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README.DOC
AQUARIUM (c) 1991, 1992
Reading the README.DOC file with VIEW.COM program.
o Use the UP/DOWN, PG UP/PG DOWN, HOME/END, LEFT/RIGHT keys to navigate
thru the document.
o Use the ESC key to exit out of VIEW.COM back to DOS.
o VIEW.COM can be used to read any text document file.
o SYNTAX: VIEW [drive][path] textfile.doc
Where textfile.doc is any text based file to view.
Where path is optional if VIEW.COM resides in the same
directory the textfile exists. To read a text file
that is not in the same directory that VIEW.COM program
is, just simply include the entire path.
Where drive is the location of the textfile. If the textfile.doc
is on the current drive then the drive is not needed.
ex: VIEW A:\README.DOC
The textfile README.DOC is on the floppy in drive A:
in the root directory.
Remember use the ESC key to exit.
Discription:
AQUARIUM turns your monitor into a eye-catching fish tank.
Aquariums are a proven method of relaxing. This realistic aquarium
lets you control the number and type of fish, display floating messages
in the background, make the fish change direction, and more.
Includes both a display and screen save mode of operation.
Minimum requirements:
XT IBM compatible
EGA color monitor with 256K video memory
DOS 2.1 or greater
292k DOS memory
Mouse is OPTIONAL
Compatability:
In order to move large amounts of objects, while in high resolution
EGA screen mode 640 x 350, all the video routines were written in
assembly code. Further, direct writes to the video registers had
to be performed.
AQUARIUM has been tested on NCR, ZENITH, MIT, GATEWAY, PACKARD BELL,
EVEREX, COMPAC, EPSON, TECH486, and MAX machines succesfully.
About AQUARIUM:
Aquarium is a real attention getter.
No matter what message I put on my screen IT GETS READ.....
You may notice some changes to AQUARIUM. The most recent addition
was BIG Eyes, Divers Bell, Flood Lite, Seahorse, and the new crate wall-
paper for the Control Panel.
BIG EYES was origionally a small OSCAR, but experimenting with cartoon
looking features resulted in the BIG EYES creature. The Flood Lite
will slow the action down if you are running on an XT (8086) machine.
You may want to avoid using the Flood Lite except with sparcely populated
aquariums.
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INSTALLING AQUARIUM ON YOUR HARD DISC
o Insert the AQUARIUM diskette in drive A: and close the door.
Next, log onto drive A: by typing 'A:' followed by ENTER key.
o Start the installation by typing 'INSTALL C:'
Syntax: INSTALL Drive:
Where 'Drive:' is the drive letter of the hard disk drive
where you wish to install this program.
Such as C: or D: ect.
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SITE LICENSE INFORMATION
Information about a SITE License is available in the file SITE.DOC.
View the SITE.DOC by using the included VIEW.COM program.
Type: VIEW SITE.DOC (Press Enter key)
Use the arrow up, down, pg up, down to browse.
To exit the VIEW program press ESC key.
To print out the SITE.DOC document, use the DOS copy command.
Put printer ON LINE first.
Type: COPY SITE.DOC LPT1 (Press Enter key)
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QUICK STARTING AQUARIUM
If you want to run AQUARIUM without stopping at the control panel
screen then start AQUA with the /R switch as follows:
C:> AQUA /R
This is handy if you want to launch AQUARIUM from a single ICON click
while in Windows. With your registered version, the last configuration
when AQUARIUM was exited will be the current configuration invoked here.
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RUNNING FROM A BATCH FILE
To run AQUARIUM from a batch file include these two lines:
CD C:\AQUARIUM
AQUA [/R]
Note: The [/R] is optional.
C: = drive (replace with d: if using D drive etc.)
CD = DOS command to Change Directory
AQUA = The AQUARIUM program
Assuming you have loaded Aquarium files onto your hard drive in the
directory called AQUARIUM, if not replace the directory \AQUARIUM with the
appropriate directory name.
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RUNNING AQUARIUM FROM WINDOWS 3.x
AQUARIUM is a DOS program and should be configured in WINDOWS as a DOS
program group, and will carry a DOS icon. Since AQUARIUM is not a WINDOWS
application, AQUARIUM will take over the screen completely.
Upon exiting AQUARIUM you will return to the WINDOWS environment.
