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- PortID v1.0
- (c)1996 EFD Systems
- All rights reserved
-
- PortID is yet another serial port diagnostic utility. This is my
- monument to the 'not invented here' syndrone (also known as the
- 'Goldilocks syndrone'---it always has to be just right!).
-
- There are available utilities which provide similar functionality;
- however, these were all unacceptable to me for various reasons:
-
- - Not adequate, missing one or more critical features.
-
- - Too unsafe; locks up Windoze or freezes the mouse.
-
- - Too complex, i.e. too many switches and options and/or too
- much long-winded feedback.
-
- - Too expensive (in other words, not free).
-
- So, here is my stab at a workhorse type serial port diagnostic
- utility.
-
- - Usable by the ultra-simpleton, just type 'PORTID' [Enter].
- - Checks for Windoze, disables/re-enables the mouse driver.
- - Examines all 4 standard AT COM port addresses.
- - Correctly ID's the port using the base address.
- - Shows if and how the BIOS got it wrong.
- - Shows the IRQ for each port and reports potential conflicts.
- - Shows the type of UART used by each port.
- - Shows if the port is currently set to generate interrupts.
- - FREE bonus --- shows the CPU type.
- - Priced right ($0 in most cases).
-
-
- COPYRIGHT NOTICE and LICENSE AGREEEMENT
-
- This software is copyright 1996, EFD Systems, All rights reserved.
- This software may be freely distributed for private, non-commercial
- use without payment of fees provided that the software is
- distributed in it's entirety; including this documentation, and in
- it's original form. No fee may be charged for distribution. Any
- use of this software indicates agreement with all terms and
- conditions herein.
-
- To use this software in association with any commerical product
- and/or in any commercial environment requires registration and
- written authorization prior to the use of the software. To
- register and to request authorization, write to:
-
- EFD Systems
- 304 Smokerise Circle
- Marietta, GA 30067
-
- efd@mindspring.com
- 72627.3026@compuserve.com
-
- State your name, the name of your organization and the exact nature
- of your intended use of the software (distribute with a product,
- in-house tech support, etc.). It is expected that authorization
- will be provided without fee in most cases.
-
- DISCLAIMER
-
- This software is provided solely as-is and without warranty
- including without limitation the implied warranties of
- merchantability and fitness of purpose. In no event shall the
- author's liability exceed the software license fee.
-