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Bullet/X for DOSX32-32-bit compilers/extenders for DOS
README 18-Nov-1996-chh.
Installation instructions, order information, and product support numbers
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Shareware Installation
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Copy all package files to the directory you want to install to. The
subdirectory SRC\ is created from the unzip process and contains the
source code of the demo programs, bdxdemo.exe.
From the install directory, do:
x>install
The installer asks a question, then converts the BULLETX.LI_ to the
static link library BULLETX.LIB. Place BULLETX.LIB in any directory
that you want, so long as the linker can find it.
IMPORTANT:
The install.bat file calls bsinstx.exe, a DOSX32/DOS4GW app. The
bsinstx.exe program requires that the DOS4GW.EXE extender runtime
be in the current directory or in your PATH.
Alternatively, you may install bulletx.li_ using the Win32 or OS/2
bsinst?.exe programs. These are available in their respective packages
from the sites listed in Product Support, below.
Bullet/X itself requires a 32-bit compiler and an extender compatible
with that compiler. See ccdosfn.c for details on using "any" compiler
and extender.
Distribution and other license restrictions are detailed in the
License Agreement, located in file LICENSE.TXT.
Order forms are included in the package (!ORDER.*), with detailed
ordering instructions provided in ORDER INFORMATION section below.
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Installation, Compiler-specific
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To use the Bullet library code to create an EXE, link with the BULLETX.LIB
library file. This is a 32-bit OMF library file and requires a 32-bit
flat-model compiler and linker, such as Watcom's wcc386 package. This
package comes with a full-featured extender by Tenberry.
When building the bd_* demo, be sure to define PLATFORM. For DOSX32, use
PLATFORM=3. For example, from the Watcom IDE, C Compiler Switches,
3. Source switches, Macro definitions:[-d], enter PLATFORM=3 and compile.
The shareware version is limited to 5 open files, not counting memo files.
The registered version can have up to 250 open files. The included
bdxdemo.exe is built with the 250-file, static link Bullet library; it is
ready to run.
If you have any installation problems with getting Bullet to work with
your compiler, unregistered users should direct help requests to
info@40th.com. This is for installation problems only. Registered users
should use support@40th.com, as always. See the PRODUCT SUPPORT section
below.
Effective with this release, shareware versions will be updated on a
regular basis, rather than once a year. So, if this archive is older
than a month or so, a new one most likely is available. The most
current versions are always at www.40th.com, or the 40th Floor BBS.
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Order Information
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To order Bullet by check, bank check, money-order, or cash, use form
!ORDER.FRM. For credit card order, use form !ORDER.CC.
Payment Options
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- Check, money-order, cash
Your funds have to be in US Dollars and, if by check, have to be drawn on
or payable through a US bank. If sending currency, use Registered
AirMail. Personal checks may require 10 working days to clear. Most major
non-American banks have branch banks in the US. Contact your bank for
details. Direct wire-transfer is available: enquire to sales@40th.com.
To order, send payment (payable to Cornel Huth) and the order form !ORDER.FRM:
Cornel Huth
6402 Ingram Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78238-3915
USA
- Credit card, Eurochecks in DM, other
For credit card orders or for orders that cannot use the Direct-To-Author
order form, use the special Bullet/BMT Micro order form, or see
the file !ORDER.CC in the distribution package.
Order Options
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Prices are:
- $ 97 for 250 open files static link library
- Option E is $249 for DOSX32, OS/2, and Win32 versions of Bullet, all in
one box, (at Option C level for Win32 and OS/2 versions).
All Bullet 2 versions include a printed manual and standard AirMail
shipping at no extra charge. All OS/2 versions include a personal-use
REXX interface to Bullet at no extra charge.
There are no run-time fees and there are no royalty fees. Refer to the
LICENSE AGREEMENT (in file LICENSE.TXT) for more.
Delivery Options
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Standard AirMail to all destinations is available at no extra charge.
Shipping weight is approximately 2lbs (1kg) and 10x12x1" (25x30x3cm).
Updates
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Updates are available for $5 (to cover disk and shipping costs) for any 2.x
version update at your option level. Updates may be downloaded from the
Bullet support BBS at no charge. Contact Product Support for details, or
just send $5 along with a photocopy of your receipt (for proof of purchase)
to the author, Cornel Huth.
Note: All shipments outside of the US may go through your country's Customs.
Each package is valued at the total price of the order, less any shipping
costs, if any, unless pre-arranged otherwise. Your Customs Office may delay
mail delivery if duty is required.
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Product Support
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Technical support in the use of Bullet is available for licensed users at the
40th Floor BBS or by way of the Internet.
40th Floor BBS: +1(210)684-8065 N-8-1
Internet: support@40th.com
http://www.40th.com/
Response time is usually within 24 hours by internet e-mail or if you leave a
message at the support BBS. Alternatively, you may post a letter to
Cornel Huth/6402 Ingram Rd/San Antonio TX 78238/USA.
The latest in-version (2.x) release of BULLET 2 is available for download from
the BBS by registered users, or $5 by postal mail, or from the web site (ask
for instructions, if needed). Re-createable bugs are fixed immediately.
Report a new program bug and get the fix shipped free (include your mailing
address with your report, even if it has not changed). Past bugs are listed
at the BBS and the web site. Contact support if you have any questions or
requests.
For everyone else, or for general information, send e-mail to: info@40th.com
When requesting support for possible bug(s) use the following as a guideline:
-Include a complete problem description.
-Include sample source of the problem, if necessary (small is best).
-Include necessary data files, include files, etc.
-Include step-by-step procedure to follow in order to recreate the problem.
Once done, send it to support by way of the BBS, e-mail, or postal mail to
addresses listed above.
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License Agreement
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See file LICENSE.TXT for license terms and restrictions.
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The Demo
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The demo program, bdxdemo.exe, was built with the registered Bullet/X
library. It uses the extender run-time included in this package (DOS4GW.EXE),
which comes standard with the Watcom 10 compiler. bsinstx.exe also requires
DOS4GW.EXE.
Most any extender could probably be used in the registered version since you
may replace any or all the OS API calls made (see ccdosfn.c), even
Windows-based extenders like that which Borland once used. Extenders like
the small PMODE (about 20KB), or Causeway can be used. The shareware version
is not as versatile in its OS API replacements.
The demo program will run on just about any 386+ machine with 2MB or more
free (depends on the extender). It will run in Windows DOS box, Win95 console
box, or OS/2 DOS box (i.e., Bullet/X apps will run on most any 386+ machine
out there).
If you run out of file handles, the demo will show error 4, no more handles
(errors under 8192 are regular OS errors -- see you DOS or OS manual). Set
FILES= in config.sys to 255 for the maximum number of open files system-wide.