To set up for running AQUARIUM in WINDOWS, do the following:
o From the Program Manager, select the NON-WINDOWS APPLICATION icon
and maximize this window.
o Open the FILE menu and select NEW. (NEW PROGRAM OBJECT)
o Select PROGRAM ITEM.
You will now be in the Program Item Properties window.
In the Description box put AQUARIUM
In the Command Line box put C:\AQUARIUM\AQUA [/R]
Where C: is equal to the drive where AQUARIUM program is located.
Where \AQUARIUM\ is the path (directory) where AQUARIUM files are.
Where AQUA is the AQUARIUM program.
Where /R is optional. If you want to start animation immediately
without stopping at the Control Panel then include the /R. If not
then use C:\AQUARIUM\AQUA only.
o Select the OK button. If there were no errors then you will now
see the DOS icon for AQUARIUM. To run AQUARIUM, double click on
the AQUARIUM icon. Upon exiting AQUARIUM you will return back
to WINDOWS.
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When our space shuttle put the jelly fish into orbit, I had AQUARIUM
running on our work PC with lots of jelly fish and the caption:
WE HAVE OBTAINED ORBITAL VELOCITY.......
AQUARIUM was fun program to develop, but not as much fun as watching
other people see it for the first time.
THE RACE IS ON
Put some mixture of fish in your Aquarium, then hold down the right-
arrow key to move all the fish to the right side of the Aquarium,
waiting until all fish are far right as possible, then release the
right-arrow key. This now starts the official RACE across the Aquarium.
The first one to the treasure chest wins!
AQUARIUM TRIVIA
The treasure chest contains valuable jewels, but rumor has it that the
chest is haunted by the remains of a thirsty pirate who has the taste
for RUM.
If this pirate drank too much, then it might explain why the sea weeds are
planted in different locations each time AQUARIUM is started.....
AQUARIUM IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC SCREEN SAVER
I have had a lot of requests that AQUARIUM be made TSR (Terminate and Stay
Resident) in order to "automatically" take over the screen when there is
no keyboard activity. New release AquaTSR(c) read below.
AQUARIUM was origionally made for just entertainment, but having the ability
to display objects that DO NOT remain in one spot qualifies AQUARIUM as having
screen saving abilities, but in no way automatic. When selecting the Screen
Save button, while in the Control Panel, tells AQUARIUM not to display
stationary objects during animation. This button does not cause AQUARIUM to
remain in memory (resident) when exiting the program.
At work I have had people display the message
"ON VACATION, BE BACK THURSDAY, JUNE ...."
and leave AQUARIUM running for 1 or 2 weeks. I don't recommend this, but
when leaving you PC for several hours, you should use some method
of protection from burning images onto the screen. This could include
turning down the brightness, powering off only the monitor, or starting up
AQUARIUM with screen save mode selected.
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AquaTSR(c) NEW RELEASE
Due to the large request to use AQUARIUM as an AUTOMATIC screen saver, I
have now created a TSR (Terminate & Stay Resident) version called AquaTSR(c).
AquaTSR will require DOS 3.x and will NOT be compatible with Microsoft
WINDOWS. AquaTSR is now ready for distribution.
AquaTSR(c) features many of the fish you currently enjoy in AQUARIUM.
AquaTSR can be unloaded from a batch file, so that if you want to start up
WINDOWS you can unload AquaTSR first and then load it up again when you
finish WINDOWS automatically.
Description:
An automatic screen saving program that features many of the creatures
swimming in the AQUARIUM program such as Seahorse, Divers Bell, Oscar,
Angel and more. Not compatible with WINDOWS. The AquaTSR Control
Panel (AQUACP.EXE) lets you select fish, create messages, unload and
load the AquaTSR program etc.
AquaTSR minimum requirements:
DOS 3.x or higher
XT turbo machine (10mhz)
190K cpu memory, 4.6k when resident!
EGA or VGA color monitor, with 256K video memory
Hard Drive with 840k available- this includes space for program swap
and video file save when AquaTSR is
activated.
Registration is $15.95 (USA currency)
Ask your local BBS or Shareware distributers for a demo copy.
Regards
Ron Gray
SITE.DOC
AQUARIUM (c) 1991, 1992
by Ron, Kim & Chris Gray
Page 1: Description of SITE License, private use and price schedule.
