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- READ & RUN (tm) Copyright (C) Techserve, inc. 1988
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- "READ & RUN" ("RNR") provides the capability to read ASCII text files on
- screen and to execute program files from a single integrated menu handling
- up to 52 files. Text files may be compressed to save disk space (2 to 1
- compression ratio) and are automatically decompressed when loaded for
- display or printing. Licensed versions of RNR provide a menu "locking"
- capability and allow users to append their own advertising copy for
- distribution by electronic media. RNR is an ideal tool for software
- publishers and DP managers to integrate software and documentation for
- novice users. It additionally is an ideal vehicle for authors and
- advertisers to publish their works in the electronic media.
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- "READ & RUN" is executed by typing the command "RNR" at the DOS ">" prompt,
- followed by a list of the program files and text files to be read or run:
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- A>rnr myprog1.com myprog2.exe readme1.doc readme2.txt readme.3.cmp<Enter>
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- Using the notation "*.*" causes RNR to read the current disk directory
- and add all text and program files to the RNR menu, e.g.:
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- A>rnr *.* <Enter>
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- Prefixing with a drive and path designator, sets a path and loads the menu
- files from the specified path:
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- A>rnr c:\mydir\*.* <Enter>
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- New menus may be loaded without re-starting RNR by using the "Path" command
- as follows:
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- Path : c:\targdir\*.*<Enter>
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- Executing the "Save" command (Alt+S) saves the file list so that subse-
- quently one only need type "RNR" when executing the program (or the "*.*"
- may be omitted when doing the "path" command). The menu is saved in the
- RNR.EXE file if in the current directory, otherwise they are saved in the
- path directory in a file named "RNR.MNU". The "Add" (Alt+A) command
- permits adding files to an existing the menu. Prefacing the file name with
- "D)" (or other letter) puts the file in the 4th position, e.g.:
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- Add file : d) myfile.doc <Enter>
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- RNR automatically interprets all files with extensions ".EXE" or ".COM" as
- program files which may be executed, and all files with extensions ".DOC"
- or ".TXT" as text files which may be read. ".BAT" type files may also be
- run provided a copy of DOS's "COMMAND.COM" is in the directory from
- which RNR is being run. ".CMP" files are compressed text files which
- may be produced using the "compress" function on the Utility Menu
- (Alt+U command). The set of recognized file extensions may be augmented
- by executing the run command as follows:
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- A>rnr *.* /d.mmo /p.cmd <Enter>
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- This adds ".MMO" to the recognized text files and ".CMD" to the recognized
- program files.
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- When printing documentation files using RNR, you will be prompted for
- number of pages. Since printing will start at the top of the currently
- displayed page, this refers to the number of pages from that point.
- You are also prompted for printer setup codes. This allows you to set
- printer type size and margin. Refer to your printer manual for codes
- for your printer. ASCII values for codes may be entered by depressing
- the "Alt" key and simultaneously typing in the numeric ASCII value from
- the number keypad. Upon releasing the "Alt" key you will see on screen
- the icon or letter representing the ASCII value.
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- When viewing text files, alternative display modes may be invoked by
- toggling "Alt+M". Depending on your display type (CGA, MCGA, EGA or VGA)
- the number of columns and lines displayed will change. Text which extends
- beyond the right edge of the screen may be viewed by toggling "Alt+W" so
- "Wrap=On'. Scrolling may be started/stopped by toggling the "F10" or "Del"
- keys. Color may be changed by setting color parameters on the first line
- of a text file to produce colored boxes such as follows:
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- ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ │
- │ This is an example of a colored box. │
- │ │
- └──────────────────────────────────────────┘
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- RNR uses about 70K of memory in addition to memory required by object
- programs and their data. If the object program is very large memory-wise or
- your PC does not have much memory you may need to run the program outside of
- RNR. RNR dynamically adjusts its text file read buffer in 16K increments
- to hold text files. Thus text files of up to 512K+ (uncompressed size) may
- be read on a PC with 640K memory.
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- Registered users may install an advertisement in the "Info" section
- of RNR and may "Lock" the menu and configurations so that RNR may be
- Unless specifically prohibited (see below), unaltered copies of RNR
- designated "shareware" may be copyied and distributed provided charges are
- limited to cost of media and distibution, but no more than $10/copy. RNR
- may be Arc'd or compressed for BBS distribution.
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- Shareware Support - If you are an RNR shareware user, your registration is
- needed to support continue upgrading of RNR and development of other
- Techserve, inc. software products. This is especially critical in the face
- of new PC technology (386 PC's, OS/2, VGA displays, laser printers, high
- speed modems, scanners, etc) which require substantial capital investment as
- well as time to make software which is compatible with and utilizes fully
- these technologies.
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- In addition to registering, we also appreciate any efforts you make to
- further spread the word about Techserve software to others, either directly,
- or via messages or shareware uploads to BBS's. Letters noting RNR, PFROI
- and CAPTOOL to the editor of your favorite computer or professional
- publications and newsletters are also appreciated and very helpful. Thanks!
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- For a registered version of RNR send $19 plus $3 S&H to:
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- Techserve, inc., POB 70056, Bellevue, WA 98007 (USA)
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- or call: 1-800-826-8082 or (206) 747 5598 (VISA/Mastercard)
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- If ordering by mail be sure to enclose name, address, & telephone number.
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- *** Please Copy and Share RNR Shareware! ***
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- SPECIFIC PROHIBITION: Techserve, inc. "Shareware" may not be distributed
- outside the U.S. & Canada without specific authorization from Techserve,
- inc. This is necessary due to attempts elsewhere to reduce the legal
- status of "shareware" to that of "public domain" property. Those who wish
- to distribute Techserve, inc. "shareware" from outside the U.S. & Canada
- must declare in writing to Techserve, inc. that such software 1) will not
- be represented as "public domain" or the legal equivalent, and 2) will be
- represented as "trial" software obliging the user to pay the copyright
- holder if utilized beyond trial use. Such distributor must receive, in
- return for such declaration, numbered, master disk(s), along with written
- permission from Techserve, inc. authorizing the distributor to distribute
- software contained on such disk. Renewal of authorization will be
- dependent upon registrations. Techserve, inc. may, at its discretion,
- also grant approval to authorized distributors to take legal action
- against non-authorized distributors in their legal locality.
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