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- CPU Usage Meter
- Version 1.6
-
- Copyright 1992 Cornfield Computing, Inc.
- Copyright 1990, 1991, 1992 by James Seidman
- All Rights Reserved
-
- This program is, as the name implies, a utility to keep track of how
- much of your CPU's time is being used while you're in Windows. When
- you run it, you will see an icon appear at the bottom of your screen.
- It'll show you a number representing the percentage of CPU time being
- utilized. This number will be updated approximately every 3 seconds.
-
- If you want to run the CPU Usage meter automatically every time you
- run Windows, edit the file WIN.INI in your Windows directory. Under
- the [Windows] section, look for a line which starts "load=". If
- there isn't one, make one. Add "cpuuse.exe" to the end of the line.
-
- If you want to have the CPU Usage meter automatically keep itself in
- front of any other windows, select "Keep in front" from the system
- menu. When a checkmark appears next to that option, it means that it
- is enabled. The setting will be stored and recalled the next time
- you run the program.
-
- When you first run the CPU Usage Meter, it'll take about six seconds
- to determine how fast your CPU is so that it can give you an accurate
- reading. It will then start giving you percentages. The meter will
- be most accurate if you start it when not much else is going on.
- (That is why it is best to have it at the end of your "load=" line:
- if you put it at the beginning, other programs will be loading while
- it is trying to figure out your CPU speed.)
-
- This program may be freely copied and distributed, as long as it is
- not modified in any way, and this text file is always included with
- the executable. A reasonable charge may be charged for copying and
- distribution. To avoid multiple copies of this program proliferating
- on electronic services under different names, you are encouraged to
- distribute it under the name CPUUSE16.ZIP (or .ZOO, .ARC, etc.).
-
- Please send any suggestions, comments, or bug reports to the
- following address:
-
- Cornfield Computing, Inc.
- Attn: CPU Usage Meter Development Group
- 410 Hilltop Road
- Champaign, IL 61821-7328
-
- Disclaimer: CPU Usage is distributed free. No warranty exists,
- either express or implied. No liability is assumed for any damage or
- loss resulting from the use of this program. No claims are made
- regarding the accuracy of this program.
-
- This program is provided courtesy of Cornfield Computing. Cornfield
- Computing provides consulting services and writes custom Windows
- applications and drivers. For more information on Cornfield Computing,
- please write to the above address or send a FAX to (217) 352-2027.
- Please note that Cornfield Computing is a for-profit company which
- charges for its services, and we regret that we can not answer
- programming questions for students and hobbyists for free.
-
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- Revision history:
-
- Version 1.6 - Oct. 12, 1992
- Made minor performance enhancements to reduce system overhead when
- program is running.
-
- Version 1.5 - June 8, 1992
- Fixed some problems introduced by changes in Windows 3.1. Program
- now only works under 3.1.
-
- Version 1.4 - Sept. 30, 1991
- Completely overhauled timing system to handle Windows timer problems
- when switching between Windows and full-screen DOS applications.
-
- Version 1.3 - Apr. 1, 1991
- Fixed a problem which would occassionally cause the meter to start
- reporting incorrectly high levels after returning from a full-screen
- DOS session. Made program continue reporting values when its menu
- was opened.
-
- Version 1.2 - Dec. 16, 1990
- Added in option to keep window in front. Fixed bug which would
- sometimes caused meter to start reporting incorrectly high levels.
-
- Version 1.1 - Dec. 2, 1990
- Eliminated occassional flicker when redrawing icon. Added in custom
- cursor for use when moving window. Modified method used for
- calculating usage to make it more accurate.
-
- Version 1.0 - Nov. 17, 1990
- Initial release version.
-