Page 2: SITE document to be filled out and returned with payment.
Information on Site License & Private Use:
CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL SITE LICENSE
This is a license for use of the software within your company or government
agency, and is not transferable. This allows internal use and copying of
the software for as many sites / computers as contracted for. (See Site
License price schedule). An unlimited Site License allows unlimited copying
of the software for internal use by your company or government agency.
Distributing, repackaging, or reselling of the software to third parties is
not allowed. All licenses are prepaid.
PRIVATE USE
This license is not necessary for clubs or user groups distributing the
software on a SHAREWARE basis, providing that the entire AQUARIUM program
with accompanying README.DOC file is included in the distribution, and no
more than a nominal fee (not to exceed $10) is charged for such distribution.
AVAILABILITY OF SOURCE CODE
It is the policy of SoftStar not to release source code of its products.
SITE LICENSE PRICE SCHEDULE
AQUARIUM
Current Version: 1.046
* Diskette with program and accompaning files ...... $14.95 ______
* Commercial site license for the use of AQUARIUM.
(Includes one diskette with program & accompaning files.)
2 to 9 computers .. at $11.95 each # computers ____ x 11.95 = ______
10 to 24 computers .. at $ 9.95 each # computers ____ x 9.95 = ______
25 to 49 computers .. at $ 7.95 each # computers ____ x 7.95 = ______
50 to 99 computers .. at $ 4.95 each # computers ____ x 4.95 = ______
100 + computers .. $495 one time fee = ______
Diskette format (choose one) 5.25" disk ____ 3.5" disk ____
SITE LICENSE #_____________
SoftStar - Ron Gray
P.O. Box 5673
GLENDALE, AZ 85312 USA
SoftStar hereby grants _______________________________________ a site
license for ________ computers for the use of the following software
program: AQUARIUM
This is a perpetual license for the use of the software within your
company, and is not transferable. This license allows internal use
and copying of the software by as many users/ machines as contracted
for. Distribution, repackaging, or reselling of the software, to
third parties, is not allowed under this agreement.
SoftStar hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software,
whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
SoftStar will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential,
indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason,
even if SoftStar or an agent of SoftStar has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. In no event shall SoftStar's liability
for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the
software, regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the
software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the STATE OF ARIZONA. Any action or proceeding brought by either party
against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be
brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located
in Maricopa county, Arizona. The parties hereby consent to in personam
jurisdiction of said courts.
COMPANY: ____________________________________________________________ *
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________ *
CITY: _____________________________ STATE: ___ ZIP CODE: ______ *
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ *
TITLE: _______________________________ DATE: ________________ *
SoftStar AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: __________________________________
TITLE: Owner DATE: ________________
* Complete these lines. Send with check based on price schedule.
A copy of this aggreement will be returned with a SITE program disk.
Make check payable to Ron Gray.
AQUATSR.DOC
AquaTSR (c) 1992
by Ron, Chris and Kim Gray
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Reading the AQUATSR.DOC file with VIEW program:
o Use the UP/DOWN, PG UP/PG DOWN, HOME/END, LEFT/RIGHT keys to navigate
thru the document.
o Use the ESC key to exit out of VIEW back to DOS.
o VIEW.COM can be used to read any text document file.
o SYNTAX: VIEW [drive][path] textfile.doc
Where textfile.doc is any text based file to view.
Where path is optional if VIEW.COM resides in the same directory
the textfile exists. To read a text file that is not in
the same directory that VIEW.COM program is, just simply
include the entire path.
Where drive is the location of the textfile. If the textfile.doc
is on the current drive then the drive is not needed.
ex: VIEW A:\AQUATSR.DOC
The textfile AQUATSR.DOC is on the floppy in drive A:
in the root directory.
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AquaTSR(c) 1992
Description:
Is an "automatic" screen saving program. You specify the period of
inactivity that AquaTSR(c) will wait prior to starting up. AquaTSR
features many of the fish swimming in the AQUARIUM(c) program such
as Seahorse, Divers Bell, Oscar, Angel and more. Not compatible with
WINDOWS. The AquaTSR Control Panel (AQUACP.EXE) lets you select fish,
create messages, unload and load AquaTSR etc. Further, you can load
or unload AquaTSR from a batch file.
