PC-Task V2.03 © 1992-1993 Chris Hames. All rights reserved.
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	Even  though  the Amiga range of computers are excellent, the world
PC  market  is  still dominated by IBM PC's.  So you might want to run some
programs  written  for  the  IBM PC but don't want to buy another computer.
This is where PC-Task comes in, it allows you to run the majority of IBM PC
programs  on  your  Amiga  computer  and  hence  make use of the memory and
peripherals  you already have.  The speed of PC-Task is directly related to
the speed of you Amiga so when you make your Amiga faster your PC emulation
becomes  faster.   No extra hardware is required, and PC-Task multitasks so
you  can  continue  to run other applications.  This is the Demo version of
the program.  Many features are disabled but you can boot and run software.

Getting started with demo version:-

	1. If using Kickstart 1.2/1.3 run the TDPatch1213 program.
	2. Run PC-TaskDemo.
	3. Insert a bootable(system) 3.5 DSDD 720K MS-DOS disk into DF0:.
	4. Press the start button.
	
	PC-Task should now start booting into a IBM-PC......


PC-Task Info
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	Floppy  drives  can  be  specified with their Amiga name (eg DF0:).
You  can use the software that comes with Workbench 2.1/3.0 or others, just
change DF0:  to PC0:  or whatever.

	PC-Task  allows  two  types  of  entries  for Hard Drives.  You can
specify  a  Hard  Drive  file if you have set up a Hard Drive file (PC-Task
Hard Drive files are compatible with bridgeboard ones).  Just give the file
name  and  PC-Task  will  treat  that file just like the bridgeboard would.
PC-Task  also accepts Amiga partitions as hard drives.  If you have already
set one up all you do is specify the partition name(eg DH3:).  If the entry
for Hard Drive C is bootable PC-Task will boot directly from that.

	Since  writing  to  disks is not enabled with the demonstration you
cannot  create a new hard drive as the MSDOS programs fdisk and format have
to write to the hard drive.

	MDA,  CGA  and some EGA/VGA graphics adapter emulation is included.
With  the  CGA  emulation providing the best compatibility and MDA the best
speed.  Besides the different palette definition only one VGA mode requires
the AGA chipset (in the A1200/A4000 and future machines). Modes supported:-
	Mode 00   Text    40*25   CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 01   Text    40*25   CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 02   Text    80*25   CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 03   Text    80*25   CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 04 Graphics 320*200  CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 05 Graphics 320*200  CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 06 Graphics 640*200  CGA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 07   Text    80*25   MDA,EGA,VGA
	Mode 0D Graphics 320*200  EGA,VGA
	Mode 0E Graphics 640*200  EGA,VGA
	Mode 0F Graphics 640*350  EGA,VGA
	Mode 10 Graphics 640*350  EGA,VGA
	Mode 11 Graphics 640*480  VGA
	Mode 12 Graphics 640*480  VGA
	Mode 13 Graphics 320*200  VGA (requires AGA chipset)

	The  serial  and  parallel  port  can  be  used  in  the emulation.
Printing is disabled in the demo version.  Use of serial and parallel ports
other  than  the  internal  ones  is supported with the SERIAL and PARALLEL
tooltypes.

	The  mouse  emulation can be turned on by pressing LeftAmiga-P.  It
should be turned on just before starting the MSDOS program.


PC-Task Help
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How do I create a bootable(system) 3.5 DSDD 720K MS-DOS disk:-

1. If you own a IBM-PC that has a 3.5 drive use a command like
   "format a: /s /n:9" OR "format a: /s /f:720"
2. Purchase MSDOS.


Not getting enough memory for you PC, try one or more the following:-

1.  Make a boot disk that only runs PC-Task (and TDPatch1213 if 1.2/1.3).
2.  Select MDA graphics adapter.
3.  Turn off the Serial or Parallel.
4.  Disconnect external disk drives.
5.  Lower the value of "Minimum Leave Available".
6.  Run the LeaveSlowFast program if you have a 512K Chip/512K Slow Fast.
7.  Don't crunch the PC-Task program.


Slow operation, try one or more the following:-

1.  Use the MDA graphics Adapter.
2.  If you must use CGA/EGA/VGA, try the MAXDEPTHTWO=ON or MAXDEPTHTHREE=ON
tooltypes.
3.  Get some true fast ram especially on non AGA machines.
4.  Get a faster processor.
5.  Get Kickstart version 2 or later.
6.  If you have only a small amount of fast ram try FORCEFASTMEM tooltypes.


Not getting a cursor, try one or more the following:-

1. Turn off mode promotion.
2. Reduce overscan.
3. Move the screen to the right.
4. Don't run other programs that require sprites.

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BECOMING A REGISTERED USER


You get the latest PC-Task with:-
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Floppy/HardDiskPartition/HardDiskFile writing enabled.

Printing enabled.

Optimized version for 68020 and higher processors.

The full manual file.

A HardDiskFile Device so you can use a Filesystem to access your PC-Task or
Bridgeboard HardDiskFile.

A MS-DOS program that allows you to copy files from Amiga -> PC-Task.

A MS-DOS program that allows you to copy files from PC-Task -> Amiga.

A MS-DOS program to quit PC-Task.

A MS-DOS program to start the mouse driver.

A CDROM driver file.

Access to updates (currently $10AUD or $10USD).

Direct support from me (phone/fax & email/mail).


PAYMENT:-
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If you pay in Australian dollars send $40 AUD:-

	Any cheque drawn on an Australian Bank in Australian dollars.
	Australian Cash.

If you pay in any other currency pay the equivalent of $35 USD:-

	Foreign Cash (US, English or German preferred).
	International Money Order or Bank(Cashiers) Cheque.
	American Express Money Order.


NOTE:	No US Postal orders.
	No Canadian Postal orders.
	No EuroCheques.
	No COD.


Then  send  it with either the registration program output or anything that
says you want PC-Task and has your name and address clearly printed.

	Chris Hames
	6 Pamela Crt
	Blackburn Sth
	VIC 3130
	Australia

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Copyright

     PC-Task  software  and  documentation are copyright Chris Hames.  This
demonstration  program  may  be copied as long as it is accompanied by this
documentation  file  both  unaltered  &  no  money  is charged(except for a
reasonable  copying  fee  such  as  what  Fred  Fish charges).  You may not
decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer the software.

Disclaimer

     No  responsibility  or  liability will be accepted for any damage that
may  appear  to have resulted from use of this program.  All use is at your
own risk.  The software is provided "as is" without any warranty implied or
otherwise  to  the  fitness  or accuracy of the software and documentation.
The  documentation  is  believed  to be correct but the author reserves the
right to update the software and/or documentation without notice.

TradeMarks

Commodore  is  a  registered  trademarks of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Amiga,  AmigaDOS,  Amiga  Kickstart,  Amiga  Workbench  are  trademarks  of
Commodore-Amiga, Inc.
IBM,  VGA,  EGA,  CGA  and  MDA  are  trademarks  of International Business
Machines Corp.
MS-DOS  is  a  registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their relative Companies.
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Regards,
		Chris Hames

Internet:	bytey@werple.apana.org.au (Preferred)

ADSP:		chrish@hames.adsp.sub.org

FidoNet:	3:633/353
