sure to
include the drive and path information so that DOS can find the file
at boot time. The full syntax is
DEVICE=[d:\][path\]VMS40.SYS [d:] [nnn] [/Fm]
where [d:\][path\] specifies the drive and path in which the driver
lives.
The optional [d:] specifies which drive to place the Virtual LIM
memory on. If omitted, it defaults to C: if you boot from a hard disk,
and A: if you boot from a floppy.
The optional [nnn] specifies the amount of memory you wish to reserve,
in Ks (Kilobytes). If omitted, the trial version uses a default (and
maximum) value of 240K, while the registered version uses a default
value of 360K.
If you have high memory available, you can set the page frame to a
high memory address by using the /F parameter:
/F1 = C000 - CFFF
/F2 = C800 - D7FF
/F3 = D000 - DFFF
/F4 = D800 - E7FF
/F5 = E000 - EFFF
/F6 = E800 - F7FF
/F7 = A000 - AFFF
If you use this parameter, it must be LAST. Please run the program EMS
to test that everything works on your machine. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE HIGH
MEMORY, but you try to locate the page buffer there, you will not get
an error, BUT the data stored to LIM memory will be trashed!
Example
=======
DEVICE=C:\UTILS\VMS40.SYS 6000
which uses the registered version residing in directory UTILS on drive
C: to reserve 6000K (= 6M) on drive C: for expanded memory.
As with all device drivers, once installed, it can only be removed by
rebooting.
The VMS40 driver logically maps disk-memory pages of 16k blocks
into four contiguous physical pages of conventional RAM. Including the
64K physical page map area, the installed size of the driver is
approximately 69K. VMS40 cannot map the pages into any other area than
the 64K window it allocates automatically on boot up.
The program allocates a disk file called $VMS40@@.VM$ in the root
directory. Its attributes are System and Hidden. It is allocated at
the appropriate size to hold the LIM memory pages. Don't try deleting
it if you have the driver running!!! If you allocate the file on
floppy, don't remove the floppy while the driver is running!!!
Naturally, using disk to simulate LIM memory is somewhat slower than
having the appropriate hardware implementation, but it is also a lot
cheaper! If you need to run big spreadsheets, or use Borland's
standalone debugger to debug a really large program, and you cannot
afford 2Meg of LIM memory, then VMS40 is your answer.
LMS40
=====
This is for use on AT computers wih extended memory above the 1 Meg
barrier. This driver converts extended memory into LIM memory, in a
similar fashion to VMS40.
Example
=======
DEVICE=C:\UTILS\LMS40.SYS 1400 /F5
which converts 1.4M of extended memory into LIM 4 expanded memory,
with a page frame at E000
HI MEMORY LOADS
===============
If you have a machine that has free memory above 640K and below 1M,
AND you have a suitable loader such as Quarterdecks QEMM, you can free
up the 69k below and load the entire device driver into Hi Memory.
Consult your software manual for details on how to load device drivers
into Hi Memory. In this situation, DO NOT use the /F parameter, but
let the page frame default to follow after the driver. (otherwise you
may confuse the hi load program)
If you have any constructive comments, or would like to know more
about our products, please contact us.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
LMS40.240 3932 26-Apr-1994 09:57p 20DD6EAB
VMS40.240 4972 5-Apr-1994 09:47p A5CFF3D2
FILE_ID.DIZ 405 26-Apr-1994 11:39p 9EAE62F5
VENDOR.DOC 216 26-Apr-1994 11:39p 8C5E6214
VMS40.DOC 5068 5-Apr-1994 09:47p 8012729A
EMS.EXE 15498 1-Jan-1994 01:20a E1E4F971
EMS.PAS 16211 1-Jan-1994 01:20a 23BDC397
INSTALL.TXT 1429 26-Apr-1994 09:36p 5D12F7E7
LICENSE.TXT 3882 26-Apr-1994 10:49p 56CFAB6C
REGIST.TXT 2076 26-Apr-1994 09:26p 6CE78D86
WARRANTY.TXT 1480 26-Apr-1994 07:13p F8BC6E08
FILEINFO.WF 581 1-Jan-1994 01:20a 04AA8CF3
===== Installation =====================================
INSTALLATION
============
1. Place the disk in drive A or B and make that drive the default
drive by typing
A:
or B:
and pressing ENTER
2. Type in INSTALL and press enter
3. Select destination drive and directory (will be created if it does
not exist). Press Enter.
4. Program will be installed onto hard disk
Modifying CONFIG.SYS
--------------------
VMS40 is a device driver, and must be installed from your CONFIG.SYS
file. If you do not have one, you should refer to your DOS manual for
more information on how to create one. You can edit your CONFIG.SYS
file with any Text Editor.
