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{comment} ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ File: FASTFLIP.DOT │ │ FastFlip v2.16 Documentation │ │ Requirements: DOCPRT v1.3 │ │ Author: Chris Curran │ │ Aquila Data Systems, Inc. │ │ Created: 12-01-91 │ │ Modified: 02-04-92 │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ {comment} {pagesize} 59 {row} 20 {b}FastFlip{n} The {i}Fast{n} Application Swapper {box} 0 0 3000 2399 1 100 0 {box} 850 655 350 1050 1 100 10 {newpage} {row} 28 FastFlip, Copyright 1992 Aquila Data Systems and Chris Curran. All rights reserved. {row} 49 Aquila Data Systems, Inc. 304 Bayfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511 FAX : (813)653/2408 Group II, III BBS #1: (813)653-2937 1200-38400 v.32bis/v.42bis BBS #2: (813)685-4218 1200-38400 v.32bis/v.42bis {newpage} {header} {shade} 50 400 2825 2 100 ;tall vertical line on left {header} {footer} {shade} 2880 56 105 2286 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── FastFlip v2.16 Table of Contents {footer} Contents Topic Section Page ───────────────────────────────────────────────── General Tools Used 1 1 Program Description 1 2 System Requirements 1 2 Memory Requirements 1 2 Installing FastFlip 1 4 Starting FastFlip 1 4 Command line options 1 5 Program Status Screen 1 6 Editing Pages Online 1 7 Custom DOS Prompt 1 8 Cut & Paste 1 9 Configuration FFSETUP.EXE 2 1 Startup Parameters 2 2 Application Pages 2 4 Command Line Operation Help 3 1 Trouble Shooting Help 4 1 Programmer Interface Definition 5 1 Functions 5 1 Legal Information License 6 1 Shareware Policies 6 1 BBS Operators 6 1 Disclaimer 6 2 Trademarks 6 2 Ordering Information How 7 1 Form 7 3 {newpage} {footer} {shade} 2880 56 105 2286 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── FastFlip v2.16 Section {sl}, Page {pr} {footer} {setpage} 1 Development C compiler : BorlandC++ v2.0 (Borland) Tools Used Assembler : TASM v3.0 (Borland) Linker : TLink v5.0 (Borland) Debugger : TDebug v3.0 (Borland) Editor : Qedit 2.15 (SemWare) Version Control: PVCS for DOS (Sage Software) C Libs : CodeRunneR (Omega Point, Inc.) : PDK1-3, ADK1 (Omega Point, Inc.) Omega Point is the developer of a group of TSR libraries for 'C' programmers. Their libraries were used extensively in the development of FastFlip, most notably ADK1. It should also be noted that a sample program provided with ADK1 was used as the "starting point" for FastFlip. While FastFlip no longer resembles the original sample, FastFlip does have its roots in someone else's work. In other words, credit is due to Omega Point for providing superior programming libraries with superior sample programs to its customers. It should also be noted that Omega Point provides some of the best technical support there is. There are no three day waits for a call back from tech support! Without the quality tech support provided by Omega Point, FastFlip would have been next to impossible to write. While the Omega Point documentation is not what one would call "perfect", it is much better than other products competing in the same market, and sufficient for most applications. Omega Point has also been receptive to comments and suggestions concerning their doc, and has continually improved the quality of its documentation with each release. And no, I don't work for Omega Point, and I don't get any kick-back from them (no free updates). The above is this programmers opinion; you may or may not agree. How to contact Omega Point: Omega Point, Inc. 25 Birch Road Framingham, MA 01701 Voice: (508)877-1819 BBS: (508)875-8009 {newpage} Program FastFlip v2.16 Name Application Swapper What is it? FastFlip(tm) is a versatile program management tool that allows you to load up to 10 programs at once and instantly switch between them. You can switch between your word processor, spreadsheets, databases, and utilities at will without having to wait. This eliminates the need to exit one program to open and use another, which lets you concentrate on the reasons why you are using your software in the first place. NOTE: This is NOT a multi-tasker; the PC apps are simply swapped in and out as desired. The *only* task that is actually running is the task that is being viewed. Why? Why on EARTH would someone write "yet another task switcher"? Good question. FastFlip is not like other task switchers. For one, FastFlip is "lean & mean"; there aren't ten zillion features to learn, configure and remember. Because of this, you'll have FastFlip "up & running" in only minutes! And it's EASY! But just because FastFlip is easy use doesn't mean it's a "bare-bones" program. You can CUT & PASTE data from one application to another, specify memory size and type for