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* This is a general README File *
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Firstly, I would like to thank John Blessing for putting
up with me while I sent him half a dozen copies of the
operating system ! Still, when you've tried the operating
system I'm sure that you'll agree it was worth it !
Note: The CTX bug has NOW BEEN FIXED.........I know of
know further bugs, but then that doesn't mean much with a
project of this size and complexity !!!!!!
END USER PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
A:Definitions
NOTICE TO USER - PLEASE DON'T BOTHER TO READ THIS NOTICE
UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO BE BORED OUT OF YOUR SKULL, AS IT IS
PRETTY SILLY. JUST GO ON TO THE SECTION ABOUT PROGRAM
LOCATION AND SETTING UP OF THE OPERATING SYSTEM.
OPENING THE DISKETTE WILL NOT SIGNIFY ANYTHING OF ANY
CONSEQUENCE EXCEPT YOUR BLIND FAITH IN OTHER PEOPLE'S
PROGRAMMING ABILITIES, AND YOUR INCERRRREDIBLE STRENGTH !
1. Centrox Software means, as you might expect, very
little as it is simply a distibution name I use.
2. Machine means...machine. Multiple CPU systems will
require additional licenses and more programming time and
computer power than your getting here matey !
3. Program means someone else's hopeless attempts to get a
computer to do anything remotely useful. This agreement
covers all modifications and enhancements, which is a GOOD
THING since, I'm always changing the code.
4. AMSTRAD means Alan Michael Sugar TRADing-which is
actually a worse name than Centrox Software, when you
think about it. If this program doesn't do what you want
then tough luck buddy.
B: License
You may:
1. Use the program on a single machine, but not if the
machine is married. There may also be restrictions if the
machine has been divorced or is engaged.
2. Copy the program into any machine readable form (ie;
corrupt the data) for purposes of backup or for any other
reason you feel like thinking up. You may make up to three
and a half copies, as your copier will probably screw up
at least one attempt.
3. Modify the program and/or merge it into another program
for use on the single machine. Any portion of this program
so merged, will probably feel pretty broke up.
4. Transfer your copy of the program and license to
another party if you pick up the program and give it to
someone else. If you don't pick up the program, you may
find transfer slightly difficult.
C. Final Comments
1. Centrox Software does not accept responsibility for any
spelling or programming mistukes contained in the supplied
dicumentation. Such arrears are covered by the `acts of
God' clause in the insurance.
2. If you feel like pointing out any errors in the manual
or code, please do so by long distance mail or bring a
bodyguard with you.
FILE LOCATION AND SETTING UP
The files may be stored in different USER areas of the
disk-I'm not sure how John Blessing is distributing them.
If they are then you should find that they are already
mostly in the right areas. Below are details for the
correct positioning of SYSTEM files. Those which belong on
the DATA disk will be dealt with later !
It's up to you whether or not you keep the distribution
disk as a backup, but I would recommend that you do the
following:-
1. Make a second copy of the distribution disk.
2. Relocate (if needed) ONE of the two disks.
3. When you have the system running, make a proper backup.
This means that if you "bungle" the relocation, you can
always try again ! I hope you don't find it difficult to
rearrange the disk-even better, I hope that John
distributes them correctly arranged, but he might not be
able to.
The files should be moved into the correct user area by
the following method (assuming you are in USER 0):-
|REN,"<new.USER>:<name>","<name>"
or for 464 machines:-
o$="<name>"
n$="<new.USER>:"+o$
|REN,@n$,@o$
The following files should appear in USER#0
LOGON.BAS - Program to log you on to Centrox
SETUP.BAS - Program to set up the system for use.
KERNEL.BAS - The kernel shell.
*.CHR - Data for character sets. These files contain image
data for characters 32 to 128. Art Studio can be used to
redefine the characters, but change the sign back into
the infamous "checker board pattern". Alternatively, to
return to AMSTRAD style, enter the following:-
SYMBOL AFTER 32
h=HIMEM+1:SAVE"CENTROX.CHR",B,h,97*8
If you want your own set, then after the SYMBOL AFTER...
command, add your own SYMBOL... commands. This is fully
covered in the manual, under the SYMBOL command.
I would recommend that you keep the resulting backup file
in case you want it later-have you ever TRIED to design a
character set..it's a damn good way to wreck your eyes !
The following files should appear in USER#2
*.COM - Command files.
*.OVR - Overlay files
The following files belong on the data disk, but for the
moment leave them in user area#0 until you've run SETUP.
*.LIB *.EBL
*.BAS FORMTEST
and any other files in user area#0. When you have Centrox
"up and running" follow these steps to transfer the data
files (from CP/M).
i.Use PIP to copy the files into user
area#0 of your newly created data disk.
Note that PIP can't transfer files into
different user areas.
ii.Use |REN as before to move ALL the
files into user#1-which will be your home
directory.
iii. Log onto Centrox and use MAKE to
create a directory for compiler source
code. Then use MOVE to relocate the *.LIB
and *.EBL files into this directory.
iv.The remaining files are just example
files:-
FORMTEST - Example file for FORMAT
An alternative is to use the NSWP program
but that's too complicated to describe
here !
3. SETTING UP CENTROX
RUN the SETUP program, and be ready with a newly DATA
formatted disk.
Now reset the computer (turn on your second drive if you
have one) and place the system disk into drive A: (if you
have a second drive, place the data disk into drive B:).
Now RUN the LOGON program...
Single drive users should press "1", while dual drive
owners should press "2". Answer all the questions and you
will soon be logged onto Centrox. If you haven't yet read
the manual or the tutorial (with manual) then you won't
know what you're doing, so go and read them...honestly,
some people !
ke