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LINE26 Ver 2.00
(C) Copyright 1986
NetWork Business Systems
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Tue 11-Nov-86
LINE26 is an MS-DOS(TM) compatible memory-resident utility that displays
system status information on line 26, a portion of the monitor screen
not used by application programs. The status line consists of day of
week, date, caps, num & scroll indicators, and time of day.
LINE26 is a productivity enhancement tool that provides the computer
operator with access to important system variables within a
consistent format among various application programs. This is accom-
plished by increasing the display area of the screen to include an
additional line of text located in the previously unused border area.
This "user friendly" utility reduces frustrating keyboard errors for
both "power users" and occasional or new computer users alike.
LINE26 is compatible with the color graphics adaptor and is active in
screen modes 2 & 3 (80 column text) only with composite, color, and
Compaq(TM) monochrome-graphics monitors.
LINE26 is inactive when used with the monochrome, EGA, and Hercules(TM)
Graphics Card video adaptors. (EGA compatibility is currenty under
development.)
To invoke LINE26, enter "LINE26 n"
where n is 0 = white on black (default)
1 = white on blue
2 = black on green
3 = black on turquoise
4 = black on red
5 = black on purple
6 = black on yellow
7 = black on white
8 = inactivate LINE26
Color combinations may be changed, and LINE26 may be inactivated or re-
activated in 80 column text mode by entering "LINE26 n" with a new "n"
parameter. When an application program changes screen mode to graphics
or 40 column text, LINE26 remains resident but becomes inactive (no dis-
play). As soon as screen mode returns to 80 column text, LINE26 re-
appears on the screen. Compaq(TM) users may have LINE26 active in either
internal (Ctrl-Alt->) or external (Ctrl-Alt-<) screen modes. When
LINE26 is active, it always uses the currently displayed video page.
LINE26 will not "reload" to an additional memory location after it
is already resident. LINE26 may be included in "autoexec.bat" as well
as other batch files providing a transparent means (through switching
the "n" parameter) of changing colors and active status of LINE26 with
various application programs. LINE26 will not scroll on the screen,
and is not included in the printer output of "PrtSc" (Print Screen).
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Compaq is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Hercules is a trademark of Hercules Computer Technology, Inc.
LICENSE
LINE26 is the copyrighted property of NetWork Business Systems. You are
granted a limited license to use LINE26 on a single computer. If you
received your copy of LINE26 from an unauthorized source, a voluntary
contribution (suggested amount $10) for the use of the program would be
appreciated and would make your copy legal. You may not use this program
in a commercial environment or a govenmental organization without obtain-
ing a commercial license or a site license. Commercial licenses, site
licenses, source code, and distribution licenses are available. Contri-
butions and inquiries should be sent to:
LINE26
NetWork Business Systems
10070 Westpark, Suite 703
Houston, Texas 77042
Telephone (713) 781-9268
LINE26 is designed as a "well behaved" memory-resident program, comp-
atible with many of the other memory-resident and applications programs.
Some applications and memory-resident utilities assign processor
interrupts to their exclusive use ("not well behaved"). LINE26 is design-
ed to remain resident but inactive (no display) during the execution of
these types of programs, and resume active status (display) upon the
termination of the "not well behaved" program.
NetWork Business Systems specifically disclaims any warranty as to the
operational suitability of LINE26 in your particular computer operating
environment. Should operational problems with LINE26 occur, discontinue
use of LINE26 and contact NetWork Business Systems. If NetWork Business
Systems is unable to correct the problem, you may request a full refund
of the origional purchase price of LINE26, if request is made within 10
days of the origional purchase date. NetWork Business Systems will not
be liable for any loss or damages in excess of the origional purchase
price of LINE26.