Registration is $15.95.
AquaTSR minimum requirements:
XT IBM compatible turbo (10mhz)
EGA color monitor with 256K video memory
DOS 3.x or greater
243k DOS memory, 4.6k when resident!
Hard Drive with 840k available- this includes space for program swap
and video file save when AquaTSR is
activated.
Compatability:
In order to move large amounts of objects, while in high resolution
EGA screen mode 640 x 350, all the video routines were written in
assembly code. Further, direct writes to the video registers had
to be performed.
AquaTSR has been tested on NCR, ZENITH, MIT, GATEWAY, PACKARD BELL,
EVEREX, COMPAC, TECH486 and MAX machines succesfully.
Incompatability:
AquaTSR is strictly a DOS program and is not compatible with WINDOWS
environment. Use a batch file to unload AquaTSR prior to starting
WIN.
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INSTALLING AquaTSR ON YOUR HARD DISC
Note: If you already own the AQUARIUM(c) program, both the AquaTSR files and
AQUARIUM files can co-exist in the same directory. It is not necessary
to create a seperate directory for AquaTSRs files.
o Insert the AquaTSR diskette in drive A: and close the door.
Next, log onto drive A: by typing A: (press ENTER key)
o Start the installation by typing INSTALL C: (press ENTER key)
Syntax: INSTALL Drive:
Where 'Drive:' is the drive letter of the hard disk drive where you
wish to install this program.
Such as C: or D: ect.
o Here is a list of the file names and brief description.
AQUATSR.EXE Main TSR program
AQUATSR.001 Graphics Picture File
AQUATSR.002 Graphics Picture File
AQUATSR.DOC This Document
AQUATSR.CFG Last AquaTSR configuration saved here
INSTALL.BAT Batch file that will automatically install
the AquaTSR files on your hard drive.
AQUACP .EXE AquaTSR Control Panel used to select the
fish, period of inactivity, create
floating messages, and load or unload
AquaTSR program (optional).
VIEW .COM Program to view the AQUATSR.DOC text file.
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* TSRSWAP.000 Files created by AquaTSR when swapping
* TSRSWAP.001 program memory out during pop up time.
** SCRSAV2.TSR File created by AquaTSR when saving the
video screen that AquaTSR popped up over.
AQGO .BAT Batch file created by AQUACP.EXE program
when the LOAD or UNLOAD buttons are
selected. This file is deleted when
AQUACP.EXE program is exited.
* These files will be created at start up time by AquaTSR.
** This file is created when AquaTSR pops up.
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LOADING AquaTSR
method 1:
Loading AquaTSR from the AquaTSR Control Panel program AQUACP.EXE
o Log on to your hard drive by typing C: (press ENTER key)
o Change to the AQUARIUM directory CD \AQUARIUM (press ENTER key)
o Start up AquaCP program AQUACP (press ENTER key)
While in the AquaCP program press the button "LOAD TSR" which will batch file
out to start up the AquaTSR program and return to AQUACP screen.
method 2:
Loading AquaTSR directly from DOS prompt:
o Log on to your hard drive by typing C: (press ENTER key)
o Change to the AQUARIUM directory CD \AQUARIUM (press ENTER key)
o Start up AquaTSR program AQUATSR (press ENTER key)
You will now see the line-
"AquaTSR will pop up after xx minutes of keyboard inactivity"
If you forgot that AquaTSR was already in memory and you tried to load a
second copy, AquaTSR will return the message-
"AquaTSR will pop up after xx minutes of keyboard inactivity"
"Aqua-TSR already loaded"
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POPPING AquaTSR DOWN
Once AquaTSR starts up the aquarium activity, a touch of your keyboard key
will cause AquaTSR to restore your video screen, swap back into CPU memory
approximately 172K bytes of program code, and pop back down. The program
or DOS that AquaTSR popped up over can now resume.
AquaTSR does not monitor the mouse during animation, so mouse clicks or
movement will not effect AquaTSR.
o ESC key pressed after AquaTSR pops up will cause AquaTSR to unload from
memory. If AquaTSR has popped up over another program, AquaTSR will
sense this and display a message that it is unable to unload at this
time.
o All keys except ESC key will cause AquaTSR to pop back down.
