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- ScanCode Show, version 2.1 _______
- Copyright (c) 1995, Paul Postuma ____|__ | (R)
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- Freeware by a member of the
- Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)
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- This program reports scan and ASCII codes returned whenever the int 16h
- BIOS function is invoked, as well as the value left in the keyboard BIOS,
- when any valid key combination is used.
-
- As such, ScanCode Show is most useful to programmers, though it's also a
- toy for the curious. It gives an accurate portrayal of which keystrokes are
- available on your system, i.e. which combinations are recognized by your
- keyboard and system BIOS, and which are recognized by int 16h.
-
- This, the smallest such program I've seen, boasts more features than the
- others. The calling keystroke is accurately identified, where possible.
- Scan and ASCII codes are presented in hex and decimal, their combined AX
- value and the BIOS value in hex, in the form of a scrolling display that
- may be printed out at any time.
-
- Some keystrokes may not produce a scan code through int 16h, with a
- particular keyboard/system combination. For example, pressing F11 should
- put the value 8500h into AX when int 16h is called, but doesn't do so on
- my system, or on many others. However, examining the BIOS directly shows
- that F11 can indeed be recognized.
-
-
- About the Program
-
- This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
- works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
- with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
- help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
- ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
- Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
- or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
- 70007,3536.
-
- This particular program is provided as freeware, that is, you may freely
- use, copy, and redistribute this program. It may not, however, be sold for
- profit, though a fee not exceeding $10 may be charged for distribution of
- the program.
-
- This program is NOT released to the public domain. It is copyrighted and
- may not be altered without my permission.
-
- ScanCode Show was written in assembly language and compiled using the
- Wolfware Assembler by Eric Tauck, a fine, inexpensive, and easy-to-use
- assembler program. The annotated source code for ScanCode Show is available
- from myself for a fee of $5.00 (U.S. or Canadian): please specify 3.5 or
- 5.25" floppy disk. While this source code may not be modified except with
- my express permission, it can provide a starting point for an aspiring
- programmer, and you're welcome to learn from it what you can.
-
-
- Other Freeware/ Shareware
-
- My program BIOS Reporter is the companion program to ScanCode Show, and will
- soon be distributed as freeware. Program and source code are again
- available for $5.00, from myself. The program itself may be found on the
- Net, or in various forums on Compuserve. About this program:
-
- BIOS Reporter - actively reports system information available in
- BIOS data area; can be run as pop-up TSR to report changes to BIOS
- values while a second program is running. Allows printing
-
- Finally, if you're at all into growing plants, and in particular want to
- know just how to propagate a favourite specimen, check out:
-
- GROW'EM - The definitive program on propagating plants from
- seeds, cuttings, by layering, etc. Features over 200 species,
- most propagating techniques in depth, and detailed info on
- growth media, composting, lighting, etc. Easy-to-use resource,
- illustrated with sketches and photos, runs well under DOS or
- Windows. Requires VGA, 1.6 MB hard disk space free
-
- The shareware version of this program is available on Compuserve, Exec-PC,
- ASP-associated bulletin boards and from ASP-associated vendors, and on
- various Internet FTP sites, including Simtel and its mirror sites, and
- I'm also happy to send you a copy of the *shareware* version for $5.00 U.S.
- or Canadian, which basically covers my costs. If you ask to receive the
- source code for ScanCode Show, you'll automatically receive this shareware
- program on the same disk.
-
- The registered version comes in VGA and SVGA flavours, and is in look, feel
- and function identical to the shareware program. However, it features
- detailed growing information on well over 350 species and is better
- illustrated with sketches and sharp photographic images; the original text
- has also been expanded and made more readable, and extra topics have been
- added. About 3 MB free hard drive space is required.
-
- The registered version of Grow'Em may be ordered directly from me, for
- $19.95 in U.S. or Canadian dollars. Please be sure to specify VGA or SVGA.
- The form ORDER.FRM is provided for your convenience.
-
-
- Enjoy,
-
- Paul Postuma Phone: 506-849-6967
- 16 Fullyer Drive Compuserve: 74471,1240
- Quispamsis, NB Internet: ppostuma@nbnet.nb.ca
- CANADA
- E2G 1Y7