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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ JJJJJ JShifter for DOS │
│ JJJJJ Shifts Num, Caps and Scroll Locks │
│ JJJJJ and │
│ JJJJ JJJJJ JShifter/2 for OS/2 Shifts Num Locks │
│ JJJJ JJJJJ │
│ JJJJJJJJJ FreeWare (C) Copyright 1995-97 by IBM Corp. │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
NOTE: This zipped archive contains TWO programs and TWO installation
routines. This 'READ.ME' file provides information on both programs
and installation procedures.
JShifter for DOS, FreeWare version 1.62
Concept: Without JShifter OS/2 will always start new DOS sessions
-------- (both windowed and full screen) with the Num, Caps and
Scroll Locks OFF. JShifter allows the user to shift the state
of any (or all) of those locks to ON, in all DOS sessions.
JShifter/2 for OS/2, FreeWare Version 1.62
Concept: Without JShifter/2 OS/2 will always boot up with the Num Lock
-------- OFF. JShifter/2 causes OS/2 to boot with the Num Lock shifted
to ON.
Note: The state of the Caps and Scroll Locks are not affected
by JShifter/2. However, should the need exist for such control
e-mail me and I'll look into it.
New in version 1.62: Changed all the DOS applications to include
-------------------- Frank Heckenbach's Crt Delay fix, which caused
runtime errors on fast Computers (>= 200 MHz
Pentiums). Thanks go to Frank Heckenbach for
for this fix.
Contents: This archive contains the following files:
---------
JSHIFTER.EXE ---> English version of JShifter for DOS
JSHIFTDK.EXE ---> Danish version of JShifter for DOS
INSTALL.EXE ---> Installation program for JShifter for DOS
JSHIFT2.EXE ---> JShifter/2 for OS/2
JSHIFTER.ICO ---> Icon file for JShifter
JINSTAL.EXE ---> Installation program for JShifter/2
READ.ME ---> This file
LICENSE.TXT ---> License agreement
FILE_ID.DIZ ---> Description file
Install JShifter for DOS:
-------------------------
Run the program INSTALL.EXE. You will be asked to provide a
source and target directory; asked to select between
installation of the Danish or English version; and asked to
choose to allow the program to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT, or
not.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!! !!!!
!!!! NOTICE: INSTALL does not test for a previous !!!!
!!!! installation of JShifter. Therefore, insure all !!!!
!!!! JShifter statements have been removed prior to !!!!
!!!! using the "Change AUTOEXEC.BAT" utility. !!!!
!!!! !!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you allow editing, INSTALL will make a backup of your
original AUTOEXEC.BAT naming it AUTOEXEC.JSH; it will
add your target directory to the original path; and it will
add a command so JShifter is run automatically each time a
DOS session is started.
If you choose not to let INSTALL change your AUTOEXEC.BAT
you must edit it yourself. To have JShifter load every
DOS session: Add the executable's full path and file name
anywhere in the DOS batch file. For example:
C:\TARGET\JSHIFTER.EXE
Where C: is the drive letter and \TARGET\ is the directory
which you specified to the install program as the 'target'
directory for installation.
To force JShifter to quick start (by bypassing the startup
menu) add the 'Quick' switch, -q. With this switch, JShifter
will start with the Num Lock ON and both the Caps and Scroll
Locks will be OFF.
For example:
C:\TARGET\JSHIFTER.EXE -q
Install JShifter/2 for OS/2:
----------------------------
Run the program JINSTAL.EXE which places JSHIFT2.EXE in the
OS/2 startup folder. JShifter/2 will automatically start
after the next reboot.
Usage: JShifter/2 automatically turns Num Lock ON in the active OS/2
------ Work Place Shell (WPS) session and all OS/2 sessions launched
in a VIO window. Unfortunately, JShifter/2 will not be active
in any full screen sessions launched from the WPS. Furthermore,
when exiting such session the Num Lock will remain OFF in
the WPS. To reactivate JShifter/2 simply double click on its
icon in the startup folder (or other convenient location you
may decide). NOTE: JShifter's inability to operate in a full
screen session is a known bug which, due to the way WARP
processes full screen sessions, cannot be repaired with a
reasonable amount of work. However, JShifter/2's functionality
is expected to be included in a later Warp 4 fixpack, and it
is expected to operate equally well in all session types.
When you open a DOS session, JShifter will, by default, turn
the Num Lock ON and both the Caps and Scroll Locks OFF in all
DOS sessions (full screen, window and WIN-OS/2). In full screen
and windowed DOS sessions JShifter will display a startup menu
while it initializes.