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UNLOADING AquaTSR
method 1:
Unloading AquaTSR from the AquaTSR Control Panel program AQUACP.EXE
o Log on to your hard drive by typing C: (press ENTER key)
o Change to the AQUARIUM directory CD \AQUARIUM (press ENTER key)
o Start up AquaCP program AQUACP (press ENTER key)
While in the AquaCP program press the button "UNLOAD TSR" which will batch
file out to remove the AquaTSR program and return to AQUACP screen.
method 2:
Unloading AquaTSR directly from DOS prompt:
o Log on to your hard drive by typing C: (press ENTER key)
o Change to the AQUARIUM directory CD \AQUARIUM (press ENTER key)
o Unload AquaTSR program REMOVTSR AQUATSR.EXE (press ENTER)
If AquaTSR was not loaded prior to trying to remove it you will see the
message-
"AquaTSR not in memory or was not the last program loaded"
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STARTING AquaTSR FROM A BATCH FILE
To run AquaTSR from a batch file include these three lines:
C:
CD \AQUARIUM
AQUATSR
Note:
Refer to DOs & DONT rules if you are loading more than AquaTSR in your batch.
CD = DOS command to Change Directory. This is very important because
AquaTSR will then use the current directory to locate the config
file and where to put new files for swaping out program and video
memory. If a different directory other than \AQUARIUM was used
then replace with the appropriate name.
C: = drive (replace with d: if using D drive etc.) May be omitted if
the current drive is to be used.
AQUATSR = The TSR program
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AquaTSR PROGRAM OPERATION
The phrase "Terminate and Stay Resident", or "TSR", comes from the DOS
service that provides the ability for a program to become memory-resident.
As the name implies, a TSR is a program that is loaded and takes up
residence in memory, waiting to perform its task. This task may require the
TSR to pop-up over another program or DOS. When the TSR pops up or becomes
active, it suspends any foreground process (program) while performing its task
such as screen saving.
TSR activation or pop-up always occur during the servicing of an interrupt.
AquaTSR when resident in memory, hooks the clock interrupt such that AquaTSR
code is called 18.2 times a second. AquaTSR keeps track of this to time the
duration period of keyboard or mouse (if present) inactivity. The keyboard
interrupt is also hooked such that each time a key is pressed, AquaTSR will
examine it to see if the AquaTSRs' hot keys (ALT key and '.' period key)
were pressed and also to reset the inactivity timer count to zero.
When the inactivity counter reaches the period (1 - 30 min) selected by you,
AquaTSR will then pop up, saving program memory and video screen prior to
starting up your aquarium. When AquaTSR is resident in memory only a small
kernel of approximately 4.6k remains resident in memory to monitor the
interrupt process. Upon popping up, AquaTSR will swap out 172K of DOS memory
to the file TSRSWAP.000 and swap in AquaTSR program from TSRSWAP.001 file.
During this process a blinking green box will appear in the upper left corner
of your video screen if you are in TEXT mode. Depending on your machine speed
will take a second or two. If during animation you reset or boot your machine,
the TSRSWAP.00x files will be present. Normally when AquaTSR is removed from
memory these files are deleted. An additional file called SCRSAV2.TSR will be
created to save the current video memory image.
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TSR RULES - DOs AND DONTs
DO unload TSR programs on a last in first out. If you wish to later remove
AquaTSR from memory, you must ensure that AquaTSR was the last TSR loaded.
Remember, the last TSR loaded would be the first to unload.
DONT try to unload AquaTSR, if you installed other TSR programs after AquaTSR.
However, during AquaTSR animation you may unload it by pressing the ESC
key. If AquaTSR detected it was popped up over another program, the
display "UNABLE TO TERMINATE AT THIS TIME, TRY LATER." will appear, simply
press a different key once to resume animation, and a second time to pop
down AquaTSR. In this case you must first quit the current program that
AquaTSR popped up over prior to using the ESC key to unload AquaTSR from
memory.
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POSSIBLE PROBLEMS Q & A
o While in the AquaTSR Control Panel program, upon selecting either the LOAD
or UNLOAD TSR buttons the Control Panel program terminated and I was
was returned back to my DOS SHELL or MENU program. Why?
