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- Fantastic OHMs Calculator
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- Written by
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- Mike Viens
- (C)opyright 1990
- Version 1.2s
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- Electronic Illusions BBS
- 1200 - 2400 Bauds Supporting MNP Level 5 and v.42
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- ╒══════════════╕
- │ Disclaimer │
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- MichaelSoft makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
- including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and
- fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software and
- accompanying documentation.
-
- IN NO EVENT SHALL MichaelSoft BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES
- FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
- INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR
- INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM, EVEN IF MichaelSoft HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
- POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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- ╒══════════════╕
- │ Trademarks │
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- Fantastic OHMs Calculator is a trademark of MichaelSoft.
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- ╒═════════════╕
- │ Shareware │
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- FOC is being distributed under a unique marketing method known as
- Shareware. The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) offers the
- following definition of Shareware:
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and
- continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual
- programs differ on details -- some REQUEST registration
- while others REQUIRE it, some specify a maximum trial
- period. With registration, you get anything from the simple
- right to continue using the software to an updated program
- with printed manual.
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
- software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with
- a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware
- authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial
- authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In
- both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main
- difference is in the method of distribution. The author
- specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
- software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.
- For example, some authors require written permission before
- a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
-
- So, Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of
- software. You should find software that suits your needs
- and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
- Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
- you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is
- low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
- money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you
- don't pay for it.
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- ╒════════════════╕
- │ Registration │
- ╘════════════════╛
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- Registration licenses you to use FOC. Any unregistered use other than
- trial use to determine if FOC meets your needs is a violation of our
- license agreement and is forbidden.
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- Single user registration is available for $5.00 per copy. Registered
- users will be sent the most current version of the program. Registration
- also entitles you to free phone support, except for toll-call charges.
- You will be mailed notice of major improvements to FOC. You will be able
- to download the latest registered version of FOC from my BBS.
-
- The FOC license authorizes use of one copy of FOC on one machine at a
- time. If you have multiple computers, either stand-a-lone, networked, or
- multi-user, you need to register one copy of FOC for each workstation on
- which it will be used.
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- For registration and licensing of more than ten copies, please contact
- MichaelSoft directly at (207) 872-2425 for details on our quantity
- discounts and site licensing arrangements.
-
- FOC is NOT, never has been, and never will be free. If you use it for
- more than two weeks from the date you obtain it, YOU MUST REGISTER.
- Shareware should and can work only with your help. With all the hours
- that I have put in getting FOC to work correctly, and based on what I
- charge per hour as a computer consultant, this program probably would cost
- you about $500. I am only asking for Five ($5).
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- ╒══════════════════════════════╕
- │ Shareware Authors and Sysops │
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- If you are a Shareware author and have a program I may be interested in,
- maybe we can swap registrations. Let me know what you have. If you are a
- Sysop and you can get fifteen (15) of your users to register FOC, I will
- give you a registered copy. You can either download it from my BBS or pay
- for shipping and handling.
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- ╒════════════════╕
- │ Distribution │
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- FOC may be freely distributed as long as no charge is required to obtain
- it and as long as all files in this ZIPped file are all in original form.
- Any modification to FOC or its accompanying files is strictly prohibited.
- If you find FOC or any of its files not in tact, report it to me as soon
- as possible. Tell me where you got it, when you got it and what is wrong
- with it. I can't and won't be responsible for the integrity of FOC
- when you receive it. When FOC leaves MichaelSoft, it runs correctly with
- no damaging or destructive results.
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- If any Shareware distributor wants to distribute FOC, or any product that
- is copyrighted by MichaelSoft, your company MUST contact me directly and
- tell me you wish to do so and obtain specific written permission.
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- ╒═══════════════════╕
- │ For the curious │
- ╘═══════════════════╛
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- FOC was written with Borland's Turbo Pascal 5.5. Any serious questions
- about my programming techniques, I will be glad to answer, however, I will
- not give out source code! You may contact me via my BBS or by writing to
- me at the address below.
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- ╒════════════════╕
- │ Requirements │
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- To use FOC, you need at least DOS 3.0 and AT LEAST 48K of memory free.