each application page, and control it from DOS BAT files. And if you're a programmer, you can even control FastFlip from within your own programs! Everything about FastFlip is FAST. FAST setup. FAST load. FAST task switching. System FastFlip will run on the IBM PS/2, PC/AT, PC/XT, PC, and Requirements IBM compatible computers including the Compaq, NCR, Tandy, and WYSE PC's. MINIMUM requirements are: - 512k of memory. - PC/MS-DOS 3.0 or higher - Color or monochrome monitor with 80-column display. Memory Now for the next question in everyone's mind - how much Requirements memory is this going to cost me? 16k! That's right - you can have up to 10 PC applications running at the same time for 16k of DOS memory. And if you load FastFlip into upper memory (with DOS 5.0), it will leave a 0k DOS footprint! {newpage} The memory/disc space requirements of FastFlip are as follows (assuming you use the default memory settings): 1. ~775k of XMS memory per application, or 2. ~775k of LIM memory per application, or 3. ~775k of disc space per application, or 4. Any combination of the above. FastFlip is able to "scatter" its data requirements among the different stowage mediums available at load time. In other words, it can use some XMS, some LIM and send the rest to disc. XMS memory is preferred, then LIM, then lastly the disc drive. Note that FastFlip can directly access XMS (extended memory) if it is available. This type of memory is the cheapest to add to a PC (no extra boards are needed to install or control this type of memory), and also the fastest performing memory you can add to your PC. Street prices for memory are now about $50 to $75 per meg (depending on type and speed). Also note that if you use extended memory, you'll need to include HIMEM.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS file (make it the first entry). If a disc drive is used (and most will need to), then disc caching software is recommended. I personally use HyperDisk version 4.21 and find it to be one of the best. I have my machines on UPS's, so I also enable the disc write caching of HyperDisk, which tremendously decreases application swap time. {newpage} Installing You may install FastFlip two different ways: 1) copy all FastFlip FastFlip files to the directory of your choice (a separate directory is recommended), or, 2) run the FastFlip install program, "FFINST". Starting To start FastFlip, type FASTFLIP at your DOS prompt, FastFlip followed by any optional command line parameters (see next page). Do NOT start FastFlip if you have "shelled to DOS" from another application - this will leave "holes" in your memory. After FastFlip has been loaded, you may "hotkey" into any available application. With the exception of Windows 3.0, FastFlip can swap almost any application - even hi-res graphics applications. NOTE: FastFlip defaults to three application pages; to change this (and other) settings you need to run the setup program (see Section 2). {newpage} Command Line Command line options allow you to override settings that you Options have defined in the setup program. The available command line options are as follows: /? Display HELP screen. The help screen may be displayed before, or after FastFlip is loaded. /C Sets the hotkey used for CUT. Example: FastFlip /clcs-1 Sets the CUT hotkey to Left-Ctrl-Shft-1. /E Forces FastFlip to NOT use any available EXPANDED memory (LIM 3.x-4.x) for swapping. /I Displays detailed information about the currently defined pages. /M Sets the hotkey used for MENU. /N Specifies the number of pages FastFlip will setup. The default is 3, and the maximum is 10. Example: FastFlip /n6 Loads FastFlip with 6 pages. /P Sets the hotkey used for PASTE. /S FastFlip will use the current drive for swapping (if disc swapping is needed). If you do not have sufficient space on the current drive, or, have a RAM drive with sufficient space, use this option to specify a different swap drive. Example: FastFlip /sg Loads FastFlip, and swaps to drive G: if needed. /U Unload FastFlip from memory. This option requires that FastFlip is the LAST TSR that has been loaded. If other TSR's are loaded AFTER FastFlip, they will need to be removed before FastFlip can perform an unload. /X Forces FastFlip to NOT use any available XMS memory for swapping. {newpage} Program After FastFlip has been loaded, LCTRL-? will pop-up the Status application status menu. {shade} 275 499 750 1554 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │Pg Stat Mem Program HotKey │ │───────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 1 ══> 554k Dos Prompt LC-1 │ │ 2 Act 256k Dos Prompt LC-2 │ │ 3 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-3 │ │ 4 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-4 │ │ 5 Act 256k Dos Prompt LC-5 │ │ 6 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-6 │ │ 7 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-7 │ │ 8 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-8 │ │ 9 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-9 │ │ 0 Idl 256k Dos Prompt LC-0 │ │───────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ Enter Page #, or 'E' to edit │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Sample Application Status Menu The Application Status Menu is rather self-explanatory. The current page is indicated with a "══>". Pages that are idle show "Idl" and pages that are active (but not currently selected) show "Act". The status display also shows the amount of memory, program name and hotkey for each page. {newpage} Editing A limited number of fields may be modified at run time for Program each application page. To edit the settings of a page, enter Information 'E' and select the appropriate page number from the list. The following screen will then be displayed: {shade} 375 499 400 1610 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Page: x │ │ Name: _________________________ │ │ Program: ________________________________________ │ │ Chg Dir: ________________________________________ │ │ │ │ Pause for command line options? (Y/N): _ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Sample Page Edit Display Page The page number being edited. This is a display only field. Name The description of the program. This may be any text up to 25 characters. Program The DOS name of the program. If the program is a COM or EXE file, an extension is not needed. If the program is a BATCH file, then the ".BAT" extension *MUST* be included. If the program is in your DOS PATH, then a path does not need to precede the DOS file name. If the program is NOT in your DOS PATH, then you must specify the path with the file name, or use the "Chg Dir" field below. If you only want a DOS prompt, leave this field blank. A BATCH file will also return to the DOS prompt (unless an EXIT command is included). Chg Dir The path that FastFlip should change to when the program is started. Pause If this field is "Y", FastFlip will pause for entry of any parameters to be passed to the program. {newpage} Custom DOS If a custom prompt is desired for each page at the DOS Prompt prompt, specify a BATCH file in the Program field to change the prompt. Example SETNEWP.BAT file for DOS: @echo off prompt $e[37;40m%1│$p$g$e[36;40m Example SETNEWP.BAT file for 4DOS users: @echo off setdos /V0 prompt $e[37;40m%1│$p$g$e[36;40m This BATCH file will set a new prompt for this page (the 4DOS version also sets a 4DOS state variable). The PROMPT statement above requires ANSI.SYS (or equivalent) to be loaded since it also changes the color of the prompt (my personal preference). Note the placement of the DOS parameter "%1" - this parm is specified in the FastFlip Program Edit screen for this page (see example below). Following is a sample BATCH file setup: {shade} 1475 618 400 1612 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Page: 3 │ │ Name: Dos Prompt │ │ Program: setnewp.bat 3 │ │ Chg Dir: │ │ │ │ Pause for command line options? (Y/N): N │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ {newpage} Cut and FastFlip also allows you to "cut and paste" data between Paste applications. Cutting The contents of one application screen may be Data copied to another application, or to itself. Data that is to be copied must first be marked, then "cut". Note that the term "cut" does not denote that any damage or modification with come to the original data. Data is marked for cutting by pressing "Left-Ctrl-Left-Shft-C". The current application screen will then be set to white on black, and the marked area will be displayed as white on blue. The current cursor location is used as the upper left corner of the marked block. Use the arrow keys to expand or shrink the marked area. You may not move the cursor above or to the left of the current upper left corner of the marked block. If the upper left corner of the block needs to be moved, press "A", reposition the cursor and press "A" to anchor the upper left corner of the marked block. After the block has been marked, press "Enter". The data will then be copied to a disc file for later use by the Paste command. The disc file is NOT erased after a Paste command, or when FastFlip is unloaded. This allows you to paste the same data any number of times, to any number of applications. Pasting The contents of the disc cut file is pasted to the current application by pressing "Left-Ctrl-Left-Shft-P". The contents of the disc cut file is then fed into the current applications