"Auspice" is used to enter reminders which are date oriented (not time oriented). The "Auspice Init" described later will automatically check these reminders each time you start up the Macintosh -- assuming you start up with the disk which has the "Auspice Init" and "Auspice Data" files in the System Folder. If you don't consistently start up with the same disk or if you leave your Mac running all the time, "Auspice" won't be of much use to you. However, if you start your Mac up daily and want it to check dated reminders for you, this might be just the thing.
-- Installation Instructions --
Place the "Auspice Init" file in the System Folder of the disk which you use for startup. Place the "Auspice" file in any place or folder you desire. The "Auspice Data" file is created when you run "Auspice."
-- Using Auspice --
Choose "Help" from the "Reminders" menu of Auspice for instructions on using "Auspice."
-- Auspice Init --
The "Auspice Init" runs automatically each time you start the Mac. If no reminders are due, it simply displays the "Auspice Init" icon at the bottom of the screen. However, if it finds any reminders with warning dates on or before the current date, it displays each one and gives you the option of saving, deleting, or deferring. If you choose "Save", a dialog box will allow you to change the event date (which will be preset based on the Recurring Interval), message, Advance Warning, and Recurring Interval. If you choose "Defer", the reminder is unchanged and will appear again the next time you start the Mac. Note that the "Auspice Init" does not patch any traps; it cannot conflict with any other inits and also will not slow down or otherwise affect your Mac after the startup process has ended.
-- Credits --
"Auspice" and "Auspice Init" were developed by Wayne K. Meyers, 1283 Mary Lee Way, San Jose, CA 95118. (408)264-5847 or CompuServe 70771,3574. They were developed for my own use and as an exercise in C programming on the Macintosh. They are free and you are welcome to distribute copies. If you find them useful or if you find a bug or other annoying creature or feature, let me know.