- FOC may be accessed via DOS's PATH command. A color monitor is highly
- recommended but not necessary to run FOC.
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- ╒════════════════╕
- │ Introduction │
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- I wrote FOC because I wanted to. Since this is such a simple program and
- it only performs a small task, why not write it. I figured somewhere
- out there in the computer world, someone would have a bunch of resistors
- and want to know the OHMs that they are rated for. I have made this
- program quite fool proof. It allows only certain input at certain times.
- For example, the color you can give for the first and fourth band are
- different and will only accept "legal" colors. You will see what I mean
- when you actually run it. FOC is completely menu driven and is incredibly
- easy to use.
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- ╒═══════════════════╕
- │ Getting started │
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- To start using FOC, just type FOC and hit the <Enter> key. You will be
- greeted by a screen showing the same information as at the top of this
- manual. The prompt on the bottom line asks you to hit any key to
- continue. Do so when you are ready. If you hit ESC at this screen, you
- will return to DOS.
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- The next screen you will see is where everything happens. The window on
- the left will display the values that you have typed, and then at the
- bottom of it, will display the OHMs and tolerance percentage. The window
- in the middle will inform you what to do as well as tell you what color
- band you should be choosing for (1,2,3 or 4). The window on the right is
- where all the color are listed. You may choose anything from this list.
- At all times, you will only be able to choose some of the colors listed.
- There are reasons for this. Not all of the colors listed are "legal"
- values for every color band. Simply use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
- move through the list. Hit <Enter> when a color is highlighted to select
- that color. Do the same for the next three color bands, and you will then
- be displayed with the correct OHMs and tolerance. A screen will appear at
- the bottom of the screen asking if you want to do another. You may hit Y,
- y or <Enter> for YES or N, n or ESC for NO. If you choose YES, then the
- information from the last resistor is cleared from the screen and you
- start all over. If you choose no, you are returned to DOS.
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- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Exit to DOS │
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- You may choose this function ANYTIME by hitting ESC while in FOC. This
- will clear the screen, return to DOS and print a little reminder to
- register this program.
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- ╒═════════════════════════════╕
- │ Registered Version of FOC │
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- The registered version of FOC will be identical in operation to the
- shareware version. The only difference is there will not be a "good-bye"
- screen telling you to register. The size of FOC.EXE will be smaller as a
- result of this. There is not a monochrome version of FOC available.
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- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Bug Reports │
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- While I think I have gotten all the bugs in FOC, there may still be some.
- I would appreciate it if you find one, you will let me know. Include the
- version of FOC you have, ALL information about your computer system, what
- is wrong or happening that makes you think there is a bug and your name,
- address, and phone number. Send it to the address below.
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- ╒═══════════════════╕
- │ Custom Software │
- ╘═══════════════════╛
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- I will, at my discretion, write custom software for you. Also, at my
- discretion, I will allow you to pick the language you want it written in.
- Your choices are Turbo Pascal 5.5, QuickBasic 4.5 and QuickC 2.0.
- Depending on how big the project is, that will MOSTLY determine if I will
- write it for you. The more complicated the program, the harder it is to
- write. In all cases, the finished product is a copyright of MichaelSoft.
- You may purchase the source code for your use only, but MichaelSoft will
- still own the program. You may not, without prior written authorization,
- sell the source code or a finished product of MichaelSoft. You may
- purchase the rights to any program I write for you and MichaelSoft will
- give up all claims to that program. Direct any inquiries to the address
- below.
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- ╒════════════╕
- │ Versions │
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- Version 1.0s - Initial release on 04/23/90.
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- Version 1.1s - Rewrote FOC in Turbo Pascal 5.5 making FOC.EXE much
- smaller and faster. Released on 11/02/90.
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- Version 1.2s - Fixed minor inconsistency in FOC and fixed many bugs in
- the documentation. Released on 11/24/90.
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- I may be reached at:
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- Mike Viens
- 276 Main Street Apt. 1
- Waterville, Maine 04901
- (207)872-2425 Voice - from 5:00pm to 10:00pm EST