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- SLO.COM v1.4
-
-
- SLO is designed to slow down a faster 386/486 for using programs that
- were developed for the old 8086. It's main use will probably be for
- playing games. What makes SLO superior to other programs that I've seen
- for this purpose, is that SLO is COMPLETELY UNINSTALLABLE (following the
- rules for uninstalling TSR's). Basically, as long as nothing is installed
- after SLO, you can uninstall it by using the /u switch. The size of SLO
- in memory is just 1.4K. You can also disable SLO while installed by a
- hot key combination. You will probably find it best to turn off the turbo
- button on your computer while using SLO.
-
- SLO is distributed "as is" with no implied guarantee or warranty by
- the author. It should work with most systems. I have not tried to load
- it high and doing so may have unpredictable results. I do hope you find
- the program useful.
-
- USAGE:
-
- SLO [/L:num] to install
- then
- SLO [/L:num] | [/D] | [/E] | [/S] | [/U] | [/?]
-
- /L:num - Change delay
- where num = a four digit number between 100 - 9999
- representing the delay time.
- /S - Show a status screen with current settings
- /D - Temporarily disable the delay
- /E - Enable the delay
- /? - Help screen
-
- /U - Uninstall
-
- You may toggle SLO on and off by the CTRL+ALT+LEFTSHIFT key
- combination.
-
- The other factor that sets SLO apart is that you can adjust the delay
- from the command line using the /L switch. Entering a four digit number
- after the colon will effectively set the delay time to that number. The
- default is 7148, which is the proper delay for my 33 MHz 486. The delay
- may need to be adjusted for each individual program. The easiest way to
- do that is to find the proper delay by experimentation, then set up a
- batch file to first invoke SLO, set the delay factor, and then call the
- program:
-
- @echo off @ECHO OFF
- SLO /L:7148 O SLO
- [program here] R SLO /L:7148
- SLO /u [Program Here]
- SLO /U
-
- You may find it easier to find the proper delay by using a diagnostic
- program such as Norton Utilities SysInfo which will calculate the
- processor speed relative to the 8086.
-
- SLO is shareware. It may be distributed freely, but continued use of
- the program requires registration with the author. Please distribute the
- original ZIP file with all the documentation files.
-
- To register your copy send $5 to:
-
- GRANITE MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE
- 839A HWY. 20 E.
- COLVILLE, WA 99114
-
- Registered users will be entitled to the latest version of the program, as
- well as notified of other software offers from GMS. If there is a great
- enough response, a new version will be created featuring a easier interface
- and hopefully a smaller executable size. Any ideas about improvements can
- be sent along with your registration and are appreciated.
-
- DEREK ALTAMIRANO
- 11/13/94
-