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- Buddy version 2.1 Release Notes:
- --------------------------------
-
- Buddy is a program for the HP 100LX and HP 200LX that adds dozens of
- features and keystroke shortcuts to the built-in HP applications.
- This version of Buddy runs on the HP 100LX or the HP 200LX.
-
- Distribution files (format):
- ----------------------------
-
- BUDDY.COM The TSR which does the work. See below for
- how to start BUDDY.COM. (BINARY)
- BUDDY.EXM A system-manager-compliant application program used
- for setting up and changing your preferences. See
- below for how to load this application. (BINARY)
- BUDDY.ICN An icon for your Application Manager. This file
- belongs in the same directory as BUDDY.EXM.
- (BINARY)
- BUDDY.TXT The complete user's manual (version 1 & 2). (ASCII)
- BUDDY.HLP A Buddy "help" file for viewing in the Filer. (MEMO)
- REGISTER.TXT A registration form. (ASCII)
- FAQ21.TXT Frequently asked questions about Buddy. (ASCII)
- README This file.
-
-
- The following Buddy files are not included in the distribution:
-
- BUDDY.ENV This file is automaticaly created by the EXM.
- BUDDY.OWN You create this text file yourself using Memo.
-
-
- Files to download to your 100LX/200LX:
- --------------------------------------
-
- BUDDY.COM Suggestion: put this in C:\.
- BUDDY.EXM Suggestion: put this in C:\.
- BUDDY.ICN This must be in the same directory as BUDDY.EXM.
- BUDDY.HLP Suggestion: put this in C:\_DAT\.
-
-
- If you are updating from version 1 of 100Buddy:
- ------------------------------------------------
-
- The installation procedures have not changed. However, if you are
- upgrading from version 1 of 100Buddy, please make a backup copy of
- your current 100BUDDY.ENV file. The new Buddy will happily read your
- old version 1 file (if you rename it to BUDDY.ENV), and the new EXM
- will automatically write a new version 2 ENV file (it's larger).
- You will need to use your backup copy of the ENV if you ever go back
- to the old Buddy, should you ever get that urge.
-
- Note that the file names no longer include "100." This is because
- Buddy now works on both the 100LX and the 200LX. When you run the
- program, it will configure itself according to which machine you
- have and then identify itself as either "100Buddy" or "200Buddy."'
-
- Don't forget to change the name of the COM file in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
- (edit that file with Memo) and the name of the EXM in the Application
- Manager (start More, then "edit" your entry for "Buddy"). Also, when
- you change your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, be sure you are editing the correct
- file (the one on your RAM card, for example).
-
-
- To manually load BUDDY:
- -----------------------
-
- 1. Exit the system manager by pressing "MORE MENU A T ENTER".
- 2. Type "BUDDY.COM" ENTER. You may need to type the complete
- pathname, including the drive and directory where you put
- BUDDY.COM (e.g., "C:\BIN\BUDDY.COM"). When it starts,
- Buddy may complain that there is no "ENV" file. That is OK.
- 3. To restart the system manager, type "100" ENTER.
- 4. If BUDDY is running, you will see battery voltage and usage
- information along title bar in the Filer.
-
-
- To Automatically load BUDDY at boot time:
- -----------------------------------------
-
- Put the line "BUDDY.COM" in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file before the line
- that starts the system manager ("100" or "$sysmgr"). Remember, the
- AUTOEXEC.BAT file is on your boot drive. Normally, this is drive C. If
- you have a RAM card, your AUTOEXEC.BAT file might be on your A drive.
-
-
- To load BUDDY.EXM (optional):
- -----------------------------
-
- BUDDY.EXM is a sysmgr-compliant program that allows many parameters
- that affect the operation of Buddy to be viewed and changed. The EXM
- program is installed by adding it to the list of applications in the
- Application Manager (MORE) To add the BUDDY.EXM program to the
- application list:
-
- 1. Download BUDDY.EXM and BUDDY.ICN from your host computer to
- your HP 100LX/200LX. Both files must be in the same directory.
- 2. Start the Application Manager (press "MORE").
- 3. Push F2 (Add).
- 4. Enter "Buddy" for the name and push TAB.
- 5. Set the "path" field to the full pathname of where you put
- BUDDY.EXM (for example: "C:\BUDDY.EXM").
- 6. Push TAB.
- 7. Enter a comment (optional) and push TAB.
- 8. Select the "Buddy" icon (using the up/down arrow keys).
- 9. Push F10 (OK).
- 10. When prompted to do so, choose a hotkey for starting the EXM
- (e.g., ALT-F10).
-
- To start the EXM, push the specified hotkey or highlight the "Buddy"
- icon in the Application Manager and press ENTER.
-
-
- INTERACTIONS:
- -------------
-
- If you are using other TSRs or running DOS programs with Buddy, you
- may experience interactions. This usually manifests itself as some
- particular feature not working correctly. To test this, reboot without
- those other programs and try Buddy again. If you use other TSRs, load
- them before you load Buddy.
-
-
- SHAREWARE NOTICE:
- -----------------
-
- Buddy is not freeware. It is shareware. Try it out for a few days.
- If you like it and want to continue using it, you are on your honor to
- send your shareware registration fee of $40.00 to the address below.
- Please fill out REGISTER.TXT and mail it to the address below. You can
- also register on CompuServe (GO SWREG and look for program ID #2101).
- Either way, I will reply with instructions that will deactivate the
- usage counter, and enable the password and WorldTime map overlay
- features.
-
- If you do not register your use of Buddy, please discontinue its use
- and remove it from your computer.
-
- Registered users of 100Buddy version 1 may upgrade to version 2 at no
- charge. This applies even if you have changed your machine to a 200LX.
-
-
- DISTRIBUTION:
- -------------
-
- You may copy this entire set of files for friends or colleagues,
- but the only required file is BUDDY.ZIP. If you want to upload
- BUDDY to a computer bulletin board service (BBS), then please
- upload only BUDDY.ZIP.
-
- Thank you for your support.
-
- 100Buddy/200Buddy
- The Buddy System, LLC
- P.O. Box 45282
- Madison, WI 53744-5282
-
- February 27, 1995
-
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