keyboard buffer, with an "Enter" simulated at the end of each line. If the disc cut file is empty or an error occurs during reading, a beep will be emitted and no action taken. Note: You must release all keys of the Paste command before pasting will begin. {newpage} {row} 20 Configuring FastFlip {newpage} nofooter {section} Configuring The program FFSETUP.EXE is used to configure FastFlip. If FastFlip you run FFSETUP from a page in FastFlip (while it is loaded), the changes will not take effect until FastFlip has been unloaded and reloaded. NOTE: Command line toggles will override any configured settings. After FFSETUP has been loaded, you will be presented with the following menu: {shade} 725 975 700 660 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey ┌─────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Startup Parameters │ │ Application Page 1 │ │ Application Page 2 │ │ Application Page 3 │ │ Application Page 4 │ │ Application Page 5 │ │ Application Page 6 │ │ Application Page 7 │ │ Application Page 8 │ │ Application Page 9 │ │ Application Page 10 │ │ │ └─────────────────────┘ Select "Startup Parameters" to configure settings that affect all application pages (number of apps, swap drive, etc). Select "Application Page 1" through "Application Page 10" to configure the appropriate application page. {newpage} {shade} 125 499 700 1648 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey Startup ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ Parameters │ │ │ Menu Hotkey: LC-/ │ │ Cut Hotkey: LCS-C │ │ Paste Hotkey: LCS-P │ │ Prev App Hotkey: LCS-, │ │ Next App Hotkey: LCS-. │ │ │ │ Number of Applications: 3 │ │ Swap Drive (if needed): C Alternate Drive: C │ │ Use EMS for swapping?: Y │ │ Use XMS for swapping?: Y │ │ │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Startup Parameters Edit Screen Menu Sets the hotkey used to display the application menu. See "Hot Key" in "Application Page Edit Screen" for valid hot key specifiers. Cut Sets the hotkey used to activate the cut operation. See "Hot Key" in "Application Page Edit Screen" for valid hot key specifiers. Paste Sets the hotkey used to activate the paste operation. See "Hot Key" in "Application Page Edit Screen" for valid hot key specifiers. Prev Sets the hotkey used to swap to the previous application page. See "Hot Key" in "Application Page Edit Screen" for valid hot key specifiers. Next Sets the hotkey used to swap to the next application page. See "Hot Key" in "Application Page Edit Screen" for valid hot key specifiers. Number Specifies the number of pages FastFlip will setup. The default is 3, and the maximum is 10. Swap Drive The primary drive that FastFlip should use for swapping (if disc swapping is needed). If there is not enough free space on this drive, the Alternate swap drive will be attempted. Alternate If FastFlip needs to swap to the disc and the primary swap drive does not have enough free space to hold the swap file, the alternate drive will be used instead. {newpage} Use EMS If this field is "Y", FastFlip will allow application pages to use EMS memory for swapping. If this field is "N", FastFlip will not allow application pages to use EMS memory for swapping. Use XMS If this field is "Y", FastFlip will allow application pages to use XMS memory for swapping. If this field is "N", FastFlip will not allow application pages to use XMS memory for swapping. {newpage} {shade} 110 499 700 1648 10 ;row,col,rows,cols,%grey Application ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ Page 1-10 │ │ │ Page: 1 │ │ Name: Dos Prompt │ │ Program: │ │ Chg Dir: │ │ Memory: 512 │ │ Hot Key: LC-1 │ │ Use EMS: Y │ │ Use XMS: Y │ │ │ │ Pause for command line options? (Y/N): N │ │ │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Application Page Edit Screen Page The page number being edited. This is a display only field. Name The description of the program. This may be any text up to 25 characters. Program The DOS name of the program. If the program is a COM or EXE file, an extension is not needed. If the program is a BATCH file, then the ".BAT" extension *MUST* be included. If the program is in your DOS PATH, then a path does not need to precede the DOS file name. If the program is NOT in your DOS PATH, then you must specify the path with the file name, or use the "Chg Dir" field below. If you only want a DOS prompt, leave this field blank. A BATCH file will also return to the DOS prompt (unless an EXIT command is included). Chg Dir The path that FastFlip should change to when the program is started. Memory The amount of memory needed (in k) for this program. NOTE: Memory size changes do not take effect until FastFlip has been unloaded and reloaded. {newpage} Hot