The AQUACP program creates a batch file called AQGO.BAT to allows AQUACP to
quit momentarily, start up AquaTSR program and return to AQUACP program. If you used a shell or batch program to origionally start up the
AQUACP.EXE program actually terminates prior to running the AQGO.BAT file,
DOS assumes that it finished, in which control now passes back to the
origional menu or DOS shell that started up AQUACP.EXE program.
If you are using a menu that calls other programs thru batch files, then
you must create two batch files for loading or unloading AquaTSR the same
way that AQUACP would do it.
example: UNLOAD.BAT (file)
CD \AQUARIUM (changes directory to AquaTSR location)
REMOVTSR AQUATSR.EXE (removes AquaTSR from memory)
example: LOAD.BAT (file)
CD \AQUARIUM (changes directory to AquaTSR location)
AQUATSR (installs AquaTSR into memory)
o When AquaTSRs hot keys (ALT and '.'period) are pressed, why does AquaTSR
sometimes fail to pop up? AquaTSR monitors the DOS busy flag to make sure
that something important is not in progress. If the DOS busy flag is set
AquaTSR waits a short time to see if the busy flag goes away.
If not then AquaTSR goes back to sleep. A second attempt to pop up AquaTSR
will then be needed.
Further, if AquaTSR refuses to pop up over a currently running program, it
is because the keyboard interrupt is being interrigated before AquaTSR has
a chance to. In this case you must first terminate (quit) the current
program and then you should be able to POP up AquaTSR.
o While working in GEM DRAW with the mouse, AquaTSR pops up anyway. Why
didn't AquaTSR know that the mouse was being used?
Because many CAD programs almost exclusively use the mouse, it is not
enough to only watch the keyboard for inactivity. AquaTSR watches both
mouse and keyboard for inactivity, however some programs ignore the mouse
software already present in memory and uses their own mouse routines.
When this happens AquaTSR can no longer monitor mouse activity.
You have two choices here, 1- Unload AquaTSR prior to starting a graphic
program that uses its own mouse code. 2 - Set the inactivity period to at
least 20- 30 minutes. This way if AquaTSR rudely visits you while you are
using the mouse, touch a key to pop AquaTSR back down for another 20-30
minutes and continue with your drawing.
AquaTSR works fine with many other CAD programs such as SCHEMA or AutoCAD.
o My graphic animation program screen was not restored properly when AquaTSR
popped back down, Why?
Most programs do not perform continuous screen updating, but simply wait
for a key or mouse input in order to carry out tasks. Other programs
involving "animation", will perform many thousands of video changes each
second. These programs are "video intensive", meaning most of the time
they continually perform some task with the video registers or video memory
(images). The chances are very high that when AquaTSR pops up over these
video intensive programs, it will interrupt setup calls to the video
registers (ie:map, mask, overscan, pan and pel etc). The results may not
be predictable. Further, the EGA palette registers that allow a program
to map 1 of 16 colors to 1 of 64 are "write only" and can not be read so
that they are restored properly. Given this, the results of popping
AquaTSR over such a program could be loss of origional screen images or
color, you have only one choice here, DONT.
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AquaTSR POSSIBLE ERROR CODES
1 = DOS Services are not available. AquaTSR should attempt to pop back
down when this is encountered. You should not see this one.
2 = Not enough memory to become resident. AquaTSR will report the
amount of memory detected in this case. If applicable you should
off-load other TSR programs to free up memory.
3 = Unable to become memory resident.
4 = System is running under DOS 2.x, so AquaTSR cannot become resident.
10 = Error initializing disk swapping files. This may occur if there is
insufficient room on your hard disk to create the files TSRSWAP.000
and TSRSWAP.001 when AquaTSR popped up.
DOS CRITICAL ERROR CODES
7 = Out of memory. Not enough memory to load AquaTSR to begin with.
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AQUARIUM(c) 1991, 1992 - fish tank
AQUARIUM(c) turns your monitor into a eye-catching fish tank.
Aquariums are a proven method of relaxing. This realistic aquarium lets
you control the number and type of fish, display floating messages in the
background, make the fish change direction, and more.
AQUARIUM features all objects shown in the AquaTSR Control Panel program
AQUACP, plus a bubbler that starts up when viewing your AQUARIUM.
AQUARIUM minimum requirements:
DOS 2.1 or higher
XT turbo machine (10mhz)
292K cpu memory
EGA or VGA color monitor, with 256K video memory
Single 360K floppy drive
Mouse is OPTIONAL
Registration is only $14.95.
