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1988-06-05
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echo. For other Public Domain and User Supported software contact:
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echo.
echo.
echo. GREENLINE SALES
echo. 424 W. Commonwealth Ave.
echo. Fullerton, CA 92632
echo.
echo.
echo. To place an order or for a catalog call:
echo.
echo.
echo. (714) 680-5196
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo.
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echo.
echo. HOW TO GET STARTED
echo. __________________
echo.
echo.
echo.1) Type DIR at the DOS prompt to show you the files on the disk.
echo.
echo.2) Look for a file that may tell you how to start up the program. Look for
echo. files with names such as READ.ME, [filename].DOC, MANUAL.[ext], that will
echo. most likely tell you how to begin.
echo.
echo.3) To read the file you have chosen, enter: "TYPE filename.ext" at the DOS
echo. prompt. By entering TYPE and then the filename (then the enter key), the
echo. file's text will then start scrolling on the screen for you to read.
echo.
echo.4) In order to stop the screen, hit the "control" and "num-lock" keys
echo. at the same time. To begin scrolling again, hit any key.
echo.
echo.5) If you want to print the entire file, hit the "control" and "P" keys
echo. BEFORE you start scrolling the file (e.g., TYPE filename.ext). After it
echo. has finished printing, hit the "control" and "P" keys to take the computer
echo. out of the print mode. If you want to print what is on the screen at the
echo. time, stop the scrolling and hit the "print screen" key.
echo.
echo.
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echo.
echo. TO EXECUTE PROGRAM
echo.
echo. Files with the extension .EXE, .BAT, or .COM can be run by typing what
echo.is to the left of the dot. For example ED.EXE can be run by typing ED
echo.then ENTER (do not type the dot.)
echo.
echo. HOW TO RUN PROGRAMS IN BASIC
echo.
echo. To run a BASIC program, you will need BASICA or GWBASIC which is
echo.usually included in your DOS disk. You can recognize a BASIC program
echo.by the three digit extension on the file name (xxxxx.BAS)
echo. (1) Put a disk with BASICA or GWBASIC in drive A and the program
echo. disk in B drive
echo. (2) Log to the drive with the program disk by entering "B:"
echo. (without the quotes of course)
echo. (3) Type A:BASICA FILENAME and press ENTER.
echo.
echo. IF YOU DON'T HAVE TWO DRIVES:
echo.
echo. (1) Copy GWBASIC or BASICA to the program disk
echo. (2) Type BASICA FILENAME or GWBASIC FILENAME and press ENTER.
echo.
echo.
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echo.
echo.
echo.
echo. ! MAKE BACKUP COPIES OF YOUR DISKETTES. !
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo. Unexpected things (natural and manmade) can happen that may
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echo.
echo. destroy the files on these diskettes, backup copies will save
echo.
echo.
echo. you time and money in the event your data or diskette files
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echo. are lost or erased or damaged. ! MAKE BACKUP COPIES NOW !
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo Now lets see whats on this disk
echo _______________________________
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