Key The HotKey that will be used to change to this page. A HotKey is selected by entering HotKey specifiers, followed by a dash ('-') and then the identifier key. Available HotKey specifiers are: L Left R Right A Alt C Ctrl S Shift HotKey specifiers may be combined in any manner, except 'L' and 'R' - these two specifiers are mutually exclusive. A HotKey identifier is any single key. Function keys may be used as identifiers by using the key name (i.e. "F5"). Examples: LCS-1 Left-Ctrl-Shift-1 RCS-1 Right-Ctrl-Shift-1 LCA-1 Left-Ctrl-Alt-1 LCAS-1 Left-Ctrl-Alt-Shift-1 LC-F9 Left-Ctrl-F9 RC-F11 Right-Ctrl-F11 LCAS-F9 Left-Ctrl-Alt-Shift-F9 RCS-Q Right-Ctrl-Shift-Q NOTE: HotKey changes do not take effect until FastFlip has been unloaded and reloaded. Use EMS If this field is "Y", FastFlip will attempt to use EMS memory for swapping this page. If EMS usage is turned off (via Startup Parameters), this field has no effect. If this field is "N", FastFlip will not use EMS memory for swapping this page. Use XMS If this field is "Y", FastFlip will attempt to use XMS memory for swapping this page. If XMS usage is turned off (via Startup Parameters), this field has no effect. If this field is "N", FastFlip will not use XMS memory for swapping this page. Pause If this field is "Y", FastFlip will pause for entry of any parameters to be passed to the program. {newpage} {row} 20 Command Line Operation {newpage} nofooter {section} Command The program FFCTL is provided to allow you to change FastFlip pages from a DOS batch file. NOTE: This program provides other features, but are primarily designed as examples for programmer's using the FastFlip Programmer Interface. Therefor, these features are not discussed in this section. To change a FastFlip page from DOS, type: FFCTL -pX where 'X' is the 1 based page number to switch to. For example, "FFCTL -p2" will cause FastFlip to change to page 2. {newpage} {row} 20 FastFlip Trouble Shooting {newpage} nofooter {section} Huh? Having trouble with FastFlip? Check the following list of questions and answers to see if that helps. If not, try re-reading the documentation - sometimes we have to read something a few times before the "light bulb" comes on. If this still doesn't help, please call our BBS for support. WE'll try to help you through your problem whether you're registered or not. Q How do I shutdown a DOS page so that I may unload FastFlip. A Change to the DOS page and enter "EXIT" followed by ENTER. Q I can't get more than 3 pages to work. A Run the setup program FFSETUP. Select "Startup Parameters" and change the "Number of Applications" field to the number of pages you wish to run. Q I can't get more than 512k in a page. A Run the setup program FFSETUP. Select the application page you wish to modify. In the "Memory" field enter the amount of memory for this page. NOTE: If FastFlip is loaded when you change memory sizes, you must unload, then reload FastFlip for the changes to take effect. Q I can't get DOS BAT files to run. A You *MUST* include the ".BAT" extension when specifying the "Program" name for this page (see Section 2). Q I get a "Program not found" message when I select page X. A1 The program name may be spelled incorrectly. A2 The program may not be in your PATH (and no path specified with the program name). A3 The PATH specified with the program name may be invalid. A4 The PATH specified in "Chg Dir" may be invalid. {newpage} {row} 20 FastFlip Programmer Interface {newpage} nofooter {section} Programmer Your programs may communicate with FastFlip via the Interface Multiplex Interrupt (interrupt 0x2F). This interrupt is well defined and its usage is somewhat "standardized" amongst TSRs. For a detailed discussion of the Multiplex Interrupt see any one of the following: Microsoft Encyclopedia (M$Press), DOS Programmer's Reference (QUE) or MS-DOS Developer's Guide (Waite Group). I recommend all three. A set of 'C' routines that can be used with your programs are contained in the file "FFLNK.C". The source is also provided for the utility program FFCTL - you may use this as an example program. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: int ffLoaded(void); Purpose: Check to see if FastFlip is loaded. Input: none Return: 0 = Not loaded. 1 = Loaded. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: int ffGetMaxPage(void); Purpose: Get the max number of pages available. Input: none Return: The number of DEFINED pages (not ACTIVE pages). ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: int ffSetPage(int page) Purpose: Set new active page. Input: page: The 0 based page number to change to. Return: 0 = Error 1 = No Error ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: void ffSetTimer(int clicks) Purpose: Set FastFlip internal timer. Input: clicks: The number of timer ticks to elapse before FastFlip checks internal tables for instructions. Return: none {newpage} ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: void ffSetMem(int offset, void far *buf, int len) Purpose: Copy data to the FastFlip common application memory area. NOTE: This area is 64 bytes in length (TOTAL, not per app) and YOU must verify that it is not overwritten. This function can be used to pass data between applications running under FastFlip. Input: offset The offset into the common memory to begin write to. buf Far pointer to data to write to the common memory. len The number of bytes to write to the common memory. Return: none ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: void ffGetMem(int offset, void far *buf, int len) Purpose: Copy data from the FastFlip common application memory area. NOTE: This area is 64 bytes in length (TOTAL, not per app). This function can be used to pass data between applications running under FastFlip. Input: offset The offset into the common memory to begin read from. buf Far pointer to receive buffer. len The number of bytes to read from common memory. Return: none {newpage} ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Function: void ffSetLock(int state) Purpose: This function allows you to "lock" or "unlock" FastFlip. When FastFlip is in a locked state, the user will NOT be able to perform ANY FastFlip actions. Note that even when FastFlip is in a locked state, your program can still perform all normal functions. NOTE: It is VERY important to ALWAYS unlock FastFlip after it has been locked. If your program exits with FastFlip locked and other pages are active, the user will not be able to switch to other pages. If other pages cannot be shutdown, the user cannot unload FastFlip - they must reboot to clear memory. Since this is not a desired action, it would be a good idea to call an unlock function with "atexit()". This will ensure that FastFlip is unlocked when your program exits (if FastFlip is not locked, the unlock command is ignored). Input: state 0 = Unlock FastFlip 1 = Lock FastFlip Return: none {newpage} {row} 20 The Legal Stuff {newpage} nofooter {section} License This version of FastFlip is NOT public domain or free software, but is being distributed as "shareware". Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license to make an evaluation copy for trial use on a private, non-commercial basis, for the express purpose of determining whether FastFlip is suitable for their needs. At the end of this trial period, you should either register your copy or discontinue using FastFlip. A FastFlip registration entitles you to use the program on any and all computers available to you, with the following restriction: If other people have access to this program or may use it, then you should purchase a site license. See the following section for information about site licensing or quantity discounts. All users are granted a limited license to copy FastFlip only for the trial use of others and subject to the above limitations. This license does NOT include distribution or copying of this software package: 1. In connection with any other product or service. 2. For general use within a company or institution. 3. For any consideration or 'disk fee'. 4. For distribution in modified form; i.e., the file containing this license information MUST be included, along with the full FastFlip documentation. Shareware This shareware version of FastFlip has a 3 second delay when Policies started from DOS. Registered versions of FastFlip do not contain this screen. The registered and shareware versions are otherwise {i}IDENTICAL{n}. 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Registration includes notification of updates and technical support (via our support BBS). Registering FastFlip costs $35. When received, we will send you an "unlock" code that will turn your current (and future) versions of FastFlip into a "registered" version. If you prefer, you may also receive this code via our support BBS. A diskette with the latest version of FastFlip and printed documentation is also available for an additional $15. Florida residents should include 6% sales tax. Please use the form at the end of this document. Upgrades Updating to a newer version of FastFlip is currently free. We do not expect this policy to change in the future, but we reserve the right to do so. When you register, you will receive an unlock code that will brand the current and future versions of FastFlip with your name. Orders Please send a check drawn on a US bank in US dollars. 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