Registered programs include the FILE feature, which allows you to save
up to 10 different AQUARIUM configurations.
Ask your local BBS or Shareware Distributor for a demo copy.
Regards
Ron Gray
TSRSITE.DOC
AquaTSR (c) 1992
by Ron, Kim & Chris Gray
Page 1: Description of SITE License, private use and price schedule.
Page 2: SITE document to be filled out and returned with payment.
Information on Site License & Private Use:
CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL SITE LICENSE
This is a license for use of the software within your company or government
agency, and is not transferable. This allows internal use and copying
of the software for as many sites / computers as contracted for. (See
Site License price schedule). An unlimited Site License allows unlimited
copying of the software for internal use by your company or government
agency. Distributing, repackaging, or reselling of the software to third
parties is not allowed. All licenses are prepaid.
PRIVATE USE
This license is not necessary for clubs or user groups distributing the
software on a SHAREWARE basis, providing that the entire AquaTSR program
with accompanying DOC file is included in the distribution, and no more
than a nominal fee (not to exceed $10) is charged for such distribution.
AVAILABILITY OF SOURCE CODE
It is the policy of SoftStar not to release source code of its
products.
SITE LICENSE PRICE SCHEDULE
AquaTSR
Current Version: 1.010
* Diskette with program and accompaning files ...... $15.95 ______
* Commercial site license for the use of AquaTSR.
(Includes one diskette with program & accompaning files.)
2 to 9 computers .. at $11.95 each # computers ____ x 11.95 = ______
10 to 24 computers .. at $ 9.95 each # computers ____ x 9.95 = ______
25 to 49 computers .. at $ 7.95 each # computers ____ x 7.95 = ______
50 to 99 computers .. at $ 4.95 each # computers ____ x 4.95 = ______
100 + computers .. $495 one time fee = ______
Diskette format (choose one) 5.25" disk ____ 3.5" disk ____
SITE LICENSE
SoftStar - Ron Gray
P.O. Box 5673
GLENDALE, AZ 85312 USA
SoftStar hereby grants ____________________________________ a site
license for _______ computers for the use of the following software
program: AquaTSR
This is a perpetual license for the use of the software within your
company, and is not transferable. This license allows internal use
and copying of the software by as many users/ machines as contracted
for. Distribution, repackaging, or reselling of the software, to
third parties, is not allowed under this agreement.
SoftStar hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software,
whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
SoftStar will not be liable for any special, incidental,
consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or
any other reason, even if SoftStar or an agent of SoftStar has been
advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall
SoftStar's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for
the license to use the software, regardless of the form of the
claim. The person using the software bears all risk as to the
quality and performance of the software.
This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the STATE OF ARIZONA. Any action or proceeding
brought by either party against the other arising out of or related
to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT
of competent jurisdiction located in Maricopa county, Arizona.
The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said
courts.
COMPANY: ____________________________________________________ *
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ *
CITY: _____________________ STATE: ___ ZIP CODE: ______ *
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ____________________________________ *
TITLE: _______________________ DATE: ________________ *
SoftStar AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: __________________________
TITLE: Owner DATE: ________________
* Complete these lines. Send with check based on price schedule.
A copy of this aggreement will be returned with a SITE program
disk. Make check payable to Ron Gray.
CDROM.TXT
T h e P C - S I G L i b r a r y o n C D - R O M
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This may well be the greatest collection of software ever compiled.
The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM is our premier collection of the entire
PC-SIG library. It has over 3000 different, and complete applications
for your every need. Every shareware program we have is on one disc;
over 700 megabytes (unzipped) of software you can have immediate access
to.
Easy to use, all you have to do is insert the disc and type 'GO' at the
DOS prompt. We've included all the tools you need for fast easy access
to the programs and their descriptions.
Whether you're interested in Accounting or Windows, there's a shareware
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Winner of the Optical Publishing Assn's Best Consumer Product Award.
