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- C2PAS Documentation
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- C2PAS is (c) Copyright 1990 by L. B. Neal. All rights reserved.
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- This program is provided "as-is". I make no warrenty of it's value.
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- C2PAS is distributed as "cheapware" ie you may try C2PAS before you
- pay for the software. If you find C2PAS to be of value then you
- MUST register the software or stop using it! This is NOT a everyday
- use type program therefore the registration is "cheap". For a tiny
- $5.00 you can become a registered user. This is a one time only fee.
- If you so desire, I will send you a direct personal copy of the next
- major revison if you send a total of $7.00 when you register.
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- PURPOSE
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- C2PAS is a program that processes a 'C' source code ASCII file and
- produces a source file that is very close to being a valid source
- file for Turbo Pascal.
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- Imbedded <TABS> will be relaced with 4 <SPACES>.
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- Due to the popularity of 'C' many excellent programs are out with
- 'C' source. Many folks (myself included) prefer Turbo Pascal over
- 'C', this utility is aimed at those folks.
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- Using C2PAS can significantly reduce your personal effort in time
- and typing to convert a 'C' source file to use under Turbo Pascal.
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- USAGE
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- C2PAS accepts one file name on the command line. If you call it
- without a filename you will be reminded that one is needed. If
- the specified filename is NOT found C2PAS will exit and let you
- know.
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- C2PAS expects to eat 'C' source files. They should be pure ASCII.
- Other food will generate random results. The source file MUST be
- acceptable to your compiler without errors or the results of C2PAS
- will be random!
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- C2PAS uses about 100K of memory and has been tested with MS-DOS
- 4.01 (April 1989 or later).
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- LIMITATIONS
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- C2PAS will NOT make a 100% conversion of 'C' source to TP source.
- Subtle differences in 'C' and TP make 100% conversion literally
- become a nightmare. I have attempted to implement a compromise of
- % conversion and benefit to the program.
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- The "%" will increase with feedback and comments from users as well as
- my personal use of the utility.
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- Please do NOT request additions to support unique items related to
- specific compilers! C2PAS will address the basic 'C' language and
- try to provide maximum conversion efficiency at that level.
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- DISTRIBUTION
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- C2PAS is available thru the "BBS" system. Software "vendors" and
- "distributors" may distribute C2PAS as long as the package is intact
- and the fee is no more than $5.00.
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- The latest version can be found at one or more the following BBS's:
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- PYSMATIC (408)-992-0372 Sunnyvale, CA
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- THE COMM CENTER (408)-737-7245 Sunnyvale, CA
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- 13th Key (408)-226-3768 San Jose, CA
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- THE CODE ROOM (408)-297-1765 San Jose, CA
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- VIPER BBS (408)-452-1931 San Jose, CA
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- PROGRAMMERS INN (408)-967-3484 MtView, CA
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- COMMENTS
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- The display of the line being processed slows things a bit, but if you
- have problems please copy the line displayed before rebooting your
- computer. This will help me in finding a pattern for any problems.
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- Your suggestions and comments about C2PAS are welcome.
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- REGISTRATION
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- If you would like to register C2PAS please send $5.00 in Check or
- Money Order to:
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- L.B. Neal
- 370 Altair Way #103
- Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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- Remember $2.00 more brings you a direct mail (1st Class) issue of the
- next major revision. Please indicate what version you are registering.
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- NOTE: If you purchased a copy of C2PAS from anyone other than L.B. Neal
- you did NOT pay the registration fee. You paid for media and
- handling costs!
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