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PROGRAM: WAIT.COM
GENERAL FUNCTION: Idles machine for specified number of seconds.
WHY IS IT NEEDED? In batch processing, you often want a specified
amount of time to elapse between events. For example, you want a
display to be on the screen for 5 second, then move on.
INSTALLATION: None.
FORMAT: WAIT n
where n= an integer, and is the number of seconds to wait.
EXAMPLES: WAIT 10
HOW TO USE IT: In batch files (extension .BAT) - to delay between
events.
OTHER EFFECTS: None.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Works with DOS 1.1 and 2.0.
COMMENTS: Does not use clock, so is possible timing may not be same
on compatibles.
SOURCE OF PROGRAM: Ken Goosens