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- V1.04 March 15, 1988
-
- CRT_SAVE - SCREEN BLANKER
- -------------------------
-
- Purpose
- -------
-
- CRT_SAVE is yet another screen blanker program. It supports IBM
- and compatible monochrome (MDA), IBM and compatible color (CGA),
- IBM and compatible EGA and VGA and Hercules monochrome graphics
- adapters. ========
-
- In addition to blanking the screen, CRT_SAVE also beeps when
- pressing the Caps Lock places the keyboard in upper case.
-
- Some IBM (tm) BIOS chips have a bug - the cursor size gets set
- to 6,7 even if the monochrome adapter is in use. Programs that
- save, set and restore the cursor using the BIOS parameters get
- confused. CRT_SAVE plugs in the correct cursor start/end scan
- lines.
-
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
- * WARNING!!!!!!! *
- * ============== *
- * This program has not been tested on Hercules-compatible adapters! *
- * I have heard rumors about screen blankers blowing up monitors *
- * connected to Hercules-kind adapters. *
- * *
- * There is no warranty of any kind, and the copyright owner is not *
- * liable for damages of any kind. By using the software, you *
- * agree to this. *
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-
-
- Installation
- ------------
-
- To install CRT_SAVE, place the file CRT_SAVE.COM in the root
- directory of your boot diskette or hard disk, and modify the
- AUTOEXEC.BAT to include the command:
- "CRT_SAVE/m" (no spaces)
- where "m" is the number of minutes (1 to 9) after which the
- screen is blanked if the keyboard and the video display are
- inactive.
- If you do not enter the "/m" parameter the program defaults
- to 8 minutes.
-
- Reboot your machine.
-
- The program requires 816 bytes. It is usually installed last,
- following other resident routines, but feel free to experiment.
-
- Copyright/License/Warranty
- --------------------------
-
- This document and the current version of the program file
- CRT_SAVE.COM ("the software") are copyrighted by the author. The
- copyright owner hereby licenses you to: use the software; make
- as many copies of the program and documentation as you wish;
- give such copies to anyone; and distribute the software and
- documentation via electronic means.
-
- However, you are specifically prohibited from charging, or
- requesting donations, for any such copies, however made. An
- exception is granted to recognized not-for-profit user's
- groups, which are authorized to charge a small fee (not to
- exceed $7) for materials, handling, postage, and general
- overhead. NO FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE
- ANY AMOUNT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE OR
- DOCUMENTATION.
-
- No copy of the software may be distributed or given away without
- this document; and this notice must not be removed.
-
- There is no warranty of any kind, and the copyright owner is not
- liable for damages of any kind. By using the software, you agree
- to this.
-
- The software and documentation are:
-
- Copyright (c) 1988 by
- Radu V. Metea
- RAMSYS MicroSystems
- 2027 N. Catalina St.
- Los Angeles, CA 90027
- CompuServe 74017,2730
-
- P.S. Please let me know if you encounter any problems using this program.