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╔══╤══╦═╦══╤══╦═╦═╦═════░▒▓█▌ SET VIDEO ██▓▒░═════╦═╦═╦══╤══╦═╦══╤══╗
║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║ ▀█▓▒░░▒▒▓▓██▓▓▒▒░░▒▓█▀ ║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║
║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║ ║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║
║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║ P I N N A C L E S O F T W A R E ║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║
║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║ P.O. Box 386, Town of Mount Royal ║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║
║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║ Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3P 3C6 ║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║
║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║ ║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║
║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║ For information, dial 514-345-9578 ║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║
║ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ║ ║ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ╔╧╗ ╚╤╝ ║
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SV is a general Set Video program. It's handy when you want to experiment
with the various video modes your machine is capable of. It's also impor-
tant to have SV if you run a program that fiendishly leaves you in 43-line
mode -- and then you run a program that doesn't know about it. What fun!
I have included the Turbo Pascal V4.0 source code in case you're interested.
Sure, there are other programs that do what SV does. But they're all indi-
vidual little DOS commands. Yuck. SV ties it all together.
To install SV, just put SV.EXE in your DOS directory, or some other direc-
tory that's in your path.
You can call SV just by typing SV and pressing Enter. That will give you
the full menu-driven elegance of this amazing (albeit pretty dinky) program.
You can also pass the menu command to the program by typing it at the DOS
prompt. For example, typing SV B will put you in the usual 80x25 mode and
not hassle you with the details.
WARNING: Do NOT experiment with this program if you have one of the origin-
al IBM-brand monochrome displays! They can be DAMAGED if you select a non-
supported video mode. I accept NO responsibility for any damage caused by
my nice little program.
WARNING: INCOMING ADVERTISEMENT!
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If you like this program, be on the look-out for these other shining exam-
ples of download fodder from Pinnacle Software:
PYROTO MOUNTAIN: A BBS integrated with a game. It can run as a door under
PCBoard, RBBS, etc. Played by tens of thousands of people
throughout the world. Have you played it, yet?
SAPPHIRE: The Zero-Maintenance BBS. Now anybody can be a sysop!
VARITALE: A multiple-path writing system that runs as a "door".
GRAB-BAG: A hodge-podge of itty-bitty programs that have dribbled out
of our top-secret software laboratories over the past few
years. This veritable cornucopia of computer wizardry
comprises:
SPACEINV: Arcade game for any display -- mono or color
WEED: Cleans up log files downloaded from BBS's
PHONEMEM: Memory tutorial
LOVEFIRE: Interactive adventure for women only!
HLRB: Handy Little Reference Books from your printer
PINNARTX: Amazing character-graphic pictures
SV: This program, just in case a newer one comes out
SECURE: A bogus security system for fooling burgulars
PRESERVE: A backup system that you won't mind using often
MEGADIII: Very wierd game that programmers may enjoy.
LW: Easy-to-learn label printing program.
Incidentally, PHONEMEM was recently endorsed by a well-
known Mexican magician for use in performances. LOVEFIRE
was highly praised in a recent issue of "Best Bits and
Bytes". And SV ... well, *I* like it.
OUR BARGAIN PRICES
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You can get the whole grab-bag for ONLY $25! The BBS software costs a little
more, though: $45 each. But then, they're bigger.
We accept Visa and MasterCard. If you haven't got that, we accept certified
cheque or money-order. If you can't swing that, please don't send cash through
the mail, unless you really trust the post office.
By the way, please don't be fooled by our prices. All products are fully func-
tional, carefully tested and re-tested to be bug-free and come with complete
documentation. I mean, look at the documentation you get with this little
Set Video program! Imagine what you get with our REAL programs!
Give us a call at 514-345-9578. Best times to call are between 18:00 and 20:00
Eastern Standard Time.
Happy video setting.
Incidentally, I forgot to mention that my name is Tim. Now you know who to ask
for when you call. 514-345-9578. Operators standing by. Or something.
AS IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH
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This is Version 1.10 of SV! Yes, we've issued an update to this utterly dippy
program. See the source code for an explanation. I'm just too excited to be
type about it. Or enter SV ? at the DOS prompt.