If, in any particular DOS session, you want the state of
any of the locks to be other than the default: Press the F10
key while the startup menu is in view. The resulting setup
screen may then be used to switch the state of any of the
locks.
After setting the switches, press F2 to save the new
settings. Settings remain in effect until reset via the setup
screen. If, while in set up you wish to keep the old settings:
Press the ESC key instead of the F2 key.
If you wish to bypass the setup menu completely add the -Q
switch to the AUTOEXEC.BAT's command line. With this setup
JShifter for DOS will start all DOS and WIN-OS/2 sessions with
the Num Lock ON and the Caps and Scroll Locks OFF.
Notice: Neither JShifter nor JShifter/2 remains resident (taking memory)
------- once execution is complete.
Known bugs: JShift/2 is ineffective in OS/2 full screen sessions.
----------- Additionally, the Num Lock will remain OFF when exiting
full screen OS/2 sessions.
Switching with Ctrl-Esc from a WIN-OS/2 Lotus session
turns the Num Lock OFF.
Finally, the program does not work with the DOS Num Lock
setting program SETTSF.EXE. Use JShifter for DOS instead.
Due to a lack time to devote to this project, the first
two items will only be fixed if if there's a broad scale
wish for it. So write me and I will add your vote...
Bug Reports: Your bug report is very welcome at: jcramon@kampsax.k-net.dk
------------
Homepage: http://www.gbar.dtu.dk/~c948129
---------
Version History:
-----------------
Version 1.00 (DOS program) released 18/6-1995
Version 1.00 (OS/2 program) released 12/4-1996
Version 1.01 22/6-1995 : Set up screen close-button now
works. F10 replaces ESC as the
means to enter setup from the
information screen.
Version 1.02 27/6-1995 : The information screen now
removes itself as intended.
Danish version 1.02 is released.
Version 1.03 24/7-1995 : A couple of bugs corrected. Info
screen time reduced from 3 to 2
seconds. Installation program
improved. (Danish version updated
with each revision below.)
Version 1.04 3/12-1995 : Minor bugs corrected. JShifter
didn't always terminate after 2
seconds. Installation program
tweaked.
Version 1.05 4/12-1995 : One minor bug corrected. JShifter
didn't change from bright to
normal colors.
Version 1.06 3/01-1996 : Minor enhancements and a single
error corrected. Problems with the
F2 button corrected. More work on
the installation program.
Version 1.1 3/02-1996 : Error in installation program
corrected.
Version 1.2 31/05-1996 : Improved DOS installation program
which now edits AUTOEXEC.BAT, if
user selects that option.
JShifter/2 included in archive.
Version 1.3 25/06-1996 : JSHIFT2.EXE compiled with IBM
VisualAge C++ instead of Borland C++
which caused a Num Lock bug.
Version 1.4 6/08-1996 : Bug in JShifter for DOS installation
program corrected. Tried to copy
JSHIFTER.TXT but the file had been
renamed READ.ME
Version 1.5 12/9-1996 : Due to user request, JShifter for DOS now
has a quick start mode. Adding the -q
switch to the command line bypasses
the startup menu. Additionally,
repaired an install bug which caused
0 byte files if the source and target
directories were the same.
Version 1.6 18/12-1996 : The version 1.5 manual said -Q for
quick start of JShifter for DOS,
but the program expected a lower
case character. Due to a user
request, JShifter for DOS now also
reads the INI file in quick mode.
Version 1.61 10/3-1997: Changed JSHIFTER.EXE and JSHIFTDK.EXE
so the Quick mode prints initialization
information to the screen correctly.
Version 1.62 01/11-1997: Changed all the DOS applications to include
Frank Heckenbach's Crt Delay fix, which caused
runtime errors on fast Computers (>= 200 MHz
Pentiums). Thanks go to Frank Heckenbach for
for this fix.
Acknowledgements:
-----------------
Thanks to Joe DiAdamo for the help with the source code during
JShift2 development.
Thanks to WordSmith@IBM.Net for help with the documents.
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* as to the suitability of this program for your particular *
* purpose, and that to the extent you use or implement this *
* program in your own setting, you do so at your own risk. In *
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* whether consequential, incidental, or special, arising out of *
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* Please read the LICENSE.TXT in this file before using this *
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Jeppe Cramon, Denmark. 01/11-1997. |@_@|
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