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NBM - v1.1 beta
By Jim Ness
Changes from v1.0:
a) User can now click on the test(s) desired, instead of having to run all
tests. Selected tests are designated by a checkmark at the left side.
Clicking a second time will deselect that test.
b) An additional column has been added, displaying the relative results in
percentage. This number is rounded down to the nearest whole percent.
Math and Memory tests are based on the 8mhz numbers shown in the Compare
function. Floppy drive and dialog tests are based on the TOS 100 numbers
shown in Compare. Other drive test is based on the TOS 102 hard drive
number shown in Compare.
c) To initiate a test, the user just needs to click on the TEST button.
If no tests are checkmarked, none will be run. PRINT and COMPARE are only
enabled after there are some results to print or compare to. EXIT is used
to leave the program, whenever tests are not running.
Notes:
There are no timing differences between this version and the previous
version. Only display functions have been changed.
As always, be aware that ANY mouse movement uses system resources, and
will invalidate the test timings. Click on TEST, and take your hand off
of the mouse.
Also, Desk ACCs and AUTO programs are fully capable of using system
resources while your tests are running, and will result in longer times.
NBM can be useful in gauging just how much these programs are slowing
your system down.
I am always interested in hearing about unusual results using NBM. If
your testing shows timings significantly different than those displayed in
the COMPARE function, let's talk.
The "official" version of this program will become available in a few
weeks. Hopefully, by then there will be additional test times available
for new accelerators on the market, and I will be able to include them in
the COMPARE function.
Contact me on CIS (74415,1727), GEnie (J.NESS), or Delphi (JNESS).