You install VMS40 as you would any other DOS device driver through you
CONFIG.SYS file. When you include the driver in you file, be sure to
include the drive and path information so that DOS can find the file
at boot time. The full syntax is
DEVICE=[d:\][path\]VMS40.SYS [d:] [nnn] [/Fm]
where [d:\][path\] specifies the drive and path in which the driver
lives.
The optional [d:] specifies which drive to place the Virtual LIM
memory on. If omitted, it defaults to C: if you boot from a hard disk,
and A: if you boot from a floppy.
The optional [nnn] specifies the amount of memory you wish to reserve,
in Ks (Kilobytes). If omitted, the trial version uses a default (and
maximum) value of 240K, while the registered version uses a default
value of 360K.
REGISTRATION
============
If you continue to use VMS40 or LMS40 beyond a reasonable evaluation
period, then you are obliged to pay the registration fee to Fugue
Software. $AUS30 + $5 for postage & handling
$US 20 + $5 for postage & handling
£UK 10 + £5 for postage & handling
We also accept Master card and Visa card.
Overseas users - we CAN accept personal cheques (checks) in your local
currency - they take about 2 weeks to clear. Ask your bank how much
the registration fee is in your local currency, and write us a cheque
for that amount. It will save you having to fiddle with foreign exchange
drafts. Eg $A30 at 77 US cents per $A1 = $US23.10
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY: Fugue Software warrants to owners of
registered copies of VMS40 that the software will operate
in accordance with the description given in the documentation,
and that the diskette and manual will be free of physical
defects which interfere with normal use. For a period of 90
days from the date of your purchase of VMS40, Fugue
Software will, at its sole option and subject to the
restrictions above and below, repair or replace any defective
item(s), or refund the purchase price of any diskette and/or
manual and/or any other parts or components of VMS40 found
to be defective, if such defect is the fault of Fugue Software
and not the result of misuse or abuse. Such a refund, repair,
or replacement shall be your sole remedy for any defects,
program error(s), or documentation error(s). In no event shall
Fugue Software be responsible for any other costs or damages
whatsoever due to errors in usage or your failure to read,
understand, or follow instructions in the documentation.
FUGUE SOFTWARE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Fugue Software's
warranty is expressly limited to the cost of replacement of any
defective diskette or other part.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
VMS40 License Agreement
=======================
(1) Copyright: The VMS40 programs and all other programs
and documentation distributed or shipped with it are Copyright
to Fugue Software, 1988, 1994, and are protected by Australian
and international copyright law. In the rest of this document,
this collection of programs is referred to simply as "VMS40".
You are granted a license to use your copy of VMS40 only
under the terms and conditions specified in this license
agreement.
(2) Use of One Copy on Two Computers: If you have a copy of
VMS40 which is licensed for use on a single computer, you may
install it on two computers used at two different locations
(for example, at work and at home), provided there is no
possibility that the two computers will be in use at the same
time, and provided that you yourself have purchased VMS40,
or if VMS40 was purchased by your employer, that you have
your employer's explicit permission to install VMS40 on two
systems as described in this paragraph. The right to install
one copy of VMS40 on two computers is limited to copies
originally licensed for use on a single computer, and may not
be used to expand the number of systems covered under a
multi-system license.
(3) Use of VMS40 on Networks or Multiple Systems: You may
install your registered copy of VMS40 on a computer
attached to a network, or remove it from one computer and
install it on a different one, provided there is no possibility
that your copy will be used by more users than it is licensed
for. A "user" is defined as one keyboard which is connected to
a computer on which VMS40 is installed, regardless of
whether or not the user of the keyboard is aware of the
installation or use of VMS40 in the system.
(4) Making Copies: You may copy any version of VMS40 for
normal backup purposes, and you may give copies of the
shareware version to other individuals, which they may also use
and copy subject to the terms of this agreement. If you copy
the shareware version of VMS40 for others, you must include
all of the files distributed with it, including this one. You
may not give copies of the registered version to any other
person for any purpose, and you may not make any copies of the
printed VMS40 manual without explicit written permission
from Fugue Software.
(5) Distribution Restrictions: ASP Vendors may distribute
VMS40 as part of their shareware offerings provided they abide
by the ASP regulations and guidelines. Non ASP vendors may
distribute VMS40 shareware version provided they distribute
the entire VMS40 package. They may add files to it, but
under no circumstances may they remove files. They must also
inform buyers of their obligation to register the program if
they continue to use it after a reasonable evaluation period.
NON ASP vendors must also not charge more than a reasonable
copying fee for the disks (around $US3 per 360k disk, and no
more than $US8 for 1.4M disks). Individual copies of the
shareware version may be passed to friends and associates for
their individual use provided the entire package is passed on,
and the recipient is made aware of their obligation to
register. This same applies to hardware vendors who bundle
shareware with their systems. Specifically, VMS40 is NOT
free or Public Domain, and you may not represent it as such.
You may not sell the registered version without express written
permission from Fugue Software.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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