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ICONTALK.EXE - An OS/2 utility that allows .CMD files to display
messages on the title bar or icon text.
This program is for OS/2 only (it does not work in DOS sessions). Use
it to enhance your .CMD files, so they "talk" through the OS/2 icon
text and title bars of windowed sessions. For example, if you have a
.CMD file that periodically needs user input, ICONTALK can display an
appropriate message, which can be seen even if you have minimized the
session running the .CMD file.
SYNTAX:
ICONTALK <any message>
The only limit on the size of the message is what can fit in the icon
and title text. If you don't provide a message, ICONTALK will give you
syntax help.
NOTE: OS/2 allows you to "name" your windowed sessions. When you do
this, ICONTALK will not work. Only "unnamed" OS/2 sessions can benefit
from ICONTALK. To start an unnamed OS/2 windowed session, type
START /WIN
on the OS/2 command prompt. Named OS/2 sessions ignore ICONTALK's
request to change names (an OS/2 feature).
Example:
REM A Simple OS/2 .CMD file to demonstrate ICONTALK
ICONTALK Look at the title/icon!
PAUSE
ICONTALK Let's run CHKDSK on C:
PAUSE
ICONTALK Checking drive C:
CHKDSK C:
ICONTALK CHKDSK complete!
PAUSE
Disclaimer: I'm releasing this program AS-IS. No warranties,
guarantees, or other claims that it works or is harmless. This program
seems to work on OS/2 1.3 and 2.0, but don't take my word for it!
You are free to use, copy and distribute this program, as long as you
DO NOT CHARGE A FEE to others. If you want to use this commercially,
call me and we'll work something out.
Enjoy!
Doug Azzarito
c/o TCI RBBS-PC
407-487-3441 (V.32)
407-487-3442 (HST/V.32)