Shareware for every imaginable need: Accounting Chemistry Educational
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PC-SIG UPDATES PC-SIG LIBRARY ON CD-ROM
For Immediate Release
PC-SIG LIBRARY ON CD-ROM UPDATED TO INCLUDE A NEW USER INTERFACE AND MORE
THAN 800 MB OF PROGRAMS June 21, 1992, SUNNYVALE, CALIF. - PC-SIG, Inc.
today announced availability of The Eleventh Edition of the PC-SIG Library
on CD-ROM. The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM contains over 800 megabytes of
shareware and includes more than 300 new programs, 550 updated programs,
and the addition of 75 megabytes of Windows 3.x shareware. The
user-interface has been completely re-engineered to take advantage of the
HyperWriter! hypermedia and multimedia authoring system from NTERGAID, Inc.
The implementation of HyperWriter! provides significant performance and
ease of use enhancements. Programs can access and download much faster
than with previous editions. Programs have been reorganized and indexed
for better referencing. Users just c lick with a mouse, or point with the
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Downloading or copying a program is handled automatically by HyperWriter!
Addition of a preview option is especially important for anyone who uses
images, icons, or fonts. "You can preview the whole library of images to
find the right one," according to Bruce Kent, product development manager.
"This CD finally makes it possi ble to conserve your disk space and paper,
yet still have all the information you need to make an informed decision,"
said Kent.
All new and updated programs have been reviewed and tested by PC-SIG. Every
program goes through extensive virus checking using the most recent version
of VIRUSCAN from McAfee Associates, and other anti-virus software.
According to Kent, "In the ten ye ars we've distributed shareware, we have
never had a confirmed report of a virus on any of our distributed programs
or CD-ROMs."
The PC-SIG Library on CD-ROM, Eleventh Edition has a list price of $179.
Upgrades from previous editions are available for $99.
Users of PC-SIG's Essential Home & Business Collection CD-ROM can upgrade
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PC-SIG CD-ROMs are distributed worldwide through a network of distributors
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supports one of the world's largest collections of shareware for IBM PCs
and compatible systems. PC-SIG also publishes Shareware Magazine, which is
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and on newsstands nationwide.
System Requirements:
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Microsoft MS-DOS CD ROM extensions, and a hard drive. Microsoft compatible
mouse supported and VGA highly recommended.
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PCSIG.TXT
P C - S I G
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Welcome to the world of Shareware, state of the art software you can
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Shareware, a term coined in the early eighties, refers to the method of
distribution chosen by the software authors. With shareware, you can
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it. If you find the program useful, and choose to keep the program, then
you pay a modest registration fee to the author.
For the last nine years, PC-SIG has been providing shareware and public
domain software to its customers and members. Since 1982 PC-SIG has
developed an unprecedented library of shareware programs, constantly
updated, consistently strong in every category. Our library of
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Every program we add to the library is thoroughly reviewed and tested to
insure that each one meets the high standards of reliability and value we
insist upon and you expect. As a result, our library doesn't contain
every shareware program available, just those that really work.
PC-SIG has grown into the premier distributor of shareware and and
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publishing an encyclopedia of shareware, and by publishing Shareware
Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed world-wide.
Quality and support - guaranteed. All of our programs are guaranteed
virus free. We've isolated our systems and check every program
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Our support staff is available by phone as well as on our BBS to help
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Through our network of international distributors, PC- SIG strives to
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available as shareware.
If you can't find the software you need in PC-SIG's library, it may well
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To order the latest in Shareware, in the U.S.A: Call (800) 245-6717
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SHAREMAG.TXT
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Shareware Magazine provides detailed reviews of new products,
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software, and timely information about changes in the industry and the
latest technology.
Intriguing columnists and regular features add to the excitement. The
beginners section sheds light on new user's concerns regarding
everything from choosing the right operating system to alleviating the
intimidation of using on-line systems.
Educational sections focus on how low cost shareware can aid in
classroom learning, curriculum development, and as a forum for
discussing the impact of computers and technology in schools.
Graphics Gallery renders expert advice and suggestions on how to better
work with graphics, desktop publishing, CAD systems, and the Windows
environment.
Programmers benefit from others experience in developing new programs or
polishing existing ones as well as choosing the right programming
language.
And columnists provide that subjective component, sometimes
controversial, that calls for a closer look at the way we compute and
how shareware effects what we do.
Published bimonthly, Shareware Magazine is available on a subscription
or at your local newsstand or computer bookstore. In conjunction with
PC-SIG, there are special benefits for subscribers as well as
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