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- VIDPARK: Video Blanker/Hard Disk Head Parker Program
- Version 1.05, 27-May-1987
- SMG Software
-
- (C) Copyright 1987 by
- Steven Georgiades
- All Rights Reserved
-
-
-
- This program is a memory resident utility that combines two common
- functions: a video screen blanker and a hard disk head parker. The
- screen blanker will cause the video display to turn off after a
- specified number of minutes of inactivity of both the keyboard and the
- video. Once the screen has blanked, it may be restored by pressing ANY
- key on the keyboard (including the SHIFT keys). The head parker will
- cause the hard disk heads to be positioned just past the last cylinder
- of the disk (which is usually a dedicated landing zone) after a
- specified number of minutes of inactivity of the hard disk. Note that
- in a system with two hard disks, this program will park each
- independently. In other words, activity on drive C: will not prevent
- drive D: from parking, and visa versa. This program will NOT park more
- than two hard disks. Either function (Video Blanking or Head Parking)
- my be disabled by entering a timeout period of zero (0).
- This program WILL work as a Video Blanker, even if you do not have
- a hard disk. The program will be able to detect the absence of a hard
- disk controller, and will behave accordingly.
-
-
- Command Format:
-
-
- VIDPARK [?] | [/V[n]][/P[n]]
-
-
- ? = Query current timeout periods.
- /V = Sets the video timeout period.
- /P = Sets the parking timeout period.
- n = Period, in minutes
- (0 to 60 allowed, 0 = disable, default = 5).
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- VIDPARK, Version 1.05 Page 2
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-
-
- This software is distributed as ShareWare. "ShareWare" means that
- you are granted free license to use and copy this software as much as
- you like, within the following restrictions:
-
- 1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form,
- including program and documentation.
-
- 2). No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution (With
- the exception of nominal "per disk" copying charges, not to
- exceed $6.00 per disk).
-
- 3). The program may not be included with other goods or
- services supplied for a fee, unless written permission to
- do so is obtained in advance from the author.
-
- No registration fees are required for this program, but if you would
- like to have the program customized in some minor way, a nominal fee of
- $10 is required. The fee for major customization is negotiable, but in
- most cases will not exceed $25.
-
- This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or
- implied, including but not limited to fitfulness for a particular
- purpose.
-
- If you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG
- program, or if you would like to register any SMG Software, write to me
- at the following address:
-
- Steven M. Georgiades
- SMG Software
- 701-H South Hayward Street
- Anaheim, CA 92804
-
- Or leave a message for me on the Circuit Board:
-
- The Circuit Board RBBS
- SysOp: Dave Kleinschmidt
- (714) 778-0948
- 300/1200/2400 Baud, No Fee
-
- All SMG Software is initially released to the public through the
- Circuit Board. The latest version of any SMG Software can always be
- found there.
-
- A diskette containing all of the latest SMG Software can be obtained by
- sending a check or money order for $6.00 to the above address. Make
- all checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Thank you.
-