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PC-Page V1.0
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Purpose:
PC-Page prevents the annoying habit many programs have of
scrolling information up and off the screen before you have a
chance to read it.
PC-Page breaks long streams of output into readable `pages'
and waits for a keystroke between pages, thus allowing you to
view information at your own pace. A `page' can be any number
of lines between 2 and 100, and is set by the `Page' program.
In practise, most people will find page lengths of around 20
to 25 most convenient. PC-Page can also be placed in a
dormant mode in which it will not affect the output stream.
PC-Page will not interfere with short bursts of output
interspersed with input from the keyboard. PC-Page works with
all programs, including BASICA and BASIC programs.
Paging does not have to be specified with every command you
enter. Once installed, you only need to enter commands to
change the page size you are working with - `paging is
automatic for every program executed.
PC-Page works with DOS 1.1 and DOS 2.0, and with the IBM PC
and the PC-XT.
PC-Page works with all programs in your system. If it should
interfere with the natural operation of your program, just
place it in the dormant mode (see below). For example, you
will find PC-Page to be useful in conjunction with TYPE,
BASICA, and DEBUG.
PC-Page should be compatible with other DOS resident
programs, and can be used in conjunction with either or both
of the other subsystems on this disk. In case of problems
with other vendor's programs, instal PC-Page last. If
operation is still incorrect, please report the problem to
Datamorphics Ltd. at the address below.
Installation:
The distribution disk contains four PC-Page related files:
- PC-PAGE.COM This file instals PC-Page in your
system. The program executes as an extension to DOS. It is
permanently resident and occupies 320 bytes of memory. This
program works with DOS 1.1 and DOS 2.0.
- PC-PAGE.D11 This file instals PC-Page in your
DOS 1.1 system. It is identical to PC-PAGE.COM except that it
is further optimised to reduce space required in your DOS 1.1
system. We assume that if you are running DOS 1.1 then your
memory space is valuable to you. This version occupies only
272 bytes of memory. NOTE THAT IT DOES NOT WORK WITH DOS 2.0.
To use this version, copy it to your operational disk
and rename it to PC-PAGE.COM.
- PAGE.COM This program is used to set the
`page' size. Any page size from 2 lines to 100 lines can be
used. Also, specifying page size 0 will place PC-Page in a
dormant mode in which it will not affect the output stream.
- PC-PAGE.DOC This file contains documentation
for PC-Page.
To use PC-Page, we suggest that you copy PC-PAGE.COM (or
PC-PAGE.D11) and PAGE.COM to your DOS disk.
PC-PAGE should be executed only once per session, usually
just after the system is booted. The PAGE program is executed
each time you want to change `page' size.
Operation:
PC-PAGE.COM should only be executed once, usually just after
the system is booted. It can be incorporated in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, if desired. On execution, the program will
be made resident above DOS. Initially, the paging function is
dormant:
A>pc-page
To set or change the `page' size, use the PAGE command with a
page length specification:
A>page 24
will set the `page' size to 24 lines. Setting `page' size to
0 will make PC-Page dormant again:
A>page 0
or
A>page
When operational, the paging software will break long streams
of output after the number of lines you specify, and output a
prompt `Hit any key to continue . . .' Output will then pause
until you enter a character at the keyboard. Note that the
character will not be passed to the program executing.
Entering the `Control-Break' sequence will end the pause and
will pass `Control-Break' to the program executing.
Payment:
This subsystem is one of three on the distribution diskette.
If you find this, or any of the others, to be valuable on
your personal computer, please submit a payment of $20.00
together with your name and address to -
Datamorphics Ltd.,
P.O. Box 820,
Stittsville,
Ontario,
Canada K0A 3G0.
Registered users will be kept informed of updates and new
software available from Datamorphics Ltd.
Regardless of whether you decide to pay for this program, you
are encouraged to copy the distribution diskette and pass it
on to friends and associates, provided only that you
distribute the complete contents of the diskette, and do not
modify the programs or charge for distribution (except for
diskette costs).
User Supported Software:
This program is part of the User Supported Software
experiment. Its objectives are:
1. To permit users to evaluate a software package at
leisure on their own systems before deciding whether or not
to purchase it.
2. To offer an alternate means of distribution which
benefits both user and publisher: The publisher benefits from
low distribution and advertising costs. This saving is passed
on to the user in two ways - a lower price; and the
availability of small packages which could not be published
cost effectively through traditional channels.
3. To provide a means of software distribution which
encourages rather than restricts the copying and casual
distribution of programs. This distribution system we believe
to be more suited to the electronic medium than the
traditional systems which seek to restrict access to software
packages.
To Obtain a Copy of PC-Page:
If you would like a copy of PC-Page, but do not have access
to it via a friend or acquaintance, the program and
documentation can be obtained from the above address upon
payment of $20.00.
PLEASE NOTE that due to the low price of this software, and
the costs of mailing and handling, Datamorphics Ltd. will
only distribute this program directly on pre-payment of the
$20.00 license fee.